2014

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2014

Cartoon Conspiracy

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Stars : Emily Carson Jacob Atkinson Neil Gayman Akeem Lawanson

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Genres : Mystery Animation Documentary Short

Release date : Apr 3, 2014

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official Facebook

Language : English

Production companies : The Amagi

Summary Dive into the mysteries and fan theories of all things animation with your host as we take a critical look at how the theories hold up. View more details

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Genres : Mystery Animation Documentary Short

Release date : Apr 3, 2014

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official Facebook

Language : English

Production companies : The Amagi

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Jacob Atkinson in Cartoon Conspiracy (2014)

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Episode 1 • Apr 03, 2014

Are All Pixar Movies Connected? The Pixar Theory: Cartoon Conspiracy

Dive into the mysteries and fan theories of all things animation with your host Emily, as she takes a critical look at how the theories hold up. This week, we're looking at the "Pixar Theory" which claims that all Pixar's film exist within the same universe.

Episode 2 • Apr 10, 2014

Are Tangled, Frozen and the Little Mermaid Connected?

Dive into the mysteries and fan theories of all things animation with your host Emily, as she takes a critical look at how the theories hold up. This week, we're looking at the "Tangled, Frozen and The Little Mermaid Theory" which claims that Tangled, Frozen and The Little Mermaid all exist within the same universe and time period.

Episode 3 • Apr 17, 2014

A Nuclear Bomb Creates Spongebob? The Bikini Bottom Theory

Dive into the mysteries and fan theories of all things animation with your host Emily, as she takes a critical look at how the theories hold up. This week, we're looking at the "Spongebob and Nuclear Bomb Theory" which claims that Spongebob Squarepants and the rest of Bikini Bottom is the result of nuclear radiation.

Episode 4 • Apr 24, 2014

Are Ed, Edd, n Eddy Actually Dead? The Purgatory Theory

Dive into the mysteries and fan theories of all things animation with your host Emily, as she takes a critical look at how the theories hold up. This week, we're looking at the "Ed, Edd and Eddy Are Dead Theory" which claims that Ed, Edd and Eddy are actually dead and the cul-de-sac is purgatory.

Episode 5 • May 01, 2014

Aladdin Takes Place in the Future?

This week, we're looking at the "The Aladdin Theory" which claims that Aladdin actually took place in the future?. Dive into the mysteries and fan theories of all things animation with your host Emily, as she takes a critical look at how the theories hold up.

Episode 6 • May 08, 2014

Do the Flintstones and the Jetsons Exist at the SAME Time?

This week, we're looking at the "The Flintstones/Jetsons Theory" which claims that The Flintstones and The Jetsons actually took place in the same world, at the SAME time. What do you think? Dive into the mysteries and fan theories of all things animation with your host Emily, as she takes a critical look at how the theories hold up.

Episode 7 • May 15, 2014

Are the Rugrats Actually Dead? The Rugrats Theory

This week, we're looking at the "The Rugrats Theory" which claims that all of the babies were a figment of Angelica's imagination and she was just suffering from schizophrenia. What do you think? Dive into the mysteries and fan theories of all things animation with your host Emily, as she takes a critical look at how the theories hold up.

Episode 8 • May 22, 2014

Are Frozen's Elsa & Anna Tarzan's Sisters? - The "Frozan" Theory

This week, we're diving into the strange theory that Frozen sisters Elsa and Anna are actually the siblings of Tarzan. Were these shipwrecked Disney parents actually the same? Let us know what you think of the conspiracy in the comments below. Dive into the mysteries and fan theories of all things animation with your host Emily, as she takes a critical look at how the theories hold up.

Episode 9 • May 29, 2014

What Is A113? - The A113 Theory

This week, we're listing all the instances where A113 appears in movies like Toy Story, Finding Nemo, UP, Cars, Monsters University, the Avengers, and more. Did you know that "A113" actually references a CalArts University Classroom? What other instances of "A113" have we missed?

Episode 10 • Jun 05, 2014

Frankie ISN'T Real?! - The Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends Theory

This week, we're taking a look at "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends" Is Frankie just another Imaginary Friend? The conspiracy states that Frankie is just another imaginary friend of Madame Foster. One she created to help her around the home since Madame Foster has gotten older. What do you think of this conspiracy?

Episode 11 • Jun 12, 2014

Are Tim Burton's Movies All Connected? - Tim Burton Universe Theory

This week we are taking a look at some of the most famous stop motion animation movies of all time, and the man behind them all, Tim Burton. Has the writer and director of this smash hit animations such as, Vincent, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, and Frankenweenie place all of these movies in the exact same universe?

