“I Saw My Death Coming” MrBallen’s Insane Story Of Getting Hit By A Grenade
Chris and MrBallen discuss the time MrBallen was hit by a grenade. What happened to MrBallen on his first tour in Afghanistan? What was it like to see himself almost die according to MrBallen? What are MrBallen”s lasting mental and physical impacts of being hit by a grenade?
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We have the same last name. Dad?
@@melkerandlefin9324😂
I get why you stopped it here but I also hate you for stopping it here 😂😂.
10 year anniversary of the grenade is today… wild
You're kidding!
Thank you for your service mr.Allen :)
And, we are ALL so thankful that you survived. 💕
You were meant to live and tell more than ghost stories brotha , move with your authentic purpose spirit is in your corner.
Happy grenade-iversary!
I love the fact Mr Ballen is so humble...
BLACK LIVES MATTER
100% agree, I've never seen him try to pump up his own history or try to make himself out to be a hero. And I've known other military guys who kinda did, and they just seem like they are full of crap because of it.
❤ he's the best
Definitely a prince of a man. And yes, I know that phrase dates me. But he’s just straight up an awesome guy to the core. We need a LOT more men like him in our society!
You signed on the dotted line and went on to be a SEAL and wounded in combat. Shake it off when the chest thumpers play the “one up” game with you. There will always be someone that has more jumps, more deployments, can run farther, do more push ups or carry more weight. They are the ones with the problem, not you. You rock! Coming from a 25 year Green Beret with multiple post 911 deployments to both theaters. Oh, and a faithful Mr. Ballen listener. ☠️
Ah, they must just not have made it clear enough to you is all. Y'see, there are wolves, sheep and sheepdo-...zzzzzzzzzz...
Why do other SEAL members hate on MrBallen? I don’t understand and I’m not a veteran. Like… what don’t those people like about him?
It's funny when he talks about there being no pain after he was hit by the gernade. I ride the bike a lot, and I was hit head on by a car, and that's one thing I remember; it didn't hurt. It didn't hurt till a few moments later, I don't know how long it was, but when I started to move, that's when it hurt. Still hurts, to be real.
I was in a near death car crash where I flipped in the air, but when the dust settled, I was just like “huh that was weird. Glad I’m not hurt” as soon as I reached for my seatbelt, every inch of my body ached and stung. I was told my the EMS lady, Rebecca, that it’s a mix of adrenaline and being in shock and your brain does that to protect yiu
@@a.c.v.7470 Wow, that makes total sense. Crazy how our brain can just off the pain for a moment. Crazy!
I almost lost my right leg to “degloving”… Imagine a woman removing pantyhose but it’s your skin and muscle, down to the bone, from above the knee and it’s all hanging off your ankle. I didn’t feel it at all. Actually tried to stand up, looked down and remember saying: “oh shit”… Sat back down and just kept telling myself- I have to move. It did eventually become a burning sensation which escalated to an extreme burning sensation and I remember thinking it was the sun.. Asked the medic to get me into the shade. Didn’t help much but docs saved my leg. Luckily the bone didn’t break because then I wouldnt have my leg
EXACTLY at the 14 min mark , I was like wait ,, why would other marines maybe say summin was the first, and then when he checked the interviewer and just skipped his ? And went into Mr Ballen mode
@@a.c.v.7470yeah, I noticed that when I got shot by a hollow point .40 cal handgun. I didn't even notice I got hit, until I felt the blood running down my leg, I almost thought that I had pissed myself...but nope, it was blood lol, and then I just kinda paced around(bad idea, I know, but hey, adrenaline lol) and then clapped from quick blood loss. When the paramedics started getting me more conscious again, that's when I felt the pain from my shoulder being shattered.
Man, I LOVE MrBallen! Incredible backstory and one of the best story-tellers I've ever heard. He's an extremely talented and well-rounded individual. Been listening to him for about five years now!
