“Trial By Fire”: Faking a Sacred Firewalk to Steal an Island's Golden God | #RetroRadio

“Trial By Fire”: Faking a Sacred Firewalk to Steal an Island's Golden God | #RetroRadio

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor May 19, 2026 Duration: 4:58:21
A New York con artist conspires to fake walking through 1,330-degree coals and rob an island of its golden god — but old gods have long memories.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Trial By Fire” (October 31, 1977)
00:47:09.400 = Box 13, “Look Pleasant, Please” (December 05, 1948)
01:14:02.409 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Sight Unseen” (November, 1967) ***WD
01:42:43.444 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Escape From The Mysterious Island, Part 1” (1990-92)
02:10:47.728 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Escape From The Mysterious Island, Part 2” (1990-92)
02:38:26.813 = The Clock, “The Helping Hand” (November 29, 1955)
03:02:46.744 = The Crime Club, “Death Blew Out a Match” (December 02, 1946)
03:32:43.447 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Death Tunes 790 Kilocycles” (January 12, 1947)
03:57:46.689 = CBC Deep Night, “The Intercom” (July 15, 2005)
04:31:44.409 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Hole” (December 03, 1971)
04:57:30.756 = 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: 100

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