Cryptid, Werewolf, or Thylacine? • Was this monster finally stopped by a chicken?!?

[@MrBallen]

Do any of you live or work in the D.C. Metro area? My live show is tomorrow and I feel like giving away some free VIP access to fans. Location: Warner Theater Showtime: 8:00 p.m., Tuesday/Tomorrow! Just arrive to the Warner Theater early and I'll be pulling 10 or so fans back with me for a VIP meet and greet. There's still some seats left and they start at about 50 bucks. It doesn't matter where your seats are located. If you're early, you're eligible. See you then! www.ticketmaster.com/event/150060D4DED6D3E7 PS: Is anybody bringing a friend or coworker who has no idea what the show is about? Let me know in the comments.

[@Empress.Serenity]

@MRBALLEN Only in My Dreams as it's *My BDAY* Tmrw 15/10/2024 *My 40th* I will be there in Spirit Sir! Thank You🫡😎🙃

[@fireflymiesumae]

Great story telling Mr Ballen

[@pattilenahan9524]

PLEASE, come to Washington State...we love you here, too !!!!

[@annatuma1809]

​@pattilenahan9524 We know we're way up in the corner of the nation but we promise we're cool! 😅 (was trying to reply to last comment oh well)

[@naomisierra8383]

I’ll take some tickets if you come to Colorado!! I recently showed you to my dad and he LOVES listening to you :) I’d love to be able to take him for his birthday he is a retired Army Vet 🙏

[@bigj2518]

That kid was just kind, he didn’t fight people because he saw no purpose to it. When real danger came to town he went balls out, hats off!

[@larente4159]

True

[@Jenahh-aye]

Well said. He was a true hero.

[@b.h.7430]

It's a fake story but yeah it would be inspiring sure

[@GalacticcGaming]

@@b.h.7430do a little research. The beast existed. No one to this day knows what it really was. Speculation is that it was a very large wolf. And according to what I can find this story is documented and actually happened. Don’t be so quick to dismiss the strange dark and mysterious my friend. Just because you don’t believe it exists doesn’t mean it doesn’t.

[@WileyVCoyote]

Amen! Ha! Well said!

[@HVLLOW99]

A rare treat to hear a Mr.Ballen story that ends happily. Bless little Jaque, to be the main character on a Mr.B episode and not die an agonizing death is a feat of itself.

[@swaybaby4747]

Lol, I just KNEW after the wet chicken redeemed himself, he was going to die a heros death! It was a happy surprise that he survived!! 😂🎉

[@Ghost_Mouse]

This story is fake as hell

[@dbach1025]

Too bad the Like Button has pissed him off so bad, it will never have a happy ending(to the story).

[@Ghost_Mouse]

@@dbach1025 why do you sound like a bot?

[@Debbie-vv8fw]

@@dbach1025 LoL. Righteous comment. Thank you 😊

[@ricardodelzealandia6290]

So glad Mr Ballen entitled the clip @ 9:00 with "Real footage of sheep." That would have confused the crap out of me otherwise.

[@HeleneOrraggan]

😂😅😂😅

[@HeleneOrraggan]

And, either, the mention "not real footage of the beast" was SO hilarious!!! 🎉😂😅🎉

[@kimberlyshepherd270]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@WynneL]

That had me giggling.

[@noturcinderella]

I love when they edit in things like that. It makes me giggle like a lunatic.

[@heavyweightlifted171]

A storyteller telling a story about another fellow storyteller. What a great story. I really enjoyed how this one wrapped up.

[@ajayfacts81]

Most baseless story he ever told ..

[@heavyweightlifted171]

@@ajayfacts81 Is that a fact?

[@RobertStewart-i3m]

I think it's a good story too. Especially where the red head was less a jerk

[@MrObasilawrence]

It's 7 pm Sunday. Lagos, Nigeria.. cool weather.. warm tea .. Mr Ballen story... PERFECT

[@ramsfan1st43]

you guys have cool weather today? Over here in Namibia we are roasting. Sun is down, but it doesn't feel like it...

[@jamilamila1181]

Greetings from abuja❤❤❤ mr ballen all the way❤

[@OnomeEmamezi]

I thought I was the only Nigerian hooked to his channel 😂😂, boy!!! Am I wrong!!!

[@MrBallen]

🙌🙌🙌

[@JayTorres-ur4db]

Yes sir

[@joshuayarrington9684]

Please do videos on the following: -The North Hollywood shootout -The time a former tanker stole a tank in CA. -The Shiloh Inn Murders -The 17 Edinburgh coffins -Clutty's escape tools for WW2 POW's & LT Bowlings escape. -The sinking of the M/S Estonia. -The Thefts of Gilbert Bland or Forbes Smiley. -The remarkable trail crossing of Preacher William Kyle. -The Good Samaritan act and Deception of Melvin Dummar. -The death of Mike Malloy. -The Biosphere 2 experiment. -The inspiration of "The Blob" story. -Ted Serois' "Thoughtographs". -The Clairvoyance of Lady Wonder. -The Dalnegorsk Spaceship remnants. -The battle of Athens Tennessee. -The Story of the AWOL Annie Canon. -The Survival of Ludgar Sylbaris. -The invasion of Sealand. -The story of "La Pain Maudit". -The time Wagner "Wag" Dodge revolutionizes firefighting. -The incredible evacuation of Ba Van Nguyen from Vietnam. -The settlers of Poyais. -The Chaffin Brothers estate battle -Dr. Blackburn's Yellow Feaver clothes -The Descent of Skylab -The Panar Man-Eater -How Casmir Pulaski saved General Washington. -How Ronald Harris beat the casinos. -The kidnapping of Eichmann -Jose Delgado's Stimociever Stunt -The Surgery of Leonid Rogozov -The Universe 25 Experiment -The Beast of Bladenboro -The Sea Serpent of the Monongahela -The story of Clifford Orji -The mark left by Alexander Campbell -The disapperance of Hell's Angels chapter President Zeke Mickle -The Halifax Explosion -The crime that inspired Iron Giant -The Eclipse of Thalis -The Prophecy of John Hendrix -William Foulk vs the Crips -The Ghost encounter of Will R. Bird in WW1. -The Rampage of Kesagake -The Story of the Great Courtaud and the wolf slaughter in Paris. -Fluckinger's Vampire Report or the story of Savana Savanavic. -The Story of the Lawton Werewolf -The Windian Werck in Lake Huron -The toxic sinking of U-Boat 864. -The story of the Bunny Man in Virginia -The Chinese tunnel town under Oklahoma City

[@ErickSarabia-z5c]

Fascinating list.

