The 2012 GTN Paranormal Emmie Awards still linger—faint, but undeniably there. Winning two awards that night wasn’t just a moment; it was a validation of the sleepless hours my team spent chasing what most people never want to see. Paranormal Xpeditions being recognized felt like a shared victory for everyone who believes the unexplained deserves a voice.
That night wasn’t without its quirks. The technical glitches? Classic. At one point, I was grinning at a blank screen like some overly enthusiastic ghost hoping to be seen. But when the moment finally came to acknowledge my sister Danielle, my team, and GTN for giving us a home, it felt like our weird perspective had found its audience.
Getting handed "Most Creative Web TV Show" and "Best New Web TV Show" wasn’t just about the accolades; it was about the responsibility the stories carried. Every episode we created wasn’t just entertainment—it was a chance to connect the past to the present, the living to the dead. For me, these awards were more reminders to keep pushing boundaries and uncovering the truths hidden in the dark.
The night wasn’t perfect—paranormal work rarely is. It’s messy, unpredictable, and almost most always downright strange. But that’s where the magic lies-and often, the answers-in those raw, unscripted moments when the unexplained brushes up against reality.
To everyone who supported me then and still does now, thank you. This work isn’t easy, but it’s worth it because of the people, dead and alive. Here’s to the mysteries still waiting to be uncovered.
GTN Paranormal Emmie Awards 2012 Summary
The Ghost Tales Network (GTN) Paranormal Emmie Awards celebrated outstanding paranormal radio and television programs for their creativity and contributions. Here are the 2012 winners:
Award Winners
Most Creative Radio Show:
Most Creative Web TV Show:
Best Radio Episode:
Spirit Travels Radio for the Jay Tavare Episode
Best Web TV Episode:
CCE The Huntress for Shallow Cave Adventure
Best New Radio Show:
Best New Web TV Show:
Best Radio Show:
Best Radio Host:
Best TV Show:
Spirit Factivity
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Don Sha (Posthumous Tribute)
Director’s Cut Award:
Humanitarian Award:
Viewers’ Choice Award:
Spotlight: Paranormal Xpeditions
Paranormal Xpeditions emerged as one of the evening’s biggest winners, securing:
Most Creative Web TV Show
Best New Web TV Show
Rachel Hoffman, representing Paranormal Xpeditions, delivered a heartfelt speech. She expressed gratitude to the GTN network, her team, family (including sister Danielle), and viewers. Rachel emphasized the pride her team feels being part of the GTN family, celebrating the opportunity to showcase their work.
The event honored the dedication and creativity of paranormal investigators, broadcasters, and storytellers. Winners were recognized for their significant contributions to the paranormal community, reinforcing GTN's mission as "America's Paranormal Superstation."
Congratulations to all the nominees and winners!
Transcript
Here is the AI-generated transcription of the conversation between Rachel Hoffman and the host during the GTN Paranormal Emmie Awards:
Host:
"Rachel has been added to the phone call. Hi guys, can you hear me?"
Rachel Hoffman:
"Hello, hi! Can you hear me?"
Host:
"Yes, we’re working on it, we’re working on it! We’re getting there—gotta love technology."
Rachel Hoffman:
"Okay, awesome! Yeah, I just wanted to say a very special thank you to Tina Storer, Tisha Rodricks, and my sister Danielle Mincapelli. And to you guys, of course, at GTN. We're so proud to be a part of the GTN family. Thank you so much, and God bless! And thank you to everyone, and congratulations to everyone that will be winning tonight and even those who were nominated. Some great shows in the running this year—congratulations! Thank you so much. What an honor, it’s awesome. Thank you."
Host:
"Congratulations, guys, thank you. You did a great job!"
Rachel Hoffman:
"Thank you!"
Host:
"James is here as well!"
James:
"Hey guys, thanks so much for the opportunity, and hopefully we can talk to you a little later too. So thank you again for everything, guys. We appreciate it."
Rachel Hoffman:
"Thank you so much!"
Host:
"Cool, cool!"
Transcript of the second interaction between Rachel Hoffman and the host during the GTN Paranormal Emmie Awards:
Host:
"Hey guys, hey! How’s it going?"
Rachel Hoffman:
"Awesome, thank you so much! There’s uh—there’s another one for us. That’s amazing! Thank you so much. We are, again, so honored—completely honored. We’re gonna try to add Tisha to this call here, too, so we can get our little women’s MMA superstar, our little entourage going."
Host:
"Well, congratulations, congratulations! You guys totally deserve it. You put out some amazing shows, and we are just so proud of each and every one of you here at GTN. You guys have done a phenomenal job—way to go, guys!"
Rachel Hoffman:
"Thank you so much! Hey, thanks, guys. We’re gonna try to get Tisha here in two seconds to also get her spot on, you know, she—we’re just all so appreciative of the opportunity with you guys and GTN. And just, uh, you know, thank you guys so much for having us and giving us the opportunity to reach your audience. And also, Kevin D’Maria, you know, also your audience as well on BTPN. You know, thank you guys so much for the opportunity."
Host:
"Well, you guys are absolutely—absolutely welcome. Um, we’re just so proud to have y’all be a part of GTN."
Rachel Hoffman:
"Thank you so much! I wish you guys could see us because we’re smiling."
Host:
"We—we wish we could see you, too. We’re kind of not on our A-game tonight, but we’re getting there, we’re getting there."
Rachel Hoffman:
"Oh, it might be on our end! It’s definitely on our end. We’re trying to add Tisha to the mix, but it’s not—uh, you know, technical. On Tisha’s behalf, I will say thank you so much. And on Tina’s behalf also—she was, um, feeling kind of under the weather tonight. I know she was upset she couldn’t be here, but her picture’s up, so that’s just about as present as we are anyway!"
Host:
"Well, thank you so much. What a wonderful opportunity, and we’re so proud to be a part of the GTN family."
Rachel Hoffman:
"Well, thank you so much. We—we just love having you guys!"
Host:
"Thank you so much. Y’all take it easy!"
Rachel Hoffman:
"You too, honey!"
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