Straightforward Stats, Data & Numbers discussion. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/statsstat/support
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This podcast goes into questions about the paranormal that you may not hear on other podcasts along with personal investigations conducted by your host, Nicholas McGirr. The analytical approach to ghost hunting is portrayed throughout each episode with stats, data and raw material captured during investigations. The 2025 season introduces Co-Host Joshua Amen, owner of Tales from a Ghost Hunter. His expertise in the paranormal field brings a scientific approach to the questions being asked. C ...
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BONUS: Real Haunted Items Interview with APR
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42:08Listen in on verifying evidence from a real haunted item from Real Haunted Items! Check out their vetting process, how they obtain these objects and the rest of this amazing discussion between Josh and Quinn.
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S6E70 A Paranormal Investigator's Almanac
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1:06:14Nick and Josh go over some aspects of the first of it's kind Paranormal Investigator's Almanac. The features, future changes and the data that goes into this project is so unique, we're inviting you to send us your worksheets from the Paranormal Investigation Workbook to collaborate with us in the 2026 Almanac! Learn how this evolved and is continu…
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Watch Party Replay! Kindred Spirits, "Ghost Train"
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53:12We're at it again! Josh and I are scoring your favorite paranormal tv teams using the SITC Scoring System. The SITC Scoring System is a unique way for paranormal investigators to score their haunted spaces. This provides invaluable data to learn more not only about the alleged haunted space but also about ghost hunting. The SITC Scoring System is a…
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How can we take the paranormal field into an actual science? What methods should we be using? What tools should we be inventing next? Listen in on this week’s episode where Nick and Josh dive into more paranormal topics and how to apply the scientific method to our investigations. Music “Renegade by Beatnik. Stories in the Cemetery Logo provided by…
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Watch Party Replay! BOBBY MACKEY'S by PORTALS TO HELL/RATING USING THE SITC SCORING SYSTEM
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1:03:02This watch party was live on August 26, 2025 of Bobby Mackey's paranormal investigation performed by Portals to Hell. To see the SITC Score they received, watch how we rated each point given to their SITC Score!What is the SITC Scoring System? Designed to rate paranormal investigations in references to “how haunted” the investigation was; Stories i…
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S6 E68 The SITC Scoring System Explained
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1:05:21You can find the Paranormal Investigation Workbook and Paranormal Investigator's Almanac on Amazon! If you're not scoring your investigations, how do you know the level of haunting? In this episode, Josh comes up with the tough questions about the SITC Scoring System, the latest project from Stories in the Cemetery to innovate the paranormal field.…
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Rating the Warren Haunted Museum using the SITC Scoring System/LIVE WATCH PARTY REPLAY
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1:10:16This watch party was live on August 25, 2025 of the Warren Museum and Annabelle doll with Elton Castee and fellow investigators. Though this was a four hour investigation by Castee, we only rated the first 60 minutes of their investigation for purposes of live watch times and podcast episode length. To see the SITC Score they received, watch how we…
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Hans Holzer, one of the paranormal parents and the first ghost hunter to publish his works without the shame of ridicule and/or speculation is looked at by Nick and Josh in this episode. Why should we, as paranormal investigators, look into these investigations with minimal equipment and resources? Listen to this week’s Stories in the Cemetery epis…
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BONUS: Interview Noelle from Creepy Confidential
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1:01:45Nick couldn't make it to this interview (he was probably ghost hunting), but Josh and Noelle from Creepy Confidential had an amazing conversation about her Ghost Hunting 101 courses and what she has planned for future courses. Noelle brings a fantastic insight into the paranormal and we were lucky to have her on the Stories in the Cemetery podcast!…
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We are very excited to be announcing video coming to the Stories in the Cemetery podcast. Expect to see more throughout the rest of the 2025 Season and a new weekly schedule starting in 2026. On top of that, Josh and I will be recording a side podcast available on Patreon only entitled "Stories in the Cemetery presents Secret Societies". Each new s…
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S6 E66 Mark of the Beast and other Symbolism
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1:04:05The Mark of the Beast, 666, The Devil, Satanism, Popular Mainstream Television. These are all part of a general stigma of “evil” things. So where did it all begin? What is portrayed with these stigmas and why? Dive in with Nick and Josh as they explore what mainstream media has produced as “evil” entities or concepts in our American culture. This e…
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Why is Lady in White always in white? Is this phenomena an international experience and if so, why white? Is this just a trope that we’ve followed through the media. Listen as Nick and Josh go through the science behind this very common phenomenon and the different perspectives around the world. Music “Renegade by Beatnik. Stories in the Cemetery L…
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The God Helmet; a controversial experiment that stimulates the brain to create visionary stimuli. Listen in as Josh and Nick banter about the semantics and possible results of this very odd experiment. Could/Should this be used in ghost hunting? Music “Renegade" by Beatnik. Stories in the Cemetery Logo provided by April McGirr Designs. Please comme…
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Nick and Josh discuss new equipment ideas and theories with an avionics engineer. This bonus episode is AD FREE!
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Nick and Josh dive into terminology affiliated with the fear seeking paranormal: terms like "evil" and "demon" along with events like the "three scratches". Do these terms and events hold any true merit in a scientific field? To book a ghost hunting adventure with Nick in Charleston, SC, head over to www.storiesinthecemetery.com To book a paranorma…
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Nick and Josh explore a theory of conjuring a fake ghost. The Philip Experiment has led to other theories about how today's psychical societies and social media platforms can create an entity and manifest it into existence. To book a ghost hunt with Stories in the Cemetery in Charleston, SC visit www.storiesinthecemetery.com To book a paranormal sc…
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Nick and Josh dive into the 15 paranormal investigations performed on the Interactive Ghost Hunting Experiences in Charleston, SC. Beginning to question moon phases, UV lighting and other factors involving the guests on these experiences. Could race and gender have an affect on the activity? Could the cordiality of the ghosts' time era be a major f…
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S6 E60 Which paranormal devices work best together?
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1:01:24From an article in the 2025 Paranormal Investigator's Almanac, Nick and Josh discuss the categories of paranormal equipment and what we can do to further the field away from just measuring Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) in different ways. Visit our sponsor at www.yourbeardsuperstore.com and use code "GHOST" to receive a discount! Book a paranormal ex…
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S6 E59 Interview with Kat the Spooky Scholar, writer for the 2025 Paranormal Investigator's Almanac Team
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1:02:12What a fun time we had chatting with fellow writer, Kat the Spooky Scholar. We invited Kat to be part of the 2025 Paranormal Investigator's Almanac and her voice was a perfect addition to the articles in the almanac. We're proud to have her on the writing team and wanted to introduce her to you via the podcast. You can find Kat on most social media…
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This episode, Nick and Josh discuss the highlights and pitfalls of using SLS Cameras via GhostTube and the original Kinect Sensor Camera setup. Hear which portable devices are recommended with use of the app, evidence that has been collected, verified and debunked. An interesting and intriguing device (or app)! Visit our sponsor at www.yourbeardsup…
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BONUS! APR Interviews Barry Fitzgerald from Ghost Hunters International
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1:01:01Co-Host, Joshua Amen from Amen Paranormal Research also hosts his own podcast, Tales From a Ghosthunter. With this Bonus episode, Josh provided his interview with Ghost Hunters International team member, Barry Fitzgerald. A fascinating and edge of your seat listening as they go through a shared theory, only years apart. Sit back, listen, learn and …
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To book a Paranormal Scavenger Hunt with Josh in Pasadena, CA, check the schedule for available dates. You can also see Josh Amen's work at www.amenparanormalresearch.com. Check out our sponsor, Magnanimous Beard Superstore and use code "GHOST" at checkout! Music "Renegade" provided by Beatnik
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Josh and I research how the unique instrument, called a theremin, could be used in paranormal investigating. If you are an electronics guru and would like to collaborate with us to create a brand new idea into the paranormal field, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] Article/Blog post for this episode: https://storiesinth…
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BONUS! Mike Delcoro and the Delco Goggles
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1:02:04Welcome to our first BONUS episode where Nick and Josh have a very in depth conversation about the Delco Goggles, their intentions and where the future of the Delco Goggles can continue innovating the paranormal field. Mike was the ideal guest for this podcast and if you are innovating the field through an invention, an idea or proven theory, we wa…
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Ever wonder how to break into the paranormal field as a profession? Nick and Josh pinpoint some tomfoolery acts to avoid when debating what you bring to the field to further it along. Take a listen through our banter of do's and don'ts of what to expect when transitioning from just a paranormal enthusiast to an expert that can help shape this into …
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Take a deep dive into the life of Pearl Curran, the writer who used a ouija board to channel her inspiration. The writings of Patience Worth through Curran's hand is a fascinating tale that needs our scientific approach to determine how credible this story truly is. This episode sponsored by the Stories in the Cemetery Interactive Ghost Hunting Exp…
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This episode is about how to build a room for paranormal experimentation without physically monitoring. Nick and Josh discuss how to set up a room with the equipment and what to look for in the scene you create for movement, communication and anomalies not often found during a physical investigation. It's like having an extra investigator on your t…
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Nick and Josh discuss the Estes Method and other tactics that will help you understand why and how this method works, the importance of a controlled Estes Method experiment, along with some other tactics to take this simple experiment to depths you didn't even know about. This episode is sponsored by Magnanimous Beard Products! Visit www.yourbeards…
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Welcome to the 2025 Season with new co-host, Joshua Amen from Tales From a Ghost Hunter.This episode kicks off a great conversation about how EMF Meters work, what they truly measure and a full review of the new EMF Mic and it's capabilities. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on this very deep conversations of the mechanics of ghost huntin…
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E50: Halloween Interview with Josh Amen from Tales From a Ghosthunter
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51:55What an amazing interview! Some really great ideas that may come to fruition with the studies from both Stories in th Cemetery and Tales From a Ghosthunter. You heard it here first on the Stories in the Cemetery podcast.Follow Tales From a Ghosthunter and all of Joshua Amen's projects and studies through his linktree below:https://linktr.ee/talesfr…
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To check the original Moon Phase Study with these updated reveals visit: https://storiesinthecemetery.com/2023/07/03/effects-of-the-moon-on-paranormal-activity-a-full-study-of-110-investigations/You can view the Paranormal Investigation Workbook 2024 Edition on Amazon. If you'd like to contribute to the first of its kind Paranormal Almanac as a wri…
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E48: Ghost Hunting Apps, 6 Different Styles of Ghost Hunting Phone Applications
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1:01:36To read the accompanying article for this episode: https://storiesinthecemetery.com/2024/02/01/ghost-hunting-apps/ Apps mentioned in this episode: True EMF Meter, developer unknown Ghost Hunting Tools, by Weasel Paranormal Hauntings, by Brian Holloway Paranormal Darkness, (image), by Brian Holloway SLS, by GhostTube SEER, by GhostTube References us…
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Stories in the Cemetery is experimenting with the Zoom H4n Pro Recorder during our Interactive Ghost Hunting Experiences. Take a listen to what we found so far...See the accompanying blog post here with a list of our settings. ZOOM PRO RECORDER
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E46: Halloween Special. An Interview with Psychic Medium Carl Ray
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52:23No blog post to go with an interview, but here is Carl Ray's contact info! Website: https://carlrays.com/ Facebook/ FB Live Feed for readings: https://www.facebook.com/carlraypm YouTube Channel: UCueKrc-g2RFpTmbGUJZlm-A
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NO ADS in this episode!This, like every episode, has a complementary blog post. Visit our Paranormal Studies page to view this page and other paranormal studies we're diving into. ResourcesANC Mini Noise Control for Spirit Boxes and Ghost Hunting. (n.d.). Ghost Stop. Retrieved September 13, 2023, from https://www.ghoststop.com/anc-mini-noise-contro…
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To follow along with the blog post for this episode visit https://storiesinthecemetery.com/2023/07/21/the-estes-method-a-quick-study-for-the-validity-of-this-technique/ References Ghost Stop. (n.d.). GhostStop Ghost Hunting Equipment - SBox Ghost Scanner Spirit Box. Ghost Stop. Retrieved July 18, 2023, from https://www.ghoststop.com/sbox-ghost-box-…
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E43: Moon Phases: A 110 Paranormal Investigation Study
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57:25This episode has a Follow Along Blog Post that we are highly recommending you use as you listen to this episode. Studying Moon Phases is about as scientific as it gets when it comes to paranormal investigations and we can't wait for you to see how we approached this subject and came up with a solution to analyzing moon phase affects on the paranorm…
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Huge Announcements! Really Cool Stuff in Here!!
