Occult Disney: Exploring the Hidden Mysteries Behind Mickey

We look for the real magic in Disney, cracking open that facade of animation to find the hidden symbology, ancient myths, and wild stories that lie behind these classic Disney films.

The Watcher in the Woods

Anyone for Golden Dawn initiated and deleted alien-insect hijinks?  Getting creepy for November with "Dark Disney," that time in the early 80's when Disney decided to make a bunch of trauma-inducing live-action flicks.Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "Mid-Century Modern," and the acid-folk of "Into the Faerie Mound." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/It's "Dark Disney" month for October!:Something Wicked This Way ComesReturn to Oz And after that:Pooh's Heffalump Movie

10-15
01:34:44

The Black Hole

Getting creepy for November with "Dark Disney," that time in the early 80's when Disney decided to make a bunch of trauma-inducing live-action flicks. Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "Mid-Century Modern," and the acid-folk of "Into the Faerie Mound." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/It's "Dark Disney" month for October!:The Watcher in the Woods Something Wicked This Way ComesReturn to Oz 

10-08
01:36:12

Brother Bear

Brother, can you spare a bear?Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "Mid-Century Modern," and the acid-folk of "Into the Faerie Mound." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/Coming soon, it's "Dark Disney" month for October!:The Black HoleWatcher in the Woods Something Wicked This Way ComesReturn to Oz

10-03
01:26:05

The Incredibles

What happens when there is no Disney proxy (parents dying) and we get full on spy-fi mid-century modern?Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "Mid-Century Modern," and the acid-folk of "Into the Faerie Mound." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/Coming soon:Brother Bear The Black HoleWatcher in the Woods

09-20
01:27:38

Finding Nemo

We found Nemo,  He was occulted.  Got himself initiated into a secret society.Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "Mid-Century Modern," and the acid-folk of "Into the Faerie Mound." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/Coming soon:The IncrediblesBrother Bear 80's "Dark" Disney - coming for a spooky October 

09-13
01:35:26

Home on the Range

The American Dream might have ended in this movie.Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "Mid-Century Modern," and the acid-folk of "Into the Faerie Mound." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/Coming soon:Finding Nemo Brother Bear 80's "Dark" Disney - coming for a spooky October

09-06
01:28:54

The Jungle Book 2

If you're gonna do the Jungle Book again, you've gotta do "Bare Necessities" at least three or four times.  Oh, and mind control stuff.  That, too.Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "Mid-Century Modern," and the acid-folk of "Into the Faerie Mound." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/Coming soon:Home on the RangeFinding Nemo Brother Bear 

08-31
01:13:29

Teacher's Pet

If it ever bothered you that Pinocchio was lacking in trans-humanism, then this is the movie for you.Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "Mid-Century Modern," and the acid-folk of "Into the Faerie Mound." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/Coming soon:The Jungle Book 2Finding Nemo Brother Bear

08-23
01:45:35

Piglet's Big Movie

Why do things always get weird when we check in on the mental health of those living in the Hundred Acre Woods?  Also, Antichrist.Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "Mid-Century Modern," and the acid-folk of "Into the Faerie Mound." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/Coming soon:Teacher's PetThe Jungle Book 2Finding Nemo 

08-16
01:06:33

Princess Mononoke

Finishing off our, uh, Gib-ly.  Pronounce that as "jib lye."  Anyway, can't argue with the advice that you should not touch the black goo.Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the psychedelic rock of "Liminal Spaces," and the binaural head trip of "Mid-Century Modern." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/Coming soon: Piglet's Big Movie The Jungle Book 2Finding Nemo

07-30
01:22:35

Howl's Moving Castle (w/ PJ and Abby from 'Conspiracy Pilled')

You're only as old as you feel.  Especially when you're in the midst of a Alistair Crowley/Rudolph Hess magical sort of battle.Critics call Abby and PJ's take on conspiracies "a bit more hinged than Alex Jones."  Do you dare get Conspiracy Pilled?https://rss.com/podcasts/conspiracypilled/Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the psychedelic rock of "Liminal Spaces," and the binaural head trip of "Mid-Century Modern." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/Coming soon:Princess MononokeThe Jungle Book 2Piglet's Big Movie 