Episode 12 • Jun 19, 2014

Is Totoro The Angel Of Death?! The My Neighbor Totoro Theory

This week we are examining one of the most controversial conspiracies we have talked about so far. Is the Hayao Miyazaki movie "My Neighbor Totoro" an allegory for the famous "Sayama Incident" where a man kidnapped killed a 16-year-old girl? Is this controversy to gruesome to be true?

Episode 13 • Jun 26, 2014

Magic School Bus & Captain Planet Connected? The Magic Planet Theory

We're the planeteers. On the Magic School Bus? Hold on, did you notice that? This week we are talking about how eerily the kids from the Magic School Bus looks like Captain Planets team of pollution fighters. How is this possible? Could it be true?

Episode 14 • Jul 10, 2014

Are the Simpsons Geniuses?! The Simpsons Theory

We all know about the longest running TV sitcom family, The Simpsons - but did you know that they are in fact a family of geniuses? This week, Emily looks into the theory that Homer, Bart, Lisa, Maggie, and Marge are all actually smarter then they appear.

Episode 15 • Jul 17, 2014

Top 5 Adventure Time Theories

Emily tackles the top 5 Adventure Time conspiracies. These theories range from Finn the human being in a real life coma, Jake is actually Finn's father, and of course the great mushroom war. Find out which theories hold up on this week's Cartoon Conspiracy.

Episode 16 • Jul 24, 2014

Gravity Falls = Illuminati!? The Gravity Falls Theory

This week Emily has special guest Chad from LewToons help her discuss some of the most controversial conspiracy's from Disney's hit TV show, Gravity Falls. What do all the eyes and symbols really mean?

Episode 17 • Jul 31, 2014

Dog's Imagination? Courage the Cowardly Dog Theory

Don't be scared. This week Emily is looking into the popular Cartoon Network series, "Courage the Cowardly Dog". Many have theorized that Courage the dog is simply trying to make sense of his surroundings, and is turning normal everyday occurrences into ridiculous and terrifying events. But is it really all in his mind? What do you think?

Episode 18 • Aug 07, 2014

Is Ash In A Coma?! The Pokémon Theory

This week's highly controversial theory takes Emily all the way back to her childhood with the popular video game and anime series Pokémon. The theory states that after the accident within the first episode, the protagonist, Ash Ketchum falls into a coma, and this is where the rest of Ash's adventure takes place - in his dreams. How does this theory hold up?

Episode 19 • Aug 14, 2014

Powerpuff Girls and Samurai Jack Are the Same Universe?

This week we take a look at some of Cartoon Networks more popular cartoons, The Powerpuff Girls and Samurai Jack. Could they possibly be part of the same universe? The conspiracy has been highly discussed due to Samari Jack coming across what seems like a destroyed Townsville in his travels in the future. Could it really be true?

Episode 20 • Aug 21, 2014

Is Doofenshmirtz the Real Dad? Phineas and Ferb Theory

"I know what we are going to do today!" Take a look at another cartoon conspiracy. This week Emily looks into the comedy-musical Phineas and Ferb from Disney. Is the evil Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz really Phineas' dad? They both seem to have a knack for inventing.

Episode 21 • Aug 28, 2014

Are the Students Ghosts? The Recess Theory

This week Emily takes on an incredibly long and involved conspiracy theory that involves all of the students from the hit cartoon show "Recess". Are all the students actually ghosts haunting the playground? Watch this week's episode to find out.

Episode 22 • Sep 04, 2014

Who's the Real Smart One? The Pinky and the Brain Theory

This week Emily takes a look at the unlikely cartoon duo, "Pinky and the Brain" One is a genius, and the other is insane - but which one is really which?

Episode 23 • Sep 11, 2014

Cannibal Robot? The WALL-E Theory

This week Emily takes a look at one of Pixar's most beloved robots, WALL-E. WALL-E has been trapped alone on earth for years, but how did he become alone? Did he cannibalize his other robot brothers and sisters?.

Episode 24 • Sep 18, 2014

Inspector Gadget Is Dr. Claw? Inspector Gadget Theory

Who is Dr. Claw? This week Emily finds out, with this Inspector Gadget Conspiracy Theory. Could Inspector Gadget and Dr. Claw actually be the same person? And what is Penny's role in all of this? Watch this weeks episode to find out.

