“I Saw My Death Coming” MrBallen’s Insane Story Of Getting Hit By A Grenade

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Chris and MrBallen discuss the time MrBallen was hit by a grenade. What happened to MrBallen on his first tour in Afghanistan? What was it like to see himself almost die according to MrBallen? What are MrBallen”s lasting mental and physical impacts of being hit by a grenade?
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@ChrisWillx Месяц назад

Hello you savages. Watch the full episode with MrBallen here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NEIVgSYPYcU.html! Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period from Shopify at www.shopify.com/modernwisdom

@melkerandlefin9324 Месяц назад

We have the same last name. Dad?

@MizDBMe Месяц назад

@@melkerandlefin9324😂

@shadogabbassio3785 Месяц назад

I get why you stopped it here but I also hate you for stopping it here 😂😂.

@MrBallen Месяц назад

10 year anniversary of the grenade is today… wild

@ChrisWillx Месяц назад

You're kidding!

@Htsht-xg3cr Месяц назад

Thank you for your service mr.Allen :)

@be_careful_what_you_say Месяц назад

And, we are ALL so thankful that you survived. 💕

@christophermd216 Месяц назад

You were meant to live and tell more than ghost stories brotha , move with your authentic purpose spirit is in your corner.

@MJLai85 Месяц назад

Happy grenade-iversary!

@plushcat716 Месяц назад

I love the fact Mr Ballen is so humble...

@theobvious1958 Месяц назад

BLACK LIVES MATTER

@MrJayehawk Месяц назад

100% agree, I've never seen him try to pump up his own history or try to make himself out to be a hero. And I've known other military guys who kinda did, and they just seem like they are full of crap because of it.

@thatrugreallytiedtheroomto4537 Месяц назад

❤ he's the best

@bobbyhendley3084 Месяц назад

Definitely a prince of a man. And yes, I know that phrase dates me. But he’s just straight up an awesome guy to the core. We need a LOT more men like him in our society!

@maureendrozda9960 20 дней назад

He Really Seems Humble - As Are MANY Vets! God Bless The All!🙏

@nunyabidness9578 Месяц назад

You signed on the dotted line and went on to be a SEAL and wounded in combat. Shake it off when the chest thumpers play the “one up” game with you. There will always be someone that has more jumps, more deployments, can run farther, do more push ups or carry more weight. They are the ones with the problem, not you. You rock! Coming from a 25 year Green Beret with multiple post 911 deployments to both theaters. Oh, and a faithful Mr. Ballen listener. ☠️

@raddimusmcchoyber3362 Месяц назад

Ah, they must just not have made it clear enough to you is all. Y'see, there are wolves, sheep and sheepdo-...zzzzzzzzzz...

@Spartain14 Месяц назад

Why do other SEAL members hate on MrBallen? I don’t understand and I’m not a veteran. Like… what don’t those people like about him?

@karleenjohnson2174 23 дня назад

Thank you for your service! My Daddy is a Vietnam Veteran. We thank you so much. My husband is an Iraq War Veteran Navy. Respect to you sir!

@christies4963 22 дня назад

@@Spartain14 they think he hasnt earned the right to talk about his stories. It happens a lot in military and police officers. And he shouldn't let it bother him. it stems from jealousy that THEY didnt think about doing it themselves. PURE jealousy

@stevenkrycho5780 Месяц назад

It's amazing to hear a war story from one of our generation's greatest story tellers.

@endcensorship874 Месяц назад

It's funny when he talks about there being no pain after he was hit by the gernade. I ride the bike a lot, and I was hit head on by a car, and that's one thing I remember; it didn't hurt. It didn't hurt till a few moments later, I don't know how long it was, but when I started to move, that's when it hurt. Still hurts, to be real.

@a.c.v.7470 Месяц назад

I was in a near death car crash where I flipped in the air, but when the dust settled, I was just like “huh that was weird. Glad I’m not hurt” as soon as I reached for my seatbelt, every inch of my body ached and stung. I was told my the EMS lady, Rebecca, that it’s a mix of adrenaline and being in shock and your brain does that to protect yiu

@endcensorship874 Месяц назад

@@a.c.v.7470 Wow, that makes total sense. Crazy how our brain can just off the pain for a moment. Crazy!

@callspreadzero854 Месяц назад

I almost lost my right leg to “degloving”… Imagine a woman removing pantyhose but it’s your skin and muscle, down to the bone, from above the knee and it’s all hanging off your ankle. I didn’t feel it at all. Actually tried to stand up, looked down and remember saying: “oh shit”… Sat back down and just kept telling myself- I have to move. It did eventually become a burning sensation which escalated to an extreme burning sensation and I remember thinking it was the sun.. Asked the medic to get me into the shade. Didn’t help much but docs saved my leg. Luckily the bone didn’t break because then I wouldnt have my leg

@jessbracken8943 Месяц назад

EXACTLY at the 14 min mark , I was like wait ,, why would other marines maybe say summin was the first, and then when he checked the interviewer and just skipped his ? And went into Mr Ballen mode

@marcusmartinez5454 Месяц назад

@@a.c.v.7470yeah, I noticed that when I got shot by a hollow point .40 cal handgun. I didn't even notice I got hit, until I felt the blood running down my leg, I almost thought that I had pissed myself...but nope, it was blood lol, and then I just kinda paced around(bad idea, I know, but hey, adrenaline lol) and then clapped from quick blood loss. When the paramedics started getting me more conscious again, that's when I felt the pain from my shoulder being shattered.

@lonewolfsurvival3453 Месяц назад

Man, I LOVE MrBallen! Incredible backstory and one of the best story-tellers I've ever heard. He's an extremely talented and well-rounded individual. Been listening to him for about five years now!

@missjody5803 21 день назад

My husband retired from a Navy career after 20 plus years as a search and rescue swimmer and returned to Iraq as part of the Civilian support. His truck was blown out from under him 4 times. Thank God he made it home.

@auroraschuring9115 Месяц назад

I could listen to Mr. Ballen speak 24/7/365. He’s so captivating ❤

@HappySox81_TheOriginal Месяц назад

I couldn’t imagine life without Mr. Ballen. Glad you’re still with us warrior!

@Rachel-vz6gw Месяц назад

I lose track of everything around me when listening to a Mr Ballen story. Most underrated youtuber

@OutIaw187 Месяц назад

Underrated? He has close to 9 million subscribers

@Rachel-vz6gw Месяц назад

@@OutIaw187yet still he is underrated! 😜

@Listenclearly1979 Месяц назад

I watch mr ballan (allen). I've never heard his voice sound like this! It is shaking, wavering. Mr 'Ballan ' is doing a brilliant job of telling his story without losing it. 💚

@NoNo_IStay Месяц назад

John B Allen B-allen

@Emilydanielson Месяц назад

gotta be hard for him to talk about it thats y since usually with military vets they kinda relive it when telling their stories

@Mellokitty7711 Месяц назад

There’s only a couple videos where I heard this in his voice. The most notable is when he tells the story about him and his friends in that mountain cabin

@arthurmorgan7086 Месяц назад

This is always how his voice is

@sandy5993 Месяц назад

I want to make it clear. ANYONE serving our country, for me, there is no such thing as "minimal". The fact a soldier has to deal with this AT ALL. Come on. That's tough. I sure the hell couldn't do it. Service men and women are a level of their own. Proud of you Mr ballen. You are badass

@Crest28 Месяц назад

There's a huge you can't talk about your experience even slightly especially if it benefits you directly. That's why ballen says he committed a cardinal sin. Cause 99% of other seals probably think he has no right to tell his story publicly

@taylortwinsandpreslie8662 Месяц назад

Underrated comment. And I agree 1000% 🇺🇸

@Hekeepblessingme Месяц назад

Right. I’m serving ZERO seconds after my dad served 4 years as a marine in desert storm. He’s permanently and totally disabled mentally from that war. The fact anyone would judge a minimum especially when they’ve seen a war like that at 20 years old is bizarre to me. Our veterans have done so much for us.

@Haz3mDaz3m День назад

No-one could have said a better statement, my man, both you and John b allen

@Jack-hq4yq 9 часов назад

Live by the gun die by the gun

@CassieJCagleO Месяц назад

Mr ballen is wholesome and real. I love his channel very Much.

@chazlewis8114 Месяц назад

Well, he certainly tells horrific stories in a wholesome way!

@lorigrimes5251 Месяц назад

I agree, he's a regular guy with a great gift for storytelling

@ninjastyle3846 Месяц назад

This comment should have way more likes, I feel the same way about Mr ballen and I know 3+ million people do too 25 likes... cmon Mr ballen fans letsssss goooo!! Show some support and love to the internets best story teller

@iMsOiNsO Месяц назад

I love ballen I watch many of those ppl telling crime stories usually the makeup ones but the way ballen tells em is top tier. I be on the edge of my seat

@sburns3814 Месяц назад

Mr. Ballen is a favorite for me and I am awed and honored by his service. Thankfully John made it to his family and his talent for telling amazing, dark and mysterious tales! We love you

@ilovemybuddythunder Месяц назад

First and foremost thank you for your service John! HUGE ballen fan here!

