Podcasts about storytellers

A mad scientist removes the brain of a severely injured hijacker in a desperate bid to uncover the location of stolen loot! | #RetroRadio EP0465Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Brain Without Mercy” (July 26, 1976)00:46:18.655 = The Clock, “Professor Leonard Higgens” (August 25, 1947)01:08:35.367 = The Confession, “The Peter W. Greer Case” (August 09, 1953) ***WD01:38:10.997 = The Crime Club, “Silent Witnesses” (March 27, 1947) ***WD02:07:27.117 = Sounds of Darkness, “The Postman Knocks Death” (September 01, 1970)02:32:37.830 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Live Forever” (December 10, 1971) ***WD02:57:35.819 = Dimension X, “Vital Factor” (August 16, 1951) ***WD03:27:17.709 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Survival of the Fittest” (January 23, 1945) ***WD03:39:01.342 = The Creaking Door, “Aunt Mae” (1964-1968)04:08:02.586 = The Eleventh Hour, “Project X112” (February 27, 1946) ***WD04:35:19.673 = Escape, “Leiningen Versus The Ants” (May 23, 1948) ***WD05:04:45.928 = Murder By Experts, “Summer Heat” (June 13, 1949) ***WD05:34:14.956 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Space Baby/First Baby In Space” (June 18, 1958)05:54:13.543 = Faces In The Window, “Lightning Rod” (January 17, 1953) ***WD (LQ)06:17:53.868 = Dark Fantasy, “Superstition Be Hanged” (March 13, 1942)06:42:07.060 = Diary of Fate, “John Haynes” (July 13, 1948) ***WD07:08:44.186 = BBC Fear on 4, “Hand In Glove” (March 05, 1989)07:37:45.496 = Five After the Hour, “Murder Has No Tongue” (June 27, 1945) ***WD08:01:07.459 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Misfit Clue” (late 1940s)08:06:07.528 = Future Tense, “Martian Death March” (May 07, 1974) ***WD08:33:40.918 = Gang Busters, “Cumberland Safecracker” (March 27, 1948)08:58:05.435 = Barrie Craig, “Sneak Assassin” (November 21, 1954)09:27:21.796 = 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.= = = = =#TrueCrime #Paranormal #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #SuspenseRadioClassics #1940sRadioHorror #OldRadioMysteryShows #CreepyOldRadioShows #TrueCrimeRadio #SupernaturalRadioPlays #GoldenAgeRadio #EerieRadioMysteries #MacabreOldTimeRadio #NostalgicThrillers #ClassicCrimePodcast #RetroHorrorPodcast #WeirdDarkness #WeirdDarknessPodcast #RetroRadio #ClassicRadioCUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0465

Take the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast! https://weirddarkness.com/surveyWhen a missing man presumed drowned is found living 700 miles away with a new family, new career, and new identity, he shocks everyone by insisting he has no memory of his previous life — and psychiatric experts believe him.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: A bizarre masked figure interrupted two television broadcasts in 1987, creating one of broadcasting's most disturbing unsolved mysteries. Who was behind the Max Headroom TV-signal hack? (The Max Headroom Hijacking) *** In the 1990s, residents of England's Wirral Peninsula witnessed enormous metallic discs up to half a mile wide hovering over their villages in broad daylight, including one craft that seemed to emit cries for help from within. (The Heswall Mothership) *** Across America, people with no history of mental illness are spiraling into severe psychosis after conversations with ChatGPT, convinced they've broken the laws of physics or become prophets destined to save the world. (When AI Triggers Psychosis) *** When a missing man presumed drowned is found living 700 miles away with a new family, new career, and new identity, he shocks everyone by insisting he has no memory of his previous life — and psychiatric experts believe him. It's the strange true story of Lawrence Bader… or is he Fritz Johnson? (The Lawrence Bader Mystery)ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:02:22.760 = Show Open00:04:24.851 = The Lawrence Bader Mystery00:19:27.968 = The Max Headroom Hijacking00:34:31.697 = The Heswall Mothership00:47:22.930 = When AI Triggers Psychosis01:00:35.626 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Lawrence Bader Mystery”: https://weirddarkness.com/lawrence-bader-mystery/“The Max Headroom Hijacking”: https://weirddarkness.com/max-headroom-tv-hijack-chicago/“The Heswall Mothership”: https://weirddarkness.com/heswall-mothership-ufo-sighting/“When AI Triggers Psychosis”: https://weirddarkness.com/ai-psychosis/ =====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 16, 2025NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LawrenceBader#LawrenceBader #FritzJohnson #TrueCrime #UnsolvedMystery #MissingPerson #AmnesiaCase #DissociativeFugue #LakeErieDisappearance #AkronOhio #OmahaNebraska #IdentityMystery #MemoryLoss #StrangeDisappearances #BizarreTrueStory #UnexplainedMystery #DualIdentity #PsychiatricMystery #FingerprintEvidence #PresumedDead #FoundAlive #FakeDeathTheory #TraumaticAmnesia #ColdCase #HistoricalMystery #1957Disappearance #KETV #ForgottenIdentity #FalseMemories #TwoLivesOnePerson #MysteriousDoubleLife #InsuranceFraud #BigamyCase #RealLifeMystery #StrangeButTrue #AmericanMysteries #UnsolvedCases #TrueCrimeStory #MysteryPodcast #UnexplainedPhenomena #MentalHealthMystery #1960sTrueCrime #BizarreCases #ForgottenPast #MemoryMystery #IdentityCrisis #PsychologicalThriller #MysteriousDisappearances #TrueStory #ColdCaseMystery #UnsolvedCase

Hey Dude, I rave about basking in John Fogerty's light at the Hollywood Bowl. Plus I ask your advice about how to tell some of my saucy stories with songs.  QUOTE: "If there's a Heaven, he's gonna be there rockin'!"  MUSICIANS: John Fogerty, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Belinda Carlisle, Go-Go's, Kittens for Christian, Alicia Silverstone, Richie Valens  VENUES: Hollywood Bowl, Hamburg, Germany, UCLA, Burbank INSTRUMENTS: Beauty and the Beat, Volkswagen Bug LULLABYE: "Lodi" by John Fogerty SOUNDS: wind, gravel, footsteps, saw,  Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes   PHOTO: "John Fogerty Sees the Light" shot with my iPhone XS RECORDED: July 16, 2025 in "The Cafe"  under the flight path of the Hollywood Burbank Airport in Burbank, California GEAR: Zoom H1 XLR with Sennheiser MD 46 microphone. TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 12:32 FILE SIZE: 13 MB GENRES: storytelling, personal storytelling, personal journal, journal, personal narrative, audio, audio blog, confessional  HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast) DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Take the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast!https://weirddarkness.com/surveyA New Mexico cop's routine patrol became one of the most scrutinized UFO cases in history; and the government still can't explain it away.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: What if Bigfoot and South Carolina's terrifying Lizard Man aren't two different monsters, but the same creature wearing a living coat of swamp moss that transforms its appearance from hairy ape to scaly reptile? One cryptid specialist believes this might be the case. (Bigfoot and Lizard Man) *** The Orang Bunian remain one of Southeast Asia's most enduring supernatural mysteries, with countless witnesses claiming encounters with these invisible forest dwellers who possess the power to manipulate time, marry humans, and even snatch babies directly from their mothers' wombs. (Malaysia's Orang Bunian) *** In 1975, Flora Stevens vanished from a hospital parking lot in the Catskills, leaving behind a husband who spent the rest of his life searching for answers to a disappearance that would baffle investigators for over four decades. (The Mysterious Disappearance of Flora Stevens) *** Researchers have discovered T-Rex could bite with power than they ever thought possible – biting down with the force of three cars crushing down on a single tooth — powerful enough to shatter the bones of its prey like no other dinosaur could. (The Bone-Crushing Truth of T-Rex's Bite) *** A small-town New Mexico police officer's routine speeding chase in 1964 transforms into one of the most credible and mystifying UFO encounters in history, complete with physical evidence that still defies explanation. (The Socorro Encounter)ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:43.797 = Show Open00:03:55.517 = The Socorro UFO Encounter00:24:17.067 = Malaysia's Oran Bunian00:35:39.102 = Bigfoot And Lizard Man00:45:27.293 = The Mysterious Disappearance of Flora Stevens00:53:53.993 = The Bone Crushing Truth About T-Rex's Bite01:00:15.027 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Socorro Encounter”: https://weirddarkness.com/socorro-ufo-encounter-lonnie-zamora/“Malaysia's Orang Bunian”: https://weirddarkness.com/hidden-people-orang-bunian-mystery/“Bigfoot And Lizard Man”: https://weirddarkness.com/bigfoot-and-lizard-man/“The Mysterious Disappearance of Flora Stevens”: https://weirddarkness.com/flora-stevens-disappearance/“The Bone Crushing Truth About T-Rex's Bite”: https://weirddarkness.com/t-rex-bite-power/=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 15, 2025NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SocorroUFO#SocorroUFO #LonnieZamora #UFOSighting #ProjectBlueBook #NewMexicoUFO #UFOIncident #1964UFO #UnexplainedMysteries #UAP #UFOEvidence #AlienEncounter #CloseEncounters #UFOInvestigation #FBIFiles #UFOHistory #Extraterrestrial #UFOWitness #DesertUFO #ParanormalInvestigation #UFOLanding #AirForceUFO #GovernmentCoverUp #UFOPhysicalEvidence #AmericanUFO #UFOCase

