Investigating the paranormal can be an emotional experience. However, it all gets amplified when you become invested in the location, people, and spirits you are investigating. How does this happen? Is this good or bad? We also take a deep dive into our latest investigation video (28:50), which premiered only a few days before this episode was rele…

Now that we are officially into summer, it is time to go through some of the many questions we receive and provide our insight. How should you go about investigating your own home / business? What are the biggest obstacles in reviewing investigation footage? Join us as we answer those questions, and more...…

It's inevitable. At some point, as an investigator, you will go to a location that is reported to be haunted by the spirits of children. How does the approach differ with these younger spirits? In this episode, we dive into the many ways these young spirits are different, and how we have gone about approaching them in our investigations.…

They come and they go. Over the years we have seen many groups pop up, investigate some locations, and then seemingly vanish. Why does this happen, and how can future groups avoid the issues that can lead a lot of groups to fold before they really get going? We have some ideas.By Orange County NY Paranormal

The paranormal field is a passion for many people. However, there is a business side to it that it not only ever present, but also may be the beating heart of it. Join us as we dive into why some business owners are wary of disclosing their location is haunted, how being haunted has saved many of these locations, and what wary owners of haunted loc…

With solar eclipses and earthquakes in the news, we have noticed that a lot of people have been trying to connect these events together, or so some larger meaning. In the paranormal world, we see this all time. Why do we feel the need to attach some kind of meaning or message to everything that happens around us? We also talk about what we have lea…

As we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast, we take a deeper look into why we are drawn to the paranormal and ponder if the the true thing we are searching for is ourselves.By Orange County NY Paranormal

Understanding what is history and what is legend is crucial when investigating the paranormal. However, these are often intertwined, and can be difficult to separate. How do each guide us in our quest to understand the spirits we investigate? How often do we get the luxury of the full story? Why is our generation of investigators one of the last th…

In this episode, Dan addresses some videos he saw online about paranormal investigating that got under his skin, and how there's room enough for anyone and everyone to grow within the field. We then examine the pressure that investigators and locations alike feel to capture paranormal evidence, and why some types of evidence seem to carry more weig…

Investigation equipment can be expensive, and, over the years, we have spent a lot of money on various types of gear. Some were worth the money. Some...not so much. Join us as we talk about the best and worst paranormal gear, what you need and don't need, and the tricks we've learned to avoid overpaying for our equipment.…

Paranormal evidence has always had issues with credibility. As technology expands, it is becoming easier to fake paranormal evidence, and harder to ascertain what is real and what is not. What can we all do stay ahead of the those who would use this technology to fake evidence? In what ways could AI potentially assist investigations? Do we need to …

In our first installment of the new year, we take some time to answer questions that we have received during events through social media. How long does it take to investigate a location? How often do we collaborate with other paranormal groups? Why don't we livestream? We answer these questions, and more, while also talking about what we have comin…

Don't know what gift to get the paranormal enthusiast in your life this holiday season? Santa may not have any ideas, but we do. From the obvious to the obscure, join us as we review some of the best gifts to give a paranormal investigator. We also take a look back at some of our favorite memories from 2023. Happy Holidays! OCNYP Merch Store Link: …

On rare occasions, we are the first people to investigate a location that is thought to be haunted. As exciting as it can be, the lack of previous evidence, experiences, and information creates some unique challenges. In today's episode, we discuss how being the first people to investigate a location changes our strategy, before, during, and after …

What is a "ghost hunter?" What is a "paranormal investigator?" These terms are often used in a way that makes them sound interchangeable, but there is a difference. Today, we examine these two terms, what they mean, and if the time has come to evolve our definitions. We also discuss a very interesting evidence reveal we have coming up, and how you …

If you're looking to sell you haunted house, make sure you check the laws in your state. There are a couple of states than say you must disclose if your home is haunted when you try and sell it. This raises a lot of questions... Miami Herald Article:https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article280888158.html Finger Lakes Community …

