Southern Demonology is a podcast that explores angelology, demonology, ghosts, spirits, and monsters from antiquity to the modern day through an academic lens. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to The Wandering Road! Where hosts Chris & Dean invite you on a thrilling journey through the bizzare, eerie, and mysterious! From delving into chilling demonic encounters to exploring the dark life of infamous figure H.H. Holmes, no topic is off limits. If you're fascinated by the strange and have creepy stories or topics you'd love for us to explore, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at twroadpodcast@gmail.com to share your own thoughts or even join us as a guest on the show!
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64: A Life of Paranormal Encounters and UFO investigations
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Send us a Text Message. In episode 64 Chris & Dean have the honor of interviewing accomplished author Anna Maria Manalo! Anna Maria's published works are: Portal, The Way Through The Woods, Unholy Structure, and Haunted Heirlooms. You can find them on her website https://annamariamanaloauthor.com/ In this episode Anna Maria shares her paranormal ex…
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63: Shadows and Survival: One Woman's Story of Trauma And The Paranormal!
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Send us a Text Message. In Episode 63 Chris & Dean welcome Heidi on to the show to share her paranormal experiences. In this episode Heidi shares a multitude of encounters spanning from being attacked by a spirit as a child, followed by the spirit of a dead motorcyclist, potentially haunted by the spirit of an ex-husband and more. She also recounts…
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62: Beyond the Veil: Exploring Past Lives and Psychic Revelations ft SAW Paranormal
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Send us a Text Message. On Episode 62 Chris & Dean are once again joined by Shane & Alex from SAW Paranormal. The guys get into some interesting conversation about past lives and what it could possibly mean! Alex who is a Psychich Medium also shares her experiences as a psychic and how she goes about her craft! Be sure to tune in! SOCIAL MEDIA Twit…
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61: Silent Stares: The Unsettling Legacy of Robert the Doll
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Send us a Text Message. In episode of The Wandering Road, Chris & Dean delve deep into the dark lore surrounding one of the world’s most haunted artifacts: Robert the Doll. Legend has it that this century-old figure holds a sinister spirit. From its origins in the early 1900s with a young boy in Key West to the eerie occurrences reported by those w…
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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 L…
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60: AI Getting Out Of Control?! Dangers Of Text To Video AI And More!
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Send us a Text Message. In Episode 60 Chris & Dean visit the topic of AI once again. This time around they discuss the new text to video AI that has been discussed alot as of late. Tune in as they talk about the text to video Sora AI and the dangers it could potentially pose, the issues that have already come about with AI and deep fakes. Will this…
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59: Discussion On Death, Why Are We So Obsessed? What May Come Next?
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Send us a Text Message. In episode 59 Chris & Dean are joined by Susies from the Susie Ideally channel to discuss the depressing, morbid topic of death. Tune in as they discuss why humans are so obssessed with death, do birth marks indicate a past life? What is the purpose of our life if we just die and it all goes dark? SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRo…
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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 eigh…
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58: Listener Story: Haunted By A Demonic Shadow Man In Belfast?! Doppelgängers! Ghostly Home Visitors!
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Send us a Text Message. In episode 58 Chris & Dean read and discuss a listener submission from Connor all the way from Belfast Northern Ireland! Connor shares his haunting experiences with an evil shadow entity that attempted to take his soul, encounters with multiple shadow people and more! Tune in as Chris & Dean read these stories provide their …
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57: Demonology 101 ft Southern Demonology
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Send us a Text Message. In episode 57, demonology class is in session! Join Chris & JJ from Southern Demonology for Episode 57 as they discuss the basics of demonology! The guys discuss what demonology means, what to look out for, what to avoid, and who may have the most to gain from misleading others! Want to hear more of JJ?! Check out his show! …
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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…
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56: Terrors From The Trailer Park! ft. Trailer Trash Terrors
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Send us a Text Message. In episode 56 Chris & Dean are joined by the host of the Trailer Trash Terrors Podcast Victor Hermanson! In this episode Vic joins the guys to share his paranormal experiences stemming from when he was a child and some chilling cases of when he worked as nurse in the ER while living in Houston. Tune in to find out what chill…
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55: Chronovisor: The Vatican's Secret Device To Look Back In Time?!
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Send us a Text Message. In episode 55 Chris, Dean and guest JJ take a tripe down to the Vatican to discuss a claim of a spectacular machine that allowed them to look back into time! They discuss the origins and claims of a Vatican time machine called the chronovisor said to have been used and or invented by Father Ernetti along with some top scient…
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54: The Dyatlov Pass Incident, What Happened To These Hikers?!
