“Sam This Is You”: The Lineman Who Got a Phone Call From His Own Future Self | #RetroRadio

“Sam This Is You”: The Lineman Who Got a Phone Call From His Own Future Self | #RetroRadio

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor May 9, 2026 Duration: 4:52:28
When telephone lineman Sam Yoder picks up an impossible call from himself ten days in the future, the tips start paying off — until future Sam steers him straight into the middle of a bank robbery he's told to watch, but not stop.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Actress” (October 10, 1977) ***WD
00:46:36.193 = X Minus One, “Sam This Is You” (October 31, 1956)
01:15:29.980 = Zero Hour, “An Arms Length” (May 13, 1940) ***WD
01:32:52.045 = ABC Mystery Time, “The Tale” (1956-1957)
01:56:19.779 = Strange Adventures, “Malay Magic” (1945) ***WD
01:59:34.349 = Appointment With Fear, “The Clock Strikes Eight” (May 18, 1944) ***WD
02:28:21.070 = BBC Radio4 Ghost Story, “Lost Hearts” (October 29, 1978)
02:42:35.566 = Beyond The Green Door, “Frederick Morton” (1966)
02:46:35.493 = The Man In Black, “The Price Of The Head” (February 02, 1952) ***WD
03:01:20.239 = Barry Craig, “Ghosts Don’t Die In Bed” (September 07, 1954)
03:29:53.534 = Box 13, Double Right Cross” (November 28, 1948) ***WD
03:56:39.464 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Mr Higginbothom’s Catastrophe” (1967) ***WD
04:25:34.811 = The Clock, “The Hunter And The Hunted’ (November 22, 1955) ***WD
04:51:37.696 = 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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