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The Hill Is Always Greener

Sonic F
Sonic the Hedgehog
Shadow the Hedgehog
Archie Comics
Sonic X
Knuckles the Echidna
Sonic Adventure
Amy Rose
Star Fox 64
Sonic Adventure 2
Sega
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles
Mcdonald's
Sonic Frontiers
Shadow Generations
Fast Food Promotions
Toys
Sonic 3
Chaos Emeralds
Gerald Robotnik
Maria Robotnik

A show where four friends have chill discussions about Sonic the Hedgehog to distract themselves from the inevitable passage of time and their own rapidly waning ability to relate to the youth.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes119Founded4 years ago
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Latest Episodes

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Time for a new episode, Super Sonic style! Stuart Gipp of Retronauts joins us for a discussion about Super forms! This golden godlike state has become a lasting part of the Sonic series' identity. So to celebrate that, we're taking a look at the many... more

The plot thickens! As a follow up to our big episode on the Chaotix Casefiles, we're stealing a quick peek at the Chaotix 30th Anniversary Special from IDW! Our favorite detectives take a look back at one of their earliest cases, as a malevolent mask... more

Tooth and nail, we've brought it. No stealth, no sting, but all style. This week, we're going full meta and podcasting about a podcast as we break down every episode of The Chaotix Casefiles! Vector, Espio, and Charmy have gotten caught up in the big... more

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Recent Guests

Stuart Gipp
Guest, Sonic comic writer and commentator
Sonic the Hedgehog comics
Episode: Egmont Fleetway the Hedgehog
Amy Rose
Character guest; hosted breakfast banquet segment in Green Hill Zone
Sonic the Hedgehog universe
Episode: Gotta Break Fast!
Chris Marr
Mahamarr online, long-time SP member, animator and voice contributor
Sonic Paradox / Sonic Shorts
Episode: The Best Idea Since Underwear (ft. Sonic Paradox)
Paddy (Atomic Boz / Paddy RL)
Longtime SP contributor known for Badniks shorts and Sonic Shorts volumes
Sonic Paradox
Episode: The Best Idea Since Underwear (ft. Sonic Paradox)
Sorcerer Lance
Guest mentioned in background chatter
Episode: Tim Limit (ft. Kage-Ichihashi, Mystic Pyro Freak, and Prismaeya)
Jelly-Filled Zombies
Guest, long-time participant with a focus on Sonic lore and community anecdotes
Episode: Iblis's Advocate (ft. GreenBonesDommy and JellyFilledZombies)
Jeff Bakalar
Giant Bomb staff member invited as a guest
Giant Bomb
Episode: I'm Not Mad at You, I'm Mad at the Lore (ft. Jeff Bakalar)
Ape of the Hour
Guest on the episode discussing Classic Sonic
Episode: Does Jesus Look Like He Needs Your Power? (ft. Ape of the Hour)
Abby Denton
Comic book writer and artist
Gamer Mom
Episode: Just a Guy Who Loves My Wife, Shadow the Hedgehog (ft. Abby Denton)

Hosts

Rock the Jake
Primary host with a history of discussion leadership and participation in roundtables about Sonic media and fan culture.
CyberLink
Co-host with deep involvement in Sonic discussions, cross-media topics, and community trivia.
GameBuddy
Co-host engaged in trivia, character deep-dives, and collaborative banter.
Filaro
Host with multiple episode appearances, active participant in discussions and guest interactions.
Phelara
Frequent contributor with broad Sonic knowledge and participation in host discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • It’s good innit?

    It’s very nice being able to approach a series as contentious and chaotic as Sonic the Hedgehog with such level headed voices and also it’s really funny :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vgm1
    United States5 months ago
  • Sonic 🔵🦔

    Legendary podcast I love the mix of quizzes to just chill chats all of them about who would have guessed sonic

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A eggplant
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Sonic

    This podcast is the best I don’t even need to explain why but I will it has a great mix of films series games and books and is all around good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A eggplant
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • This is the best show EVER!!!! But...

    I LOVE this show but I would like a episode about sonic fnf mods!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shelbita
    United States2 years ago
  • Love it!

    Really, I’ve been a sonic fan for quite a while, and just wanted other peoples opinions on stuff I like! This podcast delivered and well, what else is there to say?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ryaflame
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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The show is praised for its dedication to quality fan content and entertaining guest contributions.
Overall, discussions are fun, with a quirky mix of nostalgia and insightful takes.
Fans love the mix of humor and Sonic lore depth, making episodes enjoyable for long-time fans.

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I'm Not Mad at You, I'm Mad at the Lore (ft. Jeff Bakalar)
Q: What was Jeff Bakalar's background with Sonic before joining the episode?
Bakalar shares his long-running involvement with Sonic lore through emerging projects and Giant Bomb's independent stance, highlighting his familiarity with Sonic media beyond games.
Activate Cursing Subroutine (ft. Midnight_Ky)
Q: Midnight, can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your history with Sonic?
I grew up playing Sonic games and have recently played through every ending of Shadow the Hedgehog, which rekindled my love for the franchise.

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1. Stuart Gipp
2. Amy Rose
3. Chris Marr
4. Paddy (Atomic Boz / Paddy RL)
5. Sorcerer Lance
6. Jelly-Filled Zombies
7. Jeff Bakalar
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