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MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesMedical Mysteries - "The Carancas Curse"This story is a fan favorite from MrBallen's Medical Mysteries.In September 2007, a meteor strike leaves a massive crater in the high Peruvian desert, drawing curiosity seekers from miles around. Shortly after, people from the nearby town of Carancas start becoming violently ill. Some residents fear a curse has befallen them, but the truth might be much more frightening.Listen Now: Wondery.fm/MBMMFor 100s more stories like this one, check out my YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or a...2025-05-1238 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSomething is in the WoodsToday’s podcast will feature 3 horrifying stories that will make you wonder who or what may be lurking in the forest. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "Pound Cake" -- Girl takes a "shortcut" on the Appalachian Trail (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf9ahZB9yfY)#2 -- "The Dream" -- 3 hikers attempt a rugged hike in bad weather (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...2025-02-2038 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesMonsters Among Us Vol. IIIToday’s podcast will feature 3 stories that will make you wonder how many monsters you may have encountered in your life. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "Stumble" -- 3 people take pictures near a cliff (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCAXfw9MDxg)#2 -- "Psychopath" -- An evil person makes a horrifying decision (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRnPwaR_CW8)#1 -- "1st Date"...2024-10-2435 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesMonsters Among Us Vol. IIToday’s podcast features 3 stories that will make you wonder how many monsters you may have encountered in your life. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "Granny Ripper" -- Crazy plot twist... (Original YouTube link -- https://youtu.be/5-DiRM4CFPI?feature=shared)#2 -- "Reign of Terror" -- The implications of this story are massive and will take you down a deep rabbit hole (Original YouTube link -- https://youtu.be/aJJmwCKg...2024-06-2038 min
MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesDoomedThere are places on this planet that people are not supposed to go… however, some people ignore that and just go anyway, and oftentimes, it doesn't end well. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "Final Descent" -- 28 people were canoeing in Slovenia when they suddenly realized they had a big problem (Original YouTube link -- https://youtu.be/K97vxBCpwx8?feature=shared)#2 -- "Dead Hang" -- A daredevil takes his stunts too fa...2024-02-0828 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesListen Now: MrBallen’s Medical MysteriesFollow MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge the first 8 episodes, early and ad-free on Amazon Music. Download the Amazon Music app today.The human body is a miracle. But when it’s not working, it can be the stuff of nightmares. On this new series from master storyteller MrBallen, we’re sharing medical horror stories and diagnostic mysteries that are surgically calibrated to make your blood run cold. From bizarre, unheard-of diseases and miraculous recoveries to strange medical mishaps and unexplainable deaths — you’ll never hear the phrase “heart-stopping” in the same way again. MrBa...2023-10-1707 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 166 -- "Slaughterhouse"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.www.amazon.com/MrBallen-PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-10-0901 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 164 -- "Blister Beetle Extract"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.www.amazon.com/MrBallen-PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-10-0501 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 162 -- "The Hairless Hitman"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.www.amazon.com/MrBallen-PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-09-2801 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesThe Story Behind... Leatherface & CandymanToday’s podcast features 2 true stories that inspired legendary horror movies. The audio from both of these stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#2 -- "Woman Suit" -- An infamous serial killer who inspired countless horror films (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4MGIA0A5VM)#1 -- "Candyman" -- This story inspired a popular horror movie, and when you get to the reveal - you'll understand why... nightmare fuel (Original YouTube link -- https://w...2023-09-2828 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSurveillanceToday’s podcast features 3 stories that detail crimes caught on surveillance cameras. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "Safe Neighborhood" -- Woman captures something awful in her backyard (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l74_VQPdxjU)#2 -- "Killing Time" -- Security footage of a killer before they attack (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUXHUjsb6O4)#1 -- "Eye in the Sky" -- Critical evidence...2023-09-2129 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 160 -- "Evil Sidekick"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.www.amazon.com/MrBallen-PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-09-1801 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesStranger Than Fiction Vol. IIISometimes 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 from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "27 Years" -- A motion detector picks up something strange at a summer camp (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l74_VQPdxjU)#2 -- "Guardian Angel" -- A strange set of circumstances leads to a break in a case (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...2023-09-1431 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 158 -- "Midnight Sun"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.www.amazon.com/MrBallen-PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-09-1101 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 156 -- "Jackpot"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.www.amazon.com/MrBallen-PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-08-2800 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 154 -- "High Expectations"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.www.amazon.com/MrBallen-PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-08-2101 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 152 -- "Rotten to the Core"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.www.amazon.com/MrBallen-PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-08-1401 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 150 -- "Personal Foul"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.www.amazon.com/MrBallen-PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-08-0701 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 149 -- "Behind Closed Doors"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.www.amazon.com/MrBallen-PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-07-3101 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 148 -- "The Informant"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.www.amazon.com/MrBallen-PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-07-2401 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesWorkplace Horror Stories Vol. IIIToday's podcast features 3 workplace horror stories. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "Scavenger" -- A sailor goes missing right before departure (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ8EGOEc7uw)#2 -- "Wrong Door" -- A black cloud was spotted outside of a building (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUFf4QGj0kY)#1 -- "Bones" -- Electrician is lured into abandoned tunnel (Original YouTube link -- h...2023-07-2028 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 146 -- "The Puppet Master"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.www.amazon.com/MrBallen-PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-07-1701 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 144 -- "In the Red"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.www.amazon.com/MrBallen-PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-07-1001 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 142 -- "The Bearded Man"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.www.amazon.com/MrBallen-PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-06-2601 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesStranger Than Fiction Vol. IISometimes 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 from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "Double Plot Twist" -- As the name suggests, there are 2 big reveals in this story... considering how insane they are, it's shocking how few people know about this (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q86aQiINdyo)#2 -- "The Lamp" -- One of the most fascinating Reddit...2023-06-2237 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 140 -- "The Sunshine State"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.www.amazon.com/MrBallen-PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-06-1901 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 139 -- "The Predator"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.www.amazon.com/MrBallen-PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-06-1201 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 138 -- "The Assassin"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.www.amazon.com/MrBallen-PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-06-0501 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesThe RumorIn 1985, a group of hikers were making their way down a trail in this big forest in southern California when one of them looked through the trees off to their side, and they saw there was a stream running down parallel to the trail that they were on. And in this stream, the hikers saw something that just didn’t look right. And so, the hikers left the trail and made their way down to the stream, and when they actually saw the thing that stood out to this hiker that was in the stream, they just stopped and stared at...2023-06-0134 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 136 -- "Brute Force"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-05-2901 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesHistorical LegendsToday’s podcast features 3 stories about historical legends. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "Smoke" -- During WW2, one man redefined what it means to have a "high pain tolerance" (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pzm-T_btfa0)#2 -- "Mad Jack" -- His weapon choices during WW2 made him famous (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu0Yz9tUpTo)#1 -- "Real Life Super Hero"...2023-05-2533 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 134 -- "Talking to the Dead"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-05-2201 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesThe Final Descent Vol. IIToday's podcast features 3 "underwater diving" horror stories. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "Devil's Hole" -- 2 divers disappear inside an underwater cave (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8swB7qMU7gk)#2 -- "No Limits" -- An extreme version of an already extreme sport (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVMTWygVl5c)#1 -- "Into the Heart" -- Cave diver makes a critical mistake (Original YouTube l...2023-05-1828 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 132 -- "Bosom Black as Death"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-05-1501 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesIn the Grips of DeathToday’s podcast features 2 stories about people who survived seemingly certain death. The audio from both of these stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#2 -- "Life Line" -- The Earth equivalent of being lost in outer space (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhgBeoviM8Y)#1 -- "The Torngats" -- A group of hikers go into a forbidding wilderness (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6apkM24DhGI)For 100s more stor...2023-05-1131 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 130 -- "Gentle Giant"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-05-0801 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesTrespassers Be Warned Vol. IIToday’s podcast features 3 unique stories that all involve trespassers. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "Grad Night" -- A group of teens lose 1 of their friends at an amusement park (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQFYw9sRGzc)#2 -- "Under the Pier" -- They all stood and watched anxiously as it floated by (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6apkM24DhGI)#1 -- "Hide & S...2023-05-0434 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 128 -- "Man on a Mission"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-05-0101 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 126 -- "The Barn"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-04-2401 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 124 -- "The Forever Home"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-04-1701 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesThe MeetingToday’s story is about a typical middle-class American family that had everything going for them. Mom and dad were still totally in love 25 years after getting married. Their two kids were happy, successful, and poised to do huge things in life. But then, in 2021, it was like things just started to go so badly for this family. It was like they hit this stretch of unfathomably bad luck. But their misfortunes had nothing to do with bad luck. Their misfortunes were the result of someone in their midst carrying around a very big secret.The audio from this story ha...2023-04-1337 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 122 -- "The Golden Years"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-04-1001 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 120 -- "Small Town Secrets"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-04-0301 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 119 -- "Look Again"This is the newest exclusive episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-03-3001 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 116 -- "My Daughters"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-03-2001 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesThe Pale HorseIn 1988, a waitress who was living in central Florida had just begun her shift at a local diner when she’s standing in the middle of the restaurant, and her heart just starts racing like mad. Now she had not been running around or doing any heavy lifting, so it didn’t make any sense. So, kind of startled by what was happening, she just turned around and went straight into the bathroom and sat down in a stall, waiting for this sensation to pass. But as she sat there, her heart just continued to beat like mad, and then she...2023-03-1639 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 114 -- "Momma's Boy"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-03-1301 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 112 -- "The Spy"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-03-0601 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 110 -- "Trick or Treat"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-02-2701 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 108 -- "Who Would Do This?"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-02-2001 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 106 -- "Happily Ever After"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-02-1301 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 104 -- "Pitch Pine Crescent"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-02-0601 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesGhosts of Flight 401My wife is a total skeptic. She does not believe in the paranormal whatsoever, and never has. But when I told her just a portion of today’s story, specifically the part about the passenger in first class – you’ll know when you get to that scene – she told me she was so intrigued by it. And I think the reason for that is: in this story, as you’ll see, there were so many witnesses. Hundreds of witnesses. And so how could they all be making this up?The audio from this story has been pulled from our main YouTube ch...2023-02-0240 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 100 -- "I Hate The Yankees"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-01-2301 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesWorkplace Horror Stories Vol. IIToday’s podcast features 3 workplace horror stories. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "90 Minutes" -- A terrible first day on the job (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMaWaiWRs_4)#2 -- "18 Inches" -- A construction worker loses his balance (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFV6R9GgPy4)#1 -- "Robot 23" -- The hazards these workers face everyday is crazy (Original YouTube link -- https://www...2023-01-1929 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 98 -- "Number One Fan"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-01-1601 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesDeadly ContraptionsToday’s podcast features 3 unique stories that all involve deadly contraptions. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Warning, this episode deals with suicide*Mental Health Resources:If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, know that help is available:24 hours a day you can call any of the numbers provided in this link, and speak to a trained professional that can help: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "DI...2023-01-1232 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 96 -- "Night Shift"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-01-0901 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesTrespassers Be WarnedToday’s podcast features 3 unique stories that all involve trespassers. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "The Bonfire" -- 2 girls accidentally make a HORRIFYING discovery in a cemetery (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tFsZGrU6uk)#2 -- "The Raptor" -- A sudden lapse in judgment at an amusement park (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUFf4QGj0kY)#1 -- "Siren" --7 friends are walk...2023-01-0534 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 94 -- "Psycho"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-01-0200 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesThe EntertainerToday’s podcast features 3 unique stories that all involve stunts gone wrong. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "Sideways" -- A performer makes a mistake during a live show (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny_s07D-LT8)#2 -- "The Stunt" -- While deployed to the Middle East, one US military member makes a terrible mistake (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bvMIHUVkVE)#1 -- "...2022-12-2932 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesThe Secret RoomIn 1953, a man had just moved into a new apartment in London, and as soon as he went inside he decided he wanted to renovate. So he started by pulling down all the wallpaper in the kitchen. And as he's doing it he makes his way into the kitchen pantry and he pulls off one particular strip of wallpaper and he sees behind the wallpaper towards the bottom of the wall is a door, there's a secret door behind the wallpaper. So he gets down and he rips off more of the wallpaper, and then he grabs the little handle a...2022-12-2632 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesLurking In The ShadowsToday’s podcast features 3 separate, unique stories that all involve stalkers. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- “Stick” -- Park rangers are harassed by something in the trees (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYbUTIwWdNI&t=713s)#2 -- “Stalker” -- A very suspicious live interview... (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoZKJiar_Uc)#1 -- “The Pinching Man” -- A young woman discovers her family has been...2022-12-2231 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSneak Peek - Episode 90 -- "Where the Mangos Grow"This is the newest Monday episode of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-12-1901 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesSomething Is Out ThereToday’s podcast features 3 separate, unique stories that share a theme -- "Something Is Out There." The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- “The Forbidden Island” -- This island is one of the most dangerous places on Earth (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiOyKVcDODo)#2 -- “The Sierra Sounds” -- One of the scariest recordings ever made in the wild (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-Kv...2022-12-1534 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesTrailer - Episode 88 -- "A Walk in the Woods"This is a preview for Episode 88 of the MrBallen Podcast. You can listen to all episodes of the MrBallen Podcast, available exclusively on Amazon Music with your Prime membership. If you're not a Prime member, you can still listen to the MrBallen Podcast by subscribing to Amazon Music Unlimited in the Amazon Music app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-12-1201 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesInternet Booby TrapsToday’s podcast features 3 separate, unique stories about the dangers of the internet. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- “1st Date” -- Man has a terrifying experience on Tinder (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk8NEkZoJWc)#2 -- “He Asked For Me By Name?!” -- Family hears something outside window (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk8NEkZoJWc)#1 -- “Influencer” -- A travel influencer is...2022-12-0834 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesJust Stay InsideToday’s podcast features 2 separate, unique stories that will make you want to lock the doors and just stay inside. The audio from both of these stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#2 -- “Pine Tree Farm" -- Strangers lurk around tree farm at night (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gFlFR1NBFE)#1 -- "Tintinnabulation" -- A girl hears a bell inside of an isolated forest in France (Original YouTube link -- https://www.yout...2022-12-0133 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesHighway HazardsToday's podcast features 3 stories that all involve highway hazards. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and they have all been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "Bright Lights" -- One of the most shocking plot twists we have ever covered (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9VobqwvJnE)#2 -- "Random" -- 3 college students are confronted with one of the most unlikely scenarios imaginable (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q86aQiINdyo)#1 -- "...2022-11-2433 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesThe Omnivore TrialsIn 2019, a family of four moved into a new house in a quiet suburb in Hawaii. They loved it, until they discovered the dark secret their house held. This story is easily one of the spookiest true stories I have ever come across. The audio from this story has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called “MrBallen,” and has been remastered for today’s podcast.Story name, preview & link to original YouTube video:#1 -- "The Omnivore Trials" -- Family discovers a dark secret in their home (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2YVZRl...2022-11-2130 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesCamping Horror StoriesToday’s podcast features 3 camping horror stories. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and they have all been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- “Sleep Well?" -- A teen solo hiker has a terrifying encounter in the wild (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYbUTIwWdNI)#2 -- “It Started With A Whistle" -- Sounds like an urban legend, but it actually happened (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f51b7l9qV3k)#1 -- "Th...2022-11-1731 min
MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 28 -- "The Massacre" (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)On December 11th, 2006, in a beautiful little town in Italy, two men were out for a walk when they noticed a fire in a nearby second story apartment window. They quickly ran up the outside stairs to get to that apartment, but when they reached it and looked through the open front door, they froze, because what they saw was nothing short of a nightmare. Today's story is about the "Erba Massacre" and it is extremely graphic, upsetting, and it involves harm to a child, so listener discretion is advised.For 100s more stories like this one, check out...2022-05-1634 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 27 -- "The Demon Within"Today’s podcast features two separate, unique, stories that are both themed around the same thing, people who suddenly just snapped. The first story you will hear is called, “The Horrifying True Story of Katy Perry’s Ex-Boyfriend." Her ex was a famous actor, and what he did will forever change the way you view the shows and movies that he was in. The second story you will hear is called, “This Demon Still Lives Among Us,” and it is about one of the most notorious crimes in English history.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is the remastered audio from two popular vi...2022-05-1233 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 26 -- "The Trust Game" (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)On march 22nd, 2003, a highly intelligent, very successful couple decided to play a strange new game. The game was very involved, and required handcuffs and blindfolds and heavy chairs, but once they were in position, they got the hang of it quickly and thought it was actually pretty fun. But after playing for a little while, something very unexpected happened, and before either of them could comprehend it, a scream filled their apartment, then there was silence. (This story is a wild ride with one of the strangest conclusions we've covered on this show, so make sure you stick around...2022-05-0951 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 25 -- "Horror in Mexico"Today’s podcast features two separate, unique stories, that are both themed around the same thing, true Mexican horror. The first story you'll hear is called “The Ritual” and it is about a young man who was in the wrong place at the wrong time during spring break in Matamoros, Mexico. The second story you'll hear is called, “The most feared girl in Mexico” and it is about the horrible thing that a young boy witnessed, when he accidentally stumbled into a cave, high up in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is the remastered audio from 2 pop...2022-05-0530 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 24 -- "Milk & Cookies" (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)On the morning of March 8, 1961, a 13 year old boy living near Seattle, Washington, walked up the front steps of his house, opened the front door and went inside. He called out to see if anyone was home, but it was silent. He shrugged, then dropped his books and walked straight across the dining room and down a narrow hallway. When he reached the end of that hallway, where it led into the kitchen, the boy stopped. Frozen with fear, he just stared at what was in front of him…. (Today’s story has a VERY unlikely ending, so be sure you...2022-05-0253 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 23 -- "The Headless Valley"Located in the northwestern section of Canada lies an 11,000 square mile stretch of untouched wilderness called the "Nahanni Valley" (aka "The Headless Valley"). This area is virtually inaccessible, as there are no roads, trails or other obvious access points. It is full of large dangerous animals, steep cliffs and brutal weather conditions. And it is believed to be haunted. Today's episode is based on the first hand accounts of the people who have actually found a way inside this valley and lived to tell the tale. What they saw and experienced is truly terrifying.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is the...2022-04-2828 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 22 -- "A Living Hell" (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)In 1995, an 18 year old named Reggie was serving a life sentence inside one of the most violent prisons in the USA. Reggie tried to keep his head down to avoid trouble, but at some point he offended an inmate they called “The Devil”… and when you upset The Devil, you’re doomed. But Reggie wasn’t going to just roll over and die. Instead, he made a plan to save himself... What happened next shocked the world.For 100s more stories like this one, check out my YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf yo...2022-04-2536 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 21 -- "The Death Trap"In 2006 a couple found themselves lost in the rugged San Jacinto mountain range in California. Starving, dehydrated, and desperate, they stumbled upon a campsite tucked away in an isolated ravine. They rushed over to it to see if the owner was nearby, but before they could locate them, the couple saw something hidden inside of the tent. This discovery would change their lives forever.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is the remastered audio from a popular video on my "MrBallen" YouTube channel. The video is called "This trail is a death trap'" (Here is the link to the video -- https...2022-04-2139 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 20 -- "The Devil Waits in the Bedroom" (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)In 2010, a young tutor stepped inside of her student's apartment. At first it was quiet, then a terrified voice called to her from the back bedroom... Had she known what was waiting for her inside of that bedroom, she would have turned and ran.For 100s more stories like this one, check out my YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @MrBallenSPOILERS BELOW THIS...2022-04-1841 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 19 -- "Real Life Kill Room"In 2008 in Canada, a highly controversial movie script found its way into the police’s hands. When they read it, they immediately told the filmmaker that they would not be allowed to produce the script into a movie, and then the police wiped the script from the face of the earth... Except recently I got my hands on an uncensored full version, and I used it, along with several news reports, to tell the highly controversial story that was supposed to stay a secret.