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“THE NECROPOLIS RAILWAY” and Other True, Creepy Stories! #WeirdDarkness

“THE NECROPOLIS RAILWAY” and Other True, Creepy Stories! #WeirdDarkness

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This episode of Weird Darkness delves into the intriguing world of cryptids, mermaids, and true camping encounters. It begins with a humorous political ad for a cryptid party, featuring Bigfoot and Mothman as presidential candidates. The ad promotes the idea of cryptids staying hidden and minding their own business, contrasting with the promises of human politicians. The episode then explores the human fascination with hidden objects and its connection to the allure of cryptids like Bigfoot. It also promotes the book "Your Bigfoot Expedition," which features paintings with hidden Sasquatch figures. The episode continues with a discussion of the London Necropolis Railway, a railway built in the 19th century to transport bodies and mourners to a large cemetery outside of London. It explores the railway's origins, its operation, and its eventual closure due to the rise of motorized transport and wartime damage. The episode then delves into the history and lore of mermaids, examining their portrayal across cultures and throughout history. It discusses their origins in Assyrian mythology, their role in Greek legends, and their depiction in medieval art and literature. The episode also tells the story of country singer Johnny Horton, who had a premonition of his own death in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. It details his career, his premonition, and the tragic accident that fulfilled his prediction. The episode then recounts the story of a man who impersonated Johnny Horton's son and performed at a tavern in Spokane, Washington. It describes the encounter with Horton's widow, Billie Jean, who flew in to confront the imposter, and the eventual exposure of the fraud. Finally, the episode shares true stories of campers who encountered strange creatures and ghosts while camping in the wilderness. It includes accounts of a glowing white creature, a humanoid creature walking on water, and a silver-glowing apparition.

Outlines

00:00:00
Cryptid Party Presidential Campaign and Hidden Objects

This segment features a humorous political ad for a cryptid party with Bigfoot and Mothman as presidential candidates. It promotes the idea of cryptids staying hidden and minding their own business, contrasting with the promises of human politicians. It also discusses the human fascination with hidden objects and how it relates to the allure of cryptids like Bigfoot, promoting the book "Your Bigfoot Expedition."

00:03:23
Introduction, Episode Overview, and London Necropolis Railway

This segment introduces the Weird Darkness podcast and outlines the topics covered in the episode, including mermaids, the story of country singer Johnny Horton, and true stories of campers encountering strange creatures and ghosts. It then delves into the history of the London Necropolis Railway, a railway built in the 19th century to transport bodies and mourners to a large cemetery outside of London. It discusses the railway's origins, its operation, and its eventual closure due to the rise of motorized transport and wartime damage.

00:16:10
Mermaids, Johnny Horton's Premonition, and The Johnny Horton Impersonator

This segment explores the history and lore of mermaids, examining their portrayal across cultures and throughout history. It discusses their origins in Assyrian mythology, their role in Greek legends, and their depiction in medieval art and literature. It then tells the story of country singer Johnny Horton, who had a premonition of his own death in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. It details his career, his premonition, and the tragic accident that fulfilled his prediction. The segment concludes with the story of a man who impersonated Johnny Horton's son and performed at a tavern in Spokane, Washington, describing the encounter with Horton's widow and the exposure of the fraud.

00:40:59
True Camping Encounters

This segment shares true stories of campers who encountered strange creatures and ghosts while camping in the wilderness. It includes accounts of a glowing white creature, a humanoid creature walking on water, and a silver-glowing apparition.

Keywords

Cryptids


Cryptids are creatures whose existence is unconfirmed by science but are often the subject of folklore, legends, and eyewitness accounts. Examples include Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Yeti.

Bigfoot


Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is a large, hairy, bipedal humanoid creature said to inhabit the forests of North America. It is often described as being 8-10 feet tall and weighing 500-1000 pounds.

Mothman


Mothman is a large, winged creature with glowing red eyes, said to have been sighted in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in the 1960s. It is often associated with bad omens and is believed to have foreshadowed a bridge collapse.

