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  • “ARE THERE REAL WEREWOLVES IN CENTRAL ENGLAND?” More Terrifying True Horrors! #WeirdDarkness

    “ARE THERE REAL WEREWOLVES IN CENTRAL ENGLAND?” More Terrifying True Horrors! #WeirdDarkness
    Feb 16 2025
    Deep in the haunted woods of Cannock Chase, where werewolves roam, black-eyed children lurk, and eerie lights streak the sky, the line between legend and nightmare blurs—and something monstrous is always watching. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: It began when a teenager made a deal with the Devil in the mid 1970s. That’s when the werewolf sightings began – and some experts say there is proof of their existence. (Werewolves of Central England) *** Some think they are escaped circus freaks, others that they are strange medical experiments gone wrong. Some believe them to be ghosts or demons. What are the terrifying white animals or entities people are seeing in Pennsylvania – and could it be more than one kind of creature? (Mystery Monsters From P.A.) *** A couple moves to an old mining town with a dark past… and the darkness apparently hasn’t gone away yet. (The Old Mining Town) *** Is it any surprise that something strange might happen in a pub that used to be a church? One of our Weirdo family members tells her story. (Bandit) *** One of the best worst poets of all time has taken inspiration from a certain mountain in North Carolina – but even when there for the solitude, he wasn’t alone. (The Phantom Hiker of Grandfather Mountain) *** In 1946, a sadistic killer dressed in a white mask terrorized a small town at night. And to this day, the Moonlight Murders killer could still be at large. (The Unsolved Texarkana Murders) *** Plus, I’ll share a chapter from the audiobook, “Suffer the Children: American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings” by Troy Taylor, a story called “The Most Monstrous and Inhuman Criminal of Modern Times”. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:01:49.461 = Show Open00:04:23.765 = Werewolves of Central England00:13:49.872 = Mystery Monsters From P.A.00:29:29.456 = Bandit00:31:52.073 = The Old Mining Town00:39:43.599 = The Phantom Hitchhiker of Grandfather Mountain00:42:43.387 = The Unsolved Texarkana Murders00:49:53.814 = The Most Monstrous And Inhuman Criminal of Modern Times, Part 100:56:08.357 = The Most Monstrous And Inhuman Criminal of Modern Times, Part 201:23:45.986 = The Most Monstrous And Inhuman Criminal of Modern Times, Part 301:44:12.634 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RealWerewolvesOfEngland“Werewolves of Central England” by Hugh Landman for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/s6h83am“Mystery Monsters from P.A.” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/wps4dtr“Bandit” by Weirdo family member Eleanor, submitted directly to https://WeirdDarkness.com/submit“The Old Mining Town” by ADM for MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://tinyurl.com/tg9dfby“The Phantom Hiker of Grandfather Mountain” for North Carolina Ghosts: https://tinyurl.com/vgh3tvv“The Unsolved Texarkana Murders” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: http://ow.ly/2miw30mTCSo“The Most Monstrous And Inhuman Criminal Of Modern Times” from the book “Suffer the Children: American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings” by Troy Taylor: https://amzn.to/3J5acmx=====(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: November, 2018
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • “MYSTERIOUS TIME SLIPS” and More Strange Paranormal Stories! #WeirdDarkness

    “MYSTERIOUS TIME SLIPS” and More Strange Paranormal Stories! #WeirdDarkness
    Feb 16 2025
    Time is supposed to march forward—unyielding, unstoppable. But sometimes, the past refuses to stay put. Eerie time slips remind us that time isn’t as simple as it seems—because sometimes, it folds, blurs, and twists our reality.

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    IN THIS EPISODE: Time is thought to be unstoppable. The past is gone -- and the future is unknown. Or is it? (The Mystery of Time Slips) *** You may know them as tiny statues in your garden, but real gnomes are said to be fantastical creatures that harbor the secrets of the elements of the Earth. (Supernatural Gnomes) *** Mrs. Meiar was amiable and lived peaceably with her neighbors, but Christian—known locally as Devil Meiar—was regarded as the wickedest man in Ripley County, Indiana. (Righteous Retribution) *** So, what was it? An overactive imagination? A ghost? A succubus? What happened to this woman’s boyfriend? (My Boyfriend’s Ghostly Lover) *** For four months the hills of L.A. were littered with the bodies of women and girls aged 12 to 28. It was the work of two insatiable killers, though they were recognized as a single monster one and the same: the Hillside Strangler. (Horror of the Hillside Stranglers)

