It wasn't just a single story, it was the 3-5 uploads a week! MrBallen's upload rate used to be unmatched.

@Sukiibaby11

7 ай бұрын

Yess it makes me sad he only uploads on here once a week now but I understand lol

@AztecRay

7 ай бұрын

He came out hot and didn't disappoint. We all knew that pace couldn't last. I still wait for his vids.

@TPWK216

7 ай бұрын

​@@Sukiibaby11yes he problably has a life to 😂 Loads of kids and a wife. Plus we all want him to keep up the quality and bringing good storys!

@carniecarnagegaming7937

7 ай бұрын

​@AztecRay he still does though he puts two podcast eps out and a video every week. Also has added 3 new podcasts for people to listen to. The ballen entity puts out something almost everyday

@grimsim8893

7 ай бұрын

Wish he uploaded more though

The way those two are just locked in is a perfect example of why we love Mr.Ballen. he is absolutely captivating

@sirmoney2762

7 ай бұрын

Lol They frozen just eye blinks and some head nods at home I be frozen in bed rewinding stuff to make sure I heard it right .....that's having someone full 100 percent attention

@DN-wq7nx

3 ай бұрын

I am so happy and grateful that I have found Mr.Ballen's channel....that happened probably 1,5year ago, after watching his first video, I subscribed immediately....he is one of the very few KZreadrs, whose content is really entertaining and I can't wait to watch his next video....he is amazing!!!...hopefully he will never stop and keeps creating many more of his videos....those, who are not familiar with what he does, just go to his channel, you won't regret it 😊

@Nocturnal2010

2 ай бұрын

I would be too 🤣 He has a gift with storytelling

Mr Ballen is the guy you go to for some scary, mysterious stories. The way he tells the stories is very soothing and very detailed. Its very much like sitting around a campfire and someone telling a story that sucks you in.

@YourWifesBoyfriend

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, except it's clickbait, not a true story.

@spartanswerve7575

7 ай бұрын

@@YourWifesBoyfriend wtf? They’re all true stories

@YourWifesBoyfriend

7 ай бұрын

@@spartanswerve7575 LOLOLOL I remember one where he claimed a girl came back to life in a crypt LOL "tHeYrE AlL tRuE stOrIEs" LOLOLOL

@Fung-Fung

7 ай бұрын

​@@spartanswerve7575 Anything supernatural is obviously BS but the majority of his stories are real

@AdamGee8

7 ай бұрын

@@YourWifesBoyfriend well they are generally true stories he just fills in a lot of info nobody could know, to fill out the stories and make them better. Like what the victim was thinking,feeling, doing even though they died so nobody could know any if that 😂 as for story telling he’s good but people go way over the top with this “best story teller in history” like gimme a break there are thousands of people that could tell these same stories just as good. But he has figured out a good format and delivery.

I chanced upon one of his videos. It was very dark and compelling. I got hooked and binged his channel. I can vouch that he's a very good story teller.

@Dapryor

7 ай бұрын

That’s what happened with me too. I binged his videos and then his podcasts in the span of a few days.

@mcfcguvnors

7 ай бұрын

me too , hooks you in like the Why files does

@YourWifesBoyfriend

7 ай бұрын

He's great at being dishonest in order to make the stories more sensational. He was just a bit late to be a Buzzfeed writer, so he makes clickbait for children.

@techiguess

7 ай бұрын

​@@YourWifesBoyfriendfym, he isn't dishonest

@itss_nattyj

7 ай бұрын

Same

Isn't it funny how a person can just fall into something that they never would have thought would be their strength. Storytelling really isn't easy. Holding someone's attention while you just tell them a story is rarely done well. He's just brilliant at it, and he's accurate. He doesn't embellish things, he just tells the truth of what happened. What a wonderful successful job to have. I wish I could do it!

@AdamGee8

7 ай бұрын

If the stories are good enough I’ve had many people in my life, couple of them teachers that had me glued to their every word telling these great stories.. not everyone is good at it though.

@foxlove-nj5ri

7 ай бұрын

Agreed. I am terrible at telling stories by talking. Writing them done I'm ok at. but I will be halfway through and remember I forgot to tell you a really important part.

