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Ай бұрын🎧 Follow and listen to the Wartime Stories Podcast - our newest show from Ballen Studios! New episodes every Monday - ballen.lnk.to/...
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@MrBallen Ай бұрын
Follow and listen to Wartime Stories! New episodes every Monday - ballen.lnk.to/Fz9J66
@Raspberry_Pie_YT Ай бұрын
22 secs ago! Love you’re videos!
@Matthewplayz_1 Ай бұрын
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@DeemIsTaken Ай бұрын
Sure thing mrballen!
@David_Mc_Our_God_Reigns Ай бұрын
Saving this for my takeaway tonight 😊😊😊 thank you mr ( John ) ballen ✝️
@cuvpidsz Ай бұрын
WE LOVE UR CONTENT ❤
@Wutertheodds Ай бұрын
Mr. Ballen I found your channel about 9 months ago when I first became homeless. Through the winter living in my car I binged every single episode on your channel, I am still homeless today but because I’m up to date on episodes, every Sunday brings me back to those winter nights binge watching you. Those days when I was so scared about how I was going to survive, the amount of distraction and comfort you gave me during those times I will forever be grateful for. I’m still trying very hard to get out of this mess, it’s not easy. You give me a lot of motivation as a person to do better and strive for my goals. Thank you. Edit* Lots of people asking, I live in CT. My car broke down so I’m kinda stranded here until I get it fixed of course. Appreciate everyone who’s offered me a place to stay, couple people left an ignorant comment or two, just ignore them. Not everyone who becomes homeless uses drugs. Love to everyone here that enjoys the strange, dark & mysterious ❤️
@serbryndenshiversthecool5928 Ай бұрын
If you're in jersey or want to come you can crash here. Asbury Park
@SlimeLimeJeep Ай бұрын
Southern Oregon.. if you need help..
@gerianstephens2402 Ай бұрын
Ya got a place in Michigan if ya need it too!
@NenaSinclair Ай бұрын
Wishing you happiness and good luck 👍
@gravestonegaming10 Ай бұрын
@@dankone3an unsober homeless person wouldn’t be binging KZfaq in their car. If your that desperate that you get to the state of homelessness then you would spend your time feining for drugs or alcohol. Shame on you for assuming kid
@BamBam-xg2bh 17 күн бұрын
You've got to like how humble this man is when he says '' I was in the military...''. Truth is he was a real Navy Seal, thanks for your service sir.
@solokom 11 күн бұрын
How do you know?
@monsterhunterecologists7552 11 күн бұрын
@@solokom because he's talked about it before.
@solokom 11 күн бұрын
@@monsterhunterecologists7552 I see. Interesting. I never had guessed that. Do you remember in which video?
@monsterhunterecologists7552 11 күн бұрын
@@solokom i dont remember exactly which one but it was a few years back, theres also a good few interviews about his life as a seal
@solokom 11 күн бұрын
@@monsterhunterecologists7552 Ok, let's see if I can find them. :)
@heathertaylor8904 Ай бұрын
My dad was a fisherman, and you gotta understand. It's like a big family heavily relying on this load of fish. You're not just letting one or two people down. In a lot of cases, we're talking one huge windfall that has to last the year. Without it you're in terrible trouble for the year, or most of it.
@pj9cos Ай бұрын
I know what your saying. My BIL was a fisherman, like his father, grandfather, brothers, uncles, etc. His family still are to this day. Not an easy life.
@shawntailor5485 Ай бұрын
And the village
@paulcarpenter7844 29 күн бұрын
If I don't eat fish on Fridays I get really upset 😩
@lenaboyer6981 3 күн бұрын
It sounds like a really intense line of work.
@jipvanleyenhorst4834 Ай бұрын
Ballen studios is the perfect example of being able to grow your channel into something huge without having to sell out or take away from your audience in any way
@jacquestone750 Ай бұрын
Yes but his merchandise could be cheaper.
@eHARmONiliJO Ай бұрын
And the videos aren’t nearly as good Anymore. I used to live for ballen videos to drop. This is the first video I’ve clicked on in months. Still love him. Think he’s a great guy and storyteller. However, it’s just not the same as it used to be. I think that’s just part of it when you get big.
@ThisChannelFTW Ай бұрын
5-7 videos a week to one video a week which is shorter than before and always advertisements when there used to be none . You must be new here
@kkorpz Ай бұрын
@@jacquestone750??? Less than $60 is a great price, if you’re talking about the apparel
@brandonsitarz7178 Ай бұрын
@@eHARmONiliJO I was thinking this he has lost enthusiasm for sure hes over it
@cosmicpsyops4529 Ай бұрын
Something that goes underappreciated in your comments section is your objectivity, critical analysis without judgement, and that the only stories that you filter through are the most true stories you can find. With it being increasingly difficult to determine what is true on the internet, I really appreciate your due diligence in developing the credibility of your stories, as well as your own.
@bettywillbrowse Ай бұрын
Good comment, agree with everything except it's not underappreciated in his comments sections, people always compliment and notice those things in his comments, IMO anyway . But otherwise, love what you're saying ❤😊
@augustingarnier4625 Ай бұрын
I wonder if any meat from that flower cod made it to public market? What a story!!
