MrBallen, the former U.S. Navy SEAL turned hit podcaster, is set to host a new original audio series called MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries. Produced in collaboration with Wondery, the show will dive into stories of unexplainable deaths, unknown diseases, and miraculous recoveries. MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries marks the first co-production between Wondery and Ballen Studios, Allen’s content company that struck a major first-look and distribution deal with Amazon Music last year.
Taking on a similar fascination for mysterious circumstances as the original MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark, and Mysterious, which moved over to Amazon Music last November and topped the company’s podcast charts, the new Medical Mysteries show is expected to get fans hooked. According to Amazon, new episodes of MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries will initially release early on Amazon Music and Wondery+ before going wide on all major platforms.
Wondery knows firsthand from its success with its Dr. Death franchise how chilling and compelling medical stories can be, says Marshall Lewy, the chief content officer for Wondery. “No one can tell a story like MrBallen. That’s why he’s amassed such a beloved fanbase.”
Medical Mysteries is the latest content expansion for Ballen Studios, which was formed in 2022 by Allen and Nick Witters, a former talent manager at Night Media who now serves as the CEO of Ballen Studios. Last week, Ballen Studios launched a management division, Ballen Management, for storytellers within the “strange, dark, and mysterious” content genre. The division has already signed the YouTube creators Ryan “Nexpo” Cantu and Nick Crowley for representation, alongside UTA.
John Allen, popularly known as MrBallen, is a storyteller who has mastered the art of weaving strange, dark, and mysterious tales. He spent eight years as a U.S. Navy SEAL before moving to the private sector. He began creating content after seeing a need to tell stories that explore the unexplained and the unknown. Since launching the MrBallen Podcast, he has amassed a cult following that now rivals some of the biggest names in podcasting.
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Allen shared that he stumbled into creating content as a way to connect with people and address the fears that he saw in society. “I started realizing there are a lot of things people are afraid of that they don’t talk about,” he explains. “And the stories that I started telling just connected with people in a way I never could have imagined.”
Allen’s approach to storytelling, which often involves detailed and meticulously researched narratives, has captivated listeners around the world. He has a unique ability to weave together disparate threads, connect the dots, and leave listeners on the edge of their seats. His fans frequently describe his work as a cross between true crime and horror, with a dash of the unexplained thrown in for good measure.
MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries is expected to draw upon Allen’s formidable storytelling skills to take listeners on a journey into the unknown. The show promises to explore some of the most mysterious and unexplained medical phenomena that have baffled doctors and scientists throughout history. From strange illnesses to medical miracles, Medical Mysteries is set to deliver the kind of spine-tingling content that has made MrBallen a household name.
With the support of Wondery and Amazon Music, MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries is poised to become one of the most popular podcasts of 2022. As Allen continues to expand Ballen Studios and bring on new talent, there’s no doubt that he’ll continue to create some of the most compelling and unforgettable content in the industry. Fans of true crime, horror, and the unexplained won’t want to miss a single episode of Medical Mysteries.