@ohsweetmystery

7 ай бұрын

A key factor to many successes is the ability to see something is not working out and to let it go, move past it, and press on.

@skipdog9912

Ай бұрын

Not really. How come that sh*t never happens to me! 😂😂😂

The best storyteller on youtube no one comes close, long live Mr Ballen

@HommeAuCigare

7 ай бұрын

AJ from the Channel The Why Files is an extremely talented storyteller as well, though it's not the same kind of stories. MrBallen covers one specific story and puts you in the direct perspective of the people in it, while AJ covers one topic on the theme of the "unknown" and presents you the multiple stories and theories attached to it. Both of them are the absolute kings of their respective storytelling formats.

@JudgeJaco

7 ай бұрын

No one comes close? I don’t agree

@Boostedmafiainc

7 ай бұрын

@@HommeAuCigareboth my favorite channels

@Zealot5

7 ай бұрын

Check out Mr. Nightmare

@davehooper5115

7 ай бұрын

@@Zealot5 Nah not as good as Mr Ballen i,m afraid

He's such a good story teller, these two guys were just captivated and mesmerized

@NathanDewey11

7 ай бұрын

A tad long winded on KZread though - have to listen on 2x speed to get through the repetition - could trim some fat on the detail imo

@Rick_Cleland

7 ай бұрын

@@NathanDewey11 Younger people watching everything at 2x speed is making me lose faith in humanity. No attention span whatsoever.

@NathanDewey11

7 ай бұрын

Didn't take much for you to lose faith. Need stronger faith. I'm 34 years old so thanks for calling me young. I'm also busy working while I listen.@@Rick_Cleland

@SaintLawrenceTVC

7 ай бұрын

its 10 minutes holy shit dude is your brain that cooked@@NathanDewey11

@charlessoutherland253

7 ай бұрын

3:15 this is what kids look like when you tell them a bed time story 😂

Dude, fellow Army dude. It’s your talent and demeanor that makes people watch you. I can listen to stories from anyone. Even back when you started. Cut yourself some slack. I don’t see a soldier, I see a guy that is an excellent storyteller

It's amazing that Jon took a simple folder marked "Unsolved Mysteries" with a single idea for one story and turned it into an empire. His story telling skills, perspective and likeability is undeniably off the charts! He makes you feel like he's a close friend who is just passionately telling you a story. He easily pulls you right in! *We cannot get enough MrBallen!*

@carlabunn1134

7 ай бұрын

Well said !

@orange222...

6 ай бұрын

he picked the right story that's for sure

@sma1616

4 ай бұрын

wait what. happened??

It doesn't hurt that he comes across as such a genuine dude. Even in this segment of your interview, John seems like the kind of guy who anyone could be comfortable around. With all the hyper aggressive personalities online right now, his laid back demeanor (unless he's talking about good ole Lungey) is a breath of fresh air

@gollumcat777

7 ай бұрын

The bits about Lungey kill me lol.

@MLisaKiser

7 ай бұрын

Lol, my favorite is when he can't even get through the Lungy segments without cracking up at himself and saying "that's so stupid!" Or something along those lines.😂😂

@96Logan

7 ай бұрын

@@MLisaKiser you can't skip out on the Lungey content XD I watch Asmongold occasionally and he talks about not skipping though ads and analyzing how people run their ad segments. It has given me a whole new perspective. I applaud the KZreadrs who make it entertaining and the companies that give the them the freedom to put their own spin on it. Ads/sponsors/commercials aren't going away so at least make it fun for the viewer. I am also more likely to buy something when it's not just a boring ad read.

This success couldn't have happened to a more deserving person.... Well deserved Mr.Ballen 👏🏾👏🏾

Mr. Ballen is such an amazing storyteller, I can listen to him for hours. He has a wonderful talent. When I lived in rural VA, they would actually have professional storytellers at some of the tourist sites and they would tell stories to the visitors. Mr. Ballen is up there with the best of them.

@chrishamilton1189

7 ай бұрын

HIGHLY disagree with you!

@jejbsh2191

7 ай бұрын

​@@chrishamilton1189are you just a butt hurt hater going around to all the vids with him trying to hate? Lol

@mementomori6585

7 ай бұрын

@@chrishamilton1189why?

