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MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries

MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries

Derty 106 Episodes Aug 24, 2026

The human body is a miracle, but when it malfunctions, it can be terrifying. This series from master storyteller MrBallen shares medical horror stories and diagnostic mysteries, from bizarre diseases and miraculous recoveries to strange mishaps and unexplainable deaths. A collaboration between MrBallen and Wondery, the podcast will change how you think about medical emergencies.

Episodes

What happened to Niqui McCown? Preview Dateline: Missing In America Season 5
What happened to Niqui McCown? Preview Dateline: Missing In America Season 5 Aug 24, 2026 232 Hey Dateline fans, here's a special preview of the next episode of Dateline: Missing in America Season 5. In “No Ordinary Sunday,” Josh Mankiewicz reports on the disappearance of 28-year-old Marilyn “Niqui” McCown, who vanished in Richmond, Indiana, on July 22, 2001, just weeks before her wedding. Listen to the full episode in the 'Dateline: Missing in America' feed - something you hear might jog
Lindsay Clancy’s defense. Luigi Mangione’s bombshell courtroom confession. Plus, ghost guns.
Lindsay Clancy’s defense. Luigi Mangione’s bombshell courtroom confession. Plus, ghost guns. Aug 20, 2026 2293 In Massachusetts, Lindsay Clancy is on trial for allegedly murdering her three children. Her family and former colleagues testify for the defense. In New York, Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, while his lawyers seek to have the state murder case dismissed. In Dateline Round Up, Alex Murdaugh appears for a preliminary he
Talking Dateline: Conversations at CrimeCon
Talking Dateline: Conversations at CrimeCon Aug 19, 2026 1441 In a special edition of Talking Dateline, NBC News’ Ellison Barber, host of the Netflix podcast, “Allegedly,” gives Josh Mankiewicz the third degree onstage at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, for CrimeCon 2026. Josh tells Ellison how he got his start covering true crime and what these cases can teach us about ourselves and others. He also talks about the genesis of his award-winning podcast series, “
The House
The House Aug 18, 2026 2650 When Kelly Horn finds out her father, former FBI agent Scott Horn, has been murdered at his house, she is stunned. As police dig into Scott’s past, they begin to think the key to the mystery might be quite close to home. Josh Mankiewicz reports.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What happened to Haleigh Murphy? Preview Dateline: Missing In America Season 5
What happened to Haleigh Murphy? Preview Dateline: Missing In America Season 5 Aug 17, 2026 254 Hey Dateline fans, here's a special preview of the next episode of Dateline: Missing in America Season 5. In "Haleigh's Secret," Josh Mankiewicz reports on the disappearance of 22-year-old Army veteran and mother Haleigh Murphy, who was last seen leaving a bar in Round Rock, Texas with a male friend on June 16, 2023. Her family has not heard from her since that night. Listen to the full episode in
A mother's mind before killings. Audio recording of missing mom. Plus, rap lyrics as evidence.
A mother's mind before killings. Audio recording of missing mom. Plus, rap lyrics as evidence. Aug 13, 2026 2144 In Massachusetts, young mom Lindsay Clancy is on trial for allegedly murdering her three children. Her psychiatrist testifies about her mental state before killings. In California, Tyler McCain is accused of killing his wife, Nikki, who went missing in 2024 after filing a domestic violence report against him. In Dateline Round Up, former OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney pleads guilty to stabbing bo
Talking Dateline: Suspicion in Silver City
Talking Dateline: Suspicion in Silver City Aug 12, 2026 1982 Keith Morrison and producer Cassandra Marshall join Blayne Alexander to discuss their Dateline episode, “Suspicion in Silver City.” It’s the story of Cassy Farrington, a young nurse and mother of two in Silver City, New Mexico, whose body was found in a bathtub in her home in 2014. Keith and Cassandra discuss weaknesses in initial investigation and the family’s determination to keep Cassy’s case a
Suspicion in Silver City
Suspicion in Silver City Aug 11, 2026 2615 When the mysterious death of a 23-year-old mother in New Mexico goes unsolved, her family searches for answers. Keith Morrison reports. This episode is available early and ad-free for Dateline Premium subscribers. It will be available for free to all, as usual, on Tuesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo
What happened to Cheryl Scherer? Preview Dateline: Missing In America Season 5
What happened to Cheryl Scherer? Preview Dateline: Missing In America Season 5 Aug 10, 2026 219 Hey Dateline fans, here's a special preview of the next episode of Dateline: Missing in America Season 5. In "Gone by Noon," Josh Mankiewicz delves into the disappearance of 19-year-old Cheryl Scherer, who vanished from the Rhodes Pump-Ur-Own gas station in Scott City, Missouri, on April 17, 1979, and hasn't been seen since.  Listen to the full episode in the 'Dateline: Missing in America' feed -
OnlyFans model accused of murder. Tupac's alleged killer on trial. Plus, milk carton kids.
OnlyFans model accused of murder. Tupac's alleged killer on trial. Plus, milk carton kids. Aug 6, 2026 1935 In Miami, 30-year-old OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney is charged with fatally stabbing her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, in 2022. In Las Vegas, alleged gang leader Duane "Keffe D" Davis faces trial for the murder of 25-year-old hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in a drive-by shooting almost three decades ago. Prosecutors are using his own words as evidence against him. In Dateline Round Up, updates in th
Talking Dateline: The Day Dee Disappeared
Talking Dateline: The Day Dee Disappeared Aug 5, 2026 1888 Josh Mankiewicz sits down with Andrea Canning to discuss her episode, “The Day Dee Disappeared.” In April 2021, Dee Warner vanished from her Michigan farm. Investigators pursued multiple leads, but kept coming back to her husband, Dale. In 2023, Dale Warner was charged with his wife’s murder, even though her remains had not been found. That changed ahead of trial, when Dee’s remains were located i
The Day Dee Disappeared
The Day Dee Disappeared Aug 4, 2026 2752 When Dee Warner vanishes from her farm, her family finds her cars still in the driveway and her wedding ring left behind. Three years later, an X-ray reveals the truth. Andrea Canning reports. This episode is available early and ad-free for Dateline Premium subscribers. It will be available for free to all, as usual, on Tuesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf

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