Ouija Boards: Innocent Toy, Parlor Game, or Dangerous Paranormal Portal?
Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories
Darren Marlar
4.6 • 4.1K Ratings
🗓️ 11 January 2026
⏱️ 70 minutes
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Summary
IN THIS EPISODE: Some believe the Ouija board is a harmless game – others feel it is a paranormal, evil portal to allow entry into our world of ghosts, dead relatives, and even demonic entities. How dangerous is the Ouija Board? (Ouija Board Dangers) *** On April 12th, 1961 the first man to ever make it into space was a Russian cosmonaut by the name of Yuri Gagarin. He is considered a hero to his country, and an inspiration worldwide to those who are fascinated by space travel. But what few do not know is that there is a theory that there was someone before Yuri Gagarin – and the story has been kept a secret. (The Cosmonaut Conspiracy) *** Apparently, if you want to have a satisfying life, it’s best to not have the name Elizabeth Brewer. I have two stories completely unrelated except that atthe center of each sombre tale is a woman named Elizabeth Brewer. (Two Terrible Tales of Elizabeth Brewer)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:49.989 = Ouija Board Dangers
00:13:23.084 = *** The Cosmonaut Conspiracy
00:26:41.234 = *** Two Terrible Tales of Elizabeth Brewer
00:44:02.400 = ***The Golgotha Dancers (Bonus Story - Fiction)
01:06:21.361 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Is The Ouija Board Dangerous” (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2adx4nxx) and “Why You Should Avoid Contacting The Sinister Demon Zozo” https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3cnmc9he) by Stephen Wagner; and “Who Invented The Ouija Board” (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/v8xavm6h) by Mary Bellis -- both for LiveAbout.com
“The Cosmonaut Conspiracy” by David Crookes from All About Space Magazine, posted at LiveScience.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hn5m2r52
“Two Terrible Tales of Elizabeth Brewer” by William Ellis-Rees for London Overlooked: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kbxvw4a2, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5y7yukyk
“The Golgotha Dancers “By Manly Wade Wellman, originally published in Weird Tales October, 1937
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.
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Originally aired: May 26, 2021
EPISODE PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/DangerousOuija
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness 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.
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| 0:00.0 | Hey, weirdos! |
| 0:01.0 | I want to share something fun that I've been doing that I think you might enjoy, especially |
| 0:04.9 | if you like horror fiction and audio drama. |
| 0:08.3 | It's not in my podcast or YouTube channel, it's over at Doorway to Nightmare. |
| 0:13.4 | Several times per week, they come out with new episodes of completely original audio terror |
| 0:18.6 | written by the talents of Winslow Swan and Crimson McKenzie. |
| 0:22.3 | And quite often, you'll end up hearing my voice playing a role in the stories. |
| 0:26.8 | Chills run up and down your spine. There's a creeping sensation at the back of your neck. |
| 0:33.2 | You're listening to Doorway to Nightmare. Join me, Artemis Black, as we venture through into a world of the strange and uncanny. |
| 0:43.2 | Here's a sample of what we mean. |
| 0:46.9 | But don't you hear her? |
| 0:49.2 | Henry, there is no child anywhere around. |
| 0:53.7 | Please come inside. |
| 0:55.0 | Little girl, show yourself. It's all right. We don't want to hurt you. |
| 1:02.0 | Are you telling me, Ruth, that you don't hear her? |
| 1:06.0 | No, Henry, I don't, because there is no child. |
| 1:14.7 | Join us. |
| 1:16.5 | We will be lurking for you. |
| 1:21.7 | You can find Doorway to Nightmare and their entire back catalog on YouTube in your favorite podcasting app, or listen on their website |
| 1:29.2 | at Doorway to Nightmare.com. |
| 1:38.0 | This episode is sponsored by Awful Movie Reviews on YouTube. |
| 1:41.7 | I've been a fan of awful movie reviews for a couple of years |
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