Ghost Hunters Mid Season Premiere

Ghost Hunters (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Well if you're a die hard Ghost Hunter fan you wont have to wait for long before the Mid Season Premiere airs. Come June 12 th,  9/8 c the members of the Taps team will be back in the saddle again. Touting themselves as "Televisions #1 paranormal reality series" we can only speculate as to whether they will live up to the billing. In the past viewers as well as TPB readers have conveyed the shows have lost something in the years to follow their initial success. We've pondered the whys and what ifs, and what abouts no end to try and figure out if Ghost Hunters could improve on their failing popularity. Many of you, our loyal and most brilliant readers shared your thoughts and here's what some of you had to say..:

1. Eva ThomasDecember 7, 2012 at 7:13 AMI have noticed a huge difference in Ghost Hunters lately. For me it just does not have the zing it did in the past. It is like the zest of doing the job is a little lost, if that makes sense. 
2. Richard C RyderOctober 4, 2012 at 9:15 AM I think that the show is better without Grant so far... with that being said, I wonder who will step up and take his place. I think the shows so far this season seem to be more based on the roots of when their show started. I like what they've done lately and think that they have had some incredible finds, especially last night's show.
3. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:23 AM Honestly, I can't watch the show anymore. We are left with two very pompous and conceited individuals,(Steve and Jason) and the show just seems so empty. I was growing old of the show anyway, "Hey, did you hear that?" "Is anybody there?" "What was that?" etc. I've done some growing up since the show began and it seems so lame now. Grant was a class act, the genuine article, no airs or posturing, just professional investigating. I really looked up to him. Steve seems like such a sneaky opportunist and Jason is so full of himself that there is no balance between the team. And then all the new characters, they really lack personality. Yeah, I'll continue to watch "Ghost Hunters," the reruns when the show was a class act! Sorry guys, but I think  Grant was smart to leave before the show loses it's luster. All I can say is, dudes, you really should stop while your show is still afloat, you're just going to ruin it for the entire paranormal genre...
4. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:20 PM  I must say that Grant was one of my favorites and I believe due to the ridiculous guest stars, flash light tricks and Grant not wearing his wedding ring might have something to do with him leaving. I guessed who was going to be leaving, but the reasons why are still up in the air. Plus, Grants hasn't been looking too well lately. Again, it could be due to his health or home-life. I just wish he would come out and say why and get all out in the open. We love you and wish you would stay, but we understand.

To read more comments about what our readers think, check out all our related Ghost Hunters articles.  Use our search bar or labels section to locate them. So what say you, are you looking forward to the new season premiere or are you simply put "Tapped" out? 

New Bigfoot Cartoon Could Stir Controvers

Bigfoot fans rejoice! Or maybe not. A new Bigfoot show could create a divide between true believers and casual followers of our big hairy friend.

Late in April, comedian/writer/actor Seth Rogen announced that he will be executive producer for a new Bigfoot cartoon. The show will be based on Graham Roumieu's novels entitled In Me Own Words, Me Write Book, and I Not Dead.

Roumieu's representation of Bigfoot is quite different than most other depictions of the elusive creature. He portrays Bigfoot as a lonely, largely misunderstood, helpless romantic. Though Bigfoot has an appreciation for nature and the human world, his inability to express himself results in lashing out and, as a result, exile from both circles.

If you haven't read the books, go to the local library and check them out for free or scoop them online at Amazon for less than $10. They are hilarious and well worth it. The silly illustrations and goofy Bigfoot persona just add to the awkward but comedic situations he gets himself into.

But herein lays the problem. While some are happy to see Bigfoot get a little more publicity and pull some attention away from zombies, sparkling vampires, and other creatures that go bump in the night, other Bigfoot fans—the purists—may not appreciate it.

To them, this could be deemed as a big "step back" for the Bigfoot community and all the work that actual researchers and scientists do on a daily basis to try and prove the popular cryptid's existence. It's tough to be taken seriously in the cryptozoology field and the cartoony, sensationalized approach to the subject has potential to do more harm than good.