07-26
01:41:38

Treasure Planet (w/ Andreas Xirtus)

The real Treasure was inside us the whole time?If you did Andreas' vibe, why not head to his website:https://xirtus.com/Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the psychedelic rock of "Liminal Spaces," and the binaural head trip of "Radi-O-Phony." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/The Next Few: Howl's Moving CastlePrincess MononokeThe Jungle Book 2 

07-19
01:47:39

Spirited Away

Hayao Miyazaki is pretty much the Walt Disney of Japan, and Disney distributed his Studio Ghibli movies in the West, so it would be weird not to cover the ones that fit the bill.The Paranoid American moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the psychedelic rock of "Liminal Spaces," and the binaural head trip of "Radi-O-Phony." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/The Next Few: Treasure PlanetHowl's Moving CastleThe Jungle Book 2 

07-13
01:34:04

Lilo & Stitch

What happens when you put real characters in a Disney movie?The Paranoid American moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the psychedelic rock of "Liminal Spaces," and the binaural head trip of "Radi-O-Phony." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/The Next Few: Spirited AwayTreasure PlanetThe Jungle Book 2 

07-05
01:42:21

Peter Pan 2: Return to Neverland

Remember, do not make direct eye contact with the Pan.The Paranoid American moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the psychedelic rock of "Liminal Spaces," and the binaural head trip of "Radi-O-Phony." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/The Next Few: Lilo & Stitch Spirited AwayTreasure Planet 

07-01
01:29:35

Monsters, Inc.

You'll scream, you'll laugh - it's Monsters Inc.  Stick around to the end if you wanna hear our first podcast attempt that was derailed by tornadoes.The Paranoid American moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the psychedelic rock of "Liminal Spaces," and the binaural head trip of "Radi-O-Phony." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/The Next Few: Return to Neverland Lilo & Stitch Treasure Planet

06-14
01:57:40

The Lizzie McGuire Movie (w/ Megan Claire Murphy)

Could this just be an inoffensively charming movie about a teenage girl?  Mostly, but we've got at least one weird curveball for you.Megan is an actor, and she's putting her musical theater skills to use as Aunt Nene over on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@mmurphy47208The Paranoid American moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the psychedelic rock of "Liminal Spaces," and the binaural head trip of "Radi-O-Phony." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/The Next Few:Monsters, Inc. Return to Neverland  Lilo & Stitch 

06-06
02:52:46

Recess: School's Out

Playtime is over.The Paranoid American moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the psychedelic rock of "Liminal Spaces," and the binaural head trip of "Radi-O-Phony." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/The Next Few:The Lizzie McGuire MovieMonsters, Inc. Return to Neverland

05-29
01:36:59

Atlantis: The Lost Empire (w/ Gordon Rochford)

A great Disney movie sunk in a 2001 marketing cataclysm.  And then we get to talk about Atlantis in general.Gordo is OG in podcasting conspiracy.  Dive deep into the deep dives or titillate yourself with true crime over at Those Conspiracy Guys:https://thoseconspiracyguys.com/The Paranoid American moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the psychedelic rock of "Liminal Spaces," and the binaural head trip of "Radi-O-Phony." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/The Next Few:Recess: School’s Out Monsters, Inc.

05-11
02:50:49

The Emperor's New Groove (w/ Juan Ayala)

This one offends Peruvians because they do not want to be associated with David Spade.Juan gets into the occult, Illuminati, and Nic Cage at his Juan on Juan Podcast.  Check it out here:https://www.thejuanonjuanpodcast.com/ The Paranoid American moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the psychedelic rock of "Liminal Spaces," and the binaural head trip of "Radi-O-Phony." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/The Next Few:Atlantis: The Lost Empire Recess: School’s Out Monsters, Inc.

05-01
01:31:56

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