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Welcome to the realm of infernal beings! Join me, James Ippoliti, an acclaimed horror fiction author and renowned authority on demonology and the dark arts. Whether they haunt the silver screen, grace the pages of comics and books, or lurk within the virtual realms of video games, you'll find yourself entangled with the likes of Pazuzu, Ammit, Lucifer, Lilith, Hades, and Hecate – just a glimpse into the diabolical cast of characters I'll be delving into.

Tune in to my bi-weekly podcast as I unveil the true origins of these iconic villains, exposing the real demons that inspired their creation. Immerse yourself in a captivating new episode with each release, as we venture deep into the underworld of pop culture. As a devoted fan, you won't want to miss the opportunity to explore this macabre universe.

For a glimpse into the dark arts and a behind-the-scenes experience, journey to https://www.jamesippoliti.com/tiktok. There, you'll find an assortment of daily content to satiate your appetite for the occult.

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    • 4.7 • 13 Ratings

Welcome to the realm of infernal beings! Join me, James Ippoliti, an acclaimed horror fiction author and renowned authority on demonology and the dark arts. Whether they haunt the silver screen, grace the pages of comics and books, or lurk within the virtual realms of video games, you'll find yourself entangled with the likes of Pazuzu, Ammit, Lucifer, Lilith, Hades, and Hecate – just a glimpse into the diabolical cast of characters I'll be delving into.

Tune in to my bi-weekly podcast as I unveil the true origins of these iconic villains, exposing the real demons that inspired their creation. Immerse yourself in a captivating new episode with each release, as we venture deep into the underworld of pop culture. As a devoted fan, you won't want to miss the opportunity to explore this macabre universe.

For a glimpse into the dark arts and a behind-the-scenes experience, journey to https://www.jamesippoliti.com/tiktok. There, you'll find an assortment of daily content to satiate your appetite for the occult.

    Psycho & Ed Gein

    Psycho & Ed Gein

    In this episode, James and Lucille dive deep into the making of the 1960 movie Psycho and the psycho who inspired it: Ed Gein.


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    Etsy
    ⚡️➡️ Book Worms Horror Zine
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    About The Real Demons of Pop Culture:
    The Real Demons of Pop Culture is a bi-weekly podcast for occult enthusiasts and pop culture junkies
    Your host, James Ippoliti aka Dr J., is the TikTok famous Retired Demon Hunter and Knower of Things. Join him every other Monday as he releases a brand new episode discussing the real demons that show up in our pop culture shows, movies, books, video games, and more.
    Tell all of your demon-loving friends that the show is available to listen to, completely free anywhere that you can find podcasts.
    Now, go explore and become a Knower of Things.
    This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.

    • 43 min
    Gremlins

    Gremlins

    In this episode, James discusses the 1984 movie Gremlins and the origin of these mischievous creatures.


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    ⚡️➡️ Real Demons Coloring Book
    ⚡️➡️ Demon Hunting Log Book
    ⚡️➡️ Ghost Hunting Log Book
    Etsy
    ⚡️➡️ Book Worms Horror Zine
    Important Links
    ⚡️Join the Facebook Group: ➡️ School of Dark Arts
    ➡️ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
    Summon me on Social:
    ➡️ TikTok - @jamesippoliti
    ➡️ Instagram - @james_ippoliti
    About The Real Demons of Pop Culture:
    The Real Demons of Pop Culture is a bi-weekly podcast for occult enthusiasts and pop culture junkies
    Your host, James Ippoliti aka Dr J., is the TikTok famous Retired Demon Hunter and Knower of Things. Join him every other Monday as he releases a brand new episode discussing the real demons that show up in our pop culture shows, movies, books, video games, and more.
    Tell all of your demon-loving friends that the show is available to listen to, completely free anywhere that you can find podcasts.
    Now, go explore and become a Knower of Things.
    This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.

    • 27 min
    Night of the Living Dead & Zombies

    Night of the Living Dead & Zombies

    Dr. J and Lucille discuss Night of the Living Dead, the history of zombies and more.
    CDC Zombie Pandemic Guide


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    ⚡️➡️ Real Demons Coloring Book
    ⚡️➡️ Demon Hunting Log Book
    ⚡️➡️ Ghost Hunting Log Book
    Etsy
    ⚡️➡️ Book Worms Horror Zine
    Important Links
    ⚡️Join the Facebook Group: ➡️ School of Dark Arts
    ➡️ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
    Summon me on Social:
    ➡️ TikTok - @jamesippoliti
    ➡️ Instagram - @james_ippoliti
    About The Real Demons of Pop Culture:
    The Real Demons of Pop Culture is a bi-weekly podcast for occult enthusiasts and pop culture junkies
    Your host, James Ippoliti aka Dr J., is the TikTok famous Retired Demon Hunter and Knower of Things. Join him every other Monday as he releases a brand new episode discussing the real demons that show up in our pop culture shows, movies, books, video games, and more.
    Tell all of your demon-loving friends that the show is available to listen to, completely free anywhere that you can find podcasts.
    Now, go explore and become a Knower of Things.
    This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.