Others will argue that the publicity, though funny, will inevitably garner interest in the subject in general. As they say, there's no such thing as bad publicity. The pop-culture exposure could in fact create more Bigfoot fans.

The cartoon is set to air on FX. A start date hasn't been announced yet, so keep checking your provider listings to see when it's going to air. You'll want to watch it and be part of the debate that is sure to begin!

In the meantime, follow Bigfoot on Twitter here and here. We're not sure which is the real one, but they share the same temperament as Roumieu's novelized version.

What do you think? Will the new show hurt or help Bigfoot's reputation, and possibly, his discovery?

AUTHOR: Eddie D. Shackleford

BIO: Eddie is a TV, Cryptozoology and entertainment blogger.  Look to him for the scoop on hit movies and TV shows, Cryptids, how-tos, and more.

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Hunter claims to have shot and killed two Bigfoot Creatures

Bigfoot, as imagined by a Canadian artist. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Our first questions to our readers is this, what would you do if you suddenly encountered two Bigfoot creatures in the woods? Secondly, is it right to kill any creature that you aren't even sure of what it is? The reason we at TPB ask, is, what if this was just two hoaxsters dressed in ape suits and a nervous shooter decides to take aim? Should it be legal to shoot the unknown? Should the hunter have just turn around and run?

While there are blurry images, foot print casts, recorded howls and the now famous Patterson Bigfoot tape, which many believe is the only legitimate footage available. What would it take to prove this large ape creature exists? A dead body, or enough remains from the body to acquire a dna sample. Without hard evidence there can be no true conclusion, however this can not only be hard to obtain, but at what cost?

Some of you may have recently heard the story of hunter Justin Smeja who appeared on the show Monsters and Mysteries this past March. Smeja was featured on a segment of the Monsters and Mysteries show for having shot not one but two Bigfoot creatures while hunting in the Sierra Mountains. One creature was larger, and one was believed to be a juvenile. Smejas reasoning for shooting both in haste was out of panic and fear.

Photo of an unidentified animal the Bigfoot Research Organization claims is a "juvenile Sasquatch" "Jacobs Photos" . . Retrieved 2009-09-16 . (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Later the hunter felt was he refers to as “great remorse” after approaching the dying juvenile and seeing just how human they appeared. Once Smeja was sure the creatures were dead, there was an attempt to cover and conceal the bodies shortly before leaving the area. Before going any further, reports as to whether Justin Smeja is lying about his experience have been countered it a lie detector test in which Smeja passed. For those also wondering, dna samples have been obtained, however the results of those findings have yet to be revealed.

The bottom line is this, what do you feel the moral implications are here. If Bigfoot exists, is it right to hunt and pursue this creature to the point that we take it's life in order to prove it exists? Is it necessary?Is man's need to know, more relevant than the life of the Bigfoot? Now that someone has claimed to shoot a Bigfoot will this encourage more to try and hunt and kill one? There are multiple monetary rewards across the world. Why wouldn't this creature hide? One has to ask, at the end of the day, which one is the beast and which one truly is, more human?

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Black eyed Children..Real or Urban Legend?

Ok, it has been ignored long enough we suppose, but have our readers heard of this? Supposedly these children are strangely approaching people and homes the world over and the general consensus is, they are not to be allowed inside your home.

A quick little search online turned up plenty of written articles on the subject but we've seen nothing that could possibly make this seem more than urban legend. That being said, we'd love to hear our readers opinions and feedback on this...and would YOU let them in?

Here's some big questions, if they are all over the world, and people have had encounters, our big question is, as with all phenomenon, where's the pictures?

Where would these children come from and has anyone ever called the authorities and if so what ever came of it, surely this would headline the news, wouldn't it?
Anyone have an encounter? Urban legend or a clever way to promote a book.. your thoughts? Why? Because our readers are smarter than everyone else's :-)

Update Ryan Buell Surgery

Ryan Buell latest health update

For those who were fans of the show Paranormal State, you are more than likely aware that the founder of the group Ryan Buell was fighting a battle against Pancreatic Cancer. Details on his health have been sketchy for some time but this recent post was by the friends of Ryan Buell courtesy of Ryan's facebook page:

Dear friends of Ryan. As you know Ryan has been fighting a very serious illness for a year now. He had surgery this afternoon to remove an organ and a piece of another. The operation was a success!!! But we can still use prayers. It will take him a couple weeks to recover and he will be carefully monitored to make sure there aren't any complications or infections. Before you go to bed tonight please say a prayer and light a candle for the chief! Thank you!

