Going Live Tonight at 8:30 PM EST — Join the TAPS Investigation in Real Time
“When we go live, there's no safety net — no editing room, no second takes. What you see is exactly what we see, and that's the most honest way I know how to do this work.”
— Jason Hawes
Tonight is the night — we're going live at 8:30 PM EST and I want you right there with us every step of the way. There's nothing quite like experiencing a real paranormal investigation as it unfolds, unfiltered and unscripted. Pull up a chair, keep the lights on if you need to, and get ready to see exactly how TAPS approaches the unknown.
I've been doing this for a long time, and one thing that has never changed is my belief that the best investigation is a transparent one. When we go live, there's no safety net — no editing room, no second takes, no chance to cut away from something that doesn't fit a narrative. What you see is exactly what we see, in real time, and I think that's the most honest way I can share this work with you. Tonight, that's exactly what we're doing, and I couldn't be more excited to bring the community along for the ride.
Before we ever pick up a piece of equipment, my job is to be the skeptic in the room. I walk into every location — whether it's a historic building with decades of reported activity or a private home where a family is genuinely frightened — with one goal: find the rational explanation first. Drafts that rattle doors, pipes that knock and settle, infrasound from HVAC systems that makes people feel uneasy — these are the things I'm looking for before I even consider the word 'paranormal.' Tonight's live session will give you a front-row seat to that process. You'll see how we methodically rule things out, and why that discipline is what makes any evidence we do capture actually meaningful.
During the live investigation, the TAPS team will be walking through the location together, using the tools of the trade to document environmental conditions and capture any anomalies that present themselves. We'll be monitoring temperature fluctuations, conducting EVP sessions, and keeping a careful eye on anything that can't be immediately explained by a conventional source. I'll be talking you through our thought process as we go — explaining why we're drawn to certain areas, what the history of the location suggests about where activity might concentrate, and how we respond when something unexpected happens. The chat is going to be open, so your questions and observations are genuinely welcome. Sometimes the audience catches something we miss.
What I love most about going live is that it strips away any doubt about authenticity. You can't fake a live stream — not in any way that holds up to scrutiny. If something happens tonight, you'll witness it the same moment we do. And if we spend two hours finding perfectly logical explanations for everything reported at this location, that's just as important to share. A debunked case isn't a disappointing case — it's a family or a property owner who gets real answers instead of having their fears amplified. That's always been the mission at TAPS, and every live event is a chance to show people what responsible, respectful investigation actually looks like. Tonight, we do it together.
Whether tonight brings compelling evidence or a clean set of rational explanations, the experience of investigating in real time with this community is something I genuinely value. Set your reminder for 8:30 PM EST and come find out for yourself what's waiting on the other side. I'll see you in the live chat.