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Send us a Text Message. In episode 54 hosts Chris & Dean venture to the Ural Mountains to investigate the Dyatlov pass incident. In which 9 hikers mysteriously perished after getting blown off track due to a snow storm & ended up camping at the foot of a mountain called dead mountain. Tune in as your hosts discuss the journey of the hikers, the inj…
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53: Patrick The Unfriendly Ghost, Bible Whisperer's, & Encounters With The Devil?!
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Send us a Text Message. In episode 53 Chris interviews JJ about his paranormal experiences as a child and other haunting experiences endured by his family! JJ talks about his multiple encounters with the spirit Patrick in the 200 year old log cabin he grew up in. His grandmother & great grandmothers encounters with what they believed was the devil …
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52: Murder Of Bridget Cleary: Superstition Gone Wrong!
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Send us a Text Message. In episode 52 host's Chris & Dean continue on the true crime train but this time their stop takes them to late 19th century Ireland! In the late 19th century a well educated and successful Irish woman named Bridget Cleary falls ill but her husband and her family suspect there might be something more sinister at play involvin…
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51: The Pork Bun Murders(Eight Immortal Restaurant Murders) Ft SusieIdeally!
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Send us a Text Message. In episode 51 Chris & Dean are joined by their guest Susie who is the host of the Susieideally Youtube channel & Tik Tok page to discuss some true crime from Asia! Join them as they discuss the heinous Eight Immortal Restaurant murders aka the Pork Bun Murders; a story of how high stakes gambling led to lying, betrayal, and …
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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…
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50: Irish myth & Folklore! The Banshee! Personal Experiences! Face to Face With The Devil?! & More Ft. Trev Downey From The Great Stories Podcast
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Send us a Text Message. For our 50th episode Trev Downey the host of The Great Stories Podcast joins us all the way from rural Ireland to talk about some Irish myth & Folklore! Along with discussing Irish myth and folkore, Trev shares some of his personal creepy experiences, he recounts the tale of his grandmother hearing the Banshee! He also tells…
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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 b…
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49: Ammons family haunting & The Demon House Documentary: A True Haunting? Or Elaborate Hoax?!
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Send us a Text Message. In Episode 49 Chris & Dean look into the Ammons family haunting that took place in Gary Indiana beginning in 2011 and also a look into The Demon House Documentary done by Ghost Adventure's own Zak Bagans! Was the Ammons family making it all up or was there validity to their claims? Did Zak Bagans actually encounter something…
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48: WTF Happened To All The Alien Talk? Dark Forest Theory! Flat Earther Rant & More!
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Send us a Text Message. Tune into episode 48 as your hosts Chris & Dean revist the topic of Aliens & UFOS. They noticed that during the summer there was a lot of talk about disclosure, congressional hearings, and possibly more information coming out but that has gone silent. Along with that they discuss the fictional dark forest theory, a theory th…
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47: The Satanic Panic! Did It End Or Will It Forever Linger? Historical Accusations of Satan Worship & Will It Always Be A Scapegoat?
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Send us a Text Message. In Epsiode 47 host Chris & Dean take on the notion of the Satanic Panic. They discuss the Satanic Panic from a different perspective without going into a deep dive specifically on the Satanic Panic on how it has affected perceptions of media growing up and how it still has an influence on some today. They also delve into the…
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46: The Haunting of Estefanía Gutierrez - Spain's Most Chilling Haunting
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Send us a Text Message. In episode 46 Chris & Dean delve into the interesting case of Estefania Guitierrez. Estefania was a young teen in Spain when one of her close friends tragically passed away in an accident. Stricken with grief Estefania and her friends decide it would be a good idea to try and contact their friend on the otherside via a Ouija…
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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…
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45: H.H. Holmes - America's First Serial Killer!
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Send us a Text Message. In episode 45 host's Chris & Dean take a deep dive into one of America's most notorious con-men and serial killers of the late 19th Century, HH Holmes! Join them as they explore Holme's early life, upbringing, his multiple con's, the con that eventually led to his downfall, and most notably his Murder Castle that was located…
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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 addi…
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44: Demonic Infestations! Paranormal Investigations! Psychics! Mediumship! Ft. S.A.W. Paranormal
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Send us a Text Message. In episode 44 Chris & Dean are joined by Shane & Alex who make up the group S.A.W Paranormal. Tune in as they share their personal paranormal experiences growing up, discussions about some of their investigations, and how the group was formed! Alex who is a psychic medium shares her views on demonology, exorcisms, contacting…
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43: Southern Ghostly Hospitality! Friendly House Ghosts, Local paranormal traditions, & The Bell Witch!
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Send us a Text Message. In episode 42 Chris & Dean are joined by Lisa to share her paranormal experiences and perspective on the paranormal, religion, and more! Tune in as she shares her story of her earliest paranormal encounters in New York, her and her family currently living in a haunted house in Springfield Tennessee with a friendly ghost name…
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42: Christmas Special! Saturnalia, Krampus, Christmas log, KFC Christmas, & More! Ft Southern Demonology!