A writer seeking solitude in a quiet village rumored to have a vampire is enchanted by a beautiful woman.A writer retreats to a quiet town rumored to be haunted by a vampiric presence residing in the local château. While roaming the castle grounds, he crosses paths with a seductive and mysterious woman who just might be the undead legend herself. Hear the tale from Hall of Fantasy!| #RetroRadio EP0464Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Men With The Magic Fingers” (July 22, 1976)00:45:36.269 = Hall of Fantasy, “Marquis of Death” (June 22, 1953)01:09:09.619 = Dark Venture, “Pursuit” (July 31, 1945) ***WD01:38:55.364 = The Weird Circle, “Evil Eye” (October 01, 1944) ***WD02:06:18.806 = The Whistler, “Death Demands Payment” (December 19, 1943)02:35:56.465 = Witch's Tale, “Spirits of the Lake” (January 02, 1933)03:05:58.922 = X Minus One, “Jaywalker” (April 17, 1956)03:32:53.306 = The Zero Hour, “The Princess Stakes Murder, Part 1” (November 26, 1973) ***WD04:02:19.568 = The Zero Hour, “The Princess Stakes Murder, Part 2” (November 27, 1973) ***WD04:32:22.760 = The Zero Hour, “The Princess Stakes Murder, Part 3” (November 28, 1973) ***WD05:02:26.814 = The Zero Hour, “The Princess Stakes Murder, Part 4” (November 29, 1973) ***WD05:31:29.930 = The Zero Hour, “The Princess Stakes Murder, Part 5” (November 30, 1973) ***WD06:01:35.512 = ABC Mystery Time, “The Tale” (1956-1957)06:25:03.246 = Strange Adventure, “The Borigo Ring” (1945) ***WD06:28:18.923 = Appointment With Fear, “Pit And The Pendulum” (September 18, 1943) ***WD06:55:26.357 = BBC Radio 4, “Murders In The Rue Morgue” (January 22, 2000)07:51:37.093 = Beyond The Green Door, “Harwell And The Matland Indians” (1966) ***WD07:55:06.934 = The Black Book, “My Favorite Corpse” (February 24, 1952) ***WD08:09:34.274 = The Avenger, “The Ghost Murder” (January 13, 1946)08:39:32.835 = Box 13, “Design For Danger” (June 05, 1949)09:06:02.699 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Mr. Higginbothom's Catastrophe” (1967) ***WD09:34:58.046 = Chet Chetter's Tales From The Morgue, “Return of the Master Constipator” (1990) ***WD09:58:33.191 = 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/WDRR0464

Join Mike, Rikki, and Scott as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show!  We discuss dining at Storytellers Cafe out at Disneyland during the Halloween season, strategies for seeing the theme parks without Park Hoppers nor Lightning Lanes for a family with teens, some Thanksgiving/Christmas talk with dining options outside the theme parks, ideas on switching up your runDisney resort choice for different weekends, and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

This month's episode of Voices of the Mat-Su is called “The Storytellers.” It is the story of two friends, a dream, and a grandma. Listen to the story about two cartoon artists who create new stories from the ancient teachings of the Chickaloon Tribe. Stories that grew into the comic book series called Chickaloonies and […]

A brilliant but unhinged scientist turns unsuspecting trespassers into unwilling test subjects in a chilling experiment that blurs the line between genius and madness. | #RetroRadio EP0463Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Future Eye” (July 19, 1976)00:46:14.019 = Mr. And Mrs. North, “Charles Wyatt Murder” (January 30, 1951)01:11:08.819 = Obsession, “Surrender Is Farewell” (January 29, 1951)01:34:22.579 = Origin of Superstition, “Kissing Under Mistletoe” (1935) ***WD01:48:34.043 = Molle' Mystery Playhouse, “Challenge To Listener” (July 04, 1947) ***WD02:13:33.704 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse” (September 18, 1951)02:43:06.034 = The Price of Fear, “Out of the Mouths” (June 20, 1983)03:10:31.327 = The Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Circus Train” (March 27, 1943) ***WD03:35:52.349 = Quiet Please, “Wahine Tahiti” (July 05, 1948)04:00:24.088 = Radio City Playhouse, “Deadline” (February 28, 1949) ***WD04:29:56.710 = Mercer McCloud: The Man With Story, “Blood On The Doorstep” (1947)04:44:07.884 = Ripley's Believe It Or Not, “Exploding Casket” (1930) ***WD04:45:06.261 = Sam Spade, “Cheesecake Caper” (November 06, 1949)05:09:21.775 = The Shadow, “The Return of Carnation Charlie” (February 04, 1940)05:32:32.851 = BBC Radio 4, “Eat Your Heart Out” (October 20, 2007)05:46:22.996 = Strange Wills, “Girl From Shadowland” (August 10, 1946)06:15:44.538 = Strange, “Hillbilly Feud” (1955) ***WD06:30:02.316 = Suspense, “Fountain Plays” (August 10, 1943)07:00:25.838 = Tales of the Frightened, “Chung Ling Soo” (December 16, 1957) ***WD07:04:45.887 = The Saint, “Young Detective” (December 03, 1950)07:34:24.067 = Theater Five, “Justice Is An Uncertain Thing” (October 08, 1964) ***WD07:55:24.109 = Theater 1030, “Trespassers Will Be Experimented Upon” (1968-1971) ***WD08:25:59.993 = 2000 Plus, “Worlds Apart” (November 29, 1950) ***WD08:54:42.586 = The Unexpected, “Finale” (1948)09:09:25.390 = Unit 99, “Riding With Residential Patrol Car” (April 18, 1958)09:32:28.728 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Rue Morgue Mystery” (June 17, 1942) ***WD09:47:22.421 = 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/WDRR0463

Read even MORE about Spontaneous Human Combustion with this additional deep-dive article:https://weirddarkness.com/spontaneous-combustion-thurston/When firefighters discover victims reduced to ash while their surroundings remain mysteriously untouched, investigators must confront an impossible question: can human bodies spontaneously burst into flames from within?Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: When flames consume a person from within, leaving behind only ashes and unanswered questions, science struggles to explain what witnesses swear they've seen. ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:02:39.316 = Show Open00:03:59.557 = Burning at Hawley Manor00:17:25.644 = Understanding Spontaneous Human Combustion00:26:53.658 = The Earliest Recorded Cases00:29:46.722 = The Countess's Mysterious End00:33:13.351 = The Innkeeper's Wife and the Birth of Legal Precedent00:36:26.458 = Victorian Nightmares00:41:08.115 = The Cinder Woman of St. Petersburg00:48:58.890 = The Meter Reader's Discovery00:54:25.005 = The Galway Ruling00:58:14.304 = Modern Horror in Broad Daylight01:01:07.301 = Survival Stories: The Ones Who Lived To Tell01:07:32.487 = The Witnessed Combustion01:11:39.695 = Other Historical Patterns of Horror01:16:50.654 = The Skeptics Strike Back01:27:58.195 = The Cases Revisited: Weighing Evidence And Mystery01:40:18.586 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…https://weirddarkness.com/spontaneous-combustion-thurston/=====(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 14, 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/real-spontaneous-combustion#SpontaneousHumanCombustion #SHC #MysteriousDeaths #UnexplainedFires #MaryReeser #DrBentley #MichaelFaherty #WickEffect #ParanormalMysteries #JTempleThurston #HawleyManor #ForensicMysteries #CharlesFort #HumanCombustion #TrueCrime #UnsolvedMysteries #StrangeDeaths #JackAngel #JeannieSaffin #KayFletcher #BrianJFord #AcetoneTheory #JoeNickell #LarryArnold #CinderWoman #ForensicScience #UnexplainedPhenomena #MysteriousFires #CreepyMysteries #FireInvestigation #ParanormalInvestigation #WeirdDarkness #TrueCrimeCommunity #UnsolvedCases #ForensicPathology #StrangePhenomena #MysteryFiles #UnexplainedDeaths #FireMysteries #HistoricalMysteries

In this episode, we delve into the Quiet Achievers Dilemma and Invisible Success Syndrome, exploring how these concepts affect educators in outdoor settings. We discuss the importance of storytelling in education, the potential consequences of remaining silent, and the power of shared outdoor classroom stories to create a nature-based education movement. Join us as we provide practical tips for overcoming self-doubt and encourage educators to write and share their unique experiences teaching outdoors.Key Topics:* Introduction to Quiet Achievers Dilemma and Invisible Success Syndrome: Understanding the internal conflicts faced by educators who feel their achievements aren't significant or acknowledged.* The Role of Storytelling in Education: Exploring the historical and educational value of storytelling in connecting people and enhancing learning.* Consequences of Silence: Discussing the potential loss of knowledge and inspiration if educators don't share their stories.* Creating a Movement: How shared stories can lead to collective action and community building among outdoor educators.* Overcoming Self-Doubt: Practical strategies for recognizing and overcoming feelings of inadequacy and pressure to meet high standards.* Encouraging Educators to Share: Breaking barriers to writing and sharing, and the importance of every story in inspiring others.Call to Action:* Reflect on your own experiences and consider the impact of sharing your story with others on the Outdoor Classrooms Podcast and in our CIRCLE Membership Community. * Connect with fellow educators to exchange ideas, resources, and support in our CIRCLE Membership Community and/or the Outdoor Classrooms Teacher Certification Program. * Start writing and sharing your story, whether through journaling, blogging, or contributing to community newsletters. Set up a 1-1 Call with Victoria and share it. "Your story is unique, and it has the power to inspire and uplift others. Don't let it remain untold."CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:WEBSITE: www.outdoor-classrooms.comEMAIL: Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.comInstagram: instagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/Facebook: Facebook.com/OutdoorClassrooms1OUTDOOR CLASSROOM RESOURCES:The Outdoor Classrooms CIRCLE MembershipOutdoor Classrooms Teacher Certification ProgramSeeds of Inspiration for Outdoor Learning Card DeckWe'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode and your own experiences with Quiet Achievers Dilemma and Invisible Success Syndrome. Use the hashtag #OutdoorEducatorStori​e​s to join the conversation on social media.

