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This episode begins with the Curious Explorers catching up and sharing some eerie Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVPs) that were captured while recording some of Kathy & Traci’s spookiest episodes.

The heart of this episode, however, is the story of Bridget Bishop, the first woman executed during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. The Curious Explorers discuss the climate of fear, hysteria, and social control that led to the unjust arrest and execution of Bridget Bishop and numerous others during this dark period in history.

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00:00 Curious Catch Up

00:08 EVPs and Creepy Sounds

00:58 Was that a Demon?

01:46 Analyzing Audio Anomalies

03:22 Eastern State EVPs

14:47 Sanctum Paranormal and Upcoming Events

18:36 Introduction to the Salem Witch Trials

28:07 Three Marriages and a Red Bodice

30:00 Salem in 1692

33:04 Hysteria, Fame & Control

36:11 Bridget Bishop's Trial and Execution

40:42 The Legacy and Hauntings of Bridget Bishop

47:21 Salem's History and Preservation

55:39 Share Your Thoughts, Wants, & Scary Stories with Us!

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What do hell hounds, haunted bathrooms and Screaming Jenny have in common? Can you really get your (ghostly) fix on Route 666? Will Kathy ever live out her fantasy of becoming a trucker?

The answers to these questions and more (plus the winner of our recent giveaway on this episode of Curious Explorers!

For more on Kathy, Traci and the Curious Explorers Podcast, and to send us a message (we’d love to hear from you!), visit: https://curious-explorers.com/

For more on Kathy Kelly, the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park, and Sanctum Paranormal in Provincetown (with Adam Berry), visit: https://curious-explorers.com/

For more on Traci Stein, her audio meditations, and the “Unpacking Possibility” podcast, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/

The 5 Most Haunted Truck Stops in the US:

https://www.bloomtrucks.com/the-5-most-haunted-truck-stops-in-the-u-s

This Old Missouri Truck Stop is Haunted:

https://mymix923.com/haunted-tales-diamonds-restaurant/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

Travelling through the haunted Route 666, the Devil's Highway:

https://www.dangerousroads.org/north-america/usa/4993-route-666.html

Common Trucking Urban Legends and Superstitions:

https://www.bloomtrucks.com/common-trucking-urban-legends-superstitions

00:00 Weekend (Road) Warrior, and Kathy, Harry or Drew?

02:47 Traci’s Cape Code Road Trip (with Only ONE Stop)

09:39 Ghost Stops and Haunted Highways

14:52 Truckers Get Paranormal

19:25 Screaming Jenny's Truck Stop

28:32 How to Ruin Your Microbiome

28:59 Sour Patch Kids and a Soda to Go

29:38 Love's Travel Stop in Gallup, New Mexico

35:31 Hell by Way of Iowa

40:45 The Devil’s Highway

52:15 Change for a $50

57:30 Final Thoughts and Drop Us a Line

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The Curious Explorers are serving up 80s hair, animal symbolism, and what happens if you disrespect the infamous “Devil’s Tree,” in Basking Ridge, NJ. Even better, all of this comes with a complimentary Irish breakfast. It’s so hearty and delicious, even “Annabelle” makes a cameo tonight. So touch up that Aquanet, pull up a chair at the Woolworth’s counter, order yourself some turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes, and keep an eye out for those vultures.

**If you'd like us to upload the (possibly demonic) audio clips taken near "Blue," head over to our poll and let us know!**

00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes

00:23 "It Smells Like the Beach"

04:35 You Won't Go Hungry in Little Ireland

08:41 "It's Not a Turkey"

14:44 Annabelle, Corpses, and Other Paranormal News

18:14 Cemetery Living

26:24 The Devil's Tree in Basking Ridge

26:48 Don’t Pee on the Devil

28:23 The Legend of the Devil's Tree

30:14 Local Folklore and Anecdotes

33:11 Historical Context and Rumors

36:12 "Weird New Jersey" Stories

44:15 It's Personal

50:23 Stay Curious and Keep Exploring

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And for more on Traci Stein, her other podcast, audio meditations, intuition course and upcoming events, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/

Link to Episode with Other Paranormal News Items:

https://youtu.be/jFrNWvv3Axg?feature=shared

News Items Mentioned in this Episode

Annabelle and the Devils on the Run Tour

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/why-annabelle-touring-us-quick-facts-about-doll-devils-run-1734120

Annabelle on Tour

https://www.ctinsider.com/entertainment/article/annabelle-doll-tiktok-warren-conjuring-20325005.php

“I Live in a Cemetery Alongside Corpses…”

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/i-live-cemetery-alongside-corpses-34386153

Mum Lost Half Her Body Weight – Thanks to a Ghost and Bonking Her New Man

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/mum-lost-half-body-weight-33642364

Devil’s Tree (Thrillist)

https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/most-haunted-places-in-america

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