Time We Discuss: Phantom Detectives Paranormal Investigators | Ghost Adventures

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Joshua Chaires, founder of paranormal investigation group, Phantom Detectives, joins us in this episode of Time We Discuss. Joshua describes the investigative process, starting when clients submit inquiries through their website. Their team, including a psychic medium and a case manager, evaluates these cases for legitimacy before proceeding. Rick Warner, an expert in client interviews, often plays a role in assessing whether a case is worth investigating.

A typical investigation includes setting up various types of equipment, such as EMF meters, SLS cameras, ghost boxes, and thermal imaging cameras, all aimed at detecting paranormal activity. Investigations often last five to six hours, including setup and breakdown, and they strive to collect evidence without disturbing the client's schedule. Joshua emphasizes their scientific approach, using a hypothesis-driven method to evaluate potential paranormal events. Equipment like REM pods and DVR cameras help capture data during the investigation, and they always maintain client confidentiality when posting results online.

Joshua asserts that Phantom Detectives has never left an investigation empty-handed, noting that they always find at least some form of evidence. He attributes their success to a respectful approach toward spirits, contrasting it with the more aggressive styles seen on entertainment-based ghost-hunting shows like Ghost Adventures. He points out that humility and politeness often yield better results.

The conversation also touches on how they sometimes debunk paranormal claims by identifying logical explanations, such as faulty wiring or plumbing issues, which can be mistaken for ghostly phenomena. Rick's contracting background aids in this, as he can diagnose structural or electrical problems that could contribute to the supposed paranormal activity.

Joshua also mentions that they provide training courses for aspiring paranormal investigators, teaching them how to use equipment like EMF readers and voice recorders. The learning curve varies, but with practice, new investigators can become proficient in weeks or months. They are planning to offer public paranormal tours and are planning to expand their offerings to include events like Camp Hollow, a retreat-style gathering with guest speakers.

Financially, Phantom Detectives operates on a not-for-profit basis for local investigations but request donations for long-distance cases to cover travel expenses. Joshua also mentions other monetization methods, such as subscription-based training courses offered on platforms like Udemy.

In addition to ghost hunting, the team has connections with experts in fields like UFOs, and Joshua shares some of their most intriguing findings, including capturing a full-body apparition on a thermal camera and experiencing strange phenomena like black oil spills that defy explanation. They approach their work with a balance of skepticism and openness, always seeking logical explanations but acknowledging the unknown when it arises.

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