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is the remastered audio from a popular video on my "MrBallen" YouTube cha...2022-04-1427 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 18 -- "A Single Piercing Scream" (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)In 2006, an adult son arrived at his parent’s farm to work for the day. When he got there, he expected to see his father out and about doing chores, but when he looked around the property, he didn't see him. The son decided to go inside the farm house (where his parents lived) to see what they were doing. What he saw on the 2nd floor would haunt him for the rest of his life…For 100s more stories like this one, check out my YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf y...2022-04-1138 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 17 -- "This Island Has a Dark Secret"During World War 2, there was a horrific incident that occurred on a small island in the Pacific Ocean. At the time, the details of exactly what happened on this island were made top secret. But in 2004, the US government decided it was time for the public to know the truth. Not only is the story of the Chichijima Incident unbelievable, but the twist at the end will genuinely shock you, especially if you are an American.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is the remastered audio from a popular video on my "MrBallen" YouTube channel. The video is called "This island kept...2022-04-0718 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 16 -- "The Death Mask" (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)In 2017, an aspiring teenage artist was invited to come out to an art college in Florida for a personalized tour of their campus. They told him to bring along some of his best artwork to show the staff, and so the teen decided he would make a special papier-mâché mask just for the occasion. After it was complete, he packed it up, along with his other things, and then he got ready to board a bus bound for Florida. Three weeks later, the police would learn the horrifying truth about what that mask was actually used for.For 100s...2022-04-0433 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 15 -- "The Monster"In 1999 there was a rash of disappearances inside of the famous Yosemite National Park in California. When the police couldn't figure out where these people had gone, or who (or what) was behind their disappearances, a rumor started amongst locals that a "monster" must be running loose in the park attacking people. At first, this was just an urban legend, but by the end of the year, police would discover there really was a monster in the park, and they really were behind the disappearances.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is the remastered audio from a popular video on my "MrBallen"...2022-03-3138 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 14 -- "Online Dating" (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)In 2012, a man living in Omaha, Nebraska met a woman on a dating website and after dinner, he invited her into his apartment. As they started getting intimate, they heard a knock on the door. Annoyed, the man got up and went to look through the peep hole, and he couldn’t believe who he saw standing on the other side of the door. This story has one of the strangest endings I’ve ever covered. Let’s just say, the plot twist is HUGE.For 100s more stories like this one, check out my YouTube channel just called "MrBall...2022-03-2830 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 13 -- "One, Two, THREE!"In 2012, a West Virginia father knocked on his 16 year old daughter's bedroom door, expecting her to open it up and say, "hello." But after knocking, there was only silence in her room. He knocked a few more times, but his daughter still did not emerge, so the father decided he would go inside and make sure she was OK. Little did he know, what he would discover inside of that room would ruin his life.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is the remastered audio from a popular video on my "MrBallen" YouTube channel. The video is called "These teens have a...2022-03-2426 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 12 -- "Thumping Sounds" (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)In 1995, a man was in his basement running on the treadmill when he heard thumping sounds coming from upstairs. He went upstairs to investigate, and at first he didn’t see or hear anything unusual. But when he reached the end of the first floor hallway and looked in the dining room, he saw the source of the sounds and he immediately started screaming.For 100s more stories like this one, check out my YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Tw...2022-03-2129 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 11 -- "Wicked Game"One morning in 1983, a truck driver was driving down a lonely Alaskan highway, when he saw a young girl come bounding out of the forest that butted up against the road. The girl ran out onto the highway, turned toward him, and began sprinting in his direction while screaming and waving her arms in the air. The driver came to a quick stop and as the girl got closer, he saw she had no shoes on and had a handcuff dangling from one of her wrists. When she reached his vehicle she threw herself inside and screamed at him to...2022-03-1721 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 10 -- "Terror in Tokyo" (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)On March 20, 1995, a crumpled up newspaper was spotted lying on the floor of a Tokyo, Japan train car. In Japan, the subways are always immaculately clean, so this newspaper stood out like a sore thumb. As commuters stared at the trash, wondering who would be so inconsiderate to litter, a wet spot began to form at the center of the newspaper, like it was sitting on top of a liquid that was now starting to seep through. As soon as this began to happen, everyone in the train car started to cough. The cough was mild at first, but within...2022-03-1434 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 9 -- "Death Row"Carol and Reggie Sumner were high