Ghostly Activities
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Jacob Rice is a founding member of Ghostly Activities. He is the researcher and equipment tech on the team. Ghostly Activities covers ghost hunting, ghostly stories, a few monsters and paranormal media in this podcast.
Ghostly Activities
3M ago
In this episode, find what dark history means for paranormal research, how it’s the foundation of ghost hunting, what questions to ask, and which resources to use ..read more
Ghostly Activities
4M ago
I stopped doing private home investigations a few years back. I’ve had a few too many bad experiences, and here are the reasons why I pass on residential ghost hunts.
First off, most people are very nice and welcoming to paranormal investigations. It just takes a few bad actors to make you change your mind about home investigations ..read more
Ghostly Activities
4M ago
There’s no shame ghost hunting by yourself. I’ve gone on plenty of investigations alone, and I’ve made plenty of mistakes on solo ghost hunts. When I started, I didn’t have a mentor. I read some books, watched some shows, and then picked up my MEL meter and headed out into the dark. Luckily, I had some street smarts about me because I started in Chicago. Big cities will definitely make your much more aware of your environment, eh?
Anyway, here’s the advice I hope you take to heart as a solo ghost hunter ..read more
Ghostly Activities
4M ago
Jake reflects on his 16-years experience chasing after barely audible whispers, shadowy figures and blinking gizmos. He shares 10 things to remember or take to heart as you meander through your paranormal journey.
These things include:
It's a hobby
Most gadgets are BS
Make it fun
Conducting EVP sessions
Nobody wants to debunk
Fear the living, not the dead
Ghost hunting shows aren't reality
Vetting people and teams
Going solo is fine
Start a club, not a team
You can also read about the list and comment on the blog at https://wp.me/p3I5cW-h2O ..read more
Ghostly Activities
1y ago
Cozy ghost hunting treats an investigation like a mystery to solve. You follow a haunted lead, find clues, present evidence, and try to solve the case. There's more emphasis on having a small team and on experiments that prove the ghost's identity and motivation.
On a side note, I'll make more podcasts like this informative one or tutorials for ghost-hunting techniques, evidence analysis, and ghost-hunt reports. There will be ghost stories but not as often as before ..read more
Ghostly Activities
1y ago
In December 2018, Charlie begins a long drive home through the bluff lands between Madison and La Crosse. A fateful encounter leaves him with a dreadful choice ..read more
Ghostly Activities
1y ago
This interview also appears on Mystic Moon Cafe, an online radio show, which I co-host. Today, Troy Taylor discusses his new book, One Bleak Midwinter Night. It tells gruesome true crime tales, spooky ghost stories, and quite a few disasters from the holiday season.
We chat about some creepy Christmas traditions, monsters, and Chicago haunts in depth.
You can find more books from Troy Taylor at his company site: americanhauntingsinc.com ..read more
Ghostly Activities
1y ago
On December 9th, 2022, Jacob Rice of Ghostly Activities sat down for an interview on Haunted Voices. Todd Bates, the host, and Jake discussed ghostly encounters, gadgets and more. It was a lot of fun. Tune in to get the scoop today!
Listen to Haunted Voices: https://www.wltkdb.com/shows/hauntedvoices ..read more
Ghostly Activities
1y ago
Two ghost hunters stop by a cemetery in rural Illinois to do a preliminary investigation, when something plays a prank on them.
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Ghostly Activities
1y ago
Salt has been used to protect against ghosts and evil spirits for hundreds-to-thousands of years. In this episode, get some tips on how to use salt for protection on your next ghost hunt or to calm down some negative energy haunting your halls.
References:
Brown, N. (2011). "The Mythology of Supernatural: The Signs and Symbols Behind the Popular Show." Penguin Group. New York, NY
Editors (no date). "Salt, social standing and religious superstition," Saltworkconsultants.com, retrieved from: https://www.saltworkconsultants.com/salt-social-standing-and-religious-superstition/
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