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Paranoid American

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

society & culture documentary

All Episodes

78:00

Moana, Fossilized Giants, and Polynesian Cosmology...

Paranoid American ·

2026/02/19

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.

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92:23

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

Paranoid American ·

2026/02/16

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

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38:43

At Least, Be Human - Neon Genesis Evangelion S01E22 |...

Paranoid American ·

2026/02/14

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

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69:49

Inside Out (2015): CIA Mind Control for Kids? |...

Paranoid American ·

2026/02/12

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.

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70:03

The Good Dinosaur is the MOST PSYCHEDELIC (and...

Paranoid American ·

2026/02/11

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.

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37:30

Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race & America |...

Paranoid American ·

2026/02/09

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.

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46:22

Can you MIND CONTROL someone into ARMED ROBBERY? |...

Paranoid American ·

2026/02/09

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?

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45:08

Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America | Under the...

Paranoid American ·

2026/02/03

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.

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27:13

Russia is Stealing our Cowboys, and Saudi Arabia is...

Paranoid American ·

2026/02/02

World War 3 might be fought over food instead of oil or ideology. This documentary makes a great case for why, showing how Russia will become the next heartland of food production, while Saudi Arabia syphons waters away from American wells with protection from Blackwater and the US Government.

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74:30

George Lucas Spent 15 Years Making This and You've...

Paranoid American ·

2026/01/29

Strange Magic cost a fortune, had unlimited resources, and disappeared overnight. We break down what happens when you give a billionaire everything he wants and zero pushback.How does this movie rank compared to every other Disney movie released since 1937? We watched it so you don't have to.

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36:03

The ULTIMATE Texas Chainsaw Massacre Documentary...

Paranoid American ·

2026/01/26

This documentary will make you care about Texas Chainsaw Massacre, whether or not you even like horror movies. Watch our review to find out why.

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81:11

Toy Story 4 is About Religion (and Organ Harvesting)...

Paranoid American ·

2026/01/22

Toy Story 4 is way deeper than you think it is.

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21:11

Antarctica: A Year On Ice | Under the Docs

Paranoid American ·

2026/01/20

Antarctica is cited in so many interesting theories on alternate history, but how much do we really know about it? This documentary follows a full year of living and working in Antarctica, with interviews and exclusive footage never seen before.

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52:25

Crisis Acting for Fun and Profit - HBO Thoughts &...

Paranoid American ·

2026/01/19

An entire industry was created when government passed 1 Billion dollar budget to address the active shooter crisis in America. This documentary gives a detailed snapshot of what this looks like in 2025. They follow an elaborate active shooter drill, marketing conventions for the school security industry and interviews which children going through it right now.

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76:05

Why Zootopia Is Actually About Government Mind...

Paranoid American ·

2026/01/15

Disney made a children's movie about MKUltra and nobody talks about it.Isaac Weishaupt from Illuminati Watcher joins us to break down Zootopia, the 2016 animated film written by a guy whose family were literally CIA agents. We get into the government-manufactured fear, the agent provocateurs, the secret lab full of drugged citizens, and why this might be the most politically layered Disney movie ever made.Topics covered:- The Satanic doctrine hidden in the "try everything" messaging- How the film

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33:06

Apple’s Secret “Lost” Team That Predicted the Future...

Paranoid American ·

2026/01/14

Before the iPhone, before the App Store, there was General Magic, a legendary Silicon Valley team packed with Apple veterans who tried to build the future years too early. In this review, we break down what the film gets right, what still hits hard today, and the real lesson behind one of tech’s most fascinating “almost” stories.

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26:38

Time Bomb Y2K Documentary Review | Under the Docs

Paranoid American ·

2026/01/13

Time Bomb Y2K Documentary Review | Under the Docs

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38:45

Can Propaganda have Artistic Merit? Riefenstahl...

Paranoid American ·

2026/01/12

Here's an unexpected documentary on our list: Riefenstahl (2024) about Leni Riefenstahl, a controversial Nazi Propagandist, Director, Actor and world renowned Photographer.

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31:46

Fat Guys in Western Comedies are AT RISK! John Candy...

Paranoid American ·

2026/01/05

Check out our review, and we'll tell you whether or not you'll like "I Like Me"

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28:31

Could YOU pull off a Christmas without buying...

Paranoid American ·

2025/12/30

Could you pull off an entire Christmas without buying anything made in China (or with Chinese parts)? This documentary shows a family trying to do exactly that, in what seems to be an impossible challenge.

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