Ghost Hunters Mid Season Premiere

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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? 

Ghost Hunters returns September 5th

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That's right my paranormal readers, Ghost Hunters new season begins September 5, Wednesday at 9/8c pm. What can we expect this season? Well if the little glimpses I've seen on the site are any indication, it seems like the show is somewhat reverting back to it's roots,....some. Touting "with Grant gone the rules have changed" the show is definitely fanning the flames of curiosity. One has to wonder exactly what rules they are referring to in the first place? 
We did notice this much, within the first seconds of the promotional season tape was the all too familiar "what the f$%^& was that?" TPB has said many times we're not a fan of the level of swearing on any of the paranormal shows, including Paranormal Adventures.  The constant "bleeping" during every episode is mind numbing and distracting. For Pete's sake, you're ghost hunters....what do you mean "what the f#$%^ was that? What do you think it was??? You're in a place reported to be haunted..go find out what it was...and say while you're at it...how about aiming the camera in the direction you heard the noise? We're not interested in your expression and reaction, we want to see what you see, assuming you see anything..

Oh well that's our tip for the day, we will be tuning in, and yes we're taking the "now that Grants gone the rules have changed" bait.  Hopefully we'll see some good changes, some actual homes and families being helped..and no more celebrities!! Your thoughts?

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Follow the Ghost Hunters live tweets...

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If you want a glimpse into the minds of people like Dave Tango and Jason Hawes of SyFy's Ghost Hunters? Well you're in luck, (maybe) because they tweet really frequently and it is somewhat interesting what they tweet about. Dave Tango has an interesting stream on a usual basis..however..some of them well........
 
What you are likely to see is idle prattle that is well, here's an example:

Jchawes
Ever want to walk up & punch someone in the face but held off because you know it would only improve their looks? #justasking

Jchawes
How'd that shit work out for you Princess? http://t.co/OeIlUZF1

Doesn't Jason Hawes sound oh so charming????

If you do you should check out some of their tweets via twitter or http://www.syfy.com/ghosthunters/twitter.
Don't forget to come back here and tell us what you thought :)
Get your voice heard by the paranormal community! 

Seinfeld not likely to replace Grant Wilson on Ghost Hunters

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Jerry Seinfeld (character) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)TPB has done extensive research in an effort to confirm or deny rumors that Jerry Seinfeld will be the next replacement for Grant Wilson on Ghost Hunters. Many of our readers have been in an uproar and state that if this was the direction that show was headed into they would no longer watch the show.

As it turns out there is very little evidence to support this rumor being true. Seinfeld recently announced that he is fixing to go "back on the road" and there was no mention of Ghost Hunters or TAPS in any schedule released by Seinfeld handlers.

Additionally, no mention has been made by Seinfeld or any media linked to Seinfeld.

TPB thinks it is highly unlikely that SyFy would keep this big news under wraps. In all likelihood if this were to be true, it would have been a heavily advertised announcement and no doubt the airways would be saturated with this news.

What TPB did find out was there may be a possibility of Jerry Seinfeld guest starring on Ghost Hunters investigations, along with a list of other Hollywood names that may step in and be a guest hunter.

SyFy's Haunted Collector

English: Syfy Logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia)One show that we've been keeping an eye on has been SyFy's Haunted Collector. Have you tuned in? If you're not familiar with this show, here's a brief rundown.

Haunted collector John Zaffis along with  his family are paranormal investigators, that take a special interest in investigating various items that come into the possession of people that believe their items may have a haunted paranormal association of some sort.

 Many of the items are antiques, old pieces that hold some sort of  connection with a spirit from the other side or so the Zaffis family says. The Zaffis family claims to come in, do an investigation, verify that the old item has bad spirit mojo and remove them from the home to be stored in the Zaffis family museum.

The show is fairly educational as well, we know a little more about antiques :P, and has gotten better as it has gone on. Tune in and tell us what you think?

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The Dyatlov Pass murders: Human error or Alien attack?

A view of the tent as the rescuers found it on Feb. 26, 1959. The tent had been cut open from inside, and most of the skiers had fled in socks or barefoot. Photo taken by soviet authorities at the camp of the Dyatlov Pass incident and annexed to the legal inquest that investigated the deaths. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

One of the most mystifying mass murders committed by "unknown" source occurred  in the Russian northern Ural mountains on the night of February 2, 1959.

Yuri Yudin hugging Lyudmila Dublinina as he prepares to leave the group due to illness, as Igor Dyatlov looks on. Photo taken from a roll of film found at the camp of the Dyatlov Pass incident and annexed to the legal inquest that investigated the deaths. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Known by the local Mansi as the "Mountain of the dead" the Dyatlov Pass proved to be just that for the nine ill fated ski hikers. The hikers were on an expedition to reach Mount Otorten which was about 10 kilometers north of where the team decided to camp.

This particular expedition and route was a very difficult area to traverse, however the hikers were very experienced. However,according to diaries left behind at the scene of the campsite stated that on February 1 difficulties in navigation, snowstorms resulting in poor visibility caused the hikers to go off course in their trek. After realizing their mistake and discovering they were off the intended course, they decided to set up camp on a slope on Kholat Syakhl.

When the group of hikers did not show up at the agreed upon location of Vizhai and no communication was received by February 20th the hikers family pressed to have a search party to locate the lost hikers. On February 26th the search parties discovered the camp site of the hikers and it was at this time that a mystery that lives on today was first discovered.

The campsite revealed glaring oddities almost immediately as the searchers discovered that the hikers were not in the immediate area. The tents that were set up were cut from the inside out and tracks fleeing the tents were found. Searchers followed the hikers tracks to discover the hikers had been subjected to not only various forms of mutilation, but had other injuries that could not have been sustained under most logical circumstances.

Some hikers skin had aged, and some had hair that had gone white. Others sustained internal injuries and crushed ribs that showed no visible external impact, but appeared to be crushed from within. Several theories as to what happened to the hikers were that the Mansi had attacked the hikers for going to their land,however this was quickly dis proven when no footprints of anyone other than the hikers were found in the snow. Radiation burns also was observed,and an examination of some of the hikers clothing did reveal high levels of radiation. It was obvious that the hikers cut their way of of their tents and ran for their lives only to meet a gruesome death.

All nine were not found together, nor were they all found at the same time. Orange orbs were observed in Ivdel and nearby locations during from February to March 1959, by various individual witnesses as well as the meteorology service and the military. This was eventually proven to be launches of R-7 intercontinental missiles by Eugene Buyanov. What makes this interesting is the level of secrecy involving the investigation after the fact. If there is a connection between the missile launches and deaths of the hikers, it could have well been the result of human error, or, as some have suggested, an aggressive alien attack. You decide.

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Poll: Will Ghost Hunters survive losing Grant?

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Many of you have expressed your disappointment at Grant Wilson's leaving Ghost Hunters, our question to you is, do you think the show has the momentum to continue or do you think this is the beginning of the end for the show and it's success?
Be sure to stop by and take the poll on the left to let us know what you think? --------->


TPB believes that the show may have started going south for a while now and thus was trying new things like getting celebrity guest stars to investigate haunted locations. However, there's a fine line between finding creative ways to improve ratings and losing credibility in the process. Is having celebrities on the show a move in the right direction? Or do they need to go back to what they started out being, a credible investigation team looking to help those families in need of answers? What say you readers?

It appears that Ghost Hunters Kris Williams and Amy Bruni love Chip Coffey

Free distribution photo, if author's tag included. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)But here's my question, why doesn't Ghost Hunters ever use him in any of their investigations? I mean it makes as much sense as having the Beverly Hills Housewives investigating, doesn't it????? Just askin'...Readers, your thoughts?????
You can visit his site and see where he and the Ghost Hunter girls and mugging for the camera together. Not to mention Amy Bruni keeps in close contact with Chip Coffey via Twitter.
http://www.chipcoffey.com/photos-stories.html

Paranormal news blast, ok, its more like a blurb..

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 15: Zak Bagans from the television show, 'Ghost Adventures' arrives at the grand opening of the KISS by Monster Mini Golf amusement attraction on March 15, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)

Who thinks it is way weird that Zak Bagans of Ghost Adventurers follows on twitter Kris Williams from Ghost Hunters? I do, and here's why-I seem to recall Jason Hawes being asked what he thought of Ghost Adventurers to which he had no real reply than to say he doesn't watch the show. Hmmmmmmmm? I guess Kris Williams doesn't feel the same way?

