An Extremely Disturbing Camping Story
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@benjamin6460 3 ай бұрын
I’m not a legal expert or criminal psychologist or anything like that, but I kinda feel like maybe we should stop releasing convicted murderers back into society.
@roadtorecoveryfitness 3 ай бұрын
You may be on to something
@Brandy-yt9ko 3 ай бұрын
You would think so right? This justice system is all fugged up
@Tankeryanker339 3 ай бұрын
If I had my way they would be sent to the after life
@StalkedHuman 3 ай бұрын
They're there to help the communists take power. They are evil . "It's NOT about you it's about SELF" is their troll 🧌 mind . that's the religion 📐 of the cheese head 👁️
@twstdreality 3 ай бұрын
It’s called rehabilitation and it’s a good thing! Vote blue 😊
@Sniperboy5551 3 ай бұрын
I love how specific the captions on the images are, they crack me up. “Real photo of different trout”
@MrBallen 3 ай бұрын
😂
@PatyM00N 3 ай бұрын
😂🤍💯
@temperancesibyl6110 3 ай бұрын
😂😂
@nicolew4877 3 ай бұрын
Well you don’t want the trout suing for using his image.
@jomorken4853 3 ай бұрын
I like that
@phantasmicmasque 2 ай бұрын
I love it when the victims survive to tell their story, and go on to have a better life then their attacker ever could have
@scootermom1791 21 күн бұрын
Best. Revenge. Ever. 🙂
@invictusbp1prop143 21 сағат бұрын
@@scootermom1791Oh, idk about that... I feel like I could come up with some alternative revenge scenarios that I might feel better about seeing happen to the guy who shot me in the face and tried to kill my friend.
@TheXavier. Ай бұрын
Dude, the way you told the story in this one was so good. Giving us details about 2 hiker killed and telling us who killed them then diving into how it went down was amazing. You completely messed my head up but it was so good.
@furiousfiregaming Ай бұрын
yo do you watch the mickael knowles show? i could have sworn I've seen you in the live streams
@user-zf3xl5kq3f Ай бұрын
Well man youve got some a sweet in your dance with your worddrums. Way kool junior.
@pauinhan_detudo1pouco 23 күн бұрын
Omg, look who's here 😂
@shotgunslinger7386 17 күн бұрын
xavier what you doin here my guy haven't seen ya in a grip
@worldstarmb 8 күн бұрын
you would like the author Erik Larson
@kait_herring 3 ай бұрын
The fact that he was paroled for "good behavior" after killing two people is insane...
@twstdreality 3 ай бұрын
I guess that’s one of the cons of jails/prisons that practice rehabilitation 😊
@kaozbl2562 3 ай бұрын
Or dude had a fucking jesus as a lawyer lol
@AwesomeFish12 3 ай бұрын
15 years for a double homicide seems kinda short.
@wadegannaway9069 3 ай бұрын
It happens way too much.
@jerrynemec930 3 ай бұрын
@@AwesomeFish12the golden rule, he who has the gold, makes the rules.
@manaash4316 3 ай бұрын
Wow. I was NOT expecting the twists in this story. Incredibly cool that Sean and Scott survived, especially considering the types of wounds they suffered. Just wow.
@vap322 3 ай бұрын
Really?!? It was so obviously Ricky. Weirdo living in the woods with his dog... mesmerized by the glint off of the campers knives...
@jamesknapp64 3 ай бұрын
It was well told that you were thinking in that Sean and Scott were the bad guys, then the twists.
@monito3575 3 ай бұрын
I was saying 'aww ricky sounds just like a poor old man if they do anything to him...! 🥺😢' And than that 😮
@Lord_Shadowfang 3 ай бұрын
It was also the order of the events. Ricky turned around BEFORE the loud bang. As a text-based roleplayer and someone who knows how fkd up humans are, a few of these twists have surprised me... Sadly this one did not. Still a good story.
@SatanenPerkele 3 ай бұрын
I was expecting it. Because dog owners are known to be pure wicked individuals.
@MichaelPop72 Ай бұрын
I suffered two strokes last year at 51 years of age and have some eye sight deficit. I listen to your videos/stories when I’m conducting my therapy. I really enjoy your story telling, keep up the good work brother. 😊
@__Ryan_ Ай бұрын
I hope you make a complete recovery.❤️🩹
@imperiumoccidentis7351 Ай бұрын
Hope it hasn't impacted your health too much, strokes can be awful! Take care of yourself.
@Priyanka-pl9yq 19 күн бұрын
my father is going through the same. I feel like I'm not doing enough for him. But I just don't know what to do. And he would never ask for anything either. I just want him to know that I believe in him and that he has done well for us. So now he should do well for himself too. You take care of yourself too. All the best.
@mattnshell04 3 ай бұрын
This was about two of my best friends in high school. Just shows you that your life can change at anytime good or bad.
@thenoticer9054 2 ай бұрын
Yup It's now your own responsibility now to keep yourself safe in an upside-down world
@Sunyataura 2 ай бұрын
@@thenoticer9054lmao it always was our responsibility
@surrealistgirlx 2 ай бұрын
What amazing guys. This story is a tribute to their bravery and willingness to survive.
@AutumnPearly01 3 ай бұрын
That last picture of Sean and Scott standing next to each other really put it into perspective just how big Sean really is. Wow!!
