15:15 like button on ur shirt left side

@yourfuturefather1119

3 жыл бұрын

Wow

@ItsHayBale

3 жыл бұрын

When you comment before it was pinned🙂

@miha7303

3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@bellablack4721

3 жыл бұрын

Dammit u got it

@YaBoiJustin7199

3 жыл бұрын

Yee

Who else found Mr Ballen by accident and is now hooked like crack.

@hoodpriestessphilosophy7669

3 жыл бұрын

Heroin.

@VWorldWide

3 жыл бұрын

If you guys are hooked on crack and heroin you should get help. The more you know 🎶 ting 🎶

@RJ-666

3 жыл бұрын

I watch his videos while smoking crack

@jcar4lifemancity4life5

3 жыл бұрын

@@RJ-666 Lmaooooo idk why but this comment made my morning 😂😂😂😂😂

@RJ-666

3 жыл бұрын

@@jcar4lifemancity4life5man City fan? I hope the rest of your day is shit

Imagine being a hit man and listening to Mr. Ballen calling out your mistake decades later.

@peterf.229

2 жыл бұрын

If that was done by a hit man they are the worst ever. Must have been paid in meth

@noahsifuentez6984

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterf.229 omg😭😂😂

@zacharylansing

2 жыл бұрын

I know I'm stupid

@kamikazeleo8297

2 жыл бұрын

Even worse being a 60-70 something ex hitman being called out by a 40 something ex navy seal lol. I have a feeling mr.ballen is an enemy i wouldnt want. The hit man be like "i think this youtuber is tryin to kill me" Nah Bruce Willis, youre just paranoid

@JCavinee

2 жыл бұрын

@@kamikazeleo8297 Save big money at My Nards.

Found this man by accident. And now he helps me get the dishes done every time.

@PurpleFavorite1

Жыл бұрын

😄 I just got mine done

@sofielg966

Жыл бұрын

Me too! My house is a lot more clean because of Mr Ballen! 😆

@ericaespinosa4030

Жыл бұрын

Me too 😂👍

@antbonio303

Жыл бұрын

as a dishwasher this is my daily 😔😂 watched literally almost every mrballen video

@PatClevenger0709

2 ай бұрын

I'm listening to him while I'm working

In reference to the second story (Professional Job): If you think someone is acting strange and/or you feel threatened, *stay in public*. Go into a store, a bar or anywhere there’s a lot of people. Ask the staff for help and call the police. Also if you own a firearm and you got it specifically because you don’t feel safe: Don’t leave it in your car. If you take it with you when you leave your home then keep it on your person at all times and make sure you got a copy of your license on you (just in case).

@DeathBlocks

Жыл бұрын

That last one does depend on where you are. Some places won't want you to just enter with a gun, license or not.

I love it when people say someone is trying to kill them, then they end up getting killed and people are like “I dunno, could have been a coincidence”

@lizxu322

2 жыл бұрын

I dunno, but I want Mr Ballen to investigate my death cos I know he'll do a better job of it than the cops

@villagechillershorror228

2 жыл бұрын

Yep I was thinking the same thing.

@caitlin932

2 жыл бұрын

tbf he could of been schizophrenic, he showed a lot of signs that he was

@villagechillershorror228

2 жыл бұрын

@@caitlin932 ya know what, youre probably right about that actually

@Shad0wsSA

2 жыл бұрын

@@caitlin932 still doesn't explain how he died in that manner

What amazed me was how Blair (story 3) got a refund on his $1600 ticket to Frankfurt, right before his flight was to depart. That’s truly a mystery that deserves it’s own story.

@user-gl4fk8dk9w

2 жыл бұрын

If a ticket is that pricey, it usually has some flexibility attached.

@alexk7425

2 жыл бұрын

and by flexibility you mean "get rekt you already payed lol"

@wavebuilder14udc75

2 жыл бұрын

Some airlines who intentionally overbook flights may be more willing to refund tickets if they are looking for people to remove from the overbooked plane. And Overbooking is so common it’s basically an industry standard.

@Tyiriel

2 жыл бұрын

That's probably how it made the list

@solandri69

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexk7425 Most airline tickets are refundable (or you can reschedule to a different flight). It's only the super-cheap tickets which aren't. Years ago, there was a gravy train based on this with the American Express Platinum card. It had a $400 annual fee, but included a travel points program which allowed you to get heavily discounted first class tickets. So you'd spend like $500 worth of points to buy a first class ticket which retailed for $2000. Then you'd tell the airline you couldn't make the flight and needed to cancel. Since it was first class, it was refundable. Since was purchased with points, they couldn't give you a refund, but they'd give you a credit. So you then had $2000 worth of credits to spend on other airline tickets. Amex finally got rid of the program about a decade ago.

I thought this was a normal story then I realised I’m a fan of the strange dark and mysterious delivered in story format.

@Lee-wg7en

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't call myself a fan, but I have to say it is of interest to me.

@michellekey6543

Жыл бұрын

Who is the man and woman in the face masks in the black suits and caps 🧢 🧢 on the cover of this Clip in disguise masks ???

@feud5032

Жыл бұрын

@@michellekey6543 bro y u asking me

@felixpham4934

Жыл бұрын

@@michellekey6543 probably a random photo

I watched this guy one time on Facebook and didn’t stop. I used to listen to Kendal Rae, Bailey Sarian, and a few people on Killer Bites. Mr Ballen by far is the best at this “. He tells the story authentically and so smoothly and doesn’t change his voice to make us feel like he’s reading a creepy pasta

@MizBryteEyez

2 жыл бұрын

I STILL watch Bailey Sarian, and Kendall Rae, along with Mr. Ballen. (I like Criminally Listed as well)

@queefstroganoff2643

2 жыл бұрын

You should check out That Chapter if you like this stuff.