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In
    00:02:37.810 = Show Open
    00:04:23.607 = Horror of the Hillbilly Stranglers
    00:16:07.971 = Supernatural Gnomes
    00:20:44.251 = Righteous Retribution
    00:24:54.697 = My Boyfriend’s Ghostly Lover
    00:29:19.155 = The Mystery of Time Slips
    00:48:12.719 = Show Close

    SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TimeSlips
    “The Horror of the Hillside Stranglers” by Mark Oliver: https://tinyurl.com/sxounwl
    “Supernatural Gnomes” by A. Sutherland: https://tinyurl.com/v7xxjfm
    “Righteous Retribution” by Robert Wilhelm: https://tinyurl.com/yb9x7h78
    “My Boyfriend’s Ghostly Lover” by G. Michael Vasey from the book “Seduction of the Innocents”: https://amzn.to/2SrprKv
    “The Mystery of Time Slips” by Tim Swartz: https://tinyurl.com/5vmqbeh
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    Originally aired: November, 2018
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    50 mins
  • A MUSICIAN uses VOODOO to achieve SUCCESS, but REGRETS IT!: #RetroRadio EP0327 #WeirdDarkness

    A MUSICIAN uses VOODOO to achieve SUCCESS, but REGRETS IT!: #RetroRadio EP0327 #WeirdDarkness
    Feb 16 2025
    A musician incorporates a sacred voodoo chant into his music to revitalize his career. However, by exploiting this sacred ritual, the man incurs the wrath of a voodoo priest! *** Hear the tale in this Old Time Radio marathon’s episode of ESCAPE with the story, “Papa Benjamin!”
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    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Black Whale” (September 25, 1975) ***WD
    00:47:58.369 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “The Man Who Played Dead” (May 01, 1945) ***WD
    01:00:24.319 = The Creaking Door, “Imposter” (1964)
    01:30:11.439 = The Eleventh Hour, “Desperado In The Rain” (1941-1946)
    01:56:24.129 = Escape, “Papa Benjamin” (January 21, 1948)
    02:26:44.929 = Everyman’s Theater, “Baby” (March 28, 1941) ***WD
    02:51:47.319 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Country Boy” (December 18, 1957)
    03:11:18.779 = Dark Fantasy, “The Man Who Came Back” (November 14, 1941)
    03:36:29.419 = Diary of Fate, “Darrell James” (August 10, 1948) ***WD
    04:04:15.379 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Judge’s House” (April, 1989)
    04:33:54.989 = Five After The Hour, “Course of True Love of Course” (July 25, 1945)
    04:58:04.258 = Show Close

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    (LQ) = Low Quality
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    4 hrs and 59 mins
  • A scientist SHRINKS his CHEATING WIFE and her LOVER to doll-size! #RetroRadio EP0326 #WeirdDarkness

    A scientist SHRINKS his CHEATING WIFE and her LOVER to doll-size! #RetroRadio EP0326 #WeirdDarkness
    Feb 16 2025
    A scientist discovers his wife has been cheating on him. His revenge is to shrinking his wife and her lover to the size of dolls. *** Hear this tale in this Old Time Radio marathon’s episode of The Devil and Mr. O with the story, “Shrinking People!”
    See the animated GIF for this episode at https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0326

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    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Angels of Devil’s Mountain” (September 24, 1975) ***WD
    00:47:44.279 = Strange Adventure, “Shanghaied” (1945) ***WD
    00:51:43.959 = Adventures of the Abbotts, “Clicking Silver Pen” (May 22, 1955) ***WD
    01:21:17.189 = The Avenger, The Shot In The Dark” (November 23, 1945) ***WD
    01:49:59.369 = BBC Ghost Story, “Crewe” (December, 2010)
    02:19:30.309 = Beyond The Green Door, “Burt Simms” (1966)
    02:24:34.629 = Box 13, “The Philanthropist” (January 30, 1949)
    02:51:46.969 = Incredible But True, “Pretend Your Pavova” (1950-1951) ***WD
    02:56:10.199 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Escape From The Mysterious Island” (1990s) ***WD
    03:25:12.899 = The Clock, “Island of Women” (March 16, 1947)
    03:50:36.389 = Sounds of Darkness, “Lights Out For Lee” (November 19, 1968)
    04:15:38.599 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Shrinking People” (March 10, 1972)
    04:44:56.609 = Dimension X, “No Contact” (October 28, 1950) ***WD
    05:14:32.947 = Show Close

