The Hill Is Always Greener

Gotta Break Fast!

Rise and shine, everyone! It's time to start the day off right with a balanced breakfast, and this one's got a little bit of everything! Hot button news stories, morning routines, classic animation, puppet shenanigans, live journalism, and so much more, all with the help of countless friends along the way. It's a smorgasbord of delights that Zigs and Zags every which way, so pull up a chair, pour yourself a bowl and enjoy a Big Breakfast with us here in the THIAG shack!
(0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Gotta Break Fast!(0:02:28) Waking Up(0:12:04) South Island News(0:14:19) Breaking It Down(0:23:14) Special Interview(0:30:37) Morning Quickness(0:49:38) Special Field Segment(0:57:08) Tabloid Jargon(1:05:44) It's Cartoon Time!(1:13:10) Brekkie Recollections(1:29:07) South Island News(1:31:21) Cereal Numbers(1:40:37) Up in the Bedroom with Mon and Vex(1:50:19) Elevenses(2:08:28) Outro
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Moldy Bread: Zero Gravity (ft. Lythero)

Cross the worlds, go! Racing game connoisseur Lythero joins us to talk about the blue hedgehog's latest kart racer, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! And travel rings are scattered all over the track, sending us from topic to topic in no time flat, including controller-breaking S ranks, SpongeBob season 7, the Vyse shaped hole in our hearts, Redline still being a damn good movie, and what we wouldn't give to delete that damn theme song from existence...UGH, it's in my head again, make it stop!
(0:00:00) Intro/Lee's history with Sonic(0:06:55) That freaking song(0:08:48) The promo animation(0:10:26) Main topic: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds(0:13:50) Ticket economy(0:22:35) Is this the best Sonic racing game?(0:25:08) Characters(0:29:45) Soundtrack(0:32:25) The weird DLC choices(0:44:50) Extreme gear(0:48:55) Content rollout(0:56:00) Single player(0:59:15) Tracks(1:15:59) Gadgets(1:21:37) AI and difficulty(1:24:21) More DLC talk(1:28:23) Final thoughts (and gripes)(1:36:20) Speculation(1:45:44) Outro(1:56:11) ???
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - The Animation
Marvel Rivals Shenanigans

We Don't Talk About Mushroomolini

Once upon a time, there were four podcasters who desperately sought to recapture their youth. Since they had done so previously through reading old children's storybooks based on classic video games, they decided to do so again with some even older works of literature on this episode of The Book Is Always Goldener. They learned of plumbers and turtles and adventurers and pig wizards, many tales of which were recounted to them by voices from their youth, now seen in a whole new light. They savored every moment, eager to share these books with their many listeners. But wait! This is no book... THIS IS A BOMB!
(0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: More Golden Books!(0:03:00) Super Mario Bros.: Trapped in the Perilous Pit(0:28:15) Super Mario Bros. 3: The Secret Bridge(0:46:13)Super Mario Bros. 3: Happy Birthday. Princess Toadstool(0:47:16) The Legend of Zelda: Molblin's Magic Spear(1:08:09) Final thoughts(1:10:57) Outro
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Interview with Jack C. Harris
Mario Reads a Story
Molblin's Magic Spear DS

Today's Gonna Be a Shadow Day (ft. Carriecore)

It's episode 101, so no big surprise what today's format is: Newbie Education 101 is back! We're joined on the podcast by Carriecore, a Sonic fan who's...never played a Sonic game?! We talk anime, movies, OCs, and more as we once again attempt to dissect what makes the little blue guy and his entourage so lovable. (Except Knuckles. We all know what his deal is.)
(0:00:00) Intro/Carrie's history with Sonic(0:06:17) Are there any Sonic OCs you'd like to share?(0:20:48) What makes Sonic Adventure 2 such a beloved entry in the series?(0:30:00) Minigame: E.G.G. Station(0:50:07) What are your thoughts on the Sonic movies and predictions for Sonic 4?(0:59:04) Minigame: I've Come to Make an Announcement!(1:06:43) Which character would you most want to see get a spinoff game?(1:19:07) Minigame: Know More Music (1:13:09) Bonus: Memories of Ultimate Flash Sonic(1:36:43) Outro
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The Best Idea Since Underwear (ft. Sonic Paradox)

