The Emperor's New Podcast

In this episode, Micah Hirsh and Chrlotte Driftwood are accompanied by Sophie Hurtado and "Pixar Princess" to talk about a 15 minute video Micah and Charlotte made for 2 hours. Chapter One: https://youtu.be/zaoHr9CYPhY?si=b4TNjUppNRExVSN9 Sophie's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sophersh.bsky.social Sophie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soph.sophers/ Charlotte's You...

TRICK OR TREAT. Micah and Shelby are joined by special guest Garrett Smith (Escape From Vault Disney) to talk about the UK exclusive Halloween compilation special "Once Upon A Halloween" The Road to Kuzcotopia: Chapter One trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdMp7riF7_A

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 Tune...

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.

it's good, shut up.

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!

Micah discusses his new fanimatic with some of the voices, Miss Jukebox8 and Joe Kauffman.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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!

(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: 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&quo...

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...

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.) 

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