Darren Marlar

Retro Radio: Old Time Radio in the Dark

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Welcome to Retro Radio: Old Time Radio In The Dark! Here I bring you shows from the Golden Age of Radio in the darker genre. I’ll have classic radio of the macabre and horror, mysteries and crime, and even some dark science fiction.

Author

Darren Marlar

Episodes

BEFORE DRACULA There Was The Vampire, CARMILLA!: and More #RetroRadio Stories! EP0293 #WeirdDarkness 11.01.2025 4:59:30

Before Dracula, there was Carmilla—a tale of forbidden desires, shadowy castles, and a female vampire's deadly and seductive spell. 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 WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Appr...

Don’t Take THE 4:15 EXPRESS Train – IT’S HAUNTED!: 13 #RetroRadio Stories! EP0292 #WeirdDarkness 10.01.2025 5:16:34

A ghost on the train leads to robbery, and murder. They say that compartment 42a on the 4:15 express train is haunted as a man named Jones was killed there 10 years ago and his rather angry spiritual self is supposedly lingering around scaring people out of their wits. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https:...

Melanie is literally FALLING TO PIECES!: 14 Thrilling and Dramatic #RetroRadio Stories! EP0291 09.01.2025 5:01:03

Melanie has man trouble and she's starting to fall apart at the seams – literally. 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 WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 =...

Vincent Price stars in “NINETEEN SANTA CLAUSES!”: 11 #RetroRadio Stories! EP0290 #WeirdDarkness 09.01.2025 5:07:03

Vincent Price is “The Saint” – and gets two guns stuck in face while wearing a Santa Claus outfit to entertain the children of the neighborhood. What is “the stuff” these two people with guns keep asking for? 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 WATCH PARTY...

Arthur C. Clarke’s “BREAKING STRAIN” and More Thrilling #RetroRadio Stories! EP0289 #WeirdDarkness 07.01.2025 5:04:25

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 WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Appointment in Uganda” (July 24, 1975) ***WD 00:49:27...

ONE SISTER WILL MARRY – THE OTHER MUST DIE! | 11 Dark #RetroRadio Stories! EP0288 #WeirdDarkness 03.01.2025 5:09:39

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 WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Poisoned Pen” (July 22, 1975) ***WD 00:49:24.289...

A Family Secret Reveals THE BLACKNESS OF TERROR!!: and More #RetroRadio Stories! EP0287 #WeirdDarkness 02.01.2025 5:17:11

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 WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Fateful Reunion” (July 21, 1975) ***WD 00:48:21.469 =...

An Escaped Prisoner Commits MURDER BY PRESCRIPTION! | 11 #RetroRadio Stories! EP0286 #WeirdDarkness 01.01.2025 5:15:31

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 WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Spots of the Leopard” (July 18, 1975) ***WD 00:48...

Could You Spend a Night In The NIGHTMARE’S NEST?: Dark and Creepy #RetroRadio EP0285 #WeirdDarkness 31.12.2024 5:16:32

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 WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Nightmare’s Nest” (July 17, 1975) ***WD 00:48:09.169...

“THE MASTER CONSTIPATOR RETURNS!”: 12 Frightening And Fun #RetroRadio Stories! EP0284 #WeirdDarkness 30.12.2024 5:05:30

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 WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Goodbye Karl Erich” (July 16, 1975) 00:48:11.469 = BB...

No One Is Immune To “THE POWER OF LUCIFER!”: 13 Thrilling #RetroRadio Episodes EP0283 #WeirdDarkness 28.12.2024 5:11:31

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 WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Snake In The Grass” (July 14, 1975) ***WD 00:48:36.96...

13 Old Time Radio Shows With Dark Storylines! #RetroRadio Stories! EP0282 #WeirdDarkness 27.12.2024 5:11:43

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 WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Widow’s Auxiliary” (July 11, 1975) ***WD 00:48:11...

