To, Through, And After with Navy SEAL John B. Allen AKA "Mr Ballen" Strange, Dark & Mysterious
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- Опубликовано: 2 май 2019
- Meet former Navy SEAL John B. Allen of the MrBallen Podcast (www.audible.com/pd/MrBallen-P...) and a fascinating Instagram account @johnballen416 and Tik Tok (MrBallen) and hear his unique story of failure, never quitting, learning, and success. This podcast was done before he had started the Strange, Dark, and Mysterious fan favorite on social media platforms.
The TO, THROUGH, and AFTER series is just that - the story of who John Allen was before he joined the military (Navy), how he endured SEAL Training, his life in the Teams, and what he is doing now. Check out Mr Ballen's Tik Tok! Unreal!!!
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I came here for the strange dark and mysterious...... Anyone else?
Yes sir 🔥
Are you asking me to drop my shorts?
And to get back at the like button for no apparent reason
Same
In a way, yeah. I came here to gain some insight as to why he is such a talented story teller. You can see some of the reasons in this interview.
I would love to hear this guy tell of the strange, dark, and mysterious delivered in story format. He should do something along those lines.
The like button needs to watch its back, though.
@@jessicah4462 That Like Button's got it coming; it knows what it did...
Please, gently disembowel on the like button 💯 👍🏽 💩 🚽
Invite the like button over for oreo’s and milk. But replace all the filling with playdo.
Oh damn bro...MR Ballen is the BEST STORY TELLER TODAY,my opinion and others I’m sure but I’m sure you playing 😎 slap some cheese on that like thumb,put it on a pair of buns and eat it till you fart it out and subscribe,wink 😉
this is the “I love Mr Ballen” _button._
respect to both men, they are selfless and amazing people.
goodluck.
So much love and respect for mr ballen!
Well said
Here we go....the stupid like button...I just like and respect him!
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I watch Mr.Ballens RUclips channel so i t was very interesting to hear his back story on his Seal experience. He looks a whole lot different now, but don’t we all.
I wonder how he went from Navy Seal to Like Button Torturer
He has video on here that tells his story.
But why is he so mean to the like button?
Expenditure of ammo.
@@anneliediederiks I think that's a strange and dark mystery we'll never fully know!
I know right? What a lowlife. 😂
Yeah Mr Ballen!!
Love his channel
The first time I saw him without his cap on!LOL!
lol me too
Or shabby beard and flannel shirt.
it kinda feels wrong lol
Same
I was wondering if he was him! Lol
Allen ought to narrate every single audiobook in existence. Particularly the Missing 411.
Amen!
This shit made me lol. For real though, he should.
I love audible and I support any recommendation you might make. He has a rare gift. I’d also like him to write his own stories.
David does that actually for 411
@@conservativehippie9736 yep, and as much as I love Mr. Ballen, Dave has a great voice and does a really good job. I wish more of John's subscribers would help Dave Paulides out with a subscription and more likes on his real-life, missing 411 stories.
Mr. Ballen!!!!!!!!! I love this guy. Hes the most genuine decent man and a total badass in every sense of the word.
You only know what he decides to show you.
@@Michelle-ng9db you know him?
He can be a seal and be a person that tells good spooky stories. This will I hope lead to his good and full life.
Who knew less than two years after this interview John would be a wildly successful You Tuber with more than 1.5 million subscribers who can’t get enough of his addictive channel, with 80 videos watched by 1 million or more people. This remarkable guy is an American success story multiple times over. Great interview, I enjoyed learning more about him, thank you.
Now he has over 2 million.
3,7 million now
3.95 million now and I doubt he will ever stop climbing. My bf likes almost no videos that I watch but even he likes Me. B 😎
@@milissaleatherwood6837 OMG his subscriber growth has a more than doubled (almost tripled) in just the 7 months since I posted that comment!! You’re probably right Melissa, he’ll just keep climbing. Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy.
Now 4.3 million subs!!!! Who is doing what he’s doing??? I’ll wait!