@mehashi

7 ай бұрын

If by amazing you mean untrustworthy and manipulative, absolutely!

@UncrownedRapKing

7 ай бұрын

​@@mehashiwhat have I missed?

It was that TikTok that started my journey with Mr Ballen, as a lonely Security Guard during the pandemic. I’d look forward every weekend to walk the halls, listening to the latest Mr Ballen. The radio-activity was allegedly found to be from a lamp they used, broken from the Ice Shelf falling.

@user-yp6kn2uw4k

2 ай бұрын

Maybe they changed into different-sex dresses because a snow shelf fell??

@CountDoucheula

Ай бұрын

​@user-yp6kn2uw4k *"Aliens"* ✋🏻🤓🤚🏻

never cared about or paid attention to story telling style videos until i stumbled upon Mr Ballen. he's not just a really good storyteller but the stories he chooses to cover are absolutely wild and captivating. i'm happy for him that he found so much success doing something he loves to do.

I found MrBallen from my dad, my dad watched all of his videos, when he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, I would go see him in the hospital and he was still watching MrBallen videos on his phone.

@baronvonsnazzy3355

Ай бұрын

I’m sorry buddy 😢

@johannagustavsson9829

18 күн бұрын

❤

I started watching him when he had about 7500 subscribers….I loved his multiple uploads a week but he now has so much going on. He is truly the best story teller online. He is amazing.

@hintoflimetostitochip7978

6 ай бұрын

Lockdown 23&1 is a close second

@pakman0049

6 ай бұрын

​@@hintoflimetostitochip7978nah, Wartime Stories and Bedtime Stories

MrBallen got me through the pandemic, for whatever reason about mid-end of 2020 his stories would pop up on my homepage and I kept avoiding them and then eventually I clicked on it and was hooked.

Mr ballen seems to be one of those rare guys who havent been changed by success and to have genuin good intentions in what they do and passion for what they do Please never change mr ballen

Mr Ballen is a legend! Absolutely love his videos, could binge watch for hours on end

I remember your first KZread story. I do not believe anyone who listened paid any attention to the wall or the lawnmower, just your story. I was hooked because of the way you told your story. From the earliest of mankind’s days, there was always that one person, man or woman, that could tell a good story , while everyone was gathered around a toasty fire. Thank you Mr. Ballen.

@joysmith1119

2 ай бұрын

I love everything you write l myself have always been fascinated with the dark scary and the unknown, strange stories thank you for keeping me scared and aware.😂❤

The Dyatlov pass story is incredibly scary. I find it comical how some “experts” claim they have solved the mystery. No one can say they solved anything about this case.

@reginoramos9030

7 ай бұрын

Exactly

@Darksagan

6 ай бұрын

Theres a good horror movie based on it.

@mnemonicpie

6 ай бұрын

@@Darksagan what movie?

@Darksagan

6 ай бұрын

Devil's Pass@@mnemonicpie

@laurenwatson816

6 ай бұрын

@@mnemonicpiethe devils pass

Im so happy Mr.Ballen is succesfull and wish him the best and never thought that he faced such toxicity from navy seals.

The story he's referring to that was shot in a yellow room, his very first story is worth listening to. The fact its unedited, and he's not reciting from a script, gives it a level of authenticity that other story tellers lack. Once you listen to that story, you're left wanting more.

@leslie6938

7 ай бұрын

So true! I’ve gone back to listen to that story at least a couple of times, and I rarely watch any video more than once. You can really feel his fear as he recalls the nights in that cabin. I wonder if his friends on that trip have seen that video and can now understand what he was experiencing that he was unable to articulate at the time due to his age, fear and confusion. It was a shame that that trip estranged him from his friends and I’d love to hear they’ve been able to reconnect and talk about it over a beer.

His personal ghost story was when I started watching Mr BALLEN ❤

@thetruth1862

7 ай бұрын

That one got me as well

@johngeiger3770

7 ай бұрын

Arguably one of the spookiest.

@LoveMaskedBandits

5 ай бұрын

Check out Bells Canyon. Lots more than that one as well. Just click on his channel and say, Bells Canyon. Unless you've watched it already. I know it's a favorite of all his stories.

even the way he tells a story about how he told a story is great. he really has a natural ability to just catch your attention

He really does possess a gift for story telling.

@Eli-xf1en

6 ай бұрын

More so he’s done it so much he’s become a master at it, rather than saying he was just born with a gift for storytelling

I was born in Soviet Union and occasionally saw military training (bomb tracing without explosives, bombers) happening quite close to farmland. My theory is an avalanche was created by a dirty bomb test.

Found Mr.Ballen long time ago by accident...loved it. His intro music is cool and also that he's prior military like me and interested in the paranormal and mysterious. Should listen to his own personal paranormal experience

MrBallen is the man! Never a dull moment in any of his stories. I'm still wondering if anyone knows the way to Bell's Canyon!

@Sukiibaby11

7 ай бұрын

Lol that Bells Canyon story freaked me out!!!

@pipermccool

7 ай бұрын

Don’t answer!

Mr ballen is the best one ever, great storyteller, an amazing dad, such a sweet person

I found Mr. Ballen from solely KZread, and since I've never used TikTok, it came from me simply wanting to hear scary or creepy stories. Man can really tell a story in such an interesting way and clearly the KZread audience agrees with me.

I literally have been watching you forever I remember when you only had like 150k! I’m so proud! I literally told every friend and family about your stories

Yeah the official explanation for what happen to the Dylatov hikers is insane and doesnt explain even half of the anomalies

I absolutely ❤❤❤❤❤ Mr Ballen he’s a legend. No one can tell a story like him. He’s amazing at it.

The way Mr. Ballen tells stories no one else could.The best part is that He kept the suspense till the end.

He has so many interesting stories to tell and he does it really well. You can tell he’s a natural

Greatest storyteller on KZread

@nikolibolokov4521

5 ай бұрын

How do you know that?

A natural storyteller. So glad he was able to find his footing and take off. Too bad that vets can't tell their own stories without the ire of their brothers.

The girl who went almost mile away from tent had her tongue ripped out antemortem…scary isn’t it?..

I just want you to know that you make me late for work every morning because I can't stop watching your vids. I also seen other videos on how you're an outcast know from the navy seal two words for them #$$# you. You're doing what you love and it makes a lot of us happy and entertained.happy late veterans day thank you for your service

Started watching him at around 300k subscribers and to watch the success has been incredible.

@MrBallen this is such an awesome story you deserve this success man good for you!

Never heard him talk in a casual setting, but this dude was born for storytelling. Hope he happy💯🫡🇺🇸

I love seeing Mr. Ballen have a conversation. Its a snippet of his normal self 😊

Mr. Ballen really has such gift for story telling... Even just recalling his own experiences is so entertaining to listen to.

I was binge watching his stories for like a week and half. His ability to tell story is unmatched.

1 of my absolute fav YT channels. Im a truck driver so having someone as good as he is telling stories makes 4hrs driving seem like an hr

I really enjoy your stories. You’re a natural storyteller John. I’ve been watching you for a few years. 👍

These boys were LOCKED IN😂 the ballen effect

Inadvertently stumbled into a subject that has almost universal appeal. People love a mystery, disaster, tragedy story. Good for him. Sounds like he put in the work.

I love this guy! Just a sincere, genuine, & authentic good dude. A true gem.

Protect this man at all cost, like he protected so many others. He is GOLD. Mr Ballen telling stories got me through at least 2 years of the pandemic, forever grateful for the spooky escape he provided.

He's the best story teller around. My grandchildren love him!

Mr. Ballen is THE BEST story teller on the Internet. There are other channels that do similar content now, sometimes even the same stories, and while I enjoy them - NOTHING beats listening to Mr. Ballen tell it. I am pretty sure his "personal" ghost story was the first one I saw on KZread, never saw his TikTok content or anything prior about his Navy Seal stories etc. This interview was a great interview, glad you guys had him on.

@MLisaKiser

7 ай бұрын

His ghost story is TERRIFYING! I've been doing paranormal investigations for over 10 years and if something like that ever happens to me I'll have a heart attack for sure!

I freaking love Mr ballen, I do miss the multiple uploads a week but Monday always gives my daughter and I something to look forward to.

