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Join Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Tours in Salem, Mass. and his co-host, Bridget, as they discuss Salem happenings and local items of interest.

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    • Dec 24, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 11m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES


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    E42: Spooky Stocking Stuffers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 34:06


    This time on SSR:Welcome to Spellbound Salem Radio. On episode 42, we are here to deliver the Krampus Naut er Christmas goodies for all of your spooky needs. Not really, it's moreso an odds and ends episode right before the big gift dumpster fire season commences AND the land of disappointing Secret Santa Exchanges. About the Hosts:Bridget the Goblin - Paranormal Investigator w/ Paragem and Head Weirdo at Weirdini's World of CuriosiTEES ... oh and Salem-obsessed (which all started w/ Hocus Pocus in 1993)Dr. Mike Vitka - Owner & Tour Guide at Spellbound Tours in Salem, Massachusetts, seeker of alien encounters and longfellow dog owner

    E41: OctOVER

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 90:14


    This time on SSR:Welcome to Spellbound Salem Radio. On episode 41, we discuss a Salem October wrap-up. Also on-deck for discussion: paranormal experiences and how to tell them, Bridget's new podcast, Batty Fang Podcast, and why you should have booked your trip to Salem for October 2024 at LEAST a month ago! About the Hosts:Bridget the Goblin - Paranormal Investigator w/ Paragem and Head Weirdo at Weirdini's World of CuriosiTEES ... oh and Salem-obsessed (which all started w/ Hocus Pocus in 1993)Dr. Mike Vitka - Owner & Tour Guide at Spellbound Tours in Salem, Massachusetts, seeker of alien encounters and longfellow dog owner

    E40: It's Spooky Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 68:11


    This time on SSR:Welcome to Spellbound Salem Radio. We have made it to the 40's! In this episode, we chat about the crazy season in Salem otherwise known as October. September and October have blurred and the tourists abound. Of course, there's always a little off-topic conversation and this time we get into crossing over stuck souls and additions to Salem. Thanks for joining us for 40 episodes of Spellbound Salem Radio. About the Hosts:Bridget the Goblin - Paranormal Investigator w/ Paragem and Head Weirdo at Weirdini's World of CuriosiTEES ... oh and Salem-obsessed (which all started w/ Hocus Pocus in 1993)Dr. Mike Vitka - Owner & Tour Guide at Spellbound Tours in Salem, Massachusetts, seeker of alien encounters and longfellow dog owner

    E39: A Grey Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 101:15


    This time on SSR:Welcome to Spellbound Salem Radio. On this 39th Episode, we will be joined by Chad C. Watson of Aminion & Ave Galea (death metal bands) and encounterer of a grey alien. We chat about current events and the government's press conference regarding UFO/UAP related findings. This epsidoe is inspired by the podcast High Strange on Tenderfoot TV.About the Hosts:Bridget the Goblin - Paranormal Investigator w/ Paragem and Head Weirdo at Weirdini's World of CuriosiTEES ... oh and Salem-obsessed (which all started w/ Hocus Pocus in 1993)Dr. Mike Vitka - Owner & Tour Guide at Spellbound Tours in Salem, Massachusetts, seeker of alien encounters and longfellow dog owner

    E38: Salem Gone Amuck - Visit Salem

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 73:33


    Hi! I'm Bridget of Paragem and Weirdini's and where ever else I roam. Join me along with my co-host, Dr. Mike Vitka, of Spellbound Tours in Salem, Massachusetts. In episode 38, we do one of our "series within a series" aka Visit Salem... which becomes ramblings of Salem things and some other weird shit. Cover art featuring the Sanderson Sisters of Salem (IG: Sanderson.Sisters)

    E37: Oh the Horror!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 112:01


    Welcome to Spellbound Salem Radio where we discuss all things Salem and then some! Each episode, we catch up on happenings around one of your favorite (or wishlist) places to visit, Salem, Massachusetts aka "Witch City". Then, we pick a topic that we think people who also love Salem would be interested in. We have enjoyed hosting this podcast for over a year now! We're your hosts and we are:Bridget of Weirdini's (dot com) for all of your spook show tee needs and paranormal investigator from Paragem. Dr. Mike Vitka, owner and operator, of Spellbound Salem Tours in Salem, Mass. On this episode, we are joined by a fellow member of Paragem, Bez, to talk about horror films and their impact on society. What's your favorite? The hosts left this recording with a list of things to watch and you might, too!Thanks for tuning in.

