What evil force condemned these innocent men? (*WARNING DISTRESSING EVENTS*)

[@letmecatchyouslippin2425]

Your absolute refusal to put out anything less than top notch is making you a legend. Stop if you know what’s bad for you.

[@WatchYOBackBrah]

You have a way with twisting words 😵

[@letmecatchyouslippin2425]

@@WatchYOBackBrah maybe the world has been twisting their words, rather.

[@JayPattersonTV]

Masterclass comment.

[@thomascrowley9122]

Arguably the best comment ever on YT

[@BigUpsMandem]

I'm a little too high this comment took me a few more tries to grasp than I'd like to admit

[@chrislevack405]

"Real photo of a different sunset" gave me a good chuckle. Thank you, sir.

[@davetremaine9688]

The uber over the top photo captions always get me man

[@SpydersByte]

maybe oneday he'll do a story about a haunted polaroid picture and we'll get "Real photo of a real photo"

[@corneliusdinkmeyer2190]

👍🏼👍🏼😂😂

[@ahambrahmasmi108]

​@@SpydersByte😂😂

[@PatriciaBruli]

My mom always laughs at the specifications of the stock photos 😅

[@thevid2011]

MrBallen singlehandedly destroying all of our short attention spans and keeping us focused for 20mins straight

[@Neal_Trevena]

So many heart lifting comments so I'll add my two cents. I am 42 with 2 young children, I also have terminal cancer. On my long lonely stays in hospital or the days when I'm too sick to do much Mr ballen and his stories have helped save my sanity hugely!

[@MrBallen]

❤❤❤

[@tiktokviralmemes7040]

​@@MrBallen hi my name is yadessa am big fan of your videos big love from Ethiopia pls come and visit my country ❤❤❤😊

[@lindseywarren44]

Bless. I pray you will have some solace, compassion and grace in your life. I am a 2 time cancer survivor. You are on my heart xoxoxo

[@mj6962]

Jesus can comfort as well. But a “merry heart” from watching Mr. Ballen also “doeth the body good like a medicine.” lol 😊🙏🏼👍🏼

[@EmmalineIrish]

@Neal_Trevena ,glad u find comfort in this amazing, gifted storyteller. Sending you love, prayers and comfort from rural Ireland 🇮🇪 🙏 xx

[@shazam1334]

8:40 not a real photo of Mr Ballen almost made me spit my tea hahahah

[@Ur_gay_cousin0.0]

Omg, that's amazing, I just saw that

[@samk152]

Someone give this man a golden globe for storytelling…… bro gives goosebumps just by his expressions and words

[@AdamGee8]

Good lord the guys reading stories 😂😂 it’s like a who can blow MrBallen the hardest contest every week in the comment section.. can anybody ever just talk about the fkin story? No every comment is MrBallen nobody in history has ever told a story like you before 😂

[@samk152]

@@AdamGee8 cmom man dont be a wanker he is good at story telling thats it

[@158-i6z]

​@@AdamGee8 It's sad that people will hate you because of your negative tone but you're right.

[@zacharysherry2910]

​@@158-i6zlol true. There's always the people who post: "Can't we just take a moment to appreciate the amazing KZbinr... Blah blah"...lol.

[@snicksabea]

He should go to the international story telling center and tell stores.

[@pshhh7856]

I get a strange type of happiness knowing so many people appreciate MrBallen the way he deserves. Long live MrBallen

[@MrBallen]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Maorawrath]

@@MrBallen We need more Old Seagull Lung merch.

[@MsStarlet21]

long live MrBallen!!

[@Winterwitch1811]

Yes! Genuinely well deserved appreciation is so necessary 💗

[@AliNo-r3n]

Me too!!!

[@kay-lynnhenry7315]

MrBallen is so appreciated in today's time because he has the soul of a true story teller. No unnecessary flash, no false claims "This Video Will Blow Your Mind" just to be disappointed. His work is all substance and that's so rare in today's world that's run by marketing schemes to solely promote for income. He does what he loves and it shows. Never stop your content! You're the unicorn this virtual world will always need and love ❤

[@MrBallen]

❤❤❤

[@norahmanuel2397]

100% my mum and I listen to his podcasts on the way to work and it’s become our special thing!

[@damianplasencia2708]

"no false claims" oh you poor naive soul XD....i wont ruin it for you, best to just enjoy and continue the bliss of ignorance lol

[@MissCellanious1]

But he definitely accepts and relays stories(that should probably stay on reddit) that haven't been proven real as if they're real and some of you don't know that. I enjoy this channel much, he's my fav story teller even... but the delusional stan a** kissing thing yall are doing is a bit much.

[@lynnebachelor3914]

I may know many of the stories you tell; I completely enjoy your way of story telling. I must admit this is one crazy story. No pun intended.

[@Nellbae]

I'm not surprised I've never heard this story before. That's another reason that makes Mr. Ballen the best at this. Mind-blowing stories that I would never have heard about if it wasnt for him. There's no one else of his caliber , in my opinion.

[@chancuad518]

You should listen to Wartime Stories, narrated by Luke Lamana. Like Mr. Ballen he was also a serviceman. Good story tellers often come from the military in my opinion.

[@CoDisFactSearch]

In reality, the Parrier never existed and the men who died, never lived. No records list the Parrier ever reaching any port and there are no records of a ship by that name under the Russian fleet during the Russo-Japanese War. After doing some more research it turns out the editor of the Special Features section had a habit of letting ghost stories with no basis in fact be printed. The following week on April 28th, 1907 the Chicago Tribune printed a story entitled “Did A Ghost Drive Mrs. Marshall Field Jr from Ashby St. Legers?”

[@boeing_opal]

​@CoDisFactSearch I see you found the same resource. Good to share but you should indicate you're quoting someone else's writing

[@teijaflink2226]

It's obvious this story was fake, great story but just wish Ballen had told too in the end that it was likely made up.

[@menace6151]

It doesn’t matter what story you’re telling. I could be totally uninterested in a topic for my entire life. But then you talk about it in your own style and fashion and all of a sudden im hooked like a junkie. You are the best story teller I’ve ever seen and I wish I could tell stories like you to my son because he would love it.

[@kathrynbillinghurst188]

I’m sure with your passion and enthusiasm, you’re a wonderful storyteller!