To keep up with Ryan Beull and to send him your well wishes “like” his facebook here:

Ryan Buell Facebook Page

Famous Unsolved Murders and psychic impressions

It is often frustrating to see some who has a golden moment to converse with a world renowned medium and ask questions about finding their soul mate. Speaking for TPB we'd be more interested in gaining insights into the more broad spectrum unsolved, unknown mysteries, in particular, famous missing persons and or famous unsolved murders.
Here are a few unsolved murders we'd love some insight on from psychic mediums:

Original poster to the The Boy in the Box case with which the police tried to identify the body of the unknown victim. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Boy in the Box
This disturbing case emerged back in the late 1950's in Pennsylvania where a young box was found in the woods nude, covered in bruises with blanket inside of a cardboard box. The child died as a result of head injury and was between the ages of 4 and 6. This case has been unsolved now for 56 years. It is a shock to think this abused youngster died anonymously, and with few traces or evidence of having ever existed. The saddest part is, this childs killer could still be alive today.


















Jon Benet Ramsey
The most bothersome part of this whole murder is the complete lack of logic to it. Here you have a child that was well provided for, living a life of privilege, with a seemingly adoring family. Discovered missing early Christmas morning from her bed only to be discovered by father John Ramsey in the home's cellar. There was a ransom note recovered at the home that requested a specific sum of money for the return of the daughter. Why would the murderer kill their victim if money were the motive? Why would a kidnapper ask for such an odd dollar amount of money? This would be a great unsolved case to get feedback from the psychic community.

mugshot taken of Elizabeth Short "The Black Dahlia" in 1943 for underage drinking. (original: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Black_Dahlia_Mugshot.jpg) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Black Dahlia
Also known as Elizabeth Short. This case has strange written all over it and theories abound. Why would anyone want to slaughter a young lovely 22 year old in such a way as to complete mock her life. Around 60 people confessed to the murder of Elizabeth Short, some in fact were even women. Shorts body was severed in half, a long gruesome cut across her mouth from ear to ear and found in an area that would make her easy to find.
This is just a few of the big questions we'd have, what would you be curious about???

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SyFy's 'Haunted Collector' New Season Begins Tonight

English: Syfy Logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Fans, of the SyFy show 'Haunted Collector' don't miss out on tonight's premiere at 9/8c on your SyFy cable network! 

John Zaffis and his team go into homes and buildings with reported hauntings to try and locate artifacts that may have negative or paranormal energy associated with it. Interviews, research with local historians and uncovering the history of the home or place of paranormal activity is a part of the overall investigation provided by John Zaffis and his team. Zaffis then asks the homeowners, and/or proprietors if they wish to have the artifact removed in an effort to remove the paranormal activity. Zaffis then houses the “haunted” items recovered in his museum.

The Haunted Collector show first premiered in June of 2011 and is now in it's third season. The show is scheduled to air tonight at 9/8 central on the SyFy channel. To catch up on the series and/or view past episodes you can visit the Syfy website at the link below.

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Ever wish you could talk to a psychic medium?

Edgar Cayce (1877–1945) was a psychic of the 20th century and made many highly publicized predictions.Citation needed (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The writers here at TPB have run into many many people since we started doing what we do here and we know that where you have paranormal readers, you have those wishing to find out more about the "other side.' Whether it is a desire to connect with a loved one, or answers about our purpose in life so many of us want to know more.

Because of the nature of our business here on TPB and with our National Paranormal Column on Examiner.com we are privileged to run across mediums and psychics on occasion. We have just started interviewing Psychic Susan Norgren, a published author and medium on our National Paranormal gig. Over the next few weeks we will be conducting interviews with Susan and will be asking her a lot of questions about what she does, how she does it, and what messages she has for us all.

What would you like to know? We are asking our readers to tell us what sort of questions they'd like to see asked and so we are putting it out to you, if you had the chance to ask a medium a question, what would it be. Leave your questions in the comments below.

We may pick one of your questions to ask author Susan Norgren in the next article we write so please don't be shy tell us what you're curious about and we may just pick your question as a part of our interview.
Stay checked in and hey, if you like us and what we do here, why not follow us?? We're not asking much, we're not asking to come live with you like the Herlihy Boy?? (google that  its hysterical) Adam Sandler and Chris Farley..crack us up!

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Paranormal Photographs, are we seeing more than there is?

Lately there seems to a be a big trend in interpreting unusual patterns on photographs and drawing conclusions as to what these marks, patterns and oddities are in photographs. Many paranormal enthusiasts make it a hobby to take ordinary photographs of ordinary or not so ordinary things and "see" spirits in the chaotic patterns that a lot of distorted or out of focus photographs have. But just because something looks like a face does that necessarily mean it is a spirit? 

In this photo below, there is very obviously ectoplasm in front of the face, and also going behind can and upward toward the shoulder. However, when this pic was posted to a paranormal group on facebook, many paranormal enthusiasts saw a lot of spirit "faces" and shapes ranging from an "alien cartoon" to a "frog spirit" in the hair. Little attention or note was made by members in reference to the ectoplasm.  The question then becomes, are these things that are being seen in photographs real spirits or just like clouds, under certain lighting and exposure conditions just tricks of the eye?

 

 

What concerns us the most is that because these forms of spirit detection seem to be gaining popularity, there is a real danger that such practices are in fact, taking away a certain amount of legitimacy from real hauntings that people experience. The best example we can draw upon to illustrate what we mean when we say people are "seeing" spirits in photographs, is to say it is much like when we gaze up at the sky and see familiar shapes replicated in the clouds.

Just because a cloud looks like the profile of a man doesn't mean it is a spirit trying to communicate..or at least that is our take on it. However many paranormal enthusiasts do this with photographs. The human eye is programed if you will, to seek out patterns in the chaos. Meaning: to look for that which is familiar to the persons frame of reference for purposes of identifying and interpreting what it sees.

This programming allows the human to recognize people, places, and things. When the information is less obvious or distorted as in fractions of a picture, the eye then tries to locate patterns, even rudimentary patterns to help it identify what it is looking at. This happens when we look at clouds and see "bunnies" or some other object. If the eye sees three dots in a triangular shape, in their frame of reference the person will say it looks like a face, because faces tend to have two eyes and a mouth.

TPB doesn't say they are all wrong in what they see, but when you start seeing cartoons in a persons hair from a picture, suffice it to say your imagination is getting away with you, and the most paranormal thing we are truly witnessing is how badly distorted some peoples opinions are about actual spirits.  What say you?

Paranormal weigh in: Can Oceans be inhabited by spirits?

The mysteries of the ocean has held man captive since the beginning of time

This debate recently surfaced in a paranormal group on Facebook and it bears sharing with the TPB members and readers.
What makes it an interesting question is the fact that the oceans of the world, as we know, contains copious amounts of salt. Sea salt is one of the tools used by many spiritual and paranormal groups to help block and prevent negative spirits from entering a home, building etc.
So then the debate becomes, who can spirit manifest and reside in an body of water containing so much salt. So we ask our thoughtful readers to ponder the question...What say you?

Demystifying Orbs

Orbs (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

One prominent thing you will see on many paranormal groups,websites and shows are many photographs of orbs. It would be wonderful evidence if every orb meant there was spirit activity in an area you are investigating. However, orbs in the home can be a different matter altogether depending on whether they are legitimate spirit orbs, dust, mold spores or insects.

You may feel that your home has little dust, but I can assure you every home has dust. In fact, refraining from having carpeting and furnishings is unlikely to deter dust from entering your home and being airborne. Dust exists in the same quantity regardless of our efforts. Bare floors often allow dust to swirl freely every time there is a current, someone walking by, even a toy rolling across the floor can send up an unseen flurry, since it is not being trapped by carpeting of any kind.

