I had to do 90 days for possession of devil's lettuce. My grandpa was sick and I knew that no matter what, he would pass while I was in. Amd with 9 days to go, he passed. Two weeks before an inmate tried unsuccessfully to escape at a funeral so I had to be escorted by 2 deputies. My family treated them so well with food and just being nice so they let me tske off my shackles to go see him before we put him in the ground. They knew I wasn't going anywhere so they were very relaxed. My brother, who looks and sounds a lot like me and was wearing similar clothes to me said his goodbyes to everyone and went to leave. The cops thought he was me trying to escape and tackled him. After they realized it was my brother, with me on the sideline laughing with everyone else, all was ok. It really lightened the mood.
@@303Thatoneguy The Devil’s Lettuce 🥬 comes from the old anti-marijuana propaganda from the 1930s, when “Reefer Madness” first began. There’s a film on UA-cam from the propaganda campaign called "Reefer Madness" which, if you haven’t seen it, you should. It’s hilarious hyperbole and it’s intended to terrify people and make them believe weed can make you hallucinate, become violently psychotic, kill babies and stuff. There are also references to “devil's lettuce” and other unholy labels for cannabis on anti-weed film posters from the '30s and 1940s. It would be great to print some up and decorate your grow house with them.
This is why I not only went to my abusers funeral, but also watched as they sealed the casket and the case in the mausoleum. The caulk, duct tape and glue, my brain needed to see that this person couldn’t hurt me anymore.
Awwwwww, bless your heart 💖,, I can understand, the only reason mine is still breathing is from a pacemaker in his 💜 and I hate him for that,I'm glad that made you feel better seeing it done ❤❤
@@johnkelli4940 Forgiveness has to be asked for and coupled with sincere repentance. If it's not, then forgiveness can't truly be given; it's all just words.
This story is absolutely mind-blowing. The way childhood trauma can manifest is both tragic and terrifying. Whether you believe in the supernatural or not, the eyewitness accounts make you wonder what's truly possible. Great storytelling as always!
Actually yes. I don't believe in supernatural abilities, possessions, etc, but likewise it is difficult for 9 people to lie about the same story consistently (someone usually confesses it's a hoax given time). Personally, I think Don locked himself up in a peculiarly strong and unusual form of grief, a type of self-induced seizure if you like. While in that state, he somehow caused the 'rain' himself. I don't know how, there are a few cases where people have done inexplicable things. Perhaps his form of rage creates intense heat and humidity (what was the natural humidity in the region at that time?) - although how he can pinpoint that humidifying effect across the prison and into a warden's office, I've no idea. The degree of belief in Christianity (and all the relevant creatures within that religion) in America is pretty extreme (from a British standpoint), so it is perfectly rational that a believer will believe himself released from a demonic possession if he believes he is in that state. However, I would sooner think that Don's grief and the depth of his anger gave him this strange ability for a short space of time. It is not unusual to 'see' the dead after they have passed on. I have seen someone who'd died, sitting where they usually sat each night. I saw a friend in my home - on the day he died in hospital. And a friend saw his dad in his beloved greenhouse 2 weeks after he'd died. You walk around immersed in your grief, remembering, imprinting, drawing on memories, and so it is no surprise that you may catch a glimpse of that someone unexpectedly. Therefore, it's natural that the grandfather should appear in the mirror - especially as there is so much emotion tied up in the man.
@@alin4story580I had to screenshot his comment🤣 Reddit mod of atheism for sure. He really shot down a plausible explanation believed by cultures worldwide for thousands of years. & what he offered as up as an alternative was crossreferencing the local humidity with bros temper🤣🤣🤣
@@Debbie-henri so you'll rather beleive a human like you and I is capable of supernatural acts, than believe there are spiritual forces of the light and darkness waging an almost never ending war for and against humanity? Every w0m@n or l@dy that I've met in my life that somehow reveal they had some form of childhood trauma in the past... just stay away from their temper. Those people will stare you down physically without touching you, when they are unhappy with what you did (be it for your own safety from them) The things that will manifest in your life for the next few days to weeks will simply be unexplainable and unbelievable. Note: it could be that they are non-stop, serial ch£@ters, and you're separating from them. Yet! You will be punished (it's not about doing wrong to them, it's about not having their way) It's best you take a physical beating from 5 grown men, than the series of unfortunate events you most likely will experience... but trace your steps and you'll see they all sprout around the time of non physical threat. Where am I getting to? Depression and trauma is something I won't wish on anyone, because I've come to notice it is a gateway for humans to allow something dark into our lives. I hope every child is kept safe, but unfortunately evil lurks everywhere.
I remember when this was featured on Unsolved Mysteries in the 90's. One of the cops involved said the "water" was greasy and at one point, came out of the walls sideways, hit his leather coat and rolled upwards - defying the laws of gravity.
i just commented the very same thing but he left out lots more. like the sideways rain. the prison minister having to do an exorcism. very interesting and scary stuff. i definitely recommend people go there to watch the entire story.
I lived in Stroudsburg since 2000 and worked at the pizzeria across the street from this house. This really did happen. Not to many people know about this and its amazing Mr ballen is telling this story.
@gnov-oq3zt How wild that you watching this video lived and worked across the street from this house and know that it really happened, I completely believe you and this case. How scary! I’m happy that Don did get released from his evil grandfather’s spirit but wow this was a wild experience! Do the same officers, warden and Bob and Jeanie still live in the house or the same area? I don’t think I could ever go back to my house if that happened to me! John aka MrBallen tells stories in such a great way you feel like you’re there experiencing the feelings and emotions that all 9 people did plus poor Don.
He is brilliant at using imagery, expressions and gestures to tell the story. He is a believable guy and that's important because it makes the story more credible.
He paints quite the picture, doesn't he? He like transports the listener inside the story. You almost feel like you are daydreaming listening to him... for me, I forget I am even listening to someone speak. It's like watchin a movie in my head. He puts me in a trance. Get outta my heed, Mr Ballen! JK, I love it! ❤-" The Cackler heard round the world"😁
@@AnaMartinez-wt1ji thx! Do you listen to all the Ballen Studio podcasts? mrBallens Medical Mysteries, Wartime Stories, RunFool and Bedtime Stories? The medical and war stories are my favs but, they are all really great. Another excellent true crime podcast is Murder in America and Paranormal Files on YT, both by Colin Browen and his wife
I’ve seen this on Paranormal Witness, but you left out the creepiest part! The rain was actually moving up the wall from the floor, which made it even scarier and more confusing. Wild case!
i just thought the very same thing. and he left out a whole lot more. like the officers testifying to sideways rain and the jail minister having to do the excorcism. lots left out
That was the most memorable episode!! That's where I first remember hearing of this, too. This story was told on a few programs/channels, too. Yes, I hate when important details are left out. Mr.Ballen tells the story well, though, always!
@@BettyGoodmanTrio-By-Ben-Elias no not this time. i watched the actual officers testify to it. the warden. the prison minister. it happened alright. i promise you. evil is real, God is real 🙏
@@BettyGoodmanTrio-By-Ben-Eliasi don't believe in contagious Delusions lol people might believe someone else's story that could be a delusion to that one person so they might repeat it but all those other people are not all having a delusion themselves.
THANK YOU FOR COVERING THIS ONE!! I had asked you a couple years ago to cover it and you told me there has to be facts behind your stories..something to back it up..witness accounts etc. I'm so happy you did the research and told this one!!
Just walked out of your live show in Atlanta and fired this up for the 3 hour drive home!!!! What a freaking show, meet and greet was awesome Mr Ballen is as advertised what a great dude took time with everyone the story’s were great!!!! Can’t wait to do it again🎉
I really love that the og style videos are back. When I see a 25 minute or more video about ONE brand new story, it brings a level of excitement unlike the rest!
Wanna know what's weird? My tormentor growing up just died this morning. He died a slow, painful death from what I've read. This video timing is perfect. I forgave him a while back, but for some reason, I feel a bit more free and lighter. I'm still dealing with this fresh ball of emotions. A good ole nature walk should help. Thanks for the stories, M.B
I hope his passing brings you peace!! ♥🙏 Enjoy your walk as well. Nature is always a good remedy for so many things. Allows us to re-center and focus us on the good in life and what really matters. I wish total peace and happiness for you.
My tormenter was my Mom. She died horribly, but I don't feel better knowing that because she shows up happy and healthy in my nightmares on a regular basis. Turns out that the no nightmare drugs for PTSD only work for nightmares about physical injury. Those drugs don't do shit for a full night of your dead mother telling you that you'll NEVER be good enough. 😉 She's still a d**k.
My Dad lived in this house before this event happened. He was also a state police officer, and when it happened, the police called him. They were terrified. This story is absolutely real!
@@bdawg1118 dude it’s not bullshit it really happened.you can look it all up police report also prison warden report.i know Don he worked with my son at a local restaurant it’s one of the most documented cases ever reported it’s crazy but it really happened
I'd love it if we could have more "strange, dark and mysterious" stories like this one instead of the murder stories. There's already so many of the latter out there everywhere. Love ya, John!
I would just like to thank you, Mr Ballen. I have been an avid listener of you for years now. My two children both female 12 and 16, also love your content, and we watch your UA-cam channel together, and it really gives us a great way to bond and spend time together. I had a really great paying job until about two months ago when I was laid off. In order to make ends meat, I started to drive for Uber and lyft until another job becomes available. Instead of driving around all day with music playing, I decided to play you're podcasts instead. At first, I thought that would be risky as I did not know if it would be appropriate. However, I sit at a 5 star rating on both apps, and I can't count the number of passengers who have asked me at the end of they're rides what are you listening to and where can I find it. I point them towards your UA-cam channel, your podcast, as well as medical mysteries and wartime stories. Thank you so much much for always being there for me, and I'm sure countless others during both good times and bad. I'm sure you hear it all the time from many listeners, but I can't express in words how much it means to me and all fans of the strange dark and mysterious. Much love and many thanks.
@foreverblessed3511 actually my 12 year old little girl is very mature and has always loved horror. For example she always wants to go see the newest horror movies can't wait to see smile 2. Meanwhile my 16 year old chose a movie for us to go see last week and chose the wild robot. Here's the kicker, my 12 year old is kinder, more generous and much more well behaved then her older sister. Appreciate your opinion though.
Memory unlocked! I didn't remember the finer details, but I do remember seeing this on Unsolved Mysteries as a kid, and it's been in the back of mind for years. Once you started telling this story, I was just waiting for the line, "I can make it rain".
If only he didn’t promote such an evil company that admits they don’t verify their people are actually therapists and lost lawsuits because they share peoples information to include personal counseling information and their negligence has led to multiple people dying…. They have been sued so many times and lost and are universally known to be bad with tons of documentaries here on UA-cam that at this point his promotion of it is just evil… it’s disgusting to know that someone who pretends to care and talks about his charity takes money and promotes an active evil
Yes!! I heard this story years ago but of course Mr B presented in such an exciting way and with new details. This channel does their research! Thanks Ballen!
If any truth to that story, would think that maybe Gramps started into some very dark occult stuff that involved spell craft/demon summoning and abusing children and his grandson was the chosen to take the abuse. Yeash, creepy!
This is one of my favorite paranormal witness episodes. Thanks for covering it. Also I get that you wanna promote the graphic novel but the spooky stories are much scarier when you use those random really disturbing photos like you used in a lot of the older scary ones.
This is really a true story. I knew his cousin , plus the pizza place he went into. I met the guy once. After this was over. It was the talk of the town. I also had a paranormal group but did not know about it till it was over. His cousin went into more details on what happened but definitely demonic possession. I can’t tell you what happened to him today because I’m not sure and have moved away from Stroudsburg Pa . Yeah it would rain anywhere this guy was. The police still talked about it as well as the pizza place he went to . I know his life has went down hill as of today. Wow , I never thought you would talk about this case. There’s more to the story but great way how you told the story. Thank you
Introducing my son, who is home from college for a few days, to the greatness of Mr. Ballen and up pops the new episode! Excited to get to watch a new one with him! 💙
Sweet. & This is a Perfect 1st episode for him. U shud show him the navy blunders one next. Not sure the name but it's the one involving submarines, where they continuously mess everything up. My son was quite amused :)
I'm a little disappointed in UA-cam's algorithm for not suggesting your channel sooner. I've been binging on your channel since last week, and your storytelling ability is captivating. Some of your stories certainly freak me out, but it just proves how good you are
@@missmaya1977 I noticed that the sponsor is commonly BetterHelp for online therapy....which is probably necessary for the Like button to cope with all of the terrible situations that John puts it through
been there done that. welcome to the club! 😂 My journey started a bit more than a year ago. just wait until you reach the end of his videos and have to wait patiently for new uploads
That was a good one! One of my faves along with your story of being in the cabin when you were a kid, the story of the kid who stayed one last night in his family’s cabin after his dad died and experienced hearing a mysterious tapping and seeing a man on a very high “sitting branch”…..and the story about the guy who got knocked out playing a sport and his brain created this whole alternate reality where he was married with children and when he became conscious again he had to mourn this family that never existed. More like this!
So true and Mr ballen full respect for you since you responded to this about ten minutes after this comment that just shows that you actually look at your comments also I definitely agree
You know what came to my mind first when I listened to this from audiobook? “Is there a movie based on this story yet? I think it would be a great Hitchcock style horror film”. Then again, I realized that I would rather be watching you tell the story, because you’re exceptional in what you do, it’s proven by your success. Apparently, almost half of population believes in demonic possession, quite large audience to cater to. Personally, at this point I’m here to enjoy the show, so to speak. You bring me joy and make me happier with your strange, dark and mysterious, so thank you, MrBallen! The book that I got at the venue was signed, what a pleasant surprise, even if the signature was printed, it doesn’t matter, I still love it, you’re the best 💙
Man, I’ve been watching you since you only had like 100,000 followers. And now you’re almost to 10 million. That is crazy bro. I’m happy for your success. Peace.
Thank you for Serving, Sir. 11B here. 1983, my Company did 2 weeks I think (Coronado) doing amphibious training with SEALs . Stationed at Ft Ord. When we went to town on the weekends, people would buy us drinks, "We never see Army around here!". You are some tough Men!! Love the stories, found you a year or so ago. Great job.
@jessyarb4010 over a dozen people involved, multiple people being law enforcement and outsider plumbers, and every single person has the same story. It's hard for 2 people to keep a lie going this long, you think almost 20 can lie and keep the same story over 40 years?
@@JDog3943 no it’s not. and the story is all second hand anyway. It’s more like 6 core people. In a small town. In the 90’s when unsolved mysteries was getting big. Go rewatched the original episode. It’s fake
Took a few minutes for me to realize what this story was. This was far and away my favorite segment from any episode of Unsolved Mysteries when I was a kid. RIP Robert Stack
I live 40 minutes away from Stroudsburg Pennsylvania and the Monroe county jail in Scranton, I’ve never heard this before thanks for covering it! Super weird!
