MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
Ballen Studios
300 episodes
MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark and Mysterious Stories is a true crime and mystery podcast that presents strange, dark and mysterious content delivered in story format. The program is hosted by John Allen a.k.a. MrBallen.
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Killer Without a Face (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
On the evening of July 2nd, 2000, a local man from Galien, Michigan walked slowly through a wooded area with about 30 other people. A woman had gone missing a few days ago, and the man was part of a large volunteer…
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Fan Favorite - "Holiday Fear"
Today's story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 374. One day in mid-December 2003, Detective Mark Kelly walked into a small kitchen at a home in Fort Worth, Texas. The house belonged to a…
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Born Together
Today’s story is really weird. It’s basically a cross between a medical mystery and a full-blow supernatural story. But independent of what you believe in terms of what actually happened here, what you’re going to hear…
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Completely Derailed (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today, we have three stories about people who had certain plans in place that got completely derailed – and in each case, the way they responded made everything way, way worse. You can WATCH all new & exclusive…
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Under Construction (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
On an afternoon in the spring of 1999, a woman walked to her bedroom closet and opened the door with a shaking hand. She’d just gotten a disturbing phone call from someone who begged her to go into this closet, find…
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One Last Fare/Mom's Cooking | Campfire Stories with MrBallen
Welcome back to the Campfire! Tonight, I have two very different stories. But each of them are about sisters who stick together, even in the face of truly unimaginable horror. Be sure to WATCH this episode on my…
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0 Days Since Last Accident (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today, we have three stories about people who expected to have a normal day at work. However, their days were anything but... You can WATCH all new & exclusive MrBallen podcast episodes on my YouTube channel, just…
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The Hidden Connection (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
In 2013, a police sergeant in northern France called the local telephone company, and asked to set up a tap on a suspect’s phone. He had a warrant in his hands and was ready to read off the details, but the operator on…
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Fan Favorite - "One Foot Out the Door"
Today's story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 372. Just after 7 p.m. on June 16th, 2010, an employee at the Palmdale, California Sheriff’s Department tapped his fingers on his desk and…
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From Beyond Vol. III
Today’s podcast will feature 3 spooky stories about messages from beyond. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for…
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The Nightmare Cure (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today, I’m going to tell three stories about people whose stressful lives actually drove them to the brink of insanity – until doctors finally discovered the root of all their issues. You can WATCH all new & exclusive…
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The Stage Manager (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
One afternoon in December 1980, one of the most famous comedians in France pulled a stack of letters from his mailbox in Paris. As he flipped through them, one caught his eye: It had no postmark or return address, and…
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Sometimes the Vanished Never Return | Campfire for a Cause
Tonight, I have a very special guest joining me at the Campfire! Liana is a HUGE MrBallen fan, and I wanted to tell a few stories live, just for her. All proceeds from this episode will be donated to Liana’s family to…
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Reality Glitch Vol. II
Today’s podcast will feature 2 stories that challenge our understanding of reality. The audio from both stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered…
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Brutal Mercy (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today, I’m going to tell you four stories of people who thought their day couldn’t get any worse... but they were wrong. You can WATCH all new & exclusive MrBallen podcast episodes on my YouTube channel, just called…
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On Patrol (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
One night in March 1997, a man carried a muddy, black plastic case into a police station in the small town of Higginson, Arkansas. A local police officer had been murdered just three days ago, and the man desperately…
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Fan Favorite - "The Receipt"
Today's story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 365. On the afternoon of March 24, 2006, an employee at a moving truck rental company in Ohio opened his desk drawer and grabbed a wad of cash.…
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No Way Out Vol. XII
Today’s podcast will feature 3 stories that involve people who were trapped - with “no way out.” The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has…
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Warnings (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today, I’m going to tell you four stories about people who thought they had a handle on the situation they were in, but found out – way too late – that they’d really misjudged things. You can WATCH all new & exclusive…
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Murder In Marseilles (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
One morning in January 1990, a man walked into a police station in Marseille, France, clutching a newspaper. He went up to the desk, and said he’d seen a sketch of a murder suspect in the paper that morning – and he…
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Fan Favorite - "The Watercooler"
Today's story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 361. On a morning in early 1986 in Arizona, someone sat hunched over a desk, furiously writing a letter. And almost every line of this letter…
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Death In Disguise
Today’s podcast will feature 3 stories that prove the deadliest threats are often the hardest to recognize. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called…
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Meant to Be (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today, I’m going to tell you four stories about people who went through incredibly strange experiences – and came out of them believing that everything that happened, had a purpose. You can WATCH all new & exclusive…
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Human Resources (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
One morning in March of 1999, a detective in Norcross, Georgia leaned in closely to his computer screen. He was reviewing video footage his team had recorded at a murder scene – and finally, he arrived at the exact…
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What I Saw in My Room | Campfire Stories with MrBallen
