“I Saw My Death Coming” MrBallen’s Insane Story Of Getting Hit By A Grenade

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@ChrisWillx 8 ай бұрын

Hello you savages. Watch the full episode with MrBallen here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHash5qJjrWMmbc! Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period from Shopify at www.shopify.com/modernwisdom

@melkerandlefin9324 8 ай бұрын

We have the same last name. Dad?

@MizDBMe 8 ай бұрын

@@melkerandlefin9324😂

@shadogabbassio3785 8 ай бұрын

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

@Skunkworks66 4 ай бұрын

Are you the dudes looking around at the scenery while he's talking

@Skunkworks66 4 ай бұрын

Dude

@MrBallen 8 ай бұрын

10 year anniversary of the grenade is today… wild

@ChrisWillx 8 ай бұрын

You're kidding!

@Htsht-xg3cr 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service mr.Allen :)

@be_careful_what_you_say 8 ай бұрын

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

@christophermd216 8 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 8 ай бұрын

Happy grenade-iversary!

@ecvargas5272 6 ай бұрын

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

@peggyharris3301 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@vukaleksic1654 3 ай бұрын

Brother is born storyteller

@caseylee4834 2 ай бұрын

Definitely his calling in life ❤

@stevenkrycho5780 8 ай бұрын

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

@EmperorDiablo-h1y 2 ай бұрын

I stg

@PlumbingArkansas 8 ай бұрын

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

@darcie5742 4 ай бұрын

Its sad that Mr B minimises his 7 years of service and 2 deployments. That's a remarkable effort

@Augfordpdoggie Ай бұрын

no. they kill innocent people, and no one from Afghanistan or Iraq ever attacked us first, until we went over there

@SubvertTheState Ай бұрын

@@darcie5742 He's being modest and humble. Like a man of good character. It's the overly braggadocios and boastful idiots you have to watch for. Typically insecure about something they haven't done, or even worse. Guilty over something they DID do. Behavior like Jocko Willink, Marcus Luttrel, or Tim Kennedy exhibit.

@CyberBullyOfficial 29 күн бұрын

Yeah quicken to the Internet 🤦🏻 people suck more often than not.

@plushcat716 8 ай бұрын

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

@theobvious1958 8 ай бұрын

BLACK LIVES MATTER

@MrJayehawk 8 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 8 ай бұрын

❤ he's the best

@bobbyhendley3084 8 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 7 ай бұрын

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

@lukeellis758 2 ай бұрын

One of my favourite things about mr.ballen is his expressive body language, his hands and face movements just add to the the immersive nature of his stories

@debrahanks1964 14 күн бұрын

Amen 🙏

@sandy5993 8 ай бұрын

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 8 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 8 ай бұрын

Underrated comment. And I agree 1000% 🇺🇸

@Hekeepblessingme 8 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 7 ай бұрын

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

@Jack-hq4yq 7 ай бұрын

Live by the gun die by the gun

@nunyabidness9578 8 ай бұрын

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 8 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 8 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 7 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 7 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 6 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

@flapjack413 6 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

I didn't know either! Just discovered.

@Fribbzz 4 ай бұрын

@@kelliegreene1262he doesn't talk about it much. He didn't get a good reception from the seal community when he first came on KZbin from what I've heard. Now there's dozens of seals on youtube

@flapjack413 4 ай бұрын

@@Fribbzz Yeah, I learned that shortly after finding out about his service. That's pretty f'ed up, the way he got treated.

@Joey_McElroy 2 ай бұрын

Yo Mr. ballin, after my IED I was sent to FOB Shank for a brief recovery…TBI, off the road for a month, then back in a gun truck with the boyz. Good memories, also some bad…❤ love Mr. ballin. What a gem of a guy! America is better cause we have men like you!

@lealovesthesea 6 күн бұрын

Thank you for your service.

@wizzardofpaws2420 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

Yes it is.

@fayeb.5855 4 ай бұрын

Just the training is absolutely unbelievable. So few become Seals.

@missykowalewski 4 ай бұрын

@@wizzardofpaws2420 absolutely!! The measure is completing the course. That’s why the numbers r so small.

@PaleoVirus 4 ай бұрын

@fayeb.5855 Even fewer become Delta. SEALS, PJs,Delta, SF. Cream of the crop. Best we have right there.