@jamiemiller8678 Месяц назад

Humble and modest. Such a relief to hear an operator who doesn't have his chest puffed and is willing to relate honestly. So tired of hearing from a bunch of judgemental "badasses" trying to convince me they're Superman

@denisebledsoe8836 Месяц назад

I believe his mom is a writer...I can listen to this talented man all day . His voice has a calming effect on me.

@badandy9716 Месяц назад

"Complacency Kills" I want that on a t-shirt!

@cillabobbyr Месяц назад

This new set is a thing of beauty, awesome work Chris

@chy8427 Месяц назад

He talks with such humility, and reverence and respect for his peers that it’s such a shame that there are some-a few- who were/are pissed with him sharing his story. I think he shares it so respectfully ❤

@ScottieWallace Месяц назад

What makes you say people are angry with him?

@chy8427 Месяц назад

@@ScottieWallace He’s said in different interviews that he received a lot of hate from some people he directly served with and indirectly when he started out Mr Ballen RU-vid videos. They didn’t like that he was open about his time in the military openly shared some stories on his page. He had to reconcile that fact and that pain and decided years later he’ll continue to talk about it. You can kinda see in his videos storyline he used to talk about it, stopped a while, now is again.

@ScottieWallace Месяц назад

@@chy8427 thanks.

@joegraves1869 Месяц назад

Dude. This is SO freaking cool. Asif you got the prince of the strange, dark and mysterious on!

@mitchellhegman2402 Месяц назад

Mr Ballen is everything we should all aspire to be. My nephew was also a SEAL. We are lucky to have them watching over us.

@itsnate.p Месяц назад

I’m jealous that you get to hear a bunch of cool stories first hand lol

@FrankOdonnell-ej3hd Месяц назад

Mr Ballen's channels and podcasts are one of the biggest reasons I love youtube. So glad you did this interview!⚛😀

@jakejenkinson6652 Месяц назад

Mr Ballen gets me through my job every day 😂😂

@ChrisSprenger. Месяц назад

You mite like the why files too !

@ChrisSprenger. Месяц назад

@@jakejenkinson6652 haha that’s what’s up. Working hard or hardly working ?? Haha silly

@atlosass Месяц назад

Jeez, I've been watching MrBallen's channel for months and I never knew anything about his backstory. I just liked his story-telling. Amazing.

@sandy-py5zf Месяц назад

So glad to hear you talk about your tour in Afghanistan in such detail seems therapeutic. Absolutely incredible that you survived such a violent attack and your insight into death is powerful. Your an awesome human being Mr. Ballen. Your journey has made you a good example of overcoming obstacles. Much respect for you. ❤❤❤

@fumanpoo4725 Месяц назад

Glad you made it home.

@shawnadennis613 Месяц назад

Wow, 10 year’s ago. How time flies by. I love to listen to Mr. Ballen stories❤

@jameswaters3599 Месяц назад

Mr Ballen is one of my favorite story tellers from the empty years of sitting at home through the covid years. I never knew his own story. Great interview!

@shirleygiordano7627 Месяц назад

Thanks for serving, Mr Ballen. My grandfather was in WW2 and Korea. It's a shame what you had to see and endure. I thank the good Lord that you are still here. 🙏 thank you. ❤️ I am free because of soldiers like you and grampa. 😊 -Shirley and Skittles

@farinshore8900 Месяц назад

Thank you Mr Ballen for your service in Afghanistan as well as your service back home, llooking out for the mental health of others retirning home. You are an inspiration.

@predragmandusic Месяц назад

Great story teller, glad you had him on podcast.

@Skpt0AU Месяц назад

I love everything about this podcast; The background, the people, the interviewer (Chris). Please keep making these episodes because it really gives me, and everyone watching applicable wisdom which improves peoples lives.

@MrDoubtful42069 Месяц назад

Holy crab! Production quality on this is amazing.

@Emily_Paris Месяц назад

Our hero…Mr Ballen! God bless you abundantly and thank you for your service.

@Sn0wiss Месяц назад

14:08 Unrelated to combat, but I felt the exact same way when I got into a motorcycle accident a few years ago. As soon as I realized that i was gonna hit an oncoming car, my brain somehow accepted that it was the end of my life. I remember thinking "I guess this is it" in an almost sarcastic way. there was no fear, felt very rational. Thankfully i only hit the front side of the car and made it without any serious injuries. But I'll always remember that feeling of acceptance.

