Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

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IN THIS EPISODE: Did U.S. Special Forces really shoot dead a 12-foot-tall giant in Kandahar, Afghanistan? How much truth is behind the story – and how does fit into the age-old narrative of soldiers, knights, and heroes battling against and vanquishing giants and monstrous creatures? (The Giant of Kandahar) *** Soon after the Cranmer family moved in to their new home on Brownsville Road, it became clear that they were not alone. (The Demon of Brownsville Road) *** The Elephant's Foot was created after the Chernobyl disaster in 1986 when reactor 4 exploded, releasing a lava-like mass of radioactive material called corium. So radioactive that it’s still dangerous if you try and see it for yourself today. (The Elephant’s Foot of Chernobyl) *** When something horrifying happens, it’s natural to tell others about your experience. But what if, no matter how much you explain it, people simply don’t believe you? We’ll look at numerous stories from people who have true tales that they have a hard time getting even friends and family to take seriously. (Nobody Believes Me)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open
00:02:27.193 = The Giant of Kandahar
00:10:34.092 = Nobody Believes Me
00:35:51.315 = The Elephant’s Foot
00:43:09.440 = Demon of Brownsville Road
00:47:22.249 = Show Close

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Giant of Kandahar” by Angus Wright for the website, Where I Live: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3dyfh6rt
“Nobody Believes Me” by Amanda Ashley for Ranker’s Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kxt7ey9k
“The Elephant’s Foot of Chernobyl” by Natasha Ishak for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ytfh4n57
PHOTO: “Elephant Foot with Photographer” https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/42r22v5e
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Originally aired: April 21, 2021

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IN THIS EPISODE: We have all been guilty of wishing we had more money coming in. Some people go out and get a second job. Others look at what they have to sell online, or look at what skills they have to offer to the public that they could charge money for. Or you can go the route of Georgia Tann – her entrepreneurial spirit brought her millions of dollars. And it was a simple idea. Steal other people’s children, and then sell them! (How To Get Rich By Stealing and Selling Children) *** We’ll look at some historic serial murderers and the strange and unusual ways they killed their victims. (Strange Predilections in Murder Methods) *** When it comes to planning the burial of someone, it’s always best to to keep in mind that whomever is watching how you treat the deceased might be in charge of deciding what happens to you when you die. Sadly, one undertaker, Millard F. Rodgers, apparently forgot about the golden rule – and committed gruesome acts against families. (Six Children, One Grave) *** Residents in the town of Blakeney are reporting something horrifying prowling around the neighborhood and backyards… something they describe as a devil dog… a hell hound… a black shuck. (The Black Shuck of Blakeney)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open
00:02:37.449 = Strange Predilections in Murder Methods
00:17:07.667 = How To Get Rich By Stealing And Selling Children
00:32:57.699 = Six Children, One Grave
00:39:06.735 = The Black Shuck of Blakeney
00:45:47.713 = Show Close

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Strange Predilections in Murder Methods” by Carissa Chesanek for Ranker’s Unspeakable Times:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/zy3t5c5j
“Six Children, One Grave” by Chris Woodyard for The Victorian Book of the Dead website: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/w62bu858
“How To Get Rich By Stealing and Selling Children” by Noelle Talmon for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jcenv8y5
“The Black Shuck of Blakeney” by Stacia Briggs and Siofra Connor for Eastern Daily Press: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/24wtnfwe
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Originally aired: April 21, 2021

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IN THIS EPISODE: Could the ancient legends of the Djinn hold the key to understanding shadow people, UFOs, and other paranormal phenomena, or are they simply the unseen architects of myths and mysteries beyond our grasp?

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
BOOK: “The Vengeful Djinn: Unveiling the Hidden Agenda of Genies” by Rosemary Ellen Guiley:https://amzn.to/3P4ouY5
“Djinn – Terrors of the Universe” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/6drnts74
The Vengeful Djinn: Unveiling the Hidden Agenda of Genies, Rosemary Ellen Guiley and Philip Imbrogno, ISBN 9780738 721712
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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: December 06, 2024

