The Emperor's New Podcast

(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! 

(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.) 

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. 

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! 

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"  

REUPLOAD Yzma is joined by Agatha Vile, Miss Spookbox 8 and Scott Sandler!  (oh and Kronk.) 

a special announcement 

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. 

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! 

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! 

(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"!  

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! 

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.

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! 

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. 

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. 

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 

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"! 

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. 

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!

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!

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! 

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. 

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 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.

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. 

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! 

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"!  

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"!

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! 

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? 

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 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! 

This week Micah interviews Stevie Wermers, a story artist turned animation director at Walt Disney Animation Studios!  Join them as they talk about working on The Emperor's New Groove, Directing Prep and Landing and Olaf's Frozen Adventure, and more!

DISCLAIMER: It has come to our attention that Robert Waldmen has been RTing sexual content involving minors. He has been blocked and will no longer appear on the podcast. Sorry for any harm he has caused, we do not condone his actions. Here comes the bride!  This week Micah Hirsh is joined by Scott Sandler, DGil and Robert Waldmen to discuss The Emperor's New School, Season 1, Episode 18 "The Bride of Kuzco" 

(DISCLAIMER: Micah's audio is weird in this one. Apologies.)   Nap time! This week Micah is joined by Tiki of "SoYouWant ToBeAnImagneer",    Maxwell Jessop and Paul Spicknall to talk about the Emperor's New School's Billy Madison episode, "Kuzcogarten/Evil and Eviler"! 

DISCLAIMER: Micah's audio is a little weird for unknown reasons. Sorry. It's moving day!  Join Micah Hirsh, Diego Lacamara and Rob Bergman (Monkey from SoYouWant ToBeAnImagineer on YouTube)  as they talk about The Emperor's New School, Season 1, Episode 16 "Kronk For Hire" 

It is now illegal for you not to listen to this podcast... in which Micah is joined by Scott Sandler, Randee Martin and Tyler Green to discuss Season 1 Episode 15 of The Emperor's New School, "The New Kid/Officer Kronk" 

Ohana means family and family means... Oops wrong franchise. This week Micah is joined by Scott Sandler, Diego Lacamara and Tiki of "SoYouWant ToBeAnImagineer" to discuss Season 1, Episode 14 of The Emperor's New School, "Clash of the Families". 

PLEASE REMAIN SEATED WITH ARMS AND LEGS IN AT ALL TIMES!  This time Micah is joined by Chandler Desrochers, David Ganssle and Tony Goldmark to talk about the strange history of The Emperor's New Groove in the Disney parks and Armchair Imagineer their own ideas for what they'd like to see! 

Listen to this podcast to earn your Podcast Listener Patch! This time Micah is joined by Scott Sandler, Tiki of "SoYouWant ToBeAnImagineer" on YouTube and Matt LeVasseur to talk about The Emperor's New School, Season 1, Episode 13 "Oops All Doodles/Chipmunky Business"! Joing them as they talk about Kronk's many talents, fun with dramatic stings, and Power Rangers. 

This time Micah takes a break from talking about The Emperor's New School to discuss The 2001 DVD bonus features on the "Ultimate Groove Collector's Edition" DVD of The Emperor's New Groove with Kyle A. Carrozza and The Great Luke Ski! 

Bullies, Skeleton Anteaters and Theme Parks, Oh My! This week Micah is joined by Chandler Derochers, Kyle A. Carrozza and The Great Luke Ski to talk about the very "spooky" Season 1, Episode 12 of The Emperor's New School, "The Mystery of Micchu Pachu"! 

Here's a fortune for you: I predict you will listen to this podcast!   This week Micah is joined by Scott Sandler, Andrew Reyes, Diego Lacamara and Taylor Dunkin to talk about The Emperor's New School Season 1 Episode 11 ?Fortune Cookie Day/Gold Fools!"  Fun times will be had by all as they talk about how dumb Kuzco is, Kronk's many talents, and how dumb Kuzco is! 

Kuzco Allegience, Kuzco Allegience, Kuzco Allegience Day is Today! This time Micah is joined by Chandler Desrochers of "Podcast Without a Cool Acronym" and Rob Bergman (aka Monkey of SoYouWant ToBeAnImagineer) to talk about Season 1 Episode 10 of The Emperor's New School, "Peasant For A Day". 

In celebration of April Fools Day, this episode is all about the other traditionally animated buddy comedy from the year 2000 with a Pre-Columbian  setting. Micah Hirsh is joined by Scott Sandler, Andrew Reyes, Matt LeVasseur and Ryan Walterson to discuss the Dreamworks animated cult classic "The Road to El Dorado"  Special thanks to Tony Goldmark and Scott Sandler for the suggestion! 

BREAKING NEWS! The latist episode of The Emperor's New Podcast is an epic crossover! Micah Hirsh is joined by Kit Quinn and Randee Martin of "Channel KRT" to talk about Season 1, Episode 9 of The Emperor's New School, "Unfit to Print/The Emperor's New Pet".  Highlights include discussions about what makes Kuzco such an enjoyable jerk, and CATS (the good kind)! 

What's more obnoxious than one Kuzco? Two Kuzcos!  This time Micah Hirsh is joined by Tiki from SoYouWant ToBeAnImagineer as well as Diego Lacamara and Jason Stephenson to talk about Season 1, Episode 8 of The Emperor's New School, "Kuzclone!" 

Unlucky number 13! This week Micah Hirsh is joined by Scott Sandler and Aaren Martin for a "The Emperor's New School" Double feature. First they talk about the uncomfortable and problematic season 1, episode 6 "Girls Behaving Oddly", followed by a pallete cleanser with Season 1, Episode 7 "The Lost Kids/The Big Fight". 

In the latest episode, Micah Hirsh is joined by Scott Sandler and Andrey Reyes to talk about "The Emperor's New School: Season 1, Episode 5: Cart Wash/Battle of the Bots"!  Join them as they analyze the logic of the show, go off on a tangent about movie theaters and somehow avoid making a Rose Royce reference. 

in this week's episode host Micah Hirsh is joined by Tiki and Monkey, of "SoYouWant ToBeAnImagineer"  as they cover season 1 episode 4 of The Emperor's New School, "Hungry Hungry Llama/Only the wrong survive" and talk about llamas, evil schemes and ping pong! 

It's our first ever crossover episode! This time Micah is joined by Podcast Without a Cool Acronym's host Chandler Desrochers, along with Matt LeVasseur and Diego Lacamara to celebrate The Emperor's New School's 15th anniversary by discussing Season 1, Episode 3: Empress Malina/The Adventures of Red-Eyed Treefrog man! Join us as we talk about safety spiels, Danny Jacob songs and more!

In the latest episode host Micah Hirsh is joined by Scott Sandler and Jacob Miller to discuss the vaguely Weekend at Bernies inspired second episode of The Emperor's New School. Also there's a story about Kuzco faking being sick. 

In the first podcast episode of 2021, Micah Hirsh is joined by Wesley Hunt, Cohost of Mouse Madness and host of Pixar Panic, to discuss the premiere  episode of The Emperor's New School, "Rabbit Face".

To Celebrate The Emperor's New Groove's 20th Anniversary, Micah Hirsh is joined by legendary voice actor Bob Bergen (Porky Pig, Bucky The Squirrel) to discuss the film's production, the franchise it spawned, and its impact on pop culture. 

The Emperor's New Groove wasn't always the wacky buddy comedy we know and love today. Much like Kuzco himself, the film went through a drastic transformation mid production. Join Micah Hirsh and Channel KRT's Kitty Quinn as they discuss the 2002 documentary "The Sweatbox" 

Find out what The Emperor's New Podcast is all about! 

In the latest episode of "The Emperor's New Podcast"  Host Micah Hirsh is joined by Gaby Tyrrell to discuss the platformer cult classic "The Emperor's New Groove" Action Game

In this spooky Halloween edition of "The Emperor's New Podcast" Host Micah Hirsh and special guest, mad scientist and CRAB EXPERIMENTalist, Agatha Vile take a look at The Emperor's New School Season 1, Episode 20: The Yzma That Stole Kuzcoween/Monster Masquerade 

In the 2000s Disney released a string of mediocre "cheqpeuels' is this one of them or is this a hidden gem among a sea of garbage? Find out as host Micah Hirsh is joined by DGil2295 take a look at the 2005 direct to video spin off, "Kronk's New Groove". 

In the second episode of “The Emperor’s New Podcast” join Micah Hirsh and special guest, Kronk’s supervising animator, Tony Bancroft as they discuss The Emperor’s New Groove, Upcoming projects and more

The 2000 Disney film "The Emperor's New Groove" has gained a cult following over the years, but did you know there's more to the story? In this podcast we explore the entire franchise, from the movies to the TV show, to the theme parks, and discuss and analyze the  silly lore of the expanded Grooviverse. In the premiere episode, Join host Micah Hirsh and special guest Tara Reagan, as they discuss the movie that started it all.