Southern Demonology is a podcast that examines angelology, demonology, ghosts, spirits, and monsters, tracing these beliefs from antiquity to the modern day. It approaches the subject through an academic lens, treating folklore, theology, and supernatural traditions as objects of serious study rather than sensationalism. Episodes explore how ideas about demons, spirits, and monstrous beings developed across cultures and historical periods. The show is independently produced and hosted, with listener support via Acast.
Episodes
The Grammar of the Unseen: When a Translation Hands you a Demon
Send us Fan MailIn the King James Version, Isaiah 34:14 places a screech owl in the ruins of Edom. The 1917 Jewish Publication Society translation puts a night-monster in the same verse, Jerome's Vulgate a child-stealing lamia, and several modern Bibles simply print the name Lilith; yet behind all four renderings stands a single Hebrew word, lîlît, which appears nowhere else in the Hebrew Bib
The House that Wants you Back
Send us Fan MailWhy do some houses seem to want people back? Modern paranormal stories describe dwellings that remember, watch, and call their former occupants home, and the claim usually arrives with the assurance that people have always believed houses could behave that way. The older sources tell a more complicated story. In the final episode of our October series, JJ follows the troubled house
Something Is Knocking: The Folklore of Things You Should Never Let In
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when something knocks at the door and nobody should be outside?Horror has taught us a familiar rule: some supernatural beings cannot cross a threshold unless they are invited in. Vampires wait for permission, black-eyed children ask to enter, and modern paranormal lore frequently warns that demons can gain access only after someone has opened the door, literally or spi
The Witching Hour Never Existed, so Why are we Afraid of 3:00 A.M.?
Send us Fan MailWhy are so many people afraid of 3:00 a.m.?Modern paranormal culture often calls it the witching hour or the devil’s hour, sometimes claiming that three in the morning represents an inversion of the traditional hour of Christ’s death. The explanation sounds ancient, which is part of what makes it so convincing.The history, however, points somewhere else.In this episode of Southern
Never Say its Name: The Dangerous Name in Magic and Demonology
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you say a demon's name?Modern horror often treats supernatural names as invitations, as though speaking the wrong one aloud might attract the very thing you are trying to avoid. Ancient magical and exorcistic traditions, however, often understood names very differently.In this episode of Southern Demonology, JJ traces the history of dangerous names through an
What the Hell is an Angel?
Send us Fan MailWhat exactly is an angel?Today, we tend to think of angels as a distinct class of spiritual beings, complete with wings, names, ranks, and an elaborate heavenly hierarchy. Yet the Hebrew word mal'akh and the Greek angelos originally mean something much simpler: messenger. A human being could be a mal'akh just as readily as a heavenly being could.In this episode of Souther
The Kingdom that Cannot Create: from Ahriman to the Preternatural
Send us Fan MailFor thousands of years, the demonic has refused to remain the same.Ancient Zoroastrianism envisioned a cosmic struggle in which Ahriman and the daēvas invaded and corrupted the good creation. Centuries later, Second Temple Jewish writers described rebellious angels, hostile spirits, Mastema, Belial, and eventually Satan within an increasingly organized landscape of supernatural evi
Satan: When the Adversary Became the Devil
Send us Fan MailWhat if Satan was not always the Devil?In the final installment of Southern Demonology’s four-part exploration of the development of supernatural evil, JJ turns to the figure who would eventually overshadow nearly every other adversary in Western demonology: Satan.But the story does not begin with a fallen angel ruling a kingdom of demons. The Hebrew word satan originally described
Belial: When Wickedness Acquires a Kingdom
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when supernatural evil acquires more than a leader? What happens when wickedness acquires a kingdom?In the third installment of Southern Demonology’s four-part exploration of the development of supernatural evil during the Second Temple period, JJ turns to Belial and the remarkable demonology preserved among the Dead Sea Scrolls.Belial did not begin as the proper name
Mastema: When Hostility Gets a Name
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when supernatural hostility stops being just a force and becomes a prince?In the second episode of Southern Demonology’s four-part arc on the development of evil in Second Temple Judaism, JJ turns to Mastema, one of the most fascinating and misunderstood figures in ancient Jewish demonology.We begin with the word itself. Mastema originally means hostility or enmity, bu
What the Hell is a Demon?
