MrBallen, a master storyteller known for his spine-chilling tales centered on medical mysteries, shares fascinating horrors of the human body. He dives into the eerie world of bizarre diseases and miraculous recoveries, leaving listeners on the edge of their seats. The podcast explores a chilling outbreak of shigella bacteria that spreads from a child to countless diners, emphasizing the critical importance of food safety. Get ready for chills as he reveals the unseen dangers lurking in our meals!

In the series finale, a mysterious doctor brings a controversial diagnosis to LeRoy, igniting debates on medical accuracy. Hear personal journeys of unexpected tics and the emotional struggles of families seeking answers. The complexities of conversion disorder and rare infections unfold as a group of girls navigates societal stigma. Alongside, explore the dark side of humanity through the lens of gender differences in serial killings, all wrapped in humor and reflections on chaos and connection.

Investigate alarming incidents at girls' schools in Iran linked to mysterious gas attacks, revealing mass hysteria's implications. Explore the personal stories behind fentanyl overdoses, emphasizing the urgent dangers faced by law enforcement. Delve into the evolution of the terms 'hysterical' and 'dope', and challenge common misconceptions about fentanyl exposure. Analyze the impact of media on public perception of mass psychogenic illness, showcasing the delicate interplay between psychological and societal factors.

A mysterious illness strikes a school community, affecting students despite safe environmental tests. The troubling experiences of a CIA operative in Moscow bring to light the infamous Havana Syndrome, prompting fears of directed energy attacks. The podcast dives into societal perceptions of illness, exploring themes of isolation, validation, and mass hysteria among affected individuals. It also examines the psychology behind collective belief, challenging narratives around technological threats while shedding light on the struggles of victims seeking acknowledgment.

Erin Brockovich, a renowned environmental activist, dives into the shocking health crises in LeRoy, New York, tied to a toxic train derailment from the 1970s. She shares her team's investigation into water contamination and the community’s desperate calls for accountability. The podcast unveils the historical use of dangerous chemicals and the personal challenges Brockovich faces while advocating for affected residents. Explore the gripping stories of activism, skepticism, and the heavy toll of environmental neglect on community health.

Teen girls at Leroy Junior Senior High School are affected by a mysterious illness while parents demand transparency. The podcast delves into historical hysteria, Freud's influence, and personal struggles with strange symptoms. Medical mysteries in Genesee County and Leroy are explored, linking to environmental investigations.

Parents in LeRoy demand answers as girls are afflicted with a mystery illness. Chaos ensues at a town meeting when the diagnosis is kept secret. The town doubts doctors, neighbors, and even their own minds as the illness spreads.

A high school girl in LeRoy falls ill with mysterious symptoms, sparking a community outbreak. Dr. Jennifer McVig investigates the unusual illness, affecting young female patients. The podcast explores Salem witch trials hysteria and Leroy's Jell-O history.

Hysterical investigates a mysterious illness that spreads among a group of high school girls in upstate New York. What is causing their sudden, often violent symptoms? Is there something in the water or inside the school? Or is it “all in their head?” The series examines the outbreak in LeRoy, NY, believed by some to be the most severe case of mass hysteria since the Salem Witch Trials. In his search for answers, Dan Taberski (9/12, Missing Richard Simmons, Running from Cops) explores other seemingly inexplicable events of the last few years – CIA officers being crippled with nausea and vertigo; cops OD'ing from exposure to fentanyl – and discovers they’re far more connected than we realize. From Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios, this 7-part series forces us to grapple with the mysteries of our own minds, and reckon with a contagion that we thought was long dead, but may be the defining disorder of our time.Follow Hysterical on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes of Hysterical early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.