Have Yourself a SCARY Little Christmas With These #RetroRadio Christmas Tales! #WeirdDarkness 25.12.2024 5:13:02

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 WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Very Private Miracle” (December 24, 1974) ***WD 00:...

Dreaming of a FRIGHT Christmas? Here Are Some Dark #RetroRadio Christmas Tales! #WeirdDarkness 24.12.2024 5:16:53

Over FIVE HOURS of Old Time Radio Christmas episodes for the DARKER side of the holidays! 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 WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:5...

Listen In As “DEATH SPINS A WEB!” | 12 Dark And Creepy #RetroRadio Stories! EP0281 #WeirdDarkness 23.12.2024 5:09:40

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 WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Ghostly Rival” (July 10, 1975) ***WD 00:47:46.709...

The Ghosts Of CHRISTMAS PAST with “THE WHISTLER” and “SUSPENSE!” #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness 23.12.2024 2:39:26

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 WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = Suspense, “Out for Christmas” (December 21, 1958) 00:26:33.319 = The Whistler, “C...

A Visit To This Hotel May Be Your “LAST VISIT!”: 11 Dark #RetroRadio Stories! EP0280 #WeirdDarkness 22.12.2024 5:12:03

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 WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Triangle” (July 08, 1975) ***WD 00:48:18.929 = My...

Do You Dare Enter “THE HOUSE THAT TIME FORGOT?” | Ten #RetroRadio Stories! EP0279 #WeirdDarkness 21.12.2024 4:53:23

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 WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Guilty” (July 07, 1975) ***WD 00:47:51.889 = Macabre,...

Would You Accept a “GIFT FROM THE DEAD?”: 10 Creepy #RetroRadio Stories! EP0278 #WeirdDarkness 20.12.2024 5:09:49

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 WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Slave” (July 04, 1975) ***WD 00:48:12.289 = Myste...

Another Scary Story From THE HERMIT’S CAVE, and More #RetroRadio Stories! EP0277 #WeirdDarkness 19.12.2024 4:59:22

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Murder Will Out” (July 03, 1975) ***WD 00:47:56.299 = Gang Busters, “Al Simeone” (December 22, 1945) ***WD 01:11:34.19...

“HE WOKE UP DEAD!” | 11 Dark or Paranormal #RetroRadio Stories! EP0276 #WeirdDarkness 18.12.2024 5:02:46

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Come Back With Me” (July 02, 1975) 00:48:08.149 = Diary of Fate, “Victor Wakeman” (June 29, 1948) ***WD 01:16:23.629 =...

“DEAD HANDS REACHING” and 9 More #RetroRadio Stories! EP0275 #WeirdDarkness 17.12.2024 5:08:38

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Golden Cauldron” (June 30, 1975) 00:48:36.029 = Cloak and Dagger, “Wine of Freedom” (October 15, 1950) ***WD 01:20...

“CONVICTED OF WITCHCRAFT, HER REVENGE IS A CURSE!”: 13 #RetroRadio Stories! EP0274 #WeirdDarkness 16.12.2024 5:04:40

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Rape of Maia” (June 27, 1975) 00:47:57.479 = ABC Mystery Time, “Four Fatal Jugglers” (ADU) ***WD 01:12:11.669 = St...

“INVISIBLE MURDERER AT A HAUNTED CROSSROADS”: 11 Dark #RetroRadio Stories! EP0273 #WeirdDarkness 15.12.2024 4:55:07

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “That Hamlet Was a Good Boy” (June 26, 1975) 00:48:33.709 = 2000 Plus, “Insect” (May 17, 1950) ***WD 01:18:20.959 = The...

HE STOLE THE SECRET TO IMMORTALITY: and More #RetroRadio Stories! EP0272 #WeirdDarkness 14.12.2024 5:10:31

Weirdo Watch Party THIS COMING SATURDAY (Dec 14, 2024): https://weirddarkness.com/TV Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Mask of Tupac Amaru” (June 24...