It’s St. Patrick’s Day! Time to celebrate all things Irish – including the holiday’s unofficial mascot: The leprechaun. But how much do you really know about the little guy? We’ll cover some of what you already know – and also what you don’t yet know, about these little fairies known as leprechauns. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Short Fiction Story, “Clever Tom” 00:02:44.827 = Show Open 00:03:51.235 = Leprechauns, The Irish Trickster 00:18:59.2...
Mar 17, 2025•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast “MYSTERY, MISMANAGEMENT, and MAYHEM on the SS MORRO CASTLE” #WeirdDarknessRadio WEEK OF MAR 16, 2025 ========== HOUR ONE: Jeannie Saffin already had a tough life, being born with a birth defect that stunted her mental growth, leaving her with the mind of a child, never getting married and having kids, never dating… but that all pales in comparison to how she died: bursting into flames for no apparent reason. Was Jeannie Saffin the victim of spontaneous human combustion? (The Spontaneous Combusti...
Mar 17, 2025•2 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast The crew of the spaceship Llanvabon , exploring near the Crab Nebula, encounter an alien vessel. Both technologically advanced species face a dilemma: they wish to establish relations but fear that revealing their home planets’ locations could lead to potential threats. Hear the tale, “First Contact” from Exploring Tomorrow! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Public Avenger” (November 10, 1975) ***WD 00:47:1...
Mar 17, 2025•5 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast For centuries, eerie tales of sea serpents and monstrous lake creatures have slithered through American folklore, leaving us to wonder if these legendary beasts still lurk beneath the surface. IN THIS EPISODE: When you think of monsters in America, you probably think of Bigfoot in the American Northwest – or perhaps the Chupacabra in the South. Maybe you think of Dogman in the upper Midwest. But people don’t typically think of the American lakes and shores, where we have our own collection of mo...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Death is supposed to be the final chapter, but for some of history’s most famous figures, the real adventure began after they were buried, stolen, dissected, or even launched into space. IN THIS EPISODE: Most people, when they think of the end of their lives, want to feel that they have accomplished something of significance. To leave a lasting legacy. But it is much more rare for someone to accomplish something significant – after they are dead! (Done By The Dead) *** Mrs. Elizabeth G. Wharton ...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Los Angeles may be the city of dreams, but its dark history is filled with eerie hauntings, cursed landmarks, and spirits that refuse to leave. From the ghostly magicians of Hollywood’s Magic Castle to haunted hotels, occult rituals, and spectral celebrities who still walk the streets, the City of Angels has a chilling side that’s anything but welcoming. Are these just legends, or is something truly lurking in the shadows of L.A.? CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 ...
Mar 16, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast What if the Moon isn’t just a big rock floating in space, but something way more mysterious—maybe even an ancient, hollow structure placed there on purpose? IN THIS EPISODE: Conspiracy theories, while often dark, can also be kind of humorous due to being so outlandishly unbelievable. For example… is the Earth’s moon artificial, and actually an extraterrestrial spaceship? We’ll look at the strange theory. (Could Our Moon Be An Alien Spaceship?) *** In 1912 one of the most brutal slayings in Ameri...
Mar 16, 2025•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast A mysterious satellite crashes in Biloxi, Mississippi! Hear the two-part story “1-800-Big-Bang” from Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Killing Valley” (November 07, 1975) ***WD 00:47:21.779 = Incredible But True, “Voice of the Dead” (1950-1951) 00:51:22.346 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “1-800-Big-Bang, PART 1” (1990-1992) ***WD 01:19:36.689 = Chet Chetter’s Tales...
Mar 16, 2025•5 hr 45 min•Transcript available on Metacast A man is executed for witchcraft under King James I. His charred bones are said to be stored in an iron chest inside a tower, awaiting his return. Hear the story in “The Devil’s Number” from The Witch’s Tale! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Edge of the Scalpel” (November 05, 1975) ***WD 00:46:58.879 = The Whistler, “Killers” (May 01, 1943) ***WD (LQ) 01:16:31.599 = Strange Wills, “Killer And Saint” (Novem...
Mar 15, 2025•5 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast On St. Patrick’s Day, one boy’s plan to escape a dinner of corned beef and cabbage takes an unexpected – and unsettling – turn. 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 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ...
Mar 15, 2025•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the cold, unforgiving lands where folklore and fear intertwine, tales of werewolves have haunted the imaginations of villagers for centuries. But what happens when these legends step out of the shadows and into real history? IN THIS EPISODE: We’re all familiar with the concept of werewolves – they are all over pop culture, movies, television, comic books, novels, and every other medium you could possibly imagine. And while they are considered fictional, or at least in the realm of cryptids, t...
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Was L. Ron Hubbard just a con artist, or was he something much darker? We’ll dig into the wild connections between Scientology and the occult, Hubbard’s obsession with Aleister Crowley, his creepy rituals with Satanist rocket scientist Jack Parsons, and even his the accusation by his own son that he though he was the Antichrist. IN THIS EPISODE: The creator of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard, was so fascinated by the occult, he believed he was the actual devil himself… and was even upset when his ow...
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast A young mother seeks to drain a stagnant pond on her property. Her efforts are met with local resistance, drawing in the parish vicar and leading to unsettling events, including the discovery of a pagan doll in the shallows. Hear the tale in “Witch Water Green” from BBC’s Spine Chillers! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Mortgage” (November 03, 1975) ***WD 00:47:12.989 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Witch Water Gre...
Mar 14, 2025•5 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Trapped in an Arctic outpost with dwindling hope, John MacReady and his team discover that something ancient and malevolent is watching them from the snow… and it’s getting closer. IN THIS EPISODE: It’s #ThrillerThursday – and this week I’m bringing you a popular creepypasta from author StarlessAndBibleBlack. It’s called “All Of Our Mistakes Are Never Forgotten!” SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… https://www.creepypasta.com/forgotten_mistakes/ ===== Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-fr...
Mar 14, 2025•2 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the quiet village of Maxley, where shadows stretch long and the dead refuse to rest, an unsuspecting community is about to uncover a horror that has slept for centuries. IN THIS EPISODE: “Mrs. Amworth” by E.F. Benson *** “The White Death” by Christina Skelton *** “My Old Home Videos Showed Me a Life I Never Lived” by Richard Saxon CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open 00:01:45.208 = “The White Death” by Christina Skelton 00:07:01.729 = “My...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast A poor Scottish farmer, after paying his rent without obtaining a receipt, faces demands from his landlord’s son to clear the debt again following the landlord’s sudden death. A witch intervenes to help the farmer by seeking proof from the deceased landlord himself. Hear the tale in “It’s Hell to Pay the Piper” from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “It’s Hell to Pay the Piper” (Octobe...
Mar 13, 2025•5 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Think you’ve heard all the creepiest legends? Think again! From vengeful spirits to terrifying creatures, these eerie and often overlooked tales might just make you question going anywhere after dark. IN THIS EPISODE: Spine-tingling ghost stories and eerie myths... come to life! Are any of them actually true? We’ll explore the more obscure side of folklore with ghosts and legends that don’t get the same amount of attention others do – but are certainly not to be ignored! (Myths And Ghosts You Ma...
Mar 13, 2025•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Even Hollywood’s biggest stars aren’t immune to the supernatural—ghostly encounters, eerie hauntings, and unexplained phenomena have left many celebrities questioning reality. IN THIS EPISODE: Don't try and tell some celebrities that ghosts don't exist, because they've seen all the paranormal proof they need to believe. (Celebrity Encounters With The Paranormal) *** A prayer for food resulted in fish raining down from the sky in Yoro, Honduras. And now it happens regularly – sometimes twice a ye...
Mar 13, 2025•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast A young newlywed couple welcome an elderly woman into their home, believing her to be a recently widowed distant relative. Unbeknownst to them, she is a witch accompanied by her peculiar pets, and her intentions are far from benign! Hear the tale, “Triptych For a Witch” in CBS Radio Mystery Theater! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Triptych For a Witch” (October 30, 1975) ***WD 00:47:14.299 = Mysterious Travel...
Mar 12, 2025•5 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast It started with a few weird little things—a strange chill, mysterious puddles, objects moving on their own—but before long, the Pritchard family found themselves trapped in one of the most violent hauntings in England, tormented by the terrifying Black Monk of Pontefract. IN THIS EPISODE: A family moves into a home and almost immediately begins to experience escalating supernatural activity – which then introduces a sinister, dark menacing entity. (The Black Monk) *** Urban legends are typically...
Mar 12, 2025•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Even in death, some of history’s most infamous killers refuse to rest, their vengeful spirits still haunting the prisons, execution chambers, and crime scenes where their reigns of terror ended—but perhaps not for good. IN THIS EPISODE: The most evil of lawbreakers in our society – the murderers and rapists – are usually confined to life in prison. The most evil of the evil are sometimes sentenced to death. But is it possible that by cutting short the lives of the horrific individuals on Death R...
Mar 12, 2025•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast A young, adopted girl named Christine, lacking friends, invents an imaginary older brother named Harry. As the story unfolds, it becomes evident that Harry is more than just a figment of her imagination. Hear the tale in “Harry” from Beyond Midnight! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Ghost Powder” (October 29, 1975) ***WD 00:45:49.509 = The LineUp, “Stefano and Haddock” (February 27, 1951) 01:15:31.409 = Philip...
Mar 11, 2025•5 hr 45 min•Transcript available on Metacast A house built on a history of war, death, and dark magic—what lurks within the walls of 63 Maple Street may be more than just restless spirits. SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… Book: “The Haunting of 63 Maple Street” by Jordan Quinn Farkas: https://amzn.to/3w2Ximy Blog post: “Our Humble Haunted Home” from ParanormalHauntings.blog: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5x4y29w4 ===== Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Info on the next LIVE SCREA...
Mar 11, 2025•2 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are dragons pure fantasy, or do real-world creatures—from dinosaurs to bombardier beetles—hold the secrets to their legendary traits? Or could actual dragons have actually existed? IN THIS EPISODE: Is it possible dragons are… or at least were… real? Science takes a look at the possibility. (Are Dragons Real?) *** In a thick, dark forest in Colorado is a foreboding house which is considered one of the most haunted places in the U.S. (Haunted House In The Black Forest) *** A woman has the gift of ...
Mar 11, 2025•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast HOUR ONE: In the 1960s, Brian Leathley-Andrew investigated and reported on numerous cases of strange objects in the sky, trying to get to the truth of what people were seeing. But when sinister events began happening to him, he knew he had to walk away from his career in Ufology – or the government might make him go away. (UFO Hunter Becomes The Hunted) *** Saying the disappearance of David Glenn Lewis is bizarre doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface. What started out as a strange missing pe...
Mar 10, 2025•2 hr 53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Two men become stranded in a remote area and seek shelter in an old house. There, they encounter a mysterious woman and uncover a chilling secret about a vampire’s thirst for blood! Hear the tale, “The Vampire’s Desire” in The Hermit’s Cave! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Storm Breeder” (October 28, 1975) ***WD 00:47:34.319 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Double Double Cross” (January 18, 1952) ***WD 01:13:0...
Mar 10, 2025•5 hr 46 min•Transcript available on Metacast You ever get that feeling like you’re being watched when you’re out in the woods? Turns out, some people know they were—and what they saw was anything but normal. IN THIS EPISODE: There are numerous bizarre and creepy tales of people who have ventured into the woods to find not only the natural world, but perhaps the supernatural as well. (Weirdness In The Wilderness) *** Is it true that the Pentagon has been investigating bizarre creatures, poltergeist activity, invisible entities, orbs of ligh...
Mar 10, 2025•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Back in 1955, a quiet Kentucky farmhouse became ground zero for one of the wildest alien encounter stories ever—complete with glowing-eyed creatures, a shotgun standoff, and a mystery that still baffles skeptics today. IN THIS EPISODE: It’s considered one of the most bizarre and convincing extraterrestrial events ever reported… we’ll look at the alien encounter in 1955’s Hopkinsville, Kentucky that was experienced by two terrified families. (The Hopkinsville Encounter) *** In the deep jungles of...
Mar 10, 2025•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast When a supposed new Mark Twain novel appeared years after his death—allegedly dictated through a Ouija board—it sparked controversy, lawsuits, and the ultimate question: who owns the words of the dead? In this bizarre case of literary rights beyond the grave, the battle wasn’t just over authorship, but whether the spirit world had a legal leg to stand on. IN THIS EPISODE: Did Mark Twain write a new novel after he was dead? If so, how? *** Though David Parker Ray's girlfriend Cindy Hendy helped h...
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast When the supernatural seeps into our world, it doesn’t just leave behind fear—it can also leave sickness. From shadowy visitors to ominous dreams, some eerie paranormal encounters suggest that the price of witnessing the unknown may be paid in flesh and blood. IN THIS EPISODE: When the supernatural intrudes into our lives, it's not just our minds that are affected. We’ll delve into a few bizarre cases where individuals fell gravely ill after brushes with the paranormal. Is it coincidence? Or som...
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