The Hill Is Always Greener

In the Beginning, There was Sonic

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 knew, to the cocky hero planet Mobius deserves, this is your chance to learn the REAL Sonic origins!
(00:00:00) Intro/main topic: the original Sonic lore bibles(00:07:37) The original Japanese story concept (the Fighter Pilot origin)(00:10:30) The original American bible draft (Hardly, Nebraska)(00:38:54) Revision 1 (Mobius)(00:53:08) Revision 2 (Mobius, expanded)(01:01:17) Stay Sonic(01:12:17) Outro
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Fighter Pilot origin
Sonic the Hedgehog's logo has a secret, weird backstory - GamesBeat
Sonic: Wonders of the World failed movie pitch
Sonic the Hedgehog - GameTap Retrospective (2009)
Sonic the Hedgehog Bible
Sonic the Hedgehog (promotional comic)
Stay Sonic
#8 - THE ORIGIN OF SONIC! - Sonic the Comic the Podcast
Every Sonic game is blasphemous | Unraveled
Sonic: Chaos in the System

Kenny Omega as Buffbotnik

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, Sonic's casual disregard for the sanctity of life, and so much more!
(00:00:00) Intro/Our recent Sonic-y stuff(00:07:51) Main topic: AoStH "Quest for the Chaos Emeralds"(00:17:14) Episode 48: "Black Bot the Pirate"(00:41:41) Episode 49: "Hedgehog of the 'Hound' Table"(00:58:00) Episode 50: "Robotnik's Pyramid Scheme"(01:13:49) Episode 51: "Prehistoric Sonic"(01:30:10) Outro
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Black Bot the Pirate on YouTube
Hedgehog of the "Hound" Table on YouTube
Robotnik's Pyramid Scheme on YouTube
Prehistoric Sonic on YouTube

I’m Stunting on These Emotions

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
YamatoSFX as Bean
RedAsATomato as Honey
Mystic Pyro Freak as Amy
(00:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Archie Sonic "Champions" Part 1/Issue 270(00:01:25) Clip: Breezie meets Neo Metal Sonic(00:06:06) Clip: Sonic comforts Tails(00:14:41) Clip: Nack beats Bean(00:15:55) Clip: Vector calls Espio(00:20:52) Clip: Sonic vs. Honey(00:23:30) Clip: Sonic beats Honey(00:28:48) Clip: BreezeMedia(00:30:03) Clip: Knuckles vs. Nack(00:35:56) Issue 271(00:37:26) Clip: Sonic vs. Knuckles(00:38:57) Clip: Sonic vs. Knuckles part 2(00:44:54) Clip: Sonic and Tails corner Metal Sonic(00:47:40) Clip: Honey confronts Breezie(00:54:32) Clip: Gregorios cliffhanger(00:58:23) Outro(01:02:15) Bonus clip: Off-Panel
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Sonic Man show concept art (via Tracy Yardley's Twitter)

Girlboss Capitalist the Hedgehog

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 comic by an all-star cast!
Featuring:
KaniDay as Breezie
Mystic Pyro Freak as Amy
RedAsATomato as Honey
Kage-Ichihashi as Tails
Scott Frerichs as Nack
YamatoSFX as Bean
(00:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Archie Sonic "Champions" Part 1(00:15:22) Issue 268(00:20:37) Clip: Sonic meets Breezie(00:30:14) Clip: Eggman calls Breezie(00:40:36) Clip: Sonic and Breezie "negotiate"(00:43:02) Clip: Amy meets Honey(00:43:53) Clip: Honey offers to help(00:44:55) Clip: Team Hooligan arrives(00:48:05) Issue 269(00:49:11) Clip: Breezie betrays Sonic(00:54:12) Clip: Wes Weasley's ad break(00:55:45) Clip: Honey defeats Tails(01:04:55) Clip: Nack calls Eggman(01:07:10) Outro
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The Lawsuit that Reshaped Sonic the Hedgehog Comics by Bobby Schroeder
Thanks, Ken Penders
Super Lesbian Animal RPG - DEMO VERSION (Bobby's game demo, out this year TBD)

A Chicken for Every Occasion (ft. Dertek)

