
Southern Demonology is a podcast that explores angelology, demonology, ghosts, spirits, and monsters from antiquity to the modern day through an academic lens.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 151 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationJudaismReligion & Spirituality | |||

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 ... more
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 a... more
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,... more
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... more
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This is such a great resource. I appreciate JJ’s extensive, rooted knowledge and expertise of both texts but also the community of people interested in the paranormal broadly and demonology specifically. I always come away with a more nuanced, grounded understanding of some aspect of demonology. And now JJ’s writing a book! I can’t wait!
Interesting topic, but the host just rambles on and on. Use an outline to focus your discussion.
I haven't ever been able to listen to podcasts, I just get bored with it really quickly. This one, however, I can not turn off. I'm excited to hear what he and his guests have to say next!
I haven't ever been able to listen to podcasts, I just get bored with it really quickly. This one, however, I can not turn off. I'm excited to hear what he and his guests have to say next!
I do sincerely enjoy this show just as I enjoy JJ as a host, it brings enlightened discussion and is very fun to listen to during long work days. The only hang up I’ve had about the show is occasional strays into halfway moral high horse behavior (which I myself am guilty of too) however it just irks me when we are exploring a world of complete mystery and no factual ground to stand on whilst calling other things laughable or less valuable. I mean for all we know all of this is laughable and non... more
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This show takes an academically rigorous look at angelology, demonology, ghosts, spirits, and monsters from ancient to modern times. Episodes combine historical context, linguistic and cultural analyses, and skeptical inquiry to examine how beliefs about the supernatural are formed, transmitted, and contested. Listeners can expect thoughtful discussions that connect ancient texts and traditions to contemporary paranormal culture, with a consistent emphasis on careful methodology and avoiding sensationalism. Notably, the host(s) foreground scholarly framing, reception history, and cross-cultural perspectives, offering a unique blend of rigorous analysis and accessible storytelling that appeals to curious, education-minded audiences, includin... more
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Recent guests on Southern Demonology include:
1. Anna Maria Manalo
2. JJ Johnson
3. Father Mike Birdsong
4. Dr. Bert
5. Father Birdsong
6. Father Michael Birdsong
7. Deacon Josh
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