Best Darren Marlar Podcasts (2025)

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The MILLION DOLLAR SEANCE: The DEAD Deserve to REST 5:14:08

1h ago5:14:08

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A woman becomes entangled with a manipulative occultist who claims he can help her communicate with her late husband! Hear the tale from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0393 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximat…

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THE TRUTH BEHIND SUCCUBI AND INCUBI: Beautiful, Deadly, and Evil (Is Your Partner a Sex Demon?) 48:28

4h ago48:28

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They come in the night offering pleasure beyond imagination — but behind their beauty lurks a darkness that could steal your very soul. Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mt24mwsj Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIM…

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HIDEOUS HAUNTING HUMANOIDS OF TEXAS: Goat Man, Human Bats, Blue Men, La Malacosa, and Other Horrors 56:12

2h ago56:12

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In the dark heart of Texas, monstrous things walk among us — and not everyone who sees them lives to tell the tale. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate *** DOWNLOAD THE FREE PDF For This Episode's Word Search Game:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p87tzxf DISCLAIMER: Ads heard durin…

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THE HOUNDS OF KERFOL CASTLE: It’s Not Just The Dogs You Should Beware of Here! 4:55:23

14h ago4:55:23

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While touring a British castle, an American woman is attacked by a pack of dogs and, after taking shelter with a neighbor, uncovers the dark, haunting history behind the castle’s ghostly secrets. Hear the story from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0392 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:h…

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TERRIFYING TRUE FOREST HORROR STORIES: There Is Nowhere To Run To In The Woods 1:03:11

16h ago1:03:11

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People living and working in remote areas often encounter things far creepier than just silence. These are real-life stories of unsettling encounters, from faces at the window to gruesome discoveries deep in the woods. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate *** PRINTABLE PDF For Thi…

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THE FACE THAT HAUNTS THE DREAMS OF THOUSANDS: The 'THIS MAN' Phenomenon (Have YOU Dreamt of Him?) 1:20:12

17h ago1:20:12

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It’s the face of someone you’ve never met - yet somehow recognize. This man has invaded thousands of dreams worldwide, but who is he? Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate *** PRINTABLE PDF For The Episode's Word Search Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8p2zhp DISCLAIMER: Ads…

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“THE MONSTER” and “THE GHOST OF XUNANTUNICH” Listener Terrors! #MicroTerrors 9:39

17h ago9:39

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“The Monster” by August, age 6 “The Ghost Of Xunantunich” by Alitzel Cruz, age 11 Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU Other narrations, podcasts, a…

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MARGARET’S LAST KISS WAS TERROR: Cold Blood, Black Eyes, And Bells For The Dead | #MurderNoir 14:38

18h ago14:38

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See the video version: https://weirddarkness.com/MurderNoir-MargaretsLastKiss Inspired by a true story; scroll down for the real-life case. | Millhaven, 1937. A woman lies barely clinging to life. A man with no past returns from the dead. A detective who thought he’d seen everything knows that most of his cases are puzzles. Some are warnings. This …

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Herman Melville’s LIGHTNING-ROD MAN And His SHOCKING Sales Technique! 5:05:15

2d ago5:05:15

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During a violent thunderstorm, a reclusive man is visited by a strange salesman peddling lightning rods—but what begins as a sales pitch quickly spirals into a chilling confrontation about fear, faith, and control. Is the visitor a protector… or something far more sinister? Hear Herman Melville’s “The Lightning-Rod Man” from Faces In The Window! | …

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He Was Born With a CROOKED BONE… But It’s The Secret Behind It That Truly Deforms Him 1:06:34

2d ago1:06:34

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“CROOKED BONE” BY GERALD KERSH: A man’s twisted leg hides a darker twist in his past — and what he finally reveals will make your skin crawl. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies o…

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THE LAST MAN ON EARTH SAT ALONE IN A ROOM, THERE WAS A KNOCK ON THE DOOR 27:47

2d ago27:47

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They preserved him like a rare species — but when death entered the exhibit, the real panic began. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply a…

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“Revealing the SECRETS of GHOSTS in CEMETERIES” and More Creepy True Stories! #WeirdDarkness 58:55