 If you'd like to follow Zak Bagans tweets see:

 https://twitter.com/#!/Zak_Bagans

Kris Williams (investigator) (Photo credit: Wikipedia

If you'd like to follow Kris' tweets, see: 

 https://twitter.com/#!/KrisWilliams81

Ghost Hunter news: March 27 2012

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Fans of Ghost Hunters founder Grant Wilson may be interested to know that he has artwork he is posting on deviant art. If you're interested in taking a look at it, visit his link at the bottom of this article.


Jason Hawes (Photo credit: WezlArt)Jason Hawes got a little snarky on twitter when another twitterer was wondering why Grant Wilson didn't state on the show that the reason he was leaving was to pursue a music and school.

Jason Hawes Tweets:

Jason Hawes ‏ @Jchawes

"Dude, leave it alone. Grant left for his own personal reasons. He doesn't owe you SHIT! Move on." RT (cont) http://tl.gd/gessrk

This was in response to :

 @doctork4u2: @Britttgriffith: @JcHawes" Q&A says @grantwilson left to go back to college and music career, so why didnt he say that on the show???"

Doc' 

I have to say this is a legitimate question. If it were that simple, why didn't Grant just say so instead of playing up a mystery? Not to mention the whole cast and crew played up the final days and the "big announcement" just prior to the show airing.

Big question:

Some TPB posters are suggesting, well not suggesting- outright stating that Wilson had a drug problem. I have not found anything to corroborate these latest rumors. Anyone?

Grant Wilson Deviant Art

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Fans not buying the "metal reaction" ring excuse by Grant Wilson of Ghost Hunters

Image via WikipediaWe thought we had to throw out this quick blurb. Over the past week we have been hearing from many of our readers and fans of the show not buying Grant's explanation for not wearing his wedding ring on the show.
Here's some of the questions and points we're getting from you guys:

1. If it is a metal reaction why is it only happening now, after many years of marriage?
2. Why not replace the ring?
3. What metal was the ring made of? Usually gold doesn't cause many allergic reactions.
4. What was that rather heated looking discussion with Jason Hawes on the episode where Grant announced he was quitting? It looked rather animated and why tell Jason while the show was filming?
5. Grant tweeted he's just "done with it" that doesn't sound like a very amicable departure.

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Ghost Hunters Returns April 11th

Image via WikipediaGhost Hunter Grant Wilson fans be sure to tune in April 11 th for the final "Grant" investigation episodes to resume.  

To play catch up:

Recently, Grant Wilson dropped a huge bomb on the SyFy show stating that he was leaving the show. Many TPB readers flooded this site to find out why he has made this decision and as of today, the exact reasons are still unclear.

Many TPB readers have come up with some compelling theories, covering everything from having an affair with another GH member to marital troubles due to the absence of a wedding ring on Grant's finger. Ah our readers are an observant and creative bunch.

Recently, TPB stumbled across Grant Wilson's Twitter page and we see he is addressing many of the rumors with his tweets. To see what he tweeted see: Grant Wilson Tweets: "There's nothing wrong in my marriage"

Image via WikipediaThe big question is, and please feel free to weigh in:

Will the Ghost Hunter show survive? Many TPB readers have stated that Wilson was their favorite investigator. Is there a chance the show may begin a swift descent into the "Where are they now" television archives? Or, will they continue on and find ways to amp things up via celebrity guests?

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TPB hopes that they don't go the celebrity route, somehow it seems to cheapen the show, but that's just our opinion.  What further seems to be a goofy turn of events is that it is rumored that none other than funny man Jerry Seinfeld is slated to be a replacement for Grant Wilson. Hmmm...I can only imagine what direction GH will be going in if that happens. 

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Grant Wilson replaced by Jerry Seinfeld?

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Ghost hunter material? Seriously?

