The link to the interview can be found here on the Radio Prague International site: english.radio.cz/prague-most-liveable-city-youtuber-bald-and-bankrupt-his-new-home-and-soviet-8691809 Feel free to Czech it out. I'll get my coat...
no way. I get your sentiment and its a good one. But this guy is a ninja class traveler. How many regular blokes could strike up relationships on the spot in places they've never been before over and over again.
He's clearly a long time fan or at least has done thorough research : not even many subscribers remember the Chechnya Incident or the hastily deleted Belarusian government comment.
@@cameronclare2132 he's clearly one of those who have some type of relation to intelligence and security service agencies and I don't think he even trying to hide it: that "I think this is all we need" in the end of interview, and knowing those little details from old videos (obviously he was studying them) suggests that he is little more than just a radio host. Bald on the other hand knows it more than anybody, because he does similar work, just in different field and for different people. Well, I can not insist that it's 100% like I said, but it is highly possible.
DroneSanity The truth is that the USA is now considered quite a scary and unstable place around the world at the moment. We all hope and pray that it may return to a more stable and less violent place in the future.
I bloody love this guy and the channel. Since finding it I've never missed a video and never not enjoyed one. But more importantly I kinda feel good deep down inside watching this videos. It gives me hope for humanity that most people are actually good people. The media often distorts that by showing only bad things.
The interview was great, but with all of the clips you added it was an amazing retrospective of how far you've travelled in such a short time. I count myself lucky to have stumbled across your India videos when you were getting started. Going on these journeys with you has truly been a great joy and privilege for me. Thanks for bringing the people of the world closer together one person at a time!
He has such a beautiful personality, it is almost impossible for people not to like him unless they suffer from a psychological disorder. I'm a complete introvert but I enjoy studying other people's personalities, that's why I find Ben's videos absolutely fascinating and refreshing. He is so genuine, he's never afraid to express his true feelings and thoughts, and, at the same time, he is so polite and considerate not to hurt other people's feelings. It is so nice to tag along in his journeys and visit places and people which and whom otherwise we would never be able to visit anyway. He is the pal everyone would like to have.
I visited the Czech republic last month with my German in-laws.. Mostly stayed in Pilsen one day in Prague. It moved to the top of my favorite countries.. I LOVE THE CZECH REPUBLIC. Cheers from Miami 👋🏽
Kolya videos are some of my favourites. Being Canadian, it shocked me to see that some people live the way kolya is living. Sad state of affairs, it struck and affected me on some level. Thank you to Bald for shining a light on such situation.
This goes for everyone you see on youtube or TV, musicians, whoever: Their on camera personality is likely much different from their off camera ones. Most of the biggest entertainers are actually pretty shy
Tolga that's actually possible, I'm an avid small talker and I can talk to strangers at will, but I'm very close on my personal life and I hate social gatherings like birthday parties, weddings etc.I would not say it's a common thing but here I am.
Being introverted doesn't mean you can't talk to other people, or not able to be funny and charismatic. It means you're ok on your own, you don't need other people around to keep your spirits up.
In Czech Republic too. Once you go beyond Prague you will discover a huge amount of things from Communist times. It's a pity that he is not planning to do a tour in Czech Republic, because of course these things are slowly disappearing with renovations etc.
@Roger Dodger Yeah, if you check out his blog you'll read that he had a business in the UK that folded and doesn't mention any military past from his younger years.
I would honestly be surprised if for some reason it would become clear that Bald has no connection to someone from the intelligence agencie. But he's making good content and I like it )
You killed that interview brother. I’ve been binging almost all your videos over the past several months and couldn’t be more of a fan of you, your passion and your message. I’ve always had a passion for exploring new places, but you’ve singlehandedly ignited an even bigger flame inside of me to continue learning new languages and experience ALL our world has to offer. Cheers brother..hope to run into you someday on a wild adventure and have a couple beers or a shot of vodka
@@t.baitman Yeah his passion for exploring new places, experiencing new cultures, connecting with people in their own languages, making them smile, and sharing their unique stories of hardship or simply their way of life, to the world
Seeing all those clips remind me of the times I watched each of those videos and made me feel like, in a way, we shared all those adventures together as a community. Keep up the amazing content!
“I’m very introverted” - is also able to make friends with LITERALLY everyone he meets when I can barely say high to anyone new without looking like I’m suffering from a massive stroke
Bolivian background here. There’s actually very little crime in Bolivia, biggest worry is pickpockets. Bald was just overreacting and probably felt nervous due to the language barrier.
@@cbaya87 but the stern face of the guard confronted him in that Bolivian village was so scary. He knew that Bald was a stranger and couldn't even speak Spanish he interrogated bald in an impolite manners. That shouldn't be the way to communicate with foreigners.
Yeah right,,I thought the same,,stuff that,, hey Baldman just hang around ex-Soviet countries for awhile,we want you to live a long life,, as for Bolivia,just watch some SBS news,doco's.
This made me a bit teary eyed. It's like I was watching your life flashing by my eyes when you were showing some of the highlights of your trips. Because I can honestly say "oh, I remember that" to everything you showed.
This feels like a season finale. Amazing content, I gladly sit through the ads knowing they help in some way. Please don't sell out to the likes of Netflix etc.
@Cjc 206 Because 1. the content would be behind a paywall 2. All these big companies ALWAYS have some sort of policy on what you can and cant show on film. I would much more prefer if bald made a patreon for people to support him directly.
@Cjc 206 The problem with going mainstream in music or in film industry is that when you are have a contract with these big corporations, of course it will pay much much more, but they will expect much more from you too. Being under constant pressure will affect the quality of the content. I wouldn't mind B&B doing a documentary or a short series on netflix or youtube premium, but moving all of his work on some site like netflix would most likely drive away most of his fanbase. That's why I would much more prefer if he just created a patreon and people could support him directly.