@dusfitz 3 ай бұрын
Dude is a mountain of a man. I was thinking the whole time "no chance a dude is that much bigger than his friend". I stand terribly corrected.
@GojoS8 3 ай бұрын
@@dusfitzThat old bastard was lucky this guy could have destroyed him
@peterf.229 3 ай бұрын
being big saved his life it seems , which saved Sean’s
@dontettaton1063 3 ай бұрын
Ren & Stimpy.
@user-cr9cx1sd8j 3 ай бұрын
Scott and Sean are amazing. getting shot in the face, neck and chest, and still survived the whole ordeal... that's incredible!
@joeo 3 ай бұрын
I got shot twice in the same sitting and i survived am i amazing?
@vap322 3 ай бұрын
@@joeopossibly. Why were you shot?
@kaozbl2562 3 ай бұрын
Either that or the people who shot him had bad aim ??? 😅
@pollypockets508 3 ай бұрын
@@joeoyes
@zambachoo 3 ай бұрын
Dang I just started watching 😢
@braydontate2027 Ай бұрын
I’m so glad Mr Ballen is finally getting the fame he deserves, I’ve been watching him for 4 years and I’m very happy that he’s finally starting to blow up
@jenaheys1531 23 күн бұрын
Finally blowing up? Do u have any sense at all
@normturner4849 3 ай бұрын
Very clever telling the tale from the killer's viewpoint so I thought there was a 4th guy hidden in the woods. His fear at being with Sean & feeling nervous at Seans size. Lotsa red herrings to confuse just like M. Night Shyamalan would do. Certainly confused me! Great story Mr. Ballen 👌🏻
@user-te2zq6tb9k Ай бұрын
I'm surprised how surprised some of you were. Ricky was a walking crimson flag.
@hachijaeger3186 20 күн бұрын
@@user-te2zq6tb9k we get it dude you're smart and picked it up easily
@Tdotttttt 22 сағат бұрын
LOL As soon as he cut the scene to the women's house, and cut back to Sean touching his face, I knew it was Ricky. It's basically the plot of the movie Fallen
@k.elysium6819 3 ай бұрын
What a backstabber. Only the worst kind of person can turn around and attack someone that has been kind and helped them. No loyalty at all.
@ville__ 3 ай бұрын
*Don't translate... भवतः हृदयस्य धड़कनं कतिपयेषु घण्टेषु स्थगयिष्यति, अस्य शापस्य मुक्तिं प्राप्तुं एकमात्रं मार्गं मम चैनलस्य सदस्यतां कुर्वन्तु*
@kristycargile6917 3 ай бұрын
So glad Ricky didn't steal their joy, and they still go back for fishing and camping! Those are my favorite endings when hearing a story like this! 🎣
@bexiexz 3 ай бұрын
seriously
@0VintageCrew0 3 ай бұрын
Learn some etiquette and place a spoiler discretion
@makhicaples6608 3 ай бұрын
Ngl this comment bogus as hell cause I spoiled the entire video. Like ur comment is the comment where when we click we see ur comment. Should’ve put a spoiler warning up
@isisross4516 3 ай бұрын
Me too! I think it really speak for their strength of mind and heart. I can't imagine, especially that first time going back out for a trip, how surreal and jarring it must have been. I know I probably would have just called it quits, unfortunately. It would be so hard to relax and trust your surroundings and any people you come across again.
@El_sepuIturero 3 ай бұрын
@@makhicaples6608 ok so watch the video first before going to the comments
@GrackyAnimates 2 ай бұрын
WHAT HAPPENED TO RANDELS DOG THO !!!!
@chilledchupacabra5317 Ай бұрын
The dog bo was adopted by a loving family according to the original post! I was was worried too, but now we can relax
@ilovewatchingoiledupmentwerkin Ай бұрын
🤓🤓🤓
@ericd6781 28 күн бұрын
@@chilledchupacabra5317 - Thanks, was wondering what happened to him.
@gailm9908 26 күн бұрын
@chilledchupacabra5317 Thanks for answering that question.
@chilledchupacabra5317 26 күн бұрын
@@gailm9908 i serve the people, what can I say 🤷♂️
@janenorwood1614 2 ай бұрын
OMG... you have a way of telling stories that keep you on the edge of your seat and heart thumping. True talent
@ebbygogo2625 3 ай бұрын
The phrase "biting the hand that feeds you" comes to mind. This is scary. Imagine trying to help someone you believe is in need and they use it against you to cause harm. Sometimes it's difficult to tell who really needs help.
@em84c 3 ай бұрын
You give some people an inch and they take a mile. If you do something nice for them they just see you as an easy victim. They don't feel grateful for kindness at all.
@Super911Truther 3 ай бұрын
Yes well, unfortunately psychopaths blend into society like chameleons. They wear that infamous mask of sanity…😬
@MarkedMoneyTech 3 ай бұрын
Follow your conscience, but trust your instincts too.
@ville__ 3 ай бұрын
*Don't translate... भवतः हृदयस्य धड़कनं कतिपयेषु घण्टेषु स्थगयिष्यति, अस्य शापस्य मुक्तिं प्राप्तुं एकमात्रं मार्गं मम चैनलस्य सदस्यतां कुर्वन्तु*
@dexine4723 3 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, it's not unusual - you only have to look at the number of assaults on paramedics and medical staff. I know a few paramedics and they all have stories to tell.
