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This week on Almost Classic Movies, Jon and Donald kick off a Disney animation run with a cult favorite: The Emperor’s New Groove. Is it an underrated gem or just nostalgic nonsense? The guys revisit their favorite scenes, iconic one-liners, and chaotic production history—including how Sting nearly quit and why the movie was originally supposed to be a serious Incan epic.

They discuss:

• Why The Emperor’s New Groove still holds up
• David Spade and Patrick Warburton’s unbeatable comedic timing
• The genius of Cronk (and his theme music)
• Easter eggs and animation goofs you probably missed
• How a troubled production turned into a cult classic
• The real Incan influence—and how Disney sidestepped cultural depth
• Whether or not Jon should finally watch Encanto

Plus, there's singing, 2000s nostalgia, and way too many references to The Police and Genesis.

Stay tuned to the end to hear the guys debate the movie’s legacy score—and whether The Sweatbox documentary will ever see the light of day.

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