2d ago58:55

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The headstones don’t speak — but something beneath them remembers, and it’s not done watching the living. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate *** DOWNLOAD THE FREE PDF For This Episode's Word Search Game: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p867jcx DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the pod…

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WE’RE ACCIDENTALLY MAKING ROBOCOP A REALITY: And We Might Fry Our Brains in the Process 7:03

3d ago7:03

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Scientists have been poking around in the human brain again… and this time, it might end with talking toasters, telepathic Wi-Fi, and your Amazon Echo placing orders if you as much as daydream. Read the article: https://weirddarkness.com/makingrobocop/ WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.…

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Special Plant Food Results In a REVOLT OF GIANT, MAN-EATING WORMS! 5:10:00

3d ago5:10:00

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A man caring for roses accidentally creates worms that grow to monstrous proportions and develop a taste for human flesh! Hear the story from The Devil and Mr. O! | #RetroRadio EP0390 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate…

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FACE TO FACE WITH FEAR: True Encounters With Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters 1:19:30

3d ago1:19:30

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When the sun sets over the Navajo reservation, ancient legends come alive — and those who’ve seen the skinwalkers will never forget the eyes watching from the shadows. Download The PDF For This Episode's FREE Word Search Game: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mue9zcxh Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirdd…

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SKELETONS ON SANTIAGO FLIGHT 513: The Plane That Time Forgot 34:08

3d ago34:08

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A 1950s passenger plane vanishes without a trace – then lands 35 years later with 92 skeletons still buckled in their seats. What is the truth of the story? Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third p…

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The DEMON In The SCRAPBOOK: Drawn From LIFE and DEATH! 4:53:55

4d ago4:53:55

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A forgotten cathedral, a sinister scrapbook, and a demon sketched from memory — some illustrations should never come to life. *** Hear the story from BBC’s radio show, Ghost Story in the episode, “Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook!” | #RetroRadio EP0389 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkne…

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LIZZIE BORDEN’S FINAL TESTIMONY: Inside The Mind of the Most Famous Murderess In History 1:03:48

4d ago1:03:48

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What really happened inside the Borden house that bloody summer morning — and could Lizzie’s silence have been hiding more than just guilt? Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies out…

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The World's MOST TERRIFYING HAUNTED ORPHANAGES and Their CREEPY GHOST CHILDREN 1:02:02

4d ago1:02:02

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These orphanages once held children… now they hold something far more chilling. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by We…

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A new bride arrives to find the mist around the family’s estate holds deadly secrets and truths. 4:47:08

5d ago4:47:08

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The lady of an old English manor and estate is determined not to let anyone usurp her position – otherwise they’ll have to deal with the LADY OF THE MIST! Hear the chilling tale from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0388 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicat…

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GHOST OF THE GIRL IN THE SNOW: Was Marion Lambert’s Death a Murder, Suicide, or Something More? 42:46

5d ago42:46

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In 1916, Marion Lambert was found dead in the snow with cyanide on her hand. Today her ghost still lingers for justice and closure. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of …

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THE MEDICINE BOW INCIDENT: Was Carl Higdon Really Abducted By Aliens in the Wyoming Wilderness? 1:00:16

5d ago1:00:16

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He aimed at an elk — and ended up aboard a cube-shaped spaceship with paralyzed animals and a toothy alien named Ausso One. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my contr…

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TILL D’OH DO US PART: The Click That Killed a Marriage 5:54

5d ago5:54

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Their marriage survived two decades... but not a dropdown menu. Read this #MindOfMarlar article: https://weirddarkness.com/tilldohdouspart/ WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.By Darren Marlar

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“THE DANGER OF DEALING WITH CHARLIE CHARLIE” #WeirdDarknessRadio WEEK OF APRIL 20, 2025 2:42:14

6d ago2:42:14

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HOUR ONE: Just because the Ouija board is made by a board game manufacturer does not mean it should be treated like a toy – as many have discovered. *** The similar game, Charlie Charlie seems more innocent – but is so dangerous that in one school where children were playing it, they had to call in an exorcist. *** And you never know when playing a…

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There’s NO BUSINESS Like The DEATH BUSINESS When It Comes To SHOW BUSINESS! 4:58:55

6d ago4:58:55

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In this dystopian tale set in the year 2076, crimes against society are punishable by community service — in show business. A time traveler moves forward in time and discovers a future where the business is anything but entertaining; and where stunts and special effects often lead to death. Hear the story from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRad…