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Weaving together current events, political polarization, and the power of storytelling over facts, this episode explores the fragility of democracy in the digital age. Todd examines insights from George Washington, Walter Lippmann, Jonathan Gottschall, and Nicholas Carr, questioning whether media literacy or ethical gatekeeping can overcome our tribal instincts. This episode offers a candid look at the roots of division and the possibly futile search for solutions in a hyper-connected world. Major Segments with Time Cues - 00:00:00] Introduction and podcast rebrand announcement - [00:01:00] Jeffrey Epstein news and political implications - [00:06:40] Challenges facing democracy and ideological threats - [00:12:00] George Washington on factions and foreign interference - [00:21:00] Jonathan Gottschall's storytelling theory and democracy - [00:24:00] Nicholas Carr on digital media's divisive effects - [00:39:00] Potential solutions: media literacy, gatekeeping, safeguards? - [00:55:00] Podcast platform changes and rebranding plans   Like it? Rate, review, and share it?  Hate it? Embrace equity! Listen anyhow!   More: https://toddzillax.substack.com/ Vids: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjdLR140l--HufeRSAnj91A/?themeRefresh=1    

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Juliana Areais is an award-winning Brazilian Jazz singer-songwriter, dubbed the Bossa Nova Baby, whose captivating voice and rhythms have graced the Sydney Opera House and global jazz festivals. Juliana's music blends smooth jazz with the vibrant soul of Brazil. Juliana is the creator of the “Sunset Songs at North Cottesloe”. For Juliana, music is a vital way to connect with others, no matter where she resides. Here, she takes us to 2021, under the Cottesloe sunsets, where Brazilian Bossa Nova music provided life changing connections. Content warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this story includes references to, and the name of a person who is now deceased. ABOUT THE COLLECTION: Swanbourne Story Tracks is a collection sharing community stories of personal connections to the areas between Freshwater Bay, Lake Claremont, and the Indian Ocean. These stories were produced in partnership and made possible by generous funding from Town Team Movement and Project Mooro. Storytellers participated in a series of workshops where they worked with our specialist story trainer, Colin Archibald, to craft first-person narratives about their memorable experiences living in this neighbourhood or moments collected while passing through these streets in their lives. In this collection, you will hear live recordings from five unique voices sharing personal stories of connection to place and community. This story and corresponding images are owned by the storyteller and have been licensed to the Centre for Stories. For reproduction and distribution of this story/image please contact the Centre for Stories. To support Centre for Stories in helping more important truths to be told and share, please consider donating or partnering with us. You can find out more about Centre for Stories at www.centreforstories.com. This episode was narrated and produced by Vuma Phiri from Centre for Stories. Original music and sound engineering by Mason Vellios. Live recording by Mason Vellios

When a man's reflection begins moving on its own, he realizes the mirror may be hiding something far more sinister than his own image.A man becomes unsettled when his reflection in a mirror begins to act independently—not mirroring his movements. At first he doubts it, but as the reflection starts making its own decisions, a chilling tension builds. The reflection's actions escalate into something malicious, forcing the man to confront the shocking realization that it may be a separate, sinister entity locked inside his mirror, threatening to take over. | #RetroRadio EP0462Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Last Trip of Charter Boat Sally” (July 15, 1976)00:45:28.662 = The LineUp, “The Fur Flaunting Floozy” (September 26, 1951)01:11:10.917 = Macabre, “Man In The Mirror” (November 27, 1961) ***WD01:40:13.336 = A Man Called X, “Stolen Diamonds” (November 25, 1944) ***WD02:09:22.339 = Philip Marlowe, Pigeon's Blood” (June 11, 1949)02:39:04.386 = Dark Fantasy, “The Thing From The Darkness” (April 03, 1942) ***WD03:03:32.178 = The Black Mass, “Shidah and Kuziba” (October 16, 1973) ***WD03:17:27.600 = Beyond Midnight, “The Thing In The Cabin 105” (February 28, 1969) ***WD03:48:17.040 = Mind Webs, “The Great Slow Kings” and “Earthman Bearing Gifts” (March 18, 1979)04:16:28.423 = Ellery Queen Minute Mysteries, “Tell Tale Desk” (1939-1948) ***WD04:17:21.472 = CBS Radio Workshop, “The Case of the White Kitten” (July 13, 1956) ***WD04:46:27.123 = Chamber of Horrors, “The Waxwork” (ADU) ***WD05:12:44.258 = Mystery In The Air, “Lodger” (August 14, 1947)05:42:18.629 = Molle' Mystery Theater, “Angel Face” (December 20, 1946)06:11:40.235 = Mr. District Attorney, “Money Machine” (April 11, 1951) ***WD06:41:34.935 = Cisco Kid, “Mummy In The Desert” (April 21, 1953) ***WD07:08:31.836 = Murder at Midnight, “Mark of Cain” (September 06, 1946) ***WD07:34:01.625 = The Black Museum, “The Brick” (January 29, 1952) ***WD07:56:17.509 = Mysterious Traveler, “Death Has a Cold Breath” (March 29, 1949) ***WD08:21:44.340 = Mystery House, “Subrosa Justice” (April 07, 1946) ***WD08:45:41.038 = Night Beat, “Big John McMasters” (March 04, 1951) ***WD09:15:15.961 = CBC's Nightfall, “Volcano” (March 05, 1982) ***WD09:44:30.235 = 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/WDRR0462

Take the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast! https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIn 1951 an entire French town suddenly believed they were werewolves — but CIA documents suggest the real monster might have been scientists conducting a top-secret mind control experiment that went horribly wrong.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: In 1856, two young children – Joseph and George Cox – disappeared in the Allegheny Mountains. The story is tragic… and it also has a bizarre ending. (Lost Children of the Alleghenies) *** Is he an elf? A troll? Not only is it hard to classify Latin America's El Duende – but it's even difficult to know if he's good, evil, or just a mischievous menace! (Duende The Menace) *** Bachelor's Grove Cemetery just outside of Chicago is a mystery. No one knows exactly how it got its name; no one is sure when the first burial there took place or why it has since been abandoned; there is no explanation for the strange lights that are often seen there, or the ghostly lady, or the phantom horse and rider. (Bachelor's Grove Cemetery) *** A man is found in a graveyard with a bullet to his skull, barely alive. He died later – but what exactly happened to him is a bit of a mystery. Our guess though is that it had something to do with him being a grave robber. (A Grave Robber's Fate) *** Forensics has come a long way over the years, making it harder and harder for criminals to get away with crimes – particularly brutal crimes where DNA is usually left behind because of a struggle or physical assault. But despite technological advancements, there are still those cases that remain unsolved – and we'll look at a few murders of women whose cases still can't be closed. (Unsolved Female Murders) *** How's the saying go… “hell hath no fury like a woman scorned?” That's good advice for the living – but probably even more apropos when dealing with female ghosts! (Famous Female Phantoms) *** Imagine you're in a small town and suddenly you begin seeing people around you starting to change into beastly creatures. They begin attacking those around them, ripping them apart, eating like wild animals. Then suddenly you begin the transformation yourself… you are becoming a werewolf. But you were never bitten by a monster, nor were the townsfolk. How could this be happening? This actually happened in a small town in France… and one of the theories as to how it happened will not only surprise you, but have you wondering if it will happen to you someday. (The Town That Turned Into Werewolves)ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:36.046 = Show Open00:04:54.580 = The Town That Turned Into Werewolves00:20:56.054 = Famous Female Phantoms00:26:56.085 = Unsolved Female Murders00:40:28.889 = Duende The Menace00:47:24.319 = Bachelor's Grove Cemetery00:53:08.584 = A Grave Robber's Fate00:56:37.209 = The Lost Children of the Alleghenies01:02:40.627 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Hunting The American Werewolf” by Linda Godfrey: https://amzn.to/45p1poXBOOK: “A Terrible Mistake – The Murder of Frank Olson and the CIA's Secret Cold War Experiments” by H.P. Albarelli Jr.: https://amzn.to/3OD2RgRBOOK: “Forbidden Archeology's Impact” by Michael A. Cremo: https://amzn.to/45nqwbEARTICLE: “El Duende – San Pedro Folklore” by Angel Nunez: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckmmwvj“The Town That Turned Into Werewolves” by Nick Redfern: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckmamyj; and ViralNova.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckv3xfh“Famous Female Phantoms” by Carolyn Cox for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ye2zatz7“Unsolved Female Murders” by Selme Angulo for List Verse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5f9jzc3e“Duende The Menace” by Dean Traylor for Owlcation.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/b3aswdu“Bachelor's Grove Cemetery” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdkj9323“Lost Children of the Alleghenies” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nayey92p“A Grave Robber's Fate” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3xvtu6k4=====(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, 2023NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CIAWerewolves#PeterStubbe #BedburgWerewolf #WerewolfHistory #PontSaintEsprit #CIAConspiracy #MindControl #MKUltra #FrankOlson #LSDExperiments #ErgotPoisoning #MassHysteria #1951France #GovernmentCoverUp #ColdWarSecrets #ClinicalLycanthropy #Werewolves #Shapeshifters #TrueCrimeHorror #HistoricalMysteries #ParanormalHistory #SerialKillerHistory #16thCentury #MedievalHorror #OccultHistory #EuropeanFolklore #RealWerewolves #UnexplainedEvents #ConspiracyTheories #SupernaturalCrime #FortDetrick #CIAExperiments #FrenchMystery #WerewolfSightings #GovernmentExperiments #DarkHistory

