Sam Golbach & Colby Brock

Date: 2023-01-10 | Duration: 2h 46m

Category: Paranormal & Conspiracy, Nature & Outdoors

Episode Overview

Sam and Colby dive deep into their journey from curious teenagers exploring abandoned places to becoming prominent creators in the paranormal and adventure space. They share candid stories about their early days in Kansas, where they built confidence by pushing through awkward social moments and embracing failure. Their transition from Vine to YouTube marked a turning point, allowing them to produce longer, documentary-style content that captured their explorations of haunted locations and urban legends. A memorable story involves their arrest during one of these adventures, which unexpectedly boosted their career and expanded their audience. The conversation shifts to the paranormal, with Sam and Colby recounting eerie experiences in infamous haunted sites like the Villisca Axe Murder House and the Robert the Doll museum. They discuss the recurring theme of ghosts across cultures and history, reflecting on whether these phenomena might be spirits, demons, or something else entirely. Their encounters with unexplained EMF readings, mysterious noises, and unsettling sensations highlight the blurred line between skepticism and belief. They also touch on the psychological impact of fear and how storytelling shapes our perception of the supernatural. Throughout the episode, Sam and Colby emphasize the importance of honesty and open-mindedness in their work, balancing entertainment with genuine curiosity. Their evolving theories about the paranormal and the human experience reveal a thoughtful approach to phenomena that continue to fascinate and frighten audiences worldwide.

About Colby Brock

Colby Brock is a creator, entrepreneur, and paranormal explorer known for co-creating a massively popular supernatural investigation brand alongside Sam Golbach. Beginning with viral internet content before transitioning into cinematic paranormal investigations, Brock has built a large audience through explorations of reportedly haunted locations, abandoned sites, and unexplained phenomena. His work blends suspense, emotional storytelling, and immersive challenges, helping redefine paranormal content for a younger digital audience. Beyond entertainment, Brock has also been open about personal struggles and health challenges, which has deepened his connection with fans and expanded his influence beyond online video culture.

About Sam Golbach

Sam Golbach is a digital creator, filmmaker, and paranormal investigator best known for his work exploring haunted locations, supernatural legends, and psychological fear-based content online. Rising to prominence alongside Colby Brock through viral social media videos, Golbach helped build one of the internet’s most recognizable paranormal exploration brands. Their content combines documentary-style investigations, urban exploration, and immersive storytelling, attracting millions of followers across platforms. Known for balancing humor, curiosity, and suspense, Sam has become a major figure in the modern paranormal entertainment space, with projects ranging from haunted investigations to long-form series and live experiences.

Key Moments

– Paranormal Investigation
– Haunted Locations
– YouTube Content Creation
– Social Media Influence
– Urban Exploration
– Ghost Stories
– Mental Health
– True Crime
– Viral Videos
– Supernatural Phenomena
– Podcasting
– Digital Media Monetization
– Hypnosis
– Historical Murders
– Cultural Folklore
– Equipment for Paranormal Research
– Famous Haunted Artifacts
– Fear and Psychology
– Celebrity Influence
– Content Strategy
0:00:32 – Sam discusses breaking his back
0:04:54 – Discussion on ghosts as a recurring human theme
0:06:31 – Comedy Store's haunted history and Bugsy Siegel
0:11:29 – Sam and Colby start exploring abandoned places in high school
0:15:44 – Learning confidence through repeated failure
0:19:41 – Early videos exploring abandoned locations
0:24:38 – Transition from Vine to YouTube after platform shutdown
0:30:29 – Experience with minor crime and jail stay
0:36:45 – Arrest incident boosts their career exposure
0:37:15 – Considering haunted hotel investigations
0:41:52 – EVP session reveals multiple presences
0:44:09 – Skepticism about spirits versus other phenomena
0:47:43 – Roommates perceive haunting as demonic
0:49:54 – Guests write paranormal experiences on haunted hotel walls
0:53:59 – History of bookmaking and jail in haunted hotel story
0:57:16 – Developing personal theories on paranormal activity
1:02:03 – Discussion on Villisca axe murder house
1:10:37 – Story of witch legend in the United States
1:14:07 – Perron family exorcism and related book
1:18:15 – Podcast guest shares paranormal police call recordings
1:23:26 – On-camera communication with ghosts
1:25:04 – Use of EMF detectors and paranormal equipment
1:28:43 – EMF detector activates unexpectedly during investigation
1:30:39 – Exploring a mental health institution's haunted reputation
1:33:12 – Discussion on manifestation and luck
1:39:42 – Challenges of maintaining social media success
1:42:24 – Impact of viral videos and social media trends
1:45:01 – Fans enjoy paranormal investigations in sanitariums
1:46:17 – Historical background on Dracula and Vlad the Impaler
1:50:21 – Terrifying experience in Odessa catacombs
1:56:15 – Encounter with police during exploration
2:03:12 – Haunted doll Peggy and related folklore
2:10:13 – Story of Robert the Doll and Annabelle
2:16:00 – Robert the Doll's lifelong haunting effects
2:19:07 – Viewing Annabelle doll at museum
2:22:21 – Paranormal hangovers after investigations
2:27:02 – Discussion on Amityville Horror House authenticity
2:30:26 – Ghost sightings at Disneyland resort
2:34:00 – Analysis of Patterson Bigfoot footage
2:38:24 – Plans for new true crime storytelling channel
2:41:29 – Psychological effects of fear during investigations

Transcript Excerpt

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