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Witch Hunt

Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack

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Witch Hunt is the podcast of witch-hunts, witch trials, and harmful practices related to accusations of witchcraft. From the Malleus Maleficarum and the Salem Witch Trials to the ramifications of modern-day witch-hunts, Witch Hunt covers it all. Tune in today to find out why Witch Hunt is an essential podcast for students, researchers, academics, descendants of witch trial victims, advocates, and everyone else interested in this intriguing subject. (Formerly Thou Shalt Not Suffer: The Witch ...
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In this episode, hosts Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack explore the complex relationships between religion, politics, and harmful practices in India. Joined by experts Arjun Philip George and Giresh Kumar J, they discuss: 1. The persistence of caste-based discrimination across religious lines in India 2. The role of religious texts and traditions in …
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In this episode of Witch Hunt, host Antonio Stuckey narrates the life and tragic fate of Martha Carrier, a victim of the Salem Witch Trials. Described by some contemporaries as a “rampant hag” and “the queen in hell,” Martha Carrier has long fascinated people with her take-no-grief attitude in court and her steadfast denial of guilt. Born Martha Al…
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In this gripping episode of Witch Hunt, host Josh Hutchinson unravels the shocking tale of George Burroughs, a Harvard-educated minister who became an unlikely victim of the Salem Witch Trials. Imagine a respected minister accused of being the ringleader of witches and a servant of Satan. How did George Burroughs, once a village minister, find hims…
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Hear the first court proceedings of the Salem Witch Trials: the questioning of Sarah Good, Sarah Osburn, and Tituba on March 1 and 2, 1692. ⁠Listen to the full episode, "Salem Witch Hunt Saga: The First Arrests"⁠Witch-Hunting in European and World History - Ronald Hutton Donate: End Witch Hunts UK Advocacy Trip Fund End Witch Hunts Connecticut Witc…
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Thank you for joining us for this narrative history of the Salem Witch Trials. This third part of our Salem Witch-Hunt 101 series focuses on the first arrests and interrogations of Sarah Good, Sarah Osburn, and Tituba in late February and early March 1692. On Witch Hunt, the people and key events are real. The examinations are taken directly from t…
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In this 15-minute episode, Jordan Alexander, chair of the UK’s National Working Group on Spiritual and Ritual Abuse (SARA), joins Witch Hunt hosts Josh Hutchinson, Mary Bingham, and Sarah Jack. Jordan explores the complexities of spiritual and ritual abuse, providing concrete examples, discussing the UK’s systemic response, and highlighting the nee…
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In this edition of Witch Hunt Victim Stories, Sarah Jack tells the story of Rebecca Nurse, a victim of the Salem Witch Trials, who was hanged on July 19, 1692. The story of Rebecca Nurse is tragic. Born Rebecca Towne in 1621, Rebecca was seventy-one years old when she was arrested, and she had been in bed a week when she was hauled away from home. …
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In this edition in our Witch Hunt Victim Stories series, Mary Bingham tells the story of Sarah Wildes, a victim of the Salem Witch Trials. On July 2, 1692, Sarah Wildes was convicted of afflicting Mercy Lewis with malefic witchcraft. Learn about her life and trial in this poignant episode. Emerson W. Baker, A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials a…
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In this episode of Witch Hunt Victim Stories, host Mary Bingham delves into the life of Susannah Martin, born in Olney, England in 1621. The episode explores her early life, migration to Massachusetts, and subsequent hardships. Susannah faced accusations of infanticide and witchcraft amid legal battles over her father's estate. Despite numerous app…
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In this episode, guest host Mary Louise Bingham and special expert Jordan Alexander, chair of the UK’s National Working Group on Spiritual and Ritual Abuse (SARA), join Witch Hunt hosts Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack. Jordan shares his journey from the police force and safeguarding roles to advocacy, exploring the complexities of spiritual and ritu…
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In this edition in our Witch Hunt Victim Stories series, Antonio Infante tells the story of Elizabeth Howe, a victim of the Salem Witch Trials. On June 30, 1692, Elizabeth Jackson Howe was convicted of bewitching Mary Walcott and Mercy Lewis. She was executed on July 19. Learn about her life and trial in this special episode. Please see also the fo…
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In this first episode in our new Witch Hunt Victim Stories series, Josh Hutchinson tells the story of Sarah Good, a victim of the Salem Witch Trials. In fact, Sarah Good and her daughters were all victims of the witch hunt. Unfortunately, Sarah was executed, her infant daughter died in jail, and daughter Dorothy was imprisoned in chains for nearly …
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Mary Bingham of End Witch Hunts presents the case of Kimberly Felder, a mother who believed her daughter was possessed by demons. The exorcism Kimberly performed on her daughter at popular Centerville Beach shocked and horrified witnesses. Fortunately, the 11-year-old girl's life was saved by one of these witnesses. Violent exorcisms are harmful pr…
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In this episode, we travel to Namibia to meet Berrie Holtzhausen, founder of Alzheimer's Dementia Namibia and advocate against witchcraft accusations. He tells the story of how he met Ndjinaa, a woman chained for 20 years after she was accused of bewitching people and livestock to death. Learn how Berrie worked for Ndjinaa's freedom after discoveri…
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Welcome to Witch Hunt, where we uncover the ongoing crisis of modern witch hunts and harmful practices. In this episode, we talk with Berrie Holtzhausen, founder of Alzheimer’s Dementia Namibia. Berrie’s incredible journey to become a dementia advocate highlights his dedication to educating communities where those with dementia are often mistaken f…
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In this brief episode, learn about the public interest litigation used by Sashiprava Bindhani to compel the Indian state of Odisha to take action against witch-branding, the practice of labeling people as witches, dayans, dahanis, or any other word used to mean a person using harmful magic. Around the world, this practice results in ostracism, trau…
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In this short episode, you will learn about the experiences which led Sashiprava Bindhani of Odisha state in India to advocate against witch-hunting and witch-branding. Dahani is an Oriya word with similar meaning as witch. In Sashiprava's words, "no woman is a dahani." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/sup…
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Sashiprava Bindhani, a human rights advocate and legal expert from Odisha, India, has dedicated her life to raising awareness of witch-hunting and advocating for the protection of vulnerable individuals. This impactful oral history conversation explores her life of advocating for individuals accused of witchcraft, examining the social ostracism, ph…
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What triggered the Salem Witch Trials? Join Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack on the 'Witch Hunt' podcast for this abridged edition of the second episode of their 'Salem Witch-Hunt 101' series. In this edition, Josh tells the story without interruption. Watch or listen as he expertly narrates the chilling events of February 1692 in Salem Village, focu…
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What triggered the Salem Witch Trials? Join Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack on the 'Witch Hunt' podcast for the second episode of their 'Salem Witch-Hunt 101' series. Josh narrates the chilling events of February 1692 in Salem Village, focusing on the strange behaviors of Abigail Williams and Betty Parris that ignited fears of witchcraft. He explore…
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In this Bonus episode, we chat with Rachel Christ-Doane Director of Education for the Salem Witch Museum about their new artifacts for the exhibit, "Witches: Evolving Perceptions." The first case features four significant books from the 16th to 18th centuries: - A 1600 edition of Heinrich Kramer’s Malleus Maleficarum. - A 1586 edition of Johann Wey…
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Enjoy this bite-sized version of our conversation with Francis J. Bremer, historian of early New England and the Puritans on both sides of the Atlantic. We discuss who the Puritans were and whether they were zealous witch-hunters. Full Episode: The Puritans with Francis J. Bremer Massachusetts Historical Society, Papers of the Winthrop Family Purch…
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Dive into the world of the Puritans with Dr. Francis J. Bremer, a historian with over fifty years of expertise in 17th-century New England and Puritanism. Dr. Bremer sheds light on the core beliefs, historical context, and diversity within Puritanism, including the differences between New England Puritans and those who stayed in England. He discuss…
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In this special bonus episode of Witch Hunt, hosts Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack detail the history of the Ingersoll's Tavern in Danvers, Massachusetts. The episode highlights Nathaniel Ingersoll and his wife's involvement in the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, where their tavern served as a significant location for key events and imprisonments. The e…
