Podcasts about Stranger than Fiction

This week, F.A.B. sits down with Eric Dizzy, creator of the Black Widow Podcast, for a conversation about creativity, storytelling, and what it really takes to keep creating. He shares his origin story in the audio and media space, what creating art means to him, and the very real struggle of life getting in the way of the things we want to create. From balancing fatherhood, self-care, and the demands of being a creator, to pushing through whatever life decides to throw at you, they reflect on the challenges, growth, and evolution of the creative journey. Of course, it wouldn't be a Fake Ass Book Club conversation without a few funny sidebars and unexpected tangents along the way. Listeners can expect plenty of laughs as always. Cheeers!*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you!Moni: To creating art you love!Kat: To animation, one of my favorite art forms.Eric Dizzy: To Moni & Kat.About our guest:Eric Dizzy is a creator, audio storyteller, and the man behind Black Widow Podcast, a scripted audio series centered on immersive storytelling and stories created with women in mind. A longtime podcast and media creator, Eric is also the host of Ignorant Philosophy. Website: https://blackwidowpodcast.com/Instagram: Eric Dizzy https://www.instagram.com/ericdizzy.audio/Instagram: Black Widow Podcast https://www.instagram.com/blackwidowpodcast/X (Twitter): Black Widow Podcast https://x.com/BlackWidowPodFacebook: Black Widow Podcast https://www.facebook.com/blackwidowpodcast/Patreon: Black Widow Podcast https://www.patreon.com/blackwidowpodcastLinktree: Black Widow Podcast https://linktr.ee/blackwidowpodcast**Stranger than Fiction:

Our guest this week is one of the most influential and progressive surfers of the last two decades. Fresh off being inducted into the Huntington Beach Surfing Walk of Fame—congratulations! What an incredible honor, and one that's well deserved. He's also recovering from hip and knee surgery, which honestly comes as no surprise after years of launching massive airs and laying down some of the most powerful, progressive turns we've ever seen.With 19 years on the Championship Tour, eight CT victories, and multiple Top 5 and runner-up finishes, he's put together one of the most impressive careers of his generation. His iconic film parts in Modern Collective, Stranger Than Fiction, and Bending Colours helped redefine progressive surfing, and he's still pushing the limits today. If you haven't seen his latest edits from South Africa and Réunion Island, you're blowing it! Head over to Stab Magazine or YouTube and check out some of the best free surfing on the planet. We're fired up to talk about his incredible career, life on tour, filming, recovery, and what's next. Please welcome to the show, Mr. Jordy Smith!

Fake Ass Book Club welcomes Jennifer Magley for a conversation about Tayari Jones' Kin. The group digs into family, identity, abandonment, ambition, and the things we spend our lives chasing. Jennifer's own experiences with persistence, reinvention, and her 365-day Stooge Quest add another layer to the discussion, creating some connections between the book and the pursuit of our own goals. And while the conversation doesn't go quite where Moni and Kat expected, that's part of what makes this episode of Fake Ass Book Club so much fun. Sometimes the best book conversations aren't about agreeing on the story, but leaning into why it made us feel the way we did. The Book Club is Fake, but the Talk is REAL! Cheers

Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. And today's podcast features 4 stories that demonstrate that. The audio from all four 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: #4 -- "A Miracle" -- A woman in rural Mexico feels a sudden an excruciating pain in her abdomen (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR3S8dvTc50) #3 -- "The Simulation" -- A man enters a flight simulator for routine training, you won't believe what happens next if there wasn't footage... (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd0cDk9ee_o) #2 -- "Deja Vu" -- After a doctor's office calls a patient for an upcoming surgery, a series of events unfolds that is truly stranger than fiction (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xBPT9pl_qA) #1 -- "The Silk Hat" -- A woman answers her front door in the middle of the night and sees someone wearing a black silk hat (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9M_rANk5Es)   You can WATCH all new & exclusive MrBallen podcast episodes on my YouTube channel, just called "MrBallen" - https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallen If you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Fake A$$ Book Club, the conversation centers on DeAndra Davis's All the Noise at Once, a YA novel about Aiden, a Black autistic teenager whose life is upended when his older brother is arrested after a confrontation with police. The book explores race, autism, policing, brotherhood, identity, and Aiden's journey toward finding his own voice. The episode digs into the story, its characters, and the bigger questions it raises about how Black boys are seen, protected, and treated.*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you and THANK YOU!Moni: To my August baddies, Love you!Kat: To cousin Amber for speaking up about the the Buc-ee's situation in Beavercreek Ohio, and Jon Oliver for reading Buc-ee's too! https://www.cincinnati.com/john-oliver-buc-ees-beavercreek-lawsuit-buc-off/91253297007/About the Author:https://www.deandradavis.com/About the Book: 384 pages, HardcoverPublished April 15, 2025 by Atheneum Books for Young ReadersAudio book :Narrated by Andre' Santana 9hours 50 mins **Stranger than Fiction:

Did some sweet dance moves win an election for a small-town mayor? Have you ever thought molasses could be deadly? Has man suddenly gained control over the elements? Tune in to discover which of these stories are 100% true or a bold-faced lie on this episode, where we explore true stories that are stranger than fiction.

