Cryptid, Werewolf, or Thylacine? • Was this monster finally stopped by a chicken?!?

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  • @MrBallen
    @MrBallen  หลายเดือนก่อน +559

    Do any of you live or work in the D.C. Metro area? My live show is tomorrow and I feel like giving away some free VIP access to fans.
    Location: Warner Theater
    Showtime: 8:00 p.m., Tuesday/Tomorrow!
    Just arrive to the Warner Theater early and I'll be pulling 10 or so fans back with me for a VIP meet and greet.
    There's still some seats left and they start at about 50 bucks.
    It doesn't matter where your seats are located. If you're early, you're eligible.
    See you then!
    www.ticketmaster.com/event/150060D4DED6D3E7
    PS: Is anybody bringing a friend or coworker who has no idea what the show is about? Let me know in the comments.

    • @Empress.Serenity
      @Empress.Serenity หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @MRBALLEN Only in My Dreams as it's *My BDAY* Tmrw 15/10/2024 *My 40th* I will be there in Spirit Sir! Thank You🫡😎🙃

    • @fireflymiesumae
      @fireflymiesumae หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Great story telling Mr Ballen

    • @pattilenahan9524
      @pattilenahan9524 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      PLEASE, come to Washington State...we love you here, too !!!!

    • @annatuma1809
      @annatuma1809 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@pattilenahan9524 We know we're way up in the corner of the nation but we promise we're cool! 😅
      (was trying to reply to last comment oh well)

    • @naomisierra8383
      @naomisierra8383 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      I’ll take some tickets if you come to Colorado!! I recently showed you to my dad and he LOVES listening to you :) I’d love to be able to take him for his birthday he is a retired Army Vet 🙏

  • @bigj2518
    @bigj2518 หลายเดือนก่อน +2282

    That kid was just kind, he didn’t fight people because he saw no purpose to it. When real danger came to town he went balls out, hats off!

    • @larente4159
      @larente4159 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      True

    • @Jenahh-aye
      @Jenahh-aye หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      Well said. He was a true hero.

    • @b.h.7430
      @b.h.7430 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      It's a fake story but yeah it would be inspiring sure

    • @GalacticcGaming
      @GalacticcGaming หลายเดือนก่อน +135

      @@b.h.7430do a little research. The beast existed. No one to this day knows what it really was. Speculation is that it was a very large wolf. And according to what I can find this story is documented and actually happened. Don’t be so quick to dismiss the strange dark and mysterious my friend. Just because you don’t believe it exists doesn’t mean it doesn’t.

    • @WileyVCoyote
      @WileyVCoyote หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Amen! Ha! Well said!

  • @HVLLOW99
    @HVLLOW99 หลายเดือนก่อน +1736

    A rare treat to hear a Mr.Ballen story that ends happily. Bless little Jaque, to be the main character on a Mr.B episode and not die an agonizing death is a feat of itself.

    • @swaybaby4747
      @swaybaby4747 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

      Lol, I just KNEW after the wet chicken redeemed himself, he was going to die a heros death! It was a happy surprise that he survived!! 😂🎉

    • @Ghost_Mouse
      @Ghost_Mouse หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This story is fake as hell

    • @dbach1025
      @dbach1025 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Too bad the Like Button has pissed him off so bad, it will never have a happy ending(to the story).

    • @Ghost_Mouse
      @Ghost_Mouse หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@dbach1025 why do you sound like a bot?

    • @Debbie-vv8fw
      @Debbie-vv8fw หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@dbach1025
      LoL. Righteous comment. Thank you 😊

  • @ricardodelzealandia6290
    @ricardodelzealandia6290 หลายเดือนก่อน +2073

    So glad Mr Ballen entitled the clip @ 9:00 with "Real footage of sheep." That would have confused the crap out of me otherwise.

    • @HeleneOrraggan
      @HeleneOrraggan หลายเดือนก่อน +37

      😂😅😂😅

    • @HeleneOrraggan
      @HeleneOrraggan หลายเดือนก่อน +96

      And, either, the mention "not real footage of the beast" was SO hilarious!!! 🎉😂😅🎉

    • @kimberlyshepherd270
      @kimberlyshepherd270 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @WynneL
      @WynneL หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      That had me giggling.

    • @noturcinderella
      @noturcinderella หลายเดือนก่อน +41

      I love when they edit in things like that. It makes me giggle like a lunatic.

  • @heavyweightlifted171
    @heavyweightlifted171 หลายเดือนก่อน +403

    A storyteller telling a story about another fellow storyteller. What a great story. I really enjoyed how this one wrapped up.

    • @ajayfacts81
      @ajayfacts81 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Most baseless story he ever told ..

    • @heavyweightlifted171
      @heavyweightlifted171 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ajayfacts81 Is that a fact?

    • @RobertStewart-i3m
      @RobertStewart-i3m 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think it's a good story too. Especially where the red head was less a jerk

  • @MrObasilawrence
    @MrObasilawrence หลายเดือนก่อน +1882

    It's 7 pm Sunday. Lagos, Nigeria.. cool weather.. warm tea .. Mr Ballen story... PERFECT

    • @ramsfan1st43
      @ramsfan1st43 หลายเดือนก่อน +103

      you guys have cool weather today? Over here in Namibia we are roasting. Sun is down, but it doesn't feel like it...

    • @jamilamila1181
      @jamilamila1181 หลายเดือนก่อน +66

      Greetings from abuja❤❤❤ mr ballen all the way❤

    • @OnomeEmamezi
      @OnomeEmamezi หลายเดือนก่อน +110

      I thought I was the only Nigerian hooked to his channel 😂😂, boy!!! Am I wrong!!!

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  หลายเดือนก่อน +201

      🙌🙌🙌

    • @JayTorres-ur4db
      @JayTorres-ur4db หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Yes sir

  • @joshuayarrington9684
    @joshuayarrington9684 หลายเดือนก่อน +1372

    Please do videos on the following:
    -The North Hollywood shootout
    -The time a former tanker stole a tank in CA.
    -The Shiloh Inn Murders
    -The 17 Edinburgh coffins
    -Clutty's escape tools for WW2 POW's & LT Bowlings escape.
    -The sinking of the M/S Estonia.
    -The Thefts of Gilbert Bland or Forbes Smiley.
    -The remarkable trail crossing of Preacher William Kyle.
    -The Good Samaritan act and Deception of Melvin Dummar.
    -The death of Mike Malloy.
    -The Biosphere 2 experiment.
    -The inspiration of "The Blob" story.
    -Ted Serois' "Thoughtographs".
    -The Clairvoyance of Lady Wonder.
    -The Dalnegorsk Spaceship remnants.
    -The battle of Athens Tennessee.
    -The Story of the AWOL Annie Canon.
    -The Survival of Ludgar Sylbaris.
    -The invasion of Sealand.
    -The story of "La Pain Maudit".
    -The time Wagner "Wag" Dodge revolutionizes firefighting.
    -The incredible evacuation of Ba Van Nguyen from Vietnam.
    -The settlers of Poyais.
    -The Chaffin Brothers estate battle
    -Dr. Blackburn's Yellow Feaver clothes
    -The Descent of Skylab
    -The Panar Man-Eater
    -How Casmir Pulaski saved General Washington.
    -How Ronald Harris beat the casinos.
    -The kidnapping of Eichmann
    -Jose Delgado's Stimociever Stunt
    -The Surgery of Leonid Rogozov
    -The Universe 25 Experiment
    -The Beast of Bladenboro
    -The Sea Serpent of the Monongahela
    -The story of Clifford Orji
    -The mark left by Alexander Campbell
    -The disapperance of Hell's Angels chapter President Zeke Mickle
    -The Halifax Explosion
    -The crime that inspired Iron Giant
    -The Eclipse of Thalis
    -The Prophecy of John Hendrix
    -William Foulk vs the Crips
    -The Ghost encounter of Will R. Bird in WW1.
    -The Rampage of Kesagake
    -The Story of the Great Courtaud and the wolf slaughter in Paris.
    -Fluckinger's Vampire Report or the story of Savana Savanavic.
    -The Story of the Lawton Werewolf
    -The Windian Werck in Lake Huron
    -The toxic sinking of U-Boat 864.
    -The story of the Bunny Man in Virginia
    -The Chinese tunnel town under Oklahoma City

    • @ErickSarabia-z5c
      @ErickSarabia-z5c หลายเดือนก่อน +106

      Fascinating list.