@kylebridgett3941 3 ай бұрын
Sean and Scott are beautiful souls. Need more people like them in this world.
@ville__ 3 ай бұрын
*Don't translate... भवतः हृदयस्य धड़कनं कतिपयेषु घण्टेषु स्थगयिष्यति, अस्य शापस्य मुक्तिं प्राप्तुं एकमात्रं मार्गं मम चैनलस्य सदस्यतां कुर्वन्तु*
@undergreenthunder8037 3 ай бұрын
You know them?
@denonhd8 3 ай бұрын
@ville__ Stop feckin’ spamming on every comment!
@chase5298 3 ай бұрын
@@undergreenthunder8037take your misery somewhere else boomer
@SirMonk 2 ай бұрын
I kinda believe that they framed Ricky and he was innocent.
@AtlisDe 3 ай бұрын
great guys for wanting to make sure he was okay, i'm glad that they've continued doing what brings them joy.
@ZakHesse Ай бұрын
Dude, your story telling abilities are amazing. I wish I had this talent.
@LowTideLowLife 9 күн бұрын
You do.....
@Tdotttttt 22 сағат бұрын
He is actually acting with his body language and posing that we really feel it like we are watching a movie on screen.
@JoyceScheneman 3 ай бұрын
I really love listening to you. I'm a 56 yr old woman. My house burned down a month ago and then while staying with my daughter I fell down the stairs and broke four ribs. I have been so depressed, but listening to you has helped me get through all of this. Keep up the great stories.
@isabellaflynn3359 3 ай бұрын
I will be praying for you, Joyce. You are going through a really rough season, lean on the Lord as much as you can. It will be okay. ❤️
@Psichotica7 3 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that Joyce. Wishing you blessings and a speedy recovery. 💕
@rileybear836 3 ай бұрын
Please stay strong. You’ve been through so much, and I know it can feel so hopeless but don’t give up. You are more than the bad things that have happened to you and I wish you all the best.
@natanoodle3303 3 ай бұрын
😮 this made me so sad! I hope you get well soon!
@meshlace9934 3 ай бұрын
Feel better Joyce🙏
@ram_bam 3 ай бұрын
LMAO at “not a real photo of Ricky’s fishing line” 😂
@JNB520 3 ай бұрын
I loved that too 😂
@Annie497 3 ай бұрын
My son and I crack up, watching the captions to the photos!!!
@christopherevans406 3 ай бұрын
Me2
@TyeArtisik 2 ай бұрын
😹
@markelly-de1hy 2 ай бұрын
Not to mention "real photo of different fish"
@thetypoqueen888 2 ай бұрын
I absolutely love Run Fool! I love the way it’s told from his pov. It really immerses you, and the plot twist is always so satisfying! He’s so good!
@Annie497 3 ай бұрын
Told brilliantly, as always, MrBallen! You never fail to deliver!
@TaurusSaurus 3 ай бұрын
I’m so glad MrBallen is starting to do more of the mysterious scary stories he used to do. Good ol’ bump in the night horror stories hit different
@Zer0t0lerance93 3 ай бұрын
I always enjoy Mr Ballen, but I miss some of the cave diving/exploring stories
@CASH-THE-NERD 3 ай бұрын
These stories are way better when you’re hunting. And you have to walk back in the dark, alone.
@jibjones1233 3 ай бұрын
This story was really not a good story if you have to add fake emotions that you would not know ricky was thinking. I'm sorry but this was bad
@alexandraluisa1316 3 ай бұрын
He already did this story. You haven’t noticed he’s been repeating his older stories on Sundays. It’s really getting irritating.
@timog2202 3 ай бұрын
Facts
@ambrabridges2161 3 ай бұрын
I lived about 45 minutes from Dismal Creek when this happened and remember seeing interviews with Sean and Scott. They seemed like decent, friendly guys who were just trying to help someone out.
@rafaelalbertolizardomoront6625 3 ай бұрын
I think he sold them as threatening to make the plot twist less expected and more shocking
@litigioussociety4249 3 ай бұрын
@@rafaelalbertolizardomoront6625or it's possible that Sean just had an uneasy feeling about Randall, and it turned out his instincts were right.
@kiwah3597 3 ай бұрын
Disappointed in this one, and I love all mr. Ballen stories.
@DocProcRealm 3 ай бұрын
Cry about it there@@kiwah3597
@DocProcRealm 3 ай бұрын
@@kiwah3597s that you pronounce it cry Kiwah😂
@thehand6948 3 ай бұрын
Really love your content and style Ballen. You know how to draw viewers in and the stories you have are fascinating. Keep entertaining!
@matthewstanford3489 2 ай бұрын
Certainly one of the best stories you've told, MrBallen! Very well thought out, dude!
@LunasofficialMum 3 ай бұрын
In a reddit channel talking in detail about Randall, the OP has stated that "You may be pleased to hear that Bo has since been adopted, and given a home with a loving, caring family who feed and walk him regularly" I am SO happy about this.
@PiDev 3 ай бұрын
I needed to know what happened to the dog.
@coco-on60fps54 3 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙌 I was just about to try and find out what happened. I appreciate you.
