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.
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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.
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 44 min
it's good, shut up.
Jun 16, 2024•1 hr 26 min
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!
Apr 14, 2024•59 min
Micah discusses his new fanimatic with some of the voices, Miss Jukebox8 and Joe Kauffman.
Mar 21, 2024•57 min
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
Jan 06, 2024•56 min
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.
Nov 15, 2023•40 min
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.
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 25 min
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.
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr
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.
Sep 23, 2023•25 min
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.
Jun 27, 2023•19 min
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.
Jun 12, 2023•47 min
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".
Jun 04, 2023•53 min
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.
May 30, 2023•1 hr 30 min
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.
May 23, 2023•1 hr 31 min
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!
May 08, 2023•58 min
(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!
Feb 27, 2023•51 min
DISCLAIMER: This Episode was recorded before Kyle's horrible true nature had been discovered. we have cut all ties with him. (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 shor...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 20 min
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.
Dec 18, 2022•1 hr 12 min
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!
Nov 07, 2022•39 min
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"
Oct 30, 2022•36 min
REUPLOAD Yzma is joined by Agatha Vile, Miss Spookbox 8 and Scott Sandler! (oh and Kronk.)
Oct 14, 2022•55 min
a special announcement
Oct 02, 2022•22 sec
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.
Sep 27, 2022•55 min
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!
Sep 04, 2022•1 hr 38 min
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!
May 18, 2022•26 min
(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"!
May 14, 2022•31 min
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!
Apr 29, 2022•53 min
DISCLAIMER: This Episode was recorded before Kyle's horrible true nature had been discovered. we have cut all ties with him. 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.
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 40 min
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!
Feb 17, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 16
