About Ghostly Activities
Meet Jacob Rice
Who I Am
Hey there. I’m Jacob Rice, a cozy ghost hunter, which is basically a supernatural sleuth, who treats hauntings like cold cases. My style blends historical research, modern ghost-hunting tech, and good old-fashioned detective work. I’m not chasing jump scares or made-for-TV drama. I’m here to solve mysteries, piece together forgotten histories, and document what really happens when the past refuses to rest.
And I do all that with a cup o’ joe, some good friends, and a dog in tow.
How It Started
It all began years ago in Chicago. One night, a ghost appeared in the elevator of my apartment building — my grandfather checking in on me. I didn’t recognize him and shooed him away. I’ve regretted it ever since.
That moment changed everything. I realized hauntings aren’t just strange phenomena: They’re unfinished stories. From that night on, I’ve treated every encounter like a mystery waiting to be solved, and every ghost like someone with something to say.
How I Investigate (Or As I Call It, Sleuthing)
I start with research: archives, maps, newspaper files, eyewitness accounts, and sometimes old blueprints. That’s where the evidence begins with the facts.
Then comes sleuthing, which is connecting clues, noticing patterns, and following intuition. A flicker of EMF might point to wiring, or it might match the timeline of a death certificate. Both matter.
I focus on five forms of evidence:
- Auditory: EVPs and direct voice phenomena
- Visual: shadows, apparitions, or movement on video
- Environmental: temperature drops, EMF spikes, static charges
- Engagement: devices responding intelligently to questions
- Personal: sensations or emotions tied to specific places
EVP and video remain my go-to tools but intuition and empathy often close the case.
“A good haunting is like a good mystery. You collect clues, test theories, and listen to the witness, even if they’ve been dead for a century.”
Keeping It Real
Respect always comes first. I learn names, study the time period, and speak as if the spirits are still part of the conversation. No shouting, no provocation, just questions, patience, and context.
A good investigation lets both sides — living and dead — be heard. One of my favorites was at the Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago, where we recorded the voice of a little boy who’d died during a mob hit around 1920. Research later confirmed his story. That moment reminded me why I do this: Every haunting is a mystery rooted in human history.
Why It Matters
Haunted places connect us to who we were — and who we’ve become.
Each investigation preserves a story, uncovers a truth, and sometimes even brings closure to both the living and the dead.
Ghostly Activities exists to:
- Share true stories of haunted places
- Teach how investigations — and sleuthing — really work
- Review ghost-hunting technology
- Keep haunted history alive
Ghost hunting is my craft. Mystery solving is my calling. Because in every creak of a hallway and whisper on a recorder lies the same question every sleuth asks:
“What really happened here?”
The Ghostly Activities Podcast
Ghostly Activities isn’t just a passion project. It’s recognized among the best in its field.
Ghostly Activities is a Top 20 ghost hunting podcast
Millionpodcasts.com, Top 70 Ghost Hunting Podcasts, September 2025
Google.com, Best ghost hunting podcasts, September 2025
Ghostly Activities is also a Top 25 ghost story podcast
Join the Spooky Side
Want to keep up?
- 🎧 Subscribe to the Ghostly Activities Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite app
- 📖 Read the blog for spooky stories, haunted history, and how-to guides
- 📺 Watch YouTube for ghostly documentaries and podcast episodes
- 📌 Follow on Pinterest for shareable stories & ghost hunting resources
Now, grab your flashlight and EMF meter. It’s time to find what’s really going bump in the night.