The Ghost Hunter Who Doesn't Believe in Ghosts
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- Опубліковано 2 тра 2017
- For the past two decades, Joe Nickell-a former stage magician and detective-has used hard science to challenge paranormal experiences and other fringe pseudo-scientific claims. UFO sightings, aliens, ghosts, Bigfoot, lake monsters: these are but a few of the myths that Nickell debunks for a living. As he knows all too well, “the truth ... is out there.”
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There's true wisdom in his words: "Everything is obvious after it's been explained"
I’ve spent the last 3 months alone in my house(built 1920). I know it’s probably my mind slowly slipping or going mad, but man I have to google “are ghosts real” and convince myself that they aren’t.
Obviously a bear that isn’t from a circus wouldn’t walk therefor he needs another reason for big foot
@@MrOwl7000 my dog can walk on two legs. I have attributed this to aliens.
jmo82592 lol ok
@@adamlynch9153 There are no Ghosts, no spirits and No Gods……….! Remember this!
This guy doesn't beat around the bush. I respect him for that. He doesn't believe shit just because someone told him - he believes something when he finds the evidence to back up that belief.
baileyboy125 is that just about anyone? Even people who believe or are superstitious.
@@matul3808 no, because just seeing doesn't mean it's real, but those people believe it with minimal evidence to confirm what they saw
Ive seen ghost it was man ive also seen woman one time and its not fake
@@matul3808 I mean no. Have you heard of Catholics? Or any religion for the matter. Zero actual evidence, yet people belive in gods.
@@kubajcz sure
This is probably one of the most underrated channels on UA-cam. Their videos are so well produced and high quality! You guys deserve more love and views! Thanks for grinding out the videos!
Karan Chawla Vox is too political. this channel has better quality anyways.
Samuel Oh that's so true. They inspire and give people new views on life
With so much of UA-cam catering to aimless and often low-brow entertainment, I consider myself fortunate indeed, Thank you, Great Big Story.
Samuel Oh ikr!!!!
Samuel Oh SO TRUE OMG!!!
"Everything is obvious, AFTER it's been explained." What a great quote.
I don't think the creator of this channel ever sleeps
100 Subscribers With No Videos? yeah, every day have a new content.
100 Subscribers With No Videos? It's probably a team
hahahaha
100 Subscribers With No Videos? VAINGLORY! HECK YEAH
100 Subscribers With No Videos? I
To be a paranormal investigator was my dream job as a kid, I quickly realised I'd be so terrified if I actually found something that I chose filmmaking instead. There's still something in me that finds it so fascinating.
TheRainydayvideo cool
yeah. i really tried for many years to see a ghost or bigfoot. experience and logic win over in the end. but still watching and reading and listening. too bad
Me too. Always read all the books at my library and went to psychic conventions, practiced magic, and watched the stars. The mystery is what draws me in. Not sure if there will ever be a complete answer to any topics regarding the supernatural, paranormal, and miracles.
go to south east asia, if u want to see real ghost
Why not make a horror movie then
For those of you who don't know, GBS is owned by CNN. That's the reason why they can produce so many videos in so little time. And the reason for their short format is because they are trying to penetrate the Facebook audience first.
THANK YOU
97KITES are you serious? Such disappointment! I thought there's finally a decent youtuber that deserves an award, but I know now behind this is a corrupted and evil media corporation, guess it doesn't worth my time after all
King
fake news
nice to know... I'll keep that in mind
I do wish people like this got more attention. I personally find it so much cooler to see the rational and logical explanation behind certain myths and folklore, and especially ghost sightings and paranormal encounters. I find it so much more interesting than just "oh well it's the spirit of a dude who died here and he's moving glasses of water and chairs for...fun?"
But alas, people want to believe in the sensational and supernatural, and it's the stuff that supports that belief that is ultimately more popular and entertaining.
"people want to believe" you hit the nail on the head. A believer will believe in the face of all contradicting evidence, they'll double down, then accuse YOU of being close minded. It's a sad irony when the only one with a closed mind is a believer that won't even look at the evidence before dismissing it.