No book, no problem! With one host out of town visiting family, the F.A.B. Podcast switched things up this week and went live on YouTube for a fun, catch up episode. The hosts spent the hour chatting with friends, welcoming new viewers into the chat, and seeing where the conversation took them. The discussion naturally bounced between current events, pop culture, and personal reflections. They talked about Kat's lively debates on Threads, revisited the Juneteenth episode of Atlanta, reflected on who we choose to take advice from, explored the idea of rest and joy as reparations, and shared thoughts on everything from the week's headlines to self-care. They also announced the next two books coming up on the podcast. Episodes like this are a reminder why the name is the Fake A$$ Book Club. Its not just about books, it is about making space for connection, conversation, and  community! Cheers!*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love and apprecitate you!Moni: To my cousin Essie!! Hang in there, I love you!Kat: To Ms. Rachel for standing on business!**Stranger than Fiction:

Dion Agius burst on to surfing's global stage with a spectacular Gorkin Flip in the 2009 surf flick Secret Machine. He fell in with filmmakers Joe G, Taylor Steele, and Kai Neville, appearing in a slew of films, among them Castles in the Sky, Stranger Than Fiction, Modern Collective, Lost Atlas, Dear Suburbia, Cluster, Year Zero, and Strange Rumblings in Shangri-La. Agius' parts punch—he surfs with a powderkeg intensity. Every hack, every blowtail, every fanging air is done as if his life depends upon it. A man of style in and out of the water, Dion co-founded Epokhe Eyewear, The Octopus is Real, Standard Procedure. He's the creative director at Ritual Vision. He's collaborated on shoe and clothing collections with Globe and Former, and surfboard models with Hayden Cox. In 2024, while nursing a broken leg, he created NOID, an art project in which he upcycles old, broken surfboards into sculptures, side tables, lamps, mirrors, and more. Dion currently lives on the southeast coast of Australia. In this episode of Soundings, Agius sits down with host Jamie Brisick to talk about his favorite surf movies, moving from rural Tasmania to the Gold Coast of Australia as a kid, traveling the globe, his surf heroes, and shaping old foam into artwork. Presented by Rainbow® Sandals Produced by Jonathan Shifflett Music by PazKa (Aska Matsumiya & Paz Lenchantin) Become a TSJ member at surfersjournal.com

This week the FAB ladies review Doubt by John Patrick Shanley. It's 1964, St. Nicholas in the Bronx.A charismatic priest, Father Flynn, is trying to upend the school's strict customs, which have long been fiercely guarded by Sister Aloysius Beauvier, the iron-gloved Principal who believes in the power of fear-based discipline. The winds of political change are sweeping through the community, and indeed, the school has just accepted its first black student, Donald Miller. But when Sister James, a hopeful innocent, shares with Sister Aloysius her guilt-inducing suspicion that Father Flynn is paying too much personal attention to Donald, Sister Aloysius sets off on a personal crusade to unearth the truth and to expunge Flynn from the school. Now, without proof besides her moral certainty, Sister Aloysius locks into a battle of wills with Father Flynn which threatens to tear apart the community with irrevocable consequences. Listen in as the ladies discuss and review this powerful and thought provoking film. Cheers! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doubt_(2008_film)—Miramax Films *Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons, thank you, thank you, thank you!!

This week the ladies took their conversation on the road for a special episode recorded from an unexpected location... a library tucked away on the Atlantis property in the Bahamas!✨With hopes to connect with locals and record interviews, the trip took a different direction as they instead embraced the moment, explored the resort, enjoyed the food, experienced the service, all while reflecting on their time on the island. Along the way, they discuss their impressions of Atlantis, the highlights and surprises of the trip, and the cultural history surrounding the Bahamas. With the country recently celebrating 53 years of independence

The F.A.B. crew is taking a well deserved vacation, but they couldn't leave their listeners without something to enjoy! This week, they're opening the vault and sharing a Patreon episode. If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the paywall, here's your chance to get a taste. Expect the same hilarious conversations, unfiltered opinions, unexpected tangents, and authentic chemistry that have made the Fake A$$ Book Club a favorite among listeners.The ladies appreciate your continued support while they recharge and can't wait to return with brand new episodes. Until then, sit back, press play, and enjoy this special bonus release. Cheers!

Will Ferrell's popularity peaked right around 20 years ago, but he was about as huge as comedy stars got in 2006. In Marc Forster's Stranger Than Fiction, he isn't goofing around...although maybe that was to his fans' discontent. And he's not in tragedy or a comedy, but a dramedy...and the man who had always gone big proved he could also play quiet, nerdy and sad. Emma Thompson is a famous author writing & narrating everything he does...and it upends his life. Falling for the woman he's auditing--the Maggie Gyllenhaal character--upends it too. Stranger Than Fiction also has Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifah and Tony Hale doing good work in a pretty great movie. So, taxman, strap on your trusty wristwatch as I dig into a touching filmic experience in this 751st edition of Have You Ever Seen. Rate this podcast and maybe even jot down some words in the form of a review. Subscribe, of course, and do some social-media following. I'm "@moviefiend51" on Twitter, "Ryan-Ellis" on Bluesky, "RyanHYES" on Letterboxd and "haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com" is the email.

