61) Of Tears and Kingdoms by The GHZ Podcast (2024)

The GHZ PodcastJun 17, 2023

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68) Yakuza Zero One-Oh-OneAfter years of tireless campaigning, Nathan finally convinces Lee and Josh to play the critically-acclaimed smash hit Sega videogame, Yakuza 0 - the sixth entry in the increasingly popular, and also increasingly bizarre, Like A Dragon series. Substories, shakedowns, secret heat actions... all this and more, as the chaps share their first impressions on Mr. Nagoshi's "not-too-prequelly" prequel.Thoughts? Feelings? Hatemail? ghzpodcast@gmail.com!Jun 30, 202401:25:4567) Nathan's Magical Mystery Topic: "What was the last interesting Sonic game?"In which Josh and Lee are ambushed by a hitherto unknown Sonic-related debate (which starts at approx. 20 minutes in, by the way, if you value your time more than we do), following some startling revelations about third spaces, responsible drinking, and pudding culture. Tuck in!Thoughts? Feelings? Hatemail? ghzpodcast@gmail.com!Jun 14, 202401:00:1566) Serving SuggestionsWe're back, Dear Listeners - and we hear you! Tonight, we finally get round to extinguishing (some of) your burning questions - and, much like popular video game Sonic CD, it's about time. How do we feel about Mammoth Mogul? What's our perfect chili dog? And when will we record next? Turn on, tune in, find out (probably).Thoughts? Feelings? Hatemail? ghzpodcast@gmail.com!May 31, 202401:11:3465) A Christmas Hirokazu We wish you a Merry Holidays, and a Happy New... Episode?! Our gifts to you, Dear Listeners: medium-strength feelings about Sega's surprise announcements at The Geoff Awards, another "Sonic Speedrun" to get all caught up, and a cosy little chat about our favourite seasonal movies (intentional or otherwise).PARENTAL ADVISORY: contains strong references to Tim Allen.Dec 31, 202301:42:0764) Blonic Blooperstars: A ReviewWith Nathan lost at sea, our GHZ-oldbie pal Locit joins us from lands afar to engage in a pleasant, constructive, and well-reasoned ramble on the eagerly-anticipated Sonic Superstars, released last month to rave reviews (for a given value of "rave"). Additionally, we take a cursory glance at sudden development Sonic Dream Team, and old feuds are reignited along the way.Feel like playing co-op? Come hang out in the Discord! https://discord.gg/Gkh4KaaatwNov 17, 202301:20:5863) All Work, No PlayStationBoy, do we (finally) have a show for you, Dear Listeners: animated feature reviews, cool adult PS5 chat, a nippy new segment called The Sonic Speedrun, and also a bit where we talk about a new segment that we might do, but we haven't decided yet. Thrills, chills and spills - but no Sonic Superstars review, that's next month. Probably. Oct 29, 202301:16:0462) Hedgehog's Dilemma or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love SuperstarsScandals aplenty at GHZ Heights this month as we chew over the recent Sega of America 1996 document leaks, plus some startling developments in the popular Sonic the Hedgehog videogame series for home consoles. This episode was originally published on the 2nd of August 2023, but decided to re-publish itself under mysterious circ*mstances. We apologise for the confusion, and for the inevitable AI uprising to come.Oct 29, 202301:35:2760) Castle of Illusion, Starring Mickey MouseHiatus? I'm sure you do - we've been gone ages! It's time to spring forth and join the fellas at GHZ HQ once again, as we chat about the 1991 Disney action game (featuring Mickey Mouse), as well as the upcoming Sonic Origins Plus, the legacy of Rockman.exe, and Spider-Man's flagrant disregard for human life.May 12, 202301:21:5159) Year in Review 2022Grant, 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.comDec 20, 202201:46:4858) Sonic Adventures w/ ASHLYN ANSTEEAnimator 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!Dec 12, 202201:26:3957) Burning RangersBo 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.comDec 05, 202201:32:0655) Sonic Frontiers: London EGX ImpressionsJosh 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.comSep 28, 202201:36:4354) Sonic Frontiers PreviewThe 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.comSep 21, 202201:27:0853) TYSON HESSE!!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.comSep 15, 202258:4452) Sonic Underground Song RankingsWe 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.comSep 07, 202201:33:3251) Sonic Frontiers; Knuckles' Chaotix w/ JESSE BETTERIDGEGHZer 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.comAug 31, 202201:31:3550) That '90s EpisodeOur 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.comAug 24, 202201:08:1949) Shadow the HedgehogOur 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.comAug 17, 202201:16:2648) The Stories of SonicThe 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.comAug 10, 202201:32:5547) ~Fanfic Masterpiece Theatre~"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.comAug 03, 202201:07:0546) Writing Sonic Gamebooks w/ JAMES WALLISGame 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.comJul 27, 202201:43:2845) Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesContinuing 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.comJul 20, 202201:18:2244) NiGHTS Into Dreams...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.comJul 13, 202201:34:4942) Sonic Origins ReviewDavid 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.comJun 29, 202201:58:0341) Sonic Speedrunning w/ AMBER CYPRIANStreamer 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.comJun 25, 202201:22:2540) Sonic Frontiers; Super Mario w/ SAM LOGANCartoonist 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.comJun 18, 202201:53:4438) Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (1994)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.comMay 21, 202202:00:0837) Sonic the Gamebook, Part II w/ ABBY DENTONComedian 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.comMay 14, 202201:32:5136) Sonic Origins PreviewOrange 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.comMay 07, 202201:07:3935) Sonic ForcesBo 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.comApr 30, 202201:07:0134) Writing Sonic Movie 2 w/ PAT CASEYScreenwriter 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.comApr 23, 202201:19:4733) Sonic Movie 2 ReviewSPOILERS 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.comApr 16, 202201:41:5832) Sonic OVA w/ CHARLIE GAVINAnimator 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.comApr 09, 202201:25:0531) Sega Consoles: In MemoriamWe 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: @ghzpodcastWe're also on YouTubeEmail us: ghzpodcast@gmail.comApr 02, 202201:41:4730) The Spin Dash w/ ALEX YARDYouTube 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: @ghzpodcastEmail us: ghzpodcast@gmail.comMar 26, 202201:30:6029) Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit) w/ THE GEEK CRITIQUEYouTube 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: @ghzpodcastEmail us: ghzpodcast@gmail.comMar 19, 202201:26:5628) Top 10 Sonic Vocal SongsSeason 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: @ghzpodcastEmail us: ghzpodcast@gmail.comMar 12, 202201:50:1227) Holiday Bonus: Sonic TrailersThe boys are back for a holiday special and review the previews for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic Frontiers.Dec 12, 202101:49:4726) Sonic Fan Games; Season 1 FinaleRlan (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!Oct 16, 202101:04:4725) Drawing Sonic w/ JON GRAYArtist 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!Oct 09, 202148:1724) Miles "Tails" ProwerAn extended discussion of Sonic's li'l buddy. Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!Oct 02, 202101:00:5222) Sonic Robo Blast 2 w/ FRED BRONZEFred 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!Sep 18, 202156:5221) Sonic Colors Ultimate w/ MATT BRALYAnimator 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!Sep 11, 202101:12:5719) Adventures of Sonic the HedgehogWe chat about the 1993 syndicated animated series. Plus, a special appearance from Sonic himself! Join the Discord! Email us! Follow us on Twitter!Aug 28, 202101:17:07