Podcasts about storytellers

I apologize for getting this week's “Thriller Thursday” posted on Friday! I thought I had plenty of time to narrate and produce this, but the more I got into it, the more elaborate it became and the time just got away from me. Hopefully it'll be worth your wait! – DarrenLeroy Johnston thought the worst part of his cruise would be the uncomfortable tuxedo on formal night — until a crimson storm hurled their ship into waters where the rules of reality no longer apply.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateComing up in this episode… it's #ThrillerThursday, with a tale by one of my favorite Creepypasta authors, Mark Lynch. It's entitled, “I am stranded on a desert island far from home. Please send help.” In the story, when Leroy Johnston embarks on what should be a routine ocean cruise, he's simply looking forward to a relaxing vacation and reconnecting with an old friend. But after a devastating storm strikes their ship, the passengers and crew find themselves completely cut off from the outside world, drifting in waters that seem to follow none of the familiar rules. As their situation grows increasingly desperate and the veneer of civilization begins to crack, Leroy must confront terrors beyond imagination while fighting to protect the woman he's just met and come to love. We're about to sail into some high seas horrors! 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 =PART 1, The Bottle00:01:09.306 = Show Open00:02:43.453 = PART 1, The Bottle (Continues)00:09:11.890 = PART 2, The Storm00:23:09.900 = PART 3, Mutiny00:44:45.114 = PART 4, Infestation01:06:19.602 = PART 5, The Island01:33:23.918 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Original story: https://www.creepypasta.com/i-am-stranded-on-a-desert-island-far-from-home-please-send-help/More stories from Mark Lynch: https://www.creepypasta.com/?s=mark+lynch, https://www.creepypasta.com/?s=woundlickerMark Lynch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089807263116=====(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: June 27, 2025EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BloodBeastsBetrayal

Diane Brandon facilitates, teaches, reaches, encourages, and inspires others, often helping others transform their lives in positive ways. She works with others one-on-one and in groups via classes, workshops, and seminars and is an expert on Intuition, Dreams, and the Born Aware Phenomenon, a term she coined. Diane infuses her work with enthusiasm, her signature humor, and thought-provoking insights.Born and raised in New Orleans, Diane has been spiritually aware since birth (literally), has had a lifelong interest in metaphysics, and has been an avid student of it for over 45 years.She has been a member of Intelligentsia Metaphysica, Mensa, and the Institute of Noetic Sciences.She is an alum of a high school for the academically gifted in New Orleans (Benjamin Franklin Senior High School), has an A.B. in French from Duke University, did Master's work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Radio, Television, and Motion Pictures, and attended TUTOR, a language institute in Geneva, Switzerland for French studies.Diane hosted "Naturally Vibrant Living with Diane Brandon" on Web Talk Radio and Blogtalkradio.com and "Vibrantly Green with Diane Brandon" on Ecology.com, in addition to appearing as a guest on several radio and TV shows nationally. She regularly appeared as a guest dream interpreter on the syndicated radio show "Your Time with Kim." She formerly hosted "Living Your Power" on the Health & Wellness Channel of VoiceAmerica.com.Diane has facilitated a seminar on Business Intuition at the Rhine Research Center, in addition to speaking on dreams there, and has spoken on Intuition at the Mensa Annual Gathering.Diane's Intuitive Counseling work led to writing. She's cited in "The 10 Most Common Nightmares Interpreted" in Business Insider and has contributed articles to Connexions ("Wholism and the New Age," "Guided Meditation and Regression," and "Paths to Empowerment"), Innerchange Magazine ("The Dance of Personal and Spiritual Growth: Syncing Up the Levels," "Experiential Spirituality and Contemporary Gnosis," "Shamar's Journey of Love," a children's story, "Heart-Centeredness: A Healthy and ‘Whole'some Meeting of Science and Spirituality," "Unwrapping the Wonderful Gift of Dreams," "Musings On Ghosts, Apparitions & the Veil Between Realities," "The Misguided Imperative to Be Positive," "Intuition - An Intuitive's View," "Befriending Your Other Self -- Plumbing Your Depths and Amplifying Self," and "The Loss of Two Beloved Giants"), to The Art of WellBeing ("Exploring Your Dreams for Wellness"),and The Journal of Tar Heel Tellers ("Vocal Tips for Storytellers"), and is a Contributing Author to The Long Way Around: How 34 Women Found the Lives They Love (© 2000, Carolina Women's Press) and Speaking Out! (© 2005, Insight Publishing).She's the author of four books: Born Aware – Stories and Insights from Those Spiritually Aware Since Birth (which endorsements called "brilliant" and "groundbreaking"), Dream Interpretation for Beginners -- Understand the Wisdom of Your Sleeping Mind, Intuition for Beginners -- Easy Ways to Awaken Your Natural Abilities and Invisible Blueprints: Intuitive Insights for Fulfillment. She has also written insight pieces on "The Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina," "Choosing Hope—Some Thoughts on September 11, 2001," and "Disasters in Myanmar/Burma and China — Thoughts and Lessons."Diane is also a Corporate Consultant, as well as an Actor, Singer, Voice-Over Artist, and Voice Teacher and is included in the 1997-1998 Silver 25th edition of Who's Who in the South and Southwest.She started working professionally with her intuition in 1992.Please enjoy my conversation with Diane Brandon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

A man is murdered by his wife and her brother – but he rises from his watery grave to accuse them of his death! It's “You Only Die Once” from The Sealed Book! | #RetroRadio EP0446Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Blind Witness” (May 17, 1976) ***WD00:47:18.016 = Quiet Please, “In The House Where I Was Born” (May 24, 1948)01:16:55.159 = Radio City Playhouse, “Machine” (February 07, 1949)01:46:42.748 = It's Murder, “Picture Wire Murder” (August 10, 1944)02:01:33.237 = Ripley's Believe It or Not, “Empty Grave” (1930) ***WD02:02:32.876 = The Saint, “Kidnapped Daughter” (November 05, 1950) ***WD02:31:48.103 = Sam Spade, ‘Cuttyhunk” (July 17, 1949)02:46:10.049 = The Sealed Book, “You Only Die Once” (September 09, 1945)03:15:51.396 = The Shadow, “Murder Incorporated” (December 17, 1939) ***WD03:40:03.482 = Sleep No More, “The Bet Clerks Quest” (April 03, 1957)04:09:34.675 = Strange Wills, “Treasure To Starboard” (July 13, 1946)04:39:25.193 = Suspense, “White Rose Murders” (July 06, 1943)05:08:06.380 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT 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.= = = = ="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.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0446

While you're sleeping tonight, the sky is dropping impossible objects, swarms of weaponized death are hunting police officers, and beneath the surface of your favorite lake, something ancient is waiting to drag you down into the darkness where no one has ever returned alive.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT 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.IN THIS EPISODE: In the English countryside, a narrow stream masquerades as a harmless babbling brook while concealing underwater caverns that drag victims into stone chambers with no escape — and the water is always hungry for more. (The Bolton Strid) *** Something has turned the world's bees into merciless predators that single out law enforcement, swarming officers until they collapse bleeding and swollen — and the attacks are spreading faster than authorities can contain them. (When Bees Become Weapons) *** Beneath the mirror-like surfaces of many seemingly peaceful American lakes lurk the vengeful spirits of the drowned, waiting to drag unsuspecting swimmers into their watery graves. (Cursed Waters) *** Deep beneath the Greek mountainside, electronics die without warning, water defies gravity, and those who venture too far into the darkness of Davelis Cave are never seen again. (Davelis Cave) *** Something sinister lurks in the empty sky above, dropping frozen corpses, inexplicable ice daggers, and paralyzed creatures onto an unsuspecting world below — and the frequency is increasing. (Falling From Nowhere)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:25.789 = Show Open00:03:28.874 = Falling From Nowhere00:15:23.246 = When Bees Become Weapons00:23:56.470 = The Bolton Strid00:33:50.169 = Cursed Waters00:44:45.157 = Davelis Cave00:53:58.267 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Falling From Nowhere”: https://weirddarkness.com/falling-from-nowhere/“When Bees Become Weapons”: https://weirddarkness.com/when-bees-become-weapons-police-face-stinging-assaults/“The Bolton Strid”: https://weirddarkness.com/deadly-bolton-strid-stream/“Cursed Waters”: https://weirddarkness.com/haunted-lakes-america/“Davelis Cave”: https://weirddarkness.com/davelis-cave-strange-phenomena/Music for stories provided by Midnight SyndicateWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music=====(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: June 25, 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/ParanormalNature

In this episode of The Observatory, Dr. Dicken Bettinger joins the show to discuss the infinite formless field of energy that connects all humans and how we can tap into the three principles that help us be more loving, peaceful, and happy. Dr. Dicken is a Clinical Psychologist and educator who enjoys leading group seminars in the US and Europe. He is also the co-author of a book on the Three Principles called Coming Home: Uncovering the Foundations of Psychological Well-being. Hear how all humans are connected in this formless field of energy, the three fundamental universal forces and the power of quieting our minds and being present. Timestamps[04:03] Dr. Dicken Bettinger's background information[05:20] How all humans are connected [08:51] The infinite formless field of energy[12:35] The three fundamental universal forces[16:34] Rising into a higher level of consciousness [17:05] The power of thought[25:00] The training that Dicken had in Africa, Europe and the Middle East [26:06] The power of quieting our minds and being present [35:45] Coming back to the present moment[41:00] The power of being wise [47:11] About the book: Coming Home Notable quotes:“Every human being is connected to the universe directly.” - Dr. Dicken Bettinger [05:20]“Anything that can be seen with the most powerful telescopes and anything that can be observed with the most subatomic microscopes only accounts for 4% of the energy in the universe.” - Dr. Dicken Bettinger [09:23]“Out of nothing, everything is created.” - Dr. Dicken Bettinger [11:35]“Our capacity for love and understanding can't be damaged or destroyed by anything that happens to us.” - Dr. Dicken Bettinger [25:18]“Anything that we do and seems to work is because we get fully present and stop holding on to the thoughts that weigh on us.” - Dr. Dicken Bettinger [34:12]Relevant links:Dr. Dicken Bettinger YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DickenBettingerWebsite: https://3principlesmentoring.com/index.htmlBook: Coming HomeBook: The Great SpiritSubscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast

You've built your story beat by beat. Your characters are in place. The stakes are high. But now you've hit the final stretch—Act Three—and suddenly, it's not clear how to land the plane. This is where even seasoned writers stumble.In this episode, Zena tackles the storytelling tension of bringing everything together in a satisfying, powerful way—without falling into cliché or chaos. If you're unsure how to pace your climax, resolve subplots, or create that unforgettable moment of truth, this conversation will light the path.Spoiler: The final act doesn't need to be long—it just needs to be right.✨ Plus: This episode is pulled from Zena's private Office Hours, available to anyone who's purchased one of her courses. Want direct access like this? You can! Learn more at The Storyteller's Mission.Seven Deadly Plot Points FREE TRAINING VIDEO#amwriting #authorproblems #faithwriters #screenplayformat #writingtips #writersconnection #christianscreenwriter #StoryStructure #WritingTips #PlotDevelopment #ActThree #ScreenwritingLife Send us a textSupport the show

Paul Strickland is a Professional Storyteller and theater artist. His repertoire consists of over seven hours of stories including reupholstered folk tales, fairy tales for adults and future adults, tall tales and historical stories that never happened. He was featured at the 2023 National Storytelling Festival. He made his Off Broadway debut in “13 Dead Dreams Of Eugene”. And he's got a new Edutainment Newsletter that's just starting up.My featured song is called “You Can't Tell The Truth” from my album Summer Of Love 2020. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH PAUL:www.ainttrue.com________________________ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“THE CUT OF THE KNIFE” is Robert's latest single. An homage to jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his hit “Take Five”. It features Guest Artist Kerry Marx, Musical Director of The Grand Ole Opry band, on guitar solo. Called “Elegant”, “Beautiful” and “A Wonder”! CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------“DAY AT THE RACES” captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

Appalachian DREAD - Steve welcomes Southern Appalachian storyteller extraordinaire Jared King, the man behind the YouTube channel @JaredKingTV . Come on in and sit a spell, it's going to be a spooky ride!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

From medieval monks making midnight pacts to blues legends trading souls at crossroads, we delve into the chilling testimonies of those who claim they've stared into the eyes of pure evil and lived to tell the tale.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT 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.IN THIS EPISODE: Many tales describe encounters with the devil himself. Yet not all are the same. Sometimes Satan approaches his prey… other times, the lost soul goes seeking Lucifer to make a deal. Either way, the results are never favorable for the one in contact with him.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:00:44.420 = Show Open00:01:51.040 = True Dealings With The Devil00:17:34.913 = Evidence For The Existence of the Devil00:28:36.991 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Diabolical Dealings With The Devil” by Laura for Paranormal Scholar: https://tinyurl.com/y94czoxt,https://tinyurl.com/yc5uy7mj=====(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: March 26, 2023EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DiabolicalDealingsWithTheDevil

Hello to you listening in Fairbanks, Alaska!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (and a bit more) for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.Jack Kornfield, American Buddhist teacher and writer asked, “Where does enlightenment come from?” and proceeded to offer an answer in his book, After the Ecstacy, the Laundry.    For as many times as I've read his work I keep coming back to the title: first, we experience an overwhelming feeling of joyful excitement, and then we are back into the reality of day-to-day living.  Our Whidbey Island No Kings rally was my ecstacy, feeling great happiness joining with over 2,500 others waving flags, holding signs, standing together, singing and laughing.Click HERE to access our Whidbey Island No Kings rally Photo GalleryBut when it was over I realized there was still the very long game of piles and piles of democracy  laundry. I felt despair. Until I remembered the “We the People” are America's Power speech delivered by my hero, Reverend William Barber, founder Repairers of the Breach on June 14th to 100,000 people rallying peacefully in the Philadelphia rain.Click HERE to access Rev. Barber's speech.My very favorite FanGirl bit starts at minute 3:48 when Reverend Barber asks the rally goers to hold the hand of the person next to them and say in “call & response” fashion, the following:“I love your life!I hold your life dear!I will protect your life!I will embrace your life!I will hope the best for your life!I will stand up for your life because we are one humanity and we need each other to survive.”Now that's how we do the laundry!Question: How are you standing together to reconstruct democracy in your community?Thank you for listening and taking part. You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Communication & Story Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. 

This week, we're trying something new: instead of our usual Next City episode, we're sharing the pilot for “Not My Narrative,” an experimental mini-series that not only debunks harmful myths holding back progress but also elevates the counter-narratives driving positive momentum.In this debut episode of Not My Narrative, Host Lucas Grindley, Executive Director of Next City, takes listeners on an examination of one of America's most pernicious myths: the “pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps” mantra that claims anyone who works hard enough can escape poverty. We trace its origins from 19th-century satire to Reagan, Gingrich, and Clinton, and we'll hear from practitioners who say the “bootstrap” story is quietly determining who merits public assistance, who deserves our sympathy, and who must simply fend for themselves.To unravel its origins and expose its consequences, Luis Ortega, founder of Storytellers for Change, draws on his background in education and community organizing to explain how the bootstraps narrative is woven into our schools, our public discourse, and even our own self-perception. He challenges us to see that when achievement is framed solely as personal grit, it erases entire ecosystems of support—families, neighbors, networks—that actually make success possible.Plus, we revisit two Next City interviews that show what “it takes a village” truly means, as communities care for one another. In Jackson, Mississippi, Aisha Nyandoro, co-founder of Magnolia Mother's Trust, shares how her guaranteed-income pilot for Black mothers demonstrates that material support and dignity go hand in hand. And we revisit a conversation out of Portland, Oregon, where Lisa Larson, vice-chair of Dignity Village, recounts her journey from sleeping on the streets to helping govern a community for the unhoused. If you believe in the power of narrative change—and want more episodes that debunk harmful myths while elevating real-world solutions—please email us at info@nextcity.org and let's think about ways to keep this work going.

When Chris finally escaped his suffocatingly devoted wife through the ultimate betrayal, he discovered that some bonds of love are stronger than death itself! Hear “Till Death Do Us Part” from the Mysterious Traveler! | #RetroRadio EP0445Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Secret Sharer” (May 13, 1975) ***WD00:47:43.188 = The Mysterious Traveler, “Till Death Do Us Part” (November 11, 1948)01:12:31.075 = Mystery House, “Murder In Paradise” (November 18, 1945)01:39:11.337 = Night Beat, “Doctor's Daughter” (October 27, 1950)02:07:56.065 = CBC Nightfall, “Reunion at the Victory Cafe” (January 01, 1982)02:34:09.576 = Mr. and Mrs. North, “The Girl With a Photographic Memory” (March 02, 1948) ***WD03:02:10.299 = Obsession, “A Question of Personality” (December 11, 1950)03:25:19.468 = Origin of Superstition, “Three On a Match” (December 16, 1932)03:40:02.713 = Mystery Playhouse, “Adventure of Fallen Angels” (June 14, 1946) ***WD04:05:13.154 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Leona's Room” (February 25, 1949)04:34:15.345 = The Price of Fear, “Lot 132” (October 06, 1973) ***WD05:01:02.985 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT 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.= = = = ="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.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0445

When 23-year-old Filiberto Caponi photographed a mysterious bandaged creature outside his Italian village home, he had no idea his evidence would trigger a government conspiracy that would force him to choose between prison and publicly calling his own encounters a hoax.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT 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.IN THIS EPISODE: The Filiberto Caponi alien encounters… the story, the evidence, and the theories to his veracity. The photos are intriguing, the tale is elaborate and intricate. But the conclusions range everywhere from it being a real incident, to an ingenious fraud, to a clever conspiracy to cover up the real truth of what happened.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…PHOTOS of the creature: https://weirddarkness.com/caponiphotos/BOOK: “Unearthly Disclosure” by Timothy Good: https://amzn.to/3XXnBEe“The Caponi Alien Evidence: Real, Fake, or an Elaborate Conspiracy?” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4b67wsj5=====(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 19, 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. (AI Policy)EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CaponiAlien

