Extremely Distressing Missing Person Cases | TOP 3

[@BigDrew2040]

Just had my dad’s funeral yesterday. I needed this video it’s legit my comfort zone 🤧

[@Matt-to1bi]

Sorry for lose

[@barto4088]

Condolences

[@corneliusdinkmeyer2190]

I’m so sorry. 💔

[@Venxlation]

Rip

[@paradiddle5150]

Prayers are with you my friend 🙏

[@drpotluck1024]

'Real photo of a different Oldsmobile' I love Mr Ballens use of photo descriptions

[@BloodSweatandFears]

“Real photo of different croquettes” was hilarious 😂

[@colarinart]

I wouldn’t be surprise if it’s because artificially generated images. 🤔

[@zackshea6846]

clearly stated that it's a REAL photo, just of different croquettes. :) @@colarinart

[@r.b.ratieta6111]

Same with the older videos where the descriptions are like, "Real photo of a trailhead (not the actual trailhead)." 😂

[@DrinkerOfWindex]

It's the real Oldsmobile

[@Alien_Slurpee]

I am glad he didn't show a picture of sex toys that said, "Real photo of different sex toys."

[@dez00007]

😂😂

[@MsKRRey]

😅😅😅😅

[@macwhipple4083]

😂 yeah the vid probably would’ve gotten clapped

[@fan-plastictoys5948]

He likely thought about it but knew it could get his video removed

[@ceecee1951]

😄😄😄

[@Pork98]

I'm surprised that the cop in the story wasn't suspicious when the couple said that they were lost 500 MILES from Texas

[@kathleenkalman4796]

Yeah, that seemed kinda negligent.

[@maybechere8185]

They weren’t 500 miles from Texas, they were 500 miles from their town. Depending on where they were in Arkansas, it wouldn’t be suspicious at all.

[@cheeseeygamer2997]

He pulled them over 500 miles from their hometown, not from Texas itself. You can travel 500 miles and still be in Texas. Good chance they were maybe less then 30 minutes from the Texas-Arkansas border.

[@antoniorodriguez162]

Texas borders Arkansas lil bro

[@nancyrukavena6992]

"We got lost" would have prompted me to ask if they were STILL lost. Lost is lost no matter the distance from your desired destination.

[@billywilson7323]

Have you considered doing a "top 3 songs with disturbing backstories" episode? Because after this i feel like you should

[@DumbGames_1]

Polly nirvana. Daddy korn. Evil interpol

[@OfficialWilliamHillChannel]

Good idea

[@quanibaby14]

That would be very cool

[@quanibaby14]

​@@OfficialWilliamHillChannelI thought the same

[@honestly1970]

Oooh. Yeah. I agree

[@AbraSings]

That 3rd story is bizarre... That poor boy... He was so excited to go on that adventure... 😞

[@pseudoplotinus]

What makes it so bizarre is the amount of really strange information none of which adds up.. two bright-blonde man and woman with bright blue eyes, a blind persian woman, what actually happened to cause the truck to crash, how the people in the van got their hands on Juan in the first place (unless it was him who the woman somehow picked up from inside the cab), who the people even were.. so bizarre

[@jimf.1318]

​@@pseudoplotinusIt was Europe in the 80s, the whole place was weird af.

[@chrisharp4789]

I guarantee you that family in the 3rd story got approached by drug traffickers who kidnapped the boy in order to force the parents to move product for them. Then the dad probably had a medical emergency of some kind which caused them to crash and the people in the van were following the truck to ensure they completed delivery. Then the woman grabbed the heroin after the crash and sped out of there.

[@BriannaAllegra]

@@chrisharp4789that honestly sounds like a really solid theory

[@cloud_zeus]

@@chrisharp4789damn man nice theory

[@kellyscott6361]

The singing made this one of my favorite Mr Ballen moments ❤

[@jeremymccormick5689]

He sings😮

[@jordanongelstern]

8:47

[@stuntmanmike6330]

Noooo!! 🙉

[@boredgurl111489]

I need more of him singing ❤❤

[@nonyabuzzyness3126]

I came here to say this! And im also happy to say I knew the song as soon as he started singing as I didn't know the artist or the title

[@Jason-wp7ed]

I love how casually & whimsical Mr.Ballen explains why Carmen may have a slight problem if the police came over 😂

[@michkaadan5045]

Who else have been binge listening to the Mr Ballen podcasts since it became available everywhere 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@Zee2A]

Yurrrr

[@Charles-h1x]

Yessirreedeedee

[@BCFBreakfastClubFan]

I love the fact that Fastball's song "The Way" was based on Leila and Raymond's story. Of course, it was a fanciful musing that was penned before the couple were found deceased. I believe that one of the bandmembers said something about giving them a happy ending that they didn't get, which I think is lovely.

[@Krangkus]

Listening to it now, after hearing the story, makes me think that even after they were found dead, the song still tells their story just the way it happened. They got up and left, their car broke down, and they went to walk the golden highway in eternal summer far up in heaven above. That's beautiful to me.

[@BCFBreakfastClubFan]

That's pretty much what the band said, in interviews: "We gave them the happy ending they deserved", or something like that. Can't remember the exact words. ...but it was written before they were found. @@Krangkus

[@brennalee8709]

Came to the comment section(as he was talking) to see if I could find confirmation that this was indeed the Fastball song, thanks!

[@chicgal3]

That is lovely thank you for sharing that. I didn’t know about their story or the story behind this song til now, so I’ll think of them fondly when I hear it.❤

[@BCFBreakfastClubFan]

@@chicgal3 Yes, I think knowing the backstory completely changes the context of the song.

[@webeechamin1167]

15 years for murdering somebody, for taking someone elses’ life. I’ll never understand it.

[@saraabdullah4146]

Life for a life is fair

[@kevindumont2507]

15 years for murdering, then dismembering and desecrating the corpse. Huge elephant in the room here.

[@charlesbrown4483]

@@kevindumont2507 Not to mention she DEFINITELY made the croquettes out of that dude’s body, not that the could could charge with it because there wouldn’t have been proof but yeah she did that shit.

[@daltonsnow5855]

Woman privilege as always sadly

[@FlorianMark]

For her age it was the rest of her life.

[@wiadroman]

8:45 Look at that, MrBallen not only can tell stories, but he also can sing. Man of many talents!

[@kalsharrer374]

I love how animated Ballen is when he talks (doing knocking motion, cutting vegetables etc.) it’s nothing crazy but it really makes the story come to life in front of the viewers eyes. Awesome work

[@singingcrafter1520]

That's what makes him a great story teller. If only teachers at school had of been like that, how interesting school would have been.

[@DARWINZOO]

It's not he. I know they're brilliantly edited. Why do I remember it's his mom?

[@lemarch57]

Enthusiastic singer too! 🙂

[@linzdapinz]

I always think this too!!

[@Cheryl-lyn85]

So true😊

[@loralou-djflowerdove]

Thanks for singing for us, John!! Loved it!! You have a great voice.😊❤

[@MrBallen]

😂

[@ZK_-hs5es]

@@MrBallenI cried it was beautiful 🥲😂😂

[@TopHotDog]

​@@MrBallenyou taking up a new career? 😄

[@rolmodel12.]

​@@MrBallenthis is the correct response. 😏

[@kayleighgroenendal8473]

Someone send him a karaoke machine!!!! IN CAMO 😂

[@nmhummel]

The Way is one of my favorite songs. When he sings, "the children woke up...and they couldn't find them," I always feel melancholy.

[@CrypticJasmine]

Me too!

[@virallcullture8585]

1st thing I thought...is this the ingredients to that one song??

[@miss.scales7159]

I knew this was that that story!!

[@jamespython5147]

Natalie, you're pretty!

[@crystylev4571]

My husband and I heard this song coming home from visiting the family for the holidays, I told him I rememebered always listening to this song and I had loved it, and I wanted to know what the song really was about. When I read it out loud in the car, my husband and I cried and listened to it two more times. It literally changed our views on it. So crazy you covered it, considering me and my husband just found out about the story behind it. ❤

[@BornIn1500]

You and him....cried to it? lol

[@meeganyoung8058]

@@BornIn1500why do you have to be such a judgmental creep about it. They can do whatever they want they aren’t being a judgmental creep trying to make someone else feel bad about themselves.

[@shamekiaholland6059]

​@@BornIn1500Real stupid and immature

[@Rodney17302]

Similar experience! This song was on the radio a lot when my family moved to Florida, I was 8 and remember hearing and loving this song. But I recall finding out the meaning to the song when I was a teenager, while watching some sort of One-Hit-Wonders show, and it completely changed my whole perception of the song.

[@hartle4]

@@meeganyoung8058 well, if it's not the pot calling the kettle black

[@Windmagic444]

I really wish you wouldn’t continue advertising Better Help! They sold HIPAA data (mental health data) for marketing without anonymizing it for massive profits, and the therapists they “employ” don’t get any employee protections bc they’re all considered individual contractors! People would be better served finding free or low cost local or federal resources than becoming a product for Better Help. :(

[@urbanobstacles]

​@@dinidilitiyea it is a joke. Everyone's a victim now

[@andiestewart7423]

Maybe he uses it and likes it. They must a sponsor. It is his channel guys

[@zerotodona1495]

@@dinidilitiif it was no joke, there wouldn’t be cross dressers or gays.

[@abigailwalton4109]

@@zerotodona1495whomp whomp

[@DakiniDaya]

​@@zerotodona1495Olha o gado estadunidense, parece mais incrivelmente estúpido que o br. Não tem nem uma ponte próxima pra tu se jogar??

[@Mr_Fluffyrblx]

wwww SINGING LOL 9:03

[@eggsbacon1538]

200k views in 2 hours.. I’ve been with you since the beginning. So glad for your success my man💪🏼

[@MissSeaSea]

#ballenforever

[@Abcdefghijk920]

Same!!

[@GraceAlder99]

Well done you!!🤔

[@stephaniemarcelino8631]

the tiktok days!! 🥺 so happy to see how far this channel has come !

[@GraceAlder99]

​@@MissSeaSeaI liked your comment! Bet that took alot of time to translate your message!!

[@POTTIMOUFPRINCESS]

You know, I was having a weird day, and I won't lie, even watching old Mr. Ballen videos really draws me in and distracts me. When I watch his videos, I completely forget where I am and anything that was bothering me. A genuine thank you, Mr. Ballen! I don't think you realize how much of a positive impact you have on some of us.

[@rosefalk9007]

I 100% agree

[@RickVogel-me6vg]

Agreed , well said.

[@DeveionakaDRA]

Just drove from Florida to Washington state and listened to MrBallen podcast the entire time. One of the greatest storytellers I've ever come across. Much love Brother.

[@cornfarts]

Holy fuck thats a drive. Something i would love to do. Theres so much out there to see

[@legopotter8295]

Unfortunately, no matter how good he is at telling stories, I cannot condone this channel anymore, his sponsors are scams..proven scams...and anyone who knowingly accepts money to promote a known scam, is NOT a good moral person....if he'd get rid of these sponsors, fine...but he doesnt...sooooo

[@EatYourCookies_]

Money changes people But the people paying him mean nothing without us… ya know

[@RobertStewart-i3m]

​@@legopotter8295 What scams and scammers? Can you explain that please?

[@matildamarmaduke1096]

​@@RobertStewart-i3m I don't see ads I've listened twice. So what you talked about Willis??????

[@eduardoreyes8780]

Holy cap, I’ve loved that song for so long and I’ve always told my wife how deep it is when you actually listen to the lyrics. And now this! Full circle! Mind blown 🤯

[@OgMcFaded]

Mr Ballen changing lives.

[@faygo187]

*crap

[@theemirofjaffa2266]

How would you have known its depth when you didn't even know what the song was about 😅

[@eduardoreyes8780]

@@theemirofjaffa2266because regardless of not knowing the real back story if you actually listen to the lyrics and what it’s saying it’s a deep song. Now that I know it’s factual it makes it even deeper. 😅

[@sayitaintsl0w]

Yes! Just heard it the other day, after living it for decades. Always wondered what inspired the lyrics. Now I know.

[@hajarabounouar2844]

When I gave birth to my baby, I was alone, without a partner and my family was far away. I was listening to Mr. Ballen podcasts while breastfeeding. That comforted me a lot.

[@DNegrioAWOLgXng]

Did you ever find a special someone to have a family? Mr. Ballen got me through alot. I'm an army vet myself like he is.

