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 winners will win one of the designs in our merch store! You can enter by visiting https://gleam.io/competitions/GIuOq-southern-demonology-tshirt-givea...
May 16, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 50
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 o...
May 09, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 49
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...
May 02, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 48
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. Would you like to ask questions or leave feedback for the episode with either your voice o...
Apr 25, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 47
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 like to ask questions or leave feedback for the episode with either your voice or text? Check out https://galas.fm/episode/cf366a36-fcc1-4296-b98f-16...
Apr 18, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 46
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 either your voice or text? Check out https://galas.fm/episode/c5aff077-8c3c-4c8f-a2dd-6d44d0d05dd2 Gain access to all of Southern Demonology's links! Su...
Apr 10, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 45
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/episode/dca4cb65-5a6c-4ef4-98c4-33ec5e870b66 Gain access to all of Southern Demonology's links! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemo...
Apr 04, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 44
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 experiences. Listen on to learn about all the improvements Southern Demonology is making (including a brand new website!) and the mysteries of free will. W...
Mar 28, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 43
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 first of which is documented here. The remaining two stories will be released in upcoming episodes. Would you like to ask questions or leave feedback for...
Mar 21, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 42
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 Would you like to ask questions or leave feedback for the episode with either your voice or text? Check out https://galas.fm/episode/31d11ccb-79b4-4f4...
Mar 10, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 41
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-ff1d287de934 Gain access to all of Southern Demonology's links! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted on Acast. See ...
Mar 02, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 40
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/85ce2ebd-3a3f-454a-90c3-13122e6e1c32 Gain access to all of Southern Demonology's links! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonolo...
Dec 31, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 39
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 feedback for the episode with either your voice or text? Check out https://galas.fm/episode/dd8406b8-516d-4059-aa8a-0c592ecf5c5c Gain access to all of Sou...
Dec 24, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 38
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 knowledge bomb about yokai and Kyoto. Would you like to ask questions or leave feedback for the episode with either your voice or text? Check out https://gal...
Dec 20, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 37
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! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 21, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 36
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 standard scientific answers for disproving ghosts aren't quite up to snuff. Would you like to ask questions or leave feedback for the episode with either ...
Oct 31, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 35
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 your voice or text? Check out https://galas.fm/episode/0a6175f8-c22d-4f14-8855-d8b426d50f36 Gain access to all of Southern Demonology's links! Support t...
Oct 25, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Welcome to Spooktober! We welcome the month with a very exciting topic: a deep dive into the amazing world of Yurei or Japanese ghosts! We'll explore the history, their defining characteristics, and touch upon the world of the dead. Would you like to ask questions or leave feedback for the episode with either your voice or text? Check out https://galas.fm/episode/2145fb1c-c419-4cdd-b604-95e4307fcd57 Gain access to all of Southern Demonology's links! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/s...
Oct 11, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Hello all! We return with an episode that explores the question of self in the first half and then a quick examination of YouTube horror channels in the second. I also go over the updates to the Southern Demonology YouTube channel and ask if there's interest in a class for learning either Biblical Hebrew or Classical Ethiopic (Ge'ez). Would you like to ask questions or leave feedback for the episode with either your voice or text? Check out https://galas.fm/episode/9ec40e4f-123f-4fd0-a296-26f8e5...
Sep 29, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Herein lies the memory of my beloved uncle, Ernest Green, who passed away recently. There are a few strange occurrences that are discussed at the end, but the entire focus is upon the man who impacted the lives of our family and friends so much that he could never be replaced. Would you like to ask questions or leave feedback for the episode with either your voice or text? Check out https://galas.fm/episode/1fb9c17b-d802-4d62-b694-0ba39ab98bbd Gain access to all of Southern Demonology's links! S...
Jul 28, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Welcome to the 30th episode of Southern Demonology! Here I talk about horror as a genre, review some recent movies and series, and finally review the horror streaming service Shudder as a whole. Would you like to ask questions or leave feedback for the episode with either your voice or text? Check out https://galas.fm/episode/c7e002c2-bb30-4fd6-ae4a-3b10b57b982b Gain access to all of Southern Demonology's links! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted on Acast. S...
Apr 26, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 30
We continue our exploration of the name of the devil by looking at I Enoch, the Hebrew Bible, and even the Testament of Solomon. Would you like to ask questions or leave feedback for the episode with either your voice or text? Check out https://galas.fm/episode/9c58effb-9b2a-40bb-8cdf-ee9d87f2aa67 Gain access to all of Southern Demonology's links! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 25, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Here we go over the other ways that demons can harass and attack humanity outside of possession: demonic obsession and oppression. Would you like to ask questions or leave feedback for the episode with either your voice or text? Check out https://galas.fm/episode/c3def082-e904-4f1d-8b43-6717eaf39b8b Gain access to all of Southern Demonology's links! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 15, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 28
This episode is a little different. So that I can continue working on the second part of "the Name of the Devil," I am releasing a portion of my novel "the Eating Apology" for feedback and your listening pleasure. Would you like to ask questions or leave feedback for the episode with either your voice or text? Check out https://galas.fm/episode/1d6fd108-d3b5-45c3-bcb4-d67d69f1eb6a Gain access to all of Southern Demonology's links! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology ....
Dec 15, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 27
First, we're having a holiday giveaway! Five fantastic books will go to the lucky winner. Full details are on our site https://www.southerndemonology.com. All you need to do is join our discord and post your favorite legend or ghost story (and why!) in the #giveaway channel. Episode 26 is all about Faustian bargains and why those are wrong-headed. Rather, the true worry is demonic gateways. Gain access to all of Southern Demonology's links! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southernde...
Dec 11, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 26
For episode 25, we finally turn our attention to jinn! Here I have an interview with a friend who is a Muslim originally from Turkey, and he shares his knowledge and experiences with us. Gain access to all of Southern Demonology's links! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 02, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Here we take a slight departure and focus on faith, namely the personal path I've taken to find my own faith. I also share one of the mental thought practices I learned while taking spiritual direction with the Jesuits. Gain access to all of Southern Demonology's links! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 06, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 24
On this Halloween night, we talk about curses from both the perspectives of the ancient Israelites and Japanese Shintoism. We then wrap up with a discussion about dreams and how one I had as a kid might foretell the day that I die. Gain access to all of Southern Demonology's links! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 01, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Hold on to your britches ladies and gentlemen! In this episode, we discuss the least well understood religion that has had a huge impact upon both Judaism and Christianity in profound ways: namely with its extremely well-formed dualism. Gain access to all of Southern Demonology's links! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 30, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 22
We launch a new series (not sequentially released) exploring the named demons, the most frequently requested topic! This first episode deals all about the devil. Starting from more personal experiences, we then delve into the Prayer to St Michael to explore the devil through that lens. Gain access to all of Southern Demonology's links! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 18, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 21
