David Schrader
Every weekend join hosts David Schrader and Tim Dennis as they lead you on a journey into the world of unexplained phenomena with their weekly program; The Darkness On The Edge of Town. Originally from Illinois Dave has been a resident of Minnesota since 1988 when he attended Winona State College and fell in love with the beauty and people of this great state.
With the growing interest in the world of the unknown on TV, the movies
and literature building each day, Dave and Tim decided to bring their
unique views and experiences to the radio. Dave has had an active
interest in the paranormal since early in his childhood when he was
visited by the spirit of his deceased grandmother. Continued activity
and experiences has kept this passion alive. He is a contributing
writer to TAPS Paramagazine and now he hopes to explore and learn
with you each week as we delve deeper into The Darkness On The Edge
Of Town.
Based in the Minnesota but streaming their show all over the world they cover every aspect of the paranormal; from ghosts to UFO activity and more. Each week they speak with experts in every field to bring you the latest and most up to date stories and dig deeper into classic and familiar tales and urban legends. Darkness on The Edge of Town promises to deliver interesting and thought provoking topics each week. The show will be available in its entirety every Monday morning to download so you can replay the show on this site to listen to at your leisure.
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David Schrader 20 Questions
1. Where do you see ghost hunting and Paranormal groups, web sites or Ghost information, tours, Books Paranormal Radio like your own in 10 years?
Like any trend, I think there will be a slow down and a lot of drop
off. However I think that now that Pandora's box has been opened and
the paranormal is mainstream and freely spoken about it will continue
to be very popular. I would also think that there will be much more
definitive proof one way or the other as to the existence of the paranormal.
2. What would you personally consider to be the definitive proof that ghosts are real?
I don't know that there has been definitive proof yet. There have
been some amazing things witnessed by many but not enough to make
me go "OH YEAH, THAT'S THE PROOF". As for me I have seen
many things, I am still trying to work out in my head what they were.
3. What is the most real evidence you personally have uncovered so
far?
I have personally been visited a few times, there was the ghost of
Christmas Past, Present and....oh sorry, that wasn't me. Actually
I have had an intervention at the birth of my first son that I believe
to have been my grandmother, It was witnessed by a group of people
including my Mother and Aunt. That was pretty good for me.
4. Are you skeptical of the claims other make of their findings?
Yes, after running the live events we do through
www.DarknessEvents.com
I have watched first hand as people react to very silly things as
though they were paranormal. I think so many people WANT to have an
encounter they convince themselves of the silliest stuff. 90% of EVPs
we hear are garbled background noise and I can rarely hear what the
person does that recorded it. To me it sounds like grrhissswarble
yet they hear Elvis Lives and is here. I don't get it...LOL.
5. If you could investigate your "Dream Haunted Hot Spot"
where would it be?
The haunted places people say NO ONE HAS EVER MADE IT THROUGH A NIGHT
THERE. That's where I want to be. There are a few places in the US
and Europe that have that distinction and I want to be there.
6. What was your first Paranormal encounter?
When I was about 3 my dead grandmother visited me, I described to
my Mom to a T what she wore and looked like, the thing is, only 2
people knew what she was buried in as it was a closed casket and I
nailed it.
7. What scares you about Ghost Hunting or Paranormal Investigations?
Usually the people I am with. LOL. Their reactions and the way they
read too much into things.
8. If you could work side by side with one of the Paranormal Investigator
greats, who would it be?
That's easy. Dr. Peter Venkman, he got all the action. ;)
I am not sure, I have gotten to work with so many of the big names
I think I am would say Houdini or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
9. Read any good Paranormal Books lately?
House of Spirits and Whispers is one of my favorites by Annie Wilder.
10. What Question do people ask you most when you tell them your a
paranormal investigator, Radio Personality?
Do I really believe in all this stuff? And is Tim my co host a good
kisser....LOL.
11. In your opinion, Where is the most Haunted city in America?
I don't know yet, still looking into that. From what I hear, it is
Gettysburg, I hope to find out soon for myself.
12. Do you feel more people should get involved with Ghost hunting
or Paranormal Investigation?
No, I think the glut of new groups are not good. I feel that many
are out there for the wrong reasons, seeking fame and fortune or looking
to prove it to themselves there is something out there. I think they
need to remember that the family or business calling you in needs
help and you need to be prepared to do that not just leave and be
excited they caught something.
13. What does the future hold for you?
I don't know but I sure as hell am excited to find out! I hope it
holds love and world peace...oh yeah and lots of money.
14. Paranormal Conventions do you see them growing? And which ones
are the Must go to ones?
There seems to be 2-3 a month now, I think it is reaching over saturation.
The Univcon at Penn State in PA is a must and of course any of the
amazing Paranormal Retreats found at www.DarknessEvents.com, I hear
the hosts are great guys and put on a hell of an event. ;)
15. What is your most favored tool of the trade?
Common sense and a keen eye for detail. The rest is just a way to
back those 2 up.
16. Tell us about your best moment in investigating or conference
attending for you?
Personally I love the before and after hours, just hanging out with
a large group of people, sharing our stories, thoughts and ideas on
the paranormal. Those have been my favorite times at the events. At
an investigation, it is the debunking of things others are freaking
out about. I love to come in all Sherlock Holmes and show them what
they saw or thought they saw or heard.
17. What is the hardest part about being a paranormal writer?
Teh Spehling
18. How do you document your investigations?
I journal and audio record them and my thoughts.
19. Have you ever taken a ghost Tour? And, What about it did you not
like?
I hate when they have a good start and no finish. i went on this one
REALLY lame one in MN. The lady would pull the bus over and say, "One
rainy night a woman and her dog were running the path next to the
highway when a car lost control and struck them taking them and the
car over the guardrail to their deaths, sometimes people think they
hear a dog bark.......Next we will go up the road to a haunted bar
and stop in for a drink and to meet the locals." I was like WTF?
That's it? We had more fun as a group making up endings to the stories
she would start.
I love history of the place and not the over acting so many people
do when telling the story and I hate the fake creepy voice or monotone
delivery. YUCK!
20. What in the field of ghost hunting and Paranormal Investigating
needs the most attention.
The need to come together as a community and work together, stop the
bickering and back stabbing. If we bad together we can make this a
REAL science and perhaps prove once and for all that ghosts exist.
