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A lone camper's act of kindness toward a starving wolf becomes a night of terror when the creature at his door reveals itself to be something that should not exist.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.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 Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Howler” by Matt Gentry=====(Over time links 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.)= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 31, 2025NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheHowler#horrorstory #fictionalhorror #scarystories #werewolfstory #skinwalker #campinghorror #wildernesshorror #creaturefeature #firstpersonhorror #survivalhorror #campingnightmare #foresthorror #wolfencounter #scarycampingstories #outdoorhorror #creepypasta #horrornarration #MattGentry #TheHowler #creaturehorror #campinggonewrong #horrorfiction #spookystories #campfiretales #horrorwriting #scarystorynarration #horrorcommunity #horrorstories
Got A Machine Head. In this episode, we read J.R.R. Tolkien's letter to his son, Christopher, about a question of Genesis' unfashionable status amongst Christians and those who value beautiful ‘stories.' He also discusses Eden as it was, as it is to faith, and will be on the last day, the war of the machine, its triumph, and the consequences for modern man. SHOW NOTES: The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien: Revised and Expanded Edition https://amzn.to/45fGOFc Löhe Martyrology https://emmanuelpress.us/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/loehe_martyrologium.pdf The Parental dead end of consent morality https://world.hey.com/dhh/the-parental-dead-end-of-consent-morality-e4e8a8ee Large intersection with Luther v. Erasmus: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002f9f4 Billie Holiday and Strange Fruit https://www.biography.com/musicians/billie-holiday-strange-fruit More from 1517: Support 1517 Podcast Network: https://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts 1517 Podcasts: http://www.1517.org/podcasts 1517 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1517org 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/1517-podcast-network/id6442751370 1517 Events Schedule: https://www.1517.org/events 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education: https://academy.1517.org/ What's New from 1517: Sinner Saint by By Luke Kjolhaug: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419152-sinner-saint The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654708-the-impossible-prize Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654791-ditching-the-checklist Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962654753?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FCNEEK60MVNVPCEGKBD8_5&starsLeft=1 More from the hosts: Donovan Riley https://www.1517.org/contributors/donavon-riley Christopher Gillespie https://www.1517.org/contributors/christopher-gillespie MORE LINKS: Tin Foil Haloes https://t.me/bannedpastors Warrior Priest Gym & Podcast https://thewarriorpriestpodcast.wordpress.com St John's Lutheran Church (Webster, MN) - FB Live Bible Study Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/356667039608511 Donavon's Substack https://donavonlriley.substack.com Gillespie's Substack https://substack.com/@christophergillespie Gillespie's Sermons and Catechesis http://youtube.com/stjohnrandomlake Gillespie Coffee https://gillespie.coffee Gillespie Media https://gillespie.media CONTACT and FOLLOW: Email mailto:BannedBooks@1517.org Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BannedBooksPod/ Twitter https://twitter.com/bannedbooks1517 SUBSCRIBE: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BannedBooks Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-1223313 Odysee https://odysee.com/@bannedbooks:5 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books/id1370993639 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2ahA20sZMpBxg9vgiRVQba Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1370993639/banned-books
In 1935, when a jealous World War I veteran discovered 15-year-old Anna Zinn parked in the woods with his romantic rival, he shot her dead and vanished into Pennsylvania's wilderness, never to be seen again.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: A fifteen year old Wisconsin girl disappeared on April 3rd 1996 – and to this day it's a mystery where she is or what has become of her. (Where Is Sara Bushland?) *** Many neighborhoods have at least one creepy house that has inspired ghost stories. That house in Los Feliz, California, located at 2475 Glendower Place, was dubbed the “Murder Mansion” - with good reason. (Murder Mansion of Los Angeles) *** What would you do if you were doing some construction in your home or business, and found a hidden bottle full of fish hooks, human teeth, shards of glass and an unidentified liquid? (The Witch Bottle In The Pub) *** A recent survey shows that 40 percent of Americans believe that a place can be haunted. Are you one of them? If so, you're in good company here with the rest of the Weirdo Family. Glen Wershing is a believer as well – and has come to that conclusion through personal experience when moving into his new home. (A New Jersey Haunting) *** We look at some of the secret séance rituals of America's largest Spiritualist community in New York. (Secret Seance Rituals) *** After he murdered a 15-year-old girl in 1935, the killer, Jefferson Walters, disappeared into thin air. (The Bowood Love Triangle)ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.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 Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:00:31.227 = Show Open00:02:38.866 = The Murderous Bowood Love Triangle00:18:45.226 = Murder Mansion of Los Angeles00:27:27.466 = Where Is Sara Bushland?00:35:11.317 = The Witch Bottle In The Pub00:39:49.180 = A New Jersey Haunting00:46:33.324 = Secret Seance Rituals00:55:47.123 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“What Happened to Jefferson Walters” (Bowood Love Triangle) from Pennsylvania Oddities: https://tinyurl.com/w5x8obe“Murder Mansion of Los Angeles” from Strange Remains: https://tinyurl.com/tek3vxt“Where Is Sara Bushland?” by Redditor NukaColaDrinkerPro: https://tinyurl.com/tw535mu“The Witch Bottle In The Pub” by Jason Daley for Smithsonian Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/szevvlf“A New Jersey Haunting” from The Washington Times: https://tinyurl.com/tulc7wr“Secret Seance Rituals” by Eric Spitznagel for The New York Post: https://tinyurl.com/y2uqkwx7“Los Feliz Murder Mansion” photos: https://tinyurl.com/uahvw42“Los Feliz Murder Mansion” realtor listing: https://tinyurl.com/v67uq9hBOOK: “Weird U.S.”: https://amzn.to/3bHKL8hBOOK: “Seance” by Shannon Taggert: https://amzn.to/3dIMsny=====(Over time links 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.)= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: October 08, 2019NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BowoodLoveTriangle#AnnaZinnMurder #JeffersonWalters #AlfredThorpe #BowoodPennsylvania #UnsolvedMurder1935 #FayetteCountyMurder #PennsylvaniaColdCase #LoveTriangleMurder #NewGenevaPennsylvania #UnsolvedTrueCrime #VintageCrime #1930sMurder #CedarGroveCemetery #NicholsonTownship #DisappearedKiller #PennsylvaniaManhunt #LaurelCaverns #TrueCrimeCommunity #JealousLoverMurder #PennsylvaniaMiningTowns #GreatDepressionCrime #RuralPennsylvaniaMurder #SundaySchoolTeacher #WWIVeteran #UniontownPennsylvania #AbandonedMines #MissingMurderer #HistoricalTrueCrime #PennsylvaniaUnsolvedMysteries #LoveTriangleGoneWrong #ColdCaseFiles #TrueCrimePodcast #UnsolvedCaseFiles
When a retired Russian soldier receives a magic bag from God that can trap anything inside it, he uses it to outsmart devils, imprison Death itself, and ultimately discovers that eternal life is the cruelest punishment of all.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: You see it in movies, TV shows, literature… when you have a scene with early humans it's just a matter of time before you're exposed to a human sacrifice. But why? With all of the animals out there to choose from, the harvesting of fruits and vegetables they could've placed on an altar… why human sacrifice? (Why Human Sacrifice?) *** You're in a battle, you've had several horses shot out from under you, and suddenly someone points out that you've lost your leg. How do you respond to that? Whatever your answer, you probably wouldn't be as suave about it as Lord Uxbridge was. (The Strange Tale of Lord Uxbridge's Leg) *** Cornering the market in heroin and cocaine trafficking, Vito Rizzuto's mafia family dominated Montreal until his death in December 2013. (Canada's Mafia Godfather) *** A senior couple seemed to be enjoying their retirement. They were heading home from their apartment in Florida to their home in New York as they did every Spring. But somewhere between they vanished into the ether. What happened to Charles and Catherine Romer? (The Vanishing of Charles and Catherine Romer) *** And later, we'll look at a few lawsuits that should never made it to a courtroom… but we're glad they did, because they make for a great kicker story for the podcast! (Lawsuits That Never Should Have Made it To a Courtroom) *** But first… a retired Russian soldier receives a magic bag from God, which ends up wreaking havoc in both heaven and hell! It's the legend of Ivan Turbinca. (Ivan Turbinca: The Man Who Belonged In Neither Heaven Nor Hell)ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.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 Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Intro00:02:25.641 = Ivan Turbinca00:10:33.267 = The Strange Tale of Lord Uxbridge's Leg00:18:58.743 = Why Human Sacrifice?00:25:31.125 = The Vanishing of Charles And Catherine Romer00:34:45.084 = Canada's Mafia Godfather00:43:33.209 = Lawsuits That Never Should Have Made It To a Courtroom00:57:10.845 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Ivan Turbinca: The Man Who Belonged In Neither Heaven Nor Hell” by Valda Roric for Ancient Origins: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8n8xa7“Why Human Sacrifice?” by Joseph Watts for The Conversation: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p86favf“The Vanishing of Charles and Catherine Romer” by Crystaldawn for Lost And Found Blogs:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2prwn7np“The Strange Tale of Lord Uxbridge's Leg” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8fzt4m“Canada's Mafia Godfather” by Austin Harvey for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4mvk6ka4“Lawsuits That Never Should Have Made it To a Courtroom” by Paul Medina for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y6m5uwhn=====(Over time links 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.)= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: October 09, 2023NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/IvanTurbinca#IvanTurbinca #IonCreanga #RomanianFolkTales #EternalLifeCurse #MagicBag #TrappedDeath #RussianSoldier #TooWildForHeaven #TooCleverForHell #ImmortalityPunishment #EasternEuropeanFolklore #DeathPersonification #DevilFolklore #SaintPeter #Scaraoschi #TurbincaPouch #CursedImmortality #RomanianLiterature #FolkTaleWisdom #CheatingDeath #HeavenAndHell #LivingForeverCurse #SupernaturalPunishment #TricksterTales #SlavicMythology #OrthodoxFolkStories #FolkHorror #DarkFolkTales #ImmortalityCurse #FolkloreFriday
