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MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries

By: Wondery
  • Summary

  • The human body is a miracle. But when it’s not working, it can be the stuff of nightmares. On this new series from master storyteller MrBallen, we’re sharing medical horror stories and diagnostic mysteries that are surgically calibrated to make your blood run cold.


    From bizarre, unheard-of diseases and miraculous recoveries to strange medical mishaps and unexplainable deaths — you’ll never hear the phrase “heart-stopping” in the same way again. MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between MrBallen and Wondery, the award-winning company behind Dr. Death.


    Follow MrBallen's Medical Mysteries on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes publish for free every Tuesday. Prime members can binge episodes 25 - 32 early and ad-free on Amazon Music.

    Wondery+ subscribers can listen ad-free--join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts.

    © 2023 Wondery, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Episodes
  • Ep. 32 | Scourge of the South
    May 14 2024

    A doctor in the early 1900s is tasked with discovering the cause of a sometimes-fatal disease ravaging the American South. But in order to figure it out, he has to conduct a dangerous experiment that puts people’s lives at risk.

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    31 mins
  • Listen Now: Blame it on the Fame: Milli Vanilli
    May 13 2024

    When Frank Farian first laid eyes on Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan, he saw everything he wasn’t. They were handsome, young, and Black. But Frank had something they didn’t. He had power.


    So, Frank offered them a devil’s bargain. Almost overnight, Milli Vanilli’s debut album went five times platinum and scored a Grammy nomination. But when the lie at the center of their success started to unravel, Rob and Fab would discover the hard way the difference between star power and real power.


    From Wondery, Blame It on the Fame is a story about the lie that shot to #1 and what it cost to tell the truth. Hosted by Amanda Seales.


    Listen early and ad-free exclusively on Wondery+: Wondery.fm/BIOTF_MV

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    4 mins
  • Ballen Studios Presents: RUN, FOOL! (Full Episode)
    May 8 2024

    Before the full episode of “Boo Hags,” John and RUN, FOOL! host Rodney Barnes have a conversation about the genesis of the show, and his inspiration for the podcast.


    In “Boo Hags,” a woman named Miri begins to have terrible nightmares and sleep paralysis when she moves into a new house in rural Georgia. She isn’t too concerned about it at first, but then she encounters something that literally gets under her skin."


    New episodes every Tuesday. RUN, FOOL! is presented by Ballen Studios, Campside Media, and At Will Media.

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    39 mins

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Mr B Has My Review

Mr. Ballen needs a review? This is the least I can do, and consider it my Christmas gift to the Mr. Ballen himself!

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Never disappoints

As I found out long ago, MrBallen is a great story teller. Strange stories I've never heard before!

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love Mr Ballen and everything he does!!!

Another amazing Mr Ballen podcast!!! been a fan of his on YouTube for years and I am loving this podcast thanks so much!!!! my sons and me love you thanks!!

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The topics are extraordinary

John ballen is a class by himself. He offers this amazingly well spoken clarity in his voice that immediately calms and similarly creates a sense of excitement to listen. So kings works for both falling asleep and paying attention to content. Love him so much in all his areas of topic. He’s great just listen

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Exceptional!

From the first day I set my eyes and ears on the strange dark and mysterious I am yet to recover from the intense thrill and excitement of mr ballens story telling! luv it!

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Mr. Ballen is the best

Mr.Ballen is always the best at telling stories and he always talks about the most interesting cases.

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The Best Story Teller and stories

Mr. Ballen really is the best story teller and picks the very best stories!!! I get bored easily but NEVER while listening to him tell stories!!! I’ll even listen more than one time!

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I love all the detail

I like all of it there is nothing to not like and All of the detail in this feels like I'm actually in the story

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The best!

I Love all of these, great job. Stories are great and sound effects make it even better!

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MrBallen is a one of a kind storyteller

The way he tells stories is a true talent, he really knows how to capture the audiences attention ❤️❤️❤️

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