MrBallen: The Grenade That Nearly Killed Him—and the Addiction That Nearly Cost Him His Family

What happens when a Navy SEAL who survived a point-blank grenade explosion in Afghanistan faces his darkest battles after coming home? In this episode of What Happens Next, the master of the strange, dark, and mysterious, MrBallen (John Allen), sits down with Dhar Mann to share the untold story of his journey from the front lines to absolute rock bottom, and how he turned intense personal obsession into a multi-million-dollar storytelling empire. Discover the truth behind John’s harrowing combat deployment, the night a grenade nearly took his life, his silent battle with severe PTSD and alcohol addiction, and the ultimate wake-up call from his wife that changed everything. Plus, hear the wild, accidental origin story of how a viral TikTok video shot in a water park hotel room launched MrBallen Studios, his new graphic novel The Terror Within, and why he believes it is never too late to rewrite your life's story. What Happens Next... The Dhar Mann Podcast is the latest venture produced by Dhar Mann Studios. Hosted by Dhar Mann, the NY Times proclaimed "Moral Philosopher" himself, this podcast will invite the audience in on exclusive conversations between Dhar and his high-profile guests so that they can listen to never before told stories of their shocking journeys on their paths to success. Through their challenges Dhar will reveal unknown twists, setbacks, and turning points that almost derailed them - and how instead these moments led to their success. Each episode will highlight never before heard moments that shaped who they are today - and the lessons we all can learn from them. Head to ⁠https://cozyearth.com⁠ and use my code DHAR for an exclusive 20% off. Subscribe to the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR9M5Nh-CftZxJZqfcNnIYw?sub_confirmation=1 Listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMann Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhathappensnextpodcast/ Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whathappensnextpodcast Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatHappensNextDharMannPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices