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True crime fans who love variety and unexplained mysteries; popular with fans of 'unexplained' content alongside traditional true crime.
Verdict: Must listen. Former Navy SEAL MrBallen has built one of podcasting's fastest-growing audiences with his hypnotic storytelling — bite-sized strange and dark stories that are impossible to stop at just one.
About this podcast
Former Navy SEAL John Allen (MrBallen) presents multiple strange, dark, and often unexplained true stories per episode — from true crimes to unexplained disappearances to bizarre mysteries — in a hypnotic storytelling-focused format.
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- What is MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories?
- True crime fans who love variety and unexplained mysteries; popular with fans of 'unexplained' content alongside traditional true crime.
- Is MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories worth listening to?
- Must listen. Former Navy SEAL MrBallen has built one of podcasting's fastest-growing audiences with his hypnotic storytelling — bite-sized strange and dark stories that are impossible to stop at just one.
- Where can I listen to MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories?
- MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify.
- Where should I start with MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories?
- Start with: Any recent episode is a great entry point — the format works standalone
- What format is MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories?
- Episodic — approximately ~45-60 min per episode; biweekly; large backlog since 2022 each.
- What type of crime does MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories cover?
- MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories covers Missing Person.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Dark, atmospheric, compelling
- Episode length
- ~45-60 min per episode; biweekly; large backlog since 2022
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Best to start
- Any recent episode is a great entry point — the format works standalone
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