Even skeptics can't explain how this man VANISHED

[@TheMaskedChef7]

Even skeptics can’t deny that Mr Ballen is the best story teller of all time ❤️

[@LavaCreeperPeople]

🤖

[@oh584]

I'm skeptical of the like button

[@steveharrison76]

Even skeptics cannot deny that the Like Button is screwed over on a weekly basis.

[@PRPWR]

I don't know man, hecklefish at the why files is doing pretty damn good lol

[@DignityDC]

😊

[@juliettehurst9569]

Oh my word, i live about 3 miles away from Todmorden. I cannot believe you have covered a story from this little corner of the UK. Thank you soo much for covering this story.

[@Neo-ff4uo]

What a lovely name for a town. Tod means "death" Morden means "to murder" in German 😂

[@bibakroll8999]

Yes. I used to live in Morley.

[@toni5431]

Haworth resident here. I was shocked to hear Mr Ballen cover our little corner of Yorkshire!

[@bradleyreid7761]

@@bibakroll8999Im from tod and ust to live in morley aha. above the natwest bank in town. Annoying how he left the best bit about this case out. The copper he refered to at the end was called Alan Godfrey, he didnt just see a ufo, he was abducted. wrote a book about it

[@wingpang9626]

Welcome to the Happy Valley 😂

[@Real_Irish_Girl]

We got the package that I ordered from you today. When my son opened it, he was ecstatic. I got him a flannel and baseball hat. He immediately put them on and went out wearing them. We’re both big fans. Thanks for the amazing stories and all the amazing things you’re doing. Sending love and prayers to you and your family. ❤

[@MrBallen]

That’s awesome!! Thank you both for the support! ❤🙏

[@laurapavone3513]

This is very sweet!🏌️💙

[@ravonebaskerville2069]

Hoping To Place My Order Soon Too! Love This Channel

[@bodhidharmashmarma5179]

​@MrBallen: thanks for the SUPER GENERIC responses, bud.

[@nellosnook4454]

@@MrBallen 1. So the LEAST likely explanation for this mysterious death is “alien abduction”? 2. Every element of this story could have been perpetrated by human actions. 3. We may not know WHY anyone would treat this person in such a terrible way, but that’s just it-we don’t know. 4. Not one element of this story implies involvement of beings we don’t even know exist. 5. The unidentified substance found on his body is just that-unidentified as of yet. 6. And unlike most ET stories, there are no known witnesses to what actually happened to the victim. 7. I’m not opposed to the idea of extraterrestrial life, but you’ve got to do better than this story to convince me. 😉

[@thatgirlcourtney85]

You know what else is sad!? The coal companys decision to deny him early retirement was re-evaluated and ended up being approved and the letter ended up showing up 1 day after he disappeared 😓

[@XII12xx]

Not just sad, conspicuous.

[@eroccha]

@@XII12xx conspicuous?

[@boldCactuslad]

@@eroccha conspicuous!

[@eroccha]

@@boldCactuslad I just don't think "conspicuous" is used properly here.

[@Yngsatchvai]

You could write daytime tv.. God one. Sad

[@brandonb5240]

Mr. Ballen works so perfectly in this format. It may be the most perfect content on KZbin. I hope he always gives us something here. Pods are great, but the photos and mannerisms make it. His genuine disposition is so refreshing.

[@luciac.419]

So true!

[@pandarush.]

I agree so much. Something in my brain or body doesn't allow me to enjoy podcasts like others do. I need the visuals, and Mr Ballen fits the bill perfectly.

[@TN_T_]

Oh yeah! Totally agree with you folks. The KZbin videos are way more immersive and engaging.

[@rhonda.gross57]

What I like most about these videos is his voice. He brings life to the story with his voice, he brings you in and you feel the excitement, joy, sadness, and fear of the story.

[@rhonda.gross57]

Add this to my last comment: With his voice, he uses his hands and facial expressions to make it real. Very enjoyable!

[@MrSpooner1985]

What i love about Mr.Ballen’s stories is that they all sound like its something he experienced; there is never a time i’ve felt he’s just reading a script or reciting something he memorized. Just amazing at story telling.

[@UndercoverNormie]

You can also thank his wife's excellent script writing!

[@thecultofjohnnydelr.soulsw7010]

Proper actor

[@ChavonJWright]

Right?! And I feel like were at home having dinner or having drinks every time, lol. So charismatic

[@tashvadj4914]

Yeah he’s not short on authenticity.

[@rosannecole4992]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@skywalka5860]

Aliens may exist.... but we clearly have the best storyteller in the galaxy

[@Dr_Juice_Rigsby]

out of all the multiverses we have the best version of Ballen 😆

[@pgpro8691]

@@MrBallenPodcastedits fake

[@red_words]

Aliens don't exist demons do. That's why people who have experiences can pray them away and nothing has ever come of them we literally actually have way more proof Jesus not only existed but performed miracles yet we are talking about little green men. It's to lead you away from Christ can't anyone tell this world is satanic? ❤✝️

[@hhowdy]

@@idabuckley5328 Bro that’s not him lmao 😭

[@lukaskbrown]

@@Dr_Juice_Rigsby or do we?

[@Snowstorm3176]

I just want to say how much your storytelling has affected my life. When I started watching, I was at a dead end job making nothing and my partner was awful, wasting resources on purpose, not taking care of our dogs, etc. I was drinking casually, not like i used to but it was getting there. Spending what little I had on terrible MJ just to feel something. I was overweight and the heart failure was dragging me down to a slow death by drowning, cigarette by cigarette. I'm not sure how, but binge watching this channel helped me quit smoking and drinking and i started getting out with my dog more. Then my partner left, and I was stuck with 2 dogs that both require 100% effort, and all 3 of us sleeping in my truck. We are still in the truck, but oh how things have changed. I no longer feel the urgency to rehome my 5 year old dog , his health has improved, too! I'm now completely sober and my dogs get 6 hours of exercise a day - and I am no longer in congestive heart failure! I think I latched onto the survival stories most - and I now choose life. Thank you for your service to your fellow humans through this channel - you changed my life and both of my dogs are happier because of you 🖤

[@TheRizzler-eo4ge]

So sorry your comment didn't get the traction it deserved, but I want you to know that I saw it, and I support you and hope you can get back on your feet soon!

[@tscarlsson]

I don't comment often, let alone reply TO comments on KZbin but I just wanted to say: That's very cool and I'm positive that you and your dogs will only prosper and that your future will continue to get better. I sincerely wish you 3 all the best !

[@chriskaprys]

Good on ya, mate. I've been in similar circumstances and at the lowest ebb find myself attracted to survival stories. I recommend Kenneth Kamler's 'Surviving the Extremes' and Ben Sherwood's 'Survivor's Club'. Fascinating stories, and they inspire more hope in me than any other resource has so far and set me back on the path of "choosing life". Also dogs are the best and I'm glad you have them to keep you company. ✌

[@justinallen5215]

That’s awesome!! I’m so glad for you.

[@RobertHarner-i5r]

Im going through a point in my life where I don't know what to do everything is kinda of a struggle but I'm happy your doing better and your dogs is doing better to I wish you a happy holidays

[@monicacollins8289]

John, THANK YOU for sharing your struggles to re-assimilate after you left the military, and your encouragement to take care of our mental health. Your story really hits home. The daughter who went into the Army after high school was not the same person that returned home to me eight+ years later. Like you, it took a while for her to recognize that she needed help too. Thank you sincerely for your service.

[@blackboy42068]

huh

[@llamasugar5478]

Please, thank your daughter for her service for us!

[@gothdogs6300]

I sincerely hope your daughter is on the path to a better life mentally. Wishing her & all who care about her, strength, understanding, patience & lots & lots of love, from 🇬🇧❤️

[@zeroxromance]

"Two possibilities exist: Either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying." - Arthur C. Clarke

[@cl-7832]

Why would being alone in the universe be equally terrifying. What number would it take for it not to be equally terrifying? You quoted, so I'll ask.

[@siddharthshekhar909]

​@@cl-7832I'll answer , if you don't mind. If we are not alone and we are visited openly someday ( if we are already not being so) it may be the end of life on earth as we know it. The ETs far superior in technology would wipe us out , we may be decimated even if they don't intend to. Their existence may just not be compatible with us. Don't imagine little green men , They could be bundles of energy or five or six dimensional beings . As Stephen Hawking said " the coming of Europeans was good for them ( Europeans) but not good for the natives ..."

[@KaiGaming84]

@@cl-7832 I'm jumping in quick because I also heard of that quote and 100% agree with it. From my side - it's equally terrifying to be alone knowing that there is endless upon endless planets, space and comets that are completely devoid of life. I'd turn the question over to you to - How is that not creepy?

[@CrowFaceOfficial]

@@cl-7832 The fact that there is an endless Universe and there is no life beyond this planet.

[@davidearea242]

@@cl-7832 -Well, obviously one. Then it's not equal. Seriously. if you can't work that out, you'd be better off spending your time with some remedial math classes than commenting inanities on youtube.

[@adambattersby8934]

I'm 42 and have known this story ever since I was a boy from a book I had about mysterious deaths. It's cool to hear Mr Ballen telling the story.

[@Katch.22]

That's awesome!

[@Aqxea]

Do you remember what book?

[@adambattersby8934]

"Death By Supernatural Causes?" by Jenny Randles and Peter Hough.

[@themanman4391]

​@@adambattersby8934you da goat!💪🏾💯

[@John-u4x9z]

True monster stories I remember that book aswell

[@Finding457]

I live in the next village over to Todmorden and what astonished everyone which isn’t mentioned here, is that there was no coal displaced from the pile that poor Ziggy was found on top of. If you were brought up in a Yorkshire mining village you will know how very difficult it is to scramble up a pile of coal because the lumps rumble away under your feet, loosening the lumps further up which will begin rolling downhill and bringing more loose lumps with it and you don’t make much progress for a lot of effort. When you get to the top, most of the pile will be distributed around the base and the hill will be smaller. There’s no way an old man would have the energy to make it to the top of that substantial hill of coal - but it would be a sheer impossibility to do it without making a mess, and there wasn’t a lump of coal out of place on that pile. Impossible. And yes, he would have been absolutely filthy if he had climbed/ been dragged and the strange suit he wore was spotless. It had turn ups on the trousers and they were perfectly clean; these would have been full of coal dust. Nobody could drag a man up a 12ft coal pile without being seen and heard as well, you would have to be very strong and even then it would take ages, if you ever got to the top. Just a note about the policeman: a Yorkshire mining village is a very poor choice of place to say you’ve seen a UFO - you will be made fun of and teased relentlessly for years and this is exactly what happened to PC Godfrey. Personally, l believe him because you just wouldn’t do that round here unless it really did happen

[@BootsORiley]

Thanks for this excellent effort post

[@adriennewalker1715]

Yep. I also believe the policeman’s statement. My former husband lived in Todmorden, so I absolutely understand that PC Godfrey would have been the subject of a lot of leg pulling if not outright ridicule .. poor guy.

[@Finding457]

@@BootsORiley My pleasure sir!

[@rainluna9765]

Strange UFO sightings often get seen in small villages and isolated houses.

[@eroccha]

@@adriennewalker1715 PC Godfrey claimed UFO's often and he even wrote a book on UFO's. Guy is not a valid source.

[@TheChaosLupin]

Beyond the mystery, I can’t stop thinking about Ziggy’s wife and who would take care of her after he died. It breaks my heart.

[@MikeGervasi]

Well, the cousin is/was there.

[@wani-r]

I have MS and it terrifies me

[@CharlotteBlaire]

I know.... maybe the cousin did or the Goddaughter. I think how sorrowful the wedding would have been too.

[@margaretjohnson6259]

they were in england and have home health care. she would be ok. and there were the cousins.

[@kennybevan11]

​@MRBallen43 oh the impersonators are back 🤦

[@randymiles904]

I could listen to Mr ballens stories all day. I've literally never seen a better story teller. I feel like I'm there every time. Very impressive ability to paint a mental picture.

[@fortitudetn]

You said you could listen to Mr. Ballen's stories all day, but what about all night.... after the darkness has fallen and you can't see your hand in front of your face without some kind of light...would you listen then.... Just kidding, I love his stories and the way he tells them as well!! I just had to mess with you!!!

[@Terri_MacKay]

I think that many people don't realize just what a skill really good storytelling is. Most of us have sat through a badly told story by someone, and know how painfully boring that is... you're literally praying for it to be over. Mr Ballen knows exactly how to explain things clearly, slowly build suspense, then hit you with the WOW moment. I'm glad that his channel has grown so quickly, and has become so big. And it's amazing how he's found a way to use this platform to build the Mr Ballen Foundation, and help victims of crime and advocate for veterans. He's a pretty special person.

[@louisdevalois4358]

@@Terri_MacKay it's true about what you say about being gifted with that story telling skill. What's funny is, is that my friends and family tell me that I am the female version of Mr. Ballen. I've been told that I have very expressive emotions on my face, and I use my hands and body when retelling an event or what have you. They say that I even sound like him when I am talking about whatever it is being discussed. I feel a little strange speaking about this, but I think it is true.

[@Terri_MacKay]

@@louisdevalois4358 I don't think you should feel strange talking about it. There's a real art to good storytelling, and you're lucky to have it. ❤️

[@louisdevalois4358]

​@Terri_MacKay hey thank you! You are too kind!🎉❤❤

[@shawndebay1214]

MrBallen is one of the greatest storytellers I've ever heard. Right there with Paul Harvey. IMHO, what makes MrBallen great is the facial expressions and body language, which truly bring the stories to life. I really miss the multiple videos per week. I'm hooked 👍

[@1brightshadow]

Your videos and story telling have helped me through my cancer diagnosis and all my chemo sessions. Thank you so much!

[@stagename1031]

How are you now?

[@Allan_TBD5527]

Even skeptics can't explain how mrballen keeps getting away with all the atrocities against the like button 😂

[@MrBallen]

😂

[@JAFO_2319]

😂😂😂

[@TheMaskedChef7]

Fact 🤣😈

[@TyeArtisik]

😆

[@libradawg9]

He hasn't even done my trick against the like button. Replace a bag of rock salt with marbles after an ice storm and pour them onto the like button's top step. Charge them 50 bucks I guess but only Ballen can sew this all together for a good joke.

[@JessD.miller1749]

I love how you always have us on the edge of our seat the way you tell the story

[@TyeArtisik]

👏🏾

[@mitchjones9381]

I didn't have the best day, and just like "that" my mood shifts from dismal, and bleak to being overly joyful when I find your channel has a new upload! Thank you for all that you do. You truly help so many people struggling with depression. I don't mean to be presumptuous but I'm sure aside from the like button we're all much better off with you in our lives! Thank you, sir.

[@VALDiesel01]

The whole jelly like substance thing being unidentifiable is pretty weird. When you realize how vast the database of solid, liquid, and gas substances actually is, it is damn near impossible for a substance to go unidentified once analyzed.

[@JJFX-]

Well with modern tools they'd know what the substance consisted of but it's not hard to believe they couldn't figure out exactly what it was. The problem is I can't find clear evidence that continued testing has actually happened. If anyone knows, let me know but I can't find anything remotely scientific... Supposedly the case remains 'classified' but who knows how true that is. It's one of those cases where there's more hyperbolic reports and people playing a big game of telephone than there is good information. Much of it focuses more on Alan Godfrey's UFO claims than this case specifically. They gloss over the details and repeat the same points we heard here while adding a lot of 'entertainment' value to the mix.

[@michaeldoran4367]

UNCIRCUMCISED PENIS SHOWN TO A CROWD OF PEOPLE AT A HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL GAME!

[@REFICULNATAS]

This wasn't modern day

[@thomasbudianto-qn5jh]

What if we encourage the police to do forensic to zigi body using the current technology?

[@ThirtytwoJ]

Didnt the first hbomb test turn coral reef into a jelly snow? What that reminded me of.

[@djmastergroove946]

Always been fascinated with the Zigmond Adamski and Alan Godfrey case. I've watched many interviews with Alan about this story if anyone is interested they are incredible. Also, I was blessed to speak to Alan only briefly about this case. He was selling his book at the time. Todmorden is in west Yorkshire, England. I can tell you Alan is the most down to earth, very genuine ex police officer I've had the pleasure of talking with.

[@johennessey383]

I've recently heard Alan tell his story on the podcast Uncanny. Fascinating!

[@buentaste]

Thanks 🙏

[@rubyroseplantpalace1053]

Love that you're open, honest, and supportive of mental health. I am a USAF Veteran and the stigma is still there, even in 2023!

[@lorrainemchugh7051]

Thank you for your service! Many xoxo from a Marine Mom here. My son still suffers too. 😢

[@AthamAldecua]

Hang in there!

[@kaigrant88]

My grandpa was in Vietnam war, his PTSD was bad, and then one of my uncles was in Iraq, other in Afghanistan. I was a little girl, but I could definitely see the difference. Thankfully we've helped them go to therapy, but yeah... I don't get it but it's still taboo to talk about mental health after military. Thank you for your service!

[@abc-wv4in]

Yes, thank you to all our veterans and God bless.@@kaigrant88

[@lauren92355]

My husband is a USMC veteran, and he says the same exact thing. Thank you all for your service to our country.

[@JyeBrown]

I am so appreciative how mr ballen goes out of his way to set his camera up in the streets of a haunted, spooky town just to tell us the story, we take this man for granted

[@wxmaggot5669]

Made me laugh thanks 😂

[@qParrot]

It’s called a green screen

[@JyeBrown]

@@qParrot yeh we can all see that buddy. the joke just flew right over your head didn’t it?

[@JyeBrown]

@@wxmaggot5669 hahaha no worries 😜😝

[@paulfrank7164]

​@@JyeBrownmrscary fuk it all up didn't he 🤣🤣🤣

[@mortysmith666]

I found this channel yesterday, and I'm hooked ☺️ You're a good story teller 🎉

[@adamflores2326]

This guy is probably the coolest dude to just chill and have a beer with and talk about life. Thank you for your stories. I really look forward to hearing them ❤🎉

[@MrBallen]

I appreciate it!!

[@luciac.419]

Yes! I've actually imagined what it must have been like serving in military with him. I said he must have been such a great source of unwinding for his military mates. His retelling of any of his experiences must have been so helpful to his military mates

[@b.s.7693]

This is what MrBallen does the whole day

[@ullrsbow22]

Did investigators chase down the tailor that made the custom three piece suit? It would be interesting to know who the original owner of the suit was, and what happened to them.

[@anecnhoj572]

Right? I was thinking the same thing - that it may be the best lead in the case. Look for tags, analyze the fibers.

[@eccho1]

thats a good question

[@88Kimberly888]

Im wondering same thing on the slime. Retest it 30 to 40 yrs now and see if it can be identified now. Im sure they didnt keep any of the evidence after all these yrs.

[@therealDawnBarton]

Or maybe the fancy suit was made of something that the soot didn't really stick to? I am a skeptic when it comes to ghosts n religion, but I believe there has to be other life forms in the universe. It seems the medical examiner was a little lazy. I wonder if that's where the band Green Jelly got their name. The green jelly is the strangest part imo. Who has possession of it? Are scientists still studying it? I hope so!

[@OverRule1]

​@@therealDawnBarton Maybe his face was frozen like that because he was aware he was having a hear attack and about to die. Also maybe someone put that jelly on to stop infection in the wound. Also they could of carried them up the coal pile so he didn't have dust on him. Also the clothes were probably put on him in a hurry since he was dead and wanted to get away from the body. They must of wanted the body to be found so left him in a public place. Doesn't explain everything but can clearly see that these things can be reasonably explained without aliens

[@joshuarogers4073]

It's so cool to watch this channel grow from 100k followers to 7.7mil, I remember watching the cabin in the woods video, and to this day, I get goosebumps.

[@truenokill]

We were there! 🎉

[@chrisk6021]

I was just thinking this! I’m trying to see when I subscribed to his channel but can’t find how. Any of you know?

[@lisaschmitt8946]

Me too.

[@yourmommashouse]

What was his profile picture back then ?

[@roxyabrooks864]

I'm glad that I watched this same progression 👍🏽 I feel like a proud step-mom when it comes to our John 🆒 ...Also! The cabin in the woods story about Midnight and her young master is in my top three favorites of MrBs stories! I love rewatching it now and again 🖤

[@conqurr]

John does tells stories in a extremely vivid way. I can picture the story the way he tells it. He’s one of the best story teller ever the way he presents it is real

[@Stillmrnew]

Mr.Ballen is probably the only person in the world I could say, "Cool story bro" to and it not be a joke. Amazing content. 🙏

[@lunarvision]

Classic.

[@nekkoskrilla6750]

Cool story, bro.

[@warpangel]

I found this story to be quite fascinating. I only live a few towns away from Todmorden but have never heard of this particular story. However, growing up I had heard that the area was quite known for UFO sightings. In 1994, I was playing pool with friends at a local pub when one of my friends barged into the room quite frantic, claiming that he had just seen a UFO. He had an old Land Rover and he used to take it to a quarry that was located high on the hills between a town called Bacup and Todmordern. He often took his car there so that he could do a bit of rough driving on the rocky terrain. While he was there he said he saw this green glowing object fall out of the sky, hover just a few meters abouve the quarry base before shooting back up into the sky again. Panicked, my friend drove straight out of the quarry and headed towards home. Apparently he encountered a police car on the way back and flagged them down and reported the incident. I think they were very bemused by this as he was quite excited whilst trying to describe it. Eventually he found his way to the pub, knowing we would be there and he was just beside himself with panic and excitement. I do not know whether the story was true, but it was the one and only time he ever did anything like this. Keep up the great work. I love listening to your stories.

[@MerryG2012]

Also just a few towns from Todmorden, I swear Calderdale and Airedale both have interesting lights in the sky though it seems to have been quiet for the past decade. The daytime RAF exercises also seem to have been quiet for a similar length of time 🤔

[@johntaylorson7769]

@@MerryG2012 Other side of Leeds, granted, but a few years ago my mates and were wild camping near Thirsk and saw some crazy, stacked lights in the sky in the wee small hours. Maybe 8-9 in total. Close to the horizon, but very bright and organised similar to dots on the dominos, they stacked themselves into different arrangements with weird precision. No rhyme or reason to it. Went on for about an hour. Then they all blinked off one by one. Dunno if they were drones, spotlights- aliens- whatever but it weirded us out.

