Andy Guy: The Man Turning Haunted Locations into Data-Driven Laboratories

Dive deep into the science behind hauntings with Andy Guy, founder of SCIRE – an experimental technology company rooted in the Latin word for "to know." In this captivating episode of The Unearthly Bureau, Andy reveals how a single offhand comment sparked his 15-year quest to track environmental factors in paranormal events. From building custom data loggers that detect anomalous magnetic spikes and mysterious radiation drop-offs, to debunking common gear like K2 meters and "spooky" dolls – discover why group dynamics, mindset, and collective energy might be the real keys to triggering phenomena.Explore rabbit holes like ultrasound fears, mirror neurons influencing emotions, poltergeist patterns, and the future of long-term data logging in haunted locations. Andy shares unforgettable cases (including a wild night at Woodchester Mansion), book recommendations, and his vision for collaborative paranormal research.Don't miss Andy's book recommendations and his response to a question set by previous guest Louise Joy! The Morbid Tourist! Hosted by Kristian Lander, Caroline McKendrick Gibson, and Martin Gibson – join us for a grounded, data-driven journey into anomalous phenomena that challenges misconceptions and pushes the boundaries of what's possible.Listen now on Spotify and YouTube, and subscribe for more unearthly explorations! Episode Chapters with Timecodes00:00:00 - 00:01:09: Podcast Intro and Welcoming Andy Guy from SCIRE00:01:09 - 00:03:34: Origins of SCIRE and the Spark of Environmental Research00:03:34 - 00:07:18: Misconceptions in Data Logging and Paranormal Gear00:07:18 - 00:11:04: Psychology of Collecting Data and Defining Anomalies00:11:04 - 00:16:05: EMF, Frequencies, and Practical Debunking Tools00:16:05 - 00:21:41: Public Fears Around Frequencies and How K2 Meters Actually Work00:21:41 - 00:26:40: Psychological Biases, Pattern-Seeking, and Group Dynamics00:26:40 - 00:33:20: Andy's Journey from Skeptic to Collaborative Researcher00:33:20 - 00:37:09: The Value of Anecdotes and Emerging Variables00:37:09 - 00:58:21: Deep Dive: Temperature Spots, Radiation Anomalies, and Radon Gas00:58:21 - 01:05:40: Mindset, Trust, and Collective Energy in Phenomena01:05:40 - 01:13:29: Unexplained Cases – Magnetic Spikes at Woodchester Mansion01:13:29 - 01:18:12: Guest Question on "Silly" Gear + Cat Balls Explained01:18:12 - 01:25:31: Book Recommendations and Warnings About Fake Online History01:25:31 - 01:30:14: The Future of SCIRE – Advanced Loggers and Location Partnerships01:30:14 - 01:36:00: Mirror Neurons, Emotional Fields, Animal Mourning & Wrap-UpUnearthly Media and Socials Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1431644778395475Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnearthlyBureauSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4dNtNONh47RTDD30CcSaIq