The Emperor's New Podcast

Warning: Micah's audio is not the best. it's audible but kind of muffled. frustratinly, after I thought I had fixed the mic. also this review contains spoilers. go see the movie now if you don't want to be spoiled! seriously. In our semi annual tradition of reviewing stuff that's tangentially connected to Emperor's New Groove for April Fools, this time we REALLY stretch it with the new Looney Tunes movie NOW IN THEATERS. GO SEE IT.

NOTE: due to a last minute family emergency Mark Dindal was sadly unable to make it.Boom Baby! Join the hosts of Emperor's New Podcast and Mystery Shack Lookback as they talk with the crew behind "The Emperor's New Groove" to celebrate (almost) 25 years! This podcast is dedicated to the memory of Randy Fullmer.

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Squeak squeaker squeak squeakin! This time Micah is joined by Paul Spicknall for an interview with story artist Jeff Ranjo that was recorded all the way back in October! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

Micah discusses his new fanimatic with some of the voices, Miss Jukebox8 and Joe Kauffman. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

IT IS TIME. This week Micah is joined by cohosts Shelby Sessler and Jacob Martin for a VERY special interview with the directors of the beloved short "Once Upon A Studio", Dan Abraham and Trent Correy. Once Upon A Studio is available on Disney Plus, and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB90me0aqSY --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

Nice! This week Micah is joined by Xander Casey and "That Irish Geek" to discuss The Emperor's New School, Season 2, Episode 25, "Kronk The Magnificent/Kamp Kuzco!" Fair warning, dogs bark during parts of this. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

This week Micah is joined by cohost "ThatIrishGeek" as they interview Robb Pratt, an animator who worked on many beloved films as well as a story artist on The Emperor's New School. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS This week Micah is joined by Shelby Sessler and Jacob Martin, as they celebrate 100 years of magic with Nik Ranieri and Tony Bancroft, and talk about "Once Upon A Studio" the new celebratory short that happens to have some familiar faces in it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

DISCLAIMER: We at TENP support the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike. WHOOSH! DODGE... DOODGE? The podcast returns from a probably longer than needed hiatus with Chandler Desrochers, Jasmine Garcia, and Santana Maynard joining micah to talk about Yzbot/The Puma Whisperer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

HERE'S SOME GOOD ADVICE: Listen to this episode! It's a shorty in which Micah is joined by Diego Lacamara and Rob Bergman to discuss The Emperor's New School, Season 2, Episode 23 "Puff Piece/Take My Advice"! For those wondering the planned third guest for this episode had something come up and had to reschedule. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

HAPPY EARLY FATHER'S DAY. This week Micah is joined by Ryan Walterson, Gillian Quigley and Wes of "Deep Dive Disney" to talk about The Emperor's New School, Season 2, Episode 22, "Father O'Mine/Everyone Loves Kuzco." Hear discussions of Maurice Lamarche's many voices, The ethics of double dipping, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

NO STRESSY! This week Micah is joined by Rob Bergman, Matt LeVasseur and Tony Goldmark to relax (sort of) as they discuss The Emperor's New School, Season 2 Episode 21, "Malina's Big Break/Hotel Kuzco". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

GUACA RULES? This week Micah is joined by Mystery Shack Lookback hosts, Charley Marlowe, Ella Cesari and Shelby Sessler to talk about Season 2, Episode 20 of The Emperor's New School, "Guaca Rules"! Hilarious hilarity ensues. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

UP UP AND AWAY! This week Micah is joined by JAKECOT Center productions, MissJukeBox8 and Kevin Shreck to talk about The Emperor's New School, Season 2 , Episode 19: Auction Action/The Astonishing Kuzco-Man! Hijinks and tangents ensue. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

KUZCO RULES! This week Micah is joined by co-hosts Jasmine Garcia and Chandler Desrochers to interview Kuzco's biggest fan, Guaca, as well as his voice actor, Justin Cowden! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

(WARNING: Micah's audio is very muffled. It's been that way for a while. Gonna take a hiatus to try and figure out the issue before the 60th episode.) YODELING IS AN ART. This week Micah spends April Fools day talking about "Home on the Range" with Shelby Sessler, Charley Marlowe and the film's co-director John Sanford! Also sometimes we talk about other things as well! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

(Warning: Micah's audio is somewhat muffled in this one. sorry for the technical issue.) SHAMELESS PLUG! This week Micah shamelessly promotes his upcoming Documentary. He's joined by the film's composer, Jacob Martin, and test audience members Jasmine Garcia and Xander Casey! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

