Retro Radio: Old Time Radio in the Dark

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:55.902 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “I Must Kill Edna” (November 12, 1974)
00:49:11.790 = Price of Fear, “Guy Fawkes Night” (Air Date Unknown)
01:17:19.146 = Quiet Please, “Rain on New Years Eve” (December 29, 1947) ***WD
01:43:54.827 = The Sealed Book, “Death Rings Down Curtain” (July 01, 1945)
02:15:10.042 = I Love a Mystery, “Eight Kinds of Murder” (June 30, 1941) ***WD
02:44:42.920 = The Shadow, “The Circle of Death” (November 28, 1937) ***WD
03:13:55.313 = Sherlock Holmes, “Murder By Proxy” (January 18, 1933) ***WD
03:44:54.890 = Sleep No More, “Mr. Mergethwirker’s Lobblies” (November 28, 1956) ***WD
04:10:34.314 = Sounds of Darkness, “Last Round” (July 21, 1967)
04:38:06.032 = Show Close

***WD = Remastered by Weird Darkness

Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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Originally aired: July 06, 2024

RETRO RADIO LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/wdrr20240706

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:56.650 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Wave of Terror” (November 11, 1974)
00:48:06.852 = Somebody Knows, “The Unsolved Murder of Paula Kohler Eubanks” (August 03, 1950)
01:19:04.204 = Mystery In The Air, “Lodger” (August 14, 1947)
01:49:59.767 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Death Talks Out of Turn” – Remastered by Weird Darkness (June 20, 1944)
02:21:44.862 = Murder At Midnight, “Dead Hand” (September 16, 1946)
02:48:51.419 = The Black Museum, “Gas Receipt” – Remastered by Weird Darkness (Air Date Unknown)
03:12:00.545 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Man Who Knew Too Much” (February 06, 1944)
03:42:16.345 = Obsession, “The Blackout Killer” (Air Date Unknown)
04:10:45.364 = Origin of Superstition, “Boogey Man” (Air Date Unknown)
04:26:13.916 = Peril, “A Matter of Honor” – Remastered by Weird Darkness (Air Date Unknown)
04:53:28.613 = Show Close

Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: July 04, 2024

RETRO RADIO LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/20200704

00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:48.040 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “How Eberhard Won His Wings” (November 07, 1974)
00:47:34.183 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “The Case of 65 Women” (Air Date Unknown)
01:13:07.027 = House of Mystery, “Haunters And Haunted” (June 13, 1945)
01:28:50.836 = I Love A Mystery, “Girl In The Gilded Cage” (March 30, 1943)
01:45:04.137 = Incredible But True, “Dead Man’s Mirror” (Air Date Unknown)
01:49:57.447 = The Mystery Playhouse, “Death Is a Joker” (May 25, 1941)
02:22:18.128 = The Key, “Chicken” – Remastered By Weird Darkness (Air Date Unknown)
02:47:48.478 = Lights Out, “Sub-Basement” – Remastered By Weird Darkness (August 24, 1943)
03:18:19.744 = Lux Radio Theater, “Strangers On a Train” (December 03, 1951)
04:15:43.988 = Macabre, “Man In The Mirror” – Remastered By Weird Darkness (November 27, 1961)
04:44:56.309 = Show Close
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: July 03, 2024

RETRO RADIO LANDING PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/WDRR20240703

00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:48.040 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Terror On The Heath” (November 06, 1974)
00:47:26.463 = Strange Dr. Weird, “Journey Into The Unknown” (November 21, 1944)
00:59:58.812 = Eleventh Hour, “List” (Air Date Unknown)
01:28:23.433 = Escape, “Operation Fleur De Lis” (July 14, 1947)
01:58:58.823 = Murder By Experts, “Two Coffins To Fill” (July 04, 1949)
02:29:59.646 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Dreams” (January 01, 1958)
02:51:00.202 = Five After The Hour, “Amid The Blaze of Noon” (June 20, 1945)
03:16:22.099 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge’s House” (April 03, 1947)
03:44:32.152 = Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “The Family” (July 05, 1980)
04:13:35.506 = The Haunting Hour, “Date In The Dark” (Air Date Unknown)
04:41:56.047 = The Hermit’s Cave, “The Blackness of Terror” (Air Date Unknown)
05:06:35.464 = Show Close
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: July 02, 2024

RETRO RADIO LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/wdrr20240702/

We heard you - the original RETRO RADIO has returned with nothing but Old Time Radio shows playing back-to-back! 

YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:48.040 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Bury Me Again” (November 04, 1974)
00:47:10.561 = The Chase, “The Will” (February 15, 1953)
01:17:26.078 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “It Came From Video” (Air Date Unknown)
01:46:42.384 = Cloak And Dagger, “Brenner Pass” (June 04, 1950)
02:17:33.888 = The Creaking Door, “Face To Face Music of the Spheres” (Air Date Unknown)
02:43:27.768 = Creeps By Night, “The Final Reckoning” (July 12, 1944)
03:12:42.496 = Crime Classics, “John & Judith, Their Crime And Why They Didn’t Enjoy It” (December 16, 1953)
03:41:55.556 = Dark Fantasy, “Men Call Me Mad” (December 19, 1941)
04:07:20.874 = The Devil And Mr. O, “Where Are You” (October 08, 1971)
04:37:58.167 = Dimension X, “Knock” (May 06, 1950)
05:07:37.627 = Show Close

Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: July 01, 2024

RETRO RADIO LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/wdrr20240701/

IN THIS EPISODE: Stories of “wild men”–people who live ferally in nature as any wild animal would do–have been a part of our myths and legends since the dawn of civilization. But they don’t live just in ancient lore… according to the reports, they are being seen even today, despite the modern and technological world surrounding them. (Wild Men In The Hills) *** In 1974 the Smurl family began a 15-year period of terror by an unknown entity. (The Smurl Family Tormentors) *** Weirdo family member John Parish discovers something strange going on in his home’s wood shop. (Woodworking Ghost) *** One of the problems with cryptids such as Bigfoot or Sasquatch is that they leave very little evidence behind of their existence. Their cousin the Yowie leaves even less evidence behind – on the verge of none. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t any evidence. (Tracks of the Kempsey Creature)

YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…
00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open
00:04:04.557 = Weird Darkness, “Wild Men In The Hills, Part 1”
00:10:30.927 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Demon Spirit” (October 31, 1974)
00:56:57.032 = Weird Darkness, “Wild Men In The Hills, Part 2”
01:06:04.648 = Beyond Midnight, “Paxtons House” (November 08, 1968)
01:32:22.926 = Weird Darkness, “Wild Men In The Hills, Part 3”
01:42:37.584 = The Black Mass, “An Evening’s Entertainment” (October 31, 1964)
02:14:51.776 = Weird Darkness, “The Smurl Family Tormentors”
02:25:52.387 = Box 13, “Blackmail Is Murder” (September 05, 1948)
02:54:59.745 = Weird Darkness, “Tracks Of The Kempsey Creature”
03:05:59.713 = Weird Darkness, “Woodworking Ghost”
03:09:42.244 = Show Close

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Wild Men In The Hills” by Sarah P. Young for Ancient Origins http://bit.ly/2BIiSwC and Micah Hanks for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2WmoIgY
“The Smurl Family Tormentors” by Jacob Shelton for Ranker: http://bit.ly/32PYAhl
“Woodworking Ghost” by Weirdo family member John Parish
“Tracks of the Kempsey Creature” by Paul Cropper for The Fortean: http://bit.ly/32ZgptI
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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(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.)
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: June 29, 2024

RETRO RADIO LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/wild-men-in-the-hills/

