# A Lie to Die For (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)

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Podcast: [MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mrballen-podcast-strange-dark-mysterious-stories-4894842)
Published: 2026-09-09T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://ballenstudios.com/
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## Resource

Today, I'm going to tell you three stories about people who tried really hard to be something that they were not. And not only do they get caught, but they also face extreme repercussions.

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