June News You Can Use Healthcare 2026: Stranger Than Fiction, Funnier Than It Should Be The discussion includes the ADA inadvertently demonstrated the Streisand Effect by censoring its own published editorial, turning a minor issue into a major news story; Millions are losing ACA coverage, while legal loopholes allow some emergency rooms to refuse patients unable to pay upfront; AI-powered ECG analysis is uncovering hidden signs of heart disease, proving AI can augment, not replace clinicians; A high-profile dispute between OpenAI and OpenEvidence reminds us that even peer-reviewed research deserves critical scrutiny; And because healthcare is never boring, a French emergency department ended up calling the bomb squad over a World War I artillery shell in an unforgettable place. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Jordan Stranger got started by wheat pasting his art around Winnipeg because it was cheap, fast, and harmless. First came community, then came the city: people began to recognize his work, which led to new opportunities and contracts that displayed his art in a more permanent way. But is public art ever permanent? Today on The Artalogue,  Madison Beale talks with Anishinaabe artist and graphic designer Jordan Stranger (@totemdoodem), originally from Peguis First Nation, about how those early street-level moves grew into iconic Winnipeg murals, major graphic design projects, and public art that people now instantly connect with places like The Forks.We dig into early steps like drawing as a kid, unlocking new confidence through illustration and great teachers at Red River College, and learning how mentors can change the trajectory of an artist's life. Jordan shares how community support helped him take the leap into self-employment, plus what it really looks like when “full-time artist” becomes "full-time everything", with administration taking up lots of an artist's valuable time.Stranger explains how Ojibwe teachings and spiritual practice guide his choices, why he wants his art to encourage reflection as well as connection, and how public art can challenge the way people think about Canada's history, truth, and reconciliation. Jordan closes with hard-earned advice on vulnerability, honesty, and the business side of creativity, with his major takeaway being learning your worth as an artist.  Connect with the Artalogue: Madison Beale, HostBe a guest on The Artalogue Podcast

The BET Awards always give people something to talk about, and this year was no exception. In this episode, the F.A.B. crew shares their thoughts on the biggest moments from the show. One host watched the show, and the other pieced together the night's highlights through clips, social media, and post show conversations. From Druski's debut as host, to standout performances and longwinded acceptance speeches, the ladies break down what worked, what missed the mark, and which performances stole the spotlight. Along the way, they share their signature laughs, hot takes, and unfiltered commentary that listeners have come to expect.Whether you watched the entire awards show or just caught the highlights, this episode is the perfect recap. Tap in and join the conversaton. Cheers!

This week, Moni and Kat recap one of the most delightfully unexpected weekends they've had in a while after attending the 5th Annual Meat Cake Invitational. This a one of a kind Indianapolis event was created by comedians, chefs, and food lovers Dyke Michaels and Zach Roan, also hosted by Thaddaeus McKee. The event celebrates culinary creativity by challenging participants to craft outrageous "cakes" made entirely of meat, blending food, comedy, and community into a truly unforgettable experience. As vendors, the Fake Ass Book Club hosts had the opportunity to introduce new listeners to the podcast, reconnect with familiar faces, make new friends, and even vote for the People's Choice winner. The experience sparked plenty of hilarious stories and, as longtime listeners have come to expect, sent the conversation down several entertaining tangents. The episode also kicks off with Moni surprising Kat with a completely unexpected gift. What was it? Maybe its a real cake! You'll have to listen to find out! Some episodes are carefully planned but this one simply goes where the conversation takes it, and that's exactly what makes it so much fun. Cheers! #FakeAssBookClub #MeatCakeInvitational #IndianapolisEvents #PodcastLife #FoodCulture*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you!Moni: To the family and friends of One-year-old Kohen Wiley who was  murdered by police in Mississippi.  https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/kohen-wiley-senatobia-mississippi-funeral-police-shooting-rcna351609https://abcnews.com/US/officer-involved-shooting-walmart-killed-1-year-boy/story?id=133965022Kat: To the Meat Queen and winner of the 5th annual Meat Cake Invitational Elyse Beggs and to People's Choice winner Ieasha Ennis!! The ladies rule...and boys drool

Today's BizNews Edge covers three stories that cut to the heart of South African business and politics. John Steenhuisen has broken publicly with the DA, naming Geordin Hill-Lewis and Tony Leon in allegations that threaten serious damage to the party just months before the 2026 municipals. Prosus, once a byword for discount and drift, has delivered full-year results that show a genuine turnaround — every regional ecosystem now profitable, Takealot breaking even for the first time, and a buyback programme outpacing Meta and Apple. And then the story Alec Hogg has been building toward for months: Malcolm King, the invisible man behind the Steinhoff fraud, found dead in a Cotswolds village — poisoned by a Romanian sex worker — before justice could reach him. The Reserve Bank reckoning rolls on. This one is worth your full attention.

In this episode of Fake Ass Book Club, Moni and Kat finally tackle The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah, the iconic urban fiction novel first published in 1999 by Simon & Schuster. Confession time: urban fiction is not typically their preferred genre, which is one reason it took so long for them to pick up this book. After years of hearing readers praise the book as a modern classic, they decided it was finally time to see for themselves why this story has captured the hearts and minds of millions. Following the rise and fall of Winter Santiaga, the daughter of a wealthy Brooklyn drug kingpin, the novel explores money, power, survival, family, and the consequences of the choices we make. Two decades after its release, the book continues to spark conversation and inspire debate among readers. Were Moni and Kat won over by Winter's story? Did this classic live up to the hype?  The Coldest Winter Ever is often credited with helping bring urban fiction into the mainstream and remains one of the most influential Black fiction novels of the last 25+ years. Tune in as they share their honest thoughts on a book they never planned to read, but ultimately couldn't ignore. Cheers!