    E36: Beyond Kitchen Witchery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 59:58


    Welcome to episode 36 of Spellbound Salem Radio. This one is hosted by Bridget the Goblin of Paragem and Weirdini's World of Curiositees along with Dr. Mike Vitka of Spellbound Tours in Salem, Massachusetts. The hosts are joined by special guest, Jessica aka "Rock Island Witch" on IG, purveyor of magic and wonder as well as a fellow Paragem member. This week, they discuss Kitchen Witchery and ways there's a little witch in all of us. From medicinal use of plants to metaphysical properties of other Earthly objects. All of these commonplace practices now would have gotten you hanged in Colonial America. Never fear, plant your lavender by the garden gate, grab some rosemary and join us for this one, friends.

    E35: Difficulty in History

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 60:15


    Join Bridget of Paragem & Weirdini's along with Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Tours in Salem, Massachusetts, as they discuss the story of Difficulty & Dorothy Talbye. Your hosts will also talk about curious colonial punishments and surely find the usual ramblings to entertain you for the hour.Traveling to Salem soon? Purchase your tour tickets in advance at:www.spellboundtours.com

    E34: Salem: Town of... Tunnels?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 63:57


    Join Bridget of Weirdini's & Paragam along w/ co-host Dr. Mike Vitka of Spellbound Tours in Salem, Massachusetts as they explore local happenings and a topic of interest? This week, the hosts discuss the rumored tunnels of Salem. Are there secret tunnels running under the city? Have you seen them? Have you even heard of this? Well, explore the mystery and other "believe it or not" topics surrounding Salem's history.

    E33: An Origins Story - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 73:32


    Join Bridget of Weirdini's and Paragam along w/ co-host Dr. Mike Vitka of Spellbound Tours in Salem, Massachusetts. In this episode, the conversation with Spellbound founder, Mollie Stewart.

    S32: An Origins Story - Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 56:08


    Join Bridget of Weirdini's and Paragem along with Dr. Mike Vitka from Spellbound tours in Salem, Mass as they discuss local topics of interest. This week, the hosts are joined by Mollie, Spellbound founder. We will discuss her background and the paths that led her to Salem.

    E31: Cotton Cancel Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 71:32


    Join Bridget the Goblin of Paragem, Weirdini's and My Favorite Swear Word along with co-host Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Tours in Salem, Massachusetts along the journey find out more about Cotton and the Christmas Killing puritans! Also discussed are some local happenings in and around Salem as well as Bridget's stomping grounds of Middle Earth.

    E30: Inside the Magic (Parlor)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 51:07


    Join Bridget of Paragem & Weirdini's along w/ Dr. Mike Vitka of Spellbound Tours Salem for episode 30. We will delve inside The Magic Parlor and pick the brain of owner, Rob Fitz. We're so glad to be back!

    E29: October Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 52:20


    Join Bridget the Goblin of Paragem and Dr. Mike Vitka of Spellbound Tours (Salem) with an update of October 2022 happenings in Salem and beyond! We wanted to check-in so listeners know we're alive (barely) and will return regularly in November!

    E28: Summer Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 69:24


    Join Bridget the Goblin & Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Tours in Salem, Massachusetts as they discuss area happenings. We wrap up 1.5 years of continuous recordings and break for a summer vacation! Visit us on Facebook at Spellbound Tours, Paragem Group or Weirdini's while we are away. We will miss y'all!!!

    E27: Prepped for Doom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 91:45


    Join Bridget the Goblin of Paragem and Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Tours Salem as they discuss Salem happenings and spooky tings. Then, delve into the rabbit hole of prepping. The hosts will touch on a few reasons for prepping and some ideas and theories on how you can get started if you want to prep also! Coming in the future: Experts who know a bit more about MAG's, holistic medicine and prepping!

    E26: Life After Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 78:35


    Join Bridget the Goblin of Paragem and Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Tours Salem as they discuss this week's topic; Life After Death. They will be joined by Psychic Medium and Author, April Natale, to discuss signs from the other side and how those that have passed on communicate with us today.

    E25: Visit Salem - Off the Beaten Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 68:04


    Join us - Bridget the Goblin and Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Tours Salem on our podcast, Spellbound Salem Radio. For each episode, we will check in on the happenings around the way in Salem and choose a local topic of interest.Episode 25 was inspired by recommendations in the Facebook group, Spooky in Salem. We will discuss places you should visit off the beaten path. When people think of Salem, they think of the downtown area, Essex pedestrian way, the Witch House and more. However, Salem and the surrounding area have some real gems to explore! Listen in for more.

    E24: Spiritualism & The Hoaxy Ghost

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 76:25


    Join Bridget of Paragem and Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Tours Salem as they discuss local happenings and topics of interest.On this episode 24, we discuss Bridget's new projects and the start of the tour season for Dr. Vitka. The topic of interest for this episode is Spiritualism. We explore what it was meant to be and the hoax it became. Not all Spiritualists are involved in scams but like other religions, it was used against some in order to con them out of money and experiences with their loved ones that have passed on. If you have heard of Lily Dale or Camp Chesterfield, you will want to check this one out!

    E23: Odds and Ends

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 80:13


    Join Bridget the Goblin and Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Tours in Salem, Massachusetts as they talk about Salem happenings and local topics of interest. In this episode of "Odds & Ends", we discuss loose ends from several episodes, Joe Methany and debate on if human flesh is yummy or not, entrepreneurial endeavors, the first Elephant in the US and so many more tidbits.

    E22: Ghosting 102

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 87:47


    Join Bridget the Goblin of Paragem, Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Tours Salem and special guest, Courtney aka "Ghost Bait" of Scared & Alone Live. We will talk about local Salem happenings but most importantly a whole lot of ghost shit! If you want to hear some good investigation stories or just some Spooktacular tales, check this one out!

    E21: Ghosting 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 80:55


    Join us, Bridget the Goblin of Paragem (Paranormal Investigators) and Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Tours in Salem, Massachusetts as we discuss local Salem area happenings and a topic of interest!This week, we will talk about ghost hunting aka paranormal investigation. We will get into some of the tools and types of hauntings! There's so much info, we are going to roll this into a second part, Ghosting 102! Thanks for listening and STAY TUNED!!!

    E20: Tales from the Cryptids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 80:15


    Join Bridget of ParaGEM and Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Tours in Salem, Massachusetts as they discuss local Salem area happenings and a topic of interest!In this episode 20, we will complain about the winter and chat about cryptids including some of our favorites from Bigfoot to the Dover Demon and more! Maybe even some you hadn't heard of? Can you name any Massachusetts cryptids? Did you know IOWA has their very own?! Stop on by for a spell!

    E19: Salem Witch Trials - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 90:28


    Episode 18: Salem Witch Trials - Part IIJoin Dr. Mike Vitka of Spellbound Tours in Salem and Bridget the Goblin of Paragem (Paranormal Investigations) as they continue the timeline for the Salem Witch Trials. This two-part episode is meant to give an overview for those who have wondered what the trials were all about.

    E18: Salem Witch Trials - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 81:11


    Episode 18: Salem Witch Trials - Part IJoin Dr. Mike Vitka of Spellbound Tours in Salem and Bridget the Goblin of Paragem (Paranormal Investigations) as they discuss local happenings in Salem and a local topic of interest. This two-part tale is the history of the Salem Witch Trials. Hear about the overview of the hysteria history as we walk you through some of the many low-lights of the trials.

    E17: Carl Panzram's Killer Salem Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 53:33


    Spellbound Salem RadioEpisode 17: Carl Panzram's Killer Salem VacationJoin Bridget the Goblin of Paragem and Dr. Mike Vitka of Spellbound Tours Salem (Massachusetts) as they discuss the end of the busiest tourist season EVER! The local topic of interest in this episode - Carl Panzram. Hear of his deadly stop in Salem, Mass. that claimed the life of Henry McMahon, a local young boy. ***WARNING: THIS EPSIDE CONTAINS EXPLICIT REFERENCES TO VIOLENT ACTS AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL LISTENERS.

    E16: Visit Salem - OctOver

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 52:49


    Join Bridget of Paragem and Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Tours in Salem, Massachusetts. This week, they will discuss a most anticipated end to October and Haunted Happenings. Listen as the hosts discuss other relative topics of interest and local happenings, businesses and more!

    E15: Your First October

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 58:46


    Join Dr. Vitka of Salem's Spellbound Tours and Bridget of ParaGEM, a paranormal investigation group from the Midwest, on this episode. We've arrived at episode 15 and doing another episode in our "Visit Salem" series. This one is talking about considerations for your first time, things you need to know, when to start looking and booking! We will also discuss how October 2021 is going for Salem and Haunted Happenings!

    E14: Descendants Of Salem 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 82:20


    Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Tours Salem, Bridget of Paragem (Paranormal Investigations) & special guest, Roger Herson of The Salem Night Tour. We visit what's going on as fall is in full swing in New England. We wanted to bring back from our first Descendants of Salem conversation some new revelations in the research to Bridget Bishop. What was she connected to? What happened to her husband after she was executed? How is that even relative to us? Well, listen and learn, friends! Please send any suggestions for future episodes to us via our facebook page - Spellbound Salem Radio!Stay Spoopy!

    E13: The Great Houdini

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 69:41


    Join Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Tours Salem and co-host Bridget of Paragem. We will discuss local happenings around Salem, Massachusetts. This week's topic of interest is The Great Harry Houdini. While we did not cover everything, we hope this episode highlights his career and time in Salem!

    E12: A Very Haunted AirBnB Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 79:37


    SSR Episode 12: A Very Haunted AirBNB ExperienceJoin Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Tours in Salem and Bridget of Paragem along with guests Linduh, fellow Paragem member and Amy of Afterlife Paranormal. We visited Salem in September 2020 together and wanted to document our very interactive experience with the unseen entities of the home we rented during our stay! Check it out! We would LOVE to hear your stories of similar experiences, too!

    E11: Tituba & The Witch Trial Tribulations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 65:15


    Episode 11: Tituba & the Witch Trial TribulationsJoin Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Tours in Salem, Mass. and his co-host, Bridget, as they discuss Salem happenings and local topics of interest. On this episode, we will talk about Tituba and her role in Salem. Where did she come from? Where did she go? Inquiring minds REALLY want to know!!!

    E10: Visit Salem - Foodie Scene

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 64:55


    Episode 10: Foodie SceneFood, food and, well, more food! Join us for another episode of "Visit Salem" on our series within a series. This time we talk about all of our favorite restaurants and dishes in Salem proper. Do you need need ideas for your trip of where to dine? Well, you're in luck, Dr. Vitka & Bridget have PLENTY of suggestions!

    E9: Descendants of Salem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 85:59


    Episode 9:  Descendants of SalemJoin Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Tours and Bridget the Goblin of ParaGEM as they discuss local happenings in and around Salem, Massachusetts. They will be joined by a Salem Descendant with lineage links to Bridget Bishop (d. 7/10/1692). We will discuss the history of his ancestors, Bridget and her husband Thomas Oliver and so many more facts and fokelore surrounding events of the past and how they still resonate in Salem today!Do YOU have familial ties to Salem? How can you find out?! Join us for this jam-packed ninth episode!

    E8: UFO's in Salem?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 63:04


    Episode 8: UFO's in Salem?Today we will discuss the Salem UFO case and probably end up on long tangents about UFO's because why? Dr. Vitka is a human encyclopedia and genius! Not ready to be a witch? That's cool, we will convert you to Raëlianism! 

    E7: Interview with a Vampira

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 62:08


    Episode 7:  Interview with a VampiraJoin us for lucky episode number 7 where we talk about Salem's local happenings and get into our local topic of discussion. This week, we will be joined by Vampira and Blood to discuss vampires today! Do they want to drink your blood? What can you do to not attract a vampire? Do they sparkle in the sun? All of your lingering questions about the lifestyle and maybe even some answers you don't want all on episode 7!

    E6: Visit Salem: Your First Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 70:35


    Episode 6: Visit Salem - Your First TripThis episode will kick off our "Visit Salem" series. We will periodically have episodes dedicated solely to traveling to Salem! In this episode, we will discuss your first trip - when to come, what to expect and what to do! 

    E5: Interview with a Witch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 62:41


    Episode 5:  Salem WitchesJoin Dr. Vitka and Bridget as they talk about local and current Salem happenings. For this week, they will be discussing modern witchcraft. Does it differ from the 17th century? Is it a religion? What DOES that mean? The duo will be joined by a special guest and practicing witch, Lynn Wallington, from the Salem area to get a better understanding of what this means today!

    E4: Salem to the Silver Screen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 83:19


    Episode 4:  Salem to the SilverscreenJoin Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Tours in Salem, Mass. and co-host, Bridget the Goblin, as they discuss Salem's happenings this week. This week's topic of interest is Salem to the silver screen. They will discuss movies and tv shows made in and around the Salem area. How many do you know?

    E3: New England Pirates: Black Flags on Familiar Seas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 89:44


    Episode 3:  New England PiratesJoin Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Tours and Bridge B, Salem enthusiast and Paranormal Investigator, as they talk about Salem happenings this week, being the countdown to Haunted Happenings and discuss this weeks topic, New England Pirates, and where you can see more in Salem!

    E2: Poppets and Voodoo and Spell Dolls, Oh My!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 63:56


    Join us this first week of April to kick off the Salem tourist season for 2021! We will be giving you this week's news, local happenings and the week's area of interest. This week in episode 2, we will discuss poppets, voodoo dolls, spell/magick dolls and taglocks. What is their history tied to Salem? Have you heard of all of these? Used any? Join us to discuss!

    E1: Spellbound Salem Radio Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 36:36


    Welcome to the FIRST EVER episode of Spellbound Salem Radio! We will talk about the new show, what to expect, what happened to The Weirdo Book Club, local Salem news straight from Massachusetts and a local topic of interest!

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