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Paranoid American

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

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55:20

Netflix's Waco Documentary Is Government Propaganda

Paranoid American ·

2026/04/21

Waco: American Apocalypse, a 2023 docuseries presents the government's side of the 51-day standoff through never-before-seen interviews with ATF agents, FBI negotiators, snipers, and surviving Branch Davidians. Unlike previous documentaries, this series humanizes federal agents while painting David Koresh as a dangerous cult leader. But is it balanced reporting or sophisticated propaganda designed to cement the official narrative for future generations?

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21:33

The Banned Animation Before YouTube (Rejected)

Paranoid American ·

2026/04/18

Don Hertzfeldt's "Rejected" basically invented internet humor 5 years before YouTube even existed.We're looking at the legendary 2000 animated short that became the blueprint for absurd online comedy. From "My spoon is too big" to existential stick figure breakdowns, this 10-minute masterpiece of deliberately terrible "rejected commercials" predicted the entire landscape of internet memes and random humor. Plus, we explore how minimalist animation can convey complex ideas and why this film hit

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33:30

McDonald's, Bush and the FBI created Cartoon...

Paranoid American ·

2026/04/16

"Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue" was a McDonald's-produced fever dream that aired simultaneously on every major network worldwide, complete with presidential introductions. This bizarre crossover features Disney characters, Muppets, Smurfs, and more trying to convince kids not to do drugs through what might be the most unintentionally trippy cartoon ever made. We dive deep into the wild production history, the irony of drug-using cartoon characters preaching sobriety, and why this government-backed

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42:30

Waco: Government Cover-Up EXPOSED in 2 Hour Doc

Paranoid American ·

2026/04/14

Waco: Rules of Engagement (1997) takes a comprehensive look at the Branch Davidian tragedy through congressional testimony, missing evidence, and disturbing autopsy findings. This documentary builds on earlier Waco films with better production value and access to official hearings, making a case that the government's actions were more devastating than initially reported. We analyze the claims, examine the evidence presented, and discuss how this film compares to other Waco documentaries in our

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35:42

Your Favorite NBA Games Were 100% Rigged (Operation...

Paranoid American ·

2026/04/14

This episode of "Under the Docks" dives deep into Netflix's "Operation Flagrant Foul," revealing how easy it was for NBA referees to manipulate games and how the league protected itself when the scandal broke. The hosts explore the uncomfortable truth about sports entertainment versus genuine competition, examining how one referee's gambling scheme uncovered a much larger system of game manipulation that the NBA desperately tried to cover up.

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25:59

Ask about ILLUMINATI - Ducktales S03E13 "Yuppy Ducks"

Paranoid American ·

2026/04/11

One of the most infamous scenes in cartoon conspiracy history. Season 3, episode 13 of Ducktales: "Yuppy Ducks" contains background art that says "ASK ABOUT ILLUMINATI" in multiple scenes. Who did this? Why?We try to get to the bottom of it, in this episode of Cartoon Cabal.PLEASE remember to Like, Subscribe and Share this to someone else!

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58:15

Waco, The Big Lie (1993) and Waco II, the Big Lie...

Paranoid American ·

2026/04/10

Waco, The Big Lie (1993) and Waco II, the Big Lie Continues (1994) Review | Under the Docs

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70:32

Disney Finally Admits They Traumatize Princesses in...

Paranoid American ·

2026/04/09

Ralph Breaks the Internet takes our favorite arcade characters into the wild west of the World Wide Web, but this isn't your typical Disney fare. With Shrek-style snark, brutal honesty about Disney princess trauma, and surprisingly mature themes about toxic online behavior and the dark web, this sequel feels more like a commentary on internet culture than a traditional animated movie. It's an IP dump extravaganza that somehow works, featuring everything from Disney princesses to eBay product

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30:07

This 3-Hour Doc Will Crush Your Basketball Dreams...

Paranoid American ·

2026/04/07

Hoop Dreams is a raw, three-hour examination of what it actually takes to make it to professional basketball, following William Gates and Arthur Agee from age 14 through college as they navigate scouts, private schools, injuries, and family pressures. This isn't a glamorous sports story - it's an unflinching look at how the basketball pipeline works and why 99% of hopefuls never make it to the NBA. The hosts break down the brutal honesty of this highly-rated documentary and discuss whether its

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27:20

TOY STORY SLAVERY in China, IL S02E07 "Total...

Paranoid American ·

2026/04/04

Toy Story 3 is one of the most nefarious movies of all time. I've been saying this for over a decade, and I finally feel vindicated since many of the points get brought up in this Season 2, Episode 7 of China, IL called "Total Validation"

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73:15

Incredibles 2 is Actually MK-Ultra for Kids

Paranoid American ·

2026/04/02

Join us as we decode the occult symbolism and psychological operations hidden in plain sight within this "family-friendly" animated blockbuster. From the hypnotic goggle sequences that mirror real CIA mind control experiments to the film's exploration of state power versus individual excellence, we unpack why this movie made over a billion dollars while delivering some surprisingly dark themes about propaganda, self-reliance, and the systematic undermining of parental authority through educational

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31:19

Ancient Humans Were Smarter Than You Think (The Cave...

Paranoid American ·

2026/03/31

Cave of Forgotten Dreams explores the Chauvet Cave, discovered in 1994 and sealed off from humanity for 30,000 years, containing some of the world's oldest and most advanced cave paintings. Through Herzog's masterful documentary filmmaking, we witness art that challenges everything we thought we knew about prehistoric humans - featuring sophisticated perspective, motion, shading, and spiritual imagery that rivals modern techniques. This isn't just a documentary about old cave paintings; it's a

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31:33

Decoding Sonic X S01E34 "Shadow Knows" | Cartoon Cabal

Paranoid American ·

2026/03/28

This isn't your grandpa's sonic the hedgehog. Sonic X was a Japanese anime that was re-released in the US. This episode jumps right into the middle of the series where Sonic discovers an artificially created hedgehog named Shadow. This one goes deep!

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65:50

Cars are Ungodly Demons (Cars 3)

Paranoid American ·

2026/03/26

Are You Gross Under There? Are You Night Of The Living Dead Under There? Like All Bloody Veins And Pus?

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45:09

The Internet Is Actually Satan (And This Doc Proves...

Paranoid American ·

2026/03/24

Join the Under the Docks crew as they dive deep into Werner Herzog's 2016 masterpiece "Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World" - a 90-minute journey through everything from DARPA's role in creating the internet to robots taking over the world to Elon Musk's vision for Mars. This isn't just another tech documentary; it's Herzog's uniquely human perspective on how the internet and technology have fundamentally changed our world, exploring both the incredible benefits and dark consequences of

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61:23

WTF? The ENDING of Neon Genesis Evangelion | Cartoon...

Paranoid American ·

2026/03/21

So here's the actual end of the series. Last episode we covered the movie called "The End of Evangelion" but really, this is the end. Confusing? Welcome to the Neon Genesis Evangelion club!

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46:29

Unlocking the Evangelion Enigma: Secrets &...

Paranoid American ·

2026/03/14

It all finally makes sense! (or does it?) The End of Evangelion is a 1997 Japanese animated apocalyptic science fiction film directed by Hideaki Anno and Kazuya Tsurumaki, written by Anno, and animated by Gainax and Production I.G. It serves as an alternate ending to the television series Neon Genesis Evangelion, which aired from 1995 to 1996.

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87:05

Return of the Rooftop Koreans: Truth Uncovered w/...

Paranoid American ·

2026/03/09

How much do you know about the Rooftop Koreans? Get a full breakdown with T.Y. Lee on what led up to this meme, and how it's still perceived today. Support T.Y. and grab a copy of his 'Return of the Rooftop Koreans' comic at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/745250410/return-of-the-rooftop-koreans-140-page-graphic-novel

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34:46

A World That's Ending - Neon Genesis Evangelion...

Paranoid American ·

2026/03/07

The Human Instrumentality Project begins, merging the souls of humankind into a single entity. Shinji, Rei, Misato, and Asuka struggle with their reasons for existence. Shinji discovers that he has created a solitary existence for himself, a world in which he alone can exist.

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31:22

Man Lives With Bears For 13 Years. You Won't Believe...

Paranoid American ·

2026/03/03

Perhaps the greatest Werner Herzog documentary of all time, about Timothy Treadwell, the "Grizzly Man"

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