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Sonic Weekly

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Sonic the Hedgehog
Sega
Sonic Racing Crossworlds
Sonic Movie 3
Sonic Adventure
Sega Saturn
Sonic Frontiers
Shadow the Hedgehog
Sonic X Shadow Generations
Sonic Adventure 2
Sonic Unleashed
Shenmue
Sonic Racing Cross Worlds
Sonic
Sonic 06
Dreamcast
Sonic R
Sega Dreamcast
Garfield
Smash Bros

We talk about Sonic the Hedgehog with friends, every seven days or so. Each episode covers the latest Sonic news, then dives deep into the games, comics, movies, lore, and more of everything Sonic, weekly — hosted by Grant, Bo, and starring David the Lurker; postproduction support by Altsynth, Smoovies, and Jack of Old Games.

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Latest Episodes

It's Season 5, Episode 27 and we're taking a few weeks off... we'll be back sometime around June 23rd, probably. In this very special episode, Altsynth returns to discuss the new crossover in Sonic Rumble, and dole out awards for "The Halvsies" — our... more

This week, we talk Spider-Man with Jeff Trammell, the writer & showrunner of "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" — but in the first half of the show we open up the listener mailbag, chew through the Sonic news, check in on Rings of Saturn, and mo... more

Musician, podcast host, editor, and comedian Allie Goertz asks the tough questions this week -- like why don't we talk about Pregnant Sonic more often? Allie's no stranger to nerdy obsessions like The Simpsons, and we also learn about her experience ... more

Not a hoax, not a dream, not an imaginary story — Ken Penders joins the show to talk about his creative origins in Buffalo, NY, and how that impacted his run on Archie's Sonic and Knuckles comics.

* Send us Mailbag Questions! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Trammell
Showrunner of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man on Disney+
Disney/Marvel
Episode: Showrunning Spidey w/ JEFF TRAMMELL + Listener Mailbag w/ MICHEAL STEARNS
Allie Goertz
Podcaster and musician, guest on Sonic Weekly
Twin Peaks podcasting world; Simpsons-related work
Episode: Marge Be Not Proud of Pregnant Sonic w/ ALLIE GOERTZ
Ken Penders
Key guest; Sonic the Hedgehog comic creator
Archie Comics / Sonic the Hedgehog
Episode: Buffalo w/ KEN PENDERS
Liza Singer
Talented artist; guest on Sonic Weekly
Independent artist / Sonic projects
Episode: LIZA SINGER Returns!
Alan Denton
Writer and story editor for Sonic Boom
Cartoon Network/Sonic Boom team
Episode: Writing Sonic Boom w/ ALAN DENTON & GREG HAHN
Greg Hahn
Writer and story editor for Sonic Boom
Cartoon Network/Sonic Boom team
Episode: Writing Sonic Boom w/ ALAN DENTON & GREG HAHN
David the Lurker
Guest on the episode, introduced as the star of the show
Episode: Villains + Chaotix Casefiles ep 6
Brandon Hain
Host of Overthinking Movies podcast; guest on Sonic Weekly
Overthinking Movies
Episode: Kristen Bell is Amy Rose!!! + Chaotix Casefiles ep 4 w/ BRANDON HAIN
Geoffrey Golden
Game developer, narrative designer; return guest on the show
Independent/Various projects mentioned on show
Episode: 3 Year Anniversary Extravaganza w/ GEOFFREY GOLDEN + MICHAEL STEARNS

Hosts

Grant
One of the primary hosts providing news, commentary, and banter.
David the Lurker
Co-host and news/opinion commentator with a focus on Sonic updates and retro topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • Funny stuff

    The hosts are knowledgeable but not full of themselves, and sometimes the random tangents completely unrelated to Sonic are the best parts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ScribdSucks
    United States5 months ago
  • This is great

    Love this show just great overall

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigOKob
    United States9 months ago
  • Legit

    Exclusive guests and up to date news and topics with knowledgeable hostsof everything Sonic The Hedgehog.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Murillos1
    United Statesa year ago
  • I like this podcast a lot it's very interesting and captivating . I enjoy having a fun and clean podcast to listen to while drawing and or just doing chores

    Audible
    5
    Anónimo
    United Statesa year ago
  • clean sonic fun every week

    I like this podcast a lot it's very interesting and captivating . I enjoy having a fun and clean podcast to listen to while drawing and or just doing chores

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous User
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Knowledgeable hosts keep the content fresh without getting too inside-baseball.
High-quality guests bring depth and variety to Sonic topics.
Energetic and friendly banter makes long episodes feel short.

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Talking Points

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Marge Be Not Proud of Pregnant Sonic w/ ALLIE GOERTZ
Q: How did Allie Goertz get involved with Sonic Weekly and what's her relationship to Sonic culture?
Allie explains she grew up as a Sega kid with strong memories of the music and games, and she builds on that by sharing how her work with music and comedy intersects with Sonic fandom.
Kristen Bell is Amy Rose!!! + Chaotix Casefiles ep 4 w/ BRANDON HAIN
Q: How did you first encounter Sonic and what has it meant to you over the years?
Brandon shared his lifelong journey with Sonic—from discovering the original games through family hand-me-downs to becoming a prominent voice actor in fan projects and now a podcast host, highlighting Sonic as a cornerstone of creative motivation.
Writing Sonic Boom w/ ALAN DENTON & GREG HAHN
Q: How did you meet and start collaborating on Sonic Boom?
Alan and Greg describe meeting through shared work in LA and becoming friends in Little League, which led to opportunities to collaborate on spec scripts and eventually Sonic Boom through Bill Freiberger's leadership.
Joypolis & Japan w/ BARRY THE NOMAD
Q: Can you tell us or remind us, why were you going to Japan in the first place? And does it relate at all to Sonic the Hedgehog?
Barry shares that he went to Japan for Star Wars Celebration, combined with a birthday gift from his dad, and mentions the strong presence of Sonic-related merchandise and culture there.
Season 3 Finale: Superman, NiGHTS, and Skittles
Q: Were there any video game urban legends, Sonic or otherwise, that you believed for longer than you rationally should have?
Several legends circulated about secrets in Sonic games, particularly involving characters like Ashura or potential unlockable stages in Sonic 3.

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A weekly roundtable centered on Sonic the Hedgehog, blending up-to-date franchise news with deep dives into games, comics, and lore. Episodes feature lively banter among hosts and frequent guests, spotlighting retro Sega titles, fan communities, and new Sonic media like racing games, crossovers, and adaptations. The show stands out for nostalgic storytelling, strong community input, and a playful mix of analysis, humor, and banter that makes complex fandom topics approachable for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

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Recent guests on Sonic Weekly include:

1. Jeff Trammell
2. Allie Goertz
3. Ken Penders
4. Liza Singer
5. Alan Denton
6. Greg Hahn
7. David the Lurker
8. Brandon Hain

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