Occult Disney: Exploring the Hidden Mysteries Behind Mickey

Thomas Gorence and Matt Comegys
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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.

  1. Toy Story 4

    13H AGO

    Toy Story 4

    What would Woody do? #wwwd Jumping the timeline a bit this week because Matt's family wanted to watch Toy Story 4, and 5 comes out this summer.  Hey, we make our own rules arounds here sometimes. 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 acid-folk of "Into the Faerie Mound." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon: Strange Magic Inside Out The Good Dinosaur

    1h 24m
  2. Zootopia (w/ Isaac Weishaupt)

    12/21/2025

    Zootopia (w/ Isaac Weishaupt)

    Disney did not shy away from MK Ultra programming references in what is still an absolutely fantastic film. If you wanna dive deep into pop culture and conspiracies, Isaac Weishaupt is the best there is.  Dig his podcasts, books, and more at the other end of this rabbit hole: https://illuminatiwatcher.com/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 "Psychic Utopia," and the acid-folk of "Into the Faerie Mound." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon:Inside Out The Good DinosaurStrange Magic

    1h 21m
  3. Ernest Saves Christmas

    12/19/2025

    Ernest Saves Christmas

    We're getting into an Ernest for every season.  This one is a given. 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 "Psychic Utopia," and the acid-folk of "Into the Faerie Mound." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ Coming soon:Zootopia Inside Out

    1h 9m
  4. Evangelion: He was aware that he was still a child

    12/13/2025 · BONUS

    Evangelion: He was aware that he was still a child

    We break down episodes 16-20 (plus 21!) of Neon Genesis Evangelion each day this week!  Get that anime occult on in the Cartoon Cabal. 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 "Psychic Utopia," and the acid-folk of "Into the Faerie Mound." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/

    48 min
  5. Evangelion: Weaving a Story 2: oral stage

    12/12/2025 · BONUS

    Evangelion: Weaving a Story 2: oral stage

    We break down episodes 16-20 of Neon Genesis Evangelion each day this week!  Get that anime occult on in the Cartoon Cabal. 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 "Psychic Utopia," and the acid-folk of "Into the Faerie Mound." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/

    40 min
  6. Evangelion: Introjection

    12/11/2025 · BONUS

    Evangelion: Introjection

    We break down episodes 16-20 of Neon Genesis Evangelion each day this week!  Get that anime occult on in the Cartoon Cabal. 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 "Psychic Utopia," and the acid-folk of "Into the Faerie Mound." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/

    39 min
  7. Evangelion: Ambivalence

    12/10/2025 · BONUS

    Evangelion: Ambivalence

    We break down episodes 16-20 of Neon Genesis Evangelion each day this week!  Get that anime occult on in the Cartoon Cabal. 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 "Psychic Utopia," and the acid-folk of "Into the Faerie Mound." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/

    37 min
  8. Evangelion: Fourth Children

    12/09/2025 · BONUS

    Evangelion: Fourth Children

    We break down episodes 16-20 of Neon Genesis Evangelion each day this week!  Get that anime occult on in the Cartoon Cabal. 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 "Psychic Utopia," and the acid-folk of "Into the Faerie Mound." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/

    41 min
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Thomas Gorence and Matt Comegys
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    139
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Thomas Gorence and Matt Comegys

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