Occult Disney: Exploring the Hidden Mysteries Behind Mickey

Thomas Gorence and Matt Comegys

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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20 episodes
Updated Monday

Episodes20

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Monday · 1 hr 26 min
Strange World
I thought of a few witty things to say, but they all spoiled this (pretty good) 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/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "The Depths of Fieldation," and the psych rock of "The Deep Dream Realm." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: Common Side Effects Elemental Wish
July 25 · 1 hr 22 min
Ernest Goes to Camp (and Splash Mountain)
It's summer - it's hot (at least in the Northern Hemisphere). Time for another installment of our "Ernest for all seasons." 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/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "The Depths of Fieldation," and the psych rock of "The Deep Dream Realm." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: Strange World Common Side Effects Elemental
July 14 · 1 hr 15 min
Lightyear
Pixar's first NC-17 film if we count the 21-plus rating it has in Indonesia. All for a split-second of screentime that I failed to even notice when watching the 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/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "The Depths of Fieldation," and the psych rock of "The Deep Dream Realm." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: Ernest Goes To Camp Strange World Elemental
July 9 · 1 hr 14 min
The Bob's Burgers Movie
What kind of meat do you like on your burgers? 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/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "The Depths of Fieldation," and the psych rock of "The Deep Dream Realm." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: Lightyear Ernest Goes To Camp Strange World
July 1 · 1 hr 12 min
Encanto
Should we be wary of the magical elite? 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/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "The Depths of Fieldation," and the psych rock of "The Deep Dream Realm." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: The Bob's Burgers Movie Lightyear Strange World
June 25 · 1 hr 48 min
Cool World (w/ Anna Nicole Wordsmith) (Cartoon Cabal)
What happens when a horny Ralph Bakshi has a head-on collision with a major studio? Maybe a fascinating movie with a ton of problems. You'll find Anna Nicole Wordsmith's vibrations over here: https://x.com/missnic06?lang=en 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/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "The Depths of Fieldation," and the psych rock of "The Deep Dream Realm." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: Encanto The Bob's Burgers Movie
June 24 · 31 min
The Maxx (Cartoon Cabal)
Live your dreams, man. 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/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "The Depths of Fieldation," and the psych rock of "The Deep Dream Realm." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: Cool World Encanto The Bob's Burgers Movie
June 23 · 25 min
The Head (Cartoon Cabal)
Feed your head, but maybe don't choose demonic alien. 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/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "The Depths of Fieldation," and the psych rock of "The Deep Dream Realm." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: The Maxx Cool World Encanto The Bob's Burgers Movie
June 22 · 30 min
Aeon Flux (Cartoon Cabal)
We begin a study of MTV's 90's animation. 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/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "The Depths of Fieldation," and the psych rock of "The Deep Dream Realm." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: The Head The Maxx Cool World Encanto The Bob's Burgers Movie
June 9 · 1 hr 10 min
Ron's Gone Wrong
Tech bros know what's good for ya. 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/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "The Depths of Fieldation," and the psych rock of "The Deep Dream Realm." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: Encanto Cool World The Bob's Burgers Movie
June 7 · 1 hr 9 min
Paprika (Cartoon Cabal)
Sometimes it is interesting when people describe their dreams to 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/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "The Depths of Fieldation," and the psych rock of "The Deep Dream Realm." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: Ron's Gone Wrong Encanto Cool World
May 28 · 1 hr 16 min
Raya and the Last Dragon
How memorable is a movie made in deep pandemic? We find out. 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/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "The Depths of Fieldation," and the psych rock of "The Deep Dream Realm." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: Paprika Ron's Gone Wrong Encanto
May 21 · 1 hr 34 min
G.I. Joe : The M.A.S.S. Device (Cartoon Cabal)
Baby's first MK Ultra? Kind of was for me. 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/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "The Depths of Fieldation," and the psych rock of "The Deep Dream Realm." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: Raya and the Last Dragon Ron's Gone Wrong Encanto
May 15 · 1 hr 8 min
Onward
I guess it's clear who wears the pants in this family. 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/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "The Depths of Fieldation," and the psych rock of "The Deep Dream Realm." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: G.I. Joe: The M.A.S.S. Device Raya and the Last Dragon Ron's Gone Wrong
May 12 · 56 min
Plague Dogs (Cartoon Cabal)
Just keep swimming. You'll make it. 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/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "The Depths of Fieldation," and the psych rock of "The Deep Dream Realm." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: Onward G.I. Joe: The M.A.S.S. Device Raya and the Last Dragon
May 3 · 1 hr 42 min
Frozen 2 (w/ Anna Nicole Wordsmith)
Just what does water remember? You'll find Anna Nicole Wordsmith's vibrations over here: https://x.com/missnic06?lang=en 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/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "The Depths of Fieldation," and the psych rock of "The Deep Dream Realm." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: Plague Dogs Onward Raya and the Last Dragon
April 30 · 1 hr 1 min
Ernest Goes to Jail
We continue our Ernest for all seasons. It's spring, so we are going to jail. 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/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "The Depths of Fieldation," and the psych rock of "The Deep Dream Realm." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: Frozen 2 Plague Dogs Onward
April 21 · 1 hr 13 min
Spies in Disguise
We all know them pigeons are watching 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/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "The Depths of Fieldation," and the psych rock of "The Deep Dream Realm." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: Ernest Goes to Jail Frozen 2 Onward
April 16 · 1 hr 13 min
The Lion King (2019)
Ever get the feeling that you've already covered a 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/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "The Depths of Fieldation," and the psych rock of "The Deep Dream Realm." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: Spies in Disguise Frozen 2 Onward
April 9 · 1 hr 8 min
Mary Poppins Returns
Who doesn't love Mary Poppins? Possibly the hosts of this podcast? 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/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "The Depths of Fieldation," and the psych rock of "The Deep Dream Realm." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: The Lion King Frozen 2 Spies in Disguise

Occult Disney: Exploring the Hidden Mysteries Behind Mickey

Strange World

Ernest Goes to Camp (and Splash Mountain)

Lightyear

The Bob's Burgers Movie

Encanto

Cool World (w/ Anna Nicole Wordsmith) (Cartoon Cabal)

The Maxx (Cartoon Cabal)

The Head (Cartoon Cabal)

Aeon Flux (Cartoon Cabal)

Ron's Gone Wrong

Paprika (Cartoon Cabal)

Raya and the Last Dragon

G.I. Joe : The M.A.S.S. Device (Cartoon Cabal)

Onward

Plague Dogs (Cartoon Cabal)

Frozen 2 (w/ Anna Nicole Wordsmith)

Ernest Goes to Jail

Spies in Disguise

The Lion King (2019)

Mary Poppins Returns