    • @Goated_SlimJesus
      @Goated_SlimJesus หลายเดือนก่อน +129

      Okaay...Anything else?

    • @AaronHopkins-xt2gx
      @AaronHopkins-xt2gx หลายเดือนก่อน +81

      Blow this comment up everyone! He needs to see this.

    • @Neenie1976
      @Neenie1976 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

      Anything else?

    • @chimom7112
      @chimom7112 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

      Wow. What a list of suggestions. True crime utubers will love u.

  • @Curious245
    @Curious245 หลายเดือนก่อน +774

    I am a French Canadian and to this day “la bête” is part our tales and legends that we still talk about ! Stories makes their way far ,from France to Canada !

    • @christinm7296
      @christinm7296 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Pretty sure Mr.Ballen is an American. Former Navy SEAL and all...

    • @LA-ji5oj
      @LA-ji5oj หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      ​@@christinm7296 and? Stories go around! La bête was also one of the start of the werewolf myth, and you'll admit that they're "known" in many countries...

    • @jamesallsop7871
      @jamesallsop7871 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If these were French kids they'll have run away. Cowardly people them French, Canadians suck too.

    • @michaeldoran4367
      @michaeldoran4367 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      HAHA! My name is Jacquez partier! HAH HAH! JE NE CHINON DE LE PEEP! I am from FRANCE!

    • @freeagentangler5159
      @freeagentangler5159 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      It was a dogman

  • @OzarkGiGi
    @OzarkGiGi หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    I am 60 plus and can only read large print so I am sending you blessings for having this in an audiobook. Love love your stories. I cannot wait to hear the audio version of the book. I am a true fan. Thank you for your awesome and true stories! Sending you blessings from Grandma Gia in the Ozarks

  • @cousinjake7986
    @cousinjake7986 หลายเดือนก่อน +326

    The best storyteller of a generation

    • @michaeldoran4367
      @michaeldoran4367 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      The old stories were better, back when it was 3, 4, even 5 times per week

    • @WarmCompress
      @WarmCompress หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@michaeldoran4367replying to a comment with something negative is FORBIDDEN on Mr. Ballen’s channel. Take that negativity elsewhere, respectfully 🫡👊🏻

    • @spaycejunkiie5650
      @spaycejunkiie5650 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      ​@michaeldoran4367 i agree. the older stories used to have me paranoid for days. sleeping with a light on. jumping every time i heard noise. i still appreciate them tho & always look forward to Sundays.

    • @FoulOwl2112
      @FoulOwl2112 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Hardly

    • @b.s.7693
      @b.s.7693 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Was some time ago. Meanwhile he's a good business man where YT stories are no longer the only thing...

  • @laurenwebber1843
    @laurenwebber1843 หลายเดือนก่อน +610

    Omg I have major depressive disorder but for the 1st time in years I find myself looking forward to Sundays every single week. Thank you MrBallen for showing me that happiness is still possible. You are amazing!

    • @traceyschofield636
      @traceyschofield636 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      I hope that you keep finding happiness in your life xx

    • @KraccerJakk
      @KraccerJakk หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Might I suggest Last Podcast on the Left they do a lot of things like Mr Ballen and may add to days you’re looking forward to hope it gets better❤

    • @her-myoh-nee1324
      @her-myoh-nee1324 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Call on Jesus and He WILL take that away from you. Even if it's a "Jesus if you're real I need You to..." He'll do it so long as you mean it

    • @SigurdThePink
      @SigurdThePink หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      ​@@her-myoh-nee1324 hehe i gor depressed from childhood BECAUSE of jesus.

    • @ganjalfcreamcorn8438
      @ganjalfcreamcorn8438 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@her-myoh-nee1324 thats a nice thought. IDK how true it is, but its very positive haha

  • @Auroral_Anomaly
    @Auroral_Anomaly หลายเดือนก่อน +340

    24:06 Bro made it out the hood.🗣️💯🔥

    • @heebieejeebieeeez
      @heebieejeebieeeez หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Deadass lol

    • @SeventhRound
      @SeventhRound หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      😂😂😂😂😂... Good one bro

    • @BWeezie405
      @BWeezie405 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Ig everything is a fuckin joke these days.

    • @spankygfunk11
      @spankygfunk11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      ​@@BWeezie405I guess everyone a punk Karen nowadays...lol

    • @terryparra4938
      @terryparra4938 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂

  • @theresecorte922
    @theresecorte922 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    But....that statue isn't of Jacques. It's of Marie-Jeanne Vallet. A girl who was also attacked by the beast of Gevaudan in 1765 and defended herself. She was called the "Maiden of Gevaudan" and the statue was made in her honor. The statue is located in Auvers, France.

    • @rainluna9765
      @rainluna9765 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      There was a film tv series made and she was a character in it played by Crystal Reed.

    • @HaneenIAdam
      @HaneenIAdam 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you, I was confused by the statue too, I thought it looked like a girl.

    • @49ertruther53
      @49ertruther53 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Damn... I'd believe ballen to the grave, thanks for clearing that

  • @juliewaite1864
    @juliewaite1864 หลายเดือนก่อน +303

    After years of watching you it’s still a comfort zone for me. I knew you were gonna blow up like a grenade! Almost 10 million people hanging on your next story! So glad you decided to take a chance and so are 10 million others! Congratulations on the success of your book and selling out live shows! Could not have happened to a better guy!

    • @karenroot450
      @karenroot450 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Yes! Absolutely Mr Ballen has been the Best Storyteller I’ve come across. I love how animated he gets! Been watching since Waywaywayway back Happy Halloween 👻🎃

    • @ReneeWeaver-rh7qj
      @ReneeWeaver-rh7qj หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I was thinking the exact same thing!

