Haunted Road

CW: Violence and serial murder. For the season five finale, a special LIVE episode recorded during Strange Escapes at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, NH. Nestled in America's Heartland, Fox Hollow Farm is the former home of serial killer Herb Baumeister. It's unclear how many people fell victim to Baumeister, but 10,000 bone fragments were found on this property alone. It's no surprise, the farmhouse is very, very haunted. Special Guest: Richard Estep, with an introduction by Aaron Mahnke. If you want to join the waiting list for the Paranormal Circle, head to amybruni.com and submit your information todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2024

Hi, Haunted Road fans! iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild are excited to tell you about Consumed - a brand new fiction thriller that we think will... consume you! Don't believe us? Check out this trailer to see for yourself. When you're done, head on over to Consumed starting 1/31 for weekly episodes. Show Info: When struggling journalist Sarah Simmons finds herself stranded in an idyllic New Hampshire town, her unexpected visit turns into a nightmare. Steeped in history and filled with legends, the residents of Danville soon learn that the past is not always meant to be forgotten. Their lives will be forever changed, while the hope of a future without terror rests on the shoulders of a stranger who may hold the keys to the past. This is Consumed, a brand new story set in the same universe as the award-winning hit fiction podcast, Bridgewater. Listen to Consumed on the iHeartRadio app, or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 February 2024

The iconic Buffalo Central Terminal is said to be one of the most haunted buildings in Western New York. In addition to shadow figures, apparitions and voices - there have also been reports of a ghost dog and a ghost cat. Special Guest: Tim Shaw If you want to join the waiting list for the Paranormal Circle, head to amybruni.com and submit your information today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2024

Known as one of the most haunted locations in Iowa, Malvern Manor has been the location of over 100 deaths. With a potential link to the Villisca Axe murder house, it's no wonder legends of hauntings here go back decades. Special Guest: Josh Heard See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2024

The Randolph County Poorhouse and Infirmary was constructed in 1899 and eventually closed in 2005. During that time, the building saw many transformations - and at least 200 deaths. Special Guest: Ted Martin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2024

Bobby Mackey's Music World is surrounded by lore, urban legends and very real tragic history. One thing is for sure, the ghosts and stories there have been terrifying people for decades. Special Guest: Laura Roland Keep up on Amy’s projects and appearances at amybruni.com. And visit strangeescapes.travel to book your haunted vacation today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2024

Often referred to as "The Jewel of Placeville" - the Cary House hotel has been in operation since the gold rush days. Today, along with the living guests, there seems to be a colorful cast of very active ghosts. Special Guest: Charlotte Kosa Keep up on Amy’s projects and appearances at amybruni.com. And visit strangeescapes.travel to book your haunted vacation today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2024

You'd never look at the Greene County Historical Society and imagine that at one time, inmates were chained to the walls and people slept in bug infested beds. But, the ghosts inside will never let that time be forgotten. Special Guest: Matt Cumberledge Keep up on Amy’s projects and appearances at amybruni.com. And visit strangeescapes.travel to book your haunted vacation today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2023

Originally built in 1903 to treat patients suffering from Tuberculosis, Cresson Sanatorium later became a federal prison. It's dark past has now led it to be called America's most haunted hospital and prison. Special Guest: Rachel Raschella Keep up on Amy’s projects and appearances at amybruni.com. And visit strangeescapes.travel to book your haunted vacation today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2023

One of the oldest lighthoused in Florida is also the most haunted. For over 170 years the lighthouse has acted as a beacon, seen as far as 27 miles away. But inside are stories of ghosts, scandal, and a bloodstain that just won't go away. Special Guest: Adam Berry Keep up on Amy’s projects and appearances at amybruni.com. And visit strangeescapes.travel to book your haunted vacation today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2023

It's the soul of Ybor City, but it's history and ghosts are not for the faint of heart. The Cuban Club is one of Florida's most haunted buildings. Special Guest: Steve Stamberger. Keep up on Amy’s projects and appearances at amybruni.com. And visit strangeescapes.travel to book your haunted vacation today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2023

Known as "the castle on Peachtree" Rhodes Hall was built in 1902 by furniture magnate, Amos Rhodes. It's said to be haunted by the spirit of the late Mrs. Rhodes, in addition to the ghosts of children and a mysterious shadow man. Also, a surprising Real Housewives of Atlanta connection? Special Guest: Shane Garner Keep up on Amy’s projects and appearances at amybruni.com. And visit strangeescapes.travel to book your haunted vacation today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2023

Gettysburg has long been known to be a hot spot for paranormal happenings. But, just a bit off the beaten path, in Cashtown, PA, sits the Cashtown Inn. An integral part of the battle of Gettysburg, (but also known for countless amputations performed in its basement), it's now a quaint bed and breakfast. Or is it? Special Guest: Adam Berry Keep up on Amy’s projects and appearances at amybruni.com. And visit strangeescapes.travel to book your haunted vacation today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2023

The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum doesn’t operate any more. It hasn’t since 1994 when it was forcibly closed due to its history of maltreatment of patients, and the lawsuits that followed. But, beneath the decay and warped molding present today, you might see hints of the hospital’s former grandeur - and most certainly, evidence of its many ghosts. Special Guest: Brandy Butcher Keep up on Amy’s projects and appearances at amybruni.com. And visit strangeescapes.travel to book your haunted vacation today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2023

If you love history, ghosts and true crime, join host Amy Bruni for a few stops on Haunted Road. Haunted Road returns with season five Wednesday, November 15th, with new episodes dropping every Wednesday. Find out more at grimandmild.com/hauntedroad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2023

Hi, Grim & Mild superfans! We're excited for the season 4 return of 13 Days of Halloween. Subtitled "Penance," this brand-new story unfolds over the span of 13 days and is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. "Penance" stars Natalie Morales (Parks and Recreation, Dead to Me), and we think you'll want to join in on the spooky fun. Check out this trailer to get excited and start listening on 10/19 until the story concludes on Halloween day. Season Description: Season Four: Penance. Without warning, Sayuri has been locked up in the Pendleton Rehabilitation Center, and no one is willing or able to tell her why. Actually, getting any information from her fellow inmates or the labyrinthine bureaucracy that runs the facility seems impossible. But is the Pendleton really a prison, or something else? Starring Natalie Morales. New episodes air daily from October 19th through Halloween. Listen to 13 Days of Halloween on the iHeartRadio app, or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 October 2023

Stay tuned, we're working hard on season 5 of Haunted Road! Until then, check out Amy's speaking tour at amy-bruni.netSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 September 2023

Recorded Live at Strange Escapes, Waverly Hills Event Pennhurst Asylum may have opened with the best of intentions, but it didn’t end up that way. In its 79 years of operation, the asylum was characterized by the harshest of patient mistreatment. Its more than 10,000 residents were subjected to what the Philadelphia Inquirer described as “medical experimentation, cruel punishments, and constant threats to physical and psychological well-being.” Residents were trapped, forced into labor against their will, unable to leave, out of control of the most basic elements of their own lives. And that was the adults. Children under five years old were kept in cages, lying in their own filth for days on end. As one newspaper put it in 1972, Pennhurst Asylum was “the shame of Pennsylvania.” Many inmates stayed there as long as 35 years. And some never left. Special Guests: Adam Berry and Aaron Sagers See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2023

The Sloss Furnaces contain the ghosts of some of the darkest moments in Birmingham’s history. And it’s all still there today, being relived by those who won’t — or can’t — leave it behind. Special Guest: Kevan Walden Find out more about Amy's fall tour and upcoming appearances at amybruni.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2023

Bisbee, Arizona was prosperous for the mine owners, but for the miners themselves, things were different. They worked difficult, dangerous jobs for minimal pay. In the midst of all the controversy and strikes, rose a luxurious hotel with a pool, billiard room, bar, restaurant, and today - lots and lots of ghosts. Special Guest: Jenna Lampinen Find out more about Amy’s fall tour and upcoming appearances at amybruni.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2023

Early in the morning of December 20, 1964, flames blazed against the darkened sky, erupting from a fire in a home in Palmyra, New York. The house burned so intensely that the city’s fire chief told a contemporary newspaper, “When we got there, the flames were shooting into the middle of the street.” When all was said and done, six children and their mother died in the blaze. Today, the Palmyra Museum stands in that very spot, and may be one of the most haunted locations in the country. Special Guest: Tracy Murphy Please visit amybruni.com for details of my fall speaking tour and upcoming convention appearances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2023

Florida’s most haunted home has seen more than its fair share of tragedies. Inside the walls of the May-Stringer House have been sickness and suffering, untimely deaths of spouses, the enslavement of more than 50 people, and the tragic loss of children who died so young they barely even knew their parents. Some say the spirit of a little girl wanders the house to this day, looking for the mother who died bringing her into the world. Special Guest: Autumn Resch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2023

In 1997, during renovations to the Crescent Hotel, workers found a bizarre discovery. In the woods behind the hotel, they unearthed a glass jar with a mystery object inside. Local authorities determined that it was a cancerous tumor, preserved in alcohol. More than 400 more jars were soon found and...is it any wonder the Crescent Hotel is considered one of the most haunted hotels in America? Special Guest: Sarah Echelles Visit amybruni.com to see if Amy will be anywhere near you during her upcoming speaking tour, Strange Escapes event or convention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2023

Sitting at the end of a long, tree-lined driveway, the White Hill Mansion in Fieldsboro, New Jersey has always held secrets. With ties to the American Revolution, Prohibition, Politics and a notorious bordello - it's no wonder one of the most commonly reported paranormal phenomena is the sound of a body being dragged across an upstairs floor. Special Guest: Dawn Reichard Visit amybruni.com to see if Amy will be anywhere near you during her upcoming speaking tour, Strange Escapes event or convention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2023

When it opened, the Alaskan Hotel was all glitz and glamour, a shining beacon in one of the territory’s richest gold rush towns. But, it didn't take long for things to take a dark turn. Special guest: Katrina Weidman. If you'd like to see Amy live or join her on a Strange Escapes trip, visit for amybruni.com for dates and details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2023

Known as the Grey Ghost, the USS Hornet is one of the most important ships in American military history. More than 300 lives were lost aboard while she was commissioned as an active ship, including, according to some, the highest rate of suicide in the Navy. Today, it's considered the most haunted ship in the Navy. Special Guest: Faye Navarro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2023

The conditions of the St. John County Jail were so inhumane that inmates were referred to as “the product.” So few people survived the harsh imprisonment that any sentence there was considered a death sentence. Special Guest: Stephen MitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2023

Three hundred and thirty one years ago, 19 people were executed in Salem, Massachusetts. Eighteen of them were hanged in front of hordes of enthralled onlookers. Among those hanged was John Proctor, a local farmer and tavern owner. Today, the house still bearing his name, is associated with some of the darkest parts of Salem's history. And, it's remarkably haunted. Special guest: Adam BerrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2023

A terrible accident one summer day changed the entire course of the Houghton family’s history, leaving behind a legacy of tragedy and a mansion full of harrowing memories. That mansion is also full of ghosts — the restless spirits of those who can’t forgive themselves, and those who can’t forget. Special Guest: Tim WeisbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 April 2023

If you love history, true crime and ghosts, join host Amy Bruni for a few stops on Haunted Road. Haunted Road returns with season four Wednesday, April 5th, with new episodes dropping every Wednesday. Find out more at grimandmild.com/hauntedroad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2023

Special LIVE Bonus Episode from Michigan Paracon. We take a step back in time to Mackinac Island, where automobiles are banned, but ghosts are a'plenty. Special Guest: Todd Clements We will return with season four of Haunted Road Soon. In the meantime, don't miss Amy's fall speaking tour - details at amy-bruni.net.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 September 2022

The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park is home to many legends - perhaps none more famous than Stephen King's stay in Room 217. But paranormal activity abounds at the historic hotel. Special Guest: Karl Pfeiffer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 September 2022

35 miles of tunnels in New Jersey, which were once the Sterling Hill Mine, are among the richest in the world with fluorescent minerals. They're also filled with…ghosts. Special Guest: John Ruggiero Visit amy-bruni.net for details of my fall speaking tour, plus strange-escapes.com if you're ready to take a spooky vacation with us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 September 2022

Lemp Mansion is one of St. Louis’s grandest homes, which housed generations of one of the city’s most prominent — and troubled — families. Among tragic accounts of untreated mental illness and untimely deaths are stories of underground passages, false claims to the family fortune, rumors of a generational curse, and even a child hidden away in the attic. Special guest: Jeff Belanger Visit amy-bruni.net for details of my fall speaking tour, plus strange-escapes.com if you're ready to take a spooky vacation with us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 31 August 2022

In the Naval Park in Buffalo, New York, three majestic ships float quietly in the water, part of a large-scale tribute to the United States Military and the sacrifices made by soldiers who were wounded or killed in the name of freedom. Many believe the ships to still be haunted by the men who served on them. Eyewitness accounts detail hearing phantom footsteps and mysterious whispers, objects flying across the room, and blurred faces in photos. Some people report seeing full-body apparitions in places where there are no other living people. Special Guest: Shane StephensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 August 2022

Missouri State Penitentiary was decommissioned in 2004, after nearly 170 years of brutal incarceration. But the stories of harsh punishments and austere living conditions still live on in the buildings today — in the people who come to visit the prison, and in the spirits who have stayed behind, replaying their years at what is sometimes called the “bloodiest 47 acres in America,” over and over into infinity. Special Guest: Diane Kitchell Visit amy-bruni.net for details of my fall speaking tour, plus strange-escapes.com if you're ready to take a spooky vacation with us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 August 2022

In Asbury Park, NJ in 1934, nearly 100,000 people paid 25 cents apiece to view the charred remains of a shipwreck where 140 people burned to death. Today, the theatre next to where the ship breached is said to be haunted by those killed in the tragedy. Special guest: Kathy Kelly Visit amy-bruni.net for upcoming speaking dates and strange-escapes.com if you'd like to take a haunted vacation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 August 2022

Famously haunted, full of history dark and otherwise, the Saint Augustine Lighthouse is one of many ghostly locations in the oldest city in America. It's also the most visible, her famous black spiral viewable from almost anywhere in town. Reportedly haunted by former keepers, wayward sailors and a few children, we dig deep into the history and paranormal reports. Special Guest: Chip Coffey Visit strange-escapes.com to join us at the Lighthouse in September 2022 and visit www.amy-bruni.net for details of Amy's Fall tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 August 2022

Some might call the Star of India, a historic trade ship, the most cursed boat in the water. In its 159 years of sailing, the ship has been trapped in the ice in Alaska and run aground in Hawaii, and has seen cyclones, collisions with other ships and a crew mutiny that ended in 17 men being sentenced to hard labor. Special Guest: Britt Griffith Visit amy-bruni.net for details of my fall speaking tour, plus strange-escapes.com if you're ready to take a spooky vacation with us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 July 2022

A mansion in Little Rock, Arkansas, with what many believe to be a cursed past. Family scandal, death, accidents and suicide have followed this structure for decades. Special Guest: Drew Counsell-Short. Visit amy-bruni.net for details of my fall speaking tour, plus strange-escapes.com if you're ready to take a spooky vacation with us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2022

A hospital plagued with claims of maltreatment, and somewhat involved in an unsolved murder - is also known as a building that dutifully served its community for decades. Old South Pittsburg Hospital is empty of the living, but the dead are still very much making themselves known. Special Guest: Ronnie Dee Visit amy-bruni.net for details of my fall speaking tour, plus strange-escapes.com if you're ready to take a spooky vacation with us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 July 2022

