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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 thi...

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 de...

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 onl...

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/podcast...

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 htt...

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 Nicholea...

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 t...

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...

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! You...

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...

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 Demonolog...

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 w...

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 Demonolog...

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...

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 wh...

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...

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 southerndemon...

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 podcas...

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...

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/southerndemonol...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 te...