Southern Demonology

In this episode of Southern Demonology, JJ sits down with Jeff Lippman, host of the Garden of Thought podcast, for a wide-ranging conversation about podcasting, curiosity, and the strange intellectual corners we stumble into when we stop trying to control the conversation.

What starts as a discussion about booking guests and navigating cancellations quickly turns into something deeper: the unexpected power of fringe ideas, the cultural weight of astrology, and why some of the most meaningful conversations happen when you don’t fully know where the interview is going. From controversial belief systems to unanswered scientific questions—like...

Step into the hidden world of the debtera — the enigmatic, half-sanctioned, half-feared ritual specialists of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. In this episode, JJ dives deep into the sacred highlands of Ethiopia to uncover a figure who is equal parts cantor, healer, scribe, exorcist, and yes… sometimes magician.

We explore what the debtera actually is, how they’re trained, why they live in the spiritual borderlands between priesthood and folk magic, and how they serve communities confronting everything from the evil eye (buda) to zār spirits to full-on demonic possession.

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In this joint episode of Southern Demonology and The TW Road Podcast, JJ and Chris dive into the unsettling intersection between faith, delusion, and obsession — what happens when spiritual experience spirals into full-blown psychosis.

From the apocalyptic frenzy of Rapture prophecies to the chilling order of Heaven’s Gate and the catastrophic end of Jonestown, the conversation unpacks how charismatic authority, unchecked belief, and isolation twist human devotion into tragedy.

But it’s not all doom and brimstone — along the way, the two trade blows over Star Trek, cult psychology, Maslow’s pyramid, and even the theolo...

In this gripping and heartfelt episode of Southern Demonology, JJ sits down with Chelsea, founder of Team Haunt Paranormal, for a wide-ranging conversation that’s equal parts eerie and inspiring.

Chelsea shares what it's like leading a team of investigators grounded in integrity, curiosity, and compassion. From strict no-provocation policies and walkie-ready safety protocols to ghostly voices that follow them across locations, Team Haunt doesn’t just hunt the paranormal—they honor it.

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In this mini-episode of Southern Demonology: Bite, JJ dives into a horror film that promised a lot but delivered very little: Bring Her Back. After riding the high of the brilliant film Sinners, JJ took a chance on this grief-driven horror flick that’s been making waves across social media. What followed was disappointment wrapped in well-acted, emotionally flat packaging.

JJ breaks down why Bring Her Back falls short—from its predictable plot and underwhelming take on necromancy to its emotional shallowness and pulled punches. If Hereditary is a relentless gut-punch, Bring Her Back is a soft poke...

In this episode of Southern Demonology, JJ is joined by a standout voice in the paranormal field: a member of Team Haunt Paranormal, one of the most ethical and grounded ghost hunting groups out there. They dive into the true nature of hauntings—whether what we perceive as spirits are really human, inhuman, or something stranger altogether.

You'll hear personal stories of prophetic dreams, waking visions, and the haunted doll named Hector that wouldn’t stop turning on by itself—after being turned off. The conversation explores skepticism, belief, and the care it takes to separate fact from f...

In this episode of The Southern Demonology podcast, your friendly neighborhood, ancient demonologist JJ is joined by Chris and Dean from the Wandering Road podcast to unravel one of the most infamous tales in paranormal lore: the story of Annabelle the haunted doll. Locked away behind glass in the Warrens' Occult Museum, Annabelle has terrified generations with claims of possession, violence, and demonic influence. Yet how much of the story is true and how much is a well-crafted narrative? Together, JJ, Chris, and Dean dive deep into the origins of the legend, the Warrens’ involvement, and the cultural impact of...

Demonology of the Highlands: The Infernal Landscape of Ethiopia

What if demons weren’t just metaphorical adversaries or cinematic monsters—but living, breathing entities, tightly woven into the fabric of everyday life?

In this immersive episode of Southern Demonology, JJ takes you on a journey to the spiritual highlands of Ethiopia, where the line between sacred and profane is as thin as parchment. Through the lens of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, we explore a complex and terrifying cosmology: spirits that haunt, demons that possess, and curses that linger across generations.

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In this Bite!, the mini-episodes of the Southern Demonology podcast that focuses on horror movies, JJ tackles the Rule of Jenny Penn and how it taps into the most ancient feat in all of us: mortality.

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In today's surprise release of Bite!, the mini-episodes of the Southern Demonology podcast that focuses on horror films, JJ takes a look at Salem's Lot remake.

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In the shadowy realms of the mind, where nightmares lurk and ancient evils stir, lies the path of Southern Demonology. Our host, JJ, embarks on a captivating journey through the dark corners of demonology, supernatural tales, and the profound depths of the human psyche. In this episode, we delve into the enigmatic world of nightmares, the sublime beauty of terror, and the power of acceptance and love.

A Nightmare-Free Paradise

For years, JJ battled relentless nightmares that haunted his every slumber. These weren't just ordinary dreams; they were harrowing experiences that left him...