Episode 25 • Sep 25, 2014

Scooby Catches Poor People? Scooby Doo Theory

Scooby Doo, Where are you!? Maybe he was in a great Economic Depression? This week Emily takes a look at the mysteries of the Scooby Doo universe. Could the entire original series takes place during a world economic collapse? Why else would there be so many abandoned mansions?

Episode 26 • Oct 02, 2014

Who Are Arnold's REAL Parents? Hey Arnold! Theory

Hey Arnold was a middle school orphan raised by his Grandparents. But were they is actual parents? This week Emily takes a look at Arnold's family lineage, and why his head really is shaped like a football.

Episode 27 • Oct 09, 2014

One Huge Acid Trip? Regular Show Theory

This episode we have our special guest Chad Quandt help us explain this week's conspiracy theory. We look into the new and very popular children's cartoon show "Regular Show". Is the whole series just one big acid trip of the main character Mordecai? Tune in to find out.

Episode 28 • Oct 16, 2014

Frozen Family Tree? Frozen & the Beast Theory

Our special guest Chad Quandt returns to help us explain yet another one of these week's cartoon conspiracies. What do all of the characters from Frozen, Tarzan and Beauty and the Beast all have in common? They're all from the same family tree.

Episode 29 • Oct 23, 2014

Man Eating Pumpkins? Charlie Brown Great Pumpkin Theory

In this special Halloween episode of Cartoon Conspiracy Emily takes a look at the Great Pumpkin theory from the famous Peanuts cartoon holiday special episode, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" What do you think of Emily's results?

Episode 30 • Oct 30, 2014

Disneyland Secrets That Will Blow Your Mind! - The Disneyland Theory

In this special episode of Cartoon Conspiracy Emily and Sarah head to the most magical place on earth, Disneyland in California. This theme park has so much history we knew it would be riddled with secrets.

Episode 31 • Nov 06, 2014

Is Big Hero 6 in the Secret Family Tree? - The Disney Universe Theory

This episode of Cartoon Conspiracy is hot off the presses. We take a look at the latest Disney release Big Hero 6 and how it could possibly tie into other famous Disney movies like Frozen, Tangled, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Bolt. How could they possibly intertwine?

Episode 32 • Nov 13, 2014

Animals Taking Over the World? - The Talespin Theory

This episode of Cartoon Conspiracy is one created by our very own Chad Quandt. Are the bears in Disney's TV series "Talespin" from an animal apocalypse? Is Baloo the bear a terrorist?

Episode 33 • Nov 20, 2014

Did Dexter Kill His Parents? - The Dexter's Lab Clone Theory

Dexter's parents have stumbled across his secret laboratory so many times, perhaps they're not just oblivious but also clones, replaced every time they find his huge secret. Emily and Chad dive into this theory to see how well it holds up.

Episode 34 • Nov 27, 2014

Is Johnny Bravo a Child? - The Johnny Bravo Theory

We all remember the original ladies man from Cartoon Network's cartoon series Johnny Bravo right? Well Emily has discovered a theory that says that the 'lady killer' Bravo might be a child the entire time. Is this why all the ladies turn him away?

Episode 35 • Dec 04, 2014

Winnie the Pooh Theory

Episode 36 • Dec 11, 2014

Are They the Same Person? - Timmy Turner and Danny Phantom Conspiracy

This week Emily and her friend Brizzy tackle together a conspiracy that concerns two completely different shows? Or are they different? Did the creator of both cartoons, Butch Hartman, create Danny Phantom to be the older version of Timmy Turner and the Fairly Odd Parents series? Watch to find out what Emily and Brizzy think.

Episode 37 • Dec 18, 2014

Is Rudolph Actually a Girl? - The Rudolph Theory/Christmas Special

We all know Rudolph and his famous glowing nasal talents, but perhaps that's distracted us from this festive conspiracy. In this Holiday Special of Cartoon Conspiracy, Emily delves into the facts behind the beloved reindeer to finally answer the question; could Rudolph actually be a girl?

Episode 38 • Dec 25, 2014

Is Aang Still Alive? - The Legend of Korra Theory

"The Legend of Korra" continued the adventures of the Avatar, a being that can manipulate all of the elements to their will. But while the role had been previously occupied by Aang in the previous series, "The Last Airbender" and continued with Korra after he passed away, could the two main characters BOTH be alive at the time?

Episode 39 • Jan 08, 2015

Is Mother Gothel the Evil Queen? - The Mother Gothel/Snow White Theory

Disney has many recurring themes and traits with it's vast history of characters. But is it possible that two famous villainesses could actually be the same person, specifically Mother Gothel from Tangled and the Evil Queen/Witch from Snow White? Emily has a theory.