Wow. Episode 100. What a genuinely impressive and momentous occasion, one that we certainly aren't taking lightly. So to celebrate this incredible milestone, we've decided to take things back to where they all began... No, not Sonic 1, we obviously did that already. No, we're taking things back to where WE all began. Before the podcast, before Sonic F, there were the Sonic Shorts collabs. A passion project helmed by animators on Newgrounds and YouTube, all of whom shared a love for that speedy little spike ball and a desire to share that love with the world (by making him run fast and crash into things). That's why we're looking back at the entire nearly 20 year history of Sonic Shorts with Sonic Paradox cofounders The Wax and Boozerman. We're not stopping there, though, not by a long shot. You'll also get to hear from many of the same artists and voices who have been part of the series, some dating back to the very first volume, to talk about their own history with SP and the shorts. It's a love letter to the project that brought us all together, one we couldn't be prouder to have been a part of, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate the big one-double-zero. Thanks for joining us for the last 100 episodes. Here's to 100 more.
(0:01:00) Intro/Main topic: Sonic Shorts(0:06:57) Interview: Ter0nik(0:10:58) Sonic (Paradox) origins(0:17:02) Volume 1(0:19:29) Interview: RGX(0:26:37) Volume 1 continued(0:30:51) Volume 2(0:42:26) Volume 3(0:478:26) Interview: Mahamarr (Gust198)(0:57:40) Volume 3 continued (0:59:36) Interview: Lythero (Link3Kokiri)(1:07:46) Volume 3 continued(1:13:36) Volume 4(1:14:30) Interview: Cacti(1:21:59) Volume 4 continued(1:27:51) Volume 5(1:28:58) Interview: Paddy (AtomicBottle)(1:35:51) Volume 5 continued(1:37:57) Interview: Mystic Pyro Freak(1:42:56) Volume 5 continued (1:47:36) Knuckles Briefs(1:51:05) George (Bit-Master)(2:02:39) Knuckles Briefs continued(2:04:30) Sonic Shits(2:10:13) Volume 6(2:18:14) Volume 7(2:23:00) Sonic Heroes musicals(2:24:05) Interview: RecD(2:35:35) Sonic Heroes continued(2:36:18) Sonic Shits 2(2:38:33) Volume 8(2:43:07) Interview: KaDoYuu (2:52:09) Volume 8 continued (2:53:15) Interview: Hieifireshadow(3:04:26) Volume 8 continued (3:09:20) Graphicn8 (Surging PNSK)(3:11:43) Volume 8 continued (3:12:17) Meetup, hiatus, and HD volumes(3:17:51) Vector's Knickers(3:25:06) Volume 9(3:33:08) Volume 10(3:39:30) Final thoughts (including what's next)(3:47:55) Outro 
Featuring The Wax, Boozerman, Ter0nik, RGX, Mahamarr, Lythero, Cacti, Paddy, Mystic Pyro Freak, Bit-Master, RecD, KaDoYuu, Hieifireshadow, and Graphicn8
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Sonic Paradox on YouTube
Sonic Shorts playlist
Sonic Heroes: The Musical
Sonic Legacy

Intermission

Episode 100 is a BIG one, so it's going to need a little more time in the oven. In the meantime, enjoy the song and we'll see you in two weeks!

Cat Radar (ft. Prismaeya)

How dare you try to infiltrate our podcast in hopes you may steal our precious episodes? Prismaeya is back to join us on a deep dive about the red-dreaded one we all love (some more than others), Knuckles! While Rad Red has had a remarkably consistent characterization across his various portrayals (with some notable exceptions), his role itself has shifted dramatically over the years. From the original rival to roster filler, from hothead to meathead, from stoic loner to Christ allegory, this echidna has seen and done it all, but which ones feel the most true to the guy who's rougher than the rest of them? Let's discuss and find out!
0:00:00 Intro0:06:16 Main topic: who is Knuckles?0:10:39 Sonic's friendly nemesis0:19:08 Is he actually that gullible?0:28:00 Sidelined and dumbed down?0:43:34 Connections to his people (and a long Archie diatribe)0:59:50 Various cartoon portrayals1:03:14 The voices1:17:25 Let's talk about Sonic Boom1:27:45 Knuckles' future1:37:20 Love interests1:45:38 Final thoughts1:56:00 Outro
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Krakrakrak

We're once again turning the pages of Sonic the Comic, this time with the arc that introduced everyone's favorite frenemy, Knuckles! In an adaptation of Sonic 3, the red-dreaded one gets bamboozled by the big egg himself into aiding in his sinister schemes! Can Sonic and Tails hold off this newcomer long enough to successfully capture Robotnik? And if so, will that victory come at a much greater cost?
(0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: STC's Sonic 3 adaptation(0:09:59) The typical STC disclaimer(0:16:56) Knuckles: Guardian of the Chaos Emeralds(0:32:04) Enter Knuckles, Part 1(0:44:59) Enter Knuckles, Part 2(0:52:21) Power of the Chaos Emeralds, Part 1(1:04:10) Power of the Chaos Emeralds, Part 2(1:14:26) Robotnik's Revenge, Part 1(1:20:53) Robotnik's Revenge, Part 2(1:30:18) Final thoughts(1:35:34) Outro
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And Sometimes Coconuts

A new year means new reasons to look backwards on The Hill Is Always Greener, and we can't think of a better one than to see where it all began for the silliest of Sonic cartoons! That's right, we're taking it back to the Fall of '93 to discuss the origins of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog! But we're not just talking about the first episode, "Super Special Sonic Search & Smash Squad", recounting the birth of our beloved dumb-bots. No, we're also taking a look at the workprint of the original unaired pilot used to sell the show to advertisers! So join us as we see what changed, what stayed the same, and why we still get a good laugh from this show every single time.
(0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: The beginnings of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog(0:10:53) The pilot(0:42:11) Super Special Sonic Search & Smash Squad (1:33:57) Final thoughts(1:45:12) Outro
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Pilot
Super Special Sonic Search & Smash Squad

Tim Limit (ft. Kage-Ichihashi, Mystic Pyro Freak, and Prismaeya)

With 2025 coming to a close, it's important that we end the year on the right note. And by that, we mean an absolutely bonkers game show that quickly descends into madness. Returning guest Prismaeya and Sonic F cast members Kage-Ichihashi and Mystic Pyro Freak are paired up with our hosts in a three-way battle royale to determine the top trivia team. Will speed, fly, or power win out in the end? What kind of devious questions does Faulerro have up his sleeve? And how badly are we going to have to sandbag CyberLink to keep him from running away with the whole thing?
(0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Mobius Strip Game(0:07:10) Hog Quiz(0:19:56) Fast Four Words(0:31:26) Rise of Lyrics(0:47:33) What's the Verdict: Sonic Edition(1:00:55) Blue Lightning Round(1:09:14) Sonic Survey Says(2:43:08) Results/Outro
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