Introversion and extraversion are often mistaken for whether one is outgoing. Introverts are often outgoing but need personal time to "recharge." Extroverts "recharge" by being with people.
Armed police makes me more scared then bandits with guns because I know how many of the police that is power hungry psychopaths and idiots with no brain that will shoot you any chance they get... Unlike the bandits that will only shoot you if you screw up badly.
@Donald Hariot that's bullshit. If you're just protesting, you'll be fine. If you're attacking the police, throwing projectiles, destroying things, you'll have issues. And that's how it is in most places around the world. Otherwise, there's no problem.
@@a64738 you're listening to what the propaganda media is telling you and it's not true, period... the police in America are not evil gangsters, they're not violent, they are not out to get you. There are millions and millions of interactions a year with Americans and there are no violent encounters that take place. you only hear about the less than 1% that do take place but the media makes it seem like it's far worse than it truly is. It's very safe in this country, especially with the police.
@@a64738 so do I. I'm sure you think you're not doing anything violent, and maybe your aren't, but I'm sure people at the front were and the police responded accordingly. I live near Portland and have witnessed the idiocy firsthand at these riots that people call "protests." There's nothing peaceful about them.
"Pater Noster" is what the Lord's Prayer is called in Latin, and that type of lift is also called a Paternoster in German. I guess whoever named it thought it best to pray before getting on.
Wow. This video hit me right in the nostalgia. I realise that I've followed you through some places I'll never get to visit in my lifetime, judging from the way the planet is going. Thank you, Ben. You've given us more than you realise. 🙏
I started watching Ben when he was only at 50K or 100K subs. He only had about 15-20 videos out, then he gained so much traction OUT OF NO WHERE. look at him now only 2 years into his UA-cam career he is already at 2.1 million subs. Some UA-camrs have been trying for over 5-10 years and still have less than 200k subs, That's how you know Ben has something special. Don't forget that if he puts out more videos or daily videos he would have already been at 5+million subs. Ben thank you for continuing to stay the same person you where when your first video came out. Cant wait for your next trip!! Much love and respect to you!
Trust me, its a billion times easier to make friends abroad when traveling alone, than making friends in your home country. It's hard to be introverted when everyone you meet is a novelty to you, and you're a novelty to everyone who meets you.
This is amazing . Reminds me of the office episode where it's basically a run down of the greatest moments of the show. You needed this ! For the people and for yourself . Reflect on the amazing travels and people you have given joy too. All the clips of koyla and everyone else . This is your magnum opus , I genuinely hope to meet you one day , because your awareness for human kindness is inspiring to the millions that watch you . Well done Ben , your life has changed stereotypes through UA-cam. You nearly died from Corona. And it's back to living life and this after your health scare secures the utmost respect of human form , bless your soul and keep sharing kindness and hope .
Man, kudos for being so honest and not answering politically correct. Czech generally think they are closer to Westerners than Slavic people in many ways so they can appear much colder. Go to Serbia or Bulgaria.
Benjamin... I can just say, I love your authentic style and the risky sense for adventure. That interview all the more just showed, that you are (at least to me) some kind of walking envoy for equalty and fairness, while showing whats actually going on there. Stay the way you are, always, everytime. Dont know what else I can say/write, maybe only that I hope someday I can meet you. Stay safe out there and take care of yourself. Sincerely, Alfredo from Germany
The Stalker I’m a paraplegic and spend my days laying in bed so I live through Ballds and Harolds Balders videos. If you haven’t seen Harold Bald’s videos there worth checking out as well m
@@gvonc33 Introverts are good at being social we just grow tired of being social. There is a difference between being anti social and introverted. You all should look up the meaning of being introverted before saying something we are not :)
honestly I'm pretty introverted in my language when speaking to people i don't know but when looking at videos from like African countries for example i always feel like i would love to communicate with everyone there
He's what's called omnivert, an extroverted introvert. While you can have the social skills of an extrovert, his true nature is to be calm, passive, reserved, etc.
introvert doesn't state what you can and cannot do. It just labels you as someone that prefers to be one way. To do what he wants to do he's had to overcome his natural introvertedness and gotten better at it the more out there he is I would guess but I don't know. I wouldn't call the guy out though based on a hunch you have. He said it. We have no reason to doubt him.
@@alexhoe02 Hes stand is against the current political regime and he made it clear, so he is most likely banned by dictatorship. Like his refusal to make videos for them, the has been to protests before and been noticed.
@@alexhoe02 He talks about it during the interview. Belarus is currently experiencing major civil unrest due to the disputed election. He says he suspects he is on a black list due to participating in certain protests. He does not know this for a fact though, sounds like he doesn't want to find out.
Being introverted doesn't mean you lack social skills, or you have no need of company. Mainly it means you dislike being the center of attention, and you tend to loose some energy in most social situations.
Your choice of cut ins during the interview made me laugh out loud several times (having watched those videos). Oh one more thing: never forget that you have viewers who watch all of your stuff, and when you feel foolish with what you might have said off the cuff in the spur of the moment... don't forget that we understand your little jokes, your half noted references and having watched your work we know that you only mean to spread social kindness and cultural generosity across the globe. You are just naturally good at this stuff. Keep it up! - Peace from Canada.
I think he just said that to help propagate the rumor that he was a spy because it's cool. If he really wanted to keep it a secret he would've just said no Either that or he actually was a spy. But I think it's the former.
here's what I noticed about it. Most UA-camrs would go into that with bits prepared to promote their channel Follow me on twitter @ and all that. Bald just treats it like a cool conversation and then leaves. The respect I've got for this guy just keeps on growing.
