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| The Ghost of Spagonia University (ft. Marin M. Miller) | 30 Aug 2024 | 01:18:13 | |
With CyberLink's voice temporarily out of commission, we're joined by voice actor, writer, and fanfiction connoisseur Marin M. Miller as we flex our creative muscles and improvise yet another fanfic! In this world unique & beyond what you know from the Sega games, Vector and Jewel are two hopeless college students just looking to graduate, but when a chance encounter brings them together, they find themselves pegged by a hidden figure to join him on a quest beneath the university in search of untold riches. But can this mysterious benefactor be trusted? Is someone else secretly pulling all the strings? And as this spooky yarn reaches its climax, our heroes had better hope that they ain't afraid of no ghost... (0:00:00) Intro/Marin's history with Sonic (0:06:51) Main topic: Let's write another fanfic! (0:10:34) Character select (0:13:54) Chris - Dramatic speech that is in some way cut off for comedic effect (0:22:13) Jake - Everything gets spooky (0:27:58) Jeremy - Tragic backstory out of nowhere (0:35:00) Marin - Truth or dare (0:42:47) Chris - Characters denigrate other video game franchises (0:47:59) Jake - Inexplicable crossover that doesn't compliment either universe (0:53:28) Jeremy - Another character blocks the way, looking for a fight (1:01:07) Marin - Finale (1:12:10) Final thoughts (1:14:30) Outro | |||
| Antoine Makes a Callout Post | 16 Aug 2024 | 01:48:15 | |
It's time to go back. Back before Mega Man crossovers, before echidnas turning green, before even cheap character deaths. No, we're going back to where it all began as we revisit Sonic Firsts, a graphic novel compiling some of the earliest Archie adventures! From the first comic ever printed to Bunnie's big break, from a Super Sonic spotlight to a red rival's reveal, this mega collection of early comics is not to be missed, no matter what the CCA might tell you! (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Sonic Firsts (0:12:54) A brief divergence about the Comics Code (0:21:48) "Don't Cry for Me, Mobius!" (Issue #0) (0:40:40) "Rabbot Deployment" (Issue #3) (0:56:02) "The Lizard of Odd" (Issue #4) (1:13:24) "This Island Hedgehog" (Issue #13) (1:33:30) Final thoughts (1:43:41) Outro | |||
| Well, This Sure is a Towel | 12 Apr 2024 | 01:53:57 | |
Hoo boy, folks. Our journey through Sonic Prime has finally come to an end, as heroes and villains from across the Shatterverse come together for one final showdown against an emotionally compromised child and his robot army. Is it the grand finale we were all hoping for? Or would this ending have been better left banished to the darkest corners of the void? Tune in to find out! (0:00:00) Intro (0:05:10) Year of Shadow, baby! (0:11:19) Main Topic: Sonic Prime "Season" 3 (0:14:00) Grim Tidings (0:30:20) Dome Sweet Dome (0:35:30) No Escape-The Devil is in the Tails (1:05:40) From the Top (1:28:57) Final thoughts (1:50:40) Outro | |||
| Bumpkin Kong | 01 Apr 2024 | 02:27:14 | |
Get ready... GO! It's time for a new episode of The Wood Village is Always Greener, as we hop in our cars, hovercrafts, and planes, traveling back to the late '90s so we can reminisce on a beloved classic kart racer, Diddy Kong Racing. We take a DEEP dive looking back at everything this game has to offer, from its colorful cast, to its many scenic circuits, to all the attempted follow-ups that never quite left the starting line. (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Diddy Kong Racing (0:07:25) Development history (0:11:09) The characters (0:40:18) Gameplay (0:47:27) Battle mode (0:49:16) Adventure mode (0:59:07) Dino Domain (1:01:48) Snowflake Mountain (1:05:20) Sherbet Island (1:09:29) Dragon Forest (1:15:39) Wizpig's First Strike (1:21:14) Future Fun Land (1:24:31) Wizpig Strikes Back and other features (1:29:10) Diddy Kong Racing DS (1:44:48) The almost-sequels (1:56:23) Other media and merch (2:04:20) N64 vs. DS listening party (2:20:59) Final thoughts (2:22:41) Outro Diddy Kong Racing's Krunch -- Designing For Frustration | |||
| TL Note: Keikaku Means Roaming Romans | 15 Mar 2024 | 02:20:37 | |
After much teasing, the gang is finally beginning their journey through the UK Sonic novels written by Martin Adams, who is totally a real person that exists, we swear. First up is Sonic in Robotnik's Laboratory, as Sonic and Tails race to rescue their friends from Robotnik's FAROUT machine, a device that is anything but. It's a tale filled romance, betrayal, fast food, rats, toasters, obscure localizations, bad-taste jokes about public figures, incomprehensible cockney rhyming, and a bunch of other stuff someone saw in a video once...what more could anyone ask for? (0:00:00) Intro/our recent Sonic-y stuff (0:06:01) Main Topic: Sonic the Hedgehog in Robotnik's Laboratory (0:20:21) Story recap (2:09:56) Final thoughts (2:16:16) Outro | |||
| Knuckles is a Short King (ft. Green Bones Dommy) | 01 Mar 2024 | 01:47:10 | |
People don't always say what they mean, and things are not always what they seem. For example, we could say "the Sonic Underground episode 'Friend or Foe', Knuckles' first appearance in a western Sonic cartoon, is terrible and nobody should watch it." But what we actually mean is "we and special guest Green Bones Dommy watched this terrible episode, and had a blast laughing at its ridiculous animation, its often nonsensical plotting, and the Sonic franchise's all-time wolf-face power couple." So grab a plate of Krupnik and join us for our first ever look back at Sonic Underground...for better and for worse. (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Sonic Underground - "Friend or Foe?" (0:12:15) The history (and OUR history) of Sonic Underground (0:30:50) The cast and thoughts on some other episodes (0:48:43) Theme song (0:53:13) "Friend or Foe?" episode discussion (1:37:56) Final thoughts (1:42:57) Outro Sonic Underground - Friend or Foe Ben Hurst interviews - Saturday Morning Sonic | |||
| Hydrokitty (Part 2) | 16 Feb 2024 | 02:02:50 | |
We've locked on and locked in for the second half of our Sonic 3 & Knuckles retrospective! And this week, it's all about the "& Knuckles" part, as Sonic continues to clash with Robotic and his new red-dreaded rival across mushrooms, deserts, lava, and even space, in the conclusion to this epic Mega Drive duology. (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Sonic & Knuckles (0:03:07) Mushroom Hill Zone (0:17:08) Flying Battery Zone (0:26:12) Sandopolis Zone (0:37:15) Lava Reef Zone/Hidden Palace Zone (0:56:00) Sky Sanctuary Zone (1:10:26) Death Egg Zone (1:27:49) The Doomsday Zone/Ending (1:38:40) Other bits and bobs (1:48:09) Final thoughts (1:57:09) Outro | |||
| Hydrokitty (Part 1) | 09 Feb 2024 | 01:43:41 | |
Happy anniversary to us! To celebrate 50 episodes of The Hill Is Always Greener, we're taking a look back at a game currently celebrating its own milestone anniversary, Sonic the Hedgehog 3! The capstone to the original trilogy provides for endless discussion, including how a whole separate game was made because of McDonald's, the *multiple* renditions of many music tracks, and the ongoing debate as to just what color Knuckles actually is. In fact, this episode ended up being so huge that, much like Sonic 3 itself, we had to split it in two! Tune in next week for our second half, all about Sonic & Knuckles! (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (& Knuckles) (0:08:45) The box art (0:11:38) The split/"lock-on technology" (0:21:58) Competition mode (0:24:55) Knock knock, it's Knuckles (0:28:20) Other changes and new features (0:36:32) The story (0:40:19) Our various versions (0:46:47) Angel Island (and Blue Spheres) (1:04:25) Hydro City (1:11:36) Marble Garden (1:17:32) Carnival Night (1:23:30) Ice Cap (1:30:03) Launch Base The Sonic 3 and Laputa Connection | |||
| Barrot Cake (ft. Gospel) | 26 Jan 2024 | 01:52:15 | |
I've heard of killing a franchise, but this is ridiculous! Sonic has been found dead, and everyone is under suspicion! To figure out just whodunit, it's going to take our crack team of podcast detectives, joined by special guest and visual novel creator Gospel, to find all the clues, interrogate all the suspects, and discover the truth behind what makes this free game from the Sega social media team such a delightful labor of love. And make sure you keep an eye out in the coming weeks for a full playthrough of the game by the cast of Sonic F! (0:00:00) Intro (0:05:23) Main topic: The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog (0:18:45) Tutorial (0:30:57) Think! (0:42:09) Saloon car (0:51:00) Library car (0:55:40) Casino car (1:05:50) Lounge car (1:09:27) Conductor car (1:19:26) The finale (1:28:19) Final thoughts (1:45:00) Outro The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog The Making Of The Sonic Murder Game That Took The Internet By Storm - Kotaku | |||
| Stupid Liberal Lizard! | 12 Jan 2024 | 02:31:53 | |
We've once again reached that strange point where we have to talk about a new game released post-podcast, and this time, Sega is playing the classics once again with Sonic Superstars. Multiple playable characters, giant levels, Emerald powers... It's a whole lot, but the real question is: is it good? Well, that's what we're hopefully going to find out in today's exciting episode. (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Sonic Superstars (0:03:10) Development history (0:26:09) The game itself (0:41:43) Level layouts (0:53:32) Special stages and Emerald powers (1:09:42) Easter eggs! (1:13:00) Bosses (1:22:15) The second story mode (1:36:11) Trip's characterization (1:41:50) The true final boss (1:56:03) Multiplayer (2:03:27) The music (2:16:25) Final thoughts (2:27:57) Outro | |||
| Nibbles The Rooster (ft. CyberneticPinkeye) | 29 Dec 2023 | 02:34:19 | |
We're heading back to South Island and Westside Island to take in the local sounds! Special guest CyberneticPinkeye joins us to look back at the soundtracks for the first two Sonic the Hedgehog games, along with the original demos for each track by composer Masato Nakamura. Listen in as we try to get more insight on two collections of music that really made our dreams come true. (0:00:00) Intro (0:04:28) Main topic: Sonic 1 and 2 soundtracks (0:07:32) Shared jingles and incidentals (0:27:30) Sonic 1 incidentals (0:35:05) Green Hill Zone (0:40:36) Marble Zone (0:45:52) Spring Yard Zone (0:49:38) Labyrinth Zone (0:52:57) Star Light Zone (0:56:14) Scrap Brain Zone (1:00:44) Final Zone and ending (1:06:28) Sonic 2 incidentals (1:15:39) Multiplayer stages (1:24:54) Emerald Hill Zone (1:28:27) Chemical Plant Zone (1:32:46) Aquatic Ruin Zone (1:36:40) Casino Night Zone (1:42:37) Hill Top Zone (1:46:20) Mystic Cave Zone (1:49:19) Oil Ocean Zone (1:52:40) Metropolis Zone (1:57:16) Sky Chase Zone (2:01:18) Wing Fortress Zone (2:04:14) Death Egg Zone (2:08:13) Final boss (2:11:05) Ending (Sweet Sweet Sweet/Sweet Dreams) (2:22:42) Unused song ("Hidden Palace") (2:25:06) Final Thoughts (2:29:23) Outro MegaDriver - Chemical Plant (MetalHog) Video Game History Foundation - Sonic 2 Lost Stages Revealed | |||
| How Metal Sonic Stole Christmas (original radio play) | 15 Dec 2023 | 00:24:50 | |
This is the unabridged How Metal Sonic Stole Christmas radio play, written and produced by GameBuddy in 2008. It is fully unaltered from its original presentation, save for the removal of one piece of copyrighted music. If you want to hear our commentary, please listen to episode 46 of The Hill Is Always Greener. Thank you so much, and happy holidays. (00:00) How Metal Sonic Stole Christmas (18:18) Credits (20:43) Blooper reel | |||
| Pitching a Tent and Shacking Up | 02 Aug 2024 | 01:46:32 | |
The sun is out, the water is cool, and it's time to get away from it all and enjoy the summer! The only question is...where? That's what The Hill Is Always Greener plans to settle today, as we try to create a list of the top 10 summer vacation destinations in Sonic's world. Is it better to be near civilization or out roughing it? What kind of activities does each spot offer? And is a beach still a beach if it only touches water during a crisis? So pop your shades, grab one of those those little umbrella drinks, and kick back as you join us for some fast-footed fun in the sun. (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Top 10 Sonic summer vacation destinations (0:05:38) Emerald Hill (0:07:19) Green Hills (0:08:27) Angel Island (0:11:38) Carnival Island (0:15:06) Resort Island (0:17:22) Station Square/Emerald Coast (0:20:10) Neo Green Hill (0:21:20) Emerald Town/Emerald Beach (0:23:49) Seaside Hill/Ocean Palace (0:26:44) Sunset Hill (0:29:48) Water Palace (0:31:03) Splash Canyon/Red Canyon (0:33:50) Soleanna/Wave Ocean (0:36:05) Southern Island/Plant Kingdom (0:38:56) Blue Coast (0:40:42) Apotos/Windmill Isle (0:43:06) Adabat/Jungle Joyride (0:46:09) Tropical Coast (0:47:26) Dolphin Resort (0:50:22) Seaside Island (0:53:21) Northstar Islands/Bridge Island (0:55:32) Scrambled Shores (0:57:39) Trimming the list (1:01:39) Re-ordering the list (1:33:33) The final list/Our personal picks (1:40:40) Final thoughts (1:42:00) Outro | |||
| Fruitcake Joke | 15 Dec 2023 | 01:23:39 | |