    • @vannessaherron-blunt4599
      @vannessaherron-blunt4599 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I absolutely agree with you! I've been listening for a few years and knew in my heart he would blow up! So happy for him, he really deserves his many accomplishments 💛

    • @EndzCrypto216
      @EndzCrypto216 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Ironically he almost died by a grenade

    • @wolpertinger.
      @wolpertinger. หลายเดือนก่อน

      Slightly tone deaf as he was, quite literally, blown up by a grenade 😬

  • @ememmichaeludo2044
    @ememmichaeludo2044 หลายเดือนก่อน +93

    This is one of my favourite MrBallen stories. An underdog who got a happy ending. So happy for Jacque. He was the MrBallen of his time, he was telling a story until his brother got caught but they couldn't hear at first because they were so entranced. Happy new week everyone. Love from Nigeria❤❤❤

  • @silentgamer2434
    @silentgamer2434 หลายเดือนก่อน +1072

    French here, super happy you're telling stories about our lore. HOWEVER, in real life, Jean wasn't Jacques brother he was just his friend, and also his name wasn't Jean it was Joseph. Also the statue isn't of Jacques. It's a statu of Marie-Jeanne Vallet, the only woman who actually survived an attack and fought back against the beast (it only attacked women and children.)

    • @kellyshaw7271
      @kellyshaw7271 หลายเดือนก่อน +85

      Your right. The statue is still there. She fought it on the bridge.

    • @jesseerickson662
      @jesseerickson662 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

      What was it then? A wolf? Nobody knows? I need answers.

    • @kellyshaw7271
      @kellyshaw7271 หลายเดือนก่อน +68

      @@jesseerickson662 apparently it was a wolf, as it was on display for a number of years before it’s body disappeared from a museum

    • @macariusfreestyle8521
      @macariusfreestyle8521 หลายเดือนก่อน +90

      ​@@jesseerickson662 Probably a wolf that went rogue and had some sort of physical birth defect. Crazy story.

    • @silentgamer2434
      @silentgamer2434 หลายเดือนก่อน +77

      @@jesseerickson662 Probably a wolf mixed with something else. Peasants back then were very familiar with wolves and none of the witnesses claimed the beast was one. Some officials at the time said it may have been a hyena.

  • @jasonsmitty.1057
    @jasonsmitty.1057 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    I just heard that this guy gets lots of slack from the seal community which blows my mind. He’s so humble and does nothing but talks up the seal community. This guy is a hero, super humble, great story teller, family man, and funny! How can anyone not like this guy????

    • @rooky1991
      @rooky1991 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      They say that they give him flack cuz seals are supposed to be "humble and reserved" but as we all know, the easiest way to find out if someone is a seal is to just wait.. THEY WILL ALL TELL YOU 😂

    • @metalboy8934
      @metalboy8934 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@jasonsmitty.1057
      They dont like that he went to be a "Public Figure" because its highly frowned upon in the SF-community.
      Thats why he is getting alot of slack.
      It makes him a public figure but also a public target, and worst case scenario puts himself and his fellow team members or other seals potentially at risk.

    • @K-bq3lv
      @K-bq3lv หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Because he's successful and has a likeable personality, and that makes people jealous.

    • @metalboy8934
      @metalboy8934 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@K-bq3lv
      You know nothing of the SF community clearly 😂
      Bless your heart.

    • @edithmahoney9094
      @edithmahoney9094 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@K-bq3lv 100 percent agree 😊

  • @mouseg1554
    @mouseg1554 หลายเดือนก่อน +167

    Mr ballen thank you for keeping me company as I venture through sobriety from alcohol ❤

    • @jenniferwentland1736
      @jenniferwentland1736 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      You’re stronger than you know my friend. Don’t let it define who you are, become who you want to be. Twenty one years clean from crack on 6/30/24! My sobriety birthday. Praying 🙏🏻 for your strength, peace and healing ❤️‍🩹

    • @awkwardmonkey86
      @awkwardmonkey86 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Good for you. You can do it. Just keep Jesus in your heart and He will give you the strength to concur it.

    • @amberobney9849
      @amberobney9849 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Dixie after Dark channel helped me. And Appalachian Story Teller. Interesting spooky stuff.

    • @amberobney9849
      @amberobney9849 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Good luck friend!

    • @dianacarbonate
      @dianacarbonate หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I'm attempting to re-venture. Hang in there. Take a multi-vitamin, folic acid, and magnesium. Get medical help if you are physically dependent, you don't want to risk seizure, withdrawal can kill you. I obviously don't know you or your story but I've been through it and I want everyone to keep themselves safe. If you're like, damn, I just meant I want to stop having 3 beers on weekends, I apologize lol

  • @elberethreviewer5558
    @elberethreviewer5558 หลายเดือนก่อน +195

    What a great story. It shows that no matter what people think about you, you can stand up and do the right thing.

    • @Bumbaclaat-lc4nd
      @Bumbaclaat-lc4nd หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      How much did you donate to the Ballen foundation?

    • @elberethreviewer5558
      @elberethreviewer5558 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Bumbaclaat-lc4nd None. My income is under the poverty line, and I have a disabled spouse and a minor child.

    • @marlenehudson7465
      @marlenehudson7465 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Bumbaclaat-lc4nd Have you donated?

    • @Bumbaclaat-lc4nd
      @Bumbaclaat-lc4nd หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @marlenehudson7465 yes $500 USD

    • @weswatchesyt4232
      @weswatchesyt4232 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@elberethreviewer5558I am so sorry for you. I’m a teenager, wanting to live as prosperously as possible in the future… so I ask. If you had any advice, what advice would you give a junior in high school? And what would you change about your life if you could? You don’t need to respond to this if you don’t want to, but I’d love some advice.

  • @KmvS86
    @KmvS86 หลายเดือนก่อน +235

    15:36 man I love the way he describes things and used his hand and motions he makes. You sir are top tier story teller

    • @Zipmegolden
      @Zipmegolden หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      He is good, but the hands are very distracting to me. I really could do fine without all that movement. 😢😢

    • @sarathomas8499
      @sarathomas8499 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I disagree a good story NEEDS to have hand movement ​@@Zipmegolden

  • @Foxs_tale_
    @Foxs_tale_ 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I'll never forget the sad story you told, which you prefaced by saying to give the like button a break and be nice to it. Its one of them that sticks with me most.
    Just want to say thank you for being a relatable human who wants to share stories in a respectful and elaborate way. Im the same way. Been with you since the beginning and i really just appreciate you so much.

  • @superduty2023
    @superduty2023 หลายเดือนก่อน +252

    John Ballen. The man. The myth. The legend.

    • @TheSaiyanPrincess89
      @TheSaiyanPrincess89 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      Well, John B. Allen, technically.

    • @jeanaprewitt9658
      @jeanaprewitt9658 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Just like the story. A myth, a legend.

    • @superduty2023
      @superduty2023 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@TheSaiyanPrincess89 416

    • @spankygfunk11
      @spankygfunk11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      The millionaire....lol

    • @katesjanice
      @katesjanice หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Well deserved for serving this country as a Navy Seal. Thank you John!

  • @Donii_Wiinz
    @Donii_Wiinz หลายเดือนก่อน +73

    This was a wonderfully heart warming story. So needed by your Florida fans especially right after hurricane Milton.😢 Ty Mr Ballen

  • @TheJudiBambiPurrsParadox
    @TheJudiBambiPurrsParadox หลายเดือนก่อน +232

    *I love that story...the little weirdo got to be his little weirdo self in peace and happiness! I'm a little weirdo, so it made me tear up. May all us little weirdos be so fortunate.*

    • @JustToast936
      @JustToast936 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      We little weirdos can do great things ❤

    • @Ghost_Mouse
      @Ghost_Mouse หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This story is bullshit. There’s no such thing as werewolves

    • @salazzarravenorduo9110
      @salazzarravenorduo9110 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      youre not but youre special ! and probably one of kind, be proud.

