True Crime
by Ballen Studios
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.
MrBallen presents a re-run of a fan-favorite episode (originally #372) centered on a dramatic incident at the Palmdale, California Sheriff's Department on June 16, 2010. The episode opens with atmospheric scene-setting: a slow evening shift at the station is interrupted when a young woman, covered in blood and in a…
Worth it if you enjoy MrBallen's narrative true crime style and don't mind re-runs of popular episodes from the archive.
This 27-minute MrBallen podcast episode is a compilation of three supernatural and mysterious stories themed around "messages from beyond." The episode is structured as a countdown, presenting three remastered audio stories originally published on MrBallen's YouTube channel. Story #3, "Into The Coffin," involves a…
Worth it if you enjoy MrBallen's storytelling style and haven't seen these YouTube videos, or prefer audio-only consumption of his content.
MrBallen presents 'The Stage Manager,' a podcast exclusive episode about a threatening letter sent to a famous French comedian in December 1980. The episode opens with a compelling hook: an unnamed prominent French comedian receives an envelope with no postmark or return address containing a bullet and a note reading…
Worth it if you enjoy MrBallen's narrative true-crime style and are drawn to mysterious threats against public figures, but verify the episode delivers substance beyond the compelling premise.
This is a special live 'Campfire' episode of MrBallen's podcast featuring storyteller John Allen (MrBallen) telling strange, dark, and mysterious stories to a guest named Liana, a devoted fan who is currently battling leukemia. The episode's primary purpose is charitable: all proceeds are being donated to Liana's…
Worth it if you're a MrBallen fan who wants to support a good cause while enjoying his storytelling in an intimate setting, or if you want to help a family facing serious medical challenges.
This MrBallen podcast episode, titled 'Reality Glitch Vol. II,' presents two stories that purport to challenge conventional understanding of reality. The episode consists of remastered audio from MrBallen's main YouTube channel, featuring two narratives: 'By The Pool,' which involves a doctor experiencing an…
Worth it if you're already a fan of MrBallen's storytelling style and enjoy mysterious narratives with paranormal or unexplained elements, or if you prefer podcast versions of YouTube content.
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MrBallen's 'Brutal Mercy' is a 27-minute podcast exclusive featuring four stories centered on people experiencing catastrophic days that get progressively worse. The episode promises narratives of escalating misfortune with the implicit hook that these situations involve some form of mercy—likely dark or ironic relief…
Worth it if you enjoy MrBallen's dark storytelling format and don't mind potentially exploitative framing of real tragedies.
MrBallen presents a true crime story set in March 1997 in Higginson, Arkansas. The episode centers on a dramatic incident at a police station where a man arrives carrying a muddy black plastic case just three days after a local police officer has been murdered. The man requests to see the detective leading the…
Worth it if you enjoy MrBallen's narrative true crime style and are intrigued by the specific 1997 Arkansas police station incident described.
MrBallen presents a re-run of a fan-favorite episode (originally #365) centered on a mysterious discovery at a truck rental company in Ohio on March 24, 2006. The narrative follows an employee who, while organizing cash from recent transactions during a slow afternoon, discovers something unusual written or marked on…
Worth it if you enjoy MrBallen's atmospheric storytelling style and don't mind mystery narratives where the hook matters more than investigative depth.
MrBallen's 'No Way Out Vol. XII' is a 26-minute compilation episode featuring three remastered stories from his main YouTube channel, all centered on the theme of people trapped with no escape. The episode presents three distinct narratives: 'Bread,' about a DIY repair gone wrong; 'Dead End,' involving cave…
Worth it if you enjoy MrBallen's narrative style and haven't seen these YouTube videos, or prefer audio versions of his content.
MrBallen's 'Warnings' is a 27-minute podcast exclusive featuring four stories centered on a common theme: people who misjudged dangerous situations and paid a severe price for their miscalculation. The episode promises narratives about individuals who thought they had control or understanding of their circumstances,…
Worth it if you're already a MrBallen fan comfortable with his storytelling style and enjoy short-form cautionary tales about misjudgment and danger.
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MrBallen presents a true crime story set in Marseille, France in January 1990. The episode centers on a dramatic moment when a man walked into a police station holding a newspaper and claimed to recognize a murder suspect sketch—then revealed that the sketch matched his own face. This is framed as a 'podcast exclusive…
Worth it if you enjoy MrBallen's narrative style and are drawn to dramatic true crime moments with international settings, but verify the episode quality before committing 30 minutes based on this hook alone.
This is a rebroadcast of Episode 361 from MrBallen's podcast, a show known for covering strange, dark, and mysterious true crime stories. The episode focuses on a 1986 Arizona case involving a threatening letter and an elaborate murder plot. According to the description, someone wrote an explicit, violent threat…
Worth it if you enjoy MrBallen's dramatic narrative style and haven't heard Episode 361 before, but skip if you prefer investigative depth or victim-focused true crime.
This MrBallen podcast episode presents three remastered stories from his YouTube channel, unified by the theme that 'the deadliest threats are often the hardest to recognize.' The three stories are: (1) 'Hot Snow,' about a summer camp experiencing an unusual weather phenomenon with hidden danger; (2) 'Extra Help,'…
Worth it if you haven't seen MrBallen's YouTube videos and enjoy dark mystery stories, but not if you're already familiar with his channel.
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