'Tis the season for nostalgia, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la la la! As a special holiday treat, we're getting a little more personal and going back 15 years to look at "How Metal Sonic Stole Christmas", a fan radio play written by GameBuddy that most of us participated in. This was the first project that we and much of the Sonic F cast worked on together, so in the spirit of the season, we'd like to share something that meant quite a bit to us with all of you. Happy holidays, everyone, and thank you for continuing to support the show. (Note: if you want to hear the original radio play without any of our dumb commentary, it'll also be available in the podcast feed the same day this goes up, so make sure you download that as well.) (0:00:00) Intro (0:03:28) Main topic: How Metal Sonic Stole Christmas (0:18:00) The cast (0:42:38) Commentary begins (1:01:42) Post-commentary discussion (1:16:52) Outro | |||
| Egg Cryptid | 01 Dec 2023 | 02:20:12 | |
We've equipped all our best skill cards and are ready for a new episode all about one of Sonic's more unique spinoffs, Sonic Battle! This GBA fighting game starring an adorable robot OC had a surprisingly extensive single-player campaign that gave a lot of characters some much-needed time in the spotlight...though for one character, that's not really a good thing. Does the story still hold up? Is there more depth to the combat than at first glance? And why haven't we seen a new Sonic fighting game since? Well, it's time to head back into the blocky 3D arena and find out! (0:00:00) Intro (0:02:25) Main topic: Sonic Battle (0:21:43) Emerl (0:27:35) Sonic's story (1:00:54) Tails' story (1:05:09) Rouge's story (1:12:19) Amy's story (1:25:05) Knuckles' story (1:31:22) Cream's story (1:35:52) Shadow's story (1:43:06) Emerl's story (2:00:27) Minigames and adaptations (2:03:48) Final thoughts (2:14:09) Outro | |||
| Every Character is Named ’Butt’ (ft. Ryan MacDonald) | 17 Nov 2023 | 02:04:32 | |
It's still thinking, and 25 years later, we still wanna talk about it! To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Japanese Dreamcast launch, we're joined by former game journalist Ryan MacDonald to talk about our memories of Sega's final home console, including Ryan's time covering it on the press side for GameSpot. Join us as we revisit the highs of its launch, the lows of its discontinuation, and all the weird, wonderful games that made Sega's last hurrah so special for so many people. (0:00:00) Intro (0:19:57) Main topic: Sega Dreamcast (0:37:55) Retro consoles and collecting (0:53:33) The games (1:28:07) What went wrong? (1:44:02) Aftermarket and legacy (2:00:21) Outro Hidekazu Yukawa Commercial Compilation | |||
| I Wanna Go Zoomie (ft. Boomba) | 03 Nov 2023 | 02:43:00 | |
How do you follow up a game that changed gaming and created an entertainment icon? ...I dunno, but they did it. The gang is joined by VTuber Boomba to reminisce on the 1992 classic, Sonic the Hedgehog 2! Sonic Team's sophomore outing changed things up significantly from the original, not least of which through its introduction of a little two-tailed pal for our fast-footed hero! Does this speedy sequel stand up to the test of time? And just how much of the game got left in the dust in its mad dash to make the holiday season? Well, toss your younger sibling the second controller and listen in to find out! (0:00:00) Intro (0:09:26) Main topic: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (0:18:10) The spin dash (0:23:51) Tails! (0:36:23) 2P versus (0:37:40) Super Sonic (0:40:33) Title screen (0:41:33) Emerald Hill Zone (0:45:54) Special stages (0:57:52) Chemical Plant Zone (1:03:59) Aquatic Ruin Zone (1:09:35) Casino Night Zone (1:18:04) Hill Top Zone (1:26:31) Mystic Cave Zone (1:34:07) Oil Ocean Zone (1:43:04) Metropolis Zone (1:50:01) Sky Chase Zone/Wing Fortress Zone (1:59:27) Death Egg Zone (2:05:58) Ending (2:09:00) Hidden Palace Zone (2:15:55) Other cut zones (2:22:15) Other versions (2:31:55) Final thoughts (2:37:04) Outro Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog 116 - Tails' New Home A Day to Remember - You Be Tails, I'll Be Sonic Real Life Smash Bros Brawl Trailer! + Real Life Super Smash Bros. Brawl Trailer (Less-Potato Quality) | |||
| Schlurp Schlurp | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:41:42 | |
Don't. Turn. Around. On this most frightening of nights, The Hill Is Always Greener looks back at the bizarre phenomenon that is the Tails Doll. From its seemingly innocent origins to its horrifying legacy birthed by the Sonic fandom, we peer deep into the soul of this little ball of fluff until we too can...feel...the...sunshine... (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: The Tails Doll (0:04:02) The origin (0:07:03) The fan stuff (0:18:49) Comic appearances (0:25:30) Other cameos (0:28:46) Final thoughts (0:36:19) Outro "Who REALLY Started the Story of the Tails Doll Curse?" by TheMentok | |||
| That Sonadow’s Carrying a Car! | 20 Oct 2023 | 01:45:21 | |
We're ready for primetime once again as we take a look at the second batch of episodes for Sonic Prime! With all the shatterverses now introduced, worlds start to collide as the Chaos Council spreads their influence and Sonic attempts to recover all of the missing shards, but new enemies and old friends both stand in his way. Has our opinion on the show changed with this new batch? How do we think the whole series will conclude? And seriously, what is it going to take to get rid of that freaking baby forever? (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Sonic Prime "Season" 2 (0:04:14) Avoid the Void (0:27:24) Battle in the Boscage (0:34:21) Second Wind/No Way Out (0:49:20) A Madness to Their Methods (0:56:35) Double Trouble (1:03:29) Cracking Down (1:09:44) Ghost of a Chance (1:22:56) Final thoughts (1:32:00) Series finale speculation (1:40:30) Outro "Battle in the Boscage" on YouTube Tweet from Dejimon11 that is 100% correct Tweet from animator Junni Enriquez showing some easter eggs snuck into Sonic Prime | |||
| Meow Meow Meow Meow | 06 Oct 2023 | 01:48:21 | |
Oh boy. This is going to be a rough one. Were going back in time to the, uh..."birth(?)" of the Classic Sonic renaissance with Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode I. Released in 2010, this downloadable title sought to recreate the feel of the original Sonic games, with...questionable results. Does it feel any better to go back to today? What about the weird soundtrack? And does this game really have any sort of lasting legacy all its own? (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I (0:18:20) The music (0:24:50) How we played the game (0:33:15) The title screen (0:36:04) Splash Hill (0:49:25) Special stages (0:56:18) Casino Street (1:02:26) Lost Labyrinth (1:16:23) Mad Gear (1:23:30) E.G.G. Station (1:25:58) Ending (1:29:10) Episode II...and III? (1:32:48) What is the legacy of Sonic 4 Episode I? (1:40:24) Super Sonic (1:43:18) Outro | |||
| The Kinect was Really Good Actually (ft. Dertek) | 22 Sep 2023 | 02:20:48 | |