    • @robind7352
      @robind7352 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Well said. I wish the same for all us weird folk. ❤

    • @Foxycougar
      @Foxycougar หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Applause from a fellow weird one

  • @dnastats
    @dnastats หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    9.4mil subs is crazy I subbed when you had like 5k. Good work man you deserve it.

  • @VinnieVdot
    @VinnieVdot หลายเดือนก่อน +3035

    If the Like Button had a dollar for everytime he gets violated, he would probably be watching this video on a big flat screen tv in his mansion right now.

    • @MinecraftMN120
      @MinecraftMN120 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      King von

    • @oneangrygoy
      @oneangrygoy หลายเดือนก่อน +46

      He is, ballen is ballen now.

    • @Lyndanet
      @Lyndanet หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@oneangrygoy translation 🧐

    • @FarmerTrio725
      @FarmerTrio725 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

      He would have around $3,786,840,000 if i did the math right

    • @joshb6470
      @joshb6470 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      with youtube premium

  • @MysticExile111
    @MysticExile111 หลายเดือนก่อน +94

    The moment I realized this was about "The Beast of Gevaudan", the first thing that came to my mind was the film, "The Brotherhood of the Wolf". What a trip down memory lane!

    • @zornitsamoutafchiyska8916
      @zornitsamoutafchiyska8916 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      + 1 😊

    • @carriew9597
      @carriew9597 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Yesss “Le Pacte des loups”. That movie is fantastic.

    • @kisulya2999
      @kisulya2999 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Omg! I love that movie. I actually, just watched it again, about 5 months ago. Definitely, a trip down the memory lane. ❤❤❤

    • @sktchwlkr5369
      @sktchwlkr5369 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Same here. Great movie!

    • @guylenethionville8973
      @guylenethionville8973 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I've seen that movie many times. Was even on repeat one day I was feeling low lol

  • @nikkis39
    @nikkis39 หลายเดือนก่อน +106

    Little Jacques being an absolute warrior when it really mattered brought tears to my eyes. That is true courage. I'll bet his little brother was forevee in awe of him 😊 Thanks for sharing this as only you can, Mr Ballen!

    • @autumn_leaves0
      @autumn_leaves0 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      The kind people are not to be fked with, because kindness is a choice in a world that is constatly crule.

  • @tashashoemake8019
    @tashashoemake8019 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    I'm very proud of Jaques :). After reading more about the story, THIS is where the tale of a silver bullet killing a werewolf came from! The hunter, Jean Chastel, that actually killed it in 1767 used a bullet made of silver and thats what started it all. Just a fun fact for everyone.

    • @enki6676
      @enki6676 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Having lived in France, I'm very familiar with this story. There is quite a bit more to it, and especially to Jean Chastel, who finally ended the beast. Jean Chastel was a recluse with a bad reputation who ran an isolated inn further from the town, which was said to also serve as a brothel at night. He was known to have a bad temper and rumored to dabble in black magic, which was not so uncommon in rural France at the time, and was also called Jean Chastel 'de la pasca', which means something like 'son of the witch'. He also had a penchant for breeding dogs.
      While the autopsy of the beast showed that it didn't belong to any known dog breed and was more akin to a very large wolf, it did have some characteristics of a Beauceron, which is a local dog breed, notably the reddish hues on its black fur and its double dew claws, and its tail was also similar. Some people believe the beast was the result of interbreeding between a Beauceron and a large wolf, which no doubt would've looked like a monster straight from Hell to the superstitious locals of the time. And according to some survivors' accounts, the beast was also sometimes accompanied by an unidentified man, which seemed to be its master and to command it. And the beast only ever attacked women and children, never men.
      Some locals were very suspicious of Jean Chastel when he was the one who finally managed to locate and end the beast, when so many others had failed during all those years, including experienced hunters and entire hunting parties, some of which had been sent out by king Louis himself. They suspected Jean Chastel of having bred the beast and trained it to attack people, maybe to settle scores related to his alleged brothel operations. But he was never investigated and found guilty of any wrongdoings. Not in regards to the beast atleast, he had several unrelated run-ins with the law because of illegal poaching activities.

    • @K-bq3lv
      @K-bq3lv หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@@enki6676 That is fascinating. Thank you for the extra information. It adds to the story.

  • @peacefulmonkey7368
    @peacefulmonkey7368 หลายเดือนก่อน +223

    I was baffled when you said ‘Wet Chicken’. 😂 I had to look it up. We Americans just call our cowards ‘chickens’. But a wet chicken sounds so much more insulting. 😭🤣🤣🤣

    • @laurapavone3513
      @laurapavone3513 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Are you the wolf?

    • @updownstate
      @updownstate หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good work.

    • @WeAreInYourWall
      @WeAreInYourWall หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Bro I was just creasing over this when I saw your comment 😂😂😂 wet chicken goes hard.

    • @babber2536
      @babber2536 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Someone at our workplace got short legs we call him chicken legs lmao

    • @CollinCook-em4qg
      @CollinCook-em4qg หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@babber2536lol glad I was able to watch you edit that in real time

  • @christinastewart2958
    @christinastewart2958 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    MrBallen got me through the pandemic. I love that the stories are still coming. I love that the outreach and mission is growing. I've referred so many people to this page and will continue to do so. As a daughter and granddaughter of Appalachians I believe that storytelling is a powerful driver in our lives. It gives us meaning. So, here I am, thanking you, MrBallen for all you do.

  • @greggorywilliams1025
    @greggorywilliams1025 หลายเดือนก่อน +102

    Still the only crime/horror/mystery podcast I've heard that doesn't tie in thier own views. Just tells the story as best he can. Great and honest.
    You must have a great research team!

    • @fookorf
      @fookorf หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      except he often embellishes stories with made up parts.

    • @GreedRunsall
      @GreedRunsall หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      He's just doing entertainment, embellishes or fills in gaps to make a more compelling story. It's more like stories inspired by true events than it is a full recounting of what actually happened

    • @sarahsilverlight2064
      @sarahsilverlight2064 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@fookorf Wowee, but you must be fun at parties. Ciao, Debbie Downer ( and take a happy pill or something 😊).

    • @Scientist_Salarian
      @Scientist_Salarian หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fookorfYou sound vaccinated.

    • @jessicaaragon4215
      @jessicaaragon4215 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@fookorfI miss his old stuff. I don’t remember him talking about a person scowling or thinking such and such. He is just trying to stretch stories that can be told in a few minutes into an entire episode. Eventually his videos will only be 15 minutes long. He is running out of material.

  • @aliyabroadnax7856
    @aliyabroadnax7856 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Hello MrBallen. This is my very first post to any social media platform. My hisband and I had tickets to see you in Chicago, we wanted my book autographed and photos with you. Bit he passed away this past Saturday. We had hoped he would have enough strength to make it to see you but he couldn't. I hope you plan to do another tour. Your storytelling is magical. I've been getting eveyone I know into it. Thank you so much for this, he and I would fall asleep listening to you. Got us through many rough days❤❤❤.