@Anadrolus Месяц назад

Me too when I had cancer, but as I did accept that I have 50% probability to die, I still feel dead inside and I have barely any joy in life, and it was 12 years ago... intensely depressed all the time.

@tigertalk2106 Месяц назад

Yep

@janedoe6181 Месяц назад

I had the same feeling of calmness and acceptance of my death when my stalker was strangling me to death. My brain took me out of the situation I was in. Instead of dying by strangulation, I was falling off an incredibly tall, but beautiful, waterfall. Obviously I didn’t die; I played dead, went limp, and he released pressure from my neck.

@SilentEcho9194 Месяц назад

I am very thankful you are here to tell this story.

@CBaller2020 Месяц назад

Glad Mr. Ballen is still here, alive and well. 🙏🙏

@Christian_Tango_Christ Месяц назад

I was thrown a long distance out of a car accident. As I was flying through the air I thought tuck my head so my face wasn't fucked up for my mom at the funeral❗️

@littleredwitch Месяц назад

I hope that you came out alright from it all.

@Christian_Tango_Christ Месяц назад

@@littleredwitch NOPE, not even close. Being thrown almost a football field fucks you up pretty good for life.

@cadenperry1353 Месяц назад

@@Christian_Tango_Christ I hear all these crazy good things about stem cell therapy. JRE pod talks about his friends who have a facility in Mexico that’s cheaper to get some. Maybe look into that?

@bandit5875 Месяц назад

@@Christian_Tango_Christthe human football

@daylanhicks9096 16 дней назад

@@Christian_Tango_Christ you were thrown a hundred yard?

@user-es6gp8sk9j Месяц назад

Thank you for your Service Mr Ballen.

@ppoturica5960 Месяц назад

I was at Shank with the 101st. Lovely place. Lots of little holes in the tents for some reason.

@Jacqueline888 Месяц назад

i completely missed this part of mr ballen lore!! gained even more respect for him and i totally understand why he gravitates towards adrenaline heavy content

@boglot Месяц назад

Even in a more freeform environment he is one of the best speakers and storytellers

@DamonCassidy Месяц назад

The plane taking off in the background! Chris you’re the man! You and your team pushing the limits is amazing

@Dan-sx9gl Месяц назад

I love when two RU-vid channels I love collide!

@kayleighgroenendal8473 Месяц назад

Mr Ballen never runs out of incredible stories! Thank you Mr Ballen for everything you did and STILL DO!! WE LOVE YOU!!!

@Harrysound Месяц назад

That video screen is pretty insane , what an idea

@Remin777 Месяц назад

No one makes me tolerate ads like Mr. Ballen.

@shawnsherrell398 Месяц назад

Love MrBAllen. Glad you are having him on.

@What.its.like. Месяц назад

I don’t know why this interview is so hard to find. I’ve been looking for it for the last two days. I saw a pop-up in my feed and then it disappeared. Finally found it. =) Thank you so much for this interview huge fan

@dw1232 Месяц назад

Thank You for your service Mr Ballen!

@emmaLouise.. Месяц назад

Two of my favourite channels ❤ Love you guys working together

@mariontheantiquarian7849 Месяц назад

Damn! Can’t wait for the rest of the story

@dixieland. Месяц назад

I'm so glad you made it. ❤

@johnbirt9180 Месяц назад

Really interesting video. Looking forward to the full version.

@maureendrozda9960 20 дней назад

Thank You For Your Service, John, & For All Your Hardcore Training & Sacrifice! I'm Glad You Were So Fortunate & Are Still Here! VETS HEAL EACH OTHER! I Love How You Were Thinking Of Your Family When You Were Thinking You Were About To Die! I Also Really Love Your Storytelling - You're Good!

@sundiverjl Месяц назад

We are so so glad you are here

@seanlittle2148 Месяц назад

Great interview. Liked it. 👍🏽

@shelbymorgan9484 Месяц назад

Thank You For Your Service, We Can Never Thank You Enough

@PooperScooperTrooper Месяц назад

MrBallen is a great story teller!

@TheKeeperMadz Месяц назад

Hi thank you for your service in keeping this planet safe for the rest of the world. You are a true hero.

@buffett1000 Месяц назад

You can't help but absolutely love this guy. You rock John!! 🫡👍🏻

@dawnhopkins3085 Месяц назад

Bless you MrBallen ... So much respect for you and other vets ... Solute to all military ❤❤❤

@arnulforodriguez1827 22 дня назад

So humble and gentle, but also could be so deadly!! Thanks for your service Mr. Ballen...

