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Paranoid American

Thomas Gorence
Conspiracy Theories
Stanley Kubrick
Disney
Political Discourse
Fantasia
Occultism
Demonic Possession
Schizophrenia
Cults
Occult
Comics
Politics
Independent Publishing
Controversial Humor
Saturday Morning Cartoons
Room 237
The Shining
North Korea
Animation
Mind Control

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

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Recent Guests

TY. Lee
Creator of Return of the Rooftop Koreans graphic novel
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Episode: Return of the Rooftop Koreans: Truth Uncovered w/ T.Y. Lee | Paranoid American
Dave MacDowell
Artist and Paranoid American contributor featured in the History 101 and other projects
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Episode: ART IS DEAD w/ Dave MacDowell | Paranoid American
Patton Oswalt
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Takashi Miike
Renowned Japanese filmmaker known for horror and action films like Ichi the Killer.
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
Australian film critic with a focus on horror cinema.
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Stephen King
Famed author known for his horror novels and adaptations.
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Karen Kusama
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Kaleb Graves
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Episode: CIA and Salvia Divinorum w/ Kaleb Graves | Paranoid American Podcast 126
Mike Samu
High-ranking 32-degree Mason and expert on secret societies
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Host

Matt
Host/Co-host with multiple roles across Paranoid American projects

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Great content

    We’re all just paranoid Americans.

    The Dave MacDowell episode was incredible, well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dudermcsauceman
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great content

    We’re all just paranoid Americans

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dudermcsauceman
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent

    Great shows and topics. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JollyKiller083
    United States7 months ago
  • Great Show with Excellent Guests

    Love your content Thomas. Well produced, informative and funny. Cheers!! πŸ™ŒπŸ™Œ

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJ WorksHard
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best podcast I've heard in ages, including recent Tin Foil Hat eps... now to watch Dashcam.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Conflict2024
    2 years ago

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ART IS DEAD w/ Dave MacDowell | Paranoid American
Q: What advice would you have for a budding artist today?
Do it, there must be hope for humanity, and young artists should follow their dreams and believe in the future even if the current landscape is challenging.
ART IS DEAD w/ Dave MacDowell | Paranoid American
Q: What was your current motivation for doing artwork?
The guest describes a shift from chasing external validation to creating as a personal calling, blending spiritual exploration with a desire to push boundaries in his art.
ESOTERIC CONTROL w/ Jules (Grey Pilled Podcast) | Paranoid American
Q: Is there something that's going on, like a spiritual battle?
Yes, yes. And I think people think that this is in, that this is some kind of battle in another realm.
ESOTERIC CONTROL w/ Jules (Grey Pilled Podcast) | Paranoid American
Q: Do you believe in demons?
I think there's different types of like lower level entities.
ESOTERIC CONTROL w/ Jules (Grey Pilled Podcast) | Paranoid American
Q: What do you believe about the existence of ghosts?
I believe in ghosts and even different types of ghosts, dude.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paranoid American

What is Paranoid American about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A conspiracy-minded, media-critique show that blends pop culture analysis with deep dives into films, documentaries, and famous media franchises. Episodes frequently explore government power, surveillance, and alternative histories through lenses like MK-Ultra, mind control, or shadow networks, while also dissecting quirks of animation, cinema, and comic book culture. The hosts keep a humorous, irreverent tone and often bring in wide-ranging trivia, production context, and personal anecdotes, making it a fit for listeners who enjoy speculative thinking, nerdy analysis, and cultural critique. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to connect mainstream entertainment to broader societal questions, as well as its ongoing cross-pollination with g... more

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