[@Goated_SlimJesus]

Okaay...Anything else?

[@AaronHopkins-xt2gx]

Blow this comment up everyone! He needs to see this.

[@Neenie1976]

Anything else?

[@chimom7112]

Wow. What a list of suggestions. True crime utubers will love u.

[@Curious245]

I am a French Canadian and to this day “la bête” is part our tales and legends that we still talk about ! Stories makes their way far ,from France to Canada !

[@christinm7296]

Pretty sure Mr.Ballen is an American. Former Navy SEAL and all...

[@LA-ji5oj]

​@@christinm7296 and? Stories go around! La bête was also one of the start of the werewolf myth, and you'll admit that they're "known" in many countries...

[@jamesallsop7871]

If these were French kids they'll have run away. Cowardly people them French, Canadians suck too.

[@michaeldoran4367]

HAHA! My name is Jacquez partier! HAH HAH! JE NE CHINON DE LE PEEP! I am from FRANCE!

[@freeagentangler5159]

It was a dogman

[@theresecorte922]

But....that statue isn't of Jacques. It's of Marie-Jeanne Vallet. A girl who was also attacked by the beast of Gevaudan in 1765 and defended herself. She was called the "Maiden of Gevaudan" and the statue was made in her honor. The statue is located in Auvers, France.

[@rainluna9765]

There was a film tv series made and she was a character in it played by Crystal Reed.

[@HaneenIAdam]

Thank you, I was confused by the statue too, I thought it looked like a girl.

[@49ertruther53]

Damn... I'd believe ballen to the grave, thanks for clearing that

[@CornyAluma-b9h]

He probably researched it, and didn't realize that it was the wrong statue

[@PeaceDweller]

Europe has a long history of Werewolves and Werewolf like creatures. There is clearly more to it than meets the eye. It's most likely what inspired Little Red Riding Hood and on top of that a certain German dictator in the 1940s named his Ukrainian Headquarters and Elite resistance force after one of these creatures.

[@juliewaite1864]

After years of watching you it’s still a comfort zone for me. I knew you were gonna blow up like a grenade! Almost 10 million people hanging on your next story! So glad you decided to take a chance and so are 10 million others! Congratulations on the success of your book and selling out live shows! Could not have happened to a better guy!

[@karenroot450]

Yes! Absolutely Mr Ballen has been the Best Storyteller I’ve come across. I love how animated he gets! Been watching since Waywaywayway back Happy Halloween 👻🎃

[@ReneeWeaver-rh7qj]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@vannessaherron-blunt4599]

I absolutely agree with you! I've been listening for a few years and knew in my heart he would blow up! So happy for him, he really deserves his many accomplishments 💛

[@EndzCrypto216]

Ironically he almost died by a grenade

[@wolpertinger.]

Slightly tone deaf as he was, quite literally, blown up by a grenade 😬

[@KmvS86]

15:36 man I love the way he describes things and used his hand and motions he makes. You sir are top tier story teller

[@Zipmegolden]

He is good, but the hands are very distracting to me. I really could do fine without all that movement. 😢😢

[@sarathomas8499]

I disagree a good story NEEDS to have hand movement ​@@Zipmegolden

[@laurenwebber1843]

Omg I have major depressive disorder but for the 1st time in years I find myself looking forward to Sundays every single week. Thank you MrBallen for showing me that happiness is still possible. You are amazing!

[@traceyschofield636]

I hope that you keep finding happiness in your life xx

[@KraccerJakk]

Might I suggest Last Podcast on the Left they do a lot of things like Mr Ballen and may add to days you’re looking forward to hope it gets better❤

[@her-myoh-nee1324]

Call on Jesus and He WILL take that away from you. Even if it's a "Jesus if you're real I need You to..." He'll do it so long as you mean it

[@SigurdThePink]

​@@her-myoh-nee1324 hehe i gor depressed from childhood BECAUSE of jesus.

[@ganjalfcreamcorn8438]

@@her-myoh-nee1324 thats a nice thought. IDK how true it is, but its very positive haha

[@OzarkGiGi]

I am 60 plus and can only read large print so I am sending you blessings for having this in an audiobook. Love love your stories. I cannot wait to hear the audio version of the book. I am a true fan. Thank you for your awesome and true stories! Sending you blessings from Grandma Gia in the Ozarks

[@superduty2023]

John Ballen. The man. The myth. The legend.

[@TheSaiyanPrincess89]

Well, John B. Allen, technically.

[@jeanaprewitt9658]

Just like the story. A myth, a legend.

[@superduty2023]

@@TheSaiyanPrincess89 416

[@spankygfunk11]

The millionaire....lol

[@katesjanice]

Well deserved for serving this country as a Navy Seal. Thank you John!

[@ememmichaeludo2044]

This is one of my favourite MrBallen stories. An underdog who got a happy ending. So happy for Jacque. He was the MrBallen of his time, he was telling a story until his brother got caught but they couldn't hear at first because they were so entranced. Happy new week everyone. Love from Nigeria❤❤❤

[@ThinkForYourself2025]

What a great story. It shows that no matter what people think about you, you can stand up and do the right thing.

[@Bumbaclaat-lc4nd]

How much did you donate to the Ballen foundation?

[@ThinkForYourself2025]

@@Bumbaclaat-lc4nd None. My income is under the poverty line, and I have a disabled spouse and a minor child.

[@marlenehudson7465]

​@@Bumbaclaat-lc4nd Have you donated?

[@Bumbaclaat-lc4nd]

@marlenehudson7465 yes $500 USD

[@weswatchesyt4232]

@@ThinkForYourself2025I am so sorry for you. I’m a teenager, wanting to live as prosperously as possible in the future… so I ask. If you had any advice, what advice would you give a junior in high school? And what would you change about your life if you could? You don’t need to respond to this if you don’t want to, but I’d love some advice.

