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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Tuesday Nov 08, 2022

While the Witch City may be best known for its 400 years of history, today it is a unique and vibrant city filled with hundreds of small businesses. Events such as festivals and markets fill the calendar each year. Join your favorite Salem tour guides Sarah and Jeffrey and special guest John Andrews, the founder of Creative Collective, one of the driving forces in shaping the creative workforce and artistic community that makes Salem the city we all know and love today.
 
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Book a tour with Sarah   www.bewitchedtours.com
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Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
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37. Houdini in Salem

Monday Oct 31, 2022

Monday Oct 31, 2022

Happy Halloween everyone!

36. Ghost Stories Vol. II

Wednesday Oct 26, 2022

Wednesday Oct 26, 2022

‘Twas a dark and stormy night… Or perhaps just another day in the Witch City. Salem is full of spooky stories. From our sorted maritime trade, to the witch trials, to old mysterious burying grounds, you can hardly walk a block or two without encountering another twisted tale. Join your favorite Salem tour guides Sarah and Jeffrey for a quick ghost story or two to round out the spooky season. Happy Halloween!
 
This episode was brought to you by:
Curly Girl Candy Shop
140 Washington St, Salem Ma, 01970
@curlygirlcandyshop on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok
www.curlygirlcandy.com 
 
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Book a tour with Jeffrey   www.btftours.com
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Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

35. Happy October From Salem

Tuesday Oct 18, 2022

Tuesday Oct 18, 2022

It's October and the Halloween spirit is in full force here in Salem. The leaves are changing and pumpkins and skeletons can be seen all around! Join your favorite spooky tour guides Jeffrey and Sarah as they answer your questions. You asked how Salem was and we answered. We've got the latest scoop and the juicy details. Let's see how October is going!
 
This episode was brought to you by:
 
Curly Girl Candy Shop
140 Washington St, Salem Ma, 01970
@curlygirlcandyshop on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok
www.curlygirlcandy.com 
 
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Youtube - Salem The Podcast
 
Book a tour with Sarah   www.bewitchedtours.com
Book a tour with Jeffrey   www.btftours.com
 
Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Tuesday Oct 11, 2022

So you like horror films? From classics like Nosferatu and Dracula to fan favorites like Freddy and Jason, this Salem gem has it all. Join your favorite tour guides Sarah and Jeffrey as they chat with James Lurgio, the proprietor of Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery. Take a peek under the coffin and meet the man behind the monsters. 
       ** Jump to  24:55  to get straight to the interview. We begin the episode with a little pop culture round-up and controversy.
 
This episode was brought to you by:
 
Curly Girl Candy Shop
140 Washington St, Salem Ma, 01970
@curlygirlcandyshop on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok
www.curlygirlcandy.com 
 
Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?
https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/
 
You know what to do:
www.salemthepodcast.com
Instagram - @salemthepodcast 
Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com
Youtube - Salem The Podcast
 
Book a tour with Sarah   www.bewitchedtours.com
Book a tour with Jeffrey   www.btftours.com
 
Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

33. Hocus Pocus 2 Review

Tuesday Oct 04, 2022

Tuesday Oct 04, 2022

Nearly three decades after Hocus Pocus was released, we FINALLY have a sequel to this beloved cult classic. In Hocus Pocus 2, the Sanderson Sisters find themselves resurrected once again by another black flame candle (and virgin). Their return to Salem could spell disaster. Join your favorite Salem tour guides Jeffrey and Sarah as they chat about some of their favorite (and least favorite) parts of the film! How many witch hats out of 13 do you think it got?
 
This episode was brought to you by:
 
NOCTURNE
18 Front Street
Salem, MA 01970
www.nocturnesalem.com 
@nocturnesalem
 
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You know what to do:
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Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com
Youtube - Salem The Podcast
 
Book a tour with Sarah   www.bewitchedtours.com
Book a tour with Jeffrey   www.btftours.com
 
Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

BONUS: Mini update from Salem!

Thursday Sep 29, 2022

Thursday Sep 29, 2022

Hi Friends!
Enjoy a brief overview of our experience at this year's Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival. We also touch on some local controversy and provide some suggestions for visiting Salem in October.
Happy Spooky Season! 

Tuesday Sep 27, 2022

In Part 1, we talked about Salem representations in books, plays, TV shows, comics, and even a video game! Now let’s jump into Part 2 of our pop culture series as we cover some of the most iconic Salem movies: Lords of Salem, Hubie Halloween, Paranorman, and of course the beloved cult classic Hocus Pocus! Join local tour guides Sarah & Jeffrey as they talk about how Salem has featured on the big screen.
 
This episode was brought to you by:
Curly Girl Candy Shop
140 Washington St, Salem Ma, 01970
@curlygirlcandyshop on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok
www.curlygirlcandy.com 
 
Resources:
Elvira's Halloween Special (1986)
Witch City documentary
 
Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?
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You know what to do:
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Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com
Youtube - Salem The Podcast
 
Book a tour with Jeffrey   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

31. Witch Trials: Giles Corey

Tuesday Sep 20, 2022

Tuesday Sep 20, 2022

Within the scope of the Salem Witch Trials, 19 innocent people were hanged and 1 was tortured to death – pressed over the course of two days. Giles Corey, an 81-year-old yeoman farmer known for his grumpy disposition was that one outlier. Join Salem tour guides Jeffrey & Sarah as they talk about Corey's tenuous relationship with his neighbors, with the church, and why he was so critical of what was happening here in 1692.
 
https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/tag/corey_giles.html
 
You know what to do:
www.salemthepodcast.com
Instagram - @salemthepodcast 
Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com
Youtube - Salem The Podcast
 
Book a tour with Sarah   www.bewitchedtours.com
 
Book a tour with Jeffrey   www.btftours.com
 
Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Tuesday Sep 13, 2022

Join Sarah & Jeffrey for a true interview with a vampire. He is also a fangsmith, an author, and the Impresario of the Endless Night brand. You have heard us talk about the intimate Vampire Salons and the epic Vampire Balls, but let's see where it all started. We'll talk to the man behind the madness, the creature who created the world's largest vampire community, and what inspired this dark dream of his.
 
@vampfangsoffical
@endlessnightvampireball
www.vampfangs.com
www.endlessnight.com
www.fathersebastiaan.com
 
You know what to do:
www.salemthepodcast.com
Instagram - @salemthepodcast 
Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com
Youtube - Salem The Podcast
 
Book a tour with Jeffrey   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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