MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
Ballen StudiosMrBallen 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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 475 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||
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On the evening of August 10, 2005, a man in New York City answered the phone at the office where he worked. A woman’s voice came over the line, and she asked to speak with one of the man’s employees. He replied that that employee actually hadn’t show... more
Today’s podcast will feature 3 stories that sound impossible – moments so unlikely, they shouldn’t exist… yet somehow, they do. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has b... more
Today we have two stories about people who finally got to attend an event that they’d been working toward for years. But in both cases, actually going – would turn out to be the biggest mistake of their lives.
You can WATCH all new & exclusive MrBal... more
One evening in April 2006, a person sat at their kitchen table, frantically cutting up the page of a newspaper with some scissors. They were working on an important project, and it was almost done. They finished cutting the final letter from the page... more
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- Amazing show!
MrBallen does a great job telling really cool stories. I especially appreciate how even the episodes that don’t sound as interesting as some of the others are always still very captivating and enjoyable. I would highly recommend this show to anyone who likes a little thrill and suspense. My only feedback to give is that I would appreciate it if there were more “murder mystery” style stories. Mrballen is really good at telling them, and it would be awesome if he posted them two times per week ins... more
Apple Podcasts5Necromancer5871
United States4 days ago - Strange, Dark , Mysterious & Wonderful!
When the world feels upside down, we love listening to Mr Ballen to get our minds off of what is really strange & dark! Our entire family listens to these incredible stories & it feels like we are sitting at the campfire with John & his excellent storytelling abilities! We are publishers, so we know incredible storytelling when we hear it & no body spins as good of a tale as Mr. Ballen! Thank you, always, for the spooky & mesmerizing work! And a big thank you to your crew, too!
PS. But…why so me... more
Apple Podcasts5Heatherberry!United States4 days ago - This is how you do it!
To simply put it, this is how you do a true crime podcast. Fantastic storytelling, respectful, and engaging concepts from start to finish! 10/10
Apple Podcasts5JDM2026United States6 days ago - One of the greatest podcasts I've listened to
I've been a long time fan of Mr. Ballen, I think about four or five years now, and I've always loved the stories he told.
Audible5WeaverUnited States7 days ago - Love love love the pod but
I absolutely love the pod however the amount of commercials I just insane, I often lose focus and end up just tuning most of the stories out bc there's so many ads and interruptions it's just overwhelming distracting. Makes it very hard to follow the stories sometimes.
Apple Podcasts3ReviewconoeUnited States8 days ago
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Spotify | #46 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #7 | United States/True Crime |
Spotify | #25 | United States/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #49 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | United States/True Crime |
Spotify | #42 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
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Content typically revolves around true crime and mysterious stories, often featuring chilling narratives that highlight unsettling real-life events and human psychology. Episodes include detailed accounts of tragic crimes, family betrayals, and bizarre occurrences that leave listeners intrigued and sometimes shocked. The storytelling format is immersive, pulling the audience into the intricacies of each case while addressing themes like deception, resilience, and the darker sides of human nature. Unique to this series is its engaging mixture of storytelling and investigation, making complex topics accessible to a broad audience.
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this podcast launched 4 years ago and published 475 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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