In January 1988, the clerk of a sporting goods store in a small town in Canada looked up as a man walked into his shop. It was below freezing outside, but the man wasn’t wearing a coat. Just sneakers, ripped pants, and a thin, plastic rain poncho. The man grabbed a pair of ski pants off the rack, paid in cash, then hurried out of the store. But after he left ... Show More
Aug 14
Fan Favorite - "The Dog and the Golden Gun"
Today's story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 346. On a cold winter night in 1999, a man drove down a dark street towards his house in a small Iowa town. Suddenly, he saw something glowing in his headlights, and he slammed on the brakes. He got out of h ... Show More
42m 5s
Aug 13
Stranger Than Fiction Vol. XV
Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. And today’s podcast features 4 stories that demonstrate that. The audio from all four stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast. Story names, pr ... Show More
28m 40s
Jun 2024
Eunuch Maker / Marius Gustavson
It’s unsettling to believe so many people sought out the footage. They typed in their card details and, with each click, got closer to the gruesome video they had paid to see. The image of a naked man strapped to a bed comes into focus; a masked figure steps into view, a red vege ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2024
Unsolved / Stephen Primrose
At first, it seems to be a freak accident involving a new father. Half a year later, it is uncovered that something far more sinister took place...*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane.Script editing, illustrations and pr ... Show More
23m 17s