Will Soto

The Possession Files

Society EN ↓ 6 episodes

History is filled with stories of alleged demonic possession and exorcisms--and we're going to uncover those stories. With an emphasis on careful and balanced storytelling built on reliable sources, we'll explore these cases and go beyond the sensationalism and dehumanization that often accompanies these stories. Is demonic possession real, and if so, does exorcism cast out malevolent forces? Or, is there a more rational, even natural, explanation? Let's investigate The Possession Files and you decide what you believe.

Author

Will Soto

Episodes

5: 6 Demons, 67 Exorcisms 15.02.2026 49:18

The Possession Files is a Red Treehouse exclusive series, where we go in-depth on the most harrowing--and often tragic--stories of alleged demonic possession. In season 1, we're going to explore one of the most well-known cases: Anneliese Michel. To this point, the line between faith and science, medicine and religious conviction have tracked side by side; but, as the summer of 1975 draws to a clo...

4: Mental Illness or Demonic Possession? 23.01.2026 42:17

The Possession Files is a Red Treehouse exclusive series, where we go in-depth on the most harrowing--and often tragic--stories of alleged demonic possession. In season 1, we're going to explore one of the most well-known cases: Anneliese Michel. In this episode of The Possession Files, we’re going to explore whether Anneliese’s afflictions were medical and mental health-related; or if they were s...

3: Demonic Possession Explained 16.01.2026 45:54

The Possession Files is a Red Treehouse exclusive series, where we go in-depth on the most harrowing--and often tragic--stories of alleged demonic possession. In season 1, we're going to explore one of the most well-known cases: Anneliese Michel. To this point, the Michel’s have proven themselves diligent to seek medical and mental health care for Anneliese—primary care physicians, neurologists, s...

2: Symptoms and Signs 09.01.2026 38:32

The Possession Files is a Red Treehouse exclusive series, where we go in-depth on the most harrowing--and often tragic--stories of alleged demonic possession. In season 1, we're going to explore one of the most well-known cases: Anneliese Michel. As Anneliese’s story progresses, the tension between religion and science, or maybe more specifically, faith and reason, will become more complex. We can...

1: A Portrait of Anneliese Michel 02.01.2026 35:31

The Possession Files is a Red Treehouse exclusive series, where we go in-depth on the most harrowing--and often tragic--stories of alleged demonic possession. In season 1, we're going to explore one of the most well-known cases: Anneliese Michel. So often, the story of Anneliese Michel begins at the end of her life and tracks backwards; and the heartbreaking pictures and bone-chilling audio clips...

The Trials of Anneliese Michel (Preview) 02.01.2026 4:47

One of the most well-documented cases of alleged demonic possession is that of Anneliese Michel, a young German woman who believed she was possessed by at least 6 demons. Complicating this situation is the fact that Anneliese was undergoing medical and mental health treatment at the time of her alleged possession. And, the conflict between religion and science led to heartbreaking tragedy. Let's e...