Send us Fan MailWhat exactly is a demon?It sounds like a simple question, especially for a podcast called Southern Demonology. But the further back we travel into the ancient world, the harder that question becomes to answer.In this episode, JJ traces the concept of the demon from the dangerous spirits and numinous powers of ancient Mesopotamia through the Hebrew Bible and into the dramatically ch
Azazel wasn't Always a Demon
Send us Fan MailAzazel is one of the most recognizable names in demonology. Yet the earliest text to mention him never clearly tells us that he is a demon at all.In this episode of Southern Demonology, we trace Azazel from the strange ritual of Leviticus 16, where one goat is designated “for Azazel” and sent into the wilderness, into the much darker world of 1 Enoch, where Azazel becomes one of th
It Smiled at Her: Amanda's Story
Send us Fan MailIn this deeply unsettling episode of Southern Demonology, JJ is joined by Amanda to discuss a lifetime of traumatic and deeply disturbing experiences that appear to move far beyond ordinary paranormal activity. What begins with a terrifying childhood encounter and an entity described as a black mass with no eyes and a grotesque, impossible smile develops into a larger conversation
Doug Bradley Pt 2
Send us Fan MailIn Part 2 of this special conversation, Doug Bradley moves beyond horror cinema and into the deeper waters of the paranormal. The discussion turns toward haunted houses, family ghost stories, religious belief, folk practice, Ouija experiences, and the strange tension between skepticism and personal encounter. Along the way, Doug reflects on whether ghost experiences are truly the d
Doug Bradley
Send us Fan MailIn Part 1 of this special two-part conversation, The Wandering Road Podcast and Southern Demonology Podcast sit down with horror legend Doug Bradley for a wide-ranging discussion that goes far beyond Hellraiser.Doug reflects on his lifelong fascination with ghosts, horror, mythology, and the paranormal, and explains why he describes himself as a “religious atheist.” From there, the
Nephilim: The Unholy Union of Spirit and Flesh
Send us Fan MailThe Nephilim are often remembered as giants, but 1 Enoch presents them as something far more terrifying. In this episode, JJ explores the Nephilim as the product of a rebellion that begins when the Watchers bind themselves in a curse, descend from their proper estate, and force together spirit and flesh in a way that should never have happened. The result is not merely violence on
The Hidden History of Archangels
Send us Fan MailWhere did the idea of archangels actually come from, and why do so many traditions speak of seven of them? In this episode, JJ traces the development of the archangels from the Hebrew Bible through Second Temple Jewish literature, Tobit, 1 Enoch, and later Christian tradition. Along the way, he explains why only a few names—especially Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael—became widely rec
Lilith: Wind, Night, and Wasting
Send us Fan MailLilith is one of the oldest, most controversial, and most misunderstood names in all of demonology. In this first episode of the named demons series, JJ examines Lilith through the lens of language, history, and reception rather than modern mythmaking. Beginning with her Mesopotamian roots and moving through Isaiah 34, Psalm 91’s allusive “arrow that flieth by day,” the Dead Sea Sc
Free Will in a Haunted Universe
Send us Fan MailIn this crossover-style conversation with Chris from The Wandering Road, JJ dives into one of theology’s oldest and most stubborn questions: do human beings truly have free will, or are we simply moving through a script already known by God?What begins with a discussion of UFO disclosure, alien life, and the theological panic such revelations might cause quickly turns toward much d
Demonic Sigils: Myth, Magic, or the Greatest Hoax Ever Told?
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, JJ is joined by Chris and Dean from the Wandering Road for a conversation centered around the world of demonic sigils. Together, they explore where these symbols actually originated, how they became tied to demons and occult practices, and whether there’s any real historical or theological basis behind them at all.The discussion takes a closer look at the validity
The Dark, the Desk, and the Shadow Man
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Southern Demonology, JJ takes a brief pause from the ongoing demonology series for a conversation with Tommy from the Let’s Get Freaky podcast.Tommy shares the personal encounters that first drew him into the world of paranormal investigation and podcasting, beginning with a childhood home marked by unexplained footsteps, oppressive atmospheres, and a terrifying
Demonic Sigils
Send us Fan MailDemonic sigils are everywhere: in grimoires, in horror shows, and plastered across thumbnails any time someone says the word “infernal.” In this episode of southern demonology, we slow everything down and ask harder questions: what are these sigils actually supposed to be, where did they come from, and how do they relate to older ideas like angelic script and heavenly writing?We tr
Demonology 204
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Demonology classroom series, JJ is joined again by Chris and Dean from The Wandering Road for a deep dive into one of the most uncomfortable and misunderstood questions in religion and the paranormal: what do we do with ghosts, spirits of the dead, and the unseen afterlife? From ancient Judaism and necromancy laws to the concept of She’ol and the persistence
Before we Name Demons
Send us Fan MailBefore we begin a full series on named demons, we need to ask a more basic question: what are these names, really? Are they ancient and original, or are they titles, translations, corruptions, polemics, and borrowed labels that changed over time?In this episode, JJ lays the groundwork for thinking carefully about demon names by exploring the differences between Semitic, Greek, and
Demonology 203
Send us Fan MailIn this new entry in the Demonology classroom series, JJ is joined by Chris and Dean from The Wandering Road for a wide-ranging discussion on one of the most important and misunderstood questions in all of demonology: what actually makes something demonic?Together, they unpack the difference between the merely strange, the paranormal, and the genuinely infernal. They also tackle a
The Grammar of the Unseen
Send us Fan MailIn this special episode of Southern Demonology, JJ reads the full Introduction to The Grammar of the Unseen: A Demonology Rooted in Text and Tradition. If you’ve followed the Demonology series, this is the moment where the research, the guardrails, and the method get gathered into one place—why this project refuses spectacle, why it insists on sources, and why “discernment” matters
When you Look into Evil, it Looks back
