MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries

By: Wondery
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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 49 - 56 early and ad-free on Amazon Music.

    Wondery+ subscribers can listen ad-free--join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts.
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Episodes
  • Listen Now: Kill List

    Listen Now: Kill List
    Oct 9 2024

    In the depths of the dark net, tech journalist Carl Miller makes a disturbing discovery: a secret Kill List targeting hundreds of innocent people on a murder for hire website. When the police decide not to investigate, Carl is thrown into a race against time to warn those in danger and uncover the truth about the people who want them dead. From Wondery and Novel, comes a true story about obsession, control and the price of life and death.


    Listen to Kill List on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts: Wondery.fm/Kill_List


    You can listen to Kill List and more Exhibit C true crime shows like Morbid early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+. Check out Exhibit C in the Wondery App for all your true crime listening.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    6 mins
  • Ep. 53 | Rough Patch/ No Warning

    Ep. 53 | Rough Patch/ No Warning
    Oct 8 2024

    "Rough Patch"

    When a young woman’s skin begins to break out after a wedding, she doesn’t think much of it…at first. But as the rash engulfs her body, she begins to wonder if a person can die from eczema.

    "No Warning"

    When a skinny teen tries to build some muscle, he ends up white as a sheet and vomiting uncontrollably. As the boy’s condition worsens, doctors wonder if his health kick is to blame.


    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 49-56 early and ad-free on Amazon Music.


    Wondery+ subscribers can listen ad-free--join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    35 mins
  • Ep. 52 | A Dark Discovery

    Ep. 52 | A Dark Discovery
    Oct 1 2024

    A little girl’s parents grow concerned when she develops a debilitating headache. They take her to the hospital but test after test returns negative. When her doctors finally figure out what’s wrong with her, the answer is something none of them saw coming.


    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 49-56 early and ad-free on Amazon Music.

    Wondery+ subscribers can listen ad-free--join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    25 mins

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love Mr Ballen and everything he does!!!

Another amazing Mr Ballen podcast!!! been a fan of his on YouTube for years and I am loving this podcast thanks so much!!!! my sons and me love you thanks!!

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Exceptional!

From the first day I set my eyes and ears on the strange dark and mysterious I am yet to recover from the intense thrill and excitement of mr ballens story telling! luv it!

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Mr. Ballen is the best

Mr.Ballen is always the best at telling stories and he always talks about the most interesting cases.

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The Best Story Teller and stories

Mr. Ballen really is the best story teller and picks the very best stories!!! I get bored easily but NEVER while listening to him tell stories!!! I’ll even listen more than one time!

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I love all the detail

I like all of it there is nothing to not like and All of the detail in this feels like I'm actually in the story

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Mr B Has My Review

Mr. Ballen needs a review? This is the least I can do, and consider it my Christmas gift to the Mr. Ballen himself!

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The topics are extraordinary

John ballen is a class by himself. He offers this amazingly well spoken clarity in his voice that immediately calms and similarly creates a sense of excitement to listen. So kings works for both falling asleep and paying attention to content. Love him so much in all his areas of topic. He’s great just listen

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Interesting medical History.

this podcast is one of those "Ooh! whats next?!" kind of stories. it's really cool to learn about the medical advancements we have made through history. even things that we see as common, or highly treatable, may have at one point Been an Insanely baffling type of case, A "Medical mystery" if you will. these stories are amazing and well crafted. Thank you John!

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Never disappoints

As I found out long ago, MrBallen is a great story teller. Strange stories I've never heard before!

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He is the best

So good so so great I love it thank you mr.ballee so so very much

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