    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
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    5 hrs and 16 mins
  • “THE MOST FAMOUS GHOSTS IN AMERICA” and More True Tales! #WeirdDarkness

    “THE MOST FAMOUS GHOSTS IN AMERICA” and More True Tales! #WeirdDarkness
    Feb 16 2025
    From murdered brides and phantom hitchhikers to haunted ships and restless spirits, some spirits from the past refuse to stay buried.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: America is full of creepy tales about ghosts that give us chills. We’ll explore some of the most famous ones. (The Most Famous Ghosts In America) *** In 1996, in a quiet neighborhood in Austin, Texas, something terrible happened to six-year-old Katherine Korzilius. She was a sweet girl who wanted to show she could walk home alone from the mailbox. But when her family returned from shopping, Katherine was missing. What happened to her? Was it an accident, or something worse? (What Happened To Katherine Korzilius?) *** It’s October 21, 1638, and the quaint English village of Widecombe-in-the-moor is holding services at St. Pancras church. But this Sunday will be like no other. As Minister George Lyde speaks to his 300 congregants, darkness engulfs the church, followed by thunder so loud it shakes the stone walls. Then, a fiery orb crashes through a window, causing chaos and destruction. Witnesses describe terrifying scenes: a man's head bashed against a pillar, a dog thrown into the air by flames, and bodies burnt to ash while clothes remain untouched. What happened at this small town church? (The Scalding And Burning of 1638) *** Ever heard of criminals so clueless they seem straight out of a cartoon? From bungling burglars to comically misguided crooks, Some cartoon criminals will have you laughing and shaking your head at the same time.(Cartoon Criminals) *** Sin-eaters are described as people hired to assume the sins of a dead person by eating food placed near the corpse. Why did society feel the need for such a service and why would a person choose to accept a role which was viewed with such revulsion? (Sin Eaters: Saviors of the Walking Damned)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:01:31.876 = Show Open00:04:09.750 = The Most Famous Ghosts in America00:24:39.003 = What Happened To Katherine Korzilius?00:30:23.374 = The Scalding and Burning of 163800:43:24.602 = Sin Eaters: Saviors of the Walking Damned00:55:21.730 = Cartoonish Criminals01:07:24.033 = Show Close 01:08:29.968 = BloopersSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/GhostsOfAmericaMy drive through Resurrection Cemetery: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/DriveThruResurrectionCemetery“The Most Famous Ghosts in America” by Christina Chilin for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y9bb4u49“What Happened To Katherine Korzilius?” by Kelsey Christine McConnell for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2dmvkv4a“Cartoonish Criminals” by Jerry Aujla for ListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/24twwpay“Sin Eaters: Saviors of the Walking Damned” by Miss Jessel for HauntedPalaceBlog.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/msusfx2n“The Scalding And Burning of 1638” posted at Creative History Stories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/wkvhn5jb=====(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: March 29, 2024
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • “CARL PANZRAM: A MAN TOO EVIL TO LIVE” and More True Crime and Paranormal Tales! #WeirdDarkness