We've all been there. We've all got that one thing that we're super deep into, but one of our friends doesn't really get it. Maybe it passed them by, maybe it's just not their thing, who knows? Whatever the reason, perhaps being on the outside looking in has left them with plenty of questions that they've never quite been able to get the answers to. Well, this is something that we at The Hill Is Always Greener are aiming to change with our new series of "newbie education" episodes, where we bring on a guest who is NOT a Sonic fan and attempt to better explain what draws us to the franchise, as well as answer any of those burning questions they might have. And for this first episode, friend of the show Derek returns to ask all about environmentalism, getting into the comics, the lack of new RPGs, and much more. Plus, he'll have to answer a few devious questions of our own... (0:00:00) Intro (0:04:49) What is it about Sonic that has made you stick with it? (0:13:17) Is the Sonic Cycle still relevant? (0:18:51) Quiz game: A.B.C.D. Station (0:41:32) Was Murder of Sonic a deliberate attempt to experiment with putting Sonic in a different genre? (0:45:59) Did Sonic Chronicles really poison the well for Sonic RPGs? (0:51:03) How do I get into the comics? (0:58:42) Quiz game: Animal Abstraction (1:21:38) Derek's trivia question (1:23:54) Why did they gate the best endings behind special stages? (1:28:30) Does Sonic still have environmentalist themes? (1:33:34) Quiz game: Know More Music (1:57:29) What was so bad about Sonic 4? (1:59:45) Do you think things have gotten better or worse since Yuji Naka left? (2:07:40) If you had to recommend one Sonic game to a newcomer, what would it be? (2:17:29) Outro Sonic Free Riders No Kinect Patch Dick Kicker (Giant Bomb Remix) Dreamcast: Where It Went Wrong with Sega's Mark Subotnick - The Retro Hour | |||
| Orphans Really Love Chili Dogs | 08 Sep 2023 | 01:26:10 | |
Hello! ¡Hola! Willkommen! Bienvenue! Konnichiwa! Alooooha! How ya doin'? Yo! And in any language, welcome to The Hill Is Always Greener! In celebration of the recent release of the Lego Sonic the Hedgehog theme, the gang takes a look back at Sonic's guest appearance in the toys-to-life crossover Lego Dimensions, a subject that CyberLink knows all too well. Join us as we break down the Sonic level pack and its many references and callbacks brick-by-brick, and how it set the stage for more Lego Sonic on the screen and on toy shelves! It's the most comedic celebration of Sonic that you'll find in any dimension! (0:00:00) Intro/Sonic Superstars initial thoughts (0:06:51) Main topic: Lego Dimensions (0:13:23) Sonic Dimensions (0:17:15) The (close-enough) music (0:22:56) Green Hill Zone (0:24:35) Special Stages (0:28:16) Emerald Coast Clash (0:31:30) Formidable Foe Fiasco (0:34:35) Metropolis Zone Mayhem (0:38:25) Marble Zone Meltdown (0:41:57) The Labyrinth (0:43:13) Death Egg Showdown (0:49:31) Adventure world (1:02:35) Character interactions (1:07:27) Other Sonic stuff (1:08:43) Lego ideas Sonic (1:10:30) Lego Sonic theme (1:13:10) Final thoughts (1:20:35) Outro The Lego Dimensions Tracker co-authored by CyberLink BricksToLife - List of Canceled Year 3 plans for Lego Dimensions | |||
| Canonball: A Sonic the Hedgehog Fanfiction | 25 Aug 2023 | 01:57:00 | |
Brace yourselves, folks: you're in for a weird one. In the spirit of creativity, The Hill Is Always Greener have decided to stretch their writing muscles and craft their very own Sonic the Hedgehog fanfiction...by gamifying the process in the most absurd, ridiculous way possible. Filled with violent gamer rage, age-related injuries, taxes, body horror, and even the unexpected return of a much beloved abridged series, this is one episode that needs to be heard to be believed. (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Let's write a Sonic fanfic! (0:02:13) Our history with Sonic fanfics (0:11:05) Excerpt: "Metal Mastermind" by Turrican23X (0:14:10) Setting our ground rules (0:18:31) Luke - Characters denigrate other video game franchises (Change!) (0:25:40) Jeremy - Sonic is unable to run for some reason (0:31:37) Chris - Character uses a curse word (0:37:56) Jake - Inexplicable crossover that doesn't compliment either universe (0:41:55) Jake - Christian rock music (It's On You!) (0:45:53) Luke - Karaoke (0:47:53) Jeremy - Drastic character change (Change!) (0:53:18) Chris - Truth or Dare (0:56:50) Chris - Tragic backstory out of nowhere (Put This In!) (0:58:46) Jake - Incongruous Intercourse (1:03:06) Luke - One of the main characters has to stop and do their taxes before continuing the story (1:05:44) Jeremy - Coffee Shop AU (1:09:23) Chris - Eggman wins (1:14:40) Jake - Reference an early 2000s Toonami show (1:18:53) Luke - Breaking the fourth wall in a bad attempt at humour (1:20:34) Chris - Breaking the fourth wall in a bad attempt at drama (It's On You!) (1:23:55) Jeremy - War is on the brink, and can only be stopped if 1 character can deliver something, but 2nd character is stopping them (1:27:36) Chris - Friend gets hurt (1:30:31) Chris - Character from another SEGA franchise appears (1:32:57) Jake - Heroic snack-rifice (1:35:11) Jake - Brand new Super form (Put This In!) (1:39:58) Luke - Romantic moment (Change!) (1:43:50) The full story recap (1:53:05) Outro "Whose Line Is It Anyway: Love Hina Edition" by JonJ "Sonic: Chaos in the System" by Faulerro | |||
| He Had Always Been a Hungry Child | 19 Jul 2024 | 02:36:42 | |
Knock knock! It's time for the gang to take a long, hard look at Knuckles, the TV spin-off of the Sonic Cinematic Universe! Since its release, the show has proved INCREDIBLY controversial with Sonic fans, largely eschewing a traditional Sonic adventure in favor of a lighthearted sendup to classic sports comedies. Are the escapades of Wade Whipple and his furry red sidekick truly the harbinger of doom for all things Sonic, or does this miniseries carry just enough heart, humor, and unnecessary product placement to stand proud with the rest of the SCU? (0:00:00) Intro (0:04:40) Sonic Symphony report (0:10:23) Main topic: The Knuckles show (0:27:27) The Warrior (1:09:35) Don’t Ever Say I Wasn't There for You (1:15:14) The Shabbat Dinner (1:33:30) The Flames of Disaster (1:47:51) Reno, Baby! (2:05:31) What Happens in Reno Stays in Reno (2:19:46) Final thoughts (2:33:40) Outro | |||
| The Studiopolis Iceberg (ft. Ginger Hail) | 11 Aug 2023 | 02:35:53 | |
What happens when you take a team of talented creators with ties to the Sonic fanbase, and give them Sonic Team's blessing and guidance? You get one of the greatest Sonic games of all time, that's what! Special guest Ginger Hail joins the team to talk about the one and only Sonic Mania, a game with the most unlikely of origins that remains one of the blue blur's most lauded adventures. We dissect this game from top to bottom, from its snappy gameplay, to its many surprising additions and callbacks, to its incredible soundtrack, to...okay, let's be honest, this is just gonna be us gushing nonstop for two and a half hours, so if that sort of thing sounds up your alley, tune in! (0:00:00) Intro (0:04:03) Main topic: Sonic Mania (0:19:55) The music! (0:34:20) Green Hill Zone (0:47:07) Special Stages (0:55:24) Chemical Plant Zone (0:59:43) Studiopolis Zone (1:10:06) Flying Battery Zone (1:16:01) Press Garden Zone (1:19:30) Stardust Speedway Zone (1:28:24) Hydrocity Zone (1:35:33) Mirage saloon Zone (1:44:49) Oil Ocean Zone (1:51:36) Lava Reef Zone (1:58:27) Metallic Madness Zone (2:06:27) Titanic Monarch Zone (2:16:24) Egg Reverie Zone (2:19:48) Other modes (2:23:54) Final thoughts (2:31:55) Outro Egg Reverie + Fist Bump Vocals | |||
| Maybe She’s Born with It. Maybe It’s Master Emerald. (ft. FangGuu) | 28 Jul 2023 | 02:34:09 | |
It's time to dip back into Sonic Adventure once again, but perhaps not in the way you expect. Special guest FangGuu joins the gang as they take a look at two VERY different and very controversial comic adaptations of Sonic's first real foray into 3D. First, Archie Comics desperately attempts to make the game's story work within its universe at the eleventh hour, with questionable results. Then, Sonic the Comic almost wholly abandons the source material in the name of attempting to give the comic a proper send-off for its final storyline. Shocking character death, backstories upon backstories, controversial endings, and so much more await, so tune in to see how that rough transition to 3D translated to the page. (0:00:00) Intro (0:02:35) Archie Comics (1:18:17) Sonic the Comic (2:26:13) Final thoughts (2:29:38) Outro | |||
| Because N is Funnier Than Q (ft. Prismaeya) | 14 Jul 2023 | 01:41:57 | |
Special guest Prismaeya joins the gang to look back at Sonic Advance, one of the blue blur's first appearances on a Nintendo system! What was it like seeing Sonic show up on "the competition" for the first time? How well does Amy adapt to the gameplay of a traditional Sonic sidescroller? And does Dimps' freshman outing with the Sonic series still hold up to this day? All this and more await, so grab your link cables and get ready to experience Life Advanced! (0:00:00) Intro (0:03:12) Main topic: Sonic Advance (0:16:22) Music (0:20:36) Multiplayer (0:23:09) Tiny Chao Garden (0:25:43) Gameplay (0:31:40) SonicN (0:33:45) Amy is playable! (0:43:33) Special Stages (0:46:57) Neo Green Hill Zone (0:48:00) Secret Base Zone (0:56:37) Casino Paradise Zone/Ice Mountain Zone (1:00:00) Angel Island Zone (1:05:40) Egg Rocket Zone/Cosmic Angel Zone (1:12:08) X-Zone (1:16:57) Moon Zone (1:31:52) Sound Test (1:34:40) Final thoughts (1:39:28) Outro 2D Illustration Shader mod for Sonic Frontiers Sonic Adventure 2 (Dark Story + Final Story) | Real-Time Fandub Games | |||
| Cope, Seethe, Mald, Hedgehog (ft. JezMM) | 30 Jun 2023 | 01:47:37 | |
Happy birthday Sonic! To celebrate the blue blur's 32nd anniversary, friend of the show JezMM joins us for a discussion all about the game that started it all, 1991's Sonic the Hedgehog for the Genesis/Mega Drive. Listen in as we reminisce over the catchy soundtrack, the (sometimes) high speeds, and our collective terror every time the Labyrinth looms before us. (0:00:00) Intro (0:03:16) Main topic: Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) (0:11:29) Starting the game (0:16:31) Green Hill Zone (0:22:50) Special Stages (0:31:10) Marble Zone (0:40:25) Spring Yard Zone (0:48:09) Labyrinth Zone (0:57:14) Star Light Zone (1:04:27) Scrap Brain Zone (1:10:56) Final Zone/The music (1:17:54) The ending (1:22:45) The Master System version (1:30:18) Other ports (1:35:55) Final thoughts (1:43:22) Outro | |||
| Don’t Break Kayfabe! | 16 Jun 2023 | 02:05:40 | |
Can ya smell what the Doc is cookin'?! Because the podcast has officially entered the squared circle to talk about one of the greatest wrestlers of our era, the inimitable El Gran Gordo! No one knows the true face beneath his crimson mask, but rest assured: He's here to lay a muy grande smackdown on anyone who stands in his way, be it Sonic the Hedgehog, Andes the Ginormous, or the sinister forces of that handsome devil Dr. Eggman! So join us as we look back at this legendary career of the best there is, was, and ever will be in the pages of the Sonic X comic series from Archie Comics. And that's the bottom line, because El Gran Gordo said so! (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: El Gran Gordo! (0:13:01) Issue 26: La Layenda del Gran Gordo! (0:34:00) Clip: Parallel training montage (0:42:51) Clip: Sonic defeats Eggman (0:46:37) Issue 27: Conquest is Like a Box of Chocolates (0:57:52) Clip: Emperor Bokkun (1:06:42) Clip: You fell for it! (1:09:16) Issue 31: The Return of El Gran Gordo (1:18:22) Clip: Forty cakes (1:34:57) Issue 32: Title Mismatch (1:44:40) Clip: Go badnik army! (1:55:20) Final thoughts (2:00:33) Outro | |||
| The Most Evil Plan of All: Capitalism | 02 Jun 2023 | 02:06:38 | |
There are people who say that any hero is only as good as their villain... So it's a good thing that sonic fans have one of the most recognizable and memorable villains in all video gaming. That's right, our first ever character deep dive is all about the one and only Dr. Eggman, as the gang takes a look back at his MANY incarnations. From his humble origins, to his wildly divergent takes in western media, to his more nuanced, characterization of the modern day, we dissect just what makes Eggman "Eggman" and ponder what the future may hold for this evil genius. It's a packed episode, so sit back, tune in, and get a load of this! (0:00:00) Intro/Our recent Sonic-y stuff (0:07:26) Main topic: Dr. Eggman (0:10:25) Eggman's origins (0:15:56) AoStH Robotnik (0:23:40) SatAM Robotnik (0:26:20) Archie Robotnik (0:31:06) StC Robotnik (0:34:45) Modern Eggman (0:47:55) Boom Eggman (0:52:45) Movie Robotnik (1:01:45) Eggman's Family (1:10:39) Eggman's regime (1:22:35) The sliding scale of Modern Eggman (1:36:30) Eggman's many henchmen (1:42:00) Eggman and Sonic's dynamic (1:47:45) What's next for Eggman? (1:52:19) Eggman Nega (1:56:35) Final thoughts (1:59:25) Outro (2:03:45) Bonus: Eggman medley by Faulerro | |||
| Ka-Ren the Echidna | 19 May 2023 | 01:58:18 | |
It's time for another all-out brawl as Sonic and Knuckles go head to head in two specials from the early years of Archie! First, a clash between the blue blur and his friendly nemesis scales up considerably when Chaos Emeralds get involved in Super Sonic vs. Hyper Knuckles! Then Sonic is roboticized and forced under Robotnik's control, and the only one who can stop him is a newly roboticized echidna who's ready to throw down in Mecha Madness! Which one of the two will come out on top? And do the stories of these tussles between the two titans still hold up to this day? All that and more, plus some backup stories nobody cares about, on this all new episode! (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Archie's Sonic vs. Knuckles specials (0:05:07) Super Sonic vs. Hyper Knuckles (0:34:28) Clip: Sonic and Knuckles transform (0:44:59) Backup strip (0:53:20) Mecha Madness (1:21:22) Clip: Mecha Knuckles' explosive finale (1:42:17) Backup strips (1:50:50) Final thoughts (1:55:47) Outro | |||
