Most ghost hunters are just average people who have developed a healthy curiosity and respect for the supernatural. Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson of TAPS are still plumbers, but they are also the cofounders of TAPS, the stars of the Sci Fi channel show Ghost Hunters, and hosts of a three-hour radio show every Saturday on Beyond Reality Radio online.

Clash of the Titans

In 2007, Hawes and Wilson interviewed Yvette Fielding from the popular television show Most Haunted. The three paranormal investigators clashed repeatedly over techniques, procedure, and authenticity. The interview can be accessed on the Beyond Reality Radio website.

It Is About Emotion

Part of the discussion centered around the differences between their investigation philosophies. Fielding asserted that emotion was the key to paranormal investigation, while Hawes and Wilson emphasized the scientific method. The exchange got quite heated, with both sides questioning the other's professionalism.

The interview raised questions every paranormal investigator should consider. What are the goals of paranormal investigation? What are the proper methods for investigating the paranormal? Can both science and emotion be part of the answer?