MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries

By: Wondery | Ballen Studios
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  • 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, the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes publish for free every Tuesday. Prime members can listen to new episodes early and ad-free on Amazon Music. Or, you can listen episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Start your free trial in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or by visiting https://wondery.com/links/mrballens-medical-mysteries/ now.
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Episodes
  • Ep. 83 | The Disappearing Girl

    Ep. 83 | The Disappearing Girl
    May 6 2025

    When a vivacious preteen girl with Down syndrome suddenly becomes shy and withdrawn, her mother worries her precious daughter is getting depressed. But soon, it becomes clear that something else is wrong. With every passing day, the girl withdraws deeper into her shell. Her mother is determined to figure out what’s wrong before she loses her daughter forever.

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    26 mins
  • Ep. 82 | Running on Empty

    Ep. 82 | Running on Empty
    Apr 29 2025

    A young, active mother is dismayed when she starts feeling weak and exhausted – with small children and a business to run, she can’t afford to get sick. But none of her doctors can offer an explanation. And when she finally does get an answer… it feels like a betrayal of everything she’s worked to accomplish.

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    24 mins
  • Listen Now: Death County, PA

    Listen Now: Death County, PA
    Apr 28 2025

    Lamont Jones leaves Dauphin County Prison for the last time, a free man ready to move on with his life. But when his young cousin dies in that same jail, he learns that this is not the only mysterious death that has plagued Dauphin County Prison. The search for the truth will put him at odds with a reality TV show coroner who claims to speak for the dead and people in power who all have something to hide.


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    6 mins
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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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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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another great podcast from mrballen

interesting stories, well researched and told in such an amazing way. highly recommend. mrballen is one of the best storytellers there is

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this is gonna be a problem...

It's been a minute since I was completely obsessed with a podcast. This one's a binger. Thanks to Mr. Ballen, I'm gonna have a really really clean house! love it

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Amazing and I love it

I have always loved what Mr.ballen has made and this is even better to me since there's more overall just on here my favorite is glass baby and needle in a haystack

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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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I LOVE the way he tells a story

Genuinely, I will listen to some episodes multiple times. He also has another true crime podcast that I might actually like more...idk I like both

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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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Interesting medical History.

this podcast is one of those "Ooh! whats next?!" kind of stories. it's really cool to learn about the medical advancements we have made through history. even things that we see as common, or highly treatable, may have at one point Been an Insanely baffling type of case, A "Medical mystery" if you will. these stories are amazing and well crafted. Thank you John!

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