Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.13 The Curious Case of The Emperor’s New Groove (and Kingdom of the Sun…and Sting)

Episode 13

16th September 2020

Comic con came and went, and nothing of much import occurred, so we don't have much to say.  However, Host Brenda watched a 20 year old Disney movie and uncovered the hidden history behind its hi-jinks.  If you think the Emperor's New Groove is just a movie about a man who is turned into a llama, you aren't exactly wrong, but you aren't completely right.  We uncover this film's surprising history as "Kingdom of the Sun", and also talk too much about the Toy Story Universe in the process.

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Comic con came and went, and nothing of much import occurred, so we don’t have much to say.  However, Host Brenda watched a 20 year old Disney movie and uncovered the hidden history behind its hi-jinks.  If you think the Emperor’s New Groove is just a movie about a man who is turned into a llama, you aren’t exactly wrong, but you aren’t completely right.  We uncover this film’s surprising history as “Kingdom of the Sun”, and also talk too much about the Toy Story Universe in the process.

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Two friends, Austin and Brenda, delve into the rich history of secret nerd mysteries near and dear to their hearts in their own loose, light-hearted way. If you’ve ever wondered “Why Saturday morning for cartoons?” or “How come Chuck E. Cheese cares so much about other people’s birthdays?”, this is the show for you!

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