    • @normanollie4409
      @normanollie4409 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      So sorry for your loss!! 😢

    • @aliyabroadnax7856
      @aliyabroadnax7856 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @normanollie4409 ❤️Thank you so much!❤️

    • @ArnaudCroteau
      @ArnaudCroteau 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      So sorry to hear that aliyah

    • @aliyabroadnax7856
      @aliyabroadnax7856 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ArnaudCroteau thank you❤️

  • @shawnadennis613
    @shawnadennis613 หลายเดือนก่อน +201

    I love getting a Mr. Ballen notification, I will drop everything I am doing to watch a new episode of the Strange, Dark, and Mysterious! ❤

    • @SavageSmyth
      @SavageSmyth หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@shawnadennis613 saaammme! He’s a legend!

    • @peachiep2734
      @peachiep2734 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Absolutely!!!! One of the few things I look forward to before starting a new work week...😂❤❤🎉😂♥️♥️

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      🙌🙌🙌

    • @eyesopen66
      @eyesopen66 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Shawn please be careful that if you are carrying your kids (if you have them?) when you get the Mr Ballens notification. Please please don't drop your kids FFS? Mate...
      They'll start crying and totally spoil the story for you mate. You're welcome 😅😢😂

    • @b.s.7693
      @b.s.7693 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Even if you would be in a Ballen live show right now?

  • @AnthonyTheThoosie
    @AnthonyTheThoosie หลายเดือนก่อน +66

    I’ve been waiting to hear this story from you for a long time. Definitely one of my favorites. Thank you sir 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      🙏🙏🙏

  • @tryan715
    @tryan715 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    My wife and I were at the show in Philly last night. What a show 👏. My wife has never listened and absolutely loved it. Loaded up on merch on our way out. Hopefully this was the first of many tours to come.

  • @24HourReaper
    @24HourReaper หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    John! You HAVE to tell Matt Emch’s story! No one can spin it better than you! He is on Planet 412! Also his interview on What Lurks Beneath is HORRIFYING! 😱

  • @Rat_Queen86
    @Rat_Queen86 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Hi Mr Ballen, I just wanted you to know that your stories really help me with my C-PTSD. Your style of storytelling helps me to focus and be more present. Glad your tour went well. Much love from the UK!

    • @samn6498
      @samn6498 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I'm sorry about whatever caused you to have that condition. You're a strong person ❤️

  • @johnathansaegal3156
    @johnathansaegal3156 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    09:00 ... I love the caption "Real Footage of Sheep"!

    • @juliecook6057
      @juliecook6057 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I too chucked at that !! 😄

    • @TheSolitaire369
      @TheSolitaire369 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂

    • @-SayWhatAgainMF-
      @-SayWhatAgainMF- หลายเดือนก่อน

      Damn you beat me to it lol

    • @SoGreen308
      @SoGreen308 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Beat me to it.

  • @_Chaosbubble
    @_Chaosbubble หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    Thank you for still posting whilst on tour!

  • @FinallyBeingMyself
    @FinallyBeingMyself หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is one of the most badass stories you’ve told. Mad props to Jacques for being a badass when it matters most!

  • @dragonballforever796
    @dragonballforever796 หลายเดือนก่อน +117

    I'm from France and this story is really good it's the first time I hear it in an American channel and I'm so happy it's you.❤

    • @angela_tarantulas
      @angela_tarantulas หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Did you see „Le pacte des loups“? It’s a movie about the bestie de Gévaudan ❤

    • @OgBlabla
      @OgBlabla หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      J'ai vu Les Loup Garous.

    • @annie6413
      @annie6413 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Oui, la bête est bien connue en France. Je suis des Alpes

    • @sophiegolden
      @sophiegolden หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@angela_tarantulasI watched it, a little bizarre but we'll done

    • @juli8vdberg562
      @juli8vdberg562 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Et je crois que le nouveau film de Le Loup Garou est bien basé sur le sujet de cet histoire venant de Gévaudan .. mais encore assez rare pour moi d’accepter si tout cela était vraiment vrai… car les scientifiques à l’époque n’avaient jamais enregistré rien de rien dans ses journaux même sachant que Le Roi était tellement intéressé par ces genres d’histoires comme tout son entourage etc etc non?!

  • @scottmcrob
    @scottmcrob หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    A massive fan from the UK here, it still amazes me how effortless it is for you to tell a story. I get anxiety just talking to my two dogs.

  • @Stuart-i6g
    @Stuart-i6g หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    @MrBallen I absolutely love it that you have taken in Bedtime Stories and War Time Stories as part of the Ballen family. Both were equally responsible for sparking my curiosity into the strange dark and mysterious before your channel. Thank you for keeping them relevant for future seekers.

  • @Dr.Rabbit7346
    @Dr.Rabbit7346 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It’s a real treat to hear a happy Ending! 🥳thank you MRBALLEN

  • @Hard-R-Energy
    @Hard-R-Energy หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    The french film 'Brotherhood of the Wolf' (or _Le Pacte des loups_ ) is loosely based on the Beast of Gévaudan. It's a really good movie, for anyone who hasn't seen it.

    • @chilliam00
      @chilliam00 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It also inspired the Bloodborne videogame

    • @seanfuller3760
      @seanfuller3760 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Fake story

    • @direraven4414
      @direraven4414 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I love that movie!! As soon as he started talking I knew the story he was going to tell ❤ 🐺

    • @Hard-R-Energy
      @Hard-R-Energy หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      @@seanfuller3760 What's fake? The movie that openly states that it's _loosely_ based on the Beast of Gévaudan, which would mean that, yes, it is obviously a fictionalized account, or are you saying the Beast of Gévaudan itself is a fake story? Because the latter _is_ a true story. The only thing up for debate is that no one ever figured out what the beast (or beasts) was. It might have been 1 or more wolves that had developed a taste for human flesh, or it might have been an animal not native to the region, but brought in by some wealthy collector, like a lion or hyena, which were popular amongst collectors at the time, or it might have been a person or persons. But the fact that people were killed is documented, and undisputable.

    • @karolinaka98
      @karolinaka98 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've seen it many times ❤ glad you mentioned that film :)

  • @markcole7386
    @markcole7386 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    I spent the last hour browsing and refreshing YT waiting for my Sunday dose of MrBallen. Traded one addiction for another. Except this addiction isn't killing me! Who else can relate!? Cheers!

    • @LockDOTspot
      @LockDOTspot หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Same here man. A clean life is a good life, and I'm gratefulto be alive.

    • @Joyful_chaos8
      @Joyful_chaos8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Same for me! Newly sober. Go us!

    • @charlescikanovich3898
      @charlescikanovich3898 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I can it feels good to be clean .I have no problem with this addiction watching mr.ballen💯♥️

    • @negart7744
      @negart7744 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Nothing makes me happier than hearing someone overcame their addiction 😊💐 this is one of the few true possitive things left in this world. Thanks for being a part of it❤

    • @Goated_SlimJesus
      @Goated_SlimJesus หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Me. When i brokenupxwith my toxic long time girfliend i started using Valium, klonopin, and mostly Xanax and OxyContin Combo was the shit, i was 2years clean but the things she did just to hurt me... Im downplayin if i say she destroyed my trust for all women... We broke up in 2021 and ive beencfan of ballen since 10-20k subs, i was at my moms place doing detox and mr.b videos saved me.

  • @Ky_bombard
    @Ky_bombard หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    it was so much fun seeing you preform in your home town of massachusetts!!! we love you mr ballen!!!! ❤️🙏

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Thank you for coming to the show!! 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

    • @BenWright-wr3kj
      @BenWright-wr3kj หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@MrBallenyou are very cool and it is nice to see that you have many different shows

    • @BenWright-wr3kj
      @BenWright-wr3kj หลายเดือนก่อน

      Also Mr ballen If you could reply to this that would be cool

    • @laurapavone3513
      @laurapavone3513 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@BenWright-wr3kjgood night 🌉

    • @ptrpan61
      @ptrpan61 หลายเดือนก่อน

      hold up. mrballen was in boston? how did i miss that!

  • @tiffanywilliams7763
    @tiffanywilliams7763 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I really appreciate your stories. Makes me feel less alone at night when I can't sleep & everything in my life falls apart.

    • @salmansengul
      @salmansengul 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    • @tiffanywilliams7763
      @tiffanywilliams7763 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@salmansengul thank you! Things have actually gotten better this month. 🫶

  • @ShogunOfSparta999
    @ShogunOfSparta999 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    I'm loving the graphic visuals.
    Artistic touch ✌

    • @poolhalljunkie9
      @poolhalljunkie9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have you watched bedtime stories or Wartime stories yet? He's got awesome graphic visuals throughout all of the stories.

  • @GAIASBL3SS3D
    @GAIASBL3SS3D หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    MR.BALLEN YOU'RE A TRUE LIGHTWORKER! You brought the channels into the fold before ever restructuring the content you found through them. That's amazing! In a world where so many simply steal from everyone else and try to prop themselves up, you stay humble and honest! A true example! You have changed what has scared so many into something intriguing and comforting! You TRULY TRULY deserve all you have gained my brother. Blessed be! Love and light to you and your amazing family! ✨📚🌳

    • @FoulOwl2112
      @FoulOwl2112 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What a simp

  • @rachaelbickel575
    @rachaelbickel575 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    😊 thank you so much for posting right now! Between you and Dougie I have been waiting for a story today to step out of my current reality. Just have an upset day would like to hear your voice that's calming and also a story that gets me so enthralled that I forget I'm upset for a minute. Thank you, again.

  • @literallyjustagirlygirl
    @literallyjustagirlygirl หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    16:46 It’s lowkey embarrassing that I’m a whole adult and Mr. Ballen has me so invested in this story. I feel like a kid at a summer camp bonfire 😂😂
    Also, I love that Jacques ends up not being a wet chicken. he’s the hero!

  • @katypagemusic1260
    @katypagemusic1260 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    0:39 Noooooo not selling the dog!!😮😮😮😂

    • @cainmathewson1857
      @cainmathewson1857 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Ikr. I was like damn that's pretty hardcore and not necessarily in a good way. Forgiveable but a little cringe

    • @nymom8204
      @nymom8204 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Crossed a line this time for sure. Leave the dog alone.

    • @Zahava777
      @Zahava777 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Lol. Thamk goodness it's not real.😂 It reminded me of that Scooby Doo movie when the gang left Scrappy Doo.😂😂

    • @DYL2020
      @DYL2020 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I sold it too some chinaman, he said he’d take good care of it don’t worry

    • @katypagemusic1260
      @katypagemusic1260 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nooooo! That’s it, weee starting a rebellion on behalf of the like button!!
      We won’t take this anymore! No more explosions, no more electrocutions and no more pranks!
      We will fight them on the TH-cam, we will fight them on the TikTok’s!!
      We won’t take this any more!!🤣🤣🤣

  • @Unhappyboy122
    @Unhappyboy122 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    I am at the most unhappy phase of my life. The only thing that keeps me alive is mrballen's stories.

    • @ryanmartinez481
      @ryanmartinez481 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      He is a really good story teller. But I hope you make it through your dark times

    • @Unhappyboy122
      @Unhappyboy122 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@ryanmartinez481 Thank you very much my brother. At least there's someone that cares about me. Loneliness is the worst disease in the world.

    • @tauruschorus
      @tauruschorus หลายเดือนก่อน

      Grow up, boy.

    • @Nikkise7en22
      @Nikkise7en22 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@Unhappyboy122 I'm sorry you're lonely and I truly hope you find something to fill that void, or find something that brings you happiness. Seek and you shall find ❤

    • @ryanmartinez481
      @ryanmartinez481 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Unhappyboy122 it helps if you go out with friends and just live the best life you can possibly live with yourself. Take care of yourself, do fun things. Live life to the fullest.
      It's as well as a mindset the way you think about your situation and surroundings effect the situation as well

  • @WilliamtheWorst
    @WilliamtheWorst หลายเดือนก่อน +78

    My weekend cannot end without Mr. Ballen.

    • @rgrowdon115
      @rgrowdon115 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      so fr

  • @keegobricks9734
    @keegobricks9734 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Holy cow, a MrBallen video that didn't end with disgusting, horrible, depressing, pain and suffering.

  • @GovanBassonTotalkaosMotion
    @GovanBassonTotalkaosMotion หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Its 01:44 in Vietnam...I'm South African living here falling asleep to mr ballen ..my gf is a mr ballen addict..I made her one...she loves you more than me 😢😂

    • @kateqaysaneah5979
      @kateqaysaneah5979 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Oh the things we have in common. I’m on the western coast of the us listening to mr ballen falling asleep. Good to reach you so far away.

  • @kyliedusterhoft
    @kyliedusterhoft หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    My Sunday night routine. Mr Ballen and relaxing with a cup of tea. Thank you🇿🇦

  • @jus10lewissr
    @jus10lewissr หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I used to have to wait until late Sunday night -- when I finally got home from work -- in order to watch new MrBallen episodes and it drove me nuts. I had originally tried to watch them in bits and pieces throughout the day, but that was even worse than not watching them at all. When my schedule changed and I was no longer going to have to work Sundays, someone asked me what I was going to be doing every Sunday. I said, "I will be watching MrBallen episodes as soon as they drop!" I obviously live a pretty dull life, but I'm not having to wait all day to watch newly dropped content anymore! 😂

    • @jus10lewissr
      @jus10lewissr หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      And freshly-dropped Scary Interesting videos, too!

  • @Givekaedesomeluv
    @Givekaedesomeluv 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Why did i at first expect a way more gruesome story 😭

  • @jackiedecoteau3699
    @jackiedecoteau3699 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I could listen to Mr. BALLEN all day everyday. Best story telling that I've ever listened too. ❤📙

  • @agentholmes369
    @agentholmes369 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Jacques stood up for the occasion saved his brother and possibly his friends too
    I have read a lot about beast of gévaudan but this story felt amazing and inspirational hearing from mr.ballens voice

  • @CreepyBlueAnimals84
    @CreepyBlueAnimals84 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just because you're quiet and non-confrontational does not mean you aren't strong and brave. Way to go, Jaques!!

  • @amoplangarica1795
    @amoplangarica1795 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    21:30 pm in Norway.
    2 degrees celcius outside.
    Just came back from work.
    Nothing is better than a story told by Mr.Ballen and some cold beers listening to it.