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 recent Sonic-y stuff(00:14:58) Main topic: Sonic pinball games(00:20:45) Sonic Spinball(00:34:32) Sonic Adventure - Casinopolis pinball tables(00:39:12) Sonic Spinball (Derek's take)(00:53:40) Sonic Pinball Party(01:00:33) Sonic Pinball Party (Derek's take)(01:06:19) Sonic Generations - Casino Night DLC(01:08:20) Sonic Generations - Casino Night DLC (Derek's take)(01:14:20) Sonic Pinball Panic (fangame)(01:18:25) Pinball-themed Sonic toys(01:21:04) Sonic Pinball Panic (Derek's take)(01:26:20) Sonic Spinball (the fanmade physical table)(01:34:58) Derek signs off(01:38:30) Outro
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Dertek on Twitter
Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog Blu-ray (RightStuf)
Smash Remix: Version 1.1.0 Release - EXPANSION PAK REQUIRED
Sonic Adventure 2: REIMAGINED (Animated Music Video)
Sonic 30th Anniversary Song: CRUSHING THIRTIES feat. Johnny Gioeli of CRUSH 40 Animated MV
1993 Tomy Sonic The Hedgehog Supersonic Pinball | Tabletop Pinball Repair
Sonic Pinball Panic
Sonic Stadium interview with Ryan McQuaid, creator of the Sonic Spinball machine
Sonic Spinball by Ryan McQuaid (YouTube)
Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball | Homebrew pinball | Pinside.com
2D Con

The Dream is Always to Break into a Joypolis

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 their best to cover them all!
(00:00:00) Intro/Our recent Sonic-y stuff(00:09:10) Main topic: Sonic arcade games(00:16:27) Flicky(00:18:57) Mega-Tech/Mega Play Sonic 1 and 2(00:24:06) Waku Waku Sonic Patrol Car(00:31:34) SegaSonic Cosmo Fighter(00:36:36) SegaSonic Popcorn Shop(00:41:16) SegaSonic the Hedgehog(00:55:02) Sonic the Fighters(01:06:14) Redemption games(01:09:16) Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing(01:11:13) Sonic Dash Extreme(01:13:22) Mario & Sonic at the 2016/2020 Olympic Games(01:17:29) Joypolis arcade games(01:22:07) SegaSonic Bros. (cancelled game)(01:32:39) Outro
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The Animation of Sonic Games - New Frame Plus
Waku Waku Sonic Patrol Car - Arcade - Attract and 3, 4, 5 Star Ranked playthroughs
SegaSonic Cosmo Fighter (Arcade) Translated Playthrough
SegaSonic Cosmo Fighter - English Dub found (Twitter thread)
SegaSonic Popcorn Shop Walkthrough
SegaSonic Popcorn Shop (off-screen footage)
SegaSonic the Hedgehog (Arcade) Translated Playthrough
SegaSonic the Hedgehog (Arcade) English Playthrough
Sonic the Fighters in 5'09''42 (SGC) SUPER SONIC [1080p] [TAS]
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Arcade
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games ARCADE EDITION
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Arcade Edition
SEGASonic Bros Gameplay - Prototype Sega Sonic Arcade Puzzle Game

Schrodinger’s Fox

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.
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Creative Araya
Sonic SMS Remakes
Project '06 - Shadow Release v1.6 Trailer
SM64: Sonic Edition Plus Release Trailer (DL in description)

Women Want Shadow, Fish Fear Him

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.
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Amie Waters on Bandcamp
UniversalDertek on Twitch
Why E-102 Gamma Matters - NezumiVA
Sonic X Pilot 1 [Full]
Windii Gitlord - YouTube, [SUB] Sonic Series Translations - YouTube
Sonic Adventure 2 Retranslated (Mod), Sonic Adventure 2 Retranslated + (Mod)
MarkAndFlops on Tumblr
Sonic Adventure 2 - The Truth of 50 Years Ago...
Super Shadow: The Light in the Darkness - Game Apologist

Sonic’s “Rocky” Transition Into 3D

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!
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Amie Waters' music on BandCamp
Sonic The Comic The Podcast
SADX Mod Installer
Knuckles E3 1999 voice (video)
Knuckles E3 1999 voice (mod)
Lani Minella interview by GameSpot (June 30, 2000)
Lani Minella interview by Josh AKA Knuckles Echidna (April 21, 2001)
Sonic the Hedgehog (character) on TFwiki