My copy of your book has just arrived. It is a Christmas present for my grandson, it is so different from normal books, he will be thrilled with it. I am going away for Christmas, so will give it to him to on Christmas Eve before I go so I can see his face when he opens his present.
This is actually a true story. I went to school with the son of the guard who asked him to make it rain in the wardens office. They knocked the house down years ago but it's literally right next to our local Walmart.
@@crystalcakesalvarado6156 the house he went after the funeral where he first started making it rain. It's literally right before the brigde going from east stroudsburg to stroudsburg pa. It's a lot with a war memorial now so no house can be built there again. I doubt hat had anything to do with it but if you wanted to pin point the spot you can Google maps it.
I love Ballen and I’ll watch as long as he makes content, but I miss the old days of work accidents, cave diving, 3 places you shouldn’t go etc….. Those were the best!!
You are 100% correct, my favorite arcs of Mr B were the Cave Diving, Missing 411, and Halloween themed scary stories. I found one of my favorite channels on yt by watching Mr Ballen (Dive Talk) because of his diving stories. I owe so much to those days 😂
Just received my hardback version of your awesome new book, SIGNED!!!! YES, I'M NERDING OUT LIKE A 5 YEAR OLD ON A CANDY HIGH. Glorious, thank you, the book is amazing just giving it a skim.. CAN'T WAIT to absorb these stories, and then listen along with the audio track you made! So awesome. Thank you for existing.
I just want to tell u how much your stories brighten my day in a strange dark and mysterious way. It’s incredible how you bring light to a bunch of cases that are more underground than one might think. Ur an incredible storyteller and seem like an amazing person. Have a great time on ur tour, we all love u man.❤
@@LauraBzar-bk5sd No, she doesn't. She just has nothing better to do with her life except to post negative comments to try to bring others into her own little world of misery and unhappiness. I hope one day she finds peace.
Hi MrBallen. Every time after I watch one of your videos with any story, I feel as if I watched a very interesting movie (one movie for every story you tell). Your deliverance of stories has that much "energy" for all of us watching you. Like I have said sometime ago, you are one of the best storytellers in the world. Thank you for that. God bless you!
That's a no-go, Mr. B. The Like Button hates me and has taken multiple restraining orders out against me. Their family wont talk to me and I have already had to switch jobs due to a conflict of interest.
@@CuriosityKitty-j5j Better help has a reputation of not being a good service, the idea of such business might be helpful but so far I have heard bad things about it more than good things and as you know most UA-cam sponsors are trash, spent their money on marketing instead of improving their products and services.
Betterhelp have some nightmare reviews and a lot of responsible channels have dropped them as a sponsor. Please consider if Ballen studios should also drop them.
See, I definitely used to feel the same way, still kinda do. I just get iffy vibes from the company, personally. I use a different telehealth therapy company so I'm not in the market for a new therapist, but check the description of this video. Included is a reddit post that goes into some of the reasons why UA-cam creators are accepting sponsorships again, plus some evidence to back up claims of change from better help. I will say it does make me feel a bit better about watching creators who do accept better help sponsorships. I may not ever use betterhelp, but it's at least a starting point for some people.
I've heard mixed things about them too. I make comments sometimes on people's videos when the sponsor is iffy, but I don't feel like anybody cares enough to read them, so I appreciate seeing someone else discussing it too 👍 At the very least though, hopefully having a big name like Mr. B talking about his own experiences seeking out therapy, has contributed towards lessening the stigma around therapy somewhat. It's especially important in the true crime and horror genres to normalize talking openly about mental health issues.
You gotta let us know how good-looking he is in person! I'm happily married, but I still can admire... plus, he's happily married, and I'm sure his wife understands.
OD could refer to obsessive disorder, similar to the famous OCD, but instead of physical compulsions we have cyclical obsessive thoughts. Also happy to have you here! If you're obsessive too, hopefully you can channel it. It really can become a superpower.
I just got out of the ER, checked my phone and saw a new full length Mr Ballen video and smiled! I have been a fan for years, and cannot even begin to tell you the bad times your videos have helped me through! No matter what I'm going through, a new Mr Ballen vid brightens my day, gives me something to look forward to, so thank you Mr B!!!!!!!
@caoixhe at this point he's rinsing the channel and every viewer for everything it's worth. Only chance he stops better help is if someone comes along with more money. YT channels always promote the most worthless, predatory services.
This definitely has to be one of my top ten favorite episodes of MrB. Instant classic. Favorite story of all time has to be the fascinating French Pass. It’s a truly weird world, and MrB is so effective at bringing that side of life tangibly close. Like many of us, I was introduced to the channel during the pandemic lockdown, so our faithful narrator’s persona has always seemed to be the informed and capable friend by your side, exactly who you would want helping you during dangerous times
Mr Ballen, my brother and I went to see you live in DC! He introduced me to you literally a month or two ago and I’ve listened to almost every podcast episode already! To anyone who’s thinking about getting tickets, DO IT. I was soooo tense hearing him tell spooky stories irl!
Music editing was fantastic in this episiode, sounded more like the podcast but your story telling energy is like it usually is on UA-cam, it's the best of both worlds. Please keep this format, its defenatly better!
I have been fascinated by this story for a long time. It is amazing that so many upstanding citizens were willing to come forward and confirm it is all true. Thanks, Mr Ballen for sharing this one with us.
Hey John! I was in your tour last night at Coca Cola Roxy! It was one of the best nights and I will Definitely go on another when I get the chance!! Next time I'll do anything to meet you, you've made my life so much happier and helped me through some hard times. The tour was awesome! The music was amazing! And when the Thunderclap happened mid lighthouse story that scared the crap out of me!! 😂
You think he would put in as much time and effort if he was on a teachers wage? Having to deal with these kids that we have now? He's an ex navy seal. He'd be sacked in a week for choking one of the little fuckers out. Life isn't like dead poets society (or any other of the hundreds of films where teachers touch the hearts of ghetto kids and change their lives. Teachers wear kevlar to the classroom
Its so wild when someone talks about a place I lived... my mom worked at Monroe county corrections for 13 yrs. Im def gonna ask her about this guy later lol
I heard this story back in the early 90's on a french TV programm called "Mystères". It's about the same guy, Don Ecker, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, except on that documentary, they didn't mention anything about the "bizarre grimace" or the "taping of the fingers". No mention either about the cuts on his neck and arms or the figure of his grandpa wearing a crown in the mirror. But the documentary mentions things not mentionned here : levitation, hands burning when a police officer put a rosary in his hands etc. The documentary has original testimonies and reenactment in english, with the voice-over in french and you can find it here on UA-cam under the title "Mystères 69 - le garçon qui faisait la pluie".
3 days after my aunt passed (roughly the same amount of time after his grandpa passed), "something" visited me at night. It felt like pure evil and yes, I was asleep when it happened but ..I was 38. I'm 43 now, never had nightmares like that before or since. I woke up screaming.. hugging the couch. I know 100% that was external stimuli, not my own brain. And the thought still terrifies me. I watch this and it makes me think ..it wanted inside.
I bought the book while i was home on paternity leave and i haven't cracked it open yet. I brought it out here offshore with me and i am going to start reading it soon. I did not buy the signed copy because i want to get it personally signed one day. I've been following since you first started on UA-cam and cant wait to see you live one day. Keep doing what you are doing man. Be safe out there.
I had to do 90 days for possession of devil's lettuce. My grandpa was sick and I knew that no matter what, he would pass while I was in. Amd with 9 days to go, he passed. Two weeks before an inmate tried unsuccessfully to escape at a funeral so I had to be escorted by 2 deputies. My family treated them so well with food and just being nice so they let me tske off my shackles to go see him before we put him in the ground. They knew I wasn't going anywhere so they were very relaxed. My brother, who looks and sounds a lot like me and was wearing similar clothes to me said his goodbyes to everyone and went to leave. The cops thought he was me trying to escape and tackled him. After they realized it was my brother, with me on the sideline laughing with everyone else, all was ok. It really lightened the mood.
lol it’s funny I work in a grow house. I’m bout to start callin it that
90 days?? in denmark they give you a fine while subtly implying that its illegal status is absurd
Ur a legend I hope u changed ur life around, anyone can make a nistake/bad decisioj
That's actually pretty funny! I mean, aside from the fact that you had to do time for weed. Your poor brother though! 😂😂😂
@@303Thatoneguy The Devil’s Lettuce 🥬 comes from the old anti-marijuana propaganda from the 1930s, when “Reefer Madness” first began. There’s a film on UA-cam from the propaganda campaign called "Reefer Madness" which, if you haven’t seen it, you should. It’s hilarious hyperbole and it’s intended to terrify people and make them believe weed can make you hallucinate, become violently psychotic, kill babies and stuff. There are also references to “devil's lettuce” and other unholy labels for cannabis on anti-weed film posters from the '30s and 1940s. It would be great to print some up and decorate your grow house with them.
This is why I not only went to my abusers funeral, but also watched as they sealed the casket and the case in the mausoleum. The caulk, duct tape and glue, my brain needed to see that this person couldn’t hurt me anymore.
Awwwwww, bless your heart 💖,, I can understand, the only reason mine is still breathing is from a pacemaker in his 💜 and I hate him for that,I'm glad that made you feel better seeing it done ❤❤
Forgive is a great word
Damn, I'm so sorry to hear you went through so much trauma. I hope you have found peace now that the person who hurt you is gone for good.
@@johnkelli4940 what??? Forgiveness is not for some!
@@johnkelli4940 Forgiveness has to be asked for and coupled with sincere repentance. If it's not, then forgiveness can't truly be given; it's all just words.
Hey Mr Ballen my 94yr old grandma want to thank you for your incredible stories. Makes her smile every Sunday 😊
Hello to your grandmother!
Hi grandma. 👋
That is so cool! Greetings Grandma!
Hello from Wales UK grandma.👋
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This story is absolutely mind-blowing. The way childhood trauma can manifest is both tragic and terrifying. Whether you believe in the supernatural or not, the eyewitness accounts make you wonder what's truly possible. Great storytelling as always!
Actually yes. I don't believe in supernatural abilities, possessions, etc, but likewise it is difficult for 9 people to lie about the same story consistently (someone usually confesses it's a hoax given time).
Personally, I think Don locked himself up in a peculiarly strong and unusual form of grief, a type of self-induced seizure if you like.
While in that state, he somehow caused the 'rain' himself. I don't know how, there are a few cases where people have done inexplicable things. Perhaps his form of rage creates intense heat and humidity (what was the natural humidity in the region at that time?) - although how he can pinpoint that humidifying effect across the prison and into a warden's office, I've no idea.
The degree of belief in Christianity (and all the relevant creatures within that religion) in America is pretty extreme (from a British standpoint), so it is perfectly rational that a believer will believe himself released from a demonic possession if he believes he is in that state.
However, I would sooner think that Don's grief and the depth of his anger gave him this strange ability for a short space of time.
It is not unusual to 'see' the dead after they have passed on. I have seen someone who'd died, sitting where they usually sat each night. I saw a friend in my home - on the day he died in hospital. And a friend saw his dad in his beloved greenhouse 2 weeks after he'd died.
You walk around immersed in your grief, remembering, imprinting, drawing on memories, and so it is no surprise that you may catch a glimpse of that someone unexpectedly. Therefore, it's natural that the grandfather should appear in the mirror - especially as there is so much emotion tied up in the man.
@@Debbie-henribro casually said homie made it rain himself 💀
@@alin4story580I had to screenshot his comment🤣 Reddit mod of atheism for sure. He really shot down a plausible explanation believed by cultures worldwide for thousands of years. & what he offered as up as an alternative was crossreferencing the local humidity with bros temper🤣🤣🤣
@@LeftHandEats I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that was hilariously absurd 😂
@@Debbie-henri so you'll rather beleive a human like you and I is capable of supernatural acts, than believe there are spiritual forces of the light and darkness waging an almost never ending war for and against humanity?
Every w0m@n or l@dy that I've met in my life that somehow reveal they had some form of childhood trauma in the past... just stay away from their temper.
Those people will stare you down physically without touching you, when they are unhappy with what you did (be it for your own safety from them)
The things that will manifest in your life for the next few days to weeks will simply be unexplainable and unbelievable.
Note: it could be that they are non-stop, serial ch£@ters, and you're separating from them. Yet! You will be punished (it's not about doing wrong to them, it's about not having their way)
It's best you take a physical beating from 5 grown men, than the series of unfortunate events you most likely will experience... but trace your steps and you'll see they all sprout around the time of non physical threat.
Where am I getting to?
Depression and trauma is something I won't wish on anyone, because I've come to notice it is a gateway for humans to allow something dark into our lives.
I hope every child is kept safe, but unfortunately evil lurks everywhere.
I remember when this was featured on Unsolved Mysteries in the 90's. One of the cops involved said the "water" was greasy and at one point, came out of the walls sideways, hit his leather coat and rolled upwards - defying the laws of gravity.
Season 5 episode 18
Season 5 episode 18 I think
Fans of Unsolved Mysteries then? Lol, straight on it with episode numbers, i love it!
i just commented the very same thing but he left out lots more. like the sideways rain. the prison minister having to do an exorcism. very interesting and scary stuff. i definitely recommend people go there to watch the entire story.
Demons, man. Fallen angels and regular angels are terrifying.
I’m sorry, but Don would’ve had to get the hell out of my house immediately 😂
😂
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That's why you would survive a horror movie 😅
Exactly and if he wouldn’t leave my ass sure as shit would haha
and thats why you dont have *real* friends
I lived in Stroudsburg since 2000 and worked at the pizzeria across the street from this house. This really did happen. Not to many people know about this and its amazing Mr ballen is telling this story.
legit
I recognized the story immediately because I watch Paranormal Witness. And there’s an episode of this exact event. Pretty freaky!
Esu from 97 to 2000
It was a pretty popular segment in an episode of unsolved mysteries
@gnov-oq3zt How wild that you watching this video lived and worked across the street from this house and know that it really happened, I completely believe you and this case. How scary! I’m happy that Don did get released from his evil grandfather’s spirit but wow this was a wild experience! Do the same officers, warden and Bob and Jeanie still live in the house or the same area? I don’t think I could ever go back to my house if that happened to me! John aka MrBallen tells stories in such a great way you feel like you’re there experiencing the feelings and emotions that all 9 people did plus poor Don.
He is brilliant at using imagery, expressions and gestures to tell the story. He is a believable guy and that's important because it makes the story more credible.
I'm a visual person and I can say he's probably the best story teller with little to no pictures or videos as he speaks. Love this guy!
He paints quite the picture, doesn't he? He like transports the listener inside the story. You almost feel like you are daydreaming listening to him... for me, I forget I am even listening to someone speak. It's like watchin a movie in my head. He puts me in a trance. Get outta my heed, Mr Ballen! JK, I love it!
❤-" The Cackler heard round the world"😁
@@juliewander3234Foreal dude
I just follow MrBallen who is amazing and The Why Files, another amazing channel, highly recommended 🙏
@@AnaMartinez-wt1ji thx! Do you listen to all the Ballen Studio podcasts? mrBallens Medical Mysteries, Wartime Stories, RunFool and Bedtime Stories? The medical and war stories are my favs but, they are all really great. Another excellent true crime podcast is Murder in America and Paranormal Files on YT, both by Colin Browen and his wife
But his way of moving is terrible!
Just woke up and looked at my phone and said, "ahhh, no Ballen video yet," 20 seconds later, and BAM!! Here it is!!😂
That’s exactly what happened to me, except I left one of the best dreams of my life…
Ditto about 15 minutes late lol
Im glad Mr Ballen only loves comments of people who are addicted.
Sure you did.
I fall asleep to this all the time, best story teller ever.
I’ve seen this on Paranormal Witness, but you left out the creepiest part! The rain was actually moving up the wall from the floor, which made it even scarier and more confusing. Wild case!
i just thought the very same thing. and he left out a whole lot more. like the officers testifying to sideways rain and the jail minister having to do the excorcism. lots left out
That was the most memorable episode!! That's where I first remember hearing of this, too. This story was told on a few programs/channels, too. Yes, I hate when important details are left out. Mr.Ballen tells the story well, though, always!
I don’t believe that this actually happened . Sounds to me like a case of mutually contagious delusion.
@@BettyGoodmanTrio-By-Ben-Elias no not this time. i watched the actual officers testify to it. the warden. the prison minister. it happened alright. i promise you. evil is real, God is real 🙏
@@BettyGoodmanTrio-By-Ben-Eliasi don't believe in contagious Delusions lol people might believe someone else's story that could be a delusion to that one person so they might repeat it but all those other people are not all having a delusion themselves.
THANK YOU FOR COVERING THIS ONE!! I had asked you a couple years ago to cover it and you told me there has to be facts behind your stories..something to back it up..witness accounts etc. I'm so happy you did the research and told this one!!
Just walked out of your live show in Atlanta and fired this up for the 3 hour drive home!!!! What a freaking show, meet and greet was awesome Mr Ballen is as advertised what a great dude took time with everyone the story’s were great!!!! Can’t wait to do it again🎉
How tall is he?
I love that you got to see him live! ❤
I really love that the og style videos are back. When I see a 25 minute or more video about ONE brand new story, it brings a level of excitement unlike the rest!
Ok..... Go make your own storytime content. You can post as much stories as you like
@@curlynaijachic4116 I do.
@@curlynaijachic4116why are you arguing he's being so nice
@@curlynaijachic4116 😂😂 good stuff
True, tho my favourites are “3 places youre not supposed to go and people went anyway”
Wanna know what's weird? My tormentor growing up just died this morning. He died a slow, painful death from what I've read. This video timing is perfect. I forgave him a while back, but for some reason, I feel a bit more free and lighter. I'm still dealing with this fresh ball of emotions. A good ole nature walk should help. Thanks for the stories, M.B
I hope his passing brings you peace!! ♥🙏 Enjoy your walk as well. Nature is always a good remedy for so many things. Allows us to re-center and focus us on the good in life and what really matters. I wish total peace and happiness for you.
lime good to read you are a betterperson !!
My tormenter was my Mom. She died horribly, but I don't feel better knowing that because she shows up happy and healthy in my nightmares on a regular basis. Turns out that the no nightmare drugs for PTSD only work for nightmares about physical injury. Those drugs don't do shit for a full night of your dead mother telling you that you'll NEVER be good enough. 😉
She's still a d**k.
❤❤❤
Nature walks are the best medicine! 🌲
Hope you find peace.
My Dad lived in this house before this event happened. He was also a state police officer, and when it happened, the police called him. They were terrified. This story is absolutely real!
That’s crazy!
My dad too! Our dads were f-ckin big time! Always were.
@@Resinscraper420I’m calling bullshit 😂
I believe the gay fucking more than your dad live there.
@@bdawg1118 dude it’s not bullshit it really happened.you can look it all up police report also prison warden report.i know Don he worked with my son at a local restaurant it’s one of the most documented cases ever reported it’s crazy but it really happened
Poor Don. 🥺 I hope he’s doing okay now and had the chance to work through those terrible experiences. 💜
He didn’t live a normal life and was arrested in 2012 for arson.
@@andrewlindhjem9822 water bender or fire bender?
@@CateVeidt BWAHAHAHAAAAAAAA!
Bros obviously he avatar. He's just pretending bc the fire nation will come for him. @@CateVeidt
It was a sweet and empathetic comment. 🎉
I'd love it if we could have more "strange, dark and mysterious" stories like this one instead of the murder stories. There's already so many of the latter out there everywhere. Love ya, John!
you mean made up bullshit?
So would I 😊
Exactly
that’s literally how he started his youtube career
go back to earlier videos
The podcast is more on murders
I would just like to thank you, Mr Ballen. I have been an avid listener of you for years now. My two children both female 12 and 16, also love your content, and we watch your UA-cam channel together, and it really gives us a great way to bond and spend time together. I had a really great paying job until about two months ago when I was laid off. In order to make ends meat, I started to drive for Uber and lyft until another job becomes available. Instead of driving around all day with music playing, I decided to play you're podcasts instead. At first, I thought that would be risky as I did not know if it would be appropriate. However, I sit at a 5 star rating on both apps, and I can't count the number of passengers who have asked me at the end of they're rides what are you listening to and where can I find it. I point them towards your UA-cam channel, your podcast, as well as medical mysteries and wartime stories. Thank you so much much for always being there for me, and I'm sure countless others during both good times and bad. I'm sure you hear it all the time from many listeners, but I can't express in words how much it means to me and all fans of the strange dark and mysterious. Much love and many thanks.
Some of mr ballend content isnt really appropriate for a 12 y/o, lots of talk of assalt rape and murder? Just an opinion 😂
@foreverblessed3511 actually my 12 year old little girl is very mature and has always loved horror. For example she always wants to go see the newest horror movies can't wait to see smile 2. Meanwhile my 16 year old chose a movie for us to go see last week and chose the wild robot. Here's the kicker, my 12 year old is kinder, more generous and much more well behaved then her older sister. Appreciate your opinion though.
And based on ur comment you're a child urself with ur little emoji lmfao@@foreverblessed3511
The saying is "make ends meet" not "meat" 👍
Memory unlocked! I didn't remember the finer details, but I do remember seeing this on Unsolved Mysteries as a kid, and it's been in the back of mind for years. Once you started telling this story, I was just waiting for the line, "I can make it rain".
Sundays are my favorite day with Mr. Ballen and the Strange, Dark and Mysterious! ❤
In story format
I religiously wait for it to come out!!
Gross
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If only he didn’t promote such an evil company that admits they don’t verify their people are actually therapists and lost lawsuits because they share peoples information to include personal counseling information and their negligence has led to multiple people dying…. They have been sued so many times and lost and are universally known to be bad with tons of documentaries here on UA-cam that at this point his promotion of it is just evil… it’s disgusting to know that someone who pretends to care and talks about his charity takes money and promotes an active evil
Rainy night in Abuja Nigeria, already preparing for work tomorrow but a Mr Ballen drop has made my evening better 👍
Hey, be landing in Abuja next Monday after almost 30 years!
Same here! Great to see fellow Ballen heads here!
Nigerian here nice to meet other Nigerians here ❤
You said rainy? Don must be in your area then LOL
Glad you guys are getting some rain.
Yes!! I heard this story years ago but of course Mr B presented in such an exciting way and with new details. This channel does their research! Thanks Ballen!
If any truth to that story, would think that maybe Gramps started into some very dark occult stuff that involved spell craft/demon summoning and abusing children and his grandson was the chosen to take the abuse. Yeash, creepy!
ITS ONE THAT MR B COVERED AROUND 3 YRS AGO ❤❤
Yeah I remember is from the unsolved Mystery show back in the gap.
I read about this a while back too, but the story I read had many more details. Was a little disappointed in this much simpler version.
What is the stories name????
This is one of my favorite paranormal witness episodes. Thanks for covering it. Also I get that you wanna promote the graphic novel but the spooky stories are much scarier when you use those random really disturbing photos like you used in a lot of the older scary ones.
Yess I fell in love with this sort when it premiered on paranormal witness I miss that show!
19:35 Warden, you call the Ghostbusters. Obviously.
If there's something strange in you prison cell ghost busters. Stay ckassy
😂 I was thinking scooby doo
.. n the mystery gang
😂😂😂
im from stroudsburg pennsylvania crazy i would have never thought i would hear a story about my town by mr.ballen
do u know anymore info bout this?
@ no sorry this is the first I ever heard about this only thing I can say is the picture he put to show the town looks nothing like it does now 😂
@@Vibeewdess_ cheers anyway, n yeah time changes everything. just waitin for new ballen prog
I remember watching this story on Unsolved Mysteries in the 90s.
I remember that episode very well.
Oh I never saw that but I did see the Paranormal Witness episode!
@@blessedmwsmomthat was such an awesome show.
Me too. 🙂
OMG!! I recognized this story as well!! Wow!!
This is really a true story. I knew his cousin , plus the pizza place he went into. I met the guy once. After this was over. It was the talk of the town. I also had a paranormal group but did not know about it till it was over. His cousin went into more details on what happened but definitely demonic possession. I can’t tell you what happened to him today because I’m not sure and have moved away from Stroudsburg Pa . Yeah it would rain anywhere this guy was. The police still talked about it as well as the pizza place he went to . I know his life has went down hill as of today. Wow , I never thought you would talk about this case. There’s more to the story but great way how you told the story. Thank you
18:49 the poor cellmate 😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂
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Jail is already bad enough. But imagine a poltergeist in your cell too 😅😂
Introducing my son, who is home from college for a few days, to the greatness of Mr. Ballen and up pops the new episode! Excited to get to watch a new one with him! 💙
Sweet. & This is a Perfect 1st episode for him. U shud show him the navy blunders one next. Not sure the name but it's the one involving submarines, where they continuously mess everything up. My son was quite amused :)
Show him the caving story by Mr Ballen about the entrance to hell! Truly horrifying spider story
Ah, family time! I want to show my daughters (21 and 17) this video, I think they'll find it fascinating!
I'm a little disappointed in UA-cam's algorithm for not suggesting your channel sooner. I've been binging on your channel since last week, and your storytelling ability is captivating. Some of your stories certainly freak me out, but it just proves how good you are
Right!! I've been watching Mort for years and never have Ballen crossed my feed. 😂😂😂
I’ve been watching him since he first started. His stories are amazing
Welcome to the Family. You’ll love it here. We have pie and the like button
@@missmaya1977 I noticed that the sponsor is commonly BetterHelp for online therapy....which is probably necessary for the Like button to cope with all of the terrible situations that John puts it through
been there done that. welcome to the club! 😂 My journey started a bit more than a year ago. just wait until you reach the end of his videos and have to wait patiently for new uploads
That was a good one! One of my faves along with your story of being in the cabin when you were a kid, the story of the kid who stayed one last night in his family’s cabin after his dad died and experienced hearing a mysterious tapping and seeing a man on a very high “sitting branch”…..and the story about the guy who got knocked out playing a sport and his brain created this whole alternate reality where he was married with children and when he became conscious again he had to mourn this family that never existed. More like this!
Red lamp
What video did he tell those stories in?
@@cameramike2515 older, wayy older videos. His own story was one of his first videos. The red lamp one was from a few months ago, I think.
The red lamp is devastating!!
@@krissy0628 red lamp fcuked me right up!! Even thinking of it now my heart hurts for him! 😢❤
Greetings Mr Ballen!! Still riding on sunshine from the Dallas show.
I’m glad you enjoyed the show!! 🙏🙌
Sundays are the best because it's MrBallen day!!
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So true and Mr ballen full respect for you since you responded to this about ten minutes after this comment that just shows that you actually look at your comments also I definitely agree
Stop advertising for betterhelp@@MrBallenthey're damaging many people lives.
As you say so it shall be. Sundays forever will be called: ‘MrBallen Day’
Totally agree
You know what came to my mind first when I listened to this from audiobook? “Is there a movie based on this story yet? I think it would be a great Hitchcock style horror film”. Then again, I realized that I would rather be watching you tell the story, because you’re exceptional in what you do, it’s proven by your success. Apparently, almost half of population believes in demonic possession, quite large audience to cater to. Personally, at this point I’m here to enjoy the show, so to speak. You bring me joy and make me happier with your strange, dark and mysterious, so thank you, MrBallen!
The book that I got at the venue was signed, what a pleasant surprise, even if the signature was printed, it doesn’t matter, I still love it, you’re the best 💙
Man, I’ve been watching you since you only had like 100,000 followers. And now you’re almost to 10 million. That is crazy bro. I’m happy for your success. Peace.
A wealthy man now ,books ,stage shows. Who would of thought it
Want a cookie?
I hope you're just as frustrated as I am then.
sadly he isback at telling fake stories again xD
@@ConsistentlyInconsistent21 yep
I remember this from Unsolved Mysteries back in the day. They interviewed everyone in the story and it seemed unreal.
Thank you for the amazing show in Durham, NC!❤ Loved it!!
Thank you for coming to the show! I’m glad you loved it!!
Hi from Winston-Salem!
Fayetteville watching
I'm in Durham UK 🇬🇧 😊
Iive in VA, but got family in Greensboro and Hickory
Thank you for Serving, Sir. 11B here. 1983, my Company did 2 weeks I think (Coronado) doing amphibious training with SEALs . Stationed at Ft Ord. When we went to town on the weekends, people would buy us drinks, "We never see Army around here!". You are some tough Men!! Love the stories, found you a year or so ago. Great job.
I'm surprised a movie deal about Don's experience hasn't been hammered out. This story is better than fiction.
There is a movie about it. It's called, "The Rain Man" or something like that. It was also on, Unsolved Mysteries. Just google it 😊
It’s made up
It’s not better than fiction. It literally is fiction.
@jessyarb4010 over a dozen people involved, multiple people being law enforcement and outsider plumbers, and every single person has the same story. It's hard for 2 people to keep a lie going this long, you think almost 20 can lie and keep the same story over 40 years?
@@JDog3943 no it’s not. and the story is all second hand anyway. It’s more like 6 core people. In a small town. In the 90’s when unsolved mysteries was getting big. Go rewatched the original episode. It’s fake
Why didn’t someone call for medical help.
Seizures, stroke, etc.
Nah, “let’s just leave him be”.
Because his grandfather's funeral was the same day and it looked like normal catatonic depression
It is normal to be so depressed you just don't do anything sometimes
Yeah I would've lied. Tresspasser, medical emergency, something so they'd take him out my house. Sorry, not sorry.
Taught, sounds like he was having an episode of an absence seizure.
He clearly did not need "medical help".
I remember watching the guy who brought Don into his home tell this story directly. It was fascinating!!!!
This is one of the better stories shared for sure. Please keep telling crazy stories like these ones on your channel love yuhh ballen.
Took a few minutes for me to realize what this story was. This was far and away my favorite segment from any episode of Unsolved Mysteries when I was a kid. RIP Robert Stack
I live 40 minutes away from Stroudsburg Pennsylvania and the Monroe county jail in Scranton, I’ve never heard this before thanks for covering it! Super weird!
Fellow Scrantonian and MrBallen fan here!
I’d heard this story before -not sure where but it was on TV. But MrBallen takes it to a new level altogether. Storyteller par excellence!
Paranormal Witness!
My copy of your book has just arrived. It is a Christmas present for my grandson, it is so different from normal books, he will be thrilled with it. I am going away for Christmas, so will give it to him to on Christmas Eve before I go so I can see his face when he opens his present.
This is actually a true story. I went to school with the son of the guard who asked him to make it rain in the wardens office. They knocked the house down years ago but it's literally right next to our local Walmart.
What "house"?
Not the jailhouse??
@@crystalcakesalvarado6156 The couple's house he went to after the funeral.
@@crystalcakesalvarado6156 the house he went after the funeral where he first started making it rain. It's literally right before the brigde going from east stroudsburg to stroudsburg pa. It's a lot with a war memorial now so no house can be built there again. I doubt hat had anything to do with it but if you wanted to pin point the spot you can Google maps it.
It's true, my great great grandchildren went to the local Wal Mart by Ox, took em a good 29 days
I remember unsolved mysteries covering this story. So strange especially when there were so many witnesses
YES!!! I remember it too☔
Same here! He had policemen and a Priest to back the others up as well.
I never saw it in Unsolved Mysteries but I did see the Paranormal Witness episode!
But no photos at all 🤔
@@kamwickw933people didn't have cameras laying around. They were a luxury. Even those who did have cameras, sometimes didn't have film.
I love Ballen and I’ll watch as long as he makes content, but I miss the old days of work accidents, cave diving, 3 places you shouldn’t go etc…..
Those were the best!!
Yesss so true! I miss the true crime stories or 3 place you cant go😢
Yeah he’s really pushing this graphic novel stuff. I just miss the old videos
I have to strongly agree with ya'll!
I dislike graphic novels
You are 100% correct, my favorite arcs of Mr B were the Cave Diving, Missing 411, and Halloween themed scary stories. I found one of my favorite channels on yt by watching Mr Ballen (Dive Talk) because of his diving stories. I owe so much to those days 😂
Just received my hardback version of your awesome new book, SIGNED!!!! YES, I'M NERDING OUT LIKE A 5 YEAR OLD ON A CANDY HIGH. Glorious, thank you, the book is amazing just giving it a skim.. CAN'T WAIT to absorb these stories, and then listen along with the audio track you made! So awesome. Thank you for existing.
I just want to tell u how much your stories brighten my day in a strange dark and mysterious way. It’s incredible how you bring light to a bunch of cases that are more underground than one might think. Ur an incredible storyteller and seem like an amazing person. Have a great time on ur tour, we all love u man.❤
My friends and I LOVED your show in Nashville Friday night!
I’m training my service dog to alert me in time for your Sunday video. Your theme music is the alarm. I’m a dog trainer.
Hahah love it!
Poor dog. What a waste of resources. In his last video he spoke about selling the like button's dog. Irresponsible talk.
@@donnagray1306you don’t belong here.
So self righteously strange. I'm sure there's a word for you but I can't put my finger on it..@@donnagray1306
@@LauraBzar-bk5sd
No, she doesn't. She just has nothing better to do with her life except to post negative comments to try to bring others into her own little world of misery and unhappiness. I hope one day she finds peace.
Hi MrBallen. Every time after I watch one of your videos with any story, I feel as if I watched a very interesting movie (one movie for every story you tell). Your deliverance of stories has that much "energy" for all of us watching you. Like I have said sometime ago, you are one of the best storytellers in the world. Thank you for that. God bless you!
Finally did my story!!!! Thanks mr b I've been suggesting this for years now.
Your story? The hell does that mean?
@@strawberrymilk1186you’re talking to Don
@@strawberrymilk1186 Obviously they meant the story they've been "suggesting for years"
Got the book today and a Mr Ballen video, we should all celebrate with a trip to Bells Canyon 😂
Do you know how to get to Bell's Canyon?
I know how to get to bells canyon
@@Gavin-my6jbhow do you get to bells canyon?
@@Timmy575 by going to bells canyon
@@babiekatieee ok I will find out how to get there
That's a no-go, Mr. B. The Like Button hates me and has taken multiple restraining orders out against me. Their family wont talk to me and I have already had to switch jobs due to a conflict of interest.
Same.
🤣🤣 I think we’re all in trouble with the like button!!
I'm just dissapointed that BetterHelp started becoming sponsor of good channels I watched such as this and Wartime Stories.
@@jjhayaWhy? there's nothing wrong with being sponsored by companies like better help as they do actually help people
@@CuriosityKitty-j5j Better help has a reputation of not being a good service, the idea of such business might be helpful but so far I have heard bad things about it more than good things and as you know most UA-cam sponsors are trash, spent their money on marketing instead of improving their products and services.
Wow, this was one of the best Mr Ballen stories. Kind of makes you wonder about things like serial killers etc.
Betterhelp have some nightmare reviews and a lot of responsible channels have dropped them as a sponsor. Please consider if Ballen studios should also drop them.
See, I definitely used to feel the same way, still kinda do. I just get iffy vibes from the company, personally. I use a different telehealth therapy company so I'm not in the market for a new therapist, but check the description of this video. Included is a reddit post that goes into some of the reasons why UA-cam creators are accepting sponsorships again, plus some evidence to back up claims of change from better help. I will say it does make me feel a bit better about watching creators who do accept better help sponsorships. I may not ever use betterhelp, but it's at least a starting point for some people.
@markedis5902 I came here to say the same. @MrBallen please reconsider the Betterhelp sponsorship. No disrespect meant I enjoy your content.
I've heard mixed things about them too. I make comments sometimes on people's videos when the sponsor is iffy, but I don't feel like anybody cares enough to read them, so I appreciate seeing someone else discussing it too 👍
At the very least though, hopefully having a big name like Mr. B talking about his own experiences seeking out therapy, has contributed towards lessening the stigma around therapy somewhat. It's especially important in the true crime and horror genres to normalize talking openly about mental health issues.
He knows, every video he has done for months with better help, has comments telling him.
He doesn't care
@@gamersrepublic4854or he's done his research and simply has come to a different conclusion than you have.
Seeing you tonight in Atlanta! Can't wait to experience the live show!!!
You gotta let us know how good-looking he is in person! I'm happily married, but I still can admire... plus, he's happily married, and I'm sure his wife understands.
As a vet myself, glad to see another one doing good for their self and succeed in life. Makes me hopeful still.
Thank you for your service ❤
I mean. He was a Navy seal. His odds of succeeding are statistically higher than average.
@@DirtyMikeandTheBoyzalso has very successful parents and sister
Thank you for your service ❤
At 20:20 That face when you're making playdo snakes ...
15:25 idk if I could of just gone to sleep at that point
Ikr!
I would have out of there with the police
I had to pause it to digest that tibit. Because who could go to sleep? I'd have left him & the house
Either he goes to a hotel or we do!
White people
Alive to watch Mr Ballen. Alive because of Mr Ballen. What started off as a distraction from OD is now my favorite past time
You stopped doing meth because of Mr Ballen? 💀💀💀😂
Glad to still have you here with us.. Keep ya yead up sis, I may not know you but I love you all the same!..
What's OD? Over Dosing?
OD could refer to obsessive disorder, similar to the famous OCD, but instead of physical compulsions we have cyclical obsessive thoughts. Also happy to have you here! If you're obsessive too, hopefully you can channel it. It really can become a superpower.
Also it is spelled pastime, it's a mishmash of pass and time. Hopefully this is more helpful than dickish!
I just got out of the ER, checked my phone and saw a new full length Mr Ballen video and smiled! I have been a fan for years, and cannot even begin to tell you the bad times your videos have helped me through! No matter what I'm going through, a new Mr Ballen vid brightens my day, gives me something to look forward to, so thank you Mr B!!!!!!!
The actual Best UA-cam channel! I’m one of the many that has listened to thousands of hours of your videos and still can’t get enough ❤️🙏
As someone who read the book I'm glad you're letting people in on some of the stories in it ❤
Great timing...i was just searching something to listen to while i sleep and Mr Ballen just dropped 💯
11:39 to skip adspace
Hero
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🦸🏻♂️
Thanks 😅 I know he's probably in a contract, but I wish MrBallen would stop partnering with BetterHelp....
@caoixhe at this point he's rinsing the channel and every viewer for everything it's worth. Only chance he stops better help is if someone comes along with more money. YT channels always promote the most worthless, predatory services.
This definitely has to be one of my top ten favorite episodes of MrB. Instant classic.
Favorite story of all time has to be the fascinating French Pass. It’s a truly weird world, and MrB is so effective at bringing that side of life tangibly close.
Like many of us, I was introduced to the channel during the pandemic lockdown, so our faithful narrator’s persona has always seemed to be the informed and capable friend by your side, exactly who you would want helping you during dangerous times
Where can I find the French Pass story please? Not have much luck doing a search. Many thanks in advance.
@@kaybolt1490 It’s in Places You Can’t Go part 14
I've heard this story several times but it never gets old. It's really intriguing.
Mr Ballen, my brother and I went to see you live in DC! He introduced me to you literally a month or two ago and I’ve listened to almost every podcast episode already! To anyone who’s thinking about getting tickets, DO IT. I was soooo tense hearing him tell spooky stories irl!
I can't tell you how much I enjoy the watercolor and ink artwork in your videos now it's absolutely beautiful
I wonder if he has a new editor.
It's from his new book!!
It's a story from his new book. Those are the pages and photos !! So cool right
Greatest conclusion to my week! Thank you Mr. Ballen for supplying stories that involve strange, dark, and mysterious delivered in story format
Music editing was fantastic in this episiode, sounded more like the podcast but your story telling energy is like it usually is on UA-cam, it's the best of both worlds. Please keep this format, its defenatly better!
I have been fascinated by this story for a long time. It is amazing that so many upstanding citizens were willing to come forward and confirm it is all true.
Thanks, Mr Ballen for sharing this one with us.
Much love to Mr Ballen. ! Finish your tour with success. & keep it up with your uploads to the top 🔥
1:30 and then some guy in a buzz lightyear outfit walks in
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I don't get it
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Some thumbs up looking guy 😂😂😂
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It's amazing to see Mr Ballen OG v now. Love the way you've grown. Your confidence and joy is so plain to see and I'm so proud of you
I’m in Atlanta! I’ll see you at your show tonight!
Lucky!
We all hope you enjoy it!!
Lucky you..
Hey my girlfriend and i live in Tucker Georgia! Wish we could go tonight !
@johnfoster8459 well wish in one hand 💩 in the other
I've been waiting for you to tell this story. Paranormal Witness did a great in-depth doc on this with all the witnesses. Truly a bizarre case.
I'll have to look for it on paranormal witness. Unsolved mysteries also did a great job featuring the story too
Hey John! I was in your tour last night at Coca Cola Roxy! It was one of the best nights and I will Definitely go on another when I get the chance!! Next time I'll do anything to meet you, you've made my life so much happier and helped me through some hard times. The tour was awesome! The music was amazing! And when the Thunderclap happened mid lighthouse story that scared the crap out of me!! 😂
Got your book yesterday and it’s amazing!!! 🎉🎉🎉
I‘m waiting for part two!!! 😁😁😁
Thanks for your great work!!!
The best storyteller Mrballen thank You Sir 🙏🏻
Hi Mr Ballen!!! Watching from Namibia! Big big fan! Thank you for all your stories!❤
Could you imagine if Mr Ballen was your teacher at school, you would never ever miss class ever. 🔥
Yes i would😂😂
And learn so much!
You underestimate how much I hated school
You think he would put in as much time and effort if he was on a teachers wage? Having to deal with these kids that we have now? He's an ex navy seal. He'd be sacked in a week for choking one of the little fuckers out. Life isn't like dead poets society (or any other of the hundreds of films where teachers touch the hearts of ghetto kids and change their lives. Teachers wear kevlar to the classroom
Wow your really on mrballens ===D
He tells stories so well!!
12:12 Woah… One might say, Dawn was quite aroused… 😂
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Is it not Don? It does sounds like Dawn to a non American. Either way, sounds like he may have had morning glory!
@ITIS2000MAN I thought Dawn also,😮
I'll take this story with a pinch of salt
@ITIS2000MAN the transcript says Dawn also. But I just thought it was Don.
Its so wild when someone talks about a place I lived... my mom worked at Monroe county corrections for 13 yrs. Im def gonna ask her about this guy later lol
Getting comfortable on my couch with my Coffee in hand, blanket on my lap getting ready for another Mr. B story😍. Love from Nairobi, Kenya❤️
I heard this story back in the early 90's on a french TV programm called "Mystères". It's about the same guy, Don Ecker, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, except on that documentary, they didn't mention anything about the "bizarre grimace" or the "taping of the fingers". No mention either about the cuts on his neck and arms or the figure of his grandpa wearing a crown in the mirror. But the documentary mentions things not mentionned here : levitation, hands burning when a police officer put a rosary in his hands etc. The documentary has original testimonies and reenactment in english, with the voice-over in french and you can find it here on UA-cam under the title "Mystères 69 - le garçon qui faisait la pluie".
3 days after my aunt passed (roughly the same amount of time after his grandpa passed), "something" visited me at night. It felt like pure evil and yes, I was asleep when it happened but ..I was 38. I'm 43 now, never had nightmares like that before or since. I woke up screaming.. hugging the couch.
I know 100% that was external stimuli, not my own brain.
And the thought still terrifies me.
I watch this and it makes me think ..it wanted inside.
Glad you are okay and haven't been re-visited.
Its Ballen Sunday!
Please stop betterhelp sponsorships. I love your videos still and always will but just consider it please 🥺
Why? I'll take a bettethelp ad over online casino ads ANYDAY
I know it doesn't have the best reputation but mental health awareness is important.
He could have worse sponsors. What's your problem with betterhelp?
Heyyyy lady, what gives? 🙃
No explanation? 😂
How about no. It helps him make money
I bought the book while i was home on paternity leave and i haven't cracked it open yet. I brought it out here offshore with me and i am going to start reading it soon. I did not buy the signed copy because i want to get it personally signed one day. I've been following since you first started on UA-cam and cant wait to see you live one day. Keep doing what you are doing man. Be safe out there.
Yay! The best part of Sunday!
Except for church of course
I love a good Sunday with a new upload of mr.ballen!🙌
20 secs in!!! The fastest I ever got here!! Love you Mr.Ballin your stories are great!!
Listener since 2021!! When you had very little subs, im very happy and proud to be part of your social growth 💕