30 Odd Minutes Missions

In Episode 51 we lampoon the paranormal! If you’ve ever seen any paranormal show… ever (besides 30 Odd Minutes, of course), you know how serious these shows try to be. Each seems to want to outdo the other by being darker and more extreme. There was only one direction left to go: silly. The paranormal CAN be fun and funny. Many of us have sat out all night long in the hopes of seeing something potentially invisible, maybe we all need a good laugh at ourselves sometime, that’s why there’s Scott Gruenwald and his show, The Paranormal Stu. What happens when Scott breaks into song? Tune in to find out!

In Episode 50 we talk haunted objects with demonologist and paranormal investigator John Zaffis. Zaffis has been investigating the paranormal for over 35 years. He got his start working with his aunt and uncle, renowned investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, and since then he’s gone on to investigate thousands of cases all over the United States, Canada, and Europe. The demonologist has worked with exorcists of many different faiths, he has an extensive museum of possessed possessions in his Connecticut home, you’ve seen him on countless television programs and documentaries, and tonight he makes his 30 Odd Minutes debut. Don’t miss the scared object John shows us from the Haunting in Connecticut case!

In Episode 49 we explore the history of ghost hunting with Amy Bruni from the Syfy television show Ghost Hunters. Many facets of modern-day ghost hunting can trace its roots to 1848 when the Fox Sisters in Hydesville, New York, heard strange knocks on the wall. Those knocks helped launch the Spiritualist Movement, which led to psychical research, which eventually led to ghost hunting. There’s no denying that the show Ghost Hunters has played a huge role in turning paranormal investigation into a modern-day craze. Amy Bruni grew up in a haunted house in California, she was the producer for Beyond Reality Radio with Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson from TAPS, and now she’s a regular cast member on the Ghost Hunters program. Where does Bruni want to haunt after she dies? Tune in to find out!

In Episode 48 we visit the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado with its resident paranormal investigator, Callea Seck! The Stanley Hotel was built by F.O. Stanley in 1909. Famous for his Stanley Steamer automobile, Stanley intended to bring luxury to the Rocky Mountain resort town. This storied hotel was the inspiration for Stephen King’s The Shining. King stayed in room 217 when he wrote the now famous book and movie… and the room, they say… is haunted. You’ve seen the Stanley Hotel in countless paranormal programs, and on this episode you get to hear the stories, see the hotspots, and experience some of the evidence for yourself. Don’t miss a One Question Interview with Aaron Goodwin from Ghost Adventures!

In episode 47 the Oddball investigate the haunted Victorian Mansion in Gardner, Massachusetts. Built around 1875, this 10,000 square-foot, 26-room mansion was once the home of chair manufacturer S.K. Pierce. You may have seen this building on season 3 of Ghost Hunters. Notable visitors to the mansion include P.T. Barnum and U.S. President Calvin Coolidge. It’s said to be haunted by a servant from the late 19th century, a man who died in the house in 1963, and a little boy. During the tour we run into paranormal author and researcher Tom D’Agostino. We run through this place as only the 30 Odd Minutes crew can – no breaks, uncut, mistakes intact. Do we fall down the stairs? Do we catch evidence? Tune in to find out!

New England is known for its history and known for its ghosts. Ron Kolek is the founder of the New England Ghost Project, and with us is the Jane to his Tarzan, Maureen Wood, a fifth-generation trance medium who has accompanied the New England Ghost Project on over 100 investigations. Together, Kolek and Wood authored the book, The Ghost Chronicles: A Medium and a Paranormal Scientist Investigate 17 True Hauntings. Did the team uncover a haunted pole dancing studio? Tune in to find out!

In Episode 45 we talk about paranormal childhood with Ursula Bielski. Ursula is the founder of Chicago Hauntings, one of the Windy City’s most popular ghost tours. She’s an historian, the author of the Chicago Haunts book series, and she’s been investigating the unexplained for almost 20 years. She’s written for children, she’s a mom, and tonight’s she here to talk about her latest book: There’s Something Under the Bed: Children’s Experiences with the Paranormal. You’ve seen her on A&E, The Learning Channel, The History Channel, PBS, and now 30 Odd Minutes. We discuss poltergeists — especially the Tina Resch case, demons, and the Cottingley Fairies. Don’t miss a One Question Interview with Troy Taylor!

In Episode 44 we talk parapsychology with Dr. Ciaran O’Keeffe! Based in England, O’Keeffe received his undergraduate degree from Washington College, he then went on to get a masters degree in Investigative Psychology at Liverpool University where he looked into the mental make-up of serial killers and criminals. In 2005 he was awarded a doctorate entitled “Assessing the content of advice given by practitioners claiming paranormal ability” from the University of Hertfordshire. He’s perhaps best-known as the parapsychologist from the television shows Jane Goldman Investigates and Most Haunted. What are his favorite cases? What’s his most embarrassing photo? Tune in to find out!

In episode 43 we talk ghosts, curses, and legends of baseball with author and paranormal guy Dan Gordon. Gordon is the co-author of Haunted Baseball, the first book to focus on the haunting and supernatural beliefs surrounding America’s pastime. Tonight he’s with us live to discuss his new book, Field of Screams. What’s the most haunted ballpark in the United States? What baseball legends are still hanging around? What players are easily spooked? Is Bigfoot a baseball fan? Tune in to find out!

In Episode 41 we talk about the Ghosts of Gettysburg with Mark Nesbitt. Gettysburg is considered one of the most haunted places in the world since the horrific battle that took place there July 1-3, 1863. No one knows the history and hauntings better than historian, paranormal investigator, and author Mark Nesbitt. Nesbitt is the author of the popular Ghosts of Gettysburg series of books, he’s owned and operated a ghost tour in town since 1994. Nesbitt and his stories have been heard and seen on The History Channel, The Travel Channel, A&E, Unsolved Mysteries, and on this episode he shares his experiences and evidence with you.