This summer, Grim & Mild Presents continues its journey into the strange, the unusual, and the fascinating. For our newest season, we’ll be taking to the high seas to explore one of history’s most notorious types of criminal: pirates. From naval battles and buried treasure, to deadly sword fights and stolen rum. Prepare to raise anchor! Grim & Mild Presents: Pirates sets sail on Friday, July 8th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2022

With a past that includes duels, drownings, executions, a siege and more, Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia, PA is one of the most aggressively haunted locations in the United States. Special Guest: Greg O'Brien. Visit amy-bruni.net for details of my fall speaking tour, plus strange-escapes.com if you're ready to take a spooky vacation with us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 July 2022

Often called the most haunted location in the United States, if not the world, it's rare someone walks through the doors of Waverly Hills Sanatorium without leaving unchanged. With thousands of deaths on record, and reports of experimental treatments, and eventually closing due to abuse and neglect, the history if extensive and the paranormal activity is off the charts. Special Guest: Adam Berry Visit amy-bruni.net for details of my fall speaking tour, plus strange-escapes.com if you're ready to take a spooky vacation with us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 June 2022

Notorious prisoners, multiple escape attempts, murders, suicides and horrendous punishments have left one of the most recognizable prisons in history indelibly haunted. In the season two finale of Haunted Road, we head to Alcatraz to separate fact from fiction, and share a whole load of ghost stories. Special Guest: Chris Fleming Season three of Haunted Road will be here soon. Please stay subscribed and spread the word.

Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2022

The Battle of Gettysburg may have happened over 150 years ago, but the entire town feels like a time capsule, still very haunted by those events from so long ago. From disappearing blood stains, to disembodied gun shots, to apparitions of soldiers who look as real as you and me - the paranormal happenings there are endless. Special Guest: Mark Nesbitt Visit www.strange-escapes.com if you'd like to vacation at haunted locations around the world, and catch season 6 of Kindred Spirits airing on Travel Channel or streaming on Discovery+

Transcribed - Published: 16 March 2022

Hawaii's Plantation Village is a testament to the influence of the hundreds of thousands of immigrants who made their way to Hawaii when sugarcane was the states primary agricultural asset. But, this outdoor museum with historical artifacts and over 25 buildings has been plagued with paranormal reports for years. From the ghost of a child looking for her Mother, to a ghost known for choking employees, theres a lot of fact AND fiction to sort through. Special Guest: Noa Laporga Visit www.strange-escapes.com if you'd like to vacation at haunted locations around the world, and catch season 6 of Kindred Spirits airing on Travel Channel or streaming on Discovery+ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2022

Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio started as a well meaning facility - intent on rehabilitating offenders who weren't yet hardened criminals. But, that changed. Now, hundreds of deaths later, this imposing gothic structure is 250,000 square feet of grisly history and of course, filled with lots of ghosts. Special guest: Greg Feketik Visit www.strange-escapes.com if you'd like to vacation at haunted locations around the world, and catch season 6 of Kindred Spirits on Travel Channel or streaming on Discovery+

Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2022

The Queen Mary is a stunning former cruise ship built in the 1930s. Now permanently moored in Long Beach, CA and serving as a hotel and tourist attraction, many don’t realize her true past. With a very important assignment during WW2 and a number of documented deaths onboard, the ship is one of the most haunted locations in the world. We sort fact from fiction, and learn all about her ghosts. Special guest: Aiden Sinclair Visit www.strange-escapes.com if you'd like to vacation at haunted locations around the world, and catch season 6 of Kindred Spirits airing now on Travel Channel or streaming on Discovery+

Transcribed - Published: 23 February 2022

Hales Bar Dam in Tennessee was built on ground reported to be cursed by a great Cherokee warrior. That, plus the fact it saw a number of tragic deaths on site both during and after construction, makes it one of the most haunted sites in Tennessee today. Special Guest: Adam Berry Visit www.strange-escapes.com if you'd like to vacation at haunted locations around the world, and catch new episodes of Kindred Spirits airing now on Travel Channel or streaming on Discovery+

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2022