IN THIS EPISODE: Witchcraft, torture, and a man selling his soul to Satan. Not exactly the kind of events you typically expect before a wedding. (The Devil’s Agent) *** Creativity is usually admired by those who experience it, reveling in the joy and artistry a creator puts into his work. But when a serial killer decides to get creative, the only one who feels joy is the killer himself. And thus was the case with H. H. Holmes. (America’s Most Creative Serial Killer) *** Did an American serial killer’s reign of terror reach England? One man believes so. In fact, he believes his great-great grandfather was the one and only Jack the Ripper. And that man was H. H. Holmes. (American Ripper)

YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:02:15.863 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Black Room” (October 29, 1974)
00:49:39.570 = Weird Darkness, “The Devil’s Agent”
00:57:22.991 = X Minus One, “The Parade” (May 01, 1950)
01:26:58.331 = Weird Darkness, “H.H. Holmes, Part 1”
01:38:22.399 = ABC Mystery Time, “Murder In Haste” (Air Date Unknown)
02:03:30.496 = Weird Darkness, “H.H. Holmes, Part 2”
02:17:07.496 = Appointment With Fear, “Pit And The Pendulum” (September 18, 1943)
02:46:02.959 = Weird Darkness, “H.H. Holmes, Part 3”
02:52:04.188 = Beyond the Green Door, “Phillip Baine in the Yukon (Air Date Unknown)

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Devil’s Agent” by Erik for The Paranormal Scholar: http://bit.ly/2Wh4hBL
“America’s Most Creative Serial Killer” by John Freund for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2PABl6N
“American Ripper” by C.W.S. for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2PvOJsC
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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(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.)
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: June 28, 2024

RETRO RADIO LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/h-h-holmes-americas-jack-the-ripper/

IN THIS EPISODE: Native American people in Oklahoma tell of a vampire-like creature called a stikini, or “man owl”. (The Stikini Vampire) *** The Native American Iroquois are terrified of a flying demonic creature that takes pleasure in tormenting their people – just for kicks. (The Flying Head of the Iroquois) *** Native Americans have wonderful legends of a powerful and magnificent Thunderbird that was sent by the Gods to protect humans from evil. But that doesn’t mean it wasn’t terrifying. (Shapeshifting Thunderbirds) *** The Hopi Indian tribe encountered what they called the Maasaw – a living skeleton that was not only horrifying, but also gifted the Hopi with sacred knowledge. (The Skeleton Man of the Hopi) *** Many Native myths and legends deal with coyotes – for some it is the most sacred of all animals. For others, it is the most profane of animals. (Legends of the Coyote)

YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…
00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open
00:03:26.232 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Possessed By The Devil” (October 28, 1974) – low quality at start
00:50:16.868 = Weird Darkness, “The Stikini Vampire”
00:54:13.110 = Weird Darkness, “The Flying head of the Iroquois”
00:59:13.470 = The Weird Circle, “House and Brain” (1943)
01:28:16.482 = Weird Darkness, “Shapeshifting Thunderbirds, Part 1”
01:37:04.688 = The Whistler, “Notes In The Night” (June 27, 1942)
02:08:13.497 = Weird Darkness, “Shapeshifting Thunderbirds, Part 2”
02:14:33.898 = Weird Darkness, “The Skeleton Man of the Hopi”
02:22:52.832 = Strange Wills, “Mad Concerto” (June 08, 1946)
02:53:52.041 = Weird Darkness, “Legends of the Coyote”
03:00:01.340 = Witch’s Tale, “Priest of Sekhet” (February 27, 1933)
03:25:45.985 = Show Close

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Stikini Vampire” by A. Sutherland: http://bit.ly/2mrRQp5
“The Flying Head of the Iroquois” by Ellen Lloyd: http://bit.ly/2mlzGVR
“Shapeshifting Thunderbirds” by Ellen Lloyd: http://bit.ly/2kxMAje and A. Sutherland: http://bit.ly/2kMqFoD
“The Skeleton Man of the Hopi” by Ellen Lloyd: http://bit.ly/2msZzDm
“Legends of the Coyote” by A. Sutherland: http://bit.ly/2kLtK8s
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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(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.)
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: June 27, 2024

