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 Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
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.
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Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
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Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
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 Salem.
https://thesatanictemple.com/
https://www.satanictours.com/
https://www.tiktok.com/@salemwitchwiles?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
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Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
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 Transylvania!
https://salemwitchmuseum.com/videos/history-of-haunted-happenings/
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Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
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Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
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 REDD on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4y1VYPeY2Wjcr3KbrpTz1P
https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/n114.html
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Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
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 Salem.
https://www.museumofplay.org/blog/otherwise-parkerized-oral-histories-from-parker-brothers/
https://museumofplay.access.preservica.com/index.php?name=SO_1954e3a9-19c7-404e-89b6-46f8e125d289
https://www.pgpedia.com/p/parker-brothers
https://web.archive.org/web/20090225174337/http://www.history.com/content/toys/inventors/parker-brothers
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/792/george-swinnerton-parker
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parker_Brothers
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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
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Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
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.
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Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
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.
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NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod
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Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours www.bewitchedtours.com
Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours www.btftours.com
Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
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 too).
https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/john-willard-home-site-of/
https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/n137.html
https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/bray-wilkins-sr-home-site-of/
https://capecodwildlifecalling.com/fisher-cat-scream-what-does-a-fisher-cat-sound-like/
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Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours www.btftours.com
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Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
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/
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NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod
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Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours www.bewitchedtours.com
Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours www.btftours.com
Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
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
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NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod
Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com
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
License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE