INTERViEW WITH THE WANNABEE VAMPIRE! #WeirdDarknessRadio WEEK OF MARCH 03, 2024

The music of a jazz saxophonist has a haunting effect on its listeners, leading to unsettling and mysterious events. Hear the tale in "Soul Music" from The Price of Fear starring Vincent Price! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Stay Out of Dutchman’s Woods” (October 16, 1975) ***WD 00:48:07.629 = Obsession, “Raised From The Dead” (1950’s) ***WD 01:11:34.809 = Origin of Superstition, “Cap Turned Backwards” (1935) ***WD 01:27:04.579 = Price of Fear, “Soul Music” (October 27, 1973) ***WD 01:56:24.749 = The Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Dead Man’s Cavern” (April 15, 1944) ***WD 02:22:26.149 = Quiet Please, “Whence Came You” (February 16, 1948) ***WD 02:52:33.059 = Radio City Playhouse, “Betrayal” (August 30, 1948) ***WD 03:21:12.379 = Richard Diamond, “The Bogus Bills Case” (October 15, 1949) 03:50:13.629 = Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, “Iron Man, Part 1” (1930) ***WD 03:51:28.179 = Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, “Iron Man, Part 2” (1930) ***WD 03:52:11.484 = The Saint, “Contract Out On The Saint” (July 09, 1950) ***WD 04:19:24.859 = Sam Spade, “Hot Hundred Grand Caper” (September 19, 1948) ***WD 04:49:31.979 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode 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 = = = = = "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/WDRR0339

Long before ‘The Conjuring’ franchise twisted Valak into a terrifying nun, this ancient demon haunted medieval grimoires as a sinister child atop a two-headed dragon—commanding serpents and leading an army of demons. IN THIS EPISODE: Although Valak is depicted in the films "The Nun" and in “The Conjuring 2” as a habit-wearing spirit, the real demon appears as a child riding a two-headed dragon — at least according to a 17th-century demon-hunting manual. (The Reality Behind The Demon, Valak) *** The Vatican is one of the most well-guarded areas in the world. But if rumors are to be believed, all that security isn’t only to protect the pontiff… but some dark, disturbing secrets… and a machine that could change everything we know to be true. (The Vatican’s Secret Machine) *** We’ll look at that time a force field was accidentally created at a 3M plant. (3M’s Accidental Force Field) *** In 1872 George Wheeler met and married May Tillson in Boston. He made a home for May and her younger sister Della, first in New York, then in California. Along the way, George fell in love with young Della and when she planned to marry someone else he was faced with a dilemma: he could not marry her himself and he could not bear to see her wed to another. The solution he chose pleased no one. (Thus She Passed Away) *** In the 1800s scientists and doctors needed cadavers to study human anatomy and practice their skills. To help accommodate the need, it was made legal to sell dead bodies. What could possibly go wrong? (The Unsettling Anatomy Act) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In 00:01:33.256 = Show Open 00:03:48.136 = The Reality Behind The Demon Valak 00:11:33.685 = The Unsettling Anatomy Act 00:24:26.555 = 3M’s Accidental Force Field 00:33:59.836 = Thus She Passed Away 00:43:47.489 = The Vatican’s Secret Machine 00:52:59.188 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought 00:54:08.161 = Bloopers SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/valak “The Reality Behind The Demon, Valak” by Gina Dimuro for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/43vu356n “3M’s Accidental Force Field” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3vvnwbpv “Thus She Passed Away” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yyztmnat “The Unsettling Anatomy Act” by SM for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8vdns9 “The Vatican’s Secret Machine” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8kxxz8 ===== Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream Info on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV ===== (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever...

Mysterious voices, eerie warnings, and ghostly interventions—these chilling true stories reveal the unseen forces that stepped in to help or even save people from tragic circumstances. IN THIS EPISODE: Creepy, paranormal encounters sometimes cause people to stop short of committing an action they might regret. (Supernatural Intervention) *** Weird family member Atreada tells of a horrifying series of nights when she and her sister encountered a demon under one of their beds. (Man Beneath The Bed) *** In York County, Pennsylvania a suspected witch is murdered – and thus began the dark story of the Hex House. (Dark Magic in Hex Hollow) *** Was there a conspiracy to murder Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe? We’ll look at the theories and evidence for and against the idea. (Killing Marilyn) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In 00:00:54.198 = Show Open 00:02:17.097 = Supernatural Intervention 00:28:45.432 = Man Beneath The Bed 00:33:39.372 = Dark Magic of Hex Hollow 00:39:00.664 = Killing Marilyn 00:59:01.967 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SupernaturalIntervention “Supernatural Intervention” by Anna Lindwasser: http://bit.ly/2IHZl58 “Man Beneath the Bed” by Weirdo family member Atreadia, submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com “Dark Magic in Hex Hollow” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2GD8860 “Killing Marilyn” posted at The Unredacted: http://bit.ly/2GGF7GS ===== Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream Info on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV ===== (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "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 06, 2021

A man who has previously experienced being accidentally buried alive, installs a telephone in his crypt and instructs his wife to keep it operational for a year following his death. Hear the tale in “The Line Is Dead” from Murder at Midnight! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Kiss of Death” (October 15, 1975) ***WD 00:47:13.269 = Murder at Midnight, “The Line Is Dead” (April 07, 1947) 01:14:54.379 = The Black Museum, “The Spotted Bedsheet” (1952) ***WD 01:41:51.899 = The Mysterious Traveler, “Death Is My Caller” (October 21, 1947) ***WD 02:13:08.929 = Mystery House, “Operation Murder” (August 02, 1946) 02:39:18.679 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Kitchen Table” (1967) ***WD 03:05:57.089 = Night Beat, “Molly Keller” (July 17, 1950) ***WD 03:31:02.679 = Creeps By Night, “Walking Dead” (May 16, 1944) ***WD 03:55:48.929 = CBC Nightfall, “The Monkey’s Paw” (February 20, 1981) 04:24:51.459 = Mr. and Mrs. North, “Mistaken Countess” (February 02, 1944) ***WD 04:53:57.001 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode 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 = = = = = "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/WDRR0338

Dark secrets lurk beneath serene landscapes as investigators uncover eerie crime scenes where the vanished are hidden in plain sight. IN THIS EPISODE: Where are bodies dumped most often? What are some of the strangest places bodies have been found, and what odd situations ended up in death? We’ll look at some weird stories of dead bodies being found. (Strange Dumping Grounds) *** A man is found dead – obviously murdered. But even after a positive identification, some believed the body was not of the man authorities thought it was – and an even larger mystery was, whose monogrammed handkerchief was stuffed in the corpse’s mouth? (The Ruttinger Mystery) *** In Florida, there is a short stretch of freeway that is so full of incidents of danger, death, and the paranormal, that many consider it cursed – and most definitely haunted. Locals have deemed it, the Dead Zone. (Hauntings On Highway I-4) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In 00:02:41.653 = Show Open 00:04:20.847 = Strange Dumping Grounds 00:24:47.080 = Oddest Places Bodies Found 00:36:10.597 = Hauntings On Highway I-4 00:49:24.287 = The Ruttinger Mystery 00:59:25.519 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DeathInPlainSight “Strange Dumping Grounds” by Jessika M. Thomas (http://bit.ly/2XwwVyc), Mariel Loveland (http://bit.ly/2XzEog1), and Rachel Stewart “The Ruttinger Mystery” by Robert Wilhelm: http://bit.ly/2IAzhJh “Hauntings On Highway I-4” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2XB62JG ===== Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream Info on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV ===== (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "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 06, 2021