@jeffmitchell3625 3 дня назад

Thank you for your service. You're over and beyond service. Man I had a crazy dream that was one of the most realistic ones ever in my whole life and I took a bull of straight to the head I woke up yelling a couple of bad words lol. The brain does some crazy stuff

@newbirth35 Месяц назад

Thank you for your service!

@SlimNotShady313 Месяц назад

This is really interesting can imagine the experience of being a marine but most of all being in the field in unknown territory watching this in April 19 as he mentioned it

@SovereignSelf2095 Месяц назад

Can’t wait for the full podcast to come out

@brian-pu3yy 20 дней назад

I held on to every word, thx for sharing your story mr. ballen. Thx for your service.....what about the rest of the story when they finally talked ?

@Victoria_rhythms Месяц назад

Thank you for your service, and all of our armed forces. ❤🇺🇸

@theterminaldave Месяц назад

Brutal! Ending the video just before getting to the debrief? That's rough.

@chrisbali5975 22 дня назад

The greenscreen is such a cool way to do pods

@reisslindhardt9441 Месяц назад

Chris, I didn’t know what to expect from the screen (I can’t remember what the technical term is) but wow. It’s incredible. It really does add more depth to the story and makes it feel even more immersive. People are going to copy that for sure 😂 And thank God Mr. Ballen survived and is now able to tell this (and other) stories. Bravo. To both of you.

@pamelaphyfer4213 Месяц назад

You gave me chills talking about seeing it coming at you and then thinking I hope it hits me below my head 😢 oh my gosh that is awful

@ClintByrne Месяц назад

The fact that you did this in front of a volume is insane

@novelgossip9102 Месяц назад

We love Mr Ballen 🖤

@pamelaphyfer4213 Месяц назад

Mr Ballen you are so brave no only because you went there and experienced war but because you can talk about it and because you are a surviver I can only imagine the things that you and your team must have had to deal with you guys are all heros

@MatrixMazeRunner Месяц назад

MR Ballen is a Blessing to All

@BausikFilmCo Месяц назад

Green screen and coloring on all these vids is so on point. Best podcast set in the game

@avelainmarie2907 3 дня назад

MrBallen, thank you for your service.

@janinesmith369 Месяц назад

Thank you for your service Mr John B Allen Sir 👍💯

@marcusmartinez5454 Месяц назад

@Mr. Ballen, is a true National Treasure.

@relaxandbreathe7056 Месяц назад

This channel is gonna blow up in subs, you cannot beat a Mrballen cinematic style experience..

@A.Dior. Месяц назад

This set is fucking FANTASTIC!!!😮 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯🤟🏾

@PaulAllen786 Месяц назад

it really is perfect. can't wait to see the full episode. The campfire scene also looks great.

@Bostonian-nm9dt Месяц назад

Mr. Ballen (what a Patriot!!) 1) A Patriot tells the truth 2) in a way that helps all others 3) transcends all classes of people 4) hence = A Patriot ! 5) thank you so much for sharing part of your life (worth the $$ of admission (your time, spend it listen, and derive some wisdom about life) as life is short.

@SB-go8fp Месяц назад

One time in Iraq we where inside the Amtrac and our team leader was having a nightmare and shot his m 203 Granade launcher by accident. Good thing those rounds dont activate within a certain amount pf rotation or else would have been gone😂😂😂

@tigertalk2106 Месяц назад

😮

@peterdiepenthal4090 Месяц назад

I’ve had the death experience l saw the tunnel fall of light with my grandmother stending there with her arms open

@Dr_Larken 8 дней назад

2:41 The best ride ever! The Sarajevo approach, only experienced it three times! Not gonna lie first time I upchucked! But I never get sick when I’m the pilot. More times than I would like to admit when I’m in the back.

@user-uz6lg9vn9k Месяц назад

Waiting to hear the second part of the story ❤

@tammybrownbarajas8165 Месяц назад

Thank you for your service Mr. Ballen 🇺🇸 🙏🏻❤️🤍💙🙏🏻

@jeonggogue3914 Месяц назад

My son-in law, went through so many deployments, he is still a better person than me and stronger than me with a softest heart. Despite PTSD, CANCER AND PHYSICAL debilitating, he has clear conscience what is right and wrong. if you want to disregard what these young people give and sacrifice do not just do not say anything. My daughters are there to engage in keeping the USA AND THE OTHERS from……..😓