Meet The Newest GHI Guy: Scott Tepperman

Today we are pleased to be presenting our exclusive interview with Ghost Hunters International's newest team member, Scott Tepperman. Scott was mentioned in a previous press release from SyFy and will be joining the team in the upcoming summer season of Ghost Hunters International. In our interview, Scott discusses more about how he become a part of the show, his fellow team members, his goals for the paranormal field, and lots more! You can read the full interview on our website.

What is your past experience in the paranormal field? How were you introduced to it?
I first became interested in the paranormal after becoming intrigued with the actual “Amityville Horror” case in Long Island, NY. Having visited the site several times, I began to learn more about the supposed claims of unexplained activity and became completely obsessed with the subject of hauntings and paranormal activity. I’ve been investigating the paranormal professionally for about 6 years. I moved to Tallahassee, FL in 2004 where I joined a local “ghost hunting” group. In 2008, after being their lead field investigator for nearly 5 years, I decided to launch my own group with another member from that team. ALPHA(http://www.alphaghostteam.com/) was formed to help return the field of the paranormal to its roots: real, raw, responsible and straightforward investigations with no B.S. and no hidden agendas. ALPHA’s goal is to provide individuals with answers by, detailed field work always provided free of charge. Our approach to the field has been well received, as ALPHA is now a very successful organization with a favorable reputation.

How did you become involved in GHI?
I had always planned on trying to get onboard with TAPS or GHI since day one. In 2009, the other ALPHA co-founder and myself entered SyFy’s “Pair-anormal Contest” and actually were semi-finaled to the point that our contest submission was posted on the SyFy website. Since we apparently sparked the interest of someone over at the network, we decided that we would enter any and all contests in hopes that something would eventually stick. I entered the GHA / GHI casting call contest and everything took off from there.

Dustin & Angela Investigate Battleship NC

GHI investigator Dustin Pari and former investigator Angela Alderman will be investigating the historic Battleship North Carolina in an upcoming event on April 9th. The TAPS team visited the battleship during season 2 and were able to record an EVP of someone saying "Patterson". Tickets to the event are $100 per person and include a meet and greet, lecture by Dustin, and a five hour investigation of the battleship. You can buy your tickets by visiting the Ideal Event Manage website.

• 6:00pm- 7:00pm Meet and Greet with Dustin Pari from the Sci-Fi Channels Ghost Hunters International show, along with special guests Research Paranormal, a local paranormal group.
• 7:00pm- 8:00pm History and Overview of the U.S.S. North Carolina battleship.
• 8:00pm- 9:00pm Lecture by Dustin Pari on his adventures and findings traveling the world in his search for Ghosts.
• 9:00pm- 2:00am Break up into groups and begin investigation.

GHI Season 1, Part 1 Slated for June Release

Just when it seemed like the Ghost Hunters International DVDs were cursed, TVShowsOnDVD.com is reporting that Image Entertainment has announced a June 1, 2010 release date for Ghost Hunters International - Season 1, Part 1. The 3 disc set including 10 episodes will run a total of 481 minutes and sell for $24.98. The set will also feature deleted scenes. You can pre-order the DVD through our Amazon store. The following 10 episodes will be in Part 1:

Chillingham Castle Evil Unearthed Whispers from Beyond Haunted Village Fortress of Fear Frankenstein's Castle Larnach Castle Devil Dog Castle of the Damned Shattered Spirit

This hit spin-off of the popular Ghost Hunters features a new team of all-real paranormal investigators - Robb Demarest, Dustin Pari, Brandy Green, and Barry FitzGerald - who use scientific techniques to explore the world's most famous supernatural locations. From England's most haunted castles to a cursed Scottish orphanage and even Germany's legendary Frankenstein Castle, you'll accompany the team on a nerve-jangling exploration of the eeriest spots around the globe.

TAPS Is 'Touched By Evil' This Wednesday

As usual, this Wednesday brings a new episode of our favorite pararanormal television show! SyFy has posted a sneak peek of 'Touched By Evil', featuring an investigation of a New Jersey mansion. Plus, Dave Tango's father, Bruce Tango will be joining the team as a special guest. Tune in this Wednesday to SyFy to see the episode yourself and join us in our chat room to discuss the show with fellow fans! (You can find a link in the sidebar to your right >>)

Academy Recruits Visit Mark Twain House, New Info

Thanks to Twitter, we have learned a few nuggets of new information about the upcoming season of Ghost Hunters Academy, set to premiere in June. Two tweets from Jason reveal that yesterday, one recruit was sent home and that the cadets are ages 18 to 40 this time, not just in college. Today the Mark Twain house posted a photo on their account that showed the GHA RV and the message 'Look who came to visit this week!'. We knew previously that Jason would have a larger involvement in Academy and these new developments seem to indicate that this is the case. TAPS investigated the Twain house in Season 4, but lost a lot of evidence due to a hard drive failure. Hopefully the recruits have had better luck.

And if you're on Twitter, why not follow us? When we reach 1,000 followers, we'll give some cool stuff away!

Image above property of The Mark Twain House.

TAPS Investigates Cooperstown Hotel with New Member

TAPS is spending two weeks investigating the Otesaga Hotel in Cooperstown, New York to search for signs of paranomal activity. Claims of paranormal activity from the location include full-bodied apparitions, voices, and the sounds of children playing when nobody is present. The reporter from The Daily Star caught up with Britt Griffith who talked about TAPS' investigative method and also introduced a new member of the TAPS team. KJ McCormick is quoted in the article as saying that investigating with TAPS is a "once in a lifetime oppurtunity" and the report notes that he joined TAPS just about a month ago. The appearance of the black and yellow TAPS van has sparked interest in residents, who have shared stories about their own unexplained experiences.

But he said 70 percent of cases investigated by ``Ghost Hunters'' result in paranormal activities, which are events that can't be explained.

Griffith, a California resident, said he worked 15 years as a foreman at an asphalt construction plant, and checking out paranormal events was a hobby. His interest developed into professional opportunities with ``Ghost Hunters.''

KJ McCormick, an investigator, agreed that being on the TAPS team is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.``I'm just passionate about the paranormal,'' he said. McCormick, a wood and steel worker who lives in Boulder, Colo., said he joined TAPS about a month ago, and this visit is his first to Cooperstown.

``We're trying to bring some validity to the reports of activity in the hotel,'' McCormick said. ``I love the Otesaga _ this is a great hotel. ... I love the creaking floors and the large rooms with tall ceilings.''The team and crews arrived Monday, Griffith said, and some residents have noticed their van with ``TAPS'' lettered on the black exterior and inquired about their visit.

``Everybody has a ghost story in this town,'' Griffith said.

Preview of 'Phantoms of Jersey'

You're going to have to wait until Wednesday night to see the full episode, but for now you can see a preview of 'Phantoms of Jersey' from SyFy video. For this episode TAPS investigates the Atlantic City.

Kris, Dustin, & Bruce Return to Red Mill in NJ

On May 29, Kris Williams, Dustin Pari, & Bruce Tango (Dave Tango's father) will be guest investigators at the Red Mill Museum Village in New Jersey. Tickets to the event are $135 per person and are available through Ideal Event Manage. TAPS previously investigated the location during Season 4 and found some evidence of paranormal activity. In addition to the Red Mill event, Ideal Event Manage is also offering other events featuring Dustin Pari, Steve Gonsalves, Dave Tango, and John Zaffis at various different haunted locations.

Image above property of Ideal Event Manage.

SyFy Changes Academy, New International Member

Today marks one year since SciFi morphed itself into the newly rebranded SyFy, and in a press release published today, SyFy outlined some changes to the Ghost Hunters franchise. First up Ghost Hunters Academy is set to evolve into more of a competition series in which hopeful recruits are elminated weekly by the one and only Jason Hawes. Plus, Ghost Hunters International will see an addition in the form of a new team member, Scott Tepperman. I think that this Scott Tepperman from Alpha Ghost Team in New York is the same one mentioned in the press release.

Ghost Hunters Academy evolves into a competition series where each week, a different ghost hunting hopeful is voted off by one of the ultimate judges of paranormal investigating, Jason Hawes. Ghost Hunters International will add a new cast member (Scott Tepperman). Both shows are spin-offs of Ghost Hunters, television's #1 paranormal investigative franchise.

Brian Harnois in the Lone Star State, Possible New TV Show?

Former TAPS investigator Brian Harnois will be a featured guest speaker this weekend at the Texas Ghost Show, along with other notable members for the paranormal field. Since leaving Ghost Hunters, Brian has started his own paranormal group and makes his living doing lectures, attending conventions, and scheduling personal appearances. He does not charge for his ghost hunting team's investigations. The article does briefly mention that Harnois may be returning to TV since he "also in negotiation with producers to create a new show on paranormal investigations".

Harnois is now is a full-time ghost hunter. Since a client is never charged for an investigation, Harnois makes his living doing lectures, conventions and personal appearances. “It pays the bills. I do about two a month,” he said. It gives him more time to spend in his Warwick, R.I., home with wife Michelle and daughters Mackenzie, 3 and Kylie, 7 months.

Harnois is also in negotiation with producers to create a new show on paranormal investigations and may once again be on TV soon.

This is not Harnois’ first trip to Texas; but his in the Golden Triangle. He has participated in investigations both in Corpus Christi and at the York Town hospital, “It’s pretty creepy in there.”