RETRO RADIO LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/stikini-flying-heads-shapeshifters-and-more-native-american-lore/

IN THIS EPISODE: Did the Comanche Indians defeat a race of white, red-haired giants? (White Giants) *** The Illini people have had numerous encounters with a mysterious dragon-like creature that existed thousands of moons before the pale face came. (Piasa - The Native American Dragon) *** The Cherokee have an interesting tale of how disease and medicine came into existence – and the story also explains why Native Americans respect all life. (The Legend of the Little Deer) *** The Cherokee people talk of an ancient light-skinned people whose blue eyes were so sensitive to light that they lived in the dark, underground. (The Moon-Eyed People of the Cherokee) *** The Chumash Indians in California first spoke of the dark watchers in legends and their artists painted images of them on cave walls. Who or what were they? (The Dark Watchers) *** Native Americans in North America have a well known cryptid that is believed to live even today – it’s cannibalistic, it can shapeshift, and it’s called the Wendigo. (Wendigo – The Native American Cannibal) *** All cultures have tales of heroes defeating evil. The Algonquian tribe is no different – and their mythical hero defeated evil sorcerers and the sorcerers’ demon followers. (Glooskap the Demon Slayer)

YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:02:15.467 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Cage For Augie Karo” (October 24, 1974)
00:48:40.908 = Weird Darkness, “White Giants”
00:52:16.312 = Weird Darkness, “Piasa – The Native American Dragon”
00:57:14.661 = Mystery House, “Complete With Quartet” (September 16, 1945)
01:25:14.041 = Weird Darkness, “Legend of the Little Deer”
01:29:59.651 = Weird Darkness, “The Moon-Eyed People”
01:35:18.770 = Theater Five, “A House of Cards” (August 04, 1964)
01:58:56.137 = Weird Darkness, “The Dark Watchers”
02:03:24.412 = Weird Darkness, “Wendigo: The Native American Cannibal”
02:06:54.281 = Weird Darkness, “Glooskap: the Demon Slayer”
02:11:12.893 = 2000 Plus, “When Worlds Met” (May 03, 1950)
02:42:03.174 = Weird Darkness, “More Native American Lore, Part 1”
02:50:39.075 = The Unexpected, “Solid Citizen” (Air Date Unknown)
03:06:38.884 = Weird Darkness, “More Native American Lore, Part 2”
03:23:11.784 = Dark Venture, “Turnabout” (May 20, 1946)
03:46:01.524 = Show Close

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“White Giants” by Trycia at DiscloseTV: http://bit.ly/2moiQ8Q
“Piasa - The Native American Dragon” by Ellen Lloyd: http://bit.ly/2kVwsbm
“The Legend of the Little Deer” by Thalia Lightbringer: http://bit.ly/2m7kNGv
“The Moon-Eyed People of the Cherokee” by Ellen Lloyd: http://bit.ly/2VcDc5H
“The Dark Watchers” by Ellen Lloyd: http://bit.ly/2kokkPM
“Wendigo – The Native American Cannibal” by A. Sutherland: http://bit.ly/2W293Bs
“Glooskap the Demon Slayer” by A. Sutherland: http://bit.ly/2kXJRzz
“More Native American Lore” by Eric Redding: http://bit.ly/2m0thiO
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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(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.)
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: June 26, 2024

RETRO RADIO LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/redhead-giants-dark-watchers-wendigo-and-more-native-american-lore/

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. 

YOU TUBE CHAPTERS AND TIME STAMPS…
00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open
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)
01:50:12.895 = Weird Darkness Segment 3
02:02:47.315= Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953)
02:34:11.724 = Weird Darkness Segment 4
02:41:57.010 = Tales From The Crypt, “Isle Of Death”
03:20:21.537 = Show Close

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Calling 555-TERROR” by Jessika M. Thomas: http://bit.ly/2M7YdJW, and Aaron Edwards: http://bit.ly/33n6Jds
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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(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.)
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: June 25, 2024

RETRO RADIO LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/calling-555-terror/