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. You'll he...
Jun 16, 2025•41 min•Season 6Ep. 9
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 emoti...
Jun 13, 2025•6 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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 tur...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 8
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? Toget...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 7
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:...
May 26, 2025•22 min•Season 6Ep. 6
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. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2025•7 min•Season 4Ep. 2
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. #salemslot #stephenking #horror #horrormovies #southerndemonology #bite #sdbite Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2025•5 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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 sl...
May 12, 2025•23 min•Season 6Ep. 5
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 i...
Apr 21, 2025•25 min•Season 6Ep. 4
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 skimmi...
Apr 07, 2025•42 min•Season 6Ep. 3
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 ...
Mar 31, 2025•25 min•Season 6Ep. 2
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 perfec...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 6Ep. 1
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. #beezel #horrormovie #horrormoviereview #moviereview #paranormal #supernatural #shorts #fyp Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Nov 01, 2024•7 min•Season 3Ep. 6
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. Get access to contact info, episodes, and more at https://www.southerndemonology.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted on Acast. ...
Oct 18, 2024•6 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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. Get access to all of Southern Demonology's social media links, episodes, and contact information at https...
Oct 04, 2024•6 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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 Get access to all of Southern Demonology's contact info, social media links, and episodes at https://www.southerndemonology.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 27, 2024•8 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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 th...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 13
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 Exorc...
Sep 02, 2024•51 min•Season 5Ep. 12
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. #cosmic #cosmichorror #lovecraft #cthulhu #lovecraftian #resolution #endless #void #carpenter #mouthofmadness Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links and contact info at https://www.southerndemonology.com Support this show h...
Aug 30, 2024•7 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 ...
Aug 26, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 11
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 Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links and contact info at https://w...
Aug 23, 2024•9 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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. Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links including social media sites, contact information, Patreon, and Discord communities ...
Aug 19, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 10
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, t...
Aug 12, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 9
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...
Jul 29, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 8
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 pod...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 7
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 ...
Jul 15, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 6
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 othe...
Jul 08, 2024•23 min•Season 5Ep. 5
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 sympto...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 4
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 Birdso...
Apr 29, 2024•33 min•Season 5Ep. 3
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-tinglin...
Apr 15, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 2
