In this “Curveball Night” episode of The Malliard Report, Jim Malliard leans into the unexpected. What begins as a routine show quickly becomes an exploration of the many sides of modern paranormal investigation—part community, part technology, and part human connection.
The first segment welcomes Tracy and Matthew from the Old Crown Point Jail in Indiana, a historic site famous for John Dillinger’s escape and now a hub for paranormal activity. The pair share their work supporting the Lost Limbs Foundation, an organization helping children afford prosthetics through haunted events and investigations. Their conversation with Jim covers the haunting history of the jail, eerie full-bodied apparitions, and the real-world impact of turning ghost hunts into good causes.
Next, Jim talks with Danny, the mind behind popular paranormal mobile tools like the Spirit Box App. What begins as a conversation about coding turns into a thoughtful dialogue about technology’s role in ghost hunting, the evolution of EMF apps, and how smartphones may hold the next wave of investigative potential. Danny’s insights bridge the gap between digital innovation and timeless curiosity about the afterlife.
Finally, Jim reconnects with a longtime friend from Dark Alley Paranormal, diving into the grounded realities of investigation: parenting and patience, gear glitches, ghostly misfires, and why some of the best haunts aren’t prisons or asylums but humble, energy-rich spaces like hotels or even baseball fields. It’s a reminder that passion and purpose—not prestige—define good investigation.
By the end, The Malliard Report once again delivers what fans love most: genuine conversations, humor, and grounded curiosity about the unknown. Whether it’s about haunted history, experimental tech, or the philosophy of ghost hunting itself, this episode is pure Malliard—where the paranormal meets Pennsylvania grit.
00:00 – Opening and Setup
Jim welcomes listeners to a spontaneous “Curveball Night,” setting a conversational, off-the-cuff tone.
05:00 – Crown Point Jail & Lost Limbs Foundation
Tracy and Matthew discuss the historic jail, Dillinger’s escape, and the foundation’s mission to help kids through paranormal fundraising events.
10:00 – Ghostly Encounters and Apparitions
Stories of full-bodied guards, slamming cell doors, and the strange calm between moments of chaos in the old jail.
15:00 – Tech in Ghost Hunting
Danny joins to talk about developing paranormal apps and how mobile technology has changed the field forever.
25:00 – The Spirit Box and EMF App Evolution
Inside the creation of digital tools that detect magnetic fluctuations and the debate over legitimacy vs. innovation in investigations.
35:00 – Human Connection and Paranormal Curiosity
Danny and Jim reflect on communication, global collaboration, and keeping investigations authentic.
45:00 – Dark Alley Paranormal Joins the Show
Jim reconnects with a friend to discuss investigations at the Knickerbocker Hotel and the realities of team life, funding, and scheduling.
55:00 – Parenting, Patience, and Perspective
How being a parent sharpens investigative instincts and patience for long, uneventful nights in haunted spaces.
01:05:00 – Energy, Emotion, and Unusual Haunts
A deep dive into why baseball fields, churches, and even local bars may hold more energy than famous sites.
01:10:00 – Final Thoughts
“Stop watching the TV shows and thinking that’s what’s really going on,” Jim’s guest says—reminding everyone to stay authentic, patient, and curious.
Pull Quotes
“It’s not what you see on TV—ghost hunting takes patience, not production.”
“Sometimes you spend six hours in silence… then forty-five minutes of chaos.”
“Every investigation leaves energy behind. You just have to know where to look.”
“Your smartphone might be the next generation of paranormal equipment.”
“Stop chasing shadows and start chasing understanding.”
