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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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01:00:58

91. Witch Trials: The Putnams (part 1)

Salem The Podcast ·

2023/11/28

Welcome back to 1692. We're spending a couple weeks in Salem Village, with the Puritans who lived there. Specifically, the infamous Putnam family. Thomas Putnam Jr., Ann Sr., and Ann Jr. were responsible for more accusations of witchcraft than anyone else. It certainly seems like they had a bone to pick! Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email -

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01:18:16

90. Salem History: The Salem Common

Salem The Podcast ·

2023/11/21

Our beloved Common is one of the many hearts and historic centers of Salem. From the first muster of what is now the National Guard over 350 years ago to the filming of Hocus Pocus just 30 years ago, this public space has been a central part of Salem's ever-evolving story since the city's founding. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, for a conversation about fences, musters, hot air balloons, and oddly enough, tigers! 1700 Salem, by James Duncan Phillips, 1933. Based on research

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89. Special Interview: Bringing the Hocus Pocus Cast...

Salem The Podcast ·

2023/11/14

This October, Salem had the pleasure of hosting four cast members from the original Hocus Pocus film, thirty years after it premiered. But how does one even go about bringing four high-profile individuals into Salem during its busiest season? Well, we've got the answer for you! It involved a lot of leg work, a lot of planning, and good old fashioned Salem community. Join Jeffrey and Sarah as they sit down with the organizers of “It's all just a Buncha Halloween” in Salem; John Andrews of the

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01:17:31

88. Goodbye October 2023

Salem The Podcast ·

2023/11/07

And that, friends, is another October in the books! That's thirty-one days of spooky scary skeletons done and gone, leaving behind them a trail of tiny witch hats, empty bags of candy corn, and the most staggering October numbers the city has ever seen. Join your favorite (and very tired) Salem tour guides as they chat about the adventures and misadventures of everyone's favorite season in the Witch City. Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast

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01:18:36

87. Salem History: The Smiling Widow & The...

Salem The Podcast ·

2023/10/31

Happy Halloween! And welcome to part two of our true crime series. Sarah’s taking the reins on this one and bringing us back to the 1930s, when Fire Captain William Costello was found dead in his Peabody home. His wife Jessie quickly became the prime suspect and the sensational murder trial to follow took place right here in downtown Salem. Coverage of the Costello trial, The Boston Globe, February - August 1933 McMahon, E. J. (1933). Uncensored testimony of the "cop" who kissed and told : Costello

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86. Interview with Omri Katz, Thora Birch, Vinessa...

Salem The Podcast ·

2023/10/24

Come little children, let us take thee away! Do we have a special treat for you. The kids from your favorite Halloween movie were back in the Witch City, some for the first time in 30 years. The cast had a blast while they were here, from signing autographs on the Common, to a party at Bit Bar. AND we were privileged enough to lead them on a walking tour to all the filming locations. Join Jeffrey and Sarah for a trip down memory lane as they chat with the Hocus Pocus cast about their time in

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01:08:24

85. Salem History: The Boston Strangler

Salem The Podcast ·

2023/10/17

Ready for some true crime? It is history after all... We've got two cases for you! And with that, two episodes! Join your favorite Salem tour guides as they share with each other, and you, a true crime story each. Jeffrey's going first and covering the Boston Strangler - an infamous serial killer from Boston in the early 1960’s who is credited with 13 murders completed in the short span of 18 months. Who is the Strangler? Was he ever caught? Why did he kill? And how did it all

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84. Hello October 2023

Salem The Podcast ·

2023/10/10

Well...it is October in Salem. And it's a wild one. We have seen so much out there on the streets that we’re bringing you some feedback and some tips and tricks. The traffic is insane and the lines wrap around buildings. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they bring you into the thick of it. We’ll talk about the parade, mayor's night out, and where you can escape from the madness that is the Witch City in October. Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? CLICK

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01:10:51

83. Interview: Thomas Vallor, Satanic Salem Walking...

Salem The Podcast ·

2023/10/03

It's October and the season is upon us! And what better way to start the Halloween season than with a fellow Salem tour guide. Tom is a staple of Salem's streets and runs the number-one-rated tour in the city: Satanic Salem Walking Tours. Join Sarah and Jeffrey as they sit down with Tom and talk about Satan, witchcraft, coffee, Puritans, and of course, the wild streets of

