THE THING AT NOLAN: A Murder Trial With No Body | #RetroRadio

THE THING AT NOLAN: A Murder Trial With No Body | #RetroRadio

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness October 1, 2026 Duration: 5:10:00
In the Missouri Ozarks of 1879, Charles May walks into the woods to dig a ditch on the morning his son swears he'll make him pay for a bloody nose, and he never walks back out.

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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 Thing at Nolan” (November 20, 1978) ***WD
00:46:36.423 = Dimension X, “Competition” (November 19, 1950) ***WD
01:15:42.732 = The Eleventh Hour, “Escape To Die” (ADU)
01:40:44.847 = Escape, “Letter From Jason” (November 29, 1949)
02:10:11.926 = Murder By Experts, “Two Coffins To Fill” (July 04, 1949)
02:40:43.999 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Desert Object, aka The Alien, Nago” (December 25, 1957) ***WD
02:58:33.516 = Dark Fantasy, “Men Call Me Made” (December 19, 1941) ***WD
03:23:48.862 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Monkey’s Paw” (January 29, 1988) ***WD
03:51:34.254 = Theater Five, “Found Money” (December 02, 1964) ***WD
04:14:47.999 = Future Tense, “Pictures Don’t Lie” (May 09, 1994) ***WD
04:43:08.003 = Hall of Fantasy, “Markheim” (April 24, 1947)
05:09:09.878 = Show Close

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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: 50

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