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.
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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, revi…
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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 subscrib…
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Howl's Moving Castle (w/ PJ and Abby from 'Conspiracy Pilled')
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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…
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Treasure Planet (w/ Andreas Xirtus)
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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…
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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 stuf…
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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 …
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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 Scroog…
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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.paranoidam…
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The Lizzie McGuire Movie (w/ Megan Claire Murphy)
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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/@mmurphy47208 The Paranoid American moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating en…
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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:…
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Atlantis: The Lost Empire (w/ Gordon Rochford)
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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 creat…
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The Emperor's New Groove (w/ Juan Ayala)
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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 riff…
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Not the one with "Not the Mama!" 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 …
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Could the One-Hundred Acre Woods be an MK site? 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 McDuc…
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Watching Disney move from the 20th century to the 21st. What spells might we find here? Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatcher…
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The Zodiac, Archons, scales of consciousness, and more! How much existential dread can you muster through the lens of Toy Story? Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, …
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There are two kinds of people in the world: those who like George of the Jungle and those who are into eugenics. Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, review, and rate…
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Probably best not to hold your breath for Doug's 2nd Movie. Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers. And if you're Scrooge McD…
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Yo ho, yo ho!! A bug's life for me!! Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. 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…
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Is the this first Disney movie where the hero begins and ends with a complete family?!? Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatcher…
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Hercules! Hercules! Hercules! Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. 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 Patreo…
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What happens when Disney almost directly takes on religion? Kind of... sort of. Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers. And i…
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Life's a peach, and then you go to New York City. Also - what will we say about Roald Dahl? Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcat…
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This podcast started with the contention that Fantasia was the cinematic spell that set the stage for 50 years of Disney films. Perhaps this opening salvo from Pixar has done the same for the era we are now living in? Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid…
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The Disney Renaissance hits a bit of a speed bump as Eisner & friends earn an "F" in history. Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podc…
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We gettin' Goofy for the New Year!! Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. 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 …
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Why own one holiday when you can own two? And a Hot Topic. Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers. And if you're Scrooge McDu…
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The killing of a king - do we think about it deeply or just Hakuna Matada it all away? Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers…
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We can show you the way - just what will we find in this Whole New World? Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers. And if you'…
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Harry, you're a beast. Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. 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: http…
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The Disney Renaissance took a weird veer way down south right after it started. Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers. And i…
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Duck Tales: Treasure of the Lost Lamp
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This week we might solve a mystery. Or rewrite history. Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. 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,…
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We are now full on into the Disney Renaissance and have to consider modern things. Like, do mermaids have souls? Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, review, and rate…
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"Dogs and cats living together! Mass hysteria!" Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. 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…
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Why not let Roger Rabbit be your guide as you traverse multi-dimensional realities? Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers. A…
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We had a look at all three of the Toaster movies. If you think the proto-Toy Story of the first one is weird, wait until it all gets to Mars. Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Pleas…
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Pivoting to the "Eisner-era" of Disney with a different mouse. Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers. And if you're Scrooge …
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Stirring it all up to see what magic we can find. Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. 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…
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This is where the "occult" gets a bit bawdier. Of course we bring up the boob flash that was in previous cuts of this movie. Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, revi…
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The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
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What kind of Dandy are you? Ichabod Crane style or Mr. Toad? Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers. And if you're Scrooge Mc…
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The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh | Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey
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What do you think Pooh has a rumbly in his tummy for? Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. 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, t…
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You got a name for your act? This week we look at two very different movies with very similar names. Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all t…
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Tell me if you've heard this before. Guy walks into a furry convention... Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers. And if you'…
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Bedknobs and Broomsticks / The Gnome Mobile
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A bit off the beaten path, with the somewhat animated "Bedknobs" and the animatronic'd "Gnome." Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the po…
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We're just going with the Bare Necessities this week. Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. 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, t…
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We're Mary Poppins, y'all. Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. 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: …
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What if the stone were quartz, and the sword was stainless steel? That would make a noise worse than nails on a blackboard. Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, revie…
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What's up with all these damn dogs?!? Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. 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 t…
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Gotta get in your beauty sleep, y'all. Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. 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 …
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Lady & the Tramp / The Fox & the Hound
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Thomas Gorence and Matt Comegys consider all the cute critters. Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books riffing on conspiracy theories as the Paranoid American. Check out his stuff here: https://www.paranoidamerican.com/ Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers. And if you're Scrooge…
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