@lydiavickson4338 3 ай бұрын
Thank you. You are the amazing amazingest of amazing
@Julie-sz2zv 3 ай бұрын
So happy to hear that 🐶🙂
@jeaniee.6283 3 ай бұрын
thank you!! i just listened to this story and posted the question. I had to know the dog was OK..
@Violet_Lavander26 3 ай бұрын
I'm shocked to hear that Sean and Scott are still going to the Dismal Creek after all that. I could never. Brave men! Awesome job Mr. Ballen!!
@kayladugger7042 3 ай бұрын
Maybe they think it couldn't get much worse than that. Lol.
@rokukou 3 ай бұрын
They banished the evil that was there, so they can camp safely now. Like a good ending to a horror movie!
@user-wy3ko4nv8g 3 ай бұрын
I'm only allowed to speak though something is wrong. I would like the truth but see how they treat you. These words are accepted, try to speak the truth you will be rejected. I wanna tell the truth!!! That is not ex cepted
@Redbeef0 3 ай бұрын
If bruh was alive they would've let him out after 2 years😂 "gOoD bEhAvIoR" lol. @@rokukou
@RisingRevengeance 3 ай бұрын
I think I'd feel safe to go back given that the source of the horrors died shortly after
@julieoda2685 Ай бұрын
I've grown up running around the Blue Ridge Mountains all my life camping and hiking. I also grew up with all the horror stories of the Appalachian trail. And there are a lot that the general public doesn't know. There's a few us locals don't have answers to. I avoid the Appalachian trail as much as possible because of the things I've heard and know. There's plenty of other trails that although clearly not as long and famous but that's the point to. This crazy Smith guy is still a boogyman tale here that visitors don't take seriously and some think it's just a ghost story. But people like me stay far away from Dismissal Creek. The name alone is a warning.
@HELLios6 2 ай бұрын
You're still so good at telling stories. Love it
@bd1617 3 ай бұрын
Mr. Ballen, please bring back those nostalgic, mysterious, spooky stories like you created in the infancy of your channel. They just hit differently! And you know, to really put the like button in its place.
@Swift_Otter 3 ай бұрын
Yes!!
@memerlord2825 3 ай бұрын
Yes!!
@nicolehentai357 3 ай бұрын
Yes!
@DL-gp3zx 3 ай бұрын
Agreed
@Lisssa_sanchez 3 ай бұрын
Yes please!
@shellystrange5595 3 ай бұрын
Wow, Sean and Scott are very brave. I sure as heck wouldn't ever go camping again after experiencing that!! But props to them for not letting it ruin their enjoyment of the great outdoors.
@tamarinbush6613 3 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. Maybe because the guy was dead they weren’t afraid he would come after them. Plus I’m sure they bring a gun with them. It might be a way to reclaim their life? I definitely couldn’t do it.
@KaladinVegapunk 3 ай бұрын
That Chapter told this story waaay better in his forest/park compilation, I love ballen but he made it soooo cluttered with details and crap about the fish haha, that chapter did a much better job explaining the incident, the escape, the important stuff without padding, I think it's also called Appalachian murders, missing hiker is the killer. Ballen adds a bit too much flair and the goofy stuff from the fake supernatural stories haha
@mickeyj4996 3 ай бұрын
@@KaladinVegapunk if you don’t like how he does stories, Why are you on his channel and watching his videos??
@jamesleyda365 3 ай бұрын
@@KaladinVegapunkyou can leave anytime
@djackson9247 3 ай бұрын
@@mickeyj4996How are they supposed to judge the story if they don't watch the video? There's nothing wrong with critiquing a video you watch or expressing that you disliked something about a video you've watched. Not everyone has to like every video put out by Mr Ballen and that's OK.
@crpman9401 2 ай бұрын
Love your work. It takes a lot of time and effort to research and put these videos and podcasts together
@alfonsomata1784 Ай бұрын
love listening to you ever since i passed away in 09' listening to you has really help the time pass by !
@kirbyisamazing. 3 ай бұрын
seriously, i was genuinely surprised about Sean and Scott surviving those wounds. like my god, their insanely brave!
@masonbell3608 3 ай бұрын
Man, the way you wrote this story is just incredible, i was feeling really bad for ricky at first and just feeling his pain of embarrassment and "starving" but that plot twist through me so off guard, im so glad scott and sean are not only alive but are doing well, thank you for covering this story and true crime in general in the amazing way only you know how to tell them! 😀
@leslieannvanhumbeck7630 3 ай бұрын
You mean threw.
@masonbell3608 3 ай бұрын
@leslieannvanhumbeck7630 yeah lol
@ville__ 3 ай бұрын
*Don't translate... भवतः हृदयस्य धड़कनं कतिपयेषु घण्टेषु स्थगयिष्यति, अस्य शापस्य मुक्तिं प्राप्तुं एकमात्रं मार्गं मम चैनलस्य सदस्यतां कुर्वन्तु*
@joeymims5852 3 ай бұрын
I feel completely opposite. I love this channel, but i feel basically this was a lie just to make this story intersting. He basically lies when telling the story, so its a "twist" at the end. Normally this a a true crime channel. but this was like he turned it into his own movie, wasnt true at all until the end, which I found to be annoying. To each his own i guess.
@thecatatemyhomework 3 ай бұрын
@@joeymims5852yeah, he constantly told us how Ricky felt with these two guys, i.e. uneasy, suspicious. Obviously stuff like that is made up. I'm always aware of things like that but I still like listening to the stories.
@kayomiebowman7140 2 ай бұрын
Your storytelling is immaculate. I was invested the entire time!
@ancientmingyu0604 12 күн бұрын
Sean and Scott surviving is the absolute best part of it all and I really hope they're happy and well
@EndGiverTTV 3 ай бұрын
That little move you do in the intro... it has finally come to me.... the masterpiece.... we shall call it... "The Ballen Bow" TM
@MrBallen 3 ай бұрын
Hahaha
@ericasimonson8737 3 ай бұрын
😂
@SkylerCleary 3 ай бұрын
😂😂
@kayla1245768 3 ай бұрын
I Literally do it with him every episode 😂😂
@chantellemanning7520 3 ай бұрын
Ahhaha yuuuus
@KJTWIGGY 3 ай бұрын
15 years and parole after murdering 2 people…?! The justice system in this country is completely broken. It’s a miracle that the 2 men survived when they could’ve easily been two more murders. I hope these 2 men sued the hell out of the state for releasing this man.
@loverlyme 3 ай бұрын
Added to the unbelievable justice system you guys have to put up with- the mental health system is even worse! If your mental health system was in some sort of reasonable shape, Ricky would have been shipped off to a mental health secure hospital years before this. They may not have been able to 'cure' him but at least wouldn't have let him out until he was mentally stable. He seemed to be pretty good at fooling people and keeping it all under control though- he managed to live with the ankle bracelet for a decade first!
@briantaylor9285 3 ай бұрын
Sean and Scott should sue.
@hollzie7348 3 ай бұрын
Yes I was shocked 😲 after hearing that. The system truly is broken. People get put into prison for longer periods for far less serious crimes.
@rodrigobonzanini8235 3 ай бұрын
It has been proved that extend prison sentences is not effective in order to reduce crime rates... it is much better to focus on rehabilitation of criminals, instead of time behind bars...
@onyx7273 3 ай бұрын
Right totally ridiculous and unacceptable
@charlotteforbes2090 Ай бұрын
I love MrBallen's camping stories! They're amongst his best. Reminds me of the "do you know how to get to Bells Canyon" story
@paulahernandez2470 Ай бұрын
I was so happy to hear that they lived and made a full recovery. May God bless and protect these young, brave men. Can't imagine the trauma
@patricecorner4877 3 ай бұрын
I remember hearing this story on that show “I Survived” and Scott and Shaun told the story from their perspective. You did a great job turning this into a mind bending plot twist. Incredible story telling skills.
@mikefarley5358 3 ай бұрын
Same, I loved I Survived
@MareMarMarie 3 ай бұрын
Me too!
@mikeandrews1899 3 ай бұрын
I didn't appreciate the "spin" Mr B put on this event
@MareMarMarie 3 ай бұрын
@@mikeandrews1899 what was that? I found the misplaced red herring at the beginning, the one implying Ricky was anxious because there was a possible murderer on the lose a bit odd. Also I think in I survived, he wondered into their camp. I could be mistaken.
@mikeandrews1899 3 ай бұрын
@@MareMarMarie bc I grew up near dismal Creek , swam there as a kid and fished there many times over my 60yrs of existence on this rock . I vividly remember both of these incidents , And Randall Lee Smith ( Ricky Williams) was a waste of skin , who our judicial system failed to dispose of.
@KatieonYouTube 3 ай бұрын
I love that Mr Ballen totally flips the script on you, I thought Scott and Sean were going to hurt the old man. I love the twists in the endings and this is why I love Mr Ballen! 😄
@th-sd6ni 3 ай бұрын
same! mr. ballen likes to hide the ball, and i love it!
@Jabude 3 ай бұрын
I thought that Ricky would be dismembered by Sean 🤣 Imagine how big Sean is and Ricky is so fragile.
@gdgbjbfgcbjn 3 ай бұрын
So good.
@MrBallen 3 ай бұрын
😉
@theenbygod6974 3 ай бұрын
When he said there was a bang, my first thought was "alright, which one shot Rickey?" 😂😂
@pleasantlyblue7425 Ай бұрын
Loving it and thanks for your time and great stories..
@pepsipip247 2 ай бұрын
I’m truly relieved to find that they both lived. I also love the photos of them both too. They definitely look like nice fellas.
@The_Cheshire_Sam 3 ай бұрын
Props to Sean and Scott for not letting such a traumatic event ruin their love of the outdoors. Lord knows if that happened to me and I'd survived, you'd never see me even remotely near the treeline of any forest ever again.
@benjaminollis7621 3 ай бұрын
It wasn't the forests fault though
@kyliedee6079 3 ай бұрын
@@benjaminollis7621well duh but it can be a reminder of trauma experienced
@benjaminollis7621 3 ай бұрын
@@kyliedee6079 not if you keep going
@nate-the-reactor8853 3 ай бұрын
agreed. My life is way to precious to risk camping again if i was them
@benjaminollis7621 3 ай бұрын
@@nate-the-reactor8853 camping wasn't the problem
@naterewing 3 ай бұрын
I’m glad to hear Dale & Tucker survived that evil
@soulja147 3 ай бұрын
that movie is amazing😂
@RudolfJvVuuren 3 ай бұрын
😂😂
@casmo87 3 ай бұрын
Ha! Very good.