    “CARL PANZRAM: A MAN TOO EVIL TO LIVE” and More True Crime and Paranormal Tales! #WeirdDarkness
    Feb 16 2025
    Carl Panzram was a force of pure destruction—two decades of murder, arson, and brutality, all capped off with a chilling memoir where he made one thing clear: he never felt a shred of remorse.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: He was described as a man “too evil to live”. We’ll look at the brutal life of crime of Carl Panzram, a man some said was the personification of rage. (Too Evil to Live) *** Did a Nikola Tesla experiment cause the Tunguska Blast? (Tesla’s Death Ray) *** Bizarre happenings were centered around the Eddy home. The house was reported to be infested with supernatural beings of such numbers that had never been reported before, or since. The events were so powerful and strange, people came from all over the world to witness them. (People From Other Worlds) *** A woman’s newfound ability to astral project has her coming face-to-face with someone she never expected to see. (Astral Projection and Mom’s Message) *** The Mountain Meadows Massacre has been hailed by historians as "the most hideous example of the human cost exacted by religious fanaticism in American history until 9/11." Ironically, it too occurred on September 11th – in 1857. (The Mountain Meadows Massacre) *** If you spend the night amongst the dead in a graveyard, don’t be surprised if something supernatural happens to you. (I Spent The Night In a Graveyard) *** An old man regrets not obeying his wife’s dying wish. (The Stubborn Piano) *** Over 200 lobotomies were performed at the Ridges Asylum – without anesthesia or an operating room. Is it any wonder why it’s now considered to be haunted? (The Ridges Asylum) *** A Vietnam veteran has his first paranormal investigation in a Nevada town with a population of more dead souls than alive. (Marine Protectors) *** In a quiet Virginia cemetery is a peculiar tomb that has mystified visitors for nearly two hundred years. Who is buried there? No one seems to know. (The Grave of the Female Stranger) *** Demons hitchhiking, reports of a mysterious entity, strange suicides…CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:01:16.319 = Show Open00:04:19.248 = Carl Panzram: Too Evil to Live00:12:00.126 = Tesla’s Death Ray00:20:59.780 = People From Other Worlds00:39:19.526 = Astral Projection and Mom’s Message00:44:38.099 = Mountain Meadows00:52:05.764 = Walking Sam01:03:27.234 = I Spent The Night in a Graveyard01:10:46.406 = The Stubborn Piano01:14:19.583 = Ridges Asylum01:26:33.459 = Marine Protectors01:29:41.871 = Grave of the Female Stranger01:34:23.338 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CarlPanzram“Carl Panzram: Too Evil to Live” by Orin Grey: http://ow.ly/KxrA30mP1GM“Tesla’s Death Ray”: https://tinyurl.com/v7scbe7“People From Other Worlds” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/u6snqa3“Astral Projection and Mom’s Message” by CuriousDee: https://tinyurl.com/rkwkbd3“The Mountain Meadows Massacre”: https://tinyurl.com/sdgbvsv“Walking Sam” by Brent Swancer: https://tinyurl.com/rkbd29c“I Spent a Night In a Graveyard” by Michael McKean: (link no longer available)“The Stubborn Piano” by J. Mason Brewer: (link no longer available)“The Ridges Asylum” by Shannon E. Brown: (link no longer available)“Marine Protectors” by Weirdo family member Pam Ennis, submitted at WeirdDarkness.com“The Grave of the Female Stranger” by Orrin Grey: http://ow.ly/NkQS30mMhhZ=====(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: October 24, 2021
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • “THE TRUE STORY OF THE ELECTRIC POLTERGEIST GIRL” and More True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