Man thanks so much for your work. The value you bring for the post USSR places is priceless. I'm Russian and I praise your honest and humble job, please please stay safe. Russian living in Bournemouth UK here.
Great interview, Ben! It was really nice to see shots from previous videos rolling while he was asking you the questions and to reminisce the journey you've been on. Keep up the good work
Wow man, I just came across your vlog and I am glad you love Prague it is a beautiful city. I was born in Prague (Ceskoslovensko) and I lived in Australia for 52 years now I am back. Your videos about Eastern Europe are informative and down to earth keep up the great work.
@WesternDemocrcyIsHoax X That is very simple Australia is a beautiful country that opened its arms to my family in 1968, it gave me an education and a chance to have my own business. Altho I am retired I have young children and Australia is no longer "The Lucky Country" it used to be, so I brought my family back to where I was born because there are more opportunities in Europe. And believe it or not my children love it here, they do not miss Australia (Which I am surprised about)
@Mikhail Linyski Buddy. You don't have to "feel in danger" to be in danger. Do you have any idea the sheer number of Mutilation videos that are exported from South America? Let me give you an idea, they usually take place inside of a Shallow Grave and are followed by a large series of gunshots. And I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the cartels are good 97% of them.
I'm from Perth in Western Australia and just wanted to say thanks so much for sharing your experiences with us. You've managed to dispell so many media induced conceptions about so much of the world nobody cares to think about. You've walked through barriers to show us a realistic image of how much better the world is than people would have us believe. Please keep it up.
I'm also introverted and we are quite good a faking it. Being introverted doesn't mean you can't be social. It means we get tired of being social. There's a difference between introvert and anti social.
Rawlings Yep people laugh when I say I’m introverted. But at the end of the day you’ll find me with my phone off, no fb in my cave in absolutely quite. Socialising is so tiring, I love the silence.
This was hands down the best video of thus far especially with the retrospective going on during the interview. It was enlightening to get your perspective on your experiences abroad and how you stay authentic to yourself, to all the awesome people you've met (kolya spell check, babushkas, the beautiful ppl in the villages and all the kids, etc.) and never gave in to the governments. You're doing the lords work. This is indeed your calling no doubt. The UA-cam gods got your back. Thank you 🙏🏽.
I always watch your videos to the very end. Honestly I thought the interview was awesome and gave some more insight into what you do and why you do it. I can't wait to be able to go back to Europe again once COVID is over! Love from Canada 🇨🇦
@@matty6848 I live in British Columbia on Vancouver Island (As west as you can get lol) and its beautiful. Ocean, beaches, mountains, everything you need haha
Good interviewer 👍 These days it's so rare to find interviewers who have this sense of when to interrupt/prompt and really relevant questions for Mr.Bald 👍 Good one!!
Bald.... you have to be one of the best inspirations for people who want to go out and explore new places. Keep being you and i hope to see more of your videos for years to come! Thank you! And stay safe!
Who else cried when you hear the song on last part of the video and the photos in Belarus 💔 💔 most of all with Kolya.. Hope you can visit Belarus again..
Lobby receptionist: "only you?" Mr Bald: "only me, sad and lonely" Lobby receptionist: "Sorry, only two visitor passes allowed, Lonely or Sad, will have to wait down here"
I watched till the end. Thank you for all that you do. A great interview. I loved seeing pictures from past videos. Oh the great memories of trips we've taken together virtually. I often wondered when you were going to visit the United States (that's where I'm from and live) and I would see that video. Sad to hear it was the scariest place and you had no video here. If you ever want to visit again, it is a country of beautiful people, great places, and delicious food. Looking forward to the future travels you take us on.
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The link to the interview can be found here on the Radio Prague International site: english.radio.cz/prague-most-liveable-city-youtuber-bald-and-bankrupt-his-new-home-and-soviet-8691809 Feel free to Czech it out. I'll get my coat...
I expected a better photo lol why take it on a bridge if you can't see it
So Sir, are you unable to visited Belarus anytime soon?
@@votanameas6173 He said in the video that he'd probably be blacklisted from Belarus by now due to him being open about his beliefs.
Hope you are in good health bald, such an inspiration
Dude be careful here in canada we have our first confirmed reinfected with covid-19 a health care worker in nova soctia
Mr. Bald is the perfect example, that a regular guy with a camera is able to produce better content than any major media company could ever do…
No way he's "Regular" . He know his way into languages, people, places and tourist survivalism
Every regular guy can't talk about their past in the military intelligence
no way. I get your sentiment and its a good one. But this guy is a ninja class traveler. How many regular blokes could strike up relationships on the spot in places they've never been before over and over again.
@@TheCastagne duuuudeee i know wtf jajajjaajaj so he really was some kind of spy jajajaja
At least being on point is a very major ability to produce content
the interviewer was well prepared for this, a big respect for that guy
He's clearly a long time fan or at least has done thorough research : not even many subscribers remember the Chechnya Incident or the hastily deleted Belarusian government comment.
@@cameronclare2132 he's clearly one of those who have some type of relation to intelligence and security service agencies and I don't think he even trying to hide it: that "I think this is all we need" in the end of interview, and knowing those little details from old videos (obviously he was studying them) suggests that he is little more than just a radio host.
Bald on the other hand knows it more than anybody, because he does similar work, just in different field and for different people.
Well, I can not insist that it's 100% like I said, but it is highly possible.
100%
Truth
I like this guy more and more. He’s the real thing. And I’m glad he’s back in good health!
He never was in bad health.
@@nobakwaas5161 He had covid 19
Agree!
@DroneSanity Hard to handle the truth eh?
DroneSanity The truth is that the USA is now considered quite a scary and unstable place around the world at the moment.
We all hope and pray that it may return to a more stable and less violent place in the future.
If bald is introverted then i have the social skills of a jelly fish
Joo. That s rite
introverted =/= having poor social skills
Hahahahahahah same
@@jman12849 it can go hand in hand however
He said he would never betray the Belarusian people, that touched my heart. Bald is a good guy.
The interviewer did his background research. Awesome guy.
Kudos really
That's his job as part of being an interviewer.
Fr Cluc guess you’ve never seen how many shit interviewers there are...
@@frcluc Yes, but not everyone is good at their job.
If the manager hires the wrong person they should get the blame not the person!
I bloody love this guy and the channel. Since finding it I've never missed a video and never not enjoyed one. But more importantly I kinda feel good deep down inside watching this videos. It gives me hope for humanity that most people are actually good people. The media often distorts that by showing only bad things.
Yay Clay! Me too ✋!
The interview was great, but with all of the clips you added it was an amazing retrospective of how far you've travelled in such a short time. I count myself lucky to have stumbled across your India videos when you were getting started. Going on these journeys with you has truly been a great joy and privilege for me. Thanks for bringing the people of the world closer together one person at a time!
The interview is a refreshing interlude upon your travels - Being polite with good manners never goes out of fashion 👍
Sorry I don't have anything else to say other than that I agree.
I couldn’t agree more, beautiful video Mr. Bald!
Being polite with good manners never goes out of fashion!!! Thank you for reminding us all of that so true and I 100% agree
dam I really love how he includes the clips of what they’re talking about
:they're"
RedroomStudios haha my dumbass didn’t catch that
@@zz-pt4rd Don't call yourself dumb bro I bet you are smart as hell
This felt like a season finale
I G thx bro
„All alone, sad and lonely“ just taking 2,2 million people with him, wherever he goes
for real, he has the best youtube content
Man I vlog myself I started recently everytime before I start filming I have to watch bald but still he is amazing
He has such a beautiful personality, it is almost impossible for people not to like him unless they suffer from a psychological disorder. I'm a complete introvert but I enjoy studying other people's personalities, that's why I find Ben's videos absolutely fascinating and refreshing. He is so genuine, he's never afraid to express his true feelings and thoughts, and, at the same time, he is so polite and considerate not to hurt other people's feelings. It is so nice to tag along in his journeys and visit places and people which and whom otherwise we would never be able to visit anyway. He is the pal everyone would like to have.
been here since 10k subscribers hes improved and grown into it
I visited the Czech republic last month with my German in-laws.. Mostly stayed in Pilsen one day in Prague. It moved to the top of my favorite countries.. I LOVE THE CZECH REPUBLIC. Cheers from Miami 👋🏽
That interview was very well done. Thomas really did do his research. Kudos to both of you (:
When he says he's likely blacklisted from Belarus and you realize that means no more Kolya videos.... :(
Kolya videos are some of my favourites. Being Canadian, it shocked me to see that some people live the way kolya is living. Sad state of affairs, it struck and affected me on some level. Thank you to Bald for shining a light on such situation.
@@racinenaturel without a doubt i wouldnt live there, but some people, mainly old, dont care much and some enjoy nature and off grid/old village
Why did he get blacklisted in Belarus?
im going to cry
There's a UA-cam channel with him
Mr Bald: “I’m an intravert”. Sure, Mr. Bald. And I’m an Enver Hodja bicycle in a Soviet sink.
Introvert who was trying to push Roman to speak with the locals. 🤣🤣
Congrats, you butchered the spelling of "Hoxha" xD
This goes for everyone you see on youtube or TV, musicians, whoever: Their on camera personality is likely much different from their off camera ones. Most of the biggest entertainers are actually pretty shy
Tolga that's actually possible, I'm an avid small talker and I can talk to strangers at will, but I'm very close on my personal life and I hate social gatherings like birthday parties, weddings etc.I would not say it's a common thing but here I am.
Being introverted doesn't mean you can't talk to other people, or not able to be funny and charismatic. It means you're ok on your own, you don't need other people around to keep your spirits up.
lol that could be the worst fitting mask ever 😂
He's kidding about military. He is just a retired agent 47 who got bankrupt after agency tried to take him out. Thats it, nothing special.
So that is why he’s always traveling...
I was gonna like your comment but it's at 47 right now
Modestas Vinikas 😂
And who are you? His biographer or his tider date?
"I wont betray the people who have been screwed over by the kleptocracy" 👌 scruples
Who else smiled when Kolya came up on the footage? ❤️❤️😊😊✌️✌️😌😌
Me. Kolya is great😊👍
I really did
What sucks is that if he is not allowed back into Belarus, he can never check on him again.
@@БрандонХемиы what is kolya youtube channel bro ??
@@abracaroguearcane1484 Kolya The Storyteller
He should do former Yugoslavia countries, its like time capsule especially small towns and villages
I agree, I want him to visit Serbia
@Sam Johnson Yeah but there are still a lot of abandoned communist buildings, factories, hotels, monuments...
@Sam Johnson no one is saying otherwise
@Sam Johnson beautiful and unique
In Czech Republic too. Once you go beyond Prague you will discover a huge amount of things from Communist times. It's a pity that he is not planning to do a tour in Czech Republic, because of course these things are slowly disappearing with renovations etc.
You did well. Straightforward comments with a genuine interest in people - not politicians.
"I'm actually quite introverted"
*hugged a random albanian dude on the street*
Timestamp pls???
@@somnathpaul6499 3:27
Im an introvert too but i act like an extrovert aswell
Myem then maybe you are not an introvert
I feel like he is an extrovert, but suffers anxiety in certain situations e.g. interviews
Or maybe I'm wrong idk I'm not Ben
"I can't answer any military history questions" pretty much answered the military history question
was he in the British Armed Forces?
@Roger Dodger Yeah, if you check out his blog you'll read that he had a business in the UK that folded and doesn't mention any military past from his younger years.
Bald is a spy? So what? Putin is spy too
I would honestly be surprised if for some reason it would become clear that Bald has no connection to someone from the intelligence agencie.
But he's making good content and I like it )
YggOrr yeah he's a spy, and is plastering it all over the Internet!
Bald: "Only me, sad and lonely."
Czech guy: "okay."
As a journalism student, I've been sitting and recording in the very same room Bald did his interview. That's just epic.
Epic af
You killed that interview brother. I’ve been binging almost all your videos over the past several months and couldn’t be more of a fan of you, your passion and your message. I’ve always had a passion for exploring new places, but you’ve singlehandedly ignited an even bigger flame inside of me to continue learning new languages and experience ALL our world has to offer. Cheers brother..hope to run into you someday on a wild adventure and have a couple beers or a shot of vodka
hi sexy boy
‘Passion and message’. He’s a sex tourist ffs
@@t.baitman Yeah his passion for exploring new places, experiencing new cultures, connecting with people in their own languages, making them smile, and sharing their unique stories of hardship or simply their way of life, to the world
Mike Monaco nice cope you got there. Hope I didnt steal too much of your daily ‘GET MOTIVATED’ time
P. Baitman you didn’t steal anything from me brother. Have a good day
Seeing all those clips remind me of the times I watched each of those videos and made me feel like, in a way, we shared all those adventures together as a community. Keep up the amazing content!
“I’m very introverted” - is also able to make friends with LITERALLY everyone he meets when I can barely say high to anyone new without looking like I’m suffering from a massive stroke
Introverted doesn't mean socially inept. I can be friendly around people, but then I need 2+ hours by myself to recharge.
You probably find the camera helps as a crutch. With the camera he isn't alone he has all of us.
aw i was the same way. but ive gotten better, not perfect..but better. you will find your way! its okay to be shy, introverted and quiet
Thats me, but if I'm speaking to girls it's multiplied X 1000
@@nadiaface couldnt have said it better
The only time I genuinely thought Bald would get killed was when he went to those rural Bolivian villages in the mountains..
Bolivian background here. There’s actually very little crime in Bolivia, biggest worry is pickpockets. Bald was just overreacting and probably felt nervous due to the language barrier.
@@cbaya87 but the stern face of the guard confronted him in that Bolivian village was so scary. He knew that Bald was a stranger and couldn't even speak Spanish he interrogated bald in an impolite manners. That shouldn't be the way to communicate with foreigners.
@@cbaya87 Bolivia ranks #14 on crime level world wide (all crimes included). So it is not a safe country.
Yeah right,,I thought the same,,stuff that,, hey Baldman just hang around ex-Soviet countries for awhile,we want you to live a long life,, as for Bolivia,just watch some SBS news,doco's.
You liked his Made up drama...
He had to put out some content, that would otherwise be a bit boring. He a skillful UA-camr. Sorry I burst your bubble.
Only a former intelligence officer would respond the way Ben did.
To paraphrase the old saying "I could tell you, but then I would have to kill you...and the other quarter of a million people who watched this video".
Or it was an on purpose joke, guess we´ll never know.
And only the true messiah denies his divinity
This took me aback. I always scoffed at that idea, until now 😶
Marius Holmberts not KGB Ex MI5, he’s British remember not Russian.
This made me a bit teary eyed. It's like I was watching your life flashing by my eyes when you were showing some of the highlights of your trips. Because I can honestly say "oh, I remember that" to everything you showed.
Cjc 206 It’s not unbelievable
haha nah I feel the same way! It's like I've lived with Mr. Bald a bit!
Great interview ben! So proud of you and jealous of your freedom, very sad about Belarus tho 😢 might have to sneak the boarder and visit kolya
This feels like a season finale. Amazing content, I gladly sit through the ads knowing they help in some way. Please don't sell out to the likes of Netflix etc.
Totally! Those are the exact words that came through my head
@Cjc 206 Because 1. the content would be behind a paywall 2. All these big companies ALWAYS have some sort of policy on what you can and cant show on film. I would much more prefer if bald made a patreon for people to support him directly.
@Cjc 206 The problem with going mainstream in music or in film industry is that when you are have a contract with these big corporations, of course it will pay much much more, but they will expect much more from you too. Being under constant pressure will affect the quality of the content. I wouldn't mind B&B doing a documentary or a short series on netflix or youtube premium, but moving all of his work on some site like netflix would most likely drive away most of his fanbase. That's why I would much more prefer if he just created a patreon and people could support him directly.
"I cant talk about the military intelligence, of course"
Bald......that was quite a shocking answer
lmao let’s be honest he’s cappin
Military background stuff*
Lol
That was quite a funny answer
Bruh it makes so much sense
"Im acually quite introverted"
Proceeds to go to some random russian dudes house to have a drink
Introversion and extraversion are often mistaken for whether one is outgoing. Introverts are often outgoing but need personal time to "recharge." Extroverts "recharge" by being with people.
@@brockm4047 you coulda just said it wasnt funny
Actually you are both wrong
@@randobianco Ackchyually....
@@jeffmen8266 😆
"Felt in danger in downtown Atlanta"
That makes sense
Armed police makes me more scared then bandits with guns because I know how many of the police that is power hungry psychopaths and idiots with no brain that will shoot you any chance they get... Unlike the bandits that will only shoot you if you screw up badly.
@Donald Hariot that's bullshit. If you're just protesting, you'll be fine. If you're attacking the police, throwing projectiles, destroying things, you'll have issues. And that's how it is in most places around the world. Otherwise, there's no problem.
@@a64738 you're listening to what the propaganda media is telling you and it's not true, period... the police in America are not evil gangsters, they're not violent, they are not out to get you. There are millions and millions of interactions a year with Americans and there are no violent encounters that take place. you only hear about the less than 1% that do take place but the media makes it seem like it's far worse than it truly is. It's very safe in this country, especially with the police.
@@three6ohchris I speak from personal experience about police in general...
@@a64738 so do I. I'm sure you think you're not doing anything violent, and maybe your aren't, but I'm sure people at the front were and the police responded accordingly. I live near Portland and have witnessed the idiocy firsthand at these riots that people call "protests." There's nothing peaceful about them.
"Pater Noster" is what the Lord's Prayer is called in Latin, and that type of lift is also called a Paternoster in German. I guess whoever named it thought it best to pray before getting on.
The construction looks like a katholic rosary (also known as paternoster). A working Paternoster is rare.
There is one in the UK, it's like 15 stories tall or something dumb
@@roverr8481 University of Sheffield has one in Art Tower
So, in effect, you are travelling on 'a wing and a prayer'. There is/was also one at Newcastle University. When I was a lad.
@@MuddyBootz that's the one, forgot the city hahaha
Wow. This video hit me right in the nostalgia. I realise that I've followed you through some places I'll never get to visit in my lifetime, judging from the way the planet is going.
Thank you, Ben. You've given us more than you realise. 🙏
I love how firm he’s on his words very honest ,respectful human being 🔥👌👌
I started watching Ben when he was only at 50K or 100K subs. He only had about 15-20 videos out, then he gained so much traction OUT OF NO WHERE. look at him now only 2 years into his UA-cam career he is already at 2.1 million subs. Some UA-camrs have been trying for over 5-10 years and still have less than 200k subs, That's how you know Ben has something special. Don't forget that if he puts out more videos or daily videos he would have already been at 5+million subs. Ben thank you for continuing to stay the same person you where when your first video came out. Cant wait for your next trip!! Much love and respect to you!
@Tommy Thomson Blame someone else's success on conspiracy theories. Bravo! 👏👏👏👏🤦🏼♂️
Mr.Bald: Im introverted,...
Also Mr.Bald: Says hello to everyone who pass him by
Trust me, its a billion times easier to make friends abroad when traveling alone, than making friends in your home country. It's hard to be introverted when everyone you meet is a novelty to you, and you're a novelty to everyone who meets you.
@@jfgfhfaeweswff210 that's kinda true yeah
introvert does not equal shy it means you get tired of being around people quickly, doesn't make you less socially capable
Michael Szymanek i can say this as well as when im not in my hometown i don’t feel nearly as awkward as when im in a different city
@@captainfancypants4933 but the fact he talks with strangers throughout his videos should mean he doesn't get so tired
Bro we waited with 2 liters of Kofola in Ostrava and you did not showed up !!!
Did you say Kofola....😍
Kofola
@@baldandbankrupt kofola :3
Where is Alina Bald?
Adam Celadin cos your English isn’t up to scratch 🧐
(Then I screwed up my comment 😬)
This is amazing . Reminds me of the office episode where it's basically a run down of the greatest moments of the show. You needed this ! For the people and for yourself . Reflect on the amazing travels and people you have given joy too. All the clips of koyla and everyone else . This is your magnum opus , I genuinely hope to meet you one day , because your awareness for human kindness is inspiring to the millions that watch you . Well done Ben , your life has changed stereotypes through UA-cam. You nearly died from Corona. And it's back to living life and this after your health scare secures the utmost respect of human form , bless your soul and keep sharing kindness and hope .
woah what? did he nearly die of corona??? i completely missed that...
@@yandenuts oh what a shame! poor guy
WE NEED MORE Q&A! That Interview was a great touch with you, it felt like talking with you.
Bald: "Uh no. Just me. All alone. Sad and lonely"
Czech man: "Ok 👌👍"
😂
Think that was a brush-off!
@CmC RR100 That was smooth like Balds head.
@@NoComment79 I 2nd that....very smooth lol
Are you Instagram? 🤗
Lol😂
Dude you are the coolest guy, so easy to talk to, so informative polite and intelligent. Props to you Bald
I was a fan... but now i'm a full air conditioner!
Edit: More quality puns on my channel!
Underrated
hahaha dope!
nailed it!
very funny lol
Can only concur after what I've heard in that interview!!
Man, kudos for being so honest and not answering politically correct. Czech generally think they are closer to Westerners than Slavic people in many ways so they can appear much colder. Go to Serbia or Bulgaria.
Benjamin... I can just say, I love your authentic style and the risky sense for adventure. That interview all the more just showed, that you are (at least to me) some kind of walking envoy for equalty and fairness, while showing whats actually going on there. Stay the way you are, always, everytime. Dont know what else I can say/write, maybe only that I hope someday I can meet you. Stay safe out there and take care of yourself. Sincerely, Alfredo from Germany
The Stalker I’m a paraplegic and spend my days laying in bed so I live through Ballds and Harolds Balders videos. If you haven’t seen Harold Bald’s videos there worth checking out as well m
The Stalker
That dude is such a good interviewer
Most sociable person I've ever witnessed: "I'm actually quite introverted"
LOL
Yeah right? I guess I'm a hermit then...
@@gvonc33 Introverts are good at being social we just grow tired of being social. There is a difference between being anti social and introverted. You all should look up the meaning of being introverted before saying something we are not :)
"I can't talk about military matters"....nice response...keep the magic alive...
these videos always brighten my day :)
CoOL...
Same
JWhisp? a fWhip ripoff?!
Salti Bacon haha made my channel when I didn’t know about him. I actually didn’t play Minecraft in the beginning
@@JWhisp Alrighty fair enough :D
9:07 "You have to separate the governments from the people" - yes! True for the whole world :-)
But in liberal democracies the government is literally chosen by the people...
3:37 DAMN IF THIS GUYS INTROVERTED I DONT EVEN WANNA KNOW WHAT I WOULD BE CALLED
Many shy insecure people are just faking it ;-)
honestly I'm pretty introverted in my language when speaking to people i don't know but when looking at videos from like African countries for example i always feel like i would love to communicate with everyone there
once he said that, I'm now thinking if I need a psychologist or something ...
Introintrointrointrovert..
Regular shots of vodka can help you fellas out.
"I can't reveal my military history, you understand" ( keeping me in suspense, is he, or is he not a SPY??: )
Bald and bankrupt claiming he's introverted is the biggest lie since santa claus.
I think he misconstrues what it means. lol
@@The_Gallowglass he just did what he always do , 'guessing meaning'
He's what's called omnivert, an extroverted introvert. While you can have the social skills of an extrovert, his true nature is to be calm, passive, reserved, etc.
introvert doesn't state what you can and cannot do. It just labels you as someone that prefers to be one way. To do what he wants to do he's had to overcome his natural introvertedness and gotten better at it the more out there he is I would guess but I don't know. I wouldn't call the guy out though based on a hunch you have. He said it. We have no reason to doubt him.
Bald saying " I'm an introvert" made me think of Bruce Willis every time Chris Tucker stuck a mic in his face in the Fifth Element.
“The names Bankrupt, Bald and Bankrupt”
Da da’ da daaa’ da da da.
Beer.... shaken, not stirred..
The end made me cry... Can't believe I have been watching you for the past couple of years..
Vinohradská mens wineyard street. It's called after the borough it goes through, called Vinohrady which means..well...wineyards. .D
Sad he won't be able to see Kolya anymore, you need to sneak back into Belarus, Bald!
Where there is Bald there is a way.
How come he is not allowed in Belarus? I do watch his videos however I must of missed something
@@alexhoe02 Hes stand is against the current political regime and he made it clear, so he is most likely banned by dictatorship. Like his refusal to make videos for them, the has been to protests before and been noticed.
@@alexhoe02 He talks about it during the interview. Belarus is currently experiencing major civil unrest due to the disputed election. He says he suspects he is on a black list due to participating in certain protests. He does not know this for a fact though, sounds like he doesn't want to find out.
She may sneak out ;)
First thing everyone says after they meet Bald is "what a nice introverted man"
Being introverted doesn't mean you lack social skills, or you have no need of company. Mainly it means you dislike being the center of attention, and you tend to loose some energy in most social situations.
Your choice of cut ins during the interview made me laugh out loud several times (having watched those videos). Oh one more thing: never forget that you have viewers who watch all of your stuff, and when you feel foolish with what you might have said off the cuff in the spur of the moment... don't forget that we understand your little jokes, your half noted references and having watched your work we know that you only mean to spread social kindness and cultural generosity across the globe. You are just naturally good at this stuff. Keep it up! - Peace from Canada.
I couldn't have said it better. Cheers from Michigan, US
I love these questions mr. Journalist. It's like he represented us subscribers
”I can’t answer that” means yes
Mi6 Bald & Bankrupt was his alias
I think he just said that to help propagate the rumor that he was a spy because it's cool. If he really wanted to keep it a secret he would've just said no
Either that or he actually was a spy. But I think it's the former.
htu stone You’re right lol, ”I can’t answer that” would’ve been a very unprofessional answer for a spy lol
@@ThePcHelperdude or he's just keeping everonye in the uncanny valley. Tried and tested way of intelligence operations
@@HülyeLó lol, I don't think you know what uncanny valley means
That was actually a really great interview
here's what I noticed about it. Most UA-camrs would go into that with bits prepared to promote their channel Follow me on twitter @ and all that. Bald just treats it like a cool conversation and then leaves. The respect I've got for this guy just keeps on growing.
Man thanks so much for your work. The value you bring for the post USSR places is priceless. I'm Russian and I praise your honest and humble job, please please stay safe. Russian living in Bournemouth UK here.
You have an amazing Heart Mister Bald! The quote that you would never betray the belarussian people made me very emotional.
Daantjexd77 top man for being able to say that and what a principled individual Ben showed himself to be.
Me too I had an amazing wank over it. Thank you Ben.
Interviewer: "Do you have an illegal immigrant cat at home, and if so is he receiving government benefits?"
Bald: "I can't talk about that."
😅
We prefer "undocumented cat!"
FIDEL!!!!!! 😻
@@ignoblesurfer6281 Ha, yeah, but that would just be sugar coating reality.
Great interview, Ben! It was really nice to see shots from previous videos rolling while he was asking you the questions and to reminisce the journey you've been on. Keep up the good work
There is a Czech pub in Dublin called the Czech Inn 😁
When you are back in England...there is a working Paternoster lift in University of Sheffield Art Tower building 😀
is it in one of tom scott old video? i can recognize those kind of lift but never seen it my self, at least here in indonesia where i life
Do a search on University of Sheffield Paternoster lift. Lots of videos on YT
I didn’t manage to get off it in time going to a lecture last year and ended up doing a loop round the bottom, terrifying experience
@@Domi-pi5oi yes that's the one. He did a video on it a few years back
University of Sheffield also get bankrupt because of this Coronavirus situation
This Man healing my depression ❤️
Stay strong 🙏😎
@@Prudenprocom Thanks my friend, the comment section here is full with nice people :)
His channel helped me heal my depression 💛
Hope you feel better soon.
