Feels like taking a bath in razor blades waiting for this one😅 So excited!
@JohnPatterson-oe9hj5 ай бұрын
Your the best dude. Thank you for being such a great entertainer
@DanielThomasArgueta5 ай бұрын
Waiting patiently 🍿
@ShawnRyanShow5 ай бұрын
MrBallen has entered the chat 😂
@rhondamiller51665 ай бұрын
So hyped for this! 🔥
@MrBallen5 ай бұрын
Great chatting with you all during the premier!! For those who just tuned in, enjoy!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
@BiffBuffchest5 ай бұрын
God Bless!
@jeffchapman6785 ай бұрын
Love Mr ballen I've been watching it since you started with the strange dark and mysterious. And have been watching Shawn since the beginning I was stoked for this episode and it didn't disappoint.
@stephanieaskew7715 ай бұрын
I couldn't wait for this interview ❤
@narrowpath51195 ай бұрын
Appreciate you man. Good stuff!
@TheFrizzo15 ай бұрын
Hey brother get some help so you can sleep keep balling thanks for your service ❤
@MrBallen5 ай бұрын
My math was wrong - my friend who died was 13-15 when he had his son.
@LateNightRewrites5 ай бұрын
Shout out to you for a very candid, honest and self deprecating interview man. Ive rocked with you since you were in the 5 figure sub count and always appreciated the content, but hearing your honest opinion of your own shortcomings in every stage of your life story was absolutely admirable and is a credit to you and your character. It helps people like me set my aspirations a bit higher hearing about the struggles behind the success. Wishing you all the best brother.
@ghuether05 ай бұрын
Mr Ballen I know most of your videos, or all of your videos, atleast what I’ve seen as of a year ago (I did fall off with KZbin for a bit) were about people dying in the end. While I do enjoy your stories regardless of content, I was wondering if you could, or already have made some content where the person survives in the end. It was actually a family member that I got hooked on your videos and they are the one who made that point and it had me thinking 🤔..Have a good week man
@karenamos36595 ай бұрын
How conscientious of you to correct that. My son found you a few years ago when he was around age 18, & shared the shows with me. We watch you together…& do all kinds of things that scare us together, too! Just went skydiving with him…lol. You’re so right about things that you’re afraid of probably being what you need to do! So appreciate your example of so many great qualities humans can choose to live out. Deep respect! 🙏🏻💜
@DarthJunkie6665 ай бұрын
John! My wife and I were also married at the Lake County court house in Waukegan, IL. We're huge fans man, thanks for doing all you do!!
@CoopaCoop5 ай бұрын
Needs pin!
@ege58045 ай бұрын
Out of all content creators, i genuinely believe he is the most sincere and heart felt person on the platform. The fact that he was incredibly transparent about his deployment and his time during service is a good indicator. He wasn't talking about the entire experience like he was a walking talking badass. He was extremely relatable throughout the interview. A genuinely good dude who served for his country and got shat on by his own ''brothers'' for being successful. It's a shame. Your channel is an absolute gold mine.
@MrBallen5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@ege58045 ай бұрын
@@MrBallen Not a problem man you are the best.
@johnulmer67154 ай бұрын
I agree 100%. Compared to the likes of some of the untrue stories, a d I won't give names, but he truly is the real deal in my opinion!
@TreeShark3 ай бұрын
100%
@psauce98375 ай бұрын
I admire his honesty about him being a SEAL and realizing it’s not for him like he thought. He’s a SEAL and no one can take that away from him but he realized, long term it isn’t for him.
@CL053DC45K375 ай бұрын
I'm glad he didn't pass away the night before he was to leave. The world would be a much darker place with John Allen.
@ortegaJfk5 ай бұрын
I think he realized it was a pointless war with no real end goal
@Socrates21stCentury5 ай бұрын
So true, you need to be as strong to walk away when it is time, as it is to stay in if it is your passion.
@derekbidelman24425 ай бұрын
The aftermath of these men and women coming from our armed forces or military support or whatever, deserve our gratitude and they all need to know that people care about them and it's OK if they need some help or someone to listen to them. My step-dad took his uniform off befor he came back to the states after Vietnam because of the way service men/women were being treated. Thankfully times have changed and we treat our Vetrans the way they deserve to be treated, as brave men/women that they are.
@firefly98385 ай бұрын
To be fair its not a profession most people can do into old age
@trapdoorguppi5 ай бұрын
Watching mrballen helped me get thru the death of my son and my mum. God bless that man. His story telling has saved me in more ways than one
@samunicorn97215 ай бұрын
My sympathies - it must have been incredibly difficult for you.
@jaybuza37944 ай бұрын
Whoever you are I hope you're okay my guy.
@pettykittyfam4 ай бұрын
Wow Wherever you are today I hope you're ok 🙏💗 Sending all the prayers and love 😘
@PRODNEZUMI3 ай бұрын
I could never imagine this, I hope you are holding up well homie 😕❤️
@pithius21913 ай бұрын
Heartfelt condolences brother, nothing ever prepares you for that. Keep going brother.
@franklinsalazarcostas52315 ай бұрын
The Strange, Dark and Mysterious delivered in Shawn Ryan's format!! Cannot wait!
@MrBallen5 ай бұрын
😂
@ShawnRyanShow5 ай бұрын
Hahah YES!
@kefflergaming64005 ай бұрын
Epic 😂
@Dvsnb5 ай бұрын
👏🏼👏🏼😂
@dj.j50995 ай бұрын
YES 😂❤
@lukestrouse29465 ай бұрын
Been watching MrBallen’s videos since he started and just started watching SRS. Two worlds colliding.
@ShawnRyanShow5 ай бұрын
That’s awesome! Welcome!!
@idioticgabe5 ай бұрын
its a beautiful thing isnt it
@bizzlea8875 ай бұрын
Same here, Mr Ballen fan since beginning... about a year into SRS now and loving every interview. Really enjoying the fact that we are getting to see all kinds of different interviewees now and still getting great videos.
@markfox71355 ай бұрын
I been watching Shawn for years and just starting Mrballen. Lol
@Anonymous188175 ай бұрын
Hi, I’m a woman in her 20s and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures. A woman made it to day 4 of BUD/S first phase recently but she quit on that day. That’s the farthest a woman has made it. Her BUD/S classmates told me that her class hated her and ran her out from under the boat because she was a boat ducker. Nine women have entered the SEAL pipeline since 2016.
@LaughFaktory5 ай бұрын
I met this guy in person. I delivered his groceries when I was doing gig work in and around Austin during the pandemic. He tipped $100. Highest tip I ever received on any gig platforms.
@MrBallen5 ай бұрын
🙌
@richardheinz5 ай бұрын
That is awesome! I can see him doing that.