Welcome to Southern Demonology, where we explore the darkest corners of the supernatural. Today, we dive into Demonology 501: Perfect Possession, the ultimate stage of demonic control.

Father Malachai Martin outlines four stages of possession: entry, erroneous judgments, yielding of control, and finally, perfect possession. In this final stage, the victim is completely controlled by an evil spirit, showing no signs of possession and even acknowledging their guilt in crimes. Exorcism is nearly impossible.

Perfect possession might evolve from regular possession or begin with the victim’s willing partnership with the demonic. It’s a te...

Welcome back, dear listeners, to another riveting episode of Southern Demonology where we blend the eerie with the enlightening. Today, Chris from the Wandering Road Podcast and JJ dive deep into the appendices of one of the most profound and chilling books we've ever encountered: "Hostage to the Devil" by Father Malachi Martin.

If you’ve ever felt a shiver down your spine while contemplating the nature of evil or the harrowing practice of exorcism, this episode is for you. We’re not just skimming the surface; we’re plunging into the theological depths that underpin every...

Ever wondered if that charming house you're about to move into has a hidden history? Like, has someone died there? Or worse, been murdered? In the U.S., you'd better be a detective to uncover this information. Yet in Japan, the story is vastly different.

In this fascinating episode, JJ takes us on a personal journey through Japan's world of "jiko bukken" or stigmatized properties. After recently house-hunting in West Tokyo, JJ shares firsthand encounters with properties that come with more than just four walls and a roof: they come with history that might make your...

Southern Demonology Season 6 Episode 1: Legitimate Satanic Panic

Season 6 starts off with a bang when Chris from the Wandering Road pocast and JJ welcome Branden Morgan, the talented host of The Devil Within podcast. As the conversation unfolds, listeners are taken on a compelling journey through Branden's unexpected entry into the world of podcasting, born from a personal tragedy and a haunting mystery that shaped his life.

Branden shares the harrowing tale of Tommy Sullivan, a seemingly perfect teenager whose life took a dark turn resulting in a shocking crime that still baffles the...

Welcome back to Bite!, the mini-episodes of the Southern Demonology podcast that focuses on horror movies. Join your friendly neighborhood, ancient demonologist JJ as he explores the new film Beezel. Should you believe all the hype around the film? Absolutely not, and JJ will discuss all that in detail.

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Welcome to Bite!, the mini-episodes of the Southern Demonology podcast that focuses on horror movies. In this episode, JJ reviews the relatively new movie on Shudder named Oddity in addition to "spinning" through Uzumaki again now that three of its four episodes are out. In short... something definitely "spiraled" out of control.

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Welcome to Bite!, the mini-episodes of the Southern Demonology podcast that are all about horror movies. In this episode, JJ breaks down why Uzumaki meaning "spiral" in Japanese is probably the best horror anime of all time, even with only episode 1 dropping last week, and how it perfectly represents the Lovecraftian horror that just oozes from the art of Japan's premiere mangaka, Junji Ito.

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Welcome to Bite!, the mini-episodes of the Southern Demonology podcast that explores horror movies. Today your host JJ takes a look at In a Violent Nature. #horrortok #horrormovies #horrorreviews #fyp #inaviolentnature #shudder #undead

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Welcome to the season five finale of the Southern Demonology podcast! In this episode, join JJ along with Father Michael Birdsong and Deacon Josh, the dynamic exorcist duo from Georgia, as they walk through the concept of generational curses: what they are, how they fit into the idea of Christianity, why they can occur, and how they can be resolved. This topic is near and dear to JJ as there's copious evidence of how a generational curse has affected his life. At the end, Father Birdsong goes through several chilling examples of curses he has encountered throughout his thirty...

And welcome to the second to last episode of season 5! In this one, JJ invited Father Mike Birdsong and his son Deacon Josh, two exorcists from Georgia and frequent contributors to Southern Demonology, to offer their thoughts on the movie Godless: the Eastfield Exorcism. The goal was to showcase the improper methodologies the film depicts in hopes of showing others what an exorcism should never, ever look like. In fact, please consider this a follow-up to our episode The Do's and Don'ts of Exorcism.

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Join JJ as he takes you through a spin of four different cosmic horror movie gems in this latest installment of Bite!, the mini-episodes focused on horror movies. In this installment, JJ takes a look at Resolution, The Endless, The Void, and In the Mouth of Madness.

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While we've released Demonology 101, 201, and 301 up to this point, there really hasn't been a dedicated discussion as to what is NOT a demon. In this episode, Chris from the Wandering Road Podcast and JJ take a stab at just that and go over not only some lessons that anyone can use but also take the opportunity to address some of the misinformation that many love to promote, whether that would be through sermons or online. JJ finishes the episode with a quick synopsis of what an demon actually is in order to contrast the rest of the episode.

Yes friends, SD Bite!, the series that JJ normally resurrects like an adorable pet zombie for the month of October, is starting early this year (and who knows, it may be here to stay). This time around, JJ was compelled to do a review of the 2023 film Godless: the Eastfield Exorcism and go into all the details as to why this movie is so awful. Join us for some fun deconstructing! #bite #horrorreview #godless #exorcism

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Welcome back to class with part two of Demonology 301. In this last segment which picks up directly from part one, the hosts not only discuss how one can identify a possessed individual but also how Father Malachai Martin frames the opposition between the preternatural and mortal. Plus, there's a good bit of hypotheticals thrown out to really bring the topic home.

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Just in time for the new school year, the time has come for you too to head back to class for the third installment of our Demonology series, this time cleverly entitled "Demonology 301." In this episode, Chris from the Wandering Road Podcast and JJ from the Southern Demonology and Paranormal Rundown Podcasts feature the Exorcist Extraordinaire Father Michael Birdsong and his son Deacon Josh to join in on the conversation. This time around, the gang discuss free will and the demonic. In short, the group tries to divine where the idea of free will serving as a barrier to...

Welcome back a true force in the horror world, Anna Maria Manalo! She returns for the second time to Southern Demonology to go over her latest works which includes one of the most haunted inns in America, how she became a target while writing one book, and her latest book which just dropped. She even details some of the protection methods she uses herself to make sure that she and her family remain safe.

There has also been some significant rework to the Patreon page for Southern Demonology. You can now show your support for as...

In this episode, we continue on with the second part of Case Files: House on Haunted Hill. This time around, Deacon Josh who led this particular visitation encounters the enemy yet again. In fact, he learns even more about how strong the attachment has gotten to one of the residents of the house. I highly encourage listening to part one first if possible as the interview portion of this episode launches directly into Deacon Josh retelling his experiences.

I was recently on the Garden of Doom podcast to discuss the Ethiopian Bible. I highly encourage giving...

Get ready for the scariest episode that Southern Demonology has ever presented. Welcome to the inaugural episode of Case Files, a new series that depicts real life exorcisms. In this installment, Father Birdsong, a long-standing exorcist, and his son Deacon Josh go for a simple consultation and instead face off with an entity that has the power to physically manifest and turn sunlight into midnight.

This is the first part of the case where Father Birdsong not only gives a phenomenal explanation of the differences of modern vs classic holy water but also how an emotionally...

In this episode, JJ covers two pieces of shared content that listeners provided, does a mini-review of the TV series Evil, and reflects on the impact of his podcast, Southern Demonology, on his life. He discusses the positive aspects, such as the friendships he has made and the knowledge he has gained. However, he also acknowledges the darkness that has come with it, including health scares and unexplained phenomena. Despite the challenges, he expresses gratitude for the opportunity to help others.

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Class is back in session! Following up on our Demonology 101 episode, JJ is joined by Chris and Dean from the Wandering Road Podcast yet again to discuss the four stages of demonic influence. They touch on topics such as free will, the influence of demons on human existence, and the role of different religions in understanding demonology. The conversation also explores personal experiences with demonic obsession and the signs that may indicate demonic influence. They explore the signs and symptoms of each stage and the potential causes for attracting demonic influence. They also touch on the idea of spiritual...

In this episode, JJ discusses two recent horror movies, Late Night with the Devil and You'll Never Find Me. Late Night with the Devil received great reviews and was praised for its interesting plot and lack of predictable twists. On the other hand, You'll Never Find Me was criticized for its forced dialogue and lackluster execution. JJ recommends Late Night with the Devil but advises against watching You'll Never Find Me. The episode also serves as a preamble to a conversation with Father Birdsong about the dark and the evil eye.

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Get ready for a truly chilling tale that will make you think twice about taking a nap. On today's episode, our host JJ goes deep into the nightmarish realm of demonic dream invasions.

We're talking about visions so vivid and terrifying, they'll make your skin crawl. From a withered demon whisking him away to see the apocalypse up close...to an eight-foot crow beast with spiraling eyes of madness hunting him through non-Euclidean labyrinths.

Just when you think it can't get any more spine-tingling, JJ gets visited by a trilogy of fresh hell...

Join JJ from Southern Demonology and Chris from the Wandering Road Podcast in this inaugural episode of season five as they discuss the basics of demonology, from what it means, what to look out for, what to avoid, and who may have the most to gain from misleading others.

Looking for more Southern Demonology? Join JJ in several guest appearances he's made!

Trailer Trash Terrors (SCP Foundation & storytelling): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermanson/episodes/The-SCP-Foundation-Keeping-the-World-Safe-for-Normality-e2houmo

The Wandering Road Podcast (Chronovisor): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/55-chronovisor-the-vaticans-secret-device-to-look/id1678025434?i=1000650078553<...

Welcome to the final episode, lucky number 13, of season 4 of Southern Demonology. Not only does JJ detail some of the goodies that season 5 will offer, but he also presents an interview with the listener Elizabeth who goes over how she was underneath the dominion of demonic oppression for decades and how hearing Father Birdsong's iteration of "God is not angry with you" helped her to recognize the predicament and break the cycle. This is definitely a heart wrenching episode that will highlight the depths that the infernal can plunge a person before one can even realize it due to...

Christians have created numerous artifacts and and icons in order to help ensure that they get into heaven, but none are as mysterious as the Bandlet of Righteousness (lefAfa Sedeq), the Ethiopian Book of Life. In this episode, JJ runs through the tradition and incantations that make up this amazing work, compares it to protection scrolls created by Ethiopian Orthodox priests that use demonic energy to fuel God's will, and demonstrates some of the aspects that truly make this work magical.

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Not only does this episode of Southern Demonology continues with the final part of my conversation with Father Birdsong and his son Deacon Josh on the Do's and Don'ts of Exorcism, but it also comes with the very first EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena) ever captured on this podcast. And it could not be more chilling or disturbing, especially to me as it was captured on my own audio line.

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While recording an episode of the other podcast to which JJ belongs, the Paranormal Rundown, Father Birdsong recommended having a show dedicated to the Do's and Don'ts of Exorcisms, and I could think of nothing better. What follows is the first part of the conversation wherein we discuss a few of the principles that Father Birdsong outlines in addition to an anecdote from JJ's own life where he demonstrates exactly what one should NEVER do.

Father Birdsong has started his own podcast entitled Ending the Curse. You can find that on any podcast platform now or...

Dear Southern Demonology listeners: JJ would like to introduce Dr. Bert. He is a medical doctor and psychiatrist from the Netherlands who has been practicing in the field from more than a decade. He agreed to speak to us about several different items. Namely, JJ wanted his input on the movie Nefarious and how was the field of psychiatry was represented in his professional opinion. But that was only the entrance to the doorway as in this conversation, we bounce from that to multiple personality disorder (or the more modern term dissociative personality disorder), to the nature of evil...

Ever wanted JJ's viewpoints on Ouija and its Japanese comparable Kokkuri-san? Tune in to learn about the spirit board's history, iterations, dangers, and even a legend that surrounds the devices in this episode of Southern Demonology.

Want further reference? Check out the episode I did with Brandon from Cookeville Ghost Hunters all about Zozo which can be found at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/cookeville-ghost-hunters-1918710/episodes/the-ouija-board-demon-with-sou-145041538

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Join us for the second and final part of the Hail Yourself series with Chris from the Wandering Road Podcast. If you haven't listened to part I, I highly recommend it as otherwise you may not follow the flow of conversation. In this one, we go into detail about the interview Anton Levey's consort gave to Art Bell amongst other related topics.

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Get ready to delve into the theological twists and turns that a... children's book has to offer? For the first time, Southern Demonology takes a look at two particular religious organizations through the lens of a simple book published by one of them. Forgive the vagueness, but see if you can guess exactly the topic. A huge hint is already in the title of this episode.

JJ was the guest on Nicholean TV where the Bishop and he discussed Japanese spirituality. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/live/I8QfrY1wSvc?si=SITVOTHqIoSC76IH<...

Welcome back to part two of our conversation with Father Michael Birdsong and his son Deacon Josh! Last week's episode centered around the hardest exorcism case Father Birdsong has ever encountered. This week we branch out by exploring how one can avoid demonic doorways, a detailed (and spoiler-filled) deep dive into the movie Nefarious, and then answer some questions about the Book of Enoch and the Nephalim. Tune in to discover the rest of the details!

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Father Michael Birdsong and his son Deacon Josh join JJ yet again to provide an update on a very troubling case that he introduced in the season finale of season 3 on Southern Demonology, that involving a person codenamed Paula. One of the most eerie aspects of this possession is the infected's penchant to carry around her "friends" and actively pray with them. These friends are dolls. Tune in to discover the rest of the details!

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Join us for this special Halloween episode where the recently released to streaming platforms film When Evil Lurks is reviewed. (Don't read the subtitle if you want to remain surprised!)

JJ was recently the guest on two different podcasts for their Halloween episodes: Your Worst Friend and The Wandering Road. Links to both are down below. Please support these phenomenal podcasts with a listen!

Your Worst Friend: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ywf-halloween-2023-chapter-1-jj-rory-reiss/id1505651599?i=1000632004343

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Sometimes a horror movie may be middling in overall quality, but it still possesses those breakthrough moments that can continue to live rent free in your head for years or decades after. Today we focus on this snippets of horror and how a few have helped to shape me.

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Welcome back to season 2 episode 2 of Bite, the limited run series that reanimates in October to cover all things horror. In this chapter, JJ delves into a recent horror anime, what makes it special (especially given its surface level presentation), and how it explores some of the general perceptions of both yurei (ghosts) and the divine in Japanese culture.

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Today is the second and final part of my interview with The Wandering Road hosts Chris and Dean wherein Chris wraps up some more of the horrifying details of the house he lived in, Dean shares his own dose of the unexplained in the woods, and I share a little of my family’s long history with the paranormal.