@bigt72gmc 3 ай бұрын
It does sound like something that would happen to Tucker & Dale
@mikloowl4899 3 ай бұрын
Especially after watching college kids chucking themselves into wood chippers
@JamesStreet-tp1vb 29 күн бұрын
You are getting close to 1 million subs. That is absolutely great. I am so glad for you
@charhackett4990 3 ай бұрын
That was a huge twist! I love listening to your stories Mr. Ballen :)
@RH-tv9hk 3 ай бұрын
It's stunning that they still go back to Dismal Creek. Creating new memories at the place of trauma.
@Annie497 3 ай бұрын
Glad they didn't allow crazy Ricky to stop them from doing what they love doing.
@pokoco-op 2 ай бұрын
@@Annie497 💯💯
@daisi4925 3 ай бұрын
I don’t know how you do it but you make the story actually come to life. When I listen I start to see the forest camp site it’s just wonderful. Bless you and yours
@TlD-dg6ug 3 ай бұрын
He makes a bunch of shit up lol
@stewpidasso3910 3 ай бұрын
The flames flickering off the blade really set the tone
@truanalain4266 3 ай бұрын
@@TlD-dg6ugand drags it out so badly. it takes more than 5 minutes to explain that some random explosion in the woods was a gun? Way to draw out a shitty mystery.
@elisharollins6264 3 ай бұрын
@@TlD-dg6ug there always has to be haters!! The way i see it even your negative comments like yours makes him money as well. I love his stories and the way i see it if this is something that doesn't interest you go find something that does.
@iiNuance 3 ай бұрын
its called storystelling @@TlD-dg6ug
@michelinairons7040 2 ай бұрын
i absolutely love the way you tell these stories. the order always has me on edge waiting for what is going to happen next i love it so much! love your vids!!!
@AS-iw2uu 11 күн бұрын
Now I'm addicted & can't wait to head to the podcast! Ty Wonderful Channel Nice to escape Poltics, etc!!!
@SSRT_JubyDuby8742 3 ай бұрын
Sean and Scott have to be admired for not letting this, quite frankly, terrifying experience from stopping them doing the thing that they love. The fact that their friendship survived this ordeal and that they charged on regardless is commendable. Massive respect and ❤🫂. Like deployed 👍
@teeteringonthebrink.305 3 ай бұрын
Experiencing the terrifying ordeal together probably strengthened their comradeship.
@bovinityleak2066 3 ай бұрын
My cup hit the counter loudly right when mr b said “bang” in the sentence- rickey turned and heard a BANG sound. Love these silly overlap moments.
@elexismartinez6241 3 ай бұрын
Your story telling is literally unmatched👏🏼
@Dave_0993_I 3 ай бұрын
Smith's first mug shot HAD to be inspiration for Anton Chigur's hair style in No Country for Old Men.
@guitarneverdies99 3 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same lol
@Biglittleseeds 3 ай бұрын
No wonder I😂 thought seen it somewhere before
@ReachingHigher001 3 ай бұрын
For real.
@pandaberserk3390 3 ай бұрын
what business is it of yours ? friendo
@furygeist 3 ай бұрын
I can't unsee it now.
@user-ec5ek3pn9w 3 ай бұрын
They befriended and fed this guy, he relays them by trying to kill them!! Shaun's first instinct regarding Ricky were bang on
@EaGilgamesh 3 ай бұрын
Sean and Scott are absolute UNITS!
@CeliaBordeaux 2 ай бұрын
Wow. This one had me chewing my nails. Excellent Mr. Ballen! Didn’t see that one coming. 😊
@HexIsme 3 ай бұрын
I can attest that Run Fool is expertly narrated, well written, and legitimately interesting content. Don't sleep on it.
@ratm524 3 ай бұрын
I agree, its not true crime but it is very well written.
@staceybell1534 3 ай бұрын
Yes it's great!
@sydbit3073 3 ай бұрын
I LOVE RUN FOOOLLLL it’s sooo good🥹love rodney barnes, fabulous choice🤭
@miosotireynoso6631 3 ай бұрын
😮❤❤❤ 😅😊😅😮@@ratm524
@priscillachindumba5841 3 ай бұрын
Where can I find run fool on KZfaq
@TheDollFaceBeauty 3 ай бұрын
I love tragic stories with happy endings... Bless those 2 strong amazing and caring men....
@KRDP 3 ай бұрын
i agree , it warms me heart to know that not only they survive also to know that the apalachian trail is safe to visit to this day knowing that bad bad bad man Randall died
@stormysheppard3368 3 ай бұрын
@@KRDPokay Mr. Krabs
@KRDP 3 ай бұрын
@@stormysheppard3368 ok pearL
@ErinNacAllison 3 ай бұрын
Cool screen name!
@KRDP 3 ай бұрын
@@ErinNacAllison agreed
@lenorevelez6563 3 ай бұрын
I started listening to your podcast, then discovered you were on KZfaq and I must commend you on your fantastic storytelling. It’s truly amazing.
@naturalcommunityreview Ай бұрын
I live out in the Sierra mountains of California...not sure why I love these camping stories! So grateful these two survived.
@prettyBPD 3 ай бұрын
WHAT DO YOU MEAN THERE'S NO SEARCH PARTY FOR THE DOG AND HE'S JUST OUT THERE ALL ALONE AND WE'RE LEFT HERE UPSET IN THE COMMENTS HOPING SOMEONE KNOWS SOMETHING ABOUT THE DOG 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
@loulou7963 3 ай бұрын
Absolutely disgusting
@MsBellaNightshade 3 ай бұрын
😮😭
@travis5798 3 ай бұрын
He did say Extremely Disturbing.
@prettyBPD 3 ай бұрын
@loulou7963 wondering about a dog and leaving a comment over-exaggerating that concern is absolutely disgusting? Lol ok
@cotyeikenberg8672 3 ай бұрын
@@prettyBPDokay robot. You need an update to your empathy programming
@STJH232 3 ай бұрын
You are seriously such a great story teller. I struggle with my short attention span but the way you deliver these stories keeps me engaged. You do a great job painting am image.
@shamikeatley4760 3 ай бұрын
~rght...!! ~u can c the whole story playing out in front of u.... like ur rght there watching .... 😮
@sharonrigby176 3 ай бұрын
Agree
@gracielachavez2819 3 ай бұрын
Ain't we all? 😂
@jms5752 3 ай бұрын
Just wish he would take it easy with his hand motions. When he first started he didn't swirl his arms around as much. I have to sometimes look away or I'll get dizzy.
@sTraYa249 3 ай бұрын
@@jms5752 gesticulating too much.... I don't loki that too much either, but I do work or lay back with my eyes closed. He's still great & he just gets into the story....its his style & each to their own
@Zx-mu6dj 2 ай бұрын
Amazing as always!❤
@elaines424 Ай бұрын
One of the best stories!! There's no way you can foresee what happens.
@kariblackwood5811 3 ай бұрын
That was creepy. Also creepy for me as in 1977, I was 11 years old, my Dad was Navy and our Navy family met at the Great Dismal Swamp to camp for a weekend. I was fishing on one of the docks there with other Navy brats my age and I forcefully cast my line into the water (unintentionally throwing myself into the water) and almost drowned. This story brought back that memory. Not really related, but the place. I’ll never forget being underwater, not knowing how to swim and seeing eels or snakes swimming to the top of the green looking water as I was submerged. I’ll never forget that day!
@luxolontamo4440 3 ай бұрын
Wow that's a crazy story I'm glad you survived.
@kristinessTX 3 ай бұрын
Hope you learned to swim
@wuh9998 3 ай бұрын
@@kristinessTXwtf 🤣
@user-ks6fr8mh1u 3 ай бұрын
A navy brat 11 years old that didn’t know how to swim? 🙈 WTH? And growing near water fishing?
@justkiddin84 3 ай бұрын
@@user-ks6fr8mh1u Mom may have been afraid of the water and would let them swim out of a twisted ‘protective’ feeling. Everyone should know how to swim.
@furygeist 3 ай бұрын
Sean and Scott are the kinda dudes you hope to run across in a time of need. It's a shame 'Ricky' used their kindness against them. I'm glad they survived and didn'tlet that man's evil taint their love of the outdoors. The way MrBallen told their story was brilliant. Dude is a mastermind of storytelling. So glad he and his studios are bringing in other amazing storytellers to create the ultimate campfire story studio
@MarianaColton0574 3 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your stories. It's Very Well Done and Interesting, where you want to listen to all the All these Stories.
@javarjv 3 ай бұрын
Yes, this is the kind of content I been longing for, Camping, forest, fire tower, trains & cars in the middle of nowhere/ traveling through forests, dash cams in the middle of nowhere, That type of stuff is so interesting and scary.
@AE86fan 3 ай бұрын
Yeah this is very entertaining
@ville__ 3 ай бұрын
*Don't translate... भवतः हृदयस्य धड़कनं कतिपयेषु घण्टेषु स्थगयिष्यति, अस्य शापस्य मुक्तिं प्राप्तुं एकमात्रं मार्गं मम चैनलस्य सदस्यतां कुर्वन्तु*
@ItsDeath-fr7wp 3 ай бұрын
I remember when this channel had less than 200k subscribers it’s crazy in the past few years since I got out of the Army how this has grown so much. Amazing I love this channel❤
@EmmaTooti-uf1yc 3 ай бұрын
YUP. BUT NOPE. HE HAS ZERO SAY IN WHAT STORIES TO TELL AND HIS OWNED ASS ONLY TELLS DICTATED, SCRIPTED BY SOMEONE ELSE MASS TOLD BULLSHIT STORIES. HE NEVER TOUCHED ANOTHER SINGLE 411 CASE OR OTHER MYSTERIES MATTERS LIKE HE USE TO. Use to like this guy ALOT, and enjoyed his work. After he hit 1 million, he became unwatchable. I unsubscribed at 2.5 million (which was literally days later after getting 1 mill) and thumbs down all his shit if it pops up in my face. He should be ashamed of himself for being an owner little slave and not speaking up about government mysteries and things you should question. But whatever. Hes a sheep and a mindless drone now. Money makes a man weak.
@leecook7904 Ай бұрын
As always. Great give.
@Faroutfactandfiction 3 ай бұрын
That definitely was a strange story! Thanks for sharing Mr Ballen! 😊
@carlyrobertson4755 3 ай бұрын
Holy crap. I’m a huge true crime lover, follow many true crime channels/podcast etc but no one tells stories like this! Usually you know what’s gonna happen in the story from the beginning but this channel is SO different! Been binge watching since I discovered this awesome channel and have been genuinely surprised with almost every video! Best channel on YT hands down!!!