So how do we then determine spirit orbs from dusts, mold spores and insects? Well that is a good question since many experts in the field, including seasoned investigators and photographers will tend to disagree on all aspects and points. That being said, there are a few things that one may want to research further. In the meantime, we can safely assume most are dust or one of the aforementioned known causes. Orbs that travel in specific directions, emit a glowing light, are often  regarded by Paranormal Investigators like Ghost Adventurers as legitimate spirit activity. Now the real  question is, how high of a regard to you hold Ghost Adventurers when it comes to these things?  That is for you to decide. So next time you feel there may be orbs, try filming them with your  digital camera and look for deliberate movement, changes in direction that are sharp and purposeful and post to groups like : Paranormal Unity on facebook and see what kind of feedback you get, it may surprise you.

Is Dave Tango of Ghost Hunters getting fired?

The latest rumors running rampant are that Dave Tango may be getting the ax on the hit SyFy show Ghost Hunters. In a recent facebook statement, Jason Hawes founder of the group TAPS and lead investigator of Ghost Hunters posted...

"ALL new Ghost Hunters tonight on Syfy and it's #HAWESOME!
Help us get the word out or Dave Tango gets fired!!
OK, I wont fire him, I'll have Steve do it!
Share this and get the word out!"

Now for those reading this they may just say, Oh well that is just a simple joke and meant to be funny, however many people that read the line have taken it seriously sparking a lot of internet activity to learn whether this was in jest or not..
TPB can conclude though that Dave Tango is still on the show, as his recent tweets on   https://twitter.com/davetango
Are endorsing and encouraging viewers to tune into the show as recently as yesterday. We think  if he were in serious risk of being let go he may not be so eager to endorse the show.  A quick run through of both Tangos tweets and Hawes tweets show no sign of anyone being let go anytime soon.

So we here at TPB ask you the reader, if Tango were fired, would you still watch and support the show?

Paranormal research and EVPs

EVP's Grant Wilson has explained this term many many times  on the show Ghost Hunters. Many of us have this phrase memorized. EVP stands for Electronic Voice Phenomenon, and is not heard with the naked ear but usually picked up via digital recording.

One thing I see a lot of on paranormal shows is during an investigation someone within the group will conduct what they call an EVP session and ask questions . While this is a common practice of researchers one thing that bothers me about this practice is there should be a little more responsibility on the part of the show and investigators to explain to the rest of the world the dangers or potential dangers that can be associated with doing EVP work.

Homeowners, if you feel your home has spirits, it's a good idea to let someone from the outside investigate if you feel the need. Evoking spirit responses even if you feel you have taken precautions can still invite negative in as such it can cause more damage than good.

Finding Bigfoot: Rant of the Day

Bigfoot, as imagined by a Canadian artist. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

If you are a reader of ours, then you no doubt know that we have issues with almost every paranormal show out there..not because we don't believe in the paranormal and all of what that entails, but good research, good investigations, credible witnesses and solid evidence are needed if the world of the paranormal can gain acceptance and understanding.

That being said, we have to keep pounding away at the shows that squash that from happening..Enter 'Finding Bigfoot' more specifically the group's self declared leader Matt Moneymaker.

If you watch the show, you will no doubt make one conclusion rather quickly, in Matt Moneymaker's mind "everything is proof of a Sasquatch." If we look at all the "proof" that has been collected on the show...and I use the term "all" loosely...and then presented it in court..well...it'd get thrown out and no doubt with a thunderous amount of uncontrolled laughter from the bench..

Matt has two enthusiastic allies in his quest to not prove Sasquatch exists..but to prove Sasquatch is "everywhere" or so we think.. Bobo Fay..while Fay isn't quite as quick to declare all things are proof of a Sasquatch he no doubt fuels the flames by being very enthused at the meager so called evidence they do claim to find.

Moneymaker's biggest ally may be fellow investigator Cliff Barackman who seems to be almost as eager to accept every noise, moan, groan, twig snap, belch, buzz, soil impression as proof positive that Bigfoot is, as stated earlier.."everrrrrrrrrrrywhere.."

Ranae Holland the only female team member, is possibly the only sound mind in the bunch. Oh we are sure she has her enemies in the world of the paranormal but honestly, she makes good sense. She never indicates what she can't explain as "proof" but merely says, "she can't explain it" and that is just being honest. If the rest of the team members were a little more logical, they'd know they'd gain more respect by taking this more scientific minded stand..good evidence will speak for itself..wild assumptions, jumping to conclusions, failure to capture or explain things using facts or even good common sense will always slide down the slippery scope of respect.

It is odd to think that those that believe in Bigfoot so wholeheartedly could actually start to make people believe less in this creatures existence..but where there is no adequate tempering of attitude and beliefs...we end up at the end of the day, just sighing and rolling our eyes in frustration.
We'd love to see Finding BigFoot vs. The Peoples Court and then let them provide the best evidence and arguments they have for why BigFoot is real..now, tell us..wouldn't you watch? Not to prove or disprove what you may or may not believe, but to give this show and its team members a better perspective of what it really takes to present the best case for their claims.. What say you?

Should Ghost Hunters use psychics in their investigations?

Ghost Hunters (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

As more and more people globally embrace the fact that there are those that can speak, hear, sense and see spirits, one has to wonder if shows like Ghost Hunters wouldn't benefit by using a medium on their investigations. Other paranormal shows have enlisted their help and we've seen an increase public interest as well.
We believe the energy that is given off by legitmate mediums often attract spirit energy that may go over looked by investigators and could very well enhance the investigation of a haunting.
Our question to our readers is this, would you like to see shows like Ghost Hunters use a medium on their investigations, or do you feel it would somehow lessen the credibility of the group? TPB would love to see GH use mediums. Ghost Hunters managed to "fall from grace" after their 2008 Halloween special where it is widely believed a string was used to "tug on Grant Wilson's coat.'' Since then the show has certainly changed and some readers suspect that fall from grace led to Grant Wilson leaving the show. 

The reason we bring this up, is to say, should GH stop trying to act like they are above reproach and go ahead and bring in some new perspective..the only way they can undo the harm from the 2008 debaucle is to produce a show that has some great interest, good investigation and some verifiable proof is always great..so we say, sure why not..What say you? Our readers?

Ghost Hunters: Have they lost their edge?

Ghost Hunters (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Many of our readers have commented on Ghost Hunters and many have been pretty outspoken about the show post Grant Wilson. While new shows seem to emerge out of thin, air, how long do you suppose Ghost Hunters will be able to survive the competition?

Things currently going against the show is the fact that it has long since wandered from it's original platform, and this was prior to Wilson's departure. Now the show seems to be trying to recapture that original "feel" it had in the beginning is it too little too late?

The general public is a fickle bunch, and with so many paranormal shows out there to choose from, will SyFy feel the pressure to amp up the show using more smoke and mirrors, flashlights, coat tugs and the ever present never seen "shadow" that is just as elusive as BigFoot?

We'd like to see SyFy do the most important, and possibly most intelligent approach, get the viewers involved. Get their opinions on what they're doing wrong, what they're doing right and then adjust the show accordingly..

One thing we don't want to see is a lot of shows producing lame, bogus and ridiculous content just to make a buck..if they are going to do that, fine, don't call yourself a reality show..and for Pete's sake, don't pee on our leg and tell us its raining..

Again readers, lets send out a message, let's tell these shows what we'd like to see, more this, less that..but be legitimate.. We'd like to see TAPS utilize guest pyschics, more tools of the trade and more follow up shows of families they "helped" in the past.
Readers?

What's Your Favorite Paranormal Show?

The good, the bad and the ugly...

Paranormal Witness (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Wow, one thing we've noticed here at TPB is how many paranormal shows there are out there now. We're sure you've noticed them too. What we are wondering is what shows are your favorite? We have a lot we really like and some we're still on the fence about. Are any of them legitimate? Do they have any real staying power?

Paranormal State (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

So with so many out there on the boob tube, which would you say are the best and why? Which are horrible and need to be canceled. Which need improvement? Or better yet, what Paranormal shows would you like to see that you haven't seen? 