You don't have to run alone this weekend. you can bring Scotty, Mandi, Melissa and Eddie for Ten Junk Miles in which they discuss what's new in their life and training and much much more!!!! Parental discretion is advised. Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634 Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/
Aaron Spencer Case: Parental Instinct vs. Premeditated Force: A Defense Attorney's Playbook How far can a parent go to protect their child—and when does that line become a crime? In Part 2 of our Aaron Spencer deep dive, we flip the script and step into the defense's war room. Spencer's legal team says he acted out of necessity. Prosecutors say it was murder. But the jury? They're going to have to decide whether this was justifiable force… or personal revenge with deadly consequences. Defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis returns to explore how this case could—and likely will—play out at trial. What are Spencer's strongest defenses under Arkansas law? How does the presence of a no-contact order, a prior history of alleged sexual abuse, and the discovery of the victim in Fosler's truck shape the legal argument? And how dangerous is that reload moment—the one detail that could shift the entire perception of whether this was about protection… or punishment? We also dive into jury strategy: what kind of jurors are likely to sympathize with Spencer? What emotional arguments work—and which could backfire? And what role will the testimony of Spencer's daughter play in either exonerating him… or sealing his fate? This episode peels back the tactical side of the case. The courtroom chess. The human drama behind the legal filings. Because this isn't just a question of law—it's a test of how the justice system handles instinct, trauma, and the deep, terrifying fear that your child might not make it home unless you intervene. This case is far from over—but the battle lines are being drawn. #AaronSpencerCase #SelfDefenseOrMurder #TrueCrimeAnalysis #JusticeForVictims #ParentalInstinct #CriminalDefenseStrategy #ArkansasTrial #EricFaddis #HiddenKillersPodcast #LegalBreakdown Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Aaron Spencer Case: Parental Instinct vs. Premeditated Force: A Defense Attorney's Playbook How far can a parent go to protect their child—and when does that line become a crime? In Part 2 of our Aaron Spencer deep dive, we flip the script and step into the defense's war room. Spencer's legal team says he acted out of necessity. Prosecutors say it was murder. But the jury? They're going to have to decide whether this was justifiable force… or personal revenge with deadly consequences. Defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis returns to explore how this case could—and likely will—play out at trial. What are Spencer's strongest defenses under Arkansas law? How does the presence of a no-contact order, a prior history of alleged sexual abuse, and the discovery of the victim in Fosler's truck shape the legal argument? And how dangerous is that reload moment—the one detail that could shift the entire perception of whether this was about protection… or punishment? We also dive into jury strategy: what kind of jurors are likely to sympathize with Spencer? What emotional arguments work—and which could backfire? And what role will the testimony of Spencer's daughter play in either exonerating him… or sealing his fate? This episode peels back the tactical side of the case. The courtroom chess. The human drama behind the legal filings. Because this isn't just a question of law—it's a test of how the justice system handles instinct, trauma, and the deep, terrifying fear that your child might not make it home unless you intervene. This case is far from over—but the battle lines are being drawn. #AaronSpencerCase #SelfDefenseOrMurder #TrueCrimeAnalysis #JusticeForVictims #ParentalInstinct #CriminalDefenseStrategy #ArkansasTrial #EricFaddis #HiddenKillersPodcast #LegalBreakdown Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Top headlines for Thursday, July 31, 2025In this episode, we explore the recent legal battle as a coalition of Christian groups challenges the Trump administration's controversial policy permitting ICE operations at places of worship. We then shift focus to the international stage, where world leaders and humanitarian organizations are unveiling new strategies to address the emergent humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Plus, we examine the debate in California, where a parental rights group raises alarms over a proposed bill seeking to protect undocumented immigrant children, warning that it may dangerously redefine guardianship. 00:11 Christian groups seek to stop ICE operations on church properties01:05 OPM issues guidance on religious expression at federal workplaces01:52 Arab League nations demand Hamas leave Gaza02:56 Ray Comfort praises police response, thanks God after break-in03:45 World leaders, aid groups react to humanitarian crisis in Gaza04:38 Parental rights group: Calif. bill could 'make kidnapping' easier05:37 Lauren Daigle surprised Camp Mystic survivorSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsChristian groups seek to stop ICE operations on church properties | PoliticsOPM issues guidance on religious expression at federal workplaces | PoliticsArab League nations demand Hamas leave Gaza | WorldRay Comfort praises police response, thanks God after break-in | U.S.World leaders, aid groups react to humanitarian crisis in Gaza | WorldParental rights group: Calif. bill could 'make kidnapping' easier | PoliticsLauren Daigle surprised Camp Mystic survivor | Entertainment
Reports of unexplained phenomena on roads across six continents include multiple eyewitness accounts of spectral figures, phantom vehicles, and fatal accidents attributed to supernatural encounters, with documented incidents ranging from the 1920s to present day.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: Ghost brides, phantom cars, disappearing hitchhikers, and other strangeness. We'll look at some of the most haunted roads from around the world. ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.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 Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Scottish Ghosts” by Dane Love: https://amzn.to/3PC4xrt“Haunted Roads” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/289enem5=====(Over time links 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.)= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: September 13, 2023EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HauntedRoads#HauntedRoads #GhostRoads #PhantomCars #VanishingHitchhiker #HauntedHighways #ParanormalRoads #GhostBride #Hellhounds #StocksbridgeBypass #ClintonRoad #Highway666 #BloodsPointRoad #HauntedBridges #RoadGhosts #PhantomVehicles #SupernaturalHighways #CursedRoads #KellyRoad #WakehurstParkway #GhostlyApparitions #DeadMansCurve #ShadesOfDeathRoad #MountMiseryRoad #ZombieRoad #HighwaySpirits #RoadHauntings #GhostSightings #UrbanLegends #ParanormalInvestigation #HauntedPlaces #SupernaturalEncounters #GhostStories #MysteriousRoads #SpookyHighways #ParanormalHotspots #GhostHitchhiker #PhantomLorry #HauntedTunnels #ScreamingTunnel #GoatmansBridge #DonkeyLadyBridge #WeirdDarkness #TrueCrime #Paranormal #Supernatural #UnsolvedMysteries #CreepyStories #HorrorPodcast #TrueHorror #DarkHistory
When the world sleeps, the real nightmares begin. In this episode, we uncover chilling tales from the night shift—where flickering lights, strange footsteps, and unseen eyes turn ordinary jobs into waking terrors. Author: Matt Doggett * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 17. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What began as a routine disturbance call in a quiet New Jersey suburb unraveled into a chilling hostage crisis, revealing a blood-soaked basement and a family held captive by a deranged father-son duo. The investigation led authorities to Joseph Kallinger—a delusional, foul-smelling shoemaker on a divine mission to murder the world—using his own 12-year-old son as an accomplice. Author: Mike Colucci Huge thanks to our sponsors: Mint Mobile: Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/crimehub. SelectQuote: Life insurance is never cheaper than it is today. Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than fifty percent at selectquote.com/crimehub. Shopify: Go to shopify.com/crimehub to take your retail business to the next level today. * * * DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roll for initiative! This week, V and Emily use the actual "what happened this week in fandom history" event (the USPS released Dungeons & Dragons themed stamps) purely as an excuse to talk about a meatier topic: the Satanic Panic of the 1980s and its effects on fandom... focusing on the writing of one blorbo extraordinaire, Mr. Eddie Munson. Stranger Things did a great job with Eddie and the other nerd characters! The 1980s did NOT do a great job with nerds! And for being the only two people on the internet who don't play DND, we think we did a great job with this topic...! NOTE: This episode was auto-edited by Zencastr, so it may not be as clean as our usual releases. We should be able to go back to human-edited episodes very soon! Thank you for your patience and for listening! Sources DND Forever Stamps BBC Magazine NY Times Dicebreaker University of Wisconsin-Parkside Wikipedia This Week In Fandom History is a fandom-centric podcast that tells you… what happened this week in fandom history! Follow This Week in Fandom History on Tumblr at @thisweekinfandomhistory You can support the show via our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/thisweekinfandomhistory. If you have a fannish company, event, or service and would like to sponsor or partner with TWIFH, please contact us via our website. Please remember to rate the show 5 stars on your listening platform of choice!
When phantom footsteps echo behind you on a lonely Japanese road, the only thing standing between you and an invisible stalker is knowing the right words to say.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: From Puerto Rican farm animals found completely drained of blood to hairless creatures stalking Texas ranches, the chupacabra has terrorized livestock owners across the Americas for decades — but the truth behind these vampiric attacks reveals something far stranger than fiction. (The Goat Sucker) *** A Russian woman traveled 5,500 miles for love, only to end up dead on a remote Oregon logging road — while her fiancé desperately searched the internet for ways to travel back in time to save her. (The Bride, The Lover, and the Time Travel Obsession) *** From babies crying in morgue freezers to a man waking up as the autopsy blade touched his skin, there are numerous documented cases of doctors sometimes sending a body to cold storage with the dead, only to find out later they were alive the entire time. (When Death Gets It Wrong) *** On dark mountain roads across Japan, travelers report hearing phantom footsteps matching their pace — the Betobeto-san, with wooden sandals clicking against stone, always just behind, never quite catching up, and when you turn to face it there is nothing there. (Betobeto-san)ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.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 Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In, “The Dark That Follows After The Last Train To Sakaiminato”00:04:51.668 = Show Open00:06:56.210 = Betobeto-San00:18:23.477 = The Bride, The Lover, and the Time Travel Obsession00:29:22.172 = When Death Gets it Wrong00:42:25.121 = The Goat Sucker00:57:40.565 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Betobeto-san: https://weirddarkness.com/betobeto-san-japanese-footsteps-yokai/The Bride, The Lover, and the Time Travel Obsession: https://weirddarkness.com/murder-of-anna-repkina/When Death Gets It Wrong: https://weirddarkness.com/people-wake-up-morgue-declared-dead/The Goat Sucker: https://weirddarkness.com/chupacabra-blood-drained-history-goat-sucker-cryptid/=====(Over time links 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.)= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 28, 2025NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/betobetosan#Betobetosan #JapaneseYokai #InvisibleFootsteps #JapaneseFolklore #YokaiStories #SupernaturalJapan #GhostStories #ShigeruMizuki #JapaneseHorror #ParanormalFootsteps #InvisibleStalker #YokaiEncounters #GeGeGeNoKitaro #JapaneseUrbanLegends #SupernaturalSounds #JapaneseMythology #InvisibleHorror #YokaiFolklore #JapaneseGhosts #Bishagatsuku #WoodenGeta #AuditoryHaunting #FearEntities #YokaiCulture #TraditionalFolklore #JapaneseDemons #SupernaturalBeings #NightTerrors #ParanormalJapan #MysteriousFootsteps
Do your kids shut down when you try to talk? In this episode, Dr. Meg Meeker is joined by licensed therapist Beliza Perez, the creator of FAM Gabs, for a sponsored conversation on how to build emotional closeness through simple, intentional questions.You'll learn why some kids stop sharing, how to avoid parent-child communication traps, and what to do instead. Beliza shares therapy-based tools—including non-verbal techniques and calming rituals—that help parents raise emotionally safe and connected kids.In This Episode:Conversation hacks that unlock emotional connectionThe #1 reason kids stop opening up—and how to reverse itWhy "quality time" doesn't have to mean more timeHow to create low-pressure, trust-building momentsTools like finger mazes and prompt cards that actually workThis episode includes a sponsored segment in collaboration with FAM Gabs.
What if the most powerful way to help your anxious child isn't to fix them—but to change you? In this episode of the OCD Whisperer podcast, host Kristina Orlova welcomes licensed therapist and anxiety expert Robyn Isman to discuss the SPACE protocol (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). Robyn, certified in SPACE, explains how this evidence-based approach helps reduce childhood anxiety by focusing solely on parents' behaviors rather than direct child intervention. She breaks down the SPACE framework, emphasizing how parental accommodations—such as avoiding triggers or providing excessive reassurance—unintentionally reinforce anxiety cycles. Robyn highlights key steps in SPACE, including educating parents about anxiety as an interpersonal dynamic, identifying accommodations, and creating targeted plans to reduce them. She stresses the importance of "supportive language," which validates a child's fears while expressing confidence in their ability to cope. The conversation also tackles common challenges, such as managing meltdowns during the process and reframing accommodation reduction as an act of love. Robyn shares inspiring success stories and teases her upcoming membership program for parents seeking guidance. Listeners will gain practical insights into fostering resilience in anxious children by stepping back—with compassion—to let them grow.. The 3 things you'll learn in today's episode: Why reducing accommodations—not increasing them—is key to helping your anxious child. How to shift from "fixing your kid" to examining your own role in the anxiety cycle. Actionable tools from the SPACE method: mapping accommodations, supportive language, stress testing, and more. In This Episode [00:00] Introduction and free OCD resources [00:45] Meet Robyn Iseman, SPACE-certified therapist [01:10] What is the SPACE method and how does it work? [02:20] Understanding anxiety as interpersonal [04:30] Parental accommodations: what they are and why they matter [07:50] Mapping accommodations and setting target behaviors [10:20] How to handle meltdowns and anger using SPACE [14:00] Emotional regulation—for parents [17:50] How to respond when your child gets upset [20:30] Supportive language and delayed response techniques [23:30] Creating distance from anxiety through externalization [25:50] Addressing safety, stress-testing, and tapping out as parents [28:45] The power of the “announcement” and doing this with love [33:00] Real-life results: How SPACE transforms family dynamics [35:11] Robyn's upcoming membership and where to find her Our Guest Robyn Isman is a licensed therapist and anxiety expert certified in the SPACE method, with over a decade of experience working with children, teens, and families. Through her private practice and upcoming membership platform, Robyn equips parents with tools to confidently support their anxious children—without reinforcing the anxiety itself. She offers education, strategy, and compassion in equal measure. Resources & Links Kristina Orlova, LMFT Instagram YouTube OCD CBT Journal Tracker and Planner Website Robyn Isman Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Parenting The Anxious Child Membership Please note, while our host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy. Stay tuned for weekly episodes filled with valuable insights and tips for managing OCD and anxiety. And remember, keep going in the meantime. See you in the next episode!
En 1980, cuando el divorcio aún no era legal en España, el permiso por maternidad apenas alcanzaba las dos semanas y el de paternidad se limitaba a dos días. Han pasado 45 años y el cambio social ha sido profundo, pero las actualizaciones legales siguen llegando tarde. Ahora, el Gobierno lleva al Consejo de Ministros la ampliación del permiso parental, no por iniciativa propia, sino para cumplir a contrarreloj con una directiva europea y evitar una multa inminente de la UE. ¿Qué implica exactamente esta nueva regulación? ¿Quién podrá beneficiarse? ¿Y qué letra pequeña esconde esta reforma 'in extremis'? Nos lo explica Ismael Monzón, redactor de EL ESPAÑOL.En este episodio analizamos cómo ha sido recibida la medida por familias muy distintas. Desde la Federación Española de Familias Numerosas (FEFN) hasta la FAMS, que agrupa a familias monomarentales (madres solas), la respuesta es similar: nsuficiente. Eduardo Galicia, presidente de la FEFN, es tajante: “La medida llega tarde y es escasa. Nuestra demanda de 20 semanas sigue sin respuesta. Contamos con el testimonio de Pablo Sánchez Carmenado, socio de la agencia de publicidad Alcandora y al frente de una familia con cinco hijos: "Fomentará la natalidad, tendría que haber llegado hace mucho siguiendo el ejemplo de otros países del norte de Europa".Por su parte, Isabel Flores, presidenta de FAMS, lamenta que el Gobierno haya actuado únicamente por presión europea. “Lo que ha hecho ha sido aguantarse y aceptar una obligación pendiente desde hace mucho”. Aun así, "es un avance que celebramos", apunta. Insiste en que “la protección del menor aún está lejos de ser una prioridad real”.
When UFO researcher Budd Hopkins discovered three women who experienced eerily similar fake job interviews before their alien abductions, he uncovered a disturbing pattern that suggested something far more calculated than random encounters.IN THIS EPISODE: Three alien abductees investigated by the late Budd Hopkins are intriguing, not so much for the abductions themselves, but of a seemingly trivial detail involving bizarre interview scenarios that each woman experienced. As Hopkins investigated these curious setups further, he arrived at the conclusion that they are seemingly another layer of the alien abduction phenomena. Of particular concern is the notion that these truly strange encounters are suggestive of an end goal of a hybridization program being directly connected to alien abductions. And that the people themselves were actually alien-human hybrids, carrying some part of the mission to this concerning agenda. Of course, what the end goal of this alien-human hybridization program might be is another topic of debate. Are aliens looking to invade Earth discreetly without us even being aware of it? Or might they simply leave and venture elsewhere once their program's goals have been achieved? Tonight we'll look at the strange case of the multiple-abductions of one woman, and testimonies of other abductees who, while abducted, were manipulated somehow to believe that what they were seeing was ordinary people, items, and buildings - as opposed to the possibly grotesque and horrifying reality that was truly in front of them at the time. Was it done through mind control? Alien implants? And why do many of these abductees see humans alongside the extraterrestrials? ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.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 Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Cold Open00:01:50.289 = Show Intro00:02:53.957 = Alien Abduction and Mind-Manipulation (Part 1)00:15:44.582 = Alien Abduction and Mind-Manipulation (Part 2)00:28:10.496 = Alien Mind Control Implants (Part 1)00:54:16.741 = Alien Mind Control Implants (Part 2)01:08:08.817 = Alien Mind Control Implants (Part 3)01:17:11.267 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Sight Unseen: Science, UFO Invisibility and Transgenic Being” by Budd Hopkins and Carol Rainey: https://amzn.to/3LpPr6TBOOK: “Underground Bases And Tunnels: What Is The Government Trying To Hide?” by Richard Sauder, PHD: https://amzn.to/3EzKLYkBOOK: “Top Secret Alien Abduction Files: What The Government Doesn't Want You To Know” by Nick Redfern: https://amzn.to/455LKKRBOOK: “From Deep Within The Archives Of UFO Insight: History's Most Biarre, Outlandish, And Controversial UFO And Alien Encounters!” by Marcus Lowth: https://amzn.to/3rbDc77“Alien Abduction and Fake Interviews” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3mnv3vye“Alien Mind Control And Human Presence During Abductions” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8cbf5p=====(Over time links 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.)= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: September 12, 2024NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/JobInterviewAlienAbduction#AlienAbduction #BuddHopkins #MissingTime #UFOEncounters #AlienHybrids #AlienInterviews #MindControl #TerryWinthrop #GreyAliens #AlienImplants #MKUltraUFO #MilitaryAbductions #AbductionMemories #HypnoticRegression #AlienExperiments #ScreenMemories #UFOResearch #AlienBreeding #HumanAlienCollaboration #ViennaWoodsIncident #A70Abduction #BettyAndreasson #ConsciousnessManipulation #StagedEncounters #UFOPsyOps #AlienMedicalExams #TargetedAbductions #UFOTruth #AlienAgenda #AbductionPatterns
At the end of the world, a weary survivor holes up in a haunted desert resort—only to find the vampire stalking him wears the face of his dead wife and offers something more terrifying than death: forgiveness. Author: Jake Bible * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 17. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a high-security facility where D-Class prisoners clean anomalies, one inmate survives a blood-soaked uprising led by a rogue 3D printer that uses human bodies to create nightmares—and escape has a price. This story was derived from https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-1146 and is released under Creative Commons Sharealike 3.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Author: Matt Doggett * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 17. Listener discretion is advised. #thescpexperience #scp #scpfoundation #scpencounters #securecontainprotect #scpstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your child just asked you a question that made you freeze up. Whether it's about circumcision after Sunday school, what sex is, or something they read in the Bible, difficult questions from kids can catch Christian parents off guard. In this episode of Marked by Grace, Heath Lambert shares three essential principles for handling sensitive topics with children. Learn why YOU must be the primary source of answers, how to use Bible words confidently, and the art of giving age-appropriate responses without overwhelming little minds.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction: Handling difficult questions from little kids2:36 - Principle #1: YOU must be the source of answers4:50 - Principle #2: Use Bible words confidently6:44 - Principle #3: Be age-appropriate in your responses7:40 - Example: "What is sex?" - Simple, truthful answer8:18 - Example: Deuteronomy question from a first-graderKey Points-Be the Primary Source: Your children will get answers to their difficult questions somewhere. The question is: do you want them getting answers from you or from friends, the internet, or other unreliable sources?- Use Bible Words: If God uses certain words in Scripture, they're appropriate for your children. Don't feel nervous about using biblical language - circumcision, adultery, etc. - when explaining biblical concepts.- Age-Appropriate Responses: Don't give more detail than children actually want or need. Often a simple, truthful answer satisfies their curiosity without overwhelming them.- Create an Open Environment: Make it clear that no question is off-limits, even if it makes you uncomfortable. Children need to trust that parents are the best source for answers.- Start Simple: Begin with basic explanations and let children ask follow-up questions if they need more information. Don't build the whole "watch" when they just want to know the "time."- Biblical Foundation: Scripture equips us for every good work, including answering our children's questions. If kids are old enough to read the Bible, they're ready for Bible words. View this episode of Marked By Grace on teaching the Gospel to your children: https://youtu.be/hSlKeI3YHyI- Modern Challenges: Today's children face more complex questions earlier than previous generations due to increased exposure to mature content and technology.Scripture References2 Timothy 3:16-17 - "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work." - Scripture equips us for answering children's questionsDeuteronomy 6:6-7 - "And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise." - Teaching God's word to childrenEphesians 6:4 - "Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." - Parental responsibility for spiritual instructionHave a question you'd like answered? Send it to markedbygrace@fbcjax.com
Journey across all 50 states as we uncover America's most terrifying urban legends, from Mothman sightings in West Virginia to the Black-Eyed Children of Texas, proving that every corner of the USA has its own nightmare waiting to be discovered.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast =https://weirddarkness.com/surveyABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.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 Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mv357ex6, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckpd7md,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3k9anyn3, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3ahdkmkc,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3kmnpahx, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckpebp7,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8s3eny, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2bz4zr7b,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5e9whsm4, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p83tczx=====(Over time links 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.)= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: August 29, 2023NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/50States50Nightmares#UrbanLegendsUSA #50StatesOfHorror #AmericanGhostStories #HauntedAmerica #Cryptids #Mothman #Bigfoot #Skinwalkers #Wendigo #BlackEyedChildren #JerseyDevil #HauntedBridges #CursedCemeteries #NativeAmericanLegends #ParanormalUSA #Area51 #BellWitch #VampireLegends #SalemWitchStories #CreepyUrbanMyths #ScaryStories #TrueHorror #GhostHunting #DarkTourism #AbandonedPlaces #AmericanFolklore #CampfireTales #SupernaturalAmerica #MysteriousDisappearances #UnexplainedPhenomena #WeirdDarkness #CreepyPasta #HorrorPodcast #SpookyStories #HauntedRoads #GhostTowns #UrbanExploration #LegendTripping #AmericanMythology #HalloweenStories #HorrorTourism #ParanormalInvestigation #LocalLegends #StateFolklore #AmericanHorror #GhostSightings #CryptidSightings #UnsolvedMysteries #TrueCrimeLegends #CreepyAmerica #StrangeUSA #MacabreStories
Read the full-length deep-dive article about the Villisca Axe Murder House in the Weird Darkness blog at https://weirddarkness.com/villiscaIn 1912, someone crept through an unlocked door in small-town Iowa with an oil lamp and an axe, leaving eight bodies and a mystery that still haunts the house where they died.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: Social media over-sharers are a common complaint. Facebook is a medium where people spill their guts, sometimes without enough discretion. While detailed status updates about breakups can be annoying, killers who confessed on social media give new meaning to the term "TMI." It's hard to believe, but some people use Facebook as a platform to announce the heinous crimes they've committed. (Online Crime Confessions) *** While some people confess on social media to the murders they've committed, in some cases it is social media that caused people to commit murder or be killed. We'll look at a few of those cases. (Dead Because of Social Media) *** What if you could talk to God? Not through prayer, but through thought? Where you would be able to converse directly, and receive direct answers. One group of scientists believed it was possible and set out to do just that. (A Direct Line To God) *** Author and researcher Raymond Fowler tackles the tricky and trippy subject of time slips, and ripples in time. (Raymond Fowler And The Ever Changing Nature of Time) *** A young girl is continually beckoned to take a boat ride – but the one doing the beckoning is not of this world. (The Ghost In The Boat) *** On June 10, 1912, all eight people inside the Moore family's house in Villisca, Iowa — including two adults and six children — were murdered by an axe-wielding assailant. It's a mystery over a century old that still has no answers. (The Horror and Haunting In Villisca)ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.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 Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:18.081 = Show Open00:03:44.308 = The Horror and Haunting in Villisca00:14:19.284 = Online Crime Confessions00:27:40.686 = Dead Because of Social Media00:46:55.685 = The Ghost In The Boat00:51:04.528 = Raymond Fowler And The Ever Changing Nature of Time00:58:29.767 = A Direct Line to God01:03:58.070 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Time Slip Connexions – We Are Holograms” by Raymond E. Fowler: https://amzn.to/3KOgRTSBOOK: “UFOs – The Ultimate Abduction, We Are Property” by Raymond E. Fowler: https://amzn.to/3P8PhTCBOOK: “Haunted Holidays – Twelve Months of Kentucky Ghosts” by Roberta Simpson Brown and Lonnie Brown: https://amzn.to/3KTj1S3“The Horror And Haunting In Villisca” by Katie Serena for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y9ape54y; from AmysCrypt.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4s9a732u; and Karly and Tera from HomespunHaints.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p96j5sb“The Ghost In The Boat” posted at Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p84yr35“Online Crime Confessions” by Patricia Platt for Unspeakable Crimes: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5t3m9k6r; and JF Sargent for Ranker's Lifestyle: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckftb29“Dead Because of Social Media” by Whitney Milam for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/n7vpa28t“Raymond Fowler And The Ever Changing Nature of Time” posted at SpectralVision.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4x2wuwkk“A Direct Line to God” posted at The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/w98jzsvb=====(Over time links 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.)= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: August 28, 2023NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HorrorAndHauntingInVillisca#VilliscaAxeMurders #VilliscaIowa #TrueCrime #UnsolvedMurders #HauntedHouse #MooreFamily #AxeMurderHouse #Paranormal #GhostStories #IowaMurders #1912Murders #UnsolvedMysteries #HauntedPlaces #TrueCrimeStories #MurderHouse #GhostHunting #HauntedAmerica #StillingerSisters #MassMurder #DarkTourism #EVP #ParanormalInvestigation #CreepyStories #RealHauntedHouses #UnsolvedCases #HorrorStories #TrueCrimeCommunity #TrueCrimeAddict #MurderMystery #HauntedIowa
Four billion humans nearly became alien slaves, but Earth's salvation came from the worst possible first (drunk) impression.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast = https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: Three flash-fiction stories from Frederic Brown – “First Time Machine”, “Blood”, and “Man of Distinction”. ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.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 Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:37.076 = First Time Machine00:04:19.199 = Blood00:07:05.386 = Man of Distinction00:25:59.847 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Second Frederic Brown Mega Pack”: https://amzn.to/4md9zsZ=====(Over time links 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.)= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 24, 2025NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AliensCameToEnslaveUs
Trapped in a decaying house where time resets and trauma festers, the Henkel children endure their mother's relentless hauntings—each night a ritual of rot, regret, and the unbearable weight of a family that refuses to die. Author: Jake Bible * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 17. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On prom night at Hunter's Creek High, as synth-pop echoes through the gym, a bullied outcast slips into the shadows—leaving behind a trail of blood, a shattered skylight, and one girl who refuses to die quietly. This story was derived from https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-8097 and is released under Creative Commons Sharealike 3.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 17. Listener discretion is advised. #thescpexperience #scp #scpfoundation #scpencounters #securecontainprotect #scpstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Nandipha Magudumana was a celebrated doctor with a glamorous public image. Behind the scenes, she was secretly involved with Thabo Bester—the Facebook Rapist—who had faked his own death to escape prison. Together, they orchestrated a shocking deception that rocked South Africa. Author: Samantha Davis Huge thanks to our sponsors: Mint Mobile: Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/crimehub. SelectQuote: Life insurance is never cheaper than it is today. Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than fifty percent at selectquote.com/crimehub. Shopify: Go to shopify.com/crimehub to take your retail business to the next level today. * * * DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Three convicts vanished from America's most secure prison using dummy heads made of toilet paper and hair, leaving behind only pieces of a makeshift raft and a mystery that has haunted investigators for over 60 years - but many don't know about the evidence that was hidden and suppressed.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast =https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: On June 12, 1962, guards at America's most secure prison discovered three papier-mâché heads grinning from empty beds where Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers should have been sleeping. The convicts had vanished into the freezing waters of San Francisco Bay using a raft made from stolen raincoats, leaving behind a mystery that haunts investigators to this day. Whether they drowned in the attempt or lived out their days under assumed names, no one has ever proven what happened to the three men who did the impossible — they escaped from Alcatraz.ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.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 Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Inescapable Alcatraz: https://weirddarkness.com/alcatraz-great-escape-unbreakable/=====(Over time links 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.)= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired:NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/alcatrazescape#AlcatrazEscape, #Alcatraz1962, #FrankMorris, #AnglinBrothers, #AlcatrazMystery, #TrueCrime, #UnsolvedMysteries, #PrisonBreak, #AlcatrazPrison, #FBIColdCase, #USMarshals, #EscapeFromAlcatraz, #June11_1962, #AlcatrazIsland, #SanFranciscoBay, #FamousPrisonEscapes, #ColdCaseFiles, #TrueCrimeCommunity, #AlcatrazDummyHeads, #AmericanMysteries, #PrisonEscapeStory, #CriminalHistory, #AlcatrazInmates, #GreatestEscape, #UnsolvedCases, #AlcatrazEvidence, #PrisonHistory, #NotoriousCriminals, #AlcatrazClosed1963, #BankRobbers, #AlcatrazRaft, #AngelIsland, #MarinCounty, #AlcatrazInvestigation, #TrueCrimePodcast, #MysteryUnsolved, #AlcatrazTour, #CrimeDocumentary, #AlcatrazFugitives, #PopularMechanics, #WhiteyBulger, #MickeyCohen, #BumpyJohnson, #AllenWest, #BrazilPhoto, #Alcatraz2013Letter, #CrimeStory, #PrisonBreakHistory, #AlcatrazFacts, #EscapeMystery
When 12-year-old Harrison Haynes met a 19-year-old “mentor” in an online game, it felt like a friendship—until it turned into manipulation and abuse.In this powerful episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker talks with Harrison about his firsthand experience with online grooming, how his mental health struggles played a role, and the steps his parents took to intervene and help him heal. Now, Harrison is turning his pain into purpose—advocating for digital safety and youth protection.In this episode, you'll learn:How online grooming begins and escalatesThe emotional vulnerabilities predators targetHow Harrison's parents recognized the signs and took actionWhat legal and emotional challenges followedDigital safety tips every parent needs today
What happens when a father prioritizes ego over empathy? In this video, we explore the complex traits of a narcissistic father and how parental narcissism can influence family dynamics, emotional development, and long-term relationships. Learn the common patterns, behavioral signs, and ways to recognize this dynamic.This video is part of the NarcCon series focused on understanding narcissistic personality traits within family systems. Subscribe for more insights into navigating difficult personalities and building clarity around personal experiences.
Will carried on the "Team Testimonial" series by sharing his experience, strength and hope with us and our audience. Parental struggles, legal issues, mental health and sexual orientation all play a big role in defining the 'Will', the man, the myth and the legend. Will calls his own shots today and is a month away from being on probation. He explained what it was like going through drug court and paying your dues. He did the geographical thing, and Will was there wherever he went. He treats both his mental heal ADHD responsibility and explains how he does that. Will took a serious blow finding out he'd gotten HIV. All these things, all excuses to use again but he's held t camott tanner gerson...years now and is giving back through the show.
When a single poem transformed Satan from a minor biblical character into a horned, pitchfork-wielding supervillain, it sparked centuries of hysteria that would culminate in 1980s America imprisoning innocent people for imaginary crimes against children who "remembered" flying teachers and underground tunnels that never existed.CORRECTION TO THE EPISODE: While angels are often depicted with wings, the Bible doesn't consistently portray them this way. I said the bible does not describe angels with wings, but that is incorrect. Some angelic beings, like cherubim and seraphim, are described with wings (e.g., in Exodus 25:20, Ezekiel 10:5-7, and Isaiah 6:2-7), but other angels appear in human form without any mention of wings (e.g., Genesis 18-19, Hebrews 13:2).Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast = https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: Hollywood portrays Satan as everywhere - controlling world leaders, possessing pastors, inhabiting Ouija boards and children's toys. Yet Satan appears only a handful of times in the Bible. The horned, red devil we picture comes not from scripture but from a poem. Most Satanists don't even worship the devil. While Satan poses real danger, we often give him too much credit - blaming him for our bad choices or wild conspiracy theories. Still, some cases make you wonder about his true influence. What does Satan really look like? What's behind 666? Do people kill in his name? Are certain places under Satanic influence? We explore it all.ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.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 Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:41.330 = Show Open00:03:52.663 = The Satanic Panic00:14:08.430 = Satanic Elements And Imagery00:28:05.309 = Your Idea of Satan is Wrong00:46:25.485 = Satan's Appearances In The Bible01:01:05.931 = Teens Who Murdered In The Name of Satan01:13:19.360 = The Devil's Property01:25:48.831 = Let's Blame It On Satan01:36:47.780 = The Truth Behind 66601:43:52.118 = Show OutroSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…#ChurchOfTheUndead, “The Dangers of Demons And The Devil”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5chya3vk#ChurchOfTheUndead, “Are We Wrong About How Satan Works?”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2wfmwbed#ChurchOfTheUndead, “The Devil Might Be Deceiving You In These End Times”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/fw5z2z4f#ChurchOfTheUndead, all episodes: https://weirddarkness.com/churchVIDEO: 20/20 “The Devil Worshippers”: https://youtu.be/vG_w-uElGbMBOOK: “Michelle Remembers” by Lawrence Pazder M.D. and Michelle Smith: https://amzn.to/3QNB2F6BOOK: “We Believe The Children – A Moral Panic In The 1980s” by Richard Beck: https://amzn.to/3ODWN7uBOOK: “Republic of Lies - America's Conspiracy Theorists And Their Surprising Rise to Power' by Anna Merlan:https://amzn.to/3YNcfmC“The Satanic Panic” by Alan Yuhas for the New York Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr3me97t“Satanic Elements And Imagery” by Jacob Shelton for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdzxhm3v“Your Idea of Satan Is Wrong” by Inigo Gonzalez for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/895x9y8y; and BillyGraham.ca: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p858f5w“Teens Who Murdered In The Name of Satan” by Jacob Shelton for Unspeakable Crimes: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdejvvjt“Satan's Appearances in The Bible” by Jodi Smith for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckkrfus“The Devil's Property” by Jodi Smith for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ypmzdyza“Let's Blame it On Satan” by Jacob Shelton for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/42hxcp8y“The Truth Behind 666” by Jacoby Bancroft” for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p877skp; and AMatterOfTruth.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2479ytt2=====(Over time links 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.)= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: August 22, 2023NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/satanicpanic#SatanicPanic #HistoryOfSatan #BiblicalSatan #MichelleRemembers #McmartinPreschool #ParadiseLost #666Meaning #MarkOfTheBeast #LuciferOrigin #DevilWorship #SatanInTheBible #SatanicRitualAbuse #1980sPanic #FBIInvestigation #SatanMythology #DevilImagery #Baphomet #Pentagram #InvertedCross #SatanicMurders #ConspiracyTheories #Illuminati #OccultSymbols #WeirdDarkness #TrueCrime #Documentary #ChristianMythology #FallenAngel #ReligiousHistory #MoralPanic
Trapped in a decaying house where time resets and trauma festers, the Henkel children endure their mother's relentless hauntings—each night a ritual of rot, regret, and the unbearable weight of a family that refuses to die. Author: Jake Bible * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 17. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Nandipha Magudumana was a celebrated doctor with a glamorous public image. Behind the scenes, she was secretly involved with Thabo Bester—the Facebook Rapist—who had faked his own death to escape prison. Together, they orchestrated a shocking deception that rocked South Africa. Huge thanks to our sponsors: Mint Mobile: Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/crimehub. SelectQuote: Life insurance is never cheaper than it is today. Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than fifty percent at selectquote.com/crimehub. Shopify: Go to shopify.com/crimehub to take your retail business to the next level today. * * * DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Mike look at the troubling impact of misleading neurodiverse parenting content on social media. Are parents unknowingly harming their children by accepting the notion that their child's identity is solely defined by their diagnosis? As they explore the fine line between support and disempowerment, Ryan and Mike provide actionable strategies for discerning credible advice from harmful ideologies. Discover how to empower your child and foster a growth mindset amidst the noise of social media!Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com & on IGFind Ryan @ www.adhddude.com & on Youtube#[00:00:00] Start[00:01:31] Neurodiverse parenting content harm.[00:04:19] Trauma narratives and parenting.[00:08:44] Growth mindset in parenting.[00:12:44] Parenting and child resilience.[00:14:56] Lived experience vs. professional advice.[00:18:13] Parenting with high expectations.[00:21:16] Parental accommodation and neurodiversity.[00:24:49] Professional advice and consultation.
In this segment, Marc discusses the ongoing controversy over library book content in the St. Charles City-County Library System. He slams the left's usual accusation of “book banning” and emphasizes that the real issue is protecting children from sexually explicit material without parental consent. Guest Theresa Lintzenich, a local resident and parent advocate, joins the show to explain how the library board recently changed its policy for challenging books—but not enough. Theresa recalls challenging a graphic puberty book titled It's Perfectly Normal that included sexually explicit illustrations, including depictions of same-sex and opposite-sex acts. She explains the new policy allows residents like her to appeal to the Board of Trustees, but it still requires a supermajority (6 of 9 trustees) to actually remove any challenged books—making success highly unlikely unless the board makeup changes. Marc agrees the revision is an improvement but criticizes the board for not going far enough. He calls on conservative voters in St. Charles County to step up and get involved, especially in such a red area where common-sense reforms should be easier to push through.
Three seminary students killed themselves in the same room at Ireland's Maynooth College, leaving behind bloodstains that won't wash out and a mystery the Catholic Church has tried to bury for over 180 years.Take the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast =https://weirddarkness.com/surveyJoin the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: A pink house with heart-shaped windows sits atop a South Korean hill where hundreds of forgotten student soldiers were buried in unmarked graves after a devastating Korean War battle, their restless spirits now haunting the abandoned structure built unknowingly over their remains. (Haunted Yeongdeok) *** The brutal reign of John "Chicken" Devine ended at the gallows in 1873, but not before the hook-handed crimp became the most feared man on San Francisco's violent waterfront. (The Shanghai Chicken) *** When Portuguese colonizers brought their nightmares to Brazil, something changed in the telling — and the creature that emerged from those whispered stories still gallops through moonlit villages, dragging hell itself behind on a leash of spectral hounds. (Brazil's Bestial Beast) *** Three young men killed themselves. A white-haired priest who lost his hair over one night. Bloodstains that have not washed out for over 180 years. In Room 2 of Maynooth's Rhetoric House lie secrets that the Catholic Church struggled to cover up. (Ghost Room of Maynooth)ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.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 Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:40.463 = Show Open00:03:30.652 = Ghost Room of Maynooth00:17:03.185 = John “Chicken” Devine00:28:51.818 = Brazils' Bestial Beast00:42:48.027 = Yeongdeok Haunted House00:59:55.986 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Ghost Room of Maynooth: https://weirddarkness.com/ghost-room-maynooth-seminary/John “Chicken” Devine: https://weirddarkness.com/shanghai-chicken-john-devine-san-francisco-crimp/Brazil's Bestial Beast: https://weirddarkness.com/besta-fera-brazil/Yeongdeok Haunted House: https://weirddarkness.com/yeongdeok-haunted-house-soldiers/=====(Over time links 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.)= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 21, 2025NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MaynoothGhost#MaynoothGhostRoom #Room2Haunting #IrishGhostStories #HauntedIreland #StPatricksCollegeMaynooth #RhetoricHouse #TrueGhostStories #ParanormalIreland #HauntedUniversities #CatholicMysteries #SeminaryHaunting #CountyKildare #IrishUrbanLegends #RealHauntings #TrueHorrorStories #GhostStoriesIreland #UnexplainedMysteries #SupernaturalIreland #IrishParanormal #HauntedRooms #MaynoothUniversity #IrelandsHauntedPlaces #TrueCrime #DemonicHaunting #GhostHunting
Today we are taking with a newly graduated med student who made it through school debt free. She worked four different jobs and ended up joining the National Guard to help cover costs. She worked hard to save up enough to pay cash for her first year of school before joining the military to cover the last 3 years. After the interview we are talking about the pennies issue with the backdoor Roth IRA. This podcast is sponsored by Bob Bhayani at Protuity. He is an independent provider of disability insurance planning solutions to the medical community in every state and a long-time white coat investor sponsor. He specializes in working with residents and fellows early in their careers to set up sound financial and insurance strategies. If you need to review your disability insurance coverage or to get this critical insurance in place, contact Bob at https://whitecoatinvestor.com/protuity today, by email info@protuity.com or by calling (973) 771-9100. The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors, dentists, and other high-income professionals with their money since 2011. Our free personal finance resource covers an array of topics including how to use your retirement accounts, getting a doctor mortgage loan, how to manage your student loans, buying physician disability and malpractice insurance, asset allocation & asset location, how to invest in real estate, and so much more. We will help you learn how to manage your finances like a pro so you can stop worrying about money and start living your best life. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor is for you! Have you achieved a Milestone? You can be on the Milestones to Millionaire Podcast too! Apply here: https://whitecoatinvestor.com/milestones Find 1000's of written articles on the blog: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com Our YouTube channel if you prefer watching videos to learn: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube Student Loan Advice for all your student loan needs: https://studentloanadvice.com Join the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor Join the community on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor Join the community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor Join the community on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor Learn faster with our Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com Sign up for our Newsletter here: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/free-monthly-newsletter
They look like the perfect RV family—mom, dad, and two teens on a summer road trip—but when a stranger starts asking the wrong questions, the Dyers' blood-soaked secrets threaten to turn their campground into another crime scene. Author: Jake Bible * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 17. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A deadly SCP anomaly weaponizes the Village People's “Y.M.C.A.”—and when an insectoid monster demands forbidden knowledge, a wounded researcher must survive long enough for the song to kill. This story was derived from https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-5266 and is released under Creative Commons Sharealike 3.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Author: Matt Doggett * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 17. Listener discretion is advised. #thescpexperience #scp #scpfoundation #scpencounters #securecontainprotect #scpstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Nandipha Magudumana was a celebrated doctor with a glamorous public image. Behind the scenes, she was secretly involved with Thabo Bester—the Facebook Rapist—who had faked his own death to escape prison. Together, they orchestrated a shocking deception that rocked South Africa. Huge thanks to our sponsors: Mint Mobile: Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/crimehub. SelectQuote: Life insurance is never cheaper than it is today. Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than fifty percent at selectquote.com/crimehub. Shopify: Go to shopify.com/crimehub to take your retail business to the next level today. * * * DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Family Relationships” by discussing how to navigate Parental Estrangement and set healthy boundaries in relationships. We also turned to the phone lines to hear how our listeners handle issues with their family. We asked the question, “What’s one thing you wish you could tell your younger self about handling family disagreements?” We also had a few guests who discussed different aspects of familial relationships. Kris Swiatocho joined us to talk about how single adults can embrace their singleness without succumbing to the pressures of marital expectations. Kris is the Director of The Singles Network Ministries, which equips single adults with ways to navigate and embrace their unwedded walk with Christ. Kris is also the Director of Kris Swiatocho Ministries, which has a primary focus on single adults, women, leaders, and church development throughout the US and Europe. We were also joined by Rachel Faulkner Brown, who encouraged widows as she shared her own story and the ministry she founded, Never Alone Widows, dedicated to serving and supporting widows. Rachel also hosts a podcast called “There is More Podcast” and has co-written “Father’s House”, an eight-week video-driven Bible study. She has also authored the book, “Widow’s Might: 365 Days of Strength for Grief and Loss- Find Comfort, Hope, and Healing.” We then had Lisa Anderson join us to talk about how young adults can cultivate healthy relationships. Lisa is the director of Boundless and Young Adults at Focus on the Family, a ministry that helps young adults navigate life with biblical wisdom and guidance. She is also the host of The Boundless Show and a national conference speaker. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Family Boundaries Discussion [ 00:09- 07:05] Parental Estrangement Discussion[07:14- 15:07] Listener Stories [15:07- 27:13] Kris Swiatocho Interview (Thye Singles Network Ministries) [ 27:22-37:30 ] Rachel Faulkner Brown Interview (Never Alone Widows) [37:40- 48:51] Lisa Anderson Interview (Boundless and Young Adults) [ 52:10-01:05:57]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A seductive stranger, a drugged drink, and a bathtub full of ice—discover why the most terrifying urban legend about organ theft is medically impossible, even though millions still believe it could happen to them.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: When hiring a ghost writer, you are paying someone to do some or even all of the writing of a book or novel for you – using your notes and outline – without taking any credit for themselves. But on the flip side, there are books written who give all credit to the ghost writers… because those ghost writers are literally authors who are ghosts. (Paranormal Prose: Books Written By Ghosts) *** When getting married, it's always best to tell your future spouse everything about yourself – no matter how sordid it might be. For if the news comes out after you've taken your vows, not only might it lead to divorce – but it could also lead to murder! (A Double Murderer Murdered) *** And while we're on the subject of marriage device – it's also never a good idea to cheat on your spouse, not matter how powerful and influential you are in society. That too can lead to brutal murder, very possibly your own, as Harvey Burdell found out. (Bond Street Tragedy) *** There are numerous eerie tales of the supernatural involving ghost brides and haunted wedding dresses. It makes you wonder if you plan on saying “I do”, if you're not also welcoming a residual haunting once “til death do us part” arrives. (Ghostly Bride of America) *** It happened in September of 2022 – hundreds of students all across the country of Mexico just fainted with no warning, while those around them were perfectly fine. Authorities still aren't sure they have found the explanation. (The Case Of Passed Out Pupils) *** Berkely Square is one of the most famous places in London, known for its beautiful garden and upscale living. Winston Churchill once lived here, as did Charles Rolls – cofounder of Rolls-Royce. The location has also been used for works of fiction, such as the television miniseries “Berkeley Square”, and even the home of fictional character Cathy Lane – Patty Lane's “identical cousin” from “The Patty Duke Show” on television. But Berkely Square also has a dark side – a building in the middle of the square, said to contain something not of this earth. (The Indescribable Beast of Berkely Square) *** But first… look out men, if you are approached by a beautiful woman seemingly out of nowhere – remember the saying: “if it's too good to be true, it probably is.” She may be less interested in your looks or money – and more interested in whats on your insides. Literally. We begin there! (Kidney Crooks)ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.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 Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:00:56.996 = Show Open00:04:21.217 = Kidney Crooks00:14:26.258 = Paranormal Prose: Books Written by Ghosts00:20:00.153 = The Bond Street Tragedy00:30:07.406 = A Double Murderer Murdered00:39:37.877 = Ghostly Brides of America00:49:29.683 = The Case of The Passed Out Pupils00:57:26.722 = The Indescribable Beast of Berkley Square01:09:50.499 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Kidney Crooks” by Nikkie Miller for Paranormal Daily News: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckshxzv“Paranormal Prose: Books Written By Ghosts” by U Kate Gorisert for Moon Mausoleum: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/m7r3y4tu“A Double Murderer Murdered” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yck5vxwv“The Bond Street Tragedy” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2s44pkf5“The Indescribable Beast of Berkely Square” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p88rjy2“The Case Of The Passed Out Pupils” from Oddity Central: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdfsj85m“Ghostly Brides of America” by Darren Marlar and ChatGPT; Source: Ashley Watson at Notebook of Ghosts:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4x9a9hb7=====(Over time links 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.)= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: August 21, 2023NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/WeStoleYourKidney#KidneyTheft #UrbanLegend #OrganTheft #MedicalMyths #BathtubOfIce #KidneyHeist #UrbanLegends #MedicalMythsBusted #OrganHarvesting #Call911 #MedicalUrbanLegends #OrganTransplant #MythBusted #TrueCrimeMyths #MedicalHoax #UrbanMythDebunked #TransplantFacts #MedicalConspiracy #LawAndOrder #UrbanLegendMovie #HotelOrganTheft #ChainLetterStories #1990sUrbanLegends #MedicalHorrorStories #OrganDonation #MedicalFacts #ConspiracyDebunked #MedicalMisinformation #UrbanMythsExplained #TrueCrimePodcast
In 1896, Pearl Bryan's headless body was found in Kentucky—but her missing head has never been recovered, and locals claim her ghost still haunts the infamous Bobby Mackey's nightclub where Satanic rituals may have cursed the ground.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: Today, the name Marquis de Sade is immediately associated with immorality and sadistic sexuality. But does history bear out the disdain we have for him? (Does the Marquis de Sade Deserve The Hate?) *** Connie Converse wrote and performed trailblazing music in the 1950s, but one day in 1974, she drove off looking for a fresh start — and was never seen again. (The Strange Disappearance of Singer-Songwriter Connie Converse) *** Jack Pyle was a hermit and a recluse, living in a tiny shack – selling the fish he caught out of the river to supplement his income. But that doesn't mean he didn't have money, which might've been the reason someone killed him. (Death of a Miser) *** Napoleon Bonaparte is known as one of the greatest military commanders in history, and his battles and ambitions changed the shape of Western Europe. But it seems that the only foe that could best this great man was small and fluffy. (Napoleon Versus The Bunnies) *** For centuries, bizarre physical conditions, strange health-based occurrences, and questionable treatments have gained widespread attention, only to be exposed as frauds. We'll look at some of the strangest! (Medical Hoaxes) *** In 1896, 22-year-old schoolteacher Pearl Bryan was found dead. But after her killers were found, tried, and hanged, her story continued to fascinate the public even to the point of having folk songs sung about her. But it wasn't her beauty that inspired the songwriters so much as it was that she was found without her head. (Pearl Bryan and Her Missing Head)ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.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 Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:28.630 = Pearl Bryan And Her Missing Head00:13:08.589 = Napoleon Versus The Bunnies00:23:52.364 = Death of a Miser00:29:46.342 = Does The Marquis de Sade Deserve the Hate?00:38:27.301 = The Strange Disappearance of Singer-Songwriter Connie Converse00:51:47.637 = Medical Hoaxes01:04:05.579 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…ALBUM: “How Sad, How Lovely” by Connie Converse: https://amzn.to/3YV1JdfALBUM: Connie Converse's “Piano Songs”: https://amzn.to/3P1wObCFILM: “We Lived Alone: The Connie Converse Documentary”: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3841606/SONG” “Pearl Bryan” by Bradley Kincaid (released in January1929): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/pearlbryan“Pearl Bryan and Her Missing Head” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/15765“Death of a Miser” by Robert A. Waters for Kidnapping, Murder and Mayhem: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y2uyrycy“Does the Marquis de Sade Deserve The Hate?” by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ye83efw5“The Strange Disappearance of Singer-Songwriter Connie Converse” by Austin Harvey for All That's Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/zkt5yaw2“Napoleon Versus The Bunnies” by Gemma Hollman for Just History Posts: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p99eecn,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckskyet“Medical Hoaxes” by Jennifer Lafferty for List Verse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8vvfam=====(Over time links 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.)= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: August 17, 2023NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/pearlbryan#PearlBryan #PearlBryanMurder #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeStory #MissingHead #HeadlessBody #BobbyMackeys #BobbyMackeysMusic #HauntedNightclub #KentuckyMurder #UnsolvedMystery #HistoricalTrueCrime #VictorianMurder #ColdCase #TrueCrimePodcast #MurderMystery #ParanormalActivity #HauntedKentucky #TrialOfTheCentury #1896Murder #ScottJackson #AlonzoWalling #TrueCrimeCommunity #TrueCrimeAddict #CreepyHistory #GhostStories #PearlBryanGhost #UnsolvedCase #VintageCrime #ExecutionHistory
Throughout history, from Abraham Lincoln's chilling vision of his own death to a French teacher who appeared in two places simultaneously, witnesses have reported terrifying encounters with exact doubles of themselves—and many who saw their doppelganger died shortly after.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast = https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: We uncover the chilling case of Mercy Brown; a tale of tuberculosis, superstition, and unearthing graves. The story takes us to a place between reality and myth… and vampires. *** But first – for hundreds of years people have had chilling encounters with what would be described as their doubles. We're peeling back the veil between our world and the uncanny world of duplicates that haunt our imagination – and very possibly our reality. We'll look at real-life cases of these spectral twins and explore the history and hauntings of doppelgangers! ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.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 Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:02:26.971 = Show Open00:03:57.075 = Disturbing Doppelgangers, Part 100:21:47.821 = Disturbing Doppelgangers, Part 200:37:33.203 = The Vampire, Mercy Brown00:48:28.566 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Vampire, Mercy Brown” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4p9zxjuk“Your Other Self: Disturbing Accounts of Real Doppelgangers” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycknh8n2=====(Over time links 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.)= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: August 16, 2023NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/Doppelgangers#doppelganger #doppelgangers #paranormal #unexplainedmysteries #trueparanormalstories #abrahamlincoln #historicalmysteries #supernaturalencounters #ghoststories #eviltwins #paralleluniverse #astralProjection #creepystories #paranormalactivity #emiliesagee #truehorrorstories #victorianghosts #redditscary #bilocation #deathomens #supernaturalhistory #hauntedhistory #unexplainedphenomena #paranormalresearch #mirrorhorror #spiritdoubles #creepyencounters #mysteriousstories #paranormalpodcast #truestories
