MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries

By: Wondery | Ballen Studios
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  • 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 73-80 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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  • Ep. 79 | The Shining

    Ep. 79 | The Shining
    Apr 8 2025

    In the early 1900s, a young woman gets a coveted job at a clock factory. But her work is interrupted when she feels terrible pain in her mouth. Soon, her whole jaw is rotting away. It’s up to her dentist to try and stop it. But his misguided moral judgements about the young woman’s life send him in the completely wrong direction.

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    27 mins
  • Listen Now: Don’t Cross Kat

    Listen Now: Don’t Cross Kat
    Apr 7 2025

    Kat Torres has the insta-perfect life. She is rich, gorgeous and not ashamed to share it. Her posts about witchcraft and “alien baths” drew in over a million followers, all chasing the dream of a lifestyle like hers. But as she gathers more followers around her, the secrets beneath her fame grow darker and more dangerous.


    One woman sets out to bring back her best friend who has fallen under the spell of this modern-day guru. And what begins as a search for a missing friend soon puts her on a collision course with Kat.


    Based on the hit Brazilian podcast, journalist Chico Felitti uncovers a gripping story of influence, control, and those who dare to fight back.



    Listen to Don’t Cross Kat: Wondery.fm/DontCrossKat



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    6 mins
  • Ep. 78 | The Unbearable Itch

    Ep. 78 | The Unbearable Itch
    Apr 1 2025

    A recovering heroin addict wakes up one morning with an odd sensation on one side of her head: a nagging, constant itch. No matter what she tries, it won’t go away. And eventually it gets so bad… she literally starts to lose her mind.

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    29 mins

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So captivating

ive listened to literally every episode in 3 days 😂 love it. I follow on a few different platforms. but so far this has been playing non stop

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The MrBallen magic is missing?

On other platforms l adore MrBallens story telling skill. On YouTube for example, he's visually engaging and his narration is excellent, he weaves detailed and competing stories. I'm finding his 'special' something is missing in the way he narrates these stories. I'm not saying they are not worth listening to but I'm not enjoying the delivery as much as l normally do.

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Amazing story telling and delivery

John, you are fantastic. Your ability to navigate through complex scenarios and deliver them in story format simply helps my mind. I sometimes struggle to understand and keep up due to my autism but you are fantastic and I can listen to you easily and. follow along without any issues!

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