The Story that Changed Mr.Ballen's Life FOREVER... 

It wasn't just a single story, it was the 3-5 uploads a week! MrBallen's upload rate used to be unmatched.

The way those two are just locked in is a perfect example of why we love Mr.Ballen. he is absolutely captivating

Mr Ballen is the guy you go to for some scary, mysterious stories. The way he tells the stories is very soothing and very detailed. Its very much like sitting around a campfire and someone telling a story that sucks you in.

Isn't it funny how a person can just fall into something that they never would have thought would be their strength. Storytelling really isn't easy. Holding someone's attention while you just tell them a story is rarely done well. He's just brilliant at it, and he's accurate. He doesn't embellish things, he just tells the truth of what happened. What a wonderful successful job to have. I wish I could do it!

The best storyteller on youtube no one comes close, long live Mr Ballen

I chanced upon one of his videos. It was very dark and compelling. I got hooked and binged his channel. I can vouch that he's a very good story teller.

He's such a good story teller, these two guys were just captivated and mesmerized

Mr. Ballen is such an amazing storyteller, I can listen to him for hours. He has a wonderful talent. When I lived in rural VA, they would actually have professional storytellers at some of the tourist sites and they would tell stories to the visitors. Mr. Ballen is up there with the best of them.

It's amazing that Jon took a simple folder marked "Unsolved Mysteries" with a single idea for one story and turned it into an empire. His story telling skills, perspective and likeability is undeniably off the charts! He makes you feel like he's a close friend who is just passionately telling you a story. He easily pulls you right in! *We cannot get enough MrBallen!*

This success couldn't have happened to a more deserving person.... Well deserved Mr.Ballen 👏🏾👏🏾

It doesn't hurt that he comes across as such a genuine dude. Even in this segment of your interview, John seems like the kind of guy who anyone could be comfortable around. With all the hyper aggressive personalities online right now, his laid back demeanor (unless he's talking about good ole Lungey) is a breath of fresh air

Dude, fellow Army dude. It’s your talent and demeanor that makes people watch you. I can listen to stories from anyone. Even back when you started. Cut yourself some slack. I don’t see a soldier, I see a guy that is an excellent storyteller

I found MrBallen from my dad, my dad watched all of his videos, when he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, I would go see him in the hospital and he was still watching MrBallen videos on his phone.

It was that TikTok that started my journey with Mr Ballen, as a lonely Security Guard during the pandemic. I’d look forward every weekend to walk the halls, listening to the latest Mr Ballen. The radio-activity was allegedly found to be from a lamp they used, broken from the Ice Shelf falling.

never cared about or paid attention to story telling style videos until i stumbled upon Mr Ballen. he's not just a really good storyteller but the stories he chooses to cover are absolutely wild and captivating. i'm happy for him that he found so much success doing something he loves to do.

I started watching him when he had about 7500 subscribers….I loved his multiple uploads a week but he now has so much going on. He is truly the best story teller online. He is amazing.

MrBallen got me through the pandemic, for whatever reason about mid-end of 2020 his stories would pop up on my homepage and I kept avoiding them and then eventually I clicked on it and was hooked.

Mr ballen seems to be one of those rare guys who havent been changed by success and to have genuin good intentions in what they do and passion for what they do Please never change mr ballen

Mr Ballen is a legend! Absolutely love his videos, could binge watch for hours on end

I remember your first RU-vid story. I do not believe anyone who listened paid any attention to the wall or the lawnmower, just your story. I was hooked because of the way you told your story. From the earliest of mankind’s days, there was always that one person, man or woman, that could tell a good story , while everyone was gathered around a toasty fire. Thank you Mr. Ballen.

The Dyatlov pass story is incredibly scary. I find it comical how some “experts” claim they have solved the mystery. No one can say they solved anything about this case.

His personal ghost story was when I started watching Mr BALLEN ❤

The story he's referring to that was shot in a yellow room, his very first story is worth listening to. The fact its unedited, and he's not reciting from a script, gives it a level of authenticity that other story tellers lack. Once you listen to that story, you're left wanting more.

even the way he tells a story about how he told a story is great. he really has a natural ability to just catch your attention

Im so happy Mr.Ballen is succesfull and wish him the best and never thought that he faced such toxicity from navy seals.

Mr ballen is the best one ever, great storyteller, an amazing dad, such a sweet person

I was born in Soviet Union and occasionally saw military training (bomb tracing without explosives, bombers) happening quite close to farmland. My theory is an avalanche was created by a dirty bomb test.

The girl who went almost mile away from tent had her tongue ripped out antemortem…scary isn’t it?..

