You Don't Get Something for Nothing. Not from Him. Not From The Man With Grey Eyes.

You Don't Get Something for Nothing. Not from Him. Not From The Man With Grey Eyes.

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor April 10, 2026 Duration: 4:53:07
“The Man In The Black Hat”: A gambler down on his luck gets the surprise of his life when a stranger with cold gray eyes hands him the keys to a brand-new car — no strings attached, no explanation given. From that moment on, nothing but good fortune follows him. But so does the man in the black hat. No matter where he goes, no matter what happens, that same gray-eyed figure keeps turning up — watching, waiting. Who is he? What does he want? And why can't anything seem to stop him? | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0625

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Thousand and First Door” (July 29, 1977)
00:47:20.330 = Screen Guild Theater, “The Maltese Falcon” (September 20, 1943)
01:15:59.326 = The Sealed Book, “Death Laughs Last” (September 02, 1945)
01:45:34.035 = The Shadow, “The Shadow Challenged” (January 19, 1941) ***WD
02:14:35.283 = Sleep No More, “Over The Hill” and “The Man In The Black Hat” (December 05, 1956) ***WD
02:37:55.162 = BBC Radio 4 Spine Chillers, “Falling To Pieces” (April 2006)
02:50:12.599 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “The Bogey Man Will Get You” (October 01, 1945) ***WD
03:04:45.016 = Strange Wills, “Black Interlude” (June 22, 1946)
03:34:37.800 = Strange, “The Ghost Train” (September 18, 1955)
03:48:16.621 = Suspense, “Locked Room” (January 27, 1944)
04:17:35.994 = Tales Of The Frightened, “Call At Midnight” (1957)
04:22:22.192 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953)
04:52:16.501 = Show Close

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***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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