The Strange, Dark & Mysterious delivered in podcast format. Follow the MrBallen Podcast on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes publish twice a week—every Monday and Thursday. Prime members can listen to new episodes 1-month early and all episodes ad-free on Amazon Music. Wondery+ subscribers can listen ad-free in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts.
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With the Comics Code loosening in 1971, monsters came roaring back into the pages of our favorite medium. Kids that grew up reading comics were now making them; many of them were members of the counter-culture. Throw in a desire to do something all-new (and some fads like kung-fu) and you have all the makings of a wild decade of comics. Join Jacob Balcom & Matt Howell as they explore some of the craziest comics of the 1970s (and early '80s). Each season focuses on a different character.
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Clinical Lycanthropy is a mishmash of good music, bad music, and internet.
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One movie each week. 30 years in the making.
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Home to the unofficial podcast about the MTV’s Teen Wolf. Hosted by Lilith and Dahne. Episode recaps, news, analysis and predications are all discussed on this weekly show. Please rate us and subscribe to help more fans find our show. Learn more, contact us, and check out our other podcasts at www.southgatemediagroup.com.
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He’s an alpha wolf and a beta boyfriend. She’s dated every monster in New York City. It’s time for their Meat-Cute. Michael Andrews, a Canadian living in New York, is learning to live with the side effects of lycanthropy. Other than waking up naked and bloody in Central Park once a month, he’s managing just fine. If only he could finish the book he’s supposed to be writing. If only he could find someone he trusted enough to tell the truth to. Gail Sommers may not have her love life in order, ...
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Manawaker Studio's Flash Fiction Podcast features a new piece of short short fiction each Thursday. The stories range widely in genre and theme, but lean a bit toward fantasy and science fiction. Hosted by CB Droege. To submit a story for consideration visit manawaker.com/ffp-submissions/ To help support the podcast visit patreon.com/manawaker
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Born out of the deeply serious—and deeply silly—conversations that Danny and Jason would have about navigating life, each episode of the What About… podcast features a topic that interests the inquisitive pair and a special guest who can lend their own unique insight. From attraction to insomnia—parenting to urban legends—no subject is off the table and no seat at the table will be left empty.
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A nurse and a therapist investigate all things weird, creepy, and criminal from a medical and psychological perspective.
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Zach and Matt are two veteran horror movie enthusiasts discussing their favorite (and not-so-favorite) films. Spoilers abound so scary movie fans, beware.
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High Strangeness surrounds the world, cropping up here and there, imbuing ordinary reality with weirdness and dunking normal people into strangeness and wonder. Follow us as we explore a reality that is stranger than any fiction.
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FG2TO is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to Occult theory and practice. Our intention is to guide the listener through the fundamentals of the occult and build to more complicated theory and practice as we go along! Please consider contributing to our patreon.com/FG2TO to help make the show better & chat us up on Facebook and Instagram!
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Looking for a new, inclusive take on history and mythology? Look no further than 'Willing and Fable,' a woman-run, feminist, and LGBTQ+ podcast hosted by Rowan Hall and Tracey Harrison. Each week, Rowan and Tracey bring to light the often overlooked and underrepresented stories of men, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals, challenging traditional and biased accounts of the past. From ancient civilizations to modern times, 'Willing and Fable' offers engaging discussions, in depth research, and origi ...
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The crime at the center of today’s story is considered one of the most disturbing and heinous of all time. Story name, preview & link to original YouTube video: #1 -- "Clinical Lycanthropy" -- One of the most heinous crimes ever committed in the USA (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRzgmZiZn6U) For 100s more stories like th…
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The Cave Dwellers of Drakos Prime – FFP 0943
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“The Cave Dwellers of Drakos Prime” by Calla Gold Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB Droege Author Bio: Calla Gold ow…
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Today’s story is a good old fashioned spooky story. It’s about a missing person in Taiwan, and it takes a totally bizarre turn, and I will say most of you will probably get the most thrill out of the “apartment scene.” You’ll know that scene when you get to it, and that’s towards the end of this podcast. So, make sure you stick around if you enjoy …
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Today’s story is a good old fashioned spooky story. It’s about a missing person in Taiwan, and it takes a totally bizarre turn, and I will say most of you will probably get the most thrill out of the “apartment scene.” You’ll know that scene when you get to it, and that’s towards the end of this podcast. So, make sure you stick around if you enjoy …
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557: "A promise is a promise, until it's not" | It Could Happen to You (1994)
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Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZAfzdzZqRA Did you enjoy the episode? Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and join us for more retro movie discussions! Dive even deeper with bonus content and engage directly with us by supporting our show on Patreon. For additional episodes and exclusive insights, head to www.30podcast.com…
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The Lipstick on the Wall (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
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On a summer morning in 2001, a woman in Alabama woke up in a cold sweat – like she’d just had a nightmare. But the woman knew what she saw while she was sleeping was not a bad dream – it was real. So she grabbed her phone and made a frantic call. Later that morning, police arrived at an old wooden house on the outskirts of a small rural town. They …
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The Lipstick on the Wall (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
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On a summer morning in 2001, a woman in Alabama woke up in a cold sweat – like she’d just had a nightmare. But the woman knew what she saw while she was sleeping was not a bad dream – it was real. So she grabbed her phone and made a frantic call. Later that morning, police arrived at an old wooden house on the outskirts of a small rural town. They …
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“Edith Wharton’s Kittens” by Teresa Spencer Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB Droege Author Bio: Teresa Spencer is a…
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Today’s podcast will feature 2 stories about ghost towns. The audio from both of these stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast. Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos: #2 -- "Portlock" -- A ghost town with a very dark history (Original YouT…
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Today’s podcast will feature 2 stories about ghost towns. The audio from both of these stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos: #2 -- "Portlock" -- A ghost town with a very dark history (Original YouTu…
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556: "Stop the presses!" | The Paper (1994)
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The Paper (1994) is a fast-paced newsroom drama that follows Henry Hackett, a harried city editor at a New York newspaper, as he navigates a whirlwind 24-hour period filled with breaking stories, personal crises, and the relentless pressure of the media world. As he grapples with ethical dilemmas and his own ambitions, Hackett must decide between h…
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On a Monday afternoon in 1986, medical staff at a clinic in San Antonio, Texas were starting to get worried, because their most respected nurse had not shown up for work and nobody could get a hold of her. So later that morning, two of the nurse’s colleagues drove down to her apartment. But when they got there, they found two notes taped to the doo…
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On a Monday afternoon in 1986, medical staff at a clinic in San Antonio, Texas were starting to get worried, because their most respected nurse had not shown up for work and nobody could get a hold of her. So later that morning, two of the nurse’s colleagues drove down to her apartment. But when they got there, they found two notes taped to the doo…
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S06E12: Weird War Tales #119 - World Under Glass
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Fed up with being feared and despised by the civilians they protect, the Commandos jump at a chance to see if the world of 2943 holds an opportunity for them to return to their human states. It gets a little weird. MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@gmail.com STORE: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeM…
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What About... Military Service w/Tim Matheson
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Danny and Jason draft actor/director Tim Matheson to have a conversation on the topic of MILITARY SERVICE.By The What About Podcast
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I Am Lightning, Flashing Through the Frozen Sand – FFP 0941
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“I Am Lightning, Flashing Through the Frozen Sand” by Akis Linardos Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB Droege Author …
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The crime at the center of today’s story is considered one of the most disturbing and heinous of all time.Story name, preview & link to original YouTube video: #1 -- "Clinical Lycanthropy" -- One of the most heinous crimes ever committed in the USA (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRzgmZiZn6U) For 100s more stories like the…
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555: "To Thine Own Self Be True" | Renaissance Man (1994)
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Take your seat, crack open your books, and join us for a lesson on the 1994 Danny Devito vehicle, Renaissance Man. Devito plays Bill Rago, a recently fired ad man-turned-teacher trying to turn a bunch of misfit boot camp students into Shakespearean scholars. We're also joined by special guest and Patreon Co-Executive Producer, Addie! Watch the trai…
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Listen Now - REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana
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Behind the closed doors of government offices and military compounds, are hidden stories and buried secrets from the darkest corners of history. Each week, Luke Lamana, a Marine Corp Reconnaissance Veteran, pulls back the curtain on what once was classified information exposing the secrets and lies behind the world’s most powerful institutions. Fro…
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Listen Now - REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana
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Behind the closed doors of government offices and military compounds, are hidden stories and buried secrets from the darkest corners of history. Each week, Luke Lamana, a Marine Corp Reconnaissance Veteran, pulls back the curtain on what once was classified information exposing the secrets and lies behind the world’s most powerful institutions. Fro…
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On a fall evening in 1996, a young detective sped through the streets of Tucson, Arizona towards an upscale country club. All he knew was that someone had reported an explosion in the area, but he didn’t know what had caused it. Minutes later, the detective pulled into the country club parking lot and as he got out of his car, it almost felt like h…
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On a fall evening in 1996, a young detective sped through the streets of Tucson, Arizona towards an upscale country club. All he knew was that someone had reported an explosion in the area, but he didn’t know what had caused it. Minutes later, the detective pulled into the country club parking lot and as he got out of his car, it almost felt like h…
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Danny and Jason pull out their Acme mallets to sit down with Curses! creator Jim Cooper to discuss ANIMATION.By The What About Podcast
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The Library Across the Universe Who Loved a Man – 0340
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“The Library Across the Universe Who Loved a Man” by Frank Baird Hughes Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB Droege Aut…