[@hajarabounouar2844]

@@DNegrioAWOLgXng no im a single Mama

[@DNegrioAWOLgXng]

Wasn't expecting a response especially this time of night or at all for that matter. 😊 You must be up youtubing or getting your me time after getting lil one sleep. I'm sure someone will come along when it's meant to establish a solid and healthy relationship/ family with you ❤

[@Swamp72]

Damn, Mr Ballen showing off his pipes. That’s some real confidence

[@spencerrichards1342]

Starts at 8:47

[@izzyandthecity]

I'm from Spain and I'd never heard of those cases/stories. So weird!

[@thehitman0344]

Mr.Ballen is the equivalent to Mr.Rogers and Bob Ross for our new messed up generation and I'm all for it

[@JesusismyRock773]

Hardly. I mean Mr. Rogers and Mr. Ballen have absolutely nothing in common with the two shows.

[@MelancholyPageyBoy]

I just found your channel today and I’ve been binge watching your videos for the past few hours. Your story telling abilities are a rare sight. Thank you Mr. Ballen!

[@ChromeCobra420]

He's great. Enjoy the binge watching.

[@campblood]

i did the same when i first discovered his channel!

[@gloriannek7143]

Welcome to the club. Many of us found him during th pandemic lockdown when he first started. Being a mrballen fan is kind of like checking into Hotel California. But in a good way lol.

[@Rosie-e5x7r]

@@gloriannek7143haha yes this 😂

[@davidmarch22]

Oh that’s awesome! You’ll have so much fun listening to it all!

[@laceyrivera5826]

I was never able to hear the song "The Way" the same way again after I heard the story behind the song. It's such a haunting song and I've always wondered about what happened to the couple.

[@SWolfmoon]

The Way is such an underrated song, I had no idea it was inspired by an actual tragedy. If you are watching this and haven't heard it before you need to go and listen to it! I am going to relisten to it now that I know the backstory!! Thanks Mr Ballen for giving an already awesome song such depth and context! Love you and your channels!! Keep up the incrediblly amazing work!! Also, who knew you could sing so well!

[@janemiettinen5176]

There’s some clues in the music video, except there the couple travels in RV instead of sedan (at least if my memory is even a lil bit right). The couple was lost for few months, so everybody sorta hoped they just left on their on volition and were happily traveling to see the country. But the reality was different, my only silver lining is how they get to die together. Not much, but something.

[@kelsielovesbbu]

The Way is one of their best songs, easily

[@mariovillarreal8647]

​@@janemiettinen5176I think it was the silver lining to a Cloud NINE, SEVENTH HEAVEN, GOLDEN MARRIAGE!! 💖💗💓💕

[@mage1439]

@@kelsielovesbbu Yeah, but let's not sleep on the fact that they're very good in general.

[@SWolfmoon]

@@kelsielovesbbu I don’t think I have ever heard anything else that they have released, do you have any recommendations?

[@juliecolemannelson6849]

My grandfather was missing for 3 weeks before he was found in a wooded area, deceased. Nowhere near where his car has been found abandoned. It's never been determined exactly what happened. They ruled his death as natural causes

[@gutnickgutnick5066]

That’s terrible to he😢.Might want to send this to Canam missing project!

[@juliecolemannelson6849]

@@gutnickgutnick5066 never heard of it? But this was also years ago that this happened

[@dinarusso3320]

😢he shouldn't have been alone... sorry for your loss.

[@cetkat]

Did he have any kind of dementia? That's my first thought.

[@michellecarl1255]

My condolences to your family for your loss of your grandfather. Rest in Peace Sir im sure you are at the final Heavenly place for eternity.😅❤💪😇🙏💕💯🌻⚘️💐😊🙋‍♀️👍🙏😇

[@EthelBerryan-nu8xn]

This is why I am so cautious about accepting food from people I don't know extremely well. I need to see them eat it first ... Lol

[@ViralClipsENT]

But what if the person who made the food is a cannibal . They wouldn't have a problem eating with you lol 😂

[@LEVENEGRANT3]

Not even if they eat it first 😂

[@ViralClipsENT]

@@LEVENEGRANT3 big facts . Smart girl

[@onetimes1]

Only 15yrs? I swear the judicial system is ridiculous.🤦‍♂️

[@Hulk1514]

She literally chopped his head off. I’m sure that’s another tempering charge so yeah, 15 is a joke.

[@Rulya-HaShem-Morrigan]

In the US 15 is for attempted. Actually doing it is usually 25 or more. Some are never let out bc they don't belong in civilization with the rest of us. It seems like they could've found out if she put his "meat" into the food too, but didn't even bother to try to find that out. Europe frequently insults the US justice system (I'm not saying there aren't problems) but if you look at their justice system they barely sentence these ppl (take a look at the UK) so they have no room to insult any other country. Their biggest complaint abt the US justice system is it's "too harsh." Really? And there's "too many." Maybe that's bc many of ours are actually sentenced to sentences they deserve. Ijs

[@citrusbutter7718]

Europeans comfort in living among murderers is quite disturbing. Its almost like they look for any excuse to let them out early.

[@Cio-kc1sk]

US isn't the only countries with a bunch of freaking "Justice System" clowns.

[@SpiritStoneWarrior94-yx3gs]

​@@Rulya-HaShem-Morrigan As an Australian, I wish the justice system here was even 1/3 as Harsh as the US justice system is! We have so many people who get 25 years and then released, but are serial killers or gang murderers/hitmen and same with people who commit sexual crimes.

[@Kaniwani]

I remember reading about "The Way" many years ago and the band mentioned that they thought the old couple might've ran away on a romantic getaway and leaving everything behind to start a new carefree life or to escape their current one or something. So, they composed the song. Then they saw the updated news about finding their bodies. It's heartbreaking. Next time you guys listen to the song, pay close attention to the lyrics. Chilling when you know the backstory of it.

[@coconyt3623]

Figured #2 had at least a part of the dude's body in the box pretty early. These 3 stories entries constitute the bulk of your best output for sure!

[@ivyluray723]

The fact that MrBallen really sang it for us 👏👏👏 he’s literally the best story teller

[@Yrod928]

Blown away by Mr. Ballen's melodious singing voice!

[@jptheexplorer55]

Same here Mr ballen has a voice to be a singer..

[@Townesvanwaits]

Lol he's not that great at all guys

[@Kidkapps]

​@@Townesvanwaitsyou can't sing so you can shut it

[@PspspSpooky]

Sure, maybe not a career-change-worthy singing voice. But compared to most of the people I know, including myself he preformed it well enough to recognize and not make my ears bleed @Townesvanwaits

[@Kidkapps]

@@PspspSpooky someone with more IQ finally

[@jesusisalive3227]

Is it just me or are murder sentences getting more lenient? 15 years for murder is not long enough!

[@davidfinsterwald8022]

Unfortunately, this is the case in EU countries. In Germany, for example, most criminals are no longer afraid of punishment because in most cases they are far too harmless or the perpetrators are not prosecuted anyway. Furthermore, our prisons are almost as comfortable as hotels. I recently saw a TV report about a German prison where the prisoners even had a PS2 in their cell. They are also allowed to smoke there, receive visits from their partners in a private room with a bed and buy cigarettes, snacks and other food in a prison supermarket...

[@austinporter6701]

Criminals dont mind going to jail bro its kinda a reset for them or just time to chill and be safe for some years they still get cell phones tvs all that shit and drugs alot of them just keep doing business well in through other people making bank

[@Colbyplaneman]

Also keep in mind that she was like 80 years old so even a 15 year sentence probably means she’s gonna die in prison

[@SamuelHallEngland]

Europe is a joke! People that abuse kids hardly even get any time at all these days. Recently in the UK an Afghan migrant only received community service for repeatedly abusing a 12 year old girl!

[@captainsoi]

@@davidfinsterwald8022 Bruh... me living in a 3rd world country haven't had a console in almost 20 years. Also sometimes even miss meals. Yeah, your prison conditions over there sound comfortable enough. lol

[@DesTCAllday]

I didn’t expect to get a MrBallen serenade halfway through but I’m so glad I chose this video

[@christineshotton824]

I appreciate that you talk about mental health for veterans. My son was US Army 11 Bravo and served two combat tours; Iraq and Afghanistan. When he decided not to re up after his Afghan tour, he was transferred to Korea for 6 months, then Stateside for 6 months. I think that gradual decompression helped him a lot. I can't imagine how mind blowing it would be to get dumped into civilian life straight from combat ops.

