He Built A Bomb To Kill His Wife, Then Got Trapped In The Basement With It Ticking To Destruction

He Built A Bomb To Kill His Wife, Then Got Trapped In The Basement With It Ticking To Destruction

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor April 18, 2026 Duration: 5:09:11
“Three O’Clock”: A watchmaker spends six weeks secretly building a bomb to kill his wife — but on the day he sets it to blow, two burglars tie him up in the very basement where the clock is ticking. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0633

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Area 13” (August 26, 1977) ***WD
00:44:07.927 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Scarecrow And Snowman” (January 22, 1944) ***WD (LQ)
01:12:50.567 = Quiet Please, “Portrait Of A Character” (January 09, 1949) ***WD
01:42:07.113 = Radio City Playhouse, “Joey Was Different” (August 22, 1949)
02:10:34.531 = Isn’t It Crime, “Speaking of Murder” (December 14, 1945)
02:39:26.724 = Suspense, “Kandy Tooth Caper” (January 10, 1948)
03:40:11.194 = The Sealed Book, “You Only Die Once” (September 09, 1945) ***WD
04:09:41.616 = The Shadow, “The Ghost of Caleb Mackenzie” (January 26, 1941) ***WD
04:39:15.305 = Sleep No More, “Three O’Clock” (December 12, 1956)
05:08:21.289 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(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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