• Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

  • By: Darren Marlar
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  • 3.7 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

By: Darren Marlar
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  • Summary

  • Award-winning podcast hosted by voice artist Darren Marlar who narrates true stories of crime, the unexplained, and paranormal.
    * Ranked #2 in Podcast Magazine‘s “Best True Crime and Horror” podcasts for 2020
    * Named one of the “Best Storytellers in Podcasting” in 2019 by Podcast Business Journal
    * Darren Marlar’s narration of “The Tell-Tale Heart” won Bronze at HEAR NOW 2020 Podcast Palooza
    * Reached #5 worldwide on the “HOT 50” chart for November 2020 by Podcast Magazine
    * Finalist for”Storyteller-Drama” award for the “People’s Choice Podcast Awards” in 2019
    © 2015-2023, Weird Darkness
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  • “THE MOST HAUNTED LIGHTHOUSES IN THE WORLD” #WeirdDarkness

    “THE MOST HAUNTED LIGHTHOUSES IN THE WORLD” #WeirdDarkness
    Sep 24 2024
    Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version with all artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9b8tub

    IN THIS EPISODE: Accounts of haunted lighthouses have existed for hundreds of years. To many they are considered to be isolated and romantic. Some lighthouses are possibly haunted due to tragedies from shipwrecks or other horrors that have spawned all sorts of lighthouse lore. Some who have spent the night at a haunted lighthouse come away with stories to share such as seeing a former lighthouse keeper, or resident of the keeper's home. Could they still be present in some form after their death? Could keepers possibly remain behind to make sure no further tragedies occur at sea? Perhaps the worst fear of a lighthouse keeper, a ship wrecked upon the rocks, is why some lighthouses continue to be haunted by their former captains. Lights turning on, movement of objects, disembodied voices, and see-through specters are often reported within, or around older lighthouses. Are the ghosts of these souls still on duty? Modern-day tragedies at sea still occur and so do the ghosts that eventually haunt our world. If their walls could talk, lighthouses could share many stories from the past. Unfortunately, these objects don’t have the ability to tell their tales – but the phantoms that haunt them just might.

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “St. Augustine’s Haunted Lighthouse” by Jessica Ferri: http://bit.ly/2ZF0e6N
    “The Confederate Dead of Point Lookout Lighthouse” by Adam Karlin: http://bit.ly/2zpkmeb
    “Haunted Lighthouses” posted at AngelsGhosts.com: http://bit.ly/2ZsBJFD
    “Scariest Lighthouses Built In The United States” by Chelsey Dagner: http://bit.ly/2LcXc03
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.
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    (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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    "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
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    Originally aired: July 11, 2023

    CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/hauntedlighthouses
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    55 mins
  • “WHY I BELIEVE IN THE PARANORMAL” and More Dark True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

    “WHY I BELIEVE IN THE PARANORMAL” and More Dark True Stories! #WeirdDarkness
    Sep 24 2024
    Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version with all artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yx3kc4hm

    IN THIS EPISODE: It could be everyone’s ultimate fear. Not death… but being buried before death. Buried alive. It’s not just a trope of horror cinema and novels, it has truly happened on a few occasions – and we’ll hear stories from a few people who were buried alive, but survived to tell the tale. (I Was Buried Alive) *** The circumstances of wrestling coach John du Pont’s bizarre crimes were portrayed in the critically acclaimed true crime drama film, Foxcatcher. Steve Carell was lauded for his performances as John du Pont, and the film was nominated for five Academy Awards. But how true is the film compared to the actual events? (The Real Story Behind The Movie Foxcatcher) *** A Weirdo family member relays a terrifying story of what is described as “El Nahual” in Mexico – a shapeshifter, that her dad barely escaped from! (El Nahual In The Avocado Grove) *** Reddit users share their own personal tales of how they became believers in ghosts and the paranormal. (How I Came To Believe)

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open
    00:03:35.491 = How I Came To Believe
    00:36:14.741 = I Was Buried Alive
    00:42:38.877 = The Real Story Behind The Movie “Foxcatcher”
    00:49:32.282 = El Hahual in the Avocado Grove
    00:51:44.518 = Show Close
    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “How I Came To Believe” by Mick Jacobs: http://bit.ly/2KXUZH9
    “I Was Buried Alive” by Lisa Waugh: http://bit.ly/2Zf2PEW
    The Real Story Behind The Movie Foxcatcher” by MacKenzie Stuart: http://bit.ly/31rvNhv
    “El Nahual In The Avocado Grove” submitted anonymously to https://WeirdDarkness.com/submit
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.
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    (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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    "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
    = = = = =
    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
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    Originally aired: July 10, 2023

    CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/whyibelieve
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    54 mins
  • “THE DEVIL’S TRAMPING GROUND” and More Creepy and Disturbing True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

    “THE DEVIL’S TRAMPING GROUND” and More Creepy and Disturbing True Stories! #WeirdDarkness
    Sep 24 2024
    Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version with all artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4f9azshn

    IN THIS EPISODE: In Chatham County, North Carolina there is a 40-foot wide circle in the wilderness where absolutely nothing grows. Not only can scientists not explain it, but some believe Satan himself is responsible. (The Devil’s Tramping Ground) *** 
John George Haigh took the plunge into murder when he knocked out his old boss and dumped the body into acid – then set out to kill again. (Acid Bath Murderer) *** Only two percent of the population can hear it. A persistent, maddening sound that science has no explanation for, and the hearers have dubbed it, “The Hum”. (The Hum) *** The Tromp family fled their farm in 2016. There is still no explanation as to why, and one police officer calls it “the most bizarre case” he has ever seen. (The Tromp Family Fleeing)

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open
    00:03:50.265 = The Devil’s Tramping Ground
    00:18:29.870 = The Hum
    00:22:57.975 = Acid Bath Murderer
    00:31:52.961 = The Fleeing Tromp Family
    00:41:34.531 = Show Close
    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “Acid Bath Murderer” by Steven Casale: http://bit.ly/2ZjRJxx
    “The Hum” by Garret Harkawik: http://bit.ly/2HiiVCP
    “The Devil’s Tramping Ground” by Zach Seemayer: http://bit.ly/2L0KbGP
    “The Fleeing of the Tromp Family” by Jacob Shelton: http://bit.ly/30kzFRc
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.
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    (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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    "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
    = = = = =
    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
    = = = = =
    Originally aired: July 09, 2023

    CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/devilstrampinggrounds
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    44 mins

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The sheer hard work and dedication to churn out episodes is incredible!

Well produced, well paced, interesting content and awesome variety, we love listening to Darren's episodes

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