@xtherealest 4 ай бұрын

Yeah that's already a crazy achievement. I don't care he served less than others he served still an unimaginable time to me and anyone even if it would be just for a day before they got injured and never headed back have my respect because not many people have balls to even step in a combat, probably like 99% don't if not more. I'm glad he survived, he really has a talent in story telling. When he tells a story it's literally like I'm there with him or the person that's in the story. He describes everything in a way it really pulls you in and you're just imagining everything in your head as he says it. Being a navy seal and an incredible story teller and dad is an huge achievement. There's a reason this guy is so loved by people.

@missjody5803 7 ай бұрын

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 6 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 6 ай бұрын

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

@hollyharris1874 6 ай бұрын

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

@davidduff5123 4 ай бұрын

If you feel inclined remember those in Civilian Support as well- targets without weapons

@rdgzunleashed2749 4 ай бұрын

Thank your husband for his service and thank you for maintaining your home whilst he was out. I love hearing your dedication towards him and I’m sure your prayers had to do a lot with that. 🇺🇸 🫡

@jamiemiller8678 8 ай бұрын

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

@lonewolfsurvival3453 8 ай бұрын

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!

@Hellohowareyou13 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@dianeaspin2528 5 ай бұрын

He has had a lot of abuse from other seals. Probably made him feel he had to humble himself. I think it traumatised him more than his injuries. Being part of a family , then an outcast.

@mb8219 4 ай бұрын

@@dianeaspin2528😢😢😢 that's so sad

@darcie5742 4 ай бұрын

Seals need to do better. They need some humility like Mr B

@HateBear-real 4 ай бұрын

Actually, that's what discipline and high standards sounds like. It doesn't sound like what you think "normal" sounds like.

@denisebledsoe8836 8 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

TF HE TELLS TRURE STORIES

@cometasporelcielo 4 ай бұрын

his sister is a Pulitzer prize winner. the storytelling chops in that family are incredible.

@auroraschuring9115 8 ай бұрын

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

@ZolFox 6 ай бұрын

No leap year?

@packrat76 6 ай бұрын

@@ZolFoxneed a break every 3 years.

@trishherbert6310 7 ай бұрын

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 ❤

@danafender6312 6 ай бұрын

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

@farinshore8900 8 ай бұрын

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.

@Listenclearly1979 8 ай бұрын

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. 💚

@DronesUnder2A 8 ай бұрын

John B Allen B-allen

@Emilydanielson 8 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 8 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 8 ай бұрын

This is always how his voice is

@sburns3814 8 ай бұрын

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

@Rachel-vz6gw 8 ай бұрын

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

@OutIaw187 8 ай бұрын

Underrated? He has close to 9 million subscribers

@Rachel-vz6gw 8 ай бұрын

@@OutIaw187yet still he is underrated! 😜

@dianeaspin2528 5 ай бұрын

He's not underrated. I've watched his channel grow over the last few years. Shame it became more business but that's life.

@nancyrukavena6992 3 ай бұрын

@@dianeaspin2528Mr Ballen's channel was growing so fast, it got too unwieldy for him to run. He employs out-of-work Navy Seals to help run the channel and his charity, and I think that ROCKS! He's even taking his show on the road, and I SOOOOO want to go when he's in Chicago or Milwaukee! I think he's a very inspiring person.

@atlosass 8 ай бұрын

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.

@HappySox81_TheOriginal 8 ай бұрын

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

@istartedajoke1704 6 ай бұрын

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

@ilovemybuddythunder 8 ай бұрын

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

@hellokitty-65-s7z 8 ай бұрын

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. ❤❤❤

@Emily_Paris 8 ай бұрын

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

@jamer815 4 ай бұрын

I've listened to so many of your stories @mrballen and it's obvious with your breathing while recounting that you're still suffering so much from this. I know no words can make that go away, but I do thank you for your service and sacrifice.

@courtneylane7639 4 ай бұрын

I could listen this man talk about anything. He is a gifted storyteller. We all know that. I just love him so much.

@chy8427 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

What makes you say people are angry with him?

@chy8427 8 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 KZbin 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 8 ай бұрын

@@chy8427 thanks.

@paulavance5096 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай 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 6 ай 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 6 ай 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 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@shawnadennis613 8 ай бұрын

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

@CassieJCagleO 8 ай бұрын

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

@chazlewis8114 8 ай бұрын

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

@lorigrimes5251 8 ай бұрын

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

@ninjastyle3846 8 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 8 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

@Skpt0AU 8 ай бұрын

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.