A young bride's wedding plans unravel when her long-dead husband returns from the grave with unfinished business in “The Ghost of San Juan Hill” from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0444Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Ghost of San Juan Hill” (May 10, 1976) ***WD00:46:57.204 = A Man Called X, “Murder, Music and a Blond Madonna” (August 28, 1944) ***WD01:16:12.988 = Philip Marlowe, “Night Tide” (May 21, 1949)01:47:02.411 = The Black Mass, “Bartleby Scrivener” (September 14, 1965) ***WD02:20:49.437 = Beyond Midnight, “The Party” (1968-1970)02:52:13.675 = MindWebs, “Phoenix” (1975-1984)03:18:51.237 = Ellery Queen Minute Mysteries, “Simple Slip” (1939-1948) ***WD03:19:47.075 = Molle Mystery Theater, “St. Louis Lady” (August 23, 1946)03:49:43.126 = Mr. District Attorney, “Free Play” (November 23, 1949)04:14:15.000 = Murder at Midnight, “Terror Out of Space” (July 17, 1950)04:39:40.565 = The Black Museum, “.32 Calibre Bullet” (January 08, 1952)05:02:48.276 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT 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.= = = = ="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.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0444

The screams echoing through Oregon State Hospital that morning weren't from the mentally ill patients—they were from 47 people dying in agony after taking their first bite of breakfast.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT 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.IN THIS EPISODE: It was 1973, and the small town of Murphysboro, Illinois had quite a scare with numerous people encountering what many described as a large gorilla-like creature. We might call it Bigfoot or Sasquatch – they called it a “Big Muddy Monster”. (A Big Muddy Monster) *** In November, 1978, four employees at a hamburger restaurant are kidnapped and murdered. Almost forty-five years later, seven employees at a fried chicken establishment are found slain – their bodies found in the restaurant's walk-in freezer. One case found justice… the other is still waiting. (The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders) *** In Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, a child murdered by their mother is known as a Kindermorderinn – and if that child is a boy and decides to appear from beyond the dead, he's considered a “Radiant Boy”. And there are numerous stories of their hauntings. (Radiant Boy) *** Grace Stevens was excited to attend her company's annual picnic with friends and co-workers, dressing for the occasion, hoping to possibly meet her future Prince Charming. Her company was splurging and inviting everyone to take a ship from Chicago across Lake Michigan to attend the party in Michigan City. They never arrived. (Grace Stevens And The Tragedy Of The U.S.S. Eastland) *** In 1947 a woman jumped to her death from 86th floor of the Empire State Building… yet today, her ghost still needs to use the building's bathroom facilities. (The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom) *** But first,, the governor called it “mass murder” in 1942 when forty-seven patients died at the Oregon State Hospital – all within hours. All of them, poisoned. Finding the murderer and motive would lead to an unexpected conclusion, and to an unrelenting haunting. We begin with that story. (An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:00:51.611 = Show Open00:03:48.028 = An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital00:21:32.591 = Radiant Boy00:28:19.019 = Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland00:38:31.908 = The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders00:50:31.332 = A Big Muddy Monster01:02:18.749 = The Haunted Empire State Building Bathrooom01:06:03.789 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom” by Erin Taylor from the book, “Unfinished Business: Tales of Haunted Restrooms and Bathrooms”: https://amzn.to/3rCp9qU“A Big Muddy Monster” by Bridge Vaughan for The Patriot Press: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycy9kr78; and from The New York Times archives: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tpv8v“An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital” by Capi Lynn for The Statesman Journal: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4swhcvt2; and Macabre Mary at Puzzle Box Horror: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4k53fxa4“Radiant Boy” by Lux Ferre for Occult World: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j75fc2w8“Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8cn6sk“The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders” by Lexi Kakis and Andres Cipriano for Uncovered.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycxh4r32, and Eric DeGrechie for Patch.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc55dubz=====(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 18, 2022NOTE: 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. (AI Policy)EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/oregon-state-hospital-47-dead/

Tune in as we interview Tim Truax the founder of PodSummit Podcasting Conference! Tim talks about how important it is to build a community within the podcasting space and how podcasting is beginning to take over Canada!

When John Edmonds began killing interdimensional aliens with a samurai sword at his Arizona ranch, he sparked one of the most controversial battles in UFO history — but the vanishing bodies and missing evidence raise disturbing questions about what really happened in the desert.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT 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.IN THIS EPISODE: In the remote desert of Rainbow Valley, Arizona, Stardust Ranch hides secrets that defy belief — glowing lights in the sky, strange beings lurking in the shadows, and unexplained phenomena that push the boundaries of reality. Are John and Joyce Edmonds the unwitting guardians of a portal to another dimension? Is their story a descent into madness? Or are we all fascinated by what is just an elaborate hoax? (Interdimensional Intruders: The Mystery of Stardust Ranch) *** In the abandoned halls of Gartloch Hospital, a century-old psychiatric facility on the outskirts of Glasgow, two nurses recount chilling encounters with spectral figures from the past. From mysterious footsteps echoing in empty corridors to a ghostly matron disappearing through locked doors, their stories paint a picture of a hospital where the line between the living and the dead blurs. Do the spirits of Gartloch's past still roam its wards? (The Ghosts of Garloch) *** In 1954, a wave of panic swept through Washington state as thousands of motorists reported mysterious damage to their car windshields. What began as a local curiosity in Bellingham soon exploded into a statewide phenomenon, sparking wild theories ranging from cosmic rays to hatching sand fleas. But was this truly an epidemic of vandalism and unexplained phenomena, or a textbook case of mass delusion fueled by Cold War anxieties? (The Seattle Windshield Pitting Epidemic) *** In the depths of Switzerland's Lake Brienz, a drowned man's body was found astonishingly intact — despite having been dead for over 300 years. Preserved by the rare and eerie process of saponification, his remains were encased in a waxy substance formed from body fat under the right conditions. This eerie phenomenon transforms bodies into waxy time capsules, defying the natural process of decay. We'll look at the creepy but somehow natural reality of corpse wax. (Corpse Wax) *** For centuries, scholars and enthusiasts have speculated about hidden messages encoded within ancient texts, with recent claims suggesting that the Bible itself conceals secret prophecies waiting to be uncovered. From predicting historical events like World War II and the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin to foretelling the Oklahoma City bombing, proponents of the "Bible Code" believe these codes reveal divine insights. Are these hidden messages genuine revelations, or merely the result of overactive imaginations and random patterns? (The Bible Code)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:37.388 = Show Open00:05:22.514 = Interdimensional Intruders: The Mystery of Stardust Ranch00:30:07.379 = The Ghosts of Gartloch00:40:24.733 = The Seattle Windshield Pitting Epidemic00:49:24.279 = Corpse Wax: The macabre Phenomenon of Naturally Preserved Bodies00:54:41.669 = The Bible Code: Secrets in Scriptures or Gullibility In The Gospels?01:05:31.556 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “The Link: An Extraterrestrial Odyssey, The True Story of Alien Contact” by Jonathan Reed: https://amzn.to/3BqrDgVBOOK: “Strange Craft: The True Story of An Air Force Intelligence Officer's Life with UFOs” by John L. Guerra:https://amzn.to/4egOZEjBOOK: “The Bible Code” by Michael Drosnin: https://amzn.to/4ehtH9HBOOK: “The Mysterious Bible Codes” by Grant Jeffrey: https://amzn.to/3MXHvdCBOOK: “Who Wrote The Bible Code?” by Randall Ingermanson, PHD: https://amzn.to/47zZMXY“The Bible Code: Secrets In Scriptures, or Gullibility In The Gospels?” source: Wayne Jackson, Christian Courrier:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3hkuxhdt“The Ghosts of Gartloch” source: Peter McCue, Spooky Isles: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/c49ebhr3“The Seattle Windshield Pitting 'Epidemic'” by Vernieda Vergara for The Line Up (used with permission):https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8bctd2“Interdimensional Intruders: The Mystery of Stardust Ranch” source: Marcus Lowth, UFO Insight:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9x3h6x“Corpse Wax: The Macabre Phenomenon of Naturally Preserved Bodies” by Kelsey Christine McConnell for The Line Up (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2k66j62a=====(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 24, 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. (AI Policy)EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/StardustRanch

An anxious politician contacts a private detective, terrified by unexplained occurrences in his high-rise office building. As the detective investigates, he uncovers a chilling, supernatural terror! Hear “Skyscraper Mystery” from The Haunting Hour! | #RetroRadio EP0443Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “What a Change in Hilda” (May 06, 1976) ***WD00:46:12.344 = The Haunting Hour, “Skyscraper Mystery” (September 22, 1945)01:11:21.277 = Have Gun Will Travel, “North Fork” (June 21, 1959)01:35:29.495 = The Hermit's Cave, “Notebook on Murder” (September 15, 1940)02:00:08.097 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death of an Old Prospector” (July, 1947)02:23:53.550 = Sherlock Holmes, “Case of the Demon Barber” (January 28, 1946)02:53:25.470 = Incredible But True, “The Devil's Diggings” (1950-1951)02:57:11.722 = Inner Sanctum, “Dark Chamber” (December 11, 1945)03:27:10.349 = The Key, “Escape Artist” (1956)03:52:29.746 = Lights Out, “Death Robbery” (July 16, 1947) ***WD04:21:41.318 = The Lineup, “Flighty Fulvous Finch Case” (July 12, 1951)04:46:23.192 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT 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.= = = = ="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.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0443

