Join 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 (SCP Foundation & storytelling): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermanson/episodes/The-SCP-Foundation-...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Welcome 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" helped her to recognize the predicament and break the cycle. This is definitely a heart wrenching episode that will highlight ...
Feb 19, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Christians 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 use demonic energy to fuel God's will, and demonstrates some of the aspects that truly make this work magical. Get a...
Feb 12, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Not 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 own audio line. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Jan 15, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 11
While 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 JJ's own life where he demonstrates exactly what one should NEVER do. Father Birdsong has started his own podcast entitled En...
Jan 08, 2024•40 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Dear 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. But that was only the entrance to the doorway as in this conversation, we bounce from that to multiple personality d...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Ever 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://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/cookeville-ghost-hunters-1918710/episodes/the-ouija-board-demon-with-sou-145041538 Get access to a...
Dec 11, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Join 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 Demonology's links at https://www.southerndemonology.com or https://linktr.ee/southerndemonology Support this show http://sup...
Dec 04, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Get 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 the guest on Nicholean TV where the Bishop and he discussed Japanese spirituality. Check it out at https://www.youtube.co...
Nov 27, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Welcome 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 the Book of Enoch and the Nephalim. Tune in to discover the rest of the details! Get access to all of Southern Demonology's...
Nov 13, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Father 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 friends are dolls. Tune in to discover the rest of the details! Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://www.so...
Nov 06, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Join 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 podcasts with a listen! Your Worst Friend: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ywf-halloween-2023-chapter-1-jj-rory-reiss/id1...
Oct 30, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Sometimes 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 h ttps://www.southerndemonology.com or at h ttps://linktr.ee/southerndemonology Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Oct 27, 2023•7 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Welcome 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 Southern Demonology's links at https://www.southerndemonology.com or at https://linktr.ee/southerndemonology Support t...
Oct 20, 2023•8 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Today 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.com/2155744/share or wherever you get your podcasts. To listen to my guest interview with them regarding demons, Second Te...
Oct 16, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Horror 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 of Southern Demonology's links at https://linktr.ee/southerndemonology Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/south...
Oct 13, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Season 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's episodes at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2155744/share or wherever you get your podcasts. To listen to my guest intervi...
Oct 09, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Welcome 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 investigation, one of which is of course our good friend Lilith. This is then followed up with a review and thoughts on perh...
Aug 28, 2023•36 min
Welcome 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. Father Birdsong has at least thirty years of experience as an exorcist. Father Birdsong has also written a book enti...
Aug 21, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Gather 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 page on southerndemonology.com at https://www.southerndemonology.com/appearances Get access to all of Southern Demonology...
Aug 07, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Southern Demonology is back after a family emergency in Tennessee, and this time JJ shares not only a at once funny albeit heartbreaking story that really puts the "Southern" in Southern Demonology, but he also goes over what can happen when a horror lover gets what one truly wants and finds something that's truly scary. Southern Demonology was listed as one of the top 10 paranormal-related podcasts by American Paranormal Press! Check out the full list at https://www.paranormalzine.com/post/10-c...
Jul 17, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Looking for a movie to watch that features demons and exorcisms? Southern Demonology has you covered! In this episode, JJ reviews Prey to the Devil, The Pope's Exorcist, and Drag me to Hell. Two of these are very recent films yet only one is deemed worth watching with copious reasons listed as to why. Also, Southern Demonology was recently listed in a FreeSpot blog article as the number one ranked podcast concerning demonology! Thanks to everyone for listening and making this happen! You can che...
Jun 05, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Come on a journey through time as I take a look at the Dead Sea Scrolls, their importance, the effect they had on academia as a whole, and their overall importance. I then embark on an analysis of my favorite scroll, 4Q510-11, and how it helps determine not just the mindset of the Essenes but also perhaps the Second Temple period itself. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 08, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Welcome to the first interview of season 3! In this special episode, we welcome back Brandon from Cookeville Ghost Hunters who shares some more paranormal cases he has investigated, a new piece of equipment he uses in the field, and some of the more idiotic remnants of Satanic panic he's encountered over the years. Check out the joint episode we did together on his podcast about Zozo, the supposed demon of the Ouija board: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ouija-board-demon-with-southern...
Apr 17, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this episode, we begin with a review of the movie Skinamarink from Shudder, trace the decline of the streaming service's originals, and cross-apply that to the current state of generative AI and how all of that is a race to the bottom unfortunately. For an entertaining examination of generative AI (or ML), watch Adam Conover's entertaining video at https://youtu.be/ro130m-f_yk Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://linktr.ee/southerndemonology Support this show http://sup...
Apr 10, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 6
As a thank you to Apple Podcast and Patreon subscribers, Southern Demonology will be producing new monthly episodes. The content will be a little different as these bonus episodes will focus on anime and doramas (non-animated). As a preview of that type of content, this episode is all about what's best for the mostly closed out winter anime season. Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://linktr.ee/southerndemonology Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonol...
Apr 03, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 5
I have a hot take on demonology as a field. It may be unpopular, especially with so many books out there that claim to provide ALL the knowledge about the hierarchy of hell and what foods and leisure activities demons enjoy, but I make my argument using the limitations on human knowledge of the preternatural, historical anachronisms, and the troubles just demonic names pose to make my case. I also delve a little into the power of crossroads and Sylvester Sty-lone. Get access to all of Southern D...
Mar 27, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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 theology but how they may even form the modern template for the undead. Highlander may also be mentioned. Get access to all of Southern Demonology's ...
Mar 20, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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 all of Southern Demonology's links at https://linktr.ee/southerndemonology Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology . Hosted o...
Mar 13, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 to throwing in a review of the recently released horror movie Mean Spirited. He may also pay a little homage to Junji Ito, the master of horror manga...
Mar 06, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 1