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A Men Receives a Letter FROM HIS DECEASED BROTHER, Telling Him When He Will Die! What Would YOU Do? 4:56:29

6d ago4:56:29

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A man who believes in the spirit world writes a letter to his brother from beyond the grave — and in it, he predicts the exact date his brother will die! | #RetroRadio EP0386 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only…

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MURDER WITHOUT MOTIVE: The Stepmother, The Rice, And The Corpse In The Lake 1:24:41

6d ago1:24:41

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When a detective’s daughter vanished in 1930s Denver, it looked like a kidnapping — but what unfolded behind closed doors was a domestic nightmare involving poison, deception, and a stepmother with a deadly secret. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during …

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ALIENS, ANOMALIES, AND AREA 51: Venturing Into The Paranormal Pull Of The Nevada Triangle 1:01:24

6d ago1:01:24

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More aircraft and people vanish here than in the Bermuda Triangle — but no one can explain why. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an e…

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THE MASSACRE THAT BUILT THE MTH: Who Pulled the Trigger on Bugs Moran’s Men Valentine’s Day, 1929? 1:25:42

7d ago1:25:42

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In one of the bloodiest true crime chapters of Chicago gang history, the infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre left seven men dead in a hail of machine-gun fire – yet no one was ever convicted. Decades later, buried evidence, shocking confessions, and overlooked witnesses reveal a chillingly clear picture of what really happened that February morni…

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THE UNSOLVED MURDER AND HAUNTING OF THELMA TODD: Who Killed the Ice Cream Blonde? 48:14

7d ago48:14

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A glamorous Hollywood starlet, a gangster’s threat, and a mysterious death in a garage — was Thelma Todd’s end an accident, or a murder buried by old Hollywood? Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by thi…

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THE MIRROR MADE ME DO IT: The Day Oliver's Reflection Ruined His Life 8:22

8d ago8:22

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Watch the VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/zt1o1tRzxuE “The Malicious Mirror” Written by Gary Brand, Narrated by Darren Marlar #MicroTerrors Oliver’s reflection had always been a little off — but he didn’t expect it to steal his life for a day of pranks. Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors…

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HE HAS TO STOP THAT EVIL CAR THAT HAS NO DRIVER, BUT KEEPS ATTACKING PEOPLE! 5:12:09

8d ago5:12:09

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In a dystopian future, a man is on a mission to destroy a rogue, self-aware vehicle. These autonomous cars have turned against humanity, and the man’s journey is both a personal vendetta and a battle against the rise of machine dominance. Hear the story “Devil Car” from MindWebs! | #RetroRadio EP0385 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free versi…

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TO DIE IN THE OLD WEST: Quick Triggers and Quicker Deaths 59:48

8d ago59:48

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The Wild West wasn’t all shootouts and saloons – but when danger came, it carved legends in blood, bullets, and bone. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and…

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THE IMMORTAL VAMPIRE AT 1039 ROYAL STREET: The Curious and Creepy Case of Jacques St. Germain 53:42

8d ago53:42

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When a charming stranger arrived in New Orleans, no one suspected he might be a 200-year-old aristocrat with a taste for blood. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my c…

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HORROR BY GASLIGHT: Chilling Unsolved Murders That Haunted The Victorian Era Beyond Jack the Ripper 3:01:15

9d ago3:01:15

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Gaslit streets, shadowy crimes, and killers who vanished without a trace — these haunting Victorian-era murders remain unsolved more than a century later. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third par…

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SNOWSTORM TERROR AT SILVER LINE DINER 1:23:39

9d ago1:23:39

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After a long drive through a snowy mountain pass, Mark stumbles into a warm, welcoming diner – where the coffee is strong, the cook is stronger, and the only thing on the menu is terror. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in …

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What If You Could Have Your EVERY DESIRE? What If They Were Granted By SATAN? Would You Still? 5:01:59

9d ago5:01:59

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A young man encounters a mysterious figure who claims to be the nephew of Satan. This being offers to grant the villager’s every desire, leading to a series of events that reveal the dark consequences of getting everything one wishes for! Hear “The Mysterious Stranger” in CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0384 Darkness Syndicate members ge…

