Today’s podcast features 3 stories about historical legends. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.
Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "Smoke" -- During WW2, one man redefined what it means to have a "high pain t ... Show More
Nov 6
Guided by the Dead (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today, I'm going to tell you two really unbelievable stories that, realistically, we don't know if they 100% happened. But in each story, there's pretty compelling witness testimony that something really bizarre actually happened. You can WATCH all new & exclusive MrBallen podcas ... Show More
31m 2s
Nov 2025
The Ridiculous History of Dog Food
<p>Here on Ridiculous History, we are avowedly pro-dog. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into a strange evolution of slave, to companion, to family member, tracing the evolution of dog food as it blossoms into a multi-billion dollar marketing phenomenon (and one heck of ... Show More
36m 9s
Oct 2025
Legends 64: No Rest For the Wicked
Some graves give us answers to the gaps in our understanding of history. A few, though, fill those gaps with terrifying legends that are still alive today. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. ————————— Lore Resou ... Show More
33m 51s
Jun 2024
Introducing: Wartime Stories
From Ballen Studios, and hosted by Marine Corp Reconnaissance veteran, Luke Lamana, this is Wartime Stories. A weekly podcast that is a mix of horror, mystery, and awe inspiring tales. Where the strange, dark & mysterious meets the battlefield and beyond. New episodes every Monda ... Show More
2m 59s