@MrBallen Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@Downes_Indrome Ай бұрын
Think we mostly all appreciate John' story-telling and everything you mentioned. I see a lot of these comments and I love it! Most channels are full of hate and vitriol but not this one. The community actually seems to appreciate each other. That's the way it *should* be on YT (online). Hope everyone has been having a great weekend. Super hot here on the east coast of Canada 😊
@AquarianSoulTimeTraveler Ай бұрын
@@MrBallenI'm just informing you that you shouldn't advise people to go into the like buttons house and eat all the ice cream because the like button literally has a walk-in freezer with 10,000,000,000,000,000,000 gallons of ice cream... You're going to make the people explode!
@nathanetzel7633 28 күн бұрын
Thanks for not loading your videos with constant commercials. Just another reason why we love you B Allen!!! Thank you🙏
@tarynhill8094 5 күн бұрын
Honestly I adore him for this particular reason. Oh and his amazing way of narrating great stories
@talbering1776 29 күн бұрын
That is terribly sad but at least they got part of him back may he rest in peace
@TheElbowMerchant Ай бұрын
When it says *Mature Audiences Only * in the title, you know you're in for a good episode of the strange, dark, and mysterious.
@Brianthebuzzer Ай бұрын
On goddddd😮
@ryanbradley3293 Ай бұрын
Indeed
@MsDee409 Ай бұрын
Yep, absolutely.
@jesssobel7314 Ай бұрын
Ey yooo first hour club ❤
@inutero10 Ай бұрын
No such thing as a bad one
@drouferreira5036 Ай бұрын
I'm a non-native English speaker from Brazil, I really enjoy watching your channel's content, it also helps me improve my English skills, you're a true storyteller, props to you, Mr Ballen!
@misakistalker3058 Ай бұрын
same, I understand him bc he speaks so slowly and clear
@diegomendoza7343 Ай бұрын
Same I think his vids have helped me a lot through the years with my listening skills
@themeadman Ай бұрын
English is my first language, but my accent doesn't allow me to say a lot of words correctly, for example horror just sounds like whore. This had lead to many awkward moments at the video store. So when I'm at work I have to use a gentrified accent for my coworkers to understand me, so eloquent speakers like Mr ballen helps me with that as well.
@Ramgoempire Ай бұрын
Well u type perfect 🎉😂😂
@Ramgoempire Ай бұрын
I wish I have the brain cells to learn a new language
@UpperCrustthe3rd 25 күн бұрын
Wow. Carl's story is crazy. You could argue that 4 years not knowing who you really are is tantamount to serving whatever time he avoided being sentenced to.
@karinasuzanne16 27 күн бұрын
I’ve been watching this guy for so many years now… it’s sooo cool to see how much his channel has expanded and grown
@JoanneRutledge-mk8ms Ай бұрын
I think before the year is out MR BALLEN WILL HAVE 10MILLION 😊❤
@BKopf 29 күн бұрын
MR. BALLEN FOR PRESIDENT!!
@goldenman4243 Ай бұрын
My grandma passed yesterday and i just wanted to say that your videos always manage to brighten my week. Truly. Thank you for being you and sharing your talent with the world. God bless my friend. thank you for all the condolences. It means the world friends. Me and my family will be fine do not worry we had been prepared for a while and are just happy that she got her peace now. 🙏
@dianescribeniiganii1876 Ай бұрын
My deepest condolences. Mr. B’s stories helped me thru my grieving the past two years. My hubby and I used to listen together. Hearing his voice help life feel a bit normal after my love passed. Take care and it’s ok to be kind to yourself during this challenging time. May your happy memories with your grandmother sustain you.
@Suz4155 Ай бұрын
My condolences for you and your family 🙏
@franceswood6712 Ай бұрын
So sorry for your lost ❤
@Gene-XL Ай бұрын
My condolences to you, friend.
@jimmyjohns7866 Ай бұрын
Sorry for your loss homie
@MultiLisa10 Ай бұрын
That second story was wild! They need to bring that show "Unsolved Mysteries" back!
@toxxicx Ай бұрын
It still exists. It's on Netflix and the 4th season comes out this month
@MultiLisa10 Ай бұрын
@@toxxicx oh ok, I don't have Netflix 🫤
@paulcarpenter7844 29 күн бұрын
@@toxxicxneed more publicity that's why I miss regular TV
@meganleslie9069 22 күн бұрын
It would never be the same without Robert Stack
@The_ZeroLine 9 күн бұрын
The internet kind of took its job.
@lilfey8679 16 күн бұрын
I just feel so good watching your channel go bigger and bigger. Nobody deserves this more than Mr Ballen .
@skull20002000 Ай бұрын
Wartime stories is another amazing podcast. The military humor, voice acting, and the hosts voice is perfect for the theme. Highly recommend it.
@Brandi.AlicexX Ай бұрын
Thank you, I was wondering about checking it out and wished someone had commented and Viola😅❤
@MrBallen Ай бұрын
🙌🙌🙌
@fallenzeon Ай бұрын
Do most of the stories feel real ? Or is there a lot of bs
@skull20002000 Ай бұрын
@MrBallen All of your podcasts, whether your personal ones or under Ballen Studios, are a blast to listen to while I'm turning wrenches. Thank you for making my work days much more entertaining.
@skull20002000 Ай бұрын
@fallenzeon Honestly, I don't care. It's just pretty entertaining to listen to. It's more cryptid themed so far. For example, the rake is one of the episodes.
@Priscilla_Ann Ай бұрын
I’m glad the old guy was reunited with his family
@Alidevmustbestopped Ай бұрын
Me to, And I love the fact the first thing he remembers is the name of his wife and children
@eroccha Ай бұрын
@@Die-Angst They are no longer reunited just united. Reuniting is something that keeps going.
@Schmorgus Ай бұрын
Unless he faked it all to get a milder sentence (due to alleged circumstances)... Without that whole story, he would have been in jail.
@jonah.donohue Ай бұрын
He should be in prison
@isabelp187 Ай бұрын
@@Die-Angst Thats exactly what people in positions of authority have the right to do. Oml r u dumb
@lisarodriguez6790 Ай бұрын
It’s so cool that I listen to both shows and now MrBallen and Wartime Stories are working together.
@tHeLaW_01 29 күн бұрын
Been listening to Mr Ballen for about 3-4 years.....was bummed when he went exclusive with Amazon Prime and I'm soo happy he came back to Spotify. This guy's ability to hold your attention is crazy and I love him❤
@MattCritch-iy3zb Ай бұрын
You are such an excellent example of a good person, who overcame a dark period in life. Not only to overcome, but to entirely reinvent themselves, then take on and teach themselves an entirely new career. One that, in turn, has helped thousands and thousands of people. I have been watching you from the start dude and its mind blowing how much you have improved, how far you've come, and the level of success you have received from it. I'm just wanted to say hello to you after watching all these years. Keep up the awsomely great work my dude!! If you ever come to Canada, drop by st john's, NL!! Keep at it dude! Matt
@MrBallen Ай бұрын
Dude thank you Matt!!
@paulcarpenter7844 29 күн бұрын
His videos helped me through a long kidney stone 🪨 one night stuck in the bathroom 😂😢😮
@john1653 28 күн бұрын
Oh man! That sounds horrible.@@paulcarpenter7844
@marmactwins Ай бұрын
“…at least according to Carl” Perfect ending!
@hoylandy Ай бұрын
Hi from the United kingdom. When you are talking its as though you are talking directly to me and im absorbed, you are a natural storyteller. Thank you
@conniewood8051 18 күн бұрын
Mr Ballen, I love your voice and the way you tell every story you tell. Just the sound of your voice gives me comfort and makes me relax. You rock John B Allen 😊
@Saphy_Bagel Ай бұрын
This guy is the greatest story teller on KZfaq. 9.1 million subscribers know it.
@lizardog Ай бұрын
Can't argue with that!
@dawgwithabone6826 Ай бұрын
As an Aussie, I'm pleased to have subscribed a few years ago around 300,000 (even that seemed a lot at the time) He used pin the finder of a hidden clue & even in Australia I could sometimes get 1st comment.. No chance of that now & couldn't be happier for John & his team.
@dawgwithabone6826 Ай бұрын
Oh also, That Chapter with Mike is a great channel for crime & myteries too.
@christopherscott8853 Ай бұрын
Finally a story I haven't heard...pat brown. All others repeats.
@Lebronat40 28 күн бұрын
naw hes kind of weird though. half of his stories are made up nonsense lol, plus i always thought this guy was like 45...i just found out hes 35 and thats weird to me. he looks so much older then he is. i guess because of the military?
@AnalogHorrorclub Ай бұрын
This is what makes my sundays complete 🙏🏽
@darnold4268 Ай бұрын
This & #TwinParanormal
@michellemurphybrown9751 Ай бұрын
Swear😂
@earthboundnomad2213 Ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@justin52517 Ай бұрын
💯%
@robertprior94 Ай бұрын
Monday morning for me
@cindywux2 Ай бұрын
You’re the goat at story telling. No fluff, with the perfect amount of details to make us feel immersed
@sasquasher_369 9 күн бұрын
I LOVE wartime stories and just discovered Mr. Ballen. Glad to see the creators supporting each other!
@MalomeCheddar Ай бұрын
3 minutes and over 1k views, you deserve every good thing on earth for this stories ...
@NCforLife Ай бұрын
@@troncity669320k 18m
@JoanneRutledge-mk8ms Ай бұрын
Hiya do u think MR BALLEN will have 10million subscribers.😊 AN he DESERVES IT AND MORE ❤
@MrRoundthetwist Ай бұрын
This channel is a shadow of its former self tbh
@VirgilTStone Ай бұрын
@@MrRoundthetwist Amen. Success can be a spoiler. Used to be interesting, now, just some dude telling stories to all the good sheeple that think he's god or something. Just shows how clueless too many people are. A large crowd does not mean something is right or good.
@MrBallen Ай бұрын
🙏❤️
@matthattan7520 Ай бұрын
Got home from a 21 hour drive and the whole time literally listens to your videos the whole time made the trip 10 times better!
@SupaVillain-zl6el Ай бұрын
your comment was stolen by a sex bot and is now at the top of the comment section
@matthattan7520 Ай бұрын
@@SupaVillain-zl6el oh great
@classicsagat Ай бұрын
I remember that episode! I've loved Unsolved Mysteries since I was a small child. I love a good mystery. Thanks for illuminating the strange, dark and mysterious!
@BluDimeNailz 23 күн бұрын
Same me and my siblings would watch it after school it was always so spooky and interesting !
@dirkdiggler2379 10 күн бұрын
As a kid I would get scared watching it 😂
@h_enrix_92 Ай бұрын
Before Mr. Ballen, Unsolved Mysteries was the prime of the "strange, dark and mysterious".
@MorganHoward-e4h Ай бұрын
I have been listening to Mr. Ballen since he first started, and I can say for certain, that this is my favorite youtube channel. I also love listening to Mr. Ballens podcast on amazon prime before I go to sleep. It's nice,because even some of his better episodes that I hadn't listened to in a while are still just as exciting. My favorite episodes of his are the ones about places people can't go. They just seem so uncomfortable, its almost fascinating. Again, favorite youtube channel.
@ZombieSazza Ай бұрын
Been out all day in the Scottish Highlands enjoying our gorgeous country, absolute knackered and not long home, just made food and properly sat down to watch something whilst eating. Mr Ballen dropping a new video at a perfect time for me to relax!
@Ari-ci7tk Ай бұрын
@@Die-AngstAlles gut bei dir oder warum der schräge Emoji?
@lisa68743 Ай бұрын
I know that your country is beautiful! I would so like to come and visit someday!
@tracischraenkler4801 Ай бұрын
My Grandmother's mother was Scottish, a Mckenzie and my husband's grandfather a Campbell. Of any place I could visit, Scotland is number one. I'm even addicted to an author Alexander Mcall Smith and his Scottish series. I love how you appreciate the beauty your surrounded by. Sending Love from Florida ❤
@frenchy1987 Ай бұрын
Anyways Id give anything to visit I bet its truly breathtaking! Here in Ohio it's storming like crazy,so time for dinner and Mr Ballen 😊
@stephenmcfarlane4247 Ай бұрын
Cairngorm Park is absolutely fantastic nice day tomorrow have fun Inverness is beautiful too ❤️
@donb4122 24 күн бұрын
If the like button ever turns up dead under suspicious circumstances, I think we all know who the police should take a hard look at
@cbrizzle7529 Ай бұрын
Holy Crap BatMan, Mr. B, that first story is absolutely freaking NUTTS!!! You always capture the unbelievable stories out there & you’re doing a great job! I see things have changed for you in many ways! I been listening to you since you started! I got my family, friends & co-workers listening to you & it gives us great conversations when we’re around each other! Thx Bud & God Bless!!! 🫵🏼👍🏼👊🏼🙏🇺🇸 Thank You for your service🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸
@sallyskellington3024 Ай бұрын
I started watching Mr. Ballen, in 2019, my how he has grown!!! He is an awesome storyteller, and he has really found his calling after he got out of the service. Bless you and your family, thanks for all you do. I still give monthly to the Stronghold Rescue and Relief Fund.
@benfrazier8385 Ай бұрын
I did as well on Facebook
@markthomas4083 Ай бұрын
Same here Sally. When my drinking problem developed into a full blown disaster, I would watch Mr B for hours until I passed out. Usually this terrible event would transpire on Sundays. Now when I hear the intro music, it sends a jolt of anxiety thru my soul. But, sober and growing in the right direction now. The intro always produces a tinge of anxiety though. Recovery does happen people! Thank you Jesus.
@SpaceKadet1454 Ай бұрын
Thats not possible Sally, MrBallen was established in 2020
@ConsistentlyInconsistent21 Ай бұрын
Ok hipster, he started in 2020 no need to lie
@ericaenjoyeverymomentofyou540 Ай бұрын
@@SpaceKadet1454 he was on TikTok and also he did start in 2020.I was here when he had only 300 subscribers He also had other charities that he did before he created his own charity.
@natashasimpson5932 Ай бұрын
My favourite time of the week. Is having a lovely cuppa tea and listening to his wonderfully crafted stories.
@FallenAngel9979 Ай бұрын
@@roxanneb8844Says you
@AB-wu5iv Ай бұрын
@@roxanneb8844 your face is fiction. Dont disturb tea drinkers such as her and myself.
@hopefulinchrist4368 Ай бұрын
I love listening to your stories, and I love that you don’t cuss. Thank you!
@derickmiller6875 Ай бұрын
I remember when he first started this channel. It's amazing how big it has become. Allen has helped me become a better storyteller.
@augustingarnier4625 Ай бұрын
I have to tell you, Mr. Ballen, after all the saturation on the news of the events of the last 24-hours in Pennsylvania, it is a real treat to have you upload two great new stories. Thank you, thank you!!
@markcutting6504 Ай бұрын
I'm English so is this greedy trump nonesense?many great men have been assaniated.he isn't a great man.just a greedy,self entitled moron
@kristinwojtowich8902 Ай бұрын
Shit, i don't watch the news. What happened?
@J-Bird88 Ай бұрын
I saw when it first popped up, I swear it said 2 ways to “lose your head” and I gulped because of the man who lost his life at the assassination attempt. Now it see it says different, wonder if he changed it to be sensitive or if I was seeing things.
@stevenmoore-el8xx Ай бұрын
@@J-Bird88I seen the exact same thing so it wasn't just you
@lawliet6910 Ай бұрын
It is indeed a wild time to be a PA resident Source: I’m a fellow PA resident
@KmvS86 Ай бұрын
Been watching wartime stories for 3 years now. Him, you and that chapter are my top 3 channels to watch
@Holocaustica Ай бұрын
I think I lost interest with That Chapter because he abandoned his original, fact-based and neutral approach, for a more irreverently glib and comedic style, signaling each joke with the same…clipped…speech…and awkward eye-rolling facial expression. It got a bit too repetitive. I’m pleased to hear the channel is still around; I don’t hate it. There are FAR worse ones.
