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BumbleKast Presented by BumbleKing Comics

BumbleKast
Sonic the Hedgehog
Mega Man
Eggman
Ian Flynn
Tails
Shadow the Hedgehog
Blaze
Bumblekast
DC Comics
Kyle JCRB Crouse
Shadow
Mario
Knuckles
Deltarune
IDW Publishing
Tangle
Amy
Chaos Emeralds
PokΓ©mon
Archie Comics

The BumbleKast is the official podcast of BumbleKing Comics, a Q&A podcast with longtime Sonic the Hedgehog creator Ian Flynn! Hosted by Ian β€œBumbleKing” Flynn and KyleJCrb.

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Latest Episodes

Live from the internet, it's BumbleKast Live! Support the show on Patreon and Ko-Fi! NEW! Shop the BumbleKast Ko-fi Shop for stickers and prints!Find all previous questions on the Q&A Master List!

BumbleKast Minis are quick-fire Q&A sessions sponsored by patrons on Patreon, Ko-fi, or YouTube. This episode is sponsored by Allison S!

On this episode: We have some words about the new Star Fox. Support the show on Patreon and Ko-Fi! NEW! Shop the BumbleKast Ko-fi Shop for stickers and prints!Find all previous questions on the Q&A Master List!

BumbleKast Minis are quick-fire Q&A sessions sponsored by patrons on Patreon, Ko-fi, or YouTube. This episode is sponsored by Comic the Hedgehog!

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Recent Guests

Ian Flynn
Longtime Sonic the Hedgehog writer
Sonic the Hedgehog franchise / BumbleKing Comics
Episode: BumbleKast for April 1th, 2026 – Ian Flynn Q&A Podcast
Aleah Baker
Former Archie Sonic Comics writer/colorist/artist
Archie Sonic Comics
Episode: BumbleKast for March 25th, 2026 – Girls Rule! Archie Sonic Comics Retrospective Part 1 with Aleah Baker
Daniel Barnes
Comic writer and narrative designer known for his work on Sonic and other comics.
StoryLeaf, IDW Publishing
Episode: BumbleKast ft. Daniel Barnes! For September 10th, 2025
Nick Anderson
Comic creator and author of Planet Ripple
Planet Ripple
Episode: BumbleKast for March 24th, 2025 – feat. Nick Anderson of Planet Ripple!
Hero Squad
Administrator for Sonic Wiki Zone and contributor to dubbing projects
Sonic Wiki Zone
Episode: BumbleKast for March 7th, 2025 – feat. HeroesSquad!
Gigi Dutreix
Freelance artist and comic creator from New Orleans, Louisiana
Episode: BumbleKast for February 19th, 2025 – feat. Gigi Dutreix!
Lorenzo Hall
Newcomer to comic writing, co-writer for TMNT, former teacher, and novelist.
IDW
Episode: BumbleKast for November 8th, 2024 – Ian Flynn Podcast ft. Lorenzo Hall

Hosts

Ian Flynn
Longtime Sonic the Hedgehog writer and host, affiliated with BumbleKing Comics.
KyleJCrb Krause
Co-host and BumbleKing Comics collaborator, provides discussion counterpoint and banter.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 193 ratings
  • By kingamer2 SO GREAT LISTEN TO THIS SHOW

    Great podcast for sonic fans. There is rarely language, and no swearing/cussing. SO FUNNY! Ian Flynn needs to write more of the hard boiled heavies. And bean. And mighty. Ray's not my favorite. CANNOT WAIT FOR SONIC RACING CROSSWORLDS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ian Flynn Please read this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kinggamer2
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wheelie

    Comic idea:knuckles finds a Moto bug and discovers it has sentiance and names it wheelie but when egg man invades robots destroy wheelie and knuckles cries

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    5
    Wayne canin
    United States2 years ago
  • Hi

    I love this cast PLEASE ANOTHER STARLINE Q AND A πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AShapiroFan08
    United States3 years ago
  • Hi question

    Can you please stop cursing do much and making dirty jokes...I'm youngish and a lot of your listeners are also? Also I love this cast PLEASE ANOTHER STARLINE Q AND A πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AShapiroFan08
    United States4 years ago
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    PigDan
    5 years ago

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BumbleKast for January 7th, 2026 – Ian Flynn Q&A Podcast
Q: Moola Man wants to know, what can you absorb from media to become a better storyteller, and how do you avoid plagiarism while mixing elements?
Ian explains that all stories remix existing ideas, and the key is to absorb what resonates, then flip and recontextualize it by changing perspective, setting, and purpose, while grounding it in personal voice and original twists.
BumbleKast for January 7th, 2026 – Ian Flynn Q&A Podcast
Q: Here's one from Antails. Foreign of Fortune's Lap and Jet Black of the Bebop compete in an epic cook-off to see who can prepare the most scrumptious serving of sauteed bell peppers and beef sans the beef. Who wins?
Ian Flynn suggests evaluating character dynamics and cooking skills within the cross-media setup, leaning toward the one whose personality and approach to problem-solving best fit the scenario, while also considering humorous or unexpected twists that fit the show's vibe.
BumbleKast Mini! for December 17th, 2025 – Ian Flynn Q&A Podcast
Q: What if Della Duck ends up teaming with Marvin the Martian to get back home?
They would form a reluctant alliance, leveraging Marvin's tech and Della's adventurous spirit to reach Earth, but with the overarching chaos of their universe still in play.
BumbleKast for March 18th, 2026 – Ian Flynn Q&A Podcast
Q: If you could pick any musical artist to compose and perform a Dragoon anime/game theme, who would you choose?
Ian and Kyle converge on Dan Avidan for a grand, cinematic musical direction, expressing excitement about a distinct, energetic theme that matches the Dragoon universe's adventurous tone.
BumbleKast for March 18th, 2026 – Ian Flynn Q&A Podcast
Q: Of the franchises you worked on, who was your favorite character to write for in each?
Ian's response focuses on Sonic with Dr. Eggman as a cathartic choice, Mega Man with Blues as a strong narrative fit, and specific love for writing Michelangelo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, plus other favorites across DC and Transformers, highlighting how each character offered unique storytelling opportunities.

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A lively Q&A show led by a longtime Sonic creator and his co-host, centering on comics, video games, and pop culture along with practical writing advice and creative process insights. Episodes blend playful banter with deep dives into licensed franchises, crossover fantasies, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the comic industry. A standout trio of strengths includes strong niche expertise (Sonic and related media), a collaborative hosts dynamic, and a consistent mix of fan-driven topics, obscure trivia, and practical storytelling tips that appeals to nerd-culture enthusiasts and aspiring writers alike.

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