[@MerryG2012]

@@johntaylorson7769 most of the stuff I have seen were over Haworth way, lots of fast moving lights over there. Seen a small light directly overhead that went over north to south and then backtracked about 15 degrees off it's initial course without slowing or visibly turning and no sound and then accelerated (that freaked my friend out, first time they had EVER seen anything weird in the sky). Long before drones were a thing, late 80s, and I don't think a larger human craft would have been capable of that manoeuvre then or even now. It looked like a plane at cruising altitude before it did the manoeuvre. Seen a ball of orange light that was close to the ground (about level with my upper floor so maybe 15-20 feet off the ground, and about 150 yards away, looked about 2 feet across in size) following the local tributary river, that was about 4 am, had got up to get a drink and saw it from my landing window as it was coming into view behind neighbouring houses, took it about 3 seconds to go what I would estimate to be about a half mile before I lost sight of it. Odd stuff out there 😶‍🌫🛸

[@laurapavone3513]

I used to live in Hebden Bridge and I'd find fliers at the COOP entrance that adverts weekly group meetings in Todmorden to talk about UFOS. I wonder if they still do that. Have a good one

[@cfoster6804]

That town is probably built right on top of a portal.

[@llamasugar5478]

The thing I like best about your stories is that you just lay out the story-no judgments, no partiality-and let the facts lie where they fall. Even when you offer theories, you just spread them out like cards on a table and let listeners choose which one they like.

[@ozie1uome]

If that's the case you would also enjoy "The Why Files" my two favorite shows

[@hiitsgracee]

@@ozie1uomewas casually reading the comment. thanks for putting me on

[@RenxoLuizArturo1]

That’s true💯

[@llamasugar5478]

@@ozie1uome I’m going to check it out-thanks!

[@_netbot]

The first 6 min dude just talks about the guy going to the store for potatoes.. not sure how they think this guy tells a good story

[@ivyelfness]

I'd love to know how much of the initial investigation hinged on the word of the wife and cousin that he went missing in transit... We only have their word to go on that he never returned to house, and even what the fight was really about 🤷‍♀️

[@topleftfromtime]

That’s exactly where my mind went.

[@c.r.k.7162]

Yeah, murder is more probable than ETs

[@54918ss]

He was alive up until the day he was found and had been eating properly, there was no obvious cause of death, his face randomly contorted, there was the mysterious green substance, what was purpose of burn and cut behind the neck and why the suit and messed up haircut. There seems to be so much going on that makes it highly unlikely he was murdered by them.

[@AleksandrKramarenko]

@@54918ss You are describing a random kidnapping that results in murder. Back in the day: "We can't explain it, so it must be ghosts or demons that did it." These days: "We can't explain it, so it must be aliens that did it."

[@doubleslit9513]

Well told. I’m a UFO/Alien abduction aficionado and have studied the subject for close to 50 years. I’ve heard and read about this incident many times but I’ve never heard it told better nor have I ever heard a more comprehensive account complete with personal background. Well done sir. 👏👏👏

[@БрандонХемиы]

Lol. 50 years and still no proof. Ever heard of murderers?

[@Pottyde]

I'm sorry to bother, but I've tried to find more information on Google (I'm especially curious about the jelly) and couldn't find anything... Could you help me?

[@mattpeters4700]

@@Pottyde Makes one a little skeptical, no?

[@Pottyde]

@@mattpeters4700 not really

[@justanothernobody7142]

@@Pottyde They didn't refer to it as jelly in most stories but instead as an ointment.

[@carolmorgan6734]

I have listen to many stories over my life time. You sir are a natural born storyteller. Many years ago I listened to story hour on the radio to fall asleep. Now I use you. The best thing is, if I happen to fall asleep I can pick up where we left off and never miss a beat. Thank You, nice voice.

[@theAustrianLad]

The most consistent Storyteller on KZbin...and i love how his stories creates a picture in my mind despite him not being at the scene

[@bmad8691]

Did you know some people dont have any imagination and can't do that. I feel so bad for them. Those are usually the people that dont like to read because that's what brings the stories to life.

[@brandonayong5823]

Wait so you mean to tell me that he's not actually on the scene in these videos? 😂

[@-redacted_by_youtube]

Every single video. Does anyone have anything to say besides kiss his ass? Yeah we all know. He's great at this.

[@TyeArtisik]

Him & Mr Nightmare

[@SummerSetBytheSea]

Ya but some pictures in the mind suck!! 😳 like what the hell is wrong with people?! Guard your home & watch your six!!

[@jeffhowey205]

You my friend are the best! I can't begin to imagine how much research you've done too get all these stories to your fans. Just want to say thank you for all the hard work.

[@melissag4496]

My husband and I found your KZbin channel a few weeks ago and have pretty much been binge watching ever since lol. Thanks for the great stories Mr. Ballen!

[@b.g.5869]

You'll have heard all of them before long. Almost all of his videos are great. There's occasionally an anticlimactic shaggy dog story and a few where if you look up the facts of the case you'll find he's sensationalized it or left out facts that make it far less mysterious than presented but that's part of being a compelling story teller. The only real downside to this channel is that once you've finished the initial binge one new story a week isn't satisfactory. I prefer to just wait a few weeks and then catch up It's like that Lay's potato chip slogan; just one isn't enough.

[@laurapavone3513]

It's how it works😂

[@shawnplace9740]

I binged him when I found him too. Been keeping up ever since.

[@S1LV3R_11]

@@b.g.5869he used to post so often . I can’t stand that he only posts once a week . I’ve loved every single one of his videos & as far as I know he tries really hard to always get the facts of the story correct .

[@Ibethepappy]

@@S1LV3R_11bro right?! That old intro “I try to post 4 to 5 times every week’ is sorely missed these days.

[@jubileecohen5431]

I’m from a small Island called Papua New Guinea. I have never been so interested in storytelling in my life, Mr Ballen changed my life, I could watch him all day/night. He would make the best history teacher in ever. I’d never be bored in his class😎I think I have seen all his contents on KZbin, that’s how amazing he makes all these contents sound🤩🤩👏🏾

[@user-fz8jk3qi7c]

🇵🇬

[@gatheringleaves]

New Guinea is not a small island!

[@awdwadawda352]

How is life over there??

[@jubileecohen5431]

@@awdwadawda352 beautiful

[@rachelanderson5608]

I had a history teacher that told fabulous stories like Mr. Ballen.

[@abc-wv4in]

Prayers for your continued good health, Mr. B! Love your stories and that you are always very respectful of all involved in them.

[@HoodMrT]

MrBallen brings storytelling to a whole different level. I’m like a kid in a candy store every time I log on and see a new post first thing!

[@sickvick83]

Check out the why files I’m sure I’ll change your mind somewhat lol

[@piperhurtado4945]

My mother loves content like the strange, dark, and mysterious, so I told her that she must look up Mr. Ballen. That very next day, she called me back as the first story she had watched was the man who was eaten by pigs and how much she loved the storytelling. You have a new fan Mr. Ballen.

[@12feettall6]

👀

[@angryemployee]

I excited told my dad about Mr. Ballen. He was excited to hear him, so we pulled up the episode about the young man being interviewed by the police regarding his girlfriend's death. Before we got two seconds in my dad shouted, "oh I know this one!" Turns out, he'd been a Mr. Ballen fan longer than I had been!

[@piperhurtado4945]

@@angryemployee awesome 😎

[@AY-qy4jn]

@@piperhurtado4945insta?

[@boogienights418]

Good for her! And yikes to that story... what a horrible way to go out.

[@brianhays1797]

Luckily (or unluckily) we live in a world where Mr. Ballen will never run out of stories of the strange, dark, and mysterious!