| The Stop Sign of Damocles | 05 May 2023 | 01:20:29 | |
That's no moon...that's the subject of our new episode! In celebration of Revenge of the 5th, the gang takes a look at one of the most memorable recurring locations in the Sonic franchise, the Death Egg! While rooted in popular culture, this fully operational battle station has been a focus of many of the most iconic Sonic stories in games and comics. And we're going to take a long look back at its legacy, including its many imitations, the robots Eggman has used to defend it, and our lingering fears that it will one day doom us all. Help us, Sonic the Hedgehog. You're our only hope. (0:00:00) Intro/Main Topic: The Death Egg (0:13:15) Sonic 2 (0:18:25) Sonic 3 (0:21:10) Sonic & Knuckles (0:28:37) Sonic Battle (0:29:48) Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing (0:32:00) Sonic Generations (0:35:00) Sonic Forces (0:37:14) Lego Dimensions (0:38:23) The Death Egg in comics (0:51:39) Other Death Egg-likes (1:04:47) Final thoughts: Is it more than just a Death Star ripoff? (1:15:19) Outro | |||
| Clearly, You Don’t Own Air Shoes | 21 Apr 2023 | 01:47:52 | |
Well, that's just prime! Sonic is back on TV at long last, so it's only fitting that we take a deep dive into the first eight episodes of his latest small-screen adventure, Sonic Prime. Left lost and alone due to his own careless actions, Sonic will need the help of a few familiar but different faces if he ever hopes to return home. But does his dimensional journey shatter our expectations, or is it better left adrift in the void? It's the first act of a multiversal epic, and we're ready to watch along every step of the way. (0:00:00) Intro/Main Topic: Sonic Prime (Part 1) (0:10:07) Episode 1-3 (0:35:51) Episode 4-5 (0:50:35) Episode 6 (0:54:47) Episode 7-8 (1:05:04) Further thoughts (1:34:35) Future predictions (1:40:25) Final thoughts (1:44:34) Outro 'Sonic Prime' Leads Reveal the Souped-Up Secrets of the New CG Netflix Series | Animation Magazine | |||
| Ah, Yeah! This Is Happenin’! | 07 Apr 2023 | 02:15:10 | |
It's our anniversary! That's right, The Hill Is Always Greener has been podcasting for a year straight! And to celebrate, we're taking another look at our very first episode subject, Sonic Adventure! After talking about it pretty briefly in our first episode, we decided to give it a much deeper dive this time around. So pull up a chair, cuddle up with your chao, and watch out for orcas as we dive in! (Warning: first few rows WILL get wet.) (0:00:00) Intro/Our first anniversary! (0:05:30) Main topic: Sonic Adventure revisited (0:08:00) Sonic's story (0:44:30) Tails's story (0:51:29) Knuckles's story (0:59:35) Amy's story (1:02:50) Big's story (1:08:10) Gamma's story (1:12:32) Last story (1:19:57) Adventure fields (1:23:13) Gameplay (1:47:15) Chao (1:52:51) The music (2:03:50) Mods (2:09:15) Final thoughts (2:11:17) Outro Eizo Sakamoto - Open Your Heart (Live at the Tokyo International Forum, 8/22/1998) Eizo Sakamoto - Open Your Heart (unofficially recreated studio demo) Other mods mentioned: Sonic Adventure Retranslated [Sonic Adventure DX] [Mods] Better Tails AI [Sonic Adventure DX] [Mods] SA2 Conversion [Sonic Adventure DX] [Mods] Heroes Conversion [Sonic Adventure DX] [Mods] Shadow (SA1-Styled) [Sonic Adventure DX] [Mods] SA2 Shadow Voice Clips [Sonic Adventure DX] [Sound Mods] All Hail Shadow for any mods of Shadow [Sonic Adventure DX] [Sound Mods] | |||
| Jimmy Hedgeman (ft. KaiserNeko) | 05 Jul 2024 | 01:31:17 | |
Sonic Movie: It's Cool! Special guest KaiserNeko joins us to take a look back at Sonic's live action theatrical debut. We reminisce about the long road to its 2020 release, talk about everything we thought did and didn't work, and discuss whether live action as a medium can ever truly hope to capture the essence of Sonic the Hedgehog. Plus, a brief look back at some of the bizarre movie treatments that (thankfully) DIDN'T get off the ground! (0:00:00) Intro (0:02:59) Kaiser's history with Sonic (0:11:49) Hollywood's other attempts at a Sonic movie (0:23:32) History of the 2020 movie (0:35:05) Kinda plot summary (1:23:16) Final thoughts (1:25:55) Outro | |||
| Mario’s Rocky Transition Into 3D | 01 Apr 2023 | 00:47:57 | |
Yes, folks. After a solid year of doing a Mario podcast, we're finally tackling what is easily his most controversial game, Super Mario 64. Mario's first true 3D outing was a rough one that made a lot of questionable choices, but it's hard to look back on it without being clouded by our own nostalgia. Is this "classic" truly deserving of its reputation, for good or for ill? Join us and find out! (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Super Mario 64 (0:15:17) ??? (0:19:48) Okay, back to it (0:27:42) The music (0:32:47) The decompilation and ROMhacks (0:38:51) Super Mario 64 DS (0:41:45) Final thoughts (and some brief movie talk) (0:45:14) Outro | |||
| Love is in the air? WRONG, SQUID! | 24 Mar 2023 | 03:38:30 | |
Well, we're here, reaching far across those new frontiers. It's time for us to take a long, VERY long look at Sonic's latest mainline outing and one of the most dramatic reinventions of the series to date, Sonic Frontiers. Was it worth the five year wait since Forces? Is this truly the foundation we hope to see future games built upon? And will we ever stop talking about how good the writing is? (Let's be honest, that last one's easily a no.) So walk forward through the cold dark, and join us for what is easily our biggest episode to date. 0:00:00 Intro/Main topic: Sonic Frontiers 0:03:26 How did we get here? 0:10:58 Game feel 0:46:48 Minibosses and aesthetics 1:05:30 Story (Kronos Island) 1:45:00 Ares Island 1:58:16 Chaos Island 2:16:15 BIG and the Egg Memos 2:27:00 Rhea Island 2:37:37 Ouranos Island and final boss 2:54:40 The ending 3:07:05 The music! 3:30:08 Final thoughts 3:35:12 Outro Frontiers comic by JezMM - Twitter Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Divergence | |||
| Tails, Your Jordans are Fake! | 10 Mar 2023 | 02:28:07 | |