@100GTAGUY5 ай бұрын
Even more kickass is hes chilling in the comments replying to fans days after the premier still.
@arthurmorgan70865 ай бұрын
Why lie?
@LaughFaktory5 ай бұрын
@@arthurmorgan7086 Exactly why would I lie? And why would the man respond the way he did if I was lying? Strange reply to say the least.
@SamanthaLeigh75 ай бұрын
Shout-out to Amanda for being a supportive SEAL-wife, bearing the awful burden alone of not knowing if John was dead as to not cause his family unnecessary pain, navigating his anger when he returned and then packing his wounds like a boss-a$$ nurse multiple times a day for MONTHS!! She's a real one and deserves a lot of recognition too!! 👏 I hope they live a long and happy life together!! 🩷🩷🩷
@MrBallen5 ай бұрын
I’ll tell her!! Thank you!!!
@captaincripple72185 ай бұрын
100% there’s not enough men or women in the world today with that kind of resolve! That old school for better or worse team mates for life kind of love for each other.
@robfreshstartadkins33915 ай бұрын
Trump 2024 🇺🇸
@Allen-t8n5 ай бұрын
😊 agree 💯
@bspitler04 ай бұрын
@@MrBallen Hey John, Thank you for serving for those who can't. If there's any way I can help your charity from a home office, I'm stuck here with sucky kidneys, but I'm trying to find a way to support our troops or veterans from home. It doesn't really matter what you need, I can read emails, I'll keep a calendar, data entry, event planning. I don't need a penny, and while I'm happy to be in the spotlight I don't need my face ever seen or voice ever heard. I'm sorry I don't have money, I know that's so much better and easier. If nothing else, God bless, thank you for your service, and thank you for providing so much entertainment while I was so sick and in and out of hospitals.
@erinmulligan8155 ай бұрын
4 whole hours of Mr. Ballen just talking and hanging out!?!? Fucking amazing!!!!! This is the best day ever! 😊 Thank you so much for getting him on your show! This truly is awesome and I'm not even 5 minutes in! I just know it's going to be the best! ❤
@dalatina9115 ай бұрын
I genuinely appreciate how humble John is as he tells his story - he includes all his fuckups as well as how he learned from them, and it’s just so authentic. I have thoroughly enjoyed this episode, beginning to end. Thank you Shawn, for having him on! Your interviewing skills are top notch!
@joshryan96885 ай бұрын
Well he is the story telling master I don’t think anyone expected anything less lol
@odasmith12155 ай бұрын
Both top notch dudes and John is a Purple Heart Navy Seal Combat Vet I still will never understand the hate he has gotten from his fellow SEALS
@cayjadoobirsingh25195 ай бұрын
Yes, well said!
@FourShotmyEX5 ай бұрын
Who remembers when mrballen was uploading videos every single day, sometimes twice a day. My guys told almost every story there is to tell!
@SamanthaLeigh75 ай бұрын
And the "hidden secret" in the old episodes! (I never found them, LoL. Was always too focused on the story!)
@astrawberrycookie5 ай бұрын
nostalgia:")
@villadesmetcontractorsllc86145 ай бұрын
"do you know how to get to'Bells Canyon'"-
@MrE0015 ай бұрын
Every day then it went to "sometimes 2, 3 times a week"🤣. But wow, he's definately got his fingers in a lot of pies nowadays. And he deserves all the best, he's put in the hard yards, still is, reap what you sow as they say. He leads and inspires by example. Highly impressive interview, and for some reason, even though I had heard most of these stories already, I saw a more in depth and emotional version with this video
@mosesonamotorbike5 ай бұрын
Anybody from Austin that listened to him and then saw the Mr Ballen billboard and was like WTf?!
@MasonB885 ай бұрын
All the good people are getting together when we need it
@seraph67585 ай бұрын
The sun always shines 😊👍 ..I'll spare you my diatribe in confidence of your capacity to see it.
@Qui-Dad-Jinn5 ай бұрын
Truth
@FateMoodyViews5 ай бұрын
This is so true. Shawn is fighting a great fight , We love you Shawn. kepp it up brother.... NEVER GIVE UP NEVER SURRENDER!!!!!
@jesseedelson61295 ай бұрын
Yes, EXACTLY!!!!!!! We're gaining momentum!
@clintstryder11315 ай бұрын
😊
@CiaoBello215 ай бұрын
John grew up in a family of journalists. His sister is also an award winning journalist. He’s surrounded by very good journalists that’s why he’s such a good storyteller! I’m also happy that he does his best to fact check things but at same time makes it fun enough to tell the story without sugar coating too much. So proud of you Mr. Ballen!
@joeneighbor4 ай бұрын
Too bad we don't see that many real "journalists" these days. Not on the main stream media anyhow.
@CiaoBello214 ай бұрын
@@joeneighbor yeah those commercial journalists you talk about, their main goal has always been to generate viewers. That’s how big companies make money. What happens if you don’t get viewers? They let you go. Sadly, that’s how it is. Mr. Ballen is an independent. He does whatever he wants with his content and we like his level of quality he brings 👏🏽
@victorvictor79785 ай бұрын
The minutes that you took to speak about what you went through when your parents divorced and then how parents should treat the situation, never speaking negative in front of your child about the parent. Period. Period. Period. Period. Period. That was very powerful.
@spendy35475 ай бұрын
It is a very powerful statement that is true. However some divorces do so much damage to other party that they csn never forgive the other party and when they say that stuff that is how they think....trust me! We dont mean to say it, just what happened to us hurts to much
@colmcille96695 ай бұрын
@@spendy3547It's not that you can't vent but just the kids aren't appropriate to vent to. They innately understand that half of them is made from that person so it can be deeply damaging on top of the sense of rejection, betrayal and everything else. Now that said, if you have to actually warn them to protect them from the ex partner that can be a whole other challenge to navigate and it's best to get a lot of advice and wisdom from a variety of people first.
@cherylfox67654 ай бұрын
I was on the end that got trashed going through my divorce. It has been 13 yrs, & both my daughters won't even speak or text with me. It's as if I died, to them. My husband filed for divorce because he was tired of dealing with my serious health issues. I was diagnosed with unretractable Fibromyalgia after the birth of my second child. I thought I was managing my constant pain as well as I could, while fully being the mother my girls needed. The 3 of us were very close. But, my husband won full custody (when one was in junior high, & the other a sophomore in high school) due to my health issues. I got weekends, but teens want to hang out with their friends on weekends. So I only got Saturday night dinner & a movie. The damage became obvious, as my husband used the whole "protector" mode to shield them from their sick mother. He lied to them about all kinds of things, turning me into an abusive mother (which I was not!). He essentially blew up our family, without any warning, having divorce papers served to me in our house, while he was at work. I was in shock! He chose the litigation route, forcing me to have to pay for an attorney over two yrs time. It bankrupted me - in every way, & today it still feels like my family died in a car crash. It feels like my daughter's died, & my husband, as well. Even my sweet dog! The loss was so immediate. I could have a relationship with my girls, if my husband hadn't used them to spew utter fiction about their mother. I have tried every way possible to contact them, & am blocked, canceled, changed all contact info, etc. They clearly want nothing to do with me, & I don't know why. They are in their early 30's now, & very successful. Everyone told me they would eventually come around. It's been 13 years! The hole in my heart can never heal, now.😭😢
@donnypayne73755 ай бұрын
Imagine hearing Mr. Ballen tell his life story in the format of Mr. Ballen. This man tells a good story even if it's about himself. Epic podcast. SRS is the new JRE.
@brettbaker83575 ай бұрын
Hahaha exactly what I was thinking... Super Meta and super interesting
@tmoney-kg4yi5 ай бұрын
He tells about his injury on his podcast
@imustbeames37275 ай бұрын
No need for comparisons in this regard
@n8shac19785 ай бұрын
@@imustbeames3727Culture is always shifting, the comparison seems apt
@kip99995 ай бұрын
JRE is the new Oprah.
@brojitsu5 ай бұрын
I love his downright honesty admitting things so many dudes just aren't willing to admit. What a genuine guy.
@ShellyKaye5 ай бұрын
After my brother shot and killed my dad (that was everything to me) I had the sort of PTSD that only combat veterans understand. My over all take-away from your guest is to never give up no matter how humiliated, depressed or in pain. He inspires me to be more. Thank you.
@MrBallen5 ай бұрын
Wow I’m so sorry But you def seem to have come out stronger 🙏
@mariap20085 ай бұрын
❤❤ 🇺🇸 We are all so grateful for your families time, service, and sacrifices 😪 🇺🇸
@benjaminmoore7127Ай бұрын
You seem to have come out of this stronger than before and I hope you live a good happy life
@sirloin93485 ай бұрын
My favorite part about MrBallen is how he always looks incredibly comfortable.
@Dick123475 ай бұрын
Me too, he seems like he’s always been in the chair talking to Shawn
@normanpettit43565 ай бұрын
Shout out better help
@DZB6665 ай бұрын
That's true he is genuinely really good at speaking and telling a story a lot of guests you never fully get into the story all the way cus there's something about them that says they're not 100% comfortable
@LM_6125 ай бұрын
I love how he just lets him speak uninterrupted. Great interview, this was so captivating and gives me so much respect for both of these men.
@jamesbarrett52264 ай бұрын
Shawn is a great interviewer. The way he doesn't interrupt with targeted questions, just shows that he's not biased and doesn't have an agenda at all.
@amy1ray5 ай бұрын
I've watched his true crime and had no idea he was a SEAL. I've cleaned my whole house listening to this! It's so good for us non military knowing civilians to hear real life situations. Thank you both from the bottom of my heart for your service.
@fallennate5 ай бұрын
Never put 416 into HK416?
@roomfive55 ай бұрын
He also died in combat and came back to life
@caseyaylward88535 ай бұрын
Mr. Ballen is the man. Not too long ago, a guy put out a video trying to say Mr.Ballen was a fraud, and no one likes him. It was awesome to see all the comments backed Mr.Ballen. Everybody was ripping this guy a new one by saying he was just jealous that Mr Ballen's KZbin channel was so popular.
@CivilizedWarrior3 ай бұрын
I don’t understand the Mr. B hate at all….unless we’re talking about the like button lol. That dude has a legit reason for hating him. But seriously, compared to a lot of other seals, who try to project the “look at me, I’m such a badass” vibe, Mr. B is one of the most humble I’ve seen about it. I don’t understand how anyone could not respect that…sure he’s not Jocko, he’s not Don Shipley, but he doesn’t try to be. He’s just Mr. Ballen. And a hell of a good guy, at that.
@bsowers222 ай бұрын
@@CivilizedWarriorI think the Like Button is the one starting all the drama with Mr. B! But seriously though, you’re right on. Mr. Ballen is one of the most genuine dudes on YT. I’d love to sit down and have a beer with him and swap spooky stories and shit.
@rooknado2 күн бұрын
@@CivilizedWarriorWhat do you mean The Like Button has a legit reason for hating Mr Ballen?
@untitledandunmastered5 ай бұрын
The crossover we needed!!! Never surprised on how Shawn is able to get awesome guests show after show
@ShawnRyanShow5 ай бұрын
Let us know what you thought!!
@bodybong5 ай бұрын
Every one is awesome! Top two are you and rogan@@ShawnRyanShow
@seanfisher2365 ай бұрын
@@ShawnRyanShow just awesome
@bruceloeb47585 ай бұрын
Definitely well worth the listen, I wish you would interview 24th STS guys (PJ or CCT).
@steveeymann63745 ай бұрын
Im glad you had him on. He's an amazing creator. Ive never understood why he's gotten the hate he has from the seal community when other seals have publicly talked about much more than he ever has. Not only did this man almost die in battle, he's also turned that trauma around and become one of the most prolific storytellers in our time. This man has gotten far less respect than he's deserved.
@mkjohnson78265 ай бұрын
It’s called jealousy.
@jaysonkristopher5 ай бұрын
I think (from the stories that john has told) the hate came from his earlier work, the online blogs about his tours and how it related to his life after his tours.. by the way john was telling the stories, he came out looking like someone that his former team mates did not believe were accurate or true.. I personally haven't read any of his previous work, in any case, John has acknowledged his faults and have apologized for them.. hope this helps.. cheers!
@AfricanLionBat5 ай бұрын
@@jaysonkristopherhe was telling it from his perspective, not saying he did anything he didn't do
@jaysonkristopher5 ай бұрын
@@AfricanLionBat , yup.. I never said anything otherwise as well.. I just based it on what john said as well..
@susanengland49224 ай бұрын
I absolutely LOVE how John talks about his wife. So much respect and love for her after 13 years of marriage and 3 kids in. So beautiful!!! ❤ And thank you for your service, John! The sacrifices of our service members is beyond words of gratitude. And I will continue to watch your videos. You’re a great story teller with a level of detail that truly captures my attention.
@shawna4445 ай бұрын
This came up on my feed and I started jumping up and down like a total lunatic. Never been THIS STOKED to watch an interview. 2 of my personal heroes...gentlemen, I humbley salute you in the utmost gratitude with the utmost respect. I am the proud daughter of John W. Peak, Army SpecOps (may he rest in peace), and he would be honored to have served with you both.
@samuelasnake32344 ай бұрын
I'm from Ethiopia🇪🇹 and I love learning about things on KZbin. I didn't know Shawn Ryan until a couple of days ago when his talk with Jordan Peterson popped up out of nowhere. I'm a huge Jordan Peterson fan so I watched it, and it was brilliant. I'm also a MrBallen subscriber so when this one popped up, it was a no brainer and the four hours went by like it was 30 minutes. I'm definitely subscribing to SRS now. The Navy SEAL stuff is inspiring. I see them depicted in movies and I always thought they were cool but to hear about them straight from the horse’s mouth gave me a very clear perspective and new level of respect for servicemen and women all around the world. God bless and much love all the way from Ethiopia. 🙏❤
@rcheezy75015 ай бұрын
John is the coolest down to earth dude there is. What a truly humble guy.
@Paul-fq4mm4 ай бұрын
I don't get that at all. Seems really fake to me. Maybe, it's his over dramatic gestures I don't know.
@docholliday97415 ай бұрын
Sean, the fact that you encourage people snipping and reposting your content is BRILLIANT. There may be other creators who encourage it but I haven’t seen them. Such a great testament to your mission of spreading information while freely marketing the show. Brilliant
@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji5 ай бұрын
Beautifully stated! 👵🏽✌🏾 You have a gift with words 🍃💚🍃
@steven37754 ай бұрын
Ballen is very genuine, truthful, and humble.
@solomonrivers56395 ай бұрын
I hope Ryan holds Mr. Ballen to account over the repeated hate crimes and persistent abuse he has targeted the Like Button with over the history of his channel
@jlv11b5 ай бұрын
Haha ya that poor like button has taken a beating from Mr Ballen thru the years.
@Kermit465 ай бұрын
I was ready to defend Mr. Ballen but as soon as you said LIKE button I knew all of it was true.
@davebitton66245 ай бұрын
Lol
@TB-ModelRR5 ай бұрын
😂
@b.aleman84015 ай бұрын
Ballen Gang. We run up on like buttons over here 🖖✋🖖🤟✌️🤘👉🤏👌🫵
@NukeLaCoogx25 ай бұрын
I love that Shawn points his guests in a direction and just lets them talk. It is a great skill to give people room and not jump in. Great show, thank you
@C_MP_LENT885 ай бұрын
I completely agree. He's similar to Joe Rogan in that way. They pick a topic, and instead of the host doing most of the speaking, they let the guest tell their stories from the reason they were there to talk about
@arcanedivine27275 ай бұрын
I would argue that @MrBallen’s SEAL Origin Story is the most aspirational. His honesty with his struggles and how he turned failure into success by being an asset to others is incredibly aspiring. He’s become an expert at life: Embrace failure, never quit, taste victory. Cheers to Shawn and John!
@kevindonahue60715 ай бұрын
I can remember when Mr Ryan was showing us how to spray paint our rifle, and Mr Allen was making little short form stories. Im stoked you guys “made it” and you deserve every bit of it. Thank you for all that you have done, and will continue do! May you always find yourself with a coin in your pocket, and the sunshine in your window.
@xbree1012 ай бұрын
This right here! I’ve been watching them what seems like forever
@ericfamily71555 ай бұрын
Been following Mr Ballen for years listening to his stories. I knew he was a navy seal. But I had no idea of the PTSD he suffers daily. He , unlike other of your guests seems more relatable to the average person. Most of the guys you have on are obviously built for this kind of stressful lifestyle. While Jhon seems more like the average guy who made it through. And the lifestyle is obviously tougher and more mentally challenging than the average tough guy can handle. The mentality you have to have to do this job, it really does take a special kind of individual that can maintain sanity out in the civilian world.
@travibe5 ай бұрын
Hearing Mr. B being so candid and upfront about such intimate and personal feelings and thoughts - aspiring for a death in combat as it would be the most honorable way to go and supersede all of his past mistakes - gives me such an infinite amount of respect for him. Being able to share this is not easy. I don't know what other people's problem is with John, but I can't help but see this man as one of the realest people on KZbin. Mad Respect. In a world of fake people, I find this interview so awesome. Great show Shawn - Awesome story and honesty John. You guys are both kicking ass 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@MrBallen5 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@mikedutkiewicz58605 ай бұрын
Our 27 year old daughter died last January from fentanyl overdose. If you have a loved one in active addiction please get them help! Don't turn your back on them because you never know if it will be the last time you see them. It's an illness that changes them completely, they are no longer the person you know so please do EVERYTHING you can to help them!!!
@Justicesdad5 ай бұрын
Society made it that drugs are illegal and just waiting for you boomers to not be in charge anymore so we can fix everything and not just put people who have drugs in jail
@stealingtomorrowband5 ай бұрын
So sorry for your loss. I'm dealing with my baby momma who is headed down that road. She won't listen to anyone and doesn't seem to want to get the drugs out of her life. I'm trying to shield my daughter from the BS.... It's hard most of the time trying to reach her especially when she doesn't seem to want to improve and clean up... Very sad...
@silverkeystoalchemicalgold33585 ай бұрын
I’ve been through opioid addiction and I understand how serious your suffering is. I’ve lost so many friends. 3 in just these few months of 2024. My heart goes out to you. RIP
@jeffchapman6785 ай бұрын
Sorry for your loss. I was an opioid addict for 15 years hard core I couldn't have been worse. But I've been sober for 918 days today. There is hope don't give up on people. Again so sorry for your loss.
@silverkeystoalchemicalgold33585 ай бұрын
@@apollow_g1025 just resolve to come off it now. if you can’t go through the kick without losing your job just be extremely sparing, come off delicately getting through it without facing the whole thing at once and put it past you. That’s only assuming you can’t just cold turkey it though
@justinofboulder5 ай бұрын
This was such a great interview! Thank you! My grandfather was a world war II vet, fought in Iwo Jima and had several kills with his bayonet. He never talked about it, and obviously therapy wasn't a thing back then. He sleep walked as well. My mom told us stories of him tossing furniture out the windows in the middle of the night or going to battle against the bushes in the yard. No matter how hard one can train, war genuinely changes a man!
