He paints quite the picture, doesn't he? He like transports the listener inside the story. You almost feel like you are daydreaming listening to him... for me, I forget I am even listening to someone speak. It's like watchin a movie in my head. He puts me in a trance. Get outta my heed, Mr Ballen! JK, I love it! ❤-" The Cackler heard round the world"😁
@@AnaMartinez-wt1ji thx! Do you listen to all the Ballen Studio podcasts? mrBallens Medical Mysteries, Wartime Stories, RunFool and Bedtime Stories? The medical and war stories are my favs but, they are all really great. Another excellent true crime podcast is Murder in America and Paranormal Files on YT, both by Colin Browen and his wife
I remember when this was featured on Unsolved Mysteries in the 90's. One of the cops involved said the "water" was greasy and at one point, came out of the walls sideways, hit his leather coat and rolled upwards - defying the laws of gravity.
i just commented the very same thing but he left out lots more. like the sideways rain. the prison minister having to do an exorcism. very interesting and scary stuff. i definitely recommend people go there to watch the entire story.
I can't believe Mr. Ballen is telling the story of Don Decker, a.k.a "Rain Main." I live in Stroudsburg, PA where this story took place and grew up in the town. Don Decker was only a couple of years older than me. If you grew up here, this story was very well documented and local people still talk about it to this day.
This is why I not only went to my abusers funeral, but also watched as they sealed the casket and the case in the mausoleum. The caulk, duct tape and glue, my brain needed to see that this person couldn’t hurt me anymore.
Awwwwww, bless your heart 💖,, I can understand, the only reason mine is still breathing is from a pacemaker in his 💜 and I hate him for that,I'm glad that made you feel better seeing it done ❤❤
@@johnkelli4940 Forgiveness has to be asked for and coupled with sincere repentance. If it's not, then forgiveness can't truly be given; it's all just words.
I had to do 90 days for possession of devil's lettuce. My grandpa was sick and I knew that no matter what, he would pass while I was in. Amd with 9 days to go, he passed. Two weeks before an inmate tried unsuccessfully to escape at a funeral so I had to be escorted by 2 deputies. My family treated them so well with food and just being nice so they let me tske off my shackles to go see him before we put him in the ground. They knew I wasn't going anywhere so they were very relaxed. My brother, who looks and sounds a lot like me and was wearing similar clothes to me said his goodbyes to everyone and went to leave. The cops thought he was me trying to escape and tackled him. After they realized it was my brother, with me on the sideline laughing with everyone else, all was ok. It really lightened the mood.
@@303Thatoneguy The Devil’s Lettuce 🥬 comes from the old anti-marijuana propaganda from the 1930s, when “Reefer Madness” first began. There’s a film on TH-cam from the propaganda campaign called "Reefer Madness" which, if you haven’t seen it, you should. It’s hilarious hyperbole and it’s intended to terrify people and make them believe weed can make you hallucinate, become violently psychotic, kill babies and stuff. There are also references to “devil's lettuce” and other unholy labels for cannabis on anti-weed film posters from the '30s and 1940s. It would be great to print some up and decorate your grow house with them.
This story is absolutely mind-blowing. The way childhood trauma can manifest is both tragic and terrifying. Whether you believe in the supernatural or not, the eyewitness accounts make you wonder what's truly possible. Great storytelling as always!
Actually yes. I don't believe in supernatural abilities, possessions, etc, but likewise it is difficult for 9 people to lie about the same story consistently (someone usually confesses it's a hoax given time). Personally, I think Don locked himself up in a peculiarly strong and unusual form of grief, a type of self-induced seizure if you like. While in that state, he somehow caused the 'rain' himself. I don't know how, there are a few cases where people have done inexplicable things. Perhaps his form of rage creates intense heat and humidity (what was the natural humidity in the region at that time?) - although how he can pinpoint that humidifying effect across the prison and into a warden's office, I've no idea. The degree of belief in Christianity (and all the relevant creatures within that religion) in America is pretty extreme (from a British standpoint), so it is perfectly rational that a believer will believe himself released from a demonic possession if he believes he is in that state. However, I would sooner think that Don's grief and the depth of his anger gave him this strange ability for a short space of time. It is not unusual to 'see' the dead after they have passed on. I have seen someone who'd died, sitting where they usually sat each night. I saw a friend in my home - on the day he died in hospital. And a friend saw his dad in his beloved greenhouse 2 weeks after he'd died. You walk around immersed in your grief, remembering, imprinting, drawing on memories, and so it is no surprise that you may catch a glimpse of that someone unexpectedly. Therefore, it's natural that the grandfather should appear in the mirror - especially as there is so much emotion tied up in the man.
@@Debbie-henri so you'll rather beleive a human like you and I is capable of supernatural acts, than believe there are spiritual forces of the light and darkness waging an almost never ending war for and against humanity? Every w0m@n or l@dy that I've met in my life that somehow reveal they had some form of childhood trauma in the past... just stay away from their temper. Those people will stare you down physically without touching you, when they are unhappy with what you did (be it for your own safety from them) The things that will manifest in your life for the next few days to weeks will simply be unexplainable and unbelievable. Note: it could be that they are non-stop, serial ch£@ters, and you're separating from them. Yet! You will be punished (it's not about doing wrong to them, it's about not having their way) It's best you take a physical beating from 5 grown men, than the series of unfortunate events you most likely will experience... but trace your steps and you'll see they all sprout around the time of non physical threat. Where am I getting to? Depression and trauma is something I won't wish on anyone, because I've come to notice it is a gateway for humans to allow something dark into our lives. I hope every child is kept safe, but unfortunately evil lurks everywhere.
I really love that the og style videos are back. When I see a 25 minute or more video about ONE brand new story, it brings a level of excitement unlike the rest!
I lived in Stroudsburg since 2000 and worked at the pizzeria across the street from this house. This really did happen. Not to many people know about this and its amazing Mr ballen is telling this story.
@gnov-oq3zt How wild that you watching this video lived and worked across the street from this house and know that it really happened, I completely believe you and this case. How scary! I’m happy that Don did get released from his evil grandfather’s spirit but wow this was a wild experience! Do the same officers, warden and Bob and Jeanie still live in the house or the same area? I don’t think I could ever go back to my house if that happened to me! John aka MrBallen tells stories in such a great way you feel like you’re there experiencing the feelings and emotions that all 9 people did plus poor Don.
My Dad lived in this house before this event happened. He was also a state police officer, and when it happened, the police called him. They were terrified. This story is absolutely real!
@@bdawg1118 dude it’s not bullshit it really happened.you can look it all up police report also prison warden report.i know Don he worked with my son at a local restaurant it’s one of the most documented cases ever reported it’s crazy but it really happened
I’ve seen this on Paranormal Witness, but you left out the creepiest part! The rain was actually moving up the wall from the floor, which made it even scarier and more confusing. Wild case!
i just thought the very same thing. and he left out a whole lot more. like the officers testifying to sideways rain and the jail minister having to do the excorcism. lots left out
That was the most memorable episode!! That's where I first remember hearing of this, too. This story was told on a few programs/channels, too. Yes, I hate when important details are left out. Mr.Ballen tells the story well, though, always!
@@BettyGoodmanTrio-By-Ben-Elias no not this time. i watched the actual officers testify to it. the warden. the prison minister. it happened alright. i promise you. evil is real, God is real 🙏
@@BettyGoodmanTrio-By-Ben-Eliasi don't believe in contagious Delusions lol people might believe someone else's story that could be a delusion to that one person so they might repeat it but all those other people are not all having a delusion themselves.
Just walked out of your live show in Atlanta and fired this up for the 3 hour drive home!!!! What a freaking show, meet and greet was awesome Mr Ballen is as advertised what a great dude took time with everyone the story’s were great!!!! Can’t wait to do it again🎉
Thank you for Serving, Sir. 11B here. 1983, my Company did 2 weeks I think (Coronado) doing amphibious training with SEALs . Stationed at Ft Ord. When we went to town on the weekends, people would buy us drinks, "We never see Army around here!". You are some tough Men!! Love the stories, found you a year or so ago. Great job.
This is actually a true story. I went to school with the son of the guard who asked him to make it rain in the wardens office. They knocked the house down years ago but it's literally right next to our local Walmart.
@@crystalcakesalvarado6156 the house he went after the funeral where he first started making it rain. It's literally right before the brigde going from east stroudsburg to stroudsburg pa. It's a lot with a war memorial now so no house can be built there again. I doubt hat had anything to do with it but if you wanted to pin point the spot you can Google maps it.
Memory unlocked! I didn't remember the finer details, but I do remember seeing this on Unsolved Mysteries as a kid, and it's been in the back of mind for years. Once you started telling this story, I was just waiting for the line, "I can make it rain".
I remember this incident being covered on unsolved mysteries when I was very a young kid. And it scared the hell out of me. Also saw it on paranormal witness several years later. Messed up story.
Wanna know what's weird? My tormentor growing up just died this morning. He died a slow, painful death from what I've read. This video timing is perfect. I forgave him a while back, but for some reason, I feel a bit more free and lighter. I'm still dealing with this fresh ball of emotions. A good ole nature walk should help. Thanks for the stories, M.B
I hope his passing brings you peace!! ♥🙏 Enjoy your walk as well. Nature is always a good remedy for so many things. Allows us to re-center and focus us on the good in life and what really matters. I wish total peace and happiness for you.
My tormenter was my Mom. She died horribly, but I don't feel better knowing that because she shows up happy and healthy in my nightmares on a regular basis. Turns out that the no nightmare drugs for PTSD only work for nightmares about physical injury. Those drugs don't do shit for a full night of your dead mother telling you that you'll NEVER be good enough. 😉 She's still a d**k.
This is really a true story. I knew his cousin , plus the pizza place he went into. I met the guy once. After this was over. It was the talk of the town. I also had a paranormal group but did not know about it till it was over. His cousin went into more details on what happened but definitely demonic possession. I can’t tell you what happened to him today because I’m not sure and have moved away from Stroudsburg Pa . Yeah it would rain anywhere this guy was. The police still talked about it as well as the pizza place he went to . I know his life has went down hill as of today. Wow , I never thought you would talk about this case. There’s more to the story but great way how you told the story. Thank you
I'd love it if we could have more "strange, dark and mysterious" stories like this one instead of the murder stories. There's already so many of the latter out there everywhere. Love ya, John!
I would just like to thank you, Mr Ballen. I have been an avid listener of you for years now. My two children both female 12 and 16, also love your content, and we watch your TH-cam channel together, and it really gives us a great way to bond and spend time together. I had a really great paying job until about two months ago when I was laid off. In order to make ends meat, I started to drive for Uber and lyft until another job becomes available. Instead of driving around all day with music playing, I decided to play you're podcasts instead. At first, I thought that would be risky as I did not know if it would be appropriate. However, I sit at a 5 star rating on both apps, and I can't count the number of passengers who have asked me at the end of they're rides what are you listening to and where can I find it. I point them towards your TH-cam channel, your podcast, as well as medical mysteries and wartime stories. Thank you so much much for always being there for me, and I'm sure countless others during both good times and bad. I'm sure you hear it all the time from many listeners, but I can't express in words how much it means to me and all fans of the strange dark and mysterious. Much love and many thanks.
@foreverblessed3511 actually my 12 year old little girl is very mature and has always loved horror. For example she always wants to go see the newest horror movies can't wait to see smile 2. Meanwhile my 16 year old chose a movie for us to go see last week and chose the wild robot. Here's the kicker, my 12 year old is kinder, more generous and much more well behaved then her older sister. Appreciate your opinion though.
My copy of your book has just arrived. It is a Christmas present for my grandson, it is so different from normal books, he will be thrilled with it. I am going away for Christmas, so will give it to him to on Christmas Eve before I go so I can see his face when he opens his present.
Took a few minutes for me to realize what this story was. This was far and away my favorite segment from any episode of Unsolved Mysteries when I was a kid. RIP Robert Stack
THANK YOU FOR COVERING THIS ONE!! I had asked you a couple years ago to cover it and you told me there has to be facts behind your stories..something to back it up..witness accounts etc. I'm so happy you did the research and told this one!!
He is brilliant at using imagery, expressions and gestures to tell the story. He is a believable guy and that's important because it makes the story more credible.
You know what came to my mind first when I listened to this from audiobook? “Is there a movie based on this story yet? I think it would be a great Hitchcock style horror film”. Then again, I realized that I would rather be watching you tell the story, because you’re exceptional in what you do, it’s proven by your success. Apparently, almost half of population believes in demonic possession, quite large audience to cater to. Personally, at this point I’m here to enjoy the show, so to speak. You bring me joy and make me happier with your strange, dark and mysterious, so thank you, MrBallen! The book that I got at the venue was signed, what a pleasant surprise, even if the signature was printed, it doesn’t matter, I still love it, you’re the best 💙
Yes!! I heard this story years ago but of course Mr B presented in such an exciting way and with new details. This channel does their research! Thanks Ballen!
If any truth to that story, would think that maybe Gramps started into some very dark occult stuff that involved spell craft/demon summoning and abusing children and his grandson was the chosen to take the abuse. Yeash, creepy!
I remember reading about this sometime in the early 90s. It always stuck with me because what I read said that the water was raining/dripping up, not down.
I'm a little disappointed in TH-cam's algorithm for not suggesting your channel sooner. I've been binging on your channel since last week, and your storytelling ability is captivating. Some of your stories certainly freak me out, but it just proves how good you are
@@missmaya1977 I noticed that the sponsor is commonly BetterHelp for online therapy....which is probably necessary for the Like button to cope with all of the terrible situations that John puts it through
been there done that. welcome to the club! 😂 My journey started a bit more than a year ago. just wait until you reach the end of his videos and have to wait patiently for new uploads
@jessyarb4010 over a dozen people involved, multiple people being law enforcement and outsider plumbers, and every single person has the same story. It's hard for 2 people to keep a lie going this long, you think almost 20 can lie and keep the same story over 40 years?
@@JDog3943 no it’s not. and the story is all second hand anyway. It’s more like 6 core people. In a small town. In the 90’s when unsolved mysteries was getting big. Go rewatched the original episode. It’s fake
“You clearly have some kind of totally weird plumbing issue…that seems very extensive..and your friend, he seems ok…he’s just acting really weird.” That about sums it up, thanks for clearing that up chief! Thought we may have had some kind of unexplainable phenomenon going on here…phew! Not terrifying anymore. Guess that’s why he’s the chief. 😂
That was a good one! One of my faves along with your story of being in the cabin when you were a kid, the story of the kid who stayed one last night in his family’s cabin after his dad died and experienced hearing a mysterious tapping and seeing a man on a very high “sitting branch”…..and the story about the guy who got knocked out playing a sport and his brain created this whole alternate reality where he was married with children and when he became conscious again he had to mourn this family that never existed. More like this!
This is one of my favorite paranormal witness episodes. Thanks for covering it. Also I get that you wanna promote the graphic novel but the spooky stories are much scarier when you use those random really disturbing photos like you used in a lot of the older scary ones.
Introducing my son, who is home from college for a few days, to the greatness of Mr. Ballen and up pops the new episode! Excited to get to watch a new one with him! 💙
Sweet. & This is a Perfect 1st episode for him. U shud show him the navy blunders one next. Not sure the name but it's the one involving submarines, where they continuously mess everything up. My son was quite amused :)
So true and Mr ballen full respect for you since you responded to this about ten minutes after this comment that just shows that you actually look at your comments also I definitely agree
I just want to tell u how much your stories brighten my day in a strange dark and mysterious way. It’s incredible how you bring light to a bunch of cases that are more underground than one might think. Ur an incredible storyteller and seem like an amazing person. Have a great time on ur tour, we all love u man.❤
I’m so glad you started telling true & spooky stories about weird things happening to people across the world. I would really appreciate if you would tell us the story about the young woman who walked to her family’s lake until one day it was getting dark so she turned around. It starts to rain hard and she runs across the beavers body but now reattached head sewn on whilst a cow bell dings as if a cow’s running towards her so she called her father and she’s crying, running trying her hardest to explain a already difficult situation to explain, her parents heard the desperation in her voice so they load up in their car and drive to the spot where everyone parked as to hike the trail to the lake they often joked “was their private lake!” She is in a small clearing out of breath as she’s staring at the spot where she believes the bell will soon appear a huge two legged man beast skunk ape appears with a cow bell tied to itself! I believe she turned around and ran as fast as she could when she is seconds away from the parking lot. I forgot parts of this tale so if you could please be so kind sir and tell this tale for us please sir…? Thank you sir. Captain J
If only he didn’t promote such an evil company that admits they don’t verify their people are actually therapists and lost lawsuits because they share peoples information to include personal counseling information and their negligence has led to multiple people dying…. They have been sued so many times and lost and are universally known to be bad with tons of documentaries here on TH-cam that at this point his promotion of it is just evil… it’s disgusting to know that someone who pretends to care and talks about his charity takes money and promotes an active evil
@@LauraBzar-bk5sd No, she doesn't. She just has nothing better to do with her life except to post negative comments to try to bring others into her own little world of misery and unhappiness. I hope one day she finds peace.
I've seen walls and ceiling leak for no apparent explanation. It leaked so badly that it created a hole in the apartment below. When it was checked, no leaks in the roof were found and there was no plumbing whatsoever located above. The reason for the leaking? Condensation. Condensation coming from the attic from not getting enough ventilation. Which is why you see those vents in the roof of your home. It had built up along all the walls in the attic and would drain down. Often it was dry and we couldn't see anything. We were looking for holes, not condensation. So only when we shined a flashlight along the wall of the attic did we see the reflection of water/condensation! Once we opened the windows in the attic, the leaking stopped and never returned.
You think he would put in as much time and effort if he was on a teachers wage? Having to deal with these kids that we have now? He's an ex navy seal. He'd be sacked in a week for choking one of the little fuckers out. Life isn't like dead poets society (or any other of the hundreds of films where teachers touch the hearts of ghetto kids and change their lives. Teachers wear kevlar to the classroom
@@sneak9407 as far as the truth of the story? You have to watch the episode and decide for yourself. Seemed credible. Also, if your 'make it rain' question is a joke as far as a strip club reference, that's pretty funny😉
My 36th birthday was yesterday, and my awesome mom got me your graphic novel!!!! 🥳🥳🥳 Currently enjoying reading it with my son. Thank you for making it, and for being the best TH-camr and storyteller!!! Hoping you do a tour again next year so I can make it to the Chicago show
Hey Mr Ballen, my 356 year old great great great great grandmother joins me every Sunday in the kitchen and she wants to tell you thanks for the stories.
OmG, that's insane. My great great grandchildren love hearing the stories too! They live laugh love at the stories you told and leave out important details too. ❤❤ And please, make sure you don't change a thing on the podcast for Thursdays. WE LOVE hearing the same old stories nobody asked to be retold.
I love Ballen and I’ll watch as long as he makes content, but I miss the old days of work accidents, cave diving, 3 places you shouldn’t go etc….. Those were the best!!
You are 100% correct, my favorite arcs of Mr B were the Cave Diving, Missing 411, and Halloween themed scary stories. I found one of my favorite channels on yt by watching Mr Ballen (Dive Talk) because of his diving stories. I owe so much to those days 😂
OD could refer to obsessive disorder, similar to the famous OCD, but instead of physical compulsions we have cyclical obsessive thoughts. Also happy to have you here! If you're obsessive too, hopefully you can channel it. It really can become a superpower.
Mr Ballen, my brother and I went to see you live in DC! He introduced me to you literally a month or two ago and I’ve listened to almost every podcast episode already! To anyone who’s thinking about getting tickets, DO IT. I was soooo tense hearing him tell spooky stories irl!
I live 40 minutes away from Stroudsburg Pennsylvania and the Monroe county jail in Scranton, I’ve never heard this before thanks for covering it! Super weird!
3 days after my aunt passed (roughly the same amount of time after his grandpa passed), "something" visited me at night. It felt like pure evil and yes, I was asleep when it happened but ..I was 38. I'm 43 now, never had nightmares like that before or since. I woke up screaming.. hugging the couch. I know 100% that was external stimuli, not my own brain. And the thought still terrifies me. I watch this and it makes me think ..it wanted inside.
I believe you. I was visited in broad daylight, awoken to something that looked like my dead grandmother. She stood at the foot of my bed, not smiling, dead stare, and I have no idea how long she had been there. I repeated "Grandma?" 3 times, and as I stood up to approach her, she barely broke the slightest of a smile, which was very sad in appearance. She faded away right in front of me, as my feet touched the floor. As she faded, she became increasingly transparent and I could see my bedroom door with a poster on it, directly through her. This event was not immediatly after her death, but maybe a year or so later. It was terrifying, not happy, but I can still remember waking up with her eyes just staring at me.. expressionless, and the morning sunlight pouring into the room. It's the most frightened I've ever been, knowing the gravity of what was happening the entire time. I have no idea why it happened. Visitations like this are not a common occurance, and I've never heard anyone else having had this happen in this strength.
You gotta let us know how good-looking he is in person! I'm happily married, but I still can admire... plus, he's happily married, and I'm sure his wife understands.
THE MR. BALLEN DRINKING GAME! Any time anyone just "stares silently" or does anything without talking, take a shot. In the first two minutes of this one, you'd be three shots in already!
Let’s pretend poisoning ourselves is fun and positive! Gonna feel so much better about myself tomorrow, woohoo! 🎉anyone other awesome ideas to poison ourselves? I heard smoking bible verses hits different 🔥
@caoixhe at this point he's rinsing the channel and every viewer for everything it's worth. Only chance he stops better help is if someone comes along with more money. YT channels always promote the most worthless, predatory services.
I have been fascinated by this story for a long time. It is amazing that so many upstanding citizens were willing to come forward and confirm it is all true. Thanks, Mr Ballen for sharing this one with us.
Why wasn't there a physician called when they noticed he was acting strangely, not snapping out of it and noticed the scratches and blood on his shirt collar?
I’m so with you. “He’s ok” except for the stiffness and clenching, and the inability to speak or respond to stimulus, and the not eating for days, and the wounds. Where’s the ambulance?
Physicians weren't called because it didn't happen exactly this way. This is one of those stories that just gets out of hand and gets exaggerated as it's told. We're looking at somebody who is the victim of trauma and some Plumbing issues. The fact that they were coincidental is meaningless.
@@camicozI don't think they said anything of the sort. They said that the version MrBallen told wasn't the original, presumably true story, but rather an evolving urban legend of that story. Don't make it personal.
I just got out of the ER, checked my phone and saw a new full length Mr Ballen video and smiled! I have been a fan for years, and cannot even begin to tell you the bad times your videos have helped me through! No matter what I'm going through, a new Mr Ballen vid brightens my day, gives me something to look forward to, so thank you Mr B!!!!!!!
Did not a SINGLE person seriously even consider calling an ambulance? You see your friend twitching in a trance-like state and your gut reaction is to call the police, not medical help???
Hey John! I was in your tour last night at Coca Cola Roxy! It was one of the best nights and I will Definitely go on another when I get the chance!! Next time I'll do anything to meet you, you've made my life so much happier and helped me through some hard times. The tour was awesome! The music was amazing! And when the Thunderclap happened mid lighthouse story that scared the crap out of me!! 😂
Honestly the amount of ways he comes up with to hit the mike button and how creative they are is impressive. I wonder how long it takes him to come up with those lines.