A mysterious narrator of the story recounts a chilling tale of crime and paranoia. After his partner's murder, a mild-mannered engraver descends into madness and embarks on a brutal quest for revenge across Depression-era America.Take the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast = https://weirddarkness.com/surveyJoin the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: A skilled counterfeiter named Justin is forced to lay low when his partner turns up dead and the police start asking questions. Holed up in a New York apartment with a printing press and a growing sense of unease, Justin tries to stay one step ahead of discovery. But as the days stretch on, the pressure mounts — and someone, somewhere, seems to know exactly where he is. ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.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 Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Stories Not For The Nervous” by Alfred Hitchcock: https://amzn.to/4o9Fz34Background music by Shadows Symphony: https://amzn.to/4lubzNqWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library=====(Over time links 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.)= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 17, 2025EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/dontlookbehindyou#FredricBrown #DontLookBehindYou #AlfredHitchcock #StoriesNotForTheNervous #ClassicHorror #VintageHorror #1940sHorror #ElleryQueenMysteryMagazine #EQMM #PsychologicalThriller #TwistEnding #MetaHorror #FourthWallHorror #SerialKiller #CreepyStory #ScaryStories #HorrorNarration #WeirdDarkness #ClassicThriller #NoirHorror #TrueCrime #HorrorStory #VintageMystery #PulpFiction #HorrorAnthology #CreepyPasta #HorrorReading #ClassicMystery #ThrillerStory #ScaryNarration
After a miraculous organ transplant saves his life, Mr. Sobely begins to suspect the luxurious Conrad Institute isn't a hospital at all—but a prison harvesting him piece by piece for a purpose far more profitable than healing. Author: Jake Bible * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 17. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A young man discovers his grandmother is mystically bound to her crumbling Victorian home—and when his father sets it ablaze, the horrifying truth about the house's soul is revealed. This story was derived from https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-4295 and is released under Creative Commons Sharealike 3.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ * * * DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #thescpexperience #scp #scpfoundation #scpencounters #securecontainprotect #scpstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Take the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast! https://weirddarkness.com/surveyWhen a missing man presumed drowned is found living 700 miles away with a new family, new career, and new identity, he shocks everyone by insisting he has no memory of his previous life — and psychiatric experts believe him.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: A bizarre masked figure interrupted two television broadcasts in 1987, creating one of broadcasting's most disturbing unsolved mysteries. Who was behind the Max Headroom TV-signal hack? (The Max Headroom Hijacking) *** In the 1990s, residents of England's Wirral Peninsula witnessed enormous metallic discs up to half a mile wide hovering over their villages in broad daylight, including one craft that seemed to emit cries for help from within. (The Heswall Mothership) *** Across America, people with no history of mental illness are spiraling into severe psychosis after conversations with ChatGPT, convinced they've broken the laws of physics or become prophets destined to save the world. (When AI Triggers Psychosis) *** When a missing man presumed drowned is found living 700 miles away with a new family, new career, and new identity, he shocks everyone by insisting he has no memory of his previous life — and psychiatric experts believe him. It's the strange true story of Lawrence Bader… or is he Fritz Johnson? (The Lawrence Bader Mystery)ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.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 Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:02:22.760 = Show Open00:04:24.851 = The Lawrence Bader Mystery00:19:27.968 = The Max Headroom Hijacking00:34:31.697 = The Heswall Mothership00:47:22.930 = When AI Triggers Psychosis01:00:35.626 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Lawrence Bader Mystery”: https://weirddarkness.com/lawrence-bader-mystery/“The Max Headroom Hijacking”: https://weirddarkness.com/max-headroom-tv-hijack-chicago/“The Heswall Mothership”: https://weirddarkness.com/heswall-mothership-ufo-sighting/“When AI Triggers Psychosis”: https://weirddarkness.com/ai-psychosis/ =====(Over time links 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.)= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 16, 2025NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LawrenceBader#LawrenceBader #FritzJohnson #TrueCrime #UnsolvedMystery #MissingPerson #AmnesiaCase #DissociativeFugue #LakeErieDisappearance #AkronOhio #OmahaNebraska #IdentityMystery #MemoryLoss #StrangeDisappearances #BizarreTrueStory #UnexplainedMystery #DualIdentity #PsychiatricMystery #FingerprintEvidence #PresumedDead #FoundAlive #FakeDeathTheory #TraumaticAmnesia #ColdCase #HistoricalMystery #1957Disappearance #KETV #ForgottenIdentity #FalseMemories #TwoLivesOnePerson #MysteriousDoubleLife #InsuranceFraud #BigamyCase #RealLifeMystery #StrangeButTrue #AmericanMysteries #UnsolvedCases #TrueCrimeStory #MysteryPodcast #UnexplainedPhenomena #MentalHealthMystery #1960sTrueCrime #BizarreCases #ForgottenPast #MemoryMystery #IdentityCrisis #PsychologicalThriller #MysteriousDisappearances #TrueStory #ColdCaseMystery #UnsolvedCase
Take the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast!https://weirddarkness.com/surveyA New Mexico cop's routine patrol became one of the most scrutinized UFO cases in history; and the government still can't explain it away.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: What if Bigfoot and South Carolina's terrifying Lizard Man aren't two different monsters, but the same creature wearing a living coat of swamp moss that transforms its appearance from hairy ape to scaly reptile? One cryptid specialist believes this might be the case. (Bigfoot and Lizard Man) *** The Orang Bunian remain one of Southeast Asia's most enduring supernatural mysteries, with countless witnesses claiming encounters with these invisible forest dwellers who possess the power to manipulate time, marry humans, and even snatch babies directly from their mothers' wombs. (Malaysia's Orang Bunian) *** In 1975, Flora Stevens vanished from a hospital parking lot in the Catskills, leaving behind a husband who spent the rest of his life searching for answers to a disappearance that would baffle investigators for over four decades. (The Mysterious Disappearance of Flora Stevens) *** Researchers have discovered T-Rex could bite with power than they ever thought possible – biting down with the force of three cars crushing down on a single tooth — powerful enough to shatter the bones of its prey like no other dinosaur could. (The Bone-Crushing Truth of T-Rex's Bite) *** A small-town New Mexico police officer's routine speeding chase in 1964 transforms into one of the most credible and mystifying UFO encounters in history, complete with physical evidence that still defies explanation. (The Socorro Encounter)ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.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 Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:43.797 = Show Open00:03:55.517 = The Socorro UFO Encounter00:24:17.067 = Malaysia's Oran Bunian00:35:39.102 = Bigfoot And Lizard Man00:45:27.293 = The Mysterious Disappearance of Flora Stevens00:53:53.993 = The Bone Crushing Truth About T-Rex's Bite01:00:15.027 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Socorro Encounter”: https://weirddarkness.com/socorro-ufo-encounter-lonnie-zamora/“Malaysia's Orang Bunian”: https://weirddarkness.com/hidden-people-orang-bunian-mystery/“Bigfoot And Lizard Man”: https://weirddarkness.com/bigfoot-and-lizard-man/“The Mysterious Disappearance of Flora Stevens”: https://weirddarkness.com/flora-stevens-disappearance/“The Bone Crushing Truth About T-Rex's Bite”: https://weirddarkness.com/t-rex-bite-power/=====(Over time links 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.)= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 15, 2025NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SocorroUFO#SocorroUFO #LonnieZamora #UFOSighting #ProjectBlueBook #NewMexicoUFO #UFOIncident #1964UFO #UnexplainedMysteries #UAP #UFOEvidence #AlienEncounter #CloseEncounters #UFOInvestigation #FBIFiles #UFOHistory #Extraterrestrial #UFOWitness #DesertUFO #ParanormalInvestigation #UFOLanding #AirForceUFO #GovernmentCoverUp #UFOPhysicalEvidence #AmericanUFO #UFOCase