This week on Fake Ass Book Club, Moni and Kat are stepping into the role of judge and jury...for fun, of course! Before diving into Reddit's most dramatic dilemmas, the hosts kick off the episode with a conversation about honorary degrees. What purpose do they serve? Who should receive them? And does fame alone make someone worthy of the honor? Then it's time for one of the podcast's most requested and fan-favorite formats: AITA (Am I The A**hole?) stories from Reddit! Listeners know these episodes always deliver plenty of laughs, spirited debates, and unforgettable takes, and this installment is no exception. From family feuds to relationship drama, they break down each scenario, share their opinions, and decide who deserves sympathy, and who deserves the side-eye. Whether you're a longtime AITA fan or tuning in for the first time, get ready to play along, pick a side, and see if your verdict matches theirs. This episode proves once again why AITA episodes are some of the most anticipated conversations in the F.A.B. universe. Cheers!

Some hands-on reporting from the worlds of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Turok Origins, Stranger Than Fiction, and Sprawl Zero. Also: last week's “Xbox has to make some tough choices” talk turns into this week's “massive layoff and studio closure” talk. EA gets (back) into in-game advertising. Commodore makes an expensive cell phone? Sure, why not? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Kat takes the mic solo for a special live interview recorded at the exciting atmosphere of Indy Comic Con. Sitting down with a talented Black comic book creator Basi Affia, they dive into a conversation celebrating Black nerdhood, creativity, and a shared love of comics, science fiction, fandom culture, and storytelling. From the power of representation to the joy of creating art that inspires others, this discussion explores what it means to embrace geek culture while carving out space for diverse voices in the comic book world. It is a fun, thoughtful, and energetic conversation that showcases Kat's passion for a few of her favorite topics and highlights the creativity that fuels the worlds we love to escape into. Tune in for a lively conversation about art, imagination, fandom, and the importance of seeing yourself reflected in the stories that shape us. Cheers! *Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only.Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you!About our guest: Basi Affia https://www.sensiilstudios.com/abouthttps://www.instagram.com/sensiilstudioshttps://www.youtube.com/@sensiilstudios**Stranger than Fiction:

Sometimes, the truth is weirder and stranger than anything we could make up -- and that's something a worldbuilder can use to their benefit! Guest Gabriella Buba joins us to talk about building real science into our magical worlds -- and the implications that can, in turn, have about a society's relationship with information, education, and the power structures that both derive from and control them. When blending science and magic together, writers can play with a lot of different factors and considerations. Is magic in a given world really about the movement of electrons or the interaction of chemicals, or is it a truly unexplainable force? What do your characters think about the scientific realities of their world? How do they test theories, and do they have a magical R&D department? And what might be the difference between how much the writer needs to know, how much the characters need to know, and how much the reader needs to know? Finding the balance can be tricky, and won't be the same for every project, but getting it right can add invaluable texture to your world. [Transcript for Episode 182] Our Guest: Gabriella Buba is a mixed Filipina-Czech author-illustrator and chemical engineer based in Texas who likes to keep explosive pyrophoric materials safely contained in pressure vessels or between the covers of her books. She writes epic fantasy for bold, bi, brown women who deserve to see their stories centered. Her debut SAINTS OF STORM AND SORROW, a Filipino-inspired epic fantasy, was shortlisted for the 2025 Aldiss Award for World Building in Speculative Fiction. The sequel DAUGHTERS OF FLOOD AND FURY was a top trending Spotify LGBTQ+ Audiobook title. Her work as part of the anthology Witchcraft: Folk Tales & Horror Short Stories edited by Marie O'Regan & Paul Kane was a #1 New Release on Amazon. She has a Gothic Novella set during the Japanese Occupation of Manila coming with Absinthe Books Spring 2027. Alchemist of Bohemia her next novel will be out May 2027 with Titan Books. She has a Filipino Fantasy short stories in the anthologies Strange Religion: Speculative Fiction of Spirituality, Belief, & Practice & Of Stardust: A Queer Fantastical Anthology volume 1 & 2, Short stories placed with the Sci Phi Journal and PodCastle Fiction and essays on Filipino Identity in Prairie Fire Press and With Love: What We Wish We Knew About Being Queer and Filipino in America.

This week, the hosts take the stage at PopCon Indy for another live podcast adventure! Returning for their third year on the podcast stage, they bring the audience into the fun with a fun trivia game hosted by Kat. Filled with pop culture questions, friendly competition, audience participation, and plenty of laughs, this special live episode captures the energy and spontaneity that listeners have come to love. Whether you're testing your own trivia knowledge or just along for the ride, this episode is a celebration of community, fandom, and having a great time together. Cheers!*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you! Thank you to https://www.instagram.com/brandon4kuhd/brandonpetersand https://www.instagram.com/popconnation for the opportunity!Moni: To the sunshine!Kat: To the Panda Fest Indy**Stranger than Fiction:

The Bible is full of beautiful, descriptive, rich, and wonderful truths! It also has some rather… odd… stories than by themselves leave readers with more questions than answers. Passages which on the surface standout as being weird, funny, confusing, or all of the above. This series dives into some of those unique stories to help us mine for the Truth within the curious. Today we look at the story of seven brothers who have a unique encounter with a man possessed by a demon.  Text: Acts 19:11-20Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.com THIS SERMON CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqmshgH0JLqxzRXiEr2QktQ Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC) May 31, 2026Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC) Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.comFollow us on Facebook and Instagram

The Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction… His Resurrection Changes Everything by Fr. Michael Denk

Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction: Why Holy Thursday Changes Everything by Fr. Michael Denk

Welcome back! This week the ladies review The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. It is a cozy fantasy novel about Mika Moon, a lonely witch who must hide her magic but is recruited to teach three young witches at a mysterious house called Nowhere House, leading her to find a found family and a slow-burn romance with the prickly librarian, Jamie, while navigating the challenges of their secret society and a potential threat to their home.