This definitely has to be one of my top ten favorite episodes of MrB. Instant classic. Favorite story of all time has to be the fascinating French Pass. It’s a truly weird world, and MrB is so effective at bringing that side of life tangibly close. Like many of us, I was introduced to the channel during the pandemic lockdown, so our faithful narrator’s persona has always seemed to be the informed and capable friend by your side, exactly who you would want helping you during dangerous times
This was one of the first "dark, strange and mysterious" stories I have ever heard. It was on a TV show my mom had recorded on a VHS. I was 10 at the time. And from that point on - I was hooked.
I'm a visual person and I can say he's probably the best story teller with little to no pictures or videos as he speaks. Love this guy!
He paints quite the picture, doesn't he? He like transports the listener inside the story. You almost feel like you are daydreaming listening to him... for me, I forget I am even listening to someone speak. It's like watchin a movie in my head. He puts me in a trance. Get outta my heed, Mr Ballen! JK, I love it!
❤-" The Cackler heard round the world"😁
@@juliewander3234Foreal dude
I just follow MrBallen who is amazing and The Why Files, another amazing channel, highly recommended 🙏
@@AnaMartinez-wt1ji thx! Do you listen to all the Ballen Studio podcasts? mrBallens Medical Mysteries, Wartime Stories, RunFool and Bedtime Stories? The medical and war stories are my favs but, they are all really great. Another excellent true crime podcast is Murder in America and Paranormal Files on YT, both by Colin Browen and his wife
But his way of moving is terrible!
I’m sorry, but Don would’ve had to get the hell out of my house immediately 😂
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That's why you would survive a horror movie 😅
Exactly and if he wouldn’t leave my ass sure as shit would haha
and thats why you dont have *real* friends
I remember when this was featured on Unsolved Mysteries in the 90's. One of the cops involved said the "water" was greasy and at one point, came out of the walls sideways, hit his leather coat and rolled upwards - defying the laws of gravity.
Season 5 episode 18
Season 5 episode 18 I think
Fans of Unsolved Mysteries then? Lol, straight on it with episode numbers, i love it!
i just commented the very same thing but he left out lots more. like the sideways rain. the prison minister having to do an exorcism. very interesting and scary stuff. i definitely recommend people go there to watch the entire story.
Demons, man. Fallen angels and regular angels are terrifying.
I can't believe Mr. Ballen is telling the story of Don Decker, a.k.a "Rain Main." I live in Stroudsburg, PA where this story took place and grew up in the town. Don Decker was only a couple of years older than me. If you grew up here, this story was very well documented and local people still talk about it to this day.
This is why I not only went to my abusers funeral, but also watched as they sealed the casket and the case in the mausoleum. The caulk, duct tape and glue, my brain needed to see that this person couldn’t hurt me anymore.
Awwwwww, bless your heart 💖,, I can understand, the only reason mine is still breathing is from a pacemaker in his 💜 and I hate him for that,I'm glad that made you feel better seeing it done ❤❤
Forgive is a great word
Damn, I'm so sorry to hear you went through so much trauma. I hope you have found peace now that the person who hurt you is gone for good.
@@johnkelli4940 what??? Forgiveness is not for some!
@@johnkelli4940 Forgiveness has to be asked for and coupled with sincere repentance. If it's not, then forgiveness can't truly be given; it's all just words.
I had to do 90 days for possession of devil's lettuce. My grandpa was sick and I knew that no matter what, he would pass while I was in. Amd with 9 days to go, he passed. Two weeks before an inmate tried unsuccessfully to escape at a funeral so I had to be escorted by 2 deputies. My family treated them so well with food and just being nice so they let me tske off my shackles to go see him before we put him in the ground. They knew I wasn't going anywhere so they were very relaxed. My brother, who looks and sounds a lot like me and was wearing similar clothes to me said his goodbyes to everyone and went to leave. The cops thought he was me trying to escape and tackled him. After they realized it was my brother, with me on the sideline laughing with everyone else, all was ok. It really lightened the mood.
lol it’s funny I work in a grow house. I’m bout to start callin it that
90 days?? in denmark they give you a fine while subtly implying that its illegal status is absurd
Ur a legend I hope u changed ur life around, anyone can make a nistake/bad decisioj
That's actually pretty funny! I mean, aside from the fact that you had to do time for weed. Your poor brother though! 😂😂😂
@@303Thatoneguy The Devil’s Lettuce 🥬 comes from the old anti-marijuana propaganda from the 1930s, when “Reefer Madness” first began. There’s a film on TH-cam from the propaganda campaign called "Reefer Madness" which, if you haven’t seen it, you should. It’s hilarious hyperbole and it’s intended to terrify people and make them believe weed can make you hallucinate, become violently psychotic, kill babies and stuff. There are also references to “devil's lettuce” and other unholy labels for cannabis on anti-weed film posters from the '30s and 1940s. It would be great to print some up and decorate your grow house with them.
Hey Mr Ballen my 94yr old grandma want to thank you for your incredible stories. Makes her smile every Sunday 😊
Hello to your grandmother!
Hi grandma. 👋
That is so cool! Greetings Grandma!
Hello from Wales UK grandma.👋
🧢
This story is absolutely mind-blowing. The way childhood trauma can manifest is both tragic and terrifying. Whether you believe in the supernatural or not, the eyewitness accounts make you wonder what's truly possible. Great storytelling as always!
Actually yes. I don't believe in supernatural abilities, possessions, etc, but likewise it is difficult for 9 people to lie about the same story consistently (someone usually confesses it's a hoax given time).
Personally, I think Don locked himself up in a peculiarly strong and unusual form of grief, a type of self-induced seizure if you like.
While in that state, he somehow caused the 'rain' himself. I don't know how, there are a few cases where people have done inexplicable things. Perhaps his form of rage creates intense heat and humidity (what was the natural humidity in the region at that time?) - although how he can pinpoint that humidifying effect across the prison and into a warden's office, I've no idea.
The degree of belief in Christianity (and all the relevant creatures within that religion) in America is pretty extreme (from a British standpoint), so it is perfectly rational that a believer will believe himself released from a demonic possession if he believes he is in that state.
However, I would sooner think that Don's grief and the depth of his anger gave him this strange ability for a short space of time.
It is not unusual to 'see' the dead after they have passed on. I have seen someone who'd died, sitting where they usually sat each night. I saw a friend in my home - on the day he died in hospital. And a friend saw his dad in his beloved greenhouse 2 weeks after he'd died.
You walk around immersed in your grief, remembering, imprinting, drawing on memories, and so it is no surprise that you may catch a glimpse of that someone unexpectedly. Therefore, it's natural that the grandfather should appear in the mirror - especially as there is so much emotion tied up in the man.
@@Debbie-henribro casually said homie made it rain himself 💀
@@LeftHandEats I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that was hilariously absurd 😂
@@Debbie-henri so you'll rather beleive a human like you and I is capable of supernatural acts, than believe there are spiritual forces of the light and darkness waging an almost never ending war for and against humanity?
Every w0m@n or l@dy that I've met in my life that somehow reveal they had some form of childhood trauma in the past... just stay away from their temper.
Those people will stare you down physically without touching you, when they are unhappy with what you did (be it for your own safety from them)
The things that will manifest in your life for the next few days to weeks will simply be unexplainable and unbelievable.
Note: it could be that they are non-stop, serial ch£@ters, and you're separating from them. Yet! You will be punished (it's not about doing wrong to them, it's about not having their way)
It's best you take a physical beating from 5 grown men, than the series of unfortunate events you most likely will experience... but trace your steps and you'll see they all sprout around the time of non physical threat.
Where am I getting to?
Depression and trauma is something I won't wish on anyone, because I've come to notice it is a gateway for humans to allow something dark into our lives.
