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Sonic Podcast Adventure

Kris Dobbins & Sean Aitchisonpodcasters.spotify.com
Christian and Sean are big fans of Sonic the Hedgehog — REALLY big fans, which is why they've tasked themselves with discussing every entry, aspect, character, element and niche detail of Sega's mascot franchise (with the frequent help of guests).
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Episodes

It's Mobian Time - Part 2

Kris and Sean continue their journey through Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog series in SPA's new side series: It's Mobian Time! Part two covers issues #16 through #30, some of which is... good??? Follow the podcast on twitter: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]

Dec 13, 20222 hr 8 min

Ep. 30 - Charmy Bee w/ Sam King

Bee keeper and Storyboard artist & director Sam King (@SamanthaCKing) join Kris and Sean to talk about Charmy Bee! They discuss how great Charmy is, his potential, his strange comics history and a lot of fun bee facts! Don't worry, there's only one Bee pun in the whole episode! [NOTE: Sean got too close to the mic again, whoops] Follow the podcast on twitter: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]...

Oct 04, 20221 hr 21 minEp. 30

It's Mobian Time - Part 1

Kris and Sean start their journey through Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog series in SPA's new side series: It's Mobian Time! Part one covers the original mini series and the first 15 issues of the main series, which are... rough. (EP IMAGE ART - Pencils by Dave Manak, Inks by Henry Scarpelli & Colors by Barry Grossman) Follow the podcast on twitter: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]...

Sep 13, 20221 hr 52 min

Ep. 29 - Big the Cat w/ Mike Patten

Big! He's a cat, he's big, what's not to love! Mike Patten joined Sean and Kris to talk about everyone's favorite big fishing friend and his little froggy pal. Follow the podcast on twitter: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]

Aug 23, 20221 hr 43 minEp. 29

Ep. 28 - Chao Garden w/ Escher

Kris and Sean are joined by Escher (@escherbug) to talk all about Chao, the Chao garden and a dark secret from the Smithsonian that nobody wants you to know?? Listen to find out! Follow the podcast on twitter: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]

Aug 02, 20222 hr 34 minEp. 28

SPECIAL STAGE 3 - Sonic Frontiers News (Sonic Charity Stream 2022)

During our charity stream, we recorded a live episodes about the Sonic Frontiers news at the time! Give it a listen to hear our thoughts on the game so far! Follow the podcast on twitter: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]

Jul 26, 202225 min

Ep. 27 - Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)

Kris and Sean talk about the game that started it all, Sonic the Hedgehog (1991). They cover mascot design, SEGA doing what Ninten-don't and how FRUSTRATING Sonic 1 actually is! [NOTE: We had some audio issues so we used our discord-recording backup, sorry for some audio skips!] Follow the podcast on twitter: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]...

Jun 07, 20221 hr 19 minEp. 27

Ep. 26 - Sonic OCs w/ Jennifer Hernandez

ORIGINAL PODCAST EPISODE: DO NOT STEAL. Jennifer Hernandez (@Jens_Drawings) joined Sean & Kris to talk Sonic OCs, the creative power they give young artists, their internet impact and how important they are to the Sonic fandom. Follow the podcast on twitter: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]

May 24, 20221 hr 23 minEp. 26

Ep. 25 - SPOILER TALK: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022 film)

SPOILER WARNING!!!: WE HIGHLY RECCOMEND SEEING SONIC 2 BEFORE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE!!! Sean and Kris discuss the latest in Paramount's Sonic film series, Sonic the Hedgehog 2. They discuss everything from [SPOILER] to [REDACTED] and even [GO SEE THE MOVIE FIRST]. Listen to hear their thoughts on the movie, how it improves on the first one and how much they loved Tails and Knuckles interpretations! Follow the podcast on twitter: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8...

Apr 08, 20222 hr 42 min

Ep. 24 - SegaWorld London w/ Mike Maynard

Kris and Sean take a trip down to Piccadilly Circus and visit SegaWorld London with guest Mike Maynard (@SkullPirateMike), who actually visited the indoor arcade theme park. They talk rare Sonic arcade machines, haunting Sonic mascot costumes, Sonic statues buried in some random office building and all the insane attractions that SegaWorld London had to offer. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @SonicPod Kris' Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem R...

Apr 05, 20222 hr 16 minEp. 24

Ep. 23 - Sonic & Tails R w/ Emi Jones

Emi Jones (@TheEmuEmi) join Sean & Kris to discuss her fan audio series, Sonic & Tails R ! They discuss working with past Sonic voice actors, ideal Sonic storytelling styles, inspiration for the series and getting to make a new Sonic song with Tony Harnell. Listen for all the inside details on Sonic & Tails R ! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @SonicPod Kris' Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]...

Mar 22, 20221 hr 37 minEp. 23

Ep. 22 - Interview with Ian Flynn

Longtime Sonic writer Ian Flynn (@IanFlynnBKC) joined us for a retrospective of his career with the blue blur, including his work for Archie and IDW, what it was like pitching his comic ideas to SEGA, how he approaches Sonic as a character and much, much more. Listen for great Sonic writing insights, interesting Sonic comics tidbits and some teasers for the future! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @SonicPod Kris' Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by ...

Mar 08, 20221 hr 52 minEp. 22

Ep. 21 - Sonic In Animation w/ Ian Jones-Quartey

Animator and OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes creator Ian Jones-Quartey (@IanJQ) joined Kris and Sean to discuss Sonic's long, storied tenure in the world of animation. They discuss the beautiful world of the Sonic OVA, the nostalgia of DiC and Sonic X, the recent animated shorts and what it was like making the "Let's Meet Sonic" episode of OK K.O.! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @SonicPod Kris' Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]...

Feb 22, 20222 hr 11 minEp. 21

SPECIAL STAGE 2 - Sonic News Catchup (Feb 2022)

With lots of little Sonic news tidbits out the past few weeks, Sean and Kris decided to put out a Special Stage bonus ep to cover it all! Listen for Sonic Frontiers, Sonic movie and Sonic product news! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @SonicPod Kris' Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]

Feb 12, 202235 min

Ep. 20 - Silver the Hedgehog w/ TopSpinTheFuzzy

TopSpinTheFuzzy (@TopSpinTheFuzzy) joined Sean and Kris to talk Silver the Hedgehog, a great character from a bad game that deserved so much better. Listen as they discover Silver's technical first canon appearance (it's not Sonic '06!?!), his weed/hand-shaped hair, his comic appearances and how much his design kicks ass! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @SonicPod Kris' Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]...

Feb 08, 20221 hr 49 minEp. 20

Ep. 19 - Sonic Boom (TV Series) w/ Alan Denton

Alan Denton (@AlanTheWriter) joined Kris and Sean to talk Sonic Boom, his work as story editor and writer on the series, unused jokes and episode ideas, Simpsons influence, New Jersey references and the dangers of tweeting. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @SonicPod Kris' Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]

Jan 25, 20221 hr 40 minEp. 19

Ep. 18 - Sonic '06 w/ Kevin Kalbfeld

Theme park designer Kevin Kalbfeld (@KevKalby, https://www.kevinkalbfelddesigns.com) joined Kris and Sean to talk about 2006's infamous "Sonic the Hedgehog." They find a lot to love about the doomed reboot, talk about Sonic in theme parks and laugh at Sean making a big ol' goof in the middle of the episode. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @SonicPod Kris' Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]...

Jan 11, 20221 hr 43 minEp. 18

Ep. 17 - Sonic Year Wrap-Up (2021)

Kris and Sean wrap up the first year of the podcast! They talk the Sonic 2 movie trailer, the Sonic Frontier teaser, their favorite Sonic moments of 2021 and discuss the games they played this year! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @SonicPod Kris' Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]

Dec 28, 20211 hr 58 minEp. 17

Ep. 16 - Sonic Christmas Blast w/ Mike Patten

Sweet tapdancing Christ! It's a Christmas Special! Weird old media aficionado and returning guest Mike Patten (@PattenPending) joined Kris and Sean to talk the absolutely buckwild "Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog" Christmas special, " Sonic Christmas Blast. They talk about the weird confusing universe it takes place in, ramble about Sonic's cartoon antics and discuss their favorite Santas. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @SonicPod Kris' Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro musi...

Dec 14, 20211 hr 28 minEp. 16

Ep. 15 - Sonic SatAM w/ Daniel Barnes

Daniel Barnes (@Danny8bit) returned to the pod to talk DiC's Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) series, also known as "Sonic SatAM," the Saturday morning cartoon that got an entire generation hooked on Sonics. We talked character designs, voice acting, dark themes, Sonic's way past cool lingo and Robotnik's filthy mouth. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]...

