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Join veteran ghost hunter Tanner Rutledge as he answers listener questions, shares real-life encounters, and separates fact from fiction with 20-plus years of experience.
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Sept. 3, 2026
Affordable Ghost Hunting Gear in 2026
Ghost hunting can be expensive. We've all seen what specialty ghost hunting gear is going for these days. Wow. What if I told you that there are other option out there? Gear exists that is just as good, but that has a way lower price tag. In today's episode, I show you a comprehensive guide on essential ghost hunting equipment for beginners and those wanting to have a few gadgets of their own. Check out these budget-friendly equipment options that ensure effective ghost hunting without financial
March 26, 2026
Feed Drop: Truly Odd Podcast Dark Oxygen
Check out Truly Odd. Kristin and I break down weird science and talk about paranormal and strange happenings from around the world. Check us out at https://www.trulyoddpod.com and follow anywhere you listen to podcasts. Mentioned in this episode: Truly Odd Tees Checkout https://trulyoddtees.com/ and save 10% on all paranormal t-shirts and apparel when you use the PROMO code GHOSTHUNTER10 at checkout. All orders over $75 ship free inside the continental United States.
March 21, 2026
Investigating Reflective Hauntings
In this episode, I talk about my thoughts on Reflective Hauntings, how they're investigated, and what sets them apart from other intelligent and non-intelligent hauntings. 00:00 Introduction 00:33 Welsom and Show Updates 01:41 Defining Reflective Hauntings 02:18 How Family Emotions Influence Activity 03:10 Neutral Entities Feeding on Energy 05:01 Investigating Reflective Hauntings 07:08 Distinguishing Entity vs. Property Amplification 09:23 Conclusion and Resolution Strategies Links Jo
March 14, 2026
Dealing With Negative and Disruptive Hauntings: Help! My House Is Haunted P2
This episode focuses on negative, disruptive, or dangerous hauntings and outlines a process to determine whether activity is tied to the property, an object brought into the home (especially antiques or salvage), or a “human agent” linked to stress or unsafe spirit communication. Tanner recommends “catchall” steps to reduce activity, then escalating to setting boundaries, cleansings (sage, prayer, clergy blessings), and potentially hard religious intervention while carefully screening deliveranc
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March 7, 2026
Help! My House Is Haunted: Becoming Your Own Ghost Hunter
In recent months, I’ve been contacted by several listeners and people finding the podcast who aren’t ghost hunters and have little to no interest in the paranormal. They don’t want to get into this as a hobby, but they themselves are experiencing so…
June 10, 2025
Ghost Hunting Tech: EVP Recorders
Understanding EVP Recorders Before we jump into specific models, it's important to understand some technical stuff. You'll often hear about bit depth and sampling rate. In simple terms, bit depth (like 24-bit or 32-bit) refers to how much data i…
Feb. 2, 2025
Apportation: Paranormal Phenomenon or Misplaced Keys?
Apportation is one of those topics thats interesting, but the more you dig into it, the more frustrating it can be. Whether you’ve seen it on ghost-hunting shows, read about it in paranormal books, or even experienced it firsthand, it’s the kind of …
About the Host
Tanner
Host/Producer
Tanner is a licensed private investigator and has been investigating the paranormal since 2001. He has investigated hauntings, possessions, and strange activity throughout the southeastern United States. He started GHA to give ghost hunters and enthusiasts a place to find real information and stories from the field.