Listener Stories: Vol. 118 featuring. Amy Bruni
Aug 1, 2026 · 1h 12m
Summary
Amy Bruni, star of *Kindred Spirits*, joins the hosts to discuss her new true crime cookbook, *Cuisine to Kill For*, and the Estes Method. They share personal paranormal experiences, including a friendly encounter at Bobby Mackey’s and a homophobic ghost in Vermont. The episode also features listener stories involving wholesome child spirits and flirtatious Civil War ghosts in Gettysburg.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: EmbarkVet, Midas, and Helix
Guest Amy Bruni and her books on paranormal and food
The Estes Method: Origins and investigation techniques
Investigation anecdotes: Bobby Mackey's and raccoons
Amy's cookbooks: Historic recipes and true crime connections
Sponsor: ASPCA Pet Health Insurance
Listener stories: Virginia Hotel and child spirits
Listener story: Gettysburg investigation and photo evidence
Weekly complaints and Sponsor: Angry Orchard Hard Cider
Listener story: Homophobic ghost at a Vermont inn
Using food and history to connect with spirits
Sponsor: Wayfair home goods
Listener story: Mid-Orange Correctional Facility haunting
Desire to investigate Graceland and the White House
Outro and Sponsor: Midas
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