I think that I remember Jason saying something to the effect that when he encounters something, instead of running away from it, he runs toward it. That was the only thing that I could think when Barry falls away from the door and sprints up the stairs.

The EVP's definitely were more static filled than clear. And looking at the screen, they must have seriously boosted the gain on that voice print from the picture of the wave form. Most EVP's would should up as barely a blip on a wave form. The first one had a huge wave form. This tells me that they are distorting the original source recording in a massive way.

Good summary. I was actually enjoying this episode until the staged cat-fight. That was just all kinds of lame. But that's typical of any job - the most useless ones cause the most trouble. Anyway…

I really like Barry, but MAN I wish he would quit running from stuff. It's so frustrating. Something scares him, and we're stuck in tvland thinking, "Hey. We want see it too!" But nope - he runs away and that's that. And poor Brian. Even if this were nothing more than a tv reality show, him going down that well was quite impressive. Yet, his credibility is always questioned, and he may never overcome that. (btw I don't know how much of this show is real and how much is scripted, but Brian is much better without Jason constantly on his butt.)

Andy. I don't know if his absence is what made the show more enjoyable for me or not. I guess I'll find out next week.

One thought: What's the deal with all this 'research' on these places. Don't the caretakers/workers/whoever already know the history? And if they don't, can't they go to the nearest library, or computer, and look it up themselves? Do they really need the GHI team to come in and set the record straight?

Oh, and Andy, in case you drop by here:

Congrats. I hope mother and baby are fine. One word of advise: Hold your daughter every chance you get. Spend as much time with her as you can. Be sure she knows how much you love her; because before you know it, your little girl will be grown…

About Brian and the well: I so totally would have done that. But I couldn't help but think, who's recording? If Brian and the camera guy are both in the bottom of that well, there would be almost no room to move.

Hello all, I am very glad to have found this site and have enjoyed the posts. I am a fan of the TAPS original series and a believer but am also a health skeptic. I was really looking forward to this new series but have come to dislike it.

I find that they are looking for any minute way to prove that paranormal activity is taking place. I could not believe Robb was pushing his opinion and saying that he felt the EVP evidence was very strong. Personally I could not understand it at all.

I am not sure why Donna is there in the first place she is always afraid. During this weeks EVP session she asked do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? Are you kidding me?

Anyway just my thoughts……

Robb did what he was supposed to. But the whole thing felt scripted/canned. I also felt that he failed to deal with the subject at hand. The better course of action would be to split the ladies up. If they are not going to mix teams (Andy and Robb pair up a lot, Brian and Barry), then put Andy and Barry together, Brian and Shannon, and Robb and Donna

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this site. I just started watching GH last year. What's with all the over-acting? Barry is going to hurt himself with all the over-acting and running away he's doing. Where was the dog during all this? didn't Barry hear a growl and see legs before he ran. Maybe the dog was placed in there by the owner?
I just about fell over when Donna asked about the knitting stuff. I'm thinking, why do we need to know this?
Do any of these people have any real experience?

This show is going down hill fast. I use to think Barry was good but he bolts everytime he sees something. I can not stand flighty wimps and I am sick of his condescending talk o the women on the team. I never see anything, so it seems like a bunch of BS to me. Brian is a liar so I will never respect him. Robb seemed ok until this last episode. Sorry Robb but not everyone is impressed with your evidence. The fight between the women, what a suprise that sci-fi would show that. I didnt know Donna was an EVP expert. As they say there are no experts in the paranormal field. Too bad everyone did not walk through the door including crew before they see if the dog will enter….pack behavior. Andy is annoying but he is a good debunker. I thought they had some nerve at the end episode implying that it was so this investigation was so great. Having your first child is GREAT, and can only be witnessed once. I wouldnt rush back if I was him. He should bond with him baby. I wish Andy his new family the best.

In English that is correct….Apparently English is the language of choice for the departed. What a crock. Donna being an EVP expert is laughable at best. I thought she was the person that researches the cases now she is an EVP expert.

The fight between the two was so typical and the resolution was weak. Split them up like they have done with other cast members. Robb was just stupid! Ok Shannon you need to learn to work with Donna. Robb I am not going to change my methods. Ok Shannon go out and give it all you have. Mmmmmm yeah ok it might get better, right…….

Then to take Donna on the reveal? Take Brian instead he is a little goofy but he is more credible than, my battery just drained again Donna!

Also isn't it kind of odd that they have yet to capture any footage of anything yet? The only thing they have are minimal EVP's.

I can't wait for the original to start up again, because this show is terrible.

I'm slowly learning to enjoy GHI, although for some reason I can't get into it as much as the "original" GH. Part of it is that their results don't seem to be quite as spectacular– which, if there's nothing to find, is to their credit.

The potential plus for GHI is the exotic locales. However, due to the premise of the show, the motto seems to be, "Travel to beautiful places, turn off all the lights, then videotape." Every place looks about the same in night vision.

The Citadel Rasnov episode made me wonder what kind of preparation GHI does for each site. Do they have the claims in advance? Photos of the place? Plans? A list of rooms? Sometimes planning is impossible, but I sometimes wonder if they try. While I was watching, I wrote up a brief list of things they might have done differently if they had prepared thoroughly:

1. Bring along a couple of translators able to speak the local languages. (Or just don't do EVP work– I'll be just as happy.)

2. Figure out the local path of the sun and try shining a spotlight at appropriate angles. What does the shadow look like? Then mount a still camera with a timer at a spot where you can see the shadow, and compare. Does it just look scary because shadows sometimes look scary?

To me, this episode was a complete null. They only captured EVPs, which at best, with their methods, aren't proof. The EVPs on this episode weren't even that. The personal experiences they reported were all single-witness, and the most dramatic was viewed through a crack in a locked room! There was also no useful debunking. It was a net zero.

The outcome of the EVP battle between Donna and Shannon was just to agree to disagree. If their techniques actually do anything, why not try it Donna's way for a couple of episodes, then try Shannon's, then compare the results? If there's no way to figure out which is the best way of doing EVP work, what does that say about EVPs?

I had to give Ciprian credit. After the reveal, surrounded by believers and with a camera in his face, he remained calm and polite but got his message across. The episode was worth watching if only to see that.

To What if: I talked to Donna personally three nights ago and she said the reason why they couldn't get into the locked door which leads to the tower was becasue all the people who worked there( like the ones that work in the gift showp)they had all gone home except the guy that showed them around so noone knew where the key was and they had no one to ask.Donna has about maybe three years of experience but Brian has at least sixteen years of ghost hunting. But I agree on why is Barry always running away from things. He didn't act like that when he was with the reginal ghost hunters when they went to Ireland. Thanks

To robbin, I agree with you that Robb should have taken Brian with him instead of Donna becasue she doesn't have the experience that Brian and Andy has. I don't blame Donna for getting mad at Shannon becasue shannon should have patience when you are dong EVPs and you can't rush things like that. I don't reaLLY care for shannon and I think that Jason whould have not recommended her to go along with that new team she just doesn't have the patience or realibity to handle the ghost hunting business. I say when the new shows of GHI start up again for them to get someone else like Dave Tango. The new show of GH will be March 5. Thanks

Love watching both Ghost Hunter's and Ghost Hunter's International. Although we know no one can lead the teams
as well as Grant & Jason, it is interesting to watch. I
feel like the facts need to be a little more correct and maybe the team not being short handed at times, but for the most part - it has been good. I look forward to watching the upcomming episodes.
Keep up the good work guys!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where will the teams go next?????

Hi All, I want to wish Donna the best and hope she will get better soon to continue on the GHI show. I was sorry and sad to hear what she has. I think Andy is doing a ellecent job of Debunking things. I think Shannon is too cocky and really don't have much experience on doing EVP's or has the patience. I think Brian who is my hero is doing a bang up job and is showing that he is not afraid of ghosts by telling them they are chicken (compared to the Eastern State) he even goes to tell the ghost that their theater stings in the new show that was on 7/16 (I thought that was wild!)I like Barry but he need to get more nerve to check things out and not run just because he sees things that are scary. Rob is ok but he will never be as good as Jason or Grant when it comes to what they have found, I guess he does the best he can. Keep up the good work guys and I love the show anyway. I was surprised to see Dustin on the show he is trying to do a good job also at debunking. Good luck with the show. I think Andy and Brian are the best so far! Hope Donna can come back soon I will pray for her!

What is wrong with Donna? I'm really anxious now!

Donna has Crohn's disease, which returned after a period of remission. Crohn's disease is an intestinal disorder, causing inflamation, swelling and other uncomfortable effects. It's not fatal, but there's no cure. Donna had a flare-up during the investigation that was broadcast last night and had to, I think, return to the states.

She has Crohn's Disease, a chronic incurable digestive illness that is considered an autoimmune disease and possibly passed on genetically. There is a very low mortality rate for the illness, so nothing to worry about there.

With treatment and proper diet it can often be diminished to a mild nuisance, however even with treatment outbreaks can sometimes be expected and without going into details, a Crohn's episode can range in degree from "incredibly not fun" to "temporarily crippling".

This was all mentioned in relation to last night's episode (she had to leave New Zealand to fly back to the U.S.), for which I have taken notes but haven't yet finished the post — sorry! Hopefully I'll have it up in the next day or so.

EDIT: BEATEN!

Gosh. Thanks, guys, for the info. I'm so sorry for her - she seems like such a great person and I'll be praying for her too, Nance.

I'm so annoyed with myself; I forgot to watch last night - Gasp! I'll look forward to your post, Logisti!

Greetings all … I would like very much to first leave a comment of concern here regarding Donna … I do hope she is better and handling her Crohn's Disease. Does anyone know how I might contact her? Please send me an email if you do. I have not found a private email addy for her, perhaps I am overlooking it somewhere. Crohn's can be quite serious. The very night I saw the episode where she had to leave, I set up a private healing circle for her, and she is still on my mind. A candle burns for her on my altar right now actually.

I would also like to include this little tidbit you might find amusing … or not … don't be too hard on Donna for the knitting vs crocheting thing lol we all have things like that people could pick at my sweets… and of all the things I can think of, regarding each and every TAPS member … well, there is no comment or action on this earth that can compare to someone who is involved with my own private ring of paranormal researchers. Imagine, if you will, a very large, burly, fully tattooed Harley dude with beard like Santa, squealing and running like a little girl while fleeing from an old, very dark cellar, simply because the sudden sound of his own passing of gas breaking the silence nearly stopped his heart as he plowed past the rest of us and up the stairs he went, three steps at a time …needless to say … nothing like a little air-induced anular activity to frighten away any spirits that might have been around. We will never let him live that one down. Frightened by his own fart…. what a dweeb.

At any rate … something nuts always happens in my group. I have a Dude Run cap by the way …though I have never ran from any situation … in my group, I seem to be the only one who hasn't. (sigh)

Be well, all! …and btw, I very much enjoy all your posts.

Sincerely,
~The Rabid Wolf Witch from http://www.laurawolf.com

Dear Laura, Just wanted to let you know that Donna is doing better and on the show when we all saw her leave that was taken in April. She had lost about 20 lbs but has gained it all back. She isn't returning to ghi becuse of her illness and sadly Brian won't ever be back again either so he says. He said he is retiring from ghost hunting which sucks because people that like him won't see him anymore except on reruns of ghost hunters. He doesn't like staying away from his little girl and misses too much of her experiences. He and Donna will keep their radio show only. Both will surely be missed. Nance

Thank you so much Nance for taking the time to give me some info. I'm glad Donna has gained her weight back, and hopefully she continues to get better. No one deserves to battle the Demon called Crohn's. I wish her well with every ounce of my sincerity. Big hugs coming to her from Wisconsin. I think I will conjure another healing circle for her over the weekend. She has many fans who love her dearly, and I am one of them.

… as for Brian, I love that kid too. I understand his wanting to be with his family and his beautiful baby girl … but he certainly will be missed. TAPS has not been the same without him, no matter how you look at it, he really is an important member of the show …things will not be the same without him

Happiness and Good Health to each of you reading this! from Laura Wolf, your Rabid Wolf Witch at laurawolf.com

Dear Laura, I agree with you 100% about Brian. But I can see where he is coming from. Does anyone else agree with us tht both of them will surely be missed? Thanks Nance

I will miss Donna quite a bit. She's one of the reasons I got so excited about GHI in the first place. I think she's great! She's smart and sincere and I trust her if she says she felt something or saw something.

Brian - not so much. I liked the comedy duo of him and Steve on GH and was also glad to see he was going to be on GHI. Unfortunately, he wasn't as comical on that (excluding the episode with Josh Gates). He was a little annoying with his debunking efforts. But I do agree with Laura - neither show is the same without him, so I suppose I'll miss him, too.

Yea Gem I agree with you about Donna she is smart and sincer too. She is the type of person who even though you don't really know her it feels like you have known her all of your life so to speak. Yea me too I also thought that Brian and Steve were funny together sometimes but also Brian was funny himself with the things he used to do like one time he took the orange cone they use for the roads and made believe he was using it as a horn to advertise the cough drops recolia or something like that. Thanks Nance

You can't go in a latin country speaking english and trying to find out answers.Learn romanian before doing that ,dar se pare ca pretentii sunt numai de la straini sa va stie limba chiar si in interesul personal.

Well, you are right in principal even if learning Romanian for one investigation is to ask a tad much. But some phrases, yes, and it is not to much to ask to learn som basic german, french, spanish and russian before heading for ghost hunts in Europe. Or work with a translator. In most of the former Eastern Europe german or russian is quite generally understood.

Considering the trouble they have interpreting English EVPs, not having a translater in foreign countries is down right ridiculous - but it's what we've come to expect from these guys. If GH/GHI were serious about what they do, there are a lot of things they'd do differently. Unfortunately, the ratings seem to indicate that the viewing audience is happy with the show as is; so, we're pretty much stuck with what we're getting.

Having the ability to speak other languages serves it's purpose well, even when ghost hunting….. but we must also remember, we many times need not speak at all in order to communicate with those who have shed their physical bodies and/or other energy entities who dwell within other realms. As far as the TAPS members are concerned, they take steps that go far beyond most other paranormal research groups I know, taking more options into consideration during their investigations and using the equipment they have. They bring to the table a more broad-spectrum type of investigation than most……..perhaps that is why they are so popular and have their own show … they have earned it. I do not agree with all of their methods or conclusions, but thus far they have my respect.

Cheers all! ~Your Rabid Wolf Witch

It's true we do not always need to speak to communicate with those who have shed their physcial bodies, or energy beings from dimensions beyond. Why? Because most of the times they only exist in our heads…

And we all wish TAPS would use their equipment, but lately they seem to forget half of it at home when going out on an investigation.

Well … let's see what they have in store for us tonight. I've a kettle of tea brewing on the stove and I'm geared up for the new TAPS adventure. In my many years of personal paranormal investigations, I would have to say approx 90% of 'hauntings' have been explainable events …….but the remaining percentage is always inspiring and pleasantly mystifying. In fact, during the last investigation I was on, we did end up with another very interesting EVP….unfortunately, of the many recorders we were using at the time, the EVP was picked up on one of my older Radio Shack microcassette tape recorders and I do not know how to get the audio transferred onto my computer! I am quite computer stupid when it comes to such things….but I really need to get this figured out, to save this very CLEAR EVP before someting happens to it in my Murphy's Law world. Pleasant evening to all! ~Your Witch

Hi has anyone heard how Donna is doing since she has been home? Donna and Brian no longer have their radio show because they are both too busy after Brian said he would keep the radio. I think he bit off more than he could chew! I think the Ghost Hunters have had pretty good shows on catching things both on their EVP's and the video recorder too. Next week is really going to be good! I kind of miss Brian somewhat but I will get over that. I just don't like Dave. He is too cocky I think plus when I was talking to him on the ghost hunters website he was snotty to me and I don't go for that. You are suppose to be nice when you are talking to someone and have a good attitude but he didn't. Please someone let me know if they have heard anything about Donna I am just concerned and not being nosy. Thanks Nance

Hi Nance well sweetie, I have been wondering the same thing …I'm snooping around and will let you know if I hear anything on that, hope you do the same. Hopefully soon I will be able to find enough time at home here to hop back into the ghost hunters website…I seem to have trouble getting in there and my comp usually crashes before the page if fully loaded … grrr. Ah well.

Fantastic weekend to all!

~Your Witch

I too am concerned about Donna. I don't know if you would find out the truth on GH's boards. They have a tendency to take rumor as fact.

Was Donna really ill enough to leave and then supposedly give up investigations altogether? I'm not insinuating she is lying–she strikes me as a very open and sincere type of person. But (and this goes for Brian as well) if there has been bad blood, disputes etc. I am sure that everyone involved has signed a contract stipulating what they can and cannot tell the public. Hence, when asked certain sensitive questions, i.e. "Why did you leave the group?" they have to come up with something plausible. To give the actual explanation would put them at risk for a huge lawsuit. It all comes down to legal stuff.

I remember when Brian left (or was booted?) out of TAPS, he had posted on MySpace the real reason why, and it did not show Jay and Grant in a good light at all. It disappeared in a matter of hours (I was not fortunate to have caught it) and was replaced by something less sinister. Also, in the spring there were posts by Grant which some interpreted to mean that he had lent Brian money for rent (he did not name Brian but it wasn't too hard to figure out who he meant), and Brian took the money and instead went with his family to Disney World. True or not?? who knows, but it continues to point to bad blood between Brian and the dynamic duo.

I'll try to do some research on Donna as well. I do miss her. She is a very kind and caring person who IMO was not treated as she should have been by the production company.

Thank you Oubliette for hopping in here … what you say regarding the legal aspects of what they can say and what they cannot is no doubt true and a big factor … it's just one of those walls of red tape that fans will not always be able to break through. I have so many personal questions and curiosities but many I will never bring up online out of respect for those TAPS members ….but at the same time, I wish I could have been a little mouse in a corner of the room in so many situations. I guess this stems mostly from my sincere interest in what is happening in their lives, not to be nosy or a gossip or someone who will take the info and run wild with it…it's just a soulful and genuine wish to know them better. …….. so, I guess "we dance around in a ring and suppose, while the secret sits in the middle and knows" (Robert Frost)

I have really come to love and care about certain TAPS members, though, I doubt they want anything to do with me, sadly. I recall a TAPS episode where they stumbled upon a little box with a pentagram on it in a VERY messy bedroom … and they opened the box (which he had no right to do by the way, no different than opening someone's jewelry box or any other personal item) but I recall how uncomfortable it made them feel, and on a personal note, at that moment my heart sank and I actually became depressed over it…my heart hasn't felt that heavy in a long time…their obvious lack of education regarding such symbols and their overall quick unfair assumptions when finding it really hit me hard. I guess it would not have affected me so much if I did not care for them as much as I do. It definitely made me re-think sending them an invite to do an investigation here at my home. (a very notorious haunted home and grounds) … and home of, well, a Witch of course. I would never want to make them feel uncomfortable in any way and I highly suspect they would never send me a reply anyway. Personally, I am quite used to being mis-judged…until people get to know me. At any rate, they still have my love and admiration.

Cheers all and I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend!

~Your Witch