The Dancing Toaster Podcast

Weekly Paranormal podcast sitting at the intersection of faith and the unexplained.

The Dancing Toaster is a weekly podcast that wrestles with the intersection of faith and the paranormal. I release new episodes every Tuesday wherever podcasts are found.

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Episodes

Dec 3, 2024

1hr 45 min

Episode 10 of The Dancing Toaster uncovers two chilling accounts of demonic torment—the notorious Ammons “Demon House” in Indiana and the terrifying spread of the Zozo phenomenon. The first half of the episode recounts the harrowing experiences of Latoya Ammons and her children, whose new home quickly turned into a battleground of levitation, possession, and spiritual warfare witnessed by priests, doctors, police, and social workers alike. The second half turns to Darren Evans, whose teenage dabbling with a Ouija board awakened a malevolent entity named Zozo—a spirit that would go on to torment his life for decades and seemingly predict the death of his best friend. Through these stories, the episode explores the reality of haunted homes, cursed objects, and deceptive spirits masquerading as the dead. It's a gripping and sobering reminder that not all hauntings are innocent... and not every spirit is what it claims to be.
 
The Dancing Toaster is a weekly podcast that wrestles with the intersection of faith and the paranormal.
Wanna support the work?
Buymeacoffee.com/thedancingtoaster
Or head over to the Patreon if you want access to the new member exclusive show: The Man-Eating Toaster

Nov 26, 2024

38 min

Episode 9 of The Dancing Toaster revisits the terrifying true story that inspired The Exorcist—the possession of a boy known as Roland Doe, later revealed to be Ronald Hunkeler. What began with a Ouija board séance in 1949 would become a full-blown supernatural siege, spanning multiple cities, hospitals, and months of relentless spiritual warfare. This episode retells the chilling case: levitations, unexplainable scratches, Latin curses, and an exorcism so intense it shattered faith and bones alike. But beyond the horror, it asks deeper questions—about unbelief, biblical warnings, and whether demonic possession is real or just dismissed too easily in our modern age. Anchored in scripture and steeped in unease, this episode forces us to consider what lies just beyond the veil… and what happens when we dare to knock.
The Dancing Toaster is a weekly podcast that wrestles with the intersection of faith and the paranormal.
 
Wanna support the work?
Buymeacoffee.com/thedancingtoaster
Or head over to the Patreon if you want access to the new member exclusive show: The Man-Eating Toaster

Nov 19, 2024

1hr 33 min

Episode 8 of The Dancing Toaster explores the unsettling world of haunted and cursed objects—starting with the infamous case of Annabelle, the supposedly possessed doll investigated by Ed and Lorraine Warren. This dramatized retelling dives into the events that led two young nurses from curiosity to terror, revealing how an innocent-seeming toy became a doorway to something far more sinister. But the episode doesn’t stop with modern lore. It digs deep into Scripture, showing how objects in both the Bible and ancient pagan cultures were often tied to spiritual forces—both divine and demonic. From the Ark of the Covenant haunting the Philistines to cursed idols in Mesopotamia, this episode challenges listeners to rethink their understanding of spiritual influence and how the unseen realm can be channeled through physical things. It's a spine-tingling, thought-provoking journey into the theology and terror of haunted objects.
The Dancing Toaster is a weekly podcast that wrestles with the intersection of faith and the paranormal.
Wanna support the work?
Buymeacoffee.com/thedancingtoaster
Or head over to the Patreon if you want access to the new member exclusive show: The Man-Eating Toaster

Nov 12, 2024

1hr 49 min

Episode 7 of The Dancing Toaster ventures into the chilling true story that inspired The Conjuring—the haunting of the Perron family. After moving into the Arnold Estate in 1970, the Perrons quickly found themselves at the mercy of something far more than creaky floorboards and old house noises. From dolls rearranged by unseen hands to nightly attacks, spirit apparitions, and spectral voices whispering the names of the five Perron daughters, their lives were turned into a waking nightmare. The episode examines the terrifying escalation of events—malicious spirits, phantom kisses, violent possessions—and the infamous involvement of Ed and Lorraine Warren. At the center of it all looms the shadow of Bathsheba Sherman, a figure blamed for dark rituals and bound to the land in death. This episode doesn’t just recount a haunting; it explores the terrifying possibility that some houses don’t just remember the dead—they keep them.
The Dancing Toaster is a weekly podcast that wrestles with the intersection of faith and the paranormal.
Wanna support the work?
Buymeacoffee.com/thedancingtoaster
Or head over to the Patreon if you want access to the new member exclusive show: The Man-Eating Toaster

Nov 5, 2024

1hr 23 min

Episode 6 of The Dancing Toaster picks up where the last one left off—diving deeper into the world of ghosts, crisis apparitions, and what Scripture really says about fear, deception, and spiritual encounters. This episode begins with the haunting World War I story of Canadian soldier William Bird, who claimed the spirit of his dead brother saved his life in the trenches. From there, it opens into a rich and challenging discussion: can spirits of the dead appear to the living? What about angels disguising themselves as loved ones? And does fear automatically mean something is demonic? Through gripping stories and deep biblical exegesis, the episode pushes back against oversimplified theology and explores how God's sovereignty, the unseen realm, and divine judgment may intersect with real-life ghost stories.
The Dancing Toaster is a weekly podcast that wrestles with the intersection of faith and the paranormal.
Wanna support the work?
Buymeacoffee.com/thedancingtoaster
Or head over to the Patreon if you want access to the new member exclusive show: The Man-Eating Toaster