I did 16 years as Pararescueman. I had the exact same thought process about getting out. After 7 deployments from 1994 to 2010 and being gone 200-300 days a year, I was a little worn out. The final decision came when I was hanging 500 feet down a Yosemite cliff, conducting high angle rescue training, and thinking, this is not fun. My wife was 5 months pregnant, with our third kid, it took me a couple months to get the courage to get out, but I did. Shows like this are therapeutic; thanks.
That was a good run Mike. No shame in getting out and living the next chapter of your life.
Thank you for all those years of service, and you more than earned your retirement. I have a step son in law who does mountain climbing search and rescue (not sure his exact title or if he has one). Thank goodness we live in a country where every generation steps up to the plate to serve.
PJ is a tough job for 16 years. You certainly did your duty and more.
Good to hear from a fellow airman!! My job was much more boring though. I was a tech with AWACS.
@@srcastic8764 Thank you for your service and your kind words. Kindreds in duty.
PJ Mike, you're the definition of a badass! Former 11B Army 05-09. Lol hell i got recycled 3x in Ranger school...2 of those from land nav! 3rd times a charm! Enjoy your retirement sir, you most definitely earned it sir!
This guy seems to have such a good spirit. His mom sounds amazing too.
He does a very down to earth person I'm not being hypocritical but I've known a few ex special ops and they were not egotistical but couldn't really level with the average person because they know they've experienced way beyond the normal capacity whilst not understanding some every day joes look up to them. This guy gets that and that's what makes him great.
His RUclips channel is amazing he makes amazing content he tells story's of the dark strange and mysterious delivered in story format and he will tell you to do weird things to the like button too 😂😂😂
He really does.
@@AlexTheFollowerofJesusChrist Bruh... I just randomly stumbled on his RUclips channel a couple of weeks ago, and it's the fkn best. I'm glad he posts so much, because I been binging it for real.
@@AlexTheFollowerofJesusChrist Me too. I'm trying my best to meter it out because I don't wanna run out of content I haven't seen, lol. Thank goodness he posts so frequently
This guy sounds like he'd be good at telling strange, dark, and mysterious stories online. Somebody should tell him
John really is a very handsome man! His wife is one lucky woman!
Yaaass....Finally SOMEONE said it.!!!! He's the perfect guy. (Something I thought was a unicorn) Notice he's got this Tom Cruise kinda lower face. 😊😋😋
Yep! He has it all and sooo perfectly wrapped! 😎
@@rhs2881 oh, you’re definitely not alone 😉
@@deborahallen3318 yup all wrapped into one great guy.. 😊
@@hollywont9447 LOL, look at us, low-key thirsting on our favorite bedtime storyteller.. :pppp
I found him via youtube recommendations, his youtube channel Mr.Ballen is amazing, he's the badass version of NaturesTemper, especially considering the genre he's involved in.
you'd never suspect such a cool relaxed guy was a SEAL, yet he is, and he's an amazing youtuber.
the more I learn about John Allen, the more my respect for him grows.
Thank you!
MrBallen no problem my good sir!
You sir are an inspiration!!
@@MrBallen Holy shit your channel rise is nuts and your comments section has a positive vibe, that is so rare for the internet. Even the twitter cancel culture types like your content, you've hit the formula right, respect.
Schmoke some schmoke and listen to @MrBallen
I'm a stalker as well.
Mr. Ballen is the MOST humble man I’ve seen in a long time. Glad he is an example of positivity.
Agreed 😃👍🏼
I'm strangely attached to Mr Ballen's RUclips channel. Great storyteller.
I think many of us are. Really draws you in and they're real stories too so it makes it that much more interesting.
The BEST!!! 👍🏻👍🏻😁
cringe name lmao. sure though i agree. mrballen is a cool navy seal man.
He is the best 👌🏾
Mr. Ballen!!!
I know!! Lol i clicked so fast.
Lol...me too...love this guy.
Aaaand...Mr Ballen without his backwards ball cap😄
Okay but don't leave out Mr Allen! 🤗
All i needed to see was the thumbnail, and I knew who it was about.
Two amazing men!!! MrBallen has changed my life!!! Still binge watching his RUclips channel. Better than anything on Netflix by far!!!
There`s something about "Mr. Ballen" that is just incredibly likeable. He seems like the LAST person you would ever expect to deliver strange, dark and Mysterious stories.
I'd be happy if stuck on a desert Island with John. Think we'd survive and have fun doing it
John is a beacon of hope in this troubled land. I hope he has lots of kids.
I think he said in the video on his YT channel about his experience with the SEALs that he and his wife have two daughters, and a son on the way.
John Ballen for Pres? Lets go
I was sure his name was MrBallen?!
The most famous storyteller on RUclips.
He's almost unrecognizable without the cap and the mo 😂
@@melfunction81 and stubble.
He'll always be "MrBallen" to me. 🤷♂️🤣
@@eveningstar777
*"He seemed like a nice guy. Kept himself to himself..."*
We're onto you *MRBALLEN!*
Dunno about this "John" business either?
@@NotDecided420Well it was going to happen and has to be done! It wouldn't be polite to ignore it would seem as if we don't care! So that said, if its okay with the like button? Im going to put a suggestion as to what the B Stands for! Here goes!......
BENEDICT JOHN BENEDICT ALLEN _ Looks quite good! Don't think he'd have gotten away with that one as a seal without a mention or two! 😁
Its John B. Allen...aka Ballen lol
Love John Allen! I look up to both of you guys as I prepare for BUD/S!
Me too
Let’s go I’ll be going through the seal pipeline in about 8-9 years
Carlos Torres hooyah
Jack English how are you brother? I’m preparing for BUD/S too.
Same dude
I’m not military.. but when Mr.Allen said,
“If you don’t convey to the world your value... literally people aren’t going to know about you... and that’s problematic when your looking for a job.” Couldn’t have summed it up any better. Everything he speaks about.. his storytelling, life lessons and current job is really fascinating to me. Great to hear his transition went so well. A big “thank you” to Mr. Allen for his service and to anyone past and present who is serving or served in our military. We are grateful!!
Little did they know the strange, dark, and mysterious delivered in story format would be his transition
I LOVE Mr. Ballen! This is one bad mother fer who is the most humble and always tells of his weakness and upholds others, this is a great man.
At the end he says, "I might have some cool story about it" when talking about his life/career moving forward. Yes MrBallen, you'll have cool stories. It's still crazy that the guy that tells those stories is capable of swimming up to your house on the ocean dressed in black with a rebreather and a hk416 and is capable of completely destroying your existence. Dude is bad ass. Cheers, MrBallen!!! 🍻
😎Just goes to show you how taking one road and putting all your effort and commitment into It, can lead you to an entirely new path of success!!! 🙏 thank you for your service guys
My dad was a Navy Seal back in Vietnam and he was whats known as a "frogger" Underwater demolition. I used to hear his stories of his time in Vietnam and I always thought he was embellishing his stories until I watched a documentary on how to become a Navy Seal, it made me see my father in a different light. I always loved and respected my daddy but now I not only loved & respected him I was really and truly proud of what he did for our country. He passed away last year and as the Navy men played the taps in honor of my father. I wished I had always believed him when he was alive....Rip daddy, Ronald James Hanson! I wish I could have told him how proud of him I really am.
Your story of your father hurts me a little, my son knows the truth but my wife tells my daughter that it's all embellished, she may never know.
My cousin is a SEAL underwater demolition person with wild stories. I never knew they were called "froggers". Interesting. Thanks to everyone out there covering our backs. xo
I'd like to be believe your Dad knows now how proud you are of him.
😢
Mr. Ballen without a hat!!! Be still my beating heart!💖😂
Mr. Ballen is phenomenal. Great YT channel with an incredible story telling ability. Very respectful of the people who go missing in the 411 stories. Just a good guy, to say the least.
Wonder if he's Irish. They tend to kick ass a little more than the rest. You ever hear of the fighting Russians? Fighting Mexicans? No? What about, "Luck of the Chinese guy"? How about Luck of the Canadian? Luck of the Jew? Nope. Because it all Irish. Its what we do. Your name puts you in da club. Clubbing, if you use a stick.
Love John B. I’ve binged all of his videos within just a few days after an accidental discovery. Thanks for this interview. I was aways curious about his personal life.
Stew Smith is the OG “tactical prep” coach . Before Instagram and You Tube , his books were what you used .
A real great story about a former Navy seal that went from average to savage Navy seal fearless warrior
John is such a pure guy. Love him.
I would be entertained by Mr. Ballen reading a grocery list lmao
This guy❤️❤️❤️❤️ genuine ppl who can admit their faults without self pity and share their strengths without boasting are few and far between. Mr.Ballen is an excellent example of this rare breed. His ability to tell stories of the strange, dark and mysterious ain't that bad either😃
Boot camp, I can't imagine going thru seal training, my navy boot camp was nothing nothing, other than being yelled at all the time. Seal training is a world of next level, I can't imagine. You deserve all the respect in the universe!
Love how he has a natural connection with real life and people ❤💕
The living legend that is MrBallen. Respect from England ✌️👍
1. I love Mr Ballens videos any of them on any platform. 2. I respect the hell out of him for his personality and service to country. 3. He's foine as helllll
Not only is Mr Ballen a great story teller, he is an amazing and rare beautiful human being, proud of you John!
I absolutely love the fact that John became those guys that he looked up to and respected, he is now the person that many other young men look at with respect and honor and they now try to emulate what he is. Mr. John Allen truly is a great role model and a genuinely great person that does a phenomenal job getting awareness out there for the missing that cannot speak for themselves.
I have a negative opinion of men because of personal experiences. Watching and learning about you and your life has assisted me in changing my beliefs about men...Thank you!
I knew Mr.Ballen from his YT channel and it's so cool to hear about his backstory. I always thought that he's a nice guy in his private life . This podcast proves that ! It was a pleasure to listen
His dad and sister are Pulitzer Prize winners? No wonder he knows how to Ella a story it’s hereditary! The greatest storyteller on RUclips! Mr. Ballen
Always listen to Mom!!! 💜
Guys like these give me hope for the future...
I can listen to Mr Ballen talk all day. Thank you Gentlemen for your service to this country, to this place I call home, because of men like yourself, we can live the beautiful life we do!
What a genuinely good human. Very humble and respectful and modest as well. Very much we enjoy meeting him and shaking his hand.
^This. Well said. It's amazing how someone who has accomplished so much seemingly has little to no ego. Which, come to think of it, probably comes from the team aspect they were talking about. Not to mention why he's so eminently likable.
He is a story teller... A Navy Seal... A professional businessman... What else????? He is phenomenal!
I recycled the Florida phase of Ranger School. As a consequence, I became the most capable patrol planner and, in terms of squad-level patrolling, the most competent intelligence officer in the 2d Infantry Division during our rotation in the DMZ. I then served most of the rest of my career in infantry and armor units. I'm not sure that would have happened if I had finished in just 58 days, because I valued that outcome more than I would have otherwise.
Whos asking!!!
@@ichimarusaanichimarusaan8098 Not you. Lol
WOW! I really loved learning how you became the person you are today! It sure was difficult, military is no piece of cake. Your Mom was very good at heading you in the right career pathway. You will have so many awesome stories to tell your children. I almost didn't recognize you without your backwards baseball cap, the flannel like plaid shirts and the long hair!! You are a bright young man with so many more opportunities if you choose to make any changes in the future. I am very proud of you! 👏
GREAT ... NICE TO KNOW HIS BACKGROUND. I ENJOY ALL OF HIS POSTS ON U-TUBE. THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE ... FROM A FORMER DLG SAILOR. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅
He looks so good without that mustache!! Love his videos I’m addicted he’s a great storyteller
Your call in life is this one , to tell of the strange , dark and mysterious , delivered in story format ; and doing that , you are simply the best .
This is great! It helps me believe that there may be hope for my teen. He doesn’t have a lot of faith in himself or his future. He’s very smart and he’s a gamer, but I believe he could be so much more, if he really wants to.
Buy him the parts to build a drone.
He will be.
Was he hyperactive and outgoing when he was younger?
Incourage his interests. Believe in him. Love him, as I'm sure you do.
Oh how I wish the same for my grandson. I understand your situation.
I envy how well-spoken he is how humbly is. It's funny you wouldn't think this guy was ever a slacker the way he produces the channel Mr ballen it's so well done I'm sure you put so much more effort into being a Navy SEAL I'm glad to have people like this in our country who fight for us
Love Mrballen!! Best story teller! Thank God for men like this! Thank you so much for your service to this great country and people.
Both of you guys are great former Navy Aviation and Marine Infantry Always Faithful God bless you both Thanks for your service!
This is from a mother’s point of view. I have so much respect for John. He has learned the value of hard work, self respect, self worth and the selflessness of the Team and is truly the role model and inspiration that he wants to be. All while being so humble. My daughter & son are both former US Marines, daughter 2 tours in Iraq OIF at 19 years old. She was in the original convoy to Baghdad with her M-16 (Buck) and her 50 cal for 30 days, got blown up when the base fuel farm was bombed (lesser extent of injuries than John) and has much the same demeanor as John. Cool, calm, but lethal if necessary. Im the one who says “this is my daughter, the Marine” while she shushes me. She struggled after her separation with the mental trauma from war and finding a good job since these peoples’ skills don’t easily translate to the regular job market. John’s point about self-promotion is so important; so many of the kids (vets) I meet don’t understand how it should be known that they have achieved something most never will. I laughed at John’s relating being in HD a week after being blown up by a grenade because HD really wanted to hire her as an expert. They do like vets. Most of the guys who asked her out were so intimidated by what she had accomplished that relationships were hard to maintain. EliteMeet is a wonderful idea and needs to have maybe a subsidiary for the not Special Ops & pilots but the veterans who also need a hand transitioning to life again, connections are the key but also having the comradeship of others who have similar experiences. She used her GI Bill and then some to become a Chemical Engineer so has made her way. My son would benefit from such a relationship as he is not a leader and needs motivation. It takes followers too, to have a good team. He did not deploy but was in the Pacific Forces Marine Corps Band, requalifying every year of his enlistment. He was proud to represent the Marine Corp; he taught MMA & was on the competition shooting team. He is an expert marksman ( as is the daughter) & is a wonderful and patient firearms instructor. Badass in a different way, lol. I wish he had exposure to success stories like John & Stew as he still struggles to find himself. Thank you both for your service and for what you do to help others. Stew I’m going to send my son your channel, he will enjoy your interviews & possibly your training. He also works at a gym & is very fit. Sorry this is long but I’m a mom and see such value in the mentoring programs for our veterans, the government is for sure not going to do anything for them. Easier to give them drugs than to help the people who, of their own free will, sign up to sacrifice everything for us. Oh yes, the daughter had committed but not yet signed when 9-11 happened. I asked how that affected her plans to enlist & she said it made her desire & commitment even stronger. Btw, she said Hell Week and the Crucible were a piece of cake! She was at Parris Island.
You sound like a Mom who is extremely proud of her children and their achievements, and rightly so, but you should also take time to be proud of yourself for raising them to be the people they are now, it may not involve deployment, being blown up or boot camp but it does require a complete 100% commitment 24/7 for life it may change as they grow and become independent but it can be just as hard for a Mom to let her children fly on their own. Kudos to you I hope your children are as proud of you as you are of them.
Nazi moms were happy w their kids too. Just saying the love of a mom is beautiful and is not apparently subject to ethics.
@@randomness8819 Come to San Diego and run your mouth about United States Marine Corps moms being the same as National Socialist mothers... come on down
@@ralphalvarez5465 f off. I dont give a fk if u break ev bone in my body or kill me. I hold my view till the end. Go be soft n threaten someone else.
Mr. ballen is the man, genuine, well spoken, badass, postive dude! This comment section gives me hope...most are full of hate and judgement but I’m reading nothing but loving positive comments. It just goes to show you that if you’re a stand up guy...even in 2020...it shows and people take note. You’re a great role model for some of these younger fellas, thanks Jon B. Allen it’s much appreciated 🙏🏻
The best feeling of graduating boot camp was that it humbled me and I appreciated the little things much more after.
just wondering, but who in the heck are the 21 people that gave this a thumbs down...it is a guy and his experiences that like to help people, really???
I know who's that kind of people!!..envious, jealous as well as coward loosers...yep!!
Democrats
They don't like the strange, dark and mysterious delivered in story format
@@michaelconlin5614 I’m a super liberal and I liked it.
@@LadySKizo do you know which bathroom to use yet?
Hey John thank you for your service from one veteran to another.
Believe it or not my stepsons name is John C. Allen.
Anyway GOD BLESS and thank you for what you do.
Thank you for this interview. It supported my perceptions about ‘Mr Ballen’. He is highly intelligent and a good human being who has lived a valuable life. I, for one, want him to write.
This gave me an even bigger respect for Mr. Ballen...What a great story...and this is before the Mr. Ballen series. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
It’s cool seeing younger guys and how they conduct themselves to, through, and after. Nothing wrong with the older generations, but there’s more blend between similarities I think for me.
I didn’t expect to see him on a podcast … wow been waiting to hear his personal storyline
John Allen, the best story teller ever!!!
Mr ballen ....appreciate that you live in this world. You are clear,fair,honest and awesome..love your channel. TY sir for the interview
Mr. Ballen is a solid dude.
Guy inspired me to start my own
I’m doing mil style stuff but mostly for the families and guys I deployed with. It’s extremely therapeutic for me. I love his stories !!!
Nice work!!
🧢 here is you hat MrBallen! Amazing what you have done in a year.
I spent 6 years on fast attack subs. I was going nowhere with my life and my grandfather and father were both in the navy for WWII and Vietnam, respectively. I figured what the hell, I'm 22 and going absolutely nowhere, no plan, no nothing. It was exactly what I needed. I almost think it should be mandatory for everyone just to get that level of discipline. It really does carry you through your life.
awesome!
Great video. I've been out for 34 years now. Part of me wishes I had stayed, but then I look at all of the experiences that my children got to have growing up on a farm, Hunting Fishing, small-town friends... The transition out can be hard. I would say it took me at least 10 years to normalize a civilian life. However a major part of my life was definitely the time I spent overseas , and it remains that way today. I remember at 17 years of age thinking there must be something more out there than the farm I was growing up on. By 19 years of age I was over in Lebanon in the military. The second half of my hitch I ended up in nato in Europe. I met my first wife there , years later it ended up in divorce. People said God you must be bitter , and while I went through that yes, I am a grandfather today and so if I had not made that choice to go overseas I would not have this family here with me now. Just from one choice. Think about it before you leave the military and think about it before you go in. Your life can change for the rest of it. It is a very mature choice that takes good thought.
What country did you find her in?
@@hansgruber9685 England...she's British(mother)/ Scottish(father)
MB.Allen is without doubt the GOAT in storytelling! And a few more things as well!😘
Also medically retired, I absolutely love this story and what Mr. Allen has done with his life. I wish I had developed his level of motivation after joining the military, and after. My transition to civilian life has had bumps over the course of the past 10 years, both in my interactions with the local VA services and turning off some of my military mannerisms and seriousness I developed while I was in. I had to relearn how to relax and not treat every day like "fight or flight", like each day had to go perfectly. I'm in a good spot now, and I'm thankful that John appears to be in a good spot as well. His RUclips contributions have been one of the best additions to my own life. I enjoy the work he puts into his videos, as do millions of other fans, and hope that more people can take inspiration from his work ethic and his stories.
I can identify with wanting to shorten your career to be with your family. As a ranger, my first daughter had just been born and I was on a Chinook that crash landed pretty hard and a couple months later a c130 I was on caught fire as we landed. I re-evaluated my path and decided I wanted to be here for her. Missed out on going to war with my buddies, but I don't regret it.
I have tremendous respect for him. Incredible story, and now he tells incredible stories.
My 14 year old son got me hooked on Mr. Ballens channel. The guy really does an excellent job telling stories.
If he only knew then he was gonna EXPLODE on social media and literally one of the most recognized channels on RUclips.
Haha not sure about that, but definitely been insane to see how interested people are in the videos on my channel. Thank you!
Jesus, Mr. Ballen is fucking gorgeous
It's true though. Thank goodness there are people willing to take the vocation of service to others so seriously.
