Brooms: A Cultural Clean Sweep of Housewives, Janitors & Witch Hunts

What’s the real story behind the broom in your closet? In this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, we sweep through centuries of broom history — from ancient twig bundles and Shaker innovations to broomstick folklore, witch trials, and why the flat broom changed everything. Tom explores how this everyday object influenced domestic life, superstition, manufacturing, and even cultural rituals in ways most people never consider. If you enjoy fascinating deep dives into ordinary things, this one delivers plenty of “I didn’t know that” moments with humor and insight. Whether you’re curious about cleaning tool evolution, household history, or just love quirky stories, this episode delivers. Subscribe for more episodes on the hidden histories of everyday objects, culture, and the weird side of normal life. New episodes drop regularly. Drop a comment: What’s something mundane in your house that you now want to learn the full history of? thetomgulleyshow.com