@growwithlove5685 ай бұрын
@Mr Ballen talking about his ptsd brought tears to my eyes. I am adopted. I was abused as a baby through my biological parents and foster parents that did horrible things to me. Once I was given to a loving home I repeatedly had nightmares and sleep walking too. My Dad would wake up to me screaming and would grab me and say “ I love you baby”over and over until I came too. I think I had the nightmares even before I went to my forever home. As I grew up I continued to have the nightmare until I was in my 20’s. The one thing I never did was let my trauma define me. I experienced things no baby should ever have to experience but, I realized at such a young age that I was saved for a much higher person than being labeled as a “ victim.” Ptsd is what I wish more people understood but, majority don’t until something traumatic happens to them and if they have empathy. My heart goes out to @MrBallen I will pray that God will love, protect, and bring peace to your mind, body and spirit; and heal you and your family from any stress or sorrow that may enter your hearts. May God bless and keep you all, amen. 🙏🏼✨
@akimacase5 ай бұрын
I've seen Mr ballen interviews before..but there's something about this one where he's being even MORE real, raw, and open with the audience that it's wild.
@mikehenrickson38985 ай бұрын
He seems off guard with Shawn. I can imagine Shawn being that type of person with that presence. The SEAL community as I understand took a dump on Mr. Ballen and they should be shamed for it. .
@nachooooo70195 ай бұрын
@mikehenrickson3898 I'll tell you what, knowing what we know about so many SEAL stories, they're amazing warriors no doubt about it but their community is a lot more Real Housewives than any of us thought. They've dumped on so many guys for so many wrong reasons and yet they've enabled some other guys to lie in public and get rich off their story. It's actually fascinating how much they bitch amongst themselves.
@mikehenrickson38985 ай бұрын
@@nachooooo7019 👍💯
@bigboicreme5 ай бұрын
😂@@nachooooo7019
@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji5 ай бұрын
@@nachooooo7019 Mr. Ballen has always come across as sincere & yes at times he was cocky and only 20 yrs old! Most of the time he is humble and I do sense some envy bc he walks his own path his own way! A good American man! Shawn is an amazing interviewer & makes it safe & seamless for his guests! 🍃🦌🍃🦬🍃
@livetothefullest88885 ай бұрын
I love that this interview happened! My two absolute favorite guys to listen too. Love you guys
@ThatAussieChick004 ай бұрын
Me too. Me too.
@finoochoa9568Күн бұрын
I agree as well🎉🎉@@ThatAussieChick00
@sarahmix80705 ай бұрын
I've always been a big Mr. Ballen fan but now I'm a John Allen fan too. Thank you for your service, sir. I have so much respect for everything you've sacrificed and appreciate the level of honesty more than I can tell you. My son is 17 and is autistic and has ADHD, depression and anxitey and worries constantly that he's going to "get out in the world and fail". It doesn't matter how.many times his mom tells him, "you'll do great and when you fall, you'll get up and figure it out", but to hear it from a navy seal and popular influencer, it actually starts to sink in. I'll never be able to say thank you enough.
@adonisgroup32425 ай бұрын
Mr. Ballen’s ability to tell a story is uncanny! He has a true gift!
@DJRS21785 ай бұрын
Shawn needs to have Jason Breshears on from Archaix
@Paul-fq4mm4 ай бұрын
True gift to overly sell and bullshit lol
@jello44794 ай бұрын
His own personal ghost story spooked me tf out the first time I listen to him tell it
@adonisgroup32424 ай бұрын
@@jello4479 Which episode is that? I want to check that out.
@ethanpaul75495 ай бұрын
A gifted interviewer having a conversation with a gifted storyteller. Both of you men are inspiring in your family lives, businesses, and life stories. Thank you for serving, setting a good example for men of the present, and your content.
@massound7324 ай бұрын
I love hearing from MrBallen as an Afghan and I was a former combat interpreter with US SOF units in Afghanistan I have a lot of combat experience of engagement fighting against Taliban in Afghanistan I wish I could share first hand experience stories with Mr. Shawn. Anyhow I had a great time working with green berets and seals.
@lemarsadat24712 ай бұрын
You have my respect brother
@LordDirus0075 ай бұрын
A Navy Seal who is famous but not for exploiting his Military Service. Who would of thought. He is an awesome content creator who just happens to be a former Seal.
@M4A1_DELTA65 ай бұрын
they did him so dirty he took on a frag like a foot away and survived and gets disowned for it 😢
@BBB-rd2qi5 ай бұрын
I’ve watched his story for a couple years…. I had no idea he was a Seal. That’s very cool.
@JasonX25 ай бұрын
@@M4A1_DELTA6Why disowned?
@mommawolf96535 ай бұрын
@@BBB-rd2qi he tells a story, and at the end he says "because I was there I was that SEAL" GREAT EPISODE.
@BBB-rd2qi5 ай бұрын
@@mommawolf9653 - I should have said “shorts” and not his “story”…The latter is on IG, not Utube..
@McPh17415 ай бұрын
I remember when Mr. Ballen hit 100k subs. Never did I think he would attain so much, so fast. When I didn't think his content couldn't get any better, he brings on Bedtime Stories to his studio. He seems to be a stand up guy and deserves all the success.
@NiVoMediaSolutions5 ай бұрын
i love the stories that arent related to his life. the idea of articulating it all. makes you think that in order to be able to tell the stories you must first live your own.
@BigRheno5 ай бұрын
I never realized how new he was when I first started watching. I can’t believe it’s been 4 years
@C_MP_LENT885 ай бұрын
@McPh1741 same here. I subscribed to MrBallen way back when he only had a few thousand subscribers. 8+ million later and he's still going strong
@spfadden0827115 ай бұрын
He has such a way of telling stories that makes you feel like you are there. Imagine having this guy at a camp fire telling stories? He’s so engaging.
@marzash5 ай бұрын
Years ago I was camping with my family and we threw on some Mr Ballen around the campfire. It was awesome.
@tarae53805 ай бұрын
I dated a young guy who was in active war. He was in Desert Storm. He was 24 when he came home from combat. He was really, really messed up. He had nightmares and would wake up screaming. He told me about going into homes and the people there were dead, but they were mummified in the place where they died. For example, he saw a family that was still seated at the table. The father was in the process of putting a spoonful in his mouth and died. He told me stories of the drugs there that are not drugs in the US too . I haven't seen him in a while, but I hope he's doing much better. People who fought in war have a hard time readjusting when they come back home.
@garrettroberts9295 ай бұрын
I seriously appreciate that some one who was a seal can feel anxiety as mush as a normal person. Makes me feel like I can do more in my life, even through stress. Mr. Ballen is so relatable and it constantly shows. Thank you sir.
@HellowFellowKidz5 ай бұрын
He's the only Navy SEAL I've seen who doesn't creep me out, isn't full of bs
@ronnytotten92925 ай бұрын
He has an incredible personality. He was built for this stuff. Gives off really good vibes everytime I see him
@croatiancroissant287765 ай бұрын
@@HellowFellowKidzfor sure. Seems to be a requirement to be a bit off kilter to be a SEAL.
@replexity5 ай бұрын
@@croatiancroissant28776 According to Andy Stumpf, he describes it as any other occupation where some of the best people he’s ever met are SEALs & some of the worst people he’s ever met are SEALs. Makes sense to me at least.
@marccano50615 ай бұрын
As I said earlier, Shawn has a real talent with people.
@Kyoki_Uchiha5 ай бұрын
I can count on one hand and have fingers left over for the number of times in my life that two of my favorite shows intersected/crossed over in such a way! Thank you so much and Thank you for your service! 🤯👏🏽👏🏽💪🏽
@Mreverydaythings5 ай бұрын
100%
@Sifujonrister5 ай бұрын
Yes sir
@chubsdubs2795 ай бұрын
Alex Jones and Joe Rogan was my moment I stopped everything to watch😅
@dotdattie5 ай бұрын
This is one of the best interviews I’ve ever seen! Mr Ballen is such an effective communicator and is brutally honest. Thank you for sharing 🙏🙏
@holygoalie3115 ай бұрын
Mr. Ballen's mom is an angel. Master of boosting and supporting her son. To steer him towards the SEALs, much less the military, is like the amazing and must have given him such a foundation of support to not give up or go off track. Amazing mom.
@sleepa20v5 ай бұрын
One of the greatest story tellers of our time being able to tell his own amazing story whilst uninterrupted. What a treat.
@joshpointoh5 ай бұрын
He really is a fantastic story teller. He explains everything that might not be known to the regular person, it's engaging, just the right amount of detail.. It makes total sense how he became such a popular storyteller so quickly.
@brettbaker83575 ай бұрын
Well said
@Tom_Ciccone5 ай бұрын
Absolutely agree. His way of explaining things in detail so the audience understands it more clearly is a special skill
@n8shac19785 ай бұрын
What’s critical is how he goes “You may not know this, BUT…” he’s willing to spend the time directing the story to the person who is out of the loop. That is what makes all the difference.
@kimberlymiller32625 ай бұрын
Wonderful episode! First became a follower of John's when David Paulides mentioned his name during one of his Missing 411 episodes; John was always gracious in promoting Paulides's work and properly citing his books, rather than many others who merely borrow a story and make it seem it's theirs. Integrity and mastery = John Allen :) Great interview!
@Tri-StarJet5 ай бұрын
Opposite for me but love them both!!
@conniecooley55425 ай бұрын
Yes. I love Dave, and John is the one who led me to him. Mr Bakker Rocks!!
@Anonymous188175 ай бұрын
Hi, I’m a woman in her 20s and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures. A woman made it to day 4 of BUD/S first phase recently but she quit on that day. That’s the farthest a woman has made it. Her BUD/S classmates told me that her class hated her and ran her out from under the boat because she was a boat ducker. Nine women have entered the SEAL pipeline since 2016.
@danc84585 ай бұрын
Cool.story tammy
@MountainTop7505 ай бұрын
@@Anonymous18817good luck!!! Keep pushing, dig deep, I’m rooting for ya.
@DeadsaintsTAO5 ай бұрын
I’ve never watched a more vulnerable interview from a SF guy. The fact he went into depth about his mental health. His failures in selection, his embarrassing behavior, that humbled him. And to admit “I wasn’t cut out for this job” is insane to me. Bravo 👏🏼 inspiring us to be real with ourselves like you had to be @mrballen respect 🫡
@vergiemorrison92810 күн бұрын
SOF* not SF
@mikeyforge23864 ай бұрын
This guy is a great story teller and speaker. And the fact he was willing to tell the world about screwing up and getting outcast speaks volumes to his character. This was a VERY enjoyable episode!!!
@NightFall4295 ай бұрын
Shout out to Mrs. Allen for being a great mom 👏👏👏
@joemakarowski6815 ай бұрын
I can’t believe that Shawn didn’t bust out a flannel shirt for this one.
@bdbstone69995 ай бұрын
Lol missed opportunity for sure!
@Uncommonkid5 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@Anonymous188175 ай бұрын
Hi, I’m a woman in her 20s and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures. A woman made it to day 4 of BUD/S first phase recently but she quit on that day. That’s the farthest a woman has made it. Her BUD/S classmates told me that her class hated her and ran her out from under the boat because she was a boat ducker. Nine women have entered the SEAL pipeline since 2016.
@MarieAntoinetteandherlittlesis5 ай бұрын
@@Anonymous18817Bot. You’ve posted this comment multiple times. Whats the scam?
@lilbeara91745 ай бұрын
@@Anonymous18817there's a reason that there aren't any female seals. creates an uncomfortable environment, it's a hard truth but it is the truth.
@tylerrichie24065 ай бұрын
Sean, you're an absolute boss for bringing John on! Knowing how some guys in the SEAL community is treating him and still doing it...boss move.
@JETHO3215 ай бұрын
You mean John?
@tylerrichie24065 ай бұрын
@@JETHO321 you’re right! Thanks bro lol
@bradentaylor42565 ай бұрын
Yeah the other deals are jealous of his success
@johnforealdoe89993 ай бұрын
I mean just listen to this guy, I can see why other SEALs don't like him
@Elyse.Is.2.Cool.4u3 ай бұрын
The Crab Effect is quite prevalent, now more than ever in this era of social media opinions.
@PneumaNoose5 ай бұрын
The ending is so full circle for me. I, too, am the black sheep of the family, and to hear that after all his struggles, in the end, it’s now his family who are (happily) working for the company HE built! Amazing! Oh, my heart! Tears! Beautiful from start to finish! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@reelnmanglergilly48565 ай бұрын
I literally watched this whole show without stopping Mr.Ballen, we’re the same age and I seriously look up to you man. Thanks for all you do
@jeefflanyt5 ай бұрын
I can't believe I just sat through 4.5 hours of an interview non-stop. John Allen is right when he says you really got something going here Sean. Thanks for the GREAT content. Always entertaining and informative.
@Thekoryosmenstribepodcast5 ай бұрын
Hey Mr. Ballen, thank you for your service brother. My entire family served including me. We appreciate what you have done. And me and my entire family watch your channels. Can't wait to hear this entire interview. 💪🏻⚡️😎
@pjhunton4 ай бұрын
Brilliant discussion, John clearly cares massively for his wife. His story telling ability is mint, he seems like a good guy and his wife is just awesome, all the best.
@MrBallen4 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@raisingheroes28115 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much for this opportunity to get a real understanding of one of my favorite tubers! I am a mother of 10. 9 boys and 1 girl. 7 of my boys have served. It's been a real rollercoaster for me as a mom but seeing stuff like this helps me know that I am truly in the right place to support my boys! I'll continue to pray for both of you young men and your family's. Keep doing what you are doing because you are helping in ways you know nothing about. Thanks again and blessings to you and your families.
