Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretation Team) We are a group of paranormal investigators and researchers whom have dedicated ourselves to continually educating ourselves, other paranormal investigation or ghost hunting groups, and the general public about paranormal science, related sciences, investigation philosophy, tools, & techniques, as well as proper comportment and professionalism while engaged in investigations or research. T ...
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The Four Biggest Threats To The Paranormal Field
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Today I will discuss the four biggest threats to the paranormal field and how together they have caused a situation where outsiders laugh at those of us in the field and that integrity has for all intents and purposes been severely damaged due to a lack of self-education and people focusing more on chasing either personal notoriety or social media …
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Twelve Mistakes Made By Ghosthunters and How to Prevent Them
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As always I will preface this episode with the statement that I am not taking shots at anybody in the field. I am pointing out opportunities for improvement in the field. The purpose of my podcast is to help educate those ghost hunters who wish to eventually become a paranormal investigator, or help paranormal investigators refresh and sharpen thei…
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How to Conduct a Paranormal Investigation
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This will be my 52nd podcast episode, and I have yet to cover how I conduct a scientific paranormal investigation. Today I will remedy that and detail how I perform this task. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at: https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2022/11/24/how-to-conduct-a-paranormal-investigation/ We are a group of paranorm…
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Understanding Photographic Anomalies in the Paranormal Field
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Anyone with any remote interest in the anomalous research field or more particularly in either ghost hunting or paranormal investigations has spent time on the internet visiting social media, various websites, or reddit searching for pictures of what is reported to be activity of a paranormal nature. The truth is that well over 99% of the material …
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I do frequently receive emails from the general public asking me various questions on my opinion on certain perceived paranormal activity in their house or what to look for in a paranormal investigation team in their area. I thought that it would be beneficial for me to write a piece on the various types of paranormal investigation teams and the mo…
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How to Start or Improve a Ghosthunting or Paranormal Investigation Team
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So you have an interest in the paranormal and either there isn’t a ghosthunting or paranormal investigation team in your area for you to join or you don’t agree with the philosophy of a local group and wish to start your own. You are toying with the idea of starting your own team and don’t know where to start or wish to make sure that your bases ar…
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Vibroacoustic Phenomena Reception and Analyzation
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Vibroacoustic phenomenon is a term that refers to when audible and or non-audible frequencies combine with vibration and the result influences human physiology or inanimate objects. This is not paranormal theory, and is a subject of science that has had controlled scientific method based experiments by scientists with advanced college degrees. In m…
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I am back from hiatus. Today I discuss the importance of pursuing educational studies as it pertains to paranormal investigations as well as not focusing on what you see on television as an ample representation of a scientific paranormal investigation. We also discuss the future of the Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT Podcast. A nearly identical tran…
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Delegation For Paranormal Investigation Team Leadership
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What is delegation? Delegation is the act of entrusting a task or responsibility to another person. This podcast is geared towards anyone on a paranormal investigation team that has any level of authority and could be somewhat relevant to someone who leads a ghost hunting group. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at https://…
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Negativity In Your Paranormal Investigation Team
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Did you know that negativity most often starts out as a very tiny seed and with each following instance of negativity that original seed gets watered, and in a serious enough happenstance may receive a heavy dose of miracle grow. Let’s say hypothetically that leading a paranormal investigation team is synonymous to tending to a garden. It doesn't t…
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I receive a lot of questions via email pertaining to people sharing their paranormal experiences and looking for my interpretation on their situation. I would guesstimate that four out of 5 emails that I receive are related to orbs. I have discussed orbs in the past in various blog posts and podcasts, but I thought that it would be beneficial to cr…
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When you watch paranormal investigation television shows you may have noticed that the extreme majority of investigations or ghost hunts are completed at night. Have you ever wondered why this is so? Today’s podcast episode is part two of a two part series where we will discuss this phenomenon. On part one we discussed how many paranormal investiga…
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When you watch paranormal investigation television shows you may have noticed that the extreme majority of investigations or ghost hunts are completed at night. Have you ever wondered why this is so? Today’s blog entry is part one of a two part series where we will discuss this phenomenon. Today we will discuss the human component of why we investi…
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We all have our own reasons for getting into the paranormal field. For some people it is due to what they perceive to be paranormal experiences in their childhood or as an adult. For others it is due to the television and movie craze that focused on paranormal investigations, ghost hunting, or paranormal stories. Perhaps a friend or family member w…
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On part one of Paranormal Stereotypes we discussed some stereotypes such as ghost hunters and paranormal investigators as well as the terms paranormal investigations and ghost hunting being used interchangeably when they are two completely different things. We discussed how to maintain a level of professionalism by not using some various bogus equi…