Mr Ballen has a true gift for telling stories! I started following and listening to all his stories a year ago. He is truly amazing! Thank Mr Ballen for sharing 👏

Love how Mr Ballen tells stories, he is the GOAT of modern storytellers. Has you so fascinated you just stop what your doing to watch him tell the tales. Plus, of course his partner. Mr seagull lung. 😊😊

Mr. Ballen’s storytelling is the best! He really makes the stories ‘come alive’.😊

Mr Ballen is a brilliant story teller and the story of how he got started is equally as fascinating.

A Swedish researcher came up with a very likely scenario as to what happened to them. I forgot his name. But the story was something like this: they put up camp near a hill, below a mountain called ”mountain of death ” or similar. It turned out that this particular mountain gets extreme weather: strong winds of -50 degrees. It would suddenly be -50 inside the tent and they ran outside without shoes on, to get away. They tried to make a fire. They froze to death. A similar event happened in Sweden in the 1970s. What about the rest of the details? Animals ate their eyes and tongue. The heavy snow covering their bodies eventually crushed their bones. The radiation came from hiking in another mountain range previously where there had been nuclear waste in the area. There were pictures from that hike too. Edit: I realise this may not explain the lights in the sky. However, a good storm would create an interesting sky. I once saw a sky after a storm that looked green and pink.

@S.C.-wo8hq

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, I have a book about this theory. And the topography and weather creates these crazy sonic sound phenomenon that apparently disoriented them and chased them out of the tents.

@macioluko9484

7 ай бұрын

This version still doesn’t explain the blunt force trauma injuries, missing tongue and absolutely deadly decision to leave their tent in -30C temperatures.

@Full_Otto

7 ай бұрын

@@macioluko9484 Take your tinfoil hat off. This theory literally explained all of that. The blunt force trauma was from their bodies being covered by heavy snow, which eventually crushed their bones and caused a fracture. The missing tongue was eaten by bugs after their bodies had been lying there for months without being found.. And they left the tent in panic due to the extreme temperature change inside the tent, and were desperate to create a fire outside. Hypothermia is well documented to cause confusion and disorientation.

@mnemonicpie

6 ай бұрын

They were Russians, not Africans, why the hell did they act like imbeciles when faced with the cold wind?

@supergingerr

6 ай бұрын

Late to the party but I do want to point out that it wasn’t referred to as death mountain until after this incident. It was called silent peak because the natives never found any animals when hunting there.

I have listened to many of your stories, every one are great. I wanna thank you because I took retirement a little early at 59 one my probs was sleep deprivation. I don't sleep more than 3 hours usually less but I listen to Mr.Ballen stories to relax and occupy my mind and I fall asleep and sleep much better listening to any but the more interesting ones help the most. Not that I am saying Mr.Ballen stories will put everyone out , on the contrary they just occupy my mind so relax. Usually I wake 2 to 3 hours later not remembering going to sleep. Thanks again and for your service.

Love this dude. So genuine and good, u sense it thru the screen. Even though he’s seen so much. It’s cool

Mr. Ballen is my absolute favorite to watch. Love his content . He is so likable and very funny .

Mr Ballen, You truly have a gift for telling stories!!! Thank you sir!!!

He's such a great story teller. My wife and I love him.

I do love the way you tell stories! You have a natural gift for it

So glad you posted that tik tok Mr B. Your story telling is amazing and i watch every one. Keep them coming.🙏

I love John in regards to his story delivery and dedication . Keep at it !

I found mr ballen on KZread recommendations. Aside from being a good story teller, he just has that voice that draws you in and makes you want to listen.

Will never forget randomly searching for crime stuff. I found MrBallen and I binged his shows until 4am. Then had everyone in my family watche em! ❤

MR B is a Beast! Been watching him since the beginning. I turned my family and friends on to him and That Chapter ❤❤❤❤❤

Very awesome story on how you started out, I listen to your stories all the time!!

