Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch

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Dec 3, 2025 • 51min

Matthew Lillard: From Wes Craven to Five Nights At Freddy’s

Actor Matthew Lillard (Scream, Scooby Doo) discusses his varied career in spooky movies, his lifelong love for Dungeons & Dragons, and delves into the surprising connections between horror and comedy. Plus, when Tarot goes bad! We share stories of the downside of a reading. Hosts: Rachel Dratch, Irene Bremis Guest: Matthew Lillard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 26, 2025 • 53min

Tara Davis: A Tale of Time Travel

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we're re-upping this family-themed episode with Rachel’s pal Tara, who shares her story about... time travel. YES WE SAID TIME TRAVEL! A vivid dream that takes Tara into the past turns into reality as she learns that what she saw there can actually be corroborated. Things get stranger and stranger from there! This story might just blow your mind and make you a believer in all things woo woo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 19, 2025 • 53min

Michael Cyril Creighton: Mercury in Retrograde and Pre-Show Rituals

Michael Cyril Creighton, known for roles in Only Murders in the Building and Spotlight, dives into the quirky world of astrology and Mercury in retrograde. He shares his journey from childhood theater to professional acting, and how a pre-show ritual involving a special meal turned into a necessity. Expect laughs as he reveals personal superstitions, discusses theatrical rituals, and even touches on his dog’s astrological insights. This conversation blends humor and unexpected wisdom, all amidst the cosmic chaos of astrology!
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Nov 12, 2025 • 1h 2min

Rachel Christ-Doane: Salem Witch Panic - Pt II

Rachel Christ-Doane, Director of Education at the Salem Witch Museum, dives deep into the chilling details of the Salem Witch Trials. She explains how skepticism about spectral evidence led to the trials' end and reveals the grim jail conditions, including documented torture. Christ-Doane debunks popular theories linking witchcraft to ergot and discusses the disturbing ritual of the witch cake. She also connects historical witchcraft to contemporary practices, all while highlighting the complex narrative surrounding witch accusations throughout history.
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Nov 5, 2025 • 1h 5min

Rachel Christ-Doane: Salem Witch Panic - Pt I

Rachel Christ-Doane, Director of Education at the Salem Witch Museum and a historian specializing in the Salem Witch Trials, dives deep into the origins of the 1692 witch panic. She discusses how scapegoating in early modern Europe fueled fears of witchcraft, especially among marginalized women. The conversation reveals the mysterious illnesses that triggered the accusations and the personal grudges that escalated tensions. Rachel also shares stories of the first accused women, like Sarah Good and Tituba, offering a haunting glimpse into this dark chapter of history.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 1h 11min

Sebastian Crane: The Ghosts of Salem

Sebastian Crane, a tour guide for the Salem Night Tour, combines his passion for local history and ghost stories. He discusses the eerie tales behind Salem’s haunted locations, like the Gardner-Pingree House and Charter Street Cemetery. Sebastian delves into the significance of ghost narratives as a means of cultural reflection, exploring both the tragic witch trials and the memorial for the executed victims. He shares insights into the role of supernatural lore in understanding historical injustices, while also touching on Salem's vibrant modern witch community.
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Oct 22, 2025 • 1h 8min

Kirk Wilson: I Manage a Haunted Hotel

Kirk Wilson is an actor who also happens to manage a New York hotel known for its eerie sightings. Rachel and Irene are on site to hear his stories! Plus many more tales including a frantic escape from …a Jack O’ Lantern? Kirk is chock full of woo woo to lead us into Halloween! Hosts: Rachel Dratch & Irene Bremis Guest: Kirk Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 15, 2025 • 59min

Kevin Cahoon: The Ghost of Hell’s Kitchen + Series Recap

Rachel and Irene recap the last 100 episodes and bring back a fan favorite, their episode with Broadway star Kevin Cahoon, inspired by Rachel's recent episode of Good Hang with Amy Poehler. Even early listeners may not remember all the ghosts this episode serves up, complete with twists and photographic evidence! Hosts: Rachel Dratch & Irene Bremis Guest: Kevin Cahoon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 8, 2025 • 52min

Tina Fey: The Ghosts of Cape May

An oldie but a goodie, join Rachel and Irene as they welcome Rachel’s old pal Tina Fey to the show! After chatting about their days together in the Chicago improv scene, Tina shares some woo woo tales of her own - ghost stories from the little town of Cape May, NJ. And to Rachel’s delight, Tina will tell them in the local accent! Hosts: Rachel Dratch & Irene Bremis Guest: Tina Fey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 13min

Jenny Steingart and Heather Christian: Inspiration from the Other Side

Jenny Steingart and Heather Christian of New York’s Ars Nova Theater share a poignant tale of creative inspiration and motivation, and how in the case of Oratorio for Living Things, it came from the presence of a departed loved one. Plus Heather shares more about her gifted family. This is one supernatural tale where art, love, and the afterlife collide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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