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 Mar 19, 2024

Have you heard of Salemopoly? How about Nocturne? If you haven’t and you love Salem...maybe you’ve been living under a rock. So let’s change that! Join Sarah and Jeffrey as they sit down for a round of Salemopoly with Mike and Kim of Nocturne. We'll learn about how they met, what brought them to Salem, and some of the cool antiques they've found along the way. Oh gods, buckle up! We’ve got so much going on here! Let’s find out what the most valuable Salem properties are, who gets to buy the Witch House, and who will take home bragging rights! 
 
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Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered  www.salemuncovered.com
Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours  www.bewitchedtours.com
 
Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
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Tuesday Mar 12, 2024

Who else oversaw the Salem Witch Trials alongside Justice William Stoughton? There were in fact EIGHT other judges. So let's talk about them! This week we’re covering Samuel Seawall, Nathaniel Saltonstall, Peter Sargent, and John Richards. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they judge the judges. Where were they even from? How did they end up in these positions of power? Did they ever apologize?  And how on earth do you pronounce Seawall?!
 
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Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours  www.bewitchedtours.com
Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered  www.salemuncovered.com
 
Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
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Tuesday Mar 05, 2024

Happy Centenary Episode! That's 100 episodes chock full of Salem history! For this episode we decided to put ourselves in the hot seat and brought back a fan favorite to take over the interviewing duties: Erik Rodenhiser (Owner of Gallows Hill Museum & Professor Spindlewink's World of Wizardry). Join Erik, your favorite Salem Grinch, for an interview with your favorite Salem tour guides. How did they meet? Who's their favorite witch or wizard? Any Salem horror stories to share? You’ll find out all this and more in episode 100! 
 
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Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered  www.salemuncovered.com
Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com
 
Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Tuesday Feb 27, 2024

When we talk about the Salem Witch Trials, we usually focus on the victims or the afflicted girls. But what about the JUDGES? So let's start our Judge Series at the top, with the Lieutenant Governor himself: William Stoughton. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they hash out the workings of Chief Justice Stoughton, how he landed the job, where he came from, and if he was as bad as we all think! 
 
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Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered  www.salemuncovered.com
Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com
 
Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
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License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

98. Other Salems

Tuesday Feb 20, 2024

Tuesday Feb 20, 2024

Salem. Salem? Salem! Salem… SALEM. We all know and love Salem (Massachusetts), and while we may be the most famous, we aren't the oldest, or the biggest, or the smallest. There’s so many other Salems out there. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem (Massachusetts) tour guides, as they learn a bit about all the other Salems out there. Do you know which states have a Salem? Follow along and take Sarah's test with Jeffrey and see how many you can get!
 
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Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com
Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered  www.salemuncovered.com
 
Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
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License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

97. Salem Love Nuggets Vol. II

Tuesday Feb 13, 2024

Tuesday Feb 13, 2024

It's that time of year again! We know so many of you love Salem, have found love in Salem, have gotten married here (or divorced here), found romance (or maybe lost it). Or perhaps you found a real love for yourself in our strange little harbor city. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides as they read tales of romance from YOU, our listeners.
These are your Salem love stories! 
 
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Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com
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Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Sunday Feb 11, 2024

Is this the last episode on Danvers State? Only time will tell! In this final(?) installment, we'll talk about exploring abandoned buildings, fires, and what's happened to those buried on the property. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, for a chat about the downfall of this historic structure and what remains there today. 
https://www.danversstatehospital.org/
https://historyofmassachusetts.org/history-of-danvers-state-hospital/
https://www.danverslibrary.org/archive/danvers-state-hospital/
https://www.udr.com/boston-apartments/danvers/bradlee-danvers/
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Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered  www.salemuncovered.com
Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com
 
Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Tuesday Feb 06, 2024

Let's wander deeper into the halls of Danvers State Hospital with part two of our three-part series. Things get a bit darker this week as the history takes a turn for the worse with lobotomies, electroshock therapy, and a distinct lack of funds. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, for a chat about how the facility took a turn for the worse. But was Danvers State really as bad as we thought it to be?
We also have a special little chat for you about an upcoming Broadway Play about Salem! Curious? So were we. Special thanks to Valentine and Caroline for your insight!
danversstatehospital.org
https://www.danversstatehospital.org/chronicles
Annual Reports
historyofmassachusetts.org
https://www.danverslibrary.org/archive/danvers-state-hospital/
https://www.udr.com/boston-apartments/danvers/bradlee-danvers/
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Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com
Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered  www.salemuncovered.com
 
Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Tuesday Jan 30, 2024

It’s 2024 and WE ARE BACK!  Buckle up friends because we're heading just outside of modern-day Salem and over to Danvers (old Salem Village). Specifically, to Danvers State Hospital--once known as the State Lunatic Asylum at Danvers and now the Bradlee Danvers Apartments. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, for a chat about the land, the hospital, and its beautiful beginnings. Next week, we descend into madness!
https://www.danversstatehospital.org/
https://historyofmassachusetts.org/history-of-danvers-state-hospital/
https://www.danverslibrary.org/archive/danvers-state-hospital/
https://www.udr.com/boston-apartments/danvers/bradlee-danvers/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opxWMOaetmo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danvers_State_Hospital
https://ghostlyactivities.com/danvers-state-hospital-hauntings/
https://www.festivalofthedead.com/media/03/oct03-dh-danversstate.html
https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1mr3or/looking_for_stories_about_danvers_state_hospital/
https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/3vc634/the_death_of_sarah_eustace_in_danvers_state/
 
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Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com
Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours www.bewitchedtours.com
 
Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces

Goodbye 2023

Tuesday Dec 19, 2023

Tuesday Dec 19, 2023

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