Once upon a time, there were four podcasters who desperately sought to recapture their youth. To do this, they gathered around to read the Sonic Golden Books, a trilogy of children’s storybooks from the early ‘90s. Their discussions of Sonic and his Freedom Fighter friends landed on many strange topics, from Tails eating literal garbage, to the perfect chili dog recipe, to Bunnie Rabbit’s art commissions. They even made a brief divergence into the Sonic Joke Book! Charmed by their pleasant simplicity, the four podcasters hoped all their listeners would tune in and read along with them, to enjoy a delightful trip back to yesteryear. The End. (0:00:00) Intro/Our recent Sonic-y stuff (0:09:10) Main topic Sonic Golden Books (0:14:19) Sonic’s Shoes Blues (1:11:03) The Secret Admirer (1:50:08) Up Against The Wall (2:19:49) Final thoughts (2:22:10) Sonic the Hedgehog Joke Book (2:25:27) Outro Sonic Forces Classic Sonic Improvement Mod (Chaos 0 Boss Fight) Going Deep With Sonic The Hedgehog (John Michlig) Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic's Shoes Blues Every Sonic game is blasphemous | Unraveled Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Secret Admirer Sonic 2 Special Edition: Let's Play! | |||
| Sonic Speed Dating (ft. Akaru) | 24 Feb 2023 | 01:57:18 | |
On this belated Valentine's Day episode, love is in the air, and no Sega mandate is going to stop us from talking about it with special guest Akaru. Over the years, there have been multiple attempts to pair Sonic off with someone (let's be real, mostly in the pages of Archie). Some have come up time and time again, others were little more than a quick fling, and a few are probably best left forgotten. So we're taking a look back at each one to see if we think they're a good match for everyone's favorite speedster...or, quite frankly, whether he should be romantically involved at all. (0:00:00) Intro/Our recent Sonic-y stuff (0:08:32) Main Topic: Sonic love interests (0:31:58) Madonna (0:37:45) Sally Acorn (0:53:28) Amy Rose (1:03:41) Breezie the Hedgehog (1:06:56) Mina Mongoose (1:12:54) Bunnie Rabbot/Fiona Fox/Rouge the Bat (1:17:06) Blaze the Cat (1:20:30) Princess Elise (1:33:12) Shahra (1:35:57) Lah (1:37:25) Knuckles/Shadow (1:43:32) Eggman (1:46:20) Final thoughts (1:53:20) Outro Sega Mega Drive 1990 Tech Demo feat. Sonic and Madonna (Master System theme) | |||
| You Got Any Libs, Man? (ft. FreakZone Games) | 10 Feb 2023 | 01:43:51 | |
The gang is joined by game developer and former fan game creator Sam Beddoes of FreakZone Games to talk about the long and storied history of Sonic fan games, and the profound effect they've had on the franchise over the years. From their humble beginnings using whatever assets and tools were available, to their massive expansion in scope and scale, to many creators going on to develop their own original games, we cover some of the most interesting and memorable examples that have stuck with us over the years. Expect splat sounds, flashing neon signs, Tenchi Muyo references, massive character rosters, and so much more in this jam-packed episode, by and for the fans! (0:00:00) Intro/Main Topic: Sonic fan games (0:06:06) Sonic Boom, 1995, Martin Braid (0:19:24) Sonic Robo Blast, 1998, Johnathan Wallbank (Sonikku) (0:23:50) Sonic Chaos and its (many) sequels, 1999-2002, Kadir Aytaç Aksu (MagicgrafX) (0:31:44) Super Mario and Sonic, 1999, FreakZone Games (0:40:34) The Search for Knuckles, 1999, Johan Leion (0:49:21) When Tails Gets Bored, 2000, Sonic Vegemite (0:50:35) Tale of Two Sonics, 2001, Ashura Hedgehog (0:58:51) Retro Sonic, 2002-2008 (demo), Christian Whitehead (The Taxman) (1:01:30) Ultimate Flash Sonic, 2004, Dennis Gid (1:05:34) Sonic Before the Sequel + After the Sequel + Chrono Adventure, 2011-2013, Felipe Daneluz (LakeFeperd) (1:10:24) Sonic Utopia (demo), 2017, MrLange and Murusaki (1:18:34) Sonic World DX, 2014-present, Sonic World DX Team (1:21:42) Sonic GT, 2020, Gabriel Gonzalez (1:23:50) Sonic Smackdown, 2020, ArcForged (1:24:51) Sonic and the Fallen Star, 2022, StarDrop (1:27:43) Big's Big World, 2021, Michael Ropple (1:29:40) Sonic Dreams Collection, 2015, Arcane Kids (1:31:35) Final thoughts (1:37:48) Outro (1:41:10) Sonic Boom (remix) by Faulerro | |||
| Raised in a Test Tube with a Trumpet in his Hand | 27 Jan 2023 | 02:17:16 | |
It's time for another listening party as the gang pick things up where they left off last episode with a look back at the dual soundtracks of Sonic 3D! On one side, a 16-bit sound team at the peak of their ability. On the other, rich CD-quality sound that feels right at home on the Saturn. Hear cartoon sound effects, robots raving, and even some surprising connections to future Sonic games, as we take a look back at some of the unsung great tracks of the classic Sonic era. (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Sonic 3D listening party (0:11:00) Openings (0:17:21) Main Menu (0:20:00) Invincibility/Speed Up (0:24:00) 1-Up/Stage Clear (0:27:02) Special Stage (0:32:33) Boss Battle (0:38:14) Continue/Game Over (0:40:30) Green Grove (0:50:28) Rusty Ruin (1:01:30) Spring Stadium (1:11:46) Diamond Dust (1:21:25) Volcano Valley (1:29:13) Gene Gadget (1:37:20) Panic Puppet (1:48:09) The Final Fight (1:52:10) Unused tracks (1:58:43) Ending/Credits (2:06:05) Final thoughts (2:13:23) Outro Continue - 30th Sessions Version feat. Lyn Sonic 3D Blast LOST BITS | Prototypes & Unused Content [TetraBitGaming] Sonic 3D Blast OST || Panic Puppet Zone Act 2 || Metal cover by #ProgMuz | |||
| Don’t Ever Talk to Me or My Son or My Son or My Son or My Son... | 13 Jan 2023 | 01:31:41 | |
Back in 1996, the Sonic series marked the end of one console generation and the start of another with Sonic 3D Blast/Flickies' Island, a radical and controversial departure from previous series entries. Now, some two and a half decades later, the gang decides to give this oddball adventure another fair shake and see if it's stood the test of time. Join us as we discuss its ties to an early Sega arcade game, the wild variation between its versions, and a definitive way to play the game born from 20 years of hindsight. (0:00:00) Intro/Our recent Sonic-y stuff (0:06:10) Main topic: Sonic 3D (0:13:28) Sega Saturn version (0:19:50) Our personal histories (0:27:05) Visual and soundtrack differences (0:35:35) Special stages (0:39:58) The story (0:41:58) Green Grove Zone (0:46:46) Rusty Ruin Zone (0:50:18) Spring Stadium Zone (0:54:52) Diamond Dust Zone (0:56:32) Volcano Valley Zone (0:58:51) Gene Gadget Zone (1:01:03) Panic Puppet Zone (1:04:37) The Final Fight (1:11:28) The Director's Cut (1:19:32) Sonic 3D In 2D/Sonic Blast (Game Gear) (1:22:19) Final thoughts (1:28:06) Outro | |||
| The Twelve Zones of Christmas | 30 Dec 2022 | 01:45:35 | |
It's the last episode of the year, but we're not about to leave you out in the cold. Instead, the gang is pitting 12 ice-themed stages from across the Sonic series against one another to figure out how they rank. Which ones best use their winter theming? How much does their music leave an impact? And can any stage hope to dethrone the one everybody expects to take first place? (0:00:00) Intro/Our recent Sonic-y stuff (0:11:48) Main topic: The Twelve Zones of Christmas (0:13:34) Icy Isle (0:16:57) Ice Cap (0:29:57) Robotnik Winter (0:36:40) Diamond Dust (0:42:53) Ice Paradise (0:51:07) White Acropolis (0:56:08) Blizzard Peaks (1:02:13) Cool Edge (1:09:31) White Park (1:15:44) Frozen Factory (1:21:32) Kodiak Frontier (1:27:08) Press Garden (1:34:09) Final ranking and thoughts (1:40:30) Outro | |||
