
MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
The Strange, Dark & Mysterious delivered in podcast format.Follow the MrBallen Podcast on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes publish twice a week—every Monday and Thursday. Prime members can listen to new episodes 1-month early and all episodes ad-free on Amazon Music. Wondery+ subscribers can listen ad-free in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts.
Latest episodes

Mar 20, 2025 • 32min
Open Sea
Today’s podcast will feature 2 sailing horror stories. The audio from both of these stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#2 -- "Survivor’s Guilt" -- Sailors have many "customs of the sea," but there is one that is exceptionally dark and once it begins, there's no going back for that crew. (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54toJMsfg94)#1 -- "The Kaz II" -- 3 friends' trip of a lifetime turns into a nightmare (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWOMY0JQdFs)For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 17, 2025 • 35min
Murder on Steroids (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
On a summer night In 2013, newlyweds Joe and Olga Connell walked into their condominium in Wilmington, Delaware. Joe flipped on the light and sat down on the couch, while Olga headed to the bedroom to get changed. Suddenly, Joe heard a loud scream. He got up, and ran down the hall to the bedroom. There, he found Olga sitting on the floor yelling and crying. And he saw her jewelry boxes had been completely emptied and thrown off her dresser – thousands of dollars worth of rings and necklaces were just gone. But through her tears, Olga said she didn’t care about how much money they cost. Some of those pieces were precious family heirlooms that had been passed down to Olga from hers and Joe’s mothers. Joe comforted his wife, but he didn’t tell her what he was thinking. Because Joe thought he knew who had robbed them, and he feared this might be just the first attack in an escalating family war.For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 13, 2025 • 37min
Vanished
Today’s podcast will feature 3 stories about people who vanished without a trace. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "Not Human" -- Child goes missing on an old logging road (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZCCCxnSMxs)#2 -- "M Cave" -- A vlogger goes looking for a mysterious cave near Area 51 (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lOsTCBg4fQ)#1 -- "Mine is Mine" -- A rugged old man heads into the wilderness to do something that many people have died trying (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FvnihQ8dJo)For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 11, 2025 • 30min
You Can't Leave That Way (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
This is a special bonus episode of "You Can't"Today's story is about a woman who goes missing from a psychiatric hospital in 1900. Now at first, this story will seem like a pretty ordinary missing person case. That is, until you reach the very end. Lets just say, this story has one heck of a plot twist.For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 10, 2025 • 34min
Helium Road (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
On a night in 2013, a woman in her 30s named Erin heard loud banging on her front door. She opened the door and saw her best friend Robin standing there. And she could tell right away that Robin was scared. She was shaking, tears were running down her face, and she had scratches on her arms. Erin led Robin inside to the couch, and asked her what was going on. Robin said she had gone over to her ex-husband’s house to drop off their two daughters. Everything between her and her ex had seemed fine. But then her ex-husband’s new wife came into the room, and had just started yelling. And before Robin could even say anything, the woman ran across the room, lunged at her, and started fighting. Erin sat there and listened. And she wasn’t at all surprised. She knew the woman Robin had been fighting with. When Robin was finished talking, Erin told her never to be alone with that woman, because Erin said that woman was “the kind of crazy that will kill you.”For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 6, 2025 • 28min
Under the Bricks
In today’s story, you very likely will at some point go, “Okay, I know where this is going." But you won’t. Because the ending to this story is so random that it actually took 100 years to piece together what actually happened.Story name, preview & link to original YouTube video:#1 -- "Under the Bricks" -- It took 100 years to piece together what actually happened (Original YouTube link -- https://youtu.be/BlS2sI_8y5g?feature=shared)For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee 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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Mar 3, 2025 • 33min
The Mutant (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
A homicide detective stumbles upon a chilling list of life goals in a messy bedroom, one goal chillingly suggesting the desire to commit murder. The narrative then shifts to a mother grappling with co-parenting and her emotional struggles. A nanny experiences anxiety during a rare quiet night, haunted by distant noises and concerns about her loved ones. As the investigation unfolds, a harrowing murder discovery leads to a web of secrets involving an estranged husband and a potential stalker, thickening the eerie atmosphere.

Feb 27, 2025 • 31min
The Creature
Dive into spine-chilling stories of encounters with the unknown. Experience a woman's eerie hunt in the woods where she witnesses strange phenomena. Hear about a beast that terrifies a small African village and the community's quest for answers. Discover the horrifying Falk Monster lurking in Arkansas, as a couple faces a confrontation steeped in local legend. These tales blend horror and mystery, inviting you to question what truly lies beyond the ordinary.

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Feb 24, 2025 • 36min
Goodbye Uncle Jack (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
A pawnshop owner gets an unsettling feeling when a couple tries to sell him damaged jewelry linked to a murder case. As the narrative unfolds, a wedding invitation leads to a shocking discovery that forever alters lives. A deep dive into detective work reveals intricate family dynamics tied to Jack's murder, ultimately culminating in a tense confession. This gripping tale showcases how personal relationships intertwine with crime, leaving listeners on the edge of their seats.

Feb 20, 2025 • 33min
Something is in the Woods
Venture into the eerie depths of the woods with chilling tales of survival and mystery. A young woman backpacks alone on the Appalachian Trail, only to feel an unseen presence stalking her. Delve into the unsettling story of a girl who vanishes during a family trip, leaving behind perplexing clues. Hear about a stormy hike gone wrong, where nature and fate intertwine leading to desperate choices. Each narrative unravels spine-tingling questions about what truly lurks in the shadows of the forest.