Retro Radio: Old Time Radio in the Dark · Darren Marlar

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March 16, 2026·5 hr 1 min·5 clips

A new album features ghost stories, murder ballads, and a nine-foot bat ape with a purple nose.

This episode serves as an announcement for a new music album rather than a traditional radio show. The host introduces the album with a series of vivid and unsettling descriptions, including ghost stories, murder ballads, and true history elements. Specific mentions include a time traveler party, a nine-foot bat ape with a purple nose, and historical figures like Harriet Tubman. The album contains 14 songs written and produced by the host, performed by the podcast's in-house band Dark Weirdness. It is titled 'Why Do I Keep Doing This?', reflecting the host's personal reflection on its creation since 2015. The host lists various themes such as a college dormitory haunted by a Revolutionary War soldier and a hundred men who vanished over the Pacific. Characters like a girl named Critty and Alfred Hitchcock are also referenced in the context of dark narratives. The album includes a love song, noted as an unusual addition by the host. Availability is detailed across platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and others. The host directs listeners to weirddarkness.com for more information. The episode lacks a narrative arc or guest interviews, focusing solely on the album promotion. It maintains a dark, macabre tone consistent with the podcast's genre. The host's delivery is direct and promotional, with no additional content beyond the album announcement. This format diverges from typical episodes that feature classic radio shows in horror, mystery, or crime genres. The episode is brief and serves as a standalone update for the audience.

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