I could listen to Mr. Ballen speak 24/7/365. He’s so captivating ❤
I watch mr ballan (allen). I've never heard his voice sound like this! It is shaking, wavering. Mr 'Ballan ' is doing a brilliant job of telling his story without losing it. 💚
John B Allen B-allen
gotta be hard for him to talk about it thats y since usually with military vets they kinda relive it when telling their stories
There’s only a couple videos where I heard this in his voice. The most notable is when he tells the story about him and his friends in that mountain cabin
This is always how his voice is
I couldn’t imagine life without Mr. Ballen. Glad you’re still with us warrior!
Humble and modest. Such a relief to hear an operator who doesn't have his chest puffed and is willing to relate honestly. So tired of hearing from a bunch of judgemental "badasses" trying to convince me they're Superman
It's amazing to hear a war story from one of our generation's greatest story tellers.
I want to make it clear. ANYONE serving our country, for me, there is no such thing as "minimal". The fact a soldier has to deal with this AT ALL. Come on. That's tough. I sure the hell couldn't do it. Service men and women are a level of their own. Proud of you Mr ballen. You are badass
There's a huge you can't talk about your experience even slightly especially if it benefits you directly. That's why ballen says he committed a cardinal sin. Cause 99% of other seals probably think he has no right to tell his story publicly
Underrated comment. And I agree 1000% 🇺🇸
Right. I’m serving ZERO seconds after my dad served 4 years as a marine in desert storm. He’s permanently and totally disabled mentally from that war. The fact anyone would judge a minimum especially when they’ve seen a war like that at 20 years old is bizarre to me. Our veterans have done so much for us.
This new set is a thing of beauty, awesome work Chris
Jeez, I've been watching MrBallen's channel for months and I never knew anything about his backstory. I just liked his story-telling. Amazing.
I believe his mom is a writer...I can listen to this talented man all day . His voice has a calming effect on me.
First and foremost thank you for your service John! HUGE ballen fan here!
He talks with such humility, and reverence and respect for his peers that it’s such a shame that there are some-a few- who were/are pissed with him sharing his story. I think he shares it so respectfully ❤
What makes you say people are angry with him?
@@ScottieWallace He’s said in different interviews that he received a lot of hate from some people he directly served with and indirectly when he started out Mr Ballen KZhead videos. They didn’t like that he was open about his time in the military openly shared some stories on his page. He had to reconcile that fact and that pain and decided years later he’ll continue to talk about it. You can kinda see in his videos storyline he used to talk about it, stopped a while, now is again.
@@chy8427 thanks.
I lose track of everything around me when listening to a Mr Ballen story. Most underrated youtuber
Underrated? He has close to 9 million subscribers
@@OutIaw187yet still he is underrated! 😜
Mr. Ballen is a favorite for me and I am awed and honored by his service. Thankfully John made it to his family and his talent for telling amazing, dark and mysterious tales! We love you
Mr Ballen is everything we should all aspire to be. My nephew was also a SEAL. We are lucky to have them watching over us.
I’m jealous that you get to hear a bunch of cool stories first hand lol
Dude. This is SO freaking cool. Asif you got the prince of the strange, dark and mysterious on!
Mr Ballen is one of my favorite story tellers from the empty years of sitting at home through the covid years. I never knew his own story. Great interview!
So glad to hear you talk about your tour in Afghanistan in such detail seems therapeutic. Absolutely incredible that you survived such a violent attack and your insight into death is powerful. Your an awesome human being Mr. Ballen. Your journey has made you a good example of overcoming obstacles. Much respect for you. ❤❤❤
Thank you Mr Ballen for your service in Afghanistan as well as your service back home, llooking out for the mental health of others retirning home. You are an inspiration.
Mr ballen is wholesome and real. I love his channel very Much.
Well, he certainly tells horrific stories in a wholesome way!
I agree, he's a regular guy with a great gift for storytelling
This comment should have way more likes, I feel the same way about Mr ballen and I know 3+ million people do too 25 likes... cmon Mr ballen fans letsssss goooo!! Show some support and love to the internets best story teller
I love ballen I watch many of those ppl telling crime stories usually the makeup ones but the way ballen tells em is top tier. I be on the edge of my seat
"Complacency Kills" I want that on a t-shirt!
Wow, 10 year’s ago. How time flies by. I love to listen to Mr. Ballen stories❤
Our hero…Mr Ballen! God bless you abundantly and thank you for your service.
Great story teller, glad you had him on podcast.
Glad you made it home.
I love everything about this podcast; The background, the people, the interviewer (Chris). Please keep making these episodes because it really gives me, and everyone watching applicable wisdom which improves peoples lives.
I was thrown a long distance out of a car accident. As I was flying through the air I thought tuck my head so my face wasn't fucked up for my mom at the funeral❗️
I hope that you came out alright from it all.
@@littleredwitch NOPE, not even close. Being thrown almost a football field fucks you up pretty good for life.
@@Christian_Tango_Christ I hear all these crazy good things about stem cell therapy. JRE pod talks about his friends who have a facility in Mexico that’s cheaper to get some. Maybe look into that?
Mr Ballen's channels and podcasts are one of the biggest reasons I love youtube. So glad you did this interview!⚛😀
Mr Ballen gets me through my job every day 😂😂
You mite like the why files too !
@@jakejenkinson6652 haha that’s what’s up. Working hard or hardly working ?? Haha silly
Glad Mr. Ballen is still here, alive and well. 🙏🙏
Thanks for serving, Mr Ballen. My grandfather was in WW2 and Korea. It's a shame what you had to see and endure. I thank the good Lord that you are still here. 🙏 thank you. ❤️ I am free because of soldiers like you and grampa. 😊 -Shirley and Skittles
I am very thankful you are here to tell this story.
14:08 Unrelated to combat, but I felt the exact same way when I got into a motorcycle accident a few years ago. As soon as I realized that i was gonna hit an oncoming car, my brain somehow accepted that it was the end of my life. I remember thinking "I guess this is it" in an almost sarcastic way. there was no fear, felt very rational. Thankfully i only hit the front side of the car and made it without any serious injuries. But I'll always remember that feeling of acceptance.
Me too when I had cancer, but as I did accept that I have 50% probability to die, I still feel dead inside and I have barely any joy in life, and it was 12 years ago... intensely depressed all the time.
Yep
I had the same feeling of calmness and acceptance of my death when my stalker was strangling me to death. My brain took me out of the situation I was in. Instead of dying by strangulation, I was falling off an incredibly tall, but beautiful, waterfall. Obviously I didn’t die; I played dead, went limp, and he released pressure from my neck.
Mr Ballen never runs out of incredible stories! Thank you Mr Ballen for everything you did and STILL DO!! WE LOVE YOU!!!
Holy crab! Production quality on this is amazing.
i completely missed this part of mr ballen lore!! gained even more respect for him and i totally understand why he gravitates towards adrenaline heavy content
Even in a more freeform environment he is one of the best speakers and storytellers
The plane taking off in the background! Chris you’re the man! You and your team pushing the limits is amazing
Thank you for your Service Mr Ballen.
Love MrBAllen. Glad you are having him on.
Thank You for your service Mr Ballen!
Bless you MrBallen ... So much respect for you and other vets ... Solute to all military ❤❤❤
I'm so glad you made it. ❤
Two of my favourite channels ❤ Love you guys working together
I don’t know why this interview is so hard to find. I’ve been looking for it for the last two days. I saw a pop-up in my feed and then it disappeared. Finally found it. =) Thank you so much for this interview huge fan
Hi thank you for your service in keeping this planet safe for the rest of the world. You are a true hero.
Thank You For Your Service, We Can Never Thank You Enough
We are so so glad you are here
Really interesting video. Looking forward to the full version.
I love when two KZhead channels I love collide!
Damn! Can’t wait for the rest of the story
No one makes me tolerate ads like Mr. Ballen.
Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your service Mr ballen !!! I love your story telling
Great interview. Liked it. 👍🏽
This is really interesting can imagine the experience of being a marine but most of all being in the field in unknown territory watching this in April 19 as he mentioned it
Chris, I didn’t know what to expect from the screen (I can’t remember what the technical term is) but wow. It’s incredible. It really does add more depth to the story and makes it feel even more immersive. People are going to copy that for sure 😂 And thank God Mr. Ballen survived and is now able to tell this (and other) stories. Bravo. To both of you.
You can't help but absolutely love this guy. You rock John!! 🫡👍🏻
Mr. Ballen (what a Patriot!!) 1) A Patriot tells the truth 2) in a way that helps all others 3) transcends all classes of people 4) hence = A Patriot ! 5) thank you so much for sharing part of your life (worth the $$ of admission (your time, spend it listen, and derive some wisdom about life) as life is short.
Mr Ballen you are so brave no only because you went there and experienced war but because you can talk about it and because you are a surviver I can only imagine the things that you and your team must have had to deal with you guys are all heros
You gave me chills talking about seeing it coming at you and then thinking I hope it hits me below my head 😢 oh my gosh that is awful
The fact that you did this in front of a volume is insane
Thank you for your service, and all of our armed forces. ❤🇺🇸
Can’t wait for the full podcast to come out
That video screen is pretty insane , what an idea
Thank you for your service Mr. Ballen 🇺🇸 🙏🏻❤️🤍💙🙏🏻
Brutal! Ending the video just before getting to the debrief? That's rough.
Thank you for your service Mr John B Allen Sir 👍💯
This channel is gonna blow up in subs, you cannot beat a Mrballen cinematic style experience..
My battalion was at FOB Shank back in 2011. My signal team was at FOB Airborne.
MR Ballen is a Blessing to All
Waiting to hear the second part of the story ❤
I was at Shank with the 101st. Lovely place. Lots of little holes in the tents for some reason.
Green screen and coloring on all these vids is so on point. Best podcast set in the game
I have a friend who is on the teams who got really f'ed up. He was on a helo (you know the one) that went down where a lot of SEALS died. He remarkably recovered and is serving in a reserve unit. For all those who have served, thank you for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇲
Are you talking about extortion 17? All 38 people on that chinook died and 17 of them were seals. Sorry but I don’t believe you.
@Mr. Ballen, is a true National Treasure.
This set is fucking FANTASTIC!!!😮 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯🤟🏾
it really is perfect. can't wait to see the full episode. The campfire scene also looks great.
7years, 7 days... Its more military service than ive ever considered. The fact that you went to war no matter whos war, is admirable in its own right. Also live a country where the army isn't usually considered "a good job".
We love Mr Ballen 🖤
MrBallen is a great story teller!
Just barely stumbled on MrBallen. His content is AMAZING! Great concept of having a backdrop like that. 👌
Im a ballen fan. Have been since the beginning of his strange, dark, and mysterious days. And its sad and pathetic how some in the military have treated him. Its shenanigans like this that makes some not want to join. And now on top of it those who have politicized it and made it seem like some arent wanted.
It’s crazy how many people don’t realize Mr ballen can kill you with his bare hands yet he’s so calm n collected
I’ve had the death experience l saw the tunnel fall of light with my grandmother stending there with her arms open
Must be hard to walk around with lead balls that dangle in between your kneecaps. This dude is a badass.
One time in Iraq we where inside the Amtrac and our team leader was having a nightmare and shot his m 203 Granade launcher by accident. Good thing those rounds dont activate within a certain amount pf rotation or else would have been gone😂😂😂
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I’m waiting for this full video to come out. Hopefully I won’t be waiting too much longer
Great video. I love mr ballens storytelling.. even when its his own story. It doesnt hurt both these guys are easy on the eyes too! Lol
I’m a new viewer of Mr. Ballen, and I’m so glad I started watching his channel. His storytelling is impeccable, his voice is so soothing and I love how he really paints the picture of the stories he tells. I work with the military community for a living, and I’m in awe of the bravery that everyone exhibits. Thank you for your service and bravery, Mr. Ballen.
You should do a video on seal training and tryouts
dude this is wild. SO SICK
MrBallen is the best storyteller !!!!!!!
Big big Ballen fan🎉
Thank you for your Service sir
My son-in law, went through so many deployments, he is still a better person than me and stronger than me with a softest heart. Despite PTSD, CANCER AND PHYSICAL debilitating, he has clear conscience what is right and wrong. if you want to disregard what these young people give and sacrifice do not just do not say anything. My daughters are there to engage in keeping the USA AND THE OTHERS from……..😓
Pretty impressive Stories