The Salem Witch Podcast

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  • The Salem Witch Podcast, brought to you by ToSalem.com, is an interview and news show aimed at keeping you up-to-date with the goings-on in the Salem, witchcraft, esoteric, New England, historic, and spooky travel communities. The show is hosted by ToSalem owner and the all-around historical, paranormal, and esoterically-obsessed Joel Austin (aka Salem Joel). In addition to Joel's ramblings, the show also features writers, artists, academics, and more! The show is usually recorded with video and segments from it, along with the full episodes, are released on ToSalem's YouTube channel, so if you'd like to check that out, head to the link below. Find way more about all things Salem at https://tosalem.com/ Support ToSalem on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tosalem YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tosalem Facebook: facebook.com/tosalemsite Instagram: instagram.com/tosalemsite Twitter: twitter.com/tosalemsite
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  • Useful Magick with Jessi Huntenburg - The Salem Witch Podcast Episode 7

    Useful Magick with Jessi Huntenburg - The Salem Witch Podcast Episode 7
    Dec 16 2020

    Jessi Huntenburg is a witch, content creator, and all-around fantastic human who has recently started refering to herself as a "Mind Witch." I was deeply intrigued by this term, so I asked her to come on to chat about it. What transpired was a deep, thoughtful conversation between two similar thinkers.

    In addition to Jessi's mind witchery, we talk about divinity, cosmic consciousness, the witch business, and much more. This is an in-depth, exploratory, fun chat between two occultists who are both genuinely excited by ideas and conversation. 

    0:00-2:02 Intro 2:03-3:33 What would Jessi tell her 16 year-old self?  3:34-4:52 Success and Focus 4:53-8:01 If elderly Jessi spoke with current Jessi, what would she say? 8:02-11:57 What's it like to start a business in the Witchcraft space? 11:57-14:27 How does Jessi overcome the stresses of running her own business? 14:28-20:29 How does Jessi navigate the ethical constraints of making content online? 20:30-23:42 Why Jessi (and I) are both interested in what's useful in the Esoteric. 23:43-25:23 Where is the line between a functional interest in the Esoteric and belief? 25:24-31:53 Jessi's and I's transition from Theoretician to Practitioner. 31:54-34:29 What is a Mind Witch? 34:30-40:51 How does Jessi view cosmology as a Mind Witch? 40:52-43:44 Does it matter if the Gods are materially real? 43:45-48:24 Jessi and me deep diving on divinity. 48:25-52:21 When you've gone too deep thinking about the Esoteric. 52:22-57:54 How to recognize when you've lost touch with material reality and what to do about it. 57:55-1:08:50 What Jessi's coven is like. 1:08:51-1:17:40 How can people tell the difference between exploitative and healthy esoteric spaces? 1:17:41-1:25:21 Are there elements in Esoteric thought or Witchcraft that could fix what is broken in the western world? 1:25:22-1:25:55 Where to find more about Jessi Huntenburg 1:25:56-1:26:25 Outro

    Jessi's Mind Witch video: https://youtu.be/M7SDKBbQrxo

    More about Jessi https://jessihuntenburg.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jessi_huntenburg/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZfyjjVFNqNBLRg6p964AWQ https://www.patreon.com/jessihuntenburg
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • The Future is Esoteric with Travis McHenry - The Salem Witch Podcast Episode 6

