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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179 episodes
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Feb 19, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
Hercules
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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius Matt 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: Mulan A Bug's Life Doug's 1st Movie
Feb 12, 2024 · 1 hr 32 min
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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 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 psychedelic rock of "Liminal Spaces," and the binaural head trip of "Radi-O-Phony." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ The Next Few: Hercules Mulan A Bug's Life
Feb 5, 2024 · 1 hr 28 min
James and the Giant Peach
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 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 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 Hunchback of Notre Dame Hercules' Mulan
Jan 21, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
Toy Story
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 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: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius Matt 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: James and the Giant Peach The Hunchback of Notre Dame Hercules
Jan 21, 2024 · 58 min
Pocahontas
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 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 psychedelic rock of "Liminal Spaces," and the binaural head trip of "Radi-O-Phony." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ The Next Few: Toy Story James and the Giant Peach The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Jan 7, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min
A Goofy Movie
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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius Matt 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: Pocahontas Toy Story James and the Giant Peach
Dec 18, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
The Nightmare Before Christmas
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 McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius Matt 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/ Next time: A Goofy Movie
Dec 9, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min
The Lion King
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. 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 psychedelic rock of "Liminal Spaces," and the binaural head trip of "Radi-O-Phony." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Next time: A Goofy Movie
Nov 13, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
Aladdin
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're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius Matt 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/ Next time: The Lion King / Kimba, the White Lion
Oct 29, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min
Beauty and the Beast
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: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius Matt 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/ Next time: Aladdin
Oct 10, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min
The Rescuers Down Under
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 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 psychedelic rock of "Liminal Spaces," and the binaural head trip of "Radi-O-Phony." Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Next time: Beauty and the Beast
Sep 10, 2023 · 1 hr 23 min
Duck Tales: Treasure of the Lost Lamp
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, throw a bob out to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius Matt 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/ Next time: The Rescuers Down Under
Sep 4, 2023 · 1 hr 27 min
The Little Mermaid
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 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. Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Next time: Duck Tales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp
Aug 21, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min
Oliver & Company
"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 bob out to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Next time: The Little Mermaid
Jul 29, 2023 · 1 hr 52 min
Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
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. And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Next time: Oliver and Company
Jul 11, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min
The Brave Little Toaster
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/ 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. Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Next time: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Jun 26, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
The Great Mouse Detective
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 McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Next time: The Brave Little Toaster
Jun 5, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min
The Black Cauldron
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 a bob out to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Next time: The Great Mouse Detective
May 15, 2023 · 1 hr 25 min
The Rescuers
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, 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. Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Next time: The Black Cauldron
Apr 25, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
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 McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/

Occult Disney: Exploring the Hidden Mysteries Behind Mickey

Hercules

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

James and the Giant Peach

Toy Story

Pocahontas

A Goofy Movie

The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Lion King

Aladdin

Beauty and the Beast

The Rescuers Down Under

Duck Tales: Treasure of the Lost Lamp

The Little Mermaid

Oliver & Company

Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

The Brave Little Toaster

The Great Mouse Detective

The Black Cauldron

The Rescuers

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad