37 episodes
MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries Wondery
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4.7 • 68 Ratings
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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 33-40 early and ad-free on Amazon Music.
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Ep. 34 | Mother or Murderer
When a young mother’s baby is suddenly hospitalized, doctors accuse her of intentionally harming him. Desperate to prove that she’s innocent, the mother seeks an answer before she loses her son forever.
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Ep. 33 | Sunless Burn
In December 1979, young women all over Wisconsin fall ill with a mysterious disease that starts with a bright red rash – and sometimes leads to death. Soon, it’s happening to women all over the United States – and nobody knows why.
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Ep. 32 | Scourge of the South
A doctor in the early 1900s is tasked with discovering the cause of a sometimes-fatal disease ravaging the American South. But in order to figure it out, he has to conduct a dangerous experiment that puts people’s lives at risk.
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Customer Reviews
Brilliantly creepy
This podcast makes my skin crawl but I can’t stop listening!!
Fascinating Stories
I really like this podcast, some super interesting stories here and I enjoy trying to guess what’s going on! I have to say I found the last episode (#19 The Mist) borderline unlistenable as it was so horrifying but if it makes meat eaters reconsider what they’re doing then maybe it’s a good thing…
Another great show
John Ballen’s narration is such fun, another great production from him. Love listening to his other podcasts and YouTube, always look forward to whatever he’s got next.