If you know Adam Berry from Kindred Spirits, Ghost Hunters, or his new podcast This Haunted Life, then you already know he’s not just a paranormal investigator, he’s a force of nature. And now? He’s adding haunted museum curator to his resume now.

During our chat (which turned into a deep dive on ghosts, theater, aliens, and TikTok-worthy hauntings), I got the inside scoop on Adam’s latest venture: a paranormal retail shop and museum set to soft open July 1st in Massachusetts. And let me tell you, it’s brilliant. On one side? A mystical realm of tarot decks, incense, books, and Adam’s own apparel line. On the other? A full-on Victorian-style museum featuring spirit trumpets, mourning dresses, and a sliding false bookcase door straight out of a Scooby-Doo episode. Yes, please!  The museum also features 24-hour cameras, allowing people to subscribe to watch for the ghosts that lurk around the museum, and the museum will post all the evidence.  And because Adam is nothing if not dedicated to both the living and the dead, the space was spiritually cleared and investigated before the first candle hit the shelf. “We came in and said, ‘Hey, we’re the new owners. We’re here with respect,” he explained. The paranormal doesn’t clock out just because you’re hanging curtains.

His new podcast, This Haunted Life, is equally captivating. Adam explains that it’s like This American Life, but with ghosts, clowns, and the occasional existential crisis. “It’s about what terrifies us and why,” Adam says. Episodes range from clown phobias to haunted amusement parks, and yes, there’s a Patreon for the obsessed (hi, it’s me). For those who want even more, This Afterlife, his YouTube show, is an uncensored, cocktail-infused deep dive with special guests and real ghost talk.

But if you think Adam just popped up on TV and got lucky, think again. He trained in musical theater at the Boston Conservatory and has been performing since the age of six. He and his husband even run a nonprofit theater company in Provincetown. That theatrical flair. It’s part of why he connects so deeply with the other side. “It’s improv,” he tells me. “You have to embody who you’re talking to, even if they’re from the 1800s.”

That empathy carries through in everything he does. I’ve watched Adam at events, lingering long after others pack up, chatting with every fan, checking out local vendor tables, and actually caring. “Now that I have a shop,” he said, “I want to consign with people. Let them be seen.” That’s the kind of generosity you can’t fake. And frankly, that’s why the paranormal community loves him.

One of Adam Berry’s earliest and most unforgettable paranormal experiences took place in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, at the famously haunted Farnsworth House. He had just wrapped a theater performance nearby and decided to join a ghost tour that ended, and that just happened to be near a quiet field rumored to be haunted. While others wandered off, Adam felt an unshakable pull to stay behind and explore. As he stood alone beneath the tree line, he began to see ethereal, mist-like figures moving through the woods, their light obscured by the trees they passed behind. Then came the unmistakable sound of footsteps, the eerie echo of a rebel yell, and shimmering flashes of energy in the air around him. It wasn’t just spooky, it was transformative. “I was just standing there like… this is wild.” That night cemented his belief that what he was witnessing wasn’t just local lore; it was real, and it changed the trajectory of his life forever.

Of course, we couldn’t talk ghosts without talking Kindred Spirits. After winning Ghost Hunters Academy, Adam was paired with the incomparable Amy Bruni. Their chemistry on camera and off sparked something the networks couldn’t ignore. What started as a six-episode deal snowballed into one of the most beloved paranormal shows on TV. “We pitched Kindred Spirits ourselves. Wrote the treatment. Fought for the title. It never changed,” Adam said. “What you see is exactly what we created.”

And trust me, it shows. From confronting growling entities at Waverly Hills to the wild “train crossing with no train” incident in Cape Cod, Adam and Amy brought heart and humanity to ghost hunting. “We’re like ghost therapists,” he laughs. “We diagnose the issue between the living and the dead and try to bring peace.”

When I asked him about his most terrifying experience, he told me about being physically thrown during an investigation, and casually dropped an EVP of a spirit saying, “I killed them.” No big deal, right?

We even tiptoed into alien territory. Adam lives in the famously extraterrestrial zip code 02666 (yes, really), and he’s had his own “flash of light through the skylight” moment that left him shaken. He also owns a collection of Budd Hopkins’ original UFO abduction research and books. If ghosts don’t get you, the greys might.

So, what’s next for the man who’s already conquered TV, theater, podcasting, and (possibly) interdimensional contact?

“I might create a ghost-themed musical,” he teased. “Or maybe a play with music. Something immersive. Something chilling.” Broadway, you’ve been warned.

Adam Berry isn’t just a paranormal celebrity; he’s a storyteller, a community builder, and a creative hurricane who never stops dreaming. And whether he’s uncovering dark truths in a haunted attic or lighting up the stage (or podcast mic), he’s doing it with warmth, wit, and authenticity that can’t be taught.

If you’re anywhere near Massachusetts, do yourself a favor: stop by the shop, explore the museum, and say hi to Adam. Just don’t be surprised if something or someone you can’t see pops in to say hi.