Patrick reconnects with the spirited crew behind CREEPZ Ghost Commandos—Alec and Adam Tillery, and Gideon Coyle (absent Caleb Tillery)—who reveal how a shared childhood fascination with the unknown turned into a full-fledged paranormal investigation team. Patrick and the CREEPZ reflect on their recent collaboration at the 2024 Missouri Paracon, dive into creepy encounters including ghostly handprints and unexplained scratches, and discuss how their beliefs have evolved over time. With tales of growing up in a haunted house, debunking high EMF, a brand new EVP from the bunker at Belvoir Winery, and some paranormal pet peeves that only seasoned investigators could dish! Visit BigSeance.com/259 for more info.

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Intro :00

In 2008, brothers Alec and Adam Tillery, along with good friend Gideon Coyle, formed a paranormal exploration and investigation team called the the City and Rural Explorers Examining Paranormal Zones, or C.R.E.E.P.Z. Ghost Commandos. The Tillery brothers and Gideon began venturing to many historic and haunted locations throughout the greater Kansas City area and the Midwest. They've since been joined by Caleb, who is a nephew of Alec and Adam. Together, they research a location's history and its ghost stories, while documenting any potential evidence of ghostly activity. They also host The Other Side of the Other Side on YouTube. :45

Patrick met and had the opportunity to collaborate with the CREEPZ at the 2024 Missouri Paracon. 2:26

Meeting Alex, Adam, and Gideon. 3:41

Reflections from the very first Missouri Paracon. 5:29

"Let me tell you my own ghost story." 11:07

"Adam and I grew up in a haunted house together." More on the origins of forming the CREEPZ. 12:54

Gideon saw a ghost at the Tillery house at the age of sixteen. 14:20

"Adam brings up this crazy idea to Gideon and myself, and he's like, 'Let's go ghost hunting.'" 18:07

"The Commandos" club. 18:59

Adam is also the author of Mischievous Ghost Stories and Illustrations. 20:58

Mike Ricksecker's ears must be burning right now. 22:28

Patrick and the CREEPZ reflect on their collaboration on leading group investigations in the bunker at Belvoir Winery. 23:44

Skepticism and our changing beliefs on the paranormal over time. 27:02

Handprints and Getting Scratched. 34:29

Private vs. Public Investigations. 39:32

Classic Debunking and High EMF. 43:15

Spilling the "T" and Dishing About Paranormal Pet Peeves. 44:55

A clip from the last session from the very cold bunker at Belvoir and a possible EVP response of "A domino" from the SB7. Patrick asked, "Can you tell me what's in my hand?" 54:49

Patrick is reminded of and retells his "Ouija Board" EVP story. 1:00:54

The popularity of the spirit box and the "Estes Method." 1:02:19

The Other Side of the Other Side on YouTube and Final Thoughts from the CREEPZ. 1:06:26

OUTRO 1:12:47

Resources:

YouTube: @CREEPZ

Facebook: @CREEPZGC

Instagram: @CREEPZGC

TikTok: @CREEPZGC

Mischievous Ghost Stories and Illustrations by Adam Tillery

Adam's Personal Instagram: @AdamTillery7

Missouri Paracon

Belvoir Winery

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