Southern Demonology

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 that follow them across locations, Team Haunt doesn’t just hunt the paranormal—they honor it.

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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 Bring Her Back falls short—from its predictable plot and underwhelming take on necromancy to its emotional shallowness and pulled punches. If Hereditary is a relentless gut-punch, Bring Her Back is a soft poke...

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, waking visions, and the haunted doll named Hector that wouldn’t stop turning on by itself—after being turned off. The conversation explores skepticism, belief, and the care it takes to separate fact from f...

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 demonic influence. Yet how much of the story is true and how much is a well-crafted narrative? Together, JJ, Chris, and Dean dive deep into the origins of the legend, the Warrens’ involvement, and the cultural impact of...

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 parchment. Through the lens of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, we explore a complex and terrifying cosmology: spirits that haunt, demons that possess, and curses that linger across generations.

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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.

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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.

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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 love.

A Nightmare-Free Paradise

For years, JJ battled relentless nightmares that haunted his every slumber. These weren't just ordinary dreams; they were harrowing experiences that left him...

Welcome to Southern Demonology, where we explore the darkest corners of the supernatural. Today, we dive into Demonology 501: Perfect Possession, the ultimate stage of demonic control.

Father Malachai Martin outlines four stages of possession: entry, erroneous judgments, yielding of control, and finally, perfect possession. In this final stage, the victim is completely controlled by an evil spirit, showing no signs of possession and even acknowledging their guilt in crimes. Exorcism is nearly impossible.

Perfect possession might evolve from regular possession or begin with the victim’s willing partnership with the demonic. It’s a te...

Welcome back, dear listeners, to another riveting episode of Southern Demonology where we blend the eerie with the enlightening. Today, Chris from the Wandering Road Podcast and JJ dive deep into the appendices of one of the most profound and chilling books we've ever encountered: "Hostage to the Devil" by Father Malachi Martin.

If you’ve ever felt a shiver down your spine while contemplating the nature of evil or the harrowing practice of exorcism, this episode is for you. We’re not just skimming the surface; we’re plunging into the theological depths that underpin every...

Ever wondered if that charming house you're about to move into has a hidden history? Like, has someone died there? Or worse, been murdered? In the U.S., you'd better be a detective to uncover this information. Yet in Japan, the story is vastly different.

In this fascinating episode, JJ takes us on a personal journey through Japan's world of "jiko bukken" or stigmatized properties. After recently house-hunting in West Tokyo, JJ shares firsthand encounters with properties that come with more than just four walls and a roof: they come with history that might make your...

Southern Demonology Season 6 Episode 1: Legitimate Satanic Panic

Season 6 starts off with a bang when Chris from the Wandering Road pocast and JJ welcome Branden Morgan, the talented host of The Devil Within podcast. As the conversation unfolds, listeners are taken on a compelling journey through Branden's unexpected entry into the world of podcasting, born from a personal tragedy and a haunting mystery that shaped his life.

Branden shares the harrowing tale of Tommy Sullivan, a seemingly perfect teenager whose life took a dark turn resulting in a shocking crime that still baffles the...

Welcome back to Bite!, the mini-episodes of the Southern Demonology podcast that focuses on horror movies. Join your friendly neighborhood, ancient demonologist JJ as he explores the new film Beezel. Should you believe all the hype around the film? Absolutely not, and JJ will discuss all that in detail.

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Welcome to Bite!, the mini-episodes of the Southern Demonology podcast that focuses on horror movies. In this episode, JJ reviews the relatively new movie on Shudder named Oddity in addition to "spinning" through Uzumaki again now that three of its four episodes are out. In short... something definitely "spiraled" out of control.

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Welcome to Bite!, the mini-episodes of the Southern Demonology podcast that are all about horror movies. In this episode, JJ breaks down why Uzumaki meaning "spiral" in Japanese is probably the best horror anime of all time, even with only episode 1 dropping last week, and how it perfectly represents the Lovecraftian horror that just oozes from the art of Japan's premiere mangaka, Junji Ito.

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Welcome to Bite!, the mini-episodes of the Southern Demonology podcast that explores horror movies. Today your host JJ takes a look at In a Violent Nature. #horrortok #horrormovies #horrorreviews #fyp #inaviolentnature #shudder #undead

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Welcome to the season five finale of the Southern Demonology podcast! In this episode, join JJ along with Father Michael Birdsong and Deacon Josh, the dynamic exorcist duo from Georgia, as they walk through the concept of generational curses: what they are, how they fit into the idea of Christianity, why they can occur, and how they can be resolved. This topic is near and dear to JJ as there's copious evidence of how a generational curse has affected his life. At the end, Father Birdsong goes through several chilling examples of curses he has encountered throughout his thirty...

And welcome to the second to last episode of season 5! In this one, JJ invited Father Mike Birdsong and his son Deacon Josh, two exorcists from Georgia and frequent contributors to Southern Demonology, to offer their thoughts on the movie Godless: the Eastfield Exorcism. The goal was to showcase the improper methodologies the film depicts in hopes of showing others what an exorcism should never, ever look like. In fact, please consider this a follow-up to our episode The Do's and Don'ts of Exorcism.

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Join JJ as he takes you through a spin of four different cosmic horror movie gems in this latest installment of Bite!, the mini-episodes focused on horror movies. In this installment, JJ takes a look at Resolution, The Endless, The Void, and In the Mouth of Madness.

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While we've released Demonology 101, 201, and 301 up to this point, there really hasn't been a dedicated discussion as to what is NOT a demon. In this episode, Chris from the Wandering Road Podcast and JJ take a stab at just that and go over not only some lessons that anyone can use but also take the opportunity to address some of the misinformation that many love to promote, whether that would be through sermons or online. JJ finishes the episode with a quick synopsis of what an demon actually is in order to contrast the rest of the episode.

Yes friends, SD Bite!, the series that JJ normally resurrects like an adorable pet zombie for the month of October, is starting early this year (and who knows, it may be here to stay). This time around, JJ was compelled to do a review of the 2023 film Godless: the Eastfield Exorcism and go into all the details as to why this movie is so awful. Join us for some fun deconstructing! #bite #horrorreview #godless #exorcism

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Welcome back to class with part two of Demonology 301. In this last segment which picks up directly from part one, the hosts not only discuss how one can identify a possessed individual but also how Father Malachai Martin frames the opposition between the preternatural and mortal. Plus, there's a good bit of hypotheticals thrown out to really bring the topic home.

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Just in time for the new school year, the time has come for you too to head back to class for the third installment of our Demonology series, this time cleverly entitled "Demonology 301." In this episode, Chris from the Wandering Road Podcast and JJ from the Southern Demonology and Paranormal Rundown Podcasts feature the Exorcist Extraordinaire Father Michael Birdsong and his son Deacon Josh to join in on the conversation. This time around, the gang discuss free will and the demonic. In short, the group tries to divine where the idea of free will serving as a barrier to...

Welcome back a true force in the horror world, Anna Maria Manalo! She returns for the second time to Southern Demonology to go over her latest works which includes one of the most haunted inns in America, how she became a target while writing one book, and her latest book which just dropped. She even details some of the protection methods she uses herself to make sure that she and her family remain safe.

There has also been some significant rework to the Patreon page for Southern Demonology. You can now show your support for as...

In this episode, we continue on with the second part of Case Files: House on Haunted Hill. This time around, Deacon Josh who led this particular visitation encounters the enemy yet again. In fact, he learns even more about how strong the attachment has gotten to one of the residents of the house. I highly encourage listening to part one first if possible as the interview portion of this episode launches directly into Deacon Josh retelling his experiences.

I was recently on the Garden of Doom podcast to discuss the Ethiopian Bible. I highly encourage giving...

Get ready for the scariest episode that Southern Demonology has ever presented. Welcome to the inaugural episode of Case Files, a new series that depicts real life exorcisms. In this installment, Father Birdsong, a long-standing exorcist, and his son Deacon Josh go for a simple consultation and instead face off with an entity that has the power to physically manifest and turn sunlight into midnight.

This is the first part of the case where Father Birdsong not only gives a phenomenal explanation of the differences of modern vs classic holy water but also how an emotionally...

In this episode, JJ covers two pieces of shared content that listeners provided, does a mini-review of the TV series Evil, and reflects on the impact of his podcast, Southern Demonology, on his life. He discusses the positive aspects, such as the friendships he has made and the knowledge he has gained. However, he also acknowledges the darkness that has come with it, including health scares and unexplained phenomena. Despite the challenges, he expresses gratitude for the opportunity to help others.

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Class is back in session! Following up on our Demonology 101 episode, JJ is joined by Chris and Dean from the Wandering Road Podcast yet again to discuss the four stages of demonic influence. They touch on topics such as free will, the influence of demons on human existence, and the role of different religions in understanding demonology. The conversation also explores personal experiences with demonic obsession and the signs that may indicate demonic influence. They explore the signs and symptoms of each stage and the potential causes for attracting demonic influence. They also touch on the idea of spiritual...

In this episode, JJ discusses two recent horror movies, Late Night with the Devil and You'll Never Find Me. Late Night with the Devil received great reviews and was praised for its interesting plot and lack of predictable twists. On the other hand, You'll Never Find Me was criticized for its forced dialogue and lackluster execution. JJ recommends Late Night with the Devil but advises against watching You'll Never Find Me. The episode also serves as a preamble to a conversation with Father Birdsong about the dark and the evil eye.

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Get ready for a truly chilling tale that will make you think twice about taking a nap. On today's episode, our host JJ goes deep into the nightmarish realm of demonic dream invasions.

We're talking about visions so vivid and terrifying, they'll make your skin crawl. From a withered demon whisking him away to see the apocalypse up close...to an eight-foot crow beast with spiraling eyes of madness hunting him through non-Euclidean labyrinths.

Just when you think it can't get any more spine-tingling, JJ gets visited by a trilogy of fresh hell...

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!

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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 the depths that the infernal can plunge a person before one can even realize it due to...

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.

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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.

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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 Ending the Curse. You can find that on any podcast platform now or...

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 disorder (or the more modern term dissociative personality disorder), to the nature of evil...

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

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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.

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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.com/live/I8QfrY1wSvc?si=SITVOTHqIoSC76IH<...

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!

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