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Enjoy this 15-minute version of "Salem Aftermath with Tom Phillips. “Salem Aftermath" will be a drama series that explores the strained relationships following the Salem Witch-Hunt and the psychological impacts on those who lived through it like never before. Tom's extensive research and collaboration with leading scholars infuses real life perspec…
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Welcome to Witch Hunt, where we uncover the truths behind some of history's most compelling events. Today, we are joined by award-winning filmmaker Tom Phillips, who is here to discuss his new award-winning screenplay, "Salem Aftermath." “Salem Aftermath" will be a drama series that explores the strained relationships following the Salem Witch-Hunt…
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In this abridged version of "Legal Perceptions of Witch-hunting in India with Riya A Singh and Amit Anand," we learn about the existing laws against witch-hunting in some Indian states and the need for a national law to curb these harmful practices. For the full episode, please visit https://open.spotify.com/episode/43tSyuiOoXNtZkArtQryLe --- Suppo…
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In this episode, hosts Josh and Sarah explore the complexities of witchcraft legislation relating to witch branding and witch hunting in India. They are joined by Riya A. Singh, a third year law student specializing in human rights, and Dr. Amit Anand, an Assistant Professor of Law at Reva University. They discuss the differences in legal framework…
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In this episode, we welcome back Beth M. Caruso, author of the compelling novel One of Windsor and its sequel The Salty Rose, to discuss her latest book, Between Good and Evil: Curse of the Windsor Witch's Daughter, the final entry in her Connecticut Witch Trials trilogy. Beth takes us through the chilling history of the Connecticut Witch Trials, f…
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Join us for a special episode marking the first anniversary of the groundbreaking legislation that cleared the names of Connecticut’s witch trial victims. On May 25, 2023, House Joint Resolution 34 was adopted, officially absolving the innocent victims of the colonial witch trials and offering a formal state apology to their descendants. In this ep…
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In this episode of "Witch Hunt," we are privileged to share the expert insights of Mary Beth Norton, a distinguished historian specializing in early American history. Mary Beth shares her profound research on the impact of frontier warfare on the dynamics of the Salem Witch Trials, offering a unique perspective that centers on the accusers. Mary Be…
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We present a thought-provoking episode that considers the enduring legacy of witch hunts, tracing their historical roots through the Salem Witch Trials to the present day with Martha Carrier descendant and author Alice Markham-Cantor. Her personal journey and research, lead our reflection on the economic, political, and personal motivations driving…
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This comprehensive discussion brings together experts Dr. Akanksha Madaan and Dr. Amit Anand, focusing on witch hunts, the intersection of spirituality and gender roles in societies, particularly within Hinduism, and comparisons with African contexts. Dr. Madaan, an Assistant Professor of Law with extensive study in Victimology, and Dr. Anand, also…
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This episode features a comprehensive discussion on superstitions and their impact on child rights in India, specifically focusing on the harmful ritual of Pillai Thookkam. The guests, Naveen Suresh, a PhD researcher on anti-superstition law in India, and Dr. Samantha Spence, an expert in human rights law, dive into the legal, cultural, and psychol…
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In today's episode, we sit down with Brendan Walsh, an expert in Early Modern Intellectual History and Religion to examine a chilling account of a 17th century demonic child possession in Connecticut, as chronicled in Cotton Mather’s "Memorable Providences Relating To Witchcrafts And Possessions." Brendan takes us through the golden age of demonic …
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Witch Hunt presents “The Ultimate Introduction to the Salem Witch Trials,” the first episode of the Salem Witch-Hunt 101 series. This episode provides a comprehensive overview of the Salem Witch Trials, emphasizing the event's extensive reach, the variety of people involved, and its unique characteristics compared to other witch hunts in history. W…
