Transcripts for MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

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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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Fan Favorite - "One Foot Out the Door"

2026-10-09 · 41 min

Today's story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 372. Just after 7 p.m. on June 16th, 2010, an employee at the Palmdale, California Sheriff’s Department tapped his fingers on ...

From Beyond Vol. III

2026-10-08 · 27 min

Today’s podcast will feature 3 spooky stories about messages from beyond. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been ...

The Nightmare Cure (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)

2026-10-07 · 23 min

Today, I’m going to tell three stories about people whose stressful lives actually drove them to the brink of insanity – until doctors finally discovered the root of all their issues.

The Stage Manager (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)

2026-10-05 · 34 min

One afternoon in December 1980, one of the most famous comedians in France pulled a stack of letters from his mailbox in Paris. As he flipped through them, one caught his eye: It had no postmark or re...

Sometimes the Vanished Never Return | Campfire for a Cause

2026-10-02 · 58 min

Tonight, I have a very special guest joining me at the Campfire! Liana is a HUGE MrBallen fan, and I wanted to tell a few stories live, just for her. All proceeds from this episode will be donated to...

Reality Glitch Vol. II

2026-10-01 · 27 min

Today’s podcast will feature 2 stories that challenge our understanding of reality. The audio from both stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has ...

Brutal Mercy (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)

2026-09-30 · 27 min

Today, I’m going to tell you four stories of people who thought their day couldn’t get any worse... but they were wrong.

On Patrol (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)

2026-09-28 · 29 min

One night in March 1997, a man carried a muddy, black plastic case into a police station in the small town of Higginson, Arkansas. A local police officer had been murdered just three days ago, and the...

Fan Favorite - "The Receipt"

2026-09-25 · 37 min

Today's story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 365. On the afternoon of March 24, 2006, an employee at a moving truck rental company in Ohio opened his desk drawer and grabb...

No Way Out Vol. XII

2026-09-24 · 26 min

Today’s podcast will feature 3 stories that involve people who were trapped - with “no way out.” The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "M...

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