I hope every child is kept safe, but unfortunately evil lurks everywhere.
@@LeftHandEats your beliefs and his explaination are the ones that match not atheism
Just woke up and looked at my phone and said, "ahhh, no Ballen video yet," 20 seconds later, and BAM!! Here it is!!😂
That’s exactly what happened to me, except I left one of the best dreams of my life…
Ditto about 15 minutes late lol
Im glad Mr Ballen only loves comments of people who are addicted.
Sure you did.
I fall asleep to this all the time, best story teller ever.
I really love that the og style videos are back. When I see a 25 minute or more video about ONE brand new story, it brings a level of excitement unlike the rest!
Ok..... Go make your own storytime content. You can post as much stories as you like
@@curlynaijachic4116 I do.
@@curlynaijachic4116why are you arguing he's being so nice
@@curlynaijachic4116 😂😂 good stuff
True, tho my favourites are “3 places youre not supposed to go and people went anyway”
I lived in Stroudsburg since 2000 and worked at the pizzeria across the street from this house. This really did happen. Not to many people know about this and its amazing Mr ballen is telling this story.
legit
I recognized the story immediately because I watch Paranormal Witness. And there’s an episode of this exact event. Pretty freaky!
Esu from 97 to 2000
It was a pretty popular segment in an episode of unsolved mysteries
@gnov-oq3zt How wild that you watching this video lived and worked across the street from this house and know that it really happened, I completely believe you and this case. How scary! I’m happy that Don did get released from his evil grandfather’s spirit but wow this was a wild experience! Do the same officers, warden and Bob and Jeanie still live in the house or the same area? I don’t think I could ever go back to my house if that happened to me! John aka MrBallen tells stories in such a great way you feel like you’re there experiencing the feelings and emotions that all 9 people did plus poor Don.
Just lost my son to suicide . Watching Mr.Ballen is only time my mind stops.
So sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your lost GB you
@wilbertogil3257 ty
I'm so sorry for your loss ❤
@Nanee907 ty for your wish ....kindness helps
My Dad lived in this house before this event happened. He was also a state police officer, and when it happened, the police called him. They were terrified. This story is absolutely real!
That’s crazy!
My dad too! Our dads were f-ckin big time! Always were.
@@Resinscraper420I’m calling bullshit 😂
I believe the gay fucking more than your dad live there.
@@bdawg1118 dude it’s not bullshit it really happened.you can look it all up police report also prison warden report.i know Don he worked with my son at a local restaurant it’s one of the most documented cases ever reported it’s crazy but it really happened
I’ve seen this on Paranormal Witness, but you left out the creepiest part! The rain was actually moving up the wall from the floor, which made it even scarier and more confusing. Wild case!
i just thought the very same thing. and he left out a whole lot more. like the officers testifying to sideways rain and the jail minister having to do the excorcism. lots left out
That was the most memorable episode!! That's where I first remember hearing of this, too. This story was told on a few programs/channels, too. Yes, I hate when important details are left out. Mr.Ballen tells the story well, though, always!
I don’t believe that this actually happened . Sounds to me like a case of mutually contagious delusion.
@@BettyGoodmanTrio-By-Ben-Elias no not this time. i watched the actual officers testify to it. the warden. the prison minister. it happened alright. i promise you. evil is real, God is real 🙏
@@BettyGoodmanTrio-By-Ben-Eliasi don't believe in contagious Delusions lol people might believe someone else's story that could be a delusion to that one person so they might repeat it but all those other people are not all having a delusion themselves.
Just walked out of your live show in Atlanta and fired this up for the 3 hour drive home!!!! What a freaking show, meet and greet was awesome Mr Ballen is as advertised what a great dude took time with everyone the story’s were great!!!! Can’t wait to do it again🎉
How tall is he?
I love that you got to see him live! ❤
Thank you for Serving, Sir. 11B here. 1983, my Company did 2 weeks I think (Coronado) doing amphibious training with SEALs . Stationed at Ft Ord. When we went to town on the weekends, people would buy us drinks, "We never see Army around here!". You are some tough Men!! Love the stories, found you a year or so ago. Great job.
This is actually a true story. I went to school with the son of the guard who asked him to make it rain in the wardens office. They knocked the house down years ago but it's literally right next to our local Walmart.
What "house"?
Not the jailhouse??
@@crystalcakesalvarado6156 The couple's house he went to after the funeral.
@@crystalcakesalvarado6156 the house he went after the funeral where he first started making it rain. It's literally right before the brigde going from east stroudsburg to stroudsburg pa. It's a lot with a war memorial now so no house can be built there again. I doubt hat had anything to do with it but if you wanted to pin point the spot you can Google maps it.
It's true, my great great grandchildren went to the local Wal Mart by Ox, took em a good 29 days
Memory unlocked! I didn't remember the finer details, but I do remember seeing this on Unsolved Mysteries as a kid, and it's been in the back of mind for years. Once you started telling this story, I was just waiting for the line, "I can make it rain".
I remember this incident being covered on unsolved mysteries when I was very a young kid. And it scared the hell out of me. Also saw it on paranormal witness several years later. Messed up story.
Wanna know what's weird? My tormentor growing up just died this morning. He died a slow, painful death from what I've read. This video timing is perfect. I forgave him a while back, but for some reason, I feel a bit more free and lighter. I'm still dealing with this fresh ball of emotions. A good ole nature walk should help. Thanks for the stories, M.B
I hope his passing brings you peace!! ♥🙏 Enjoy your walk as well. Nature is always a good remedy for so many things. Allows us to re-center and focus us on the good in life and what really matters. I wish total peace and happiness for you.
lime good to read you are a betterperson !!
My tormenter was my Mom. She died horribly, but I don't feel better knowing that because she shows up happy and healthy in my nightmares on a regular basis. Turns out that the no nightmare drugs for PTSD only work for nightmares about physical injury. Those drugs don't do shit for a full night of your dead mother telling you that you'll NEVER be good enough. 😉
She's still a d**k.
❤❤❤
Nature walks are the best medicine! 🌲
Hope you find peace.
This is really a true story. I knew his cousin , plus the pizza place he went into. I met the guy once. After this was over. It was the talk of the town. I also had a paranormal group but did not know about it till it was over. His cousin went into more details on what happened but definitely demonic possession. I can’t tell you what happened to him today because I’m not sure and have moved away from Stroudsburg Pa . Yeah it would rain anywhere this guy was. The police still talked about it as well as the pizza place he went to . I know his life has went down hill as of today. Wow , I never thought you would talk about this case. There’s more to the story but great way how you told the story. Thank you
My name is Jon hart also
Poor Don. 🥺 I hope he’s doing okay now and had the chance to work through those terrible experiences. 💜
He didn’t live a normal life and was arrested in 2012 for arson.
@@andrewlindhjem9822 water bender or fire bender?
@@CateVeidt BWAHAHAHAAAAAAAA!
Bros obviously he avatar. He's just pretending bc the fire nation will come for him. @@CateVeidt
It was a sweet and empathetic comment. 🎉
I'd love it if we could have more "strange, dark and mysterious" stories like this one instead of the murder stories. There's already so many of the latter out there everywhere. Love ya, John!
you mean made up bullshit?
So would I 😊
Exactly
that’s literally how he started his youtube career
go back to earlier videos
The podcast is more on murders
I would just like to thank you, Mr Ballen. I have been an avid listener of you for years now. My two children both female 12 and 16, also love your content, and we watch your TH-cam channel together, and it really gives us a great way to bond and spend time together. I had a really great paying job until about two months ago when I was laid off. In order to make ends meat, I started to drive for Uber and lyft until another job becomes available. Instead of driving around all day with music playing, I decided to play you're podcasts instead. At first, I thought that would be risky as I did not know if it would be appropriate. However, I sit at a 5 star rating on both apps, and I can't count the number of passengers who have asked me at the end of they're rides what are you listening to and where can I find it. I point them towards your TH-cam channel, your podcast, as well as medical mysteries and wartime stories. Thank you so much much for always being there for me, and I'm sure countless others during both good times and bad. I'm sure you hear it all the time from many listeners, but I can't express in words how much it means to me and all fans of the strange dark and mysterious. Much love and many thanks.