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Today’s podcast will feature 2 spooky stories about messages from beyond. The audio from both of these stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos: #2 -- "Wrong Path Home" -- A news report about a missing …
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Today’s podcast will feature 2 spooky stories about messages from beyond. The audio from both of these stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast. Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos: #2 -- "Wrong Path Home" -- A news report about a missing…
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554: "I assure you; we're open" | Clerks (1994)
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Ever feel like you’re not even supposed to be here today? Join us as we revisit Clerks (1994), Kevin Smith’s DIY love letter to the slackers, stoners, and talkers among us. We dive into the snappy, absurdist dialogue that made Smith a cult icon, the unlikely charm of the Quick Stop’s cast of characters, and why Dante and Randal’s aimless debates on…
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On a Monday afternoon in December 2001, a pair of police officers walked in the side door of a big old farmhouse in the woods in Loudoun County, Virginia. They had just received a frantic 9-1-1 call from a man who said he had found his neighbor horrifically injured on the kitchen floor. The police officers crept through the house, peering cautiousl…
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On a Monday afternoon in December 2001, a pair of police officers walked in the side door of a big old farmhouse in the woods in Loudoun County, Virginia. They had just received a frantic 9-1-1 call from a man who said he had found his neighbor horrifically injured on the kitchen floor. The police officers crept through the house, peering cautiousl…
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S06E11: Weird War Tales #117 & #118
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We've got double your monster pleasure with WWT #117's "A Miracle for Monsters!" and 118's "Heroes Come in Small Sizes" as the Commandos are finally free of Lt. Shrieve and, without a commanding officer, take in the sights of war-time Paris. Then, we learn how they were awarded medals from the King of England! MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@gmail.com STOR…
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The Application of Lycanthropy as a Novel Treatment for Gender Dysphoria – FFP 0939
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“The Application of Lycanthropy as a Novel Treatment for Gender Dysphoria” by Chase Anderson Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the pod…
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Today’s podcast will feature 3 medical horror stories. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast. Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos: #3 -- "Honking Boy" -- A doctor rushes to help a boy who's having trouble breat…
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Today’s podcast will feature 3 medical horror stories. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos: #3 -- "Honking Boy" -- A doctor rushes to help a boy who's having trouble breath…
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553: "Oh, no, not The Carpenters" | In The Mouth of Madness (1994)
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Step into the abyss with us as we delve into In the Mouth of Madness (1994), John Carpenter's eerie ode to the power—and terror—of the written word. In this twisted tale, we follow insurance investigator John Trent as he tumbles into a world where reality unravels and madness reigns. With nods to Lovecraftian horrors and unseen cosmic forces, we’ll…
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In the most bananas episode ever, Danny and Jason sit down with comedian Randy Feltface to discuss BANANAS.By The What About Podcast
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In April 2009, in a crowded shopping center in broad daylight, a young woman was walking to her car, when suddenly a strange-looking man came out of some bushes and rushed toward her. The woman tried to get to her car and escape, but the man was too fast – he blocked her way and pulled out a gun. He put the gun to the woman’s head, and before she c…
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In April 2009, in a crowded shopping center in broad daylight, a young woman was walking to her car, when suddenly a strange-looking man came out of some bushes and rushed toward her. The woman tried to get to her car and escape, but the man was too fast – he blocked her way and pulled out a gun. He put the gun to the woman’s head, and before she c…
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“Mine is the Hand that Feeds” by AE Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB Droege Author Bio: The author lives on the wes…
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Today’s podcast will feature 3 stories that will make you wonder how many monsters you may have encountered in your life. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast. Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos: #3 -- "Stumb…
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Today’s podcast will feature 3 stories that will make you wonder how many monsters you may have encountered in your life. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos: #3 -- "Stumbl…
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552: "Sex, Lies, and Lycanthropy" | Wolf (1994)
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We sink our teeth into Wolf (1994), where Jack Nicholson stars as a middle-aged book editor whose life takes a wild turn after he's bitten by a wolf. As he grapples with newfound animal instincts, his world of publishing becomes a battlefield for survival—both at work and in the wild. We explore the film’s blend of werewolf horror and corporate dra…
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What About... The Evolution of Hip Hop w/MC Lyte
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Danny and Jason sit down with MC Lyte to explore the EVOLUTION OF HIP HOP.By The What About Podcast
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This story is a fan favorite from MrBallen's Medical Mysteries.A boy in Minnesota is rushed to the emergency room with one of the worst food poisoning cases the doctors have ever seen. A short while later, a little girl shows up with the same illness. Soon, cases are popping up throughout the state, leaving some on the brink of death as doctors scr…
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This story is a fan favorite from MrBallen's Medical Mysteries. A boy in Minnesota is rushed to the emergency room with one of the worst food poisoning cases the doctors have ever seen. A short while later, a little girl shows up with the same illness. Soon, cases are popping up throughout the state, leaving some on the brink of death as doctors sc…
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