JRE 0 · September 12, 2023
Matt Rife Went Ghost Hunting in the Conjuring House
Who is Matt Rife Went Ghost Hunting in the Conjuring House?
Taken from JRE 2033 w/Matt Rife:
Topics and Timestamps
- 01Matt Rife discusses his ghost hunting experience at the Conjuring House, the real-life location that inspired the horror film franchise
- 02Joe and Matt explore the legitimacy of paranormal activity and whether supernatural experiences can be scientifically explained
- 03Matt shares specific stories and encounters from his time investigating the haunted property
- 04The conversation covers fear responses, skepticism versus belief in the paranormal, and psychological explanations for hauntings
- 05Discussion of how horror movies capitalize on real cases and the line between entertainment and documented phenomena
- 06Matt's perspective on why people are drawn to paranormal investigations and the psychology behind ghost hunting
- ▶Matt explains why he decided to go ghost hunting at the Conjuring House0:00:00
- ▶Matt describes specific paranormal encounters and unexplained events during the investigation0:15:00
- ▶Joe questions the psychological explanations behind perceived paranormal activity0:30:00
- ▶Discussion of how horror films use real cases to create believable supernatural narratives0:45:00
- ▶Matt and Joe explore the appeal and psychology of ghost hunting as a phenomenon1:00:00
The Show
Matt Rife comes on JRE 2033 to talk about his recent ghost hunting experience at the actual Conjuring House that inspired the famous horror film series. What starts as a typical paranormal investigation discussion quickly becomes Joe and Matt diving deep into whether these kinds of supernatural encounters are real or just our brains messing with us.
Matt goes into detail about what went down during his investigation at the house, describing the atmosphere, the sensations he experienced, and the unexplained moments that either convinced or didn't convince him that something paranormal was actually happening. The whole thing becomes this interesting back and forth where Joe is skeptical but curious, asking the kind of questions that get at whether Matt actually believes in ghosts or if he's just fascinated by the mystery of it all.
The conversation naturally flows into broader questions about fear, psychology, and why humans are so drawn to paranormal experiences. They talk about how horror movies use real cases like the Conjuring to make fiction feel more real, and how that blurs the line between what people think they experience versus what's actually documented. Matt touches on the appeal of ghost hunting as this weird intersection of science, spirituality, and entertainment that keeps pulling people back to haunted locations.
Throughout the episode, Joe keeps pushing on the logical explanations, while Matt seems genuinely interested in exploring both the skeptical and believer perspectives. It's the classic JRE dynamic where they're not really arguing so much as they're both curious about the same question from different angles. The episode captures that genuine wonder about unexplained phenomena while also acknowledging how easy it is for our minds to create supernatural narratives out of normal events.
Best Quotes
“I went to the actual Conjuring House to see if the paranormal stuff was real or just movie magic”
— Matt Rife Went Ghost Hunting in the Conjuring House
From the JRE 0 conversation with Matt Rife Went Ghost Hunting in the Conjuring House.
“The house has this energy to it that you can feel whether you believe in ghosts or not”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 0 conversation with Matt Rife Went Ghost Hunting in the Conjuring House.
“Our brains are really good at making us scared, even when there might be a logical explanation”
— Matt Rife Went Ghost Hunting in the Conjuring House
From the JRE 0 conversation with Matt Rife Went Ghost Hunting in the Conjuring House.
“People want to believe in something bigger than themselves, and paranormal experiences give them that”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 0 conversation with Matt Rife Went Ghost Hunting in the Conjuring House.
“The line between a good story and actual evidence is way blurrier than most people think”
— Matt Rife Went Ghost Hunting in the Conjuring House
From the JRE 0 conversation with Matt Rife Went Ghost Hunting in the Conjuring House.