THE SOUND OF TERROR: Kidnapped For Answering The Wrong Phone | #RetroRadio

THE SOUND OF TERROR: Kidnapped For Answering The Wrong Phone | #RetroRadio

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness September 27, 2026 Duration: 5:04:00
Left alone at a Ninth Avenue bus stop on the day a U.N. ambassador is kidnapped, a detective's girlfriend picks up a ringing pay phone and hears a stranger tell her the ransom is on its way to the pickup.

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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 Sound of Terror” (October 27, 1978) ***WD
00:46:38.792 = 2000 Plus, “Robot Killer” (August 30, 1950) ***WD (LQ)
01:15:05.861 = The Unexpected, “Finale” (1947-1948)
01:30:44.877 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Mystery of the Zombie” (1936) ***WD
01:45:15.177 = Dark Venture, “Miser” (December 09, 1946)
02:15:10.870 = The Weird Circle, “Declared Insane” (July 22, 1943) ***WD
02:42:16.034 = The Whistler, “Murder Is Blind” (June 04, 1945)
03:12:50.864 = Strange Wills, “Penthouse Orphan” (October 26, 1946)
03:42:25.859 = Witch’s Tale, “King Shark God” (August 14, 1935) ***WD
04:08:31.299 = X Minus One, “Field Study” (February 20, 1957)
04:30:06.135 = Tales of the Frightened, “Man In A Raincoat” (1957)
04:35:04.428 = Beyond The Green Door, “Dr. James Neal And Bowler” (1966)
04:39:36.543 = ABC Mystery Time, “Sherlock Speckled Band” (May 01, 1956) ***WD
05:03:09.941 = 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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