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you talk about the paranormal long enough… and it starts responding?For the Season 6 finale (Lucky Episode 13), JJ from Southern Demonology links up with The Wandering Road for a raw, unsettling roundtable about the unspoken “rule” of the strange: when you look into the paranormal, it looks back. What begins as an idea becomes a pattern—technical glitches, oppress
Intellectual Soil and Dark Questions
Send us Fan MailIn 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 deep
Demonology of the Highlands Part II
Send us Fan MailStep 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 li
The Madness of the Sacred
Send us Fan MailIn 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 unpa
From Hector the Doll to Haunted Cafes
Send us Fan MailIn 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
Bite!: Bring her back
Send us Fan MailIn 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
From Hector the Doll to Haunted Cafes
Send us Fan MailIn 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 proph
The Warrens, Annabelle, and the Grift behind the Glass
Send us Fan MailIn 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 posse
Demonology of the Highlands
Send us Fan MailDemonology of the Highlands: The Infernal Landscape of EthiopiaWhat 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 thi
SD Bite! The Rule of Jenny Penn
Send us Fan MailIn 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.Support the show
Bite! Salem's Lot
Send us Fan MailIn 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.#salemslot #stephenking #horror #horrormovies #southerndemonology #bite #sdbiteSupport the show
Infernal Labyrinths
Send us Fan MailIn 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
Demonology 501: Perfect Possession
Send us Fan MailWelcome 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
Theology of Hostage to the Devil
Send us Fan MailWelcome 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
Jiko Bukken: Japan's Stigmatized Properties
Send us Fan MailEver 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
Legitimate Satanic Panic
Send us Fan MailSouthern Demonology Season 6 Episode 1: Legitimate Satanic PanicSeason 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 trag
Bite! Beezel
Send us Fan MailWelcome 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. #beezel #horrormovie #horrormoviereview #moviereview #paranormal #supernatural
The Oddity in Uzumaki
Send us Fan MailWelcome 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. Get access to contact info, epis
SD Bite! Uzumaki
Send us Fan MailWelcome 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 pre
SD Bite! In a Violent Mood
Send us Fan MailWelcome 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 #undeadGet access to all of Southern Demonology's contact info, social media links, and episodes at https://www.southerndemonology.comSupport the show
Generational Curses
Send us Fan MailWelcome 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 J
The Lessons Learned from the Movie Godless
Send us Fan MailAnd 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
SD Bite! Monstrous Cosmic Horror
Send us Fan MailJoin 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.#cosmic #cosmichorror #lovecraft #cthulhu #lovecraftian #resolution #endless #void #carpenter #mouthofmadnessGet acces
Demonology 102: That's No Demon
Send us Fan MailWhile 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 prom
SD Bite! Godless
Send us Fan MailYes 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! #
Demonology 301 Pt 2
Send us Fan MailWelcome 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. Get access t
Demonology 301 (Part 1)
Send us Fan MailJust 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
Besiegement of the Sinister
Send us Fan MailWelcome 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
Case Files #1: House on Haunted Hill Part II
Send us Fan MailIn 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
Case Files #1: House on Haunted Hill
Send us Fan MailGet 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 sunli
Talking about Evil
Send us Fan MailIn 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 heal
Demonology 201
Send us Fan MailClass 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 exp
Late Night with the Evil Eye
Send us Fan MailIn 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
The Pain of Dreaming Demonic
Send us Fan MailGet 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 w
Demonology 101
Send us Fan MailJoin 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
Trapped in Fear & Fire
Send us Fan MailWelcome 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&q
The Bandlet of Righteousness
Send us Fan MailChristians 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
Exorcisms Do's and Don'ts, Pt II
Send us Fan MailNot 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 o
Exorcisms Do's and Don'ts, Pt I
Send us Fan MailWhile 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
Faces of Evil
Send us Fan MailDear 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.
Ouija
Send us Fan MailEver 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://
Hail Yourself, Pt II
Send us Fan MailJoin 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.Get access to all of Southern
Hail Yourself, Pt I
Send us Fan MailGet 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 t
Demonic Dolls Part II
Send us Fan MailWelcome 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 th
Demonic Dolls Part I
Send us Fan MailFather 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
When Evil Lurks
Send us Fan MailJoin 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 podcas
Bite! Snippets of Horror
Send us Fan MailSometimes 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.Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://www.southerndemonology.com or at https://linktr.ee/
SD Bite! Dark Gathering
Send us Fan MailWelcome 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.Get access to all of Sou
The House is Calling Me Part 2
Send us Fan MailToday 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.You can find The Wandering Road's episodes at https://www.buzzsprout.co
SD Bite! Macguffin Horror Movies
Send us Fan MailHorror 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. Get access to all
The House is Calling Me
Send us Fan MailSeason 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. You can find The Wandering Road&apos
The Winds of Lilith
Send us Fan MailWelcome 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 inv
The Oppression of Mary
Send us Fan MailWelcome 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.
Streams of Horror & Evil Dead Rise
Send us Fan MailGather 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.Find the new Appearances pag
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