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Adam's Paternity Leave continues, so let's get dark this week. Patreon payments are frozen for the time being. A few resourceful new Munchies have figured out a work-around where you can join as a free member and upgrade from there to a paid account which charges you for one month and unlocks the back catalog behind the respective tier of the paywall. After that first payment, you won't be charged again until we're dropping new content (which we'll warn everyone is coming), so if you want more of this it can be had, along with access to the fully uncut episodes from 100 to present and Movie Club episodes.Scarred by a gruesome SVU case ripped from even more grisly headlines, Adam and Josh trudge through the murk of “Hunting Ground” (Season 13, Episode 15), which forces them to get familiar with the Long Island serial killer. While exploring the most devastating ep in Munchstory thus far, the topics of Amaro's olfactory prowess, the chance that he'll get a thirst for blood, the hazards of Longview, and the nuanced but tangled mess that was the Backpage are all covered. Come along for a journey through the darkness. We've got the flashlights.Music:Divorcio Suave - "Munchy Business"Thanks to our gracious Munchies on Patreon: Jeremy S, Jaclyn O, Amy Z, Diana R, Tony B, Barry W, Drew D, Nicky R, Stuart, Jacqi B, Natalie T, Robyn S, Christine L, Amy A, Sean M, Jay S, Briley O, Asteria K, Suzanne B, Tim Y, John P, John W, Elia S, Rebecca B, Lily, Sarah L, Melsa A, Alyssa C, Johnathon M, Tiffany C, Brian B, Kate K, Whitney C, Alex, Jannicke HS, Roni C, Nourhane B, Erin M, Florina C, and Melissa H - y'all are the best!Be a Munchie, too! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/munchmybensonBe sure to check out our other podcast diving into long unseen films of our guests' youth: Unkind Rewind at our website or on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcastsFollow us on: BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Reddit (Adam's Twitter/BlueSky and Josh's BlueSky/Letterboxd/Substack)Join our Discord: Munch Casts ServerCheck out Munch Merch: Munch Merch at ZazzleCheck out our guest appearances:Both of us on: FMWL Pod (1st Time & 2nd Time), Storytellers from Ratchet Book Club, Chick-Lit at the Movies talking about The Thin Man, and last but not least on the seminal L&O podcast …These Are Their Stories (Adam and Josh).Josh discussing Jackie Brown with the fine folks at Movie Night Extravaganza, debating the Greatest Detectives in TV History on The Great Pop Culture Debate Podcast, and talking SVU/OC and Psych (five eps in all) on Jacked Up Review Show.Visit Our Website: Munch My BensonEmail the podcast: munchmybenson@gmail.comThe Next New Episode Once We're Back from Adam's Paternity Leave Will Be: Season 16, Episode 14 "Intimidation Game"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/munch-my-benson-a-law-order-svu-podcast--5685940/support.

If social media was completely erased from teen life, would that be a good thing for your kids? Allie Marie Smith knows what it's like to scroll endlessly and get pulled under the tide of tech. It's time for a reset for our kids: mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Allie's here to show us how from her new book, Social Media Reset. On today's episode, you'll learn: 2:45 Is your time on social media affecting the memories you make with your children? 6:02 How does social media affect our lives spiritually 11:18 What does a 30-day reset look like? 17:33 How to set limits with social media 22:00 Are you “phubbing”? 28:40 Your life is precious Allie Marie Smith is the founder and director of Wonderfully Made, a nonprofit dedicated to helping teen girls and young women. Allie is an award-winning author, speaker, podcast host, and certified life coach. Her newest book is Social Media Reset: A 30 Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your Joy. Allie loves surfing and adventuring up and down the CA coast with her hubby Paul and golden retriever named Gidget. You can hear Allie's testimony of how God saved her from depression and suicide in my earlier podcast with her titled Teen Girls are Wonderfully Made. https://www.accessmore.com/episode/Allie-Marie-Smith---Teen-Girls-are-Wonderfully-Made Find out more about Allie Marie Smith and her book, Social Media Reset on her website https://wonderfullymade.org/ Get Arlene's free resource, 5 Ways to Reset Your Tech here https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe 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/ 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.

 When  I read the first chapter of Turning Toward Eden, I laughed so hard and enjoyed it so much that I immediately flipped back to the beginning and read it again. Listen in to see why. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Cate Touryan has written a brilliant book that takes place in the early seventies on California's central coast. Amid family drama and the threat of local "commies," Eden is trying to figure out who she is and what life is all about. The whole thing feels like my childhood. I lived in the area, spent lots of time there, and man do I love it. There aren't enough books that take place in the late sixties and early seventies, but Cate has written a brilliant one to add to every reader's shelves.  I'm not quite done, but I am loving the read. Turning Toward Eden by Cate Touryan  “Chasing the truth, huh? Sure, you're not running from it?” Hollis might be her only friend, a lanky boy Mama calls her “beau,” but Eden Lewis has no time for his hogwash. She's got a mystery to crack. For most fourteen-year-olds, California summers in the early 1970s mean sun and surf, despite the Cold War chill. Not for Eden. Her AWOL father has sent her life into a tailspin, landing her in a shabby beach town, stuck caring for her severely disabled brother. Caught in her parents' own cold war, Eden ditches Dex at every chance—pier fishing with Hollis, playing poker with the grizzled card sharks, and caterwaulin' in the church choir, laying plain to the Almighty that singing terms ain't the same as speaking terms, what with the hand he's dealt her. Then Raven arrives mid-ninth grade—an elusive Soviet girl rumored to rain black-winged curses over the fearful town. When a rash of petty crimes escalates to bloodshed on the beach, suspicion falls on the “commie”—and then Eden. Desperate to prove herself innocent, and Raven guilty, she embarks on a reckless game of chase. But for the truth to set her free, she must risk Dex's life. Will she go all in, no matter the cost? An evocative story laced with mystery, Turning Toward Eden weaves nostalgia with grit, sorrow with humor, and despair with faith, offering hope to anyone who has sought to belong in a world that rarely plays fair. "This is storytelling at its most atmospheric—brimming with quirky, well-drawn characters, razor-sharp prose, and the kind of setting you can almost smell. The writing is lyrical, grounded, and often laugh-out-loud funny—even in the midst of deeply poignant moments. With a cast of endearing misfits and a tone reminiscent of Southern Gothic charm, this story lures you in from the very first line and doesn't let go. Cate Touryan has a truly original voice, a rare gift for language, and a special ability to render a world so vivid you feel baptized in it." — Zena Dell Lowe, Screenwriter, Story Coach, and Founder of The Storyteller's Mission Audiobook Coming Soon! The audiobook edition of Turning Toward Eden is in production and on its way to Audible, iTunes, and beyond. Stay tuned for a richly narrated experience, perfect for readers who love stories on the go. Learn more about Cate on her WEBSITE and follow her on GoodReads. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon and more!

Part 2 of our Storyteller series dives into one of Jesus' most challenging parables—The Unforgiving Servant. In this message, Pastor Marcus unpacks what it really means to forgive like Jesus. It's a powerful call to extend grace, even when it feels impossible.

07/13/25: Storyteller - The Mustard SeedDusty Taylor

This week Dusty returns to talk about the size of faith with Joseph.

Global CAE and author Shagen Ganason joins to share how storytelling can make audit findings unforgettable and actionable. We talk about The Storyteller's Ledger, why your final 60 seconds matter most, and how one reframed audit changed everything.Buy the book here: https://tinyurl.com/562baavvConnect with Shagen here: https://tinyurl.com/yc5z5sen

