Cloud Seeding and Mind Control • Strange But 100% True Pt.29

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[@RayneZerati]

Fantastic opening. 🤣🤣🤣

[@yinkaoyekunle9533]

I almost freaked out seeing him without the backward cap. I was like _"who is this imposter Mr. Ballen?!"_

[@victorletsholo8232]

F...kin brilliant 😂😂😂

[@Fckterrorism-vr2kq]

Remember when he used to hide easter eggs in his videos?

[@connieplieger3573]

I was way too distracted to follow any kind of story until he put that thing on.

[@raiko013]

LOVED IT

[@budrodriguez6997]

We were bamboozled, the flannel wasn’t his source of power, it was the hat.

[@OphanielH]

It always has been the hat

[@SavageSmyth]

🤣

[@14XZ879]

i know right

[@Nevermindnemo]

It’s the combination. One alone does not work, but when the powers are combined… it’s something to behold

[@squid_fish]

I always thought it was the buttons undone a little too low ❤

[@stanalldogs]

That intro showing John’s hat being like a power source for his strange, dark, and mysterious stories felt like a getting a piece of lore for your favorite tv show.

[@Haz3mDaz3m]

🤪🤪🤪

[@shadowmomma]

😅

[@HeatherL7290]

Right haha😂 it was great

[@djmaster2013]

Secret lore that even other watchers may not have i feel special

[@Haz3mDaz3m]

@@djmaster2013 whatever the hell your smoking I want some you odd dim suspicious fellow

[@user-tp9je6xv9r]

I tend to tap out of Mr. Ballen content for a month or two, and then come back and binge everything I missed- it's amazing- I just get to cuddle up a blanket, a teddy bear my bf got me, and a ton of strange, dark, and mysterious stories from one of the best storytellers on youtube :>

[@azdoxygirl]

Me too!!!!!

[@jep9092]

Same

[@larndelaney7848]

What you described is heavenly

[@kitherit]

Minus the blanket and teddy bear, I'm doing the same thing. LOL Coming back to binge the episodes that I haven't watched in the last few months.

[@Thatonedude2345]

Same

[@kevinh.6587]

The way wong died could be the craziest of the stories you've covered. These strange stories are my favorite.

[@lisapoe888]

The Chinese goverment are the bad guys in any old bond movie😅

[@DJ-yh8hm]

There's no way it is actually true

[@AraBatman]

I imagine Mr Ballen narrating my story whenever I consider doing something really stupid. It usually keeps me safe

[@crystalrainfeather]

😂

[@canopy340]

I do too! I tell my friends stories in his tone of voice who also listened to him to spook them with them as the main character 😹

[@MrBallen]

😂

[@HG-sv3hg]

Same. I walked by some folks on a hiking trail and told them it was getting dark soon and you don't want to end up on a Mr. Ballen episode.

[@user-qe5vw8lo6x]

Fore Reals! RIGHT! LMAO!

[@v8281]

Mrballen is like the Mr. Rogers of the weird and dark. He talks about grotesque things but he says it so politely.

[@RH-tv9hk]

😂 It's a beautiful day in the strange, dark, and mysterious neighborhood

[@CMack19]

True fans of Mr. Ballen, know that he still uploads 3-4 times a week. Mr. Ballen Podcast (2 times a week) Mr. Ballen Medical (once a week) Mr. Ballen KZbin (once a week).

[@straightup8151]

Mr.Ballen could walk right past me in the grocery store and I wouldn’t know who he is without the hat and flannel. Truly the Clark Kent of the dark and mysterious!!

[@MrBallen]

😂

[@mistalan]

Well has anybody seen MrBallen and Superman in the same room? Just asking...

[@sampsqwantch4612]

​@@mistalani mean you got a point....

[@beccilogan267]

He would have to stay completely silent, because I would recognize his voice instantly after listening to it every night until I fall asleep.

[@LoriBarnes13]

Me too

[@madisonbliss1528]

We really didn't know how good we had it back in the day. 3-5 episodes a week made us spoiled

[@gabrielbarba7434]

I remember when he posted 3, 4, even 5 times a week! So good

[@allencarey7336]

Does anyone know how TIME CONSUMING EDITING 4 to 5 times a week??? Especially when you have a family...I'm sure the wife wasn't liking that too!

[@Feezee223]

I know right but getting video less often makes me for exsited to see each new one

[@jess_sica]

@@allencarey7336that’s why she’s saying we were spoiled, because we were lol

[@codleygray6933]

True, but also makes us learn patience

[@sharcarbone8668]

Love that there are still story tellers out in the world and you are one of the very best, so thank you for this, Mr. Ballen

[@Icecreamwithmycream]

I love how he takes the time to put over the pictures “real” and “NOT real” thank you for putting in that little tiny bit of time I really appreciate it

[@BroadStreetBully]

Hatless AND acknowledges not doing 3,4 or 5 videos a week anymore....HOW CAN YOU NOT LOVE THIS MAN

[@maverickdh62]

He has a great sense of humor! That is part of his popularity. He is very likeable as well as a great storyteller!

[@pinacoladaofficial]

I’ll admit I was high as I clicked this and it felt so meta I was very unprepared 😂

[@LibertyOrDeath-ms5rf]

You just do it, that's how... apparently his seal brothers don't like him. He can be annoying at times...

[@TyeArtisik]

😹

[@A-Milkdromeda-Laniakea-Hominid]

​@@LibertyOrDeath-ms5rf He's Navy SEAL? Or do you mean his regular seal buddies. Hogging the best fish and not sharing the ball. I'm a monthly supporter of STRONGHOLD RESCUE and I had no idea John was a vet/service.

[@SoggyDog131]

HATLESS JOHN!!

[@Witcher14]

I know , I was freaking out !!!

[@evalovesharks]

HE LOOKS SO COOL!!

[@Jamerz1]

"Feel the power..." HAHA I love it.

[@-unavailable]

Hiding all that beautiful hair!

[@dxpx8329]

I was like "who on earth is this man?" 😂

[@Granny_Cat_Lady]

"Real photo of an incense stick" tag was hilarious, but the intro was absolutely ingenious 😂🤣😂

[@jo.randall]

13:37 that seagull lung was from the soul 😂😂😂

[@ryanbashor7371]

Lol. That was awesome. I was like "wait, why isn't he wearing his hat? That's weird. He's got great hair though"

[@karenschmoyer2387]

Ikr❤

[@keyfiender799]

Such great hair.

[@hollyperrin7353]

A glorious mane!

[@nicolemedleyy]

He’s daddy 😍😍😍

[@alisonj1384]

😊

[@annieisokfr]

The unexpected hatless intro was the strangest, darkest and most mysterious MrBallen moment to date 😊

[@samanthasaccheri9437]

I know right! Awesome

[@FreeAmerican-mm2my]

Should have a warning. Many were probably triggered and traumatized.

[@hollyperrin7353]

Stop encouraging it! Today it’s the ball cap. Tomorrow it’s the flannel shirt. It’s a slippery slope. Do you really want to see Mr. Ballen end up nekked? 😂

[@MsMindself666]

​@hollyperrin7353 you are definitely encouraging it. 😂

[@Archon_of_Freedom_]

Absolutely legendary 👌✨

[@rachelgarard8019]

Best. Opening. Ever. Also, Seagull Lung merch?! Just outstanding. 🤣🐸(also, I always love it when there's an outtake montage involving Seagull Lung, and this episode didn't disappoint)

[@fridayjuniorjuniorfrizzle9272]

Mr. Ballin talks about cloud seeding. Teach em papa

[@ericaosborne5241]

I am completely in awe of Mr Ballen. Most youtubers kind of accidentally hit it big, then either figure they will ride it out until the popularity dies down or constantly struggle to keep the momentum going. This man built an empire! It is amazing to watch.

[@seymourclearly]

People love a good story, well told, since the beginning of time

[@martinjason8466]

So true.

[@TheWhiteTrashPanda]

If he keeps it up, he's going to outshine Simon Whistler one of these days

[@ErinGtruthteller]

Shows that he is being authentic, and I love that about him! Those are the only youtubers I can watch!!

[@daysofend]

@@TheWhiteTrashPanda Simon has crazy variety, and since he spread quite thin, I feel he's kind of less into some episodes. Sometimes it even feels like he didn't even want to record them.

[@MimiNwabuokuMD]

12:28 As underwhelming as the amount of compensation paid to Wong’s family is, I am far more impressed by the fact the Chinese government would even admit to any liability in the matter. RIP Wong.

[@Lanny-io9bi]

That's what I was thinking as well

[@juanmiguelrivera5136]

🙄

[@narco7969]

its unfortunate that we should be impressed

[@melissadropdead4619]

What got me about this story was the manager didn't see a huge hole in Wong's chest where the rocket hit?! Like how could it still be sticking out?

[@Tanya.Selene]

​@melissadropdead4619 it kinda sounds like it went straight down through his head, neck, and then torso but somehow leaving only the head trauma so maybe it wasn't noticeable or that noticeable from the outside, or they just thought the "lighting strike " caused whatever visible physical injuries he did have

[@itsmjeezy2596]

20:25 "REAL Domino's pizza" I was concerned it might be counterfeit Domino's, thank you for clarifying

[@daxtonedwards]

OMG!!!! You got me at the beginning! My wife is so glad that you have hair! Her and a friend of hers debated that you wore a hat because you were bald. 😅

[@alecbaker13]

Sounds like they’re more interested in ballen than you

[@IlaughedIcried]

I myself thought he wore a hat because the top of his head had been blown off in combat, and all he had now was an EXPOSED BRAIN, quivering and pulsating, vulnerable to all the elements!