Well just when you think the latest departure of GH founder Grant Wilson was the most shocking paranormal news of the year, would you believe a new rumor is surfacing that is even more shocking? Recently a rumor has circulated stating that Grant Wilson's replacement would be none other than Jerry Seinfeld?
Our question to our readers is, will this help or hurt the show? TPB has long griped that Ghost Hunters was becoming too Hollywoody, is that  a word? Well at any rate we thought the show was going in a very "commercial" direction when celebrities started popping up on the weekly show.
Is this a blatant attempt to do damage control to keep the ratings from plummeting in the aftermath of popular Grant Wilson's abrupt departure?
Just for the record: TPB has tried to verify this rumor, found one floating source thus far, but in the event it is true, we want to be able to say we shared the rumor with our readers :)
Wonder who would replace Jason Hawes should he leave? Woody Allen? Couldn't you just picture it? "this is crazy, we're hunting ghosts can't we just channel Casper, at least he was friendly?" LOL

Rumors of Grant Wilson's departure from Ghost Hunters run rampant

Image via WikipediaJust prior to the show airing last night, Ghost Hunter :Amy Runi tweeted Tonight! All your questions are answered on the mid-season finale of#Ghosthunters! 9pm on @SyFy - DO NOT MISS IT!


The interesting thing to note about this is that there seems to be far more questions than answers as to why founder Grant Wilson left the show. Rumors persist in light of this new information and they run the gamut from Wilson was fired by the show, to a secret affair with another Ghost Hunter member to an undisclosed illness.

Many viewers were quick to point out to TPB that Grant Wilson was in fact no longer wearing his wedding ring. There were reports indicating that in a tweet a fan did pose this question to Wilson who tweeted he had a reaction to the "metal" and that they were trying to "fix" this.

Other reports on the internet suggest there was some issues between Wilson and other founder Jason Hawes which was more than likely drawn upon some questionable tweets between the two previously.

One quick read through Grant Wilson's various tweets and one can assume this, he's known for some time prior to the show he was going to leave and they seemed to work the announcement in to make for a ratings boost.

*****Read the latest rumor here: Ghost Hunter founder Grant Wilson to be replaced by Jerry Seinfeld

According to The Atlantic Paranormal Society Website:


1. Grant was not fired


2. Grant did not leave due to health issues


3. Grant did not  leave due to a rift between himself and Jason Hawes


4. Ghost Hunters is not being cancelled


5. No new lead investigator is slated to take Grant's place


6. Grant will be pursuing other endeavors ie: graphic design, art, and music to name a few. 


7.  Grant will not be an "active" member of TAPS at this time, but will assist Jason in other areas.


8. Grant has no plans to make any upcoming personal appearances at this time.


9. Grant will remain an active co-owner with Jason Hawes of their joint business venture The Spalding Inn. 

Grant Wilson to leave Ghost Hunters

English: Picture of Grant Wilson, Co-founder of The Atlantic Paranormal Society. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

While it is somewhat unclear why Grant Wilson is leaving  Ghost Hunters, it comes as no surprise that someone would leave this show at some point. I have often wondered how on earth these married men can manage going on case after case, leaving behind wives and children.

Wilson did indicate that the job presented some stress which does make one wonder just what strain may have resulted from his participation on the show.  I must say Grant Wilson was one of my favorites on the show.

During Wilson's time on the show, it went through some strange moments that weren't paranormal. The show did go off the beaten path for a while, and as far as TPB is concerned, the show needed to get back to basics.

The basics being, small crew, more home based investigations ie: real people, not libraries, museums, and for Pete's sake no more theaters!  We expect these places to be in all possibility "haunted." To add to that list please no more celebrity ghost hunting, it's just too obvious.

Rumors of Grant Wilson's Departure from Ghost Hunters run rampant

*****Read the latest rumor here: (click: Ghost Hunter founder Grant Wilson to be replaced by Jerry Seinfeld)

Another disturbing and off  putting facet of the show is the repeated "bleeps" needed to compensate for the swearing that is commonly done during investigations. I mean geesh, have some respect for the living and the dead!

TPB would cry less if some of the more verbose members of the team were saying good bye. By more verbose, we mean Amy Bruni who seems to do more talking and less listening during each investigation. Many times

Tonight's episode also struck yet another nerve with TPB, where as Investigators Amy Bruni and investigator Adam Berry were busy digging through city hall records instead of investigating ghosts.

I found this type of activity to be very unprofessional to say the least and it amazes me that some of these investigators seemingly get away with a lot of frivolous behavior and tomfoolery. I shudder to think back in the day when Brian Harnois was on the show, if Grant or Jason would have been so lenient.