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IS THIS CHILD HUMAN, OR MONSTER? Why Is It Chained Up In The Basement?! 4:59:47

10d ago4:59:47

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A mysterious child is chained in a basement by its parents. As the story unfolds, subtle hints suggest that the child is not entirely human – its body secretes green fluid, and it moves in unsettling ways. Hear the story “Born of Man And Woman” on Future Tense! | #RetroRadio EP0383 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarknes…

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WE DREAMED THEM INTO EXISTENCE: Exploring Tulpas, Flying Saucers, and the Emergence of Grey Aliens 34:24

10d ago34:24

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What if aliens didn’t come from the stars — but from us, shaped by our own beliefs, fears, and imagination into the ever-changing visitors haunting our skies? Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third…

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TILLIE KLIMEK: The Notorious Psychic Murderess and Widow Maker of Chicago 56:48

10d ago56:48

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She claimed she could predict your death to the exact day — and somehow, she was always correct. But how did she know? Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control an…

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“David Bowie’s Mysterious White Witch” and “The Maniacal San Francisco Witch Killers” 34:36

11d ago34:36

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She read tarot for rock stars, cast spells that changed lives, and helped David Bowie confront something evil in his swimming pool — this is the true story of Walli Elmlark, the White Witch of New York. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast …

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THE CIRCLEVILLE LETTERS AND THE WESTFIELD WATCHER: Chilling True Psychological Horrors! 43:50

11d ago43:50

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Two families. Two homes. One haunted by anonymous letters that led to death… the other stalked by a stranger obsessed with “young blood.” Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outsi…

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The WOMAN With The TAROT CARDS Just Predicted THE FUTURE! And IT CAME TRUE! 5:16:45

11d ago5:16:45

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While reading tarot cards, a woman falls into a trance and delivers a prophecy. Each element of her prediction comes true, but there’s a strange twist… Hear the tale in “Cards” from The Creaking Door! | #RetroRadio EP0382 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTER…

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WHAT IF IMAGINARY FRIENDS ARE REAL?: The Chilling Question – Can Children See What We Don’t? 26:53

12d ago26:53

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What if the imaginary friend you had as a child wasn’t imaginary at all — but something lingering, watching… and very real? Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my contr…

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Thrown BACK IN TIME And Chased By a NEANDERTHAL! What Would YOU Do? 5:00:13

12d ago5:00:13

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A couple are transported to the stone ages and are menaced by a Neanderthal. #RetroRadio EP0381 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Russian Passp…

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SOULS FOR SALE: Frightening True Stories of Real People Who Made Deals With the Devil 42:18

12d ago42:18

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From popes and painters to witches and bluesmen, these are the damned souls who bartered with the Devil — and paid in madness, torment, and blood. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agenc…

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LESSONS IN TERROR: The Newburyport Schoolhouse Haunting of 1871 – The Year The School Went Dark 2:08:13

13d ago2:08:13

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#WeirdDarknessRadio WEEK OF APRIL 13, 2025 HOUR ONE: What caused complete darkness to engulf the New England town of Newburyport in 1871 – and what were the strange lights seen by dozens of students and their teacher? *** Engineers working to link Scotland and England with cables on the floor of the ocean have stumbled across an amazing find from W…

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THE KLUXEN WOODS MYSTERY: A Babysitter, a Murder, and a Boy Suspect – Who Killed Janette Lawrence? 51:19

13d ago51:19

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A century after 11-year-old Janette Lawrence was brutally murdered walking home from a babysitting job, her ghost is still seen wandering the streets of Madison — seeking justice that never came. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that ar…

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NO ONE IS LEFT OUT THERE: The Frightening Truth Behind the Fermi Paradox 1:17:03

13d ago1:17:03

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What if the reason we’ve never heard from alien civilizations is because we’re the ones destined to wipe them all out — without even realizing it? Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agenc…

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Would You Spend The Night On MURDERER’S ROW In A WAX MUSEUM? 5:09:53

13d ago5:09:53

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#RetroRadio EP0380: A journalist seeks to make a name for himself by spending the night in the ominous “Murderers’ Row” exhibit of a wax museum. As the night progresses, the eerie silence and lifelike figures begin to play tricks on his mind. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.…

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