[@daxtonedwards]

@@IlaughedIcried 😆

[@eriklauritz]

@@IlaughedIcried😂😂 underrated comment 👆👍

[@riphopfer5816]

That first story: The chances of that are ASTRONOMICAL! I’ve been listening to your channel for four years or more, now, and this is definitely one of the most improbable occurrences you’ve ever described. I love that your stories still fill me with awe after all this time. I’m a bed-bound cripple, and my existence is mostly rather desultory; I am so grateful for the phenomena I can experience through your stories, John. I’m grateful, and I’m glad that your storytelling has brought you such success. You have earned it. Cheers, mate.

[@cassjane3]

Ah, man. I’m sorry to hear about your physical limitations. Thank you for teaching me the word desultory, although the meaning and its applicability to life is unfortunate. Wishing you all the best, Professor.

[@ezmaze42]

Literally 1 in 8 billion chance of that happening. Never heard anything like it happening to anyone else in the world

[@SashiCat96]

I am so glad that you're a Ballen fan because I know the difference he makes mentally when life is mostly a battle. His talent brings humor, joy, sadness, amazement & sheer disbelief so you are right, he most definitely deserves his success.

[@melodicseaweed387]

I know what you mean, I'm in a similar situation albeit i can still walk a little. These two stories were especially engaging and I was taken away wondering about the solution. Great stuff.

[@CathyKidd-vc3fi]

Take care matie , from Australia x

[@JacobSteinberg75]

Wow.. that transformation into "Mr.Ballen" was incredible! I literally have goosebumps.

[@deanfish-jr6xv]

Wow, seriously?

[@six66string]

His thinking cap

[@NeilC-yc1zd]

Thank you so much for existing and also for being so open honest and humble ......a true hero ,bravo.🙂

[@Andi-Bee]

The three, four SOMETIMES FIVE Times a week reference is much appreciated.. Been a wild journey watching your success @MrBAllan

[@johnlong7198]

I wonder how many viewers take the time to consider just how much time and effort is spent conducting research and piecing together these remarkable stories. Mr. Ballen is one of the greatest modern day story tellers, and I eagerly await each new installment. Excellent work!! 👍

[@joeylamour]

Yeah I came here to say the same thing! When he was doing more than once a week, I was like “how in the world is he doing this? He must be exhausted.”

[@unix2467]

Straight up, I was so sad when he started posting less and less but the I realized he's doing all these podcasts and whatnot so he's still putting in the same time and effort as the good old days of not even more!!!

[@amandamccormick5009]

We all do research to tell stories at work. Im an artist and I spent 1 hour studying 20 articles on freedom Flotilla raid and could tell you the story. I'm painting it, so I thought I should dot my i's and cross my t's. Would it be hard for you? I expect my school projects took more work. And he gets paid more than he should for telling other people's stories....... stop glorifying easy jobs while ignoring the hard workers out there. Paramedics. Volunteers. Hamas. We creative are living our best lives and getting overpaid for it. Aren't we, Mr Ballen? But yes he has a natural charm at storytelling. It's effortless and that's what I like about it.

[@SouthernMiss850]

I appreciate the way he pays attention to details that most of us would just pass over.

[@kitcat-nm9zd]

answer: all of us do. Ballen is hard charging, high speed, low drag razor sharp javalin missle act of God... stand aside

[@whitneygirl704]

Mr Ballen, don't ever feel bad for only uploading once a week as opposed to three, four, or even five times a week. We understand that you have a family and that you're busy

[@melissaclark6578]

So true BUT many influencers are now filming their podcasts to be shown on KZbin. That is a way for them to release more KZbin videos and to satisfy those who don’t like podcasts. There are actually many people who don’t like listening to podcasts.So they miss out on those podcast only stories.He could try this for a couple weeks. You know those case stories that are solely on his podcast channel and not on KZbin. He then would have 2 stories a week and wouldn’t interfere with his schedule either.

[@rabidmonk5]

Quality over quantity

[@georgiafan775]

It isn't a real problem they just remember when he started and still did multiple videos a week

[@ChristelVinot]

I don't understand this. make more videos ballen! or else

[@Dope_slide-Hitter]

Once a week is fine unless you want to override creativity thoughty2 is now once every few weeks for whatever reason whatever they are comfortable with they should do before it overlaps or underplayed

[@user-nz5ss3uc6i]

You deserve your own TV show b allen!!!!

