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Wartime Stories

Ballen Studioswondery.com

Every soldier has a story. Some, they try to forget. Others, they can’t stop thinking about – stories that no one else would believe happened. Something that terrified them. Something they cannot explain.

From Ballen Studios, and hosted by Marine Corp Reconnaissance veteran, Luke Lamana, this is Wartime Stories. A weekly podcast that is a mix of horror, mystery, and awe inspiring tales. Where the strange, dark & mysterious meets the battlefield and beyond. 

New episodes every Monday.

Share your stories: info@wartimestories.com

Episodes

REDACTED - "Charles Manson and the CIA (Part 1)"

This story is a fan favorite from Redacted: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana. When journalist Tom O’Neill set out to write a simple story on the anniversary of the Manson Family murders in 1999, he was pulled into an investigation that lasted 20 years. In the first part of this two part episode, we explore O’Neill’s findings about Charles Manson's relationship to the CIA, drug studies at a CIA funded medical facility that the cult leader frequented, and the alleged role CIA assets might h...

Mar 10, 202542 minEp. 38

Ballen Studios Presents: Late Nights with Nexpo

From Ballen Studios, welcome to Late Nights with Nexpo, the official podcast of YouTube creator, Nexpo, featuring the most bizarre and chilling true stories and mysteries to be found. Listen to unravel the unexplained. New and exclusive episodes every Wednesday. Listen now:  https://ballen.lnk.to/latenightswithnexpo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Mar 05, 202539 min

Death Has An Echo

Locations with massive bloodshed have eerie stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 03, 202532 minEp. 37

The Apache

A soldier recounts a strange encounter during his time at Fort Campbell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 24, 202525 minEp. 36

A Man Who Saw Hell

After being wounded, Sergeant Roy Benavidez returned to a dangerous battlefield to rescue his comrades and classified material. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 17, 202541 minEp. 35

Stealing Trucks From Vietcong

A special forces recon team sent to hijack a North Vietnamese supply truck must fight for their survival after their mission is compromised. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 10, 202534 minEp. 34

The Man Who Never Quit

Roy Benavidez becomes a Green Beret and saves the lives of eight fellow soldiers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 03, 202531 minEp. 33

The Kitsune

A brothel in Okinawa has fox murals on the walls and a missing Marine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 27, 202547 minEp. 32

Operation Highjump

The secret mission to find Hollow Earth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 20, 202551 minEp. 31

Soldiers Scared to Actual Death

What killed these Irish and British men? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 13, 202533 minEp. 30

The Giants of Afghanistan

Shocking stories from soldiers and drone operators. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 06, 202543 minEp. 29

Skinwalkers in Germany

Soldiers confront an unexplainable creature that shatters their understanding of reality. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 30, 202434 minEp. 28

An Invisible Hand

Stories of bizarre coincidences. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 23, 202433 minEp. 27

What Was Killing These Men?

A German experiment that hunted British men on the front line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 16, 202422 minEp. 26

Every Ship is Haunted

U.S. and Canadian sailors report terrifying ghost encounters at sea. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 09, 202421 minEp. 25

The Mantell UFO Incident

Military personnel in Kentucky and Ohio report strange lights in the sky. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 02, 202431 minEp. 24

The Missing Sniper

How did the sniper travel that far in 15 minutes? Recent government disclosures have revealed UFO sightings are hardly uncommon among active military service members. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 25, 202419 minEp. 23

Supernatural Encounters in a War Zone

In Iraq, soldiers encounter something locals call "jinn." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 18, 202429 minEp. 22

America’s First Mass Murderer

A peaceful neighborhood is shattered when Howard Unruh goes on a deadly "Walk of Death." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 11, 202435 minEp. 21

The Indian Army and the Yeti, Pt. 2

An explorer stumbles too close, risking a face-to-face encounter with the dangerous Yeti. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 04, 202434 minEp. 20

The Indian Army and the Yeti, Pt. 1

An Indian Army expedition discovers massive footprints in the snow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 28, 202419 minEp. 19

Exorcisms on American Military Bases

Military bases harbor dark secrets as personnel face chilling paranormal activity tied to past tragedies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 21, 202439 minEp. 18

Soldier's Ghost

An American soldier in Vietnam encounters a 2000 year old ghost. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 14, 202421 minEp. 17

Seeing Death Before it Happened

A soldier's ghostly brother leads him to safety. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 07, 202426 minEp. 16

Skin-Walker

Military personnel encounter shape-shifting creatures in the American wilderness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 30, 202431 minEp. 15

Herman Lamm - A Soldier Turned Bank Robber

A dishonorably discharged German soldier uses his military skills to pull off major bank heists in America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 23, 202429 minEp. 14

Terror in the Deep

Submariners report ghostly encounters in the depths of the ocean. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 16, 202424 minEp. 13

Night Shift: Fort Campbell

Night time patrols turn terrifying as a soldier encounters an inexplicable beast at Fort Campbell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 09, 202428 minEp. 12

Ghost Tanks

Long after its end, ghosts of WWI continue to appear. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 02, 202424 minEp. 11

The Cursed Treasure of Cahuenga Pass

A forgotten Mexican war chest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 26, 202446 minEp. 10