@@jabbra1837 got evidence to provide ghost doesbt exist?
@@Berryman6784 the fact there is no evidence for them to exist? And that most of the "ghosts" seen can be easily debunked?
@@Berryman6784no one can prove that something doesn’t exist. But with no good evidence for and much against, it’s rational to say “I don’t believe in ghosts”
The most memorable sentence:- Everything is obvious after you explained-
This man needs his own movie. Like he definitely had rivalries with Ed and Lorraine warren. This guy needs his story to be told to a larger audience. He taught them not what to think but how to think and its very good message.
There’s already a movie called “An Honest Liar” that basically has the same concept
We need more rational people like this man.
Maybe not! I watch a lot of ghost hunters videos, and that's super entertaining you know! Even though I know half of them are hoax and aother third is just trick of the place, but I wouldn't want everything to be debunked. Or maybe I would when I see comments of people who are 100% into this and tell shit about demons and ghosts theories plus a lot of insane bigotry!
Rationality is gross
Its there source of atheism
@@Hhjhfu247 So you mean rationality is good.
@@Hhjhfu247 What’s wrong with atheism?
@@Hhjhfu247 Ah yes, that pesky thing called logic.
tbh i appreciate his folder labelling typography
He should make an appearance on the new X-Files season, trying to misdirect Mulder and Scully or something.
I want to go on a paranormal hunt but I’m more scared of encountering bad people in an abandoned mansion than ghosts. I want to do it tho. Might give it a try when I have a free time
Ironic how people are 1000x scarier than ghosts in a lot of ways
Yes definitely like some evil gang
Same. If I knew for sure there would be no creeps or evil people or animals to eat me I'd go to one of these famous haunted place and of course hope it isn't rigged either by the hosts.
I'm more afraid if an animal is gonna attack me, or a crack head is gonna stab me, than a ghost or paranormal shit.
I want to see a show were this guy goes into places the ghost adventures go.
he doesn't, he sits in his chair and writes another book on how nothing else exist.
@@Darkpixies ?
@Justin Eden they don’t, they are just salty over the fact that he is probably right
@@machinegunnasty1124 Then why doesn't he go to the actual locations?
@@machinegunnasty1124 I'll pay you a ticket to go with me to see the famous Annabelle doll and I want you to stare at it. Should be easy right?
It's hard to find such good channels doing their work so beautifuly keeping the genuinity and simplicty intact.
Also love the range of variety they have. Wonderful!
I’m the same. I’ve been searching for evidence of the paranormal for 30 years hoping to find any kind of evidence to support it’s existence. There simply isn’t any.
LOL ok buddy ....
There’s a video of a TV rocking back and forth And it’s day time
The video isn’t blurry either
Its Kinda creepy
But it’s very interesting
@@masterclassbeatassclapyour7698Why didn't you link it
Simply you don't know what you're talking about.
@⇝C҉R҉7҉ T҉H҉E҉ G҉O҉D҉⇜ He does though
I, myself, do believe in ghosts and believe I have seen something beyond human and science, but I really do respect this man, he’s honest, hes straight forward, and he’s not afraid to find the truth, we need more people like him
Yea
@@TheOfficial21John demon?? just stfu lol...
@@TheOfficial21John John shut up man. The paranormal does not exist at all.
What does it look like??
I’ve seen them so I know they exist. It’s only those who have zero experience who seems to think they have all the answers isn’t that funny.
But the true secret of this man's life remains...
UNSOLVED
Alex Dragom Haha I love the unsolved series on buzzfeed 😍😍
Alex Mendel I always wondered what that dragon comes from since I was a child can you enlighten me? (I'm serious)
I literally just found it online in google pics :D I don't know
(Wheeze)
ratchet gank
If you don't mind I'd like to throw in my two cents. Like Alex I am not sure either of what that exact one is that he has for his profile pic however there are so many that looks similar to that. Are you certain it's that one you've seen since young? If not then it's totally understandable if you are mistaken it for another. I mean it even resembles the Iron Fist mark a bit. But yeah, to get down to the point. Dragon crests, symbols, emblems....etc are used all around the world in so many forms, for so many reasons, in so many cultures, across so many countries all through history.
LOL! I said, "so many" so many times. Sorry. lol
Apologies for not answering your question in particular but hopefully I gave a tiny bit of insight on why you might not have come across the origin of the symbol you are noticing. And another apology if I told you something that you already knew.
See ya!
I really wish that you guys had more subscribers!!
Seriously, this channel is great in every single way!
“Everything is obvious after it’s been explained.” Right on.
Watching this video I come to realize: I would have been so much better off if my mother didn't push her conspiracy bs on me as a kid.
Dude i feel bad for you, but now that you’ve grown up all you gotta do is make sure that YOUR kids don’t get brainwashed the same way
So much love for this channel! Such great content 👌🏽
I would love him to appear in the BuzzFeedBlue with Shane and Ryan in their Unsolved series 😂😂
Jana Monique
No never mix greatness with buzzfeed
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Jana Monique fuck buzzfeed
Andrew Hernandez buzzfeed sucks but their unsolved series is pretty great. Check it out if you don't believe me. It's pretty much the only salvageable thing in their channel
Nurul Athirah Unsolved and Worth It are the reason why I still stay tune in
What's with the alien Mona Lisa? 0:08 😂😂😂
He's not alone, all you have to do is watch these paranormal/crytpid investigation shows to see they spend one or two days in a hot spot and come away with claims they 'sensed' something, they've been caught red handed doctoring footage and sounds, often claim their equipment is "too weak" to pick up stuff they allege to capture and too often these shows begin with them capturing nothing and finding rational reasons but then they visit fancy business places and get freebies for lying through their eye teeth.
Not all the investigators are fraudulent. You could be extremely open minded that you believe in the Jolly Green Giant, or you could be far too closed-minded where you dismiss everything as fake because it doesn't conform to the laws of reality! There are many things we don't know and should be treated on a case-by-case basis.
I just came from a channel that shows ghost videos. I was amazed by how easily people will think of "ghost" just by a bad photo or video
These shows are an embarrassment. Apparently they garner good ratings. I finally gave up after investigating this stuff for fifty years. There is nothing. NUH-thing.
@@michaelmontgomery5818 Yep. You can see clear videos of people going to some of the most "haunted" places and seeing nothing. Literally have seen people so unscared that they played hide and seek. But there is always an excuse that people have. Such as, oh some people are more susceptible to seeing ghost, yet have zero studies or evidence to back their claims. Or my faborite just use an evp device and you'll see that ghost are real. Yet again, have zero evidence or studies that would say that ghost are made of energy or whatever people say now.
This is one of the things I really want to do: Go into haunted places and prove that ghosts exist, because frankly, I don't and I want to. But seeing is believing, and if a hard skeptic like me can experience a haunting, that would satisfy my curiosity itch.
Same
i will subscribe your channel and willing to pay for membership.
It's good to be skeptical and all, but when you find evidence that looks and sounds logical, it's also good to keep an open mind and think outside the box.
Most important, be sure your confirmation bias isn't clouding your observations.
Too many people have a binary view point. They think that just because you acknowledge paranormal phenomena that that means you also believe in ghosts when those are two different things.
This is the kind of Paranormal Investigator i want to learn how to be.
I would love for Ghost, Cryptids or Aliens to exist.
The problem is that most of the people who look for those things go out of their way to try to prove things that are obviously fake.
And the rest know their particular field is fake and are doing it as a cash business(Mediums, Tour Guides, Haunted Houses, Ex).
I do believe some mediums are real, I have personal experiences....no lie.
you deserve so many more subscribers,quality is awesome and it has so much content
I dont know why but i learn alot and interesting stories on this channel! Well made videos and stories!
"My name is Nickel, *Joe* Nickel"
This man and shane could be a really good partner at "ghost hunting" 😂😂 yeah, i'm talking about shane madej from BuzzFeed unsolved lol
Thank god for people like you man. I respect the hell out of you for that.
Dude is a loser!
the amount effort your put in your videos makes me want to subscribe:)))
I personally believe that the concept of debunking ghosts or myths and catching people or organisations profiting off this misinformation is far more interesting, for example if a hotel is claiming its the "most haunted" etc yet charges extortionate prices to stay there or host expensive "ghost hunts" and I think catching the people and exposing the liars who are just looking for a profit is more convincing
This is why I'm a skeptic,... The truth matters.
another level of documentary videos. good job
World would be a much better place if people were more like this guy
So this is like the real life version of the X-Files detective Agent Skully and Muller.
That's my dude.
I love these stories so much
my man so good at ghost hunting that not one ghost dare to appear in front of him
I love this man passion for finding the truth and not just believe things that we're not sure about
This dude was checking for a heartbeat on a statue of Mary 😂😂
I really want these kind of people come to my country, debunking ghost cases here.
Some unexplained things
thanks for this .
This channel kind of reminds me of buzzfeed, just not garbage.
Also, there's a rare gemmy item at 0:05
It's garbage in the sense that CNN owns it.
@AspectDWD He's right though, CNN can burn in hell.
Question EVERYTHING!
This guy literally debunks everything
Teach me sensei 🙏
This is my souly number one favourite utube channel 👏👏👏
Two days before my Father died, my sister, Mother and myself were at his bedside when we heard the back door of the house open and shut, footsteps walking through the house to the kitchen and the sound of groceries being laid on the counter and then footsteps walking away.
We were expecting my brother, so we didn't think much of it, but found it strange that he didn't come into the bedroom.
We called his name, as we heard the footsteps, but there was no answer.
I thought he was playing a joke, so I went out to see him, but no one was there.
We all heard the same thing and freaked out a little, then we realized it must have been spirits, trying to get Dad to give up his fight and leave his body.
Another brother was on vacation with his family, so I knew he wouldn't die until they returned.
Dad held on until my brother and his family crossed the state line.
Nancy Mesek Cool and Scary
burglar?
+Nancy Mesek - More likely it was an intruder that realized people were there and quietly left.
Weird noises in my kitchen... Hmm it must be a ghost! Clearly could not be anything else than a ghost.... Holy shit dude you're delusional. I feel sorry for your fathers passing, but he did not actually go into your house. Do some research on mourning, theres clear explanations for this type of experience.
Why don't you guys space out your uploads?
Yup. A bit difficult staying a sub when you wake up to a feed full of their vids
Ryan Pfeiffer the vids are so short that they prob want you to binge watch and they put multiple videos at a time. I think it makes up for the smaller vids that people have been complaining about, so they actually listen to their viewers. (I think idk the truth big boi)
well what I do know is that UA-cam heavily favors channels that upload a video every day. You MUST upload a video every day for a certain amount of time in order to get that sweet sweet UA-cam money. But why they upload more than one video a day, i have no idea.
ZiKoN22 cause they can
Content is always nice to have for a channel, I'd rather be filled with a bunch of great videos rather than them not posting for months.
I like this guy. Hes a skeptic but hes not a smug one. He doesnt dismiss with disdain.
is there a full length feature video somewhere I can watch or is this it? a 3 minute trailer for this man with no actual documentary or show??
0:49 Lol 😂😂
It's easier to be a skeptic than a believer
Where can I find more info
I would like to see him being a guest on buzzfeed unsolved
I have done ghost hunting in the past and it takes a lot for me to believe something... I don't do psychic, sensations, cold air BS. I look for real solid evidence like a ghost standing in front of me or something moving..... Nothing ever happens in my house, rarely does anything move. The only time something has moved is when i'm having a clearout and piles off stuff topple on each other. Well anyway I went on a ghost hunt at Schooner hotel, supposedly the most haunted hotel in the uk, we slept in the "most haunted room". We got lots of EMF reading but when we turnt the light out and went to sleep, my wash bag flew and dropped of the side of the counter that was opposite the room. Could be coincidence IDK?
Maybe he's on some kind of Paradigm Shift where he can never know the truth no matter where he looks!