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Send us a Text Message. Hey all! JJ is back with us again for episode 41 our 2023 Christmas Special! Join us as we discuss Christmas and some fun Christmas traditions and stories! We talk about Saturnalia, Krampus, the pooping Christmas log, along with the occasional rabbit hole and more! Enjoy this Christmas present from us at The Wandering Road &…
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41: He Came Face to Face With A Demon! Exorcisms! Residual Hauntings!
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Send us a Text Message. Tune in to Episode 43 where Chris and Dean host their first listener that reached out to be on the show, Will! Will shares his experiences with Exorcisms, demonology, multiple haunting encounters he had as a child, some of his paranormal investigations and more! The most compelling aspect is his story of coming face to face …
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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 represe…
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40: The Kobe Cannibal! Issei Sagawa & Renée Hartevelt: A Tale of Murder & Cannibalism
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Send us a Text Message. Tune in as Chris & Dean take investigate some true crime in the gruesome case of cannibalism done by Issei Sagawa. We discuss the concept and history of cannibalism; why someone would want to partake in such a taboo act. And we then delve into the gruesome murder and cannibalization of young college student Renée Hartevelt p…
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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…
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39: Aokigahara Forest(Suicide Forest)
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Send us a Text Message. In episode 39 hosts Chris & Dean discuss a heavy topic in Aokigahara forest in Japan. Also known as the suicide forest. Join them as they discuss the potential paranormal and natural aspects of Aokigahara forest. Is this place truly filled with lost spirits and demons? Or has a once peaceful place unfortunately morphed into …
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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. Get a…
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38: That Witch is Crazy! A Tale Of Sleep Paralysis, Tarot Cards, and the Spiritual Realm!
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Send us a Text Message. In episode 38 Chris & Dean are joined by Aaron who shares his tale of odd experiences that began to occur when he moved in together with an ex-girlfriend. Tune in as Aaron recounts his tales of sleep paralysis, strange markings appearing on walls, and further paranormal experiences that begin to occur when he moves in with h…
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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 t…
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Send us a Text Message. In Episode 37 hosts Chris & Dean are joined by JJ the host of the Southern Demonology podcast to discuss the ghosts and demons of Japan. The crew discusses the different types of ghosts, demons, and monsters that are prevalent in Japanese culture and Dean also shares a bit about his Japanese adventure! JJ also shared his unc…
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36: Pazuzu Algarad(John Alexander Lawson): A Story of Satanism, Murder, And Animal Sacrifice
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Send us a Text Message. In episode 36 host's Chris & Dean venture back into the realm of true crime and look into the interesting case of Pazuzu Algarad formerly known as John Alexander Lawson. Join Chris & Dean as they discuss the case of Pazuzu Algarad. They discuss how could a seemingly normal person transform into such a hideous monster that wi…
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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 a…
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35: End of days! 4 Horsemen, The Anti-Christ(Dajjal), Gog & Magog(Yajuj & Majuj), The Beast!
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Send us a Text Message. 35: End of days! 4 Horsemen, The Anti-Christ(Dajjal), Gog & Magog(Yajuj & Majuj), The Beast! In episode 35 Chris is joined by Aaron once again who is filling in for Dean. For today's episode they take a deep dive into the concept of "End of Days" or the Apocalypse. Is there going to be a literal end of days? Or was it all a …
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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 pr…
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34: Theology of Demons! Religion, Myth, Folklore, Lilith, Alukah, & More!
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Send us a Text Message. In episode 34 Chris is joined by guest co-host Aaron, where they dive into the topic of demons and theology! Filing in for Dean who is on vacation, Chris & Aaron tackle the notion of demons throughout theology, they address why some groups possibly don't believe in demons, the story of Lilith, Alukah, vampires in the bible a…
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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 su…
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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 https://www.southerndemonolog…
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33: The Halloween Special (2023) ft. Southern Demonology! History of Halloween, Jack O'Lanterns, Demons, Religion and More!
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 33 is our Halloween special of 2023 and we are happy to be joined by JJ from Southern Demonology once more! Chris, Dean, & their guest host JJ dive into the history of Halloween, it's pagan origins, stories about the origins of the Jack O'lantern, demons, religion and more! So grab a bucket of your favorite candy and…
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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 Japanes…
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32: The Slender man! The Tulpa Effect & The Slender man stabbings!
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Send us a Text Message. In episode 32 Chris & Dean go off on a journey to explore the slender man! They tackle what this meme turned paranormal entity really is? How did it come about and supposedly manifest to our reality?! They also delve into the concept of the Tulpa effect in which apparently our collective minds can bring something into existe…
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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 episode…
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