[@seanfisher6936]

I'm from Canada but I thank your son and you.

[@ВадимВадимович-ь6т]

@@seanfisher6936 I'm from you but I thank Canada and your son

[@LoneStarStinger]

Going civilian straight from active sucks… The freedom is overwhelming and civilians seem feral. Feels like you have to start all over in the world.

[@truthseeker2321]

​@LoneStarStinger The government started that crap with the Vietnam War. My uncle who fought in the European theater of ww2 was still in Europe for 6 months after combat operations ended, before being sent home. It was still a shock, but not as bad as being in combat in Vietnam one day and being home that same week.

[@mitsuomits9077]

Omg I love that song... thanks for telling the story. Btw, about the story, maybe she just felt asleep. So sad.

[@corrinbielawski8035]

Or maybe she didn't. Maybe they decided together, one last road trip, one last flight out into the night, and to a place where age would never touch them ever again.

[@princesssolace4337]

Nah .... they both lived a long and fruitful life .... Who really wanna live forever or beyond 70 anyways?

[@johnathanmann1120]

I think their niece commented on a copy of the video on KZbin

[@xinor0435]

@@princesssolace4337 who would wanna live beyond 70 anyways? r u dumb a lot of people 🤣

[@Kittie28]

@@princesssolace4337 John Glen was in the Space Shuttle Discovery's STS-95 mission at 77. If you take care of your mind and body in your youth, life even in your 80s can be good

[@ronascull5013]

Love your story telling, but the singing was the cutest! You made sure we had a great visual of this tale. Thx for that!

[@Wendygourley]

MrBallen, I love watching this channel, because the way you talk with your hands really adds to the story. You're awesome!

[@imtheotherleft]

as soon as you mentioned what the song was, chills. thanks for singing some of it

[@firecracker187]

Holy crap john...youre over 8 mil now! Youre rockin it. Rad

[@carolynm9638]

Seriously!!? Wow. That’s crazy how some people just have that connection to the people.

[@nolanbroderick1234]

Coming from a subscriber back when he was brand new on KZbin(-200k subs). It is astonishing how fast this channnel grew. This was his second career calling

[@MsRuun-cb9zh]

I never get tired from a MrBallen story.

[@michelleblake6597]

I also just listened to the first story and love how you sang “the way” yourself. I have been an elementary school teacher for 24 years and speaking to adults is still terrifying to me but you sang for everyone who views this and that takes so much courage and I love your vulnerability. You are the story teller I never knew I desperately needed in my life! Thank you again Mr Ballen for your time, energy, enthusiasm, knowledge and also for your years of service. I’m Canadian but LOve the US so much. You’re a GEM 🎉

[@zeinamcfadden1844]

I’m Canadian, too, and if he came to Canada, I’d go to a show! And he can actually sing.

[@flobaba4586]

The first story brought tears to my eyes, those poor couple, its so sad. Ty.

[@EMurph42]

The best storytelling anywhere! You can give me chills just speaking & that’s pretty damn hard to do.

[@mattkennedy7853]

And I learned something about one of my favorite childhood songs

[@NoriMori1992]

I found out the background behind "The Way" a couple years ago, and it makes the song a hundred times more emotionally intense. Now every time I sing the chorus I feel like crying.

[@NIMM_VOID]

8.6M! i'm so happy you're getting the audience you deserve, thank you for all the incredible stories mr ballen 🖤

[@seanfisher6936]

8.64

[@NIMM_VOID]

@@seanfisher6936 8.68

[@hecklephalange8640]

I can't possibly imagine how i would feel knowing my neighbour gave me a box in which she placed the head of her boyfriend

[@lowkeyobsessedngl]

the idea that Carmen's neighbor might have eaten some of Jesus in that croquette makes me shudder.

[@lowkeyobsessedngl]

related to that, you think people would go to church more if they started serving croquettes for communion instead of those wafer things?

[@sorrywrongplanet8873]

Giving the head of your murder victim to your neighbour to keep and not coming back for it is both very stupid and very strange. She could have just buried it and never have been caught. Why did she do that? Was she just stuck on giving him to the neighbours piece by piece and didn’t know how to make head cheese? Reminds me of the pig farmer in BC. They think he may have sold the meat of his victims as pork. They do call it “long pig”. By all accounts from people who know, we taste like pork.