    • 42 min
    Halloween & the Boogieman

    Halloween & the Boogieman

    Michael Myers. La Llorna, Oogie Boogie. These are the boogiemen who scare children straight. James discusses these and more along with his guest co-host, Lucille.


    This show is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.
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    Amazon Books
    ⚡️➡️ Real Demons Coloring Book
    ⚡️➡️ Demon Hunting Log Book
    ⚡️➡️ Ghost Hunting Log Book
    Etsy
    ⚡️➡️ Book Worms Horror Zine
    Important Links
    ⚡️Join the Facebook Group: ➡️ School of Dark Arts
    ➡️ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
    Summon me on Social:
    ➡️ TikTok - @jamesippoliti
    ➡️ Instagram - @james_ippoliti
    About The Real Demons of Pop Culture:
    The Real Demons of Pop Culture is a bi-weekly podcast for occult enthusiasts and pop culture junkies
    Your host, James Ippoliti aka Dr J., is the TikTok famous Retired Demon Hunter and Knower of Things. Join him every other Monday as he releases a brand new episode discussing the real demons that show up in our pop culture shows, movies, books, video games, and more.
    Tell all of your demon-loving friends that the show is available to listen to, completely free anywhere that you can find podcasts.
    Now, go explore and become a Knower of Things.
    This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.

    • 25 min
    An American Werewolf in London

    An American Werewolf in London

    The story of werewolves though history and pop culture. Join James on this deep dive into lycanthropy.


    This show is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.
    📒 Show Notes & Links 📒
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    Support the Show
    ⚡️ ➡️ Tip Jar
    Amazon Books
    ⚡️➡️ Real Demons Coloring Book
    ⚡️➡️ Demon Hunting Log Book
    ⚡️➡️ Ghost Hunting Log Book
    Etsy
    ⚡️➡️ Book Worms Horror Zine
    Important Links
    ⚡️Join the Facebook Group: ➡️ School of Dark Arts
    ➡️ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
    Summon me on Social:
    ➡️ TikTok - @jamesippoliti
    ➡️ Instagram - @james_ippoliti
    About The Real Demons of Pop Culture:
    The Real Demons of Pop Culture is a bi-weekly podcast for occult enthusiasts and pop culture junkies
    Your host, James Ippoliti aka Dr J., is the TikTok famous Retired Demon Hunter and Knower of Things. Join him every other Monday as he releases a brand new episode discussing the real demons that show up in our pop culture shows, movies, books, video games, and more.
    Tell all of your demon-loving friends that the show is available to listen to, completely free anywhere that you can find podcasts.
    Now, go explore and become a Knower of Things.
    This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.

    • 41 min
    Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus

    Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus

    In this episode, James explores Frankenstein with a deep dive into Young Frankenstein.


    This show is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.
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    Amazon Books
    ⚡️➡️ Real Demons Coloring Book
    ⚡️➡️ Demon Hunting Log Book
    ⚡️➡️ Ghost Hunting Log Book
    Etsy
    ⚡️➡️ Book Worms Horror Zine
    Important Links
    ⚡️Join the Facebook Group: ➡️ School of Dark Arts
    ➡️ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
    Summon me on Social:
    ➡️ TikTok - @jamesippoliti
    ➡️ Instagram - @james_ippoliti
    About The Real Demons of Pop Culture:
    The Real Demons of Pop Culture is a bi-weekly podcast for occult enthusiasts and pop culture junkies
    Your host, James Ippoliti aka Dr J., is the TikTok famous Retired Demon Hunter and Knower of Things. Join him every other Monday as he releases a brand new episode discussing the real demons that show up in our pop culture shows, movies, books, video games, and more.
    Tell all of your demon-loving friends that the show is available to listen to, completely free anywhere that you can find podcasts.
    Now, go explore and become a Knower of Things.
    This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

Krad21 ,

Amazing!

Dr J is fun to listen to, and the content is on point. Great topics all around and can’t wait for the new episodes!

DaInfamousPStag ,

GROOVY

Informative, concise and fun!

chlorine eater ,

excellente!!

Love listening to your show. When I found you first on tiktok, I was very happy to go the the podcast and went back to episode one and listened to them all. Demon collectors cards sound great! sign me up to purchase some.

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