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@melkerandlefin9324

3 ай бұрын

We have the same last name. Dad?

@MizDBMe

3 ай бұрын

@@melkerandlefin9324😂

@shadogabbassio3785

3 ай бұрын

I get why you stopped it here but I also hate you for stopping it here 😂😂.

10 year anniversary of the grenade is today… wild

@ChrisWillx

3 ай бұрын

You're kidding!

@Htsht-xg3cr

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service mr.Allen :)

@be_careful_what_you_say

3 ай бұрын

And, we are ALL so thankful that you survived. 💕

@christophermd216

3 ай бұрын

You were meant to live and tell more than ghost stories brotha , move with your authentic purpose spirit is in your corner.

@MJLai85

3 ай бұрын

Happy grenade-iversary!

Man, there is nobody who can paint a picture of a story like MrBallen....much respect.

I love the fact Mr Ballen is so humble...

@theobvious1958

3 ай бұрын

BLACK LIVES MATTER

@MrJayehawk

3 ай бұрын

100% agree, I've never seen him try to pump up his own history or try to make himself out to be a hero. And I've known other military guys who kinda did, and they just seem like they are full of crap because of it.

@thatrugreallytiedtheroomto4537

3 ай бұрын

❤ he's the best

@bobbyhendley3084

2 ай бұрын

Definitely a prince of a man. And yes, I know that phrase dates me. But he’s just straight up an awesome guy to the core. We need a LOT more men like him in our society!

@maureendrozda9960

2 ай бұрын

He Really Seems Humble - As Are MANY Vets! God Bless The All!🙏

People who try to minimize anyone’s service is an ass. Anyone who had the guts to sign on the dotted line deserves respect.

It's amazing to hear a war story from one of our generation's greatest story tellers.

You signed on the dotted line and went on to be a SEAL and wounded in combat. Shake it off when the chest thumpers play the “one up” game with you. There will always be someone that has more jumps, more deployments, can run farther, do more push ups or carry more weight. They are the ones with the problem, not you. You rock! Coming from a 25 year Green Beret with multiple post 911 deployments to both theaters. Oh, and a faithful Mr. Ballen listener. ☠️

@raddimusmcchoyber3362

3 ай бұрын

Ah, they must just not have made it clear enough to you is all. Y'see, there are wolves, sheep and sheepdo-...zzzzzzzzzz...

@Spartain14

2 ай бұрын

Why do other SEAL members hate on MrBallen? I don’t understand and I’m not a veteran. Like… what don’t those people like about him?

@karleenjohnson2174

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service! My Daddy is a Vietnam Veteran. We thank you so much. My husband is an Iraq War Veteran Navy. Respect to you sir!

@christies4963

2 ай бұрын

@@Spartain14 they think he hasnt earned the right to talk about his stories. It happens a lot in military and police officers. And he shouldn't let it bother him. it stems from jealousy that THEY didnt think about doing it themselves. PURE jealousy

@Physco219

Ай бұрын

Thank you for serving sir. Of what I read here I seen you being a Mr Ballen fan has been your greatest accomplishment thus far. Lol

My husband retired from a Navy career after 20 plus years as a search and rescue swimmer and returned to Iraq as part of the Civilian support. His truck was blown out from under him 4 times. Thank God he made it home.

@grammysal

Ай бұрын

Thank your husband for his service for me! My nephew is a Seal and 5th family member that has served so we know your sacrifices!

@janetgentry5121

29 күн бұрын

Please , tell him .THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SERVICES. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ❤❤❤❤

@hollyharris1874

21 күн бұрын

God bless y'all & thanks to your family, dear! ❤🤍💙

Who knew or you didn't know you'd be a super talented story teller. Other than being a super hero as a Navy Seal. You are truly talented Mr. Ballen. Thank you for your service and God bless ❤

I had no idea this guy was a SEAL. Now it makes more sense why he's such a great teller of horror stories... he's lived it!

@kelliegreene1262

3 күн бұрын

I didn't know either! Just discovered.

He might not have as much "war" under his belt as other seals, but still, he's a seal. That's an incredible accomplishment in itself.

@PaleoVirus

18 күн бұрын

Yes it is.

Humble and modest. Such a relief to hear an operator who doesn't have his chest puffed and is willing to relate honestly. So tired of hearing from a bunch of judgemental "badasses" trying to convince me they're Superman

Man, I LOVE MrBallen! Incredible backstory and one of the best story-tellers I've ever heard. He's an extremely talented and well-rounded individual. Been listening to him for about five years now!

I could listen to Mr. Ballen speak 24/7/365. He’s so captivating ❤

@ZolFox

28 күн бұрын

No leap year?

@packrat76

24 күн бұрын

​@@ZolFoxneed a break every 3 years.

I want to make it clear. ANYONE serving our country, for me, there is no such thing as "minimal". The fact a soldier has to deal with this AT ALL. Come on. That's tough. I sure the hell couldn't do it. Service men and women are a level of their own. Proud of you Mr ballen. You are badass

@Crest28

3 ай бұрын

There's a huge you can't talk about your experience even slightly especially if it benefits you directly. That's why ballen says he committed a cardinal sin. Cause 99% of other seals probably think he has no right to tell his story publicly

@taylortwinsandpreslie8662

3 ай бұрын

Underrated comment. And I agree 1000% 🇺🇸

@Hekeepblessingme

3 ай бұрын

Right. I’m serving ZERO seconds after my dad served 4 years as a marine in desert storm. He’s permanently and totally disabled mentally from that war. The fact anyone would judge a minimum especially when they’ve seen a war like that at 20 years old is bizarre to me. Our veterans have done so much for us.

@Haz3mDaz3m

Ай бұрын

No-one could have said a better statement, my man, both you and John b allen

@Jack-hq4yq

Ай бұрын

Live by the gun die by the gun

I think it's sad that a combat Navy Seal has to justify his service because of the culture that he did the "minimum time" because he got hit with a grenade.

@sandybowers5085

22 күн бұрын

That was the first thought that came to my mind from the very beginning of this interview😢

It's funny when he talks about there being no pain after he was hit by the gernade. I ride the bike a lot, and I was hit head on by a car, and that's one thing I remember; it didn't hurt. It didn't hurt till a few moments later, I don't know how long it was, but when I started to move, that's when it hurt. Still hurts, to be real.

@a.c.v.7470

3 ай бұрын

I was in a near death car crash where I flipped in the air, but when the dust settled, I was just like “huh that was weird. Glad I’m not hurt” as soon as I reached for my seatbelt, every inch of my body ached and stung. I was told my the EMS lady, Rebecca, that it’s a mix of adrenaline and being in shock and your brain does that to protect yiu

@endcensorship874

3 ай бұрын

@@a.c.v.7470 Wow, that makes total sense. Crazy how our brain can just off the pain for a moment. Crazy!

@callspreadzero854

3 ай бұрын

I almost lost my right leg to “degloving”… Imagine a woman removing pantyhose but it’s your skin and muscle, down to the bone, from above the knee and it’s all hanging off your ankle. I didn’t feel it at all. Actually tried to stand up, looked down and remember saying: “oh shit”… Sat back down and just kept telling myself- I have to move. It did eventually become a burning sensation which escalated to an extreme burning sensation and I remember thinking it was the sun.. Asked the medic to get me into the shade. Didn’t help much but docs saved my leg. Luckily the bone didn’t break because then I wouldnt have my leg

@jessbracken8943

3 ай бұрын

EXACTLY at the 14 min mark , I was like wait ,, why would other marines maybe say summin was the first, and then when he checked the interviewer and just skipped his ? And went into Mr Ballen mode

@marcusmartinez5454

3 ай бұрын

​@@a.c.v.7470yeah, I noticed that when I got shot by a hollow point .40 cal handgun. I didn't even notice I got hit, until I felt the blood running down my leg, I almost thought that I had pissed myself...but nope, it was blood lol, and then I just kinda paced around(bad idea, I know, but hey, adrenaline lol) and then clapped from quick blood loss. When the paramedics started getting me more conscious again, that's when I felt the pain from my shoulder being shattered.

"Complacency Kills" I want that on a t-shirt!

@PaleoVirus

18 күн бұрын

We had that on a sign leaving our FOB. No truer statement.

I watch mr ballan (allen). I've never heard his voice sound like this! It is shaking, wavering. Mr 'Ballan ' is doing a brilliant job of telling his story without losing it. 💚

@NoNo_IStay

3 ай бұрын

John B Allen B-allen

@Emilydanielson

3 ай бұрын

gotta be hard for him to talk about it thats y since usually with military vets they kinda relive it when telling their stories

@Mellokitty7711

3 ай бұрын

There’s only a couple videos where I heard this in his voice. The most notable is when he tells the story about him and his friends in that mountain cabin

@arthurmorgan7086

3 ай бұрын

This is always how his voice is

Thank you so very, very much MrBallen for your service and sacrifice. This old American appreciates you.

I lose track of everything around me when listening to a Mr Ballen story. Most underrated youtuber

@OutIaw187

3 ай бұрын

Underrated? He has close to 9 million subscribers

@Rachel-vz6gw

3 ай бұрын

@@OutIaw187yet still he is underrated! 😜

I believe his mom is a writer...I can listen to this talented man all day . His voice has a calming effect on me.

@tylerlormand5644

Ай бұрын

TF HE TELLS TRURE STORIES

Mr. Ballen is a favorite for me and I am awed and honored by his service. Thankfully John made it to his family and his talent for telling amazing, dark and mysterious tales! We love you

I couldn’t imagine life without Mr. Ballen. Glad you’re still with us warrior!

@istartedajoke1704

Ай бұрын

???? Really? You coudlnt imagine life without him? Lol...ok..do you.

He talks with such humility, and reverence and respect for his peers that it’s such a shame that there are some-a few- who were/are pissed with him sharing his story. I think he shares it so respectfully ❤

@ScottieWallace

3 ай бұрын

What makes you say people are angry with him?

@chy8427

3 ай бұрын

@@ScottieWallace He’s said in different interviews that he received a lot of hate from some people he directly served with and indirectly when he started out Mr Ballen KZread videos. They didn’t like that he was open about his time in the military openly shared some stories on his page. He had to reconcile that fact and that pain and decided years later he’ll continue to talk about it. You can kinda see in his videos storyline he used to talk about it, stopped a while, now is again.

@ScottieWallace

3 ай бұрын

@@chy8427 thanks.

Mr Ballen, you and your team members are true heroes! Thank you so much for your service!! You’re also a great storyteller! -:)

Thank you Mr Ballen for your service in Afghanistan as well as your service back home, llooking out for the mental health of others retirning home. You are an inspiration.

First and foremost thank you for your service John! HUGE ballen fan here!

Big Ballin. Always good to hear from ya brother! Stay blessed

Mr Ballen is one of my favorite story tellers from the empty years of sitting at home through the covid years. I never knew his own story. Great interview!

So glad to hear you talk about your tour in Afghanistan in such detail seems therapeutic. Absolutely incredible that you survived such a violent attack and your insight into death is powerful. Your an awesome human being Mr. Ballen. Your journey has made you a good example of overcoming obstacles. Much respect for you. ❤❤❤

Mr Ballen you are so brave no only because you went there and experienced war but because you can talk about it and because you are a surviver I can only imagine the things that you and your team must have had to deal with you guys are all heros

Wow, 10 year’s ago. How time flies by. I love to listen to Mr. Ballen stories❤

Mr Ballen is everything we should all aspire to be. My nephew was also a SEAL. We are lucky to have them watching over us.

@itsnate.p

2 ай бұрын

I’m jealous that you get to hear a bunch of cool stories first hand lol

@MindBodySoulOk

27 күн бұрын

We hope they aren't turned against us one day.

Mr ballen is wholesome and real. I love his channel very Much.

@chazlewis8114

3 ай бұрын

Well, he certainly tells horrific stories in a wholesome way!

@lorigrimes5251

3 ай бұрын

I agree, he's a regular guy with a great gift for storytelling

@ninjastyle3846

3 ай бұрын

This comment should have way more likes, I feel the same way about Mr ballen and I know 3+ million people do too 25 likes... cmon Mr ballen fans letsssss goooo!! Show some support and love to the internets best story teller

@iMsOiNsO

3 ай бұрын

I love ballen I watch many of those ppl telling crime stories usually the makeup ones but the way ballen tells em is top tier. I be on the edge of my seat

Jeez, I've been watching MrBallen's channel for months and I never knew anything about his backstory. I just liked his story-telling. Amazing.

I served in the Marine Corps from 92-96. On our two deployments seal team 5 were on my ships (USS Denver and the USS Juneau). Every single one of them looked like freaking shredded warriors who are metal every day. Literally seals are the elite warriors in the world.

I like that you let him talk an don't interrupt like other interviews. Ballen just seems like a totally cool,down to earth man that can tell stories great also. Great show man💯

Dude. This is SO freaking cool. Asif you got the prince of the strange, dark and mysterious on!

Our hero…Mr Ballen! God bless you abundantly and thank you for your service.

Great story teller, glad you had him on podcast.

I loved this description of what its like to truly recognise you're in this elite environment with top tier individuals who are highly trained. Whilst all this chaos is unfolding and the Seals are just this almost unstoppable fighting algorithm that's nearly flawless.

I thank you and take my hat for you as well those that have serve this country Mr Ballen 🇺🇸

I love everything about this podcast; The background, the people, the interviewer (Chris). Please keep making these episodes because it really gives me, and everyone watching applicable wisdom which improves peoples lives.

It's so cool to see him tell his own story with the same feel as the stories he tells on his channel. Cool dude. He's so humble. So sad he had to justify his service.

@wpletch61

19 күн бұрын

he was a seal he is supposed to be silent

@beautyforashesxox

17 күн бұрын

@wpletch61 he obviously didn't day anything he wasn't supposed to. The video is still up, and he's still free. Shouldn't minimize what he did.

Glad you made it home.

Happy for mrballen. Hes part of the lucky soldiers post war that is able to move on in life and have a cool line of work. Hes great at his story telling

I was at Shank with the 101st. Lovely place. Lots of little holes in the tents for some reason.

Mr Ballen's channels and podcasts are one of the biggest reasons I love youtube. So glad you did this interview!⚛😀

@AngreeBadger

3 ай бұрын

Mr Ballen gets me through my job every day 😂😂

@ChrisSprenger.

3 ай бұрын

You mite like the why files too !

@ChrisSprenger.

3 ай бұрын

@@AngreeBadger haha that’s what’s up. Working hard or hardly working ?? Haha silly

I am very thankful you are here to tell this story.

Severe injuries don’t hurt until hours after the fact. It must be something the brain does to protect us. I nearly lost my left arm and all I felt was some pain in my ribs. Crazy what our bodies are capable of.

@PaleoVirus

18 күн бұрын

I never felt the round that hit me. Just pressure and a massive dump of adrenaline as I peeled out of my plate carrier to find the entry. Same with my leg. The pain came, but for a few minutes.

The plane taking off in the background! Chris you’re the man! You and your team pushing the limits is amazing

This new set is a thing of beauty, awesome work Chris

Thanks for serving, Mr Ballen. My grandfather was in WW2 and Korea. It's a shame what you had to see and endure. I thank the good Lord that you are still here. 🙏 thank you. ❤️ I am free because of soldiers like you and grampa. 😊 -Shirley and Skittles

I'm thinking there should be a rule of engagement that says, if the other side isn't abiding by the rules, then there are no rules.

