“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
    @ChrisWillx  หลายเดือนก่อน +94

    Hello you savages. Watch the full episode with MrBallen here: th-cam.com/video/NEIVgSYPYcU/w-d-xo.html! Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period from Shopify at www.shopify.com/modernwisdom

    • @melkerandlefin9324
      @melkerandlefin9324 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We have the same last name. Dad?

    • @MizDBMe
      @MizDBMe หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@melkerandlefin9324😂

    • @shadogabbassio3785
      @shadogabbassio3785 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @MrBallen
    @MrBallen หลายเดือนก่อน +1595

    10 year anniversary of the grenade is today… wild

    • @ChrisWillx
      @ChrisWillx  หลายเดือนก่อน +129

      You're kidding!

    • @Htsht-xg3cr
      @Htsht-xg3cr หลายเดือนก่อน +60

      Thank you for your service mr.Allen :)

    • @be_careful_what_you_say
      @be_careful_what_you_say หลายเดือนก่อน +46

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

    • @christophermd216
      @christophermd216 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

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

    • @MJLai85
      @MJLai85 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      Happy grenade-iversary!

  • @nunyabidness9578
    @nunyabidness9578 หลายเดือนก่อน +209

    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
      @raddimusmcchoyber3362 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

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

    • @Spartain14
      @Spartain14 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      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
      @karleenjohnson2174 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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
      @christies4963 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@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

  • @plushcat716
    @plushcat716 หลายเดือนก่อน +219

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

    • @theobvious1958
      @theobvious1958 หลายเดือนก่อน

      BLACK LIVES MATTER

    • @MrJayehawk
      @MrJayehawk หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      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
      @thatrugreallytiedtheroomto4537 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ❤ he's the best

    • @bobbyhendley3084
      @bobbyhendley3084 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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
      @maureendrozda9960 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

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

  • @missjody5803
    @missjody5803 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

    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.

  • @stevenkrycho5780
    @stevenkrycho5780 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

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

  • @lonewolfsurvival3453
    @lonewolfsurvival3453 หลายเดือนก่อน +94

    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!

  • @endcensorship874
    @endcensorship874 หลายเดือนก่อน +166

    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
      @a.c.v.7470 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      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
      @endcensorship874 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

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

    • @callspreadzero854
      @callspreadzero854 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      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
      @jessbracken8943 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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
      @marcusmartinez5454 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@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.

  • @auroraschuring9115
    @auroraschuring9115 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

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

  • @jamiemiller8678
    @jamiemiller8678 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    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

  • @Listenclearly1979
    @Listenclearly1979 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    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
      @NoNo_IStay หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      John B Allen
      B-allen

    • @Emilydanielson
      @Emilydanielson หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      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
      @Mellokitty7711 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      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
      @arthurmorgan7086 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is always how his voice is

  • @mitchellhegman2402
    @mitchellhegman2402 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    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
      @itsnate.p หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @HappySox81_TheOriginal
    @HappySox81_TheOriginal หลายเดือนก่อน +14

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

  • @denisebledsoe8836
    @denisebledsoe8836 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

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

  • @sandy5993
    @sandy5993 หลายเดือนก่อน +72

    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
      @Crest28 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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
      @taylortwinsandpreslie8662 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Underrated comment. And I agree 1000% 🇺🇸

    • @Hekeepblessingme
      @Hekeepblessingme หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      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
      @Haz3mDaz3m 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

    • @Jack-hq4yq
      @Jack-hq4yq 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Live by the gun die by the gun

  • @Rachel-vz6gw
    @Rachel-vz6gw หลายเดือนก่อน +33

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

    • @OutIaw187
      @OutIaw187 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Underrated? He has close to 9 million subscribers

    • @Rachel-vz6gw
      @Rachel-vz6gw หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@OutIaw187yet still he is underrated! 😜

  • @sburns3814
    @sburns3814 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    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

  • @badandy9716
    @badandy9716 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

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

  • @ilovemybuddythunder
    @ilovemybuddythunder หลายเดือนก่อน +28

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

  • @chy8427
    @chy8427 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    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
      @ScottieWallace หลายเดือนก่อน

      What makes you say people are angry with him?

    • @chy8427
      @chy8427 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@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 TH-cam 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
      @ScottieWallace หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@chy8427 thanks.

  • @sandy-py5zf
    @sandy-py5zf หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    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. ❤❤❤

  • @CassieJCagleO
    @CassieJCagleO หลายเดือนก่อน +49

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

    • @chazlewis8114
      @chazlewis8114 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @lorigrimes5251
      @lorigrimes5251 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @ninjastyle3846
      @ninjastyle3846 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      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
      @iMsOiNsO หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @sugarresin
    @sugarresin 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I loved this description of what its like to truly recognise you're in this elite environment with top tier individuals who are highly trained. Whilst all this chaos is unfolding and the Seals are just this almost unstoppable fighting algorithm that's nearly flawless.

  • @joegraves1869
    @joegraves1869 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

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

  • @atlosass
    @atlosass หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    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.

  • @SilentEcho9194
    @SilentEcho9194 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @cillabobbyr
    @cillabobbyr หลายเดือนก่อน +7

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

  • @jameswaters3599
    @jameswaters3599 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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!

  • @shawnadennis613
    @shawnadennis613 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

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

  • @farinshore8900
    @farinshore8900 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    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.

  • @fumanpoo4725
    @fumanpoo4725 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Glad you made it home.

  • @predragmandusic
    @predragmandusic หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Great story teller, glad you had him on podcast.

  • @Skpt0AU
    @Skpt0AU หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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.

  • @FrankOdonnell-ej3hd
    @FrankOdonnell-ej3hd หลายเดือนก่อน +37

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

    • @AngreeBadger
      @AngreeBadger หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Mr Ballen gets me through my job every day 😂😂

    • @ChrisSprenger.
      @ChrisSprenger. หลายเดือนก่อน

      You mite like the why files too !

    • @ChrisSprenger.
      @ChrisSprenger. หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @user-es6gp8sk9j
    @user-es6gp8sk9j หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Thank you for your Service Mr Ballen.

  • @DamonCassidy
    @DamonCassidy หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @kayleighgroenendal8473
    @kayleighgroenendal8473 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @shawnsherrell398
    @shawnsherrell398 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love MrBAllen. Glad you are having him on.

  • @emmaLouise..
    @emmaLouise.. หลายเดือนก่อน

    Two of my favourite channels ❤
    Love you guys working together

  • @johnbirt9180
    @johnbirt9180 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really interesting video. Looking forward to the full version.

  • @trishherbert6310
    @trishherbert6310 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Who knew or you didn't know you'd be a super talented story teller. Other than being a super hero as a Navy Seal. You are truly talented Mr. Ballen. Thank you for your service and God bless ❤

  • @Sn0wiss
    @Sn0wiss หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    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
      @Anadrolus หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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
      @tigertalk2106 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep

    • @janedoe6181
      @janedoe6181 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

  • @maureendrozda9960
    @maureendrozda9960 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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!

  • @mariontheantiquarian7849
    @mariontheantiquarian7849 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

  • @shirleygiordano7627
    @shirleygiordano7627 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    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

  • @dw1232
    @dw1232 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank You for your service Mr Ballen!

  • @dixieland.
    @dixieland. หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I'm so glad you made it. ❤

  • @Emily_Paris
    @Emily_Paris หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @seanlittle2148
    @seanlittle2148 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great interview. Liked it. 👍🏽

  • @Christian_Tango_Christ
    @Christian_Tango_Christ หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    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
      @littleredwitch หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope that you came out alright from it all.

    • @Christian_Tango_Christ
      @Christian_Tango_Christ หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @cadenperry1353
      @cadenperry1353 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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
      @bandit5875 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Christian_Tango_Christthe human football

    • @daylanhicks9096
      @daylanhicks9096 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Christian_Tango_Christ you were thrown a hundred yard?

  • @arnulforodriguez1827
    @arnulforodriguez1827 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @MrDoubtful42069
    @MrDoubtful42069 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Holy crab! Production quality on this is amazing.

  • @sundiverjl
    @sundiverjl หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We are so so glad you are here

  • @dawnhopkins3085
    @dawnhopkins3085 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @TheKeeperMadz
    @TheKeeperMadz หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @shelbymorgan9484
    @shelbymorgan9484 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @newbirth35
    @newbirth35 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your service!

