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Occult Disney: Exploring the Hidden Mysteries Behind Mickey

Occult Disney: Exploring the Hidden Mysteries Behind Mickey

Thomas Gorence and Matt Comegys 185 episodes Oct 30, 2026

Occult Disney examines the hidden symbols, myths, and esoteric themes that appear throughout classic Disney films. Hosts Thomas Gorence and Matt Comegys dig beneath the animated surface to explore stories and meanings that are not immediately obvious. Each episode looks at how Disney movies draw on ancient legends, occult imagery, and other cultural traditions. The show is for listeners interested in Disney history, symbolism, and the stranger side of familiar films.

Episodes

Mr. Boogedy / Bride of Boogedy
Mr. Boogedy / Bride of Boogedy Oct 30, 2026 1:10:23 We get up in all that Boogedy.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/podcastiopodcastiusM
Hocus Pocus 2
Hocus Pocus 2 Oct 16, 2026 1:11:56 Not to brag, but I be lighting candles all day.  Dark Disney continues for October!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
Escape to Witch Mountain (w/ Project Chaney)
Escape to Witch Mountain (w/ Project Chaney) Oct 9, 2026 1:27:09 Don't let the Illuminati get near your mutant children.Check out Chaney over here:https://www.youtube.com/@projectchaney/featuredThomas 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.  An
Ernest Scared Stupid
Ernest Scared Stupid Oct 3, 2026 1:17:55 It's October and it's time for some Dark Disney.  Let Ernest (and 90's child acting) scare you stupid.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,
Wish
Wish Sep 28, 2026 1:19:25 A Wish is a Dream that tells the Story of Magic that your Heart Desires.  Yeah?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 Pat
Elemental
Elemental Sep 16, 2026 1:15:40 We've noted the Pixar bureaucracy in many movies.  Elemental makes it a caste system.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
Ghost in the Shell (Cartoon Cabal)
Ghost in the Shell (Cartoon Cabal) Sep 6, 2026 1:11:06 Getting back to anime with one of the heavy hitters.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.co
Common Side Effects Season One (Cartoon Cabal)
Common Side Effects Season One (Cartoon Cabal) Sep 3, 2026 1:10:34 We have a look at the entire mushroom laden first season.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.patre
Strange World
Strange World Jul 27, 2026 1:26:34 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
Ernest Goes to Camp (and Splash Mountain)
Ernest Goes to Camp (and Splash Mountain) Jul 25, 2026 1:22:16 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
Lightyear
Lightyear Jul 14, 2026 1:15:56 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,
The Bob's Burgers Movie
The Bob's Burgers Movie Jul 8, 2026 1:14:56 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/podc

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