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Horror movies are hard enough to get right. However, when the producers focus on only one aspect and leave the rest horribly underdeveloped, then what's made is a gimmick film. Or perhaps a little more elegantly put, a macguffin movie. In this much longer than normal SD Bite!, JJ looks at two very popular horror movies and why they are exactly gimmick films.

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Season 4 starts off with a blast with not only part 1 of a haunting interview with the two amazing gentlemen from The Wandering Road Podcast, but Southern Demonology also got a bit of a face lift with brand new intro and outro sequences! If you have strong feelings about the new music, then please be sure to contact me at southerndemonology.com.

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Welcome to the final installment of season 3! There's a few treats awaiting! First is the continuation of the interview with the exorcist duo the Birdsongs. They go over the hardest case Father Birdsong has dealt with in his time in the ministry, that of Paula who goes around with a bag of dolls. He also goes into detail of some of the demons that have surfaced during this investigation, one of which is of course our good friend Lilith.

This is then followed up with a review and thoughts on perhaps the most impactful film I...

Welcome to the second to last episode of season 3! In this episode, I not only share a listener submitted story that answers the question of what constitutes a positive paranormal experience much better than I ever could, but we also have a dual guest interview with the Birdsongs, the father and son exorcist duo that have been on more than twenty cases in the last two years alone. Father Birdsong has at least thirty years of experience as an exorcist.

Father Birdsong has also written a book entitled "Becoming a House of Prayer" which you can...

Gather around as JJ shares a paranormal question, a listener's experience, why Shudder should NOT raise any prices, and finally a review of Evil Dead Rise. Yeah, the last two go about as well as you might think!

JJ will be a guest on Vestiges after Dark on Tuesday, August 29th. You can find their YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@Nicholean.

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Southern Demonology is back after a family emergency in Tennessee, and this time JJ shares not only a at once funny albeit heartbreaking story that really puts the "Southern" in Southern Demonology, but he also goes over what can happen when a horror lover gets what one truly wants and finds something that's truly scary.

Southern Demonology was listed as one of the top 10 paranormal-related podcasts by American Paranormal Press! Check out the full list at https://www.paranormalzine.com/post/10-compelling-paranormal-podcasts-you-can-t-miss

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Looking for a movie to watch that features demons and exorcisms? Southern Demonology has you covered! In this episode, JJ reviews Prey to the Devil, The Pope's Exorcist, and Drag me to Hell. Two of these are very recent films yet only one is deemed worth watching with copious reasons listed as to why.

Also, Southern Demonology was recently listed in a FreeSpot blog article as the number one ranked podcast concerning demonology! Thanks to everyone for listening and making this happen! You can check out the article at https://blog.feedspot.com/demonology_podcasts/

Come on a journey through time as I take a look at the Dead Sea Scrolls, their importance, the effect they had on academia as a whole, and their overall importance. I then embark on an analysis of my favorite scroll, 4Q510-11, and how it helps determine not just the mindset of the Essenes but also perhaps the Second Temple period itself.

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Welcome to the first interview of season 3! In this special episode, we welcome back Brandon from Cookeville Ghost Hunters who shares some more paranormal cases he has investigated, a new piece of equipment he uses in the field, and some of the more idiotic remnants of Satanic panic he's encountered over the years.

Check out the joint episode we did together on his podcast about Zozo, the supposed demon of the Ouija board: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ouija-board-demon-with-southern-demonology/id1568965884?i=1000570798477

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In this episode, we begin with a review of the movie Skinamarink from Shudder, trace the decline of the streaming service's originals, and cross-apply that to the current state of generative AI and how all of that is a race to the bottom unfortunately.

For an entertaining examination of generative AI (or ML), watch Adam Conover's entertaining video at https://youtu.be/ro130m-f_yk

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As a thank you to Apple Podcast and Patreon subscribers, Southern Demonology will be producing new monthly episodes. The content will be a little different as these bonus episodes will focus on anime and doramas (non-animated). As a preview of that type of content, this episode is all about what's best for the mostly closed out winter anime season.

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I have a hot take on demonology as a field. It may be unpopular, especially with so many books out there that claim to provide ALL the knowledge about the hierarchy of hell and what foods and leisure activities demons enjoy, but I make my argument using the limitations on human knowledge of the preternatural, historical anachronisms, and the troubles just demonic names pose to make my case. I also delve a little into the power of crossroads and Sylvester Sty-lone.

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I've explained before how the research behind the movie The Prophecy propelled me into hunting down the origins of the angelic script it depicted. However, did the cheap knock-off sequels to this movie get anything right at all? To answer, we delve into the actual text of 1 Enoch and along the way find out not only how dangerous the Nephilim are to theology but how they may even form the modern template for the undead. Highlander may also be mentioned.

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As promised in last episode, tune in to listen to the tales and tribulations of a month long excursion to Japan, including but not limited to hot springs, varying interpretations of societal rights, the latest urban legends from the land of the rising sun, and much more. There's even a story of JJ's run-in with a bicycle mounted police officer!