    • @laurapavone3513
      @laurapavone3513 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lovely 🌹

    • @Ghost_Mouse
      @Ghost_Mouse หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is a bot

    • @astreusastresus198
      @astreusastresus198 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Europe mfs using goofy ahh measurements like "stone" instead of the much simpler Donuts Per Bald Eagle:
      (idk what the metric system is)

    • @amoplangarica1795
      @amoplangarica1795 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@astreusastresus1982 degrees Celsius is 35.6 Fahrenheit.
      We get confused too here in Europe with the metric system in USA 😅😅😅

  • @Numsmangomelondelish
    @Numsmangomelondelish หลายเดือนก่อน +76

    I listened to the story about the "bear" attack in Texarkana last night and after looking up The Beast of Gevaudan, the description that was given by the people in Texarkana bears (ha!) a striking resemblance to what the French reported as well. 🤔

    • @nuxbot919
      @nuxbot919 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Hard to take any text from that era too seriously tho. Writing was extremely subjective and victim tracking was mostly done by the church. Imo probably was a injured/malformed Wolf combine with a serial killer roaming at the time. Same thing happened in Africa but in the late 19s early 20s with men eating lions, some were legit attacks meanwhile a priest with political movies was actually hiring people disguised as lions to murder his opponents, taking advantage of the situation.
      Today this region is one of the least populated ones and if you love hiking/canyoning/kayaking it's a beautiful spot to go. And there are the biggest wolves sanctuaries there too actually !
      Not too far from this region at the same time there was also another man killing beast which was confirmed to be a wolf with rabies as mutual reports pointed to survivors developing the disease. The name was the beast of Sarlat.

    • @SydneyGreat
      @SydneyGreat หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The people of 18th century France would have known what a bear was, though.

    • @MSinger4472
      @MSinger4472 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@nuxbot919omg I didn't know that about the lions. I loved the movie and considered reading the book. I knew a good amount was fabricated. But that part about the priest is crazy! So cool that you've been there though.

    • @nuxbot919
      @nuxbot919 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MSinger4472 I watched the Bear too great movie

    • @MSinger4472
      @MSinger4472 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nuxbot919 I'll have to check it out. If it's anything like The Edge I'll like it.

  • @GiyusRightArm
    @GiyusRightArm หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    The perfect thing to listen to as I paint

  • @LadyRobertson
    @LadyRobertson หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Where were you when I was teaching forensic science?! My students would’ve appreciated the lightness of your dark humor and your story telling skills in between episodes of Forensic Files.

  • @Red-ty6wx
    @Red-ty6wx หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I’ve been listening to mrballen for four years now and it gets better every time

    • @ptrpan61
      @ptrpan61 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yes.i agree. mrballen gets better with time.

    • @astreusastresus198
      @astreusastresus198 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@ptrpan61that's called experience bro

  • @shellyj7536
    @shellyj7536 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    You won't believe it but im still catching up on videos u made 4yrs ago! I only discovered your channel about 3 months ago. Amazing story telling & amazing channel. South African fan ❤

    • @emmaleary3767
      @emmaleary3767 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That is so weird because I have been doing the same thing all day today.
      Watching vids from 4 years ago.

    • @akhilgandaranchod5303
      @akhilgandaranchod5303 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@emmaleary3767 it took me a few months of rigorously catching up😅 about 7 months to be precise.. now I'm patiently waiting weekly for his upload

    • @christie4044
      @christie4044 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Enjoy! I've been with him since the beginning, and I still go back and listen to some of his older ones at times. They are all so good 💜

    • @shellyj7536
      @shellyj7536 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@emmaleary3767 👍👍

    • @shellyj7536
      @shellyj7536 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@christie4044 They sure are, I can't get enough lol

  • @dylanholmes1985
    @dylanholmes1985 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    You are so clearly chuffed and proud of your book and so you should be! Well done on your outstanding accomplishments, John. I'm a big fan

    • @StellaBellar
      @StellaBellar หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Chuffed is such a cool word! Also yes big agree! I have the book, its fantastic.

  • @ur1cat
    @ur1cat 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I saw a tv program on the Beast of Gevudon some years ago. It is a fascinating story. The program was filmed in France in the area where it happened. Thank you for telling this story.

  • @jordynturner4397
    @jordynturner4397 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This is the earliest I’ve ever arrived to a Mr ballen video.
    I found your account 2 months ago and started to binge all day every day. My anxiety has definitely increased since tuning in - I keep saying I’m gonna take a break but I’m absolutely hooked. We adopted a dog for extra comfort when my boyfriend’s working out of town and I’m at home solo with our child, so now I feel protected hahaha

  • @melanielangham7033
    @melanielangham7033 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Thanks Mr. B, you guys (my favorite you tubers) have made this week so much better. As I am dealing with Milton aftermath, most of my area including restaurants, gas stations almost everything having no power. The loss of all my freaking food AGAIN. I appreciate you taking me away mentally. If anyone wants to experience Hell no power in Florida is pretty dang close.

    • @afwr209
      @afwr209 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Huge respect that you're hanging in there. I can't imagine. Take good care.

    • @melanielangham7033
      @melanielangham7033 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @afwr209 definitely not my first rodeo! 2004 and 2016 we got hit back to back to back. 3 cat 4s in a 6 week time span during both of those hurricane seasons.

    • @afwr209
      @afwr209 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@melanielangham7033 That's some resilience, good to know you made it through. All the very best.

    • @B9mommabear
      @B9mommabear หลายเดือนก่อน

      My heart and prayers go out to you all of the people affected. I’m from Florida, we are fine 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @melissaelms3990
    @melissaelms3990 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Congrats on all the success on your book!!! I've been a fan since the very beginning and so happy to see how much you've flourished, grown, and succeeded!! You deserve it all. You were truly meant for this!!
    A Canadian fan

  • @romeusdracul9531
    @romeusdracul9531 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    4:37 They did what to the food? 🤔 FORESHADOW! 🕵️‍♂️ 😆

  • @X_WheresFluffy_X
    @X_WheresFluffy_X หลายเดือนก่อน +72

    This is the best 1 yet. The way they band together to save not only gene but the village...LEGENDARY!!!!!

    • @mandilynn24
      @mandilynn24 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I have chills! Amazing!

    • @JennyOPKush
      @JennyOPKush หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bots...

    • @miapdx503
      @miapdx503 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      These were children! Their courage was fabulous! What a brave, intelligent boy. Good story 🌹

    • @WilliamTheWise
      @WilliamTheWise หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's a folk tale

    • @X_WheresFluffy_X
      @X_WheresFluffy_X หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@WilliamTheWise either way its inspirational

  • @visionary4787
    @visionary4787 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    Wow, this story really taps into something primal about survival, fear, and bravery. The fact that young Jacqu, who was labeled a coward by his whole village, steps up to lead the charge against a literal nightmare is beyond inspiring. The imagery of this "Beast of Gévaudan"-a creature so feared and misunderstood that it leaves dozens of children mutilated-is pure nightmare fuel. But what’s even more chilling is how relatable Jacqu’s initial hesitation is. Yet he overcomes that, driven by loyalty and brotherly love. The twist that the Beast has a disturbingly human-like face really adds an unsettling layer. What if this was more than a wolf-a man, or even a monster shaped by centuries of folklore? It's almost like Jacqu’s struggle against the Beast reflects our own internal battles against fear and helplessness. Just imagine being so terrified yet finding the strength to act-it’s incredible. What’s truly unnerving is how this blend of reality and folklore still grips us today.

    • @Neenie1976
      @Neenie1976 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Could’ve just said you enjoyed the story lol. Well I say story, it’s a very well documented case.

    • @visionary4787
      @visionary4787 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Neenie1976 get off my nuts dude

    • @amarylliscalendula4645
      @amarylliscalendula4645 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thank you for this thoughtful comment. I’ve always loved the underdog in so many stories.

