A Life With Ghosts: True, Terrifying, and Insightful Tales from My Favorite Haunts w/Steve Gonsalves

·1 hr 24 min·5 clips

Steve Gonsalves reveals how investigating 1500 haunted sites and working with Ed and Lorraine Warren shaped his paranormal career.

The episode begins with host Tim Dennis introducing Steve Gonsalves, a main cast member of Ghost Hunters with over two decades of paranormal investigation experience. Steve has investigated more than 1500 haunted locations and worked with notable figures like Ed and Lorraine Warren. The discussion centers on Steve's book, 'A Life With Ghosts: True, Terrifying, and Insightful Tales from My Favorite Haunts', co-written with Michael Aloisi. Steve explains that the book includes autobiographical elements to introduce himself to new readers, along with stories from haunted places. He reveals that even longtime fans learn new things from the book, such as his background in jewelry and police work. The conversation shifts to controversial topics in the paranormal community, including the recent sale of the Warrens' museum and the touring of the Annabelle doll. Steve expresses skepticism about the doll's demonic nature and questions the motives behind touring it. He also discusses the dynamics of paranormal conventions, responding to claims that they are declining by noting successful events like New Jersey Paraunity and Pennhurst. Steve shares his investigative philosophy, emphasizing the importance of historical research at locations like Belgrove Plantation and adapting techniques based on the type of haunting. He recounts a poignant case at a zoo in Alexandria, Louisiana, where evidence provided closure to a widow. The episode also touches on Steve's experiences with celebrity guests on Ghost Hunters, including wrestlers like CM Punk and The Miz, and the evolution of paranormal television from formal network shows to more personal YouTube content. Steve concludes by discussing his favorite investigative equipment, highlighting infrared cameras and EMF meters.

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Steve Gonsalves grounds paranormal events in the practical realities of audiences, travel, and showing up.

Darkness Radio uses its two decades in paranormal podcasting, along with its long tie to TAPS and Ghost Hunters, to set up Steve Gonsalves on what paranormal appearances really involve.

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For a paranormal conversation where Ghost Hunters history meets the blunt math of showing up.

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