[@NO-ek2bu]

@@sorrywrongplanet8873the pig farmer guy, I’m pretty sure he also took some of the remains to a rendering plant, so his victims were turned into gelatin. I might be making that up though lol

[@sorrywrongplanet8873]

@@NO-ek2bu who knows. He might have sold human remains as pork. 🤢

[@tarabean1892]

@@lowkeyobsessedngl shut up, what are you even on about 😅

[@KALEIGHdoscope]

The Way was my faaavourite song as a kid in the 90s and I had no idea it had a missing person origin story. That's wild!

[@USAssset44]

I’ve been watching your channel for about a year now and keep forgetting to tell you, Thank you for your service, dedication and honor. You’re a true warrior and an amazing patriot.

[@nickmullins9094]

The way was one of my favourite 90s songs. I used to pump it up when it came on the radio. I never really understood the story behind it. So thanks for explaining it.

[@jaykirizz219]

Am I the only one that realizes how many missing persons cases that Mr Ballen has told us about that just so happen to end in the month of June?!?! (There’s a LOT-I noticed bc my bday is June 27th)

[@kimusa7114]

The first story was sad enough but you made me cry when you started singing that song. I had no idea the back story... I love that song. 😢

[@embramorgan6720]

I like how every now n then we get a bit of crazy trivia, like that song being about that couple. Grew up with and love that song!!

[@hardearnedliving5907]

I got chills when you started singing that song holy cow I’ll never listen to that song the same again

[@maralinekozial9131]

Yay its that time of the week again & we got that three piece this week so its gotta be good The Way is one of the best songs of the 90's , i remember first hearing it back in 98 when i was in a foster home & my foster mother played it on the radio & i obviously could relate to the lyrics because they felt like they was talking to me as a foster child at the time!!!!

[@adamm9707]

Omg omg omg... this was my story suggestion years ago on the reddit... thank you, this made my day!

[@adamm9707]

Of the 3 stories my suggestion was "the way"

[@ahmedhamm5464]

"was" as in he suggested it in the past@@Die-Angst

[@adamm9707]

@Die-Angst it's no longer a story suggestion cuz he made it a story

[@euronico7949]

​@@Die-Angst????????

[@michellegallia9361]

@Die-Angst What? They just meant they had made a request for that story in the past, like the comment said…

[@Hydra-uz9gx]

Mr ballen is the only persons sponsorships I don’t skip

[@CapnNina]

Your voice is so captivating and lulling. You easily pull us into your stories even when not watching the video. Great job!

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

I've always loved that song by Fastball and found it hauntingly beautiful. Wow😢

[@brandonmchenry6679]

Being a huge fan and having the pleasure of meeting him at the live show in Austin was awesome, but hearing a story with people from the town I currently live in! Epic!

[@jackieprasek179]

I wanted to go see him when he was in Austin but I'm disabled and can't sit or stand. I'm glad you got to meet him😊. I live vicarious through other people

[@melvingonzalez8161]

I forgot how good this man's story telling is.

[@edwinperez9878]

That’s why you don’t run back to get a poster…. Just say you calling someone who can help you help them then call the cops

[@stevenalexander1886]

With the countless content on KZbin, it is an achievement to stand out and be an excellent story teller. I appreciate your time and effort in creating compelling and interesting content.

[@MAF868]

Mr. Ballen has an exceptional singing voice.

[@reneesarmiento6321]

I’ve been watching mr ballen for years and I never thought I’d hear him sing

[@Lifeislyfe]

I started thinking of this song before he revealed that that’s this is a backstory for it ,crazy. I work in a place where everybody loves music a little too much and that is one of our most played songs. now I can show them exactly where it comes from. Thanks Mr. B.

[@TheRedditFiles111]

Gonna stick this on and tidy my room completely. Keep on the grind 💪

[@thurzaheim]

You also have a good singing voice....a man of many talents!

[@jeffhubbard9951]

That IS very interesting - I didn't know thr origin story behind "The Way," but as the story progressed -and, given the title of your segment - I had a feeling that was going to be the outcome. Nicely presented, as always, John.

[@jourdyngroman]

i always wondered if there was a story behind The Way, it always tugged at me in ways i didn't fully understand. now i do, thank you for that closure

[@veledwin1]

So Carmen would’ve probably gotten away with it if she had just gone back to get the box? That’s an impressive level of stupidity

[@ookamihime5122]

Excellent singing! And I just KNEW that song had to have a story behind it but always forgot to look it up! I’m glad I didn’t, because now I got to find out and enjoy it through you! Much love to you and your family! ❤

[@AlexisElaineRose]

Holy moly. Can't believe the Fastball song. Yeah, thanks for the pics because I will always see their faces but at least they will never be forgotten because of you! :)

[@Kerazzy.]

"What's in the box?" Reminded me of Seven.

[@tc1680]

I think the blind lady tried to send the boy out of Spain to protect him and that's why she was looking for the US embassy; and somebody(s) snatched them up as the driving instructor went in to look for the poster. The person most likely caught up with them but couldn't go near them while somebody was within sight. Poor boy

[@lauralindsay758]

I'm glad to be alive the same time you are! You unknowingly make my life so much better. Thank you!

[@sarapendergrass2406]

I recently discovered your channel and now i can't stop watching 😂 keep up the good work! I'm so glad I found your channel!

[@dexterst.jacque4540]

I remember when I had new videos to watch. Enjoy while you can I've listened to each at least three times and a few more than that. ❤

[@wms72]

Why couldn't Mary tell Carmen to put the box on the top of her closet? Murder only gets 15 years in Spain???

[@MzsPinky]

You just made my day Mr. Ballen. Thanks for the song 🥰

[@noyb6200]

You look healthier now. I'm glad you are sleeping more and took a break. And are slowing down.

[@Wombat_Gaming]

When Mr. Ballen said "but thats just a theory" I wish he said "a food theory!"

[@zxxxthhh]

Fastball - The Way is one of my fav song. Didn't know what this song about until now. 8:47 the singing starts.

[@Frankster86]

My favorite song too!

[@tashhashimi9483]

Mr Ballen gotta start his own band

[@LysiaVee]

I havent even seen Mr. Ballen sing yet but i am super excited after reading the comments 😂

[@ShadySportsNetwork]

Mr Ballen singing is one thing I’ve never known I needed but now I know I can’t live without it. Mr Ballen strange dark and mysterious EP coming soon???

[@BlazinMason]

Amen!❤

[@prasadkumta3432]

Mr.B.Allen the 2nd story is crazy but the 15year jail sentence for murder very less ,have a beautiful day and stay healthy 😊

[@elizabethbeam1135]

I can not tell you how much I love that you sang that song! It's one of my favorites and I never knew what it was based on until now :)

[@thestoryofpod]

Did anyone else know Mr. Ballen had pipes? Just waiting now for Mr. Ballen on Tour: The Musical

[@cody2819]

The fact the boy and elderly lady just disappeared in the driving instructor is a red flag. It's likely they kidnapped the kid for unknown reasons. Hopefully one day he'll be found..

[@Puddintang-d5h]

I Love that Song!! It always sounded so heartbreaking..I used to wonder the backstory of this tune!! Crazy!! 😢😢May that beautiful couple be young husband & wife w/OUR HEAVENLY FATHER & REST IN PEACE.❤❤😊😊

[@jamesgalloway7453]

That's some quality singing. The voice of an angel.,.

[@Liam_vlogs69]

Thank you for your service, I’m an inspiring 13 year old trying to become a Navy Seal.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇻🇮🇻🇮 Having a Dad in the military I’m proud to say Go Navy Beat Army!!

[@4aceswithakicker638]

Good for you! Good luck 👍

[@belugasmith]

Having lost my husband of nearly 60 years in December 2022 I truly appreciate stories of older couples who were the definition of true romance. Many think romance is Romeo and Juliet or Cinderella type stories but true romance is sitting side by side on a couch holding hands and listening to a favorite old song. Thank you. However they ended up going over that cliff, they went together.

[@ThatGreenGuy85]

What did Carmen think was gonna happen if she never went back for the box? I guess she thought it would never stink since she boiled it? It might have been an effective plan if she retrieved the box before it started stinking.