“CALLING 555-TERROR” – True Tales of Terrifying Telephone Calls! #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness Image

“CALLING 555-TERROR” – True Tales of Terrifying Telephone Calls! #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness

26 June 2024 - 3 hours 21 mins
Podcast Series Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

We usually expect our horror stories to involve a haunted house or a fog-shrouded graveyard. But in modern times some of the most terrifying stories have begun with a simple phone call. 

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00:03:39.296 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “See Naples And Die” (October 23, 1974)

00:49:41.200 = Weird Darkness Segment 1

00:57:25.112 = Strange, “Deadman’s Reef” (1955)

01:10:35.664 = Weird Darkness Segment 2

01:20:26.603 = Suspense, “Wet Saturday” (June 24, 1942)

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02:02:47.315= Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953)

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3 hours 21 mins

Series Episodes

The Most Dangerous Assignment In 2043 Went To The Last Man Anyone Should Have Trusted

The Most Dangerous Assignment In 2043 Went To The Last Man Anyone Should Have Trusted

“The Night We Died” - In the year 2043, a seasoned con man agrees to go undercover for the Interplanetary Police — impersonating a dead revolutionary leader to infiltrate a group of moon rebels plotting to launch atomic missiles at Earth — but the deeper he gets into the deception, the less certain he becomes about who is really running the con. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0600 CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Night We Died” (June 10, 1977) 00:47:04.001 = Peril, “The Diary” (1953) ***WD 01:12:40.724 = Mystery Playhouse, “Burn, Witch, Burn” (January 25, 1946) ***WD 01:37:23.492 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Lady From The Sea” (1939-1949) ***WD 02:05:29.676 = Price of Fear, “Specialty of the House” (April 13, 1974) ***WD 02:34:00.758 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Circus Train” (March 27, 1943) ***WD 02:59:21.780 = Quiet Please, “My Son John” (November 28, 1948) ***WD 03:28:42.734 = Radio City Playhouse, “Hit And Run” (August 04, 1949) ***WD 03:57:58.268 = The Cat, “Audition” (October 21, 1946 – Aired during “Suspense”) ***WD 04:13:55.394 = Sam Spade, “The Hail and Farewell Cap” (April 27, 1951) ***WD 04:42:55.149 = 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 Library 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. = = = = = "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/WDRR0600

4 hours 43 mins

15 March Finished

The Case of Julia Wallace | The Murder Stumped Agatha Christie And Has Never Been Solved!

The Case of Julia Wallace | The Murder Stumped Agatha Christie And Has Never Been Solved!

A man spends an evening searching for an address that doesn't exist — and comes home to find his wife beaten to death. How did an insurance salesman, a fake phone call, and a missing address lead to one of the most baffling and unsolved murders in history? NOTE: Regarding the “West Memphis Three” story, what I’ve narrated is not my opinion, only the opinion of the author of the article that I found interesting and decided to include in the episode.  *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* Take the Weird Darkness Survey: https://weirddarkness.com/SURVEY IN THIS EPISODE: NOTE: Regarding the “West Memphis Three” story, what I’ve narrated is not my opinion, only the opinion of the author of the article that I found interesting and decided to include in the episode. They were called “The West Memphis Three” - and they were tried and convicted of the murder of three boys in 1994. But a campaign for their release succeeded, and they walked out of prison in 2011. Was justice served? (The West Memphis Three: A Deal With The Devil) *** Did William Herbert Wallace stage an elaborate locked-room mystery to murder his wife Julia? (Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace) *** Haunted locations aren’t always buildings – or even necessarily on the ground. The legendary ship, Queen Mary is swimming with the paranormal. (The Mysterious Haunted Queen Mary) *** Things continually appear and disappear in Grandma’s creepy house. (My Grandma’s Poltergeist) *** Helen Bailey went on a walk with her dog one afternoon—and was never seen alive again. (The Tragic Murder of Author Helen Bailey)  CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding 00:00:57.158 = Show Open 00:02:34.288 = The Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace (Part 1) 00:30:34.017 = The Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace (Part 2) *** 00:46:07.407 = The Mysterious Haunted Queen Mary 00:58:38.620 = My Grandma’s Poltergeist 01:03:22.352 = The Tragic Murder of Helen Bailey *** 01:09:31.422 = West Memphis Three: A Deal With The Devil (Part 1) 01:39:16.912 = West Memphis Three: A Deal With The Devil (Part 2) *** 01:52:33.522 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES… https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace” from The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/r2mvag2 “The Mysterious Haunted Queen Mary” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/smk76tu “My Grandma’s Poltergeist” by Russ Wilson – submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com “The Tragic Murder of Author Helen Bailey” by Shannon Raphael for The Line Up:

1 hour 54 mins

15 March Finished

The Ghost Story That Asks Whether The Living Or The Dead Are Truly Lost | “Dialogue With Death”

The Ghost Story That Asks Whether The Living Or The Dead Are Truly Lost | “Dialogue With Death”

When young Doctor George returns home and falls in love with Jenny, he becomes increasingly troubled by her unshakeable belief that she can see and speak with those who have long since passed. Convinced he knows what is best for the woman he loves, George sets out to make her face the truth — but some doors, once opened, cannot be closed. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0599 CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Dialogue With Death” (June 09, 1977) ***WD 00:45:35.568 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Comic Strip Murder” (October 24, 1944) ***WD 01:14:52.512 = Rocky Fortune, “The Museum Murder” (January 19, 1954) 01:37:44.309 = Murder at Midnight, “Death Tolls Requiem” (January 20, 1947) 02:04:12.737 = The Black Museum, “The Old Wooden Mallet” (May 05, 1952) ***WD 02:30:03.758 = Mysterious Traveler, “Fire In The Sky” (August 28, 1951) ***WD 02:59:26.422 = Mystery House, “Malice In Wonderland” (September 09, 1945) ***WD 03:24:56.098 = CBC Nightfall, “The Contract” (January 28, 1983) 03:53:19.943 = Nightmare, “The Leech” (April 07, 1954) 04:15:59.401 = Obsession, “The Blackout Killer” (August 07, 1940) 04:43:41.311 = Origin of Superstition, “Cap Turned Backwards” (1935) ***WD 04:58:32.179 = 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 Library 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. = = = = = "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/WDRR0599

4 hours 59 mins

14 March Finished

The Irish Tome She Brought To Class Was More Dangerous Than Anyone Knew | St. Patrick's Day Horror

The Irish Tome She Brought To Class Was More Dangerous Than Anyone Knew | St. Patrick's Day Horror

When the substitute teacher brought an ancient book of Irish folklore to class on St. Patrick's Day, she had no idea that someone in the back row recognized it — and that recognition would change everything. | “The Hunter’s Almanac” by Fionna Cosgrove #MicroTerrors Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Weird Darkness©, 2026 Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness

19 mins

14 March Finished

The Marthe Brossier Case | The First Time Science Tested Demonic Possession And Exorcism

The Marthe Brossier Case | The First Time Science Tested Demonic Possession And Exorcism

In 1599, a young French woman's demonic possession became history's first scientifically debunked exorcism — but the truth behind her supernatural feats might be even stranger than fiction. *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* Take the Weird Darkness Survey: https://weirddarkness.com/survey IN THIS EPISODE: Young Marthe was a troubled young girl already, but her life took a dark, evil turn when she became possessed by a demon. But the strangest part of her story isn’t the possession – but the exorcism. (The Exorcism of Martha Brossier) *** Barbara Forrest and Mary Ashford lived in different centuries, but they died in chillingly similar ways. (The Erdington Murders) *** At more than 1,000 miles from civilization in all directions, Point Nemo is unlike any other place in the world – and in very strange ways. (Eerie Facts About Point Nemo) *** Is it possible to anger a ghost to the point they’ll follow you home to taunt you? (The Green Man) *** In 1921, the term “one-way ride” came into existence – after a man named Stevie was “disappeared” thanks to the Chicago Mob. (The One Way Ride) *** Was the woman found dead in a wych elm tree in wartime England a Nazi spy? (The Hagley Woods Mystery) *** The crew of 309 aboard the USS Cyclops disappeared without a trace – and now, 100 years later, we're still left with more questions than answers. (The Bermuda Triangle Vanishing of the USS Cyclops) *** Mickey was arrested and charged with slicing the throat of one of his best friends, and he had good reason. After all, his friend owed him thirty-five dollars. (The Confessions of Mickey Sliney) *** A grandfather tells his grandson about the time he lived in a haunted house. (A Strange Haunted Incident in Lincolnshire) *** Wander around one particular U.S. park and you may come across a soldier who lost his head to a cannonball. (The Legend Of Green Eyes) *** Strange dreams happen to us all – but what does it mean if you dream about spiders? (8-Legged Nightmares) *** Police respond to a 9-1-1 call, but they arrive a few years too late. (Ghost 911 Call) *** Vegetable Men, Space Fairies… how bizarre can alien encounters get? (Truly Bizarre Alien Encounters) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding 00:01:27.722 = Show Open 00:04:16.836 = The Exorcism of Marthe Brossier 00:12:27.520 = The Hagley Woods Mystery *** 00:27:05.667 = The Erdington Murders 00:31:12.846 = The “One Way Ride” 00:39:12.063 = The Green Man *** 00:41:42.547 = Eerie Facts About Point Nemo 00:46:53.135 = Vegetable Men, Space Fairies, and Other Bizarre Aliens 01:09:38.340 = The Confessions of Mickey Sliney *** 01:17:41.102 = Ghost 911 Call 01:19:06.115 = Eight-Legged Nightmares 01:25:11.308 = A Strange Haunted Incident at Lincolnshire 01:29:37.460 = The Legend of Green Eyes *** 01:39:35.490 = The Bermuda Triangle Vanishing of the USS Cyclops 01:45:08.928 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES… https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More

1 hour 47 mins

14 March Finished

Friday the 13th: A Mile-Wide UFO, Pluto's Secret Name & the Bystander Effect Lie

Friday the 13th: A Mile-Wide UFO, Pluto's Secret Name & the Bystander Effect Lie

From a mile-wide UFO over Arizona to the little girl who secretly named a planet, March 13 has always had something to hide. | The Morning Weird Darkness *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness. EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260313 NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.

30 mins

13 March Finished

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