The M-Balm Effect
The M-Balm Effect, where raw reality meets hard banter! Hosted by M-Balm, this podcast is your one-stop shop for unfiltered discussions on real-life experiences, hot-button topics, and the downright bizarre, all served with a side of dark humor. Guests are invited onto the show to dive deep into the murky depths of eccentric conversations.
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We celebrate the 2025 CRASSMESS season with Frostbelt Entertainment! We dive into Frostbelt, Frostfest, the paranormal, what bands everyone would love to see perform at the superbowl if given the choice and at a future Frostfest, music, the holidays, Christmas cold ones and much, much more!--The M-Balm Effect, where raw reality meets hard banter! Hosted by M-Balm, this podcast is your one-stop shop for unfiltered discussions on rea...
In Episode #258 of The M-Balm Effect, we're cracking skulls, figuratively and literally. Let's talk about the latest TikTok trend making waves (and concussions): Softmaxxing and Bone Smashing, because why not take a hammer to your face in the name of clout?We’re also diving headfirst into:The insanity of Looksmaxxing/SoftmaxxingHow TikTok challenges are turning into full-blown Darwin Award auditionsThe latest record-breakin...
We kick off with the mysterious death of Anna Kepner, who died aboard a cruise ship under chilling circumstances. Her stepbrother, now a person of interest, allegedly had an obsession with her that may have taken a dark turn. Was it an accident, or something more sinister?Then we switch gears and dive into the ultimate Batman movie showdown—which Dark Knight film reigns supreme? From Keaton to Pattinson, we break down what worked, ...
In this episode, we break down the outrageous Olivia Henderson DoorDash scandal, where a delivery driver claimed she was subjected to SA — only for the truth to come out that she filmed a customer passed out in HIS OWN home with his pants down… and SHE got arrested.We explain the entire situation, why it went viral, and why the internet is losing its mind over this one.But that’s not all…We also dive into the craziest Thanksgiving ...
In this wild episode, we cover some of the most shocking and bizarre stories making headlines:👁️ Bodies found in a morgue with eyes mysteriously removed — Medical mishap or something more sinister?🍔 Man in critical condition after swallowing a whole burger — Unbelievable food fail that landed him in the ER.🚨 Creepy men stalking women after brief customer interactions — Real stories that expose unsettling behavior many women face...
Bubbles Isn’t Who We Thought?! Mike Smith Allegations + KRATOM & Paranormal | The M-Balm Effect #254
Episode #254 of The M-Balm Effect brings in none other than Eric Tasker, local music artist of the Rochester, NY band KRATOM, and this one gets wild!
We dive into EVERYTHING:
👉 The rise of NEO, the $20,000 robot that might be more horror movie than house helper
👉 Eric’s latest updates with KRATOM
👉 His recent MARRIAGE and what he's been up to
👉 Hilarious memories featuring Austin Dash
👉 Sleep paralysis stories and legit para...
In this episode of The M-Balm Effect, we’re diving balls-deep into the shiny dystopian horror that is NEO, the humanoid house robot by 1X. They claim it’s your futuristic chore buddy, but we’re asking the real questions:🧼 Is it really AI?🧠 Or is someone actually controlling this thing, lurking in your living room like a virtual creeper with a remote joystick?We talk:NEO doing dishes like a champ while potentially violating your p...
In this explosive episode of The M-Balm Effect, we dive deep into the murder of political commentator Charlie Kirk, unravel the chaos surrounding Iryna Zarutska's disturbing train incident, and ask the hard questions nobody else wants to touch.But this isn’t just about headlines—it’s about the dark undercurrent ripping through modern American society. We explore how mental health is deteriorating in real time, exacerbated by so...
We’re BACK for our 250th episode — and this one’s stacked with viral news, twisted updates, and a drink combo you’ll never forget.💀 In memory of Josh Saunders, aka King Cobra JFS, M-Balm mixes up a drink combo LIVE on the show in classic Cobra fashion. We honor the late YouTube personality and dive into the conspiracy theories surrounding his sudden passing. Was it natural causes — or something darker?🔍 Then we go deep into true ...
Welcome to Episode 249, where the wheels come off — literally and metaphorically.🚍 A tour bus flips on I‑90, people die, and somehow that’s not the dumbest thing happening in America this week.🪑 Cracker Barrel kills off the old man and his barrel, and the internet melts down harder than their mac n’ cheese while watching a jeans commercial.But that’s not all…📦 We’re packing up after 6 damn years — TME is moving to a new location...
Buckle up—or better yet, grab a Cutwater and brace for impact.In this episode, M-Balm and Austin sip on a few Cutwater Spirits flavors and try not to black out before the real insanity kicks in. Like the Buffalo mass shooter Payton Gendron, who now thinks his federal charges should be thrown out… because—get this—there were too many white people on the jury. You read that right. Welcome to Clown World.Then, Lil Tay makes her glorio...
In Episode #247 of The M-Balm Effect, M-Balm opens up about mental health, discussing the importance of communicating your experiences, breaking the stigma, and the personal realizations that come when we face our own mortality. We talk about the impact of losing people too soon and how it changes the way we live.M-Balm also teases his upcoming travels to New Jersey, with a possible stop at Clinton Road, widely regarded as the most...
In this wild episode of The M-Balm Effect, we dive deep into some of the most talked-about and bizarre topics trending right now:✅ American Eagle x Sydney Sweeney Ad Backlash – Was the outrage real, or just a marketing ploy? Did American Eagle purposely stir controversy to boost their stock prices? We break it all down and expose how fake outrage drives division in society.✅ Epstein Files Controversy – If the files actually get rel...
We dive into some of the biggest and most shocking stories of this past week:🎡 Seabreeze Ride Safety Scare – A teen ride operator fired after failing to secure safety restraints on the Bear Trax kiddie ride at Seabreeze Amusement Park. Could this have been a disaster? We break it down.🕵️♂️ True Crime in Upstate New York – Luciano Frattolin, a father from Montreal, charged with murdering his 9-year-old daughter during a Lake Geor...
Welcome back to The M-Balm Effect, where nothing is off-limits and everything gets broken down! In this wild episode, we dive into the viral Coldplay concert kiss cam moment that exposed a possible CEO-HR affair, now under investigation after lead singer Chris Martin called them out on stage. 🚨Next, we cover the bizarre and tragic story of a 61-year-old man un-alived by an MRI machine after entering the room wearing a large metal ...
In this raw and unfiltered episode, M-Balm unleashes on some of the wildest recent headlines:👀 Sodus Point Scandal – A disgusting act of public indecency was caught on camera during a family-friendly event in the bay. Why are people treating public spaces like their OnlyFans set? We expose the crybaby who outed themselves after episode #242!🧟♂️ Solomon Galligan Case – Colorado DA Amy Padden drops all charges against an alleged c...
🎙️ Welcome to Episode #242 of The M-Balm Effect!🦁 Rochester, NY is officially wildin’, and we’re not just talking about the streets, we’re talking about a literal mountain lion caught on Ring doorbell camera! 😳 Curtis Jones went viral after witnessing the beast firsthand, and we’ve got the footage and the breakdown. What would YOU do if you ran into a mountain lion at 2AM?🎮 Then we dive into the insane case of Sebastian Araujo,...
🎸 The M-Balm Effect Episode #241 brings in special guest Ron Ward Jr., guitarist from the Rochester, NY metal band Divine Fallacy, for a deep, honest, and powerful conversation you won’t want to miss!M-Balm and Ron dive into Ron's musical journey, his love for guitar, and the life experiences that shaped him — from growing up in a different era to his time in the military. They get real about mental health, especially men’s me...
🎙️ Welcome to another jaw-dropping episode of The M-Balm Effect! In this week’s episode, we dive deep into tragedy, controversy, and the strange coincidences gripping our society right now.🚨 Topics Covered in This Episode:Jonathan Joss, the voice actor behind King of the Hill’s iconic John Redcorn, was shot and killed in a heated neighbor dispute. We ask: Is there a King of the Hill curse?A heartbreaking local story: 5-year-old Z...
In Episode #239 of The M-Balm Effect, M-Balm sits down with Jordan, the guitarist from Rochester's own Perspectives, for a deeply raw and real conversation. 🎸💬We explore:The evolution of Perspectives' sound and what inspired their recent musical shiftThe state of mental health and how social media is warping human connectionCreating consistently in a chaotic world as an artist and a parentThe devastating tragedy of 5-year...
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