[@marylabelle803]

Waited awhile to watch this ,I'm not a skeptic,my late father was a former priest before leaving his vocation,but he was an extremely humble but intelligent man,who many times told me he believed there was life out there,I was adopted by him and my mother at age nine and I never got the chance to delve deeper into why he was sure of this,but He also knew things about certain people and places he visited as a priest in Boston,California and New York,things he kept private I'm wondering if the Catholic Church had information on the Vatican Library regarding the subject..My father knew something,but he died before I could ask him more.

[@deadmusicchannelwithcutestuffs]

All true but I also have to point out... He's become the only white hat in the US military

[@tracyhaverstick5672]

Considering he has human beings doing horrible things and the victums and he tells storys covering 3 centuries and 23 years on the 21st century to get material. I bet he won't ever run out of material for his stories throughout his entire career.

[@erickrajniak8424]

Especially if he sticks with only one on KZbin a week. I liked when he was working towards running out of stories. Even with the one on Monday from Amazon music I still miss the hay day when we got 5, 6 and even 7 a week. Obviously can't keep that schedule, it's damn near impossible.

[@Veronica.A.]

There will never be shortage of stories as long as humans exist. I mean you can type "mystery stories" or other genre in Google and find tons of them. It's how this dude presents them and narrates them including adding subtleties and attention to detail that makes him a success.

[@DendenPhom]

Hello Mr Ballen, just wanna let you know you have listeners all the way from the far northeast side of India Nagaland. Perhaps we aren't even on the map but you are definitely on our map. We are natives and english clearly isn't our language, but we can perfectly understand the stories. It's simple and detailed so we here to listen 👍🏻

[@threestars1968]

So Nagaland is not on the map? Which map are you looking at? Usa?

[@shrunotijoshi6371]

It a way of expressing things , linguistics is not always facts , he or she is talking about a map that he establishes when talk about stories also , he will always see india as a tab who watches his channel instead of which section of india , this kind person is representing his part of india as , different parts of india have different individual cultures and acceptances .

[@baishalideb5565]

nagaland is definitely on the map ..what map are you looking at ...its a state ...its on the map

[@jamesjonesbama12]

Mr Ballen is a national treasure. Appreciate your service, legend!

[@MartyJackson]

He’s a treasure worldwide, representing your nation well.

[@Biketunerfy]

I’ve been through Tingley a few times. It’s in Leeds basically the middle of the U.K. in England. We love the Polish in the U.K. they are good people. Thousands made it over here because of WW2 and the Nazis & Russians. Both of them killed hundreds of thousands of Poles. We saved thousands of polish kids as well from the Nazis & Russians even mounting daring operations to get them over here to the U.K. and the Poles even fought alongside the Allies in WW2.

[@MartyJackson]

@@Biketunerfy yes, I live right by the Polish War Memorial in Ruislip (Greater London). It’s right outside RAF Northolt. But what relevance does this have taking about how great Ballen is? 😅

[@Biketunerfy]

@@MartyJackson none what’s so ever. I was commenting about the polish victims of this alleged alien abduction and the fact they moved over here to get away from death only to be killed by an unknown force. I think it’s more important than stroking Mr Ballens ego.

[@pvsweetypie]

Cringe

[@ozramblue117]

Your spooky stories that don’t involve natural causes or serial killers are my favourite. I love supernatural stuff and you deliver it so well!

[@JacobC479]

The Missing 411 cases are my favorite.

[@S1LV3R_11]

@@JacobC479omg I literally just commented this Same exact shit . I LOVEEEE these stories

[@cfoster6804]

​@jocco5762 Mine too! I used to listen to David Paulides before I found John.

[@ozramblue117]

@@JacobC479 for sure those are awesome!

[@cc92873]

Same! I LOVE the supernatural stuff! It’s so exciting to think there’s more around us than the everyday mundane.

[@mrflawless1165]

I've been watching this channel for years and I haven't missed my story time even when it was 3, 4 even 5 times every week.

[@DanielleTodd13]

Oh! How I miss the good ole' days.

[@mrflawless1165]

@@DanielleTodd13 so do I.

[@ShermanMark1]

Same here!

[@skyjewl9878]

There’s life everywhere but it’s mostly dimensional as we do have beings inside the planet, inside the moon, and there is land outside the ice wall.. I read the grey aliens use other species enzymes as a source of food.. There’s so much we don’t know because the powers that be don’t want us to know or think .. then you have the matrix that shifts and sometimes things happen that’s weird.. idk but I love these stories.

[@samanthafairweather9186]

I wish it was still 3, 4 or even 5 times a week.

[@vickiepeterson9859]

I love how you make people feel like you are taking just to them. Love the emotions on your face and the taking with your hands. ❤

[@devenrutland7216]

Ahhh this story was so interesting and refreshing! I remember when Mr. Ballen started off the channel as exploring paranormal stories, since he himself had a paranormal experience, and that’s what got me initially hooked to the channel! I still listen to the new ones but they just don’t land the same, wish he’d go back to doing paranormal ones all the time or at least more often, this one was amazing!

[@rebeccalove9169]

I totally second that!

[@estellar8186]

That and the 411 series!!

[@michaelmorin1926]

"4 and sometimes 5 days a week"

[@reneegott133]

I know I miss the old days with Mrballen. Seems we are getting the old stories just revamped. I know he did what he felt was right for him and his family when he went to his podcasts, but it’s just not the same. 😢

[@estellar8186]

@michaelmorin1926 oh now your going wayyy back to the good old days

[@CatsAreAliens00]

No one does strange, dark, and mysterious quite like Mr. Ballen!!!

[@MrBallen]

🙌🙌🙌

[@laurenk6741]

🥱if you like and appreciate it, why not send positive vibes on the upload, did you enjoy it?

[@danielwebster5748]

​@@MrBallendo you tell stories at get togethers? If so your guests get treats.

[@danielwebster5748]

The police surely took the green substance. I'm sure the military intelligence arrived took the green substance and told them to keep the mouth closed. Or their bodies will never be found.

[@BobPsomiadis]

My opinion is the last person to talk to him and saw him alive holds the key .What really happened at the grocery store will never be known .

[@folee_edge]

Agreed 💯

[@BrianKanner]

💯 🎯

[@Jesse-sq9zg]

Mr. Ballen's storytelling is addictive! The way he builds the suspense is fantastic!❤

[@fredzep01]

Even the coroner was perplexed about the case, he said in an interview, if it was found out to be an alien abduction, then it wouldn't be a surprise to him. This case, along with the Alan Godfrey abduction, is an all-time favorite of mine. There was even more police that were part of this case, who also had strange sightings, it's a brilliant case.

[@oneoflokis]

💯👍

[@cindyperez448]

Does Mr Ballen have a video about Alan Godfrey?

[@shady8479]

I read his book a while back, interesting case, I believe he went thro what he said he did. They are out there.

[@susie4938]

Those so called aliens are fallen angels. Don't fall for Satan's Lies.

[@fredzep01]

​@@shady8479 The thing that made me think this could be a real case, was what the other officers experienced on the night of Alan's abduction.

[@chrisclinton5424]

Incredible story, draws you in and makes you feel as if you are a detective trying to find out what happened to the victim. A gifted story teller, MrBallen never disappoints!

[@sticksnstonespatriot1728]

Ziggy took the jab...😢

[@MessickGreg]

Entertaining yes Credible NO

[@VincentChase905]

I miss this paranormal-esque content

[@devenrutland7216]

Same! He started off the channel as exploring paranormal stories since he himself had a paranormal experience and that’s what got me hooked, I still listen to the new ones but they just don’t land the same, wish he’d go back to doing paranormal ones all the time, this one was amazing!