When mysterious orbs of light start appearing in photographs at haunted locations, a psychic medium claims they're messages from the dead — but paranormal investigators armed with science have a far less supernatural explanation that might burst your spiritual bubble.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: America's foremost exorcist, Theophilus Riesinger, faced off with Lucifer himself in the grueling 1928 case of a demonic possession in a rural Iowa convent. (The Exorcism of Emma Schmidt) *** One of the greatest magicians of all time was Chung Ling Soo. So adept at illusion, slight of hand, and fooling others that he was able to lead a double life… before being shot and killed performing his own magic trick. (The Magician Who Lived a Double Life) *** John Dee claimed he was visited by angels presented him with a secret language just angels, and the ability to perform a new magic they called Enochian. We'll look at his claims. (John Dee And The Language of Angels) *** A little boy goes fishing on a Spring day. He disappears. Another boy goes fishing nearby on the exact same day. He also disappears. A third child goes missing many years later in the same general area. What happened? (The Missing Fishing Boys) *** Venice's Poveglia Island was a quarantine center and mass grave for victims of bubonic plague – so it should come as no surprise it is considered one of the most haunted places in all of Europe. (Poveglia: The Island of Ghosts) *** It is one of history's greatest unsolved mysteries… what happened to the lost colony of Roanoke? We'll look at a few theories. (Lost Roanoke) *** You snap a selfie of the squad at brunch, but it's covered with shapes and light that definitely weren't present IRL. The whole thing is giving you major paranormal feels. Is it a loved one from the other side, making a cameo in your latest feed pic? Or a simple technological mishap? (The Trouble With Ghost Orbs)ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:02:08.974 = Show Open00:04:50.757 = The Trouble With Ghost Orbs00:29:31.470 = The Magician Who Lived a Double Life00:36:31.821 = Lost Roanoke00:43:34.993 = Poveglia: The Island of Ghosts00:52:00.913 = The Missing Fishing Boys01:05:43.078 = John Dee And The Language Of The Angels01:12:39.451 = The Exorcism of Emma Schmidt01:20:12.795 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Ghosts on Film” by Troy Taylor: https://amzn.to/3ORYS14BOOK: “The Prestige” by Christopher Priest: https://amzn.to/47ulw6OFILM: “The Prestige” directed by Christopher Nolan: https://amzn.to/3DP1OVUBOOK: “Finding Marjorie West” by Harold Thomas Beck: https://amzn.to/451zviRBOOK: “Begone Satan!” by Fr. Carl Vogl: https://amzn.to/3rYIjHK“The Trouble With Ghost Orbs” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings Ink: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/443n228f; Vicki Carroll for Exemplore: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/pknn5n3r; Ann Massey for Spooky Isles: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9xp8t7; and Bonnie Page from the Sentinal & Enterprise:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y5w8h2m6“Poveglia: The Island of Ghosts” by Genevieve Carlton for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3byfnvhv“The Magician Who Lived a Double Life” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckvppfw“John Dee And The Language of Angels” by Riley Winters for Ancient Origins: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckupdm8“Lost Roanoke” by Grace Felder for The Archive: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mtay6ns6“The Missing Fishing Boys” by Crystal Dawn for LostNFoundBlogs: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/39xur8tf“The Exorcism of Emma Schmidt” by Charlie Hintz for Cult of Weird: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3zdmbdfz=====(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 10, 2023NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/GhostOrbs#GhostOrbs #SpiritOrbs #ParanormalOrbs #GhostPhotography #ParanormalInvestigation #GhostHunting #SpiritPhotography #OrbsDebunked #CemeteryOrbs #HauntedPhotography #GhostOrbsExplained #ParanormalEvidence #OrbSightings #GhostCaughtOnCamera #ParanormalDebate #GhostHuntingTips #SpiritManifestation #ParanormalPhotography #OrbBackscatter #GhostOrbsTruth #ParanormalResearch #GhostPhotographyDebunked #SpiritOrbsRealOrFake #ParanormalSkeptics #GhostHuntingMyths #OrbsExplained #ParanormalPhotoAnalysis #SpiritPhotographyHistory #GhostOrbsOrDust #ParanormalCommunity

Text for today's message: Luke 12:13-21

Have you ever pondered the profound question—what are you truly doing with what you have? In his latest sermon, Pastor Phil Ayres invites us into the parable of the talents, emphasizing that each person is uniquely created with specific gifts for a divine purpose. Through the captivating story of Laszlo, who unwittingly spent 10,000 Bitcoins on two pizzas, we learn about the value of recognizing what we possess. Phil challenges us to take inventory of our talents—time, skills, and relationships—and use them not out of obligation but out of joyful opportunity. His message resonates deeply within our daily lives as he reminds us that “all I have is from God, and all I have is for God.” Reflecting on the urgency of our call to stewardship, Phil highlights the importance of being faithful rather than flashy, connecting our individual contributions to the collective mission of the church. This sermon is an invitation into greater awareness and intentionality in how we live our faith, encouraging us to step beyond fear and invest our gifts for God's glory. Don't miss out on this empowering message—watch or listen now to ignite your spiritual journey!

A dead inventor leaves behind a mysterious scarlet satchel — and when it opens, death comes calling for those who betrayed him. Listen to Dark Fantasy with “The Man With The Scarlet Satchel! | #RetroRadio EP0461Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Blood Red Roses” (July 12, 1976)00:45:24.243 = Murder By Experts, “It's Luck That Counts” (August 29, 1949) ***WD01:14:53.901 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Stranger With Roses” (June 11, 1958) ***WD01:33:02.835 = Faces In The Window, “Black Cat” (November 22, 1952) ***WD01:56:42.856 = Dark Fantasy, “The Man With The Scarlet Satchel” (March 06, 1942) ***WD02:21:21.323 = Diary of Fate, “Victor Wakeman” (June 29, 1948) ***WD02:48:08.069 = BBC's Fear on 4, “The Journey Home” (February 23, 2008)03:16:31.596 = Five After The Hour, “Amid The Blaze of Noon” (June 20, 1945)03:40:48.080 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Broken Wheel” (1947-1950)03:45:44.256 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Raven” (1960s)03:55:10.518 = Future Tense, “The Seventh Victim” (May 06, 1974) ***WD04:16:12.606 = Gang Busters, “Broadway Bandit” (March 20, 1948) ***WD04:44:04.027 = Ava Maria Hour, “Benedict Patron St. Against Poison Witchcraft” (1939)05:07:46.682 = The Green Hornet, “The Parking Lot Racket” (October 31, 1939)05:37:28.102 = The Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge's House” (April 03, 1947) ***WD06:03:45.303 = Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Legal Rites” (February 17, 1982)06:31:43.493 = The Haunting Hour, “Cat Man” (October 13, 1945)06:56:42.058 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Young Gun” (July 12, 1959)07:20:22.680 = The Hermit's Cave, “The Blackness of Terror” (April 06, 1947)07:44:50.794 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Voice of Doom” (1947) ***WD08:07:56.355 = Sherlock Holmes, “Camberwell Poisoners” (February 18, 1946)08:36:56.449 = Incredible But True, “The One That Got Away” (1950-1951)08:40:18.062 = Inner Sanctum, “Undead” (December 18, 1945) ***WD09:07:12.135 = The Key, “Lost In The Amazon” (1956) ***WD09:32:25.325 = Lights Out (Everyman's Theater), “Baby” (March 28, 1941) ***WD09:56:52.777 = 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/WDRR0461

Throughout history, humans have devised punishments so agonizing that victims would beg for death's mercy — from the Assyrians who draped flayed skin on city walls to Civil War soldiers forced to ride wooden horses until they split apart.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: If you are concerned about a family member's excessive drinking, what do you do? Hold an intervention? Call Alcoholics Anonymous for advice? Perhaps confide in a close friend who might know what to do. In the case of teenaged sisters Sandra and Elizabeth Andersen, they were so frustrated with their mother's drunken ways they decided to kill her. (Murderous Sisters) *** One reason people don't like going to dentists is pain – even if there is no pain, just the idea of pain is enough to keep people away. But in the early 1900s there was a dentist so confident he could give you a painless tooth-extraction that he even changed his name to “Painless Parker”. But did his name live up to his claim? (A Dentist Named Painless Parker) *** Cliff Taylor reported seeing not just one, but two UFOs – and even more interesting, one of his sightings sounds like an extraterrestrial mothership… which appeared right next to his own house. And his was only a fraction of the hundreds of sightings that took place in 2008 just north of Philadelphia. (The Bucks County UFO Encounter) *** Of all the sites that are unexplained, the Bermuda Triangle is usually the first one that comes to mind. Located in the Caribbean, it is renowned for the ships and radio signals that have disappeared without explanation in recent years. Yet, there is another, perhaps lesser known region in which the inexplicable occurs. This location is often referred to quite simply as Mexico's Zone of Silence. (The Mexican Zone of Death) *** The definition of “punishment” is, “the infliction of some kind of pain or loss upon a person for a misdeed.” In most cases we look to serve punishment in proper proportion to the crime being committed – reserving the most severe punishments for the worst of the worst. But that has not always been the case – and there have been a lot of punishments doled out that we would consider worse than death – and for crimes we might not even consider crimes today. (Punishments Worse Than Death)ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:15.011 = Show Open00:04:20.335 = Punishments Worse Than Death00:23:51.258 = Murderous Sisters00:36:06.832 = The Mexican Zone of Silence00:41:21.201 = The Bucks County UFO Encounter00:56:45.356 = A Dentist Named Painless Parker01:03:07.059 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “The Jesuit Relations” by Allan Greer: https://amzn.to/441pgd9BOOK: “Torture And Democracy” by Darius Rejali: https://amzn.to/3OseYgrBOOK: “The History of Torture” by George Ryley Scott: https://amzn.to/44XZA2lBOOK: “Execution” by Geoffrey Abbott: https://amzn.to/3KtWUS3ARTICLE: “Bermuda Triangle Explained?” https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3n4u8knf“Murderous Sisters” by Trilby Beresford for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8wvcj8; and A.W. Naves for Medium: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/59bek3w6“The Bucks County UFO Encounter” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/46jx9md6“Punishments Worse Than Death” by Christopher Myers for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc3kbzp8; and Marco Margaritoff for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/cfh4a9jc“The Mexican Zone of Silence” by Riley Winters for at Ancient Origins Unleashed: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yht827h6“A Dentist Named Painless Parker” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycknn9ar=====(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 08, 2023NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources):https://weirddarkness.com/PunishmentsWorseThanDeath