The Bible is full of beautiful, descriptive, rich, and wonderful truths! It also has some rather… odd… stories than by themselves leave readers with more questions than answers. Passages which on the surface standout as being weird, funny, confusing, or all of the above. This series dives into some of those unique stories to help us mine for the Truth within the curious. Today we look at the story of a man possessed by a legion of demons and the freedom he finds in Jesus.  Text: Genesis 9:18-28Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.com THIS SERMON CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqmshgH0JLqxzRXiEr2QktQ Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC) May 24, 2026Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC) Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.comFollow us on Facebook and Instagram

Episode Notes Darren Husted is back with Rob as the men try to decide what to do about the wounded German soldier on the other side of the river.

Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. And today's podcast features 3 stories that demonstrate that. 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 -- "Inkling" -- A homicide detective stumbles upon a picture he can't believe is real (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1D-WfCQ7Fs) #2 -- "The Nosebleed" -- A woman's scary nose bleed just won't stop after she returns from a vacation (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt5j9VFQotk) #1 -- "James 3" -- A toddler has a vivid recurring dream, so his parents begin to dig... (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhAi2A2dABU)   You can WATCH all new & exclusive MrBallen podcast episodes on my YouTube channel, just called "MrBallen" - https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallen If you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome back! This week the ladies dive into "The Drama", the uncomfortable, anxiety-inducing A24 film starring  Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. What starts as an awkward romantic drama about an engaged couple heading into their wedding week, quickly spirals into something much darker after a “worst thing you've ever done” conversation goes completely off the rails. Emma reveals a disturbing part of her teenage past, and that one confession detonates the relationship, the "friend"group, and the entire wedding weekend. We break down the film's tense atmosphere, uncomfortable chemistry, and the bigger conversations surrounding alienation, radical honesty, identity, and whether people should be permanently defined by their teenage years. We also discuss how the movie intentionally challenges audience expectations by centering a Black woman in a narrative typically associated with a very different demographic, and whether that changes the level of empathy viewers are willing to extend. If you watched this movie and immediately needed to unpack all of that emotional chaos with somebody, this episode is for you. Cheers!

Sometimes the truth does not just beat fiction. It drags fiction into a basement, ties it to a chair, and whispers, “You thought you were weird?”In this episode of Late Night Legends, Ashley leads the crew through true stories so bizarre, unbelievable, and beautifully deranged that they sound like rejected movie plots, cursed campfire tales, or something Tim would accidentally summon by reading the wrong Wikipedia page at 2:00 AM.Frank, Tim, K, Maria, and Charlie join Ashley for a night of strange-but-true stories, historical weirdness, real-life absurdity, and the kind of facts that make you stare into the middle distance and question whether reality is just improvising at this point.From unbelievable coincidences to real events that feel like urban legends, this one is for anyone who has ever heard a story and said, “There is absolutely no way that happened”… only to find out that yes, unfortunately, it very much did.Here at the Late Night Legends, we think spooky season should last all year long! Join our spooky community to ask the Legends questions, and keep the conversation going! https://discord.gg/kESdgRH47U

Welcome back! This week the ladies jump head first in the "The Cult of NatureBoy", a four-part docuseries that premiered on Hulu (and Disney+) on April 28, 2026. The series, produced by ABC News Studios and Zandland, chronicles the rise and fall of Eligio Bishop, a social media influencer known as "NatureBoy," who founded a controversial cult called Carbon Nation. We break down the rise and fall of NatureBoy, the formation of Carbon Nation, the cult dynamics at play, and how social media helped build a following in plain sight. From charisma and community to manipulation, control, and criminal consequences, this docuseries raises big questions about internet influence, vulnerability, and what happens when “finding yourself” turns into something much darker. If you watched the doc and needed somewhere to process all of that chaos, this episode is for you. Cheers!

On a new episode of FnA, Adam Auslund opens the show recapping the Knicks win over the 76ers & the Spurs taking a 2-1 lead over the Timberwolves. He then dives into James Harden’s constant postseason disappearances & historical fails. The Athletics' Law Murray joins the show to talk about the NBA Postseason storylines, constant referee controversy, LeBron legacy talk, & more! Adam then dissects the back and forth between Charles Barkley and Draymond Green & then the referee narrative surrounding the Lakers & Thunder series + new editions of Geek News, Stranger Than Fiction, & Brie’s Three! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George C. Parker was an infamous con man. He sold the Brooklyn Bridge countless times. He sold Ulysses S. Grant's tomb. He sold Madison Square Garden. He sold the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He even sold the Statue of Liberty! Most often, the victims of his schemes were new immigrants who didn't speak English and were unfamiliar with America's public property laws. …but… was George C. Parker truly the prolific scammer he claimed to be? The internet sure thinks so! Normie C begs to differ.Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from: Asbury Park Press. “Capt. Parker Held For Extradition.” June 30, 1928.Asbury Park Press. “Parker, Famous ‘Seller,' Seized Here, Gets Life.” December 18, 1928.Asbury Park Press. “Parker, Noted Confidence Man, Is Arrested Here.” June 29, 1928.Brooklyn Daily Times. “Famous ‘Con' Man Starts as ‘Lifer.'” November 23, 1928.Brooklyn Daily Times. “Smartest Bunco Salesman Faces Life Term If Convicted.” July 8, 1928.Brooklyn Eagle. “Albert Murch Dies.” August 11, 1931.Brooklyn Eagle. “Brooklyn Bridge's ‘Seller' Sent to Sing Sing For Life.” November 23, 1928.Brown, Peter Jensen. “Bridges, Bunco and Basso - a Gullible History of Selling the Brooklyn Bridge.” Early Sports and Pop Culture History Blog, October 1, 2020. https://esnpc.blogspot.com/2020/10/bridges-bunco-and-basso-gullible.html.Cohen, Gabriel. “For You, Half Price - The New York Times.” The New York Times, November 27, 2005. https://archive.is/5GeA4.Courier-Post. “Bunco Prince Faces Life For $150 Deal.” July 9, 1928.Daily News. “Con Man Uses Love Notes To Gag Dupes.” July 8, 1928.Detroit Free Press. “Selling Brooklyn Bridge.” November 23, 1928.Ellery Queen Magazine. “Stranger Than Fiction.” November 2022. https://www.elleryqueenmysterymagazine.com/the-crime-scene/stranger-than-fiction-november-2022/.Find a Grave. “‘Capt.' George C. Parker (1860-1937).” https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229047420/george_c-parker.HISTORY, dir. Modern Marvels: Building the Brooklyn Bridge (S2, E20) | Full Episode | History. Modern Marvels. 2023. 46:00. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I-JFnbJ19U.HowStuffWorks. “Meet the Conman Who Sold the Brooklyn Bridge — Many Times Over.” July 26, 2022. https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/conman-sold-brooklyn-bridge.htm.IrishCentral.Com. “The Man Who ‘Sold' The Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and Ulysses Grant's Tomb.” February 25, 2026. https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/man-sold-brooklyn-bridge-statue-of-liberty.Lincoln Journal Star. “Bridge ‘Seller' Is Caught in Law's Net.” December 11, 1928.Marysville Journal-Tribune. “Man Who ‘Sold' Brooklyn Bridge Again in Jail; Other Old-Time Crooks Come to Grief In New York.” December 1, 1928.Mimi Matthews. “The 19th Century Confidence Man.” June 20, 2016. https://www.mimimatthews.com/2016/06/20/the-19th-century-confidence-man/.Minium, Alice. “The Untold Truth Of 19th-Century Conman George C. Parker.” Grunge, April 4, 2022. https://www.grunge.com/820192/the-untold-truth-of-19th-century-conman-george-c-parker/.Naked History. “The Man Who Sold the Brooklyn Bridge.” https://web.archive.org/web/20190718114933/https://www.historynaked.com/man-sold-brooklyn-bridge/.NYC Walks. “The Brooklyn Bridge — ‘If You Believe That, I Have a Bridge in Brooklyn to Sell to You.'” https://nycwalks.com/blog/the-brooklyn-bridge-if-you-believe-that-i-have-a-bridge-in-brooklyn-to-sell-to-you/.Racing Nellie Bly. “Con Artist George Parker Sold Brooklyn Bridge And Famous Monuments.” Accessed April 24, 2026. https://racingnelliebly.com/strange_times/con-artist-george-parker-sold-brooklyn-bridge/.Sifakis, Carl. Hoaxes and Scams: A Compendium of Deceptions, Ruses, and Swindles. Facts on File, 1993.“Sing Sing Prison Admission Registers, 1865-1939.” n.d. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8922/.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Man, Suing State, Charged With Forging Contracts.” September 18, 1930.The Brooklyn Citizen. “News of the Day.” July 18, 1892.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Nothing Heard of Criminal Who Skipped Jail.” January 3, 1906.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Old Offender Once Again in Toils of Law.” July 7, 1928.The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. “Once Sold Brooklyn Bridge And Lots in City Hall Park, Rest of Life May Be In Jail.” July 8, 1928.The Brooklyn Daily Times. “Roamer, 58, Is Given Life For Forgery.” December 17, 1928.The Houston Post. “Selling Brooklyn Bridge.” December 26, 1928.The Mayfield Messenger. “Con Man Who ‘Sold' Brooklyn Bridge Gets Life in Prison.” December 18, 1928.The Miami Herald. “Dean of Slickers Given Life Term.” December 18, 1928.The News Journal. “Former Resident of Shore Gets Life Term.” December 18, 1928.The Saginaw News. “His Wasted Sales Talent.” July 10, 1928.The Washington Post. “Life for Brooklyn Bridge Swindler.” December 18, 1928.Times Union. “Big Claimant Against State Recognized by Judge Conway.” September 18, 1930.Times Union. “Lifer Recalls Nervy Escape.” November 23, 1928.Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts!Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you'll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90's style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin's previous podcast, Let's Go To Court.

Just in time for Mother's Day, the hosts explore The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan, a moving and multigenerational novel that examines the beautifully complicated relationships between mothers and daughters. Through the stories of four Chinese immigrant mothers and their American-born daughters, this episode unpacks themes of love, sacrifice, identity, cultural expectations, and inherited trauma. The discussion reflects on generational differences, communication gaps, and the challenge of understanding the women who shaped us. Timely, thoughtful, and relatable, this episode offers listeners a great conversation on family, legacy, and connection ahead of Mother's Day. Cheers!*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you!Moni: To all the mothers out there doing the work. Happy Mother's Day.Kat: To all the moms, also to Druski and Mike Epps for bringing "Coulda Been Records" to Indy, and to Angel Reese and her excellence. About the Author and Book: Amy Tan Genre: Literary fiction / historical fiction / family sagaOriginal Publication Date: March 22, 1989 Publisher (first edition): G. P. Putnam's Sons Later publisher/common paperback edition: Penguin Books / Ballantine BooksPage Count: Varies by edition 288-352 pages, Awards/Recognition: Finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction and adapted into the 1993 film The Joy Luck Club.**Stranger than Fiction:

Welcome back FAB friends, this week the ladies reviewed one of the most important and enduring books of the 20th century. "Their Eyes Were Watching God" brings to life a Southern love story with the wit and pathos found only in the writing of Zora Neale Hurston. Out of print for almost thirty years, due largely to initial audiences' rejection of its strong black female protagonist, Hurston's classic has since its 1978 reissue become perhaps the most widely read and highly acclaimed novel in the canon of African-American literature. The story follows Janie's journey from a voiceless teenage girl to a self-actualized woman through three marriages in the American South. Tune in to hear why this book is so beloved by the hosts. Cheers!*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you!Moni:To all of those in the commentt section after Steven Miller's wife said Liberal men were unattractive. No notes...well done!

In this episode, the hosts take a peek at the Season 3 premiere of Euphoria and immediately clock a dramatic tonal shift. With a 4–5 year time jump pushing the characters out of high school and into early adulthood, the glossy, dreamlike aesthetic of earlier seasons gives way to something more raw, gritty, and unfiltered. The episode feels less like stylized chaos and more like a stark plunge into the “wild west” of adulthood. The conversation unpacks the show's signature graphic intensity, questioning whether this new edge signals deeper storytelling or leans too heavily into shock value. The hosts also wrestle with how the women are portrayed in this new chapter. Are these characters being developed with more nuance, or are they still framed through a lens of fantasy and fetishization? As always, the review balances humor, honesty, and cultural critique, asking whether Euphoria is evolving with its characters… or just getting darker with age.*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you!Moni & Kat: Cheers to 50 years of love, Happy Anniverasy to the Barneses!! About the Show: Air date: April 12, 2026 on HBODirector: Sam LevinsonWriters: Sam Levinson, Ron Leshem, Daphna LevinProducers: Amy J Schmidt, Julio C. Perez IV, DrakeStars: Zendaya, Coleman Domingo, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeny *Stranger than Fiction:

This week, the hosts explore There There by Tommy Orange. The book intertwines the stories of twelve urban Native characters in Oakland, California. It's a powerful, character-driven novel weaving together lives that at first seem separate, but gradually reveal deep and unexpected connections, all leading to a pivotal and gut wrenching event. As the narrative unfolds, the book explores the lasting impact of generational trauma, cultural erasure, and the search for connection in a modern world. Did the ladies keep every detail perfectly straight? Not quite...but did that stop them? Not even a little. The discussion, much like the book, is layered, complex, and and a lot to juggle all at once. Tune in to hear how it all comes together, Cheers!  *Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! Thank you, we love you!Moni: To Druski and his response to criticism about his recent comedy sketch.

Born in 1984, Kai Neville came to surfing at age 11 on the Sunshine Coast, where his dad pushed him into his first waves. He loved it, aspired to be a pro, but soon realized he might be better off behind the camera rather than in front of it. He got a job at McDonald's, saved up for a High-8 Sony Handycam, and started creating short surf films, which led to a job making promo DVDs for Australia's Surfing Life magazine, and then a gig working with renowned filmmaker Taylor Steele. Under Steele, Neville got a crash course in surf filmmaking when he worked on 2008's Stranger Than Fiction, for which he was a videographer and editor.  Neville's first major surf film, 2010's Modern Collective, landed with a major splash. Not only did it announce a group of surfers that would define the decade to come—Jordy Smith, Dane Reynolds, Dion Agius, Yadin Nicol, Mitch Coleborn, Dusty Payne, and Craig Anderson—but it announced Neville's singular vision as the lenspiece of a new generation.  Then came Lost Atlas in 2011, Dear Suburbia in 2012, and Cluster in 2015—all of them oozing with innovative surfing. The Neville thumbprint is distinctive: He has a love of unbridled aerialists. His musical tastes are broad and experimental. His titles are also as eclectic as his eye. For instance, his shorts: "The Quieter You Are, The More You Can Hear." "Welcome Elsewhere." "No One Knows Me Like the Ocean." Along with his surf films, Kai is an accomplished commercial director and photographer, working with brands like Corona, Nike, IWC, Schaffhausen, and Shiseido. He also loves print media, and co-founded What Youth with Travis Ferre. Today, Neville lives with his wife and two boys in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, not far from Byron Bay. In this episode of Soundings, Neville talks with Jamie Brisick about chasing creativity, learning his trade under Taylor Steele, the magnetism of misfit surfers, the art of titling and soundtracking, his enduring love for print, and the grind behind some of his most iconic films.  Presented by Rainbow® Sandals. Produced by Jonathan Shifflett. Music by PazKa (Aska Matsumiya & Paz Lenchantin). Become a TSJ member at surfersjournal.com.

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This week, the hosts dive into The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros and for once, they don't see eye to eye. In a rare twist, one host connected with the book while the other didn't, not because of the story itself, but because of its unique vignette-style format. Even with that divide, the conversation proves why this modern classic continues to resonate, sparking thoughtful discussion around voice, identity, and storytelling. You'll have to tune in to find out who was on which side. Cheers!! *Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you!Moni: Happy 90th B-day grandma Barbie. Sending love to all my family!Kat: To Victor Glover https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/astronauts/victor-j-glover/To "First Contact Day" in the Star Trek  https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/First_Contact_Day, and to Dawn Staley https://www.instagram.com/dawnstaleyTitle: The House on Mango StreetAuthor: Sandra Cisneros: https://www.sandracisneros.com/mylifeandworkPublisher: Vintage Books (a division of Penguin Random House)Original Publication Year: 1984Genre: Coming-of-age / Literary fictionFormat: Series of short vignettes (not a traditional novel structure)Page Count: Typically ~110–130 pages (varies by edition)Notes:Source: The Washington Post: Israeli teens face military drafthttps://share.google/JotMjnrWf8HiLKcFqJosh Johnson's take on Manosphere:https://youtu.be/_JoshJohnsonManosphere**Stranger than Fiction:

