The Russian Bear That Hypnotized an Astronaut From Orbit | #RetroRadio

The Russian Bear That Hypnotized an Astronaut From Orbit | #RetroRadio

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor May 31, 2026 Duration: 5:20:48
A friendship gift from across the Iron Curtain rode into orbit with five American astronauts, and the only thing that came back was the teddy bear.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Teddy Bear” (November 30, 1977)
00:44:19.048 = The Eleventh Hour, “The Bitter End” (1963-1965)
01:09:54.163 = Escape, “The Fourth Man” (July 07, 1949)
01:38:40.425 = Everyman’s Theater, “This Precious Freedom” (October 04, 1940) ***WD
02:05:55.966 = Murder By Experts, “Two Coffins To Fill” (July 04, 1949)
02:35:22.121 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Time Traveller, aka Meddler’s Moon” (May 21, 1958)
02:53:02.191 = Faces In The Window, “Black Cat” (November 22, 1952) ***WD
03:16:42.212 = Dark Fantasy, “Edge of Shadow” (April 10, 1942) ***WD
03:41:21.216 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Beast With Five Fingers” (January 31, 1988)
04:10:16.659 = Future Tense, “The Parade” (May 27, 1974) ***WD (LQ)
04:36:17.087 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Black Stockings / Broken Mirrors” (April 08, 1992)
05:19:57.526 = 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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