Stranded at a desolate station after dark, a group of travelers must confront chilling legends of a phantom train — and the deadly secret that rides with it. | #RetroRadio EP0460Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Loser Take All” (July 01, 1976)00:45:56.198 = BBC Ghost Story, “The Ghost Train” (January 24, 1988)02:11:04.208 = The Black Book, “On Schedule” (February 17, 1952) ***WD02:25:33.375 = Author's Playhouse, “The Inexperienced Ghost” (December 04, 1944) ***WD02:53:26.034 = Box 13, “The Treasure of Hang Li” (May 29, 1949)03:19:56.264 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Champagne Safari” (1968)04:29:28.167 = Chet Chetter's Tales From The Morgue, “Elmer Verses The Invaders” (1991-1992) ***WD04:56:36.046 = The Clock, “Ted And Cora” (August 11, 1947) ***WD05:19:36.352 = Confession, “Esther Phillips” (August 02, 1953) ***WD05:49:06.229 = Creeps By Night, “Strange Burial of Alexander Jordan” (July 13, 1944)06:18:36.723 = The Crime Club, “Dead Man Control” (March 20, 1947) ***WD06:46:54.316 = Sounds of Darkness, “Flameout FBI” (August 25, 1970)07:12:28.331 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Hole” (December 03, 1971) ***WD07:38:14.678 = Dimension X, “Veldt” (August 09, 1951) ***WD08:08:21.635 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Beauty And The Beast” (January 16, 1945) ***WD08:19:54.678 = The Creaking Door, “Vagrant” (April 29, 1964) ***WD08:49:10.185 = The Eleventh Hour, “The President's Lady” (Mid 1940's)09:12:01.927 = Escape, “The Match” (May 16, 1948)09:41:28.080 = 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/WDRR0460

Trinette Faint has been a storyteller and creative entrepreneur all her life. With her career spanning starting out as a model in France at 19, to working with celebrities like Matt Damon and Will Smith's production company, to a 6 ½ year stint at Google. Trinette has also always been a creative writer, having published two novels, and is now a screenwriter, with her two tv pilots placing as semi-finalists in the ScreenCraft 2025 TV Pilot competition. In addition, she earned a certificate in Feature Film Writing from UCLA, at 52, all while continuing her modeling and acting career. Trinette continues to reinvent herself and defines her own version of success. As a Black Female standing tall at 6'1”, Trinette uses her wide range of background and experiences to continue to persevere and inspire fellow women in the industry. Her career also includes being an actor, a voiceover artist and podcast host. Trinette joined us from Boston.In this episode, we discussed:·       Trinette's personal journey of reinventing herself and advice for fellow female entrepreneurs to make the most out of life·       Book/Author Journey: Trinette can speak to the need for books to have strong Black female characters to portray and inspire a new generation·       How to Fail: Trinette can speak to reprioritizing and shifting her goals based on failures and share why failing is vital to success·       Experiencing Racism/Fat Shaming/Criticism as a Model·       Mid-life topics: Personal experience as a 50+ womanLearn more:https://trinettefaint.comhttps://www.instagram.com/trinette.faint/https://www.linkedin.com/in/trinettefaint/

The CIA spent decades experimenting with psychic spies who could remotely view enemy secrets, and creating mind control programs that may have created assassins. The chilling possibility is that these programs never really ended.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: It was kept secret for years that the U.S. government spent millions of dollars and decades of research and experiments looking into the paranormal, trying to weaponize psychic powers like remote viewing and mind control. We were told they didn't find much success – but could that be part of an ongoing secret? What if they did succeed, but don't want us to know due to “national security” reasons? And what if they aren't just spying on our enemies, but also on us, the country's citizens? And if they can do that… can they also control our minds to make us think and do whatever they wish? It's a disturbing journey. ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:02:09.494 = Show Open00:03:39.057 = The U.S. Government Dabbles In The Occult00:21:30.404 = Remote Viewing and the CIA00:45:38.900 = Mind Control and MKUltra, Part 101:06:33.426 = Mind Control and MKUltra, Part 201:23:28.464 = Mind Control and MKUltra, Part 301:35:12.768 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The U.S. Government Dabbles In The Occult” by Colin Dickey for The New Republic: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckjnw39“Remote Viewing and the CIA” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mte672ey“Mind Control and MKUltra” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p96m772BOOK: “Phenomena – The Secret History of the U. S. Government's Investigations Into Extrasensory Perception and Psychokinesis” by Annie Jacobsen: https://amzn.to/3QudCnXBOOK: “Area 51: An Uncensored History of America's Top Military Base” by Annie Jacobsen: https://amzn.to/3s3g3UvBOOK: “The Men Who Stare At Goats” by Jon Ronson: https://amzn.to/440YHoxBOOK: “The Pentagon's Brain – An Uncensored History of DARPA, America's Top Secrete Military Research Agency” by Annie Jacobsen: https://amzn.to/3YmhQQHBOOK: “Psychic Discoveries Behind The Iron Curtain” by Sheila Ostrander and Lynn Schroeder: https://amzn.to/3DKmeiXBOOK: “The Mystery Chronicles – More Real-Life X-Files” by Joe Nickell: https://amzn.to/43XgVHwBOOK: “The Seventh Sense – The Secrets of Remote Viewing As Told By A Psychic Spy For The U.S. Military” by Lyn Buchanan: https://amzn.to/3s28ygDBOOK: “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley: https://amzn.to/3Ylpue5VIDEO: (Spoon Bending) Jack Houck PK Party at 1985 Psychotronics Assoc. Conference: https://youtu.be/wFsfaCIE34sVIDEO: Roseanne Barr Reveals MKUltra In Hollywood: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p92cmz9EPISODE: “Murdered By 1980s's Video Games: The Truth Behind POLYBIUS and Berzerk”: https://weirddarkness.com/?s=polybius=====(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 07, 2023NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CIAMindControl

In this episode of The Observatory, Anna Dickson joins the show to discuss trauma healing. Anna is a Clinical Director,  Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Psychotherapist who specializes in trauma healing and recovery, anxiety, depression, substance use, mood and personality disorders, history of suicide attempts, ideation, and self-injuring tendencies. Hear about the different childhood and intergenerational traumas and how to heal from them, the power of being present in trauma healing, and the importance of your loved ones in your healing journey. You will also learn the different color shockers in healing.Timestamps[02:46] Anna Dickson's background information[06:35] Childhood and early attachment trauma[07:30] Intergenerational trauma and how to heal from it[12:36] Anna's journey into psychology [16:24] Anna's ideal clients[20:05] The book: The Body Keeps the Score[23:03] The power of being present in trauma healing [31:54] Identifying where we carry our energies[35:36] Anna's opinion on the different psychedelic medicines[42:26] How the different childhood experiences of siblings affect their lives and healing journeys[51:51] The importance of your loved ones on the healing journey [56:33] Anna's healing journey[01:05:45] The color shockers in healing [01:07:42] The uniqueness of traumas Notable quotes:“If we can resolve the past, we can help people live more unburdened, freer, and more authentic lives.” - Anna Dickson [05:30]“Trauma therapy helps you rewrite the narrative.” - Anna Dickson [10:23]“Being with our person allows us to heal spontaneously.” - Anna Dickson [51:11]“As long as your heart is still beating, you have a choice to change, to resolve, and a choice to become.” - Anna Dickson [01:02:43]“Trauma is so unique to each individual, and so it requires a level of uniqueness in reprocessing.” - Anna Dickson [01:07:42]Relevant links:Anna Dickson Website: https://www.ember-root.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ember.and.root/Subscribe to the podcast: Apple PodcastProduced by NC Productions. 

Thandiwe Muriu is a Kenyan artist who examines themes of identity, culture, and female empowerment through her works. Her pieces are deeply inspired by African textile narratives, primarily the Ankara (wax) and the East African kanga fabric, which she uses as a canvas to redefine, celebrate, and remember.

Three detectives enter a mansion plagued by phantom cats, but the greatest danger may be whoever — or whatever — is controlling them. | #RetroRadio EP0459A trio of detectives get involved in a sinister case surrounding a supposedly haunted mansion plagued by eerie feline phenomena. They are drawn into investigating unexplained catlike scrabbling sounds echoing through empty halls, shadows that slink across walls — and the unnerving question: is there a supernatural presence stalking the place, or is someone exploiting local superstition for darker schemes?Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 01” (October 03, 1949)00:15:23.977 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 02” (October 04, 1949)00:29:59.677 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 03” (October 05, 1949)00:43:01.043 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 04” (October 06, 1949)00:56:11.388 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 05” (October 07, 1949)01:10:27.270 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 06” (October 10, 1949)01:23:09.183 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 07” (October 11, 1949)01:39:59.137 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 08” (October 12, 1949)01:52:48.200 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 09” (October 13, 1949)02:07:21.564 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 10” (October 14, 1949)02:21:45.483 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 11” (October 17, 1949)02:36:41.042 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 12” (October 18, 1949)02:47:11.247 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 13” (October 19, 1949)03:02:31.748 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 14” (October 20, 1949)03:17:12.587 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 15” (October 21, 1949)03:33:31.053 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 16” (October 24, 1949)03:49:23.986 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 17” (October 25, 1949)04:03:21.929 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 18” (October 26, 1949)04:17:45.380 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 19” (October 27, 1949)04:31:31.991 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 20” (October 28, 1949)04:44:58.166 = 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/WDRR0459

From the 1981 Boston sightings, to Steven King's monster, to John Wayne Gacy's horrific murders, we have plenty of reasons to loath these nightmare entertainers.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: Why do clowns creep us out? We'll look at some of the reasons. We'll review real creepy clown sightings – it happens a lot more than you might think! Plus, we'll also look at some true cases of clowns committing crimes… and sometimes killing.ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Tamarac Square Clown” posted at DarkStories.org: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yck74etk“Why So Serious About Clowns?” by Frank T. McAndrew for The Conversation: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9cd2hp; and Beth Forrester for Spirit Halloween:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8s8m3h“Creepy Clown Sightings” by Matthew Dessem for Slate.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5fdppc8j; Nina Young for Kidspot.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p852r3b“Clowns of Crime” by Lauren Tousignant for The New York Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8thetd; Maggie Panos at PopSugar.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p87t7hh; and from iHorror: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/7byrxnmv“John Wayne Gacy: Killer Clown” by Katie Serena for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc7465z8=====(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 04, 2023NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/clowns

Satori Shakoor has had a fascinating life. From singing in Parliament, to being one of the Brides of Funkenstein, to her life as a mother and everything that has come after, Satori tells it all in her new concert film, "Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale." It's a story only she can tell and she tells it wonderfully.You can stream the film on Amazon, AppleTV and Google Play. For more information, check out Satori's website.

