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Salem The Podcast

Sarah Black & Jeffrey Lilley

Welcome to Salem, Massachusetts! Join tour guides Jeffrey Lilley and Sarah Black as they talk all things Witch City. Learn its history, meet its people, and discover the magic.

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127. Interview: George Schwartz, PEM's Curator-at-Large

Salem The Podcast ·

2024/10/01

Do the spirits return? A question as old as the ages, and the focus of the new exhibit at the PEM, Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides as they get to sit down with Curator-at-Large Dr. George Schwartz, the mind behind the magic. Where did the idea for the exhibit come from? How did all the pieces come together? Does he think the spirits

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126. Witch Trials: Andover

Salem The Podcast ·

2024/09/24

Did you know there are more people accused of witchcraft in Andover than in Salem during the 1692 trials? Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they travel 18 miles from Salem to this northern Massachusetts town. To the home to Martha Carrier, the Queen of Hell. But what else made Andover a hot spot for accusations? Was it church politics? Smallpox outbreaks? Or perhaps bringing the afflicted girls through town to investigate?In the Shadow of Salem: The Andover Witch Hunt of

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125. Interview: Dr. Kurt Steinberg, Chief Operating...

Salem The Podcast ·

2024/09/17

The Peabody Essex Museum, or PEM, has stood as a pillar institution in Salem for 225 years. We were lucky enough to sit down and chat with Dr. Kurt Steinburg, the new COO of the PEM. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they learn about the inner workings on how things operate at the PEM. What does it take to facilitate a historic collection that spans more than two centuries? How are they moving forward within Salem's history and being that pillar of the community? We've also

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124. Witch Trials: Martha Carrier

Salem The Podcast ·

2024/09/10

On August 19th, 1692 Salem saw its third round of executions. Four men and one woman were hanged that day -- a group so sensational that Cotton Mather himself attended their last moments. He had to see the Queen of Hell for himself. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they talk about Martha Carrier, the first person to be accused from Andover, a town that saw more accusations than any other. Salem Witch Museum - "Thomas and Martha Carrier / Widow Allen Home, Site of" Salem

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123. Interview: Hope Hitchcock, Owner of Witch Pix

Salem The Podcast ·

2024/08/13

Who doesn't love playing dress up? If you haven't been to Witch Pix, then you’re missing out on one of the best activities to do in the Witch City! Join your favorite Salem tour guides for a chat with Hope Hitchcock, the ingenious mind behind WitchPix. Transform into a witch, wizard, pirate, or fur-clad viking and get your picture taken in one of several immersive sets. Bring your friends, bring your family, or even bring your cat, and capture the magic that is

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Salem History: Lafayette's Visit

Salem The Podcast ·

2024/08/06

In 1824, Revolutionary War hero, Marquis de Lafayette visited Salem while making on grand tour of the United States. The streets were lined flower-covered arches and thousands of people eager to catch a glimpse of the the famed frenchman. Join Jeffery and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they cover some of Lafayette's backstory his extravagant trip to Witch City.

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121. PEM: New Salem Witch Trials Exhibit

Salem The Podcast ·

2024/07/30

Long have we waited for a permanent exhibition on the Salem Witch Trials. After three temporary exhibits in as many years, the Peabody Essex Museum has answered. So we went to check it out! Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they chat about this "new" exhibit.P.S. does anyone have a Nick Cage connection? https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/the-salem-witch-trials-1692 Vampire Ball Playbill Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the

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120. Witch Trials: Mary & Philip English (part 2)

Salem The Podcast ·

2024/07/23

Last episode we left off with Phillip and Mary English fleeing the persecution of the Witch Trials to the safety of New York City. So what happens next? Well they come back to Salem, once the trials are over of course. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides as they round out the rest of the English's lives. How does Mary die? Does Phillip regain his fortune? What's the story, the myths and legend, surrounding the death of Sheriff Corwin? And of course what is Phillips' lasting

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119. Witch Trials: Mary & Philip English

Salem The Podcast ·

2024/07/16

When it comes to the Salem Witch Trials, no one was safe from accusations... even the richest people in town! A resident of Salem for more than twenty years, Philip English was still very much an outsider in their eyes. He was an immigrant, a merchant, an Anglican, and by 1692, this native French speaker was dripping in wealth and opulence. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they discuss who the Englishes were, how Mary scoffed at her arrest, how Phillip ran from Salem, and

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118. Salem History: The Ropes Mansion (part 2)

Salem The Podcast ·

2024/07/09

Last week we chatted about the historic Ropes Mansion...but there's more to share! In part 2 we'll share some ghost stories, talk about the gardens, and highlight fun details from when we visited the property! Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they keep exploring the Ropes Mansion. Listen closely to learn about ghostly fires, a Hocus Pocus easter egg, and what inspired Sarah's new spoon obsession!Ropes Mansion (Boston Globe, 1890) Ropes Botanical Garden (Lynn Daily Item,

