From a forest so silent it felt like the trees themselves were hiding, to glowing eyes across the river, to footprints in the snow that started and ended at cliffs no one could climb — these are the camping trips nobody talks about around the fire.
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
IN THIS EPISODE: IN THIS EPISODE: With all the nastiness and violence that has taken place around the Tower of London, you’d probably expect to come across a spook or twelve… but would you be surprised to find out that it’s also haunted by a spectral bear? (Ghost Bear of the Tower of London) *** In the winter of 1982, Alan Phillips was lost in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, in temperatures of -22°F (-30°C), in a blinding snowstorm. His survival and rescue was seen as miraculous… and then later it was found out that rescuers had just saved the life of a serial killer. (The Miracle Rescue of a Serial Killer) *** A famous silent-film actress suddenly disappears at sea. Was she the victim of foul play? Did she fall overboard? Or was it all a hoax simply to gain publicity? (The Case of the Vanishing Movie Star) *** Ghosts are almost always scary – but the most terrifying are those that become violent. The poltergeists. We’ll look at five of the most violent poltergeist cases of all time. There are some ghosts you do not want inside your home. (Violent Poltergeists) *** Camping is always fun – getting together with friends or family, pitching a tent, roasting hotdogs on an open fire, telling ghost stories, hearing a snap of a twig in the brush behind you, seeing glowing eyes in the darkness, hearing animal-like growls coming from just outside your tent in the middle of the night… what’s there not to like? Okay, so maybe camping can be a bit creepy, as we’ll find out from a few Redditors who share some of their scariest camping experiences. (Camping Creepies)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:02:37.186 = Camping Creepies
00:20:51.094 = The Ghost Bear of the Tower of London ***
00:35:32.755 = The Case of the Vanishing Movie Star
00:43:59.107 = The Miracle Rescue of a Serial Killer ***
00:48:51.353 = Violent Poltergeists
01:02:30.285 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CampfireEncounters
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Case of the Vanishing Movie Star” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/c4t7hn4a
“Camping Creepies” by Erika Valverde for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/8ccm9h2d
“The Ghost Bear” by Miss Jessel for Haunted Palace Blog: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3zbymxsy
“The Miracle Rescue of a Serial Killer” from Strange Outdoors: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycn23vwh
“Violent Poltergeists” by Audrey Webster for The Line-Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/uanuyyz6
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: September 14, 2021
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
USA