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Joined by John Azumah, an expert who sheds light on the origins and societal impacts of witchcraft accusations, we navigate the intricate landscape of family disputes, community fears, and the national efforts to combat this grave injustice. Our journey takes us into the heart of communities torn apart by fear and suspicion, where accusations of wi…
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Paul Moyer delves into New England's witch-hunt history this week on Witch Hunt. Drawing from his book, Detestable and Wicked Arts, Moyer discusses the origins of witchcraft beliefs, transatlantic connections, and infamous trials like Salem and Hartford. Learn about the societal pressures behind these hunts, from religious conflicts to political tu…
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This episode features an interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Stacy Schiff, discussing her book 'The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem' and exploring the Salem Witch Trials. Schiff addresses common misconceptions about the trials, such as the method of execution and the demographics of the accused, and delves into the…
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Pulitzer-prize-winning author Stacy Schiff joins hosts Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack for a dive into the heart of the Salem Witch Trials on this week's episode of Witch Hunt. Celebrated for her book, The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem, Stacy sheds light on the trials' misunderstandings, explores their actual origins, and …
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This episode of 'Witch Hunt' explores the Newcastle Witch-Hunt, its historical obscurity compared to other trials like the Pendle Witch Trials, and the efforts spearheaded by Dr. Katie Liddane to remember and honor those accused of witchcraft. Dr. Liddane, a recent PhD graduate from Northumbria University with expertise in 17th-century Northeast En…
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In this week’s captivating episode, we are excited to welcome Dr. Katie Liddane, an expert in the History and Heritage of Witch Hunting in the North East of England. Katie takes us through her research and her dedicated efforts to illuminate the Newcastle Witch Trials. We delve into why the Newcastle Witch-Hunt remains less known compared to events…
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In this abridged version of our interview with Marion Gibson, we learn about her book, Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials. She explains how magic and witchcraft have been defined historically. The conversation features a discussion of demonology, specifically Heinrich Kramer's Malleus Maleficarum. This episode closes with a segment about Harmful Pr…
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"Witch Hunt" podcast delves into the entwined paths of witch-hunting and women's struggles worldwide. Dr. Samantha Spence emphasizes the urgent need for global response, gender equality, healthcare access, and education to combat the grave issue of gender inequality perpetuated by witchcraft accusations. The discussion sheds light on the multifacet…
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In this poignant episode of "Witch Hunt" we're honored to welcome Dr. Samantha Spence back. Merging the commemorative spirits of International Women's Day and Women’s History Month into a deep dive on the entwined paths of witch-hunting and women's struggles worldwide, Dr. Spence brings to light the multifaceted adversities that ensnare women accus…
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What happens when an astrologer, a witch, and a poltergeist walk into a barn in colonial Massachusetts? In this third installment of Massachusetts Witch Trials 101 on Witch Hunt, we delve into the intricate narratives of various Massachusetts witch trials that span from 1657 to 1687. Several significant cases are broken down such as those involving…
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This episode of the Witch Hunt podcast, featuring human rights lawyer Preethi Lolaksha Nagaveni, focuses on her extensive research on caste-based discrimination and untouchability in India. The conversation delves into the urgent need for societal transformation and accountability to eliminate harmful practices. The exchange also highlights the bru…
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In this episode of Witch Hunt, hosts Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack explore the troubling issue of gender-based violence in India, including witch hunts, with expert Neelesh Singh from India's National Rural Livelihood Mission. Singh focuses on gender issues and social inclusion, discussing the prevalent issues of witch hunting. Singh emphasizes th…
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In this episode of Witch Hunt, we dive into an enlightening conversation with Neelesh Singh, a champion for social inclusion and gender equality with India's National Rural Livelihood Mission. Neelesh emphasizes the urgent imperative to confront and mitigate gender-based violence at every stage of life, highlighting the importance of comprehensive …
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