A Sweet Little Old Lady, A Deadly Handshake, And A Time Machine | #RetroRadio

A Sweet Little Old Lady, A Deadly Handshake, And A Time Machine | #RetroRadio

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor May 26, 2026 Duration: 5:01:53
“A Point of Time”: When a 90-year-old physicist is dragged away by the secret police of a dystopian regime, his frail sister pays a "harmless" visit to the dictator who ordered the arrest — armed with a single handshake that could rewrite history itself.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Point of Time” (November 15, 1977)
00:46:35.294 = The Shadow, “The Chess Club Murders” (February 23, 1941)
01:15:46.575 = Sleep No More, “I Am Waiting” and “Browdean Farm” (January 23, 1957)
01:43:59.740 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “ Mrs. M” (February 21, 1984)
02:28:27.887 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “The Bogey Man Will Get You” (October o1, 1945) ***WD
02:43:00.304 = Strange Wills, “Midnight On The Moor” (July 27, 1946)
03:12:57.607 = Strange, “Deja Vu in France” (1955)
03:27:51.047 = Suspense, “Sorry, Wrong Number” (February 24, 1944) ***WD
03:57:13.825 = Tales of the Frightened, “Just Inside The Cemetery” (December 06, 1957)
04:02:08.487 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953)
04:32:02.795 = The Creaking Door, “Yesterday You Died” (August 31, 1964) ***WD
05:01:02.446 = 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.
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