@mickeyturner3344

2 жыл бұрын

I still watch all those other ones since I'm running out of mrballen episodes lol

@jolynnvankoughnett74

Жыл бұрын

I also love to watch stephanie harlowe her voice is very soothing

@25mjs03

Жыл бұрын

Give Danielle Kirsty a try! She tells the story well & is empathetic towards the victims and their families.

When people seem to be paranoid, and people think they’re just crazy, then they end up dead, it makes me sad that someone didn’t take them seriously.

@Boodoo4You

2 жыл бұрын

Well the last dude refused any help and just ran away. It’s clear to me that he was either psychotic, or possibly had a brain tumour that gave him similar symptoms to psychosis. If he really was in trouble he should’ve went to the police

@earthobserver1007

2 жыл бұрын

@@Boodoo4You Clever enemies do not leave tracks therefore the victim seems insane by design. Best to remain calm.

@Boodoo4You

2 жыл бұрын

@@earthobserver1007 This sounds exactly like something a paranoid person would say

@Driftingsushi

2 жыл бұрын

drugs

@bobbuilder6903

2 жыл бұрын

@@Boodoo4You yea cops r utterly useless in so many cases, it makes sense why ppl would be frustrated and try protecting themselves

MrBallen is finally an answer to my crying out on countless other channels, "Just tell the fucking story!"

@lynettekrick2324

3 жыл бұрын

Right? I've found him telling stories that had new and better information about too.

@VylePhinder

3 жыл бұрын

@@lynettekrick2324 Totally agree! And, not to be redundant, but Mr. Ballen delivers it all while sparing us the lame, couldn't-be-less-funny, endless string of Dad puns that you'd rather eat a pound of glass than hear any more of...

@scummymummy2548

3 жыл бұрын

Help

@lynettekrick2324

3 жыл бұрын

@@scummymummy2548 Still binge watching videos?

@junelledembroski9183

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I try to listen to them but it’s so hard.

I knew David’s (story 1) brother very well and he always said David A) would never, ever have left his family, especially his daughter, and B) could not see anything without his glasses. He said the fact that he was found without them made him believe someone purposefully harmed him. So very sad.

@randyg.7940

10 ай бұрын

​@SuperNostalgia.Lusting After Lovers with Donkey Genitals and Horse Emission (Ezekiel 23:20

@michaeldoran4367

9 ай бұрын

​@randyg.7940 58" VEINY black KOCK glistening in the MOONLIGHT. VEINY KOCK forces it's way into the floppy old BUT WHOLE of an unsuspecting old man WALMART customer. BUT WHOLE DEMOLISHED

@llla4091

8 ай бұрын

I feel bad he didn't get to eat the turkey sandwiches. Like tf

@BrianRobertson-nu2bo

8 ай бұрын

​@@llla4091Bruuuh im high ASF n your comment had me dead gaang 💀🤣

@aaronmazur8056

5 ай бұрын

But he did his glasses. The cop didn't think he did but he looked at the list of belongings the john doe had, and he did have glasses and they were the same kind as David. So either the cop is lying or your story doesn't add up

I grew up in Knoxville, that area is super sketchy. The fact that his money/valuables weren't snatched by locals is hard to fathom.

There's something almost comical about the hitman who killed the wrong lady being like "Ooooh... that's the wrong lady... Imma just tell the newspaper this was an accident."

@Birdlegs14

3 жыл бұрын

Whoopsie daisy 😂

@georgepotulov1250

3 жыл бұрын

**Never try**

@rageraptor7127

3 жыл бұрын

Professionals have standards

@Anonymous-bj8fd

3 жыл бұрын

It is a courtesy to let the family of the innocent know what happened was an accident. Not knowing what happened to someone is worse than knowing, even if it was murder and hitmen know that better than anyone else.

@bobstamcmahon7948

3 жыл бұрын

Like surely there footage of the man from the store

I told myself “I’m gunna watch one more video.” *8 videos later* I lied to myself.

@pattysalvatore1407

3 жыл бұрын

Alice in Reality : I get lost in the videos Every -Single -Time! This is why my apartment is a mess.

@alice_in_reality315

3 жыл бұрын

@@pattysalvatore1407 lol, your apartment can wait.

@wendyr1580

3 жыл бұрын

@@pattysalvatore1407 My husband comes home and angrily asks what I did all day. He’s concerned there’s another man, and I had to confess Mr Ballen is that other man. Lol

@sonofsanguinius176

3 жыл бұрын

i know that feeling

@dabronxmom1120

3 жыл бұрын

The Strange Dark and Mysterious accompany throughout my day. There should be a WARNING “Content is extremely addicting”

Mr. Ballen Has got to be one of the best storytellers on the planet This guy is great

@VeracityLH

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, he's the best. I had a friend who was a professional storyteller, entertaining at camps and such, wore bear skin and moccasins, etc, and was a fantastic teller of tales. Mr Ballen is so great, his storytelling beats my friend's into the dirt like its the Like Button! 👍

@talalalmoneef4705

9 ай бұрын

Hi is in fact "The Walrus" ;) \

I read title of a story that sounded interesting, so I thought why not try to listen? It was only 10 minutes long, I clicked on it and tried to listen with an open mind. After 3 minutes I found myself wanting to get to the end and that's when again I realized that there is no one who can tell stories as well as the strange dark and mysterious by Mr.Ballen, he is the absolute best ever!!!

