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Occult Disney: Exploring the Hidden Mysteries Behind Mickey

Thomas Gorence and Matt Comegys
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Disney
Animation
Pixar
Shinji Ikari
World War II
MK Ultra
Japanese Culture
Finding Nemo
Tokyo 3
Artificial Intelligence
Occult Symbolism
Anime
TEACHER'S PET
Atlantis
Ratatouille
Miyazaki
Nerve
Japan
Howl's Moving Castle

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.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes171Founded4 years ago
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Artwork for Occult Disney: Exploring the Hidden Mysteries Behind Mickey

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How memorable is a movie made in deep pandemic?  We find out.

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Mark Malek
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Episode: Evangelion: The Beast That Shouted I at the Heart of the World (w/ Mark Malek)
Isaac Weishaupt
Founder of the Bavarian Illuminati and commentator on the occult
Episode: Zootopia (w/ Isaac Weishaupt)
Anna Nicole Wordsmith
Well-known personality on the Sink Tank podcast
Episode: Frozen (w/ Anna Nicole Wordsmith)
Jamie Hanshaw
Recurring guest and expert on occult themes
Episode: The Haunted Mansion (2003, and a bit of 2023) (w/ Jamie Hanshaw)
Megan Claire Murphy
Actress and YouTuber, host of The Aunt Nene Show
YouTube
Episode: The Lizzie McGuire Movie (w/ Megan Claire Murphy)
Gordon Rochford
Guest discussing the film's themes and history.
Episode: Atlantis: The Lost Empire (w/ Gordon Rochford)
Juan Ayala
Podcaster and film enthusiast
Episode: The Emperor's New Groove (w/ Juan Ayala)

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Matt
Host of Occult Disney podcast series; frequent contributor in discussion and analysis.
Paranoid American
Co-host; provides insights and production notes, often driving the tangents and analysis.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Informative, Mind expanding

    well informed and fascinating...the interplay of esoteric banter is also worth a mention.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scottmeister
    Japan7 months ago
  • Flippantly unaware

    Exploring hidden mysteries? More like reading the basic Wikipedia page for the movies they discuss. I listened to one episode and these guys had no clue about the actors they were discussing and even described one of the leading characters as “the fat one”. Two overly opinionated clueless dudes.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MasterSzony
    United States8 months ago

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A few reviews note strong opinions and entertaining tangents that keep discussions lively.
Listeners appreciate the nerdy deep-dives into Disney lore and symbolism.
Some episodes feel dense but rewarding for theory-minded fans.

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Evangelion: Hedgehog's Dilemma
Q: Do you think Japan, anywhere in Japan actually has a mech suit somewhere in development in real life?
There are really smart guys in Japan who are trying to make a proper mech suit.
The Secret World of Arrietty (aka The Borrowers)
Q: Is the maid evil?
The maid can be seen as ignorant rather than inherently evil, as she may not understand the sentience of the Borrowers.
Atlantis: The Lost Empire (w/ Gordon Rochford)
Q: What was everyone's history with the movie Atlantis?
The hosts recount their personal experiences, ranging from watching it during childhood to more recent views with family, noting it felt different from traditional Disney films.
Howl's Moving Castle (w/ PJ and Abby from 'Conspiracy Pilled')
Q: How does the movie compare to the original book?
The movie significantly diverges from the book, focusing more on Miyazaki's interpretation and creating a more engaging narrative with stronger anti-war themes.
Howl's Moving Castle (w/ PJ and Abby from 'Conspiracy Pilled')
Q: What themes stand out in Howl's Moving Castle?
The film explores themes such as beauty, personal transformation, and the consequences of war.

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A deep-dive show that scrutinizes Disney's animated canon through occult symbolism, mythic themes, and behind-the-scenes production lore. Episodes typically blend rigorous film-history analysis with conspiracy-adjacent curiosity, exploring topics like hidden motifs, cultural reinterpretations, and the studio's storytelling choices. Hosts co-create a lively, skepticism-tinged conversation that pairs nerdy trivia with broader cultural commentary, often drawing connections to AI, myth, and media branding. The format stands out for its playful but pointed posture toward Disney's legacy, making it appealing to listeners who want both esoteric theory and accessible pop-culture critique.

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