Hey Bald, that's a smashin' good job you did at the interview!
Wow man, I just came across your vlog and I am glad you love Prague it is a beautiful city. I was born in Prague (Ceskoslovensko) and I lived in Australia for 52 years now I am back. Your videos about Eastern Europe are informative and down to earth keep up the great work.
@WesternDemocrcyIsHoax X That is very simple Australia is a beautiful country that opened its arms to my family in 1968, it gave me an education and a chance to have my own business. Altho I am retired I have young children and Australia is no longer "The Lucky Country" it used to be, so I brought my family back to where I was born because there are more opportunities in Europe. And believe it or not my children love it here, they do not miss Australia (Which I am surprised about)
Bald: I've never felt physically in danger
[Bolivian motorbike militia has entered the chat]
hahaha lol
Those are “war lords “ minions 😂🤣🤣😂 most of those. Remote villages got them
except that time he was harassing the gay in USA lol
Walking on the hill while being chased by the cartel noises
@Mikhail Linyski Buddy. You don't have to "feel in danger" to be in danger. Do you have any idea the sheer number of Mutilation videos that are exported from South America? Let me give you an idea, they usually take place inside of a Shallow Grave and are followed by a large series of gunshots. And I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the cartels are good 97% of them.
I really liked how you intertwined the interview with old footage it was like a bald and bankrupt greatest hits video Haha
Agreed, I'm happy to be present
That was awesome.
Bald always carries a comb, he knows he'll never part with it.
lol
I think you nailed the interview, you were confident and articulate 👍
I found it hard to get my head around you being an introvert, then I remembered you traveled the world alone
Extrovert would not travel alone so what's the point? :)))
@@DaweSlayer went over your head, didn't it?
@@pavelt5732 It was kind of joke but based on truth.
The guy he found taking a dump just had to be shown again 😂😂😂
I swear Ive watched em all but I dont remember that one.... lmao freaked me out for a second
you did very well! Very articulate and calm, I call that an interview well done :)
The radio guy asked great questions!!!
I'm from Perth in Western Australia and just wanted to say thanks so much for sharing your experiences with us. You've managed to dispell so many media induced conceptions about so much of the world nobody cares to think about. You've walked through barriers to show us a realistic image of how much better the world is than people would have us believe. Please keep it up.
You're such a great person...your interview went great....good job!
he is a good dude for sure
Bald: Am actually quite introverted
Bald in India: YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WHATS SUP HOMIE
jai bhole ki XDXD
I'm also introverted and we are quite good a faking it. Being introverted doesn't mean you can't be social. It means we get tired of being social. There's a difference between introvert and anti social.
@@theartisticpurr2430 Yeah and you can still be socially confident. Seems to be the main misconception introversion =/= shy.
Rawlings Yep people laugh when I say I’m introverted. But at the end of the day you’ll find me with my phone off, no fb in my cave in absolutely quite. Socialising is so tiring, I love the silence.
JAI BOLO NATH ... LOL
This was hands down the best video of thus far especially with the retrospective going on during the interview. It was enlightening to get your perspective on your experiences abroad and how you stay authentic to yourself, to all the awesome people you've met (kolya spell check, babushkas, the beautiful ppl in the villages and all the kids, etc.) and never gave in to the governments. You're doing the lords work. This is indeed your calling no doubt. The UA-cam gods got your back. Thank you 🙏🏽.
I always watch your videos to the very end. Honestly I thought the interview was awesome and gave some more insight into what you do and why you do it. I can't wait to be able to go back to Europe again once COVID is over! Love from Canada 🇨🇦
Likewise I can’t wait to go back to Canada again. You want to come here, & I won’t to go where you are!
@@matty6848 I live in British Columbia on Vancouver Island (As west as you can get lol) and its beautiful. Ocean, beaches, mountains, everything you need haha
kickass80000 nice. I live in Scotland on the west coast by Isle of Skye lots of mountains and beautiful Lochs. Probably why I love Canada so much👍
Good interviewer 👍 These days it's so rare to find interviewers who have this sense of when to interrupt/prompt and really relevant questions for Mr.Bald 👍 Good one!!
It's a very pleasant interview that's just asking questions, nothing loaded or insinuating.
Finally Bald getting some recognition he deserves, great questions as well as great answers!
Recognition he deserves lol he has millions of subs
Bald.... you have to be one of the best inspirations for people who want to go out and explore new places. Keep being you and i hope to see more of your videos for years to come! Thank you! And stay safe!
Who else cried when you hear the song on last part of the video and the photos in Belarus 💔 💔 most of all with Kolya.. Hope you can visit Belarus again..
soon as he says extremely feminine he cuts to NFKRZ lolol
Lobby receptionist: "only you?"
Mr Bald: "only me, sad and lonely"
Lobby receptionist: "Sorry, only two visitor passes allowed, Lonely or Sad, will have to wait down here"
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I was playing chess with someone from Czech once, I said checkmate and he said “what did you call me?” I will never forget that moment
I watched till the end. Thank you for all that you do. A great interview. I loved seeing pictures from past videos. Oh the great memories of trips we've taken together virtually. I often wondered when you were going to visit the United States (that's where I'm from and live) and I would see that video. Sad to hear it was the scariest place and you had no video here. If you ever want to visit again, it is a country of beautiful people, great places, and delicious food. Looking forward to the future travels you take us on.
I agree. Get away from the big American cities and maybe take a tour of "Flyover Country." You'll meet some fantastic people.
This video was a great homage to the ppl you've met along the way
Cesky Rozhlas has very interesting history.. there were fights for the building in 1945 (Nazis) and 1968 (Soviets), pretty epic ones.
Fantastic interview! This makes me love your channel even more just knowing a little background and behind the scenes info.