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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Apr 9, 2023 · 1 hr 23 min
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh | Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey
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, throw a bob out to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/
Mar 26, 2023 · 1 hr 25 min
The Aristocats / The Aristocrats
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 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/
Mar 19, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
Robin Hood
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'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/
Mar 12, 2023 · 1 hr
Bedknobs and Broomsticks / The Gnome Mobile
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 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/
Mar 5, 2023 · 1 hr 34 min
The Jungle Book
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, throw a bob out to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius Matt makes lots of music. Have a listen: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/
Feb 26, 2023 · 1 hr 26 min
Mary Poppins
We're Mary Poppins, y'all.
Feb 19, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min
The Sword in the Stone
What if the stone were quartz, and the sword was stainless steel? That would make a noise worse than nails on a blackboard.
Feb 12, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
What's up with all these damn dogs?!?
Feb 6, 2023 · 1 hr 23 min
Sleeping Beauty
Gotta get in your beauty sleep, y'all.
Jan 29, 2023 · 1 hr 40 min
Lady & the Tramp / The Fox & the Hound
Thomas Gorence and Matt Comegys consider all the cute critters.
Jan 22, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min
Peter Pan & Hook
Thomas Gorence and Matt Comegys never bothered to grow up. I mean, we are still getting this deep into Disney.
Jan 15, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min
Alice in Wonderland
Thomas Gorence and Matt Comegys make up for those that thought we didn't get into enough weird, conspiratorial thoughts in previous episodes. And while we do focus on the 1950 film, we talk aplenty about the 2010 one and the book.
Jan 8, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
Cinderella
Thomas Gorence and Matt Comegys consider the magic in Cinderella. Seems she's a bit of a ditz.
Jan 1, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min
Victory Through Air Power
Disney's advanced attempt at geo-political manipulation. Amazing animation paired with a dry-as-bones lecturer.
Dec 25, 2022 · 1 hr 22 min
Bambi
A movie when the title character surprisingly spends five minutes kicking ass, but also five minutes learning to say the word "bird."
Dec 18, 2022 · 1 hr 40 min
Dumbo
Hey, I may be the one with the personality problems, but I've always loved Dumbo because Dumbo doesn't talk.
Dec 11, 2022 · 1 hr 30 min
Pinocchio
Thomas Gorence and Matt Comegys consider what a boy has to do to be real in this world.
Dec 4, 2022 · 1 hr 33 min
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
Thomas Gorence and Matt Comegys consider this parable of natural magic, male and female energies, and the sort.
Dec 1, 2022 · 1 hr 48 min
Fantasia
Thomas Gorence and Matt Comegys have a look at the cinematic spell Walt Disney cast more than 80 years ago.

Occult Disney: Exploring the Hidden Mysteries Behind Mickey

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh | Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey

The Aristocats / The Aristocrats

Robin Hood

Bedknobs and Broomsticks / The Gnome Mobile

The Jungle Book

Mary Poppins

The Sword in the Stone

One Hundred and One Dalmatians

Sleeping Beauty

Lady & the Tramp / The Fox & the Hound

Peter Pan & Hook

Alice in Wonderland

Cinderella

Victory Through Air Power

Bambi

Dumbo

Pinocchio

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

Fantasia