MrBallen - Navy Seal to True Crime: Insane Stories of Courage, Fear & Resilience (Video)

In this 22 April 2024 video from Modern Wisdom. host Chris Williamson talks with Mr Ballen, a storyteller, YouTuber and a former United States Navy SEAL.

Why are we drawn to fear? This fascination often balances us on 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 more.

https://youtu.be/NEIVgSYPYcU

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
1:08:32 Advice for People Stuck in a Rut
1:11:54 Getting Through SEALs Training
1:24:23 The Worst Element of Hell Week
1:30:13 What it Feels Like to Be Hit By a Grenade
1:49:49 Rewatching the Video of the Hit
2:00:46 Adjusting From War to Home
2:07:52 MrBallen’s View on a Good Life
2:14:24 Principles for When Life Gets Hard
2:19:45 The Couple Who Almost Caught Ted Bundy
2:26:44 The Most Evil People
2:32:49 Tom DeLonge’s Alien Obsession
2:37:21 Receiving Backlash for Sharing Stories
2:43:00 Why the Military Has an Issue With MrBallen
2:54:06 Speaking in Depth About Military Experiences
3:04:26 Dealing With Rapid Growth 
3:12:15 MrBallen’s Favourite Storytellers
3:20:34 What’s Next for MrBallen?
3:26:01 Where to Find MrBallen