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater “A Case of Negligence” (June 12, 1975)
00:46:12.739 = Beyond the Green Door, “Eye Thief” (ADU)
00:49:23.059 = Beyond Midnight, “Something On His Mind”
01:18:48.770 = The Black Book, “Different Readings, Part 1” (November 21, 1951) ***WD
01:35:49.419 = The Black Book, “Different Readings, Part 2” (November 21, 1951) ***WD
01:44:23.979 = Black Mass, “All Hallows” (September 06, 1963)
02:23:53.499 = Box 13, “The Haunted Artist” (December 12, 1948)
02:50:55.189 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Highway of Death” (ADU)
03:19:19.709 = Cloak And Dagger, “Delay On Route” (October 06, 1950)
03:48:53.249 = The Clock, “The Return of the Vanished Wife” (January 19, 1947) ***WD
04:12:23.789 = Confession, “George S. Andress” (September 06, 1953) ***WD
04:42:00.289 = The Creaking Door, “Vagrant” (April 29, 1964) ***WD
05:11:14.054 = 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.
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IN THIS EPISODE: It’s Thriller Thursday where I bring you stories of sci-fi or horror fiction. The name Ray Bradbury immediately brings to mind such fictional tales – classics, many of them… some of which I’ve narrated here in the podcast such as “The Jar”, “Skeleton”, and a disturbing one I recently posted here called “The Small Assassin.” But as good as Bradbury was at writing about the paranormal, he could also write comedy – and in tonight’s story he combines the two. “Exorcism” is a fun short tale about a nosy housewife who suspects an older woman in town is studying to become a witch… and decides to confront the old lady to voice her disapproval.

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Exorcism” by Ray Bradbury, from the book “The Stories of Ray Bradbury” from Rosetta Books:https://amzn.to/49nrJTG
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: December 05, 2024

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IN THIS EPISODE: "The Monkey's Paw" was first published in England in 1902.  Without giving any spoilers, in the story, three wishes are granted to the owner of The Monkey's Paw, but the wishes come with an enormous price for interfering with fate. It has been adapted to film and stage numerous times… and, of course, now, as a podcast episode.

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs: https://tinyurl.com/y9tdekwb
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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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Originally aired: October 28, 2023

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Queen of Darkness” (June 10, 1975)
00:47:17.839 = X Minus One, “The Martian Death March” (September 08, 1955) ***WD
01:10:51.149 = The Zero Hour, “Heir Hunters, Part 1” (October 15, 1973) ***WD
01:33:39.679 = The Zero Hour, “Heir Hunters, Part 2” (October 16, 1973) ***WD
01:56:52.129 = The Zero Hour, “Heir Hunters, Part 3” (October 17, 1973) ***WD
02:19:45.089 = The Zero Hour, “Heir Hunters, Part 4” (October 18, 1973) ***WD
02:43:14.689 = The Zero Hour, “Heir Hunters, Part 5” (October 19, 1973) ***WD
03:06:31.619 = ABC Mystery Time, “Death Walked In” (ADU) ***WD
03:30:44.859 = Strange Adventure, “The Mystery of Shasta” (ADU) ***WD
03:34:12.609 = Adventures of the Abbotts, “Clue of Ivory Thread” (October 08, 1957) ***WD
04:03:25.279 = Appointment With Fear, “Pit and the Pendulum” (September 18, 1943) ***WD (LQ)
04:30:44.399 = The Avenger, “Death In Mid Air” (September 29, 1945) ***WD
04:58:40.070 = 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.
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IN THIS EPISODE: Famed horror author H.P. Lovecraft brings us his tale, “Pickman’s Model”. H.P. Lovecraft released the story in 1927, so you might want to consider that for context and perspective while listening. A classic in both the horror genre and science fiction!

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Pickman’s Model” by H.P. Lovecraft: http://bit.ly/2YKb4EA
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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Originally aired: November 02, 2023

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Fallen Angel” (June 09, 1975)
00:46:55.149 = The Whisperer, “Stanley Hayes Must Die By Midnight” (September 02, 1951) ***WD
01:16:04.929 = 2000 Plus, “When Worlds Met” (May 03, 1950) ***WD (LQ)
01:45:37.419 = The Unexpected, “Rematch” (ADU)
02:00:38.869 = Unit 99, “Accident at 17th” (October 11, 1957)
02:25:51.849 = Unsolved Mysteries, “The Lizzie Borden Case” (ADU) ***WD
02:39:56.539 = Dark Venture, “Pursuit” (July 31, 1945) ***WD
03:09:53.439 = Weird Circle, “Jane Eyre” (1943)
03:34:58.749 = The Whistler, “Doublecross” (December 27, 1942)
04:04:37.119 = Strange Wills, “The Girl in Cell 13” (September 21, 1946)
04:34:29.999 = Witch’s Tale, “Suicide” (January 22, 1937) ***WD
04:59:44.979 = 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.
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