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Whether you are a paranormal investigator, a ghost hunter, or split your time between both, you are quite aware of stereotypes in the field of study or entertainment that we enjoy. Today I will discuss some of these stereotypes and what you can do when they arise and to help prevent them from being associated with you, allowing you to rise above th…
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Mother Nature’s Effects On Your Paranormal Investigation Part 4
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This is the fourth installment of a four part series on Mother Nature’s effects on your paranormal investigation. On the previous three podcast episodes entitled Mother Nature’s Effects On Your Paranormal Investigation - Parts one, two, and three, we discussed natural situations and phenomena due to meteorology as well as from from the cosmos and r…
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Mother Nature‘s Effects On Your Paranormal Investigation Part 3
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This is the third installment of a four part series on Mother Nature’s effects on your paranormal investigation. On the previous two podcast episodes entitled Mother Nature’s Effects On Your Paranormal Investigation - Part 1 and Mother Nature’s Effects On Your Paranormal Investigation - Part 2 we discussed natural situations and phenomena due to me…
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Mother Nature‘s Effects On Your Paranormal Investigation Part 2
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This is the second installment of a four part series on Mother Nature’s effects on your paranormal investigation. On the last episode entitled Mother Nature’s Effects On Your Paranormal Investigation Part 1 we discussed how various meteorological phenomena could influence a paranormal investigation. In today’s episode we will discuss more meteorolo…
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Mother Nature‘s Effects On Your Paranormal Investigation Part 1
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During your paranormal investigation or ghost hunting activities you may have experienced man made interference during your paranormal investigation. Such things as construction, a local radio communications tower, appliances, electricity, your other devices, among many other things can interfere with your investigation. What I haven’t seen discuss…
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Seeing Shadows, Hearing Noises, and Feeling Choked or Being Unable to Move Upon Waking Up Is Not Paranormal
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Often situations are reported that are perceived to be paranormal activity when someone is waking up or falling asleep. You often hear about people seeing shadows or spirits, hearing sounds, or smelling scents upon waking. You often hear that someone feels paralyzed, that they are being choked or held down, or that they have trouble breathing upon …
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The Mandela Effect In Paranormal Investigations
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How does The Mandela Effect, which are false memories, come into play during paranormal investigations and the field of paranormal study? We discuss this in our latest podcast. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2021/12/02/the-mandela-effect-in-paranormal-investigations/ We are a group of pa…
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Today we explore Direct Voice Phenomena and Electronic Voice Phenomena including class systems, methodology, and evidence integrity. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2021/11/29/voice-phenomena/ Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretati…
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As it doesn’t make for entertaining television you will very rarely hear about various phenomena pertaining to tricks that our mind plays on us that could result in misinterpreted activity that you then perceive to be paranormal. This blog post discusses topics pertaining to this phenomenon. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be foun…
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Déjà Vu, Jamais Vu, and Presque Vu in Paranormal Investigations
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During their lifetime most people have heard about and most likely experienced déjà vu at some point. Have you ever heard of or experienced jamais vu or presque vu? Presque vu is more common than déjà vu (and when I explain it you will agree it has happened to you countless times), however jamais vu is much less common than the other two. Today we …
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Paranormal Investigation Equipment That We Don’t Recommend
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Today I will discuss one of the elephants in the room as it pertains to certain equipment that can be seen being used at paranormal investigations on television and on the internet. There are some devices used on paranormal investigation shows that to some people seem possibly questionable to the ability of the equipment to perform the task that it…
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Schumann Resonances’ Effects On Paranormal Investigations
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Today I will be discussing Schumann Resonances which is another phenomenon that could present itself to affect a paranormal investigation. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2021/11/15/schumann-resonances-effects-on-paranormal-investigations/ Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Parano…
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Semmelweis Reflex’s Effects On Paranormal Investigations
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Also known as the “Semmelweis Effect”, the Semmelweis Reflex is a behavioral tendency for a person to hold on to their preexisting beliefs about a subject and to summarily reject new knowledge or evidence that contradicts the person’s preexisting belief even if said knowledge or evidence is strong or unequivocal. A nearly identical transcript of th…
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Ionospheric Radio Wave Propagation‘s Effects On Paranormal Investigations
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Unless you are a radio communications hobbyist you most likely are not aware of a phenomenon known as ionospheric radio wave propagation. This phenomenon can unknowingly affect your paranormal investigation and in some cases cause perceived paranormal activity that isn’t paranormal at all. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found …
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A month ago I had a podcast episode entitled "Misperceived As Paranormal Activity". I thought that it would be beneficial to expand on that episode and discuss more situations where activity can be misperceived as paranormal when it is xenonormal. Xenonormal means it's normal in nature, but unfamiliar. A nearly identical transcript of this episode …
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Dunning-Kruger Effect In Paranormal Investigations
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This is the second podcast in a series of podcasts regarding human behavioral tendencies that you will contend with during your paranormal investigative career. During a science based investigation it is imperative to be cognizant of human behavioral tendencies including yours as the investigator, your colleagues, and the clients. Today we discuss …
