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MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories, page 4
by Ballen Studios · English
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.
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The Night Shift (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)The disappearance and murder of Kennecott Copper Mine security guard Brian Ruff after a December 10, 1991 shift; a later cold-case breakthrough identifies his killer and explains how the crime was…18 May 2026 · 36 min · 8 chapters
Healed and Hunted | Campfire Stories with MrBallenAlien abduction case of Carl Higdon (Oct 25–26, 1974) in Medicine Bow National Forest, Wyoming, featuring a “slow-motion” bullet event, amnesia, a flattened “inside-out” bullet, and disappearance of…15 May 2026 · 24 min · 10 chapters
Origins Vol. IIFour remastered true-story episodes about ordinary people making one critical decision that changes their lives and affects millions worldwide: Squid Game’s origin, Ringo Starr’s musical…14 May 2026 · 31 min · 13 chapters
Strange Solutions (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)Two true-crime style stories about people seeking “solutions” that backfire—one involving unlicensed hypnosis at a Florida high school, the other a mugging attempt that turns into a fatal…13 May 2026 · 24 min · 7 chapters
The Mayor's Wife (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)The 1998 murder of Charlotte Waits in Lynette, Alabama, and how police ultimately concluded her husband, acting mayor Barry Waits, killed her to secure inheritance and life-insurance money.11 May 2026 · 34 min · 15 chapters
Fan Favorite - "The Shadow in the Doorway"A remastered true-crime “fan favorite” about the Feb. 21, 2008 shotgun murder of Ben Oxley in rural Nevada, the confusing alibis, and the eventual reconstruction implicating his ex-wife’s lover.8 May 2026 · 33 min · 8 chapters
In Plain SightThree true-crime/dark-mystery stories “in plain sight”: (1) a dating-show contestant who was actually a serial killer; (2) two brothers who discover their missing mother was murdered and hidden…7 May 2026 · 32 min · 9 chapters
Tragedy by Design (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)Two “joyful event turns tragic due to one small decision” stories. First: Dream Space, an inflatable art exhibit in Riverside Park (Chesterla Street), opened July 23, 2006.6 May 2026 · 20 min · 8 chapters
A House Divided (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)The February 7, 2003 murder of Monique Lejeune in Colouna, France, and how investigators ultimately identified her killer.4 May 2026 · 33 min · 12 chapters
The Cemetery/Kandahar Giant | Campfire Stories with MrBallenTwo separate dark-mystery stories. First: in rural New York (late 1990s), two goth teenage friends, Rachel and Molly, sneak alone into a large cemetery at night and are chased by a man after noticing…1 May 2026 · 50 min · 12 chapters
No Way Out Vol. XThree true-crime-style “no way out” stories remastered from the show’s YouTube channel: a cruise elevator fatality, a deadly underwater habitat pressure mistake, and a vacation death at Hawaii’s…30 Apr 2026 · 27 min · 12 chapters
Thou Shalt Not Covet (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)The August 10, 2005 murder of 18-year-old Eliza Parsi in her Staten Island home, initially treated as a robbery/possible sexual assault, later solved through DNA and confession as a manslaughter by…27 Apr 2026 · 30 min · 11 chapters
Unreal Vol. IIEpisode “Unreal Vol. II” presents three remastered true-story accounts of events that seem impossible. Guests: none mentioned; the episode is narrated by Mr. Ballin (host/executive producer).23 Apr 2026 · 29 min · 12 chapters
The Price of Preparation (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)Two true-story “preparation” disasters—one in a South African courtroom and one at the 1912 Olympic marathon—where meticulous planning backfires.22 Apr 2026 · 25 min · 10 chapters
Concrete Evidence (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)The March 13, 2006 murders of Michael Zimitti Jr. and Chester Roberts at Allstate Concrete Pumping in Wakefield, Massachusetts, and the later “newspaper-clipping” threat letter that helped identify…20 Apr 2026 · 38 min · 13 chapters
Fan Favorite - "The Knot"The murder of 22-year-old Misty Morse in July 2000, her body found floating in Florida’s Indian River, and the investigation that identifies her killer.17 Apr 2026 · 39 min · 17 chapters
Hidden ThreatEpisode “Hidden Threat” (Strange, Dark, and Mysterious) presents three remastered true-story segments about dangers you can’t see.16 Apr 2026 · 28 min · 8 chapters
Fatal Hubris (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)Two “fatal hubris” stories about people craving attention/status or personal freedom, leading to deadly consequences.15 Apr 2026 · 31 min · 13 chapters
The Traffic Stop (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)The March 29, 1997 disappearance and murder of Charlotte, North Carolina waitress Kim Medlin, after a traffic-stop-like abduction on Old Charlotte Highway, and the investigation that led to…13 Apr 2026 · 32 min · 17 chapters
Fan Favorite - "Death of a Ladies' Man"The 1996 murder of Roswell, Georgia IT entrepreneur Lance Herndon and how it was solved 17 months later via testimony in a divorce trial.10 Apr 2026 · 38 min · 7 chapters
The UnexpectedThree horror stories with “unexpected endings,” based on true events (pseudonyms used; some details fictionalized).9 Apr 2026 · 27 min · 16 chapters
Blind Faith (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)“Blind Faith” presents two true-crime/mystery stories about people whose strong belief systems drive them into danger.8 Apr 2026 · 35 min · 15 chapters
In the Dump Truck (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)The June 27, 2005 murder of truck driver Jack Reed, whose body was found wrapped in plastic in the back of his dump truck at a Target parking lot in Saugus, Massachusetts, and the investigation that…6 Apr 2026 · 35 min · 14 chapters
Prisoners | Campfire Stories with MrBallenA haunted French castle case involving psychic medium Patricia Dare, a “forbidden” third-floor room, and an exorcism that frees trapped spirits from a 14th-century knight’s purgatory.3 Apr 2026 · 38 min · 19 chapters