(DISCLAIMER: In the middle of this recording Tony's internet went out.) SHIRLEY TEMPLATE. In this episode Micah is joined by Jasmine Garcia, Kyle A Carozza and sometimes Tony Goldmark to talk about Mark Dindal's feature debut, "Cat's Don't Dance"! Join them as they talk about how it's actually a GOOD musical starring cats, Discuss the similarities with Groove, and why shorts are awesome. (short films not shorts like that you wear. but those are cool too.) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

OTHER HOLIDAYS EXIST MICKEY. This week Micah is joined by Jasmine Garcia, Chandler Desrochers and Ryan Walterson to discuss the "movie" that's shorter than this actual episode, "Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed In At The House of Mouse" Join them as they talk about the shorts (short cartoons. not pants.) The magic of Mickey's Christmas carol and go on tangent about theme parks, spoof movies, and all the stuff Disney owns now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

SURPRISE EPISODE! This time Micah is joined by Lucia Lobosvilla to talk about representation in The Emperor's New Groove, Inca history, the upcoming "fan made requel" project and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

This week your lovely host is joined by Scott Sandler and Monorail Lime... and Kronk to discuss Season 2, Episode 18 of that horrible show "The Emperor's New School", "The Good, The Bad, And The Kronk/Mudka's #13" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

REUPLOAD Yzma is joined by Agatha Vile, Miss Spookbox 8 and Scott Sandler! (oh and Kronk.) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

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With Discovery merger removing content from HBO MAX the future of streaming is uncertain. Join Micah Hirsh along with Mystery Shack Lookback Hosts Shelby Sessler and Ella Cesari as they reminice to a simpler time, talk about shows that don't have DVD releases but should, and go on tangents. Oh and there's some Emperor's New Groove related stuff too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

WE'RE BACK! Micah returns from his hiatus and is joined by Scott Sandler, Miss Jukebox 8 and Bryant Langmuir to discuss "The Emperor's New School" season 2, episode 16! Join them as they talk how great John Goodman is, sympathize with Kronk and come up with conspiracy theories! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

DRAWING! This week Micah is joined by the Great Luke Ski for the Podcast's 50th EPISODE to discuss the Disney+ original series "Disney Sketchbook" particularly the first episode, in which Gabby Capili teaches us to draw Kuzco from The Emeperor's New Groove! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

(DICLAIMER: Sorry the audio especially on My end is kind of wonky on this one.) INSERT EPISODE RELEVANT JOKE HERE. This week Micah is joined by Rob Bergman and Scott Sandler to talk about The Emperor's New School, Season 2, Episode 15, "Come Fly With Me/Project Poncho"! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

EVERYONE IS KRONK. This Week Micah is joined by Chandler DesRochers, Paul Spicknall, and host of "Animat's Crazy Cartoon Cast", Mat Brunet to talk about The Emperor's New School Season 2, Episode 14, Air Kuzco/Kronkenitza! Join them as they talk about how great Kronk is, New Groove's rise to cultural relevance, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

This week for April Fools Day Micah is talking about Who Framed Roger Rabbit with Tony Goldmark, Kyle A Carrozza and the #1 expert on the subject, Gary K Wolf! Join them as they talk the movie's legacy, share behind the scene annecdotes, and explain the weird connection that makes this movie qualify for this podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

In this episode, Micah is joined by Annie winning story artist Wendy Grieb to talk about her work on The Emperor's New School, Winning an annie for her work on "Dave The Barbarian" and how she became the go to storyboard artist for songs! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

It's the first episode of 2022! Micah is joined by Scott Sandler, Diego Lacamara, and JAKCECOTCENTER productions to talk about The Emperor's New School Season 2 Episode 13 "Vincent Van Guaka/No Man is an Island"! Join them as they talk about art, monkeys and Sesamee Street. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

PORK NOG. This week Micah has a sinus infection. Join him as he fumbles through The Emperor's New School's Christmas Special (or Giftmas Special) with Scott Sandler and David Ganssle. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

It's a Musical! A Kuzical? No a Musical! This week Micah is joined by Rob Bergman, The Great Luke Ski, and Jesse McAnally to talk about "The Emperor's New School, Season 2, Episode 11 "The Emperor's New School Musical"! Listen as they talk about the episode and also go on random tangents, as ya do. "It's A Musical" - From Something Rotten, Music and Lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick, performed by Brian d'Arcy James and Brad Oscar --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

CRAB YZMA! This week Micah is joined by Matt LeVasseur, Andrew Reyes and Agatha Vile to discuss yet another one of those weird episodes where the segment titles are out of order! It's The Emperor's New School, Season 2, Episode 10 "The Emperor's New Home School/Mudka's Secret Recipe"! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