@joegraves1869 8 ай бұрын

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

@pixie3760 4 ай бұрын

My flatmate was Special Forces here in Australia, he served overseas, had PTSD same as anyone who's ever seen active service. People wonder why I'm not scared to live alone...live with someone who was in the military Special Forces for 4 years and you're not scared of anything. I'm only a small woman my flatmate was well over 6 feet tall I'm just over 5 feet. He taught me so much, I actually put him down once, the training I got from him was incredible, he was trained in stealth fighting, it's absolutely amazing, what he taught me to do.

@HateBear-real 4 ай бұрын

So you judge the guy off his height instead of his skills in your comment. Just LOL vvomen.

@pixie3760 4 ай бұрын

@@HateBear-real huh? Your comment makes no sense at all. I mentioned his height as a testament to how well he trained me. I'm small and when we were training one day I downed him. If he hadn't trained me as well as he did, I wouldn't have been able to take down such a big man. He was also a body builder and built like a brick shithouse. He was and is the best friend I've ever had.

@sugarresin 7 ай бұрын

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.

@Bostonian-nm9dt 8 ай бұрын

Mr. Ballen (what a Patriot!!) 1) A Patriot tells the truth 2) in a way that helps all others 3) transcends all classes of people 4) hence = A Patriot ! 5) thank you so much for sharing part of your life (worth the $$ of admission (your time, spend it listen, and derive some wisdom about life) as life is short.

@predragmandusic 8 ай бұрын

Great story teller, glad you had him on podcast.

@Jarrod1981 5 ай бұрын

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💯

@jameswaters3599 8 ай бұрын

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!

@badandy9716 8 ай бұрын

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

@PaleoVirus 6 ай бұрын

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

@SilentEcho9194 8 ай бұрын

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

@DamonCassidy 8 ай бұрын

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

@rhiannonrose4841 Ай бұрын

This guest is the best!Ive watched his you tube for yrs.He enjoys sharing those stories.he never really shares his story.Aw3some human being!So glad to hear his story!Thank you

@cillabobbyr 8 ай бұрын

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

@mitchellhegman2402 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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

@MindBodySoulOk 6 ай бұрын

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

@FrankOdonnell-ej3hd 8 ай бұрын

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

@AngreeBadger 8 ай бұрын

Mr Ballen gets me through my job every day 😂😂

@ChrisSprenger. 8 ай бұрын

You mite like the why files too !

@ChrisSprenger. 8 ай бұрын

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

@CynthiaWinter-c3o 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your Service Mr Ballen.

@rizzo-films 2 ай бұрын

21:43 so what was the official debrief? How was the medic's story different than his? I totally thought there would be a, "But this is how they told me it really happened," moment. Ballen built up to that but the ad seemed to cut in right before he got that part of the story.

@teenytinybean 24 күн бұрын

Right?! I wanna know the end of the story! Can't believe they left us hanging like that 😩

@shirleygiordano7627 8 ай бұрын

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

@Michael-u9p1l 6 ай бұрын

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

@pamelaphyf 8 ай бұрын

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

@DaBuddaMan252 6 ай бұрын

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

@OfficiallyGuChi 6 ай бұрын

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

@MrDoubtful42069 8 ай бұрын

Holy crab! Production quality on this is amazing.

@TheBrittany6288 4 ай бұрын

I have been a fan of Mr.Ballen for five years now and thank god we are so blessed we have men like him who put their life on the line & battle our life’s freedom…

@CarlosCruz-ll5ez 6 ай бұрын

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

@jeanneharms2540 5 ай бұрын

I can relate to it not hurting at all at first. I broke my tib/fib in 3 different spots and a part of the tibia was poking out of my skin. I absolutely literally did not feel a thing. I fell on my deck and literally sat on my leg. I went to move my leg and saw the damage and started screaming. Still hadn't felt a thing until my husband pulled me into the house. Mrballen thank you for serving our country and I am so glad you are okay. 😊

@xtherealest 4 ай бұрын

Adrenaline can do unbelievable things. You injure yourself badly and you get up like nothing happened it's only later you start to feel it once the adrenaline wears off. Hope you fully recovered from your injury :)

@jeanneharms2540 4 ай бұрын

It is a miracle I am walking. Sore but good 😊. Thank you 😊

@EdZiomek 6 ай бұрын

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.

@beautyforashesxox 6 ай бұрын

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.

@wwp-reacts 6 ай бұрын

he was a seal he is supposed to be silent

@beautyforashesxox 6 ай 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.

@fumanpoo4725 8 ай бұрын

Glad you made it home.

@benfrazier8385 5 ай бұрын

It’s crazy because I watched Nick the other day who was a ranger sniper and he said the same thing about when a few people told him he saved their life and he didn’t feel comfortable talking about it. War has to do a number on the human brain 🧠. I pray 🙏 for all those guys past present and future that they find peace and happiness. Mr. Ballen one of my favorite people and been watching him since Facebook years and years ago he deserves all his blessings 💯

@denisealden4956 6 күн бұрын

No matter what anyone says.. You are a Hero! Thank you for your service. And Thank you for your stories. Bless you! ❤

@Jacqueline888 8 ай бұрын

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

@What.its.like. 8 ай бұрын

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

@boglot 8 ай бұрын

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

@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji 6 ай бұрын

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

@johndavis9454 6 ай бұрын

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!

@CBaller2020 8 ай бұрын

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

@Sn0wiss 8 ай бұрын

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 8 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.

@SummerSetBytheSea 8 ай бұрын

Yep

@janedoe6181 8 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 6 ай 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

@rizzo-films 2 ай бұрын

@@jgunther3398 I agree with that sentiment, but it's way easier said than done. If you're someone prone to depression you have to remind yourself of this constantly or the depression will keep convincing you that everything sucks. It's constant work. Maybe even the people who seem to be taking things surprisingly well are fighting for their lives inside just to not fall into despair, probably for the sake of the people around them.

@jay_rubyx 23 күн бұрын

Never heard this story before but been watching Mr Ballen videos for awhile and wow! Such a badass and great man.

@COWBOY_JW 5 ай бұрын

What heros we have fighting for our freedom..the absolute bravery we have behind our American Flag..I have nothing but Respect for our heros

@tylerjaime5094 2 ай бұрын

Imagine being going through buds earning your trident and becoming a seal and have 7 years tis with 2 deployments and got blown up by a grenade and still having other navy seals act like you didnt do enough. I’m in the army and I just want to say thank you for your service dude you did more than enough and I respect you a hell of a lot man and I think I speak for the majority of people here when I say this.

@Ryan-th9zm 6 ай бұрын

I could listen to Mr ballen talk all day. He’s such a good story teller.

@ppoturica5960 8 ай бұрын

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

@nedyarb2000 6 ай бұрын

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.

@Twisi55 4 ай бұрын

I think you'll find the British SAS are comparable.

@606808909 Ай бұрын

Came here to say this.@@Twisi55

@arnulforodriguez1827 7 ай бұрын

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

@djh2015 6 ай бұрын

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

@johnloretta3 4 ай бұрын

only recently heard of mr ballin.. and now im hooked! watched several of his videos recently and just have nothing but respect for him.. hadnt heard his story yet though so thank you for this video!! just more proof that the man is better than his ex coworkers... the mans a wordsmith!!! he can tractorbeam me into anything he says with nothing but his gift of how to tell a helluva story!! even when its his own!!! the guy is amazing

@buffett1000 8 ай бұрын

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

@deanoallen5096 3 ай бұрын

What an amazing story teller!! Love his channel.

@maureendrozda9960 7 ай бұрын

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!

@Solid_Snoop 8 ай бұрын

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 6 ай 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.

@JBS2018 3 ай бұрын

I dunno, in the large IED I hit, I felt the pain immediately upon awakening. It felt like I had been hit by a semi truck. The only thing I didnt feel was a small laceration but that was the smallest of my injuries.

@angelcruz7098 6 ай бұрын

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

@janetgentry5121 6 ай бұрын

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

@7RedAces 8 ай бұрын

Love MrBAllen. Glad you are having him on.

@powerboatguy2308 7 ай бұрын

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.

@martinportgieter5308 5 ай бұрын

I'm an old South African soldier. He is my hero and thanks 4 u speaking thanks for him.

@rebeccaomeara3379 22 күн бұрын

Thanks

@user-tz5pv6ih7m 4 ай бұрын

As Ballen is talking about his experiences it's fairly easy to see that remembering is hard for him. It's almost as if the 'nerves in his stomach' are shaking. He has a lot of those experiences locked in his body. I think talking about it all for the video may help him somewhat. I'm happy he is alive to talk about it.

@HateBear-real 4 ай бұрын

You always have PTSD locked in your body as physical memories and it overlaps with all the training that's also locked in there.