When the Character Dies and the Actor Won't Let Go | #RetroRadio

When the Character Dies and the Actor Won't Let Go | #RetroRadio

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor May 25, 2026 Duration: 4:57:22
A Tale of Two Worlds: When a twenty-year-old soap opera actor learns his character is being killed off after thirteen years on the show, the line between the role he's played since childhood and the empty life waiting for him outside the studio begins to dissolve in dangerous ways.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Tale of Two Worlds” (November 10, 1977)
00:46:15.153 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Lady From The Sea” (March 11, 1949) ***WD
01:14:21.337 = Price of Fear, “Goody Two Shoes” (May 30, 1983) ***WD (LQ)
01:41:21.809 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Message In Red” (November 07, 1945)
02:10:49.473 = Quiet Please, “Tap The Heat Bogdan” (February 06, 1949)
02:39:52.258 = Radio City Playhouse, “Plotters” (October 09, 1949)
03:07:38.434 = Starlight Theater, “Man Hires Hit Man To Kill Him” (late 40’s-early 50’s) ***WD
03:35:18.489 = Lux Radio Theater, “The Maltese Falcon” (February 08, 1943)
04:32:57.676 = The Sealed Book, “Welcome Home” (May 20, 1945) ***WD (LQ)
04:56:30.889 = 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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