
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 465 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

Our two stories today are about people who believed in something so strongly, that it informed every single choice they made. And unfortunately for them – those choices led them down a very dangerous path.
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In June 2005, a customer at a gas station in Derry, New Hampshire carried a prepaid cell phone to the counter. They paid for it in cash, then they went out to their car and cut open the packaging. They dialed a number to activate it, but when the cus... more
On today's Campfire episode, I have a great ghost story.
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Today’s podcast will feature 3 stories that seemingly break reality. 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.
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absolutely amazing stories and tales. books are absolutely amazing. truly wish all the stories were printed into a novel. Just pulls u in and you dont get bored.
My favourite podcast I listen to it every day on the road and at home but it is best when you listen to it at night I fall asleep to this definitely recommend it.
Love ur books, the only thing I don’t like r the fan favourites because I have listened to all of them but all are the episodes are suspenseful (which I like) keep going!! 😝👍🏽😙
I love this podcast it’s something to listen to on road trips or just a drive!
Great podcast I listen to nearly every episode but could you do an episode about the Lucy letby murders please I think it’d be a good idea.
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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 465 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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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Paul Cortez
2. Oz Pearlman
3. Tom Segura
4. Erin Brockovich
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