When a stolen sculpture was placed in a Baltimore cemetery, it became the terrifying legend of Black Aggie—a statue whose glowing red eyes and deadly curse terrorized an entire city for decades.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT 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.IN THIS EPISODE: If you came of age in Baltimore during the 50s and 60s, you probably heard the talk about Druid Ridge Cemetery's most famous grave marker. Just about everyone knew about “Black Aggie,” the statue of a draped, melancholy and mysterious woman seated at the Agnus family plot in the south-facing side of the cemetery in Pikesville. Word was that her stony eyes turned red at night. Sit on her lap at midnight and you would meet your own end within two weeks. Teens, often fueled by beer and bravado, travelled to Druid Ridge at night to test the rumor. It was terrifying, exhilarating and the stuff of Baltimore urban legends for years. By 1967, she was she had disappeared. We'll look at the legend of Black Aggie. (Black Aggie) *** The story of Morrow Road is one of Michigan's oldest and most enduring legends. There are many versions of the legend – but all of them contain two disturbing elements… a missing child, and a ghostly mother desperately looking for him. But the tragedy doesn't end there – as there have been some harrowing experiences for those who have gone searching for the spectral mother. (The Grieving Ghost of Morrow Road) *** Asylum 49, formerly the Tooele Hospital in Utah, is a place where the lines between the living and the dead blur in terrifying ways. Half abandoned medical facility turned haunted attraction, half functioning retirement home, this schizophrenic building is home to spectral nurses, mischievous child spirits, and a sinister man in black… and not just for Halloween – but all year round. The old hospital's haunted reputation has even drawn ghost hunters and mediums who claim it hides a portal to another dimension. (Asylum 49 – A Haunted Haunted Attraction) *** A family moves into a new home only to find they aren't alone. Items began disappearing, then reappearing later. The lights would turn on and off on their own. Typical poltergeist activity – but when they started to do renovations to the home, the paranormal activity escalated… and after some investigation, they found their ghost had a very sad story to tell. (A Lost Soul Searching The Afterlife)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:18.900 = Show Open00:04:36.360 = The Legend of Black Aggie00:24:18.312 = Asylum 49 – The Haunted Haunted Attraction00:50:30.175 = A Lost Soul Searching The Afterlife00:59:00.597 = The Grieving Ghost of Morrow Road01:06:57.315 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Legend of Black Aggie” by Troy Taylor from the book, “Haunting of America”: https://amzn.to/3Ts0gt9“Asylum 49 – A Haunted Haunted Attraction” by Richard Estep from the book “The World's Most Haunted Hospitals”:https://amzn.to/3XzkZxw“A Lost Soul Searching The Afterlife” by Cindy Parmiter, from “True Stories of the Paranormal: The Complete Collection”: https://amzn.to/3TnOIHj“The Grieving Ghost of Morrow Road (Where Is My Son)” by Layla Hawks from the book “True Paranormal': https://amzn.to/4gkL4I3=====(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 10, 2024EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/blackaggie

Today's episode is all about play—not just with our kids, but in our own lives too. We're diving into the idea that each of us has a play personality—a way we're naturally wired to have fun, unwind, and come alive. And just like you might not parent or process like your spouse, you might not play like them either. Or like your kids. So today we're walking through 8 play archetypes and reflecting on how knowing your own (or your kid's) can bring more joy, less pressure, and better connection in everyday life. If you love what we do and want more behind-the-scenes fun, bonus episodes, and exclusive content, join the walk in love. Podcast Membership today!

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. When was the last time you were triggered by your kids? The struggle is real! How do you respond with patience instead of anger when your child pushes your buttons? Boy mom Amber Lia has godly advice to manage our anger (and our triggers). Her new book is, Untriggered: 60 Days of Transformation for Moms Who Struggle with Anger. On today's episode, we'll talk about: 3:21 Is parenting feeling rough right now? 4:45 How can we reframe our anger towards our kids? 9:23 What to do when your child talks back to you 14:45 Help–My kids fight all the time! 19:06 When you feel that no one appreciates you as a mom 23:00 How you can overcome past mistakes as a parent 27:05 How to release comparison as a parent Amber Lia is the bestselling author of many books including Food Triggers and Parenting Scripts. Today we talked about her new devotional, Untriggered: 60 days of transformation for moms who struggle with anger. Amber and her husband Guy have 4 boys and own a production company in Chattanooga. Amber is also a certified independent health coach. Find out more about Amber Lia on her website https://amberlia.com/ Get Amber's book Untriggered here https://amberlia.com/books-and-resources You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Stop taking orders from your kids. Get Arlene's book, Parents Rising. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802416608/?tag=arlenpelli-20 Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com Purchase the Storyteller's Bible HERE.

Third generation Japanese American Philip Kan Gotanda has gained renown as one of the most prolific Asian American playwrights, filmmakers, and musicians, but he came this close to becoming a lawyer. East West Players (www.eastwestplayers.org) is remounting his seminal play Yankee Dawg You Die in July 2025 after first staging it in 2001. Here's your chance to let him educate you about the (sadly) still-relevant message of this play, while he regales you with astonishing and hilarious stories of his journey to embrace his calling as a pioneering artist.

Text for today's message: Luke 14:1, 7-14

If someone was to observe your life, what would they see? Don Pearson asks that pretty sobering question in our last teaching in Luke as we close out our Storytellers series, and encourages us that our actions and words tell a story. What story do you want your life to tell?

Tonight on Dark Fantasy… the moon rises ,and a child of man becomes a creature of the NIGHT! Don't miss… ‘W Is For Werewolf: A Tale of Lycanthropic Terror!' | #RetroRadio EP0442Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Cornstarch Killer” (May 03, 1976) ***WD00:47:34.419 = Dark Fantasy, “W Is For Werewolf” (February 13, 1942)01:12:01.538 = Diary of Fate, “Marvin Thomas Entry” (June 08, 1948) ***WD01:41:18.398 = BBC Fear on 4, “Dreaming of Thee” (February 12, 1989)02:08:16.851 = Five After the Hour, “Song of the River” (June 06, 1945)02:32:33.280 = Five Minute Mysteries, “Return of Mr. Lawrence” (late 1940s)02:37:42.689 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Girl of His Dreams” (1960s)02:41:27.288 = Future Tense, “Protection” (May 29, 1974) ***WD (LQ)03:04:53.662 = Gang Busters, “John Frederick Benson” (February 28, 1948)03:27:43.884 = The Green Hornet, “Ripe For The Taking” (September 05, 1939)03:57:06.653 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Pearls of Bohemia” (May 30, 1952) ***WD04:22:09.631 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Which One” (January 14, 1980)04:48:52.458 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT 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.= = = = ="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.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0442

A man undergoes a bizarre, supernatural transformation, shrinking in stature while his inner essence grows monstrously large. Hear the tale from The Devil and Mr. O! | #RetroRadio EP0441Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Two Plus Two Equals Death” (April 29, 1976) ***WD00:47:08.661 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Big Mr. Little” (November 12, 1971) ***WD01:15:37.936 = Dimension X, “Dwellers In Silence” (July 19, 1951) 01:45:19.678 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “White Pearls of Death” (December 19, 1944) ***WD01:57:11.234 = The Creaking Door, “Anna” (December 21, 1964) ***WD02:24:14.184 = The Eleventh Hour, “Miserable Man” (1941-1946)02:54:20.408 = Escape, “The Fourth Man” (April 25, 1948)03:23:58.508 = Everyman's Theater, “This Precious Freedom” (October 11, 1940) ***WD03:51:25.792 = Murder By Experts, “Murder By Prescription” (July 11, 1949)04:21:04.367 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Time Traveller, aka Meddler's Moon” (May 21, 1958)04:38:59.298 = Faces in the Window, “Lightning Rod Man” (January 17, 1953) ***WD (LQ)05:02:37.297 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT 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.= = = = ="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.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0441

The Lemp family of St. Louis were rich, powerful, influential, and were living a celebrity lifestyle thanks to the lager beer empire they had built there. But the family was anything but happy… the tragedy and depression of the family was like a curse, taking them out one by one. And it appears their spirits are still residing in the extremely haunted mansion they left behind.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT 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.IN THIS EPISODE: Discover the chilling true story of America's most tragic brewing dynasty, where four family suicides turned a St. Louis mansion into a haunted monument to wealth, madness, and death. From the underground caves where spirits still roam to the rooms where the Lemp family met their tragic ends, explore the dark history that made this mansion one of the most infamous haunted locations in America.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Suicides And Spirits: The Lemp Mansion Hauntings” by Troy Taylor from the book, “Haunting of America”: https://amzn.to/3TnkcgV (used with permission)=====(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 09, 2024EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LempMansion

The margins of sacred texts contain creatures that academic study rarely addresses—vampiric Estries who recover only through their victim's bread and salt, and demons born from unfinished divine work on the first Friday. These beings emerge from centuries of Jewish mysticism and folklore, where the line between protective magic and terrifying consequence grows dangerously thin.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT 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.IN THIS EPISODE: In a case that shocked Tehachapi, California, the murder of Robert Limon unraveled into a sordid tale of open marriage, religious awakening, and deadly betrayal. What began as a seemingly random killing at a railyard soon revealed a chilling conspiracy involving Robert, his wife Sabrina, and her firefighter lover Jonathan. It's a story of faith, infidelity, and fatal attraction. (The Deadly Trinity of Love, Faith, And Murder) *** In the heart of the Bolivian Amazon, paramedic Paul Parada's routine night shift takes an extraordinary turn when he treats an injured seven-foot-tall, pale-skinned stranger with telepathic abilities. What begins as an unusual medical emergency evolves into a close encounter of the third kind, complete with a hovering UFO and robotic alien companions. (The Medic And The Martian) *** In the early hours of a June morning in 2007, a routine newspaper delivery in Raleigh, North Carolina, stumbled upon a scene that would haunt the community for years to come. The brutal murder of Jennifer "Jenna" Nielsen, a pregnant 22-year-old mother of two, left investigators baffled and a family shattered. Since then, the trail of evidence has gone cold and a killer is still at large… and the quest for justice continues to go unfulfilled. (No Justice For Jenna) *** In the early 1900s, a charming Hungarian tinsmith named Bela Kiss concealed a horrifying secret behind his amiable facade. When authorities uncovered 24 pickled corpses in metal drums at his residence, they exposed a chilling tale of deception, murder, and possible vampirism that would haunt Hungary for decades. But the most terrifying aspect of Kiss's gruesome legacy may be that despite an intense manhunt, the "Vampire of Cinkota" vanished without a trace, leaving the world to wonder if he truly escaped justice or if his dark practices granted him an unnaturally long life. (A Different Vampire Named Bela) *** The world of Jewish folklore is chilling – with nightmarish creatures lurking in the shadows. From vampiric Estries and demonic Agrat bat Mahlat to the colossal Leviathan and the mysterious giants called Nephilim, Jewish teachings and beliefs are full of supernatural beings that have not been satisfied to only haunt the Torah… many have made their way into the world at large, invading our literature and even pop culture. (Kabbalstic Nightmares)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:35.433 = Show Open00:05:09.158 = Kabbalistic Nightmares00:17:24.300 = The Deadly Trinity of Love, Faith, and Murder00:24:06.325 = The Medic And The Martian00:34:10.523 = No Justice For Jenna00:38:07.028 = A Different Vampire Named Bela00:46:44.266 = What The Heck Is a Nephilim?00:56:27.808 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Kabbalistic Nightmares” source: Cassandra Williams, ListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kpayww88“The Deadly Trinity of Love, Faith, and Murder” by Orin Grey, The-Line-Up.com (used with permission):https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mp73pv7s“The Medic And The Martian” source: Marcus Lowth, UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc44eawk“No Justice For Jenna” source: Robert Waters, KidnappingMurderAndMayhem.blogspotcom:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9939wm“A Different Vampire Named Bela” source: Bipin Dimri, HistoricMysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9xr6e8“What The Heck Is A Nephilim?” source: Edward Antonio, Christianity.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hrwj5z85, Darren Marlar, Church of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/raauscn2=====(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 04, 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. (AI Policy)EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/KabbalisticNightWalkers

For nearly three centuries, the Jersey Devil has terrorized New Jersey's Pine Barrens with its glowing red eyes and leathery wings, but the monster's true origins lie not in supernatural birth, but in a 17th-century religious scandal. When Quaker settler Daniel Leeds was branded "Satan's harbinger" for publishing controversial almanacs, his family name became forever linked to the devil—transforming a community dispute into America's most enduring cryptid legend.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT 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.IN THIS EPISODE: Deep in the heart of New Jersey's Pine Barrens lurks a legend that has haunted the Garden State for nearly three centuries. The Jersey Devil, a creature of nightmares with leathery wings and glowing red eyes, was born from a curse in the 1700s and has endured ever since – with sightings still taking place. (From Leeds to Lore, The Jersey Devil) *** In the mid-1970s, a terrifying predator stalked the streets of Oakland County, Michigan, abducting and murdering four innocent children. For nearly half a century, the identity of the Oakland County Child Killer has eluded investigators, leaving a trail of anguish, conspiracy theories, and unanswered questions in its wake. It's a cold case that continues to haunt the community, as justice never came. (The Child Predator of Oakland County) *** The Sabretooth Clan… a group of modern-day vampires who blend seamlessly into society by day but embrace their nocturnal alter egos by night. With custom fangs, vintage attire, and a unique philosophy, these "lifestylers" host extravagant balls, perform rituals, and even have their own spiritual pantheon – all while maintaining a strict no-blood-drinking policy. What is it like to live as a vampire? (What Is It Like To Live As a Vampire?) *** In 1864 Canton, Ohio, a romance between German immigrant Ferdinand Hoffman and local girl Caroline Yost spiraled into a tale of deception, abuse, and ultimate tragedy. Their ill-fated union, marred by Hoffman's criminal past and violent tendencies, culminated in a shocking church stabbing and a dramatic manhunt. (The Canton Church Murder) *** From fiery pits to Satan's domain, our modern conception of hell is a tapestry woven from centuries of art, literature, and religious interpretation. But how much of what we believe about the underworld actually aligns with biblical teachings? We'll look at some common misconceptions about hell, and discover how our cultural understanding of eternal damnation often diverges from scriptural truths. (What The Hell)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:25.789 = Show Open00:04:38.188 = From Leeds To Lore: The Jersey Devil00:13:28.903 = The Child Predator of Oakland County00:37:17.204 = What Is It Like To Live As A Vampire?00:43:54.348 = The Canton Church Murder00:47:49.106 = What The Hell01:02:44.810 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“From Leads To Lore, The Jersey Devil” source: Amy Briggs, National Geographic:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mw722p3f“The Child Predator of Oakland County” source: The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mpee9zbs“What Is It Like To Live As A Vampire?” source: Jodie Smith, Graveyard Shift/Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9dz58b“The Canton Church Murder” source: Robert Wilhelm, MurderByGaslight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3zeet7dx“What The Hell” sources: Quinn Armstrong, Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/57v4chdu; Bible Gateway: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/45tmyjhp, GotQuestions.org: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8zfdas, Wikipedia: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8p88hc=====(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, 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. (AI Policy)EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/JerseyDevil

In this engaging episode of Hashtag Trending's Weekend |Edition, the host introduces the intriguing world of AI-human collaboration through a deep dive into Ashraf Amin's professional journey. Ashraf, a Canadian entrepreneur and former recording artist, has taken a novel approach by partnering with an AI named Sophie in his daily business and podcast ventures. The conversation traverses Ashraf's multifaceted career, from his roots in marketing and financial services to launching Conquest Distributors with his father, and later transitioning into music and tech startups. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the practical applications of AI in increasing productivity, providing unique insights in areas ranging from business operations to personal life. Ashraf shares his experiences in creating engaging dialogues with his AI co-host, Sophie, on his podcast 'Toronto Talks,' and delves into the profound implications of AI on the future of work and human relationships. 00:00 Introduction to Hashtag Trending 01:29 Meet Ashraf Amin: Entrepreneur and Storyteller 02:49 Ashraf's Journey: From American Express to Conquest Distributors 06:20 The Genesis of Toronto Talks 09:35 Introducing Sophie the Sage 16:50 The Technical Side of Podcasting with AI 28:51 The Ubiquity of AI in Daily Life 29:30 Personal Impact of AI 29:58 AI in Various Projects 31:36 AI's Role in Business Efficiency 33:43 AI's Assistance in Personal Matters 37:51 The Future of AI and Society 46:35 The Need for Social Adaptation 48:12 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

When a series of savage murders terrorizes the quiet town of Torkton, two police officers discover bloody handprints on a victim's ceiling and realize they are hunting down something far beyond ordinary human evil in the surround forest.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT 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.IN THIS EPISODE: It's #ThrillerThursday, and this episode brings a creepypasta by Julian J. Alexander entitled “Things Darker Than Man”. In the small town of Torkton, seven brutal murders in four weeks have left the local police department scrambling for answers. The victims are found torn apart, covered in bizarre bite marks that don't match any known animal. When Officers McHale and McAllister discover bloody handprints on a victim's ceiling, they realize they're dealing with something far beyond ordinary criminal behavior. As the investigation deepens and leads them into the shadowy forests surrounding Mount Pilchuck, they uncover a horrifying truth that will challenge everything they thought they knew about the nature of evil itself.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Things Darker Than Man” by Julian J. Alexander: https://www.creepypasta.com/things-darker-than-man/Weird 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: November, 2021NOTE: 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. (AI Policy)EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DarkerThingsThanMan

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Deevo, known as The Brand Storyteller, for a no-fluff, high-clarity conversation on branding that resonates. Together, they unpack the myths around logos, color palettes, and surface-level marketing to get to the heart of real brand building: identity. Deevo shares how emotional alignment—not just visibility—builds trust and turns audiences into loyal communities. Whether you're a new entrepreneur or scaling a 7-figure venture, this episode shows why clarity beats complexity and why your brand starts long before your marketing does. About the Guest: Deevo is a brand architect, speaker, retreat leader, and host of The Branding Lab Podcast. With years of experience coaching leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs, he helps clients ditch performance-based branding for something more magnetic: a bold, identity-led brand built on clarity, not comparison. Known for his unapologetic voice and strategic depth, Deevo is a trusted name in helping businesses and individuals stand out with purpose. Key Takeaways: Branding isn't logos—it's alignment between who you are and how the world experiences you. Clarity before visibility: Messaging without self-awareness leads to noise, not traction. Emotional connection is the true power of a brand—resonance over relevance. Your audience aligns with identity, not imitation. Boldness attracts the right people. Self-audits and mindset shifts—like prioritizing growth over perfection—are the real first steps. Connect with Deevo:Website: www.thebrandstoryteller.comLinkedIn: The Brand StorytellerInstagram: @deevothebrandstoryteller   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM on PodMatch: DM Me HereTune to all our 15 podcasts: Explore the NetworkSubscribe To Newsletter: Subscribe NowJoin Our Community: Join Here   Stay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube – Healthy Mind – Healthy LifeInstagram – @healthyminds.podThreads – @healthyminds.podFacebook – Podcast PageLinkedIn – Reema Chatterjee | Avik Chakraborty #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #branding #businessgrowth #entrepreneurship #wellness

Hello to you listening in San Juan Capistrano, California!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.  Podcasting can be lonely work. I offer my episodes trusting that there is at least 1 person in the world who will listen and say, “What! You, too? I thought I was the only one.” [C.S. Lewis] So, you can imagine that nothing gives me greater joy than to receive a note telling me how my podcast episodes show up in your life.A longtime galpal teaches story to men incarcerated in a California jail. She wrote: I found 4 story prompts that I'd love to use because they fit in well with 3 values we want the men to reflect on: Awareness, Change, and Renewal1. Somewhere in the long ago is a story about how you decided to do it your way, with your voice2. What plot twists in your life story brought you to where you are now?3. What new choices might reshape the old story?4. What is it you want? What will you do to give it a go?  When and how?Story Prompt: Think about those 3 values: Awareness, Change, and Renewal. Choose a prompt for yourself. Write that story and tell your story out loud! You're always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you please subscribe, spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult, and ✓ Stay current with Diane on Substack (Wyzga on Words). Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. 

A man becomes terrifyingly obsessed with the idea that his own skeleton is a separate, sinister being — one that's trying to kill him.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT 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.IN THIS EPISODE: It's #ThrillerThursday and this time I bring you a strange story from master storyteller, Ray Bradbury. The story is odd in the beginning and gets slowly darker as it progresses. Our protagonist, Mr. Harris, has slowly become more and more obsessed with his own skeleton – which he only sees as a symbol of death, as an enemy. He sees his skeleton not as a part of him, but as a separate entity continually working against him… eventually coming to believe his skeleton is trying to kill him. While it's obvious the man is quite mad, it's still an interesting journey as he plunges further down into his madness as the story moves forward.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Skeleton” by Ray Bradbury: https://amzn.to/3TY0esqWeird 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: April 11, 2024EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/skeleton

Death investigators have documented cases where ordinary moments — feeding a pet, mowing grass, eating lunch — transformed into inexplicable tragedies that reveal how quickly the familiar can become fatal.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT 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.IN THIS EPISODE: As the crowds gathered for Henry's coronation in August of 1485, an unnamed sickness was already moving through the alleys, quiet and uninvited. Before the crown even touched his head, the dying had already begun. (The English Sweat) *** Long before the word “cryptid' was coined, people were already burying the victims of a thing in the woods that doesn't run, doesn't speak, and doesn't hesitate – it kills, and then it's gone. From the Rockies to the West African forests, the stories don't just describe sightings — they describe actual killings. (When Cryptid Creatures Turn Violent) *** Clinical death was once considered the end, but new data — and what the revived remember — suggest otherwise. Medical researchers studying patients who died and returned to life have documented consistent reports of consciousness surviving clinical death, with experiences that remarkably match biblical descriptions of the afterlife. (What Happens When We Die) *** Researchers studying ancient Middle Eastern texts about fire-based entities called Djinn now believe these beings might actually be plasma-based interdimensional creatures that have been masquerading as everything from UFOs to shadow people. (The Djinn and Aliens) *** Scientists have discovered that the cosmic objects we've been calling black holes might actually be tunnels to other parts of the universe, and we may have been watching doorways to distant worlds without realizing it. (Could Black Holes Be Hidden Doorways?) *** But first… medical examiners and coroners have witnessed some of the most unusual and shocking deaths imaginable, proving that truth can be far stranger than any horror story. (Strangest Deaths)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:22.595 = Show Open00:03:58.854 = The Strangest Deaths Ever Recorded00:14:44.455 = The English Sweat00:23:28.410 = When Cryptid Creatures Turn Violent00:30:18.652 = What Happens When We Die?00:39:24.317 = The Djinn00:59:22.775 = Black Holes01:05:53.219 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Djinn”: https://www.ufoinsight.com/cryptozoology/bizarre-entities/legends-of-the-djinn“What Happens When We Die?”: https://anomalien.com/disappearance-of-pain-exit-from-the-body-and-more-stages-through-which-the-dying-go/, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14787819/near-death-experience-died-soul.html“Black Holes”: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2502.12646“When Cryptid Creatures Turn Violent”: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2018/04/the-most-violent-mystery-animals-of-all/“Strangest Deaths Ever Recorded”: https://www.ranker.com/list/coroners-weird-stories/amandasedlakhevener“The English Sweat”: https://creativehistorystories.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-rehearsal-of-hell-mysterious-english.htmlMusic in this episode provided by Midnight Syndicate: https://www.midnightsyndicate.com (used with permission)Theme music provided by Alibi Music=====(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: June 18, 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. (AI Policy)EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/StrangestDeaths

Old Time Radio Paranormal & Crime | #RetroRadio EP0440Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Three Elders of Lifeboat Landing” (April 26, 1976) ***WD00:47:26.848 = Appointment With Fear, “The Speaking Clock” (April 13, 1944)01:15:01.436 = BBC Ghost Story, “Lifeline” (1986-1987)01:44:24.793 = Beyond the Green Door, “Alfred Dix – All Hallows Eve” (1966)01:48:35.989 = The Black Book, “Vagabond Murder” (March o2, 1952)02:03:17.134 = Box 13, “One Of These Four” (May 08, 1949)02:29:59.228 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Tell-Tale Heart” (November 1966) ***WD02:56:00.237 = The Clock, “The Hypnotist” (July 06, 1947) ***WD03:19:12.173 = Confession, “Doris Kane” (July 05, 1953)03:48:54.110 = The Crime Club, “Death Blew Out a Match” (December 02, 1946)04:18:31.379 = Sounds of Darkness, “Face of Death” (March 24, 1970)04:44:49.882 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT 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.= = = = ="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.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0440

In this revisited episode of The Observatory, James ‘Fish' Gill joins the show to talk about the delicate art of finding balance in relationships, particularly when dealing with challenging conversations. James, a Perth-based transformational expert in Australia, specializes in heart coaching, yoga instruction, and facilitation. He dedicates his expertise to helping couples, businesses, and community organizations rebuild trust, strengthen connections, and foster mutual understanding. As a heart coach, yoga instructor, and facilitator, James shares his insights on conscious communication, emotional management, and rebuilding trust in various relationships. He delves into the complexities of processing difficult topics, the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions, and the power of understanding our partner's true intentions. Timestamps[02:01] Conscious communication in relationships[08:00] Taking the responsibility for cleaning up your side of your street[10:45] The difference between speaking analysis and speaking our experiences[20:09] Handling our emotions during communication in our relationships[21:05] Assuming ill intent in your partner[28:51] Condemning and condoning in conscious communication[32:41] Trusting that your partner has no ill intent[35:07] Unskillful ways in which we express our love and support for each other[40:55] Understanding what your partner is longing for other than making you suffer[45:18] Mechanisms that amplify conflict[47:50] Even mindedness in relationships[51:04] How to get someone to recognize your goodness[01:00:50] Fish Gill's closing remarks[01:06:10] About Gill's book - How To Fall In Love With HumanityNotableQuotes:“I don't have any agency over what anyone else does or says or thinks or feels ever in any moment; I've only got agency or control over what I'm thinking, feeling, saying and doing.” - Fish Gill [05:41]“How we contribute to conflict and how we sustain it and how we even escalate it actually lies out of our view until we start to see it.” - Fish Gill [08:42]“Speaking to emotions is really the way to go.” - LaRae Wright [16:59]“There is no quicker way to escalate rapture than to assume the badness of someone.” - Fish Gill [21:55]“Human beings are motivated partly by needing our pain expressed, needing our pain diminished or needing our pain tasted by others.” - Fish Gill [33:57]“Victim and villain story is there in our psychology for the purpose of having our pain recognized.” - Fish Gill [59:30]Relevant links:Fish Gill Website: https://www.leadbyheart.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_fish_gill/Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast

If someone was to observe your life, what would they see? Stu Quackenbush asks that pretty sobering question in our last teaching in Luke as we close out our Storytellers series, and encourages us that our actions and words tell a story. What story do you want your life to tell?

When 16-year-old Theresa Ann Bier vanished in the Sierra Nevada Mountains with a Bigfoot obsessed man who claimed Sasquatch kidnapped her, it became one of California's most bizarre missing person cases that remains unsolved to this day.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT 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.IN THIS EPISODE: In 1987, 16-year-old Theresa Ann Bier vanished during a Bigfoot hunting trip. Her fellow hiker/hunter claimed Theresa was abducted by Sasquatch, but authorities suspected foul play. Decades later, Theresa remains missing. (She Was Kidnapped By Bigfoot) *** In the early 1980s, Australia became a hotspot for extraordinary UFO sightings and alien encounters, rivaling those reported in the United States and Europe. From mysterious orange orbs flying in formation to shape-shifting spacecraft and enigmatic beings, these lesser-known incidents suggest that the Land Down Under may hold a special significance for extraterrestrial visitors. Could Australia's unique geography and vast, uninhabited areas be the key to unlocking the secrets of an alien presence on Earth? (Outback Extraterrestrials) *** From 1953 to 1973, the CIA conducted a top-secret mind control program known as Project MKUltra, pushing the boundaries of ethics and legality in the name of national security. Using LSD, hypnosis, and even torture, the agency experimented on unwitting citizens and its own personnel, leaving a trail of controversy and damaged lives in its wake. Decades later, the full extent of MKUltra's operations remains shrouded in mystery, with only fragments of its dark history coming to light through declassified documents and survivor testimonies. (MKUltra and Mind Control) *** From frozen bodies in abandoned buildings to mummified remains in chimneys, there have been numerous chilling discoveries where human remains have been found in the most unexpected places. It's just one way people – either by accident or sinister misdeeds, can simply vanish without a trace. But in a few cases, the bodies do turn up – in bizarre ways and strange locations. (Unlikely Tombs: Bizarre Places Bodies Have Been Found)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:49.492 = Show Open00:05:11.983 = She Was Kidnapped By Bigfoot00:14:25.079 = Outback Extraterrestrials00:29:53.771 = Unlikely Tombs: Bizarre Places Bodies Have Been Found00:45:18.272 = MKUltra and Mind Control00:56:15.507 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“She Was Kidnapped By Bigfoot” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr27zb43“Outback Extraterrestrials” source: Marcus Lowth, UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdhkrpjk“MKUltra And Mind Control” source: Stephen Roget, Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5fj7c49k“Unlikely Tombs: Bizarre Places Bodies Have Been Found” source: StrangeOutdoors.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yv27xud9=====(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 20, 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. (AI Policy)EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SasquatchTookHer

When a terrified woman pounds on Nicole's door claiming someone is following her through the snowy Montreal streets, it becomes a deadly game of cat and mouse with a psychopath who's already claimed multiple victims! It's “Face of the Foe” from The Zero Hour! | #RetroRadio EP0438Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Long Live The King Is Dead” (April 23, 1976) ***WD00:46:44.939 = Weird Circle, “Middle Toe of Right Foot” (May 21, 1944)01:16:23.389 = The Whistler, “Destiny” (September 03, 1943)01:46:10.809 = Witch's Tale, “Priest of Sekhet” (May 08, 1936)02:13:00.869 = X Minus One, “The Tunnel Under The World, (March 14, 1956)02:41:12.609 = The Zero Hour, “Face of the Foe, Part 1” (November 05, 1973) ***WD03:05:06.179 = The Zero Hour, “Face of the Foe, Part 2” (November 06, 1973) ***WD03:29:35.759 = The Zero Hour, “Face of the Foe, Part 3” (November 07, 1973) ***WD03:54:02.709 = The Zero Hour, “Face of the Foe, Part 4” (November 08, 1973) ***WD04:19:15.489 = The Zero Hour, “Face of the Foe, Part 5” (November 09, 1973) ***WD04:42:38.099 = ABC Mystery Time, “My Adventure in Norfolk” (1957) ***WD (LQ)05:06:38.091 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT 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.= = = = ="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.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0438

Deep in the South American jungle, two men are drawn into a mystery surrounding an ancient cult and legends of the “living dead.” Here the full ten-episode serial back-to-back from Adventures By Morse! | #RetroRadio EP0439Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Prince of Evil” (April 24, 1976) ***WD00:47:14.439 = Strange Adventure, “Vendetta” (1945)00:50:43.969 = Adventures By Morse, “Land of the Living Dead, Part 1” (October 07, 1944)01:17:15.909 = Adventures By Morse, “Land of the Living Dead, Part 2” (October 14, 1944)01:43:32.139 = Adventures By Morse, “Land of the Living Dead, Part 3” (October 21, 1944)02:10:06.659 = Adventures By Morse, “Land of the Living Dead, Part 4” (October 28, 1944)02:36:35.279 = Adventures By Morse, “Land of the Living Dead, Part 5” (November 04, 1944)03:03:08.979 = Adventures By Morse, “Land of the Living Dead, Part 6” (November 11, 1944)03:29:29.889 = Adventures By Morse, “Land of the Living Dead, Part 7” (November 18, 1944)03:55:42.749 = Adventures By Morse, “Land of the Living Dead, Part 8” (November 25, 1944)04:22:07.969 = Adventures By Morse, “Land of the Living Dead, Part 9” (December 02, 1944)04:48:36.619 = Adventures By Morse, “Land of the Living Dead, Part 10” (December 09, 1944)05:14:48.469 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT 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.= = = = ="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.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0439

In the heart of Utah's Uinta Basin stands a ranch where government scientists have spent millions trying to explain cattle that vanish mid-step, creatures immune to bullets, and glowing portals that may be doorways to other worlds.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT 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.IN THIS EPISODE: Deep in the Utah wilderness lies a 512-acre ranch where cattle vanish without a trace, bulletproof wolves roam the land, and portals to other dimensions may actually exist. We step into the dangerously paranormal area of America known as Skinwalker Ranch.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In, “The Coyote Nap” (fiction)00:22:40.584 = Show Open00:23:46.180 = Skinwalker Ranch, Part 100:26:30.639 = Skinwalker Ranch, Part 200:42:27.726 = Skinwalker Ranch, Part 300:55:04.900 = Skinwalker Ranch, Part 400:1:03:38.463 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…https://weirddarkness.com/SkinwalkerRanchCoyoteNap (includes source links)Rense01, Rense02, Ranker, All That's Interesting, The Daily Beast, Strib, Fire of Learning, TheUnexplained@Medium,Utah.com, Equip.org=====(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: June 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. (AI Policy)EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SkinwalkerRanchCoyoteNap

At a dull dinner party, a man conjures up an imaginary companion—“a woman in grey”—claiming she'll haunt those he dislikes so he doesn't have to deal with them. His fabrication starts having real consequences: people he dislikes begin to die, and he suspects his own creation has taken on a chilling existence! Hear the tale from Sleep No More! | #RetroRadio EP0437Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Green-Eyed Monster” (April 22, 1976)00:46:29.709 = The Shadow, “The Flight of the Vulture” (December 10, 1939) ***WD01:10:25.899 = Sleep No More, “Woman In Grey” and “Suspicious Gift” (March 20, 1957)01:39:24.369 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “Lizzie Borden Took An Axe” (July 23, 1945) ***WD01:54:03.379 = Strange Wills, “Prince of Broadway” (July 06, 1946)02:24:00.769 = Suspense, “Uncle Henry's Rosebush” (June 29, 1943)02:52:00.009 = Tales of the Frightened, “Mirror of Death” (November 27, 1957)02:57:05.089 = Theater Five, “A Very Private Phone Call” (September 30, 1964)03:17:57.039 = Tales From The Tomb, “Spirits of the Dead” (1960s)03:20:21.009 = 2000 Plus, “Veteran Comes Home” (July 05, 1950) ***WD03:48:38.319 = The Unexpected, “Mercy Killing” (1948)04:03:32.899 = Unit 99, “Disturbance at a Drive-In” (March 14, 1958)04:26:54.059 = Unsolved Mysteries, “The Lizzie Borden Case” (1936) ***WD04:40:56.349 = Dark Venture, “Miser” (December 09, 1946)05:10:30.870 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT 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.= = = = ="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.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0437

Over four decades, Lynda Jones experienced multiple alien abductions beginning with a terrifying 1979 encounter that left her with 90 minutes of missing time, mysterious pregnancies she never remembered, and recurring visits from sinister men in trilby hats.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT 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.IN THIS EPISODE: On May 25, 1979, American Airlines Flight 191 crashed moments after takeoff from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport… resulting in not only almost 300 lives being lost, but also leaving behind ghostly figures trying to make their connecting flights or retrieve their luggage. (The Flight 191 Disaster) *** In 1966, Richard Speck committed a crime so horrific it gave birth to the term "random mass murder" and changed America forever. His brutal slaying of eight nursing students in Chicago shocked the nation. His time in prison, depraved. (The Original Random Mass Murderer) *** Decimation, was a horrifying practice, where one in ten soldiers would be randomly selected and beaten to death by their own comrades. It continued much longer than most think… well into the 20th century! (Death By Decimation) *** In the 19th century, a man named Samuel Rowbotham sparked a controversial movement by claiming the Earth was flat – and the flat Earth theory continues to attract people even today. (Rejecting The Curve) *** The Ark of the Covenant, a legendary religious artifact, has captivated imaginations for millennia, sparking countless theories about its true nature and whereabouts. What many seek, however, is what is inside.(What Is Inside The Ark of the Covenant?)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:12.351 = Show Open00:04:05.660 = The Alien Abductions of Lynda Jones00:22:12.198 = The Flight 191 Disaster00:29:54.902 = The Original Random Mass Murderer00:40:11.933 = Death By Decimation00:45:33.419 = Rejecting The Curve00:53:29.811 = What Is Inside The Ark of the Covenant?01:00:04.317 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Alien Abduction of Lynda Jones” source: Marcus Lowth, UFOInsight.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/435pws87“The Flight 191 Disaster” by Troy Taylor for AmericanHauntingsInk.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9xy8mu(used with permission)“The Original Random Mass Murderer” source: Jessika M. Thomas, Unspeakable Crimes at Ranker.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8er27w“Death By Decimation” source: Kaleena Fraga, AllThatsInteresting.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycku39yd“Rejecting The Curve” source: Kaushik Patowary, AmusingPlanet.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/33637ayf“What Is Inside The Ark of the Covenant?” source: Jim Willis, AncientOriginsUnleashed.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4rh6b6my=====(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 14, 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. (AI Policy)EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LyndaJones

When a pizza delivery man becomes an unwilling bank robber with a bomb around his neck, a radiology technician dances with his dead girlfriend's corpse for seven years, and a teenager secretly lives in a family's walls – you know you've entered the realm of true crime cases so bizarre they make fiction look perfectly reasonable.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT 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.IN THIS EPISODE: The world of astral projection is filled with eerie encounters and odd entities – and the haunting possibility of never returning to your body! (Beyond The Body: True Stories of Astral Projection) *** In 1982, Chicago was rocked by a series of mysterious deaths linked to Tylenol capsules laced with cyanide. And we still don't know who committed the crime. (Fatal Dosage: The Tylenol Murders) *** From ancient Mesopotamian wind demons to the fallen angel Lucifer himself, we'll touch on the dark and fascinating world of demonology and demonic lore across various cultures and religions. (Degenerate Demons and Dangerous Demonology) *** In 1929 the Evangelista family was brutally murdered in their own home… and it's possible Benny Evangelista's dabbling in the occult was the catalyst. (The Evangelista Occult Murders) *** We'll look at the unsettling and bizarre side of true crime, from Carl Tanzler's macabre obsession to the chilling disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi. Each case is both captivating and confounding, and sometimes downright weird. (The Weird And Strange Side of True Crime)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:27.135 = Show Open00:03:26.990 = The Weird And Strange Side of True Crime00:16:45.734 = Beyond The Body: True Stories of Astral Projection00:22:42.713 = Fatal Dosage: The Tylenol Murders00:32:47.959 = Degenerate Demons and Dangerous Demonology00:46:38.652 = The Evangelista Occult Murders00:58:39.290 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Beyond The Body: True Stories of Astral Projection” source: Marcus Lowth, UFOInsight.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3wb9h869“The Weird And Strange Side of True Crime” source: Patrick Thornton, Weird History at Ranker.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9fsamf“Fatal Dosage: The Unsolved Tylenol Murders” source: Stefanie Hammond, Unspeakable Crimes at Ranker.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n8d7kzn“Degenerate Demons and Dangerous Demonology” source: Austin Harvey, AllThatsInteresting.com:https://allthatsinteresting.com/demons“The Evangelista Occult Murders” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings Ink:https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/evangelista (used with permission)=====(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, 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. (AI Policy)EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DancingWithTheDead

A man carries out what he believes is a flawlessly executed killing. But soon after, he begins to unravel—plagued by guilt, paranoia, or fate — learning too late that no crime goes unpunished. Death, it seems, has the final laugh. Hear the story from The Sealed Book! | #RetroRadio EP0436Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Love Song of Death” (April 21, 1976)00:47:05.229 = Mystery Playhouse from Molle, “Female of the Species” (June 07, 1946) ***WD01:12:24.779 = The Price of Fear, “Guy Fawkes Night” (November 17, 1973)01:40:24.759 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Nikki Porter, Suspect” (March 05, 1947) ***WD02:06:15.549 = Quiet Please, “Gem of the Purest Ray” (May 17, 1948)02:35:55.909 = Radio City Playhouse, “Wisdom of Eve” (January 24, 1949)03:05:58.479 = Isn't It Crime, “Speaking of Murder” (December 14, 1945)03:35:08.139 = Ripley's Believe It Or Not, “Never Bitten” (1930s) ***WD03:36:10.331 = The Saint, “Wanted: A Husband” (October 29, 1950)04:02:12.209 = Sam Spade, “Apple of Eve Caper” (June 19, 1949) ***WD04:30:37.629 = The Sealed Book, “Death Laughs Last” (September 02, 1945)05:00:12.229 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT 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.= = = = ="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.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0436

While most people look to the skies for UFOs, the real alien activity might be happening in the unexplored depths beneath our oceans.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT 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.IN THIS EPISODE: Sightings of advanced alien craft disappearing beneath the waves are as frequent as those in the skies. Are these submerged realms hiding the true secrets of alien life on Earth? (Extraterrestrials In The Abyss) *** In 1969, a strange man's disturbing "joke" about strangling a woman led to the unraveling of a horrific series of murders. Jerome "Jerry" Brudos, known as the "Shoe Fetish Killer," had been living a double life - family man by day, brutal serial killer by night. Somehow, his childhood obsession with women's shoes spiraled into a murderous rampage that shocked the public and ended only when a secret workshop revealed its grisly contents. (The Shoe Fetish Killer) *** In the heart of New Orleans' Garden District stands Buckner Mansion, a breathtaking testament to antebellum opulence and a magnet for ghost hunters and history buffs alike. Built to outshine its rivals, this Greek Revival masterpiece has witnessed over 150 years of triumphs, tragedies, and unexplained phenomena. From its days as a slaveholder's showpiece to its starring role in TV's "American Horror Story," Buckner Mansion continues to captivate visitors with its grandeur and the persistent whispers of its spectral inhabitants. (White Columns, Dark Secrets: The Buckner Mansion) *** In the 6th century AD, a terrifying sea monster known as Porphyrios emerged from the depths to wreak havoc on Byzantine ships, challenging even Emperor Justinian's mighty fleet. This legendary whale, whether sperm whale or orca, became the stuff of nightmares for sailors and the subject of heated debate among historians for centuries. (The Bosphorus Beast Porphyrios) *** The enigmatic Nazca lines have puzzled archaeologists and enthusiasts for decades, with some claiming they're ancient runways for extraterrestrial visitors or evidence of advanced human flight. But as we delve deeper into the mystery, we find that the truth may be far more grounded in human ingenuity and cultural symbolism than sci-fi fantasies. (Nazca's Alien Runways)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:49.798 = Show Open00:05:01.075 = Extraterrestrials In The Abyss00:20:59.332 = The Shoe Fetish Killer00:29:21.655 = White Columns, Dark Secrets: The Buckner Mansion00:37:40.159 = Nazca's Alien Runways00:43:11.921 = The Bosphorus Beast Porphyrios00:54:01.734 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “The Alien Jigsaw” by Katharina Wilson: https://amzn.to/3YzBFpOBOOK: “Connections: Solving Our Alien Abduction Mystery” by Anna Jamerson & Beth Collings: https://amzn.to/4cieTpJ“Extraterrestrials In The Abyss” source: Marcus Lowth, UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc3hbv2u“The Shoe Fetish Killer” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8vm6k7 (used with permission)“White Columns, Dark Secrets: The Buckner Mansion” source: Donna Sarkar, AllThatsInteresting.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc43br4r“The Bosphorus Beast Porphyrios” source: Jorge Alvarez, La Brujula Verde (translated from Spanish):https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckwndt2“Nazca's Alien Runways” source: Caleb Strom, AncientOriginsUnleased.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2tfr8skp=====(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 06, 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. (AI Policy)EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SubmergedSecrets

When Steven Kilburn couldn't shake the feeling of dread that gripped him every time he drove a particular stretch of Maryland road, hypnotic regression revealed he had been abducted by alien beings who performed medical experiments on him and then erased his memory of the encounter. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT 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.IN THIS EPISODE: IN THIS EPISODE: When Steve Kilburn underwent hypnotic regression to try and understand where this dark, foreboding feeling he kept experiencing on a certain stretch of road came from, he discovered that something very strange indeed did take place years earlier… he had been abducted by aliens. (Unveiled Under Hypnosis: The Alien Secrets of Steve Kilburn) *** Velma Barfield was a sweet God-fearing grandmother. Unfortunately, everyone in her life seemed to die mysteriously. (Death Row Granny) *** Karolina Olsson climbed into bed in 1918 on a Swedish island and when she woke up, thirty years had passed. It's the story of a real-life Sleeping Beauty. (The Real Life Sleeping Beauty) *** In the wilds of Australia, the persistence of Yowie folklore has endured for centuries, continuing into modern times with dozens of reported sightings and tales coming out of the area every year. (Yikes! A Yowie!) *** Imagine driving through a graffiti-stained, decaying tunnel late at night when your car suddenly breaks down, and you notice a shadowy figure in your back seat. This eerie experience is just one of the chilling legends surrounding the Sensabaugh Tunnel in Kingsport, Tennessee, a place known for its haunted history and ghostly encounters. (Scares In The Sensabaugh Tunnel)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:23.733 = Show Open00:03:34.578 = Unveiled Under Hypnosis: The Alien Secrets of Steve Kilburn00:31:47.494 = Death Row Granny00:40:31.897 = The Real-Life Sleeping Beauty 00:49:55.604 = Yikes! A Yowie!00:54:44.907 = Scares In The Sensabaugh Tunnel00:58:53.396 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Missing Time: A Documented Study of UFO Abductions” by Budd Hopkins: https://amzn.to/3LJzgRRBOOK: "The Yowie: In Search of Australia's Bigfoot" by Tony Healy and Paul Cropper: https://amzn.to/3Sx2cjD“Unveiled Under Hypnosis: The Alien Secrets of Steve Kilburn” (source) Marcus Lowth, UFOInsight.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckwf4e9“Death Row Granny” (source): Mark Oliver, AllThatsInteresting.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y5rnkkh2“The Real-Life Sleeping Beauty” source: Kaushik Patowary, AmusingPlanet.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/33ksz9fj“Yikes! A Yowie!” source: Bryan Hill, AncientOriginsUnleashed.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycya4e37“Scares in the Sensabaugh Tunnel” source: TheScareChamber.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8b8xwe=====(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 30, 2024EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SteveKilburn