Ghostly Activities

Why I Stopped Investigating Private Residences

I stopped doing private home investigations a few years back. I’ve had a few too many bad experiences, and here are the reasons why I pass on residential ghost hunts.
First off, most people are very nice and welcoming to paranormal investigations. It just takes a few bad actors to make you change your mind about home investigations.

3 Paranormal Protection Tips For Ghost Hunters

Sometimes, ghosts get a little touchy on a ghost hunt, and it can freak you out. Here are some of my favorite protection tips and tricks to stop ghostly shenanigans. I've also got 2 bonus tips and 2 stories from Phoenix and New York City.
The 3 tips include:
Willpower
Protective Stones
Salt
The bonus tips include a white-light protective sphere and setting boundaries for interaction. Finally, I have 2 cases where prayer didn't work, and led to escalating activity.

How To Use Dark History With Ghost Hunting

In this episode, find what dark history means for paranormal research, how it’s the foundation of ghost hunting, what questions to ask, and which resources to use.

The Visitor

In mid August, someone came to visit me. Someone familiar to me. Someone who brings bad news. Someone who warns of death. Listen the true ghost story for more.

Ghost Hunting In Cemeteries With A Tesla?!

Ghostly Activities returns! In this episode, Jake interviews Amy Beal and Chryssa Brazil. They drove their Tesla through a cemetery to see if they could capture ghosts with the car's sensors. And they did get some spooky and ghostly evidence. Listen now for the full story!

Old Hag Attack In Denver

Sam bought a new loft in Downtown Denver, but it came with a sinister roommate. An entity that wanted his lifeforce.

I’m A Cozy Ghost Hunter ... And That’s Fine By Me

Cozy ghost hunting treats an investigation like a mystery to solve. You follow a haunted lead, find clues, present evidence, and try to solve the case. There's more emphasis on having a small team and on experiments that prove the ghost's identity and motivation.
On a side note, I'll make more podcasts like this informative one or tutorials for ghost-hunting techniques, evidence analysis, and ghost-hunt reports. There will be ghost stories but not as often as before.

The Choice | A Wisconsin Ghost Story

In December 2018, Charlie begins a long drive home through the bluff lands between Madison and La Crosse. A fateful encounter leaves him with a dreadful choice.

True Ghost Story | Aux Sable Cemetery in Minooka, Illinois

Two ghost hunters stop by a cemetery in rural Illinois to do a preliminary investigation, when something plays a prank on them.
 

Using Salt To Protect Against Ghosts & Evil Spirits

Salt has been used to protect against ghosts and evil spirits for hundreds-to-thousands of years. In this episode, get some tips on how to use salt for protection on your next ghost hunt or to calm down some negative energy haunting your halls. 
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