Mr Ballen never runs out of incredible stories! Thank you Mr Ballen for everything you did and STILL DO!! WE LOVE YOU!!!

Thank you for your Service Mr Ballen.

14:08 Unrelated to combat, but I felt the exact same way when I got into a motorcycle accident a few years ago. As soon as I realized that i was gonna hit an oncoming car, my brain somehow accepted that it was the end of my life. I remember thinking "I guess this is it" in an almost sarcastic way. there was no fear, felt very rational. Thankfully i only hit the front side of the car and made it without any serious injuries. But I'll always remember that feeling of acceptance.

@Anadrolus

3 ай бұрын

Me too when I had cancer, but as I did accept that I have 50% probability to die, I still feel dead inside and I have barely any joy in life, and it was 12 years ago... intensely depressed all the time.

@tigertalk2106

3 ай бұрын

Yep

@janedoe6181

3 ай бұрын

I had the same feeling of calmness and acceptance of my death when my stalker was strangling me to death. My brain took me out of the situation I was in. Instead of dying by strangulation, I was falling off an incredibly tall, but beautiful, waterfall. Obviously I didn’t die; I played dead, went limp, and he released pressure from my neck.

@jgunther3398

17 күн бұрын

@@Anadrolus my cousin's wife recently died of cancer and she knew it was 100% but looked healthy and was her entertaining and vivacious self until the end. the way i see it we all go sometime and we always owe it to ourselves and to the universe at large to live our best and to the fullest

How can our military produce the best of the best warriors to go to war, experience the horror of war, return home alive if they're lucky and expect them to deal with what they've seen all while trying to go back to and adjust to "normal everyday life" as if that's possible?! Mr. Ballen paints a picture of that here. It's sickening and they deserve better!! I have 3 consecutive generations of combat veterans in my family who were all left to deal with the horror of war on their own. My brother, a Vietnam combat veteran has severe PTSD. He's never had a peaceful night's sleep since the war. I'm so very thankful for your service, Mr. Ballen as I am to all our veterans! I hope someday the military will acknowledge how they failed our returning combat veterans and see that no one else has to deal with returning home without support and help!

@sandybowers5085

22 күн бұрын

Well said Paula - Please let your loved ones know how grateful I am for their service and thank you as well as you’ve had to sacrifice a lot with the emotional experience of knowing they were in the thick of things. much love and prayers❤️🙏🏼❤️

@paulavance5096

22 күн бұрын

@sandybowers5085 how kind of you, Sandy. I appreciate that you took the time to read my comment and especially for your words and thoughts. I will relay your appreciation to my brother. He is the only family I have left on this side of heaven but I believe the others will feel your appreciation the same. ❤️

@sandybowers5085

22 күн бұрын

@@paulavance5096 Thanks so much for sharing your reply with me❤️I’m so sorry for all of the losses you have experienced💔I have also lost many family members in the last 6 years, so I can understand that pain and grief🥺Sending you prayers and positivity dear Paula❤️And thanks for letting your brother know that I appreciate his service. He will be in my thoughts and prayers as well❤️Holding space for you and your brother ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thank You For Your Service, John, & For All Your Hardcore Training & Sacrifice! I'm Glad You Were So Fortunate & Are Still Here! VETS HEAL EACH OTHER! I Love How You Were Thinking Of Your Family When You Were Thinking You Were About To Die! I Also Really Love Your Storytelling - You're Good!

GOD BLESS , MR. BALLEN AND YOUR FAMILY ❤❤❤❤

I don’t know why this interview is so hard to find. I’ve been looking for it for the last two days. I saw a pop-up in my feed and then it disappeared. Finally found it. =) Thank you so much for this interview huge fan

Two of my favourite channels ❤ Love you guys working together

Love MrBAllen. Glad you are having him on.

