Sometimes, the dead don’t stay silent.
Sometimes, they speak — not with the warmth of living breath, but with a whisper caught on tape, a cry between radio static, or a voice that was never there when you were in the room.
These fleeting fragments are called Electronic Voice Phenomena, or EVPs, and they have fascinated and unnerved paranormal investigators for decades. On this week’s episode of Warped Reality: Paranormal Stories, Ghost Joe and Kreepy Ken sat down with one of the field’s most dedicated voices — investigator, author, and EVP specialist Cyn Schrader Hill.
What Are EVPs?
Electronic Voice Phenomena are mysterious sounds or voices that are captured on audio recordings but are not heard at the time of the recording. Paranormal researchers believe these disembodied voices are communications from the other side — messages from spirits, ghosts, or something else entirely.
Skeptics call them audio pareidolia — the brain’s tendency to find patterns and meaning in random noise. But for those who’ve captured them, EVPs often feel too direct, too personal, and too chilling to dismiss.
Meet Cyn Schrader Hill
Cyn Schrader Hill is more than just an investigator — she’s an author, researcher, and a seeker of voices from the void. With years of experience investigating haunted locations across the Southern United States, Cyn has built a reputation for her methodical approach, respect for the spirits she seeks to communicate with, and an uncanny knack for capturing crystal-clear EVPs.
Her investigations have taken her into abandoned hospitals, historic homes, and sites steeped in tragedy. She’s the author of several books chronicling her experiences, blending storytelling with the evidence she’s gathered in the field.
Tools of the Trade
During our conversation, Cyn opened up about the methods and gear she uses to document EVPs. While technology has advanced — from reel-to-reel tape recorders to digital audio devices — the principles remain the same:
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Quality audio recorders to pick up faint frequencies.
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Controlled environments to rule out contamination from living voices.
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Patience and repeat sessions to verify unusual captures.
She stressed that context matters — the location’s history, the emotions in the room, and even the energy of the investigators can affect the quality and type of EVP captured.
Stories That Stay With You
Cyn shared some of her most chilling moments:
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A whispered “Help me” in a long-abandoned hospital wing, recorded in a space where no one had spoken for hours.
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A child’s giggle during a cemetery investigation — though no children were present.
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A direct response to a question, captured in real time during a Southern plantation investigation, as if someone unseen was standing just feet away.
🎙 Kreepy Ken: “I’ll tell you, hearing those examples made my skin crawl. It’s not just the words — it’s the feeling that someone’s right there with you.”
🎙 Ghost Joe: “And sometimes, you don’t realize they were until you play it back later… which is even worse.”
The Emotional Weight of EVPs
While the thrill of capturing evidence is undeniable, Cyn spoke about the emotional side of EVP research. Some voices carry sorrow, fear, or longing. Others seem protective, even loving. Listening to them can be as moving as it is unsettling.
For Cyn, each recording is a reminder that these aren’t just “ghost sounds” — they may be remnants of real people, with real stories, trying to be heard.
EVPs in Our Episode
Here’s something that took even us by surprise: while recording this very episode with Cyn Schrader Hill, we captured multiple EVPs ourselves. They’re woven into the raw audio — not edited out, not highlighted — so that you, the listener, can find them.
Some are subtle, hiding in the pauses between our voices. Others are… harder to miss. We won’t spoil where they are — part of the fun (and creepiness) is catching them for yourself.
Why They Matter
EVPs remain one of the most compelling — and controversial — forms of paranormal evidence. Whether they are proof of life after death or simply unexplained audio anomalies, they spark curiosity, debate, and wonder.
And as long as researchers like Cyn Schrader Hill keep their recorders running, the voices will keep speaking. The question is… are we ready to listen?
🔊 Hear our full conversation with Cyn Schrader Hill, including her most bone-chilling EVP captures — and the EVPs we accidentally recorded during the show:
💬 Have you heard a voice from the other side? Email us at ghostjoeny@gmail.com, or call (845) 600-0744 and leave us a voicemail — you might hear it on a future episode.
Do you want me to now create a creepy EVP-themed header image for this post that hints at hidden voices and works perfectly as a blog banner?
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