The GHZ Podcast

Grant, Josh, and David the Lurker gather around the flames of Iblis to reflect on 2022 — from Sonic the Movie 2, to Sonic Origins, to Sonic Frontiers, to the new Sonic Prime on Netflix (and more besides) — and look ahead to '23. As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com 

Animator and author Ashlyn Anstee joins the boys to shake things up with some spicy takes about Sonic Adventure, Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Colors, Sonic Forces, and more. The GHZ Podcast cast for this episode, in speaking order, for those keeping track: Grant, Josh, Bo, Lee, and David the Lurker. As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! 

Bo leads a discussion about Burning Rangers, the 1998 Sonic Team game for the Sega Saturn, with Michael, Jared (Green Gibbon!), Lee, David the Lurker, and Grant each contributing in their own way. As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

Our biggest episode yet, featuring Jon Gray, Matt Braly, and Sam Logan — plus Bo and David the Lurker joining Grant, Josh, and Lee! That's right, 8 dudes giving you 'tude about the brand new Sonic the Hedgehog game! As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

Josh and Jenny relate their experiences playing Sonic Frontiers hands-on at EGX London. As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

The fellas share some spicy hot takes about Sonic Frontiers. As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

Artist Tyson Hesse joins us to talk about his extraordinary career, from the Boxer Hockey webcomic beginnings to his current work on the Sonic movies, animations, comics, games, and more! As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

We wrap up our Sonic Underground song rankings to determine, once and for all, the very best and very worst of what Sonic Underground had to offer musically. As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

GHZer Jesse Betteridge (Zannen, Canada podcast) joins in for some thoughts about the new Sonic Frontiers leaks, and talks about how the forgotten 32X classic, Knuckles' Chaotix, changed his life forever. As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

Our pal Jesse joins us as we chill to the MAX and discuss the decade that birthed Sonic the Hedgehog — the 1990s. As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

Our pal Donald joins the show to try and convert us into liking Shadow the Hedgehog (the character, not the game). Plus, we all Say Something Nice about the Sonic Heroes special stages. As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

The fellas plot a course to talk about the stories in the Sonic franchise. Plus, more Sonic Underground song rankings! As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

"Sonic Fights Robotnik" — originally published by SonicFan in 1998 — is performed live by The GHZ Podcast crew plus Abby Denton, Michael, and David the Lurker. As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

Game designer James Wallis joins us for a chat about his time writing Sonic the Hedgehog gamebooks and novels in the '90s. Plus, the return of Pop Quiz, Hotshot! As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

Continuing our summer vacation away from Sonic, this week we're joined by Jenny, Josh's IRL girlfriend, to talk TMNT and Shredder's Revenge. Plus, everyone gives some recommendations for things they've been enjoying. As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

We're joined by GHZers Green Gibbon! and Locit to discuss the 1996 Sega Saturn classic, NiGHTS. As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

The fellas reflect on the Sonic merchandise, toys, and junk they've accumulated over the years. Plus, we continue our reviews of every Sonic Underground song. As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

David the Lurker (Sonic Retro) returns to review the new Sonic Origins compilation. Plus, an investigation into the truth of Sonic's birthday in our new segment: The S-Files. As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

Streamer Amber Cyprian joins us to talk about speedrunning Sonic games. Plus, we all Say Something Nice about Sonic Labyrinth. Follow Amber on Twitch, and be sure to check out Games Done Quick! As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

Cartoonist Sam Logan returns to react to the new Sonic Frontiers trailers and talk about what the Sonic series could learn from Super Mario. Plus, we theorize on the truth behind the Sonic 3 tracks. As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

Jandê Saavedra of Double Dash Studios (Sky Racket) joins us for a review of 1994's Sonic & Knuckles, aka the second half of Sonic 3 & Knuckles. Plus, we create our first OC together in our new segment, Build-A-'Chidna: the Five Knuckle Shuffle. As always, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

Emily returns to cover all aspects of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, from the Happy Meal promotion to each individual zone, and why the game is worth appreciating on its own. Plus, the return of Say Something Nice about Archie Knuckles! Also, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

Comedian Abby Denton returns to complete our adventure through the Metal City Mayhem gamebook and insanity ensues. If you want the full story, flip back to Episode 11 from Season 1 for part one! Also, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

Orange you glad we devoted an episode to hyping Sonic Origins? Plus, we continue our quest to rank every Sonic Underground song. Also, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

Bo returns to the show to talk about Sonic Forces, which is somehow five years old already. Does the game improve with age and hindsight? What did we think about the new Avatars? We get into all of it, plus a game of Sonic Mad Libs! Also, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

Screenwriter Pat Casey returns to talk about his work on the hit movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and answer the Discord's most burning questions. Plus, a game of Beat the Panel! Thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

SPOILERS AHEAD! We review the new film, Sonic the Hedgehog 2. How did we feel about [redacted], or the [redacted]? And how about that [redacted] reveal? Plus, we continue to rank the Sonic Underground songs. Thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

Animator Charlie Gavin (Jellystone, Strange Planet) joins us for a chat about the original Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie — the OVA from 1996. Plus, some spoiler-free reactions on Sonic Movie 2 from the British half of the group! Thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast! We're also on YouTube! Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

We reflect on Sega's hardware history, from the Master System to the Dreamcast. Plus, more Sonic Underground song rankings! Thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast We're also on YouTube Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

YouTube essayist Alex Yard comes on the show to debate the merits of Sonic's iconic special attack. Did the Spin Dash set a bad precedent for the series? We talk it out! Also, thanks to Bo for the edit! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

YouTube essayist The Geek Critique joins the fellas for an analysis of the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive classic Sonic 2. Thanks to Bo for editing! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

Season 2 begins with the Hill Top of the Pops list of best vocal themes in the Sonic franchise. Plus, we begin ranking all of the songs from Sonic Underground. Thanks to Bo for editing! Follow us on Twitter: @ghzpodcast Email us: ghzpodcast@gmail.com

The boys are back for a holiday special and review the previews for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic Frontiers. 

Rlan (Sonic the Hedgeblog) tells us about his experience in the Sonic fan game community. This is the last episode of Season 1! Tell us what you'd like to hear in Season 2: Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

Artist Jon Gray (IDW, Disney, Archie) joins for a chat about his work on the Sonic comics series! Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

An extended discussion of Sonic's li'l buddy. Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

Writers Alan Denton & Greg Hahn talk about writing the hit cartoon Sonic Boom! Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

Fred Bronze joins and Locit returns to discuss SRB2, the 3D fan-game 20 years in development. Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

Animator Matt Braly (Disney's Amphibia) joins to chat about the new re-release of Sonic Colors. Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

Cartoonist Sam Logan (Sam & Fuzzy) returns to chat with us about the classic Sega Dreamcast game. Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

We chat about the 1993 syndicated animated series. Plus, a special appearance from Sonic himself! Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

Our cheekiest episode yet, featuring Green Gibbon! Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

Locit chats with us about Knuckles' new voice actor and shares some ideas on how to improve the Special Stages. Lee tours the Sonic subreddit. Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

Screenwriter Pat Casey talks about crafting the Sonic movie and teases what to expect in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (in theaters April 8 2022)! Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

Green Gibbon is the founder of The GHZ, and at last joins in to discuss Sonic's 3D outings. Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

Bo joins to discuss the early days of The GHZ and Sonic Generations (PC/PS3/360). Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

We respond to a fan message, then trade hot takes about Angel Island's favorite guardian echidna. Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

Abby Denton & Michael (G.Silv) return to fantasy draft a team of Badniks. Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

This is the original, unedited version! Abby Denton (@mizabitha) joins in to play Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook vol.1: Metal City Mayhem by James Wallis (1993) and everyone slowly loses their minds. Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

This is the new "ruthless remix" by Bo! Abby Denton (@mizabitha) joins in to play Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook vol.1: Metal City Mayhem by James Wallis (1993) and everyone slowly loses their minds. Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

Emily joins for a discussion on the series' greatest strength — the music. Listen to the Sonic 30th Anniversary Symphony, the Sonic 1 and Sonic 2 albums, and Grant mixes. Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

We ponder the past and future of Sonic birthdays. Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

Nick Wiger (How Did This Get Played, Doughboys) joins us to talk Jules Hedgehog, Paulie Hedgehog, Ken Penders, Naoto Ohshima, Hirokazu Yasuhara, and Yuji Naka! Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

David The Lurker (Sonic Retro) returns to talk about the officially untitled Sonic 2022 game. Watch the video of Hirokazu Yasuhara talking about what makes games fun that Lee mentions. Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

David The Lurker (Sonic Retro) joins for a reaction to the anniversary stream event, and Lee returns with new co-host status. Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

Cartoonist Sam Logan (Sam & Fuzzy) talks with us about the classic Sega Dreamcast game. Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

Lee returns to talk about Sonic's Master System and Game Gear adventures. Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

Lee joins Josh — two actual British persons — in celebrating the UK magazine Sonic The Comic! Grant and Nathan are there, too. Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

Michael joins for a discussion about the Genesis/Mega Drive game that started it all. Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!

Grant, Josh, and Nathan are perfectly normal grown adults talking about Sonic the Hedgehog for your enjoyment. Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!