    The Future is Esoteric with Travis McHenry - The Salem Witch Podcast Episode 6
    Nov 27 2020
    Travis McHenry has done much in his time on this planet. He's been a professional actor, working in Hollywood among some of the most recognizable names in the industry. He's tried his hand at writing and directing films. He was a Naval Intelligence Specialist for eight years. He's developed an entire line of tarot decks rooted in Solomonic, Goetic Magic. And he's founded his very own country, from which he and his team conduct Environmental work that they hope will help turn the tide of climate change. He agreed to sit down for a conversation with me on, among other things, what we can glean from the world of the Esoteric that might help us get out of the materialist pickle that Western Civilization seems to be caught in. We also talk about what it was like to be a big time actor, why he quit, how he came to develop his decks, his time in the military, and much more. Check out the timecodes below for a brief overview of our conversation. And be sure to check out the long list of Travis's links below the timecodes.   0:00-2:09 Intro 2:10-3:55 How does Travis balance being an occultist, CEO, Environmentalist, and more? 3:56-10:01 Why Travis (and I) left acting 10:02-11:54 Exploring Travis' film "Cult of Cthulu" 11:55-13:10 Travis' directing history 13:11-17:29 The history of the Occult Tarot and Bloodstone Studios 17:30-19:47 What Is Travis's attraction to Goetic or Solomonic Magic? 19:48-20:10 Does Travis McHenry consider himself a ritual Magician? 20:11-24:21 How a secret coven introduced Travis to the occult 24:22-25:52 Rapid fire! Travis's thoughts on Bigfoot 25:53-27:58 What is going on when people "see" Bigfoot? 27:59-31:32 Rapid fire! Travis's thoughts on The Grays 31:33-32:52 What was Travis's time as a Naval Intelligence Specialist like? 32:53-33:14 Did Travis come across many Esotericists in the Navy? 33:15-36:00 What does Travis wish civilians knew about serving in the Navy? 36:08-37:02 Travis's transition from Navy Specialist to Actor 37:03-40:14 From California to Las Vegas 40:15-43:46 What's it like to transition from East Coast Magic to West Coast Magic? 43:47-45:06 Why New Orleans is the epicenter of Ritual Magic in the United States 45:07-47:13 Is there still magic in Salem? 47:14-47:46 Does mass appeal tarnish magical products? 47:47-51:23 Exploring masculinity in contemporary Esotericism 51:24-54:25 How are the Occult and Art married in Travis's mind? 54:26-58:26 What has gone wrong in Western thought and how can the Esoteric fix it? 58:27-1:02:32 How the Chinese system of government and spirituality have and will continue to endure 1:02:33-1:03:27 How China might reverse its environmental toll 1:03:26-01:04:00 Travis' environmentalist background 01:04:01-01:06:58 How Travis founded his own country 01:06:59-01:08:15 The demographics of Travis' nation 01:08:16-01:09:36 What is the day-to-day of running a country? 01:09:37-01:13:12 What is the ultimate goal of Westarctica? 01:13:13-01:15:55 How running a country in-person might work 01:15:56-01:17:00 What spurred Travis into Environmentalism? 01:17:01-01:18:07 Where to find out more about Travis 01:18:08-01:19:07 Outro   Cult of Cthulu trailer: https://vimeo.com/148741429 Bloodstone Studios: https://www.bloodstone.info/ Occult Tarot: https://amzn.to/3pY2EHT Angel Tarot: https://amzn.to/2Jkoxju Into the Abyss: https://amzn.to/36dzInv The Hieronymus Bosch Tarot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNCo4DHJ4f_25uOnoHn6P4TcJ3vzmlavQwrBTUI3ghumJzOg/viewform http://travismchenry.com/ https://www.westarctica.info/   Find way more about all things Salem at https://tosalem.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joelaustin Facebook: https://facebook.com/tosalemsite Instagram: https://instagram.com/tosalemsite Twitter: https://twitter.com/tosalemsite https://linktr.ee/Joelaustin   Like the Salem Witch Podcast? Then check out the clips channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHCWfQiK25xT8v9-55e3PIA  
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • The Ultimate Salem Tourist Episode with Ron Martin - The Salem Witch Podcast Episode 5

    The Ultimate Salem Tourist Episode with Ron Martin - The Salem Witch Podcast Episode 5
    Nov 11 2020

    If you're thinking about visiting Salem, you'll definitely want to check out this interview with Ron Martin. He's one of the most knowledgeable minds out there on the Salem tourism scene and he recently put his over 20 years' worth of Salem adventures into a travel book (link below) titled Discover Salem: A Tour Guide for the Witch City.

    He's also obsessed with the Salem Witch Trials and hosts the definitive Trials history podcast, the Salem 1692 podcast.

    This episode is really just two Salem nerds geeking out about a place we both adore. It also serves as a fantastic introduction to the city and its tourism market for anyone who hasn't been before. Our conversation ranges from the implications of hyper commercialization to the best places to check out in Salem and a whole lot more. Check out the timecodes to bounce to a particular section. And continue below that for links to Ron's work.

     

    01:50 Skip Intro

    02:10 Salem Massachusetts Halloween 2020 conversation

    04:44 How Ron Martin got interested in Salem

    06:40 Danvers and the still remaining Salem Witch Trials locations

    09:12 Ron's first trip to Salem 

    14:05 What long-distance travelers to Salem should know about the cost of visiting the city

    15:29 What's our favorite place to stay in Salem?

    17:48 Is The Merchant hotel haunted?

    19:15 My Salem ghost story at the Hotel Salem

    24:50 There are ghosts everywhere in Salem

    25:16 Ron's ghost experiences in Salem

    28:33 What about Salem keeps Ron coming back?

    33:04 A conversation on the Salem 1692 Podcast

    38:05 What is so fascinating about the Salem Witch Trials?

    43:57 Our understanding of the Salem Witch Trials is still changing

    45:10 Does Salem do a good job of adequetely representing the With Trials?

    47:12 Are Salem Witch Trials attraction exploiting the victims of the 1692 hysteria?

    56:50 Is there anything Ron would change about Salem's attractions scene?

    59:19 Could and should the Peabody Essex Museum do a better job with the Witch Trials?

    01:02:05 How could you stop bad Witch Trials attractions from springing up?

    01:08:15 A covnersation on history versus entertainment and how Ron's book can help

    01:12:38 Rapid fire Salem recommendations from Ron Martin

     

    Ron's Work:

    The Salem 1692 Podcast: http://www.ihatestuff.net/category/salem-1692-podcast/

    Discover Salem: A Tour Guide for The Witch City: https://amzn.to/3nf23zp

    Ron on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ihatestuff/

     

    Find way more about all things Salem at https://tosalem.com/

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    Like the Salem Witch Podcast? Then check out the clips channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHCWfQiK25xT8v9-55e3PIA

     
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    1 hr and 23 mins

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