Southern Demonology

In Part 2 of this special conversation, Doug Bradley moves beyond horror cinema and into the deeper waters of the paranormal. The discussion turns toward haunted houses, family ghost stories, religious belief, folk practice, Ouija experiences, and the strange tension between skepticism and personal encounter. Along the way, Doug reflects on whether ghost experiences are truly the dead, whether som...

In Part 1 of this special two-part conversation, The Wandering Road Podcast and Southern Demonology Podcast sit down with horror legend Doug Bradley for a wide-ranging discussion that goes far beyond Hellraiser . Doug reflects on his lifelong fascination with ghosts, horror, mythology, and the paranormal, and explains why he describes himself as a “religious atheist.” From there, the conversation...

The Nephilim are often remembered as giants, but 1 Enoch presents them as something far more terrifying. In this episode, JJ explores the Nephilim as the product of a rebellion that begins when the Watchers bind themselves in a curse, descend from their proper estate, and force together spirit and flesh in a way that should never have happened. The result is not merely violence on the earth, but a...

Where did the idea of archangels actually come from, and why do so many traditions speak of seven of them? In this episode, JJ traces the development of the archangels from the Hebrew Bible through Second Temple Jewish literature , Tobit , 1 Enoch , and later Christian tradition. Along the way, he explains why only a few names—especially Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael —became widely recognized, whi...

Lilith is one of the oldest, most controversial, and most misunderstood names in all of demonology. In this first episode of the named demons series, JJ examines Lilith through the lens of language, history, and reception rather than modern mythmaking. Beginning with her Mesopotamian roots and moving through Isaiah 34, Psalm 91’s allusive “arrow that flieth by day,” the Dead Sea Scrolls, and later...

In this crossover-style conversation with Chris from The Wandering Road , JJ dives into one of theology’s oldest and most stubborn questions: do human beings truly have free will, or are we simply moving through a script already known by God? What begins with a discussion of UFO disclosure, alien life, and the theological panic such revelations might cause quickly turns toward much deeper ground:...

In this episode, JJ is joined by Chris and Dean from the Wandering Road for a conversation centered around the world of demonic sigils. Together, they explore where these symbols actually originated, how they became tied to demons and occult practices, and whether there’s any real historical or theological basis behind them at all. The discussion takes a closer look at the validity of demonic sigi...

In this episode of Southern Demonology , JJ takes a brief pause from the ongoing demonology series for a conversation with Tommy from the Let’s Get Freaky podcast . Tommy shares the personal encounters that first drew him into the world of paranormal investigation and podcasting, beginning with a childhood home marked by unexplained footsteps, oppressive atmospheres, and a terrifying full-bodied a...

Demonic sigils are everywhere: in grimoires, in horror shows, and plastered across thumbnails any time someone says the word “infernal.” In this episode of southern demonology, we slow everything down and ask harder questions: what are these sigils actually supposed to be, where did they come from, and how do they relate to older ideas like angelic script and heavenly writing? We trace the path fr...

In this episode of the Demonology classroom series, JJ is joined again by Chris and Dean from The Wandering Road for a deep dive into one of the most uncomfortable and misunderstood questions in religion and the paranormal: what do we do with ghosts, spirits of the dead, and the unseen afterlife? From ancient Judaism and necromancy laws to the concept of She’ol and the persistence of the dead in a...

Before we begin a full series on named demons, we need to ask a more basic question: what are these names, really? Are they ancient and original, or are they titles, translations, corruptions, polemics, and borrowed labels that changed over time? In this episode, JJ lays the groundwork for thinking carefully about demon names by exploring the differences between Semitic, Greek, and Latin tradition...

In this new entry in the Demonology classroom series, JJ is joined by Chris and Dean from The Wandering Road for a wide-ranging discussion on one of the most important and misunderstood questions in all of demonology: what actually makes something demonic? Together, they unpack the difference between the merely strange, the paranormal, and the genuinely infernal. They also tackle a problem that ha...

In this special episode of Southern Demonology , JJ reads the full Introduction to The Grammar of the Unseen: A Demonology Rooted in Text and Tradition . If you’ve followed the Demonology series, this is the moment where the research, the guardrails, and the method get gathered into one place—why this project refuses spectacle, why it insists on sources, and why “discernment” matters as much as do...

What happens when you talk about the paranormal long enough… and it starts responding? For the Season 6 finale (Lucky Episode 13) , JJ from Southern Demonology links up with The Wandering Road for a raw, unsettling roundtable about the unspoken “rule” of the strange: when you look into the paranormal, it looks back . What begins as an idea becomes a pattern—technical glitches, oppressive heaviness...

In this episode of Southern Demonology , JJ sits down with Jeff Lippman , host of the Garden of Thought podcast, for a wide-ranging conversation about podcasting, curiosity, and the strange intellectual corners we stumble into when we stop trying to control the conversation. What starts as a discussion about booking guests and navigating cancellations quickly turns into something deeper: the unexp...

Step into the hidden world of the debtera — the enigmatic, half-sanctioned, half-feared ritual specialists of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. In this episode, JJ dives deep into the sacred highlands of Ethiopia to uncover a figure who is equal parts cantor, healer, scribe, exorcist, and yes… sometimes magician. We explore what the debtera actually is , how they’re trained, why they live in the spir...

In this joint episode of Southern Demonology and The TW Road Podcast , JJ and Chris dive into the unsettling intersection between faith, delusion, and obsession — what happens when spiritual experience spirals into full-blown psychosis . From the apocalyptic frenzy of Rapture prophecies to the chilling order of Heaven’s Gate and the catastrophic end of Jonestown, the conversation unpacks how chari...

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 tha...

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 Br...

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, wakin...

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...

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 parchmen...

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.

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.

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 l...