A terrified woman claims a demon with a face is behind a grisly axe murder — but the truth is far more horrifying! Hear the tale from Stay Tuned For Terror! | #RetroRadio EP0458Join 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, “Forty-Five Minutes to Murder” (June 28, 1976) ***WD00:46:28.130 = Ripley's Believe It Or Not, “Dunder Rock” (1930) ***WD00:47:27.946 = Sam Spade, “Chargogagog” (September 25, 1949)01:15:33.756 = The Sealed Book, “Welcome Home” (May 20, 1945) ***WD (LQ)01:39:21.724 = The Shadow, “The Precipice Called Death” (January 21, 1940)02:04:42.383 = Sleep No More, “Evening Flowering of Strange Orchid” (April 24, 1957)02:33:46.830 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Absolute Silence” (1984)02:47:54.064 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “Lizzie Borden Took An Axe” (July 23, 1945) ***WD03:02:33.180 = Strange Wills, “Seven Flights to Glory” (August 03, 1946)03:32:29.594 = Strange, “Deja Vu In France” (1955)03:47:35.602 = Suspense, “A Friend To Alexander” (August 03, 1943)04:17:23.652 = Tales of the Frightened, “The Vampire Sleeps” (1963)04:22:25.883 = The Saint, “Terrible Tintype” (November 26, 1950)04:52:11.282 = Theater Five, “Echo of Madness” (October 07, 1964)05:14:13.458 = Theater 1030, “The Thing In The Hall” (1968-1971) ***WD05:43:47.290 = 2000 Plus, “Alone” (November 15, 1950)06:14:26.864 = The Unexpected, “Solid Citizen” (1940)06:29:13.253 = Unit 99, “Disturbance Call” (April 11, 1958)06:52:53.535 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Indian Fakir” (February 17, 1944) ***WD07:06:42.571 = Escape, “Bloodbath” (June 30, 1950)07:34:41.966 = The Weird Circle, “Bell Tower” (1944)08:02:06.940 = The Whistler, “Patients For Doctor” (November 21, 1943)08:31:46.821 = X Minus One, “Star Bright” (April 10, 1956)09:00:05.392 = ABC Mystery Time, “Suicide Club” (June 07, 1956) ***WD (LQ)09:22:02.945 = Strange Adventure, “Runaway” (1945)09:25:31.625 = Appointment With Fear, “My Fate Cries Out” (December 04, 1976) ***WD09:53:05.540 = 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/WDRR0458

In 1896-1897, thousands of Americans across 19 states witnessed mysterious airships with strange occupants, bright lights, and impossible technology – decades before the Wright Brothers' first flight and 50 years before Roswell – in what became history's first documented mass UFO sighting.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: When students at a Catholic primary school in Uganda began exhibiting mass possession symptoms — crawling on their bellies, barking, and chanting their teacher's name — an enraged mob burned down the accused educator's home and killed his livestock, pointing at him as the cause of the demonic possession. (Uganda's Demon Possessed Primary School) *** New research suggests that time travelers would return from their journeys with completely wiped memories due to the reversal of entropy, making it impossible to remember or prove they ever traveled through time at all. (Time Travel Memory Loss) *** When Austrian soldiers bought schnapps from local traders one night in 1788, a drunken dispute among the troops escalated into full-scale panic that caused 100,000 soldiers to attack not the enemy, but themselves in history's most absurd friendly fire incident. (The Friendly Fire Defeat of Karansebes) *** In separate South African hospitals, two physically disabled men vanished from their beds only to be discovered dead in inaccessible ceiling spaces days later, leaving investigators with an impossible mystery and families without answers. (Dead Patients In The Ceiling) *** Between 1896 and 1897, thousands of Americans reported seeing mysterious flying machines in the skies – decades before powered flight was supposed to exist. (The 1897 UFO Wave)ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:02:32.628 = Show Open00:04:48.093 = The 1897 UFO Wave00:28:07.168 = Uganda's Demon Possessed Primary School00:36:47.713 = Time Travel Memory Loss00:43:41.956 = The Friendly Fire Defeat of Karansebes00:59:23.253 = Dead Patients In The Ceiling01:10:24.250 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…The 1897 UFO Wave: https://weirddarkness.com/americas-first-ufo/Uganda's Demon Possessed Primary School: https://weirddarkness.com/mazibaschool/Time Travel Memory Loss: https://weirddarkness.com/time-travel-memory-loss/The Friendly Fire Defeat of Karansebes: https://weirddarkness.com/battle-of-karansebes/Dead Patients In The Ceiling: https://weirddarkness.com/dead-patients-ceiling-mystery/=====(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 07, 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/1897UfoWave

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A 16th-century witch hunter believed each person is caught between a guardian angel and their own personal demon — one who knows their deepest habits and weaknesses — and he mapped out the seven princes of Hell who rule over humanity's sins.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: You might have heard someone say during a severe storm, “it's raining cats and dogs out there!” Of course, it wasn't really raining felines and Fidos. But there have been instances of it raining frogs and fish. But did you hear about the time when for two-weeks straight it rained rocks and stones? (Raining Rocks, Storming Stones) *** In the film “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” the ending… sorry, spoiler here, but it has been since 1977 so you have had plenty of time to see it… at the end of the film, the aliens drop off dozens of humans that they've abducted over the years, and then welcome a volunteer human to leave with them – like an extraterrestrial foreign exchange student program. It's a fascinating concept, an extremely well-written premise for the film… but could that actually happen? Better question… has it already happened? (The Zeta Reticuli and Project Serpo) *** It could be argued that while William H. Bonney, better known as Billy the Kid, was a real person in history – that his story is more legend than fact. But then, being a notorious outlaw, pretending to die, and convincing everyone you are dead – then living out the rest of your life until you were an old man… that does probably deserve the label of “legend'. Is that story the fact… or is it fiction? (The Billy The Kid Conspiracy) *** Stories of giant, winged predators in the sky streaking down and attacking children and even full-grown men have been around since… well… ever. Some don't believe it possible, but if you do a Google search for “man-eating bird” you'll quickly find out they were not only real – but alive not that long ago. Or, perhaps… still soaring the skies, looking for their next meal… especially in and around New England. (Man-Eating Thunderbirds of New England) *** We've all heard of guardian angels – the idea that each one of us has a personal, supernatural protector following us at all times, battling for our souls to keep us from spiritual harm, if not physical. But if that's true – could we also each have a personal demon as well? A being also battling for our souls to send us to hell? One famous witch hunter believed exactly that. (The Witch Hunter List of Seven Princes In Hell)ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:33.059 = Show Open00:04:49.731 = The Witch Hunter List of Seven Princes In Hell00:15:39.521 = Raining Rocks, Storming Stones00:33:06.180 = Man-Eating Thunderbirds of New England00:58:23.314 = The Billy The Kid Conspiracy01:08:44.866 = The Zeta Reticuli and Project Serpo01:18:16.562 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Witch Hunter List of Seven Princes In Hell” by Melissa Brinks for Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5jt3bmde“Raining Rocks, Storming Stones” originally published in the Atlanta Journal, reposted at The Fortean:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4dc8m864“The Billy The Kid Conspiracy” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdddrvn5“The Zeta Reticuli and Project Serpo” posted at Gaia: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr3r6xtm“Man-Eating Thunderbirds of New England” by Kevin J. Guhl for ThunderbirdPhoto.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/38vdk35d=====(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 02, 2023NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/PersonalDemon#PersonalDemon #Demonology #PeterBinsfeld #WitchHunter #7DeadlySins #PrincesOfHell #GuardianAngels #Demons #OccultHistory #DarkHistory #MedievalHistory #Lucifer #Satan #Beelzebub #HellsHierarchy #SpiritualWarfare #16thCentury #WitchTrials #DemonClassification #WeirdDarkness

