SONIC WEEKLY: Sonic Turkeys

This week, the fellas are feeling grateful to do this show for you! News gets covered, Rings of Saturn returns, and the fellas nominate the most-deserving ‘Sonic Turkeys.’ What does that even mean, exactly? Listen on to find out!

SONIC WEEKLY: Should Sonic be Funny?

David & Grant cover the new Spongebob Squarepants DLC for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, the new Endless Possibilities cover, and more. Plus we pose questions like: which special stage from the classic games is best? And should Sonic be funny?

SEGA Talk #173: Sonic the Hedgehog 8-Bit (1991)

On this SEGA Talk, we take a look at Sonic the Hedgehog! No, not THAT one… and not THAT one… we’re talking about the one for the Master System and Game Gear! What’s the story behind this 8-bit version of the Genesis classic? What does it do differently? Find out on SEGA Talk!

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SONIC WEEKLY: Knuckles Omnibus w/ SANGO

It’s the season 4 finale of SONIC WEEKLY. That’s right, we’re taking another hiatus! But before we do, it’s an extra-sized episode as we crack open the mailbag to answer listener questions, spin the Rings of Saturn, and dive into reviewing Ken Penders’ Knuckles Omnibus vol. 1 with our friend Sango. Stay tuned for Season 5!

SEGA Talk #172: Ristar (1995)

Back in 1995, SEGA launched one of the Genesis’ brightest hidden gems, Ristar! Born from scrapped Sonic ideas, this star hero grabbed, swung, and headbutted his way through some of the most colorful worlds and catchiest music of the 16-bit era. Today, we’re diving into its wild development, planets, bosses, and lasting legacy!

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SONIC WEEKLY: Bonanza Bros. w/ MOON + MICHAEL STEARNS

Michael Stearns returns with a new friend, Moon, who shares their infectious enthusiasm with us about the 1990 Sega game, Bonanza Bros. Plus the new DLC Minecraft track for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is covered by David & Grant in the news section, Bo shares updates of Rings of Saturn across time/space, and in the end, we all learn a little bit about friendship (and the shared developer connections between Bonanza Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog).

The SEGAbits Swingin’ Report Show LIVE: Sonic Weekly – CrossPod Part 2

Barry and the hosts of Sonic Weekly cross through the ring portal – as heard in part 1 – and emerge on the Swingin Report Show LIVE! We learn more about how the Sonic Weekly podcast came to be, discuss the canon elements of the Sonic Racing games and take your questions!

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SEGA Talk #171: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 (2010)

On this SEGA Talk, we discuss the first half of the fourth Sonic the Hedgehog game that arrived nearly 15 years after the third game! How did Sonic 4 come to be? Why is it so controversial with some fans? What is the ideal way to play it? Can you physically own it? Find out on SEGA Talk!

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SONIC WEEKLY: Reviews for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds w/ MICHAEL STEARNS

The wait is almost over for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, as we discuss the new ads, the new leaks, and the review from IGN (beating Mario Kart World’s score). Plus, in the mailbag segment we rehabilitate Infinite and the Deadly Six with the help from returning guest, artist/developer Michael Stearns! All that, plus your weekly dose of Rings of Saturn.

SEGA Talk #170: Lost SEGA Consoles (1991-1996)

On this episode of SEGA Talk, we dive into the uncharted territory of lost consoles. From the canceled SEGA Neptune to the mythical SEGA Pluto and the ambitious but doomed SEGA VR, we’re exploring the machines that time forgot.

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