@mhrgall 3 ай бұрын
Check out ICMAP 🙂 if not already. I guarantee you'll love their podcast!
@melbacrush8926 2 ай бұрын
Me too, got a new subscriber 😂
@Gixsir Ай бұрын
It’s so cringe
@HoV326 24 күн бұрын
I always avoid true crime stories like the plague because they disturb and frighten me more than any ghost or monster story. But my parents for some reason gravitate toward them. Which is really weird considering they'll get disturbed if that stuff is shown or implied in fictional media, especially cartoons.
@asmrcarly_b8253 3 ай бұрын
Wow! So glad Sean and Scott survived! That’s a miracle!
@katiepartin7291 3 ай бұрын
Wow Mr Ballen, you surprised me again!!! Great video!
@abetterlifestyle_24 Ай бұрын
I’m so relieved those two men are okay. You really do have a way of telling these stories cause I was convinced Ricky was the good one.
@serpent6827 3 ай бұрын
Wow, it's amazing that Sean, and Scott both survived and awesome that they didn't let an incident like that destroy their love of camping. Great job as usual Mr. Ballen 👍.
@smac1706 3 ай бұрын
As a fellow veteran (USAF Security Forces), I can't tell you how much I love your channel. Totally awesome stories delivered in an amazing way by the most chill dude I've ever seen. I've binged your channel since i found it. Keep up the amazing work! 😎
@chrissyparkins1615 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service ☺️
@quill_plays_sims 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service! My dad was security forces too and I'm looking at a possible career in the AF!
@drowningnixis 3 ай бұрын
Hey, fellow USAF vet here. His channel is certainly binge worth, especially when I have a migraine.
@omarhab3689 3 ай бұрын
As usaf veteran what do think about Aaron bushnell ?
@drowningnixis 3 ай бұрын
@@omarhab3689 I've never heard of him. I'll look him up.
@RobertTagle 3 ай бұрын
Man, how you framed this story is great!
@majadimitrijevic2365 2 ай бұрын
I am new to your channel and it's very very good! Thank you for amaizing stories!
@plops993 3 ай бұрын
Reminds me of the story of how that famous American Sniper guy tried to befriend a veteran, but then realized “this guy is really weird” too late and was killed at that gun range
@JMR2875 7 күн бұрын
Yep. His name was Chris Kyle.
@beddingdowninbedlam 3 ай бұрын
Can confirm that "Run, Fool!" is an incredible show. Despite the distinct terror & weirdness of many of the subjects, Rodney's narration is delivered in such a way that I still feel like I'm gonna be OK after, which is huge for me. A different style of beautiful storytelling, and I love the folkloric aspect.
@carolyndiffenderfer6181 2 ай бұрын
Luv the way u tell ur stories
@trellyswellz8509 5 күн бұрын
Bro you are the master of storytelling!! This was a great story!!
@wild_mike2906 3 ай бұрын
Sean and Scott are legends, so glad they recovered
@RandomGuyComments 3 ай бұрын
Note to self: Never read the top comment accidentally while watching (may contain spoilers) ⚠️
@shanthanramsamy7421 3 ай бұрын
I'm glad your comment was the top comment😁 I am so used to reading the top comment while the ads play. Damn you youtube ads
@param5396 3 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for the disclaimer
@timothybush7050 3 ай бұрын
Tell me about it
@timothybush7050 3 ай бұрын
Tell me about it
@incognito1783 3 ай бұрын
For real. I spoilt it on myself so I decided to come back when I forgot 😭
@MollieMary104 2 ай бұрын
I love watching your videos with my dad you always make them so entertaining and make me want to listen more. Keep up the good work
@Division.Y 2 ай бұрын
Stories with twists are the best ones!
@AaronCurtisIngram 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing this story! I passed Randal on the AT in April 2008 when I was out with my Boy Scout troop. I have also met both surviving men, they came to our middle school and told their story to us. Anyway, very cool to hear one that you feel especially connected with!
@surrealistgirlx 2 ай бұрын
That is terrifying. It is amazing that your troop were safe after coming across such a dangerous person.
@sarahmonica7191 3 ай бұрын
Great story ....its relieving to hear Sean and Scott survived . Be safe everyone
@CrudeBrothers Ай бұрын
Love your vids ... have watched dozens of them
@benharris7913 2 ай бұрын
A video on my hometown? This is going to be great! I've been fishing at the EXACT spot where that photo was take many times.
@aaronholmes6397 3 ай бұрын
Listening to your stories has definitely helps me get through my anxiety and my addiction thank you very much Mr John Ballen. I appreciate what you do
@siradrian9434 3 ай бұрын
Same
@LouiseAus10 3 ай бұрын
Me too.
@simonearchibald2664 3 ай бұрын
Oh I love Mr Ballen, especially in middle of nights when insomnia has me tossing & turning- despite stories being freaky, his voice just calms me.. there's a few channels that copy him, but the original is definitely the best! Gotta ask if Mr Ballen has Italian roots but, cause he speaks with his hands so much! Glad he got out of military service intact, respect that he fought but us Aussies will never understand how or why US sends troops to unnecessary wars.. 🥺
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