Welcome back to the Campfire! Tonight, I’m sitting down with a legend of the outdoors, Steven Rinella from MeatEater. We swap stories in the Montana wilderness, including an experience from my own life that I truly…
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Origins Vol. III
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 the world. The audio from all four stories has been…
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A Lie to Die For (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today, I'm going to tell you three stories about people who tried really hard to be something that they were not. And not only do they get caught, but they also face extreme repercussions. You can WATCH all new &…
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Open Door Policy (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
In the fall of 2009, a college student sat in a crowded lecture hall in Southern California, listening to his professor. Suddenly, the doors swung open and three campus police officers walked in, followed by a man in a…
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Down the Stairs/Home Forever | Campfire Stories with MrBallen
Welcome back to the Campfire! Tonight, I have two very weird and equally creep stories to share... perfect stories to be told at the fire. Be sure to WATCH this episode on my YouTube channel on Friday, September 4th!…
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The Clearing
One summer day, a man named John Randolph was hiking through a remote forest in Colorado when he began to smell something terrible. Intrigued, he followed the smell until it brought him to this clearing, and in the…
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Demise by Design (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today, I'm going to tell you three stories about people who thought they'd come up with the perfect plan, but instead, they actually planned out their own demise. You can WATCH all new & exclusive MrBallen podcast…
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In An Instant
Today’s podcast will feature 4 stories that prove the line between life and death can disappear in an instant. The audio from all four stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called…
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Lethal Leisure (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today, we have three stories about people who found a really amazing pastime that they thought had changed their lives for the better, but ended up realizing that actually, it was for the worse. You can WATCH all new…
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Last Call (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
In the fall of 2010, a detective dug through a dresser in a bedroom near Paris. He was looking for evidence, and when he pulled open the last drawer, he found five cell phones hidden inside. He powered one of them on…
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The Capitol Theatre Haunting | Campfire Stories with MrBallen
Welcome back to the Campfire! I have a great story to tell. It's a classic ghost story – and not only are the elements in the story quite unnerving, but it also has a high degree of believability. There are quite a few…
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Fatal Depths
Today’s podcast will feature 3 stories about divers who underestimated what was waiting for them beneath the surface. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called…
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Risky Business (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today, I'm going to share four stories about people who took big career risks in order to be as successful as possible. But, in each case, the risk did not pay off. You can WATCH all new & exclusive MrBallen podcast…
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The Cheapskate (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
In January 1988, the clerk of a sporting goods store in a small town in Canada looked up as a man walked into his shop. It was below freezing outside, but the man wasn’t wearing a coat. Just sneakers, ripped pants, and…
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Fan Favorite - "The Dog and the Golden Gun"
Today's story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 346. On a cold winter night in 1999, a man drove down a dark street towards his house in a small Iowa town. Suddenly, he saw something glowing…
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Stranger Than Fiction Vol. XV
Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. And today’s podcast features 4 stories that demonstrate that. The audio from all four stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called…
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Professional Hazards (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today, I am going to tell you three stories about people who were just trying to do their jobs... and ended up facing an extremely unexpected – and dangerous – professional hazard. You can WATCH all new & exclusive…
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Moving Day (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
On a cold night in November 2013, a woman sat in a hospital waiting room, wondering if her new husband would survive until morning. It was a cruel reversal – just months ago, she’d told him she was dying. And in fact,…
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The Devil's Station/The Hunt | Campfire Stories with MrBallen
Welcome back to the Campfire! I have two awesome stories to share tonight. The first is about a woman in Japan in the early 2000s who has a totally bizarre occurrence on a train, and she documented the entire thing on…
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Extreme Measures
Today’s podcast will feature 3 stories about people who are willing to do just about anything to get what they want. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called…
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The Wrong Remedy (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today, we have three stories about people who are absolutely sure they’ve found the solution to all of their problems – but they are wrong, and other people have to face the consequences. You can WATCH all new &…
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Blood on the Bridge (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
One morning in early November 1888, an engineer drove a steam train through the woods outside Chantilly, France. Everything was business as usual, until he noticed ahead, next to the tracks, there were two maintenance…
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Fan Favorite - "The Crawlspace"
Today's story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 324. On a cold winter day in 2013, police officers rushed through the dense woods outside of a small town in Kentucky. They weaved their way…
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The Invention
Today’s podcast will feature 3 stories about inventions you’ve definitely heard of, but I guarantee you’ve never heard the strange reasons they were actually used or why they were created. The audio from all three…
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Expertly Done (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today, we have three stories about people who have a lot of experience in a particular area. But their confidence is exactly the thing that causes them to make a disastrous mistake. You can WATCH all new & exclusive…
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We're Going In (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
On a morning in 2012, a young man was looking out at his backyard in West Virginia. A few days of heavy rain had opened up a sinkhole in the garden, and he was trying to fill it in... when suddenly, he noticed…
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