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Welcome to Season 3 Episode 1 of the Southern Demonology Podcast! Wondering where your elusive host JJ has been? Curious about paranormal anime? Or simply want to know how the new movie Mean Spirited was? Tune in for all of that and more!

In this episode, JJ reviews three paranormal-related anime that are simply awesome (plus one bonus) in addition to throwing in a review of the recently released horror movie Mean Spirited. He may also pay a little homage to Junji Ito, the master of horror manga, along the way.

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What happens when you throw in JJ (the host of the Southern Demonology podcast), Vic (host of Trailer Trash Terrors podcast), and David (an extremely experienced paranormal researcher) into a virtual space and allow an Excel spreadsheet filled with thousands of paranormal, mystical, and philosophical topics to decide what will be discussed? You get the second episode of the Paranormal Rundown! To make things even more exciting, Father Michael Birdsong joins the usual trio. Listen in to hear about everything from the curses, demons, lunar structures, and so much more!

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Welcome back to the final part of our Halloween conversation with the amazing Christy where she shares two final spooky tales, the first involving a cursed object that's been in her family's possession since the 1950s and the second involving an ancestor from the Salem Witch Trials. Along the way we also discuss other cursed objects such as Robert the doll, so be sure to don't miss it!

For the cursed object, Christy provided several links which I have included below. The second requires either a subscription or a free trial, but I wanted to include...

The long wait is over, and Halloween is once again upon us! To commemorate, I have invited Christy--the phenomenally awesome academic who taught us all about Aramaic Incantation Bowls in Episodes 38 & 39 and one of my besties from online--to share some of her favorite true ghost stories. We also delve a good bit into lucid dreaming and the nature of spirits, so only the first tale is covered in this episode. Stay tuned for next week for the remaining two!

I joined up for the second Halloween in a row with the awesome folks over at Your...

Here we are with the very last Bites! episode for October 2022. This one is all about some of my favorite horror movies and shorts. If you enjoyed this little limited run series, then please let me know! You can contact me at my website https://www.southerndemonology.com

To find the YouTube short horror movie playlist I mentioned, you can find it https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKq2otVBTVxf3icPd1gMQERjFVE9SM-c8

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Beyond two pieces of huge news, this episode offers another great entry to our listener inbox feature (share your own at https://southerndemonology.com). Yet the main topic for today's episode is a direct contrast to the Bites! limited run series. While the latter is meant to help you get into the Halloween spirit, episode 73 is all about those things that horror films, series, and even content creators do that kill (or at the very least splash very cold water) on spooky season festivities.

Lastly, the discord server will be hosting I Am a Hero for...

In this penultimate episode of Bites! for this lovely October, let's examine Zombie films and why they are near and dear to my heart! We look at One Cut of the Dead, Zombie for Sale, Pontypool, the Girl with All the Gifts, and I Am a Hero! I even sneak in a reference to my long abandoned novel the Eating Apology.

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Welcome to this very special joint episode ran with Trailer Trash Terrors where Victor, David, and I allow an Excel spreadsheet to determine which set of topics we discuss! In this episode, we talk about everything from Ouija Boards, epistemology, ontology, Art Bell, Hollow Earth, Satanic Panic, and so much more!

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Welcome to the second episode of Southern Demonology Bites!, the limited run series that explores horror movies to help you get in the spooky season mood! Today we explore Deadstream, a new horror comedy from Shudder. And while we are at it, we also briefly look at Shudder Originals as a whole.

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Today we continue our conversation with Father Michael Birdsong. In this episode, we go over some of the specifics around exorcism along with some of his experiences over the years. We also touch on a pretty controversial topic which is the “unforgivable sin” in Christianity. 

Last Friday, Oct 7, was the release of the very first episode of the mini-episode dedicated to horror reviews which is unimaginatively called Southern Demonology Bites. And that episode focuses on two different series that start with the word “Yami,” the Japanese word for darkness: Yamidouga, also called Tokyo videos of horror, and Yamis...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Southern Demonology Bites!, a limited run series airing in the month of October that takes a look at horror movies that will help you get in the mood for spooky season! In this episode, I bring for your consideration the horror series Yamidouga or "Dark Videos" (also badly called Tokyo Videos of Horror in English) in addition to another long running anime Yami Shibai. Wow, one would almost think that I had a plan for this episode considering both begin with the word "yami" or "darkness."

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We’re kicking off October with a bang with the first of a two part interview with Father Michael Birdsong, a long time exorcist, on his perspectives on spiritual warfare, the nature of the demonic, and exorcism. Father Birdsong is also an author and has released the book Becoming a House of Prayer. Find it on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LVCM4XG

Southern Demonology will be releasing a second limited run series called Southern Demonology Bites!, a bite-sized format that focuses on horror movie reviews to help you get in the spirit of...

If I was ever going to have a fanboy moment, then this episode would be it. None other than Hospice Nurse Julie joins us for an in-depth conversation about her experiences while working as a hospice nurse, how her rise in social media has impacted her life, and some of the paranormal experiences she has had both on and outside her job. I'm proud of all of the episodes I produce (I wouldn't release them otherwise which has happened), but this one wins more than a few gold stars in my books just because of how amazing Julie is...

What happens when your family home, a place where laughter and love is meant to reign supreme, is instead darkened by the presence of a malign entity that leaves only darkness and hatred in its wake? Join us this week as we interview Josh, an apprencite exorcist and seminarian, as he walks us through a very recent case he undertook that involved this exact scenario.

Can you believe it? Southern Demonology has officially surpassed 20,000 downloads since March! I cannot express my gratitude and thanks for everyone who continues to listen.

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Join us as we conclude David's incredible and terrifying encounter with a demonic entity. In the last episode he revealed one night in a camping trailer that brought about three separate events. In this conclusion, he goes over the continued attacks he endured for months. He then wraps up with a very eerie tale of a spirit attachment he experienced while performing a paranormal investigation.

Last Wednesday night we aired Hereditary, and it was an amazing time! Unfortunately, this Wednesday movie night will be cancelled as I will be traveling for work. However, next week (Sept 21 @ 10...

What if an act of kindness introduced the demonic into your life? Join us for part I of our interview with David, a paranormal researcher, who shares not only his extensive field experience but also how one frightening night brought three separate encounters. Also included is a review of the "film" Horror in the High Desert and why it along with other pandemic flicks are the equivalent of horror's reality shows.

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In this episode, JBird delves deep into his experience of falling into the role of performing cleansings of people’s homes. He relates three of these, the last of which was so chilling that he even began exploring Christian Demonology to attempt to explain what he might have encountered. 

Before we resume that, I do want to welcome our two new Patreon subscribers, Justin and David. They join the ranks of others who have graciously helped out the podcast, and I am indebted to all of them. If you’d like to join them for as little as 3...

Ever wanted to know more about Buddhism? How about its views on ghosts, hell, and the implications that may have on awakening or reincarnation? Then look no further. I was able to get a practicing Indo-Tibetan Buddhist who is also a member of our discord server to sit down for what turned into a very lengthy and highly informative conversation! The interview is split into two parts, and in this first piece we cover his background, what trainings and experiences he underwent, and the six different realms that Buddhism espouses. In the next episode, we will go over how...

Join us for last part of our interview with Victoria, aka the Demon Folklorist, as she speaks about demonic pacts, categorization, and her writing process. You can find her on Twitter @demonfolklorist or via her website at https://demonfolklorist.com. Her thesis, In the Presence of Evil: Demonic Perception Narratives, can be found at https://t.co/f50y7GMyvq

One of our discord users has started a new writing project (more innocent times may have referred to it as a blog) called Scaring the Kids. The goal is to explore the idea of kids and...

Join us for our interview with Victoria, aka the Demon Folklorist, as she speaks about her own personal case of possession and how she used that experience along with her academic background to create a new categorization of the demonic. Victoria majored in folklore and is launching a writing career as we speak. You can find her on Twitter @demonfolklorist or via her website at https://demonfolklorist.com. Her thesis, In the Presence of Evil: Demonic Perception Narratives, can be found at https://t.co/f50y7GMyvq

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This episode airs the final segment of the interview with accomplished author Anna Maria Manalo. Here she discusses some of her favorite stories she's gleaned from all over the globe, some of the fascinating entities from Filipino folklore, and what's vital for someone to combat a spiritual attack. She also delves into the history of her book, the Way through the Woods, which is one of the most fascinating tales from paranormal history. Her website is at https://annamariamanaloauthor.com.

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Welcome to episode 60, and what an episode it is! Today I get the distinct honor of interviewing accomplished author Anna Maria Manalo who has three published works: Portal, the Way through the Woods, and Haunted Heirlooms. She has a wealth of experience in both the paranormal and the demonic, and she was kind enough to share some of that with us. This episode is longer than normal as her accounts are just too riveting. Even splitting the conversation into two parts, this clocked in at over 50 minutes. Here she goes over two of her books, some protection mechanisms she...

In previous episodes, there have been several guests who have professed to not believing in ghosts as that is what the Bible states. Yet is that claim true? In today's episode, we take a deep dive into what the Hebrew Bible states about ghosts and necromancy.

A new listener inbox is featured on today's episode as well! Tune in to hear all about the ghost teapot.

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Jonathan Dugan, a Christian Seer or Discerner of Spirits, has been witness to the demonic ever since he was three years old. Only later in life did he realize that he had the spiritual gift of discernment of spirits. A discord user, Jonathan offered to write a story for our new listener inbox feature. However, given his extensive experiences, relegating his tales to just a few minutes would be a disservice. So he was kind enough to come on and share a few of the horrifying things he has witnessed and felt. He is also a podcaster himself, cohosting...

In honor of Japan partially opening its borders to the wider world, today we take a look at one of the scariest places not only in that nation but perhaps the world: Aokigahara (青木ヶ原). Listen in to learn about some of its history, just what makes it so scary, and what horror film you should watch if you want to experience the atmosphere of these dark woods! (And hint, it is definitely not that horrid film The Forest!)