Some of mr ballend content isnt really appropriate for a 12 y/o, lots of talk of assalt rape and murder? Just an opinion 😂
@foreverblessed3511 actually my 12 year old little girl is very mature and has always loved horror. For example she always wants to go see the newest horror movies can't wait to see smile 2. Meanwhile my 16 year old chose a movie for us to go see last week and chose the wild robot. Here's the kicker, my 12 year old is kinder, more generous and much more well behaved then her older sister. Appreciate your opinion though.
And based on ur comment you're a child urself with ur little emoji lmfao@@foreverblessed3511
The saying is "make ends meet" not "meat" 👍
My copy of your book has just arrived. It is a Christmas present for my grandson, it is so different from normal books, he will be thrilled with it. I am going away for Christmas, so will give it to him to on Christmas Eve before I go so I can see his face when he opens his present.
Took a few minutes for me to realize what this story was. This was far and away my favorite segment from any episode of Unsolved Mysteries when I was a kid. RIP Robert Stack
THANK YOU FOR COVERING THIS ONE!! I had asked you a couple years ago to cover it and you told me there has to be facts behind your stories..something to back it up..witness accounts etc. I'm so happy you did the research and told this one!!
He is brilliant at using imagery, expressions and gestures to tell the story. He is a believable guy and that's important because it makes the story more credible.
The best storytellers make you feel like you are there. And, he’s the best! Love the audio podcasts. Don’t need pictures when Mr. Ballen is talking!
One of the truest things said about Mr. Ballen is that he does not judge the subjects of his stories. And that makes a better tale.
18:49 the poor cellmate 😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂
😂
Jail is already bad enough. But imagine a poltergeist in your cell too 😅😂
im from stroudsburg pennsylvania crazy i would have never thought i would hear a story about my town by mr.ballen
do u know anymore info bout this?
@ no sorry this is the first I ever heard about this only thing I can say is the picture he put to show the town looks nothing like it does now 😂
@@Vibeewdess_ cheers anyway, n yeah time changes everything. just waitin for new ballen prog
Why didn’t someone call for medical help.
Seizures, stroke, etc.
Nah, “let’s just leave him be”.
Because his grandfather's funeral was the same day and it looked like normal catatonic depression
It is normal to be so depressed you just don't do anything sometimes
Yeah I would've lied. Tresspasser, medical emergency, something so they'd take him out my house. Sorry, not sorry.
Taught, sounds like he was having an episode of an absence seizure.
He clearly did not need "medical help".
You know what came to my mind first when I listened to this from audiobook? “Is there a movie based on this story yet? I think it would be a great Hitchcock style horror film”. Then again, I realized that I would rather be watching you tell the story, because you’re exceptional in what you do, it’s proven by your success. Apparently, almost half of population believes in demonic possession, quite large audience to cater to. Personally, at this point I’m here to enjoy the show, so to speak. You bring me joy and make me happier with your strange, dark and mysterious, so thank you, MrBallen!
The book that I got at the venue was signed, what a pleasant surprise, even if the signature was printed, it doesn’t matter, I still love it, you’re the best 💙
I remember this from Unsolved Mysteries back in the day. They interviewed everyone in the story and it seemed unreal.
Yes!! I heard this story years ago but of course Mr B presented in such an exciting way and with new details. This channel does their research! Thanks Ballen!
If any truth to that story, would think that maybe Gramps started into some very dark occult stuff that involved spell craft/demon summoning and abusing children and his grandson was the chosen to take the abuse. Yeash, creepy!
ITS ONE THAT MR B COVERED AROUND 3 YRS AGO ❤❤
Yeah I remember is from the unsolved Mystery show back in the gap.
I read about this a while back too, but the story I read had many more details. Was a little disappointed in this much simpler version.
What is the stories name????
I remember reading about this sometime in the early 90s. It always stuck with me because what I read said that the water was raining/dripping up, not down.
I remember unsolved mysteries covering this story. So strange especially when there were so many witnesses
YES!!! I remember it too☔
Same here! He had policemen and a Priest to back the others up as well.
I never saw it in Unsolved Mysteries but I did see the Paranormal Witness episode!
But no photos at all 🤔
@@kamwickw933people didn't have cameras laying around. They were a luxury. Even those who did have cameras, sometimes didn't have film.
I'm a little disappointed in TH-cam's algorithm for not suggesting your channel sooner. I've been binging on your channel since last week, and your storytelling ability is captivating. Some of your stories certainly freak me out, but it just proves how good you are
Right!! I've been watching Mort for years and never have Ballen crossed my feed. 😂😂😂
I’ve been watching him since he first started. His stories are amazing
Welcome to the Family. You’ll love it here. We have pie and the like button
@@missmaya1977 I noticed that the sponsor is commonly BetterHelp for online therapy....which is probably necessary for the Like button to cope with all of the terrible situations that John puts it through
been there done that. welcome to the club! 😂 My journey started a bit more than a year ago. just wait until you reach the end of his videos and have to wait patiently for new uploads
I'm surprised a movie deal about Don's experience hasn't been hammered out. This story is better than fiction.
There is a movie about it. It's called, "The Rain Man" or something like that. It was also on, Unsolved Mysteries. Just google it 😊
It’s made up
It’s not better than fiction. It literally is fiction.
@jessyarb4010 over a dozen people involved, multiple people being law enforcement and outsider plumbers, and every single person has the same story. It's hard for 2 people to keep a lie going this long, you think almost 20 can lie and keep the same story over 40 years?
@@JDog3943 no it’s not. and the story is all second hand anyway. It’s more like 6 core people. In a small town. In the 90’s when unsolved mysteries was getting big. Go rewatched the original episode. It’s fake
“You clearly have some kind of totally weird plumbing issue…that seems very extensive..and your friend, he seems ok…he’s just acting really weird.” That about sums it up, thanks for clearing that up chief! Thought we may have had some kind of unexplainable phenomenon going on here…phew! Not terrifying anymore. Guess that’s why he’s the chief. 😂
19:35 Warden, you call the Ghostbusters. Obviously.
If there's something strange in you prison cell ghost busters. Stay ckassy
😂 I was thinking scooby doo
.. n the mystery gang
😂😂😂
That was a good one! One of my faves along with your story of being in the cabin when you were a kid, the story of the kid who stayed one last night in his family’s cabin after his dad died and experienced hearing a mysterious tapping and seeing a man on a very high “sitting branch”…..and the story about the guy who got knocked out playing a sport and his brain created this whole alternate reality where he was married with children and when he became conscious again he had to mourn this family that never existed. More like this!
Red lamp
What video did he tell those stories in?
@@cameramike2515 older, wayy older videos. His own story was one of his first videos. The red lamp one was from a few months ago, I think.
The red lamp is devastating!!
@@krissy0628 red lamp fcuked me right up!! Even thinking of it now my heart hurts for him! 😢❤
I’d heard this story before -not sure where but it was on TV. But MrBallen takes it to a new level altogether. Storyteller par excellence!
Paranormal Witness!
At 20:20 That face when you're making playdo snakes ...
I remember watching this story on Unsolved Mysteries in the 90s.
I remember that episode very well.
Oh I never saw that but I did see the Paranormal Witness episode!
@@blessedmwsmomthat was such an awesome show.
Me too. 🙂
OMG!! I recognized this story as well!! Wow!!
This is one of my favorite paranormal witness episodes. Thanks for covering it. Also I get that you wanna promote the graphic novel but the spooky stories are much scarier when you use those random really disturbing photos like you used in a lot of the older scary ones.
Yess I fell in love with this sort when it premiered on paranormal witness I miss that show!
