A Lip-Reading Wife and the Alien at the Corner Table: The People of Sissora | #RetroRadio

A Lip-Reading Wife and the Alien at the Corner Table: The People of Sissora | #RetroRadio

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor May 11, 2026 Duration: 5:02:39
An archaeology professor fixates on a stranger across the restaurant, his wife admits to a skill she's kept hidden for the twenty years they've been married, and what the two of them overhear at the man's table suggests he isn't from this planet. 

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Mystery Theater, “The People of Sissora” (October 14, 1977)
00:45:53.743 = Murder By Experts, “It’s Luck That Counts” (August 29, 1949)
01:15:23.858 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Speak No More” (May 07, 1958)
01:34:57.034 = Faces In The Window, “Pit And The Pendulum” (January 24, 1953) ***WD
02:05:56.415 = Dark Fantasy, “Convoy For Atlantis” (March 27, 1942)
02:28:30.890 = BBC Fear on 4, “Survival” (March 19, 1989)
02:57:27.374 = Future Tense, “Tunnel Under The World” (May 22, 1974) ***WD
03:24:06.381 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Mortmain” (April 22, 1992)
04:08:08.795 = Ave Maria Hour, “St. Benedict of Nursia VS Poison And Witchcraft” (1939)
04:31:51.450 = Hall of Fantasy, “Death In The Bayous” (March 06, 1947)
05:01:47.886 = Show Close

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(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more 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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Step into the shadows with Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories, where professional voice actor Darren Marlar brings a chilling depth to narratives often left untold. This award-winning daily podcast explores the intricate tapestry of human experience and mystery, weaving together documented history, cultural folklore, and unsettling true crime. Each episode is a deep dive into the unexplained, from long-forgotten legends and supernatural encounters to meticulously researched accounts of dark deeds and unsolved conspiracies. Marlar’s skill as a storyteller, recognized by industry voices like the Podcast Business Journal, transforms these accounts into immersive audio experiences, allowing the strange and the macabre to feel vividly real. The consistent seven-day-a-week schedule means there’s always a new story waiting, a fresh journey into the corners of society and documentary evidence that most prefer to avoid. This isn't just a collection of scary stories; it's a persistent exploration of the questions that linger at the edges of our understanding, all delivered with a compelling vocal performance that has defined the distinctive atmosphere of this podcast. You'll find the lines between history, mystery, and the purely paranatural blurring as you listen, making Weird Darkness a unique destination for those drawn to the darker side of reality.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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