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.
What this show covers
true crimesuspensemysteryanthologytrue storiesFrancefan favoritemurder investigationcampfire storiesparanormalmedical mysterymurder casecautionary talessurvivalmultiple stories
What listeners will find here
Two murder investigations collide over a single tapped phone line
A 2013 phone-tap request in northern France takes a startling turn when police learn the suspect’s number is already under surveillance in another murder case. The episode centers on how that unexpected overlap reveals a hidden connection between two investigations.
A blood-soaked plea for help kicks off this fan-favorite mystery
This episode follows a shocking night in Palmdale, California, when a young woman bursts into the sheriff’s department covered in blood and screaming for help. Framed as a fan favorite, it opens with an immediate emergency and a lot of unanswered questions.
Three eerie tales where the dead may still have something to say
This episode collects three spooky stories about messages from beyond, ranging from a murder in a Hong Kong hotel room to a haunted house séance and a chilling beach encounter. If you like MrBallen’s mix of true-crime dread and supernatural unease, this volume leans hard into both.
Three stress-fueled descents toward madness — and the medical answers behind them
This episode centers on three people whose overwhelming stress seemed to push them toward insanity before doctors uncovered the real cause. It promises unsettling storytelling with a medical-mystery angle and a focus on how hidden issues can masquerade as psychological collapse.
A death threat, a bullet, and a famous comedian in 1980s Paris
This episode centers on a chilling threat sent to one of France’s most famous comedians in December 1980. A bullet in an unmarked envelope sets up a tense story that points toward danger, mystery, and whoever was working behind the scenes.
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