No way! This dude is the shit, been watching him for years

@chrishamilton1189

7 ай бұрын

Yea, because your warped

@ey3z4ya

7 ай бұрын

​@@chrishamilton1189you're*

@HFFCANADA

7 ай бұрын

​@@chrishamilton1189cry more

I used to drive for a few years for work, I would listen to his channel, time would just fly by. He’s gifted for sure

Mr ballen was the best storyteller on youtube no doubt about it i love all his storytelling whenever i used to get time or during chill and relax time i used to spend time on his story man i feel amazed everytime i listen to this guy it feels like you watching a movie itself while listening his storytelling so detailed going story .you are amazing john (mr ballen)....God bless your work 👍

This is so funny. I must have started watching his videos right after i saw that tiktok. I showed it to everyone. I've been watching his KZread videos for years.

Glad to know MrBallen's story. Besides being a good storyteller, he's expressive and empathetic, so you're right there in that horrible situation with him. The respect he shows to victims goes unnoticed at first. Then when he announced his Foundation, I got it. What a guy!

I’ve heard this story so many times but he has provided so many details I never knew

The first video of his I watched I subscribed right away. I love Mr nightmare as a child so his channel is very nostalgic for me. I now listen to his videos every time I water my plants which takes a total of 3-3.5 hours!

Definitely, after hearing one story, I was hooked and been listening every since... Awesome dude with a great background story...

We started watching mrballen from the "what I saw in my room still haunts me" video! So happy for him! Nice to see him!

Mr. Ballen, You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

It's because you're such a great story teller. You and The Fat Electrician are two of the best story tellers on any platform, period. TV, movie, KZread, TikTok, it doesn't matter, your style makes people want to listen to to the story.

Mr. Ballen is one of the best storytellers I've ever heard. The Dyatlov Pass in Russia (I believe) is just one of the more fascinating incidents that is still mysterious. I have a profound respect for his service and how he turned negativity in his life into a positive avenue for him and his peers.

I love seeing the clips of you two listening to Ballen tell this story -- you are all of us when we listen to his stories and podcasts 🤣

I was there in the beginning when he posted between 3 and 5 stories a week. I was hooked!

I binge watched literally all of his KZread content within a couple weeks and been hooked ever since! I'm so glad he found his niche because he really has a talent of keeping ppl super engaged and creating almost a visual experience through his words! Even stories I've heard before I still will listen if Mr. Ballen posts it!

@YearsOVDecay1

7 ай бұрын

Thing is, there's like not one story he's "told" that hasn't been told a million times over, for years. Not one original or unheard thing. This shit just grabs the attention of the next generation that hasn't heard any of this shit before, and it'll just get recycled and someone will say how "great" the next person is repeating the same shit over and over again....

@Sukiibaby11

7 ай бұрын

@@YearsOVDecay1 DUHHHH... Most of the stories he has featured aren't "Breaking News" original stories.... obviously he had to have gotten the information from somewhere....but I happily listen to the ones I am not aware of and like I said I also enjoy the stories that I have heard already... tf

@joeydrummer7929

7 ай бұрын

@@YearsOVDecay1tool

@HFFCANADA

7 ай бұрын

​@@YearsOVDecay1 so he's a KZreadr then? Got it. I'll proceed with that essential knowledge. Thank you for saving me oh sire 🙄🤣

One of the BEST story tellers

Now i see where he gets his charisma from.. he's just a naturally good talker, engager, and using this matter of fact formula for story telling.. he just takes you there. Like this story I'd already heard.. but it still got me and sucked me in.. again

So many stories caught me about ballen 3-5 times a week was the best

How they are listening to him is like... astonishing..like wow 😮

9:50 it’s hilarious hearing you talking about your “crappy background and acoustics” for your personal ghost story video, cause I’ve watched that one multiple times and NEVER even noticed that background, much less any audio issues - that’s how captivating you are as a storyteller, my friend!!

Great interview! He's such a great storyteller.

His voice takes me to that place he is talking about. Love me some Mr Ballen. Congrats on your success.

Next level story teller! Love his narration techniques. Great guy!

Mr Ballen is a great story teller can listen to him talk about how paint drys

Mr Ballen deserves every ounce of success he finds

He is the best storyteller ever.

What an AMAZING storyteller! This is such a captivating and sad story. I've watched many documentaries and listened to several podcasts about it. SO strange.

I love Mr. Ballen, I listen to at least one of his videos every day.