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Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon Effects On Paranormal Investigations
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The Badder-Meinhof Phenomenon refers to "frequency illusion." It is important to understand and be aware of this phenomenon as it can effect how you perceive the paranormal investigation field, and how you engage in activity in the field. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2021/10/28/baaderm…
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In a recent podcast I discussed the dos and do nots for new investigators. During that podcast I mentioned about getting educated in as many subjects as possible. This podcast will briefly define some of those subjects that you may or may not hear about on television shows, and those that you most likely will not hear about on the television shows.…
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Ten Tips For Posting Paranormal Videos Online
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If you visit the YouTube website and complete a search for paranormal investigation or ghost hunting (which are two different activities, one is a scientific investigation and the other a purely recreational event) you will find that there are countless videos available. The video production methodology spectrum varies greatly as it pertains to sci…
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Each experienced investigator has their own method of completing investigations. You may seem similarities between seasoned investigators while others may have very different methodology. Here are my recommendations for new investigators. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2021/10/18/dos-and…
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In a previous blog entry entitled "Common Paranormal Entities" we discussed the five entities that you hear spoken about most frequently including ghosts, poltergeists, spirits, thought forms, and wraiths. However there are many dozens more, most of them mythological or religious creatures. Today we will review a dozen paranormal entities that you …
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Believers of the Stone Tape Theory claim that crystalline rock such as quartz, basalt, limestone, soapstone, marble, sandstone, and granite are predominantly the stones that can, due to their properties, absorb electromagnetic energy and reradiate that energy over a long period of time. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at …
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The dictionary.com definition of smudging is "A traditional Native American method of using smoke from burning herbs to purify a space." Smudging is also known as "smoke cleansing" out of respect to not trounce upon Native American traditions. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2021/10/12/wh…
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There are five types paranormal entities that are most commonly reported from clients before and found by investigators during a paranormal investigation. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2021/10/10/common-paranormal-entities/ Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investiga…
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Predecessors of the Ouija Board have been in existence for over 900 years. Are these boards a tool to communicate with spirits or are the just toys? A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2021/10/08/ouija-boards-toys-or-tools/ Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations,…
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You will quite often see and hear paranormal television shows and movies refer to a vortex, pluralized as vortices, or a portal. Are they fact, theory, or or a figment of the human imagination? A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2021/10/06/do-paranormal-vortices-and-portals-exist/ Mount Wash…
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From time to time you will hear those involved with parapsychology and paranormal science speak about the existence of ley lines. Do they exist? Is there scientific proof or are they a theory? A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2021/10/04/do-ley-lines-exist/ Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (S…
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People who watch the dozens of paranormal tv shows on television may see things occur on the shows that are perceived as paranormal activity, when in reality they are not. We will discuss some of those situations today. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2021/10/02/misperceived-as-paranormal…
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This episode is a discussion about my experiences with parapsychological activity in my younger years. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2021/09/30/my-experience-with-parapsychology/ Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretation Team) We …
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It is theorized by some scientists familiar with the topic that quantum entanglement is also a phenomenon that can occur between people. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2021/09/28/what-is-quantum-entanglement/ Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research,…
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There are many “sixth sense” abilities that have been identified over time. While mainstream science doesn’t support the existence of said abilities and has classified them as a “pseudoscience” even the United States government used people with some of these abilities over the years. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at htt…
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The methodology and standard operating procedures used by various paranormal investigation groups varies between organizations, primarily geared towards the preferences of the Director and Lead Investigator. Today I will give you some insight on how I prefer to handle an investigation. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at h…
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To be a paranormal investigator it is imperative that you are well versed in related subjects of science and maintain integrity in your investigations. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2021/09/24/paranormal-investigation-integrity/ Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Inve…
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We discuss the Paranormal Investigation Equipment used by Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT and a few pieces of equipment that we don't use and why. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2021/09/19/paranormal-investigation-equipment/ Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigat…
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Is It Really As Seen On TV? Are paranormal investigations like they seem to be on television or are they different? A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2021/09/19/is-it-really-as-seen-on-tv/ Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretation Tea…
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