London Necropolis Railway


A railway built in 1854 to transport bodies and mourners to a large cemetery outside of London. It was a response to overcrowding in London's existing graveyards and cemeteries.

Mermaid


A mythical creature with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a fish. Mermaids are found in folklore and legends across cultures and are often associated with beauty, temptation, and danger.

Johnny Horton


A country singer who achieved fame in the 1950s and 1960s with hits like \"The Battle of New Orleans\" and \"Sink the Bismarck.\" He had a premonition of his own death in a car accident, which tragically came true.

Premonition


A strong feeling or intuition that something is going to happen, often something negative. Premonitions can be based on real or imagined events and can be difficult to explain.

Camping Encounters


Stories of campers who have encountered strange creatures, ghosts, or other paranormal phenomena while camping in the wilderness. These encounters can range from unsettling to terrifying and often leave campers with lasting memories.

Q&A

  • What is the Cryptid Party and who are their presidential candidates?

    The Cryptid Party is a humorous political party with Bigfoot and Mothman as their presidential candidates. They advocate for cryptids staying hidden and minding their own business.

  • What is the London Necropolis Railway and why was it built?

    The London Necropolis Railway was a railway built in the 19th century to transport bodies and mourners to a large cemetery outside of London. It was built to address overcrowding in London's existing graveyards and cemeteries.

  • What are some common themes in mermaid folklore?

    Mermaids are often portrayed as beautiful women who either try to lure men to their death or fall in love with them. They are sometimes associated with magic and can walk on land, but there are usually caveats to this ability.

  • What was Johnny Horton's premonition and how did it come true?

    Johnny Horton had a premonition that he would die in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. He even practiced scenarios to avoid such an accident, but tragically, his premonition came true when he was killed in a head-on collision with a drunk driver.

  • What are some of the strange creatures and ghosts that campers have encountered?

    Campers have reported seeing a glowing white creature, a humanoid creature walking on water, a silver-glowing apparition, and a dark figure with a distorted face floating over a sleeping person.

Show Notes

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming. Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. *** Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free early release with all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycktw658
IN THIS EPISODE: Deep in the bowels of London is a railway built to serve not the living citizens of the city above… but of the dead below. (Railway of the Dead) *** 
Sometimes they are kind towards humans, even assisting them if in distress, or giving gifts. But some consider them lustful and evil, and still others claim they are the risen dead of brutally killed women. And there are reports of them being seen even today. We’ll look at the history and lore of mermaids. (Mythical Mermaids) *** For years, Country singer Johnny Horton told friends of a premonition he couldn't shake. A premonition of his own death. Not just THAT he would be killed… but HOW. And he was eerily accurate. And that wasn’t the end of his tragic story. (The Last Ride of Johnny Horton) *** Camping can be an amazing experience, especially when with friends or family. But even surrounded by those you love, when it gets dark, the wilderness gets creepy. Was that just an animal in the woods you heard, or something more? Was that blur you just saw a trick of the light or is there really something circling your campsite? I’ll share some true stories of campers who experienced much more than what they bargained for. (Camping With Ghosts and Monsters)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00 .000 = Disclaimer and Show Open
00:03:10 .143 = Railway of the Dead
00:17:02 .199 = Mythical Mermaids
00:27:27 .513 = The Last Ride of Johnny Horton
00:41:12 .907 = Camping With Ghosts and Monsters
00:54:55 .213 = Show Close
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Railway of the Dead” posted at the website History ASM: https://tinyurl.com/yyyz2bhu
“Mythical Mermaids” by Gemma Hollman from JustHistoryPosts.com: https://tinyurl.com/y2zq4nng
“The Last Ride of Johnny Horton” by Robert A Waters for the website Kidnapping, Murder and Mayhem: https://tinyurl.com/y2gkdl35
“Camping With Ghosts and Monsters” by Stephen Wagner for LiveAbout.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6h5lhht
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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Originally aired: August 19, 2020

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“THE NECROPOLIS RAILWAY” and Other True, Creepy Stories! #WeirdDarkness

“THE NECROPOLIS RAILWAY” and Other True, Creepy Stories! #WeirdDarkness

Darren Marlar