"The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury | A Dystopian Future Where Reading and Walking Are Suspicious

"The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury | A Dystopian Future Where Reading and Walking Are Suspicious

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor May 28, 2026 Duration: 4:54:16
In a city of three million where every window glows with the flicker of a television screen, one man steps outside to walk the empty streets — and discovers that in 2053, a simple stroll after dark is enough to draw the attention of the law.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Hunted Down” (November 17, 1977)
00:45:28.123 = The Saint, “Miracle Tea Party (Audition Episode)” (July 25, 1945)
01:10:39.087 = Theater Five, “City Manager” (November 16, 1964) ***WD
01:32:13.773 = Theater 1030, “The Pedestrian” (1968-1971) ***WD
01:57:57.483 = Tales From The Tomb, “Comfort Lies In The Dark” (1960)
02:02:15.537 = 2000 Plus, “Green Thing” (September 27, 1950) ***WD
02:31:55.279 = The Unexpected, “Voodoo Night” (1947-1948)
02:44:00.712 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Lizzie Borden Case” (1936) ***WD
02:57:50.107 = Columbia Workshop, “Carmilla” (July 28, 1940) (LQ)
03:27:16.413 = Dark Venture, “The Man in 206” (December 02, 1946) ***WD
03:56:36.806 = The Weird Circle, “Shadow” (April 15, 1945)
04:23:51.471 = The Whistler, “Murder Opens a Gate” (February 06, 1945)
04:53:25.838 = 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.
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