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We are a group of paranormal investigators and researchers whom have dedicated ourselves to continually educating ourselves, other paranormal investigation or ghost hunting groups, and the general public about paranormal science, related sciences, investigation philosophy, tools, & techniques, as well as proper comportment and professionalism while engaged in investigations or research. This podcast with be an audible version of our blog on the website which will explore topics pertaining to paranormal science and parapsychology.

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Paranormal Declassified: The SPIRIT Files

Veil of Fire: The Ancient Origins of Halloween

Sat, 15 Nov 2025

Step into a night where hilltop fires smoke and stubble fields whisper. Eric Extreme guides you through the birth of Halloween, from the fragile veil of Samhain to the carved lanterns of Stingy Jack and the masks that once warded the living from the dead.


We trace the journey of customs across oceans and centuries: immigrant hands carving pumpkins, children in guises bargaining for soul cakes, and the slow shift from sacred ritual to suburban spectacle. And reason is poised to peek through the cracks, revealing what lies beyond.


Join me as I seek answers in the shadows, explore the whispers that echo in the void, and listen for the faint signals that shape our sense of the supernatural. This is Paranormal Declassified, The Spirit Files, from Mount Washington Valley Spirit Paranormal Investigators. Follow the flicker and decide where mystery ends and science begins.


A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at: 


https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2025/11/15/veil-of-fire-the-ancient-origins-of-halloween/


As a paranormal investigator, Eric Extreme has decades of experience. He focuses on the scientific study of perceived paranormal phenomena. In this podcast, he discusses the methods and tools used in investigations, exploring how factors like cognitive biases, environmental conditions, and technological anomalies can influence perceptions of the paranormal. His approach is to identify natural causes first before considering any paranormal explanations.


With years of research and fieldwork behind him, he offers insights into how these phenomena can be studied objectively, based on evidence. The goal is to help listeners understand how to approach paranormal investigations focused on science, distinguishing between what can be explained and what cannot. As he always says, "Science comes before the spooky."


Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretation Team)



From Twilight Zone to Ghost Hunters: How Paranormal TV Learned to Speak to the Unknown

Sat, 08 Nov 2025

When the lights go low and a meter flickers, a story begins. Eric Extreme guides listeners from the moody anthologies of the 1950s through reenactments, live-framed scares, and the reality-TV boom, tracing how television learned to shape mystery into a show.


We follow the crews, the gadgets, and the ethical choices that turned private fear into public entertainment: reenacted memories, night-vision faces, spirit boxes, and the pull of emotional closure. Each segment peels back an edit to reveal how production choices teach us what to believe.


By episode’s end, you’ll hear how skepticism and storytelling can coexist, why the genre keeps evolving, and what responsible viewing looks like. Join Paranormal Declassified with Eric Extreme as we peel back the veil and listen for what the darkness is actually saying.


A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at: 


https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2025/11/08/from-twilight-zone-to-ghost-hunters-how-paranormal-tv-learned-to-speak-to-the-unknown/


As a paranormal investigator, Eric Extreme has decades of experience. He focuses on the scientific study of perceived paranormal phenomena. In this podcast, he discusses the methods and tools used in investigations, exploring how factors like cognitive biases, environmental conditions, and technological anomalies can influence perceptions of the paranormal. His approach is to identify natural causes first before considering any paranormal explanations.


With years of research and fieldwork behind him, he offers insights into how these phenomena can be studied objectively, based on evidence. The goal is to help listeners understand how to approach paranormal investigations focused on science, distinguishing between what can be explained and what cannot. As he always says, "Science comes before the spooky."


Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretation Team)



Level Up Your Paranormal Fix: Paranormal Declassified: The SPIRIT Files - Resurrected

Tue, 04 Nov 2025

Get ready for a plot twist. The Mount Washington Valley Spirit Podcast is rebranding as Paranormal Declassified: The Spirit Files with host Eric Extreme. It's the same show with a bolder vibe, and deeper investigations.


Expect myth-busting of TV-style ghost hunts, real investigation skills, intense case studies, paranormal history dissections, and occasional mini-series, plus fresh video content. Send your creepy stories or topic suggestions to info@mwvspirit.com or @mwvspirit.


New artwork and the new name will appear in your podcast app soon. Stay skeptical.


A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at: 


https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2025/11/04/level-up-your-paranormal-fix-paranormal-declassified-the-spirit-files-resurrected/


As a paranormal investigator, Eric Extreme has decades of experience. He focuses on the scientific study of perceived paranormal phenomena. In this podcast, he discusses the methods and tools used in investigations, exploring how factors like cognitive biases, environmental conditions, and technological anomalies can influence perceptions of the paranormal. His approach is to identify natural causes first before considering any paranormal explanations.


With years of research and fieldwork behind him, he offers insights into how these phenomena can be studied objectively, based on evidence. The goal is to help listeners understand how to approach paranormal investigations focused on science, distinguishing between what can be explained and what cannot. As he always says, "Science comes before the spooky."


Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretation Team)



The Science of Spooky Coincidences: When Coincidence Feels Like a Sign From a Spirit

Sat, 01 Nov 2025

In this episode of the Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT's Paranormal Declassified: The SPIRIT Files, host Eric Extreme explores synchronicity, where the experience of meaningful coincidences is often interpreted as paranormal signs, and gives examples such as sudden cold spots, recurring numbers, and items appearing unexpectedly.


The episode explains why these overlaps feel significant: the brain's pattern-seeking (pareidolia, frequency illusion), memory and attention biases, environmental factors that can create apparent signals, and how group dynamics can amplify perceived connections. Multiple case studies illustrate how ordinary explanations often underlie striking events.


Listeners are given practical guidance for investigators: examine the source of perceived connections, consider the likelihood of chance, account for cognitive biases, and respond with empathy while maintaining scientific methodology.


A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at: 


https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2025/11/01/when-coincidence-feels-like-a-sign-from-a-spirit/


As a paranormal investigator, Eric Extreme has decades of experience. He focuses on the scientific study of perceived paranormal phenomena. In this podcast, he discusses the methods and tools used in investigations, exploring how factors like cognitive biases, environmental conditions, and technological anomalies can influence perceptions of the paranormal. His approach is to identify natural causes first before considering any paranormal explanations.


With years of research and fieldwork behind him, he offers insights into how these phenomena can be studied objectively, based on evidence. The goal is to help listeners understand how to approach paranormal investigations focused on science, distinguishing between what can be explained and what cannot. As he always says, "Science comes before the spooky."


Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretation Team)



 


Bias in the Dark: How Our Minds Shape Paranormal Investigations

Sat, 25 Oct 2025

Join Eric Extreme on Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT's podcast Paranormal Declassified: The SPIRIT Files as he explores the critical topic of cognitive bias in paranormal investigations. This episode dives into how our minds can skew perceptions, leading to misinterpreted data and inaccurate conclusions. Eric distinguishes between ghost hunting and paranormal investigation, highlighting how biases manifest differently in each approach. Learn about specific biases like confirmation bias, expectation bias, and pareidolia, and discover practical strategies to minimize their impact. The episode emphasizes the importance of pre-investigation assessments, objective data analysis, and a commitment to scientific principles to ensure reliable and credible investigations. Discover how to protect clients, maintain team credibility, and advance the understanding of unexplained phenomena through a science-based approach. Tune in to learn how to seek the light of reason and stay skeptical in the pursuit of the truth.


A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at: 


https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2025/10/24/biases-in-paranormal-investigations/


As a paranormal investigator, Eric Extreme has decades of experience. He focuses on the scientific study of perceived paranormal phenomena. In this podcast, he discusses the methods and tools used in investigations, exploring how factors like cognitive biases, environmental conditions, and technological anomalies can influence perceptions of the paranormal. His approach is to identify natural causes first before considering any paranormal explanations.


With years of research and fieldwork behind him, he offers insights into how these phenomena can be studied objectively, based on evidence. The goal is to help listeners understand how to approach paranormal investigations focused on science, distinguishing between what can be explained and what cannot. As he always says, "Science comes before the spooky."


Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretation Team)



 


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