[@Foxs_tale_]

I'll never forget the sad story you told, which you prefaced by saying to give the like button a break and be nice to it. Its one of them that sticks with me most. Just want to say thank you for being a relatable human who wants to share stories in a respectful and elaborate way. Im the same way. Been with you since the beginning and i really just appreciate you so much.

[@cousinjake7986]

The best storyteller of a generation

[@michaeldoran4367]

The old stories were better, back when it was 3, 4, even 5 times per week

[@WarmCompress]

@@michaeldoran4367replying to a comment with something negative is FORBIDDEN on Mr. Ballen’s channel. Take that negativity elsewhere, respectfully 🫡👊🏻

[@spaycejunkiie5650]

​@michaeldoran4367 i agree. the older stories used to have me paranoid for days. sleeping with a light on. jumping every time i heard noise. i still appreciate them tho & always look forward to Sundays.

[@FoulOwl2112]

Hardly

[@b.s.7693]

Was some time ago. Meanwhile he's a good business man where YT stories are no longer the only thing...

[@MysticExile111]

The moment I realized this was about "The Beast of Gevaudan", the first thing that came to my mind was the film, "The Brotherhood of the Wolf". What a trip down memory lane!

[@zornitsamoutafchiyska8916]

+ 1 😊

[@carriew9597]

Yesss “Le Pacte des loups”. That movie is fantastic.

[@kisulya2999]

Omg! I love that movie. I actually, just watched it again, about 5 months ago. Definitely, a trip down the memory lane. ❤❤❤

[@sktchwlkr5369]

Same here. Great movie!

[@guylenethionville8973]

I've seen that movie many times. Was even on repeat one day I was feeling low lol

[@jasonsmitty.1057]

I just heard that this guy gets lots of slack from the seal community which blows my mind. He’s so humble and does nothing but talks up the seal community. This guy is a hero, super humble, great story teller, family man, and funny! How can anyone not like this guy????

[@rooky1991]

They say that they give him flack cuz seals are supposed to be "humble and reserved" but as we all know, the easiest way to find out if someone is a seal is to just wait.. THEY WILL ALL TELL YOU 😂

[@metalboy8934]

@@jasonsmitty.1057 They dont like that he went to be a "Public Figure" because its highly frowned upon in the SF-community. Thats why he is getting alot of slack. It makes him a public figure but also a public target, and worst case scenario puts himself and his fellow team members or other seals potentially at risk.

[@K-bq3lv]

Because he's successful and has a likeable personality, and that makes people jealous.

[@metalboy8934]

@@K-bq3lv You know nothing of the SF community clearly 😂 Bless your heart.

[@edithmahoney9094]

​@@K-bq3lv 100 percent agree 😊

[@FinallyBeingMyself]

This is one of the most badass stories you’ve told. Mad props to Jacques for being a badass when it matters most!

[@nikkis39]

Little Jacques being an absolute warrior when it really mattered brought tears to my eyes. That is true courage. I'll bet his little brother was forevee in awe of him 😊 Thanks for sharing this as only you can, Mr Ballen!

[@autumn_leaves0]

The kind people are not to be fked with, because kindness is a choice in a world that is constatly crule.

[@mouseg1554]

Mr ballen thank you for keeping me company as I venture through sobriety from alcohol ❤

[@jenniferwentland1736]

You’re stronger than you know my friend. Don’t let it define who you are, become who you want to be. Twenty one years clean from crack on 6/30/24! My sobriety birthday. Praying 🙏🏻 for your strength, peace and healing ❤️‍🩹

[@awkwardmonkey86]

Good for you. You can do it. Just keep Jesus in your heart and He will give you the strength to concur it.

[@amberobney9849]

Dixie after Dark channel helped me. And Appalachian Story Teller. Interesting spooky stuff.

[@amberobney9849]

Good luck friend!

[@dianacarbonate]

I'm attempting to re-venture. Hang in there. Take a multi-vitamin, folic acid, and magnesium. Get medical help if you are physically dependent, you don't want to risk seizure, withdrawal can kill you. I obviously don't know you or your story but I've been through it and I want everyone to keep themselves safe. If you're like, damn, I just meant I want to stop having 3 beers on weekends, I apologize lol

[@christinastewart2958]

MrBallen got me through the pandemic. I love that the stories are still coming. I love that the outreach and mission is growing. I've referred so many people to this page and will continue to do so. As a daughter and granddaughter of Appalachians I believe that storytelling is a powerful driver in our lives. It gives us meaning. So, here I am, thanking you, MrBallen for all you do.

[@tashashoemake8019]

I'm very proud of Jaques :). After reading more about the story, THIS is where the tale of a silver bullet killing a werewolf came from! The hunter, Jean Chastel, that actually killed it in 1767 used a bullet made of silver and thats what started it all. Just a fun fact for everyone.

[@enki6676]

Having lived in France, I'm very familiar with this story. There is quite a bit more to it, and especially to Jean Chastel, who finally ended the beast. Jean Chastel was a recluse with a bad reputation who ran an isolated inn further from the town, which was said to also serve as a brothel at night. He was known to have a bad temper and rumored to dabble in black magic, which was not so uncommon in rural France at the time, and was also called Jean Chastel 'de la pasca', which means something like 'son of the witch'. He also had a penchant for breeding dogs. While the autopsy of the beast showed that it didn't belong to any known dog breed and was more akin to a very large wolf, it did have some characteristics of a Beauceron, which is a local dog breed, notably the reddish hues on its black fur and its double dew claws, and its tail was also similar. Some people believe the beast was the result of interbreeding between a Beauceron and a large wolf, which no doubt would've looked like a monster straight from Hell to the superstitious locals of the time. And according to some survivors' accounts, the beast was also sometimes accompanied by an unidentified man, which seemed to be its master and to command it. And the beast only ever attacked women and children, never men. Some locals were very suspicious of Jean Chastel when he was the one who finally managed to locate and end the beast, when so many others had failed during all those years, including experienced hunters and entire hunting parties, some of which had been sent out by king Louis himself. They suspected Jean Chastel of having bred the beast and trained it to attack people, maybe to settle scores related to his alleged brothel operations. But he was never investigated and found guilty of any wrongdoings. Not in regards to the beast atleast, he had several unrelated run-ins with the law because of illegal poaching activities.

[@K-bq3lv]

​@@enki6676 That is fascinating. Thank you for the extra information. It adds to the story.

[@greggorywilliams1025]

Still the only crime/horror/mystery podcast I've heard that doesn't tie in thier own views. Just tells the story as best he can. Great and honest. You must have a great research team!

[@fookorf]

except he often embellishes stories with made up parts.

[@GreedRunsall]

He's just doing entertainment, embellishes or fills in gaps to make a more compelling story. It's more like stories inspired by true events than it is a full recounting of what actually happened

[@sarahsilverlight2064]

​@@fookorf Wowee, but you must be fun at parties. Ciao, Debbie Downer ( and take a happy pill or something 😊).

[@Scientist_Salarian]

@@fookorfYou sound vaccinated.

[@jessicaaragon4215]

@@fookorfI miss his old stuff. I don’t remember him talking about a person scowling or thinking such and such. He is just trying to stretch stories that can be told in a few minutes into an entire episode. Eventually his videos will only be 15 minutes long. He is running out of material.

[@Donii_Wiinz]

This was a wonderfully heart warming story. So needed by your Florida fans especially right after hurricane Milton.😢 Ty Mr Ballen

[@silentgamer2434]

French here, super happy you're telling stories about our lore. HOWEVER, in real life, Jean wasn't Jacques brother he was just his friend, and also his name wasn't Jean it was Joseph. Also the statue isn't of Jacques. It's a statu of Marie-Jeanne Vallet, the only woman who actually survived an attack and fought back against the beast (it only attacked women and children.)

[@kellyshaw7271]

Your right. The statue is still there. She fought it on the bridge.

[@jesseerickson662]

What was it then? A wolf? Nobody knows? I need answers.

[@kellyshaw7271]

@@jesseerickson662 apparently it was a wolf, as it was on display for a number of years before it’s body disappeared from a museum

[@macariusfreestyle8521]

​@@jesseerickson662 Probably a wolf that went rogue and had some sort of physical birth defect. Crazy story.

[@silentgamer2434]

@@jesseerickson662 Probably a wolf mixed with something else. Peasants back then were very familiar with wolves and none of the witnesses claimed the beast was one. Some officials at the time said it may have been a hyena.

[@alexianequeffelec7715]

The beast of the Gevaudan is a huge story here in France, mostly because, to this day, we still don't know what kind of beast (beasts?) attacked the children and women. We french people, we almost all know about it and there's movies (Le pacte des loups) and documentaries on the subject. I love that you covered this incredible mystery !

[@Auroral_Anomaly]

24:06 Bro made it out the hood.🗣️💯🔥

[@heebieejeebieeeez]

Deadass lol

[@SeventhRound]

😂😂😂😂😂... Good one bro

[@BWeezie405]

Ig everything is a fuckin joke these days.

[@spankygfunk11]

​@@BWeezie405I guess everyone a punk Karen nowadays...lol

[@terryparra4938]

😂😂😂

[@peacefulmonkey7368]

I was baffled when you said ‘Wet Chicken’. 😂 I had to look it up. We Americans just call our cowards ‘chickens’. But a wet chicken sounds so much more insulting. 😭🤣🤣🤣

[@laurapavone3513]

Are you the wolf?

[@updownstate]

Good work.

[@WeAreInYourWall]

Bro I was just creasing over this when I saw your comment 😂😂😂 wet chicken goes hard.

[@babber2536]

Someone at our workplace got short legs we call him chicken legs lmao

[@CollinCook-em4qg]

@@babber2536lol glad I was able to watch you edit that in real time

[@TheJudiBambiPurrsParadox]

*I love that story...the little weirdo got to be his little weirdo self in peace and happiness! I'm a little weirdo, so it made me tear up. May all us little weirdos be so fortunate.*

[@JustToast936]

We little weirdos can do great things ❤

[@Ghost_Mouse]

This story is bullshit. There’s no such thing as werewolves

[@salazzarravenorduo9110]

youre not but youre special ! and probably one of kind, be proud.

[@robind7352]

Well said. I wish the same for all us weird folk. ❤

[@Foxycougar]

Applause from a fellow weird one

[@kevinmccarthy3902]

Goose bumps all over!!!!!!! What a story!!!! Thank you for making my day brighter. You’ve actually brightened many of my days for many years. I’ve saved many of your stories like a treat for later. Listening to them when I really need a boost. Thank you

[@Hard-R-Energy]

The french film 'Brotherhood of the Wolf' (or _Le Pacte des loups_ ) is loosely based on the Beast of Gévaudan. It's a really good movie, for anyone who hasn't seen it.

[@chilliam00]

It also inspired the Bloodborne videogame

[@seanfuller3760]

Fake story

[@direraven4414]

I love that movie!! As soon as he started talking I knew the story he was going to tell ❤ 🐺

[@Hard-R-Energy]

@@seanfuller3760 What's fake? The movie that openly states that it's _loosely_ based on the Beast of Gévaudan, which would mean that, yes, it is obviously a fictionalized account, or are you saying the Beast of Gévaudan itself is a fake story? Because the latter _is_ a true story. The only thing up for debate is that no one ever figured out what the beast (or beasts) was. It might have been 1 or more wolves that had developed a taste for human flesh, or it might have been an animal not native to the region, but brought in by some wealthy collector, like a lion or hyena, which were popular amongst collectors at the time, or it might have been a person or persons. But the fact that people were killed is documented, and undisputable.

[@karolinaka98]

I've seen it many times ❤ glad you mentioned that film :)

[@Rat_Queen86]

Hi Mr Ballen, I just wanted you to know that your stories really help me with my C-PTSD. Your style of storytelling helps me to focus and be more present. Glad your tour went well. Much love from the UK!

[@samn6498]

I'm sorry about whatever caused you to have that condition. You're a strong person ❤️

[@VinnieVdot]

If the Like Button had a dollar for everytime he gets violated, he would probably be watching this video on a big flat screen tv in his mansion right now.

[@MinecraftMN120]

King von

[@oneangrygoy]

He is, ballen is ballen now.

[@Lyndanet]

@@oneangrygoy translation 🧐

[@FarmerTrio725]

He would have around $3,786,840,000 if i did the math right

[@joshb6470]

with youtube premium

[@lcarsonvtech]

What an amazing story! I absolutely love old history. We lived in Turkey in the early 60's and I can remember watching the headers move their sheep down the road in front of our house to graze in the field across the street.

[@shawnadennis613]

I love getting a Mr. Ballen notification, I will drop everything I am doing to watch a new episode of the Strange, Dark, and Mysterious! ❤

[@SavageSmyth]

@@shawnadennis613 saaammme! He’s a legend!

[@peachiep2734]

Absolutely!!!! One of the few things I look forward to before starting a new work week...😂❤❤🎉😂♥️♥️

[@MrBallen]

🙌🙌🙌

[@eyesopen66]

Shawn please be careful that if you are carrying your kids (if you have them?) when you get the Mr Ballens notification. Please please don't drop your kids FFS? Mate... They'll start crying and totally spoil the story for you mate. You're welcome 😅😢😂

[@b.s.7693]

Even if you would be in a Ballen live show right now?

[@scottmcrob]

A massive fan from the UK here, it still amazes me how effortless it is for you to tell a story. I get anxiety just talking to my two dogs.

[@tryan715]

My wife and I were at the show in Philly last night. What a show 👏. My wife has never listened and absolutely loved it. Loaded up on merch on our way out. Hopefully this was the first of many tours to come.

[@literallyjustagirlygirl]

16:46 It’s lowkey embarrassing that I’m a whole adult and Mr. Ballen has me so invested in this story. I feel like a kid at a summer camp bonfire 😂😂 Also, I love that Jacques ends up not being a wet chicken. he’s the hero!

[@Stuart-i6g]

@MrBallen I absolutely love it that you have taken in Bedtime Stories and War Time Stories as part of the Ballen family. Both were equally responsible for sparking my curiosity into the strange dark and mysterious before your channel. Thank you for keeping them relevant for future seekers.

[@dnastats]

9.4mil subs is crazy I subbed when you had like 5k. Good work man you deserve it.

[@johnathansaegal3156]

09:00 ... I love the caption "Real Footage of Sheep"!

[@juliecook6057]

I too chucked at that !! 😄

[@TheSolitaire369]

😂

[@-SayWhatAgainMF-]

Damn you beat me to it lol

[@SoGreen308]

Beat me to it.

[@FreakoftheAngels]

I mean with AI it's hard to know these days

[@dragonballforever796]

I'm from France and this story is really good it's the first time I hear it in an American channel and I'm so happy it's you.❤

[@angela_tarantulas]

Did you see „Le pacte des loups“? It’s a movie about the bestie de Gévaudan ❤

[@OgBlabla]

J'ai vu Les Loup Garous.

[@annie6413]

Oui, la bête est bien connue en France. Je suis des Alpes

[@sophiegolden]

​@@angela_tarantulasI watched it, a little bizarre but we'll done

[@juli8vdberg562]

Et je crois que le nouveau film de Le Loup Garou est bien basé sur le sujet de cet histoire venant de Gévaudan .. mais encore assez rare pour moi d’accepter si tout cela était vraiment vrai… car les scientifiques à l’époque n’avaient jamais enregistré rien de rien dans ses journaux même sachant que Le Roi était tellement intéressé par ces genres d’histoires comme tout son entourage etc etc non?!

[@AnthonyTheThoosie]

I’ve been waiting to hear this story from you for a long time. Definitely one of my favorites. Thank you sir 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@MrBallen]

🙏🙏🙏

[@markcole7386]

I spent the last hour browsing and refreshing YT waiting for my Sunday dose of MrBallen. Traded one addiction for another. Except this addiction isn't killing me! Who else can relate!? Cheers!

[@LockDOTspot]

Same here man. A clean life is a good life, and I'm gratefulto be alive.

[@Joyful_chaos8]

Same for me! Newly sober. Go us!

[@charlescikanovich3898]

I can it feels good to be clean .I have no problem with this addiction watching mr.ballen💯♥️

[@negart7744]

Nothing makes me happier than hearing someone overcame their addiction 😊💐 this is one of the few true possitive things left in this world. Thanks for being a part of it❤

[@Goated_SlimJesus]

Me. When i brokenupxwith my toxic long time girfliend i started using Valium, klonopin, and mostly Xanax and OxyContin Combo was the shit, i was 2years clean but the things she did just to hurt me... Im downplayin if i say she destroyed my trust for all women... We broke up in 2021 and ive beencfan of ballen since 10-20k subs, i was at my moms place doing detox and mr.b videos saved me.

[@24HourReaper]

John! You HAVE to tell Matt Emch’s story! No one can spin it better than you! He is on Planet 412! Also his interview on What Lurks Beneath is HORRIFYING! 😱

[@X_WheresFluffy_X]

This is the best 1 yet. The way they band together to save not only gene but the village...LEGENDARY!!!!!

[@mandilynn24]

I have chills! Amazing!

[@JennyOPKush]

Bots...

[@miapdx503]

These were children! Their courage was fabulous! What a brave, intelligent boy. Good story 🌹

[@WilliamTheWise]

It's a folk tale

[@X_WheresFluffy_X]

@@WilliamTheWise either way its inspirational

[@Numsmangomelondelish]

I listened to the story about the "bear" attack in Texarkana last night and after looking up The Beast of Gevaudan, the description that was given by the people in Texarkana bears (ha!) a striking resemblance to what the French reported as well. 🤔

[@nuxbot919]

Hard to take any text from that era too seriously tho. Writing was extremely subjective and victim tracking was mostly done by the church. Imo probably was a injured/malformed Wolf combine with a serial killer roaming at the time. Same thing happened in Africa but in the late 19s early 20s with men eating lions, some were legit attacks meanwhile a priest with political movies was actually hiring people disguised as lions to murder his opponents, taking advantage of the situation. Today this region is one of the least populated ones and if you love hiking/canyoning/kayaking it's a beautiful spot to go. And there are the biggest wolves sanctuaries there too actually ! Not too far from this region at the same time there was also another man killing beast which was confirmed to be a wolf with rabies as mutual reports pointed to survivors developing the disease. The name was the beast of Sarlat.

[@SydneyGreat]

The people of 18th century France would have known what a bear was, though.

[@MSinger4472]

​@@nuxbot919omg I didn't know that about the lions. I loved the movie and considered reading the book. I knew a good amount was fabricated. But that part about the priest is crazy! So cool that you've been there though.

[@nuxbot919]

@@MSinger4472 I watched the Bear too great movie

[@MSinger4472]

@@nuxbot919 I'll have to check it out. If it's anything like The Edge I'll like it.

[@agentholmes369]

Jacques stood up for the occasion saved his brother and possibly his friends too I have read a lot about beast of gévaudan but this story felt amazing and inspirational hearing from mr.ballens voice

[@melenahoward]

I adored the story immensely. I can only imagine that kind of bravery, and in a child?? He put someone above himself. Go heroic little fellow!!! Good for you!

[@GAIASBL3SS3D]

MR.BALLEN YOU'RE A TRUE LIGHTWORKER! You brought the channels into the fold before ever restructuring the content you found through them. That's amazing! In a world where so many simply steal from everyone else and try to prop themselves up, you stay humble and honest! A true example! You have changed what has scared so many into something intriguing and comforting! You TRULY TRULY deserve all you have gained my brother. Blessed be! Love and light to you and your amazing family! ✨📚🌳

[@FoulOwl2112]

What a simp

[@BethOrner-t6n]

AWE!! ISS ME!! I REMEMBERSES ME!

[@jordynturner4397]

This is the earliest I’ve ever arrived to a Mr ballen video. I found your account 2 months ago and started to binge all day every day. My anxiety has definitely increased since tuning in - I keep saying I’m gonna take a break but I’m absolutely hooked. We adopted a dog for extra comfort when my boyfriend’s working out of town and I’m at home solo with our child, so now I feel protected hahaha

[@katypagemusic1260]

0:39 Noooooo not selling the dog!!😮😮😮😂

[@cainmathewson1857]

Ikr. I was like damn that's pretty hardcore and not necessarily in a good way. Forgiveable but a little cringe

[@nymom8204]

Crossed a line this time for sure. Leave the dog alone.

[@Zahava777]

Lol. Thamk goodness it's not real.😂 It reminded me of that Scooby Doo movie when the gang left Scrappy Doo.😂😂

[@DYL2020]

I sold it too some chinaman, he said he’d take good care of it don’t worry

[@katypagemusic1260]

Nooooo! That’s it, weee starting a rebellion on behalf of the like button!! We won’t take this anymore! No more explosions, no more electrocutions and no more pranks! We will fight them on the KZbin, we will fight them on the TikTok’s!! We won’t take this any more!!🤣🤣🤣

[@ur1cat]

I saw a tv program on the Beast of Gevudon some years ago. It is a fascinating story. The program was filmed in France in the area where it happened. Thank you for telling this story.

[@aliyabroadnax7856]

Hello MrBallen. This is my very first post to any social media platform. My hisband and I had tickets to see you in Chicago, we wanted my book autographed and photos with you. Bit he passed away this past Saturday. We had hoped he would have enough strength to make it to see you but he couldn't. I hope you plan to do another tour. Your storytelling is magical. I've been getting eveyone I know into it. Thank you so much for this, he and I would fall asleep listening to you. Got us through many rough days❤❤❤.

[@normanollie4409]

So sorry for your loss!! 😢

[@aliyabroadnax7856]

@normanollie4409 ❤️Thank you so much!❤️

[@ArnaudCroteau]

So sorry to hear that aliyah

[@aliyabroadnax7856]

@ArnaudCroteau thank you❤️

[@visionary4787]

Wow, this story really taps into something primal about survival, fear, and bravery. The fact that young Jacqu, who was labeled a coward by his whole village, steps up to lead the charge against a literal nightmare is beyond inspiring. The imagery of this "Beast of Gévaudan"-a creature so feared and misunderstood that it leaves dozens of children mutilated-is pure nightmare fuel. But what’s even more chilling is how relatable Jacqu’s initial hesitation is. Yet he overcomes that, driven by loyalty and brotherly love. The twist that the Beast has a disturbingly human-like face really adds an unsettling layer. What if this was more than a wolf-a man, or even a monster shaped by centuries of folklore? It's almost like Jacqu’s struggle against the Beast reflects our own internal battles against fear and helplessness. Just imagine being so terrified yet finding the strength to act-it’s incredible. What’s truly unnerving is how this blend of reality and folklore still grips us today.

[@Neenie1976]

Could’ve just said you enjoyed the story lol. Well I say story, it’s a very well documented case.

[@visionary4787]

@@Neenie1976 get off my nuts dude

[@amarylliscalendula4645]

Thank you for this thoughtful comment. I’ve always loved the underdog in so many stories.

[@laurapavone3513]

I got curious to know which way this story relates to you.

[@briandoornink7597]

Lycanthropy

[@melanielangham7033]

Thanks Mr. B, you guys (my favorite you tubers) have made this week so much better. As I am dealing with Milton aftermath, most of my area including restaurants, gas stations almost everything having no power. The loss of all my freaking food AGAIN. I appreciate you taking me away mentally. If anyone wants to experience Hell no power in Florida is pretty dang close.

[@afwr209]

Huge respect that you're hanging in there. I can't imagine. Take good care.

[@melanielangham7033]

@afwr209 definitely not my first rodeo! 2004 and 2016 we got hit back to back to back. 3 cat 4s in a 6 week time span during both of those hurricane seasons.

[@afwr209]

@@melanielangham7033 That's some resilience, good to know you made it through. All the very best.

[@B9mommabear]

My heart and prayers go out to you all of the people affected. I’m from Florida, we are fine 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ericthompson3879]

It's crazy how all these stories are true to the account of history and Mr. Ballen and his team do all the research possible in a week to get them as accurate as to what the history has on it. Big props John, and the team!!

[@_Chaosbubble]

Thank you for still posting whilst on tour!

[@jus10lewissr]

I used to have to wait until late Sunday night -- when I finally got home from work -- in order to watch new MrBallen episodes and it drove me nuts. I had originally tried to watch them in bits and pieces throughout the day, but that was even worse than not watching them at all. When my schedule changed and I was no longer going to have to work Sundays, someone asked me what I was going to be doing every Sunday. I said, "I will be watching MrBallen episodes as soon as they drop!" I obviously live a pretty dull life, but I'm not having to wait all day to watch newly dropped content anymore! 😂

[@jus10lewissr]

And freshly-dropped Scary Interesting videos, too!

[@rachaelbickel575]

😊 thank you so much for posting right now! Between you and Dougie I have been waiting for a story today to step out of my current reality. Just have an upset day would like to hear your voice that's calming and also a story that gets me so enthralled that I forget I'm upset for a minute. Thank you, again.

[@moatazal-nood5378]

I am upset too 🥲💔

[@tacoman1883]

Sometimes when im hunting i start thinking about cryptids and seeing things in the woods and when i go to investigate its just random garbage in the woods

[@kyliedusterhoft]

My Sunday night routine. Mr Ballen and relaxing with a cup of tea. Thank you🇿🇦

[@WilliamtheWorst]

My weekend cannot end without Mr. Ballen.

[@rgrowdon115]

so fr

[@susangarvey9415]

We are snuggled up in bed with Covid, so this is a treat for me, my husband has never seen Mr.B. before and I've a feeling there may be a bit of binge watching for him this week❤

[@phineascromwell]

🤣🤣🤣 "COVID". You contracted a bad case of a "Positive Test Result".

[@susangarvey9415]

@@phineascromwell well, whatever it's called it felt like my poor old throat was on fire, the worst thing is I think my husband caught it at a hospital appointment last week. Only really sick for one day anyway so just happy to take it easy for a couple of days now, going to snuggle up with my little dog now on the couch as I still ache a bit.

[@carola5842]

We (my sister and I) are currently in Nashville waiting for your show. Unfortunately we were not able to get the VIP tickets that the people who did get them said it was a wonderful experience. In stead of the standard push people through it was a fantastic experience. We both bought your book and have been pouring over it while we wait. So excited to be here! My sister is going through a rough divorce and these tickets made her light up. Thank you for your military service and your wonderful storytelling that can take us away from our concerns to another place.

[@GiyusRightArm]

The perfect thing to listen to as I paint

[@amoplangarica1795]

21:30 pm in Norway. 2 degrees celcius outside. Just came back from work. Nothing is better than a story told by Mr.Ballen and some cold beers listening to it.

[@laurapavone3513]

Lovely 🌹

[@Ghost_Mouse]

This is a bot

[@astreusastresus198]

Europe mfs using goofy ahh measurements like "stone" instead of the much simpler Donuts Per Bald Eagle: (idk what the metric system is)

[@amoplangarica1795]

​@@astreusastresus1982 degrees Celsius is 35.6 Fahrenheit. We get confused too here in Europe with the metric system in USA 😅😅😅

[@ShogunOfSparta999]

I'm loving the graphic visuals. Artistic touch ✌

[@poolhalljunkie9]

Have you watched bedtime stories or Wartime stories yet? He's got awesome graphic visuals throughout all of the stories.

[@tiffanywilliams7763]

I really appreciate your stories. Makes me feel less alone at night when I can't sleep & everything in my life falls apart.

[@salmansengul]

❤

[@tiffanywilliams7763]

@@salmansengul thank you! Things have actually gotten better this month. 🫶

[@GovanBassonTotalkaosMotion]

Its 01:44 in Vietnam...I'm South African living here falling asleep to mr ballen ..my gf is a mr ballen addict..I made her one...she loves you more than me 😢😂

[@kateqaysaneah5979]

Oh the things we have in common. I’m on the western coast of the us listening to mr ballen falling asleep. Good to reach you so far away.

[@Ky_bombard]

it was so much fun seeing you preform in your home town of massachusetts!!! we love you mr ballen!!!! ❤️🙏

[@MrBallen]

Thank you for coming to the show!! 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@BenWright-wr3kj]

@@MrBallenyou are very cool and it is nice to see that you have many different shows

[@BenWright-wr3kj]

Also Mr ballen If you could reply to this that would be cool

[@laurapavone3513]

​@@BenWright-wr3kjgood night 🌉

[@ptrpan61]

hold up. mrballen was in boston? how did i miss that!

[@melissaelms3990]

Congrats on all the success on your book!!! I've been a fan since the very beginning and so happy to see how much you've flourished, grown, and succeeded!! You deserve it all. You were truly meant for this!! A Canadian fan

[@AlienSpaceCat123]

The statue at 24:10 is actually of Marie-Jeanne Valet, another survivor of the beast, who impaled it with a bayonet. She's known as the Maid of Gévaudan. I love the story of Jacques, though. The beast of Gévaudan has fascinated me for years.

[@Red-ty6wx]

I’ve been listening to mrballen for four years now and it gets better every time

[@ptrpan61]

yes.i agree. mrballen gets better with time.

[@astreusastresus198]

​@@ptrpan61that's called experience bro

[@shellyj7536]

You won't believe it but im still catching up on videos u made 4yrs ago! I only discovered your channel about 3 months ago. Amazing story telling & amazing channel. South African fan ❤

[@emmaleary3767]

That is so weird because I have been doing the same thing all day today. Watching vids from 4 years ago.

[@akhilgandaranchod5303]

​@emmaleary3767 it took me a few months of rigorously catching up😅 about 7 months to be precise.. now I'm patiently waiting weekly for his upload

[@christie4044]

Enjoy! I've been with him since the beginning, and I still go back and listen to some of his older ones at times. They are all so good 💜

[@shellyj7536]

@@emmaleary3767 👍👍

[@shellyj7536]

@@christie4044 They sure are, I can't get enough lol

[@jackiedecoteau3699]

I could listen to Mr. BALLEN all day everyday. Best story telling that I've ever listened too. ❤📙

[@kevinwhitehouse3998]

Woww... now THAT is a story and a half.. I have truly never been so gripped by a story teller.. I was breathless.. I absolutely get it why you are so respected.. Thank you.!!

[@kk_giirl]

I’ve been obsessed with the dogman phenomenon lately. So I’m really excited for my favorite storyteller to touch on the subject ❤ Thanks Mr Ballen 😊

[@JJKillerElite]

They are 💯 real

[@jeffmiller8197]

I live in Wisconsin be very careful at night around certain areas.

[@franko1174]

​@JJKillerElite no they are not

[@JJKillerElite]

@@franko1174 tf they aren't, you obviously have infinite wisdom and know everything that is possible. 🙄

[@franko1174]

@@JJKillerElite a 12 foot werewolf?😅🤣😂

[@ShufflingShannon]

16:39 I know this was a serious moment, but I'm dying inside every time Mr. Ballen says "wet chicken" 😅😂

[@christianhedges1862]

Same!😅

[@yedawit]

I am at the most unhappy phase of my life. The only thing that keeps me alive is mrballen's stories.

[@ryanmartinez481]

He is a really good story teller. But I hope you make it through your dark times

[@yedawit]

@@ryanmartinez481 Thank you very much my brother. At least there's someone that cares about me. Loneliness is the worst disease in the world.

[@tauruschorus]

Grow up, boy.

[@Nikkise7en22]

​@Unhappyboy122 I'm sorry you're lonely and I truly hope you find something to fill that void, or find something that brings you happiness. Seek and you shall find ❤

[@ryanmartinez481]

@@yedawit it helps if you go out with friends and just live the best life you can possibly live with yourself. Take care of yourself, do fun things. Live life to the fullest. It's as well as a mindset the way you think about your situation and surroundings effect the situation as well

[@chrisbow1776]

i don't think I will ever tire of hearing you tell these amazing stories, and this story was brilliant.

[@tyronnemoss]

Mr. Ballen, your videos and storytelling skills are always a great escape from my busy week. Thank you.

[@baileesclubhouse2328]

Happy Thanksgiving to my canadians!!! Ate my dinner and now relaxing and watching Ballen

[@mortysmith1578]

I love your content so much , its been helping me with hard times like my brother passing , always get distracted when i watch your vids ! 💗

[@MrBallen]

I’m so sorry for your loss 🙏❤️

[@mallarysangel]

When life gets hard, live it one moment at a time. As you heal, those moments get further and further apart, and you find your brain going back to living on autopilot. This is why a lot of us are still alive, and have survived things that ended a lot of other people. Do whatever you gotta do, and don’t give a rip about what anyone thinks about how you do it. Just do it if it works. Don’t leave your loved ones suffering more than they already are. Even people that feel they are weak are stronger than they know, it just takes a long time to figure it out. When you get there, you’ll know it, but you still won’t be willing to tempt fate.

[@mortysmith1578]

@@mallarysangel thank you a lot.

[@mortysmith1578]

@@MrBallen thank you 🥺

[@kristycordeux3]

I saw a thylacine, aka Tasmanian tiger, in Australia many years ago. About 10 years ago it ran out front of our car we had to break and swerve i was sitting in the back and mum and dad in front but it was really long and had stripes on its hips down to the tail. It looked at us in the car and then ran off!!! It was crazy!!!

[@Mirte10]

That moment that you already know the story, but you still listen. Because it's Mr. Ballen telling it.

[@mniakan754]

John finally did what every navy seal was destined to do which is writing a book, but jokes aside it looks amazing and can’t wait to get mine

[@Erosgates]

Hahaha

[@MrSomethingElse]

dude, if I was wealthy I'd buy 10 of those books and keep my one and distribute the rest to my friends but I ain't. Been subbed up for years, you are a fantastic story teller. I'd really love it if you told some Seal stories but I know those are probably scarier than the tales you already tell. Keep on cuz, you are great, it sucks you aren't playing my country on you tour.

[@claytronsworld9485]

259 years ago. And stories are still this vivid. Love it

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

That was some beautiful storytelling, Mr. B. My paternal grandma would tell me stories about her childhood living in the Leonese part the Peaks of Europe during the 1920s in Spain. How they would take the sheep and goat up the mountain once the winter was over, watching the antics of baby goats while herding them; but they would round all of the herd inside the farm during the winter months and hear the wolves come down from the mountains, scratching the doors during the night - and these are brutal winter nights up there - and trying to get in the house or the barn. Only the adults were armed, but most kids would carry a small knife with them all of the time when out on the field. They would sometimes hear a bear in the distance during the spring and the very next day see the footprints outside the buildings as the bear rummaged its way through the village, looking for something to eat. Things like that, I can totally see it happening in Gevaudan at the time, too. Rural Europe was a harsh environment, especially in the areas away from the coastline. Still is. Cheers.

[@SavageSmyth]

So excited for once again, another video!!! Keep em comin Mr B! ❤

[@MrBallen]

🙌🙌🙌

[@dicarp7212]

9 pm Texas, after a long day of work, on the treadmill being taken away from life ... Thanks, Mr B 💚

[@ladyjmarie5569]

Yes! Just what I need for a rainy cold afternoon! Thank you MrBallen!

[@keegobricks9734]

Holy cow, a MrBallen video that didn't end with disgusting, horrible, depressing, pain and suffering.

[@dylanholmes1985]

You are so clearly chuffed and proud of your book and so you should be! Well done on your outstanding accomplishments, John. I'm a big fan

[@StellaBellar]

Chuffed is such a cool word! Also yes big agree! I have the book, its fantastic.

[@fox_rblx9391]

In this time of my life, MrBallen has always brought content to fuel my day!

[@stephaniedelgado7881]

You can totally hear how proud MrBallen is about his storytelling and his new book (AS HE SHOULD BE)! MrBallen, you’re a total badass and as a fan, I congratulate you and I am so happy for you and your stories! I absolutely enjoy the stories and the way you tell them. Keep up the awesomeness! ❤