[@aiden_gsteez3518]

Im so proud and happy for Mr Ballen to of come this far. He has 8m subs now and thats crazy to me I think I started watching him back when he had less than 400k

[@dillxn21]

The contrast in energy between the channel now and when they were doing 3-5 episodes a week is STAGGERING!! It's so clear to see that John is actually enjoying making these videos again and it's amazing to see💜

[@albtckl]

Disagree. It's just pure laziness. He's not even the one who writes the scripts or edits or anything. He just shows up and narrates. This channel was MUCH better when he actually dedicated his time to it and did everything himself. Mr. Ballen is now just another example of selling out once you get famous. These stories suck and are not nearly as interesting as the old ones.

[@SurprisedCoyote-mj8px]

His ability to help entertain is truly a godsend. There were def nights I only made it through addiction, and not "picking up" because I would take it one story at a time. I see his enthusiasm, and definitely use it to help others. Ever watch "Zombie Bagel"? I get so many bitter old marines, Army men, uh.. Navy men (sorry my grandpa was "proud to be a squid" and I have to refrain because some take offense!) and anyone from all walks of life (including a British intelligence ex-operative!) to really open up to that one! I truly hope his team, and him are having as much fun as we do. I hope whatever profit made brings good fortune to everyone involved. I'm between being homeless and I spend so much in healthcare! This is free entertainment, and helping so many. I'm sorry for the tangent. I just share your sentiment. Thank you.

[@SurprisedCoyote-mj8px]

​@@albtcklI understand the feeling.. I still love the classic stories. Go back and watch some classics! He's supporting his family. I agree with being upset with people "selling out" so to speak but I don't feel HE is a sellout. The merch' brings people happiness. I don't mean to argue and respect your opinion BTW.

[@lewisqb12]

@@albtckl that’s an easy exaggeration🙄🙄 you don’t know behind the scenes😂😂😂

[@wlwneamain]

@@albtckl3/10 bait

[@harrissongeorgiou2955]

i like not having 3 4 or 5 videos a week, it means MrBallen is enjoying his life with his family, the most important thing.

[@MK-Hogan]

I think it actually means he’s doing different projects and expanding, but I’m sure his family works with him and it’s a fun operation.

[@JerryHibbs]

I don’t

[@Bumbaclaat-lc4nd]

We are more important than his famiIy

[@LILbear5216]

​@@MK-HoganI tink you are right!!!

[@JeffSlapper]

I hope he's spending more time with his family. Those young years with your kids you only get once, and they go by far too quickly in retrospect.

[@pattersonk6437]

THAT INTRO WAS AWESOME OMG 😭😭

[@childofthemosthigh22]

Another great storytime!I'm a fan for life ❤

[@afiaagyeiwaa2175]

This is the first time I’ve seen Mr Ballen without the cap!!!!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@DenieGayle]

Me too. He’s even more gorgeous without the hat. 😂❤

[@Ryanvllnva4200]

Oh put your panties back on 😮🎉😂

[@theeloquentbaby]

Me, too! What beautiful hair. He’s a fine looking man without his cap!

[@jadenmike3837]

Man cmon It’s a hat

[@cherylgraves2660]

Cap or no cap, he is indeed one fine looking man.

[@jayillest9981]

THE HAIR IS LUXURIOUS!!!! Put this man in a shampoo commercial ASAP!!!!

[@DerrickyD]

Keep us entertained wit da strange,dark& mysterious delivered in story form mr.Ballen💯💪🏽

[@swiftwolf334]

MrBallen you truly are, in my humble opinion, the best storyteller out there. I have been binge watching all your videos and cant seem to stop. Keep up the excellent work and I say this on behalf of all the viewers, you are the definition of awesome! Dont worry about the 1 upload a week because you are special and as long as you are happy and comfortable then thats all that matters to us. :)

[@Neo_Samurai]

I'm from South Africa and I discovered this channel years ago. I've never missed an episode ever since! I love this guy so much lol. I just came to the WIFI spot which is like 3KMs from where i stay to download this then go back to my place. It's nighttime this side. This has been my routine. I LOVE YOU SO SO MUCH MRBALLEN.

[@lekgonne]

Nice to encounter a fellow south african that admires this guys work like me❤😂

[@JoshuaDean-xp3pc]

Proudly South African, proudly a Mr. Ballen fan!

[@aronuchukwuezugo615]

He started these stories in 2020, four years ago... How come you discovered the channel 5 years ago? 🤔

[@nick63837]

Miscalculation​@@aronuchukwuezugo615

[@JinX-so5yv]

Please take Elon Musk back

[@SN_Sims]

We just watched John B Allen turn into Mr. Ballen before our eyes! 👀 😂❤

[@meteorworlds]

It was almost like An American Werewolf in London transforming 😂

[@Aerisidont]

That opening was utterly hilarious!

[@mwv731]

Boy do I wish Mr Ballen’s podcast was a video podcast !! PLEASE 🙏🏻🫡

[@butlerspaeth]

The first ten seconds of this video were the most strange, dark, and mysterious content we’ve seen on this channel. I’m glad it resolved quickly! I was going into full blown panic!