@MrBallen5 ай бұрын
Holy cow that’s a lot of kids!!! Amazing!!
@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji5 ай бұрын
WOW! Mother of 5 sons here!
@raisingheroes28115 ай бұрын
@@MrBallen thank you. Truly, a lot of kids! Although, I must say that I only stayed on this side of crazy because of the grace and love of my Lord! Never even close to being perfect, but because of Him, I ended up with some pretty amazing people in my life. All of them are grown and doing reasonably well and for that I'm grateful! Thank you again for your service and your kindness in sharing!
@SpankyPants5 ай бұрын
I worked on SOCOM US navy Seals for Sony. Nice to hear he played our game 😊
@MrBallen5 ай бұрын
That’s awesome!!!
@cuckertarlson33295 ай бұрын
Bro socom fireteam bravo 2 was the best online game I have ever played. The community is what made it so fun. Games like socom especially communities do not exist now
@Alex-u1r2i5 ай бұрын
Oh man I had SOCOM US navy seals 1 and 2 on the PS2, loved how realistic they were for the time and they still hold up today. A lot of technical work went into those games even using real seals to voice the characters of Kauna, boomer, jester and Spector..thanks for the good memories mate!🤙🏻
@UBCSCrimson5 ай бұрын
Did you work on SOCOM 2 as well? That started my online multiplayer gaming as a teenager and was definitely my after school and summer vacation eater for a few years. One of the best games ever made
@rorynelson75485 ай бұрын
I grew up playing that game, I miss it lol
@jrpriince5 ай бұрын
I can’t wait for this. Been watching Ballen for the last year religiously. Very excited for this
@MrBallen5 ай бұрын
❤
@ShawnRyanShow5 ай бұрын
That’s incredible!!
@Thekoryosmenstribepodcast5 ай бұрын
@MrBallen Hey Mr. Ballen, thank you for your service brother. My entire family served including me. We appreciate what you have done. And me and my entire family watch your channels. Can't wait to hear this entire interview. 💪🏻⚡️😎
@tschkape28664 ай бұрын
im 20 years old from australia and my brithday is on 19th of april 2004, when he said that the day of that grenade explosion was 19th of april i thought back to what my life was like at the age of 10 years old. and the sheer difference of lifes there out in the world being lived. nothing but respect and honor for these men
@ShawnRyanShow5 ай бұрын
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@Immurement5 ай бұрын
Thank you for everything you do!
@divinepandemic42045 ай бұрын
🇺🇸🪖🥷
@DaveyJake5 ай бұрын
Saw the episode on Friday and watching it again here! Awesome episode!
@WussAnderson5 ай бұрын
I love how his mom wrote that early paper in school and now he’s hired his mom to write for him. Full circle.
@KatDaddyKat5 ай бұрын
Haha right? His way of literally paying her back!
@thomasmacgruber67015 ай бұрын
Except the friend died at 21, so how was that written for a college application when he was 18?
@WussAnderson5 ай бұрын
@@thomasmacgruber6701 He says she wrote the essay before he OD'd. It wasn't about him dying, it was about that particular friend who had a troubled life and who later died.
@MelandRandy5 ай бұрын
@@thomasmacgruber6701put your listening ears on 😂
@keriward31032 ай бұрын
@@thomasmacgruber6701He said in the middle of explaining everything that he hadn't died at that point, but she focused on two guys who grew up together, but because of the difference in between the two where raised was a testament to him making it through school and not following along with his child hood friend. Before you call someone out make sure you're right because some people may believe your misconception.
@jprince1765 ай бұрын
This dude is such a phenomenal storyteller! I’m actually shocked. He deserves everything he has
@spencerwease45115 ай бұрын
Yeah because he can tell a story good he deserve errythang... lol not because he got hurt or anything fighting for our freedom thats second only too the fact that he can tell a story good Hahaha😂
@jprince1763 ай бұрын
@@spencerwease4511 yeah well serving our country and protecting people doesn’t entitle soldiers to wealth, fame & success. But being a phenomenal story teller does. Come on spence
@TeoGrehan5 ай бұрын
The one word I'd use to describe this guy is WORDSMITH. Dude uses his vocabulary like a master. The way he can tell a story or even just speaking candidly like here, his ability to paint a picture in your mind is unmatched.
@Paul-fq4mm4 ай бұрын
Which makes it seem so rehearsed imo. Doesn't seem like a real true genuine guy imo. Seems very shady and egotistical and fake imo. Could be wrong but that's just my impression of him. I can't listen to him talk just to played..
@TeoGrehan4 ай бұрын
@@Paul-fq4mm just to played? Yeah I'm not too sure about all that. But I'll be honest, if I've conquered the world like he has, I'd have a raging ego. He's done well, accomplished something not many if anyone has been able too. But online persona vs real persona is always gonna have some questions hey.
@v.kipgen87323 ай бұрын
@@Paul-fq4mm"could be wrong"....yes you're absolutely wrong. 🤣
@Paul-fq4mm3 ай бұрын
@@v.kipgen8732 I stand by what I said.
@griselda37363 ай бұрын
@@Paul-fq4mm projection? I'm not sure where you're getting this "ego" from. He comes off as respectful and humble to me honestly
@tylor75695 ай бұрын
This was the perfect interview. I love how humble Mr Ballen is and also how Shawn keeps it about the guest and actually lets them talk.
@vmpl78335 ай бұрын
The best companion to interview. Waiting for this masterpiece
@ShawnRyanShow5 ай бұрын
Cheers
@johndsmith77855 ай бұрын
Thank You ❤️🔥🙏☘️🙏@@ShawnRyanShow
@KatDaddyKat5 ай бұрын
“Mr. Ballen” does the best job of explaining things for the normies who were never in the military. Listening to this show for years, now that I’ve watched this episode, I feel like I’ll understand other episodes much better. John rules. Shawn rules. Ps. I’ve been an avid Ballen listener for years. I actually messaged Shawn in IG asking for this interview because I knew Ballen had more insight/detail to offer on his seal background than he let on. Holy heck, what a journey this was! Much respect. Love when people show who they are & talk about a genuine “what they went through.”
@arthurmorgan70865 ай бұрын
You’re claiming you are responsible for this 😂
@smokaFnJ3 ай бұрын
In the process of watching…I cannot stress the fact more that kids who come from broken families, ie., broken marriages are filled with such angst that it boggles my mind as to why can’t we as parents just stop the selfishness!? Pride! That’s what in my mind anyways is the problem. Anyways, just my $.02 What an awesome vid Shawn and another GR8 human being! JBA, aka MrBallen, thank you for your Service to our Country! Also, thank you for your honesty & Spitt’n TRUTH ~ I’m now a subb on your KZbin channel. Doc
@travisa58585 ай бұрын
Mr ballen has got to be one of the best story tellers ever. He knows he’s talking to us just as much as he’s talking to Shawn. Really enjoyable watching you two work together.
