MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries
Wondery | Ballen Studios
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. MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between MrBallen and Wondery, the award-winning company behind Dr. Death.Follow MrBallen's Medical Mysteries on Amazon Music, the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes publish for free every Tuesday. Prime members can listen to new episodes early and ad-free on Amazon Music. Or, you can listen episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Start your free trial in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or by visiting https://wondery.com/links/mrballens-medical-mysteries/ now.
Episodes
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Nov 14, 2023 • 25min
Ep. 6 | Blood Feast
One night in 1944, over 300 patients at a mental hospital in Oregon become violently sick after eating dinner. Many of them die. An investigation is quickly launched to determine the source of this deadly illness. Was there something wrong with the food itself? Or could it have been the work of a deranged killer?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 7, 2023 • 26min
Ep. 5 | Silent Scream
A 15-year-old girl's sudden illness leads to a grim diagnosis. An experimental treatment is proposed to save her, but it could result in a fate worse than death. The girl wakes up with Locked-In Syndrome, trapped inside her own body. She recalls getting bitten by a bat and being diagnosed with rabies, but successfully recovers.
Oct 31, 2023 • 29min
Ep. 4 | Sanju’s Belly/One by One
“Sanju’s Belly”For decades, a 36-year-old Indian man has been plagued by a mysterious swelling in his belly. He refuses to see a doctor, until one day, he’s rushed to the hospital with breathing problems. When doctors operate, what they find inside him is horrific.“One by One”A family in 1860s London is struck by a mysterious illness that claims three of their children. When the city’s finest physician is brought in to treat the family's last surviving child, a three-year-old girl, he is baffled by her symptoms. But as he digs deeper he realizes the true killer has been staring him in the face all along.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 24, 2023 • 29min
Ep. 3 | A Change in Fortune
On a hot September day in 1986, a family in Goiania, Brazil, suddenly begin feeling sick after a celebration. The symptoms are horrific: vomiting, diarrhea, and bleeding. But one family member suspects something far worse. Her hunch soon leads to a devastating discovery.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Oct 17, 2023 • 34min
Ep. 2 | Tigers on the Ceiling
A small French town experiences a mysterious illness causing hallucinations, violence, and suicide. Dr. Gebai investigates the illness, connecting it to unusual occurrences like a foul smell and a dog's sudden death. Tensions rise as the town faces a potential public health crisis and rumors of poisoning and curses spread.
Oct 17, 2023 • 24min
Ep. 1 | Ashes to Ashes
A man's elderly father is trapped inside a fire-damaged home with a mysterious cause. Investigators find a burned foot, charred skull fragment, and piles of black ash. Tony Moret seeks the help of ParaScience International to unravel the unexplained phenomenon. Larry, a ParaScience expert, discovers similarities to other cases throughout history. The podcast explores spontaneous human combustion and the controversial case of George Mott.
Oct 3, 2023 • 2min
Introducing: MrBallen's Medical Mysteries
Follow 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