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Episode 56 concludes our interview with KL McDaniel, aka Kathy, author of the book Misfit in Hell to Heaven Expat. Here she tells us how she transcended from heaven, the path she took to overcome her homesickness for the beauty and joy she experienced, her long recovery process, and finally seven key takeaways that has become her mantra.

Also, we are about to launch our listener inbox feature where we'll share experiences and questions from the audience live in upcoming episodes! To submit your very own, please got to https://www.southerndemonology.com/inbox and type away!<...

Curious about Near Death Experiences or NDEs? Ever wondered what hell might be like? In this episode, satisfy both by listening to an interview with MK McDaniel, author of Misfit in Hell to Heaven Expat, as she relates the experience she had in hell when she was in a coma. Although I say this in the intro to the episode, please note that many of the things discussed are distressing, so viewer caution is advised.

If interested in further research, please check out IANDS (the International Association for Near Death Studies at https://www.iands.org...

Welcome back to the second and final part of the interview with Rocky from Macabre World! Did you ever want to learn more about funerary rites? Or the Fayum Mummies? How about human bone jewelry? If so, then this episode is for you!

On Sunday, 6/12/2022, I was the guest on Paranormal Radio, a UK-based YouTube channel devoted to exploring the paranormal and interviewing paranormal researchers. Check it out at https://t.co/oPO8eZ4AXO

The website is about to get much more interactive as well! I'm putting on the finishing touches to...

In this exciting, skunk-involved episode (trust me, you'll just have to listen to find out about that), Rocky from the Macabre World Podcast and I discuss everything from language to Ed and Loraine Warren. A former member of a rather famous Paranormal Research team, she has quite a few stories to tell! And this is only the first part of the interview!

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Ever wanted to learn how to do paranormal research yourself? Or about spirit guides? Then listen in to the second part of the interview with Brandon from Cookeville Ghost hunters where he goes over those topics and quite a few more! Visit our friends of the show page at https://www.southerndemonology.com/friends/ for a direct link to his podcast. Join us there on June 7th where I will be going over the finer points of demonology.

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Yes, your eyes are not deceiving you! Southern Demonology has finally updated its logo! The demon head featured was illustrated by the illustrious Adela Overbey, and I cannot thank her enough! The website even has a new parallax scrolling banner on the home page just to show it off even more!

On today's episode (the first of two parts), I interview Brandon from the Cookeville Ghost Hunters podcast. In this section, he details some of the equipment he uses in the field, some methods of protection utilized, and one particularly haunting encounter with shadow beings. His...

Welcome to Episode 50! Yes, 50! I know, I cannot believe it either! Here we undertake the horrid task of reviewing an even more horrid book, Evil Archaeology by Heather Lynn, and why it should be avoided at all cost. I also suggest another book to take its place that is better in every regard.

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Southern Demonology is celebrating its second Patreon subscriber by sponsoring a giveaway of a t-shirt featuring one of our designs from our merch store to two lucky winners! Simply go to https://gleam.io/GIuOq/southern-demonology-tshirt-giveaway to view the 13 different ways to enter! The giveaway starts Monday May 2nd and ends on May 22nd.

This episode concludes my interview with Will, a practicing demonologist. Here we go over a few of the celebrities he has met in the paranormal scene, one of the most frightening experiences he has had while in the field, and finally some...

Southern Demonology is celebrating its second Patreon subscriber by sponsoring a giveaway of a t-shirt featuring one of our designs from our merch store to two lucky winners! Simply go to https://gleam.io/GIuOq/southern-demonology-tshirt-giveaway to view the 13 different ways to enter! The giveaway starts Monday May 2nd and ends on May 22nd.

Episode 48 features the first of a two part interview I conducted with Will, a practicing demonologist. Here we go over how he got started in the field, how one could become a demonologist, and a few of the risks involved. Say, getting...

Welcome to Episode 47! Here we take a look at the streaming media landscape, Shudder in particular, and in the process review five of the recent bombs the horror streaming subscription service has recently released (The Seed, The Host, Nights End, Virus:32, and 0.0Mhz) followed by one amazing one (The Terrified) in the desperate hopes that Shudder can save itself from drowning in the refuse it has created.

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Ever wonder what angels looked like or how their imagery evolved over time? Join JJ on this very special episode where we discuss the types of angels found in the Hebrew Bible (complete with etymology), their primary duties, and how Ezekiel and Revelation changed everything. And for the record, Cherubim do NOT look like babies with wings!

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On this week's episode, we go back to the academic side of the house and explore the various philosophies of translating, whether the source be spoken or written. We then finish up with a portrait of an academic who is rather (in)famous for his translations, E A Wallis Budge.

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In addition to hearing the final part of Victor's tales of his encounters with the perfectly possessed, this time with Magda, I reveal some of the improvements that Southern Demonology has been undergoing and the results.

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