The Hill Is Always Greener

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-pa...

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 ri...

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/Mai...

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 Thorn...

What goes up must come down, and nowhere is that more true than with our latest topic as the gang looks back at the series' first major multiplatform release, Sonic Heroes! This follow-up to the Adventure duology had a lot of interesting ideas that stumbled in execution thanks to an infamously troubled development cycle, and is seen by many as the start of the series' downfall. Can our hosts sort...

Jake is out this week, but in his place, Dave Bulmer from Sonic The Comic The Podcast joins us for the finale of our Sonic CD episode trilogy to look back at three different comic adaptations of Sonic’s adventures on the Little Planet. From early STC to the end of Archie, it’s a wild journey through time and space as Sonic and Metal Sonic square off thrice over. Whether you’re an Archist or a Boom...

It's the battle of the Sonic CD soundtracks as the Japanese and American music go head-to-head, track-by-track. Have we got the power to save the land, and can we reach the other side of the rainbow? Is there a deeper level of symbolism behind some of the tracks? And when the dust settles, which of the two soundtracks will reign supreme? (00:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Battle of the Sonic CD soundtra...

This episode, the gang takes a trip back in time to revisit Sonic CD! Once one of the series' more obscure entries, the game has since established itself as a core piece of Sonic's past, and a major influence on his future. But is Sonic's adventure on the Little Planet worthy of the praise it's received, or would it be best left as the game time forgot? (00:00:00) Intro/Our recent Sonic-y stuff (0...

This is it, folks! After a long wait, it’s time for the gang to discuss Sonic’s latest cinematic adventure, Sonic the Hedgehog 2! Did the sequel live up to everyone’s expectations? What are our predictions for the future of the franchise? And will it ever stop feeling weird to say the words “Sonic Cinematic Universe” out loud? Almost certainly not! (00:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Sonic the Hedgehog 2...

You might have seen the new Sonic movie, but that's not going to help you since we're talking about an old Sonic movie! Strange, isn't it? The gang takes a look at the much-beloved anomaly that is the Sonic OVA from the mid-90s to discuss curious accents, memorable fashion choices, and why Metal Sonic is still so gosh darn cool all these years later. (00:00:00) Intro/Our recent Sonic-y stuff (00:0...

Long before Sonic became a household name, he was just getting his (running) start, and Sega wasn't quite sure what to do with him. That's where we come in. The gang takes a look back at Sonic's earliest days via the various revisions of the original American production bible. From the brainchild of a dead fighter pilot's widow, to a Nebraskan boy who loses the closest thing to a father he ever kn...

It's a blast from the past as we travel back in time to revisit the one time Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog attempted serialized storytelling, "Quest for the Chaos Emeralds!" As Dr. Robotnik scours history for the fabled gems, your Supreme High Podcasters discuss attempted robot crucifixion, the difference between invincibility and immortality, Robotnik's masochistic side, an abundance of dogs,...

Final round! In this second part of our "Champions" arc retrospective, friendships are reforged, schemes are hatched, and punches are thrown left and right as the tournament comes to a head. It all comes down to this, so tune in to see just who will be the last one standing! Featuring even more dramatic reenactments! Featuring: KaniDay as Breezie Kage-Ichihashi as Tails Scott Frerichs as Nack Yama...

Round 1! Fight! The gang takes a look back at the first half of the "Champions" arc, one of their most beloved stories from Archie's later years. Featuring the reinvention of a forgotten femme fatale and the proper debut of a furry fashionista fighter, is this Sonic the Fighters adaptation still a knockout, or is fated to go down in the first round? Plus dramatic reenactments of scenes from the co...

Ever since we were young boys, we’ve played the silver ball…but we’ve never been any good at it. But pinball is baked into Sonic's DNA, so we figured it's time we took a look back at all the times Sega (and a few passionate fans) have put their own spin on things. Plus a special guest joins our pinball party to see how well these virtual tables stack up to the real thing! (00:00:00) Intro/Our rece...

This week, we've got a pocket full of quarters and we're headed to the arcade! While most of his coin-op career never made it out of Japan, Sonic's managed to do it all. From laying the smack to making snacks to rolling a ball that tracks, there have been a lot of Sonic arcade games released...and at least one that wasn't. So hop in your space cruiser and watch out for the fuzz as the gang does th...

The gang decides to take a look back at two all time classics, Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2...but probably not the ones you're thinking of. The Master System and Game Gear get their time to shine this week, as we talk about catchy soundtracks, screen crunch, stage gimmicks, rad fan remakes, and the unfortunate demise of one Miles Prower. Amie Waters on Twitter Creative Araya Sonic SMS Remakes Projec...

Following up their previous discussion from the previous week, the gang looks back at the end of an era and the start of a very different one with Sonic Adventure 2! Join them as they live and learn all about edgy theater kids, thinly-veiled child murder, and how Big the Cat could have singlehandedly saved us all. Amie Waters on Twitter Amie Waters on Bandcamp UniversalDertek on Twitch Why E-102 G...

Ah, yeah! This is happenin'! In this inaugural episode, the gang introduces their history with Sonic before diving into the franchise's first major 3D outing with a look back at the seminal Sonic Adventure. The Dreamcast launch title led to big changes for the Sonic franchise, but are the hosts' hearts still open to it, or is it a perfectly chaotic mess? Join us to find out! Amie Waters on Twitter...