MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
True Crime & Paranormal
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The Strange, Dark and Mysterious delivered in podcast format.
Episodes
- The Mayor's Wife (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
In August 2000, a candidate in a small Alabama town claimed a dream identified the killer of a school district employee. He discussed the unsolved murder at a campaign event.
- Fan Favorite - "The Shadow in the Doorway"
A previously published fan favorite episode, "The Shadow in the Doorway," recounts the experience of a six-year-old girl in rural Nevada who woke to unexplained creaking sounds and saw a shadow outside her bedroom door in 2008.
- In Plain Sight
This episode of the MrBallen Podcast features three stories about secrets discovered in plain sight. The stories include a deceptive reality show contestant, a 20-year mystery surrounding a mother's disappearance, and a deadly secret uncov…
- Tragedy by Design (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This episode of the MrBallen Podcast, titled "Tragedy by Design," features two stories about how celebrations can go wrong. It explores how a single misstep can lead to tragic outcomes during otherwise joyful events.
- A House Divided (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This episode recounts the story of a man who received a mysterious phone call where he overheard two women discussing a murder and the need for an alibi.
- The Cemetery/Kandahar Giant | Campfire Stories with MrBallen
MrBallen recounts two campfire stories, "The Cemetery" and "Kandahar Giant," in this episode of the podcast. Viewers can watch the episode on YouTube.
- No Way Out Vol. X
This episode of MrBallen Podcast features three stories about individuals who found themselves trapped. The stories, titled "A Crush on a Cruise," "The Gauge," and "Teapot," were originally released on the MrBallen YouTube channel and have…
- Thou Shalt Not Covet (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This episode recounts a strange event from August 10, 2005, in New York City. A man received a phone call at his office that quickly escalated into an emergency situation requiring a 911 call.
- Unreal Vol. II
This episode of the MrBallen Podcast features three stories about unlikely events. The audio has been remastered from the MrBallen YouTube channel.
- The Price of Preparation (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This episode covers two stories about people who finally attended an event they had been working towards for years. In both cases, attending the event turned out to be a major mistake.
- Concrete Evidence (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
In April 2006, a person created a warning message using newspaper clippings. This episode details the story of this mysterious message and its intended impact.
- Fan Favorite - "The Knot"
This episode, a fan favorite, details an FBI forensics analyst's discovery of a critical forensic error in a murder investigation. The episode, previously published as Episode 388, focuses on how the analyst's findings changed the course o…
- Hidden Threat
This episode features three stories about unseen threats, including an underwater building, a tribal experience, and an unexpected event related to a drink. The audio for these stories has been remastered from the MrBallen YouTube channel.
- Fatal Hubris (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This episode features two stories concerning individuals seeking attention or status, which ultimately resulted in negative outcomes.
- The Traffic Stop (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
In March 1997, a North Carolina police captain found an empty Jeep with its engine running and a ringing cell phone on the passenger seat. This occurred during a pre-dawn patrol on the outskirts of a small town.
- Fan Favorite - "Death of a Ladies' Man"
This episode, a fan favorite, recounts the story of a Georgia prosecutor who attended a divorce trial in 1998. He had received a phone call suggesting that the testimony in this trial could help solve a murder case he had been working on.
- The Unexpected
This episode of MrBallen Podcast presents three horror stories with unexpected endings. The stories include "After The Riot," about a son missing during a prison riot; "Falling Treasure," about a politician and a shaman; and "A Son’s Night…
- Blind Faith (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This episode, "Blind Faith," features two stories from the MrBallen Podcast. The narratives explore individuals whose intense beliefs shaped their decisions, ultimately leading them into perilous situations.
- In the Dump Truck (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
In June 2005, a customer bought a prepaid cell phone in Derry, New Hampshire, intending to conceal their identity. This episode recounts the story of the prepaid phone and the customer's efforts to avoid being traced.
- Prisoners | Campfire Stories with MrBallen
In this episode, titled 'Prisoners', MrBallen shares a ghost story. The episode is part of the 'MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories' series.
- Reality Glitch
This episode features three stories that seemingly defy reality. The stories include "The Friend," "The Midnight Man," and "From The Field."
- Playing with Fire (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This episode features two stories of individuals who do not feel safe in their homes. Authorities are unable to help until the situations escalate.
- As Seen on TV (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This episode recounts a story where two friends watching a true crime show discover the case is local, leading to a strange reaction from one of them. The episode explores the unfolding events after this realization.
- Fan Favorite - "Murder and Meditation"
This fan-favorite episode, "Murder and Meditation," tells the story of a woman who witnesses suspicious events at her neighbor's home in Tucson, Arizona, leading her to suspect a murder cover-up.
- Under the Surface
This episode features three remastered stories from the MrBallen YouTube channel. Topics include an urban legend, a disappearance, and a creature encounters on the Arizona frontier.
- Gone for a Jog (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This podcast exclusive episode details a police investigation in Gray, France. A police officer discovers a body, which leads to questions about similar past incidents in the same location.
- Adrenaline Rush | Campfire Stories with MrBallen
MrBallen recounts a survival story. This episode is available on YouTube.
- Beneath the Surface (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This episode of MrBallen Podcast, titled "Beneath the Surface," presents two stories. Both stories explore the theme of how challenging it is to truly know an individual and the repercussions that can arise from assuming one does.
- Who's At The Door (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
In December 1991, a woman in Largo, Florida, found her neighbor severely injured on her doorstep. The neighbor, covered in blood with gashes on her head and a slit throat, collapsed before she could speak about the incident.
- Fan Favorite - "You Can't Hide Here"
This episode, a fan favorite, recounts a story previously published as Episode 300. It details two detectives investigating the brutal death of a teenage boy in 2010. The case takes a bizarre turn when they discover the victim's identity,…
- Stranger Than Fiction Vol. XIII
This episode of the MrBallen Podcast features three true stories previously released on YouTube. The stories include a Christmas Day event, a Domino's incident, and an avalanche survival situation.
- A Pyrrhic Victory (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This episode of MrBallen Podcast features two stories focusing on individuals who achieved significant career ambitions, but at an extremely high cost. The discussion revolves around the theme of a Pyrrhic victory.
- Take Out (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
A restaurant manager in Orange County helps a customer with a take-out order. Days later, he has to provide the customer's receipt to the police.police.
- Fan Favorite - "Big Bang"
This episode, previously published as Episode 281, recounts a fan-favorite story about a detective investigating an explosion at a Tucson country club in 1996. The investigation into the incident ultimately spanned 13 years and reached acr…
- Do Not Disturb
This MrBallen Podcast episode, "Do Not Disturb," features a story about two sisters on vacation in Thailand and the strange events they encounter. The host notes the story has a surprising ending.
- In Too Deep (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This episode of MrBallen Podcast features stories about how making what seems to be the right decision can lead to dangerous outcomes.
- The Turquoise Necklace (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This episode recounts a 1974 interrogation in Salt Lake City where an investigator questioned a man who claimed to have psychic powers and provided specific visions related to a case. The investigator was left to wonder if the man was a ge…
- Fan Favorite - "Murder by the Slice"
This episode, a fan favorite, retells a story previously published as Episode 269. It describes a chilling incident at a pizza place in 2009 where a couple faced a harrowing ordeal during closing time.
- No Way Out Vol. IX
This episode of MrBallen Podcast features three stories about people who were trapped with "no way out." The stories include "A Friendly Wave," "Lookout," and "Wrong Button."
- The Best Laid Plans (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This episode of the MrBallen Podcast features stories about individuals who tried to control fate, leading to significant destruction. The narrative focuses on the outcomes of their attempts to alter destiny.
- The Rumor Mill (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This episode of MrBallen Podcast features a detective investigating a crime scene in Tucson, Arizona, where blood is found throughout a house, but no body is present. The scene is described as one of the worst the detective had encountered.
- Fan Favorite - "The Artist"
This episode, titled "The Artist", is a fan-favorite and was previously published as episode 251. It tells the story of an art student who discovers her roommate unresponsive in their Dallas apartment in 2009.
- Frozen Hell
This episode of MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories presents three accounts of people who faced extreme cold conditions and did not return. The stories were originally featured on the MrBallen YouTube channel and have been…
- The Devil is in the Details (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This episode features two stories about ambitious plans. In both cases, a small oversight had significant consequences, determining the outcome between life and death.
- Cops and Robbers (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This episode, titled "Cops and Robbers," recounts a man's discovery of bloody
- Monsters Among Us Vol. V
This episode of MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories presents three stories: "The Home Gym", "120 Times", and "To Save His Soul". These stories, originally from the MrBallen YouTube channel, have been remastered for the pod…
- Inspired By (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This episode recounts the story of a fiction writer whose life became tragically intertwined with her work. The narrative explores how her personal experiences led to an unbelievable turn of events.
- The Green Monster (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This MrBallen Podcast episode describes a four-year-old boy's encounter with a green creature. The creature was reportedly holding a shotgun and standing over his bed.
- The Death Song | Campfire with MrBallen
This episode of the MrBallen Podcast features "The Death Song," a historic tale from Richland County, Wisconsin. The story involves a Ho-Chunk Nation search party discovering a dark cave and haunting sounds while looking for missing hunter…
- Devotion
This episode of the MrBallen Podcast presents three stories. These stories include topics such as a cult case, a family ritual, and a mysterious case in Florida.