A lonely teenage girl invents an imaginary friend to cope with isolation. As real-life companions enter her world, the imaginary friend turns hostile — manifesting physically and attacking to preserve its existence in her make-believe realm. Hear “Child of Fate” from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0457Join 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, “Child of Fate” (June 24, 1976)00:46:33.864 = Theater Five, “Last Land Rush” (October 06, 1964)01:06:33.079 = Theater 1030, “The Sandman” (1968-1971) ***WD (LQ)01:33:45.605 = 2000 Plus, “Giant Walks” (November 08,1950) ***WD02:02:52.238 = The Unexpected, “Birthday Present” (1947)02:17:48.203 = Unit 99, “Meet Citizen at 26th and D” (April 04, 1958)02:41:23.539 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Toll Bridge” (1936) ***WD02:56:01.041 = Columbia Workshop, “Carmilla” (July 28, 1940) (LQ)03:25:39.220 = Dark Venture, “Elizabeth Is Frightened” (July 22, 1947)03:55:46.286 = The Weird Circle, “Ghost's Touch” (September 17, 1944)04:23:20.796 = The Whistler, “Mirage” (October 03, 1943)04:52:48.926 = X Minus One, “How To” (April 03, 1956)05:21:24.474 = The Zero Hour, “The Blessing, Part 1” (November 19, 1973)05:51:34.005 = The Zero Hour, “The Blessing, Part 2” (November 20, 1973)06:21:42.496 = The Zero Hour, “The Blessing, Part 3” (November 21, 1973)06:51:34.674 = The Zero Hour, “The Blessing, Part 4” (November 22, 1973)07:21:38.573 = The Zero Hour, “The Blessing, Part 5” (November 23, 1973)07:51:43.168 = ABC Mystery Time, “Success Story” (1957) ***WD (LQ)08:15:55.236 = Strange Adventure, “The Code of Honor” (1945) ***WD08:19:26.159 = Appointment With Fear, “Morning Glory” (July 18, 1943) ***WD (LQ)08:46:14.603 = BBC Ghost Story, “The Crowd” (1986-1987)09:00:45.796 = Beyond The Green Door, “Alfred Porter, Ghosts, Vampires” (1966)09:04:44.649 = The Black Book, “Different Readings, Part 1” (November 21, 1951) ***WD09:21:44.794 = The Black Book, “Different Readings, Part 2” (November 21, 1951) ***WD09:30:21.834 = All Star Western Theater, “Ghost In Little Deer Canyon” (November 29, 1947)09:58:50.632 = 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/WDRR0457

A teenage girl suspects her mysterious new neighbor is a vampire — but is it paranoia, or has the Boogey Man finally come for her? It's “The Bogey Man Will Get You” from Stay Tuned For Terror! | #RetroRadio EP0456Join 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, “Checkmate” (June 21, 1976)00:45:49.743 = Mr. and Mrs. North, “Pretty Hands Couldn't Do It” (December 05, 1950)01:10:36.938 = Obsession, “Summer Evening” (January 22, 1951) ***WD01:33:32.768 = Origin of Superstition, “Boogey Man” (1935)01:47:59.947 = Mystery Playhouse, “Corpus Delecti” (January 17, 1947) ***WD02:12:24.081 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Murder Needs An Artist” (May 06, 1950) ***WD02:39:10.601 = The Price of Fear, “Not Wanted On This Voyage” (1973-1983) ***WD03:07:20.679 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Singing Rat” (January 09, 1943) (LQ)03:37:02.233 = Quiet Please, “Let the Lillies Consider” (June 28, 1948)04:02:03.144 = Radio City Playhouse, “One From Three Leaves Two” (February 21, 1949)04:32:04.434 = Lights Out, “Strange Couple Stays Overnight” (1935) ***WD (LQ)05:01:25.553 = Max Gaines Mystery, “Arthur Gusy” (mid 1940s)05:25:28.626 = Ripley's Believe It Or Not, “Preston Hall” (1930) ***WD05:26:31.062 = Sam Spade, “The Champion Caper” (August 07, 1949) ***WD05:54:45.020 = The Sealed Book, “Death at Storm House” (April 22, 1945) ***WD (LQ)06:25:08.481 = The Shadow, “Murder In The Death House” (January 07, 1940)06:50:30.835 = Sleep No More, “Homecoming And Aunt Cassie” (April 17, 1957) ***WD07:19:28.080 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Ghosting” (1984)07:47:38.564 = Stay Tuned for Terror, “The Bogey Man Will Get You” (October 01, 1945) ***WD08:02:21.904 = Strange Wills, “Midnight On The Moor” (July 27, 1946)08:32:29.840 = Strange, “Deadman's Reef” (1955) ***WD08:44:46.901 = Suspense, “The Last Letter of Dr. Bronson” (July 27, 1943)09:14:14.762 = The Saint, “Plot In Prison” (January 19, 1950) ***WD09:42:29.520 = 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/WDRR0456

From a chair that killed 60 people to a haunted doll that demands written apologies, these stolen and cursed artifacts have exacted terrible revenge on those who dared to take them — through death, illness, and supernatural torment that forced their terrified owners to return them with desperate warnings to others.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: It was Labor Day, 1980 when Cynthia Clements disappeared – it wouldn't be until more than a month later that her body would be found. And we still don't know who killed her. (The Unsolved Murder of Cynthia Clements) *** A harbinger of doom is a sign, a warning of bad things to come. A supernatural forerunner to disaster, you might say – which several do, in Canada. There, they are more than familiar with forerunners of disaster and have several examples they could point to from over the years. (Canada's Harbingers of Doom) *** Can you sue a schnauzer? Can you take a cat to court? Put a Terrier on trial? Can you arrest a mule for murder? You'd be surprised how many animals have been put on trial – and for what reasons! (Accused Critters In Court) *** Wilford Sweeten was found dead of food poisoning. Then across town, a pastor's wife was found dead of food poisoning as well. And that' when rumors already circulating in the small town of Ida, Illinois began to be confirmed – and the identities of the killers would shock people nationwide. (The Murdering Minister) *** It was probably said best by Old Time Radio's “The Shadow” when he said at the beginning of each episode, “The weed of crime bears bitter fruit… crime does not pay.” But true life criminals don't seem to be too concerned about that. Some thieves, however, did learn it the hard way – when they stole what turned out to be cursed relics… and paid the price for swiping them. (Cursed Relics And The Karma They Brought To Those Who Stole Them)ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:12.570 = Show Open00:03:39.418 = Cursed Relics And The Karma They Brought To Those Who Stole Them00:12:11.135 = Canada's Harbingers of Doom00:48:55.688 = The Unsolved Murder of Cynthia Clements00:53:48.454 = The Murdering Minister01:03:57.678 = Accused Critters in Court01:13:45.776 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Cursed Relics And The Karma They Brought To Those Who Stole Them” by Melissa Brinks for Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p98v4bt“The Unsolved Murder of Cynthia Clements” by Robert A. Waters for Kidnapping Murder and Mayhem:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5btt6eh4“Canada's Harbingers of Doom” posted at Mysteries of Canada: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckvmwxzBOOK: “Bluenose Ghosts” by Helen Creighton: https://amzn.to/44R46zKBOOK: “Folklore – Prince Edward Island” by Sterling Ramsay: https://amzn.to/43NlS5BBOOK: “Mysteries of Canada, Volume 1” by Hammerson Peters: https://amzn.to/3OzAtgHBOOK: “Folklore of Nova Scotia” by Mary L. Fraser: https://amzn.to/3DCWAww“Accused Critters In Court” by Jodi Smith for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9e5y9m“The Murdering Minister” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y4bx3r5w=====(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 01, 2023NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheyStoleAncientArtifacts

From childhood bedrooms to adult homes across the country, these people share their terrifying true stories of malevolent spirits, shadow figures, and ghostly attachments that have followed them through every stage of life — proving that some hauntings never end.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: People who are haunted for years or even decades non-stop can never lead a normal life. Imagine spending every waking and sleeping moment expecting the next scare!ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“15 Stories of Ghosts That Have Followed People Their Entire Lives” by Jacob Shelton for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/a3uyx6vw“It Follows” by Amanda: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/s2teducj“The Heebie-Jeebies” by a man from Australia: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdefrfep“The Oppressive Demonic Ringleader” by Redditor Zack1392: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4hewt56x“Little Girl, Protector, Ghost” by Kelly: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n6knx3r“The French Peeper” story: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p94erx6“Florida Freak-Out” by Angeli: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4yb626tp“Big Dog” story by Samantha: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/37tszt7h“The Voice on the Tape” by Anonymous: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/a3uyx6vw“Shadowy Nightmare Figure”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p98hhzc“The Bathroom Ghost” by r/smitisab: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4k6a96u5“A Friendly Spirit” by r/notnormal95: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4fbn45vs“A Haunting In The Family”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc55nhxv“Two Decades of Knocking”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ys9rj8md“New Year's Eve Attachment” by Linda: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4wz6bw5v=====(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, 2023NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HauntedSinceBirth

A skeptical young man who boasts he fears nothing accepts a challenge to spend the night in a castle's infamous haunted chamber, where the true terror isn't what lurks in the shadows — but the darkness itself.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: It's #ThrillerThursday and this time I'm bringing you a tale from H.G. Wells… a haunted house story entitled, “The Red Room.” It's a great short story of a man who does not believe in ghosts, planning to stay in a purportedly haunted room overnight in Lorraine Castle. After being warned by three people before entering, he confidently makes his way to the room… and becomes increasingly unnerved as the night progresses.ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Red Room” by H.G. Wells: https://amzn.to/4d2bLQg=====(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 18, 2024NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheRedRoom

A lonely signalman haunted by ghostly warnings at a desolate railway cutting begins to fear that death is coming — and he may be the next to greet it.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.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Signalman” by Charles Dickens: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/signalmancharlesdickens=====(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: December, 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.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheSignalman