Salem The Podcast

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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Episodes

Tuesday Jan 17, 2023

Affliction: Salem 1692 is a 2-4 player board game that features historical figures from the Salem Witch Trials. The objective? Gain influence, create alliances, make accusations, and arrests. How could we resist? Jeffrey and Sarah invited two wonderful guests to join them on this adventure: Dr. Mike Vitka of Spellbound Tours and Mr. Sebastian Crane of the Salem Night Tour. Listen in as four seasoned Salem tour guides take a trip to the past like no other! 
 
Check out our fellow Afflicted guests:
Mr. Sebastian Crane  https://www.patreon.com/thehellfireclub
Dr. Mike Vitka  https://spellboundtours.com/
 
Play Affliction with your friends!
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Support the Podcast via our new Patreon!
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NEW INSTAGRAM
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Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com
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Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
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License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Thursday Jan 12, 2023

In this episode we return to 1991 Salem. Tom Maimoni had confessed...but not to murder. His story of the "rogue wave" couldn't be proven otherwise - that is until Martha Brailsford's body was found. As we shall see, this was no accident. Well cover the day of her discovery, Tom's escape to Maine, the subsequent Jury Trial, and even how the Official Witch of Salem lends a hand to investigators. 
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help us available. National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
 
EXPLICIT WARNING: In this episode we discuss sensitive topics including assault and murder. Some language may not be suitable for young ears. Please use discretion. 
 
A Scream on the Water: A True Story of a Murder in Salem by Margret Press*
*Forensic Genealogist and True Crime Author. Founder of the DNA Doe Project, non-profit that searched for DNA or genealogical evidence for unsolved cases
**BUT SERIOUSLY YA'LL - GET THIS BOOK. 
 
Your Worst Nightmare S1E3: "Water Foul"
 
MASS.GOV
MASS CASES
AP NEWS
BOSTON HERALD
SALEM NEWS
UNSOLVED MYSTERIES
 
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www.salemthepodcast.com
 
NEW INSTAGRAM
Instagram - @salemthepod
Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com
 
Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com
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Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Tuesday Jan 10, 2023

True Crime: an increasingly popular genre in media. Whether it's books, Netflix specials, or podcasts, every town has its own dark story to tell. Salem is no different. Join your hosts Sarah and Jeffrey as they delve into the murder of Martha Brailsford, her last sailing voyage, and the web of lies her murderer spun. Not all history happened centuries ago, our lives are full of it. And the events of July 12, 1991 arguably changed Salem forever.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help us available. National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
 
EXPLICIT WARNING: In this episode we discuss sensitive topics including assault and murder. Some language may not be suitable for young ears. Please use discretion. 
 
A Scream on the Water: A True Story of a Murder in Salem by Margret Press*
*Forensic Genealogist and True Crime Author. Founder of the DNA Doe Project, non-profit that searched for DNA or genealogical evidence for unsolved cases
 
Your Worst Nightmare S1E3: "Water Foul"
 
MASS.GOV
MASS CASES
AP NEWS
BOSTON HERALD
SALEM NEWS
UNSOLVED MYSTERIES
 
Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?
https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/
 
Please support the Podcast via our new Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=74253598
www.salemthepodcast.com
 
NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod
Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com
Youtube - Salem The Podcast
 
Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com
Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com
 
Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Update: Good News and Bad News

Tuesday Dec 27, 2022

Tuesday Dec 27, 2022

Your favorite Salem tour guides need a quick rest and will be returning January 10th! Thank you for all the support throughout the year. This community means the world to us. In the meantime, check out new additions to the merch store and sign up for our new Patreon!
See you in 2023 :)
 
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Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
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License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Tuesday Dec 20, 2022

Last week we spoke about Arthur Miller, the award-winning playwright and author of The Crucible. Now, let's dive into this iconic interpretation of Salem! The Crucible is how many people are introduced to the Salem Witch Trials, and one local historian saw this as an opportunity to connect with her audience. In this episode, Jeffrey and Sarah are joined by fellow tour guide Rebecca Johnson, owner of Dynamic History Salem and the creator of Salem's only Crucible-centric tour. We'll discuss the play's significance, tease out inaccuracies, learn more about Rebecca, and get a few laughs in along the way. 
 
SPECIAL GUEST:
Rebecca K. Johnson, Ph.D. 
Dynamic History Salem LLC
Private & Specialty Walking Tours
dynamichistorysalem.com
dynamichistorysalem@gmail.com
@dynamic_history_salem
 
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Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com
Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com
 
Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

43. Arthur Miller

Tuesday Dec 13, 2022

Tuesday Dec 13, 2022

NEW INSTAGRAM: @salemthepod
Arguably the most influential playwright of the 20th century, Arthur Miller wrote Tony Award winning and critically acclaimed classics such as Death of a Salesman, All My Sons, and The Crucible. You know...you probably read it in high school! Join your favorite Salem tour guides Sarah and Jeffrey as they talk about the man behind this iconic play that serves as an introduction to the Witch Trails for so many. We'll cover his life, his loss, his genius, and most importantly, the culture of his time and how he used it to inform his stories.
 
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Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

42. KRAMPUS!

Tuesday Dec 06, 2022

Tuesday Dec 06, 2022

Who is Krampus may you ask? And no this is not BORAH!'s third cousin.. 
You're likely familiar with the name. Maybe you've even dressed up as this mythical being for a traditional Krampusnacht or partaken in a Krampus Run. This devil-like companion to Saint Nicholas has scene a recent resurgence in many of our modern holiday traditions. Join your favorite Salem tour guides as they delve into the historic origins of Krampus, how it's portrayed in the modern era, and shed some light on what the good ole Puritans may have thought of such a creature!
 
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Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
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License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Tuesday Nov 29, 2022

Tuesday Nov 22, 2022

He was known as "the Architect of Salem."  
From the Federalist mansions on Chestnut Street to the commanding presence of the Gardner Pingree house, Samuel McIntire (1757-1811) is responsible for much of the beloved historic Salem you still see today. Join your favorite tour guides on a trip back to Salem's economic heyday, The Great Age of Sail. While merchants like Elias Hasket Derby made their millions in trade, this skilled craftsman helped build a cityscape worthy the country's sixth largest seaport. 
 
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Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
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License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Tuesday Nov 15, 2022

History is complicated and messy, and we rarely have all the answers. The Salem Witch Trials are like a puzzle where we're missing half the pieces and for centuries, people have been trying to put that puzzle together. Join your favorite Salem tour guides Sarah and Jeffrey as they work through historical accounts, inaccuracies, and what many modern scholars believe were responsible for the atrocities committed in 1692 Salem.
 
Resources:
Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive
The Devil in the Shape of a Woman - By Carol F. Karlsen
In the Devil's Snare - By Mary Beth Norton
Ergotism: The Satan Loosed in Salem?
Salem Witchcraft - By Charles Upham
A Storm of Witchcraft - By Emerson Baker
The Salem Witch Trials: A Day by Day Chronicle - By Marilynne K. Roach
Six Women of Salem - By Marilynne K. Roach
The Witches - By Stacy Schiff
Salem Possessed - By Paul Boyer & Stephen Nissenbaum
 
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Book a tour with Jeffrey (for 2023)   www.btftours.com
Book a tour with Sarah   www.bewitchedtours.com
 
Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

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