Oct 29, 2024

1hr 30 min

Episode 5 of The Dancing Toaster opens with one of the oldest ghost stories ever recorded—an eerie tale from ancient Athens—and uses it as a launching pad to explore what the Bible really says about ghosts. This episode confronts a question many Christians avoid: are ghosts real, and are they in the Bible? The discussion centers on 1 Samuel 28, where the spirit of the prophet Samuel appears to Saul after his death, and dives deep into Hebrew terminology, ancient afterlife beliefs, and how Jesus changed everything when He descended to Sheol. With a mix of theology, history, and no-nonsense scriptural analysis, this episode challenges the idea that all ghostly encounters are demonic, while still warning against the dangers of spiritual deception. It’s the beginning of a series that pulls no punches in wrestling with the spiritual realm—and why it still matters today.
The Dancing Toaster is a weekly podcast that wrestles with the intersection of faith and the paranormal.
Wanna support the work?
Buymeacoffee.com/thedancingtoaster
Or head over to the Patreon if you want access to the new member exclusive show: The Man-Eating Toaster

Oct 22, 2024

1hr 35 min

Episode 4 of The Dancing Toaster plunges deep into ancient myth, biblical obscurity, and theological controversy we unpack the true origins and nature of Lilith. Starting with the Sumerian myth of Inanna and the Huluppu Tree, this episode traces Lilith’s evolution from Mesopotamian night demon to misunderstood feminist icon in modern media. Was she Adam’s first wife? A demonic seductress? A symbol of rebellion? With references to Isaiah, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Babylonian incantation bowls, and Second Temple theology, we dismantle popular misconceptions and reveals Lilith not as a symbol of empowerment, but as a real spiritual threat with a history stretching back over 5,000 years. Combining biblical exegesis and historical research, this episode challenges modern naturalism and dares listeners to confront the darkness still lurking behind the veil.
 
The Dancing Toaster is a weekly podcast that wrestles with the intersection of faith and the paranormal.
Wanna support the work?
Buymeacoffee.com/thedancingtoaster
Or head over to the Patreon if you want access to the new member exclusive show: The Man-Eating Toaster

Oct 15, 2024

1hr 38 min

Episode 3 of The Dancing Toaster takes us on a haunting journey from the mythic shores of Odysseus’s odyssey to the shadowy corridors of biblical demonology. Beginning with a cinematic retelling of the hero’s encounter with sirens, the episode transitions into a deep theological dive—challenging modern assumptions about the nature of demons, fallen angels, and the overlooked presence of supernatural female entities in scripture. Drawing on sources like the Book of Enoch, Zechariah’s visions, and the Septuagint’s translation choices, we explore the theory that some demons may be the disembodied spirits of the Nephilim, and that sirens, often dismissed as myth, might be rooted in ancient biblical descriptions of female demonic beings. It's a bold, brain-twisting episode that fuses mythology, ancient languages, and theology to unravel the question: could female demons be hiding in plain sight?
 
The Dancing Toaster is a weekly podcast that wrestles with the intersection of faith and the paranormal.
 
Wanna support the work?
Buymeacoffee.com/thedancingtoaster
 
Or head over to the Patreon and gain access to the new member exclusive show: The Man-Eating Toaster!

Oct 8, 2024

1hr 29 min

Episode 2 of The Dancing Toaster dives headfirst into the world of giants, beginning with a harrowing tale from Afghanistan where U.S. soldiers reportedly encountered a towering red-haired humanoid. From there, the episode unpacks the ancient mystery of the Nephilim—those half-human, half-divine beings mentioned in Genesis 6. Theories abound: Did fallen angels return after the flood? Were Nephilim genes hidden in Noah’s lineage? Could giants have survived underground or been rescued by supernatural means? Drawing on scripture, historical accounts, and indigenous legends from around the world, this episode explores the global footprint of giants, their connection to biblical warfare, and the possibility of their return. It's a whirlwind of high strangeness, ancient texts, and forgotten truths that refuses to be ignored.
The Dancing Toaster is a weekly podcast that wrestles with the intersection of faith and the paranormal.
 
Wanna support the work?
Buymeacoffee.com/thedancingtoaster
Or head over to the Patreon if you want access to the new member exclusive show: The Man-Eating Toaster

Oct 1, 2024

1hr 17 min

Episode 1 of The Dancing Toaster sets the stage for a podcast like no other, blending theology, the paranormal, and pop culture into one thought-provoking ride. Host, Pastor Nelly, kicks things off with a Ghostbusters-inspired origin story for the show's quirky title before diving headfirst into one of the Bible’s most controversial and supernatural passages: Genesis 6. With his trademark humor and unapologetic candor, Nelly challenges the watered-down interpretations of the Nephilim, arguing that the “sons of God” were indeed supernatural beings who fathered giants with human women. Drawing from ancient texts, Second Temple literature, and scholars like Dr. Michael Heiser, this debut episode is both a tribute and a theological deep dive into the spiritual rebellion that tried to corrupt humanity’s bloodline—and the flood that followed. If you’ve ever wondered how mythology, monsters, and the gospel connect, this episode is where the dancing begins.
 
The Dancing Toaster is a weekly podcast that wrestles with the intersection of faith and the paranormal.
 
Wanna support the work?
Buymeacoffee.com/thedancingtoaster
 
Or head over to the Patreon and gain access to the new member exclusive show: The Man-Eating Toaster!

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