@NN-mo6xw Ай бұрын
@@Holocausticathis, I also miss ballens prime tbh
@CarlosCastillo-rw3to 27 күн бұрын
Sleep time food for my soul 🙏🏻
@kathyowens8400 Ай бұрын
How is a wounded man who woke up with amnesia in a ditch NOT police business???? Lol like that seems very much exactly like police business.
@chihauhaun Ай бұрын
That's what I was thinking! Makes me wonder how many people are just living new lives because the cops didn't care enough to help.. Crazy
@1Jason 27 күн бұрын
I guess there are so many homeless people with mental illness, substance abuse etc., that they hear crazy stories all the time. His story probably didn't sound believable.
@bustycrusty 26 күн бұрын
@@1Jasonstill even if you don’t believe him he should get help. As if mentally ill and homeless people don’t deserve help even more if not at lest to the same degree. Think about if this was you, waking up in a ditch with no memory. Wouldn’t you hope for help? Compassion should be one of the priority’s of the police force
@rake4396 25 күн бұрын
Literally I thought the same thing lol
@rural478 23 күн бұрын
@@1JasonHonestly if u think about it some of those crazy homeless people could be in a situation like the guy in this vid. Imagine how many missing people there are. What if some of those missing people are just living completely different lives not knowing who they used to be
@turquoisetranquility Ай бұрын
I find it interesting how Carl couldn’t even remember his own name, but he knew the names of his family members, the most important people in his life. I’m glad that everything worked out for him at the end. Family forever
@DatNegroRel Ай бұрын
I get your point but I get it's dumb he didn't go to the police at the beginning with the way he woke up
@shinigamikitty Ай бұрын
@@DatNegroRel He went to the police the following day. He went to the shelter for that night when he woke up and went the first thing in the morning to the cops. Since he didn't know enough they could only check local missing and such. So, going as soon as he woke up wouldn't have helped much either since he still didn't recall anything other than the 3 names of his loved ones.
@flipp4923 Ай бұрын
I love the strange, dark and mysterious been watching for years
@michellemurphybrown9751 Ай бұрын
Back when it was 1,2,3 sometimes 4xs a week 😂
@osiel.91 Ай бұрын
@@michellemurphybrown9751I was there when it was 3,4 even 5 times every week
@flipp4923 Ай бұрын
@@michellemurphybrown9751 exactly
@MrBallen Ай бұрын
Thank you for the support!!
@donitawhite8111 Ай бұрын
@@michellemurphybrown9751I remember those days too. Oh the good 'ol days.
@user-vs1tc3kj3z 11 күн бұрын
At first i was put off by the excessive hand movement. But then i found it mesmerizing. Now I've adopted it and the people i speak to are hypnotized in much the same way, and I can basically get them to do whatever I want. Thanks, Mr. Ballen.
@Zamazama9 Ай бұрын
After cruising KZfaq to find other story tellers for a while, I am back with you M Ballen.. definitely number one story teller
@robertobartolom7385 Ай бұрын
As usual, Mr. Ballen continues to deliver the strange, dark & mysterious in enthralling fashion.
@ThunderPants13 Ай бұрын
First story: The sea was angry that day, my friends. Like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli.
@BeeWhistler Ай бұрын
That you, Costanza?
@thrutheweatherglass Ай бұрын
@@BeeWhistlerahhh, you beat me to it.
@IMAMONGUS Ай бұрын
"What is that, a Titleist?"
@Alfie223 Ай бұрын
I tell ya, he was ten feet high if he was a foot! In that moment, I WAS a marine biologist.
@dpitts5 Ай бұрын
Giddyup.
@briancook457 12 күн бұрын
I’m a fan of the strange, dark and mysterious delivered in story format. I’ve come to the right place.
@mistakenangel29 20 күн бұрын
"Do things that scare you" is helping me face my fear of falling from heights. I am working on beating my fears. You are an asset and a truly inspiring human being.
@adamfisher5380 Ай бұрын
That ice cream thing always makes me SO MAD 😡! But the funny thing is i ALWAYS DO IT TO MYSELF 😂🤣
@singhbhai Ай бұрын
Happy life
@wildebt Ай бұрын
Dang, I kinda just did this just now at my parent's house, although I did buy the ice cream... I'm still guilty though, and that was an epic calling out, quite strange
@adamfisher5380 Ай бұрын
@@wildebt you better call and apologize now!!!! Your parents are gonna be like "honey so and so left that ice cream, would you like some?" "MOTHER FUCKER WHO ONLY LEFT TWO FUCKIN BITES!" 😂
@Carol_lynnie Ай бұрын
And then you wake up at like 3 am absolutely desperate for some ice cream only to find a layer of slimy yet freezer burned ice cream with some disintegrated flakes of paper from the bottom of the carton. 😪
@DaileyShorts Ай бұрын
They intentionally portion it enough to leave JUUUUUUST enough to make you crave another, hence why they'll always be "on sale, 2 for (insert stupid high price lately here)" and we, myself included because at 41 I'm still an ice cream loving child lol) will buy it... only to run out again, not quite enough for a full bowl soooo "dammit, I gotta go get more real quick. Might as well grab 2 since they are on sale" locking myself into a rubber match against the unbeatable ice cream container portion behemoth... I'm a flawed guy, but merely mortal. Gimme that 2fer a kidney and left nu-.... I'll take cookie dough and moose tracks
@Missy802 Ай бұрын
I found this channel randomly and haven't quit watching since
@josephprendergast2 Ай бұрын
I don't know about anyone else but I find the camping and hiking stories the most interesting to listen too. Also is it possible MrBallen to do stories on people going missing under mysterious circumstances?
@oskars69 Ай бұрын
Its been atleast 4 years since i started watching you and i still wait for new stories with excitement. Thank you for making such good content🙏
@juliam7056 Ай бұрын
The best storyteller on the planet ! Your success is so well deserved !!!
@ww43213 Ай бұрын
that title is insane 💀
@annablaze4577 Ай бұрын
Yeah
@caoixhe Ай бұрын
I hope he doesn't change it 😅
@Drofthuganomics533 Ай бұрын
Fr
@masonwells3219 Ай бұрын
There’s no way it was on accident
@user-dx8lp5jl3q Ай бұрын
I was worried if he was just going to name ways to lose your head
@user-is8ti4yj9q 27 күн бұрын
That outro was 🔥
@kirendacockrell6349 8 күн бұрын
I’m from Wyoming, this story is just wow, all your stories are,
@rogerklotz2916 Ай бұрын
I showed my brother one video of yours, and he subscribed the same day…you’re the best Mr.Ballen!!
@MrBallen Ай бұрын
That’s awesome! Thank you both for the support! ❤
@markcutting6504 Ай бұрын
Great storytelling as usual.my favourite/least favourite is the man on the oilrig.what a way to go😱😵
@jonslg240 Ай бұрын
@@MrBallen. I hate to say this, especially to you.. but "flowery cod" don't get that large. The biggest are routinely half that large. They are rarely half that large.
@jonslg240 Ай бұрын
P.S. I'm talking about brown-marbled grouper: Epinephelus fuscoguttatus is a medium-sized fish which grows up to 120 cm, but the average size mostly observed is 50 cm.
@tonibeg3494 Ай бұрын
That time of the week again🎉🎉
@MrBallen Ай бұрын
🙌🙌🙌
@OpenEyes80 Ай бұрын
@@MrBallenyou rock! ❤
@michellemurphybrown9751 Ай бұрын
I always think of that Camel commercial what day is it? Mike Mike Mike what day is it? It's HUMP day 😂 (but instead ballen time lol)
@mitchellwintrow4495 Ай бұрын
Lol 😂 that commercial was funny! MrBallen daaayyyyyy 🐫
@michellemurphybrown9751 Ай бұрын
@@mitchellwintrow4495 🤣🤣🤣
@kimmisoon1955 29 күн бұрын
I love your introduction music. It is quite befitting to your stories. It makes your stories more mysterious. I hope you’ll never change the intro music.
@suejones2325 Ай бұрын
We’re waiting for you in the uk mrballen!!! Xx
@Tommyplayssoccer Ай бұрын
He makes every story better 😊
@serwalkerofthekeynes8761 Ай бұрын
This is totally random, but there's this old guy I work with and every time ballen uploads, I tell him the stories. He loves them, he's old school and doesn't have a smartphone or anything like that, but he always loves hearing these insane tales. Thank you and much love!
@Bettinasisrg Ай бұрын
That's one of the coolest things I've heard in a long time! Thank you for making the world a little bit better.
@gothic_oma Ай бұрын
Nice! 😊
@Franciskabungo Ай бұрын
You must be a great story teller as well 🫡
@Schmorgus Ай бұрын
Why not make a "proper" thing and play the videos with him? Pretty sure you can listen to it while working (at least in most jobs) :P There are wireless earpiece headphones you can get cheap.
@user-wu8zf4ef8x Ай бұрын
I love this I tell my mom all the stories and sometimes when I’m doing dishes and listening to his stories she stops what she’s doing to listen with me :)
@courtneywalmsley8284 23 күн бұрын
Often, I imagine being one of Mr. Ballen’s fellow soldier friends and being spellbound by his storytelling skills. In this video he mentions the “military lore” that is all about the strange, dark, and mysterious happenings. I love listening to him when doing rather mundane household chores.
@fleurpouvior2967 23 күн бұрын
I remember that unsolved mysteries episode! It really stuck with me because he sounded so sad. I'm glad his family saw it and he got answers
@Evergreen61609 Ай бұрын
Mr. Ballen is one of the most unique storytellers. The way he uses his hands and overall body language to show the flow of the story is awesome. I also love the way he pours his emotion into every story as well. Finally, the best part is that he creates the perfect atmosphere to listen to the strange, dark, and mysterious. Mr. Ballen is the best at what he does. Keep up the good work!! 🙏 ❤
@e_i_e_i_bro Ай бұрын
Crazy how I didn't consciously notice the body language because I'm so engaged in the story. I have the attention of a goldfish so good work. 👍🏻
@nobody7817 Ай бұрын
I think he is right up there with the likes of Paul Harvey... maybe even better than Paul Harvey.
@Jenpaii_ Ай бұрын
"35 seconds ago" DAMN. I've never been this fast to any video before
@kirkcrupi1615 Ай бұрын
Nobody cares, dude. KZfaq comments are sad
@kellyrichter1 21 күн бұрын
I just found your videos and have watched nothing but your videos the last 5 days while I had COVID. Thank you! Love your story telling.
@bryduhbikeguy 16 күн бұрын
If it ever gets too hard to breathe, Primetene Mist Inhaler will help.I used it when I was down hard with the worst version of China Syndrome and could barely cough anything out, and gasped to breathe. suggested it to others.They survived too.Not an ad for it.I'm just trying to help. Best wishes.
@ConnieKite 27 күн бұрын
Love his voice so calming great stories
@siyavuyamtoto17 Ай бұрын
Today marks the 2nd year since we stumbled apon Mr.Ballen , and it's been our family tradition to tune in every Sunday nights here in South Africa. We love the content of how original your delivery of true stories is , the thrilling but calmingly natural voice you bring to us as the audience!!! HAPPY SUNDAY FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS Mr.Ballen ❤️
@laraamaro8908 Ай бұрын
What a useless comment @@Die-Angst
@beanybigguns Ай бұрын
@@Die-Angst what a nasty comment.
@lemurman7978 Ай бұрын
@@Die-Angstnice you really got him there, judging a positive comment for no reason
@MogMan763 Ай бұрын
Feel better?@@Die-Angst
@REDINKmysteries Ай бұрын
Thank you for stopping by my tiny storytelling channel! Much appreciation! Thanks for all you do!
@konodioda5570 Ай бұрын
At least it’s one of the friendlier endings. As much as I love the strange dark and mysterious the endings often leave you sad so
@MyConcertLife5 Ай бұрын
That cod story was wild!!!
@MeowMom1987 Ай бұрын
It's Mr. Ballen O'clock!! I love Sundays, thanks for ur channel, John!!!
@arturolopez450 Ай бұрын
Your welcome scrub like and subscribe for more
@SpaceLover348 Ай бұрын
You know it’s a good day when MrBallen posts! ❤
@jorascorpse 17 күн бұрын
definitely going to convince my boyfriend to try to see you on tour, we both love you! awesome to see that youre getting the recognition you deserve
@Shortsmaster809 Ай бұрын
Is it just me or whenever I see a mrballen intro I can say his intro word to word😂😂😂😂😂
@debbieheath7838 Ай бұрын
Thank you for the anxiety, depression, and insomnia relief!! I grew up on the BEST stories and SO many books. Horror has always been my favorite! Take Care All, Amanda Heath
@zknight4481 Ай бұрын
I shouldn’t be surprised because your work, as a whole, is so incredible but oh my god, I’m obsessed with Wartime Stories. I just discovered it once it came under the Ballen Studios umbrella and I should’ve fully trusted your taste, but I’m still kind of shocked at how amazing it is. I was not prepared. The stories, the voice, the visuals, the different accents for different individuals in the story, the specific style of narration. It’s so so good. I’m basically impossible to scare, at this point. I sit outside on my porch in the dark all night listening to scary podcasts like yours and never get scared, but after 2-3 episodes of Wartime Stories I had to get up and go inside because I was so paranoid I couldn’t stop looking out into my dark yard long enough to concentrate on the details of the episodes 😅 It definitely shows that the better something is scary or not has everything to do with the delivery because there’s just something about it that’s so fucking eerie.
@jeffdeming8811 Ай бұрын
I just spent the last 4.5 hours listening to your interview with Shawn Ryan. Absolutely fascinating John. Your life story has been so amazing to hear all the details ofnyour childhood, early adult and family life ( condolences about your friend btw even if you did wind up slowly drifting its hard losing someone like that) and especially your time in the SEALS.... looking forward to hearing more stories of the strange, dark and mysterious variey, excellently crafted by your self, John. After listening to the Shawn Ryan interview it sounds like you have an incredibly dedicated and super supportive team behind you. If I may speak for others, as well as myself, we all look forward to more of your content!! Btw are you planning any trips north of the border? I'm in Southern Ontario Canada 🇨🇦and would really love to be able to catch a show / meet n greet !! Please let me know !! Huge fan, even already ordered a book AND completely finished this entire channel, as well as started going through the podcast episodes but that's gonna take a long time. Lol Can't say enough how much I really enjoy all the stories you share brotherman, really glad i found your channel over a year ago! If you've enjoyed the ass kissing, appreciation and general love for your content, delivered In comment format, don't forget to love my message and send me a shout out 😂
@gavincooke3424 Ай бұрын
That was great episode
@Shrimpi_Shrimpo Ай бұрын
MrBallen is the greatest story tell of all time!!!!!!!!!!
@gucelajeromae3916 Ай бұрын
My partner and I are currently looking for more videos to watch before bedtime because we've watched all of yours! I'm so lucky you just uploaded a new one. Thank you, MrBallen! We're so happy! 🥰
@michellemurphybrown9751 Ай бұрын
Have you heard of Bailey saraian? Not sure if I spelled it right but she does dark history and she is really good as well
@Deebeez716 Ай бұрын
I have a few recommendations. That Chapter, Just Thought Lounge and Missing Enigma. Have a good night
@a.nobodys.nobody Ай бұрын
Scary Interesting, B busta, let's read. All Great for going to sleep. Also Tragedy Tales. Matthew orchard, but i find them too stimulating. Enjoy!