[@TyeArtisik]

I like the _places you can't go_

[@yazajag]

​@TyeArtisik me too esp when 3 places = 3 stories, but these are pretty good too.

[@denim_ak]

Me too, those and the scooba diving ones for some reason

[@Stacey0909]

​@@MrBallenPodcasteditsUnless you are Mr. Ballen, you are stealing his stuff! 😲 He should be getting the views & watch hours & ad revenue ~ not a random person.

[@bking8609]

Thank you for your service to this great country of ours! Happy you are healthy. I love your stories! You are the BEST!

[@toastyavocado6883]

i have been watching this channel for years now and till this day, I stare at my TV just waiting for him to upload- the absolute G.O.A.T of storytelling

[@leahgolden7242]

Well it usually on Sunday afternoons so hopefully you don’t have to stare at the TV for too long lol

[@wackymedia9502]

Also he uploads on Fridays

[@evanliberman3971]

John, thanks again for promoting mental health awareness and therapy. As much as I enjoy your strange, dark and mysterious stories, your advertisements of mental health services are even more important! Cheers, Evan

[@deannbloomquist652]

This man needs an award for how amazing he tells the stories🏆🥇

[@Daniel_Trueblood]

As a writer myself, absolutely.

[@th-sd6ni]

His videos are so addictive..

[@bright_boy3096]

33k views in less than 30mins! I guess it's safe to say everyone who watches Mr ballens videos have never been disappointed

[@weescottishlady]

109k views and its only been up an hour!!!!

[@MrBallen]

🙏❤️

[@RadicalAngel]

It's 421 views after 7 hours!

[@erikkagoddard9009]

602k In 10hrs💪🏻

[@leahgolden7242]

@@RadicalAngel??

[@peajaybee9804]

As a Former Army Ranger... can just picture sitting around a small fire listening to you tell these riveting strange dark and mysterious stories...absolutely LOVENIT!!! 😃😃😃

[@CynHicks]

How sweet! ❤ Rangers sitting around roasting marshmallows, telling stories about ghosts and "killing the terrorists." Tax money well spent. 😅 Jk dude. Thanks.

[@me5969]

I'm a former British para and I could have done with this lad in Sangin. People have PTSD from the scraps while I have flashbacks about the sheer fucking boredom of sitting around fob Gibraltar waiting to go on patrol. The nights certainly would have been a bit more bearable with him telling us all stories. Although I think I would have been sleeping cuddling up to my gimpy after hearing some of them

[@BubblyDucks]

I’ve always said it’s more outlandish to believe we’re alone in this infinite and ever expanding universe, you’d have to be pretty dense to truly think this is it.

[@evelynzlon9492]

The alien cult who killed Ziggy is still active and some members formed a one-hit wonder rock group. The makers of the Blair Witch Project know all about it too. Artists are eccentric people and a lot of them are in fact cult members, etc in real life.

[@marysmith7765]

@@evelynzlon9492what is the name of the band?

[@channelname1019]

​@evelynzlon9492 what cult? what pop band? Blair witch what ¿what

[@URsooomad8613]

Take off your tinfoil hat buddy

[@brandonmatson7618]

The outlandish claim is to assume alien abduction when you haven't ruled out terrestrial causes. Easily he could have had a stroke or heart attack from the stress and acted erratically. Much more likely than aliens, real or not.

[@MissMel1169]

Thanks for being transparent with mental health issues you are awesome xoxo

[@annadrift4]

As a kid who loved stuff like the tv show "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" Mr. Ballen always gives me that warm fuzzy nostalgia of those days.

[@loribateman84]

I watched that all the time! I'm 39 now n I can still remember one episode where the ghost of a little boy said "I'm cold" but that's all I really remember! N the intro with the swing moving in the dark n the boat. Its so weird that that's all I really remember but loved that show!

[@CrustyUgg]

I watch old episodes of AYAOTD on KZbin sometimes

[@laurenintegra7333]

​@@loribateman84SAME! They had to find its red jumper to make it happy. The swimming one got me good... and the tale of many faces. My mum used to love watching it with us.

[@ashleyjohnson8248]

Paramount has all episodes of are you afraid of the dark lol I've been watching it

[@krisbacks]

As some other commenters have mentioned, I would be interested in knowing what the contents of Ziggy’s stomach were. If he was indeed able to eat during the days when he was missing, who was giving him food and what kind of foods did he ingest. Also the clothes, dry cleaners tags or brand labels, even environmental exposures leaving trace fibres- these could help answer the questions we have. However, why initiate these potentially expensive inquiries when you have a death in a small town, with limited resources, that can be simply put to bed as the result of ‘natural causes’?

[@SuperUAP]

Lore has it that his stomach contained 5 gallons of horse semen..😅😅😂😂

[@Just-inquisitor]

For the first story, I think it was the potato man.

[@rtphotos4691]

@@SuperUAP - That was Rod Stewart, not this guy. And it was half a dozen sailors in San Diego, not a horse.

[@abc-wv4in]

And it's been awhile so the resources wouldn't have all been available, although they could have said what he had eaten.. Regardless, those are very good questions.

[@blair5plus1]

Some theorise that time transpires at different rates for UAP abductions meaning a couple of hours onboard could equate to several days on land…possible explanation for food contents in stomach 🤔

[@lisadinklage7545]

Mr. Ballen stated that Ziggy was well-fed (per autopsy results) while he was missing for those five days. I am very curious as to WHAT substances, food, etc WAS found in stomach and/or digestive tract/alimentary canal. Knowing the stomach contents when he was found is definitely relevant. 21:22

[@toniyamaree]

Same here!

[@Yumiko-je1to]

Yeah unfortunately I don’t think we had the ability to tell that in the 80s

[@JackParsons2]

Potatoes

[@Roadrash109]

We definitely didn't have the ability to analyze digested food in 1980.

[@robinwiddrington5765]

I am a retired Merchant Marine who spent 23 years at sea. Sea stories were often told on the ships bridge at night. You are a fantastic storyteller - I have to go to 3.5 hour dialysis sessions 3 x a week. Your stories make the time go by fast. You are providing a valuable and downright interesting service to the community. I give you a hearty bravo zulu.

[@truthtruth10]

Hey wish you good health

[@a-a-ron6822]

After 2 years of watching and listening to John basically on a daily basis, I've searched for other sorry tellers and can honestly say there's really no one quite like him.. imho he's by far the best I've ever heard

[@lulumoon6942]

Lucky kids!

[@RyAnxiety1]

The Why Files is also great.

[@danielwebster5748]

He like that guy that's always hiking and drinking strange bear and mostly tells stories in the woods. They both make a ton of hand gestures.

[@cubsfanman-nx6pg]

@a-aron6822 imo wendigoon is about as good as mr ballen But mrballen gives more of a "high quality" vibe and wendigoon seems like a drunk uncle telling you a story but they are both very good imo

[@jonathanohagan1349]

@@RyAnxiety1 I concur, Why Files can also tell a story

[@pshhh7856]

Really proud of mr.ballen for all his success. A great show, a great story teller and a great guy . Mr.ballen forever!

[@Rebecca.Elizabeth]

This was definitely a weird and mysterious story. It's unfortunate we'll most likely never have an answer what happened to Ziggy, only our own assumptions. Thanks for another good story, Mr. Ballen.

[@Schmorgus]

Reading articles about this case, kind of shows it's all because the 80's lacked way to much in science and things similar to give a proper investigation :P

[@nvmffs]

@@Schmorgus We still can't figure out what that substance is so I don't know about that

[@Schmorgus]

@@nvmffs When did they actually do a test on that substance though? Can't find anything about it online, after the event in the 80's.

[@ilove2loveu]

@@Schmorgus well, what's your explanation considering the circumstances and details?

[@Kat_12389]

​@@nvmffsit could be a mixture or amalgamation or some putrefying green liquid. How hard it would be to mix some chemicals to form a mixture/ compound which cannot be identified? Not really. Is the liquid subjected to today's sophisticated technological instruments or is the case closed forever?

[@gretaferebee3179]

Heay Mr. Bailen, are you there reading your comments? I’m a regular listener to your stories and it occurred to me that the services that you are advertising-tge Better Help type of approach to therapy, could be a great blessing to some of the fire victims in Hawai. I don’t know how to set this up, but it could be a good project for someone. Those people are really hurting, grieving, PTSD in so msny ways, and if there is any way that some counseling time could be extrnded gratis to these folks, thats a win-win for everyone. Tyvm. 🙏✝️

[@DireTM]

I dont know how you do it, but you manage to make me feel I’m hearing the story from a 1st hand witness.

[@MrSimmies]

Mr. Ballen is obviously exceptionally articulate. He clearly isn't reading a script off of a teleprompter which makes his storytelling all the more spectacular. Thank you for your service as well as your storytelling. Most compelling.

[@MrFadeout53]

To be fair; he’s just regurgitating somebody else’s story. But either way, I enjoy listening.

[@jacobvalleau8987]

You think he doesn't run a script?

[@stanzanossi]

​@@MrFadeout53 It doesn't matter if that is the case! His presentation is fantastic!!!

[@stanzanossi]

​@@jacobvalleau8987 If he is, see if you can read a script as well as he does!!!

[@indusarasenanayake3889]

​@@coloradohikertrash9958 he doesnt. He does have a script but its just talking points and the data

[@waltz9230]

Was that green jelly thing preserved and archived? It would be great if we could use today's technology to determine if it's from this planet or not.

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

He did say "to this day its still unidentified ", so I'd say they've kept the "jelly" and periodically tested it. I'd love to know the last time they tested it though.

[@roninbushido7339]

Right? I’d like to know more f they put it through a mass spec

[@rjmaxx1258]

​@@johnstuartmill1500 I don't think scientists are going to test something if you say it came from aliens or a possible abduction. It's probably never been tested due to a normalcy bias and it being ruled a natural death.

[@Morpheah]

Purulent drainage

[@thagodwecreate5179]

I'd smoke it

[@lsyr9e592]

Mr. Ballen needs to narrate a Netflix Crime/Mystery Documentary. I’m all for it 💯

[@BlOoDsTaIn542]

I've heard this story before but never like this you really get in depth with every story you tell,really makes you realize that there are things that are way past our "human" comprehension

[@winterhaydn]

Or, you're just gullible and jump to poor assumptions from limited facts.

[@BlOoDsTaIn542]

@@winterhaydn the fact is there are things we can't explain gullible or not

[@RC-Controlled]

I love that nobody knows how this story ends, since no one can finish the episode yet, just like a weird sense of unity, all of is watching him finding out at once

[@Divine_Bebe]

Especially when people dont spoil it for everyone else 😊

[@someone.36]

(Not a real photo of Mr Ballen) 🤣😂🤣😂

[@user-im7jn6ob3g]

@@MrBallenPodcasteditsall of them are on his channel and the other ones. They’re not from his podcast and all just the ones from his KZbin.

[@Divine_Bebe]

@@Hesykast ok but maybe other people havent. Just appericate courtesy.

[@Divine_Bebe]

@@Hesykast 🤘

[@ju1ceb0x12]

its almost been a year since i started watching mrballen and ive never looked back since. my favourite storyteller

[@TyeArtisik]

Same. One of my favs

[@timreed9737]

This must’ve been what happened when my dad went to get milk

[@scoot-qv7rp]

The best story teller of all time

[@p-__]

My farts are better than MrBallen’s farts 💨

[@LavaCreeperPeople]

🤖

[@amycatin9988]

​@@p-__ Ayo?

[@trainedbyuk]

It pays to be a winner!

[@scoot-qv7rp]

@@p-__ wtf 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@jaxx9204]

I love his story telling he draws you in like nobody else

[@MrBallen]

Thank you!

[@southernsass2937]

​@@MrBallenIt's the Truth ❤

[@Lamvesp]

It's got to the point now that I couldn't imagine life without MrBallen's fantastic channel. Mr Ballen is a master wordsmith.

[@DavidPerez-jk9by]

I’m glad you’re back to making these videos instead of the podcasts. These are much more engaging.

[@iTHINKnothing1234]

The only storyteller who can force my soul into feeling every part of every horrifying story. Every story I watch of Mr. Ballen, I have stored in my brain in movie format and they're terrifying.

[@thomasgriffin2326]

Simp

[@xfortunesquex]

I think there's definitely other intelligent life out there in the universe somewhere. I'm not convinced completely that they have visited our planet, though this story is extremely odd. Regardless of who killed Ziggy, it's such a sad end for a man who was so beloved by his family and community. I feel in particular for Lottie for losing her support, for the goddaughter for losing her father figure, and for the cousin whose last conversation with him was an argument.

[@LisaCobern-qn2iy]

Whatever you do or don't believe,it's a good moral to never leave a loved one angry ,you never know when or if you'll see them again.

[@vitorgbg25]

The US government is literally holding public hearings about Alien disclosure, id say that cat is out of the bag now, its only a matter of why are they here.

[@SwashBuckler311]

The worst part of all this is His poor disabled Wife lost her companion 😢 That’s So Sad It’s not like She can just go out and meet a new Guy A new guy so great that’s going to love her like Ziggy did & take care of Her 😢😩😭 That is extremely sad 😞

[@SwashBuckler311]

@@LisaCobern-qn2iy Facts And do not go to bed angry with your companion If you guys are trippin You need to get over it and express Your love to one another before You fall asleep . & of course if everything’s all good then you can give her some good loven & Vice versa But don’t go to bed mad @ Your loved ones .

[@Dravianpn02]

They are absolutely here. Whether or not they're from another planet or not, is still unknown to me. But they're absolutely here. I've seen their craft and on top of that have had 2 close encounters. 1 with a group and 1 by myself. They're here. They're real.

[@LukeBowers]

My girlfriend and I love your stuff man, we do art and just listen, thanks for all the great stories!

[@alinavaysfligel7249]

i have so many questions. did they keep and test the green jelly? did they investigate where his brown suit came from, and keep it for testing? did his autopsy show broken bones or other indicators of being dropped from a distance?

[@Ssssssee77785]

Yeah they tested the green jelly for over 40 years.. and we don't know about suit..

[@Ssssssee77785]

@nickers7409 yeah.. it's might be in labs for testing.

[@Pro-Deo]

@alinavaysfligel7249 yes. yes. yes. no and no.

[@eroccha]

@@Ssssssee77785 They never tested the jelly.

[@eroccha]

There is no record of any testing ever. They didn't investigate the suit. Nothing indicating being dropped.

[@gerardfarresfranch7242]

I'm a fan of the strange, dark and mysterious, but I'm here for the hatred this man has towards the like button, it keeps me alive!

[@TyeArtisik]

👌🏾

[@C.Church]

@@MrBallenPodcastedits you're a fake

[@laurenk6741]

🥱 what did you think of the upload, you like it?

[@shannonrenae6253]

​@@MrBallenPodcastedits quit stealing his content

[@monamedley6666]

A little corny.

[@heinrichzimmer4271]

can we take a moment to appreciate MrBallen's like button skits. always crack me tf up

[@thomasgriffin2326]

Uh.. about 1k comments have done just that

[@ericwood54]

My favorite was "invite the like button for a ride on your personal plane, then while you guys are up in the air take the only parachute on board and jump out." Can't remember if that's verbatim or not

[@jasonburns6307]

Pretty lame actually

[@se7enthsoul]

Absolutely the most original way to ask the audience for likes.. win win for both sides.. rather than asking me to like the video before it even starts..

[@jasonburns6307]

@@se7enthsoul 🤮

[@thomasgumersell9607]

Such an unusual story. The fact that Ziggy was found in such a manner. The Green Gel substance is yet to be indentified. He was 25 miles away from his own home. Dressed in clothes not belonging to Ziggy. This is truly an unusual case. My thoughts and prayers to Ziggy's family and friends. Great story Mr.Ballen as per usual. 💪🏻🙏🏻✨

[@gamlaingabrielchere1755]

Most likely murdered by neonazis or the coal mine owners (Legitimate reasons to retire early being denied can be appealed which can bring legal attention the ownership will often kill to avoid), not that he lacks an entire laundry list of risk factors. The only real mystery in this case is that we don't know exactly what happened, not that what happened itself is a mystery.

[@cjc201]

Just Googled this story. Very strange and mysterious, highly unlikely to be aliens. The police officer who investigated firmly believes that there was nothing paranormal in it. Kgb could have been involved also. They think he was held in a barn and died of a heart attack and then his body was dumped.

[@SummerSetBytheSea]

I wonder what a DNA test would reveal?!

[@sincity003]

It was fallen angelic beings responsible. Apparently they have the whole abduction thing down packed now so ppl don’t die as much anymore

[@gallagoldstein]

@@gamlaingabrielchere1755why would Nazis kill him

[@susansaunders249]

I stopped watching Mr Ballen for months-when he seemed to be focusing on podcasts. I missed him am so glad to find him telling stories again!

[@desireer6915]

I LOVE WHEN YOU DO PARANORMAL & 411 STORIES!! ❤❤❤ THANK YOU MR. BALLEN, YOU'RE THE BEST NARRATOR OF ALL TIME!!!

[@christopherbally6302]

I have followed and loved Mr B. Ever since “what I saw in my room still haunts me”. I take pride in the fact that I’ve been on the B train for many moons. Not only a great storyteller but a real American Hero and seems like a genuinely nice and caring individual.

[@xxxjames7953]

I just love how Mr.Ballen is travelling the whole world to tell a story

[@BionicRusty]

Yet another tale with a personal connection to me. I drive past Tingley quite often. And Doddleston, as well. That’s another great story.

[@thematt6705]

Coal dust is actually a greenish color if it's fine and thin enough. Perhaps the green substance is petroleum jelly used to salve his wound and it absorbed some coal dust? On a test, that would probably just look like coal and oil, both of which you'd expect to find just about everywhere. It'd be interesting to know how old the wound was. Was it possible to determine whether it was made that day or five days ago? The fact he was fed implies he went wherever he was (semi?) willingly. It'd be interesting to know what his last meal was and how long it had been digesting before he died. A heart attack can be a very stressful event. I wonder if that might cause someone's face to contort like that. The clothes and hair imply some effort to perhaps conceal his identity, but I think it's more likely whoever was feeding him also clothed him in whatever they had. Maybe be decided he had had enough, decided to leave, started hitchhiking, got picked up by some crazy person, and they abducted him, tortured him, and disposed of his body in the coal yard, not aliens. Perhaps someone who would appear to be a coal worker, someone whose presence at the yard wouldn't be questioned? Perhaps someone who could carry in a load and dump it somewhere without arousing suspicion? Maybe the guy who called in the report of a homeless person is the guy who kidnapped this random hitchhiker they found, tortured, and disposed of in the coal yard? I think that's more plausible than aliens.

[@bellatrix_2633]

If the green substance was petroleum jelly + coal dust, wouldn't we be able to identify it EASILY, why did we have for in dozens of test and find nothing. Plus, if the guy that called the medics was actually the killer, why would he dispose the body in a place where everyone KNEW that the guy worked at, if he actually did that, he would easily get caught. and in case someone else killed him, wouldn't the guy who called the medics have noticed it earlier? Or why would the killer put the body in such a place where a person comes regularly? They will easily get caught. And in case of an heart attack, the most common expression of a person would be holding his heart in pain, not in terror. The eyes don't stay open in case of severe pain "due to natural causes" and even if they do, they don't stay like that, as soon as he died due to heart attack, he would've lost all the expressions. Also, Ziggy's god daughter's wedding was approaching, and they were really close as well. So, he wouldn't abandon the family during that time

[@alistairscrutton7248]

no it's not

[@tomalan6519]

Of course it is. Just about any explanation is preferable to the silly notion that aliens traveled untold light years just to sneakily pluck an old guy up into their ship and then drop him down on a pile of coal after having killed him.@@alistairscrutton7248

[@Claudia-lq3ns]

Re: coal & green color: they would have figured it out after 40+ years of analysis if the mystery green substance was derived from coal. Interesting theory tho

[@jesusisalive3227]

This substance has been found in other areas that involved abductions.

[@F8truckin]

As a OTR trucker I really enjoy your stories. Thanks for all the content.

[@valerie2827]

@F8truckin Thank YOU for all your hard work as a truck driver!👏 👏 👏

[@StrongQuartz]

Found your channel 2 days ago, and I already cant stop watching your story telling, you are so good at explaining and telling everything straight on, and to the very point! Deep respect from my side, and keep up the good work buddy!

[@ActionZach]

You’re so lucky!

[@davidwitkopii291]

Omg thats what happened to me haha. Found this channel and bing watched for days everything haha. He is very good!

[@chidoman1595]

You're so lucky you have years of content to look at

[@TwinmomFamof6]

​@@chidoman1595it won't take long to go through it though. It just took me a few days to catch up just by listening while I was at work.

[@TNEsteeW]

He also has a podcast that has stories that are only on the podcast! He puts out new stories on Monday and Thursday. I believe Mondays have never been heard, and Thursdays are remastered versions of stories he's told on here. He also has a tiktok and I believe a FB page. Maybe an Instagram?? He has a KZbin shorts page as well, which are short stories. This YT page is by far my favorite channel of his, followed by his podcast. All of his pages are called Mr Ballen, so he is easy to find. His podcast is only on Amazon, none of the other podcast apps. I'm so jealous that you get to watch all his videos from brandnew!! Have fun!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@bobbyhoffman5967]

Thank you for your service, Mr. Ballen. Always remember you're not alone. It's easy to prove. Just read your comments. Our country MUST do more for our veterans. Anyone who risks their existence to guarantee mine, and hundreds of million of others, deserves the absolute best mental and physical care available.

[@jkeyyrs]

When I heard Tingley I couldn’t believe it, I’ve lived 5 minutes away from Tingley my entire life and I have never heard this story!!!! I’m so glad the first time I heard it was through your amazing story telling

[@ghostboyxt0528]

Everyone knows this man is the best story teller on KZbin 👍🏾

[@MrBallen]

Thank you!!

[@MsSaskue360]

Cool why do we need to point this out every video, it’s the same boring comments every video pointing out the obvious, like how about actually talking about the actual content instead of pointing out what everyone knows a million times

[@someoneout-there2165]

Because he likes it and can post whatever he wants unless it breaks KZbin rules. 🤪

[@MsSaskue360]

@@someoneout-there2165 ok npc, u like to repeat your dialogue because your boring person who might as well be an npc

[@Ronfost89]

@@MsSaskue360 The exact same reason you feel the need to needlessly comment back asking a stupid question.