| I Boo Your Cheers! | 16 Dec 2022 | 01:15:54 | |
The holiday season is upon us, so the gang is curling up by the fire with mugs full of cocoa to revisit some festive Sonic content spanning 25 years. First up is "Sonic's Christmas Blast", where the coming of a new Santa Claus also marks the end of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog. Next, they'll jump forward a few decades to watch the ball drop in the Sonic Boom episode "New Year's Retribution". Finally, it's a double dose of short, 2D animated goodness, with the Sonic Mania Adventures, Holiday Special and the "Chao in Space" short. So put your Chao and your Flickies to bed, enjoy the delicious slow-cooked roast, and join us in celebrating the festivities with everyone's favorite blue Santa stand-in. (0:00:00) Intro/Sonic's Christmas Blast (0:37:40) Sonic Boom - New Year’s Retribution (0:56:44) Sonic Mania Adventures - Episode 6 (1:02:54) Chao in Space (1:11:34) Outro Sonic Christmas Blast | Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog - YouTube Sonic Mania Adventures - Part 6 (Holiday Special) - YouTube Sonic Presents: Chao In Space - Official Animation - YouTube | |||
| Time Curry | 02 Dec 2022 | 02:07:10 | |
We're traveling through time yet again as the gang finally look at their first SatAM episode with the "Blast to the Past" two-parter! Our hosts join Sonic and Sally in going back in time to witness Robotnik's takeover of Mobius, with some surprising reveals along the way. Expect discussions of forgotten lore, Robotnik's lineage, the oh so dulcet tones of Tim Curry, and so much more! (00:00:00) Intro/Main topic: "Blast to the Past" (00:20:07) Part 1 (01:23:57) Part 2 (01:49:59) Final thoughts (02:03:06) Outro One Man's Quest To Eradicate Every Goku In Dragon Ball FighterZ | |||
| You'we Compwetewy Cwazy, UwU~ (ft. Jolene) | 21 Jun 2024 | 01:13:43 | |
Giga gigloo! Special guest Jolene joins us as we do a deep dive on Sonic Adventures: Dans Les Griffes de Robotnik, a one-off French comic from the early 90s! It's a very different take on Sonic and Tails' escapades on Angel Island, full of charming art, nonsensical phrases, incredibly dated stereotypes, and so much more. By the name of a sailed egg, you won't want to miss this! (0:00:00) Intro (0:02:18) Jolene's history with Sonic (0:04:09) Main topic: Sonic Adventures: Dans les Griffes de Robotnik (0:09:23) The fan translation (0:13:48) The art (0:17:06) Comic recap (1:02:31) The "sequel" (1:05:27) Final thoughts (1:09:12) Outro Sonic Adventures In The Claws Of Robotnik [English Fanslation] | |||
| The Best of the Best for One Low, Low Price | 18 Nov 2022 | 02:09:41 | |
It’s a mega-sized episode this week as we look back at a collection of collections! Over the years, Sega has released quite a few compilations of classic Sonic titles to make sure the blue blur and his origins stay relevant to the current audience. These collections have played a big role in bringing in new Sonic fans over the years, so join us as we take a look at all the ways they (Sonic) Jam-packed these gems into one tiny package. (0:00:00) Intro/Our recent Sonic-y stuff (0:08:11) Main topic: Sonic compilations (0:12:21) Sonic & Knuckles Collection (0:20:44) Sonic Jam (0:34:42) Sonic Mega Collection (0:55:35) Sonic Mega Collection + (1:05:24) Sonic Adventure DX (1:08:12) Sonic Gems Collection (1:22:15) Sonic Classics Collection (1:28:05) Other compilations (1:32:25) Sonic Origins (2:00:38) Final thoughts (2:03:56) Outro The History of Sonic Game Collections Sonic Mega Collection print advertisement Stealth comments on Sonic Origins Sonic Origins devs on how the game came to be Sega Is Delisting Multiple Classic Sonic Games In May Ahead Of Sonic Origins Release | |||
| I’m Very Grateful for Your Help, Satan | 04 Nov 2022 | 01:13:58 | |
It's time for another new episode to drop, and this time we're mixing things up by taking a look at an entirely different Sega franchise, Puyo Puyo! This classic puzzle game series was first and most closely tied to Sonic through Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine in 1993, but the blue hedgehog and those multicolored blobs have proved to be a match-4 made in heaven, and continued to create combos right up to this very day. So listen in find out just how deep the connection between the spiny speedster and the Sorcery Saga spinoff goes. (00:00:00) Intro/Our recent Sonic-y stuff (00:02:34) Main topic: Puyo Puyo (00:14:01) Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (00:43:01) Sonic Mania (00:47:02) Puyo Puyo Fever: Carnival Edition (00:49:08) Puyo Puyo Quest (00:50:50) Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 (00:55:15) Sega All-Stars series (00:58:30) Sonic Forces (00:59:10) Sonic Runners (01:02:34) Final thoughts (01:08:57) Outro | |||
| OnlyPhantoms | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:44:18 | |
The spooky season is upon us, and even though CyberLink's mic is haunted by evil spirits (sorry about that!), the gang unites for a special Halloween mini-sode to talk about Sonic: Night of the Werehog! So grab your cameras and step into the moonlight as we look back at a delightful little short that deserves to be considered as timeless and eternal as its ghostly antagonists! (00:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Sonic: Night of the Werehog (00:02:25) Behind the scenes (00:12:03) Full recap (00:32:14) Alternate ending and original storyboards (00:36:03) Final thoughts (00:42:04) Outro | |||
| Eggman’s Super Sucky Machine | 21 Oct 2022 | 01:27:40 | |
OK class, settle down. Welcome to Sonic Educational Games 101. As it states in your syllabus, we will be covering the surprisingly wide variety of Sonic games intended to teach younger players. Individual lessons include the histories of the Sega Pico and various Leapster handhelds, the identification of several common music tracks, and a mathematics lecture by visiting professor Christopher Thorndyke. Make sure you take notes, as this will all be on the exam... (00:00:00) Intro/Our recent Sonic-y stuff (00:05:55) Main topic: Sonic educational games (00:08:00) What the heck is a Sega Pico? (00:13:07) Tails and the Music Maker (00:22:35) Sonic the Hedgehog's Gameworld (00:32:25) Sonic's Schoolhouse (00:50:40) Sonic X (Leapster) (00:59:13) Sonic the Hedgehog (LeapFrog Didj) (01:10:00) Sonic's Edusoft (01:16:25) Final thoughts (01:23:37) Outro Tails and the Music Maker - Full Playthrough Sonic the Hedgehog's Gameworld - Full Playthrough Sonic's Schoolhouse - Full Playthrough Sonic's Schoolhouse - The Cutting Room Floor Cartoon, Music Theme 03 - Sound Ideas (SFX Library) Sonic Robo Blast 2 - Sonic's Schoolhouse Mod Sonic X (Leapster) - Full Playthrough | |||