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RUN, FOOL!

RUN, FOOL!

By: Ballen Studios
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 Out of the terrifying mind of Rodney Barnes comes RUN, FOOL!, a compendium of grisly and harrowing tales guaranteed to make you scream. Pull up a seat at the campfire and lean in for a new breed of modern ghost story. If you get too scared ... RUN, FOOL! From the page to the screen – and now straight to your ears – Rodney Barnes has created genre defining stories about monsters, demons, vampires, and the occult. With RUN, FOOL!, every week he’ll tell a new story, each of a different place and period, all equally frightening - and all brought together with gripping and immersive sound design. New episodes every other Tuesday. RUN, FOOL! is presented by Ballen Studios, Campside Media, and At Will Media.© Ballen Studios Science Fiction True Crime
Episodes
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    The Sewer Alligator
    Jun 10 2025
    When a long-forgotten subway station in Queens, New York, is reopened, mysterious sewer-dwelling gators emerge from the shadows with a vengeance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Demon of Deferred Dreams

    Demon of Deferred Dreams
    May 27 2025
    A struggling jazz singer makes a deal with a mysterious man who promises her fame, only to discover too late that her dream will cost her everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Ballen Studios Presents: A Twist of History

    Ballen Studios Presents: A Twist of History
    May 21 2025
    The course of history never follows a straight line. These are the epic stories that have shaped the world we now live in. From Ballen Studios, join us - for the most heart pounding podcast in history. New episodes every Wednesday. Listen now: ⁠⁠https://ballen.lnk.to/atwistofhistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
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I love love love love this podcast! The stories are incredible, Rodney's storytelling is amazing, everything about it is out of this world. I've binged the whole thing in less than two weeks (while I walk my dog). Thank you! ❤️

AHHHH-MAZING!

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Even if you know the legend or recognize the creature you've probably not heard it like this. particularly partial to the voice and delivery from this podcast, and no overbearing music or effects.

Best horror/ dark podcast storytelling out right now. Flavor, character building, and smooth delivery from Rodney is on point.

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I’ve been watching Mr Ballen for a couple of years now. And I’d heard about Run Fool! from that. It’s fantastic. I’ll listen till the wheels fall off.

Great stuff!

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great pace, narrators voice is so pleasant and his style of storytelling is perfect for this kind of stories. it couldn't be any better

amazing stories

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I need more stories please. I check back every week for more stories, I can't wait till the next. please keep it up.

love it

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Mr. Barnes' voice is like warm honey, which makes these stories all the more terrifying. He says he loves stories and it shows.

So, so good.

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Interesting and new stories. It reminds me of sitting around the fireplace listening to my Dad and Uncles telling stories. I love it!

Great Story Telling!

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I’m a horror geek. Not slashers but horror that has a background story and is smartly written and performed. This checks all the boxes. Rodney (also the name of my husband!) has a great voice, which is very important to listeners. His voice, his stories and his dedication to detail are beautiful. I love listening when it’s cold outdoors, almost dark and I’m walking my dogs with flashlight in hand. We have pit bulls, so don’t worry about me being scared in the dark. LOL! Rodney’s grandma reminds me of my grandmother who always felt it important to let us know that we aren’t alone, the veil b’twn us and them is ultra thin, and we never really leave when we die. Bravo, sir!

Now this is a vibe!

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I'm obsessed with this podcast. If you're like me, and just want the facts, story, then you'll LOVE this podcast. These stories draw you in and hold you, breathless, until the end. I lose interest in other dark/horror story podcasts as soon as they start giggling and talking too much about what they think or how scary their stories' details are, ugh. Rodney Barnes has a great voice and smooth delivery of each story. He's not wasting time with goofy, obvious observations of the stories, which makes each story so much easier to get into.

FINALLY!! Just storytelling.... And GREAT Stories & Voice!!

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I loved how the stories were told with many details and how long they were it just really felt like I could listen to it all day

I love horror and this just screamed horror and I loved it so much!!!!

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