I KNOW EXACTLY HOW YOU DIE is pitched as SCREAM meets STRANGER THAN FICTION, about a horror writer (Rushabh Patel) who realizes their story is coming to life within a dilapidated motel. Now, he needs to help his protagonist (Stephanie Hogan) escape the gruesome fate of being stalked and murdered by a serial killer.I appreciate some of the ideas presented, mainly the idea of someone covering up their internal turmoil with creative endeavors to routinely diminishing results. I like the idea that this writer is now forced to take on a different sort of responsibility to his characters and story; the stakes impose more heavily whenever real flesh and blood are involved.However, i found I KNOW EXACTLY HOW YOU DIE to be mainly a half-formed smattering of these ideas, often discarding character development and a sense of tension, urgency for meandering runtime-extending conversations and the kind of dream sequences that serve a similar attention-grabbing purpose as waving a set of keys in front of a baby's face.I think this team has potential but this movie ain't it.---I KNOW EXACTLY HOW YOU DIE is now available to watch, buy or rent via video on demand.Follow The Movies on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Throw a couple dollars in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tip jar!⁠

This week the ladies didn't read a book, they read the headlines. In this perfectly timed “fake book club” episode, the hosts showed up ready to connect, laugh, and unpack what's happening in the world. The episode leans into current events, and pop culture shaping the timeline, from global tensions and viral AI-generated propaganda circulating out of Iran and the US, to the cultural conversation sparked by Druski's Erika Kirk parody. They also touch on the recent Verzuz matchup  between Tyrese and Tank, insights from Jay-Z's recent interview with GQ, and much more. Just a reminder that this “book club” is really about showing up, staying curious, and having real conversations. Cheers!

Adam Ausland talks about why the MJ vs. LeBron debate isn't worth having and how Jordan himself would agree, Stranger Than Fiction, the struggles for the Rockets and Ime Udoka, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the hosts dive into Louis Theroux's: Inside the Manosphere, Netflix documentary exploring the rise of online spaces centered around modern masculinity and “red pill” ideology. They unpack what the manosphere is, why it resonates with so many men, and how its messaging around success, relationships, and identity can be both appealing and concerning. The conversation takes a thoughtful turn as they examine the broader implications of this rhetoric,not just for men, but for women and society as a whole. Blending curiosity, critique, and real conversation, the hosts reflect on what the documentary reveals, what it leaves unanswered, and why it's sparking so much discussion right now. Tap in and join the conversation. Cheers!*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you!Moni:Two of my favorite social media accounts right now: https://www.instagram.com/_paperplanet_& https://www.threads.com/@montemader .Also to China spoofing White House picture on social media: https://youtube.com/shorts/HsWYQPZvZM8?si=hh3MDtNan3EmTmJaKat: To the 2 books I read this week, Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë' and Project Hail Mary:A Novel by Andy Weir. (Show off!) lol NOTES:Released date on Netflix: March 11, 2026 Creator / Host: Louis TherouxDirector: Adrian ChoaRuntime: ~90–91 minutes Rating: TV-MA Genre: DocumentaryAbout Louis Theroux: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Therouxhttps://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/louis-theroux-inside-the-manosphere-release-date-newshttps://deadline.com/2026/03/piers-morgan-hstikkytokky-netflix-inside-manosphere-1236760114/https://www.netflix.com/tudum/louis-theroux-inside-the-manosphere**Stranger than Fiction:

Karen answers a listener's question about vaginal biofilms. What are they and why do they make recurrent BV and yeast infections so hard to treat? She explains how these bacterial or fungal communities form protective layers that resist standard treatment, reviews options that may help break the cycle and looks at at-home microbiome testing.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

Awards season is in full swing and while Hollywood is busy polishing statues and rolling out the red carpet for the Oscars, over here at the Fake Ass Book Club the ladies are getting ready for something just as prestigious… or at least as entertaining. This week they are looking back at the past year and handing their own F.A.B. Awards for the best books, looks, moments, and highlights. So grab your imaginary red carpet fit and join them as they celebrate the best, the boldest, and the most unforgettable books and episodes of the year at the 4th annual FAB Awards. Cheers!*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To the best patrons in the world!! Thank you!Moni: To the lovers and artists out there (Side dedication to Hattie M Daniel

Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. And today's podcast features 3 stories that demonstrate that. 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 -- "What's Wrong with Mommy?" -- Christmas day becomes a nightmare (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JPEtNglQ4o) #2 -- "Stealing a Slice" -- A standoff in a Domino's takes a wild turn (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6bh7mhT1Lk) #1 -- "Peak Experience" -- A man wakes up after an avalanche in a life and death situation (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6m1ImVG1MQ)   You can WATCH all new & exclusive MrBallen podcast episodes on my YouTube channel, just called "MrBallen" - https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallen If you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. And today's podcast features 3 stories that demonstrate that. 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 -- "Don't Mess With Doug" -- They picked the WRONG house (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzMwI_KMjr8)#2 -- "The Ring" -- Something is trapped inside the box... (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK6MIl28b-8)#1 -- "Strange Calls" -- A fishing trip turns into a nightmare for 4 men (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0E0Br_PY28) For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.