He really does possess a gift for story telling.

Yeah the official explanation for what happen to the Dylatov hikers is insane and doesnt explain even half of the anomalies

Found Mr.Ballen long time ago by accident...loved it. His intro music is cool and also that he's prior military like me and interested in the paranormal and mysterious. Should listen to his own personal paranormal experience

I literally have been watching you forever I remember when you only had like 150k! I’m so proud! I literally told every friend and family about your stories

Greatest storyteller on RU-vid

MrBallen is the man! Never a dull moment in any of his stories. I'm still wondering if anyone knows the way to Bell's Canyon!

I found Mr. Ballen from solely RU-vid, and since I've never used TikTok, it came from me simply wanting to hear scary or creepy stories. Man can really tell a story in such an interesting way and clearly the RU-vid audience agrees with me.

I absolutely ❤❤❤❤❤ Mr Ballen he’s a legend. No one can tell a story like him. He’s amazing at it.

A natural storyteller. So glad he was able to find his footing and take off. Too bad that vets can't tell their own stories without the ire of their brothers.

Mr. Ballen really has such gift for story telling... Even just recalling his own experiences is so entertaining to listen to.

The way Mr. Ballen tells stories no one else could.The best part is that He kept the suspense till the end.

He's the best story teller around. My grandchildren love him!

I love seeing Mr. Ballen have a conversation. Its a snippet of his normal self 😊

He has so many interesting stories to tell and he does it really well. You can tell he’s a natural

Started watching him at around 300k subscribers and to watch the success has been incredible.

I freaking love Mr ballen, I do miss the multiple uploads a week but Monday always gives my daughter and I something to look forward to.

Protect this man at all cost, like he protected so many others. He is GOLD. Mr Ballen telling stories got me through at least 2 years of the pandemic, forever grateful for the spooky escape he provided.

No way! This dude is the shit, been watching him for years

Mr Ballen has a true gift for telling stories! I started following and listening to all his stories a year ago. He is truly amazing! Thank Mr Ballen for sharing 👏

Inadvertently stumbled into a subject that has almost universal appeal. People love a mystery, disaster, tragedy story. Good for him. Sounds like he put in the work.

Never heard him talk in a casual setting, but this dude was born for storytelling. Hope he happy💯🫡🇺🇸

Mr Ballen, You truly have a gift for telling stories!!! Thank you sir!!!

I just want you to know that you make me late for work every morning because I can't stop watching your vids. I also seen other videos on how you're an outcast know from the navy seal two words for them #$$# you. You're doing what you love and it makes a lot of us happy and entertained.happy late veterans day thank you for your service

A Swedish researcher came up with a very likely scenario as to what happened to them. I forgot his name. But the story was something like this: they put up camp near a hill, below a mountain called ”mountain of death ” or similar. It turned out that this particular mountain gets extreme weather: strong winds of -50 degrees. It would suddenly be -50 inside the tent and they ran outside without shoes on, to get away. They tried to make a fire. They froze to death. A similar event happened in Sweden in the 1970s. What about the rest of the details? Animals ate their eyes and tongue. The heavy snow covering their bodies eventually crushed their bones. The radiation came from hiking in another mountain range previously where there had been nuclear waste in the area. There were pictures from that hike too. Edit: I realise this may not explain the lights in the sky. However, a good storm would create an interesting sky. I once saw a sky after a storm that looked green and pink.

He's such a great story teller. My wife and I love him.

I was binge watching his stories for like a week and half. His ability to tell story is unmatched.

@MrBallen this is such an awesome story you deserve this success man good for you!

Mr Ballen is a great story teller can listen to him talk about how paint drys

1 of my absolute fav YT channels. Im a truck driver so having someone as good as he is telling stories makes 4hrs driving seem like an hr

I really enjoy your stories. You’re a natural storyteller John. I’ve been watching you for a few years. 👍

I love this guy! Just a sincere, genuine, & authentic good dude. A true gem.

I binge watched literally all of his RU-vid content within a couple weeks and been hooked ever since! I'm so glad he found his niche because he really has a talent of keeping ppl super engaged and creating almost a visual experience through his words! Even stories I've heard before I still will listen if Mr. Ballen posts it!

Mr. Ballen’s storytelling is the best! He really makes the stories ‘come alive’.😊

He is the best storyteller ever.

Mr. Ballen is THE BEST story teller on the Internet. There are other channels that do similar content now, sometimes even the same stories, and while I enjoy them - NOTHING beats listening to Mr. Ballen tell it. I am pretty sure his "personal" ghost story was the first one I saw on RU-vid, never saw his TikTok content or anything prior about his Navy Seal stories etc. This interview was a great interview, glad you guys had him on.

Love how Mr Ballen tells stories, he is the GOAT of modern storytellers. Has you so fascinated you just stop what your doing to watch him tell the tales. Plus, of course his partner. Mr seagull lung. 😊😊

I’ve always felt that the Dyatlov Pass incident was a case of wrong place wrong time. The hikers were miles off course, in Siberia, in the dead of winter. The local tribe, The Mansi said they had seen lights for months before these kids deaths. I believe that they stumbled upon a testing area for low grade nuclear testing and died because of it. The “survivor” Yuri Yudin said the same thing.

So glad you posted that tik tok Mr B. Your story telling is amazing and i watch every one. Keep them coming.🙏

I do love the way you tell stories! You have a natural gift for it

Mr Ballen is a brilliant story teller and the story of how he got started is equally as fascinating.

Mr. Ballen is my absolute favorite to watch. Love his content . He is so likable and very funny .

I have listened to many of your stories, every one are great. I wanna thank you because I took retirement a little early at 59 one my probs was sleep deprivation. I don't sleep more than 3 hours usually less but I listen to Mr.Ballen stories to relax and occupy my mind and I fall asleep and sleep much better listening to any but the more interesting ones help the most. Not that I am saying Mr.Ballen stories will put everyone out , on the contrary they just occupy my mind so relax. Usually I wake 2 to 3 hours later not remembering going to sleep. Thanks again and for your service.

I was there in the beginning when he posted between 3 and 5 stories a week. I was hooked!

I love John in regards to his story delivery and dedication . Keep at it !

Now i see where he gets his charisma from.. he's just a naturally good talker, engager, and using this matter of fact formula for story telling.. he just takes you there. Like this story I'd already heard.. but it still got me and sucked me in.. again

Very awesome story on how you started out, I listen to your stories all the time!!

How they are listening to him is like... astonishing..like wow 😮

I found mr ballen on RU-vid recommendations. Aside from being a good story teller, he just has that voice that draws you in and makes you want to listen.

These boys were LOCKED IN😂 the ballen effect

Great interview! He's such a great storyteller.

Love this dude. So genuine and good, u sense it thru the screen. Even though he’s seen so much. It’s cool

Mr Ballen deserves every ounce of success he finds

Will never forget randomly searching for crime stuff. I found MrBallen and I binged his shows until 4am. Then had everyone in my family watche em! ❤

Definitely, after hearing one story, I was hooked and been listening every since... Awesome dude with a great background story...

Mr. Ballen is one of the best storytellers I've ever heard. The Dyatlov Pass in Russia (I believe) is just one of the more fascinating incidents that is still mysterious. I have a profound respect for his service and how he turned negativity in his life into a positive avenue for him and his peers.

The strange, dark, and mysterious is comforting to me oddly

It's because you're such a great story teller. You and The Fat Electrician are two of the best story tellers on any platform, period. TV, movie, RU-vid, TikTok, it doesn't matter, your style makes people want to listen to to the story.

The first video of his I watched I subscribed right away. I love Mr nightmare as a child so his channel is very nostalgic for me. I now listen to his videos every time I water my plants which takes a total of 3-3.5 hours!

Mr ballen was the best storyteller on youtube no doubt about it i love all his storytelling whenever i used to get time or during chill and relax time i used to spend time on his story man i feel amazed everytime i listen to this guy it feels like you watching a movie itself while listening his storytelling so detailed going story .you are amazing john (mr ballen)....God bless your work 👍

We started watching mrballen from the "what I saw in my room still haunts me" video! So happy for him! Nice to see him!

Don’t do TikTok

I used to drive for a few years for work, I would listen to his channel, time would just fly by. He’s gifted for sure

He is so talented. I love Sundays because I know it’s plaid day with Mr. Ballen

I love seeing the clips of you two listening to Ballen tell this story -- you are all of us when we listen to his stories and podcasts 🤣

This is so funny. I must have started watching his videos right after i saw that tiktok. I showed it to everyone. I've been watching his RU-vid videos for years.

Next level story teller! Love his narration techniques. Great guy!

So many stories caught me about ballen 3-5 times a week was the best

One of the BEST story tellers

Mr.Ballen is the GOAT of the strange, dark, and mysterious🎉❤

Glad to know MrBallen's story. Besides being a good storyteller, he's expressive and empathetic, so you're right there in that horrible situation with him. The respect he shows to victims goes unnoticed at first. Then when he announced his Foundation, I got it. What a guy!

I love Mr. Ballen, I listen to at least one of his videos every day.

And we are so happy that you did!