Salem 1692 Podcast – I Hate Stuff

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss a General Court meeting in Boston that includes a decree from Governor William Phipps on the Salem Witch Trial and how to proceed. Also included is discussion on Increase Mather's Cases of Conscience and his son, Cotton Mather's Wonders of the Invisible World as both had gone […]

In this long awaited episode of the podcast, we further discuss the unpopular opinion of the Salem Witch Trials outside of the city of Salem.  Future governor Joseph Dudly polls leaders in New York while criticism continues to come from Boston, this time in the form of a letter from well respected merchant Thomas Brattle.  […]

In this episode of the podcast, after the tumultuous month of September, the air in the Massachusetts Bay Colony is starting to turn cold and that's not a good thing for the court in Salem. The beginning of October is dominated by criticism of the trials from Increase Mather, one of the most influential men […]

In this episode of the podcast, we look at the aftermath of the previous week's hangings. Orphaned children find new homes. The governor returns to Boston to a huge surprise. Sheriff George Corwin is up to his shenanigans. Sarah Cole, once an accuser, finds herself on the wrong side of the pointed finger.     […]

In this episode of the podcast we cover the events of September 2, 1692, the largest execution day of the Salem Witch Trials.  Of the 15 or so accused sentenced to execution, only 8 were taken to the Gallows to have their lives stolen from them.  In this episode of the podcast, we speculate why […]

On this episode of the podcast, we look at the time in between Giles Corey's pressing and the September 22 mass executions. A lot of people are condemned, but the hanging tree can only hold so many. One gets a month's stay of execution and the ghost of one of the condemned appears to a […]

In this episode of the podcast, we will take a look at the life and times of Giles Corey, including his past where he beat a man to death and how that led to his witchcraft trial. Giles famously “stood mute,” leading to one of the most unique deaths on American soil in history.

We have a very full episode of the podcast! First up, the witchcraft trial of Rowley's Margaret Scott.  Very little is known about Margaret., but the result of her trial is known. In Andover, the Reverend Francis Dane's entire family has been accused of witchcraft, it was only a matter of time before he joined […]

In this episode of the podcast, we take a look at the witchcraft trial of Samuel Wardwell including looking at his confession, his past as an admitted fortune teller and those accusing of him of being really good at fortune telling. Also, we update the whereabouts of Elizabeth Coleson and Capt. John Alden.     […]

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the lives of Ann Foster and her family.  New information in a book highlighting the people of Andover has brought new insight into the possible reasons for the confessions of Foster and her daughter, Mary Lacey Sr. Not much has survived from their particular trials, but they […]

On this episode of the podcast we take a look at the aftermath of the previous week's witch trials with petitions being brought to the court, escapes from prison and one of the condemned break down and confess to witchcraft.   Email the podcast:  salem1692podcast@gmail.com  

We finish this round of witchcraft trials with one of the three Towne Sisters.  Mary Easty, by all accounts, was as pious and reputable as her sister, Rebecca Nurse. It was because of this fact that Mary was released from prison for a short time until renewed afflictions caused her to be re-arrested. Now she […]

On this episode of the podcast we will look at the witchcraft trial of Mistress Mary Bradbury.  She had a complicated relationship with the Carr Family of Salisbury which would cause her to be accused and jailed. In the podcast we will discuss the reasons for the animosity between the two families.  Also in the […]

In this episode of the podcast, we take look at the September 9 trial of Ann Pudeator.  This episode will dive into what little history we have of Ann including her first marriage, the strange way she met her second husband and the events about ten years before the trials that would make the residents […]

In this episode of the podcast, we will discuss the witchcraft trial of Giles and Martha Corey, talk a little bit about Sheriff George Corwin and get into the format of the actual proceedings. We will debunk some myths that have grown around the legend of Giles Corey, dive more into his background as well […]

In this episode of the podcast, we look a series of arrests taking place in Andover.  In the later stages of 1692, most of the witchcraft accusations were of citizens in Andover. The afflicted girls were mainstays in the town pointing out whose specters they did and did not see. Over the course of September […]

Witchcraft rumors have swirled around Alice Parker for years.  It was only a matter of time before she was brought in on witchcraft charges in 1692. Here she stands in front of Mary Warren, the afflicted turned accused turned afflicted who is convinced Alice Parker bewitched her mom and sister to death years ago. Will […]

