MrBallen is a storyteller, YouTuber and a former United States Navy SEAL.
Why are we drawn to fear? This fascination often balances us the edge of life and death, infused with a dash of excitement. From his beginnings as a Navy SEAL to becoming a renowned YouTuber, Mr. Ballen possesses a unique storytelling talent. He captivates us with some of the most spine-chilling true stories, drawn both from his experiences and the lives of others.
Expect to learn why so many people are obsessed with True Crime and scary stories, the 3 terrifying but true stories MrBallen has prepared in this episode today, what being a NAVY Seal taught MrBallen about life & the backlash he has gotten from the NAVY Seal community by sharing his story, what it means to live a good life, if there is life after death, how to reinvent your entire life, what it takes to tell a good story and much more...
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Timestamps:
(00:00) From Navy SEAL to Storyteller
(04:14) Why People Love Gruesome True Crime
(07:24) The Best Story MrBallen Has Ever Told
(18:56) Living a Double Life in a Coma
(22:56) Developing a Storytelling Style
(32:37) Biggest Mistakes in Telling a Great Story
(36:47) Audience Reactions at Live Shows
(39:15) The Story With the Biggest Reaction
(49:45) Where MrBallen Finds His Stories
(58:46) Who Was MrBallen Before the SEALs
(01:08:32) Advice for People Stuck in a Rut
(01:11:54) Getting Through SEALs Training
(01:24:23) The Worst Element of Hell Week
(01:30:13) What it Feels Like to Be Hit By a Grenade
(01:49:49) Rewatching the Video of the Hit
(02:00:46) Adjusting From War to Home
(02:07:52) MrBallen’s View on a Good Life
(02:14:24) Principles for When Life Gets Hard
(02:19:45) The Most Terrifying First Date Ever
(02:26:44) The Most Evil People
(02:32:49) Tom DeLonge’s Alien Obsession
(02:37:21) Receiving Backlash for Sharing Stories
(02:43:00) Why the Military Has an Issue With MrBallen
(02:54:06) Speaking in Depth About Military Experiences
(03:04:26) Dealing With Rapid Growth
(03:12:15) MrBallen’s Favourite Storytellers
(03:20:34) What’s Next for MrBallen?
(03:26:01) Where to Find MrBallen
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