confronts entities disturbing Midwestern towns in the new series “Haunting in the Heartland”
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When I first shared the post “‘Haunting in the Heartland’: Steve Shippy Confronts Entities Traumatizing America’s Small Midwestern Towns,” several people on social media commented how much they liked his work and were looking forward to this new show.
I’m gonna be honest: I’d never heard of Steve Shippy before that. But on February 18th, I’m gonna get the chance to talk to him, so guess who’s been doing her homework?
Substantial Social Media Following
The first thing I’ve learned is that Steve has a substantial social media following. He goes by the handle “@therealprozak”on both Instagram and Twitter. On Facebook you can find him at Haunted Saginaw.
Speaking of…
Haunted Saginaw
Here’s what I learned from the Facebook page:
Halloween time in Saginaw means only one thing… a new HAUNTING FILM! Every year director Steven T. Shippy unveils his latest movie to thousands of mid-Michigan residents.
The record breaking premieres have drawn the attention of both local and national news media due to its massive success. Each film features the investigation of a haunted Saginaw location and the shocking evidence discovered.
That explains why a couple of the people left such enthusiastic responses on the social media posts I shared about him coming to Travel Channel. They were familiar with his extremely popular “Haunted Saginaw” film series. Apparently it has reached a cult-like status with more than 150 million unique views worldwide on Amazon Prime’s video streaming platform.
Hitchcock of Hip Hop
As I’ve been social stalking Steve in preparation for the interview, I couldn’t help but notice posts promoting A Haunting on Brockway Street.
Which, I must confess, I at first misinterpreted to read “A Haunting on Broadway.” I thought it was some kind of play or something. Because the very first intro to Steve that I had was seeing a pinned post on his Twitter account:
A Haunting on Brockway Street
Tickets on sale now!
Purchase online, by phone or at the Temple Theatre! 989-754-SHOW #VIP also available.
DVD and meet & greet included – VIP tickets avail. https://t.co/xmatTamzJE pic.twitter.com/kLBtCeUvmg— Hitchcock of Hip Hop (@THEREALPROZAK) October 1, 2019
Tickets? Hitchcock of Hip Hop?
I figured it was for some kind of concert.
Which, I’ve learned he’s also an entertainer. He’s an independent rapper better known by his stage name, Prozak. He’s been a national recording artist for more than 15 years and his music has hit the billboard charts over 200 times. His most notable album, “Paranormal,” has charted over 100 times alone.
But nope. I get it now. He makes paranormal investigation documentaries and A Haunting on Brockway is one of them. (Hey, I never said I was the brightest bulb in the box!)
Amazon Prime
To date, he has produced and directed 10 feature length documentaries, known as the “Haunted Saginaw” film series. They’ve included “A Haunting on Hamilton Street,” “A Haunting on Dice Road: The Hell House,” and “A Haunting on Washington Avenue: The Temple Theater.”
What he does in these documentaries is very similar to what the premise for Haunted in the Heartland is all about.
Haunted Small Town Boy
Shippy grew up in a small town near Saginaw, Michigan. He was literally the kid living in the “creepy house on the corner.”
He was a victim of a severe haunting who actually witnessed several apparitions. After investigating his own haunting, he discovered a shocking truth –the previous owners of his house had been brutally murdered.
The story became local legend, the hauntings never stopped, and Shippy and his family ultimately had to move away.
The experience stayed with Shippy. As he grew older, he realized that running should not have been the answer. Instinctively, he knew that what his family should have done was stand tall, toe-to-toe with the entity in his home.
He sought out paranormal experts who worked with him to develop a way to understand what is really going on in hauntings. He also learned how to confront the entities to either make them leave or to bring them peace and to end the haunting.
It wasn’t long before families and victims of other hauntings contacted him asking him to investigate their cases.
Questions, Anyone?
Now that you know a little about Steve Shippy –unless you already knew, then perhaps this was a refresher– what would you ask him about his Haunting in the Heartland show?
Check-in and let me know. Then tune in and listen to his podcast episode to hear his answers! (Date of episode drop TBA.)
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I would ask if any Midwestern residents have stories about haunted fields, not the houses, but the actual fields. Maybe with all the farming in that area spirits are attached to the land itself.
I definitely have some questions I would ask that are pre-show. But, I’d better save them until after the episode I’m most interested in airs.
Make sure you watch the, “Descent into Madness,” episode on March 6th, Courtney. You have an interesting story to take in that is not too far down the road from you.
Have a great day.
Oh don’t save them, Blaine! Ask now! Yes please! I won’t get to talk to him after the show you’re interested in airs. lol (Are you talking about the Greenville one?)
Oh that’s an interesting question! Now you’ve got me wondering… (And also thinking of possessed scarecrows out in those fields suddenly coming to life…)
Sorry, Courtney!! I missed your reply back until just now. As always, I’m a little too late. 🙂 I just finished listening to the interview with Mr. Shippy. You did an outstanding job, as always!! The teaser information for Greeneville prepares us for an interesting storyline. We will have to tune in and see how it is treated in the production.
I was holding back my questions regarding all episodes since I have a direct connection with the Linden Hill estate in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Because I do have that connection, so there are no conflicts of interest, I thought it best that I refrain from not meddling too much. I guess I’d better just sit on my hands and wait and watch the series along with the rest of the country. ?
You are great at what you do! Keep up the great work! You gave me a much needed grin with your interview this evening. ?
And, sorry, those question marks above were typed as smiley faces.
OH!! It’s Holly Springs that you were talking about! I was SO curious. You totally had me intrigued. And still intrigued, because of this connection….I’d love to know what you know 1st. I’m sure anything with TV will skew it. It’d be more interesting to see your account and then if it’s at all portrayed on the show in a similar vein. But I’ll wait if I have to. I don’t want to though. You have me insanely intrigued!!