Podcast
The Ballad of Billy Balls is an investigative podcast that delves deep into the unsolved mystery behind the shooting that took the life of punk musician Billy Balls in 1982. Hosts iO Tillett Wright and Austin Mitchell meticulously examine the circumstances surrounding his death, exploring themes of love, loss, and the possibility of a cover-up involving Billy's partner Rebecca.
The series delivers a gripping true crime narrative that goes far beyond the surface facts, uncovering the complexities and contradictions in Billy's story. Through interviews, archival research, and fieldwork, the hosts piece together what happened on that fateful day — questioning the official account of events.
The Ballad of Billy Balls is released under the Crimetown Presents banner and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and other major podcast platforms. The podcast brings a fresh investigative lens to a decades-old mystery that still demands answers.
About the podcast
HostiO Tillett Wright and Austin Mitchell
NetworkiHeartPodcasts / Crimetown Presents
CaseDeath of Billy Balls
Year1982
GenreInvestigative true crime podcast
HostsiO Tillett Wright and Austin Mitchell
ProductionCrimetown Presents
Available onApple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart and more platforms
Episodes
2
Introducing: American History Hotline
Hi, RFK Tape listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, American History Hotline.
July 2, 2025
The Ballad of Billy Balls: Murder, Mystery, and the East Village
In 1982, punk and rock musician Billy Balls was shot dead in his East Village apartment by a man who burst through the door. His body then disappeared. Now, an award-winning podcast is investigating what really happened—and whether his death was covered up.
May 26, 2025
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