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117. Salem History: The Ropes Mansion

Salem The Podcast ·

2024/07/02

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116. Ingersoll's Tavern

Salem The Podcast ·

2024/06/25

In 1692, Salem Village (now modern day Danvers), was ground zero for what was to become the Salem Witch Trials. We have covered many locations in Danvers, but have yet to talk about Ingersoll's Ordinary, so let's change that. Learn who Nathaniel Ingersoll was and why his Ordinary was and still is important! We also chat which of the accused were held and questioned there, who's specters were seen, and of course, try to figure out what an Ordinary even

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115. Living History on the Wharf

Salem The Podcast ·

2024/06/18

It's the 250th anniversary of General Gage moving the capital of Massachusetts from Boston to Salem! To mark the occasion, there was a slew of reenactors down on Derby Wharf so went to chat with some of them! Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they talk to people from 1774 about the situation in Salem. You'll hear from soldiers about their uniforms, from a milliner about her hat business, and even from General Gage himself!Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? CLICK

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114. Movie Review: Love At Stake (1987)

Salem The Podcast ·

2024/06/11

Somehow, someway, this magical treasure has flown under our radars...until now! Back in 1987, the world was blessed with a “Monty Python-esque” surreal comedy about the Salem Witch Trials. Well, sort of. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they watch and review this absolute gem. You want slap-stick? Edible chastity belts? Erotic baked goods? Adultery? Political intrigue? Magic? Flogging? Songs about… cats? You’re in for a wild broomstick ride.Love At Stake - (1987) with Bud

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113. Interview: Miz Diamond Wigfall

Salem The Podcast ·

2024/06/04

Happy PRIDE! In celebration of this month, we sat down with Salem's most famous Drag Queen: Miz Diamond Wigfall, the famous mistress behind and (in front of) the Salem Drag scene. Join Jeffrey, Sarah, and Miz Diamond as they talk origin stories, the importance of Drag as art, and what kind of inspiration goes into a Lisa-Frank-dumpster-fire!@mizdiamondwingfall https://linktr.ee/Mizdiamondwigfall Miz.DiamondWingall@gmail.com https://www.gulugulucafe.com/events Interested in Salem The Podcast

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112. Death in Salem: LIVE SHOW at Hallowed Ground

Salem The Podcast ·

2024/05/28

We are LIVE! Or we were... last week! Our third LIVE show kicked off at Hallowed Ground in Salem where we talked about death. Specifically, how the Puritans experienced and viewed the "debt that all men pay." Join us for our dive into strange post-mortem colonial rituals and learn what the word "de-skeletonization" means!A big thank you to Hallowed Ground for hosting! You can catch a splendid interview with Bar Manager, Sean Powers at the beginning of the episode. Interested in Salem The

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111: Witch Trials: Susannah Martin (part 2)

Salem The Podcast ·

2024/05/21

In part one we covered Susannah Martin's life leading up to the Witch Trials. Now, let's take a close look at the evidence brought up against her and the legacy she left behind. We've got so much to cover here... her apparent distain towards cattle, the sheer number of witnesses, nightly visits, and a whole lot of puppies. Buckle up for some of the most outrageous testimonies we've covered!"Susannah Martin" by Touchstone https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/tag/martin_susannah.html Ingersoll's Ordinary

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110. Interview: Ryan and Matthew Murray of Black Veil...

Salem The Podcast ·

2024/05/14

Have you been to the Black Veil Shoppe of Drear and Wonder? Perhaps you've been lucky enough to get tattooed by its famous proprietors? Either way, you probably know of Salem's favorite and most elusive identical twins: Ryan and Matthew Murray. Join Sarah and Jeffrey as they get to know the Murray brothers on their first ever podcast appearance to talk art, inspiration, the Night Faire, and fond childhood memories of eating squishy

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109. Witch Trials: Susannah Martin (part 1)

Salem The Podcast ·

2024/05/07

It's been a while since we talked about one of the innocent victims of the Salem Witch Trials, so let's get back to it, with Susannah Martin, part one. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guide as they walk the life of the 71 year old widow from Amsbury. Lets chat about her accusations of a witch nearly two decades before 1962, how her step-mother was the primary receivership of her fathers will and was having so many kids really a good thing? LIVE SHOW - MAY

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108. The Murder of Frances Cochran

Salem The Podcast ·

2024/04/30

Who loves true crime? You love true crime! And so does Sarah. This week, we head back to 1941 and discover what happened to Frances Cochran, a 19-year-old girl of Lynn, Massachusetts. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as Sarah takes us through this true crime mystery. We don't want to give anything away, but this one falls squarely in the unsolved mysteries category."The Murder and Myth of Frances Cochran" Lynn Daily Item Interview Google Books - Scream on the

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