October is a time of scares, so there is no better time for us to discuss a couple of the most startling and scary moments from our investigations. From alarming to funny, there are all types of different things that can happen to get your blood pumping while exploring a haunted location. We also take a deeper dive into our recently released invest…

Is October our favorite month? Perhaps it is now, but that wasn't always the case. October can be a challenging month to be a paranormal investigator, and we will break down the reasons why in this episode. Also, we just published one of our favorite investigations of the year (link below), and will do a deep dive into some of the most memorable ex…

Is paranormal investigation, by it's very nature, disrespectful to the spirits we are trying to investigate? The answer is more complicated than you may think. Join us as we dive into this delicate topic, and how the answer to the question is all about how much you know, understand, and care about the very spirits you are investigating.…

When Tracy and Tim Purcell opened Grapevine Farms over 20 years ago, they expected that owning and operating their own business would be a challenge. What they didn't expect was that their new business was home to a wide variety of spirits. Join us as they discuss their journey, and the pros and cons of owning a business in a haunted location.…

It never fails. At some point during every event in which we participate, we are asked about Bigfoot and UFOs. It was literally the first question we were EVER asked. Why do these vastly different fields get lumped together, and why do a lot of people think that because you are an expert in one of these areas, you are an expert in all of them? Do t…

We get A LOT of questions about what we do. So, in today's episode, we answer some of them. What are our favorite and least favorite locations we've investigated? Where do we get our equipment? What surprised us the most once we entered the field? Find out in this week's episode. We also review our recent investigation video of the Seneca Falls His…

The founding members of Clifton Paranormal met by working together at a haunted location. We discuss with the origins of their group and friendship, as well as what it's like to be a paranormal group that is headquartered in a haunted location. They also share some memorable stories from their experiences. Follow Clifton Paranormal on Facebook: htt…

One of the most common ways investigators try to elicit responses from spirits is by using trigger objects. What you may not realize is how varied these objects can be, and how many ways you can use them. Join us as we talk about the our experiences using these in our investigations.By Orange County NY Paranormal

Have you ever wondered why almost all paranormal investigations on TV and social media occur at night? The reasons are actually quite practical. Join us as we peel away the mysticism and dive into the real reasons most paranormal investigations take place after the sun goes down.By Orange County NY Paranormal

Nobody's perfect...especially us. In today's episode, we look at some of our most memorable mistakes, and how they helped us grow into better investigators. We also do a deep dive into our most recent investigation video from the Gilboa Museum. (25:19). Gilboa Museum Video: https://youtu.be/DaMxkxSao_I…

Is there more to investigating the paranormal than showing up at a location and pointing a camera and recorder? Come with us as we pull back the curtain on the weeks of preparation and review that precede and follow all of our paranormal investigations. We also provide some updates on upcoming investigations and videos that will be happening soon (…

Does the popularity of paranormal TV shows do more harm than good? Join us as we dive in and explore both the good and bad elements the popularity of these television shows has ushered into the field. We also discuss our latest investigation video (26:20) and give some final thoughts on our investigation at the Museum of Wayne County History.…

Having a job in a haunted location sounds like fun for paranormal investigators, but what happens when a normal person just happens to take a job in a location that is as haunted as the Museum of Wayne County History? This week, we sit down with Rhea Hayes, former executive director of the MWHC, and discuss how she got along with her spiritual "co-…

How do you define a skeptic? How do you define anything in the paranormal field? It's way trickier than you think since everyone is free to determine their own definitions, as we discuss that double edged sword in this week's episode. We discuss two upcoming investigations, and the challenges they present.…

In our first episode, we fittingly discuss our first paranormal experiences, adventure, and evidence.By Orange County NY Paranormal

We are just normal, ordinary people with an extraordinary hobby. We are not psychics, mediums, or empaths. We are just people, who, several years ago decided to act on our passion and become paranormal investigators. Join us, as we discuss all variety paranormal topics. No judgement. No conflict. Just relatable paranormal conversation for everyone.…