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10. The Salem ”Catacombs”

Did someone say secret tunnels? Long has it been rumored that there are miles upon miles of underground passageways weaving beneath the oldest streets of Witch City. Some say they were used for smuggling, some say for drugs--and if all rumors are to be believed--they were even used to hide the dead. Join local tour guides Jeffrey and Sarah as they get to the bottom of this story, as history and hard evidence is oftentimes not as romantic as local lore.You know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcast Email - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

9. Interview: Angelica & Eric, Owners of Odd Meter Coffee

For their first on-site interview, local tour guides Sarah & Jeffrey sit down with the owners of Odd Meter Coffee. New to Salem and already a staple amongst locals and visitors alike, Odd Meter is a quaint yet vibrant place right in the heart of downtown. You’ll learn about their core values, how they endured through their first October, and the mystical undercurrents of this favorite Salem spot.Resources:oddmetercoffee.comMacRae’s Sustainable Goods (Marblehead, MA)https://macraes-goods.comPhyllis Curotthttps://www.phylliscurott.comPhylis Curott’s Witches Wisdom Tarothttps://www.phylliscurott.com/books-and-tarot/witches-wisdom-tarotYou know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcast Email - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.com

BONUS: Q&A With Your Hosts

The first BONUS episode! Join local Salem tour guides Sarah Black and Jeffrey Lilley as they field questions from listeners. From our favorite hidden gems to Halloween itineraries, this episode touches on a lot of aspects of Salem--with plenty of local anecdotes and laughs along the way. A big thanks to everyone who wrote in! You know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcast Email - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

8. Salem History: Black Gold & Legal Pirates

Hello!Join local Salem tour guides Sarah Black and Jeffrey Lilley for a discussion on Salem's rich and diverse maritime history. Centuries ago, this city was known around the world. Not for witches–but as a hub for international trade. Let's talk pepper, pirates, and America's first millionaire! Resources"Historic Maps of Salem" Salem Historical Society http://www.salemhistorical.org/maps-of-salem"America's First National Historic Site" NPShttps://www.nps.gov/sama/index.htm"Friendship of Salem" NPShttps://www.nps.gov/places/friendship-of-salem.htm"First Slaves Arrive in Massachusetts" MassHumanitieshttps://www.massmoments.org/moment-details/first-slaves-arrive-in-massachusetts.html"Salem's African American History"http://www.salemhistorical.org/salems-african-american-history"The Price of Pepper" The Antecedenthttps://www.theantecedent.com/the-price-of-pepper/"Salem Sets Sail" by Doug Stewarthttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/salem-sets-sail-2682502/"Fame"https://tallshipsamerica.org/vessels/fame/You know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcast Email - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

7. The Founding of Salem

Join local Salem tour guides Sarah Black and Jeffrey Lilley as they talk about the founding of Salem. This nearly 400-year-old city was one of the first major Puritan settlements in the “New World”. From the indigenous peoples who lived here to the name "Salem" itself, let's see how it all started. You know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcast Email - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.com

6. Witch Trials: The Witch House

Hello!Join local Salem tour guides Sarah Black and Jeffrey Lilley as they talk about the Witch House. Also known as the Jonathan Corwin House, it is the only structure here in Witch City with direct ties to those infamous trials. Dating back to 1642 and now preserved as a historic house museum, it is a great glimpse into what life was like in Puritan New England.Resourceshttps://www.thewitchhouse.org/You know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcast Email - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

5. Tourism in Salem

Join local Salem tour guides Jeffrey Lilley and Sarah Black as they explore Salem as a five-season city. The tourist industry is largely considered the economic backbone of Witch City today. Let's talk museums, national parks, markets, events, and of course, OCTOBER – all the reasons you love and visit Salem!Resources:www.salem.orgYou know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcastEmail - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

4. Salem History: Bewitched the TV Show

Join local Salem tour guides Sarah Black and Jeffrey Lilley as they talk about the classic TV show Bewitched! Originally on air from 1964-1972, Bewitched has cemented itself as a classic of American television and remains an iconic facet of both the culture of Salem and the idea modern witch. We sat down and watched season seven’s “The Salem Saga” and it was so much fun! Resources:Bewitched Opening Sequencehttps://youtu.be/L9jbX8GX83EStatue Revealhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxEbf073C7E“Bewitched Statue News Coverage”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxEbf073C7E“City Bewitched By Statue” by Tom Dalton and Alan BurkeThe Salem News, 16 June 2005“Bewitched Statue Goes Up In Salem”East Valley Tribune, 16 June 2005, updated 7 Oct 2011“Bewitched and Bewildered: Salem Witches, Empty Factories, and Tourist Dollars” by Robert E. Weir. Historical Journal of Massachusetts (Summer 2012)All seasons of Bewitched are available to purchase on Amazon TV, iTunes, and Google Play. And for free on NBC, IMDB TV, and Tubi.You know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcast Email - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

3. Interview: Anton James, Official Magician of Salem

Join local Salem tour guides Jeffrey Lilley and Sarah Black as they interview Anton James, The Official Magician of Salem. Learn about his unusual origin story, both as a magician and becoming the Witch City’s Official Magician. They'll talk magic, travel, inspiration, and of course, Salem. Remember, “you are the magic!”Resourceswww.antonpresents.comInstagram - @officalmagicanofsalemYou know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcast Email - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

2. Witch Trials: Intro to 1692

Join local Salem tour guides Sarah Black and Jeffrey Lilley as they give a brief overview of the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692. There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to this cornerstone of Salem's history and they'll be covering various topics related to the trials in upcoming episodes. But history doesn't happen in a bubble and we need a foundation to build upon. Resources:Danvers Archival Centerhttps://www.danverslibrary.org/archive/welcome-to-the-danvers-archival-center-website/Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription Projecthttps://salem.lib.virginia.edu/home.html The Phillips Libraryhttps://www.pem.org/visit/libraryThe Salem Witch Trials by Marilynne K. RoachSix Women of Salem by Marilynne K. RoachA Storm of Witchcraft by Emerson W. BakerIn the Devil's Snare by Mary Beth NortonThe Devil in the Shape of a Woman by Carol F. CarlsonThe Witches by Stacy SchiffUnobscured Podcast (season 1) by Grim and Mild You know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcast Email - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE