MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries
Wondery
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.
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Ep. 1 | Ashes to Ashes
MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries
10/17/23 • 23 min
In the Spring of 1986, a man discovers that his elderly father has been trapped inside his home that was devastated by a fire. But no one can figure out what caused the fire – or what exactly happened to the man’s father. When medical science can’t explain it, one investigator turns to a strange phenomenon to find answers.
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Ep. 12 | Dark Killer
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12/26/23 • 31 min
In 1998, a new mother begins experiencing intense full-body aches, unstoppable itching, and crushing fatigue. But everyone she talks to says it’s all in her head and the woman feels like she’s losing her mind. Will someone be able to figure out what’s wrong with her before it’s too late?
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Ep. 33 | Sunless Burn
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05/21/24 • 31 min
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. 23 | Gut Instinct/Into the Woods
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03/12/24 • 33 min
“Gut Instinct”
In the summer of 2021, a doctor celebrates his retirement with a rafting trip in the Grand Canyon. But shortly after he gets back, he begins experiencing debilitating stomach pain. Desperate to figure out what’s wrong with him, he tries to diagnose himself. He suspects the answer is a horrible disease that people rarely survive.
“Into the Woods”
After a camping trip in the summer of 2009, a woman develops a gruesome rash that covers her body with painful welts and makes her mouth bleed. Multiple doctors can’t figure out what is wrong with her – because the answer is something few physicians would ever suspect.
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Ep. 4 | Sanju’s Belly/One by One
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10/31/23 • 29 min
“Sanju’s Belly”
For decades, a 36-year-old Indian man has been plagued by a mysterious swelling in his belly. He refuses to see a doctor, until one day, he’s rushed to the hospital with breathing problems. When doctors operate, what they find inside him is horrific.
“One by One”
A family in 1860s London is struck by a mysterious illness that claims three of their children. When the city’s finest physician is brought in to treat the family's last surviving child, a three-year-old girl, he is baffled by her symptoms. But as he digs deeper he realizes the true killer has been staring him in the face all along.
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Ep. 7 | The Shadow/The Experiment
MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries
11/21/23 • 32 min
“The Shadow”
When a woman’s unexplainable heart condition threatens her life, surgeons turn to a rare and dangerous operation. They have less than an hour to operate and find the cause of her condition. What they discover is jaw-dropping.
“The Experiment”
A New York City radio producer in her early 40s falls mysteriously ill after having dinner with friends. She goes to the doctor, but he can’t find anything wrong. As her symptoms worsen, she decides to take matters into her own hands and run a dangerous experiment on herself. Her discovery changes her life forever.
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Ep. 2 | Tigers on the Ceiling
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10/17/23 • 33 min
In 1951, dozens of people in the small French town of Pont St. Esprit fall ill with nausea, chills, and stomach pains. At first, the local doctor suspects food poisoning, but when the symptoms turn into hallucinations, violence, and even suicide, he realizes that something much more sinister is at play.
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Ep. 8 | A Rare Bird
MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries
11/28/23 • 31 min
In 2020, a career-driven young woman in Ohio begins to hallucinate strange sounds and feels phantom sensations in her body. She believes she’s going insane. But the real reason is far more disturbing.
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Ep. 9 | Sleep Addict
MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries
12/05/23 • 25 min
In 2005, a high-powered attorney starts falling asleep for dangerously long periods at a time. No matter what she tries to keep herself awake, she constantly needs sleep, like an addict craves a fix. It gets so bad, she fears that one day she’ll fall asleep and never wake up again.
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Ep. 3 | A Change in Fortune
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10/24/23 • 28 min
On a hot September day in 1986, a family in Goiania, Brazil, suddenly begin feeling sick after a celebration. The symptoms are horrific: vomiting, diarrhea, and bleeding. But one family member suspects something far worse. Her hunch soon leads to a devastating discovery.
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FAQ
How many episodes does MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries have?
MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries currently has 68 episodes available.
What topics does MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries cover?
The podcast is about True Crime and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries?
The episode title 'Ep. 1 | Ashes to Ashes' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries?
The average episode length on MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries is 26 minutes.
How often are episodes of MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries released?
Episodes of MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries?
The first episode of MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries was released on Oct 3, 2023.
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