Trilby and the Strange Cure of Svengali | #RetroRadio

Trilby and the Strange Cure of Svengali | #RetroRadio

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor May 7, 2026 Duration: 5:01:38
In late-1800s Paris, an eighteen-year-old artist's model named Trilby suffers from headaches no doctor can touch. The cure, when it finally arrives, comes from the eyes of a strange musician named Svengali — and her friends are convinced she should never have let him near her.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Mystery Theater, “Trilby” (September 30, 1977)
00:47:17.842 = Radio City Playhouse, “Mother” (September 11, 1949)
01:17:06.447 = Max Haines Mystery, “Arthur Gusy” (Mid 1940’s)
01:40:56.965 = The Sealed Book, “Escape By Death” (April 15, 1945) ***WD (LQ)
02:11:50.125 = The Shadow, “The Man Who Lived Twice” (February 09, 1941)
02:35:04.740 = Sleep No More, “Death of Oliver” and “Fishhead” (December 26, 1956) ***WD
03:04:24.816 = BBC Spinechillers, “Cupboard Beneath The Stairs” (April 2006)
03:18:28.728 = Strange Wills, “Treasure To Starboard” (July 13, 1946)
03:48:08.450 = Strange, “Captain Robinson” (1955)
04:01:53.644 = Suspense, “Suspicion” (April 03, 1948)
05:00:47.763 = 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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