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Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor
Weird Darkness
Paranormal
Lucifer
Sleep Paralysis
Gambling
Stock Market
Supernatural Belief
Micro Terrors
Rogersville
Money
Bigfoot
Darren Marlar
NASA
Collapse Of Belief Systems
Bluebelle
UAP
Neural Overload Pressure Episodes
Near-Death Experience
Shadow People
Ufos

Award-winning podcast of true stories of the paranormal, supernatural, legends, lore, the strange and bizarre, true crime, conspiracy, mysterious, macabre, unsolved and unexplained -- seven days a week! Hosted by professional voice actor Darren Marlar, named one of the “Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal.

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Latest Episodes

A curving Mississippi lake road after sundown, a wedding present on the passenger seat, and a quiet island resort across the water where the ferryman takes fifty cents — exact change only.

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Two pairs of everything — body parts — turn up in three southern counties before anyone thinks to ask the quiet woman on the hog farm what was buried out behind the barn.

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A self-proclaimed witch in 1800s England used fake magic and poison to con her victims - until one murder too many brought her deadly schemes crashing down.

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A mother in Jonesboro called the sheriff's office on April 17, 2025, about her 13-year-old's autism school - and a search warrant pulled video the prosecutor would eventually play in open court.

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Recent Guests

Ralph Fence
SVA volunteer with time-travel abilities
SVA
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Jean Cagney
Guest on Ellery Queen segment, film star
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Episode: He Built A Bomb To Kill His Wife, Then Got Trapped In The Basement With It Ticking To Destruction
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National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis
Episode: He Built A Bomb To Kill His Wife, Then Got Trapped In The Basement With It Ticking To Destruction
Jessica Moffitt
Author who contributed a story to the episode
Episode: GRAY STATE | The Filmmaker Who Predicted A Police State, Murdered Before Anyone Could See The Film!
Dana Holyfield
Granddaughter of Harlan Ford, researcher and advocate related to the Honey Island Swamp Monster
Episode: GRAY STATE | The Filmmaker Who Predicted A Police State, Murdered Before Anyone Could See The Film!
Shelly Bailey
Asylum expert
Episode: Asylum Ghosts | They Charged Admission to Watch the Mentally Ill And Called It Entertainment!
JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
U.S. Government
Episode: The U.S. Vice President Says UFOs Are Demons — and He Has Top-Secret Clearance to Find Out
Avery Jensen
Author of 'The Deep Curse'
Episode: LISTENER TERRORS - Scary Stories BY Kids, FOR Kids! (March 2026)
Scott Nadeley
Writer and creator
Micro Terrors
Episode: LISTENER TERRORS - Scary Stories BY Kids, FOR Kids! (March 2026)

Host

Darren Marlar
Host known for his captivating storytelling and professional voice acting skills. He brings a unique talent to narrate true crime and paranormal stories, often incorporating a blend of humor and intrigue into his presentation.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 6.5k ratings
  • Gateway horror

    Fantastic show for all ages! Great podcast to just leave on year round and especially spooky season!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smiduski
    United States2 months ago
  • Was into it until I realized Darren Marlar was a right wing conspiracy theorist

    I enjoyed these stories well enough at first, but started picking up on some occasional red flags. A comment here, a weird vibe there, but the most recent episode kind of clinched it for me when Darren Marlar started going off about the government “mandating Covid vaccines to everyone without knowing why was in it or what it did”. Misinformation on so many levels. Not digging misinformed, paranoid alarmism. Later Darren

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Stabberwocky
    United States2 months ago
  • Horrible Screeching Music

    We’ve been listening for years and loving this show. Not long ago intro music was added that quite frankly, I hate. But it was easy to fast fwd through at the beginning of the show. Now it’s ALL through out in between the segments. It literally feels like an obnoxious assault on the ears.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RenaJCB
    United States2 months ago
  • Brilliant!

    Morning Weird Darkness?

    Yes please.

    These are brilliant!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    It’s just Deej
    United States3 months ago
  • Always Consistent

    Never a bad show. Something for everyone. Darren is a pleasure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shoeshyneboy
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and intriguing content, highlighting the captivating narrations by the host.
Some listeners express a desire for more depth in certain topics rather than shorter segments, suggesting a mix of in-depth explorations could enhance the experience.
The podcast's diverse range of topics keeps the audience entertained and eager for more.
The host's ability to weave together true crime and eerie paranormal stories is often praised, marking him as a standout figure in the podcasting world.
There are some complaints regarding the frequency of advertisements, with many noting they can disrupt the flow of the episodes.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#216
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#175
Philippines/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#227
South Korea/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#239
Netherlands/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The U.S. Vice President Says UFOs Are Demons — and He Has Top-Secret Clearance to Find Out
Q: Did the Trump administration intend to release all UFO files and declassify information?
The transcript notes that the administration signaled declassification moves but provided mixed signals about timing and certainty, with some officials discussing possible steps while others remained noncommittal.
Wendigo Psychosis: The Sickness That Drove Men to Cannibalism
Q: What does it feel like to die?
Reverend J. T. Mann provides a vivid account of the sensations experienced during his hanging and the subsequent religious experience he claimed to have had.
ADVENT OF EVIL: Thursday, December 18 – Empty Vessel, New Host
Q: What happens to a demon if the host it possesses dies?
If someone dies while possessed, the demon would find another vessel, typically someone close or vulnerable to the deceased.
THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES | Old Time Radio In The Dark!
Q: Dr. Mortimer, what is the exact nature of the problem for which you seek Holmes' assistance?
Doctor Mortimer explains the death of Sir Charles Baskerville and the tale of the curse that threatens his heir, Sir Henry Baskerville.
Classic Radio Horror: The Monster That Escaped the Page | Lights Out
Q: Why didn't you want to go to White River for the funeral?
Tom expressed shame about his family's past, specifically related to his father's crimes and their estrangement from his grandmother.

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