If anything happens 2 me and I die, I want Mr. Ballen to do my eulogy and use lots of hand gestures! The Like button is invited but will be denied at the door.

@Thirsty_Fox

3 жыл бұрын

As long as it's delivered in the story format, of which I am a fan.

@jackeebabi5074

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@saltyark7564

3 жыл бұрын

Lol you win the comment section today. I’d like that as well, nobody would be bored at my funeral 😎 He can add a strange, dark, mysterious plot in story format if he wants as well.

@nadiajanfada8900

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@melissapalazzi3069

3 жыл бұрын

He has to wear his plaid shirts too

Ballen: "He had no enemies." Me: It's amazing how many people with no enemies are murdered. 😔😔

@jzam3220

2 жыл бұрын

Banks in the Houston area are fairly dangerous. You tend to get targeted whether you’re an employee or a customer.

@JackManiacky

2 жыл бұрын

Might as well make some enemies

@rustinstardust2094

2 жыл бұрын

Then I guess I'm safe

@sportsfix6975

2 жыл бұрын

He had no enemies, but he did Have a great job.....

@justinverville1560

2 жыл бұрын

That's how it is

honestly, when i hear a missing case start pot as “they always replied with x time” or “they were always at work” i think “as someone with ADHD who always forgets to reply to texts for days at time and misses school a lot if i went missing…i’d be screwed for like 3 days”

@lexititus2323

Жыл бұрын

ME TOO! My friends wouldn’t noticed I hadn’t actually replied to a text unless it’s been at LEAST 3 weeks 😂

@boombastic108

Жыл бұрын

Same! Yikes.

Taking into account the story you covered on Cindy in Unsolved Mysteries Part 2, you can kinda understand why he didn’t contact the police. They didn’t believe her, even going so far as to blame her for her own death. These stories are so heartbreaking!

I wonder how many killers watch these unsolved mysteries videos and find out their crimes are still a mystery. Creepy

@Fernando-jy6gq

Жыл бұрын

Or hearing that they think it's natural causes to this day.

@mightyORFEN

Жыл бұрын

I wonder if they comment about it as well. Looking at you Griffin.

@LD-ju7ge

Жыл бұрын

@@mightyORFEN 🤣🤣

@dianau7612

Жыл бұрын

@@mightyORFEN 🤣🤣

@briancromartie3149

Жыл бұрын

Are you trying to tell us something?

I can’t stop watching Mr Ballen ever since I found him 2 days ago but the only down side is I haven’t cleaned my house in 2 day’s lol

@Joshua_8277

3 жыл бұрын

You’ve got to get yourself a pair of wireless headphones! They are great for keeping the strange and mysterious going while still keeping up with your housework!

@leonelcardenas5847

3 жыл бұрын

I'm with you there. Started binging on and off about 5 days ago. Don't know how this got by me, but I'm loving the content!!!

@djreid88

3 жыл бұрын

Omg same. My wife is going to divorce me soon.

@sleeptilnoon5445

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I'm not the only one!😂😊

@happyfeliz6564

3 жыл бұрын

Lol same hahahan

Mr Ballen is truly the best storyteller. He can make you picture exactly what is happening in each one of the stories he tells.

I am completely hooked on Mr. Ballen's stories. I "try" not to watch before I go to bed. Yeah, that doesn't work.

Who here randomly found this guy and loved his videos and can't stop watching them

@d1user

3 жыл бұрын

No one

@billyjackson1428

3 жыл бұрын

I did I listen to them all the time

@d1user

3 жыл бұрын

@Vivian Golembiewski he's not, he's tryna take da pis

@debradowner8761

3 жыл бұрын

Tragic when you catch up ☹️

@adampayne1997

3 жыл бұрын

Everyone

Who else is just so atached to the video we dont see the mistery emojis i am just so atached to your videos your amazing😊

@GearReviewDepot

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I don't even bother looking! 🤣

@anthonyhennessy5750

3 жыл бұрын

Yep.me too.its just to interesting.👻

@derpycat3951

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@zoet8444

3 жыл бұрын

i'm literally so confused how they see them, coz i always watch the whole thing without looking away and then they're like yea

@casierichardson5736

3 жыл бұрын

Saw one once! Lol

What if the first one was NOT a mistake, and everything that followed was a ruse? Did they thoroughly investigate the first husband?

I've bingewatched every piece of content from facebook since this summer, now its KZread's turn! LOVE your content!

I really appreciate that MB puts the ads before the stories instead of randomly mid-story 😄🙌🏼

@TrippyShrimp

3 жыл бұрын

Fr bro dude does that perfectly love when people don’t sell out and put like 10 ads a video

@aydanq7874

3 жыл бұрын

Fr thank god he doesn’t just put an ad in the middle of the story

@tinyshawn1991

3 жыл бұрын

Fr thank youu

@turtle_mike

3 жыл бұрын

Legend

@christianporter3638

3 жыл бұрын

I also agree. I didn’t realize (until I listened to another KZreadr) that the person creating the content has the ability to place ads at specific “points” in their video or let KZread randomly generate them. MB takes the liberty for his viewers so there’s no mid-roll ad cuts. So ya, I appreciate this too

Finding two deli sandwiches pre made in the fridge sounds like a dream come true.

@jake-y

3 жыл бұрын

that's why its unsolvable, nobody would do that

@mercytoday

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! Hahahahahaha comment section win!

