Oct 9

Fan Favorite - "One Foot Out the Door"

Today's story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 372.Just after 7 p.m. on June 16th, 2010, an employee at the Palmdale, California Sheriff’s Department tapped his fingers on his desk and sighed. The department was usually pretty busy, but it had been slow ... Show More

41m 14s

Oct 8

From Beyond Vol. III

Today’s podcast will feature 3 spooky stories about messages from beyond. 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 ... Show More

27m 8s

Oct 7

The Nightmare Cure (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)

Today, I’m going to tell three stories about people whose stressful lives actually drove them to the brink of insanity – until doctors finally discovered the root of all their issues. You can WATCH all new & exclusive MrBallen podcast episodes on my YouTube channel, just called " ... Show More

22m 44s

Mar 2024

130 - The Butterfly Effect

If you believe that small actions can create big ripples of change, then you believe in the Butterfly Effect.Our storyteller today is Claire, a passionate advocate for literacy and human rights. She'll share her journey of bringing books and libraries into prisons, offering a gli ... Show More

28m 12s

Apr 2025

291: Trail Tales 67

Today’s stories include disrupting the natural order, shaming tourons, static ghosts, poop strap injuries, hauntings in Japan, Alaskan thank yous, pennies form heaven and cacti-microneedling Brazilian waxes. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers ... Show More

56m 2s

May 2023

A Discussion

In this episode, the producers reflect on the impact of their investigation and the real-world implications of their podcast. They discuss the fallout from their reporting and the effects it has had on the individuals and organizations involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr ... Show More

26m 12s

Nov 2025

BARD - Strange Bedfellows and Shifting Perspectives

Mark and Gary unpack global and domestic headlines, from Israel’s controversial role in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict to a shocking $10 million verdict after a six-year-old shot his teacher. The hosts explore how social media reshapes tribal loyalties, how negligence meets just ... Show More

17m 4s

Jan 2022

Side Stories: The Axe Effect

<p>Ben ‘n’ Henry break down this week’s true crime news: A Murderous-Murdaugh Family Update, UK Boy loses nipples to Body Spray mishap, a Real Life Weekend at Bernies Situation unfolds in Ireland, a Stalker armed with Body Spray gets served instant-karma, a Glitter Assault in Flo ... Show More

59m 6s

Mar 2025

Trail Tales 66

Today’s stories include slapping the bag, a mother’s intuition, geocaching gone wrong, being saved by spirits, synchronicities and sibling pranks. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and ... Show More

57m 11s

Nov 2020

The butterfly effect & making predictions

In this episode of Thick & Thin, we discuss the butterfly effect & the concept of small things making a big difference (or not!). Can the flap of a butterfly's tiny wing in one part of the world create a hurricane in another? Listen and decide for yourself. // Follow me on IG: in ... Show More

46m 21s