Interview with Ghost Adventures' Zak Bagans - Page 5

How do you see piecing together the scientific with a more philosophical side of it and the religious side of it? We saw you bring in a religious element for the first time that I’ve seen anyway, to the show in that Venice episode.

We did, and there are so many different sides to the paranormal and I say we’re like mixed martial artists, using various tools to do paranormal research: religious, scientific, emotional. You have to have an understanding of all the sides if you really want to investigate this. As I said, it can be harmful, but knowing all these sides really helps you to handle the experiences you come into contact with.

Do you see the religious side of it as your ultimate personal protection?

I think so. It’s helped us, in particular in the case of Italy. There are ways to cleanse yourself and protect yourself on a religious level. While it’s not “proven,” it’s worked for us.

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  • 1 - Dawn

    Jan 08, 2010 at 4:19 pm

    What an awesome interview! Zak, Aaron and Nick are always fun to watch - though sometimes scary. I remember last Thanksgiving when we stumbled on that first episode with the hand shadow - we were hooked ever since!

  • 2 - Jessica

    Jan 10, 2010 at 12:48 am

    Dear Zak I watch your show every Friday.I am ten and I am your biggest fan and when I say biggest I mean biggest.I have always wanted to come on YOUR SHOW.If need any help just tell me and have a very scary,and freaky night,and good luck out there boys,you'll need it and good show.

  • 3 - Eric Olsen

    Jan 10, 2010 at 11:03 am

    thanks Dawn - it was a lot of fun doing the interview - got a new perspective on Zak and the lads

  • 4 - Kevin

    Jan 10, 2010 at 12:25 pm

    I prefer Ghost Hunters. Ghost Adventures contains a slight frat boy/Ashton Kutcher vibe that's not my thing. But any show is better than Most Haunted.

  • 5 - rosey mary..

    Jan 11, 2010 at 3:22 am

    THIS IS COOL..
    I VERY LIKE GHOST ADVENTURE..
    I AM SUPER FANS...
    HEI ZACK,AARON AND NICK..
    THEY ARE COOLEST GUYS..
    I EVER MEET

  • 6 - Eric Olsen

    Jan 11, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    Hey, know what you mean but I LIKE the frat boy angle. I like Ghost Hunters also, but their persistent calm seems a bit contrived in the other direction.

  • 7 - Bruce P/

    Jan 13, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    The paranormal has always interested me and I personally had 2 experiences that still give me the goosebumps just thinking of them.
    Zak. Great info on the interview! I remember one of your episodes where a brick (from the ground)came flying across the room. It freaked me out watching it. Keep up the good work and thank you for educating us through your experiences.

  • 8 - Lisa

    Jan 17, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    Hey Zak, I have to tell you i dont miss an episode. You guy's do an awesome job. Keep up the good work. I would love to do what you guy's do. Where do you get the equipment you use?

  • 9 - olivia hernandez

    Jan 19, 2010 at 6:54 pm

    you are my hero. I think it is hard to belive a ghost want in inside of you. I think you are tell the ture. I bevelie that. it was funny you thow mashmellow at Aaron. next time put the candy far way from the heat. Zak Bagans you are the brave man I ever seen and Nick Groff you are the brave man I ever seen. you to Aaron Goodwin you are brave man I seen. you gays are funnist man I seen every time I seen your show I have to watch 20 time. Zak Bagans are you scared of sankes, hights and dolls. Nick Groff are you scared of then thing. Aaron Goodwin are you scared of then thing. where are you going for investigation I got two is my house and the gold field hotel. three of are cute. happy new year, and merry christmas.

  • 10 - Linda Scherer

    Jan 21, 2010 at 8:51 pm

    Ghost Adventures is the best paranormal show on TV. I wish you had a longer season. I think all three investigators are very serious about their work and they seem to get along well. I admire that you are not afraid to show yourselves being startled at times. Aaron amuses me when he gets nervous. He's brave to do something that obviously makes him uneasyat times. Paranormal State is a good show too but Ghost Hunters have gotten too smug. I got tired of hearing them complain about Brian behind his back all of the time. That's not why I watch the show......I don't care to see grown, professional men gossiping about someone who works for them, especially to a TV audience. That is very uncool and they should know better.

  • 11 - Sans

    Jan 28, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    ghost adventures is just so cool i just love it I HAVE NOT MISSED ANY EPISODE AND WATCHED the repeat episode 5 times i love ghosts

  • 12 - Sans

    Jan 28, 2010 at 10:38 pm

    zac i just love this show wow man its just so lovely and my friend finds u so cute i hope once in my life i go for ghost hunting ghosts are damn cute

  • 13 - Lori

    Feb 03, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    Ghost Hunters used to be be my favorite until Ghost Adventures started. I love everything about the show..much more entertaining than GH, I also like your big muscles Zak ;) Keep it up!

  • 14 - Shawn

    Feb 03, 2010 at 1:11 pm

    I really enjoy paranormal shows and Ghost Adventures has grown on me. Here's the thing, though, I have a hard time taking the show completely seriously. I believe possession might be real. There's enough claims out there to see that. But, come on, Zak has been "possessed" twice and Nick once. That's 3 possessions in the shows short lifespan. On the other hand, Ghost Hunters (and GHI) have been on much, much longer and no one has ever been possessed. Also, Ghost Lab (not my fave, but they do the whole "scientific" method, which I do like) didn't have a possession in it's first season. Again, I'm not calling Zak or the GAC liars or phonys, but let's be real, that kind of stuff sells and gets ratings. The show is new-er and still growing a following. This is just my opinion, take it for what it's worth. Again, I'm a fan of the show, but I'm not convinced it's all legit (and yes, I feel the same about ALL paranormal/ghost shows).

  • 15 - Eric Olsen

    Feb 03, 2010 at 1:19 pm

    good points Shawn, my wife has said some of the same things. I'd love to see some of that excluded footage from the Venice island show

  • 16 - Riddhi Bhanushali

    Feb 04, 2010 at 4:54 am

    Hey Zac i wanted to know that how you guys be so provokative & tell the so called ghosts or evil spirit so bravely that they are cowards & stuff like that although you know there too much of danger involved in it? I like the connection that you instantly create with these evils.I myself hav seen possessions & also had a quiet terrifying experience with a spirit though it was not evil but I was terrified.I just wanna say congratulations & goodluck & take care of yourself.&yeah i like you so take care

  • 17 - aututm

    Mar 07, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    i am intrested in the paranormal. i watch ghost hunters, ghost adventures and all that stuff.

  • 18 - krystal and asya

    Mar 18, 2010 at 3:48 pm

    im krystal and my 9 yr old asya and i love the show. what a great interview when will there be another? are the guys really laid back or kinda too celebrity?

  • 19 - Eric Olsen

    Mar 19, 2010 at 7:27 am

    Thanks! I hope we can talk to them again when the new season starts

  • 20 - virginie gautier

    Mar 25, 2010 at 7:20 am

    Hi! Zac,Nick and Aaron !! I love your show,it's very entertaining!of all the ghost hunters shows i have seen , you're the best so far.you have, for sure,a big fan from France!i can't wait to watch new episodes!go on dudes!do some more for your fans!! bye-bye...

  • 21 - Eric Olsen

    Mar 25, 2010 at 7:40 am

    and there you have it

  • 22 - rbekah

    Jun 02, 2010 at 8:29 am

    I thick the ghost adventures is an alsome show and my sister got me started on it and now I just love it,and zak, nick, and aaron are doing a great job and keep it up and good luck and have fun with it .

  • 23 - yanti

    Jul 04, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    oh my god!!!! you all are fantastic!! i love all of your episode...

  • 24 - Eric Olsen

    Jul 05, 2010 at 10:56 am

    looking forward to the new season in the fall!

  • 25 - rhonda

    Sep 29, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    Ghost Adventures is my favorite paranormal show out of all of them, and I wont even miss a rerun, It blows Ghost Hunters right out of the spirit world! The new season is fantasic. Great interview guys!!!

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