Episode 40 • Jan 15, 2015

Is Daria Adopted? The Daria Conspiracy

Our special guest Sapphire Sandalo returns to help us explain yet another one of these week's cartoon conspiracies. Daria is a sarcastic girl that doesn't seem to fit in with her family. Could it be teenage angst against society and culture, or could be that she literally isn't related to her parents?

Episode 41 • Jan 22, 2015

Is Tito the Father? - The Rocket Power Theory

"Rocket Power" was, and still is, one of the raddest, most extreme cartoons of all time. It followed the wacky hijinks of Otto and his friends as they surfed and skated all over Ocean Shores. And while Otto was raised by a single parent, Raymundo, some have suspected that he may not have been his ACTUAL father. But then who's the real dad? Emily's got quite the scandalous theory on that.

Episode 42 • Jan 29, 2015

The Spirited Away Theory

Our special guest Sapphire Sandalo investigates the award-winning Studio Ghibli classic, "Spirited Away". While its story follows a 10-year old girl whose parents are turned into pigs and must work in a spa for spirits, could there be some hidden subtext? What if the movie was actually a clever statement on child labor - OR SOMETHING WORSE?

Episode 43 • Feb 05, 2015

The Frozen/Shining Theory

This week, Emily re-examines Disney's "Frozen" for the creepiest theory yet. Sure, there are some similarities between Stanley Kubrick's horror classic "The Shining" and "Frozen", but could it be a coincidence that the two share so much? Is it possible that the two could secretly be the same movie??

Episode 44 • Feb 12, 2015

The Toy Story Theory - Who Is Jesse's First Owner?

This week, Emily takes a look at one of the best animated sequels of all time: Toy Story 2. The movie introduced us to new and hilarious characters, most notably Jesse the Cowgirl. Her tragic backstory made for one of the most touching scenes in the film, but could there be a mystery that we weren't aware of while watching? Could Jesse's previous owner actually be Andy's Mom??

Episode 45 • Feb 19, 2015

My Little Pony, Dead Girls Theory - MLP Creepypasta

In this week's episode, Emily examines the world of "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic", specifically the mysterious internet theories about the show's true origins. While the show is clearly intended to be for kids and children, is it possible that the main characters are actually inspired by girls who died in real life?.

Episode 46 • Feb 26, 2015

The Family Guy Theory - Brian the Writer

This week, Emily takes an interesting approach at examining one of the most popular cartoon sitcoms ever: Family Guy. The series is well-known for it's unique brand of comedy and random cutaways, but is it possible the show is actually written by a writer IN THE SHOW???

Episode 47 • Mar 05, 2015

The Mario Play Theory

Mario and his pals have appeared in countless Nintendo titles together; sometimes even as enemies. While their games are presented as fun nonsense, is it possible that they are all actually acting? This week, Emily attempts to determine whether or not the super world of Mario is, in reality, just an elaborate STAGE PLAY.

Episode 48 • Mar 12, 2015

The DuckTales/Darkwing Duck/Quack Pack Theory

If you grew up in the '90s, there's a good chance you remember some of the Disney Channel's most popular shows: DuckTales, Darkwing Duck and Quack Pack. Each of the spin-offs gave Donald Duck and his extended family the chance to be just as popular as Mickey and Goofy, but could there be a reason for the three existing at the same time? This week, Emily compares each of the shows to figure out whether or not it's possible that they could all exist in the SAME UNIVERSE.

Episode 49 • Mar 19, 2015

The Walt Disney Theory

Walt Disney contributed much to world throughout his life. He was instrumental in establishing the American animation industry and continues to inspire artists to follow their dreams to this day. But while he's widely known as a family-friendly business mogul, his past ties to the FBI raise certain questions about his private life. This week, Emily examines the relationship between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Mr. Disney to determine whether or not he could have been a secret informant.

Episode 50 • Mar 26, 2015

King of the Hill Theory - Bobby Hill's Real Dad

When Mike Judge created the cult TV show "King of the Hill", it was a cartoon sitcom unlike anything that had come before. It followed the everyday lives of propane salesman Hank Hill and the rest of his crazy family in Arlen, Texas and was renowned for it's blending of political correctness and humor. But while the show had it's unique brand of dry comedy, there was always an unresolved mystery throughout the series regarding the striking resemblance between Hank's son, Bobby, and their lovable neighbor, Bill. This week on Cartoon Conspiracy, Emily questions if it's at all possible that Bobby's biological father could actually be Bill Dauterive and NOT Hank Hill.

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