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 abou...
Dec 05, 2022•2 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 75
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...
Nov 07, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 74
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...
Oct 31, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 74
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 For the two I mentioned in particular... Deads: https://youtu.be/vkPBWRiqDqk Dead ...
Oct 28, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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. Last...
Oct 24, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 73
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 Wednesday Movie Night with us! https://discord.gg/vRpq9cu Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://linktr.ee/southerndemonology Supp...
Oct 21, 2022•8 min
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! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Season 2Ep. 72
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 https://linktr.ee/southerndemonology Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Oct 14, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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 ...
Oct 10, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 71
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 th...
Oct 07, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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 horro...
Oct 03, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 70
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 b...
Sep 26, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 69
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 th...
Sep 19, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 68
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 movi...
Sep 12, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 67
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. Thank you to our newest Patreon, Bert! If you would like to join and help support th...
Sep 05, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 66
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...
Aug 29, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 65
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 differen...
Aug 22, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 64
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. ...
Aug 15, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 63
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:...
Aug 08, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 62
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. Apolog...
Aug 01, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 61
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 m...
Jul 25, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 60
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. Want to submit your own experience or question to be read aloud on the podcast? Submit it at https://www.southerndemonology.com/inbox W...
Jul 18, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 59
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 witnesse...
Jul 11, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 58
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!) https://www.southerndemonology.com/gallery/aokigahara We also reveal the first...
Jul 04, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 57
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 ...
Jun 27, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 56
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 Associa...
Jun 20, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 55
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 p...
Jun 13, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 54
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! Southern Demonology just hit 600 followers on Instagram! If you'd like to see we post there, be sure to check us out at https://www.instagram.com/...
Jun 06, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 53
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. The website has been updated with dedicated platform listen button...
May 30, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 52
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...
May 23, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 51