Finally get to see him without his hat!
Yes, he has hair!lol.
I loved watching you talking about your past as a Navy Seal.
He's a great storyteller but honestly it's pretty incredible he was a Navy SEAL before that. It's probably harder to get into the SEALs than it is to get into Harvard. I mean, maybe it's not I don't know but I know it's very, very difficult to get into. For a reason. They're up there with the most elite units we have.
When you graduate SEAL training they tell you that you've done as much for your family name as two of your siblings going to Harvard.
@@chadhumphries1445 I hope so those dudes are completely badass.
@@voteZDLR as a former amphibious assault crew member. Combat swimmer and ifantry marine i can assure you your right. They are badasses. ,mr ballen grew up near me. Great dude
@@lancecrocket2391 thank you for your service!
@@voteZDLR thank you and semper fi
I love his channel, he's an excellent story teller. ✌🏻
How crazy is it that he never dreamt of being a seal yet he accomplished just that and he gets out without a exact direction to go and he ends up with a huge following online
🙏
Yeah you look like a Quincy dude ! No one’s perfect. You are the best storyteller I have even seen . Tommy Southie
I clicked on this half expecting John to be brutalized for some reason and I was going to stand up for him (not that he needs it by any means... lol). I'm so thrilled to see him being praised and recognized for his abilities as a story teller and beyond.
Now he’s the greatest story teller on the internet
Wow! Just great reading about Mr JohnB Allen He certainly is a very humble guy ! And I love his Mr Ballen videos …. He certainly has lived a great life ! My husband spent 21+ yrs in Navy, he was an ET and we travelled around a lot ! He was on the USS Bowen when it bombed Beruit after they bombed the Marine Barracks there , that was closest to war he got, He joined up during Vietnam War and missed getting sent there but we had a feeling wouldn’t be long, then Nixon took the US out of there , I was relieved !
One thing good about our life was the fact we both got Military insurance when he retired, He was dx with Diabetes less than a month after he retired ! He had trouble with his weight yet no one gave him a full medical while in the Navy !! Made me mad ! When the dr asked him how long he had diabetes !!!
Several medical problems for both of us went Undiagnosed as we never were anywhere where he got decent medical care !! It made me very bitter ! But now ? At least they are paying for the results of bad medical treatment during the years !
It was very difficult finding a job when he retired ! A lot said he was over qualified !
I told my underachieving son he had two choices when he graduated high school, get into college or join the navy ! He signed up for local college , then next day went and joined the Navy, believe me when I said he never signed any papers until his dad talked to his recruiter !
Bootcamp was miserable for him, he found a way to call me just about every day ! ( strictly not allowed ! But he managed it! Maybe only for a minute or two ! ) I kept telling him hey They cannot kill you ! You’ll get through this, he got a great career, after 7 yrs he got out , we told him to take every school he could when in there he made rank quick , but not much of a future in Military for him, he moved family back home got a good job and has been there ever since ! If nothing else it makes a man or woman out of these kids and I believe every kid should join military if not going to college ! Sorry about my ramble !
Mr Ballen I don’t know how old this interview was ? But didn’t get to the great Narration of videos you do! You are truly gifted telling these stories and I watch them all ! Even the spooky ones !
Now I know why his channel is called Mr Ballen 😁
John *B. Allen*
BALLEN! 😁
Right? 😂 Peculiarly strange american last name, but now it makes sense.
From mess to success, inspirational and very relateable!
I love Mr Ballen's channel!! I love his stories and how he tells the stories! Nice to hear his personal story. Thanks for this interview!!
I am glad I had the opportunity to hear some background information on our dark, mysterious podcaster
I recognize the voice....it IS Mr. Ballen! Wow! You need to leave the hat off! I am a faithful follower. I love your stories. Thank you Mr. Smith for a great interview. It was nice to learn more about Mr. Ballen!
I LOVE this interview. It is eye opening in simple terms regarding what the men and women do for our country.
That was great. John is a real interesting guy
It’s good to hear about his life in more detail. ♥️
This was a great interview,I've been so curious to how the whole seal deal went down with Mr .Allen.and it's great to hear him talk about his experience in the navy.