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Feb 2022
1h 12m

The Devil Went Down To Salem (The Salem ...

CODY BECK AND TROY TAYLOR
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The story behind the most famous witch trials in American history. What brought the devil to Salem? How did the hysteria start, and what led to the deaths of those involved?

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Monologue: 00:00:00 - 00:37:39

Discussion: 00:37:40 - 01:17:09

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This episode was written by Troy Taylor

Produced and edited by Cody Beck

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