@EASTSIDE-313

3 жыл бұрын

Jackpot!!!!

@davidjoyce4150

3 жыл бұрын

Damn. With some cheesecake

@christypoe4538

3 жыл бұрын

@@jake-y 💀

She really wasn’t worried that her husband had taken off his wedding band to “go to a friends house” ?

I can't fall asleep without listening to him. I love his voice.

I can’t imagine losing someone and never knowing exactly what happened and never getting justice.

@peterf.229

2 жыл бұрын

Unsolved murders happen everywhere. There was one on a road a few miles from my house in rural AZ

@Lydynthmn

2 жыл бұрын

I used to be suicidal and went to a board online that allowed people to talk about methods and everything else suicide related that is usually banned online. Members put a lot of creative detail into planning how to die while making people think it was an accident.

@JCavinee

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lydynthmn Uh, k?

@Crackpot_Astronaut

2 жыл бұрын

That would be absolutely torturous. When my husband died unexpectedly (we were separated at the time), even though I didn't have a lot of money, I paid hundreds extra to have 20 minutes with him as a "viewing." I knew that if I didn't see him and confirm beyond a shadow of a doubt that he was dead, I'd still be expecting him to knock on the door any day. Or think that any random number calling me might be him. I saw him with my own eyes and I still doubted/doubt it. That's denial for you, I suppose. But I can only imagine that the people who never get that closure are probably in limbo every day, wondering/hoping beyond hope when their loved one will show up. Awful. My heart hurts for them.

@kellygriffin8232

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a terrible feeling When that happens. Especially when you feel like the person responsible is out walking the streets and you see them all the time knowing they killed ur loved one and you can’t do anything about it bc you can’t prove it.

Honestly the best storyteller on youtube, love these videos

@jag1083

3 жыл бұрын

i know u bro sike

@Ofbu

3 жыл бұрын

Osm in a mr ballen comment section?

@joeeesnyd5033

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@rileybradshaw1111

3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@danielmin3947

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao tf u doing here osm

I would love to be a “bring a fan to work” day…watch the process of how you toss three stories together and present them like you have been telling these stories for years!

I stumbled upon Mr Ballen about 6 months ago. I've enjoyed all of his stories especially the one about the blue haired lady. His story telling abilities are outstanding.

Never binged a KZread channel so hard well done sir

@priscillareddick8327

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@dianefarley37

2 жыл бұрын

Same!

@ChakasCave

2 жыл бұрын

Same!!

@TheMarcmrk

2 жыл бұрын

Same!!!

I've gotten in the habit of liking MrBallens videos before I watch them because I have never been disappointed by him.

@edgarramirez9113

3 жыл бұрын

Most underrated comment on here and literally I do the same bc of that EXACT REASON.

@realgamer8214

2 жыл бұрын

So true!

@paulc2138

2 жыл бұрын

Me too plus it helps me keep tabs on hat I’ve watched so far

@edgarramirez9113

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulc2138 that's exactly why I do it.

@musthavechannel5262

2 жыл бұрын

I do the same for Matthias Wandall, Thoughty2, Decino and now MrBallen

I never knew I was a fan of the strange, dark and mysterious, in story format until I found this channel.

I listen to story after story all through the night, Mr Ballen makes my sleepless nights so much more tolerable.

This man is without a doubt the best storyteller on KZread or anywhere for that matter. Dude deserves a tv show or something. I could watch these all day. Thanks for what you do @MrBallen !!

@jjgonzalez7703

3 жыл бұрын

It's like a one on one conversation

I just wanna say even though your story’s are all strange dark and mysterious they have really helped me with coping with depression and I sincerely appreciate that. They way you tell story’s is just hands down incredible. Thank you so much and keep up the good work!

@carlapitarma2700

3 жыл бұрын

Depression is not a joke. I hope you get better. Be safe and be strong.

@glitterygirl1017

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in the same situation with depression and anxiety. Found this guy by luck as well. I like his videos a lot. Since the pandemic happened, people the number of us battling depression has went through the roof. Hang in there bro, stay safe. This pandemic does sink millions more into depression and/or makes it worse in many ways things you would have never thought of before. Keep fighting back, never give up, they say times heals all wounds. 🤞

@lorimiller4301

3 жыл бұрын

A long time ago must've been in the mid 80s I was lent a book that really helped me. I don't recall the title but it was written by a Shrink and it was based on just four concepts. I don't remember the other three but what I do remember is one that really stunned me at the time. We are NOT our thoughts. Thoughts come and go and we don't have to be attached to them. Some of them might not even be our own. We don't have to believe every thought that we think. We can even say no I totally disagree with that. I came to notice that some of my thoughts were causing me a great deal of pain but they were always the same thoughts. The more I backed off and looked at these thoughts from a distance, the more I realized these weren't things that I was coming up with, they were coming to me but not from me. Then of course I got upset but I soon figured out that if you ignore these ideas and not react to them, they actually go away. If the thoughts are making you upset or anxious and they bother you, you don't have to listen. You don't have to react in any way. Just ignore it. Gently but firmly think of something positive. Every time you notice them just easily turn to a different topic. When you take your power back and refuse to give it to these intrusive thoughts, you've won. You get to decide what you will believe and what you think about by separating from the thoughts and looking at them objectively. Best wishes for an end to your depression. You can be the winner, you can stop repeating negative sayings that hurt you. You are not the feelings, you are the person that feels them. Much love.

@J3diMindTrix

3 жыл бұрын

@@carlapitarma2700 Nice to see some support for each other going on during these hard times. And you are absolutely right it is no joke.

@J3diMindTrix

3 жыл бұрын

​@@glitterygirl1017 They do say that about time, I've had that thought myself on occasion too. How long though, I guess that's not up to us. While it may very well be true, I think actively pursuing a few more tactics and strategies from within can only be of help to try rather than just watching and waiting in hope while you're hurting. Our brains are extremely complex and powerful organic machines that we barely have the most rudimentary understanding of so giving certain things a chance that might help can only be worthwhile, I'd like to think so. As you say youtube and this channel in particular really helps to take your mind off things, however overwhelming your situation may be for you at that time. John is a great storyteller and has a really engaging and respectful style towards his audience, and the comment upon comment of praise he gets is well-earned. We all have our various personal issues in life, some people find it harder to cope with theirs whatever they may be than others, but another thing is it's been reported people find a solace in talking and sharing, just as much or as little as you want to and not feeling pressured to do so. That's actually the rationale or part of it for things like AA/ NA/ and other various types of group meetings, to know that you're alone. Once you start to get it out of your system, so to speak, i think it can become gradually easier to identify the root cause or causes and therefore can be easier to finally deal with; I hope anyone suffering with depression manages to find whatever helps them in their journey. One thing I'd also recommend is having a look at Marcus Aurelius' thoughts on Stoicism. There are a few techniques in there that help a lot in contextualising your troubles.

At first I thought how boring can this be listening to someone tell a scary Story? BUT after over 20 stories I'm hooked! He doesn't annoy me and speaks clearly. He's a jem!!

I doubt you’ll see this comment BUT if you made a podcast with these same stories I would listen all day everyday.

@Spaghetti297

3 жыл бұрын

SAME especially in the car

@DanisonDJ

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. I need all this in podcast form

@leolldankology

3 жыл бұрын

He needs to start a podcast and delve further into some of the stories he's covered.

@darana1142

3 жыл бұрын

U can just convert this video to mp3

@Tejvir7

3 жыл бұрын

How does this differ from a podcast?

Congratulations on on the fact that David Paulides consider you a great story teller. I agree with him 100%. It would be so cool if you and he could collaborate in the near future. Keep up the great work and please stay the humble guy you are. You are one of the fasted growing channels on KZread, and it is obvious you love what you're doing.

@kathidapp

3 жыл бұрын

That would make my life if Mr ballen told some new missing 411 cases for David Paulides. I am so grateful that he linked to the missing 411 page too so that way more people actually hear what's going on, and realize that its not just a story, that its real and happening a bunch.

@Nieu93

3 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure he mentioned last week they have partnered!!

@Fog1k

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nieu93 facts

@quickquiz4217

3 жыл бұрын

I feel the Exact same way!

@robertwilliams2309

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine if Ballen and Paulides made a talk show? Just discussing these cases after Ballen tells it to the audience. Would be the best show ever made.

Never once heard of someone getting killed by a single blow to the gut. I think that is the biggest mystery out of all 3 stories

@charlesworthington5466

Жыл бұрын

Yes you are right on the money."how does one kill another by a blow to the stomach how would one do this is what i want to no?

@jeremyness2395

Жыл бұрын

@@charlesworthington5466 You and me both. You weren't a yeoman on the Nimitz at one time were you?

@Backstabmacro

Жыл бұрын

My only reasonable guess would be something like a full-force downward swing from a sledgehammer into the vulnerable gut/rib region. Shatter ribs, burst organs, drive bone fragments into arteries… that’s all I can think of that could feasibly kill someone in a single blow in that manner.

@tizzydozen8271

Жыл бұрын

Wasn’t thanksgiving how Houdini died?

@almighty1984

Жыл бұрын

Harry Houdini

On the one hand I'm binge watching everything he's done. On the other I'm worried about the day when I catch up, and I've seen every episode.

The most unbelievable part of all the stories was.... the airport gave him a refund.. lol they never give me my cash back.. just credit 🙄

@vkingcaesar

3 жыл бұрын

Same lol I guess some people just get lucky or that one desk attendant who isn’t a bitch lmao

Finally someone who can tell a story without being so annoying and over the top

@peterlyall7488

3 жыл бұрын

He's a great at story teller for sure that's why I look out for his vids here on YT all the time....Pete from Australia

@cheddydoit0404

3 жыл бұрын

Best story teller and voice on KZread period

@cheddydoit0404

3 жыл бұрын

@Not a Reptilian it’s a traditional thing he been doing, it ain’t cringe that he made something that he can interact with fans in that way

@mayraburks7076

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@taylorwhite8181

3 жыл бұрын

try infident then huh

Brilliant John M.R BaLLen. Your Ability to Tell these Stories in a way to make us feel like we are there is Incredible. Still You abuse the 👍🥺 poor lil fella. Kindest thoughts to you and your family from Australia. Hope you and your Beautiful family have Found your Forever Home. Missing your Stories. Kindest thoughts to you, your subscribers and Your Family from Australia x 🇭🇲🦘🐨😇

Big fan of your work, bro. I recently discovered your videos. It's not just that you're an articulate and compelling storyteller... but that you're well-researched and consistent. One of my favorite KZread finds to date. Keep up the great work!

911 operator: “911, what’s your emergency.” Citizen: “yeah, there’s a fire over here.” Fire department: “meh..”

@GeoRell

2 жыл бұрын

Right, my thoughts like what 😳

@chelleec23

2 жыл бұрын

One of the takeaways from all of these videos is that the "authorities" are often incompetent.

