Embark on a journey through time and imagination with 'Auditory Anthology,' a weekly podcast bringing to life the most captivating science fiction stories. Each episode, award-winning voice-artist and host of Weird Darkness Darren Marlar breathes life into a unique blend of classic and modern tales, ranging from time-honored masterpieces to groundbreaking works by emerging authors. Curated and produced by Keith Conrad.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Auditory Anthology
Claim This Podcastby Keith Conrad / Darren Marlar
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263 episodes
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Embark on a journey through time and imagination with 'Auditory Anthology,' a weekly podcast bringing to life the most captivating science fiction stories. Each episode, award-winning voice-artist and host of Weird Darkness Darren Marlar breathes life into a unique blend of classic and modern tales, ranging from time-honored masterpieces to groundbreaking works by emerging authors. Curated and produced by Keith Conrad.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 7, 2026
Tales From the Blue Line - The Crossing Guard
<p>A mother’s attempt to file a simple thank-you note for her son’s longtime crossing guard unravels into a mystery that reveals a protective presence who has been guiding generations of students safely across the street, long after her official retirement—and her death.</p><br><p>Tales From The Blue Line: Every morning at three, Mason and Ally ride the Blue Line into downtown Chicago together. The train brings out its own brand of weird, which has led to Mason and Ally trading spooky stories to help their commute pass a little faster.</p><p>If you have a story you’d like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/</p><br><p>You can support the show by becoming a paid subscriber on Substack: https://auditoryanthology.substack.com</p><p>By becoming a paid subscriber you can listen to every episode completely ad-free!</p><br><p>Curator: Keith Conrad linktr.ee/keithrconrad</p><p>Narrator: Darren Marlar https://darrenmarlar.com/</p><br><p>Other shows hosted by Darren:</p><p>Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/</p><p>Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymag</p><p>Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrors</p><p>Retro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradio</p><p>Church of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 5, 2026
The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells: Chapter Twenty Four
<p>For our Serial Sunday series, we are presenting The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. When mysterious cylinders fall from the sky, Victorian England is thrust into a terrifying struggle for survival as Martian machines lay waste to the countryside. Told in serialized chapters, this landmark science-fiction classic unfolds as a gripping tale of invasion, panic, and humanity pushed to the brink.</p><p>If you have a story you’d like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/</p><br><p>You can support the show by becoming a paid subscriber on Substack: https://auditoryanthology.substack.com</p><p>By becoming a paid subscriber you can listen to every episode completely ad-free!</p><br><p>Curator: Keith Conrad linktr.ee/keithrconrad</p><p>Narrator: Darren Marlar https://darrenmarlar.com/</p><br><p>Other shows hosted by Darren:</p><p>Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/</p><p>Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymag</p><p>Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrors</p><p>Retro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradio</p><p>Church of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 2, 2026
Rabbits Have Long Ears by Lawrence F. Willard
<p>An interstellar exploration crew mistakes Earth for a world of ferocious, weapon-wielding giants after misinterpreting humanity's broadcasted radio signals and television shows.</p><p>If you have a story you’d like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/</p><br><p>You can support the show by becoming a paid subscriber on Substack: https://auditoryanthology.substack.com</p><p>By becoming a paid subscriber you can listen to every episode completely ad-free!</p><br><p>Curator: Keith Conrad linktr.ee/keithrconrad</p><p>Narrator: Darren Marlar https://darrenmarlar.com/</p><br><p>Other shows hosted by Darren:</p><p>Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/</p><p>Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymag</p><p>Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrors</p><p>Retro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradio</p><p>Church of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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