The Hill Is Always Greener
The Hill Is Always Greener is a podcast made by a group of Sonic the Hedgehog fans who have accepted that they aren't the target audience anymore, but still love the character. Hosts GameBuddy, CyberLink, Faulerro, and RockTheJake talk about Sonic games, comics, TV shows, movies, and everything in between. They take a nostalgic look back at the blue blur's many adventures while sometimes learning new things about the franchise. The show runs every other week and offers a relaxed, casual walk down memory lane for fellow Sonic enthusiasts.
Episodes
Mantoine
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 "S
Untitled Mongoose Game
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,
Mid-io Party
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
A Dude, a Circle, and a Square (feat. Paddy_RL)
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 s
Michael Darkside
We are vengeance. We are the night. We are...here to discuss the DC X Sonic the Hedgehog comic series in this latest episode! It's hard not to be cynical seeing two disparate IPs slammed together for maximum brand synergy, but when the meeting of the Justice League and the Sonic Heroes is this charming, it's hard not to find yourself smiling at every page. Can these new super friends put a stop to
Whiffy Liquid
Spin dash for initiative! It's time to explore the world of the Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebooks, a set of UK-exclusive stories that bring Sonic's escapades to the world of pen and paper role-playing games. But this is no ordinary retrospective, far from it. Instead, we're actually going to let you live the experience with a live playthrough of the third book, Sonic vs Zonik! The cool blue o
Egmont Fleetway the Hedgehog (ft. Stuart Gipp)
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 super forms featured in the series, from their obvious influence to their many adaptations, along with some other super-ish transformations seen over
Old Man Owl's Summer Look
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 masked miscreant menaces the Mythsonian Museum! Just who is the phantom thief Enigma? And is there perhaps an even deeper mystery behind the mystery? It’s
She Wants the Horn
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 biggest case of their career, one full of old faces, new surprises, and a culprit reveal that genuinely made us go "...wait, really?!" So give us your li
Music to Emotionally Burn in Lava to
The Wait is Over! To celebrate its 20th anniversary, we're taking a look back at Project Chaos, the much beloved fan album released by OCRemix. The brainchild of a whole orchestra of talented artists, the album reimagines the Sonic 3 & Knuckles soundtrack in a whole host of genres and styles, with plenty of surprises hiding just Beneath the Ashes. It's a Breathtaking Vision of Sonic's musical
Gotta Break Fast!
Rise and shine, everyone! It's time to start the day off right with a balanced breakfast, and this one's got a little bit of everything! Hot button news stories, morning routines, classic animation, puppet shenanigans, live journalism, and so much more, all with the help of countless friends along the way. It's a smorgasbord of delights that Zigs and Zags every which way, so pull up a chair, pour
Moldy Bread: Zero Gravity (ft. Lythero)
Cross the worlds, go! Racing game connoisseur Lythero joins us to talk about the blue hedgehog's latest kart racer, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! And travel rings are scattered all over the track, sending us from topic to topic in no time flat, including controller-breaking S ranks, SpongeBob season 7, the Vyse shaped hole in our hearts, Redline still being a damn good movie, and what we wouldn't giv
We Don't Talk About Mushroomolini
Once upon a time, there were four podcasters who desperately sought to recapture their youth. Since they had done so previously through reading old children's storybooks based on classic video games, they decided to do so again with some even older works of literature on this episode of The Book Is Always Goldener. They learned of plumbers and turtles and adventurers and pig wizards, many tales of
Today's Gonna Be a Shadow Day (ft. Carriecore)
It's episode 101, so no big surprise what today's format is: Newbie Education 101 is back! We're joined on the podcast by Carriecore, a Sonic fan who's...never played a Sonic game?! We talk anime, movies, OCs, and more as we once again attempt to dissect what makes the little blue guy and his entourage so lovable. (Except Knuckles. We all know what his deal is.)
(0:00:00) Intro/Carrie's history wi
The Best Idea Since Underwear (ft. Sonic Paradox)
Wow. Episode 100. What a genuinely impressive and momentous occasion, one that we certainly aren't taking lightly. So to celebrate this incredible milestone, we've decided to take things back to where they all began... No, not Sonic 1, we obviously did that already. No, we're taking things back to where WE all began. Before the podcast, before Sonic F, there were the Sonic Shorts collabs. A passio
Intermission
Episode 100 is a BIG one, so it's going to need a little more time in the oven. In the meantime, enjoy the song and we'll see you in two weeks!
Cat Radar (ft. Prismaeya)
How dare you try to infiltrate our podcast in hopes you may steal our precious episodes? Prismaeya is back to join us on a deep dive about the red-dreaded one we all love (some more than others), Knuckles! While Rad Red has had a remarkably consistent characterization across his various portrayals (with some notable exceptions), his role itself has shifted dramatically over the years. From the ori
Krakrakrak
We're once again turning the pages of Sonic the Comic, this time with the arc that introduced everyone's favorite frenemy, Knuckles! In an adaptation of Sonic 3, the red-dreaded one gets bamboozled by the big egg himself into aiding in his sinister schemes! Can Sonic and Tails hold off this newcomer long enough to successfully capture Robotnik? And if so, will that victory come at a much greater c
And Sometimes Coconuts
A new year means new reasons to look backwards on The Hill Is Always Greener, and we can't think of a better one than to see where it all began for the silliest of Sonic cartoons! That's right, we're taking it back to the Fall of '93 to discuss the origins of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog! But we're not just talking about the first episode, "Super Special Sonic Search & Smash Squad", recoun
Tim Limit (ft. Kage-Ichihashi, Mystic Pyro Freak, and Prismaeya)
With 2025 coming to a close, it's important that we end the year on the right note. And by that, we mean an absolutely bonkers game show that quickly descends into madness. Returning guest Prismaeya and Sonic F cast members Kage-Ichihashi and Mystic Pyro Freak are paired up with our hosts in a three-way battle royale to determine the top trivia team. Will speed, fly, or power win out in the end? W
Charmy Bee's Favorite Shakespeare Quote
December is here again, and what better way to get into the spirit of the season than with the most unhinged variety show this side of a galaxy far, far away? That’s right, it’s two hours of holiday hijinks and festive foolishness, filled with crackers, carols, and cold reads aplenty. So grab yourself a nice cup of cocoa, cozy up by the fire, and enjoy...whatever the hell this is.
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Amy Rose and Sage Fujoing Out
We've all asked that question: When is Sega going to remake Sonic's first big 3D outing? And we all know the answer: Probably never. But what if the possibility existed beyond the realm of fantasy? And...what if they asked the four least qualified people in the world to call the shots? That’s right, this episode, we're talking about all the things we'd like to see in a hypothetical remake of Sonic
Oh No, I'm Trying to Cross the Road, but I'm Dummy Thicc!
Alphanumeric! We're back to the Martin Adams series to check out Sonic and the Silicon Warriors! Robotnik has abducted the Mobian population, and Tails has found himself trapped in a world inside the computer where man has never been! Now it's up to Sonic and his new friend Iggy to bring them back while fending off robots, security programs, and every (lawyer friendly) cameo under the sun! Can our
That's a Big Ass Cat
You better watch out! She’ll bewitch ya! It’s time to return to the Archie comics... And by that, we mean the LITERAL Archie comics. In celebration of Halloween, we're taking a look back at the multiple late '90s comic crossovers between Sonic the Hedgehog and Sabrina the Teenage Witch! From Super Specials to actual trash comics, we discuss reverse isekais, magical possession, weird mysteries, bel
Iblis's Advocate (ft. GreenBonesDommy and JellyFilledZombies)
I ain't gonna let it get to me, I'm just gonna creep, and nothing's creepier than these grisly and ghoulish go-to spots on Sonic's world! Special guests GreenBonesDommy and JellyFilledZombies help us determine the top 10 scariest levels from across the franchise, from Sandopolis with its subterranean specters, to Digital Dimension's screaming soulnado, to the hellish halls of Boo's House, and ever
I'm Not Mad at You, I'm Mad at the Lore (ft. Jeff Bakalar)
We've gone Bak 2 School for another new Sonic 101 episode! With Jake out on assignment (i.e. kidnapped by Metal Sonic), Jeff Bakalar of Giant Bomb fills the rotating guest chair this week, ready to learn all about McDonald's happy meal toys, outrunning the Big Bang, children's media featuring GWAR, Sonic's secret Jersey upbringing, bloodthirsty unicorn wizards, and all sorts of other nonsense. But
My Dad Says My Cloaca's the Biggest
Grab your Heelys, your Blockbuster membership card, and your iPod Nano with the complete Good Charlotte discography on it, because we're embracing the mid-2000s to properly look back at the original Sonic Riders! Team Sonic's inaugural clash with the Babylon Rogues is remembered for its slick aesthetic, its bumpin' tunes, and its gameplay that rides the fine line between deeply nuanced and utterly
Thanks to Hitmen (ft. JezMM)
It's quadruple trouble in this episode! We're taking another look at Sonic on the Master System and Game Gear, but this time joined by returning guest and 8-bit Sonic aficionado JezMM! Not only are we revisiting Sonic 1 and 2 with Jez's more expert insight, but we're also diving deep on Sonic Chaos and Sonic Triple Trouble, two surprisingly full-featured games for these classic systems! So slip of
AI VS OC (ft. LittleKuriboh)
The one and only LittleKuriboh joins us as we craft our latest fanfic masterpiece! When Wave the Swallow gets upstaged by Dr. Eggm-I mean El Gran Gordo, and his new Tails Doll AI assistant, she decides to take matters into her own hands and sabotage the project. Will she put a damper on the wrestling roboticist's plans, or are things about to get crazy on this freakiest of Fridays? Featuring Kiryu
Does Jesus Look Like He Needs Your Power? (ft. Ape of the Hour)
Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it... But what if Sega refuses to let us forget? In today's episode, Ape of the Hour joins us as we take a look at the curious case of Classic Sonic in the current day. Originally the ONLY Sonic, this little guy found himself shoved to the side when the 2000s rolled around in favor of his new look, only to experience a sudden resurgence in the 2010s.
What a Great Set of Tonsils
For many years, humanity has wondered, "What would a stage musical based on Sonic the Hedgehog look like?" This...is so much weirder an answer than anyone could have come up with. Today, we travel back in time 30 years to the land down under, back when the Sega World amusement park was a thing that existed, to check out Sonic in Sydney the live musical. It's a strange tale of Sonic, Tails, and Sal
Sonic in Sydney (live show, version 2, dry run) [TOTALLY REAL FOR SRS]
Featuring:
Jabbajacks as Sally
AE Double as Grounder
Xthedarkone as Knuckles
Faulerro as everyone else
Present and Well-Lit
We're getting multicultural on this episode as we do a deep dive on the different ways Sonic has been portrayed between Japan and the West. We all know how Sega of America started making changes right from the jump, with their Robotniks and their Mobiuses and their Hardly, Nebraskas...OK, maybe not so much that last one. But the 30+ years that followed have seen a strange back-and-forth of each si
Let Your Intrusive Thoughts Win
We're off the starting line at high speed as we prepare for the release of Sonic's newest racer by taking a look back at some of his earliest! First up, we pop some fresh batteries in our Game Gears to check out the Sonic Drift duology, a flawed but unique attempt to bring the fun of kart racing on the go. Then we stay on track and don’t look back as we continue on to Sonic R, the equally beloved
Birds Tried to Build a Tower Up to God
It takes two to tango, but it takes 12 for an all out brawl! The gang looks back at Treasure Team Tango, the Sonic Universe arc that gave Blaze and Cream their first real spotlights in the original Archie continuity! When the princess of the Sol Dimension comes looking for a missing emerald, she's going to have to team up with a couple of female freedom fighters to find it, especially when three o
Tiny Gnome Man Shenanigans (ft. Chris McFeely)
Hey, boomers! It's time to take a look back at the Sega-sational world of the UK in the 1990s! Special guest Chris McFeely of Sonic the Comic the Podcast joins us for a recap of Sonic the Hedgehog Beats the Badniks, a compilation of STC's first four Sonic strips. From the spikeball's speedy start to a clash with a cyborg chum, and from saving Sally's sibling to an encounter with an inorganic impos
We Want These Two Animals to Kiss
Grab your sports tape and pump up those muscles, because it's time for our first real deep dive on the Sonic Boom cartoon! This episode, we're looking back at "Robots from the Sky", the four part epic from the show's second season. Sonic and crew get an unexpected visit from some mechanical heroes, starting a chain of events that will take them all the way to a floating utopia under siege! It's a
Did They Make Fun of Your Tummy Laser Again?
Welcome to the next level in 32X World! The gang is taking a little detour to Sega's ill-fated add-on and reaching into the Combi-Catcher to pull out the bizarre little side story that is Knuckles' Chaotix. With its unique ring band gameplay system, it is genuinely unlike any other Sonic game...but is that necessarily a good thing? Join us in the Newtrogic High Zone to find out! Don't worry, the b
I Don't Remember His Backstory, But I Remember It Was Stupid
It's our third birthday! So to celebrate it, we're going to be facilitating a different sort of birthday. That's right, for the first time ever, the gang is going to create their own fan character! What kind of animal are they? What's their personality like? Do they have any special powers? Are they a snappy dresser? If they see a guy getting beaten up by an Egg Pawn in a bodega, will they actuall
Girls Be Fallin' All Over Themselves for My Italians
We need your help, listener! Andross has declared...that it's time for The Toad Is Always Slippier, our long running Star Fox podcast that we've totally been doing this whole time is ready to cover the granddaddy of them all, Star Fox 64! This seminal space shooter remains a favorite of N64 players everywhere, and it's time we gave it its due with an extensive deep dive on everything that makes th
Just a Guy Who Loves My Wife, Shadow the Hedgehog (ft. Abby Denton)
It's Shadow the Hedgehog, baby! Special guest Abby Denton joins us as we go on another character deep dive, this time on everyone's favorite ultimate life form. In his almost 25 years, Shadow's easily become one of the series' biggest faces, but what exactly makes him who he am? Join us as we explore his past, ponder his future, and...spend a really long time talking about Gogurt for some reason.
I Want a Little Dude in My Hand
Remember that sense of delight and wonder you'd get when you'd force your parents to stop off at a fast food restaurant, reach into a bag containing foods that would slowly come to destroy your body over the intervening decades, and pull out a tiny plastic symbol of the power mass consumerism held over the youth of a generation? Well we do, and we're excited to talk about it! That's right, The Hil
Load-Bearing Mustache
We're gonna be blunt: it is amazing we're here right now. If you had said this was even a possibility six years ago, we would have laughed in your face. But it's true: we now have a big-budget live action cinematic adaptation of Sonic Adventure 2, and it's GREAT. Join us as we do a deep dive on the third Sonic movie, which takes one of the series' most beloved stories and "Carreys" it in a bit of
If You've Got It, I'll Put It in My Mouth
Order up! It's lunchtime, and we're looking to state our appetites with a discussion about all sorts of Sonic related foods! But we're not just stopping at chili dogs, oh no. We've prepared a full course meal, complete with a smorgasbord of savory dishes from both sides of the screen! From oversized sandwiches, scrumptious sundaes, and burgers of questionable quality in Sonic's world, to jammin' j
Neolib Black Doom
Things have taken a dark turn for the second half of our “Genuary” discussion, as our favorite antihero emerges from the shadows once more. Shadow Generations put the dark hedgehog face-to-face with his past yet again, with levels and foes alike coming out of the woodwork to take another shot at him. Could this truly be the new defining take Shadow has been waiting for? Does it offer any new roads
Santiago Only Speaks Scandinavian
Let's do the time warp again! It's the first half of our unofficial "Genuary" celebration, as we take a look back at Sonic Generations, one of the blue blur's most beloved adventures. A celebration of Sonic's first two decades, now back on store shelves with a shiny new remaster, is this trip down memory lane as good as we remember, or has time not been so kind? Plus, we'll be taking a look at its
Gerald Robotnik Live Leak
The promised time is upon us... That's right, we are FINALLY talking about the Sonic X anime! Friend of the show JezMM returns as we revisit the show's take on the events of Sonic Adventure 2. Does this version of the story live up to the original? Do its additions and changes actually improve the narrative? And could replacing characters from the original story with Chris Thorndyke...actually be
Knuckles the Echidna has Passed Away
It's that time of year again, and the gang is getting into the spirit of the season with a new creative exercise: coming up with their very own Sonic holiday specials! From a tale of Tangle trying to find the perfect present for her BFF, to the Freedom Fighters looking to bring some festive flair to their little hole in the ground, plus Tails getting some gift-giving tips from old Saint Nick, and
OVA Juice
It's a dark and stormy night...the perfect time to revisit an all-time classic Sonic comic, IDW's Scrapnik Island! Sonic and Tails have crash landed on the island of misfit tech! Will old foes become old friends, or are some grudges just programmed in too deep? It's time for the gang to take a look back and find out!
(0:00:00) Intro/main topic: Scrapnik Island
(0:17:22) Issue 1
(0:43:42) Issue 2
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Sonic's Rocky Transition into 4D
It's an adventure in time and space as The Hill Is Always Greener finally gets a chance to read the seminal classic novel, Sonic the Hedgehog in the Fourth Dimension. The second of the Martin Adams books, it sees Sonic and Tails sent back and forth through time on a quest to save planet Mobius, and perhaps the universe itself, from not only the machinations of Dr. Robotnik, but from forces outside
A Man Chooses, An M&M Obeys
Spooky times are here again, and we're celebrating by taking a look at issues 13 and 14 of Archie's Sonic X comic, a terrifying two-parter that features the return of King Boom Boo following his appearance in the show. But the only thing more terrifying than being trapped on an island with a host of possessed people out for your head...is the quality of these issues! OoOoOoOOH! ...Is that too mean
Definitely, Like, Cool
Oh man, these Sonic games sure are great! But what if you could get a little something extra to give you a reason to go back after you finished it? That's exactly what we're going to answer in this episode, as we take a look back at the history of downloadable content in the Sonic series! From free little bonuses and contests in the Dreamcast era to the elaborate expansions and deluxe versions of
Sewer Olympics (ft. RecD)
It's time for another listing party, as we tackle perhaps the most controversial Sonic soundtrack(s) ever composed. Special guest RecD chimes in as we look back at Sonic 3 & Knuckles, a soundtrack that is perhaps known less for the music it features and more for the many mysteries behind its creation. Which are better, the original tracks, or the "original" tracks? Whether you're a dedicated f
I Wish Mario Would Kiss Human Me (ft. Sreddous)
We're back, and we're ready to teach! Special guest Sreddous joins us for another newbie education episode, as we answer her questions about crossovers, pushing boundaries, and which part of the world Crash Bandicoot ACTUALLY hails from.
(0:00:00) Intro
(0:03:37) Main topic: Sonic Newbie Education 101
(0:05:16) Which games are the closest to the lore you guys accept?
(0:23:01) What game do you wis
Activate Cursing Subroutine (ft. Midnight_Ky)
We're locked and loaded, and ready for action. It's time for a look back at Shadow's self-titled spin-off, so the gang is joined by Midnight_Ky, who has played this game more than anyone probably should! Is Shadow a force for good? Evil? Somewhere in between? It's time for us to pick our route and show everyone that this is who we are!
(0:00:00) Preamble
(0:01:05) Intro
(0:04:37) Midnight's Sonic
The Ghost of Spagonia University (ft. Marin M. Miller)
With CyberLink's voice temporarily out of commission, we're joined by voice actor, writer, and fanfiction connoisseur Marin M. Miller as we flex our creative muscles and improvise yet another fanfic! In this world unique & beyond what you know from the Sega games, Vector and Jewel are two hopeless college students just looking to graduate, but when a chance encounter brings them together, they
Antoine Makes a Callout Post
It's time to go back. Back before Mega Man crossovers, before echidnas turning green, before even cheap character deaths. No, we're going back to where it all began as we revisit Sonic Firsts, a graphic novel compiling some of the earliest Archie adventures! From the first comic ever printed to Bunnie's big break, from a Super Sonic spotlight to a red rival's reveal, this mega collection of early
Pitching a Tent and Shacking Up
The sun is out, the water is cool, and it's time to get away from it all and enjoy the summer! The only question is...where? That's what The Hill Is Always Greener plans to settle today, as we try to create a list of the top 10 summer vacation destinations in Sonic's world. Is it better to be near civilization or out roughing it? What kind of activities does each spot offer? And is a beach still a
He Had Always Been a Hungry Child
Knock knock! It's time for the gang to take a long, hard look at Knuckles, the TV spin-off of the Sonic Cinematic Universe! Since its release, the show has proved INCREDIBLY controversial with Sonic fans, largely eschewing a traditional Sonic adventure in favor of a lighthearted sendup to classic sports comedies. Are the escapades of Wade Whipple and his furry red sidekick truly the harbinger of d
Jimmy Hedgeman (ft. KaiserNeko)
Sonic Movie: It's Cool! Special guest KaiserNeko joins us to take a look back at Sonic's live action theatrical debut. We reminisce about the long road to its 2020 release, talk about everything we thought did and didn't work, and discuss whether live action as a medium can ever truly hope to capture the essence of Sonic the Hedgehog. Plus, a brief look back at some of the bizarre movie treatments
You'we Compwetewy Cwazy, UwU~ (ft. Jolene)
Giga gigloo! Special guest Jolene joins us as we do a deep dive on Sonic Adventures: Dans Les Griffes de Robotnik, a one-off French comic from the early 90s! It's a very different take on Sonic and Tails' escapades on Angel Island, full of charming art, nonsensical phrases, incredibly dated stereotypes, and so much more. By the name of a sailed egg, you won't want to miss this!
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Sonic Advance 0
They say big things come in small packages, and nowhere is that more true than today's subject, as the gang takes a look back at Sonic Pocket Adventure! Developed by SNK, this pseudo-remix of Sonic 2 has been left to the wayside, with Sega not even acknowledging it exists, but does it really deserve to be forgotten? Join us as we rediscover this hidden NeoGeo gem and the surprising influence it ha
The Hedgedel Test (ft. Prismaeya)
Have no fear! Amy Rose is here! Prismaeya returns to the podcast for a discussion about the female face of our favorite franchise. Amy's a character that's changed a lot over the years, running the gamut from starry-eyed fangirl to confident girlboss, and people are VERY vocal about their own preferences. Follow me and listen as we look back at this pink hedgehog's storied career, and try to hamme
White Legs
Welcome to a world unique and beyond what you know from the Sega games! A world where black is white, up is down, and everyone's favorite blue hedgehog is...EVIL?! That's right, the gang is getting creative again today as they craft their own take on a mirror Sonic universe that we're calling "Scattered Rings"! What catastrophe could have left the world in such a state? What threat do our former h
Mortality is Cool, Actually
It's our second anniversary, and we're ready for another year of talking about everyone's favorite hedgehog! So why don't we kick off year three by talking about...well, Sonic himself? That's right, all of...er, MOST of the gang are diving deep today into what really drives Sonic as a character. What are his the core aspects of his personality? How about his greatest flaws? Why do so many people b
Well, This Sure is a Towel
Hoo boy, folks. Our journey through Sonic Prime has finally come to an end, as heroes and villains from across the Shatterverse come together for one final showdown against an emotionally compromised child and his robot army. Is it the grand finale we were all hoping for? Or would this ending have been better left banished to the darkest corners of the void? Tune in to find out!
(0:00:00) Intro
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Bumpkin Kong
Get ready... GO! It's time for a new episode of The Wood Village is Always Greener, as we hop in our cars, hovercrafts, and planes, traveling back to the late '90s so we can reminisce on a beloved classic kart racer, Diddy Kong Racing. We take a DEEP dive looking back at everything this game has to offer, from its colorful cast, to its many scenic circuits, to all the attempted follow-ups that nev
TL Note: Keikaku Means Roaming Romans
After much teasing, the gang is finally beginning their journey through the UK Sonic novels written by Martin Adams, who is totally a real person that exists, we swear. First up is Sonic in Robotnik's Laboratory, as Sonic and Tails race to rescue their friends from Robotnik's FAROUT machine, a device that is anything but. It's a tale filled romance, betrayal, fast food, rats, toasters, obscure loc
Knuckles is a Short King (ft. Green Bones Dommy)
People don't always say what they mean, and things are not always what they seem. For example, we could say "the Sonic Underground episode 'Friend or Foe', Knuckles' first appearance in a western Sonic cartoon, is terrible and nobody should watch it." But what we actually mean is "we and special guest Green Bones Dommy watched this terrible episode, and had a blast laughing at its ridiculous anima
Hydrokitty (Part 2)
We've locked on and locked in for the second half of our Sonic 3 & Knuckles retrospective! And this week, it's all about the "& Knuckles" part, as Sonic continues to clash with Robotic and his new red-dreaded rival across mushrooms, deserts, lava, and even space, in the conclusion to this epic Mega Drive duology.
(0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Sonic & Knuckles
(0:03:07) Mushroom Hill Zone
Hydrokitty (Part 1)
Happy anniversary to us! To celebrate 50 episodes of The Hill Is Always Greener, we're taking a look back at a game currently celebrating its own milestone anniversary, Sonic the Hedgehog 3! The capstone to the original trilogy provides for endless discussion, including how a whole separate game was made because of McDonald's, the *multiple* renditions of many music tracks, and the ongoing debate
Barrot Cake (ft. Gospel)
I've heard of killing a franchise, but this is ridiculous! Sonic has been found dead, and everyone is under suspicion! To figure out just whodunit, it's going to take our crack team of podcast detectives, joined by special guest and visual novel creator Gospel, to find all the clues, interrogate all the suspects, and discover the truth behind what makes this free game from the Sega social media te
Stupid Liberal Lizard!
We've once again reached that strange point where we have to talk about a new game released post-podcast, and this time, Sega is playing the classics once again with Sonic Superstars. Multiple playable characters, giant levels, Emerald powers... It's a whole lot, but the real question is: is it good? Well, that's what we're hopefully going to find out in today's exciting episode.
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Nibbles The Rooster (ft. CyberneticPinkeye)
We're heading back to South Island and Westside Island to take in the local sounds! Special guest CyberneticPinkeye joins us to look back at the soundtracks for the first two Sonic the Hedgehog games, along with the original demos for each track by composer Masato Nakamura. Listen in as we try to get more insight on two collections of music that really made our dreams come true.
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How Metal Sonic Stole Christmas (original radio play)
This is the unabridged How Metal Sonic Stole Christmas radio play, written and produced by GameBuddy in 2008. It is fully unaltered from its original presentation, save for the removal of one piece of copyrighted music. If you want to hear our commentary, please listen to episode 46 of The Hill Is Always Greener. Thank you so much, and happy holidays.
(00:00) How Metal Sonic Stole Christmas
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Fruitcake Joke
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(0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: The Tails Doll
(0:04:02) The origin
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