[@jenns1649]

I absolutely agree! I would listen to Mr Ballen read the phone book that's how entertaining he is LOL😂❤

[@patrickm5217]

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag drifting through the wind wanting to start again?

[@kathrynbillinghurst188]

@@patrickm5217 Poetry perhaps?? 🧐

[@darkwingdane]

The craziest part is that those two dudes chose to go back to sea on that ship. The sea is full of wonderful danger as a baseline. Imagine choosing to face it on a ship with a suicide curse. I want to know more about those weirdos. This is a good one, thanks Dr. Balls

[@winstonknowitall4181]

Yet even crazier part is where you comment a sea legend like it ever happened.

[@kokobeatz7222]

They were collecting a lot of money I bet only split between 2 people. Lol

[@danavenzor1169]

The draw of the sea is strong oddly enough. I love reflecting on how heavily our language is colored with nautical resonance

[@eccho1]

Lol Dr balls

[@MatthiasNyberg]

The craziest part is that a quick google search will inform you that this is completely made up story, printed in a news paper that printed a new made up ghost story every week for entertainment purposes. Everyone at the time knew they were made up.

[@ememmichaeludo2044]

I just sat down with a plate of cucumbers, peanuts and oranges while listening to Mrballen. Here in Nigeria its night time and my Sundays are almost incomplete without watching Mrballen's post. Keep them coming. Been a fan since November 2021. God bless you Mrballen its definitely not easy being this consistent. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿😊😊

[@CBaller2020]

Wonderful comment!! Hello from Minnesota!! Cucumbers, peanuts, and oranges sound amazing!

[@SewardWriter]

I could go for some oranges. :9 Hi from Oklahoma, USA!

[@a.m.1298]

I am a human too!

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

Hmmmmm I like all those things. I suppose I should try them together. Sounds like an interesting experience in texture and flavor.

[@merkelsshoes9383]

​@@goosenotmaverick1156ass 🤡

[@SubjectDelta20]

Fun fact. The modem origins of this story date back to a 1965 Vincent Gaddis book titled "Invisible Horizons". Only in that story, the ship was eventually set aflame to destroy"The Thing.". Gaddis is also credited with being the one who started the Bermuda Triangle legend, which came from that very same book.

[@LR-vw8yu]

Fun story, it's cap

[@jennifershepherd2145]

​@@LR-vw8yu Yeah, a quick Google search came up with nothing.

[@danielkrupski3443]

How can it date back to 1965 when Mr. Ballen stated at the beginning of the story that the original was posted in a newspaper in 1907..!?! 🤔

[@deedeedussard]

Stories of the Bermuda triangle go back before then I swear there was a story from 1918 and stories back as far as mid 19th century

[@Treevors30]

10:14 yeah I was going to say that myself that the Bermuda Triangle history goes back older than 1965 I mean is it a black hole or whatever I don't know could it just be storms that are very bad that are taking things down or maybe pushing things further who knows what it really is could science prove what's going on with the Bermuda Triangle I don't know but I think weird things or at least these storms I have been happening way before 1965

[@Bettinasisrg]

My dad was an amazing storyteller, he was a WW2 Veteran but never talked much about that, instead he made up wonder adventures with animals and kids. He passed away when I was 9 and he was my best buddy! Your stories, although not the same, are told with the same flourish and excitement so thank you for bringing back some of those wonderful memories, and great stories of course!!

[@eesmith69]

I am so very sorry for your loss, but have heartfelt appreciation for your dad’s service to our country.

[@jacquelineanderson5011]

My grandfather was in word war 2 also. He never spoke about it. He told us that's one place I don't go to.

[@andrewbuckler8319]

So sorry to hear that you lost your father at such a young age. God bless your soul. It sounds like your father was nothing short of a great man. I thank you for his service. On behalf of him

[@ericridge2135]

1/5/24 marked my year in sobriety and I owe some of the help to you MrBallen . You helped me through many scary nights with your stories. I am still watching and still going strong 💪. Thank you for your wonderful stories and just being a great person.

[@bunyipdragon9499]

Excellent. You've done the hardest year now all that remains is for you to enjoy life (and stay strong) 💜

[@syndigriner-owens4351]

proud of you!

[@MackenzieNerdyEMT]

Awesome! Congratulations that's a big and awesome feat :)

[@coryevert2224]

His stories helped me get through many long nights of horrible withdrawal and brought me comfort in the following months of depression and I'm proud to say I have over a year clean from heroin and meth. This mans storys bring more than just entertainment.

[@stevensearcy4479]

Congrats man ive been sober from opiods going on 7 years now and i remember that first year was sooooooo hard but u did it and congrats bro dont get me wrong once ur and addict ur always an addict but wether u choose to give in to the temptation is what matters stay strong keep goin and build a better life i salute

[@lucypimentel12]

MY BOYFRIEND IS LEGALLY BLIND AS OF 3 YEARS AGO AND I STILL CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR YOUR CONTENT MR BALLEN! IF NOT FOR YOUR STORIES, MY BOYFRIEND AND I WOULD HAVE ONE LESS ACTIVITY TO ENJOY TOGETHER! VERY GRATEFUL THAT WE CAN SIT AND ENJOY SMTHN TOGETHER ❤

[@user-km3qm4nm2p]

wholesome af

[@JinxdOne]

Can I recommend 2 other creators? The Why Files. Lots of very interesting content that spans money different topics but he approaches it from a different point. It's very neutral he's not saying that it's not true he's just saying this is the truth behind the story and I like that I like that my skeptical mind likes to hear the truth but also likes to hear the myth. The co-host is a hoot. You will have to explain 😅 that it's a talking fish. Lol the other is What lurks beneath, he has 2 other channels, more cryptids than anything. But still a fun listen. Neither are lacking in painting clear pictures verbally. Hope you both find something fun. Sadly you will run out of Mr. B episodes.

[@informitas0117]

All caps so bf could read it. That's true love.

[@astreusastresus198]

Yo idk if you know this but your caps lock is on

[@KyleLamberty1000]

I am illegally blind

[@misty-anncoleman6710]

My son will turn 21 on the 25th of January. For years he and I would fall asleep listening to Forensic Files playing in the background. As he got older, and we very likely ran out of new episodes, we stopped. As of lately we have started watching your videos together. There is nobody else who holds his attention, gives me precious time with my youngest, and I’m so grateful to you for that!!! Thank you so, so, so incredibly much for finding a way in your own to add value to the lives of others! ❤

[@breannaweinberg211]

Hey Mr. Ballen! Since everyone is telling you how much you’ve helped them I’ll share too haha. I became a mom of two, two years ago now and suffered from really bad postpartum depression and life felt very lonely. After my oldest went to sleep I would stay up with my newborn and listen to your videos while I fed her or changed her or watched her sleep because I was scared she would stop breathing randomly and listening to you tell stories helped me not feel so alone. Thanks for working so hard to put out content that has helped and entertained millions!

[@MrBallen]

Oh man I can relate to the fear of your baby randomly stopping breathing! I had that same fear, my wife too, with all 3 of our kids! Being a parent is so wild!! So glad these videos helped you get through that time. Sounds like you are on the other side now and are thriving!

[@theRavensRed]

As a parent of two myself I can safely say that's very relatable. 😵‍💫

[@warrior--poet5418]

there, life becomes real & that is to face our greatest challenges which (for many) is the loss of a member to our own house, being most traumatic to our personal experiences & harder to overcome than other tragedies.. twice, as we married & suffered on two episodes, the loss of a daughter & son - they both carried short of full term, passing due to complications of my wife's previous internal damage.. still, to date, they haunt my walk, and though neither were ever seen at any point beyond the sonograms that were taken for evidence, it is like they wait for us.. in time shall we meet... "the greatest fear may be to barely know what you will be unable to keep, and the challenge of living for those who were unable to know life - love transcends those harrows, saving us from a world which often lacks any.." - we pray that others are more able to live & know their sanctum of family.. -€πD- ~WarriorPoet~

[@warrior--poet5418]

that peace now leads my children...

[@Johnnyrocks34]

My wife went through that. It will stop if it hasn’t already. Very hard. I hope ur ok

[@DeidreL9]

Hi Mr Ballen…people are telling their stories today so I want to add mine. You helped me through the worst time of my life. I lost my mother two years ago, she was my universe. I have several mental health issues and I was close to not staying here, if you know what I mean. Every day I had to decide to stay. I listened to you every day and you helped pull me through. I’m about to start a counselling course so I can help others going through these things. Your Frank discussions about your own life helped so much and just having you there to watch, daily, on repeat, kept me from constantly derealising, as I’m prone to do. Thank you, you are such a positive force for good in this world. Love and strength to you and to everyone watching as well.

[@Bettinasisrg]

The mind is the final frontier! And changing our outlook, emotions and attitude is a life-long process for some of us. Thanks for sharing and making a positive contribution that may save others.

[@elaniventer6977]

Deidre, if there have been two things worth learning about in life for me, this is it: 1. You mean more than you could ever know. Most of the time it doesn't feel like it, but there are little pockets in life where you realize this. Hold on to those little moments, they keep you from voluntarily 'checking yourself out'. 2. True happiness is found in being there for others. Kindness to friends, loved ones and (especially) strangers brings a magical kind of life force with it. I'm glad you decided to stay here. Also know that there are many of us, still committed to hanging on, no matter what. You keep holding on, come hell or highwater xx

[@DeidreL9]

@@elaniventer6977 I will, I promise. I burst out crying reading this! Thank you so much xo

[@DeidreL9]

@@Bettinasisrg I really hope so. Thanks so much.

[@elaniventer6977]

@@DeidreL9 I'm going to keep you to your promise. I'll see you on the other side of this ride (we call life) and give you the BIGGEST HUG (when the ride ends due to natural reasons). You've got this, even when it doesn't feel like it. You keep your head high and soldier on xx

[@SurveyingBTS]

A cursed ship I've never heard of before? I was hooked immediately. This is great stuff, sir.

[@yurilookingforhisvictor7674]

Well, I looked into it, and apparently, there's no proof the ship even actually existed.

[@gcfournier3386]

Yeah, it sounded like an invented story

[@joshuabruner9676]

​@@yurilookingforhisvictor7674 The lack of bylines, sources, or any corroborative evidence within these articles suggests they were more akin to creative storytelling or speculative content. The newspapers themselves are real publications, the specific articles recounting the events of the Russian ghost ship appear to be imaginative works rather than authentic news reports based on real occurrences.

[@antonitocotter447]

​@@yurilookingforhisvictor7674 Governmental Cover-up. It's the only explanation, considering the backstory of the ship; making sure that no record of it remains would be something they would make sure to do in an instant....

[@PostallDoode]

@@yurilookingforhisvictor7674 Exactly. I found that in a few clicks as it sounded a bit far fetched. His stories are usually entertaining, but lose all credibility with this kind of statements ('it really happened' mentioned in the beginning), embelishments, adding up to the sensational thumbnails, etc.

[@fournsevenhzerofive7617]

Mr Ballen is probably the only guy on KZbin who adds “clickbait” style titles to his videos but then fulfills every expectation. He’s literally the only good KZbinr these days

[@kayla1245768]

There still isn’t a single story that I have listened to that hasn’t kept my complete attention the entire time. Always entertaining, always mysterious, always amazing!

[@MrBallen]

thank you so much!

[@fawfulthegreat64]

The only time I ever miss details and have to back up is in the 3 story videos, where sometimes my mind will still be on the ending of the previous story while he starts telling the next one and I'll have to rewind, but that's a testament to how interesting all his stories are.

[@graceeliason5606]

When you first started describing the events, I thought this was going to be a story of human chronic wasting disease, but evidently not. Equally unsettling. Love it!