  • @What.its.like.
    @What.its.like. หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @SovereignSelf2095
    @SovereignSelf2095 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can’t wait for the full podcast to come out

  • @ppoturica5960
    @ppoturica5960 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @deemorris9611
    @deemorris9611 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a story…told by an outstanding story teller

  • @CBaller2020
    @CBaller2020 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @SlimNotShady313
    @SlimNotShady313 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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

  • @buffett1000
    @buffett1000 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

  • @gflong2010
    @gflong2010 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    MrBallen is one of my favorite people and I hope he has a great life ahead of him.

  • @boglot
    @boglot หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @pamelaphyfer4213
    @pamelaphyfer4213 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

  • @brian-pu3yy
    @brian-pu3yy 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    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 ?

  • @reisslindhardt9441
    @reisslindhardt9441 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
    @pamelaphyfer4213 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @janinesmith369
    @janinesmith369 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @Dan-sx9gl
    @Dan-sx9gl หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love when two TH-cam channels I love collide!

  • @Jacqueline888
    @Jacqueline888 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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

  • @dixiewade8373
    @dixiewade8373 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great story and the best set ever.

  • @user-uz6lg9vn9k
    @user-uz6lg9vn9k หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Waiting to hear the second part of the story ❤

  • @petergonzalez1719
    @petergonzalez1719 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Just barely stumbled on MrBallen. His content is AMAZING! Great concept of having a backdrop like that. 👌

  • @relaxandbreathe7056
    @relaxandbreathe7056 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @BausikFilmCo
    @BausikFilmCo หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @jeffmitchell3625
    @jeffmitchell3625 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    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

  • @Remin777
    @Remin777 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    No one makes me tolerate ads like Mr. Ballen.

  • @Koreanarmygirl
    @Koreanarmygirl หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My battalion was at FOB Shank back in 2011. My signal team was at FOB Airborne.

  • @tammybrownbarajas8165
    @tammybrownbarajas8165 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @SirSmokeAlot1985
    @SirSmokeAlot1985 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you for your Service sir

  • @JasmineNothanks
    @JasmineNothanks หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m waiting for this full video to come out. Hopefully I won’t be waiting too much longer

  • @Bostonian-nm9dt
    @Bostonian-nm9dt หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @Dr_Larken
    @Dr_Larken 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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.

  • @avelainmarie2907
    @avelainmarie2907 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    MrBallen, thank you for your service.

  • @Harrysound
    @Harrysound หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That video screen is pretty insane , what an idea

  • @saughs
    @saughs หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love MrBallen, and I’m loving the new backgrounds 👍

  • @beardedswamplife
    @beardedswamplife 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love channel thank you for your service

  • @MatrixMazeRunner
    @MatrixMazeRunner หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    MR Ballen is a Blessing to All

  • @ClintByrne
    @ClintByrne หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @RidleyHolmes-sr2tw
    @RidleyHolmes-sr2tw 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I met a guy the other day who told me he was a former Navy SEAL. I asked him "What is the name of your podcast?" He said. "I don't have one." I knew he was a phony.

  • @maryscott9430
    @maryscott9430 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video. I love mr ballens storytelling.. even when its his own story. It doesnt hurt both these guys are easy on the eyes too! Lol

  • @PooperScooperTrooper
    @PooperScooperTrooper หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    MrBallen is a great story teller!

  • @marcusmartinez5454
    @marcusmartinez5454 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    @Mr. Ballen, is a true National Treasure.

  • @borntoclimb7116
    @borntoclimb7116 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Pretty impressive Stories

  • @Aquatica87Heaven
    @Aquatica87Heaven 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    FOB Shank aka Rocket City. I was there when it was being built. Received small arm fire in the chinook that we were arriving in. We flew in from Kabul Bagram airfield there wasn’t an air strip when I arrived at Shank. By the time we left the airstrip was ready and 10th Mtn took over. I was in the 173rd ABCT.

  • @Victoria_rhythms
    @Victoria_rhythms หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @chrisbali5975
    @chrisbali5975 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The greenscreen is such a cool way to do pods