The Hill Is Always Greener

If you want something done, right, you've got to do it yourself...so why not create another you? That's Robotnik's plan in the beloved "Project Brutus" storyline of Sonic the Comic, which we're revisiting in today's episode! Robotnik has created a new second-in-command, Commander Brutus, and instilled him with all of his brain patterns and personality, resulting in the most terrifying foe Sonic and the freedom fighters have encountered yet. Does the cool blue one stand a chance against this super trooper, or is Robotnik about to learn the hard way what it means to be your own worst enemy? (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Project Brutus (0:07:05) Part 1 (0:25:18) Part 2 (0:34:49) Part 3 (0:45:15) Part 4 (0:56:13) Final thoughts (1:08:53) Outro Amie Waters on Linktree

Podcast! We can really move! Podcast! We've got an attitude! Following up on our discussion of the AoStH pilots, we're doing the same thing for SatAM! We dive deep on its earliest conception before watching "Heads or Tails", the first episode produced, which takes a very different approach than the rest of the series as Sonic and Tails sneak into Robotropolis! Then we jump forward (or back?) to "Sonic Boom" for a more tonally-familiar tale of Sonic, Sally, and Antoine following a secret message left by King Acorn! It's an origin story for the ages, so arm your episode-seeking missiles and get ready for a retrospective that's BEAN a long time coming! (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic:  (0:05:20) Development history (0:34:53) Heads or Tails  (1:11:41) Sonic Boom (1:39:42) Final thoughts (1:49:40) Outro Amie Waters on Linktree Heads or Tails Sonic Boom Saturday Morning Sonic

Class is back in session! We're leveling up our newbie education course, and who better to test this intermediate level than the one who's been learning nonstop about Sonic from this podcast for the last 4 1/2 years? That's right, we're putting Jake under the spotlight this week as we talk about comic comparisons, the voices in our heads, and just how much he's retained since his education began, particularly on a certain subject that...well, you could probably guess what his "number one with a bullet" topic is. (0:00:00) Intro/main topic: Sonic Education 102 with Jake (0:05:20) Archie or STC? (0:11:33) Minigame: Mobius Midterm (0:22:41) what style of music would you like to hear in Sonic that you haven't heard yet? (0:26:00) Minigame: Take Your Shot (0:44:49) What are your headcanon voices for comic characters? (0:58:40) Mobius Midterm (1:19:58) Final thoughts (1:23:28) Outro Amie Waters on Linktree Featuring Hieifireshadow

Hope you believe in the heart of the cards, because we're talking about Sonic Shuffle in today's episode! The oft-forgotten middle child of Sonic's Dreamcast days sees our heroes brought to Maginaryworld to help save everyone's dreams. Unfortunately, this dream quickly becomes a nightmare as the group are faced with strange minigames, countless items, and some of the cheating-est CPUs you've ever seen in your life. So clear some space in your nearly empty apartment, and listen in as we decide whether to chase our dreams or crash this party. (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Sonic Shuffle (0:10:54) Development (0:17:56) Story and cast (0:44:56) Gameplay (0:54:00) Force gems (0:58:28) Minigames (1:15:14) Boards (1:24:15) Sonic room and ending (1:32:37) Other story ramblings (1:39:17) Final thoughts (1:50:27) Outro Amie Waters on Linktree Giant Bomb's Mario Party Party playlist

It's no secret that we're big fans of everything Eggman on this show, but any great leader requires a loyal number two (or three, or four, or five) at his side, and we all know the doctor does his best work when he's got a couple of loyal(-ish) minions to play off of. So today we're joined by Paddy of the Sonic Shorts as we look back at the history of the good doctor's sidekicks and rank them to see which toady takes the top tier. From Badniks to backstabbers, cronies to confidants, doppelgängers to dumbbots to daughters, over 20 of Robotnik's right hands are run through the wringer as we settle on the S-tier stooges once and for all. (0:00:00) Intro/Paddy's history with Sonic (0:03:44) Main topic: Ranking of sidekicks and henchbots (0:07:42) Metal Sonic (0:10:52) Grimer (0:16:51) Scratch and Grounder (0:22:03) Coconuts (0:26:20) Crabmeat (0:30:13) Cluck (0:34:42) Snively (0:45:30) Eggor (0:51:15) Commander Brutus (0:57:16) Front and Center (1:03:02) Sleet and Dingo (1:10:35) Decoe and Bocoe (1:20:09) Bokkun (1:29:03) Mecha "M" Robotnik (1:35:34) SA-55 (1:41:54) Orbot and Cubot (1:55:22) Infinite (2:05:30) Dr. Starline (2:17:34) Agent Stone (2:24:13) Sage (2:38:05) Rearrangement and honorable mentions (2:47:03) Outro Amie Waters on Linktree ⁨Paddy_RL⁩ on YouTube