I aswell, have always been skepical but fascinated by them
I love that he's got a picture of the cigarette smoking man in the background of one of the shots
The real Agent Mulder and X-files👍🏻
Most paranormal investigators I do not take seriously. But this guy comes across as someone who will treat the cases he researches in the way an actual scientist should. Not wanting to prove it really are ghosts. Neither wants to disprove. He just will research the evidence and draw his conclusions at the end of the investigation.
No one believed in ghost... Until they saw one!
Bless this man.
I'd love to know what he thinks of The Shroud of Turin
😆 dang thanks ! 🤗
Micheal L It’s fake. Everybody knows that. You can make your own Turin Shroud with a regular linen shroud, a photorreactive chemical and a potent source of light. Carbon dating shows it was made in the Middle Ages as well
3:23 I found Jiren
😂
ypur Passion for something never ages
Would love to see his reaction to ghost or spirit boxes. He needs to investigate them 😁
Paranormal activities: 2016 election
do you believe in ghosts?
“Yes but actually no”
Then go and live with Annabelle jus for one day
If I see another comment about how this channel is the most underrated channel on UA-cam I'm gonna bust an artery.
Ah, what a breath of fresh air.
I want him to examine Annabelle. Or just 1 cursed item.
He most likely has if you research him
@@uno9331 well I really don't think he already check Anabelle if he done then he is already part of ghost community
But you don’t want to spend the night in a haunted castle 😂🤦🏻♂️
LMAO IKR
Former stage magician and detective, now a paranormal investigator. This guy could be an ace attorney character or something.
I hope and wish they do exist. Imagine if an actual ghost is "summoned", and interviewed lmao
Then Plz call me Cigar ,well I have a wish to face them
This channel should have more subs than Pewdiepie
Wong wei han true
Your profile picture explains it all
Because his channel isnt for kids like u
James Juarez
Factually wrong.
That just sad
I really admire what he does
I would really like to see this guy going to places where the poltergeist phenomenon is something that has been recorded and documented
Yup. Too much poltergeist activity has been caught on camera for me not to believe it. We don't know what's causing it but the phenomenon is real.
He should visit the most haunted areas
The goes hunter that doesn’t believe in ghosts
Wait that’s illegal!!!
Lots of things cause us to see things that aren't there, not getting enough sleep, insomnia, proscribed medications, alcohol and withdrawal, drug use and withdrawal, to much coffee, certain foods eaten before bedtime, mental stress, extreme work loads, fasting for to long, religion and its silly strict codes, silly belief systems, over studying for exams, peer pressure, the lose if a family member or a beloved pet, a break-up or miscarriages, abuse and being in an abusive relationship. And the number one cause mental illness.
uh ,..there "are" ghosts sweetie DUH ,..
Just use sleep deprivation and you are sure to see ghosts.
Get some headphones on and put these videos I posted on a big screen tv. Look and listen closely. I said closely.
Does he actually use the magnifying glass or is it just an aesthetic for the video? I'm just curious
is he the new Ghostbusters?
Smh Scooby doo in real life
Yes! This is what I do I need an explanation for everything! And as much as I probably wouldn’t like it I would want to see a ghost.. I’d ask it questions like how can you not have a million questions for a ghost
I like that stmt: “it’s obvious after it’s been explained.”. 😎
Keep in mind: This man is as credible as anyone of us
Is he a part of the men of letters or is he a hunter?
\ / this comment is the best. hahaha
Respect to this man.
This opening reminds me of the series Ray Bradbury's Theater.
I do wonder how many people he helped who actually thought they had something paranormal in their house to the point they were scared for their lives.
There's no one like that. These families don't exist.
@@adamburling9551 And this is why people are taken in by phony paranormal psychics, idiots like you.
I desperately want too believe in the paranormal, I want too take a peak behind the curtain of reality and hope that there is more to life than food, sex, or social interaction. I want too feel small in front of imeasureable creation. That our existance isn't just a statistical anonomaly. That there is more that what we can physically sence.
I know there is afterlife, but I live like there isn't one.
Thank you sir
We must honor his dedication and works. :) I am also just curious, has he ever worked with the Warrens? Also, you're very much welcome to research in the Philippines Sir. We have lots of renown psychics and paranormal experts here too. :)