Paranoid American

Thomas Gorence
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Official podcast of Paranoid American, comic book publisher, military veteran and ex-Disney animator.

  1. The Animated Matrix Film Beats All The Sequels

    8 HRS AGO

    The Animated Matrix Film Beats All The Sequels

    The Animatrix proves that sometimes the side stories are better than the main event, and here's why these 9 animated Matrix shorts deserve more love than the sequels. We're talking about The Animatrix, the 2003 animated anthology that expands the Matrix universe through Japanese animation studios and visionary directors. From the haunting robot uprising origin story to reality-bending glitches that challenge everything you know about the Matrix, these animated shorts explore concepts the main films never touched. Whether you're a Matrix fan or just love innovative animation, this collection offers some of the most creative sci-fi storytelling ever put to screen.

    53 min
  2. Netflix's Waco Documentary Is Government Propaganda

    4 DAYS AGO

    Netflix's Waco Documentary Is Government Propaganda

    Waco: American Apocalypse, a 2023 docuseries presents the government's side of the 51-day standoff through never-before-seen interviews with ATF agents, FBI negotiators, snipers, and surviving Branch Davidians. Unlike previous documentaries, this series humanizes federal agents while painting David Koresh as a dangerous cult leader. But is it balanced reporting or sophisticated propaganda designed to cement the official narrative for future generations?

    55 min
  3. The Banned Animation Before YouTube (Rejected)

    18 APR

    The Banned Animation Before YouTube (Rejected)

    Don Hertzfeldt's "Rejected" basically invented internet humor 5 years before YouTube even existed. We're looking at the legendary 2000 animated short that became the blueprint for absurd online comedy. From "My spoon is too big" to existential stick figure breakdowns, this 10-minute masterpiece of deliberately terrible "rejected commercials" predicted the entire landscape of internet memes and random humor. Plus, we explore how minimalist animation can convey complex ideas and why this film hit different in the pre-YouTube era of bootleg VHS tapes and college dorm viewings.

    22 min
  4. McDonald's, Bush and the FBI created Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue, an anti-drug PSA

    16 APR

    McDonald's, Bush and the FBI created Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue, an anti-drug PSA

    "Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue" was a McDonald's-produced fever dream that aired simultaneously on every major network worldwide, complete with presidential introductions. This bizarre crossover features Disney characters, Muppets, Smurfs, and more trying to convince kids not to do drugs through what might be the most unintentionally trippy cartoon ever made. We dive deep into the wild production history, the irony of drug-using cartoon characters preaching sobriety, and why this government-backed PSA feels more like an advertisement for psychedelics.

    34 min
  5. Waco: Government Cover-Up EXPOSED in 2 Hour Doc

    14 APR

    Waco: Government Cover-Up EXPOSED in 2 Hour Doc

    Waco: Rules of Engagement (1997) takes a comprehensive look at the Branch Davidian tragedy through congressional testimony, missing evidence, and disturbing autopsy findings. This documentary builds on earlier Waco films with better production value and access to official hearings, making a case that the government's actions were more devastating than initially reported. We analyze the claims, examine the evidence presented, and discuss how this film compares to other Waco documentaries in our ongoing series.

    43 min
  6. Your Favorite NBA Games Were 100% Rigged (Operation Flagrant Foul)

    14 APR

    Your Favorite NBA Games Were 100% Rigged (Operation Flagrant Foul)

    This episode of "Under the Docks" dives deep into Netflix's "Operation Flagrant Foul," revealing how easy it was for NBA referees to manipulate games and how the league protected itself when the scandal broke. The hosts explore the uncomfortable truth about sports entertainment versus genuine competition, examining how one referee's gambling scheme uncovered a much larger system of game manipulation that the NBA desperately tried to cover up.

    36 min
  7. Ask about ILLUMINATI - Ducktales S03E13 "Yuppy Ducks"

    11 APR

    Ask about ILLUMINATI - Ducktales S03E13 "Yuppy Ducks"

    One of the most infamous scenes in cartoon conspiracy history. Season 3, episode 13 of Ducktales: "Yuppy Ducks" contains background art that says "ASK ABOUT ILLUMINATI" in multiple scenes. Who did this? Why? We try to get to the bottom of it, in this episode of Cartoon Cabal. PLEASE remember to Like, Subscribe and Share this to someone else!

    26 min
  8. Waco, The Big Lie (1993) and Waco II, the Big Lie Continues (1994) Review | Under the Docs

    10 APR

    Waco, The Big Lie (1993) and Waco II, the Big Lie Continues (1994) Review | Under the Docs

    Waco, The Big Lie (1993) and Waco II, the Big Lie Continues (1994) Review | Under the Docs

    58 min
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Official podcast of Paranoid American, comic book publisher, military veteran and ex-Disney animator.

Information

  • Creator
    Thomas Gorence
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    345
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Thomas Gorence
  • Show Website
    Paranoid American

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