@a.nobodys.nobody Ай бұрын
@@michellemurphybrown9751sarian. Close!
@TaraTiaraBell Ай бұрын
I came across a guy today told a very good story Dougie Corrado is his name the story that took place in Yellowstone National Park had me believing he was actually there, he’s no mr Ballen but he’s good
@jackbk2721 Ай бұрын
i bet Michel saw the lights but couldn't get closer and new that no one could hear his screams 😢
@noahsspam2384 Ай бұрын
Been watching for a little over two years and I love this channel
@samanthaorick2280 Ай бұрын
I love me some mr.ballen. I rewatch videos all week long. Its my "comfort show." And when I go to bed at night I drift off to his podcast. 💕
@NyetNyetNyet Ай бұрын
This sounds like a bot comment
@samanthaorick2280 Ай бұрын
@@NyetNyetNyet whatever you say incel.
@markcutting6504 Ай бұрын
Love from England🤗the sad thing is most of these stories are true(I don't believe in the paranormal nonesense stories)but some just make you realise the pure hatred/evil of humankind.have you heard the 1 about the mother & 2 daughters who are invited for a ride in a boat😵😡👹💀
@samanthaorick2280 Ай бұрын
@@markcutting6504 oh yeah. They were from out of state going on vacation and took the guy up on his offer. So sad 😢 don't take any rides of any kind from strangers. You don't believe in the paranormal? I absolutely do. I've had some creepy/ unexplainable things happen to me when I was younger. You have to see it to believe it, so I understand your skepticism.
@markcutting6504 Ай бұрын
Not scepticism.just need facts🤗have you heard his Clint Eastwood story?
@trenttaylor6382 Ай бұрын
Carl’s story absolutely might be the strangest story I’ve ever heard Mr. Ballen tell. It just doesn’t get much stranger than that.
@melodicseaweed387 Ай бұрын
I equally like the story of the man who built a teleporter and he kept waking up in different parts of the US, and the one from China where a rice farmer equally keeps waking up in different parts of the country and he doesn't know how he got there. Although the first one might not be 100% true.
@96Logan 10 күн бұрын
The other story that I am fascinated by is the lamp one. Truly terrifyingly strange
@itsjeninMass 8 күн бұрын
He's such an awesome person. I can't wait for the Mass show in October!
@dennischavez7503 Ай бұрын
Carl; Smooth Criminal, well played dude.
@lilnugget5961 Ай бұрын
I remember the days when there were just a few comments and a handful of views. I always knew he'd be famous! So proud.❤
@Ryo7_7 Ай бұрын
Thank you for your service and your great storytelling Mr. Ballen. 👍
@arturolopez450 Ай бұрын
You're welcome scrub like and subscribe for more
@ninajoit 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the boost for Queensland tourism there Mr Ballen 😮
@Criminalmindset1 27 күн бұрын
😂
@samabbamin982 Ай бұрын
Ballen is gonna be a famous actor, calling it now. His memory and ability to create images and illustrate real cases is a talent that is rare
@user-jw1zi5qv3c Ай бұрын
Zip up his zipper buddy😂😂
@EphemeralProductions Ай бұрын
He may not want to BE an actor though. lol
@gavinquilter5547 Ай бұрын
Yes brilliant one of the best!
@nobody7817 Ай бұрын
Actors and acting are a dying field. The likes of KZfaq, and the DUST channel are putting them out of business. When Sony (a RADIO maker) can make a better movie than Disney EVER did... you know the world has changed dramatically...
@dillwidit Ай бұрын
?!@#🤯 uhhh, he obviously enjoys what he is doing now. plus hes great at it. i honestly doubt he even wants to act.
@karuns9500 Ай бұрын
Unsolved Mysteries was such a great show back in the day
@mataranado 12 күн бұрын
I like to not watch this channel for a solid 2-3 months, and then i make a week-long marathon watching all the videos i've missed in a row
@maxsanchez1237 Ай бұрын
i can’t tell you how cool it is to have seen you go from uploading three, four, or even five times a week to now going on tour!!! that’s amazing man i’ve loved your stories for a while now and to witness your popularity grow to this size is insane! truly happy for your success and truly blessed that i am alive to witness this strange, dark, and mysterious content delivered in story format! love your vids man don’t ever stop!
@alexiawest8665 Ай бұрын
My 11yr old son introduced me to your videos! So glad he did! He said "mom you like true crime an podcasts an stuff i bet youd like mr ballen!" 😊 He was right! Now we listen together often! ♥️
@TexasTOMB Ай бұрын
Why is your 11 y.o. on KZfaq... with access to mature content? 🤔 Responsible parenting right there. 👍
@TexasTOMB Ай бұрын
My oldest is only 9, but I couldn't imagine allowing him to be on KZfaq. It's not like Mr. Ballen videos are coming up in KZfaq kids (which still isn't safe for kids, but I digress).
@beckyf2845 Ай бұрын
Wayyyy too mature content for an 11 Yr old.
@Enoo-Wynn 29 күн бұрын
I'm glad you get to do something together. It'll be something nice he remembers doing with you when he's grown up. Who knows, maybe he'll be inspired to be a storyteller too.