[@warrior--poet5418]

"BE SEATED, ENJOY THE SHOW & PREPARE TO BECOME A ZOMBIE" with this world escalating some existing environ into some accidental strain & its offshoots (hammered into a spectacle of nonsense) which aren't defeated, even still; we could neverly mention non-human zombie caribou, for better safety.. although sleuthing the blue planet's master foe has gotten more accurate than in history, adept villains only let arrogance bust them when an event meets within the peaks of success.. experiments conducted may be a rare spillage of global data secrets, or this might not be normally funded & in the case of such happenstance.. top most gubers using national think tanks are not guaranteed gains of intellectual reports & without more precise data, "what" or "how" may not yield to the "where" & "why" of "who's' ulterior science - especially for those 'mad professors' which condense o² & use it as heat weapons, schism to set its tone, then quell outside populaces through confusion.. their allegiance, priorities & infernal proposals may go into exile for their amoralities, by that government, but, just as they foster a twisted insanity - a global sycophant will inform their despot power god thay right moment causing evil genius & warped despot to come together.. with entire underworlds concealing them & virtually limitless coffers, our feeble isolationism & banishing holds no effect plus (unless imprisoned) we no longer have the way to realize who they currently create their insatiable maelstroms for.. as the spin dictators conspire to rule our homeworld, we flail without a chance to see foul games or stop that darkness from its expansion, we with able sight do know yet find our way of peril trying to convince a constable or political office to act - finally, those a death cabal has bribed & coerced tell us they are on the case & may refuse to set sights on their own demise; so, anything which can prevail over those dank forces are unwilling to respond.. -€πD- ~ e p i l o g u e ~ "it is warned unto us how the evils that humans do are unbridled & ruthless; but, when that man says there is no god that rules, it becomes us to no limits in concerning about what deviltry such sub-creature minions are dreadfully let to ravage & plague every living thing, once pure" ~WarriorPoet~

[@dr.jennapetersonap3874]

This story hits on so many levels: your history as a Marine, the sea torturing crew and taking tribute in suicides, the Captains offing themselves...as a Cape Cod girl it hits. My Grandfather was in the merchant marines and had his boat torpedoed out from under him 4x times 3x in the British channel running supplies, 1x in South Asia which explains why he didn't watch McHale's Navy with me. God bless and rest his soul.

[@planetclownfishbrain7052]

The good guys lost

[@Deisel76]

What do you mean "it hits"? Try speaking English so normal people can understand you... silly millenials

[@anthonyhooper6902]

The fact you got muzik in your name but don’t know what “hits” mean is crazy. Boomer Karen

[@planetclownfishbrain7052]

@@anthonyhooper6902 ''the fact you got'' oooga booga is craaaazy lemme skool ya double down

[@LLStark]

​@anthonyhooper690 😂😂😂 excellent comeback! That should've 'hit' Muzik right! 😂😂😂

[@AubreyWilkinsWursten]

I love watching someone take on a crazy dream (like being a KZbinr) and just totally killing it. It's so fun to watch other people's success. He has 8.42 million subscribers! It's been a joy to be along for the ride, and I'm obviously not the only one who feels like way.

[@GenX-Rising]

You have incredible kindness in you. 9 out 10 people want to see others fail, crash, and burn for reasons I'll never understand. Maybe it's jealousy or resentment or insecurity... I don't get it..

[@melissaevans4396]

This is one of those stories that catch your attention and holds on to it the entire time. It’s how MrBallen tells it that’s so captivating. ❤

[@psychedpanda3333]

He’s the goat for these types of videos on KZbin

[@alsmith9853]

Making a coffee with hot dog water is pretty darn terrifying, never mind the actual story!😂

[@baneverything5580]

Sounds like a new HIT recipe to me. This may be one of those "Why didn`t I trademark Hotdog Coffee myself?" moments. I started buying instant coffee because I`d wake up in a daze and mess up trying to use coffee makers. Too many details. And if I didn`t have time to heat a cup in the microwave I could just EAT a spoonful or three and GO GO GO! Or just bring the container with me.

[@MrBallen]

😂

[@gryphenicedancer8796]

That's how I started keeping caffeine pills and a water bottle by my bed.

[@ItsMe-lq5ns]

​@@baneverything5580 WHAT?! 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@theonetheycallfear8237]

Not to mention he specified “old” hot dog water.

[@empty-nestersand5pups]

1/4/23, that evening after work, I had the most excruciating abdominal pain that I would scream, pass out, come too only to scream, and pass out again. This horrifying cycle happened until i was finally rushed into the ER for what would be the 1st of 4 life-saving surgeries. A hernia erupted (I didn't know I had a hernia), causing so much damage to my organs. I was in a coma for a month, was in the hospital for over 90 days, and I'm still recovering as my open wound with a fistula slowly heals. It's been a rough year physically, mentally, financially and emotionally. I've been a fan since the beginning, and once I was able to get the fog out of my head from the coma.... well, your channel helped me heal. I'd not think of the horrific state I was in for 20-30 minutes at a time as I listened to the episodes I had missed, and then I'd listen to all of the episodes in order. Unable to work (which I miss) has made it difficult to kill time. Thank you and your team for sharing your gift of storytelling and helping this "strange, dark, and mysterious " woman heal!

[@santosreyes5576]

Thanks for sharing. Hope you heal quickly.

[@skipskylark9525]

i wish you all the best, i hope you heal quickly and easily

[@dianawatton7570]

Thank you Mr. Ballen your existence in my life has been a joy, a pleasure, and a lifesaver! I’m so blessed to have found you! Your honesty about your own difficulties is heartwarming and wonderful. Thank you JOHN and God bless you✝️💛⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@gregwetzel5622]

What sets you apart from so many other story tellers, is you have this ability to completely immerse yourself in the tale. By doing so, you also drag in all the viewer's as well. My favorite is the "thing" with the bell who stalks the French girl who goes hiking. Just thinking about it gives me chills. Thank you Mr. Ballen.

[@zarabella]

I binged all of your videos over a few weeks while working. Now I am caught up and have to listen to other stories and I realize that not a lot of people can tell a story like you. Thanks for making work more interested.

[@benjamincoakley9871]

I know I represent countless thankful Americans when I say this, so thank you so much for your service to this beautiful country MrBallen. Thank you also for the stories you upload. They make my boring factory job a little less boring.

[@sashahodek1923]

I can’t even tell you how many of my friends and family I got listening to you! I’ve been listening to/ watching for forever. From the beginning. I’ve listened to many others but you are by far the best by a LOT. You’re just born to do this.

[@annfletcher9113]

Mr Ballen is one of the favorite teachers we had in high school that we couldn't wait to get to class to hear what subject he was going to talk about for the day, we would sit in quietness and listen to every word. Thank you for sharing these with us.

[@miss.spent-youth1454]

He was a teacher?

[@callmemforbooks12345]

@@miss.spent-youth1454this is a bot, bro.