@estern0015 ай бұрын
Average Sailor here. I like all things VETERAN and have always enjoyed the Strange, Dark, and Mysterious. Thanks, shipmates for showing the way.
@IAmNotFamousAnymore5 ай бұрын
@mrballen is unbelievably articulate and straight off the cuff, too. I've never in my life heard such a phenomenal storyteller before him and damn sure won't hear another like him again. Thank you both for your service and for your continued service. You reach and help more people than I'm sure you actually realize.
@MrBallen5 ай бұрын
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@Gigi133965 ай бұрын
You don't always know "what you want to be when you grow up" by the time you graduate high school. The fact that you became a SEAL was amazing! But it was only a part of your incredible life journey. I absolutely love your YT/podcasts/charities/interviews etc. BUT I am most impressed by your unflinching "warts and all" story of your life thus far. You're a good soldier, a good story teller, a good husband and a good dad. You are... A good man. No one could aspire to be any more. Please remember that for the rest of your long, amazing life.
@MrBallen4 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@bww2s5 ай бұрын
Shawn, your channel is easily the best channel on YT. Congratulations on what you have done here. I think somewhere down the line, what you have done here will be seen as a pivotal moment for the future of this kind of content. It's not fluff, it's not self-glorification, it's just amazing content. This episode is particularly amazing because my two favorite channel hosts are talking to one another. You have mastered the balance of asking good questions and letting the guest talk without over talking them. Great job! Appreciate you.
@treebrother5 ай бұрын
MrBallen is just awesome. I still remember coming across his content here on KZbin and I was immediately addicted and couldn't stop listening. Since then, Not only has it been great to see him become such a success. He's inspired me at 54 to finally retire from continuing to break my back doing the work I've done my entire life but to finally confront my fear and embrace my artistic side that has only been a hobby and see how it goes. This particular interview In my opinion is going to be an inspiration to many. It was incredibly brave and I commend John for being willing to talk very deeply about his personal journey as a youth and the trials and tribulations. Lastly, The only thing I believe was missing from this interview was, Ole Seagull Lung. ;-)
@MrBallen5 ай бұрын
So happy for you dude!!!!
@larrybarnett57995 ай бұрын
that was an intense rehash of a firefight that you can tell still is at the surface. i appreciate the boldness. and your willingness to share this. i dgaf what anyone thinks of you. much respect brother...
@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji5 ай бұрын
Agree 💯 %
@jeffreyallen-uw9uh5 ай бұрын
100%!!!
@dekillafied4 ай бұрын
Love how the most replayed moment was him talking about the Dyatlov Pass. I could listen to him talk about his life all day. Such a good storyteller.
@CodyMcEdward-h9g5 ай бұрын
It's so refreshing having an interviewer actually interview and not compare his own stories with the interviewee. That's rare nowadays. Great video thank you for just letting ballen shine. Definitely subscribing
@macg39495 ай бұрын
I am so happy that you have MrB on as a guest, both of you will be integral to sharing such amazing stories and knowledge.
@dang55505 ай бұрын
I’ve noticed that we haven’t been getting bombarded with ads every 3 minutes on SRS lately. THANK YOU!! When I first discovered this show however many months back on one of the Dr. Greer episodes I literally wasn’t able to watch the the show it was so unbearable. So glad they changed that.
@donr4445 ай бұрын
just use ad block lol
@Fourwheeldriveslides2055 ай бұрын
@@donr444 he's talking about the ads he does in the videos but you can block those on chrome
@seanbuzzard22394 ай бұрын
I love how Mr Ballen’s content can be anywhere on a scale of paranormal to true crime (but always strange, dark and mysterious) yet always be grounded in the truth as someone thought it was; the flat rule seems to be that he and his team tell the story as it was presented by the witness or witnesses.
@Anthroponeural5 ай бұрын
Love the warmth and joy Mr. Ballen brings. Blends nicely with Sean’s positivity too. Fun episode guys!
@lokilowkey30495 ай бұрын
Mr.Ballen, is so articulate it's refreshing.
@JamesBaylockJr5 ай бұрын
John is so well spoken. One could listen to him for days. He’s a true wordsmith.
@Brandon_BB3 ай бұрын
I’m going to the Air Force to start my pipeline for cct soon. Watching this made me more calm and assured to know he had doubts, mental struggles, worries along with other things not going his way and still made it through alive and overcame. Gives me alotta hope to push through what comes my way
@keriward31032 ай бұрын
Good luck!! I'm sure you'll do great!!
@Xx_aXtion_xX5 ай бұрын
What’s great is I watched and subscribed to both of your channels under 350k for MrBallen and 200k for Shawn Ryan. So it’s awesome to see yall grow together and be successful at same time!!
@CTCAC20005 ай бұрын
I don't know why, but I started crying like a baby when Jon said the Seals put on their best uniforms...
@JadedPepper234-24 ай бұрын
Same, it triggered my memory of coming to before being flown to germany and my buddy and a few others took their caps off and I instantly said "Oh... fuck" cause I thought I was about to die. I'm glad hes alive, I love watching his content. Glad Shawn brought him on and he could talk about this stuff unlike how some of the Seals trashed him for doing it.
@CTCAC20004 ай бұрын
@@JadedPepper234-2 Thank you for your service, my friend. I didn't go the military route, but I often wonder what if I had. I'm a dreamer, you're a doer!
@JadedPepper234-24 ай бұрын
@@CTCAC2000 Dreaming can lead to a lot of cool shit. I dreamed of being a soldier and became a 68W then 37F. Even if we can't make our dreams come true we can always make part of the dream a reality. Thank you
@kylesmith45165 ай бұрын
He's got to be top 3 of my favorite content creators. Being a SEAL is another level of cool, but hearing him being honest about everything and being comfortable with how he felt is awesome.
@travelreview59625 ай бұрын
I love this guy more than ever. So much different than every other SF or SEAL interview. One of the most humble, kind, genuine,amazing guys I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. I'm legit blown away. Wow.
@sagesleuth5 ай бұрын
I absolutely love it when guests make Shawn laugh. 😂
@j.a.r.family25765 ай бұрын
That laugh is unique. It's great.
@sagesleuth5 ай бұрын
@@j.a.r.family2576 ❤️
@michaelr56065 ай бұрын
It’s when Shawn’s Asian is on full display. 🤣 It’s awesome!🤣
@brettbaker83575 ай бұрын
I find it funny the things that he finds funny lol