Kuzco, I choose you! This week Micah is joined by Scott Sandler and Agatha Vile (and Cherry) to talk about The Emperor's New School Season 2, Episode 9 "The Emperor's New School Spirit/Card Wars". Listen as they talk about school mascots, card games, and Papa John's for some reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

In our special 40th episode, Micah interviews JP Manoux, the voice actor who played Kuzco in The Emperor's New School! Listen as they talk about what it's like to play the character, how terrifying the Kuzco at Disneyland Paris is, and lament about Phil of the Future's premature cancellation! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

It's an extra nutty episode of The Emperor's New Podcast! This week Micah is joined by Chandler Desrochers, Rob Bergman and Jasmine Garcia to talk The Emperor's New School, Season 2, Episode 8 "Aww Nuts!/Curse of th Moonbeast!" Listen as they talk about the actual episode itself, Rob shows off his killer Yzma impression, and other stuff! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

Thrills! Chills! Unidentified spills! This week Micah is joined by DGil, Madeline Maye and Jen Seggio to talk about The Emperor's New School, Season 2, Episode 7 "A Fair To Remember/Working Girl"! Now serving, Listen while it's fresh! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

SPOOOOOOOOOKY. For this Halloween special, Micah is joined by Paul Spicknall and Rob Bergman as they expand beyond just The Emperor's New Groove, and explore the whole villainverse by looking at the 2010 Disney Cruiseline show "Villains Tonight!" (which also happens to include Yzma.) Listen as they talk about the neat concept, fun songs, and horribly dated references. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

Kuzco says ACAB! Micah is joined by Scott Sandler, Matt LeVasseur and Lizzy LemonDrop to talk about The Emperor's New School, Season 2, Episode 6, "Kuz-Cop/How Now Sea Cow?"! They talk about how poorly things aged, the 2000s were a different time, and other stuff! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

In memory of Eartha Kitt. This was made using uberduck.ai. In this BONUS MINISODE Micah interviews Yzma! Next week will be another full episode, followed by a full episode on Halloween covering a surprise topic! The Emperor's New Podcast is in no way affiliated with the Walt Disney Company. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

This episode is presented in Kuzcovision! Micah is joined by Tyler Green, Kit Quinn, and Tony Goldmark to talk about The Emperor's New School Season 2 Episode 5 "Picture This/TV or Not TV"! Hijinks Ensue. Micah's audio may be a bit muffled, here. Apologies. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

In our first ever minisode (emphasis on mini) Micah briefly talks about The Emperor's New School's tie-in flash games from the old website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

THE POWER OF KUZCO COMPELS YOU... to check out the latest podcast episode, in which Micah, Gabby Tyrrell and Paul Spicknall talk The Emperor's New School Season 2 Episode 4 "Demon Llama/Show Me The Monkey". Join them as they talk about the episode, Disney Plus's weird way of arranging titles, and trips to Disney parks! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

The Mosty for longest episode of the podcast so far goes to... THIS EPISODE! Micah is joined by Scott Sandler, Andrew Reyes and Madeline Maye to talk about The Emperor's New School, Season 2, Episode 3 "Ramon's A Crowd/Guackumentary"! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

Drats! My clothes have been turned into pajamas! This week Micah is joined by Jason Stephenson, Kyle A. Carrozza and the Great Luke Ski, as they discuss The Emperor's New School, Season 2, episode 2, "Cool Summer/The Prisoner of Kuzcoban"! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

Kronk For Hire is not affiliated with Kronk for Lease. This week Micah is joined by Scott Sandler, Chandler Derosches and David Ganslle to discuss The Emperor's New School's Season 2 Premiere "The Emperor's New Tuber/Room For Improvement". Listen to find out how The Emperor's New School connects to Phineas and Ferb, as well as other fun stuff, and multiple tangents! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

The time has come to talk about The Emperor's New School's Season 1 Finale, "Yzmopolis"! Micah is joined by Scott Sandler, Paul Spicknall, Xyla Harrison and Foxie as they ponder the question WHAT IF... Yzma was empress? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

Keep watching the skis... uh skies. This week Micah is joined by Scott Sandler, Diego Lacamara and DGil as they discuss The Emperor's New School, Season 1, Episode 19: U.F.Kuzco/Attack Sub... Hilarity and tangents ensue! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

This week in celebration of his 27th birthday, your host Micah Hirsh is joined by Matt Levausser, Gaby Tyrell, Agatha Vile, Rob Bergman, Paul Spicknall, Jasmine Garcia, Marc Aquino, Matt Levausser, Scott Sandler and Xyla as they read (or just watch/lisen) a fan-fic Micah wrote back in 2012, "Groovity Falls" a crossover between Gravity Falls and The Emperor's New Groove! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support