Introducing my son, who is home from college for a few days, to the greatness of Mr. Ballen and up pops the new episode! Excited to get to watch a new one with him! 💙
Sweet. & This is a Perfect 1st episode for him. U shud show him the navy blunders one next. Not sure the name but it's the one involving submarines, where they continuously mess everything up. My son was quite amused :)
Show him the caving story by Mr Ballen about the entrance to hell! Truly horrifying spider story
Ah, family time! I want to show my daughters (21 and 17) this video, I think they'll find it fascinating!
Listener since 2021!! When you had very little subs, im very happy and proud to be part of your social growth 💕
Rainy night in Abuja Nigeria, already preparing for work tomorrow but a Mr Ballen drop has made my evening better 👍
Hey, be landing in Abuja next Monday after almost 30 years!
Same here! Great to see fellow Ballen heads here!
Nigerian here nice to meet other Nigerians here ❤
You said rainy? Don must be in your area then LOL
Glad you guys are getting some rain.
Sundays are the best because it's MrBallen day!!
🙌
So true and Mr ballen full respect for you since you responded to this about ten minutes after this comment that just shows that you actually look at your comments also I definitely agree
Stop advertising for betterhelp@@MrBallenthey're damaging many people lives.
As you say so it shall be. Sundays forever will be called: ‘MrBallen Day’
Totally agree
I just want to tell u how much your stories brighten my day in a strange dark and mysterious way. It’s incredible how you bring light to a bunch of cases that are more underground than one might think. Ur an incredible storyteller and seem like an amazing person. Have a great time on ur tour, we all love u man.❤
I’m so glad you started telling true & spooky stories about weird things happening to people across the world. I would really appreciate if you would tell us the story about the young woman who walked to her family’s lake until one day it was getting dark so she turned around. It starts to rain hard and she runs across the beavers body but now reattached head sewn on whilst a cow bell dings as if a cow’s running towards her so she called her father and she’s crying, running trying her hardest to explain a already difficult situation to explain, her parents heard the desperation in her voice so they load up in their car and drive to the spot where everyone parked as to hike the trail to the lake they often joked “was their private lake!” She is in a small clearing out of breath as she’s staring at the spot where she believes the bell will soon appear a huge two legged man beast skunk ape appears with a cow bell tied to itself! I believe she turned around and ran as fast as she could when she is seconds away from the parking lot. I forgot parts of this tale so if you could please be so kind sir and tell this tale for us please sir…? Thank you sir.
Captain J
Sundays are my favorite day with Mr. Ballen and the Strange, Dark and Mysterious! ❤
In story format
I religiously wait for it to come out!!
Gross
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If only he didn’t promote such an evil company that admits they don’t verify their people are actually therapists and lost lawsuits because they share peoples information to include personal counseling information and their negligence has led to multiple people dying…. They have been sued so many times and lost and are universally known to be bad with tons of documentaries here on TH-cam that at this point his promotion of it is just evil… it’s disgusting to know that someone who pretends to care and talks about his charity takes money and promotes an active evil
I’m training my service dog to alert me in time for your Sunday video. Your theme music is the alarm. I’m a dog trainer.
Hahah love it!
Poor dog. What a waste of resources. In his last video he spoke about selling the like button's dog. Irresponsible talk.
@@donnagray1306you don’t belong here.
So self righteously strange. I'm sure there's a word for you but I can't put my finger on it..@@donnagray1306
@@LauraBzar-bk5sd
No, she doesn't. She just has nothing better to do with her life except to post negative comments to try to bring others into her own little world of misery and unhappiness. I hope one day she finds peace.
Greetings Mr Ballen!! Still riding on sunshine from the Dallas show.
I’m glad you enjoyed the show!! 🙏🙌
I've seen walls and ceiling leak for no apparent explanation. It leaked so badly that it created a hole in the apartment below. When it was checked, no leaks in the roof were found and there was no plumbing whatsoever located above. The reason for the leaking? Condensation. Condensation coming from the attic from not getting enough ventilation. Which is why you see those vents in the roof of your home. It had built up along all the walls in the attic and would drain down. Often it was dry and we couldn't see anything. We were looking for holes, not condensation. So only when we shined a flashlight along the wall of the attic did we see the reflection of water/condensation! Once we opened the windows in the attic, the leaking stopped and never returned.
Could you imagine if Mr Ballen was your teacher at school, you would never ever miss class ever. 🔥
Yes i would😂😂
And learn so much!
You underestimate how much I hated school
You think he would put in as much time and effort if he was on a teachers wage? Having to deal with these kids that we have now? He's an ex navy seal. He'd be sacked in a week for choking one of the little fuckers out. Life isn't like dead poets society (or any other of the hundreds of films where teachers touch the hearts of ghetto kids and change their lives. Teachers wear kevlar to the classroom
Wow your really on mrballens ===D
These ads are killer, always ruining the moment when I’m about to fall asleep
Drop the YT vid into the Brave browser. Zero ads.
As a vet myself, glad to see another one doing good for their self and succeed in life. Makes me hopeful still.
Thank you for your service ❤
I mean. He was a Navy seal. His odds of succeeding are statistically higher than average.
@@DirtyMikeandTheBoyzalso has very successful parents and sister
Thank you for your service ❤
I recognized this story immediately from a show years ago. In the interview when he said, "I can make it rain.", freaking chills, man.
Name of interview?
Plus did he make it rain?
Reply separately, incase your comment gets deleted for anming a show.
@@sneak9407 I'd suggest reading the comments. I believe someone said it was Unsolved Mysteries, but I don't remember.
@@sneak9407 as far as the truth of the story? You have to watch the episode and decide for yourself. Seemed credible. Also, if your 'make it rain' question is a joke as far as a strip club reference, that's pretty funny😉
I remember watching the guy who brought Don into his home tell this story directly. It was fascinating!!!!
Thank you for the amazing show in Durham, NC!❤ Loved it!!
Thank you for coming to the show! I’m glad you loved it!!
Hi from Winston-Salem!
Fayetteville watching
I'm in Durham UK 🇬🇧 😊
Iive in VA, but got family in Greensboro and Hickory
Why wasn’t anyones first reaction to seeing a man go catatonic to call an ambulance? 😅
That was my first thought too..why did they call the police instead of an ambulance? 😂
What would be their excuse? Calling an ambulance 🚑 for what?
My 36th birthday was yesterday, and my awesome mom got me your graphic novel!!!! 🥳🥳🥳 Currently enjoying reading it with my son. Thank you for making it, and for being the best TH-camr and storyteller!!! Hoping you do a tour again next year so I can make it to the Chicago show
Great timing...i was just searching something to listen to while i sleep and Mr Ballen just dropped 💯
Its Ballen Sunday!
15:25 idk if I could of just gone to sleep at that point
Ikr!
I would have out of there with the police
I had to pause it to digest that tibit. Because who could go to sleep? I'd have left him & the house
Either he goes to a hotel or we do!
White people
Glad you found a way through your demons. Thank you for your service.Love your videos man
Hey Mr Ballen, my 356 year old great great great great grandmother joins me every Sunday in the kitchen and she wants to tell you thanks for the stories.
OmG, that's insane. My great great grandchildren love hearing the stories too! They live laugh love at the stories you told and leave out important details too. ❤❤
And please, make sure you don't change a thing on the podcast for Thursdays. WE LOVE hearing the same old stories nobody asked to be retold.
I love Ballen and I’ll watch as long as he makes content, but I miss the old days of work accidents, cave diving, 3 places you shouldn’t go etc…..
Those were the best!!
Yesss so true! I miss the true crime stories or 3 place you cant go😢
Yeah he’s really pushing this graphic novel stuff. I just miss the old videos
I have to strongly agree with ya'll!
I dislike graphic novels
You are 100% correct, my favorite arcs of Mr B were the Cave Diving, Missing 411, and Halloween themed scary stories. I found one of my favorite channels on yt by watching Mr Ballen (Dive Talk) because of his diving stories. I owe so much to those days 😂
Alive to watch Mr Ballen. Alive because of Mr Ballen. What started off as a distraction from OD is now my favorite past time
You stopped doing meth because of Mr Ballen? 💀💀💀😂
Glad to still have you here with us.. Keep ya yead up sis, I may not know you but I love you all the same!..
What's OD? Over Dosing?
OD could refer to obsessive disorder, similar to the famous OCD, but instead of physical compulsions we have cyclical obsessive thoughts. Also happy to have you here! If you're obsessive too, hopefully you can channel it. It really can become a superpower.
Also it is spelled pastime, it's a mishmash of pass and time. Hopefully this is more helpful than dickish!
Man your videos just keep getting better and better. The art work and editing is top tier
Mr Ballen, my brother and I went to see you live in DC! He introduced me to you literally a month or two ago and I’ve listened to almost every podcast episode already! To anyone who’s thinking about getting tickets, DO IT. I was soooo tense hearing him tell spooky stories irl!
I can't tell you how much I enjoy the watercolor and ink artwork in your videos now it's absolutely beautiful
I wonder if he has a new editor.
It's from his new book!!
It's a story from his new book. Those are the pages and photos !! So cool right
I live 40 minutes away from Stroudsburg Pennsylvania and the Monroe county jail in Scranton, I’ve never heard this before thanks for covering it! Super weird!
Fellow Scrantonian and MrBallen fan here!
My autographed copy of your graphic novel showed up today. The quality and artistry are top notch. I cant wait to dive in and read it with my kids.
My friends and I LOVED your show in Nashville Friday night!
3 days after my aunt passed (roughly the same amount of time after his grandpa passed), "something" visited me at night. It felt like pure evil and yes, I was asleep when it happened but ..I was 38. I'm 43 now, never had nightmares like that before or since. I woke up screaming.. hugging the couch.
I know 100% that was external stimuli, not my own brain.
And the thought still terrifies me.
I watch this and it makes me think ..it wanted inside.
Glad you are okay and haven't been re-visited.
I believe you. I was visited in broad daylight, awoken to something that looked like my dead grandmother. She stood at the foot of my bed, not smiling, dead stare, and I have no idea how long she had been there. I repeated "Grandma?" 3 times, and as I stood up to approach her, she barely broke the slightest of a smile, which was very sad in appearance. She faded away right in front of me, as my feet touched the floor. As she faded, she became increasingly transparent and I could see my bedroom door with a poster on it, directly through her. This event was not immediatly after her death, but maybe a year or so later. It was terrifying, not happy, but I can still remember waking up with her eyes just staring at me.. expressionless, and the morning sunlight pouring into the room. It's the most frightened I've ever been, knowing the gravity of what was happening the entire time. I have no idea why it happened.
Visitations like this are not a common occurance, and I've never heard anyone else having had this happen in this strength.
Seeing you tonight in Atlanta! Can't wait to experience the live show!!!
You gotta let us know how good-looking he is in person! I'm happily married, but I still can admire... plus, he's happily married, and I'm sure his wife understands.
I've heard this story several times but it never gets old. It's really intriguing.
Much love to Mr Ballen. ! Finish your tour with success. & keep it up with your uploads to the top 🔥
THE MR. BALLEN DRINKING GAME! Any time anyone just "stares silently" or does anything without talking, take a shot. In the first two minutes of this one, you'd be three shots in already!
Let’s pretend poisoning ourselves is fun and positive! Gonna feel so much better about myself tomorrow, woohoo! 🎉anyone other awesome ideas to poison ourselves? I heard smoking bible verses hits different 🔥
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Thanks 😅 I know he's probably in a contract, but I wish MrBallen would stop partnering with BetterHelp....
@caoixhe at this point he's rinsing the channel and every viewer for everything it's worth. Only chance he stops better help is if someone comes along with more money. YT channels always promote the most worthless, predatory services.
1:30 and then some guy in a buzz lightyear outfit walks in
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I don't get it
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Some thumbs up looking guy 😂😂😂
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This definitely is one of the most famous paranormal stories out there, glad to see you covering it!
I have been fascinated by this story for a long time. It is amazing that so many upstanding citizens were willing to come forward and confirm it is all true.
Thanks, Mr Ballen for sharing this one with us.
Why wasn't there a physician called when they noticed he was acting strangely, not snapping out of it and noticed the scratches and blood on his shirt collar?
I’m so with you. “He’s ok” except for the stiffness and clenching, and the inability to speak or respond to stimulus, and the not eating for days, and the wounds. Where’s the ambulance?
Physicians weren't called because it didn't happen exactly this way. This is one of those stories that just gets out of hand and gets exaggerated as it's told. We're looking at somebody who is the victim of trauma and some Plumbing issues. The fact that they were coincidental is meaningless.
@@BruceHurleyso what you're saying is if your friend went catatonic you would just leave them their like that until they died or snapped out of it?
@@camicozI don't think they said anything of the sort. They said that the version MrBallen told wasn't the original, presumably true story, but rather an evolving urban legend of that story. Don't make it personal.
@@limner123what blows my mind is the cops didn’t send EMS in after seeing the guy catatonic? Weird story
I just got out of the ER, checked my phone and saw a new full length Mr Ballen video and smiled! I have been a fan for years, and cannot even begin to tell you the bad times your videos have helped me through! No matter what I'm going through, a new Mr Ballen vid brightens my day, gives me something to look forward to, so thank you Mr B!!!!!!!
Did not a SINGLE person seriously even consider calling an ambulance? You see your friend twitching in a trance-like state and your gut reaction is to call the police, not medical help???
Got the book today and a Mr Ballen video, we should all celebrate with a trip to Bells Canyon 😂
Do you know how to get to Bell's Canyon?
I know how to get to bells canyon
@@Gavin-my6jbhow do you get to bells canyon?
@@Timmy575 by going to bells canyon
@@babiekatieee ok I will find out how to get there
I've been waiting for you to tell this story. Paranormal Witness did a great in-depth doc on this with all the witnesses. Truly a bizarre case.
I'll have to look for it on paranormal witness. Unsolved mysteries also did a great job featuring the story too
My favorite part of the day is drinking a cup of coffee and watching Mr Ballen stories
The actual Best TH-cam channel! I’m one of the many that has listened to thousands of hours of your videos and still can’t get enough ❤️🙏
As someone who read the book I'm glad you're letting people in on some of the stories in it ❤
Hey John! I was in your tour last night at Coca Cola Roxy! It was one of the best nights and I will Definitely go on another when I get the chance!! Next time I'll do anything to meet you, you've made my life so much happier and helped me through some hard times. The tour was awesome! The music was amazing! And when the Thunderclap happened mid lighthouse story that scared the crap out of me!! 😂
Wow, this was one of the best Mr Ballen stories. Kind of makes you wonder about things like serial killers etc.
Honestly the amount of ways he comes up with to hit the mike button and how creative they are is impressive. I wonder how long it takes him to come up with those lines.
This definitely has to be one of my top ten favorite episodes of MrB. Instant classic.
Favorite story of all time has to be the fascinating French Pass. It’s a truly weird world, and MrB is so effective at bringing that side of life tangibly close.
Like many of us, I was introduced to the channel during the pandemic lockdown, so our faithful narrator’s persona has always seemed to be the informed and capable friend by your side, exactly who you would want helping you during dangerous times
Where can I find the French Pass story please? Not have much luck doing a search. Many thanks in advance.
@@kaybolt1490 It’s in Places You Can’t Go part 14
He tells stories so well!!
Greatest conclusion to my week! Thank you Mr. Ballen for supplying stories that involve strange, dark, and mysterious delivered in story format
This was one of the first "dark, strange and mysterious" stories I have ever heard. It was on a TV show my mom had recorded on a VHS. I was 10 at the time. And from that point on - I was hooked.