Nov 16, 20211 hr 53 minEp. 15

Ep. 14 - Shadow the Hedgehog (II) w/ Michal Miexriir

Michal (@Miexriir) of Shadow morality powerpoint fame joined the pod to take another look into Shadow the Hedgehog. They talk Sonic Adventure 2, the IDW series, edgelord humor and how Shadow needs therapy and a hug. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]

Sep 28, 20211 hr 36 minEp. 14

Ep. 13 - Sonic Colors w/ Matt Braly

Amphibia creator and executive producer Matt Braly (@RadRappy) joined Christian and Sean to discuss Sonic Colors, Froggy and Sonic's influence on Amphibia! Also maybe they stumble onto a crazy theory where Sonic is the fourth elemental god of the franchise??! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]

Sep 14, 20211 hr 27 minEp. 13

Ep. 12 - Sonic Character Designs

Christian and Sean discuss Sonic character designs, the character's evolution throughout the years, the unique look of Sonic comics, how underrated the Sonic Boom designs are and much more! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]

Sep 07, 20212 hr 15 minEp. 12

Ep. 11 - Sonic Food w/ Brian Smawley

Christian and Sean are joined by Brian Smawley (@ChefLuBu_ATL) to go through Sonic's colorful and odd history of food products. They talk about what makes the perfect chili dog and Sean tries the rancid, awful, terrible Sanic G Fuel Chili Dogs energy formula live on the pod — SPOILER: its horrendous. [NOTE: a backup recording of the first half was used after audio was lost, so the first hour may have some audio crackling issues] Follow the podcast on twitter: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Do...

Aug 24, 20211 hr 46 minEp. 11

Ep. 10 - How Sonic Inspires/Affects Us

Christian and Sean do a little something different, talk about how Sonic has personally affected them and others (reading from fan-submitted stories)... also they ponder whether or not Sonic has big hairy Hobbit feet under his shoes. Follow the podcast @SonicPod on twitter! Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]

Aug 10, 20211 hr 46 minEp. 10

Ep. 9 - Sonic the Hedgehog (2020 Film)

Christian and Sean talk about the Sonic movie, breast-fed sheriffs, the cursed first Sonic design, Jim Carrey's performance and much, much more! Follow the podcast @SonicPod on twitter! Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]

Jun 29, 20211 hr 48 minEp. 9

SPECIAL STAGE 1 - Sonic 30th Anniversary

Welcome to SPECIAL STAGE, short bonus episodes for special occasions. In the first Special Stage, Christian and Sean talk about Sonic's 30th Anniversary — a special live recording from Sean's charity stream to benefit the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund! Christian and Sean discuss the 30th Anniversary IDW comic special, the Crush 40 performance at the Sonic Symphony Orchestra stream and what 30 years of Sonic means to them. Follow the podcast @SonicPod on twitter! Christian's Twitte...

Jun 24, 202127 min

Ep. 8 - Sonic Generations w/ Ian Mutchler

Christian and Sean are joined by storyboard artist and Sonic mega-fan, Ian Mutchler (@TheFantasticIan) to talk Sonic Generations. They talk about how the game celebrates 20 years of Sonic, Ian's work with Team Sonic Racing Overdrive and the Sonic Color Ultimate news! Follow the podcast @SonicPod on twitter! Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]

Jun 15, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 8

Ep. 7 - IDW Sonic Comics (& more!) w/ Reggie Graham

Christian and Sean are joined by IDW Sonic colorist Reggie Graham (@Ziggyfin) and they all tried to talk about Sonic comics but got a wee bit derailed! Eventually they talk about IDW Sonic, Reggies work with them and the upcoming 30th anniversary special comic! [NOTE: REGGIE'S OPINIONS AND VIEWS ARE THEIR OWN AND NOT AFFILIATED WITH OR REPRESENTATIVE OF IDW OR SEGA] Follow the podcast @SonicPod on twitter! Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music provided by Rem R...

Jun 01, 20212 hr 27 minEp. 7

Ep. 6 - Sonic 3 & Knuckles w/ Cameron Trentalange

Christian and Sean are joined by guest Cameron Trentalange (@Camalange) to talk Sonic 3 & Knuckles. They discuss McDonalds deals, Sonic's connection to Alcatraz Island(!?) and SEGA's love of powerful gems and break the scandal that KNUCKLES DOES INDEED CHUCKLE!? Follow the podcast @SonicPod on twitter! Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music provided by Rem Ropp A.K.A Everyday Chiptune]

May 18, 20212 hr 15 minEp. 6
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