If social studies was taught by Mr. Ballen in story form, no one would fail.

@n_baileyname2698

3 ай бұрын

I believe your right!!! Kids would eat up history!!! I had a fantastic history teacher in 7th and 8th grade. He started the passion in me.

@deydey6777

3 ай бұрын

Ong

@kelleyabitbol6156

3 ай бұрын

No doubt! Wouldn’t he be a great teacher!!!

@h.s.lafever3277

3 ай бұрын

social studies, perhaps, history, no...

@lethal_legend3927

3 ай бұрын

The fat electrician is pretty good too

Being 67 years old I knew right away you were talking about Joe and John Kennedy. I learned Joe died in grade school history but I was taught he was shot down. I never learned the real story. Thank you for schooling an old woman in WWII history.

@juliejindra1325

3 ай бұрын

As soon as he said dad said could be president and that the siblings were highly competitive, with dad playing favorites, I knew it was Joe Kennedy.

@bellasinister5743

3 ай бұрын

Same here, being 70. Even though this was just posted, I feel as though I've already watched it. My own father was in the army air corps, and now my son has his silver 'gunner's wings'.

@stephenmcdonagh2795

3 ай бұрын

I've known about this story for years- maybe it's been kept from the American public. I didn't know that the whole exercise was basically superfluous though. They used TV screens and cameras as a rudimentary way of aiming the plane.

@Eventual-Visitor

3 ай бұрын

@@juliejindra1325 Dad was a successful bootlegger right beside the mob.

@toniacollinske2518

3 ай бұрын

Me too. First I've heard of this story. And I knew right away who it was. Being 9 when Jack died, he was one of the most important people in our young lives

I have a minor in history, and I love to hear him and all the stories. If we have more teachers like him, kids would love history and appreciate it!

@rickgates.official

2 ай бұрын

I'm sure if teachers were paid what he's paid to produce this content, there'd be a lot more teachers like him.

@anselpeneloperainblossom-s3489

2 ай бұрын

People like Mr Ballen, Mike Duncan, and Dan Carlin are why I discovered history is so damn interesting. It only took until my early 40’s

@bibekjung7404

2 ай бұрын

ALMIGHTY :-;. KAVER :- GOD -:❤😊

@lizardog

2 ай бұрын

@@bibekjung7404 Go home. You're drunk.

@rosannerossi6376

2 ай бұрын

@@rickgates.officialmy grandkids are homeschooled, they don’t have to sit at a desk all day like I did. Their dad is really smart and was a high school teacher (was called favorite teacher in the school, by the students) before they had kids. They couldn’t pay him enough to put them in a brick and mortar school. I’m going to get them this book! 🙌

Knew the story but loved your telling of it. I never realized the implications of that event. Thank you. Could listen to you all day

"Mistakes were made." is one of my favorite historical phrases of all time. Perfect for all occasions.

@SurprisedCoyote-mj8px

3 ай бұрын

Mine too! I wouldn't be here otherwise! Cheers!!

@1963Jax

3 ай бұрын

It's exactly at that point when I settle down nicely with drinks and snacks 😂

@Mr_Booshy

3 ай бұрын

Even birthdays?

@caw7007

3 ай бұрын

😂 you are so right!! Perfect for all occasions! Brilliant. 💖💐

@erikfinkel2717

3 ай бұрын

That's what my parents said after the pregnancy test was positive

I'm 60, taught US History, and all of my uncles fought in WWII. I knew this was about the Kennedys as soon as you mentioned the rivalry and the father, but never knew the circumstances of Joe's death, just assumed he was shot down. One of your best, Mr. Ballen!!

@migueldesanta9748

3 ай бұрын

No

@TheNtxawmtoog

3 ай бұрын

​@@migueldesanta9748Wdym "No"

@iangordon895

3 ай бұрын

@@migueldesanta9748Yes.

@MaternalUnit

3 ай бұрын

Same! I'm also 60. I think most of us familiar with the Kennedy family story knew as soon as the wealthy family and fraternal rivalry were mentioned. Oh, and the photo. (3:45) But like you, I did not know details of how Joe died.

@fuzzamajumula

3 ай бұрын

I love the way he sneaks a history lesson into the strange, dark, and mysterious, every now and again!

I legit screamed when I saw the book! This is right up my alley, I have so many paranormal/unexplainable books in my collection and to own one from MrBallen would be the ultimate prize! I cannot wait for my book to get here!

@TyeArtisik

2 ай бұрын

I'd love to get one

@tjs653

2 ай бұрын

He's got a BOOK??​@@TyeArtisik

@bgee461

2 ай бұрын

The book is a nice touch

@AzazelAlarick

Ай бұрын

Can you tell me some of your favorite books so I can read them too ?

Can someone explain how the American military didn’t know that the British Royal air force had already gotten the job done? How is that possible??

@donnieskidmore2280

21 күн бұрын

It does raise all kind of conspiracy questions, here's my opinion it was an was an assassination for some rason they didn't want Joe to be president.

@CNYTE

20 күн бұрын

Lack of communication between the RAF and US Air Force

@judithstrachan9399

18 күн бұрын

That’s it.

@Geezerelli

17 күн бұрын

USA knows everything and is morally superior to all nations

@colinstewart1432

6 күн бұрын

Compartmentalisation.

I think the most tragic story from the Kennedy family (yes, more tragic than Joe's, John's, and Robert's deaths) is the horrifying case of Rosemary, how she was actually kept from being born for two hours until the doctor arrived (her mother's legs were kept crossed to keep Rosemary from going through the birth canal), that resulted in a dangerous lack of oxygen, leading to her having development issues. She had a very difficult time growing up, culminating with Joseph Kennedy's decision to have her get a lobotomy when she was 23, utterly destroying her life. Besides this, her mother didn't visit for 20 years and Joseph Kennedy never saw her again. They lied to their other children about her whereabouts and they didn't find out about her until after their father suffered a stroke in 1961. All-in-all, it was a tragedy of the Kennedy family's making and to me what happened to Rosemary was diabolical

@vickyzimmer527

3 ай бұрын

I completely agree.

@jackspring7709

3 ай бұрын

True.

@mariobtron5907

3 ай бұрын

​​@@vickyzimmer527my son was born with lack of oxygen. He was practically dead . But he pulled thru hes my inspiration .

@annnichols3091

3 ай бұрын

I knew about the lobotomy, but not about the brain damage from oxygen deprivation. Poor Rosemary!

@gloriamontgomery6900

3 ай бұрын

It was all to save the family from embarrassment. Rosemary was pretty and was beginning to take an interest in men. They were afraid she would get pregnant and same the family. So she was horribly mutilated

The “Strange, Dark, & Mysterious” is the best. MrBallen getting close to 9 million subs. Well deserved. Fantastic storytelling.

@shawns.12

3 ай бұрын

Fr. He used to be my hidden gem channel. Id leave comments like “you deserve to be so much bigger” and “keep at it bro! Success will come!” And now he’s here and I’m so happy for him.

"Mistakes were made" is a great phrase! I know my dad used it at least once when my mom got a little surprise... on a stick.

For anyone that is wondering, vengeance weapons, are actually the V-1 fly bombs (buzz bombs) which were launched from the French coastline and had preprogrammed flight paths to crash into major population centers, ultimately the V-1 wasn't a huge success and was discontinued for the more versatile V-2. The V-1 was the world first cruise missile , the V-2 was the worlds first ballistic missile.

@jimbo987

2 ай бұрын

Aka blazings saddles “we dont want the irish”

@celticbarbarian6680

Ай бұрын

The artillery shells Churchill knew about never had the capacity to reach the planes that took out factories, instead the shells arched and landed on civilian housing. Churchill knew they never made their target and continued to shell his own civilians "for morale" as if the Germans were doing it. Also if they were going for mass population in this video Mr. Ballen stated only 5,000 casualties ever done by the V2's.

@domjranck

Ай бұрын

@@celticbarbarian6680that’s interesting. Seems to be the way of the world for now

@PamelaRiley-gg9dy

Ай бұрын

@@celticbarbarian6680 Nobody EVER during the course of human warfare launched artillery shells at planes. Are you daft? You think England had no anti aircraft cannons ? FLAK?

@mw9053

19 күн бұрын

​​@@PamelaRiley-gg9dy Sry to tell U but he's right Churchill was the biggest piece of trash.

“It should’ve been Joe” Yep, that’s definitely boggled my mind after hearing this story 🤯 butterfly effects are a strange phenomenon for sure!

@5goldenhammer

3 ай бұрын

Maybe "it should've been Joe" but for some other reason God had other plans.

@michelg3811

3 ай бұрын

“The wrong kid died” - Dewey Cox father

@indigowulf

3 ай бұрын

Given some of the things our leaders have done, like what happened to JFK, I wonder if those wire that crosses and caused the explosions were TRULY an accident.

@TheGeenat

3 ай бұрын

@@indigowulfthe cia could have crossed the wires.

@TheGeenat

3 ай бұрын

@@indigowulfI mean think about it, what are the shear odds that both sons of one person had the ability to become president?? I’d say zero without massive corruption

Our 14 year old son (Zeke) discovered your channel a few years back and you have become a staple and HIS favorite! You announced your book coming out on your birthday! Well, Zeke (our son) happens to share his birthday with you! And he asked for your book for his 15th birthday!! I just pre ordered it! He will get so much joy from this, and we will too!!

@charlescowan6121

3 ай бұрын

You named your kid zeke? My God, the poir kid!

@vincentbbrody

3 ай бұрын

​@@charlescowan6121Zeke is better than Charles.

@monito3575

3 ай бұрын

​@@charlescowan6121 there are literally different cultures and languages on earth! Do you think the rest of the world names their child Kyle or John?

@dabofiron.itzsimplicity

3 ай бұрын

Does Zeke have a brother named Eren?

@cheathamama

3 ай бұрын

@@dabofiron.itzsimplicity ironically, he has one brother named Charles and one named John. I love all their names and I don’t care what others think:)

I stumbled into this channel after seeing a few of the shorts. I really enjoy the format and the fact that there is no sensationalizing in these stories. As well, it's wonderful to see a Veteran who had significant struggles come out the other side and share of himself in such a way. I come from a long line of Military members ( and these are only the ones that I grew up with, I know it goes farther back but need to do more research - both Grandfathers, 2 Uncles, my Father and my brother, all USMC, except for 1 Uncle who was an Army Medic.) And while I, myself, am not a soldier, I've unfortunately had to deal with severe PTSD involving a very violent and invasive criminal event. So watching others with similar struggles aids in my own healing process - Thank You MrBallen, Tara W.

I love your platform/stories Jon and feel so protective over it - like, I just want you to do so well so you can take care of your family while doing what you love!

I’m 63, and had never learned the truth of the story until now. Bravo, Mr. B! 🙌🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🫶🏼😎

@cytherians

3 ай бұрын

As soon as I saw that photo... I recognized JPK. But I was expecting the ending to be that before they could bail out of the plane, they were attacked and he was killed. I did NOT know that it was a grave technical issue with crossed wires. That's just so maddening. A single wire... changed history. Can you imagine the technician who was responsible? I wonder what happened to him.

@bethbartlett5692

3 ай бұрын

​@@cytherians 8 did as well, it's why * selected the video.

@retriever19golden55

3 ай бұрын

I'm also 63, and very interested in history. I knew Joe was killed in the war, but not how it happened. If Joe had become President, would John have had a long career in Congress, as Teddy did? Would Bobby have lived?

@valeriemarott1923

3 ай бұрын

I'm 63 and love history but never knew this too! I can't imagine what the US would be like with the Kennedy family changed by this.

@mrzrrixgaming2738

2 ай бұрын

The real question is would he get the same faith as his brother?? What would be his decision on Vietnam and Cuba and more would ww3 happened if he was the president?? Sometimes all that is left for us is to wonder what would happen ( I'm Iraqi kurd and love other nations history specifically ww2 and ww1 soooo don't mind me 😅 ) ​@@retriever19golden55

I remember when you were at less than 100k followers now you're at 8.7million ... Very much deserved

@pauldavis5665

3 ай бұрын

What took you so long? I was here at 10k subscribers.

@rylandvanmeldert

3 ай бұрын

@@pauldavis5665 Y'all I was here when he was still taking off on tiktok you have to catch up

@CycoKilla13

3 ай бұрын

@@pauldavis5665 ah, remember the good ole days when he would upload 3-4 times a week?..... 🙂

@Black1968Sabbath

3 ай бұрын

​@@pauldavis5665 What took you so long? I was his first ever subscriber.

@MoGumboFukUTubeForChngngMyName

3 ай бұрын

Yeah… that’s when his stories were good and he put out content. Now he’s just another greedy slime bag who reads what people write for him and promotes his other 50 projects to make more money.

I have watched a lot of MrBallen videos. This is the first one that legitimately gave me chills.

I recognized his picture as I had a 'read tons of Kennedy books' era, but it has been years and I really enjoyed your video as a refresher.

1.6k likes and hundreds of comments before your video even drops that just shows how much you're loved!

@missmissy_90

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely. At first, I disagreed, but then realized this is his REAL ACCOUNT. Great comment.

@debbiemurray1496

3 ай бұрын

💯🤜🏻🇺🇸

@poejinxrandom6760

3 ай бұрын

Big Facts

@sharpm0102

3 ай бұрын

Agreed! I thought I was late lol

@resaneal9538

3 ай бұрын

Yes, sir, you are loved ❤️❤️❤️✌🏾🫶🏽

My whole family loves listening to your stories. We look forward to your videos every week. My husband thinks I’m a little crazy; I have insomnia but your soothing voice always helps me sleep (despite the content).

@oblivian9505

3 ай бұрын

I have bad insomnia too, but his narration keeps my heart racing like I'm in the middle of all the action...lol

@tigertalk2106

3 ай бұрын

Helped my insomnia a lot during the lockdown! He should have his voice insured! Unique 🎶 tone! He'd be great at radio hosting! Not too many people are born with his tone, pitch.....like certain vocalists!! 👍💥💫

@notduhpopo

3 ай бұрын

My friend has a 3 year old baby girl. He told me that when she has a fussy nite he plays Mr. Ballentine and before long she's asleep.

@countroshculla

3 ай бұрын

But I bet you don't fee sleepy when he talks about Ole Lungie and his adventures!

@andreawilliams2095

3 ай бұрын

I've fallen asleep to a Playlist of his stories also... very calming for some reason.

Your book announcement is the best social media influencer announcement i've seen in a long time. I'm definitely buying your book!!!

Another great episode, thanks MrBallen and team! I'll definitely be pre-ordering the book 😌

Mr Ballen is my favorite person to watch I even go to bed listening to the stories

@Nyah..mmmhhm.t.tanjiro

3 ай бұрын

Don't mind my username but I just wanted to say how much I love your videos they get me through the day each one of them are interesting and unique in their own way❤

@missmissy_90

3 ай бұрын

I always have him playing at night. Even the brand new ones I wait for on Mondays. Then I listen in full in the morning. Or I put a playlist on. Always.

@lisawalden5279

3 ай бұрын

✨️I put them on and right at the end I start dozing off, b'cos who could fall asleep during a Mr. BALLENS STORY? NOT I....HOW ABOUT YOU???❣️

@PoorOldGator

3 ай бұрын

Bro, Just checked out your channel. Red Dot is fire. I want to hear that in the next drift/street racing game that comes out. Or in the New GTA. Just all over. Keep grinding bro.

@darlenefraser3022

3 ай бұрын

He has a GREAT voice that puts me right to sleep!

Your storytelling skills are unmatched. They're literally so good I can rewatch them over and over while waiting for new content. Please keep posting - you're the GOAT!

@deneilbaker

Ай бұрын

Super original comment 👍👍👍

John B. Allen, aka Mr. Ballen, you are definitely "The Man"! Almost 9 million subscribers! This video, in one month: 129K likes! 5.5K comments! 3.2M views! It's rumored the "Like" button was replaced 3 times due to breakdowns! Keep up the good work, John, cuz we the people like what you're doing! Thank you for some entertaining commentary & stories.

@deneilbaker

Ай бұрын

Please stop.

I’m so happy to live in a time where MrBallen exists.

He looks so proud of his book. You rarely see that honest of facial expression. Made me smile to see his happiness and sense of pride. Beautiful. I'll give it a try. I'm sure it's awesome.

Just so you know, my fiance and I found your videos a few months ago and we now watch them religiously every single night. It's become our ritual! We live in a tiny rural town in Central Australia. So the fact you have reached us shows the sheer gravity of your amazing story telling abilities. Well done and never stop posting the strange, dark and mysterious! 😊

@cytherians

3 ай бұрын

That's so terrific. Mr. Ballen is a great story teller. Another guy you need to check out is Thoughty2. He's also a terrific orator.

@samuelhasell7507

3 ай бұрын

Greetings fellow Australians! I’ve also recently introduced my partner to Mr B and now we both love watching and listening to his content 😊

@Misskj167

3 ай бұрын

Yay more Australians hi guys 👋🏻😊 Mr B is great love love love the storytelling he makes it so interesting ❤

@samuelhasell7507

3 ай бұрын

@@Misskj167 Hey it’s nice to meet you guys! My girlfriend is especially invested in the way he tells his stories it makes me so happy

@lily484

3 ай бұрын

Hey all! This is super cool! What a community Mr B has started !! It's amazing!

I knew very early in the story who you were talking about and what happened to Joe, but was still on the edge of my seat the whole time. Great story telling. 👍

Thank you, MrBallen, I also love shorter videos like this ❤

I knew exactly what story was being told as soon as Joe's photo was shown, and yet listened to Mr. Ballen intently and still got chills.... that's how good of a storyteller he is.

@thecomedypilot5894

3 ай бұрын

No one asked

@shaokhanwins1037

2 ай бұрын

​@@thecomedypilot5894I did.

@outspoken5808

2 ай бұрын

@@thecomedypilot5894 No one asked

@thecomedypilot5894

2 ай бұрын

@@outspoken5808 Correct. Your point?

@whimsygrove9971

2 ай бұрын

I’m embarrassed that I DIDN’T know! Although it sounded familiar, I seriously thought it was going to go in a completely different direction. Like most of his stories, I assumed it was going to have a paranormal twist at the end.

One of the best things about Mr Ballen, is his fans. You never see(or almost never) his fans creating drama in the comments section - unless it's about the poor Like Button.

@utley

3 ай бұрын

yeah I dont get the hate on the like button...it keeps him employed on youtube!

@tobiastwynholme9532

3 ай бұрын

Pretty frequent to see people in the comments complaining about the infrequency of videos and/or length of video and/or the existence of the Shorts and podcasts, unfortunately.

@cosmizy9805

3 ай бұрын

⁠@@tobiastwynholme9532And some comments about trans person in his videos

@moxxy3565

3 ай бұрын

Shut up Edit: sorry I didn't mean it

@jahruuts

3 ай бұрын

Agreed‼️

I just pre-ordered your book and it will be an awesome surprise this October!! Thank you John

Been watching but mostly listening for awhile now, You are awesome my dude at telling stories, i appreciate the realness you give out from telling these stories and Appreciate your service my dude

It's amazing how, late at night, Mr. Ballen's voice helps me sleep (I put the podcast on every night), but I will also get very attentive to what he's saying when I'm watching his videos during the day or early night, and can binge watch them for hours without falling asleep. His storytelling is amazing like that! Perfect for every occasion.

@heidiwilkes1

3 ай бұрын

Same for me!! ❤

@toddkoltes3570

3 ай бұрын

Same

My 2 cents will inevitably be lost in the sea of comments, but I must acknowledge MrBallen for everything he's done and continues to do! Much love, brobro! Semper fi

@Weezie_TJ_919

3 ай бұрын

❤️🤍💙 I hope a TON of people bump your comment up by commenting like me. SERIOUSLY THANK YOU SO SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE AND GOD BLESS! 🙏 HAPPY PALM SUNDAY! ✝️ ❤️🤍💙

@modestgrower2017

3 ай бұрын

👍

@kojowiredu

3 ай бұрын

Hoorah😎

@IGWT86

3 ай бұрын

👍

@MamaMariaFromKorea

3 ай бұрын

🇺🇸

Congratulations on the book. I absolutely love all of your channels and podcasts you're getting me through some really dark times. I love run fool too i anxiously wait every Tuesday lol but Congratulations

Brother, I love your stories. Retired Navy here. Thank you for your service.

I want you to know there have been many a night where I TRULY found myself lost, we'll say. Depression is definitely a terrible affliction. I heard you say how you were finding yourself getting mad at people! I hate myself when I get to that point because I'm agonizing myself trying to understand why! I guess my point is that you, and your team have been there for me on some really low nights that binge watching your uploads is the only thing that got me through another night. I'm giving therapy a try as well, and i am having a positive experience so far. Sir, I want to thank you for all that you do, and for your dedication to people bettering their lives. I hope you get a chance to read this just to know you continue to help save lives even after serving our country. I will be there for sunday's premiere. I love having something to look forward to! Thank you, again! Also, my heart goes out to anyone who is suffering. I wish I could offer better advice other than to keep trying. There truly is hope. I wish everyone the best.

@paulapreston937

3 ай бұрын

You are never alone! God's got you!!

@ritamarchi2168

3 ай бұрын

​@paulapreston937 Please believe me when I say that I know how you agree totally with what you say. I loved it when Mr Ballen was uploading a few times a week because watching him kept me going also. Not so keen on the podcasts as I am as watching him read the stories. You can always leave a comment if you have a bad night & you will usually get a response from someone. I hope you have more good days than bad & that Mr Ballen helps keep you interested & keen to watch or listen. God Bless & all good prayers for your future recovery. ❤❤❤

@SurprisedCoyote-mj8px

3 ай бұрын

@@ritamarchi2168 I know! I was staying in my travel trailer but I couldn't use WiFi so I'd walk to a hardware store that had 24/7 WiFi and an extension cord, and outlet (I knew the owner and I kept it clean. Plus I liked 4 houses down the road) ANYWAY.. point is when he was loading three or four times a week I would sometimes get so excited! I love to tell stories, and I have a nak for keeping people entertained but I just love his content. When he started sharing about mental health, and his experiences, I guess I just always felt welcomed. I'd get McDonalds, and it was right before social distancing here in Florida, so I couldn't eat there and use WiFi. It's something to look back on that time in my life, and think how happy, and grateful I was for his content. Thank you, and I appreciate the comment.

@SurprisedCoyote-mj8px

3 ай бұрын

That reply was pretty much for both of you, BTW! And thank you, as well, Mr Ballen, sir. You continue to help so many people. Getting a notification made my day a little brighter!

@jahnreyortiz8500

3 ай бұрын

Hi Mr Ballen... I'm from South Africa It just shows how many lives you have touched all over the world ... Keep doing the great work and GOD Bless❤

I know the story backwards and forwards but never heard MB tell it. So here i am. Perfectly told with extreme hand gestures to bring it home. Dude could make me doing my taxes sound interesting. Your a legend Mr. B.

@Sorchia56

3 ай бұрын

True! Even though I knew the ending, I was still riveted. He would make for a brilliant history teacher!

@MrBallen

3 ай бұрын

Hahah thanks!!!

So glad to hear about your book!

ive become so good at fastforwarding through commercials, I can always see it coming on almost every channel

My grandfather was in this mission and flew in one of the planes! There is a book about this mission that goes into much more detail about the mission. It was attempted many times and my grandfather survived one of the first attempts. The pilot of his plane was scared about the explosives, but my grandfather joked by saying to him, "A lot of money was spent on smart people to make this. I am sure it is fine." Haha

@GinaAllen-fd6wh

3 ай бұрын

That is amazing!!!!

@AhranMaoDante

3 ай бұрын

That they did it so many times successfully makes this "mistakes were made" case, that happened after Britain had taken care of the threat, while they were in communication, seem suspicious. More so after the assassinations of John and Robert. Or maybe the family really is cursed.

@nathanenterline8610

3 ай бұрын

@@AhranMaoDante so my grandfather was one of the people involved in this in this mission. He was interviewed for a documentary book sometime in the 70s. I need to re read the book to re confirm, but from how the book reports, Robert definitely vulentered. The book recounts how others didn't even want him to go cause of the failed attempts before him. I see your point though. Not sure what to think about any theory of some government cover up. The book also states that the bunkers were empty and did not mention the British taking them out without the U.S. knowing. The book could be wrong or @mrballen haha. We may never know.

@mumtazamiri6409

2 ай бұрын

Ugh! Famous last words... Reminds me of the Unsinkable Titanic 😑

@nathanenterline8610

2 ай бұрын

@@mumtazamiri6409 that's funny! It is definitely reported that the plans were unusua. I think my grandfather said that as a joke to ease the tension. Fun fact, Winston Churchill inspected some of the first planes on some tour of the US base

It finally dawned on me why I like listening to these stories so much. You're this generation's Paul Harvey.

@nanip685

2 ай бұрын

Hear, hear!! ❤

@user-uc4pf2rt4j

2 ай бұрын

Great comparison!

@jackalope2302

2 ай бұрын

"And that's the rest of the story."

@ntwaha732

2 ай бұрын

Who's Paul Harvey?

@Godzilla763

2 ай бұрын

Who's Paul Harvey?

Never liked videos like until i came across yours,you really know how to tell a story bro ❤️🤞

Interesting story Mr Ballan I love watching you’re videos that are getting me through the grief of the loss of 2 friends within a week both in 40s and also my grandfather was an SAS Soldier in WW11 he also survived capture of the Germans for 9 months! Tough old war dog. He lives until age 74 and was one hell of a man. I’m sure as a fellow ex soldier you’d understand. My other grandparents were born in 30s and lived throughout ww11 although they were in Scotland unfortunately they bombarded Clydebank where our ports were and ammunition, fortunately my grandparents were tough and all got through it which is why I am here today. My father is now almost age 74 we lost him in 1994 when I was, my fathers father he is now the age in which his military father passed. Ea a tough old work horse himself, He still works as an hgv driver and a part time rock n roll star as he likes to say as a drummer. They were younger my other grandfather was born 1919. He ultimately was in normal platoon but then he was blown up sent home from shell shock and said bo and reenlisting within the brand new SAS parachute regiment ❤️ He was a decorated man….thank you for you’re stories they always help to take our minds from of the chaos that is today.

My grandfather was in the RAF in WW2, there's some amazing stories that these heroes are very humble about

@Bearwithme560

3 ай бұрын

My father was an unknown hero, along with his fellow Danes, who risked his life several times hiding Jewish Danes on fishing boats to safety in Sweden during WWII. He also had a "hit" on his life by the SS for spying. None of this we knew of growing up. I only found out when l visited Denmark and was told by my incredulous cousins who assumed he would have told us. My observation has been that true heroes say little about their deeds, many of which must have involved difficult choices.

@darrenglick100

3 ай бұрын

​@Bearwithme560 Thank you for sharing and your father, a True hero. I'm very familiar with the Danish mission to save Jewish people by using fishing boats to Sweden. ❤️ 💙

@Bearwithme560

3 ай бұрын

❤ 🇩🇰 🇸🇪 🇨🇦

Been subscribed since the channel only had a couple thousand subs and now i can honestly say its been an honor to see how far this channel has come. Cheers to a million more Mr.Ballen🤙🏾💯🇵🇼

Dude youve enhanced my life so much with your videos. Ill leave it at that 🙏🏼

3.5 minutes in, and as soon as you mentioned a successful father and competitive family, I got extremely excited. It's so weird how one plane crash changed so much for the family, let alone the nation.

Hey Mr. Ballen! I just wanted to take a moment to thank you and your whole team for all that you guys do to put out compelling content for all of us! I don’t know if you’ve been thanked recently, but I wanted you guys to know how appreciated you are and how much we all love your channel! Keep up the great work! Much love and God bless, Aysar ❤

I’ve been listening to you for years and have told my friends and family about your amazing story telling to which are just as excited about your stories as I am! Your story telling has genuinely brightened up my days and I’ve really looked forward to settling myself in to listen to another podcast or video. My sister was actually waking past her neighbour who she has never spoken and saw that they were watching you on their tv! We were coming up with ideas of getting their attention by her wearing one of your T-shirts and just “casually” strolling by their house again hoping they’d see… Basically, I just want to say I appreciate this channel a lot. Thank you very, very much :)

@Vid_Master

3 ай бұрын

Same! ive told at least 5 people about mrballen after I binge listened to every video last summer 😂

@marinothegreatsan

3 ай бұрын

Just go and talk to your neighbour,life's too short man

@ConsistentlyInconsistent21

3 ай бұрын

What do you think is gonna happen?

@sylviawebster7066

3 ай бұрын

I always say when I'm bout to watch him I say "going ballen"

Just pre-ordered the book. I'm looking forward to the stories !!! Thanks John :)😘(oh & I had all the paranormal books in my library read by the time I was 7 LOL) Buying this book was the least I could do after many, many hours listening to Mr. Ballen.

Wow that was a hell of a reveal! That was an awesome video. Thanks MrBallen

Found Mr Ballen during COVID and it kept me sane, plus he's an awesome story teller and hilarious. 💯🙏🏻❤️🇬🇧

@users1rachaelcrooney

2 ай бұрын

I agree 👍 he is amazing 👏 from rachael and philip dublin 🇮🇪ireland 🇮🇪

@RandyBaumery

2 ай бұрын

I didn't obey quarantine, went outside in the air and Sun. Sanity intact.

@TyeArtisik

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy

@RandyBaumery

2 ай бұрын

Ballen is on my list along with Paulides and Stockton. And others.

This episode has so many actual pictures and footage from the operation!!! I think this episode has the most media from the events out of all the episodes you've done, and it was really awesome to see.

@migueldesanta9748

3 ай бұрын

No

@migueldesanta9748

3 ай бұрын

Yes

I’m at 7:25 in the video and I’m leaning forward with anticipation to hear what happens next. I want to fast forward but I’m going to build the suspense. This is so good! Amazing story telling!

You make such good video’s and tell them amazingly.you’ve always been a favorite,thanks👍

I enjoy listening to Mr. Ballen tell the stories, but especially when he's on the screen.

@jannahhendersons2080

3 ай бұрын

His speaking voice is actually different when he's not on screen. I listen, but love these so much more. Even though i usually don't watch, just listen.

Thanks for making my commute to work actually enjoyable. From one Soldier to another thank you.

@jesseerickson662

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service.

@devilknight2099

3 ай бұрын

Same man. It makes getting to base every morning so much better - a Marine

@alicea9123

3 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤🇺🇸

@corinnepmorrison1854

3 ай бұрын

@@devilknight2099 Semper Fi and OOHRAH!! ❤️🇺🇸💝

@antonioluna4538

3 ай бұрын

Same here bruh lmao

Fascinating story. Thank you. Really well told.

First time seeing this channel. Kudos on that big reveal, what a dopamine hit. I think I'll hit subscribe for some more of that

I’m so glad you’re sharing your stories from the military. I say this because I know how much flak you got from fellow veterans. You have every right to share your experience.👍🏻

@paulandrews5611

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I don't think this is MrBallen's military story. 😂 He's a few decades too young!

I’ll never forget watching MB with my mom during Covid & how much his videos helped me during that time I think I’ve watched every single video he’s uploaded on this channel

This man is absolutely commendable and an excellent man and achiever. May he be blessed in more than one way!

Wow! What an amazing story! I’d never heard of this and how tragic that there wasn’t better communication between the allies!

It is admirable how mr.Ballen studio is active..promote other channels, or create other sub-channels, or now a book... Its all admirable. I just think that people most love just this...to watch the videos with John and lissen his stories and see his performance when he says his stories... ❤

I have been with your channel for the longest of times. You're my favourite story teller. I have adhd and autism.. I manage to follow, I'm never lost and am always fully invested in your stories..many thank yous from accross the pond. Love from Southampton uk xx I've been watching so long that I was watching some and realised that York story form was so on form I didn't realise you were telling the same story in a different way, either that or I just felt at ease and full understanding... You sir are very cool 😎 xx

@Whitepowerful10

3 ай бұрын

You're not autistic you just British

I have some of those end motivational stickers on my vision board 😂 they're so cute and squishy while reminding me to be gentle with myself 💖

A book! I pre-ordered two of them. I got my friend hooked on this channel. She'll love this book too!

Literally pre ordered your book before the video finished. Been a fan for YEARS. I wish so much success for you, Mr.Ballen!!!!

@ky03tmoses18

3 ай бұрын

Wish I had the money to pre-order it rn. Imma do it in 2 weeks when I get paid again.

I found you when you had thousands of subscribers. You're the best story teller since my Dad. He passed in 2016, he was a Marine Sargeant. You help me remember all his stories. Thank you. I also want you to know that I always fast forward over ads but not yours ever because I love Ole Seagull Lung!

@user-ct6mf1yz8x

3 ай бұрын

Ole SEAGULL LUNG😂😂

Knew of this special mission. Thanks for re-telling this piece of WW2 history.

I just found this channel. I’m glad I did. I’ve always been a sucker for a “good old fashioned story telling” & I will definitely be subscribing & tuning in. I had no idea this was Joe Kennedy. I never learned much about him in school, it was always briefly discussed & then ultimately overshadowed by President Kennedy. This was a wonderful way to tell his story. I truly enjoyed it!! And, May Joe and John Continue To Rest In Peace 🙏🕊️✨🤍

I have been re watching Ballen's older videos and I still enjoy every single one. Thanks Mr.Ballen! Also I’m SO excited about your surprise!!! This is freaking awesome.

My Grandparents always told me they were never afraid when they saw the V1 & V2 rockets flying noisily over them. It’s when they go quiet and their fuel has run out when you know you’re in trouble……..

@southie21

2 ай бұрын

V1s (doodlebugs) you could hear. V2s you only heard post-explosion. My in-laws' house is a rebuilt one after a V2 hit the previous house. You can still see the damage on the school next door.

@ebrah9891

2 ай бұрын

My great grandpa was a combat engineer in ww2 he said he wasnt scared when the germans were engaging them but he would get sacred when it got quiet or quiet for a good period of time because you didnt know where they were or if they had or were surrounding you

@celticbarbarian6680

Ай бұрын

They were never targeting civilians. The artillery shells Churchill knew about never had the capacity to reach the planes that took out factories. Instead the shells arched and landed on civilian housing. Churchill knew they never made their target and continued to shell his own civilians "for morale" as if the Germans were doing it.

@oldcountryboy

Ай бұрын

​@@ebrah9891 My Grandpa was an army Core engineer He rebuilt bridgesThey shot those things at him tooHe said you could kind of see what they were going to hitSo they really weren't a worryHe said 1 day One came by and it came so close to him he could have padded it as it went by My Grandpa also brought back A 32 German mauser Pistol He always saidHe got it Fair and square he won it in a poker game

@ebrah9891

Ай бұрын

@@oldcountryboy thats awesome a mauser pistol always thought those were pretty cool yeah my grandpa didnt bring back any trophies he was captured twice tho by the german army the 2nd time being in the battle of st vith he said they fell back at one point before getting captured the fled to a top of a hill and the last position they were in got bombarded with artillery the second the got on to the high ground that must of been wild knowing if you didnt retreat when you did you wouldve been blown to peices i have all his maps and stuff from the war pretty awesome stuff he was in the 168th combat engineers theres a monument in st vith of the unit i hope to go see one day

I really was not ready for THAT ending. Holy smokes. This is why I love this channel

Best story teller hands down! Thank you Mr ballen!

Thanks for the storytelling. I think storytelling is an important skill. I recently found out my elderly mom who has dementia found your channel and watches it almost continuously. I think your book would be a nice thing to give her for Christmas. I went to see her and she had one of your videos up on her ipad. She says “Have you seen this man? He tells stories!” 😊

Please do videos on the following: -The North Hollywood shootout -The time a former tanker stole a tank in CA. -The Shiloh Inn Murders -The 17 Edinburgh coffins -Clutty's escape tools for WW2 POW's & LT Bowlings escape. -The sinking of the M/S Estonia. -The Thefts of Gilbert Bland or Forbes Smiley. -The remarkable trail crossing of Preacher William Kyle. -The Good Samaritan act and Deception of Melvin Dummar. -The death of Mike Malloy. -The Biosphere 2 experiment. -The inspiration of "The Blob" story. -Ted Serois' "Thoughtographs". -The Clairvoyance of Lady Wonder. -The Dalnegorsk Spaceship remnants. -The battle of Athens Tennessee. -The Story of AWOL Annie. -The Survival of Ludgar Sylbaris. -The invasion of Sealand. -The story of "La Pain Maudit". -The time Wagner "Wag" Dodge revolutionizes firefighting. -The incredible evacuation of Ba Van Nguyen from Viernam. -The settlers of Poyais. -The Chaffin Brothers estate battle -Dr. Blackburn's Yellow Feaver clothes -The Descent of Skylab -The Ghost Blimp -How Casmir Pulaski saved General Washington. -How Ronald Harris beat the casinos. -The kidnapping of Eichmann -Jose Delgado's Stimociever Stunt -The Surgery of Leonid Rogozov -The Universe 25 Experiment -The Beast of Bladenboro -The Beast of Geavudan.

@brendatomlinson

3 ай бұрын

Wow what a list! The kidnapping of Eichmann is the only one I know.

@the8cuevas552

3 ай бұрын

@@brendatomlinsonRIGHT?!! I can’t wait to look into some of these!!

@maryeckel9682

3 ай бұрын

Those are great ideas!

@JessicaBurns-fx3rp

3 ай бұрын

Awesome list

@santoshkumari3623

3 ай бұрын

Now that's enough stuff for next few months.

That airbase would be a killer Formula 1 track.

Congratulations on the book i love all of your channels and podcasts you're getting me through some really dark days i love run fool too i wait anxiously every Tuesday lol. But congrats on the book

You must admire how well this man put his channel together and how much attention and love he puts into each video and makes sure that there is content regularly. It is one thing to have good content but it is another thing to go the extra 100 miles that Mr. Ballen goes to make this channel literally the best in my opinion when it comes to his topic of discussion in his videos.

@thecomedypilot5894

3 ай бұрын

Ok.

@jimcantswimfar3962

3 ай бұрын

@@thecomedypilot5894 You sound salty dawg ?

@thecomedypilot5894

3 ай бұрын

@@jimcantswimfar3962 It’s just that I hear these comments 500 times a day and I’m just getting sick of them. It sounds like a bot.

@jimcantswimfar3962

3 ай бұрын

@@thecomedypilot5894 Thanks for your two penny's man, go spread hate elsewhere

@thecomedypilot5894

3 ай бұрын

@@jimcantswimfar3962 Go get help.

Congratulations on the book! I remember finding you during the lockdown, both of us with bad hair cuts! I'm joking of course, YOU look good no matter how long or short your hair is! Anyway, my point is that I think it's very cool watching your channel grow into what it's become & I'm proud of you. You're an inspiration to me. I will go for something I've wanted to pursue, stand-up comedy! Thanks for that & again, congrats on the book ❤

Preordered your book. Can hardly wait!

Excellently told.

My mother was watching the funeral of JFK when she went into labor with me. I was born at 6:01pm, November 25, 1963. From an early age, I held a lot of respect for JFK and was always trying to learn things about him. This is one story I had never heard! Thank you Mr. Ballen for sharing this and teaching me another fact about JFK!!!

Congratulations on your book @MrBallen. And thanks for chatting with us.

@burr-zc2dy

3 ай бұрын

Wow I thought I was the only Trini who watched this channel 😅 big ups from port of Spain ❤

@trinivegan7649

3 ай бұрын

@@burr-zc2dy Aye! 🇹🇹 Big ups from the US but I’m from St James. 🙌🏾

@migueldesanta9748

3 ай бұрын

Thanks brother

If you have the money, buy this guy's book! ive been watching him for years and he never clickbait or sellout/obnoxious attitude towards his fans. Hes authentic. We as a community need to encourage more creators like this

I have actually followed you a long time but I just pre-ordered your book it will be a great gift for myself for your birthday lol. Thanks for beimg awesome.

Thats 05.00 AM MONDAY morning in Australia. Geeze Mr Ballen have mercy on your Southern Hemisphere fans. 😂

@valeriafontoura8850

3 ай бұрын

Sorry to correct you but time zones are defined by longitude not latitude. Im on south hemisphere too but the difference here is just +1hour

@tigertalk2106

3 ай бұрын

😂

@HoodMrT

3 ай бұрын

Nooooo I’m still waiting til the afternoon!!!!!

@Toofan705

3 ай бұрын

Sunday night.

@mimc1831

3 ай бұрын

Do you watch it upside down?

Cant believe ive been watching you for almost (if not right on) 4 years. You got me through lockdown, when you were uploading 4 or 5 times weekly. My now 3yo knows your theme tune and will shout your name. Thank you. For everything.

That was a fascinating piece of history - thank for sharing.

Ive watched you for years, and i do want to say, im so proud of you. You've come so far, w/ podcasts. & now a book. Congratulations!

@migueldesanta9748

3 ай бұрын

Yes, thank you

One day, about 2 years ago, Mr Ballen mysteriously showed up in my KZread feed, along with many other of my favorite KZread sites. So I chose to listen and have followed Mr Ballen ever since!!!

gotta love military intelligence 👍

@Lion0fJudah.

23 күн бұрын

Most definitely

@judithstrachan9399

18 күн бұрын

Isn’t that an oxymoron?

You are an amazing storyteller. Watching your videos is so enjoyable. For sure going to be watch more often.

I love how much I've watched you over the years, my parents used too and still do call me a psychopath bc of how much I listened to you, you make my day everyday xx

@migueldesanta9748

3 ай бұрын

Love❤