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Steven Rinella talks with MrBallen about his Navy SEAL experience and his transition into storytelling.

Steven Rinella talks with MrBallen on: his Navy SEAL experience; the nature of evil; a career pivot into storytelling; aliens; and more. Find MrBallen's latest graphic novel at https://book.ballenstudios.com/ Presented by Can-Am, the leader in ATVs, SxS, and Utility Vehicles www.can-am.brp.com Connect with Steve  and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on  Instagram  and  Twitter MeatEater on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter , and  YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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