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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…

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! Get…

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…

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…

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 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 o…

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 h…

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 thi…

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. Join our discord server and enjoy W…

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! Get bonus content on Patreon Suppor…

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. Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links at ht…

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…

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…

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/B09…

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…

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 th…

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…

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 ot…

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 Patre…

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…

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/f…

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 @demonfo…

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 …

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. …

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…

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, releg…

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 da…

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 a…

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 th…

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 parano…

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 intervi…

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. J…

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…

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. Enter the Southern Demonology giveaway where two lucky …

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 e…

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. Episod…

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 …

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! Would you…

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. Would you like to ask questions or leave feedback for the episode with ei…

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. Would you like to ask questions or leave feedback for the episode with either your voice or text? Check out https://galas.fm/epi…

Hearing about true cases of demonic possession is a rare thing. To encounter personal accounts about perfect possession--those beings who willingly accept a demonic host and become a symbiotic being with it--is much, much rarer. This episode continues my conversation with Victor, host of the forthcoming podcast Trailer Trash Genius, about his exper…

Hearing about true cases of demonic possession is a rare thing. To encounter personal accounts about perfect possession--those beings who willingly accept a demonic host and become a symbiotic being with it--is much, much rarer. In this episode, I interview Victor, host of the forthcoming podcast Trailer Trash Genius, about his experiences, the fir…

Today we hear about one of our discord member's tale of a demonic haunting that started off in a beauty salon and ended up in her house with dire repercussions for her and her entire family. Also, check out Southern Demonology's new merch store with expanded merchandise! The link is https://www.teepublic.com/stores/southern-demonology?ref_id=26053 …

Ever want to know what topics Southern Demonology will cover for the year 2022? Listen to this, and all shall be revealed along with two horror movies to steer clear of and one radio program! Would you like to ask questions or leave feedback for the episode with either your voice or text? Check out https://galas.fm/episode/29372955-e0c5-4ec1-af00-f…

And here is part two of my interview with the amazing Christy where she delves further into the topic of Aramaic Incantation Bowls, how skulls and curses get into the mix, and a little information about the Mandaeans. Would you like to ask questions or leave feedback for the episode with either your voice or text? Check out https://galas.fm/episode…

Happy Holidays! Today we are joined by Christy, a fellow academic and best nerd friend, to discuss not only what pitfalls and stumbling blocks one may face in faith when studying religion but also to showcase some of her work with Aramaic Incantation Bowls. Part II of the interview will be up next week! Would you like to ask questions or leave feed…

In episode 37, I go over some stats for Southern Demonology and announce that I will be holding a live talk on Wisdom, the social audio platform, on Wednesday, December 22 Eastern Time. If you'd like to join, simply find me by my username @southerndemonology. However, the main topic is an interview with Toki from JapanExplained with another knowled…

For episode 36, we take a lighter turn and retell the greatest story about debate that has ever been devised: the Debate Story! Would you like to ask questions or leave feedback for the episode with either your voice or text? Check out https://galas.fm/episode/ebd57c3a-a703-4ee7-add7-aef0ddebf64f Gain access to all of Southern Demonology's links! G…

Did you know that we are a guest host on the Your Worst Friend Podcast for their Halloween episode? In addition to suggesting the perfect horror movie to watch for Halloween (and what makes it so good), I also share four ghost stories from my family and/or town to get you in the mood for spookiness! I wrap up by delving just a bit into why the stan…

We have a very special episode today as I get the privilege to interview Toki from JapanExplained.com about yokai (Japanese monsters or specters) and even get to hear two paranormal experiences! Please join us for an extra-special episode filled with amazing knowledge! Would you like to ask questions or leave feedback for the episode with either yo…