    • @laurapavone3513
      @laurapavone3513 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I got curious to know which way this story relates to you.

    • @briandoornink7597
      @briandoornink7597 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lycanthropy

  • @susangarvey9415
    @susangarvey9415 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    We are snuggled up in bed with Covid, so this is a treat for me, my husband has never seen Mr.B. before and I've a feeling there may be a bit of binge watching for him this week❤

    • @phineascromwell
      @phineascromwell หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      🤣🤣🤣 "COVID". You contracted a bad case of a "Positive Test Result".

    • @susangarvey9415
      @susangarvey9415 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@phineascromwell well, whatever it's called it felt like my poor old throat was on fire, the worst thing is I think my husband caught it at a hospital appointment last week. Only really sick for one day anyway so just happy to take it easy for a couple of days now, going to snuggle up with my little dog now on the couch as I still ache a bit.

  • @karrahanley3641
    @karrahanley3641 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I was so engrossed in that story that when it ended i realised im sittin on my bed watchin it n not in a room with u tellin me it.. 😳 👏👏

  • @tyronnemoss
    @tyronnemoss หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Mr. Ballen, your videos and storytelling skills are always a great escape from my busy week. Thank you.

  • @Mirte10
    @Mirte10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    That moment that you already know the story, but you still listen. Because it's Mr. Ballen telling it.

  • @SavageSmyth
    @SavageSmyth หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    So excited for once again, another video!!! Keep em comin Mr B! ❤

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      🙌🙌🙌

  • @kk_giirl
    @kk_giirl หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    I’ve been obsessed with the dogman phenomenon lately. So I’m really excited for my favorite storyteller to touch on the subject ❤ Thanks Mr Ballen 😊

    • @JJKillerElite
      @JJKillerElite หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They are 💯 real

    • @jeffmiller8197
      @jeffmiller8197 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I live in Wisconsin be very careful at night around certain areas.

    • @franko1174
      @franko1174 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@JJKillerElite no they are not

    • @JJKillerElite
      @JJKillerElite หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@franko1174 tf they aren't, you obviously have infinite wisdom and know everything that is possible. 🙄

    • @franko1174
      @franko1174 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JJKillerElite a 12 foot werewolf?😅🤣😂

  • @mortysmith1578
    @mortysmith1578 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I love your content so much , its been helping me with hard times like my brother passing , always get distracted when i watch your vids !
    💗

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I’m so sorry for your loss 🙏❤️

    • @mallarysangel
      @mallarysangel หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      When life gets hard, live it one moment at a time. As you heal, those moments get further and further apart, and you find your brain going back to living on autopilot. This is why a lot of us are still alive, and have survived things that ended a lot of other people. Do whatever you gotta do, and don’t give a rip about what anyone thinks about how you do it. Just do it if it works. Don’t leave your loved ones suffering more than they already are. Even people that feel they are weak are stronger than they know, it just takes a long time to figure it out. When you get there, you’ll know it, but you still won’t be willing to tempt fate.

    • @mortysmith1578
      @mortysmith1578 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mallarysangel thank you a lot.

    • @mortysmith1578
      @mortysmith1578 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MrBallen thank you 🥺

  • @baileesclubhouse2328
    @baileesclubhouse2328 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Happy Thanksgiving to my canadians!!! Ate my dinner and now relaxing and watching Ballen

  • @rebeccaswindall1041
    @rebeccaswindall1041 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My daughter asked for this book for Christmas. She is so excited.
    I have been so tempted to open it and read it myself....

  • @dicarp7212
    @dicarp7212 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    9 pm Texas, after a long day of work, on the treadmill being taken away from life ... Thanks, Mr B 💚

  • @Treevors30
    @Treevors30 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    10:24 I really think it would be awesome if you make a DVD of this tour that you're on for people that can't afford it or people that can't get to see you I think it would be awesome for a DVD release with hidden Easter eggs all up in it I don't know just a thought

    • @johnycabs
      @johnycabs หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah cos the tour don't even come to Britain, which I can understand cos it's early days as far as the live show.

  • @fox_rblx9391
    @fox_rblx9391 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    In this time of my life, MrBallen has always brought content to fuel my day!

  • @CelesteDurel
    @CelesteDurel หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I found you, MrBallen less than a year ago and have binged ALL of your videos, the way you story tell is so focus holding I literally can’t listen to anyone else tell stories, it’s just not impactful enough. So I have a story suggestion for you. The siege of wolves on Paris in the 1400’s where one of the largest super packs of wolves occurred and wreaked havoc on the citizens of Paris. When I first heard about it I was surprised that things could get that bad, and I hope you find the events interesting too.

  • @SupremeChalupaSnoke
    @SupremeChalupaSnoke หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    4:40 “wolfed” down 😂

    • @phillipochola8215
      @phillipochola8215 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was like oh my..

    • @pandax7323
      @pandax7323 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      The fact that mrballen said that as I was reading it 😂

    • @LMB7.62s
      @LMB7.62s หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yea lol something seemed fishy when he said that I kinda knew what the story was about

    • @tafarisamuel5459
      @tafarisamuel5459 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lml definitely stealing it " finna Wolf down some coochie l8r.😂

    • @lilshortie8991
      @lilshortie8991 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I started laughing in my head looked down seen the comment haha that was great

  • @ShufflingShannon
    @ShufflingShannon หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    16:39 I know this was a serious moment, but I'm dying inside every time Mr. Ballen says "wet chicken" 😅😂

  • @MrSomethingElse
    @MrSomethingElse หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    dude, if I was wealthy I'd buy 10 of those books and keep my one and distribute the rest to my friends but I ain't. Been subbed up for years, you are a fantastic story teller. I'd really love it if you told some Seal stories but I know those are probably scarier than the tales you already tell. Keep on cuz, you are great, it sucks you aren't playing my country on you tour.

  • @lcarsonvtech
    @lcarsonvtech หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What an amazing story! I absolutely love old history. We lived in Turkey in the early 60's and I can remember watching the headers move their sheep down the road in front of our house to graze in the field across the street.

  • @ladyjmarie5569
    @ladyjmarie5569 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Yes! Just what I need for a rainy cold afternoon! Thank you MrBallen!

  • @andrewknaff9220
    @andrewknaff9220 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I like how Mr. Ballen feels the needs for disclaimers that the video does not contain real photos of the beast, from the 1700s. 😅

    • @TheAceAllagator
      @TheAceAllagator หลายเดือนก่อน

      He will never intentionally deceive us (I hope)

    • @andrewknaff9220
      @andrewknaff9220 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheAceAllagator Considering photography wasn’t invented until 1822, it wouldn’t be deception to leave out the disclaimer.

  • @mniakan754
    @mniakan754 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    John finally did what every navy seal was destined to do which is writing a book, but jokes aside it looks amazing and can’t wait to get mine

    • @Erosgates
      @Erosgates หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahaha

  • @awmerriam4
    @awmerriam4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Check out the movie, "Brotherhood of the Wolf", from 2001. It's about this exact legend.

    • @EternalRoman
      @EternalRoman หลายเดือนก่อน

      Based on the legend yes, but made into an action flick with characters and plots not of the legend itself. Still, it is a good fun movie.

  • @michellecholewczynski6675
    @michellecholewczynski6675 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I love the book!!! The graphics are just amazing.❤