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11:42To check out the Paranormal Investigation Workbook, click here for Amazon. To Subscribe to our YouTube Channel so we can go Live with mini investigations, click here for YouTube.
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E42: The Stone Tape Theory and Lodge Alley
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33:06This episode discusses The Stone Tape Theory and uses Lodge Alley in Charleston, South Carolina as a study for the theory. You can always become a sponsor the Stories in the Cemetery Podcast by going to Anchor.fm and searching the name of the podcast. Sponsorships buttons are available. See the blog post for this episode on www.storiesinthecemetery…
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E41: Types of Hauntings with BONUS Audio
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1:19:09This month, Amy and I discuss six different types of hauntings: Orbs, Intelligent, Residual, Malevolent, Poltergeists, and Apparitions. This month's sponsors are the GetUpside App that saves you money on our high gas prices. Use Code CCV8RB to save an additional 15¢ per gallon of gas from your first fill-up. Ghost Stop, the one-stop-shop for all pa…
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E40: St. Augustine Lighthouse; St. Augustine, Florida
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1:15:33Check out Ghost Stop's website for all your Paranormal investigating needs! https://ghoststop.com/?rfsn=5847213.1b5a6eReferences Used to build this episode along with the accompanying blog post which displays all the videos and audio recorded while on this investigation. Just visit www.storiesinthecemetery.com to view all the media recorded.Astonis…
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E39: New CoHost Amy Smart and Interview from Hillbilly Horror Stories Podcast
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40:52You can hear the full episodes of Hillbilly Horror Stories on your favorite podcatcher (segmented interview posted here taken from Episode 246: The Unexplained with permission from the Hillbilly Horror Stories podcast). You can check out all the ghost hunting gear we use for the Interactive Ghost Hunting Experiences at GhostStop.com. To schedule an…
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E38: The Jennie Wade House, Gettysburg, PA
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29:49Head over to www.nicholasmcgirr.com to view the blog post with bonus sections. References used for this podcast episode: Find A Grave. (n.d.). Jennie Wade. Retrieved from Find a Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1064/jennie-wade Joe's Ghost. (2011). Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/1-3govRv8nE Serfass, D. R. (2014,…
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Read the full blog post here: Flight 93 National MemorialReferences3 Passengers from Flight 93 Call Loved Ones. (n.d.). Retrieved September 8, 2020, from https://youtu.be/OdDYMIKIElIAvinations. (n.d.). 9/11 | UA Flight 93 - Crash Animation [X-Plane 11]. Retrieved September 9, 2020, from 9/11 | UA Flight 93 - Crash Animation [X-Plane 11]CBS News. (n…
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E36: The SBox Ghost Scanner by Ghost Stop
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30:46Thanks for listening to this week's episode of Stories in the Cemetery. You can check out the full blog post for this episode at nicholasmcgirr.com Looking to get the SBox by Ghost Stop? Check out their online store here. Stories in the Cemetery is more than just a podcast and blog. It's also an Interactive Ghost Hunting Experience on the streets o…
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This week's episode is all in the title. I pay tribute to the great Vincent Price, someone whom I've always looked up to for his work, and now his life.Remember you can follow up with the research I've done on Byron Preiss's The Secret on Buy Me a Coffee, simply by dropping a buck in the coffee pot. Merch is available! Super cool souvenir shirts, h…
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This week, I give you three of my favorite books to study Cartomancy. This has been a hot topic on my website and I wanted to give you more to look into as you begin to understand the meaning of playing cards when used as oracle cards. Show Notes/Links: Here are the three books mentioned in the episode. Three books to study Cartomancy Tourism is op…
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