school sweethearts in the late 1960s, but after graduation they broke up and went their separate ways. 40 years later, after both of their respective marriages ended in divorce, the pair reconnected through a random unintentional phone call. Within days of this chance encounter, the two were happily going on dates again as if they were picking up right where they left off in high school. The pair would get married and move to Florida where they planned to live out their days, relaxing on the beach and enjoying each other's company. However, shortly after...2022-03-1023 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 8 -- "These People Actually Exist" (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)On Christmas Eve in 1992, an 18 year old woman named Danita Gullette stepped outside of her place of work into the freezing Dayton, Ohio night air and began walking toward her mother's house. After a few minutes, Danita decided to call her mother to ask her something that couldn't wait until she arrived. So Danita stopped at a payphone, slipped a few coins into the phone's coin slot, then dialed the number she knew by heart. At her mother's house the phone started to ring, but when Danita's sister picked up the receiver, the phone was silent. Around the same time...2022-03-0742 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 7 -- "Pure Evil"In 2012, a young man drove his truck into an Anchorage Alaska parking lot and came to a stop next to a small, bright teal colored shack. This shack was a coffee shop, and this young man worked there as a barista. That morning he had a shift, so he hopped out of his truck, went around to the side of the structure and put his keys into the door's lock. When he turned them, he noticed there was no resistance, the door was already unlocked. Confused, he pushed the door open and saw right away the place had clearly been...2022-03-0321 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 6 -- "Fire & Brimstone" (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)This is the story of what is, quite possibly, the strangest outcome of a failed romantic relationship ever. In 2013, two young people who met on a dating site, met for the first time in person over a cup of coffee. Immediately the pair hit it off, and within a year they were engaged to be married. But shortly after their engagement had begun, cracks in their relationship formed and they broke it off. It seemed like they both were moving on and building new lives for themselves, until a very strange email arrived in one of their inboxes... then another...2022-02-2829 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 5 -- "Child Star"In 2004, a retired couple who had been living on a yacht, sailing the California coastline for the previous 2 years, learned they were going to be grandparents. They were so excited about it, they decided to sell their yacht and move back onto the land to live closer to their grandchild. The retirees quickly found a buyer for their boat, and they made plans to meet some of their family members back on land after the sale, but the couple never showed up. It wasn't until someone noticed some very strange things on board the couple's yacht that the mystery of...2022-02-2432 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 4 -- "You're Dead" (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)In 1992, a young mother received a package in the mail that had no return address on it. When she brought it inside her house and opened it up, she found it contained a non-fiction murder mystery novel. She didn't know why it had been sent to her, but when she opened the novel up, she noticed someone had gone through and underlined several sections. At first, she assumed this novel must just be second hand copy and so the previous owner's notes were still inside. But when she actually read some of the highlighted sections, she immediately understood that someone...2022-02-2139 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 3 -- "Scream"In 1990, two college students, who lived together in an apartment, suddenly stopped communicating with their friends and families. After a few days of silence, the police were called to do a welfare check on them. When the police knocked on the girl's door, no one opened it, so they got a key from the building manager and opened the door themselves. As soon as they were inside, they called out for the girls, but they didn't call back. The police walked forward into the living room, and at first everything looked normal, but then they noticed something horrible on the...2022-02-1746 min
MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 2 -- "The Hallway" (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)In 2011, a young woman opened the door to her place of work, a sporting apparel store in Washington DC, and immediately realized something was wrong. Too afraid to investigate what she saw and heard, she ran from the store and called 911. When police arrived and entered the store, they heard a sound coming from a hallway in the back, and they began to move toward it…For 100s more stories like this one, check out my YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on...2022-02-1433 minMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesEpisode 1 -- "The Plot" (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)In 2002, a very unlikely witness came forward to give the Everett Washington police some shocking information about a missing person. It was the break investigators had been waiting for — and dreading. The information the witness provided would ultimately lead the police to uncover one of the most heartless plots ever devised.For 100s more stories like this one, check out my YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of th...2022-02-1437 min
MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesMrBallen Podcast TrailerHello fans of the Strange, Dark and Mysterious delivered in story format! Our first podcast episode will go live on the morning of February 14th, and from there on out we will be releasing 2 weekly podcasts!Mondays = NEW story only available in podcast formThursdays = BONUS episode, Best of MrBallen's YouTube storiesSee you soon!Love, @mrballen2022-02-0601 min