The Machine In Shaft Ten: The Machine Beneath the World That Ran on Human Misery | #RetroRadio

The Machine In Shaft Ten: The Machine Beneath the World That Ran on Human Misery | #RetroRadio

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor April 26, 2026 Duration: 5:11:51
When a geologist proved that human grief and human joy were being siphoned to the stars as fuel for somebody else's machine, the world spun into cults and suicides and small wars — but the professor had a wooden crate, a Cumberland cottage full of secrets, and a private answer he wasn't ready to share with the man writing the checks. | #RetroRadio EP0640

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “First Childhood” (September 12, 1977)
00:46:21.651 = Philip Marlowe, “Torch Carriers” (January 07, 1950)
01:15:58.500 = Pursuit, “The Loch Ness Killer” (ADU) ***WD
01:40:29.807 = The Black Mass, “Bartleby the Scrivener” (September 14, 1965) ***WD
02:14:04.032 = Michael Shayne, “Meet Me AT Oakland Depot” (April 02, 1945)
02:43:45.557 = Beyond Midnight, “The Locked Room” (1969) ***WD
03:13:19.062 = MindWebs, “The Machine In Shaft Ten” (1975-1984) ***WD
03:41:42.191 = The Humphrey Bogart Theater, “Dead Man / Pilot Episode” (September 17, 1949)
04:12:46.534 = Mystery in the Air, “Mask of Medusa” (September 04, 1947) ***WD
04:41:44.987 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Red Wine” (March 08, 1946)
05:11:00.140 = 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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