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 57-64 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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Episodes
  • Ep. 64 | No Reservations/The Bitter End

    Ep. 64 | No Reservations/The Bitter End
    Dec 24 2024

    No Reservations:

    A Spanish marathon runner develops a mysterious obsession with gourmet food. But what seems like an innocent new passion may be more dangerous than he thinks.


    The Game:

    After going through her normal morning routine, an otherwise healthy woman finds herself at death’s door. In a mad rush to save the woman’s life, her doctors try to understand why her body is suddenly shutting down with no explanation.


    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 57-64 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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    32 mins
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    Listen Now: Law & Crime’s The Rise & Fall of Diddy
    Dec 23 2024

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    Listen to The Rise and Fall of Diddy: https://wondery.com/links/the-rise-and-fall-of-diddy/

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    7 mins
  • Ep. 63 | The Broken Sequence

    Ep. 63 | The Broken Sequence
    Dec 17 2024

    A couple’s young sons both experience sudden reversals in their physical development, leaving doctors scratching their heads. Nobody understands what’s wrong, because on the surface, the boys seem perfectly fine. But to find the answer, they have to look much deeper.


    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 57-64 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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    27 mins

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unusual stories

voice was not as clear on this app as it is on his
youtube channel. But I love Mr Ballens content.

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Great story telling

Mr Ballen is an icon and a legend in story telling and this newer show is no different. I've listened to every episode and it really is my calm escape each week to listen to these little stories.

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