(Para)Normal Podcast

Episode 22: "The Best & Worst Paranormal Investigation Equipment"

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.

Episode 21: "AI, Deepfakes, and the Looming Paranormal Evidence Credibility Crisis"

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 change how we view paranormal content?  We dive into these questions, and more, in today's episode.
 
Hyde Hall Event Tickets Link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orange-county-paranormal-ny-investigation-tickets-811666304767?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Episode 20: New Year, New Mailbag and 2024 Preview

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 coming up over the next year.

Episode 19: ”Gifts for Ghost Hunters & 2023 Year In Review”

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: https://ocnyparanormal.qbstores.com/

Episode 18: Investigating The Uninvestigated & Ganz House Review

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 the investigation.  We will also dive deeper into our most recent investigation, and the amazing experiences that we had at the Ganz House.
Ganz House Video: https://youtu.be/TDn1Z_fUjE0?si=UP2fsGLuSyPw7WBJ
Ganz House Reveal Event Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuTWxk4YJMQ

Episode 17: Ghost Hunter vs. Paranormal Investigator: What’s The Difference?

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 can join us from wherever you are located.
 
Ganz House Evidence Reveal Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/755871561187?aff=oddtdtcreator
 
It's ALL Relative Podcast episode featuring OCNYP: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-60-orange-county-ny-paranormal-investigator/id1542883544?i=1000633203090

Episode 16: A Legal Definition of ”Haunted?”

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 Action Event Tickets and Raffle Link: https://www.fingerlakescommunityaction.org/ghosthunt

Episode 15: Our Scariest Moments & Grapevine Farms Investigation Review

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 investigation of Grapevine Farms.
Grapevine Farms Video: https://youtu.be/60PXYkfqH0Y?si=bMzLlP-59pTNkzkv
Finger Lakes Community Action Event Tickets and Raffle Link: https://www.fingerlakescommunityaction.org/ghosthunt

Episode 14: The Evolution Of Our Octobers & FLCA Investigation Review

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 experiences from the Finger Lakes Community Action Investigation (15:00).
 
Finger Lakes Community Action Investigation Video: https://youtu.be/vai2Wq0raUY?si=LpDsA6dWMxmBecRr

Episode 13: Are We Disrespecting The Spirits We Investigate?

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.