English: The official TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society) logo Deutsch: Das offizielle TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society) Logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

We want to know and not only that..there may be a chance that those that produce these shows are interested as well so let's make sure the TPB readers voices get heard and say what we think. After all, our readers are by far the wisest in the world.. right?

Are there any legitimate paranormal shows out there?

Zak Bagans From Ghost Adventures (Photo credit: **SHADY GIRL**)

Forget for a moment whether you believe there are ghosts, demons, Bigfoot, Mothman, or UFO's. Let's ask ourselves do we believe in the Paranormal shows out there that supposedly investigate these things. Afterall, many of us may have personal experiences to draw on but do we always know  whether those on television are presenting us with just the "facts?" Should we question the paranormal, or would it be more prudent to question man, and perhaps his motives?

One such hotly debated area of fakery is the now infamous SyFy original 'Ghost Hunters Live Halloween Show' of 2008. In this episode of 'Ghost Hunters' Grant Wilson appeared to have his coat tugged by unseen hands. Many have now studied the tapes and there does appear to be some suspicious things going on in the show footage. Former fans have gone so far as to not only video tape the incidents, of which there are three, but to point by point breakdown the suspicious movements of Grant Wilson's right hand at the time the tugging took place.

Ghost Hunters (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The allegation is simply that Wilson's coat was rigged and that his right hand was actually pulling a string each time. While many will differ in their opinions after watching the tape, one thing that resonates and perhaps is a little confusing and that is for three random pulls on a coat, it is odd that all pulls happen on only one side of the coat, opposite of the camera's view. They all seem to pull only that one portion of the collar as well. Making the “tugs” seem, well not so random after all.

Paranormal State (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Ghost Hunters is not the only show to come under fire through the years. A&E's 'Paranormal State' has had former clients that were on the show launch an all out campaign asserting that the show, the investigators all manipulated information, their story, their home and their haunting. Chip Coffey has also been called out as an actor playing as a “psychic.” It is true that the show's resident psychic go to, is in fact listed on IMDb as an actor. In fact, Coffey has a long long resume of performing in the theater. Now this doesn't mean Coffey is a fraudulent psychic, but it does give one pause when we compile the list of research that states there may be some tomfoolery afoot.

Comic-Con 2010 (Photo credit: Gabriel Madrigal Photography)

Also topping the list of suspect episodes is Travel Channel's 'Paranormal Adventurers' as an over dramatized show fraught with assumptions, and wild theatrics by the show host Zak Bagans, who on more than one occasion challenges entities in an attempt to draw out some activity from beyond. Most investigators that do investigate demonic attacks, etc will say this is the most dangerous risk one can do to provoke the unseen. Not all spirits are of the human variety and as such can cause problems for those provoking them long after the filming stops.

English: An apparition of a woman is captured during an investigation. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The real question is, with so many television networks seizing societies insatiable curiosity with the spirit realm, are we setting back legitimate research in the process? Will those that have real problems in their homes with spirit activity be able to find legitimate help? Man will have always have to struggle in each hand his desire to know, with his desire to entertain and cash in on a popular preoccupation. Will legitimate work and investigation be able to overcome the entertainment industry to produce a good “scare” at any cost?

Finding Bigfoot: Matt Moneymaker and the Coyotes

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 02: President of the Bigfoot Field Researchers Matt Moneymaker speaks at the 'Finding Bigfoot' discussion panel during the Discovery Networks/Animal Planet portion of the 2012 Summer Television Critics Association tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on August 2, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)

First let me say, TPB does believe Bigfoot can exist..but we have to be careful when we seek the truth..not to accept everything as the truth...otherwise we are perpetuating lies as well...and so we must be selective, analytical, and skeptical...

I just had to chime in on something I am watching right now and it is an older episode of "Finding Bigfoot."  Now we have been a little critical of Matt Moneymaker and his take on Bigfoot for a long time. We've hinted many a time that his over enthusiasm, quick to assume all is evidence of a Bigfoot is jumping the gun to put it lightly.

While we believe there may be a "bigfoot" in existence, we can't just assume every account, every story and every sighting is one, as Moneymaker always seem to do. It just lessens his credibility, because he is all assuming and all accepting of everything all the time. In essence, if bigfoot were everywhere as Moneymaker seems to believe, Finding Bigfoot would have a lot more evidence than they currently seem to have.

It's not that we don't believe there may be a Bigfoot, we just don't think Moneymaker is objective enough, to be a truly effective and trustworthy authority on the subject. With that being said, we offer you this case and point...on this particular episode, Moneymaker is howling in the dark doing his best Bigfoot yell and coyotes are howling in response. Moneymaker assumes that they are recognizing his howl as a "Bigfoot" and are thus responding to it.

This is absolute hogwash. After living on a mountain in Maine for the better part of a decade I can tell you that coyotes respond to any howl they hear. I have summoned their howls many times in the evening. If you want to know if coyotes are around, one simply has to do a coyote howl and they will respond. It's their instinct to do so. Even our Siberian Husky would howl back and forth with the coyotes, until they would get really close to the cabin that is,..then she knew enough to be silent if not fearful when they were too near..

So this assumption on Moneymaker's part is simply him again, "reaching" for evidence and proof, which if you have to "reach" for evidence, or proof it is probably not either. Moneymaker should remain objective and analytical. Afterall every noise, sound, story, eyewitness accounts, are all heresay, and have many variables..

EMF Readings, what do they really mean?

English: Nightshot, enhanced. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

You can't watch a paranormal show without hearing the term EMF. When a room or a space has a high EMF, it is said to have a direct impact on those that are sensitive to it. So first and foremost, lets cover what EMF stands for. EMF stands for Electro Magnetic Field. The definition of EMF or Electro Magnetic Field is : the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts.

It is believed that people that are extra sensitive to high readings of Electro Magnetic Fields will experience a wide range of systems including nausea, hallucinations, dizziness etc. Many paranormal investigators blame high EMF readings for paranormal activity that is not from spirits but rather, make people that are sensitive to high EMF believe their experiences are paranormal when they are "hallucinations."

Our question is this...
It is well known amid the paranormal world and their investigators, that electrical storms seem to assist spirit activity to increase due to the increased energy levels emitted in the air. Spirits use this energy to manifest and thus one is more likely to have a paranormal experience under these conditions.

With that being said, would not a spirit also use the high levels of EMF to manifest as well? Is it not possible that people are not "hallucinating" as some would quickly assume, but are actually seeing spirit activity and paranormal activity in areas where the EMF levels are high because that is a readily available source for spirit to manifest? We think there is a lot of confusion even among paranormal investigators who think they are "debunking" an area as being a paranormal "hot spot" due to high EMF.

We believe, perhaps, that the area is likely to have increased paranormal activity in these spots and therefore is further evidence that what people are experiencing is a real paranormal phenomenon occuring. High EMF should not be a debunking tool, but is a condition that spirit can use for manifestation.. We think a lot of paranormal investigators have it backwards. EMF is only allowing spirit more ability to manifest, not causing those who see it to think they are hallucinating.. What say you?

BigFoot Caught On Tape?

English: Provo Canyon, Fall 2006. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Readers this is a new story that could possibly be the most compelling footage yet, or as one may think, another elaborate hoax. Experts and skeptics alike though seem to agree that the reactions of the hikers seem to lend credibility to the story and to the film itself.

As the creature began to stand one notices what appears to be a quick glance of a human like shape and arm. It is a fleeting capture since the hikers, once realizing they were not in the safe distance of a black bear began to run. Reports indicate the hikers not only fled the scene, but they abandoned their campsite, and tent and ran to their car. When asked if they had ever believed in the existence of Bigfoot one hiker said that they had never believed that a Bigfoot existed.
This creature appears to be crouching and you only for a brief moment get a different perspective during the last few seconds of the video when it appears to stand and make its way up the incline. At that time you make note of a large back, human like shoulders and one long arm swings just out from the torso. Could this be the most provocative Bigfoot evidence in recent years? You'll have to study the tape yourself and make up your mind.