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Every soldier has a story. Some, they try to forget. Others, they can’t stop thinking about – stories that no one else would believe happened. Something that terrified them. Something they cannot explain. Hosted by Marine Corp Reconnaissance veteran, Luke Lamana, this is Wartime Stories. A weekly podcast that is a mix of horror, mystery, and awe inspiring tales. Where the strange, dark & mysteriou... more

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Fehrouz M. Aziz
Author who wrote about the Spandau Prison paranormal account
U.S. Army Berlin Brigade (as described in the story)
Episode: High Strangeness in Germany
Travelen Wunderlust 201
Veteran of the US Army who shared a Darmstadt barracks story online
US Army
Episode: High Strangeness in Germany
John Ball
Navy SEAL veteran and storyteller, known as Mr. Ballin
Mr. Ballin / The Mr. Ballin channel
Episode: Strange Dark and Mysterious
John Murphy
A Coast Guardsman who encountered a mysterious experience in Bermuda.
Episode: Time Keeps on Slipping
Tom O'Neill
Journalist who investigated the Manson family murders and their connections to the CIA
Episode: REDACTED - "Charles Manson and the CIA (Part 1)"
Craig Jorgensen
Fellow war veteran and author
Episode: Soldier's Ghost
Nicholas Cox
Field archaeologist exploring the Solomon Islands
Episode: Solomon Islands Giants
Tripp Ainsworth
Author of Smokebutt Fairy Tales novels, former Marine
Episode: There is Something in the Barracks

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Luke Lamana
Host of Wartime Stories

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 4.7k ratings
  • Some guy

    I normally don’t do podcasts but this one is awesome my favorite by far. 10/10 Keep it up Luke/team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rocket92*
    United States12 days ago
  • Father/son bonding

    My 5th grade son and I listen to Luke’s stories on the drive to school and he is fully engaged!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Organized husband
    United States15 days ago
  • Favourite Podcast

    I follow a large number of podcasts, and this is my Number 1 listen by far. The production quality is excellent - from the background sounds, sound effects, to the way the show is edited together. Luke’s prior military background adds a layer of believability and his candour makes you want to believe in the strange tales others have experienced. I often replay old episodes while waiting for the new release, and hope for many more episodes to come.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boo&Boof
    Australia16 days ago
  • Beautifully told

    This is such a fantastic podcast! Ballen Studios is doing an incredible job—keep it up, and I can't wait to see what you do next!

    Audible
    5
    JJJk
    United States17 days ago
  • Obsessed

    I love this show so much! I have been a Mr Ballen fan for a while. These types of stories are the reason I got into his stuff. This podcast is the best stories that once were told on Mr Ballen’s Podcast. I was hesitant at first thinking it wouldn’t be as good as Mr Ballen’s, but over time I’ve grown to love this podcast for these episodes more than I like Ballen’s. I wish they released more than once a week but I’ll take every episode I can get.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UrBoyIsaac
    United Statesa month ago

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Q: So what are we to make of Chad's story?
Chad's story raises significant questions about the relationship between dreams and waking experiences and whether they're interconnected.
REDACTED - "Charles Manson and the CIA (Part 1)"
Q: How did the investigation into Manson's connections begin?
Tom O'Neill shares that he was approached to write an article for Premier Magazine, which eventually evolved into a much larger investigation spanning two decades.
There is Something in the Barracks
Q: Do you think, especially with the first one, because he did identify that as him being asleep, and that thing that he witnessed in his room?
Tripp acknowledges that he viewed the experience as either a dream or perhaps a vision, highlighting that the room felt identical to reality despite the oddity of the encounter.

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The show collects first-person veteran accounts and folklore-style tales set around military life, blending horror, mystery, and awe-inspiring memories with a documentary-like lens. Across episodes, listeners hear hauntings, cryptid encounters, and unexplained phenomena anchored to real bases, ships, and deserts, all narrated by a former Marine recon veteran with a calm, engaging voice. Production emphasizes immersive storytelling, atmosphere, and a balance of skepticism and wonder, with sponsor reads woven in. Its distinctive mix of battlefield memory and supernatural folklore, plus recurring personal reflections, offers a uniquely comforting yet eerie listening experience for fans of true war stories with a paranormal twist.

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5. Unexplained Encounters

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Wartime Stories launched 2 years ago and published 114 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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1. Fehrouz M. Aziz
2. Travelen Wunderlust 201
3. John Ball
4. John Murphy
5. Tom O'Neill
6. Craig Jorgensen
7. Nicholas Cox
8. Tripp Ainsworth

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