    “THE TRUE STORY OF THE ELECTRIC POLTERGEIST GIRL” and More True Stories! #WeirdDarkness
    Feb 15 2025
    In 1846, fourteen-year-old Angelique Cottin became known as the "Electric Girl" when she unleashed an unexplainable force that sent furniture flying, baffled scientists, and terrified priests, all while her family sought fortune from her mysterious powers.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: In 1846, a 14-year-old peasant girl from rural France caught the attention of the country and eventually the world because of a strange current of electricity running through her. Angelique Cottin, a girl of small stature, was suddenly and uncontrollably moving furniture weighing hundreds of pounds across the room. In the end, over 2,000 witnesses saw the unexplainable phenomenon. Of the few recorded cases of psychokinesis throughout history, even fewer are as bizarre as the story of Angelique Cottin, AKA the Poltergeist Girl. (The Poltergeist Girl) *** The Codex Gigas... a colossal manuscript steeped in mystery. Not just in it’s pages, but in its origin. Is it true that a monk penned the pages after striking a deal with the devil in order to complete it? (Codex Gigas: The Devil’s Bible) *** When you think of people living in medieval times, what do you see? People with bad teeth and breath? Witches being burned? Women had no rights or jobs? People tossed their urine and feces in the street? They thought the earth was flat? Hold up… are you sure about that last one? (The Dark Ages And The Flat Earth) *** In 1941, in the quiet town of Media, Pennsylvania, a horrific crime shocked the community. Two elderly sisters, Elizabeth Watson and Belle Geary, were brutally attacked, leading to Elizabeth's death and Belle's prolonged suffering. As authorities honed in on a suspect, 14-year-old John Leeds emerged as the prime candidate. Despite his confession, his mother staunchly defended him, sparking a legal battle that gripped the nation. (The Octogenarian Murders) *** Are whales dangerous? Most would note that, given from the danger associated with such a large animal, there is a certain risk in getting close to one. But most would also note that whales have a curious, gentle temperament and physical violence from one is very unlikely. Unless, that is, you consider those times when they literally explode. (Exploding Whales)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:01:19.286 = Show Open00:04:22.009 = Poltergeist Girl00:17:59.007 = Codex Gigas: The Devil’s Bible00:27:14.400 = The Dark Ages and the Flat Earth00:39:07.544 = Octogenarian Murders00:48:40.178 = Exploding Whales00:55:26.366 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ElectricPoltergeistGirl“The Poltergeist Girl” by Liv Pasquarelli for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ydvwhbsf“Codex Gigas: The Devil’s Bible” by Mark Miller for Historic Mysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4csh764d“The Dark Ages And The Flat Earth” by Gemma Hollman for JustHistoryPosts.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/8bkkyyt3“The Octogenarian Murders” by Robert A. Waters for Kidnapping, Murder and Mayhem: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/63wkx844“Exploding Whales” by Bipin Dimri for HistoryMysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4aaf6kmy=====(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: March 27, 2024
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    57 mins
  • “WHAT ARE THE POLITICS OF THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE” and More Creepy True Tales! #WeirdDarkness

    “WHAT ARE THE POLITICS OF THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE” and More Creepy True Tales! #WeirdDarkness
    Feb 15 2025
    Zombies might be relentless brain-munchers, but the real terror is how quickly bad ideas spread—rising from the dead, infecting minds, and shambling through our culture long after they should’ve been buried.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The one great thing about a zombie apocalypse, if one were to ever take place, is that we might finally be free from the stupidity of politicians. Or… would we? (The Politics of the Zombie Apocalypse) *** We’ve heard quite a bit about supply shortage during the Covid pandemic – but how bad could it get, really? I mean, we’re not talking famine, right? We’re not going to go armed to the teeth in the streets to steel food from others, that’d be un-American. Well, tell that to the people of Richmond, Virginia in 1863 who rioted when the final straw for them was the price of bread going too high. (The Richmond Bread Riot) *** After numerous twists and turns to get into position, the fighter pilot shot a total of 64 30mm shells at an extraterrestrial spacecraft to bring it down or destroy it altogether. Most all of his shots were direct hits – but his target continued on without a scratch. (Air to Air Combat With a Flying Saucer) *** What happened at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant will forever be burned into the hearts and minds of scientists and historians worldwide. Two people died instantly from the explosion – dozens more from radiation poisoning in the months to come. But not everyone is buying the story we’ve been told. They believe something more sinister took place and that it’s being covered up. (Chernobyl Conspiracies) *** In February 2008 a contract murder took place, but there seemed to be no reason behind it. Who would want Lindsay Buziak dead – and why? (Who Killed Lindsay Buziak?)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and the short story “Apocalypse”00:19:39.174 = Show Open00:22:58.075 = Politics of the Zombie Apocalypse00:32:00.050 = The Richmond Bread Riot00:37:22.094 = Air to Air Combat With a Flying Saucer00:42:49.257 = Who Killed Lindsay Buziak? 00:51:15.302 = Chernobyl Conspiracies00:1:05:42.176 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ZombiePoliticsFictional short story at beginning of episode, “Apocalypse” by Regisatra: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/49n3kdkp“Air to Air Combat With a Flying Saucer” from Earth-Chronicles: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4z8k6ste“The Politics of the Zombie Apocalypse” from Esoterx.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y9ffywve“The Richmond Bread Riot” by Jenny Ashcraft for Fishwrap: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ysf8pnz6“Chernobyl Conspiracies” by Colleen Conroy for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3p59u3ax“Who Killed Lindsay Buziak?” by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/fepc23da=====(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: October 20, 2021
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