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01:11:57

82. Salem History: Haunted Happenings

Salem The Podcast ·

2023/09/26

It's spooky season in the Witch City and we have a slew of Haunted Happenings for you. From parades and movie nights to concerts and costume balls, Salem comes alive during the fall season! But where did it all come from? Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite tour guides as they dive into the history of Salem's month-long October celebration: Haunted Happenings. We’ll talk pumpkin hot air balloons, the first Official Cat of Salem, and how some lucky winners scored a trip to

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81. Witch Trials: Wilmot Redd

Salem The Podcast ·

2023/09/19

There was just one person accused of witchcraft from Marblehead, the small ocean town that rests just to the southeast of Salem. Her name was Wilmot Redd. Unfortunately very little is known about her and much of her life remains a mystery, but that won't stop us! Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides as they talk about what little we do know which includes some accusations, spoiled milk, strained bowel movements, and a stuck cart (none of which are connected oddly enough). WILMOT

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01:23:54

80. Salem History: The Parker Brothers

Salem The Podcast ·

2023/09/12

Clue. Sorry. Ping-Ping. Nerf. Rook. Ouija. And Monopoly! These are just a few of the classic games produced by the Parker Brothers right here in Salem during their 100+ year history. The company was founded by Salem native George Swinnerton Parker, who was later joined by his brothers, Charles and Edward. Join Jeffrey and Sarah as they talk about the game company that dominated the market for most of the 20th century, and how one of its best-selling board games saved

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79. PEM Exhibit: Restoring Justice

Salem The Podcast ·

2023/09/05

The Peabody Essex Museum is the custodian of many artifacts and documents from the Salem Witch Trials. AND, they have a new exhibit! So you know we had to go and check it out. Join your favorite Salem tour guides to hear an overview and review of Restoring Justice. We’ll chat about some things we loved, some things we hated, and why it is so important to continue having these discussions. Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more

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78. Salem History: Chestnut Street

Salem The Podcast ·

2023/08/29

The streets of Salem are infamous; Essex, Derby, Washington, Hawthorne, Lafayette. They all have their charm, but none compare to Chestnut Street -- the oldest planned street in America, and often described as one of the most beautiful streets in the country. Join your favorite Salem tour guides for a stroll down Chestnut, past stunning Federalist architecture, stolen houses, forgotten churches, and the site of the annual Salem Christmas Ball. Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? CLICK

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01:22:18

77. Witch Trials: John Willard

Salem The Podcast ·

2023/08/22

On August 19th 1692, five more innocent victims were hanged in Salem for the crime of "Sundry Acts of Witchcraft." One of them was John Willard, former Constable of Salem. Having had a change of heart, he was now a target and on the run. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they talk about family rivalries, kidney infections, fisher cats, and that meddlesome Ann Putnam Jr (and her parents

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76. Interview: Captain Mike of the Schooner Fame

Salem The Podcast ·

2023/08/15

Have you ever sailed the waters of Salem aboard a replica of a nineteenth-century privateer vessel? If you haven't, you're missing out! In this episode, we are joined by Capt. Mike Rutstein of The Fame. ON The Fame. We’ll chat about where his inspiration came from, the War of 1812, privateering, and of course, sharks! https://schoonerfame.com/ Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK

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75: Review of ”Mass Hysteria” (2019)

Salem The Podcast ·

2023/08/08

How did we overlook this gem of Salem pop culture?! Mass Hysteria is a fun indie film set in Salem on Halloween night. Young historical reenactors find themselves at the center of a real-life witch hunt after a tourist mysteriously dies during a mock witch trial. So grab your popcorn and go watch this flick! Happy Spooky Season! Watch Mass Hysteria for FREE on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/668078/mass-hysteria Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the

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01:24:45

74. Witch Trials: Sarah Good (part 2)

Salem The Podcast ·

2023/08/01

We return to our discussion of Witch Trials victim, Sarah Good. In part 1 we covered much of her life leading up to her arrest and trial. Now let's dive into the details of those accusations! Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they talk about strange spectors, dead cattle, pinching children, and the horrors and what being accused of witchcraft meant for Sarah Good and her daughters.. Presentation by Rachel Christ-Doane, Director of Education at the Salem Witch Museum: The

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73. Witch Trials: Sarah Good

Salem The Podcast ·

2023/07/25

This week we are back in 1692 and talking about another victim of the Salem Witch Trials. Sarah Good, a homeless woman with a newborn child and a four-year-old daughter. One of the first to be accused and arrested. The first to be questioned. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they discuss the complex and tragic life of a woman whose less-than-pleasant reputation may have been deserved, but whose fate never was. Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? CLICK

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Update: Just checking in!

Salem The Podcast ·

2023/07/18

We've got plenty in the works for the rest of this year. Listen for a little recap and news of what's to come!

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