Hi thank you for your service in keeping this planet safe for the rest of the world. You are a true hero.

I was thrown a long distance out of a car accident. As I was flying through the air I thought tuck my head so my face wasn't fucked up for my mom at the funeral❗️

@littleredwitch

3 ай бұрын

I hope that you came out alright from it all.

@Christian_Tango_Christ

3 ай бұрын

@@littleredwitch NOPE, not even close. Being thrown almost a football field fucks you up pretty good for life.

@cadenperry1353

3 ай бұрын

@@Christian_Tango_Christ I hear all these crazy good things about stem cell therapy. JRE pod talks about his friends who have a facility in Mexico that’s cheaper to get some. Maybe look into that?

@bandit5875

2 ай бұрын

@@Christian_Tango_Christthe human football

@daylanhicks9096

2 ай бұрын

@@Christian_Tango_Christ you were thrown a hundred yard?

So humble and gentle, but also could be so deadly!! Thanks for your service Mr. Ballen...

Bless you MrBallen ... So much respect for you and other vets ... Solute to all military ❤❤❤

Really interesting video. Looking forward to the full version.

Military family here an Mr. Ballen has our respect and admiration - great storyteller!

Thank You for your service Mr Ballen!

We're so very glad, Mr. Ballen survived!!! We love his channel!! Thanks for posting!!

Thank You For Your Service, We Can Never Thank You Enough

Millions of dollars of training can create an elite, very well prepared soldier, but a 17 year old kid in sandals with an AK-47 with the home field advantage is still a very lethal adversary, especially if they think they are going God's work.

Chris and MrBallen, thank you for this. Sometimes, there are no good answers, it is what it was, turn the page if you can, tuck it in a box somewhere. Tell your grandkids.

I'm so glad you made it. ❤

Holy crab! Production quality on this is amazing.

My Nephew a USAF MSGT was deployed to Djibouti with a Seal Team. They all wore civilian clothes, khaki pants, golf shirts. My Nephew's job was to operate and maintain generators for electricity on the base and the local village. He still cannot talk about who he was with or why they were there!

We are so so glad you are here

Im glad you made it home

Glad Mr. Ballen is still here, alive and well. 🙏🙏

I could listen to hours of Mr.Ballen tell stories. I can imagine everything he says, great story teller

This is really interesting can imagine the experience of being a marine but most of all being in the field in unknown territory watching this in April 19 as he mentioned it

Even in a more freeform environment he is one of the best speakers and storytellers

Chris, I didn’t know what to expect from the screen (I can’t remember what the technical term is) but wow. It’s incredible. It really does add more depth to the story and makes it feel even more immersive. People are going to copy that for sure 😂 And thank God Mr. Ballen survived and is now able to tell this (and other) stories. Bravo. To both of you.

Congratulations on your sobriety achievement! That's so hard to get that far. I remember my 30 days, I could barely make a.sentence. I've put 18 years behind me now. If I can do it I know you can.

I held on to every word, thx for sharing your story mr. ballen. Thx for your service.....what about the rest of the story when they finally talked ?

MrBallen is one of my favorite people and I hope he has a great life ahead of him.

Great interview. Liked it. 👍🏽

You gave me chills talking about seeing it coming at you and then thinking I hope it hits me below my head 😢 oh my gosh that is awful

love the humble honesty

Thank you for your service!

i completely missed this part of mr ballen lore!! gained even more respect for him and i totally understand why he gravitates towards adrenaline heavy content

The video screen on these newer episodes are insane. So cool!

This man will make the plaid shirt popular again - all by himself

This channel is gonna blow up in subs, you cannot beat a Mrballen cinematic style experience..

Green screen and coloring on all these vids is so on point. Best podcast set in the game

It’s crazy how many people don’t realize Mr ballen can kill you with his bare hands yet he’s so calm n collected

I love when two KZread channels I love collide!

You can't help but absolutely love this guy. You rock John!! 🫡👍🏻