@idlehour

2 жыл бұрын

Огонь для государства

@keithbb95

2 жыл бұрын

"Will ferral in anchor man" I don't believe you

@jamesmcdaid634

2 жыл бұрын

Aye,I thought the same can you imagine. Caller: there's a shed load of smoke in the woods! Fire department: Sorry sir,we only deal with fires.

Who the HELL is disliking these videos??? Don’t watch it if you don’t like the strange, dark, and mysterious in story format. Putting a dislike on this man’s hard work is utterly disrespectful.

@burgersbiblesaeh849

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. That's intentionally saying " this sucks. " maybe just dont hit any like or dislike button. Trolls.

@rickwrites2612

3 жыл бұрын

Some ppl hit it to mean what happened was bad. i know thats not how its meant to be used but its definitely a thing some ppl dont know.

@jaimefio643

3 жыл бұрын

Omg so true! He’s awesome and keeps me entertained!!!

@LeeLee-cy7jk

3 жыл бұрын

For Real

@ahllen932

3 жыл бұрын

@@rickwrites2612 haha they dislike because the story is sad.

HEAR HEAR him and I am lost in listening to not justifying t the stories but his voice. The fact he is a veteran just sealed the deal! Then… to find out his mother helps him , love 💕 love love.

I love his voice one of the best storytellers!

A loved one just vanishing for no apparent reason, for years, especially leaving their stuff behind, seems worse than discovering they were murdered.

@fathomgathergood7690

2 жыл бұрын

If they're dead you know they aren't coming back, closure is important.

@erin6692

Жыл бұрын

My mom told me at one point she never wanted anything to happen to me but if she had to have one or the other, she’d rather know I was dead than have me be missing and her not know if I was alive, out there hurt or struggling, or if I was rotting in a field somewhere I’d never be found. Seems morbid but I understand it. I would not want false hope a loved one was alive or to never know what happened to them.

@watamatafoyu

Жыл бұрын

@@erin6692 Especially if they're captured for sex trafficking... I might prefer being murdered to sex trafficked.

@michaelzane3823

Жыл бұрын

@@watamatafoyu Not really, when you’re sex trafficked you actually have a shot at escaping, or at least killing one of the motherfuckers that wronged you before you go out. It rather take a fucker or two down with me then go alone.

@josephsalmonte4995

Жыл бұрын

Typical female perspective. It's better to believe that someone you love is dead rather than that they left you

Today at a job interview I was asked if I'm addicted to anything... my answer was yes. I am addicted to MeBallen's channel 🙉

@MrBallen

3 жыл бұрын

Hahah

@gazb9179

3 жыл бұрын

There's no cure man!😩

@Rap.Archives

3 жыл бұрын

relatable 😅

@lauraeszter8509

3 жыл бұрын

@@gazb9179 Who said I wanna quit it? 🤣🤣

@josegabaldon6346

3 жыл бұрын

It's Mr. Ballen. It's expected and ok because it definitely happens.

Thank you for your service & being my new favorite bedtime story :)

stumbled across this channel by accident. been absolutely hooked ever since. brilliant

Everyone has at least 1 enemy, they just aren't aware of it.

@kellyngrey4950

3 жыл бұрын

I have two. At least one of them is my cat.

@shelleyhofmann3952

3 жыл бұрын

@@kellyngrey4950 I feel for you, im in the same boat..😂

@yourinnerlawyer4035

3 жыл бұрын

@@kellyngrey4950 my cat is gonna trip me and I'll fall down the evil stairs in my house.

@jayjetson5312

3 жыл бұрын

@@kellyngrey4950 Have any of yall actually watched a cat without you noticing it. Cats are a physical embodiment of a cereal killer. You watch them and notice their ticks and then they change and kill and or attack. I think the acceptance of the house cat on a ever rising level is proof of human disconnection to reality and what is really being presented to them. In other words. I think -e-v-e-r-y-o-n-e is a sociopath.

@_whatnext_9319

3 жыл бұрын

@@jayjetson5312 cats creep me out, dogs are best.

mr ballen, you're the only youtuber i can honestly say ive watched every single one of your videos, even the ones produced before i started watching you

@esk8er900

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agreed 100%. On top of that I’m both proud and pleasantly surprised at how “viciously polite” his subs & comments section is lol. 😇

@cleoharper1842

3 жыл бұрын

OH MY GOD thank you for the reminder!! There's a couple early ones I missed. You just made my day.

@72tadrian65

3 жыл бұрын

Likewise. When I first found this channel, I binged for 8 hours straight!

@eds_here_4429

3 жыл бұрын

I'm watching as many as I can but I just subscribed 4 days ago

@tammyjeanjohnson5313

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. Me too

He is soooooo good at telling stories!!!

Whatever keeps you awake at night, this channel will always be a chill pill

There is nothing more irritating than people trying to talk to me while listening to Mr Ballen!!!!

@seatownlifts880

3 жыл бұрын

Ong , I be like “dayyyummm.” Press pause and be like “what you want bruh?!” 😂😂

@mayraburks7076

3 жыл бұрын

Lol me too cuz then I have to pause then rewind.

@rhysobrien2439

3 жыл бұрын

There

@emilybaumeister4980

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@tonysoprano3921

3 жыл бұрын

There T H E R E there

This guy could read the ingredients on a cereal box and make it sound exciting. I always love when someone finds there calling.

@Eren-ws9yw

3 жыл бұрын

Yea he has a gift in storytelling makes me think if he practices

@cohenmandysangalang6302

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! Mr. Ballen is an awesome story teller! I just love his storues! Such great and interesting videos! Thank you!

😤 I seem to ALWAYS get sooo wrapped up in Mr. Ballen's incredible story telling, as well as the stories themselves, that I *KEEP FORGETTING to* l👀k *for the secret that I'm supposed to be* l👀king *for!! lol!* 😄😆🤣😂

I am addicted. I don't even look at Facebook anymore. Excellent storyteller!

Some people's hand gestures bother me because they are wild and unwarranted, but Mr Ballens' hand gestures are every bit of the story

@specializedchemicals6669

3 жыл бұрын

i didnt even notice the gestures until now!

@snoozley853

2 жыл бұрын

I've weirdly noticed I've added a hand gesture when I talk since watching MrBallen. It's the hands clasped together as though you're imploring.

“He paid $770 for a one way ticket when he could have gotten a round trip ticket for half the price. But anyway........” Hahahahahahahahaha that cracks me up

@Richard-gw2lr

3 жыл бұрын

Right? What idiots

@lofi-music1725

3 жыл бұрын

Because he didn't want to return because he thought the killer was there

@dontcare7086

3 жыл бұрын

@@lofi-music1725 are you serious? You don't have to use the return ticket...

@aaronsmith4940

2 жыл бұрын

@@dontcare7086 he knew "as far as he knew" he was going to die so the money meant nothing too him, and same goes for the killer as it was just lying there next to him.

@bonnietohisclyde_2.0

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like he was having a psychotic break of some sort. Im sure saving a little money didnt matter to him, if it even crossed his mind.

I'm a trucker, Mr Ballen makes the miles roll by fast!!!!! Definitely hooked!

Can you imagine having @MrBallen as a history teacher ?

We need a shirt that says “strange, dark, and mysterious”

@spiritmatter1553

2 жыл бұрын

Told in story format.

@cricketking_zmob1327

2 жыл бұрын

They have them! 😉 😆 😂

@cricketking_zmob1327

2 жыл бұрын

@Sal Drays um because that's what the channel is all about?

@cd5sircoupe

2 жыл бұрын

It has to be plaid though.

@Juan_of_a_kind

2 жыл бұрын

What if you're light-skinned?

The hitman kills the wrong person and is just like: Oops. Makes me wonder if killing the wrong person is common in that job.

@spicymayo623

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I hope they're not out there killing people all willy nilly.

@curiousercuriouser9888

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Too often

@Sick_Boy

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely is.

@Rae0811

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sick_Boy how??

@ringo1692

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure it's something that "goes with the territory" so to speak but I don't think that it's something that happens a lot with the "pro's" otherwise there wouldn't be any professionals in that trade...

Been binge watching Mr Ballens videos for the last 72 hours. I'm gonna be sad when I run out of videos to watch☹️

Yep ADDICTED! Mr Ballen is the best. So is his mom!!

This is literally the only thing i get on KZread to watch now. I think he has us all under some sort of mind control 😳

@larsvonrinpoche1229

2 жыл бұрын

He was a Marine or a S.E.A.L (can't recall which) so we know he was trained In all sorts of crazy ways....mind control isnt a stretch!

@brittanyhyatt3407

2 жыл бұрын

@@larsvonrinpoche1229 he was a Navy S.E.A.L. 🙂

@spidaman2475

2 жыл бұрын

He's manipulating the algorithms 😆

@philiptucker7590

2 жыл бұрын

Would you like a Gatorade or cup of water 💧????????????????????????????????????

@hamiltoncooper3603

2 жыл бұрын

MK Ultra @Ballen

Everytime I hear about a case of someone suddently becoming paranoid, I always think "I wish they'd check his intestines at autopsy". Crohn's disease can sometimes cause paranoia and symptoms similar to schizophrenic disorders. And those can appear suddenly and out of nowhere.

@MegaShae11

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow thank you!

@jenniferodell9228

3 жыл бұрын

Actually happened to my brother. He has Crohn's and it has caused him to be paranoid.

@wastelanddv8062

3 жыл бұрын

My Dad had that he has since passed away. And I worry every day I will get it. This is use info. Thank you.

@rickc2102

3 жыл бұрын

@@wastelanddv8062 gotta maintain a healthy diet as a preventative measure

@RegisteredNurseL.A.

3 жыл бұрын

@@rickc2102 They’re autoimmune disorders. Diet can help, but they aren’t curable

Find this channel resently, spend most of my 4 week summer vacation, listening his stories with my headphones while restoring my house and storagebuilding👍

Anyone else now a self-proclaimed master of the strange dark and mysterious and now re watching all of his KZread videos which you're now caught up on (with the podcasts too of course)

Mr.Ballen speaks swiftly and clearly, a great story teller! Educational instructors should take note as to how he captivates an audience attention..Thank you for your military service as well young man..

@HeatherHolt

3 жыл бұрын

And great attention to detail!

@alfredagain

3 жыл бұрын

I think he's great but I need him to speak not so swiftly when he mentions the name of the person involved, plus the date, month, and location of each incident. All of these are important details that set the stage from the start but I often have to go back if I don't get them first time around.

If MrBallen wore his hat forward I don’t think i’d recognize him lol

@enjoyyourself7455

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣 it'd be as disturbing as shaving his mustache

@marysullivan2884

3 жыл бұрын

@@enjoyyourself7455 Right? 😂😂😂

@vintage_mint1628

3 жыл бұрын

@@enjoyyourself7455 right!!!!😆😆😆XD

@merinelyon1680

3 жыл бұрын

🤣TRUTH🤣

@julesbeliever5144

3 жыл бұрын

Or shaved the stash....

One of my friends told me about him and I haven't stopped watching him I could listen to his videos all day and night

I found he was a navy seal and started watching him from the first day of the show he's so good can really tell a good story

I listen to a LOT of storytelling KZread channels and MrBallen is by FAR the best story teller on the internet; and the main reason for me is this: he speaks like a human. I tolerate a lot of youtube channels where the narrator/storyteller sounds like they just landed on earth and are trying to figure out speech cadence, tone, and pauses. It’s truly bizarre how so many people sound like human pendulums trying to slowly hammer your brain into mush.

@deborahouard6020

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@tinafrompasadena3192

2 жыл бұрын

That Chapter is a very popular channel. Give him a goooo (If you don't listen to Mike, you'll get it after you do)😉

@CrankyBarista

2 жыл бұрын

MrBallen is the Navy seal storytelling equivalent of Morgan Freeman

@noncompliant209cali

2 жыл бұрын

@@tinafrompasadena3192 I might have seen two or tree of his videos!

@tylerbergman6771

2 жыл бұрын

What channels do you listen too?

Unsolved mystery: -Where my homework is when i have to read it

@ellisskeltonmtb1675

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@jaredhowell7536

3 жыл бұрын

If this is top comment later I’m gonna lose my shit 😂

@MrBallen

3 жыл бұрын

Been there

@doomslayer5821

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrBallen OMG i cant belive you hearted and responded to my comment, this means so much to me! Thanks!

@llluhvell4567

3 жыл бұрын

Lel

My wife and I will sometimes have a story night... Drinks-snacks and Mr Ballen doing his stories on YT and were clued!

I’m hooked, I didn’t have any great channels, this was a gift from heaven, thankyou mr ballen

Let’s just have a moment of silence for those who haven’t discovered his channel yet.... RIP

@carlapitarma2700

3 жыл бұрын

There's still hope. There's still hope my friend. 😂 😂 😂

@terraalbritton6405

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously! They probably are resting in peace, not fanatically watching this channel at 2:30 am!

@ebeneezerscrooge2942

3 жыл бұрын

@@terraalbritton6405 2:26am.

@markjacks3828

3 жыл бұрын

let it be our secret ! I don't WANT them clogging up the comments......too late.

@Royerdylen

3 жыл бұрын

They’ll have one hell of a marathon when they do though

I can’t ever find or look for the hidden thing because I’m so interested in the story that I don’t see it

@evanabbott2737

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, me too. I never find it, anyways..😂

@sequoialocklear2474

3 жыл бұрын

🤦🏼 same i be invested in it and listening

@jackshunter5054

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. Enjoy the story too much to look 😂 X

@ConBush1998

3 жыл бұрын

SAAMMEEE

@Wvr_

3 жыл бұрын

What hidden thing?

I found him like a year and a half- 2 ish years ago. I’ve watched I think every episode from “places you can’t go and people went anyways” series, the “sounds fake but is 100% true” series, and like 2 more. Bht ive also showed my mom mr ballen and she loved him so much she made me promise I would never watch a new video he puts out without her. So every time he posts a new video me and my mom make a little thing out of it and watch it like a highly anticipated new episode from a tv show

Mr.Ballen is a awesome story teller he is a true icon

He always has the best backgrounds they're always appropriate for the story

The first story is what happens when you record nfl games without permission from the nfl. Goodell always gets his revenge

@TheNinjaLuv

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@pollypockets508

3 жыл бұрын

You wrong

@edgarramirez9113

3 жыл бұрын

First of all this must've been back in the 90s if he was recording anything on VHS and secondly that's just wrong 😭😂

@akumarolls8532

3 жыл бұрын

Yessirr faxx

@chadlarue5636

3 жыл бұрын

Piracy is a crime

The most inexplicable part of this video is that I somehow hadn't subscribed to MrBallen yet after over a month of binging his content.

The last story: Blair sounds like he had been on meth and had developed schizophrenia The paranoia and delusions don't always go away when they stop using. and at a certain point it's permanent. I wish more people knew this could happen.

@SharonMartinez

Жыл бұрын

…and THAT doesn’t explain his death. Sooooo….seems like it was not “paranoia.”

@pingpongking4354

11 ай бұрын

@@SharonMartinezyou can easily get yourself killed by your actions and behaviors during a paranoid delusion… either by injuring yourself or freaking someone out enough to attack you

It makes me happy that I am one of several million people who appreciate Mr Ballen! His delivery is so good, the stories so engaging, and viewer comments so positive and/or funny, I can’t help myself - I binge Mr Ballen way too much. PS Thank you for your service, JAB!

I am from Amarillo and I love that he's found a story from there. Also love how he says Amarillo. Lol. I am addicted to listening to him telling these stories. He gives so much detail and respect to the victims.

@rickc2102

3 жыл бұрын

I giggled at a couple Ahmarillos. I forget how so much of the country doesn't know how to speak western.

@jakebetts2885

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I live near Amarillo and I enjoy his pronunciation as well

@Howard319

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard a lot of different ways to say Amarillo...but never like this 😂😂

@woods1504

3 жыл бұрын

Funny pronunciation to me as well, as this is spanish for "yellow".

@srs15c

3 жыл бұрын

I live in amarillo and died laughing at this😂

MrBallen keeps me up at night and now I'm always tired at work

This Awesome Brotha MrBallen 👍🏾🤙🏾😎