In this episode of the podcast not only have we regrettably skipped Episode 46 (too late to change the number now) but we take a look at the Salem Witchcraft trial from Dorcas Hoar. Dorcas Hoar is not one of the first names that comes up when people discuss the Salem Witch Trials, but she […]

  On this episode of the podcast, we cover the pre-trial examinations of five women not from Salem or Andover on the eve of the newest round of witch trials. We will discuss the interesting lineup of The Afflicted put together for these particular examinations. We will end the episode with a rather surprising accusation, […]

Perhaps you can tell by the name, but in this episode of the podcast, we are staying in the familiar town of Andover with a total of 8 new arrests in the early days of September 1692. In this episode of the podcast we will discuss the outcomes of these arrests, a failed arrest and […]

On this episode of the podcast, we are finishing out the month of August 1692. With the public opinion slowly swaying against the courts and the afflicted girls, more and more accusations are coming from outside the afflicted girls group and from other towns, most notable Andover. In the last few days of August 1692, […]

  In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the overall feeling of Salem after the latest rounds of executions. More arrests, complaints, interrogations are happening — even on the same day as the executions! Outside of Salem, some of the towns holding prisoners accused of witchcraft are having problems keeping their prisoners locked up […]

  The big day for the town of Salem has arrived.  The Devil’s Right Hand Man, a man brash enough to actually call himself a man of God is getting hanged for his attack on the spirituality of this colony. The Queen of Hell, his lady counterpart is scheduled as well. In this episode the […]

  It’s one week before the next execution date, but the wheels of justice turning in Salem have not stopped. In this episode of the podcast, we look at continued accusations and arrests made in Salem Village, Andover and surrounding areas. We will look into the legalities of the action of Salem’s High Sheriff George […]

  We are in a weird spot for the people of Salem. After a round of witch trials, we now have several prominent citizens awaiting execution.  Tensions are high in the colony. Those not dealing with the trials on a daily basis are starting to doubt the methods being used to find people guilty. In […]

    On this episode of the podcast, we look into perhaps the most important of all the of the Salem Witch Trials, the trial of George Burroughs.  Burroughs was a former minister of Salem Village and his trial attracted a lot of attention.  Could this man charged with leading the souls of his parishioners […]

  In this episode of the podcast, we look solely at the witchcraft trial of George Jacobs Sr.  Jacobs was arrested in May by accusations not only from the afflicted girls, but also from his maidservant, Sarah Churchill.  Churchill was also accused of witchcraft, but quickly confessed and accused her master. More troublesome to Jacobs […]

  As we enter August of 1692, there are a whole new batch of witchcraft trials to for the Salem magistrates to hear.  After Martha Carrier and John and Elizabeth Proctor, the next one up is John Willard. John Willard is an interesting case because at one point he was tasked with bringing in the […]

  In this episode of the podcast, we look at the case trials of John and Elizabeth Proctor and try and surmise what may have happened even though not many of the court documents have survived. We talk about John Proctor’s character and his role in the famous 1953 play, The Crucible. We will discuss […]

  In this episode of the podcast, while the ministers of Boston ponder whether or not Satan can impersonate an innocent person without their approval, the Salem Witch Trials continue in Salem. Up next for trial: Martha Carrier.  Martha had been deemed the potential Queen of Hell by those who accused her. The recent arrests […]

  After the latest round of executions, Salem has not taken a break. The afflicted girls as busy as new suspects are brought in, questioned and pushed towards confession. John Proctor takes action from prison to try and plea to the ministers of Boston to take a look at what is happening and how it […]

  In this episode of the podcast, we start by looking at some of the feeling from ministers in Boston about the goings on in Salem. The podcast episode then moves onto the Andover Five.  First was Ann Foster, who has confessed to being a witch.  Her family was brought in.  Then others.  For two […]

  In the latest episode of the podcast, we will take a look at the continuation of the Andover witch craze.  Andover residents are attacked and then bring in the afflicted girls to point out who is doing the attacking. In the second half of the podcast, we look at the executions of Sarah Good, […]

  It’s summer time in Salem. The air is hot, humid and moist. Five more suspected witches have been outed and are subject to hang.  More accusations hang ad heavy as the air.  The Governor is preparing to fortify the Maine territory.  There’s even rumors that the Afflicted Girls have called upon a minister in […]

  The last of the June witch trials, Sarah Wildes from Topsfield walks in front of the magistrates with a lot of enemies.  The family of her husband’s late wife despise her because she married him within months of her death.  Others are seeking vengeance for getting arrested by her constable son, Ephraim. The four […]

  In this episode of the podcast we look at the fourth trial to take place on June 19-30, 1692 – the trial of Elizabeth Howe. Elizabeth Howe was around 57 years old at the time of her arrest in Topsfield, MA.  She asked her brother-in-law to accompany her to Salem after arrest in lieu […]

  In the latest episode of the podcast, we take a look at the trial of the much respected Rebecca Nurse.  It was a surprise to the rest of the citizens of Salem when Nurse was accused of witchcraft by the afflicted girls back in March.  Now the time has come for her to step […]

  In this episode of the podcast we concentrate on the third Salem Witch Trial.  This time Susannah Martin of Amesbury takes the stand to try and prove her innocence. This isn’t Susannah’s first time defending herself against the accusations of witchcraft. Many have not forgotten that.  Susannah’s outwardly laughing at the afflicted girls comes […]

  In the days following the execution of Bridget Bishop, Salem was at a crossroads. Dissenters of the use of spectral evidence were becoming more vocal but the government stood it’s ground. The group of afflicted girls grew as the attacks become stranger and more violent. Death would visit the Boston jail as one of […]

  In this episode of the podcast, we look at the execution of Bridget Bishop on June 10, 1692. We will cover the path to “Witches Hill” plus the modern day equivalent. We will cover what took place at the actual execution. A few days after the execution in Boston, the governor the Massachusetts Bay […]

  In this episode of the podcast, we are looking at the day between the trial of Bridget Bishop and her execution. There will be more accusations, more arrest and more pretrial examinations. The local ministry becomes affected by the witch accusations as more teenage girls become afflicted. In a surprise, someone involved with the […]

    In this episode of the podcast, we cover the life and trial of Bridget Bishop. On June 2, 1692, Bridget Bishop is pulled from the darkness of the witch dungeon and marched to the courtroom just down the street from her home. While teenaged girls writhe about claiming to be bewitched by her, […]

We have moved into June 1692.  The Court of Oyer and Terminar have convened in Salem, prisoners are being movies, trials are about to take place under the new charter for the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Before the first trial on June 2, we are going to take an episode to discuss some of the atrocious […]

In the 20th episode of the podcast, we are focusing on May 31, 1692. In Salem Village, the newly arrested accused, one by one have their pre-trial examinations including Philip English, Elizabeth How, Martha Carrier and Captain John Alden. Other magistrates from the upcoming Court of Oyer and Terminar are present for these pre-trial examinations.  […]

There’s an uneasy calm in Salem.  As Spring turns to Summer, a new government is being setup in Boston.  This means there will be trials soon. Trials that will most likely end in witches being hanged.  It’s good to stay out of the way of the Afflicted Girls, lest you become one of the accused […]

This episode of the podcast focuses heavily on the trouble of Mercy Lewis in mid to late May 1692. Ever since the release of Mary Esty, Mercy has been tormented by her spirit.  Will the magistrates re-arrest Esty? Will Mercy Lewis survive? Fallout from this event includes members of audience being accused of witchcraft on […]

This episode of the Salem 1692 Podcast covers May 15-18, 1692. In this episode; More citizens accused of witchcraft are apprehended. While some escape, even more are brought into custody and given a pre-trial examination. The Wilkins Family takes a tragic turn, allegedly at the hands of John Willard. John Willard remains public enemy #1 […]

This episode of the podcast covers May 11-14, 1692.  These were a hectic three days! John Willard is still at large. Mary Warren takes over as the main person afflicted by the new spirits with a plan of revenge for a lady whom she believes has wronged her family in the past. Margaret Jacobs gets […]

On this episode of the podcast we take a look at the pre-trial examination of Rev. George Burroughs.  He was brought into Salem as the ringleader of the witches.  Will his examination provide us with something different considering his status within the community? A fresh batch of accusations bring several more people to court, including […]

On this week’s episode of the podcast, the Afflicted Girls have reached out in order to make new accusations.  Six were accused in the last episode, including the alleged ringleader of them all, The Reverend George Burroughs. We will discuss some of the pretrial examinations (some have not survived time), talk about the arrest and […]

In the “Lucky 13” of the podcast, we will be discussing the end of April 1692. The afflicted girls gain a new member, who comes out of the gate strong with accusations, including one of the wealthiest men in Salem. We look at the accusations against John Willard, a former employee of the Putnams who […]