[@jeffreymao7521]

Man I never saw Mrballen without his signature hat on was truly a surprise to me.

[@janetleemarino8702]

Great opening. Great story. Always fun to watch! Thank you.

[@BeesKnees1234]

That opening was AMAZEBALLS 😂

[@job1692]

Haven’t watched the story yet, just paused 38 seconds into the intro to say this 🎤 You don’t even need to upload 2,3,4 times a week like you used to. You put in the hard work, built your channel and now you can upload once a week and still have us waiting to hang on your every word each Sunday evening (London time) instead of 3/4 uploads a week, we now get run fool, medical mysteries, the mr Ballen podcast and a whole book!!! Hopefully you have some work/life balance too 🙌 Thanks for creating awesome content 🎉 😊

[@MrBallen]

Thank you very much! this means a lot to me. I’m pretty insecure about this issue

[@tuckercruise1016]

Yeah been watching since the beginning on Tik Tok and feel the changes have only been good!

[@job1692]

It’s not even an issue. You’ve created so many more options for people to listen to your content 👏 you’re in a league of your own #BestStoryTellerOfALLTIME 📚

[@nataliapolova2850]

​@@MrBallenno need to be! We would still be happy even if you uploaded just once a month!! ❤️

[@kukumalu255]

He would upload 3/4 times when he started the channel because he worked alone or with help of several people. Now he has Ballen studios with over 30 employees. Why would you expect more videos when all the research, scriptwriting and other heavy lifting jobs are ofloaded ?

[@jasonwebb1882]

Bruh, thank you Mr. Ballen for making me feel old. I delivered pizzas for Domino's in the late 80s. 30 minutes or less or the pizza delivery was free!!! I had to pay for the pizzas I didn't deliver on time. People would take numbers off their mailboxes to confuse us all the time. Remember back then we didn't have GPS or even a cellphone. If we had to call a costumer, we had to pay. 25 cents and use a pay phone. It was a challenging time for us back then. Now they fly drones and stuff to delivere goods. Great video of stories once again Mr. John A. Ballen.

[@jayvanover4130]

His name is actually John B. Allen

[@killermonjero]

Your boss was ripping you off. You shouldn't have had to pay for it. That's the whole reason they stopped the 30 minute guarantee. Drivers would speed or run signs or lights and cause fatal accidents. I worked for Dominos during that time, too, and our franchise owner ate the cost.

[@MMAFightMagazine]

​@killermonjero If you're correct, that his boss was doing things wrong, doesn't that disprove your reasoning as to why the guarantee was done away with?

[@kevinnguyen1788]

Dang that sux, I also delivered for domino's late 90s, before I had a cell and was awful with directions, I remember I was super late delivering because I couldn't find the house, and because I was in a rush I locked my keys in the car with it running so I had to go back up to the house and ask to use his phone.

[@BullyMaguireMaguire]

Pizza time!🍕

[@kristiannorheim6489]

Fun fact: I have watched every single Mr Ballen videos here and only listened with audio and eyes closed. And I promise you, listening like this is the best way to experience these stories. Letting your imagination run wild, picturing what you hear while laying tucked in bed. And yes, tried the podcasts/shows on spotify etc. and no. YT videos are better suited for my type of viewing

[@therealDawnBarton]

That mashes no sense, I prefer the videos because I love the images and seeing John tell the story. The podcast probably has better sounds n audio of you're not going to view it there's way more podcasts u could enjoy! I have watched all his videos, but would rather rewatch than just listen to podcast

[@kristiannorheim6489]

@@therealDawnBarton might give the podcast another go if there are more stories then. Appreciate your feedback

[@Dime_time333]

It's not that deep, dude

[@davidhodowany8029]

Dude, one of those days you should make a vid or a series with Mike from ThatChapter. You two are the best I can find. All the best!

[@maxalar1250]

Real OGs remember how Mr.ballen went from saying 5 videos a week slowly to 4…3…2… hah! Makes me more excited I think when I see a upload

[@XboxOriginal1321]

yup i remember the 5 a week, i would wake up every day hoping it was one of them. sadly i dont watch him anymore

[@atinafoutz974]

Yes! Been Here since the begging!! I ordered Amazon music specifically for his podcast, I'd never pd for an app b4 him! Love his channel !

[@Jhoffa22_]

Man back in my day when we got 4 to 5 Upload's a week from this guy was something special, kid's today will NEVER know how good we had it...😂😢😂

[@IsabelnoReally]

Back in 2020….feels like yesterday. Plus what was even better is a lot of had nothing to do due to lockdown!

[@sophiaalvarez6137]

Good times...My husband and I lived in a trailer in the boonies and would binge on Ballen and Bedtime Stories.

[@MK-Hogan]

I discovered his channel on vacation in 2020 so I not only got to binge tons of previous videos, but he was still posting several times a week. The golden age.

