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MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
The Strange, Dark and Mysterious delivered in podcast format.
Episodes
- MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
Point of No Return (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today, I’m going to tell you two stories about people who found themselves in hopeless situations. But they made an unexpected choice that changed their lives…
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Safe House (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
On a chilly February night in 2005, a young woman in Chicago was sitting down for dinner when her phone rang. It was her mom, who lived a few blocks away, and…
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Fan Favorite - "Head for the Hills"
Today's story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 291. In January of 2012, a police truck parked on a trail in Griffith Park in Los…
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Defies Explanation Vol. II
Today’s podcast will feature 2 stories about unexplainable phenomena. The audio from both of these stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which…
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Lived Once, Buried Twice (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today, I have 3 really good stories that all, in their own way, demonstrate that sometimes the truth really is stranger than fiction. You can WATCH all new &…
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Killer Profile (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
One night in December 2011, a man sat in an internet cafe, anxiously staring at the words he’d just typed into a chat window. He was about to share his darkest…
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Teke Teke | Campfire Stories with MrBallen
Tonight, I have a great story to tell you. It reminds me of when I was a kid, I used to go camping with my family out in western Massachusetts – we'd sit…
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Deadly Plans
Today’s podcast will feature 2 stories about people who went to disturbing lengths to carry out their plans. The audio from both of these stories has been…
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An Unlikely Witness (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today, we have two stories about individuals who go above and beyond to make sure investigators have what they need. And in both instances, this turns a case…
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Too Much Blood (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
One night in the summer of 2003, a man approached a drug dealer on a corner in Rochester, New York. The man stepped close to the dealer and whispered that he…
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Fan Favorite - "The Lipstick on the Wall"
Today's story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 285. On a summer morning in 2001, a woman in Alabama woke up in a cold sweat – like…
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A Trail of Questions Vol. II
Today’s podcast will feature 3 hiking horror stories that are still shrouded in mystery. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube…
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You Next (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today’s story is about a simple family living a simple life on a simple farm in England. And even though that might sound really nice, this simplicity is…
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Closing Time (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
On an evening in September 2017, a woman in Massachusetts came home from work to an empty house. Her boyfriend was gone, but she saw that his wallet and phone…
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The Devoted Wife | Campfire Stories with MrBallen
Tonight, I'm going to tell you a very famous story from Thailand. The story was recommended to me by a fan, and I had never heard of it before. And the second…
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The Mistake
Today’s podcast will feature 3 stories about people who made grave mistakes. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel…
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Stuck (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Both of today’s stories are about people who made big choices that they thought would improve their lives. But neither of them took the time to learn exactly…
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Fan Favorite - "The Monaco Matriarch"
Today's story is a completely NEW retelling of a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 382. The audio has been newly recorded and edited. On…
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Stranger Than Fiction Vol. XIV
Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. And today’s podcast features 3 stories that demonstrate that. The audio from all three stories has been pulled…
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Safe for Now (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today we have two stories about people who had close brushes with death, and were absolutely certain that they had escaped harm and could move on with their…
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The Night Shift (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
On an afternoon in December 1991, a woman in small-town Utah opened her mailbox. Inside was a credit card bill, addressed to her husband, who'd disappeared a…
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Healed and Hunted | Campfire Stories with MrBallen
Tonight at the campfire, I'm going to share one of the most credible alien abduction stories ever. Be sure to WATCH this episode on my YouTube channel on…
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Origins Vol. II
Today’s podcast will feature 4 stories about how a single decision changed the lives of the people in these stories, as well as millions of others lives around…
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Strange Solutions (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Both of our stories today start with people who are just looking for a solution to their problem. But finding that solution… ends up being the worst thing that…
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The Mayor's Wife (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
On an evening in August 2000, a city council candidate stood behind a podium at a high school in small-town Alabama. He was speaking about why he'd entered the…
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Fan Favorite - "The Shadow in the Doorway"
Today's story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 392. In the early hours of Thursday, February 21st, 2008, a six-year-old girl woke to…
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In Plain Sight
Today’s podcast will feature 3 stories about dark secrets that were hiding in plain sight all along. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our…
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Tragedy by Design (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Both of today’s stories are a reminder that even the most joyful events or celebrations can take a horrific turn, if just ONE tiny thing goes wrong. You can…
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A House Divided (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
On a Monday morning in February 2003, a man in suburban France got a phone call from a number he recognized. He answered it, but all he heard on the other end…
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The Cemetery/Kandahar Giant | Campfire Stories with MrBallen
Tonight, I have two stories to tell you. And what makes these exceptional is that they're both just excellent stories to be told around a campfire. Be sure to…
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No Way Out Vol. X
Today’s podcast features 3 stories that involve people who were trapped - with “no way out.” The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main…
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Thou Shalt Not Covet (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
On the evening of August 10, 2005, a man in New York City answered the phone at the office where he worked. A woman’s voice came over the line, and she asked…
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Unreal Vol. II
Today’s podcast will feature 3 stories that sound impossible – moments so unlikely, they shouldn’t exist… yet somehow, they do. The audio from all three…
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The Price of Preparation (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today we have two stories about people who finally got to attend an event that they’d been working toward for years. But in both cases, actually going – would…
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Concrete Evidence (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
One evening in April 2006, a person sat at their kitchen table, frantically cutting up the page of a newspaper with some scissors. They were working on an…
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Fan Favorite - "The Knot"
Today's story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 388. On a September afternoon in 2000, an FBI forensics analyst stood in her lab in…
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Hidden Threat
Today’s podcast will feature three stories that remind us the most dangerous threats are oftentimes the ones you can’t see. The audio from all three stories…
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Fatal Hubris (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today we have two stories about people who craved attention or status – but instead of glory, they got absolute carnage. You can WATCH all new & exclusive…
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The Traffic Stop (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Before dawn in March 1997, a police captain was patrolling the outskirts of a small town in North Carolina. He saw a Jeep parked on the shoulder of the highway…
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Fan Favorite - "Death of a Ladies' Man"
Today's story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 384. One afternoon in January of 1998, a prosecutor for the state of Georgia sat in…
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The Unexpected
Today’s podcast will feature 3 horror stories with completely unexpected endings. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube…
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Blind Faith (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Our two stories today are about people who believed in something so strongly, that it informed every single choice they made. And unfortunately for them –…
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In the Dump Truck (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
In June 2005, a customer at a gas station in Derry, New Hampshire carried a prepaid cell phone to the counter. They paid for it in cash, then they went out to…
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Prisoners | Campfire Stories with MrBallen
On today's Campfire episode, I have a great ghost story. Be sure to WATCH this episode on YouTube next Friday, April 3 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Hosted by Simplecast…
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Reality Glitch
Today’s podcast will feature 3 stories that seemingly break reality. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is…
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Playing with Fire (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Both of these stories are about two people who do not feel safe in their homes. And authorities can't help either of them until the situation spirals out of…
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As Seen on TV (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
One night in March of 2016, two friends sat on a couch in Lunel, France, watching a true crime show on TV. The episode hit close to home – literally – because…
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Fan Favorite - "Murder and Meditation"
Today's story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 359. One September afternoon in 2003, a woman in Tucson, Arizona, heard a knock on her…
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Under the Surface
Today’s podcast will feature 3 stories that make you realize, not everything is as it seems. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main…
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Gone for a Jog (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
One day in January of 2018, a police officer walked through the woods near the town of Gray, France, following a trail of blood. It led to the body of a person…
- MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
Adrenaline Rush | Campfire Stories with MrBallen
I'm back by the fire, and I have an epic survival story to tell you. Be sure to WATCH this episode on YouTube next Friday, March 20 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Hosted by…
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Beneath the Surface (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Both of today's stories are about just how hard it is to really know someone, and the consequences of assuming you do. You can WATCH all new & exclusive…
- MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
Who's At The Door (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
On an early morning in December 1991, a woman woke up to pounding on the door of her home in Largo, Florida. She could hear a woman outside screaming for help…
- MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
Fan Favorite - "You Can't Hide Here"
Today's story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 300. On a dark fall night in 2010, two detectives stood in the street in an upscale…
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Stranger Than Fiction Vol. XIII
Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. And today’s podcast features 3 stories that demonstrate that. The audio from all three stories has been pulled…
- MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
A Pyrrhic Victory (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Both of today's stories are about people who actually achieved their big career ambitions... but at an extremely high cost. You can WATCH all new & exclusive…
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Take Out (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
On June 20th, 2004 a restaurant manager stood at the host stand of a seafood spot in Orange County, California. It was the dinner rush, and he was on take-out…
- MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
Fan Favorite - "Big Bang"
Today's story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 281. On a fall evening in 1996, a young detective sped through the streets of Tucson…
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Do Not Disturb
Today’s story has a very surprising ending, and I do sort of tip off what actually happens early-ish on in the story, but I’d be very surprised if people…
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In Too Deep (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today's stories are about how sometimes doing what you think is the right thing... can actually be the most dangerous choice you can make. You can WATCH all…