This is a dark one, today we delve into the shadowy history of demonology—the study of demons, devils, and the infernal forces that have haunted human belief for millennia. From ancient Mesopotamian spirits to the medieval grimoires that cataloged hell’s hierarchy, we trace how different cultures have named, feared, and tried to control the unseen. Was demonology a spiritual science, a tool of religious power, or a way to explain the unexplainable? Join us as we explore the origins, evolution, and enduring influence of the dark arts—and why demons never seem to leave the human imagination.

This week on Lunatic Soup we are re-airing one of our favorite episodes... The Bell Witch of Tennessee! Join us as we discuss this legendary poltergeist case, where disembodied voices, mysterious attacks, and a vengeful spirit named "Kate" plagued a pioneer family. We'll talk about this spooky story and discuss if it was a vengeful witch, a mischievous prankster, or something else entirely? Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

This week on Lunatic Soup, we’re heading to New York where women were also accused of being witches for...existing. From accusations of magic and demonic possession to political chaos, religious fear, and suspiciously dramatic neighbors, we’re diving into the forgotten history of the New York witch trials happening around the same time Salem was losing its collective mindSo grab your emotional support beverage, hide your herbs before your neighbors accuse you of sorcery, and join us for a spooky deep dive into one of America’s lesser-known witch panics. Because apparently colonial America saw one woman owning a plant and said, “Burn her immediately.”

The Witch of Pungo takes center stage in this week’s Lunatic Soup as we dive into the life, legend, and lingering mystery of Grace Sherwood—the Virginia woman accused of bewitching neighbors, ruining crops, shapeshifting into a cat, and conjuring storms before being subjected to a trial by ducking in 1706. We explore who Sherwood really was beneath the folklore, how a tangle of superstition and community grudges fueled her reputation, and why her story still echoes through the marshes of Pungo today, where locals claim her spirit hasn’t entirely settled.

This week we dive into the only homicide case in U.S. history where the defense basically shrugged and said, “Hey, don’t look at us — look at the demon.” We unpack the Glatzel family’s claims, the Warrens’ very enthusiastic involvement, the exorcisms that may or may not have happened, and the day Arne Johnson stabbed his landlord after what witnesses described as “a very weird argument.” From courtroom drama to family lawsuits to the movie that took many liberties with the story, this episode discusses the strange case of Arne Johnson.

Cheers to 3 years!

This week on Lunatic Soup, we unpack the strange rise of the Dybbuk Box — the internet’s most infamous haunted object. We trace how a simple wine cabinet bought at an estate sale became a viral horror legend, how Jewish folklore was reshaped into a modern creepypasta, and why the story exploded once it landed in Zach Bagans’ (Dildo himself’s) Haunted Museum. From Kevin Mannis’ confession to Post Malone’s string of bad luck, we break down the myth and cultural moment that made the Dybbuk Box unforgettable.

This week on Lunatic Soup, we dive into the extraordinary and controversial world of Chris Bledsoe, the North Carolina experiencer whose encounters with orbs, entities, and a mysterious figure he calls The Lady have drawn the attention of NASA scientists, intelligence officials, and half the UFO community. We break down the Cape Fear sightings, the government interest, the prophecies tied to Regulus, and why Bledsoe has become a central figure in the modern UAP conversation.