[@lanr1319]

Mr Ballen, with the hat, is always guy you want sitting at your campfire….I love the A10 providing “close rain support” at 10:50.

[@user-om7zc5lp7d]

What I would GIVE for this man to host a supernatural/horror D&D campaign.

[@angelashoson8900]

MrBallen exudes so much dad vibes

[@MrBallen]

😂

[@emmaburke725]

@@MrBallenHow many children do you have out of curiosity? 🙂

[@redwettto7350]

@@emmaburke725pretty sure he has 3 i think

[@hollyperrin7353]

You must be young! For me it’s more cousin vibe.

[@OverhaulTwenty26-ts7wn]

Seeing Mr. Ballen hatless felt like seeing a teacher outside of school for the first time

[@Fiona_Interrupted]

😂😂😂😂

[@sassieahmad5853]

I know that feeling 😂

[@EvilPlanetStudios]

The opening is why I love Mr. Ballen. God bless, man. Thanks for that.

[@zavieravant4910]

We all love your openings and like button pushes!!!😂😂😂 Your awesome!!

[@evans.2424]

THAT is officially one of the best KZbin intros EVER

[@kaitlynturtlee]

Straight up

[@user-eu5vm6op5b]

You are indeed a SEAL. Only seals could quickly transition from rough tired disoriented look to focused fully alert organized one within moments. That's part of the deep deep training sir!

[@Juanbrawlstars]

I do that too mate but for differing reasons. Having a child will give you this ability too.

[@JB-bm1to]

@@Juanbrawlstarshaha I was just about to comment, this sounds like a parent ability! 😂

[@MZ-rv1bu]

@@Juanbrawlstars Lol! Yep

[@maryeckel9682]

Actually 13:58

[@JosephRocco-mi4cm]

Your ability to tell all of these stories in a matter of fact way is amazing.

[@juancortes5274]

Omg omg omg 😂🤣😂🤣 HE GETS HIS POWER FROM THE HAT!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣 GREAT SPONSOR ADS AND NOW A PERFECT INTRO 😂😂😂 LOVE YOU BROTHER!!!!

[@LoveValentineXO]

That Seagull Lung story sounds like he's trying to make us feel better about sending Lung out to the farm, where he'll have lots of room to hop and croak and not be dead.

[@coppercorn]

I'm sorry to say, if he croaks, well...

[@bryanrhodes369]

Yes time to send old seagull lung out to pasture need a new pet.

[@John6298]

MrBallen, please don't let those who give you crap for the 1 video a week? Because the work you put into both of your podcasts, and KZbin plus everything else, it's honestly enough for me and it should be for others. Keep being a fantastic storyteller and a genuinely good person.

[@RandomFandomDragon]

I think most people aren't trying to give him crap, just kind of nostalgic for the multiple videos a week.

[@j.g8957]

I love Mr Ballen stories and I wish he could upload twice a week

[@Masamune364]

That 4 or 5 times a week is what got him to where he is today, at least it would be great if he could upload twice a week

[@davidcardinal3654]

@@Masamune364you can only make so much content before content drought sets in. Hard to make consistent content like this because there exists so many stories.

[@meggymoo1697]

John can you please add the podcast videos to KZbin and add a video version? 😊

[@laurab_77]

I just wanted to mention that you pronounced Chamblee perfectly! I've heard so many wrongly pronounce it, but you got it! 👏👏👏

[@kathymcmc]

Now they call it Chambodia

[@Tonydecanopener]

When he talks about the furnace, i think of Scrooged and Bill Murray screaming, 😆

[@darkw671]

Unrelated but you helped get me through the toughest times in life, Homelessness, struggle, threats of violence or death. Somehow you managed to snatch my attention away and I honestly want you to know you are such an amazing person who has also overcome so many hard times and struggles. Keep on keeping on!

[@mountaindesert34788]

I used to be homeless, it sucks. I hope you have found stable housing or at least a shelter that's nice! 😢 ❤

[@Archon_of_Freedom_]

I've been there, I'm glad you're better. I'm proud of you! Keep your head up, you're strong. Be safe out there my friend, I wish the best for you!

[@taytertottss]

Hey man, I’m glad Mr Ballen was your shining light, and you found comfort in his videos and that it played such a huge role in helping you outta that darkness. You deserve to be happy and i genuinelyhope you’re thriving these days. 🖤

[@creditiscomplicated-sm3mh]

watching mr ballen while homeless . balls of steel

[@shannalae3907]

Glad you made it through🙏🏼

[@tinak6484]

Ok. “ Real photo of an incense stick” got me. That was a good one😂😂

[@rebeccaratzloff1589]

Same! 😂

[@TyeArtisik]

Alright

[@denisetarabori553]

Hahahahahahahaha

[@kyleyoung5063]

Why do we care?

[@JimmyBeamerBear]

I didn’t even realize it said that 😂😂😂😂

[@LunaMoonshine444]

I absolutely LOVE Mr. Ballen 😁 Also, I do Uber and I found it very chill to listen to MrBallen while I drive and my passengers all ask me who this is before getting out my car and they say they also love his story telling 🥰

[@PekingeseLover]

omgod. i was walking out of the room to stir a pot of water and i jumped out of my skin when all of a sudden SEAGULL LUNG! hahahah that was amazing

[@J0HNJ0RDAN]

"Real Photo Of A Different Chinese Wake" for some reason that made me laugh. I guess, we are all a little strange, dark, and mysterious 😂

[@teenastetic3681]

For me 'actual photo of insence'

[@b-dub6865]

I know! I’m just waiting for SNL to do a Mr. Ballen parody featuring absurd “real photo of a different…” images. Ha!

[@mariamurphy4551]

I know 😂that shyte cracks me up too. Then I laugh at myself laughing at ‘that’….Just a weirdo here

[@Reckno64]

"Real photo of a different like button committing a robbery at a different Dominos in a different city in Georgia"

[@b-dub6865]

@@mariamurphy4551 We’re all weirdos living in a weird world with a bunch of other weirdos! 😉

[@DeltresePshanks]

The best shows only have one episode a week

[@breyn9766]

MrBallen is the best story teller I have ever listened to!

[@Artattacktattoos]

I’ve gotten a little addicted to this podcast lol

[@joyfulgirlrecovery7526]

Thank you for pointing out that 40 years old isn’t old on that first story. I really needed that today.

[@lucrtrvl]

40 is a new 20 in this century

[@Fiona_Interrupted]

Same. My kid refers to my childhood as ‘the olden days’ 🥴

[@sorrow2305]

@Fiona_Interrupted Well, when you make yourself out to be that old by gatekeeping and mesmerizing the past, that‘s bound to happen.

[@ct92404]

​@@sorrow2305Air-headed Millennial emo kid says what?

[@sorrow2305]

@@ct92404 Idk? Ask an air-headed millenial emo kid, I guess? Most millenials are at least in the 30's and 40's now, so I wouldn't exactly call them kids anymore - unless you're a geezer.

[@KRMT7863]

Been here since 130k, JUST WOW! 8.9M? HOW BAD YOU ARE MR. Ballen. God bless you and your family. Thank you for your service. So good to see a good home grown patriot and Veteran of our country, (also navy seal?!?!? Woah!!!) win. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 BALLEN IS THE BEST STORYTELLER ON KZbin, OTHER COPYCATS CANT COMPARE! You're a true example of 'fly like a butterfly sting like a bee', So graceful and strong but very passionate and forthcoming. I truly inspire to be more like you. And we've been here for you thru thick and thin. AND WANT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR NOT LEAVING YOUR KZbin FAMILY ❤ Godspeed!!!!

[@kallesoininen557]

I same words, i've been here since 10k😅 this man have saved my life once when i hit rock bottom, when my girlfriend who i really loved cheated on me, i left her, start having meaningless sex every week with a different girl, started using drugs after being sober for over a year, now im at the point where my fiancee left me, and i was so heartbroken and still am, but but Mr.Wallen gives me laughs and thrills every week, he and his wife story and their family gives me hope to get my own wife and children one day, thank you and salute to you Mr. W John B Allen, send my love and wellnes to Amanda and your whole family, even the dude who beat the sh*t out of you!😂❤

[@isaac8141]

​@@kallesoininen557 both of you guys are weird

[@elitehacker1416]

Been here since 127,000 so really we're the OGs of his channel in my opinion under 200k to 500k I consider OGs especially at the amount of views he has at this point

[@kallesoininen557]

@@isaac8141 why? Because his videos had helped me through some rough times?

[@stevenobrien6406]

My wife used to watch his old comedy content, then he did the dyatlov pass episode and then we were both hooked.

[@Cynthia-rt2mz]

Laughing as I say, "Mr. Ballen you're an idiot!" The hat trick smh- thanks for the laugh.

[@makeupandmore928]

Intro was a SOLID 12/10 👌

[@ctargtar]

So alarmed to see bare headed John, so relieved to see the power restored

[@erickcartman8758]

Seagull Lung to Special OPs like button destroyer Lung. Another full circle redemption arc. Good luck and Godspeed, Lung!

[@emilyriley16]

I mean, with all your other podcasts and channels, we do still kinda get your content 3, 4, even 5 times every week. Love your storytelling!

[@donnacapacete494]

I just love your show. While illustrating, I would always listen and my 5-year-old son would say "Mama, when I grow up, I will draw and work and listen to Mr. Ballen." Listening here in the Philippines. :)

[@maryeckel9682]

He can illustrate graphic stories for MB!

[@Archon_of_Freedom_]

Awe that's so wholesome! Also, greetings from America! Hope all is well ❤️‍🩹

[@hybridramper-futurearmy1160]

My son he’s 7 and he’s a good comic book drawer and awesome story writer. I know Mr Ballen does non-fiction but who knows maybe my son can send him some fiction stories to tell lol. We listen to Mr Ballen on our way to school and back and whenever we run errands

[@user-eq1xm2lj3q]

Bro Mr Ballen, never stop being creative like this 😂😂 that intro threw me for a loop 💀

[@laannw4263]

I can't tell you how much I smiled at that opening

[@madisonsmith3642]

The beginning was so funny omfg😭😂😂😂 love ya mrballen ! Keep doing what ur doing😁👍

[@horseconfused]

This dude is the one guy that both men, women, kids, old people, and everything in between all sit down for a moment to just listen to him tell some scary bedtime stories.

[@Mia-kf9vf]

I literally was thinking that as I listened to this on my drive

[@str8eye]

Mr Ballen takes "let's put on our thinking caps" LITERALLY 🤭👍

[@dagsmurphy501]

Dude you're a navy seal, your country loves and supports any story you tell, thanks

[@micahnicolahflores7435]

I’ve been hooked on Mr. Ballen since 2022. When I was pregnant, his stories were my go-to for entertainment-like my unborn baby and I were on the edge of our seats! I’ve practically seen every single video, so it drives me nuts when I accidentally click on one I’ve already watched. Seriously, déjà vu isn’t as fun the second time around! HAHAH😂

[@group7842]

In the first three seconds i LITERALLY said out loud "dude.....where's your hat!!? 😕"... . Then i breathed a sigh of relief when I realized it was part of the act.

[@moonchild645]

ME TOO!! 😂

[@vincentfrusci7745]

Yo me too lol

[@drelocs2878]

He looked pretty Good without the hat though tbh 😂

[@cmykimberly]

Fun fact about the NOID. I worked in dominos in the UK last year and they brought back the Noid with avoid the noid shirts. None of us knew what it was and had to google it, none of the customers knew either. It seems pretty pointless now 30 years later

[@esteemedmortal5917]

XD I would have appreciated it! I love pointless nostalgia from the 80s and 90s! Guess my age demographic in the UK isn’t into pizza as much…

[@hollyperrin7353]

The NOID will NOT be avoided!

[@jamespike5161]

80s / 90s kids are starting to make their way to higher positions in marketing. Our generation is obsessed with nostalgia.

[@FlameHashira958]

We had a driver that made everyone a retro-looking pin with "Avoid the Noid" on it back when I worked at Dominos while in college. It was actually pretty neat.

[@anyoneofus9948]

Pizza planet truck at 24:05 💀💀💀

[@laurenmarshall310]

as long as you upload i’m happy!! Love you Mrballen!!!!

[@RH-tv9hk]

I can't believe I never heard of the Noid standoff. Very wise of the owner to "fire" The Noid.

[@216FishingWithSticks]

I miss those days of 3, 4, and even 5x a week, but I've also loved watching your success. Well deserved

[@Jacksonmoonstar1714]

Him shouting SEAGULL LUNG is my favorite thing ever week 😂

[@mcampbell1589]

I’m newish round here I’ve heard him mention seagull lung a couple times. Can someone explain the origin?

[@U20E0]

@@mcampbell1589i have no idea either

[@t_a_g_2003]

@@mcampbell1589 he mentioned around the start of his new live stream that when they were kids, he and his sister were just messing around coming up with the worst names for their cat, so when she said "seagul lung", it stuck with him ever since lol

[@YoungQuist00]

@@mcampbell1589 he’s a frog that accompanies Mr. Ballen on all of his sponsorship adventures… he’s used like the Like Button is, but the point isn’t to make someone like the video, but rather to check out his sponsor

[@africanmarty]

I’m not a fan of the slap stick comedy and always skip through to his storytelling.

[@RH-tv9hk]

That beginning was like seeing Superman in the phone booth

[@dillenwallace8997]

Mr. Ballen you post the most captivating stories and deliver them in such a way that keeps you inching on your seat every step of the way, i wish to be like you when i get older. Well not exactly, i want to apply as an officer in the Air Force working as a mechanic, get as good as i possibly can at that, and then i want to start a podcast. I still look at the things you did, and are still doing on your channel, and even telling some of your military history on other channels and i am just so glad that you helped us out with valid content, concern, and curiosity(or should i say strange dark and mysterious content?)on the world around us at the end of the pandemic and hopefully for a long damn time to come.🧡💯

[@user-fh7vq6hm3l]

That SEAGULL LUNG yell scared the crap out of me lol you already scare us enough as is Mr Ballen 😂

[@JosephJonesboy88]

Yeah I have headphones in and it got me good too! 😂

[@prettid051]

Same I jumped back like what just happened????