[@aubreyrichards7244]

Something about this guy just rubs me the RIGHT way. Lol man of integrity, honesty, humilty, kindness and strength. Thank you for being awesome brother. We all love you!

[@michellegrove5394]

Every Sunday my daughter Uncle and myself all sit around with our coffee and blunts🤷‍♀️ and listen to your story. Been doin it for years, hope for many more cheers to you sir

[@AdamGee8]

Can anyone actually discuss the videos ever anymore? I’m trying to see what people think of the story and all I find are endless comments telling MrBallen he’s a god.. come on guys he’s heard that shit enough in every comment section of every video he’s ever done. let’s talk about all these fkin crazy stories for once.

[@samihahyasmin7214]

Finally someone said it

[@leycia234]

Took the words right out of my mouth

[@Flashfrosting]

Yet, you haven’t talked about the stories. I’d rather read positive statements about MrBallen than negative comments like yours.

[@caramarsden7150]

@@FlashfrostingI thought exactly the same thing - always easier to judge & whinge than actually put in effort to do the very thing you're asking of others.. am I right, Adam Gee?

[@missviolet3079]

Calm down, I don't see you discussing his stories either, they wouldn't be 'amazing stories' if it weren't for his great storytelling, & the time & effort he puts into making these videos, so come on now, don't hate because MrBallens a god in his viewers eyes, and your not😂

[@bee.mice-elf]

I could watch Mr. B say “warm breeze” with wavy hand motions all day long 😁 Something about being told a story evokes innocence and safety. I guess we’ve all sat in story circles as children, either at school or the library, or around a campfire. That sense of calm and contentment comes straight back in the hands of a good yarn spinner. 😌

[@karenh4058]

I’m surprised I’ve never heard of this story before. What a terrifying tale!

[@katiecromwell5418]

Mr. Ballen, i’ve been so sick with the flu I didn’t even know today was Sunday until you posted. I think i’m cured now. Thank you ♥️

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

Oh man same here, I missed 3 days of various uploads from being basically passed out since Wednesday evening/Thursday. Hope your recovery is going well.

[@magentapyramid9245]

I hope it wasn't the coffee made from the old hot dog water.That stuff will kill you.

[@SchlamaFTW]

Cured of the flu? This takes the cake for most desperate for a response. Congrats

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

@@SchlamaFTW I'm pretty sure they were being healthily fecitious.... But whatever floats your goat, yo. Negative Nancy. Just let folks be excited for an upload when we are sick. What's your problem, buzzkill?

[@katiecromwell5418]

@@SchlamaFTW ever heard of sarcasm or a joke mate?

[@KrowKnow]

Dude. The intro "HotDog Water Coffee" is one of your absolute best. It made me gag, laugh, and my skin started crawling all at the same time.

[@CariReneeEdwards]

I lived right around the corner from the “Dead Children’s Playground”. I’ve seen the swings moving on their own with no breeze in sight. If I had had the forethought, I would have videod it…. But I doubt anyone would have believed that either. Thanks for always putting out such legendary content. This current story was one I had never heard before and was totally chilling.

[@GenX-Rising]

With no breeze in sight? Lol

[@CariReneeEdwards]

@@GenX-Rising you know what I meant… nothing ELSE was moving that would cause it to be “seen”.

[@djmastergroove946]

Now this is a really strange and dark, mysterious story. All I can think what would cause the chaos on the boat is some kind of gas. Maybe fumes from the engine or wherever they was keeping the cargo, hemp fumes. You just never know the full details exact unless you we're there. It's definitely a head scratcher for sure.

[@JesseSprague-cc3sy]

Hemp fumes?? I dont think them being baked would cause this lol.

[@sereenacatton9071]

I agree, I wonder if there was something like mercury on board that they were coming into contact with regularly without knowing and they became "mad as hatter's"?

[@Palach624]

On the other hand I was inclined to think it might be the case because after climbing on board and leaving crew compartments they apparently would get better. However, I don't think there's a gas that makes people scream randomly and apparently several dozen at the same time. Who knows, could be natural case of fume poisoning and mass delusion, could be something else that is beyond our understanding.

[@charitysweetcharity3091]

Carbon dioxide poisoning?

[@sararegina3533]

I googled “The Perrier” and I found that it is the same as “The Ivan Vassili” story of the haunted ship. It was published in a newspaper, but it is fictional. Those ships never existed. It is a nice story, but simply not true.

[@ThrillSeeker3524]

It was The Flying Ducthman. Can't you hear that piercing wail: "LEEDLE LEEDLE LEEDLE LEE!"

[@anthonykanode5073]

Brother, I’ve been watching you since you were getting only a couple hundred views… you’re probably the best storyteller of all time. Also, thank you for your service

[@fluffhead6757]

That's damn unsettling stuff. I wonder if there was a gas leak that wasn't accounted for on board, or something of a similar nature. You would think if nothing else, the captain would call an exorcist for peace of mind the first time, even if he didn't believe in that sort of thing.

[@jabronisauce6833]

Nah the story is just made up, just an old timey horror story made up to take off the boredom of everyday life and something to say at bars and or to sell papers. Truth is likely the crew just abandoned the ship after completing their work. Not like they’d be easily tracked down for just dumping it somewhere and then someone’s made up this ridiculous and over the top tale.

[@StephanieMelluish]

​@@jabronisauce6833Thanks for the clarification - I was curious what could have caused this behaviour, also.

[@malachihormel7994]

If there is any kernel of truth to this story, mass hysteria is always a good copout. For instance, it could've been a single event of someone experiencing a night terror, then the people waking up to the noise begin screaming in response out of confusion. Everyone flees the cabin screaming, in the commotion someone falls overboard and is tragically lost at sea. Sailors of the time being highly superstitious, just believe the ship is cursed and abandon it at the next stop. Retellings are embellished, and a haunted ship is born.

[@jaggedj2510]

The fact that Nells and the crew got back on the boat after all this crap happened makes this story extremely suspect.

[@TowGunner]

Ya think?

[@arsondarksea]

God bless you in the name of Jesus Christ, who is the name above all names & the only way to Heaven❤

[@Alexk4578]

Sounds like they made it up to cover up for something else

[@feltron]

I'm assuming you mean from San Francisco to Santa Monica. My guess, since he stated it wasn't very far, is that they would arrive before night fall so no issues.

