Salem The Podcast

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?

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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! 

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.

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Resources:

• Elvira's Halloween Special (1986)

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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

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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.

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Everyone knows Salem! Maybe from the cult classic Hocus Pocus, perhaps the cat in Sabrina the Teenage Witch, or the The Crucible by Arthur Miller, just to name a few. There are countless other movies, TV shows, books, plays, comics, even video games! Join Salem locals as they chat about how our beloved Witch City has been woven into the fabric of our modern society.

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Who doesn't like “a trip to the seaside” to "take in the air"? Well that's exactly why one of Salem's hidden gems was created. Join local tour guides Sarah & Jeffrey as they chat all about Salem Willows Park. Things may have changed over the past 220 years, but we still have those same European white willow trees, there's still a boardwalk filled with restaurants and entertainment, and you can still dip your feet in the ocean.

Resources & Further Reading

• "'African Americans have enriched Massachusetts for centuries': Lawmakers approve Negro Election Day holiday." The Boston Globe. LINK.

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Who was Salem's King of Hell? Many believed that this former Salem Village minister was leading the coven of witches who had descended upon their communities. Head of the Devil's army on earth, and yet he hadn't been to Salem in nearly ten years. Join Salem tour guides Jeffrey and Sarah as they piece together this strange story of how a Harvard-educated man, living on the Maine frontier, became the only minister found guilty for witchcraft.

Resources

https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/tag/burroughs_george.html

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In our last episode, you heard from the infamous green witch of Salem: BORAH Brewington Snaggletooth XIII. No let's hear from the man behind the makeup. Where did BORAH come from? What inspires such devilish wit? Join us for a behind-the-scenes talk with Brian Sims, the genius behind one of the most iconic street performers of modern Witch City.

https://salemsblackhatsociety.org/index.html

Who exactly is BORAH Brewingington Snaggletooth the 13th? They may be one of the most wickedly famous faces of Salem–often seen hexing tourists, screaming at loving couples, and bringing endless smiles to visitors and locals alike! BORAH brings street performing to a whole new level with their quick wit and over-the-top humor. Join local Salem tour guides Jeffrey and Sarah as they sit down and talk with the ever-green, ever-cynical Witch of Salem's Black Hat Society.

RESOURCES & FURTHER READING

http://salemsblackhatsociety.org/

Instagram / Facebook / TikTok

@salemsblackhatsociety 

https://greatcanadianhalloween.com/ 

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