Paranoid American

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

  1. Moana, Fossilized Giants, and Polynesian Cosmology Explained | Occult Disney 121

    13H AGO

    Moana, Fossilized Giants, and Polynesian Cosmology Explained | Occult Disney 121

    From Maui as a trickster god with Prometheus parallels to the real history of Polynesian navigation and the thousand year pause in ocean voyaging, this episode covers the cosmology, the demons, the hidden connections to Frazer's Golden Bough, and why mountains might actually be fossilized giants. Plus: why Italy had to rename the movie, the Aarne Thompson folklore index entries that match the plot, and whether Moana is a princess, a shaman, or something else entirely.

    1h 18m
  2. AI Good, Copyright Bad? w/ Nina Paley | Paranoid American

    3D AGO

    AI Good, Copyright Bad? w/ Nina Paley | Paranoid American

    A deep discussion about AI and copyrights with the brilliant Nina Paley. Get Nina's Disabling Impairments cards at https://store.ninapaley.com/product/disabling-impairments/ Check out the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3_FxcI5e_Q

    1h 32m
  3. At Least, Be Human - Neon Genesis Evangelion S01E22 | Cartoon Cabal

    5D AGO

    At Least, Be Human - Neon Genesis Evangelion S01E22 | Cartoon Cabal

    After being defeated yet again by an Angel, Asuka's synchronization ratio continues to drop, affecting her ability to pilot Unit-02. Flashbacks reveal Asuka's tragic childhood, which shaped her current abrasive personality. A new Angel, Arael, appears in Earth's orbit, well outside the range of any Earth-based weaponry, including the Evangelions. Asuka is told that she will be Rei's backup for the confrontation with the Angel. Infuriated, she launches herself and confronts Arael on her own, however Arael uses a telepathic attack which forces Asuka to relive traumatic events from her past, causing such mental distress that Asuka completely loses synchronization and Unit-02 shuts down. Gendo orders Rei to go to Terminal Dogma, retrieve the Spear of Longinus, and use it against the Angel. The Lance succeeds in penetrating Arael's A.T. Field and destroys it, but the Lance achieves escape velocity and enters a lunar orbit. Asuka is again angered by her defeat, worsened by her hatred of Rei.

    39 min
  4. Inside Out (2015): CIA Mind Control for Kids? | Occult Disney 120

    FEB 12

    Inside Out (2015): CIA Mind Control for Kids? | Occult Disney 120

    Was Inside Out made with help from MKUltra psychologists? In this episode of Occult Disney, we break down Pixar's mind control masterpiece and ask why a kids movie is teaching depression, runaway behavior, and existential dread. We dig into the consultants behind the film, the original darker script, the Pixar bureaucracy pattern, and why this might be one of the most dangerous Disney movies ever made. Plus: spiritual homunculi, memory marbles, and why San Francisco ruins everything.

    1h 10m
  5. The Good Dinosaur is the MOST PSYCHEDELIC (and Violent) Disney Movie since Dumbo | Occult Disney 119

    FEB 11

    The Good Dinosaur is the MOST PSYCHEDELIC (and Violent) Disney Movie since Dumbo | Occult Disney 119

    Pixar's first real flop hides more than just bad box office numbers. We break down The Good Dinosaur and uncover the original premise that got scrapped, why teachers hate this movie, and how Disney's philosophy has completely inverted from Walt's original vision. Plus: surprisingly violent content, emotional manipulation tactics, and an unexpected Boondock Saints connection. This is Occult Disney.

    1h 10m
  6. Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race & America | Under the Docs Documentary Review

    FEB 9

    Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race & America | Under the Docs Documentary Review

    We explore the conversations sparked by Daryl Davis's journey of befriending members of the Ku Klux Klan, and what his story reveals about race, tolerance, and the potential for change in America.

    38 min
  7. Can you MIND CONTROL someone into ARMED ROBBERY? | Derren Brown's The Heist (2006)

    FEB 9

    Can you MIND CONTROL someone into ARMED ROBBERY? | Derren Brown's The Heist (2006)

    NLP and Mentalist Master Derren Brown claims the ability to brainwash people into doing far beyond silly hypnosis tricks. How much of this is real?

    46 min
  8. Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America | Under the Docs Documentary Review

    FEB 3

    Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America | Under the Docs Documentary Review

    Under the Docs reviews Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America, talking about its main claims, historical accuracy, and the debate surrounding this topic in general. The film entered the mainstream in 2022 after NBA player Kyrie Irving shared it on social media, which got him in some trouble, which brings up the controversial nature of this film.

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

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  • Creator
    Thomas Gorence
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    318
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Thomas Gorence
  • Show Website
    Paranoid American

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