[@blow-by-blow-trumpet]

It's a story. Don't come here for facts!

[@dragandavidovic508]

When it comes to the strange, dark and mysterious, delivered in story format, MrBallen is absolutely number one in storytelling.

[@Jaesketch3D]

I’m pretty new to Mr. Ballen.. but…This is legitimately the first channel I can watch for HOURS without stopping. Dude is the best story teller I’ve ever seen!

[@Valentinochinacrest]

The only story teller I watch. Your voice, your honesty and enthusiasm make for a really enjoyable 20 minute story.. I listen to this daily during my 7 month drive around Tasmania. Keep up the great work ❤ thanks for the company ❤

[@susanhigginbotham8888]

MrBallen tells a good story, after a day of kids and life being normal, I can't wait to listen to a bit of something outside of my normality. I love listening to MrBallen while painting or making random stuff. Please keep making fascinating and entreating content!!

[@ambermitchell1237]

I feel this one lol

[@edmanr2010]

I appreciate you Mr. Ballen! Your stories always pull us in, I have told several of my friends about your channel and so far they all agree your a great story teller! Thanks for taking the time to do what you do.

[@amybaker6941]

I fall asleep listening to MrBallen every night and now my boyfriend is super into MrBallen and is watching all of his YT videos. Gotta spread the awesomeness of MrBallen to our loved ones!

[@JessT-vg7ib]

This guy has been the best story teller I've seen in a long time.

[@Luna-jv9zb]

Are u bot or new sub

[@MrBallen]

❤🙏

[@Rosie-e5x7r]

Couldn’t agree more . Natural born story teller , it’s the most human gift you can have

[@micahmay862]

Mr ballen is good him and the why files wf are best on the net check them out too

[@joshgee8714]

​@@MrBallen You're nifty on 50...on hoodsta's.

[@TOGade-dj6jh]

Very interesting story. I’m a paranormal investigator and if there’s something that is a sign of bad spirits it’s warm air. No one in the field knows why this is, but mostly we experience cold pockets of air and those spirits are normal spirits, but when on the rare occasion that we experience warm air bad things tend to happen. I have a team and whenever this has occurred one of the members experience strange things and usually quits afterwards. We had one woman in the team that began crying hysterically without knowing why, she panicked which was quite understandable. At the same time my daughter who is a medium began grinning like a lunatic, something she’s seen videos of but can’t remember at all. On another occasion a man in the team began clawing his face while laughing, and two weeks later he had a mental breakdown and quit the team. Sometimes it’s a smell of rotten eggs, sometimes a warm breeze. So this story intrigued me greatly! Then again, I’ve never experienced any bad content from Mr Ballen, only top notch content. I wish you all a great new year! 👍🏻🙌🏻🇸🇪👻

[@catherinewilliams3850]

How very interesting, I am very open minded about the parnormal etc, have heard of to many instances to not believe and had the occasional experience myself.

[@idellekell]

Nonsense

[@TOGade-dj6jh]

@@catherinewilliams3850 the best way to find out about the paranormal is experiencing it oneself. Most of our clients would never admit to believing in ghosts officially, but when they are sure no one else listens but my team and I they’ll all have experienced the paranormal ever since being children.

[@annemariemyburgh7252]

😂😂😂 you don't know what you are talking about

[@TOGade-dj6jh]

@@annemariemyburgh7252 seeking attention? 😂😂😂

[@alyssarichter4711]

I can’t get enough of these, the way you tell stories is amazing it always pulls me in.

[@pixeegirl9943]

So proud of you that you followed through with help. So thankful for your stories. So grateful for your amazing storytelling talent!

[@jazzminelizabeth]

I get awful anxiety and your videos pull me out of my head, only your voice and tenacious story-telling could capture my attention for hours at a time. I wish I could rediscover you again! My favorite stories will always be the stories of people who went places they weren’t supposed to. From ambitious divers to off-trail hikers, you’ve always got some character in your story willing to challenge their luck. 😮❤🎉

[@Aliciamarie7465]

Happy Sunday!! Love the strange, dark and mysterious ONLY from Mr. Ballen!

[@drunkenskeptic6633]

You should check out WF (Why Files) in between Ballen uploads! You would love it, I certainly have!

[@CBaller2020]

Mr. Ballen!! You make my days much better when I see new content from you. Losing my Dad back on November 28th was the worst thing that's ever happened to me, including losing my sweet chocolate lab, Isabella, back in April. I miss them both soooooo much, but at least I can get my mind off of their losses for a little bit. Thank you, Mr. B!!

[@sheelfjohnson]

I'm so sorry about your dad, and your sweet doggo 💙. I just lost my dad after Christmas and still can't believe it.

[@DaGooperr]

the original stories being told, helps us understand them more, hes a cool dude, and he paints a picture. he is the best story teller!

[@flirpnirp9548]

2020-2024 4 years of strange dark and mysterious And im proud to say that i’ve been here since the start

[@pedroaraujo215]

Same

[@JesseSprague-cc3sy]

No offense but nobody cares

[@pedroaraujo215]

@@JesseSprague-cc3sy you are so cool and edgy

[@tomcarey8332]

@@JesseSprague-cc3sy39 people care so far. But anyway…. How did you become so edgy? I aspire to be as edgy as you. To be able to say like, the sort of stuff that would make me feel cool but be totally oblivious to the fact that everybody else would see me as a complete tool. I’d like to be just like you. Just knowing that I can say edgy and nasty stuff, fully hidden behind the safety of my keyboard/phone, most likely thousands of miles away from the person who receives my dark and edgy quips would make me feel so damn cool just like you do. You’re amazing. Where can I find the douchiness, edgylordiness and complete d-baginess that it takes to become someone like you? 🖕🏻

[@bruh1077]

Same I was deployed to Saudi Arabia in 2020 when I first started listening to him. Back when he uploaded like 3-4 times a week lol. My favorite was the missing 411 series

[@warrior--poet5418]

who else has been watching since mr ballen was a ghost tale reporter ? don't miss those days too badly - he's still evolving his channel..! 3 cheers to the man !!

[@richardaitkenhead]

I been watching him when he barely had 100k subs, he had a crazy rise, well earned and deserved.

[@Taco_King00]

I'm from Sweden I'm never missing a video that you upload. Thank you Mr. Ballen for all the stories you have told over the years

[@lloydchristmas168]

He actually got on an abandoned boat for this story. What a legend MrBallen is!

[@LucyDiaz-c9l]

😂😂😂

[@Christoph151]

The guys fully committed 👏

[@masterleoric4565]

Mr B got me through a nasty, unexpected divorce. There was a point during the whole process that the only thing I had left to look forward to was this man's videos. Thanks Mr ballen.

[@ilovemydressinggown9715]

Glad you got through it, hope your doing good. Xx

[@michaeldoran4367]

​@@ilovemydressinggown9715MASSIVELY GIRTHY KOK SEEN POKING THROUGH A TOWEL AT THE COMMUNITY POOL. THE KOK LOOKS LIKE AN ENORMOUS SNAKE WRIGGLING AROUND IN THE AMAZON JUNGLE. SPECTACULARLY HUGE GIRTHY VEINY ERECT KOK

[@Rosie-e5x7r]

Funny how stories can help us through something . I feel the same . Hope you’re in a better place now xx

[@24get24give]

ouch, it is a horrible process, are there children?, if I may ask, are you better now?

[@aaronsmith7644]

I'm so sorry. I understand not being with the person you love the most.

[@markomatijevac5496]

Every time I see MrBallen post, I just drop everything and start watching. Thank you for making my week!

[@MelodysMakeOvers]

You are the best story teller I have ever heard! Even better then my mom! If you look back.. I have watched and “ liked” ALL of the stories you have ever told here! You are the first and ONLY KZbinr I have ever done that with…I am 46 and I appreciate all you put out! Plz don’t quit anytime soon!

[@tommytortuga3073]

As a fellow Navy Vet I’m proud of you man. Right on Shippie.

[@christinechristian6908]

Thank you for your stories. They help me get through my day. Also try keep me wondering what new stories you’re going to come out with. Please keep up the wonderful work. ❤❤

[@thomasgriffin2326]

Wow. Seek help

[@IronicallyVague]

Sounds a little similar to what happened to me many years ago... Sitting in my room reading, a strong wind entered my room & made the curtains almost touch the ceiling. Felt like something ancient & very evil circle me as I stood, didn't see anything but I KNEW it was there Then insanity hit, started hearing Demons, almost murdered my family but a stroke of good luck prevented that tragedy Before this I was completely normal then as quick as a snap of the fingers I was insane I'm better now but it ruined my life & whatever it was that entered my room drove me insane & tormented me for decades & TY Jesus for your help

[@hillarymccorkle622]

Wow. My sympathy

[@feelinfroggy8089]

Yesssss!!! Story time!! I tell ya, I'd much rather listen to Mr. B, telling a story from the past, than watching most movies these days!! Thank you amd Happy New Year!!

[@kyrshanrukhar4081]

Really admire you Sir. As someone who is a storyteller myself who always tells my homies scary stories when we meet up I really learnt how to add life to the way i tell stories by adding confidence and motion. I used to be extremely stiff, monotonous and nervous before. Also I really admire you for valuing mental health, depression is awful and I'm so glad you fought it and made it here. Just want you to know we fans are always going to be here for you. As far as the story goes I happen to be Indian and yeah curses here are pretty damn scary and while I do not believe in things such as curses people here certainly take them very seriously my family included

[@heybooks.1503]

Came for the fun stories, stayed for the amazing storytelling ❤

[@stephenwright3180]

I have tried several attempts to research this vessel, and absolutely nothing pops up. Love your content but I'm not sure of the validity of this story. Any leads on how to find any info on this ship, would be greatly appreciated

[@GangstaCemetery]

i found it

[@jodylarson4697]

Look up "ship Parrier" or "Ivan Vassili" which was the original name.

[@tanakisoup]

I can find some info on it, but it’s very difficult for a couple of reasons. For one, I keep getting the Haunting of Queen Mary for some reason? My best guess is that the movie is based on this incident. Another reason is that “Perrier”, is the name of a sparkling water brand, so searching up “Perrier Ship”, just gives you a bunch of that. And then there’s the fact that Mrballen himself has such a big presence that I’ve even found a couple articles just talking about this video. I’ve only managed to find good info by searching “Ship Perrier Haunting”

[@cobycoburn]

Every bit of housework goes out the window when your on, just your voice is fantastic but when your on telling the story it’s just makes it even more special ❤️❤️

[@SouthernMiss850]

I know this is off subject, but is anyone else worried about the 2 men that were locked in the hole? I hope they didn't forget about them.

[@donnamckinley9807]

I was thinking exactly the same thing, so I imagine others had the same thought.😊

[@sarahwieland3243]

I could’ve sworn in the story he said they were on their way to lock those men up when they all began to scream uncontrollably and lost control. I don’t think anyone was ever “locked up”.

[@chenlou7366]

I read your comment before I heard that part.when I did I cringed about if they remembered them. 😂😂

[@SUPERFunStick]

Dey gut ded ☠️

[@ivanamielniczuk7095]

why didn't they all lock themselves up?

[@desireedunn3470]

Excited for every Sunday as I know typically that's when a new episode drops.. Watching you all started with you coming on while I slept. I woke up and told my husband the entire story of the episode. Love listening to the way you tell stories.

[@williamparis500]

Never let the truth get in the way of a good (ghost) story! No ship named the Parrier ever existed as part of the Russian fleet naval or merchant. The story also was retold decades later in the 1940s with the same crew named but now with a ship name of the Ivan Vassili, which also never existed. Regardless, as always Mr Ballen has told a crackin' fireside tale of horror and who knows, maybe this story is based on the truth with names of ships lost to time or through the retelling.

[@cherrymetha3185]

Thanks for the info . It’s more than likely an urban legend .

[@williamparis500]

Apparently the newspaper that originally published the story was notorious for not listing sources or indeed facts. Regardless, a fascinating tale of horror on the high-seas.

[@johnboehmer6683]

​@@williamparis500 Kind of The National Enquirer of 1907? Gotta say, if you all are right that the whole thing was just made up, it's as weird as the story itself.

[@johnboehmer6683]

​@@williamparis500 Hold up, I just went back to check what newspaper it was that originally published, you're really trying to say the Chicago Tribune is not credible?

