MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
True Crime & Paranormal
About
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. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes 7-days early and ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Episodes
- The Mayor's Wife (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
In August 2000, a city council candidate publicly stated he knew who committed a local unsolved murder, claiming he learned this in a dream. This episode further details the event.
- Fan Favorite - "The Shadow in the Doorway"
This MrBallen Podcast episode presents "The Shadow in the Doorway," a fan-favorite story previously published as Episode 392. It describes a six-year-old girl's experience with a shadowy figure outside her bedroom door on a blustery night…
- In Plain Sight
This episode of the MrBallen Podcast features three stories about dark secrets that were hidden in plain sight. The audio for these stories has been remastered from the MrBallen YouTube channel.
- Tragedy by Design (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This podcast episode discusses how small mistakes can lead to tragic outcomes, even during celebrations. It emphasizes that a single error can drastically alter the course of events.
- A House Divided (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
A podcast exclusive episode of MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories titled 'A House Divided.' The episode details a man in suburban France who, in February 2003, received a phone call containing muffled voices discussing a…
- The Cemetery/Kandahar Giant | Campfire Stories with MrBallen
This episode of the MrBallen Podcast features two stories: 'The Cemetery' and 'The Kandahar Giant.' The host notes these are excellent tales for a campfire setting. The episode was made available on YouTube on May 1st.
- No Way Out Vol. X
This episode of the MrBallen Podcast presents three remastered stories about individuals trapped in inescapable situations: a cruise ship disaster, a saturation diving incident, and a freak accident during a vacation.
- Thou Shalt Not Covet (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
On August 10, 2005, a New York City office worker received a call from a woman inquiring about an employee. After being told the employee was absent, the caller’s tone shifted, and she instructed the man to hang up and call 911.
- Unreal Vol. II
This episode features three remastered stories of seemingly impossible events, including tales of a discovery following a tragedy at sea, a nightmare walk home, and a woman whose dreams blur with reality. These stories were originally feat…
- The Price of Preparation (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This podcast episode shares two stories where individuals attended events they had prepared for years, only for the events to become the biggest mistakes of their lives.
- Concrete Evidence (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This podcast exclusive episode describes a mysterious event from April 2006 where a person assembled a warning message from newspaper clippings. The message was intended to have a specific effect.
- Fan Favorite - "The Knot"
In a 2000 murder investigation, an FBI forensics analyst in Quantico, Virginia, discovered a mislabeled evidence bag containing two strands of hair. This mistake by the investigating detective meant the analyst was looking at something ent…
- Hidden Threat
This episode of the MrBallen Podcast presents three stories focusing on hidden dangers. The tales include an investigation into an underwater structure, a tribal feast that turns out to be a curse, and a story connected to a mysterious pho…
- Fatal Hubris (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This podcast exclusive episode features two stories about individuals who sought attention or status, but their pursuits led to disastrous outcomes.
- The Traffic Stop (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
In March 1997, a police captain in North Carolina investigated an abandoned Jeep on a highway. The vehicle was empty, but the cell phone inside began to ring.
- Fan Favorite - "Death of a Ladies' Man"
In January 1998, a Georgia prosecutor attended a divorce trial. A call had suggested the testimony could solve an unsolved murder case he had worked on previously. As the witness testified, the prosecutor realized the murder was solved.
- The Unexpected
This MrBallen Podcast episode, 'The Unexpected,' presents three remastered horror stories from YouTube: 'After The Riot,' 'Falling Treasure,' and 'A Son’s Nightmare,' each featuring a surprising conclusion.
- Blind Faith (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This episode features two stories about individuals whose strong beliefs influenced their life decisions, ultimately leading them into dangerous situations.
- In the Dump Truck (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This podcast episode details a June 2005 incident in Derry, New Hampshire, where a customer bought a prepaid cell phone to make untraceable calls and hesitated to provide their name during activation.
- Prisoners | Campfire Stories with MrBallen
MrBallen's Campfire Stories presents a ghost story episode titled 'Prisoners'. The episode is scheduled to be available on YouTube starting Friday, April 3, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
- Reality Glitch
This episode of MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories explores three accounts that challenge reality, including paranormal encounters and an unexplained accident. These stories have been remastered from the MrBallen YouTube…
- Playing with Fire (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This podcast episode features two stories about individuals feeling unsafe in their homes. Authorities are unable to assist until the situations become critical.
- As Seen on TV (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
While watching a true crime episode about a local missing person in March 2016, one of two friends in France became agitated, revealing a disturbing answer when asked what was wrong.
- Fan Favorite - "Murder and Meditation"
In September 2003, a Tucson, Arizona woman answered a knock to find a police detective asking about her neighbor. Days later, she witnessed suspicious activity at her neighbor's house, leading her to believe it was a murder cover-up.
- Under the Surface
This episode of the MrBallen Podcast features three remastered stories from his YouTube channel: 'On The Prowl,' about an urban legend, 'Call Your Mother,' about a missing son, and 'The Red Ghost,' about a creature from the Arizona frontie…
- Gone for a Jog (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
In this episode, a police officer investigates a suspicious death in a wooded area near Gray, France, in 2018. The discovery of a body following previous incidents leads authorities to question the initial classification of suicide.
