Southern Demonology
Episodes
Should Shudder Be Shuttered?
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 47! Here we take a look at the streaming media landscape, Shudder in particular, and in the process review five of the recent bombs...
Visages of Angels
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what angels looked like or how their imagery evolved over time? Join JJ on this very special episode where we discuss the types of angels ...
Philosophies of Translation
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, we go back to the academic side of the house and explore the various philosophies of translating, whether the source be spoken...
Tales of the Perfectly Possessed 3
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In addition to hearing the final part of Victor's tales of his encounters with the perfectly possessed, this time with Magda, I reveal some of the imp...
Tales of the Perfectly Possessed 2
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hearing about true cases of demonic possession is a rare thing. To encounter personal accounts about perfect possession--those beings who willingly ac...
Tales of the Perfectly Possessed
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hearing about true cases of demonic possession is a rare thing. To encounter personal accounts about perfect possession--those beings who willingly ac...
A True Demonic Haunting
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we hear about one of our discord member's tale of a demonic haunting that started off in a beauty salon and ended up in her house with dire repe...
Upcoming Topics
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever want to know what topics Southern Demonology will cover for the year 2022? Listen to this, and all shall be revealed along with two horror movies...
Aramaic Incantation Bowls Part II
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
And here is part two of my interview with the amazing Christy where she delves further into the topic of Aramaic Incantation Bowls, how skulls and cur...
Aramaic Incantation Bowls Part I
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays! Today we are joined by Christy, a fellow academic and best nerd friend, to discuss not only what pitfalls and stumbling blocks one may...
Yokai and Kyoto Interview
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 37, I go over some stats for Southern Demonology and announce that I will be holding a live talk on Wisdom, the social audio platform, on W...
The Debate Story
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For episode 36, we take a lighter turn and retell the greatest story about debate that has ever been devised: the Debate Story!Would you like to ask q...
Halloween Special
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that we are a guest host on the Your Worst Friend Podcast for their Halloween episode? In addition to suggesting the perfect horror movie...
Yokai Interview with Toki from JapanExplained.com
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have a very special episode today as I get the privilege to interview Toki from JapanExplained.com about yokai (Japanese monsters or specters) and ...
Yurei (Japanese Ghosts)
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Spooktober! We welcome the month with a very exciting topic: a deep dive into the amazing world of Yurei or Japanese ghosts! We'll explore ...
Sense of Self and YouTube Horror
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello all! We return with an episode that explores the question of self in the first half and then a quick examination of YouTube horror channels in t...
In Memorium
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Herein lies the memory of my beloved uncle, Ernest Green, who passed away recently. There are a few strange occurrences that are discussed at the end,...
Horror and Reviews
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 30th episode of Southern Demonology! Here I talk about horror as a genre, review some recent movies and series, and finally review the ...
The Name of the Devil Part II
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our exploration of the name of the devil by looking at I Enoch, the Hebrew Bible, and even the Testament of Solomon.Would you like to ask ...
Demonic Obsession
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we go over the other ways that demons can harass and attack humanity outside of possession: demonic obsession and oppression.Would you like to as...
The Eating Apology
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a little different. So that I can continue working on the second part of "the Name of the Devil," I am releasing a portion of my novel...
Demonic Gateways
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
First, we're having a holiday giveaway! Five fantastic books will go to the lucky winner. Full details are on our site https://www.southerndemonology....
Jinn
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For episode 25, we finally turn our attention to jinn! Here I have an interview with a friend who is a Muslim originally from Turkey, and he shares hi...
Faith
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here we take a slight departure and focus on faith, namely the personal path I've taken to find my own faith. I also share one of the mental thought p...
Curses and Dreams
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this Halloween night, we talk about curses from both the perspectives of the ancient Israelites and Japanese Shintoism. We then wrap up with a disc...
Zoroastrianism
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hold on to your britches ladies and gentlemen! In this episode, we discuss the least well understood religion that has had a huge impact upon both Jud...
The Name of the Devil
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We launch a new series (not sequentially released) exploring the named demons, the most frequently requested topic! This first episode deals all about...
Wrestling with Death
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We take a break from normal topics wherein I wrestle with the news that my father passed away.Gain access to all of Southern Demonology's links!Suppor...
Reflections on Horror and Community Spotlight
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about what makes an effective horror movie/novel/short in addition to discussing the new Netflix series Juon: Origins. In the second half, we ...
The Ethiopian Jewish Diaspora
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special edition, Jennifer Abowd provides us with an interview, discussing the Ethiopian Jewish diaspora and all the intricacies of histor...
The Psalm that Protects from Evil Entities
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here we go over Psalm 91 and the host of demonic entities that it refers to in veiled ways. We also go over how this is connected to the Dead Sea Scro...
Models of Knowledge
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, in addition to an embarrassing story about myself, I go through various models of knowledge, how brittle they are, and what we can le...
A Call for Community
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share news about why this episode was delayed, how I've been spending my days, and news about a new discord server that I've set up...
Some Horror Movies Explored
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 14, we mix it up a little bit and discuss one favorite (and not so favorite) horror movies and series in addition to exploring the old hor...
Lilith the Night Hag
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode concludes a three part series into the demons that resonated so strongly in the Pseudepigrapha. In this episode, we look at Lilith, the s...
The Dualistic Paradigm
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Herein we discuss one of the greatest paradigm shifts that's ever occurred in the Judaeo-Christian tradition--dualism--and how the giants from last ep...
The Giants of Antiquity
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Southern Demonology, we take a look at the Giants--the Nephilim--to see how they are portrayed in Genesis, the Book of Jubilees, and 1 ...
Reimaginings
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about some reimaginings that religion, angels, and demons have gone through, both good and bad, and how that pertains to a re...
The Nun Review and Modern Exorcism
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the movie the Nun and use that as a jumping-off point for discussing modern exorcism and demonology.Gain access to all of ...
Demons - Can you smell the infestation?
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An interview conducted between the host of spooksandspirits.com and myself concerning demons, both historical and present day.Support this show http:/...
Good to Be Back!
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explain why Southern Demonology has been away for much longer than expected and discuss past and upcoming horror movies.Gain access...
Update and Ghosts
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we provide an update on why we've been away so long (as well as an apology), announce our new website at southerndemonology.com, and ...
Mothers Day Ghost Stories
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mothers Day episode, I run through some spooky stories involving my grandmother and mother, the two women who raised me. I love you mom! Break...
The Preternatural and the Demonic, Part II: The Specifics
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss ancient Judaism, how this complicates getting to the root of the demonic, and finally getting into exactly what the preter...
The Preternatural and the Demonic, Part I: Background
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Southern Demonology, we begin a multi-part conversation regarding the preternatural and the nature of demons in addition to exorcis...
My Experience in Japan
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Southern Demonology, we take a look at how I arrived in Japan, the strange supernatural experience I had while living there, and so...
The Dead Sea Scrolls and 4Q510-11
14 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The second podcast of Southern Demonology. In this episode, we cover the Dead Sea Scrolls: their history, impact upon academia, the prayer found in 4Q...
Introduction to the Southern Demonology Podcast
09 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The inaugural podcast of Southern Demonology. In this episode, we cover what the show will and will not cover in addition to the Debtera priests of Et...