[@poppyasher]

I agree. It's a good creepy tale, but he should really reserve the "This actually happened" for stuff that y'know, actually did. And include reliable sources

[@mandymaree9430]

Just loving all the positive comments and MrBallen appreciation on all these videos. So good to see and so well deserved 👏

[@jencoleman3697]

can everyone applaud Mr Ballen for speaking of his mental struggles at one point in his life!! It may have just helped someone who’s struggling 💙

[@LadyPictureShowMedia]

Thanks Mr. BALLEN your positive influence on culture through multimodal media and messaging, including your ability to tell thought-provoking narrative, is inspirational, to say the least. I appreciate you!

[@robertgibbs6154]

I love a good ol' sea story. Thanks Mr. Ballen for yet another enticing story. 18 minutes felt like 3. I really appreciate the weekly time warps with Mr. Ballen.

[@Mindy-lr4xh]

I normally hate anything with water, but I don't mind it when he's telling the events.

[@weLiveInSociety]

Ah yes, good old sea story 💀

[@CloudHeady]

​@@weLiveInSociety😅

[@kylerexroad5993]

Man im glad your better and im glad your still here with us, ive never been to war but i have been in my own head and knowing ur better it also helps to know i can get there to, also im glad u came to youtube cause of the more in depth of detail u can get in to with ur stories, love ya man keep going strong, one thing i always try to do is look for the brighter side of everything

[@alicefahey8910]

Glad you got the help you needed and your stories are on point

[@m.c.miller1581]

There are some stories you told that I cannot watch and some that I did watched gave me nightmares! I was so scared🫣like that Mom and daughter saw a girl on the side of the road without a face! I couldn’t sleep and afraid to go to sleep! 🫨 Your story telling is amazing! Shoutout to your team of researchers.🙌🏼

[@johnshaj2540]

I can relate haha

[@brendatomlinson]

That one terrified me, too!

[@sheryllovelady889]

Ty yet again for an edge of my seat story. I love the way u tell them w energy and in depth description. Like I can vividly see all as u are telling the story. Ty so much for doing what u do. God bless u and ur family!

[@thomasgriffin2326]

Smh

[@sheryllovelady889]

@@thomasgriffin2326 ?

[@sarahdiehl2732]

Just a reminder I love you and your channel and thank you for taking my mind off of things and reminding all of us to be careful💗

[@67LOCsiNYC]

The first time I heard Uncle Ballen telling a story I binge watched and subbed immediately,he was @ 100k then,look at him now im so proud, Happy New Year's

[@alw8355]

WOO HOO!! BEEN WAITING ALL WEEK FOR THIS!! THANK YOU MR. B

[@DangerBrooks]

I got BetterHelp after seeing your sponsorship. Since then I feel so free, so much lighter, and my shame is gone. I’m happy I took that first awkward step into therapy, 2024 is the year we take our lives back from our trauma!!

[@dannyjimenez9558]

I've heard a lot of terrible stories about betterhelp. It's pretty much proven to be a scam aimed at vulnerable individuals

[@cool8888rox]

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[@barneyronnie]

Glad that you're taking an important step towards a great life❤!

[@DangerBrooks]

@@cool8888rox Homie I WISH I was paid. I’m broke as heck and they had to give me a financial aid discount to afford it. Not sponsored. At all. Just love the “product” If you want to pay me though, I’ll take it 😂

[@hillarymccorkle622]

Glad that better help really helped you. It took me a while to find a great therapist. I knew that I had to get help for my mental health and trauma issues including a therapist and psych Dr. I found them after a couple of years and I am so much better. But you have to start somewhere so congrats to you

[@miss.spent-youth1454]

You're my #1 storyteller on here and NEVER had 1 complaint but that "trick" to dangle part of a story just to get us to listen to someone else's podcast was sneaky

[@MysticMenAtModernDay]

Love your channel!!! Been a fan since 2020!! Love to see how your channel has developed!! Would love to hear more missing 411 stories!! Thank u Mr Ballen!!

[@talonolson6050]

In reality, the Parrier never existed and the men who died, never lived. No records list the Parrier ever reaching any port and there are no records of a ship by that name under the Russian fleet during the Russo-Japanese War. After doing some more research it turns out the editor of the Special Features section had a habit of letting ghost stories with no basis in fact be printed. The following week on April 28th, 1907 the Chicago Tribune printed a story entitled “Did A Ghost Drive Mrs. Marshall Field Jr from Ashby St. Legers?” The article states Mrs. Marshall Field Jr lived in the manor where Guy Fawkes conspired to kill King James the first in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 until a ghost drove her from her home in 1907. The issue with the story is a Mrs. Marshall Field Jr never lived in the manor. In 1903 it was sold to Ivor Guest the 1st Viscount Wimborne.

[@GregHuffman1987]

thank you good sir. yeh i wasnt having much look. Mr. Ballen is a solid storyteller but sometimes he makes wild claims

[@EmmalineIrish]

@MrBallen thanks for your amazing storytelling, Happy New Year to you and yours 🎉 Proud of you, thank you for helping me out with my dark days. Sending you prayers for courage and prosperity, love and all the positive vibes from rural Ireland 🇮🇪 x

[@judekimberly3435]

legit casually said to a classmate today “i like watching/listening to mrballen on youtube..” and like 8 people all got excited cause we all loved you!

[@sumz887]

Every time I listen to you telling these stories is like heaven for my ears, you are truely the best storyteller😊🙏

[@AngelaMStovall]

Your ability to get me captivated into these "ghost" stories on KZbin as if they are real for a while is astonishing 😂😂

[@colindavidson6483]

They are real

[@Emma88178]

Not all of them are.

[@thecrippledone3325]

Every story you ever heard or read about on the Internet is real. Everything on the Internet is real

[@katherinemartin3591]

@@colindavidson6483😂😂😂

[@Lilithly]

He said this one was real

[@sharpm0102]

@MRBALLEN I absolutely love the community we have here. Everyone is so chill, funny & supportive! We're an amazing strange, dark & mysterious crew! 😊❤

[@Realdon17x]

@MrBallen || Mr Ballen when are you going to talk about betterhelp they were selling peoples information to facebook you advertise it in your channel they took advantage of people in their most vulnerable state its disgusting and their you were praising them smh

[@dcooper5734]

Absolutely love the perfect mix of true crime and paranormal content 👍