- Adrenaline Rush | Campfire Stories with MrBallen
This episode of the MrBallen Podcast features an epic survival story told by the host. The story is presented in a campfire style and is also available on the podcast's YouTube channel.
- Beneath the Surface (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This podcast episode, titled "Beneath the Surface," features two stories focusing on the challenges of understanding others and the repercussions of making incorrect assumptions.
- Who's At The Door (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
In December 1991, a Florida woman responded to a pounding at her door and found her neighbor outside, covered in blood with a slit throat, before collapsing.
- Fan Favorite - "You Can't Hide Here"
In 2010, Boston detectives investigated a brutally murdered teenage boy. The case became bizarre when they discovered the victim's identity, leading them 1,000 miles away to investigate impossible sightings and a strange theory.
- Stranger Than Fiction Vol. XIII
This episode of the MrBallen Podcast, Stranger Than Fiction Vol. XIII, features three remastered stories pulled from YouTube: "What’s Wrong with Mommy?" about a difficult Christmas Day, "Stealing a Slice" detailing a Domino's standoff, and…
- A Pyrrhic Victory (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This podcast exclusive episode features two stories about individuals who achieved significant career goals but paid a steep price. The episode is part of the MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories.
- Take Out (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
In June 2004, a California restaurant manager's interaction with a hurried customer during a busy dinner rush took an unexpected turn. The manager quickly processed the customer's to-go order and payment, unaware that the credit card recei…
- Fan Favorite - "Big Bang"
In 1996, a young detective responded to an explosion at a Tucson country club, only to find a scene resembling a war zone. This investigation would ultimately consume 13 years of his life and lead him across the United States and into Euro…
- Do Not Disturb
The podcast episode "Do Not Disturb" recounts the story of two sisters whose vacation in Thailand takes a nightmarish turn due to strange occurrences. The host notes that clues to the surprising conclusion are subtly woven into the narrati…
- In Too Deep (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This podcast episode features stories where good intentions lead to dangerous outcomes.
- The Turquoise Necklace (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
In March 1974, Salt Lake City investigator questioned a man claiming psychic powers. The man's specific visions about a case made the investigator question if he was a psychic or the killer.
- Fan Favorite - "Murder by the Slice"
A fan-favorite episode recounts the terrifying events of a spring night in 2009 when a pizza shop owner in a small Virginia town heard screams from inside his restaurant and fled for his life.
- No Way Out Vol. IX
This podcast episode, "No Way Out Vol. IX," features three remastered stories about people trapped with no escape: "A Friendly Wave," about a girl on her newspaper route; "Lookout," concerning a submarine issue; and "Wrong Button," detaili…
- The Best Laid Plans (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This podcast episode explores stories of individuals who attempted to control fate, resulting in widespread destruction.
- The Rumor Mill (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This podcast exclusive episode discusses a strange case from December 10, 1995, where a detective found a Tucson, Arizona house covered in blood, but no body was present.
- Fan Favorite - "The Artist"
In Dallas, Texas, on September 10, 2009, an art student returned to her apartment to find her roommate unresponsive. A call from the school prompted the student to check on her roommate, leading to a horrifying discovery in the bedroom.
- Frozen Hell
The MrBallen Podcast episode "Frozen Hell" shares three remastered stories about individuals lost in extreme cold. The episode includes tales of a morbid discovery on an 1800s voyage, a family undertaking a famous ritual, and a terrifying…
- The Devil is in the Details (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This episode of the MrBallen Podcast features two stories about individuals with ambitious plans that ultimately failed because they overlooked a crucial detail, resulting in life or death outcomes.
- Cops and Robbers (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This podcast exclusive episode details an incident from May 12, 2006, where a man discovered a trail of blood at his sister's home after a neighbor alerted him to trouble. The story unfolds in a quiet London suburb.
- Monsters Among Us Vol. V
This MrBallen Podcast episode, "Monsters Among Us Vol. V," features three remastered stories: "The Home Gym," "120 Times," and "To Save His Soul." The stories cover unsettling encounters and disturbing cases, sourced from the main MrBallen…
- Inspired By (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This episode recounts the true story of a fiction writer whose life served as inspiration for her work, until a tragic turn of events made her own life unbelievable. The story serves as a cautionary tale that some experiences are too profo…
- The Green Monster (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
In 2003, a young boy in Ohio woke to find a large, green monster with a shotgun standing over his bed. The boy, initially thinking it was his great-grandparents, pretended to be asleep as the creature approached. This is a podcast exclusiv…
- The Death Song | Campfire Stories with MrBallen
This episode features a historic campfire story about a Ho-Chunk Nation search party in Wisconsin who discovered a cave with a haunting sound while looking for missing hunters.
- Devotion
The MrBallen Podcast presents three remastered stories pulled from YouTube, focusing on extreme acts of devotion that verge on madness. The episodes featured are "Exit Interviews" concerning a notorious cult, "A Family Ritual" detailing a…