[00:00] Intro & Weekend Catch-Up

[11:19] Recording Disaster & Reset

[12:00] Pre-Investigation

[24:30] This Old Haunt: Belmont Park

[44:06] Night One: The Investigation

[1:00:00] Night Two: The Lockdown

[1:15:50] Haunted or Hoax?

In this technologically challenged episode of Paranormal Playback, Charlie, Melanie, and Lore introduce the episode and then Char & Mel dive into Ghost Adventures Season 30 Episode 5: “Darkness at Belmont Park.” The crew recaps Zak Bagans’ investigation at San Diego’s historic amusement park and it's infamous roller coaster The Giant Dipper, exploring its tragic history, reported hauntings, and the questionable tech the GA team brings along for the ride. From disembodied screams and moving coaster cars to allegedly haunted arcades and that unforgettable “Slender Man” figure caught on camera, the hosts break down every moment with skepticism, humor, and paranormal curiosity.

Mel’s deep-dive This Old Haunt segment uncovers what’s historically true (and what definitely isn’t), while Charlie debates whether the park’s paranormal activity is residual energy, intelligent spirits, or simply Ghost Adventures doing what they do best. Expect EVP analysis, thermal anomalies, creepy kid voices, stuffed-elephant mysteries, and several moments that left the hosts wondering if the tech crew was just messing with Zak.

Whether you’re a Ghost Adventures fan or just love a good haunted amusement park story, this episode delivers laughs, lore, history, and solid paranormal commentary.

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