Pixels in the Animation

Pixels in the Animation

by GeekCast Radio Network, LLC

Animation and Manga TV & Film

Super Special Sonic Search, Smash Squad, Subterranean Sonic, Love Sick Sonic, Slow Going, and High Stakes Sonic

TFG1Mike and TV's Mr. Neil dive into the first five episodes of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: Super Special Sonic Search & Smash Squad, Subterranean Sonic, Love Sick Sonic, Slow Going, and High Stakes Sonic. They discuss the show's abstract animation style, compare it to the SatAM series, and break down what works—including Scratch and Grounder's comedic chemistry and references to game levels like Marble Zone and Casino Night Zone—and what doesn't, from awkward Sonic running animation to the Slow Going episode's tedious sloth family.

Sonic the Hedgehog SAT AM Recap

TFG1Mike and TV's Mr. Neil wrap up their thoughts on the Sonic the Hedgehog SAT-AM animated series, discussing favorite and least favorite characters, episodes, and video game elements. They also receive a voicemail from JT from Saskatoon defending the series as one of the best Sonic cartoons made.

Sonic the Hedgehog SAT AM Episodes 22-26 Review

The hosts wrap up their coverage of Sonic the Hedgehog: The Saturday Morning Cartoon with the final four episodes: "Cry of the Wolf," "Druid Henge," "Spy Hog," and "The Doomsday Project." They discuss the series' shift toward serialized storytelling in its endgame, Tails' decreased presence, Snively's increasing sass toward Robotnik, and the cliffhanger finale that never got resolved. The episode includes ratings for each of the four episodes and a preview of the series recap coming next week.

Sonic the Hedgehog SAT AM Episodes 19-21 Review

Mike and Neil continue their SAT AM Sonic coverage with three more episodes. They meet Dulcy the dragon and discuss her annoying personality, explore The Void where Sonic encounters the wizard Nagas and helps Nicole develop more attitude, and tackle a double feature with "The Odd Couple" (where Antoine and Sonic are forced to share a house during a snowstorm) and "Rebecca" (Rotor's new robot lab assistant). The hosts dig into the comedy timing, voice acting, and how these episodes fit into the series' dark tone.

Sonic the Hedgehog SAT AM Episodes 16-18 Review

Mike and Neil continue their journey through Sonic the Hedgehog's SAT-AM cartoon with three more episodes. "No Brainer" features a brainwashing plot that feels contrived and forgettable, while "Blast to the Past" explores the show's continuity by revealing Robotnik's origins as Julian and introducing King Acorn—though the time-travel storyline creates its own plot holes. The episode wraps with a back-to-back pairing of "Fed Up with Antoine" and "Ghostbusted," with hosts finding little to appreciate in either story.

Sonic the Hedgehog SAT AM Episodes 14-15 Review

Mike and TV's Mr. Neil continue their Sonic the Hedgehog SAT AM coverage with episodes "Game Guy" and "Sonic Conversion." They discuss the introduction of Dulcy the dragon, plot holes around Game Guy's knowledge of Sally's father, and a contrived pinball-style trap. In "Sonic Conversion," they explore the de-roboticizer device, Bunny Rabbot's restoration, and Uncle Chuck's decision to remain undercover as a spy. The episode wraps with a discussion of the music from Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2, comparing the styles and highlighting favorite tracks like Chemical Plant Zone and Mystic Cave Zone.

E3 2017: Sonic Forces Trailer

TFG1Mike and TV's Mr. Neil dive into the E3 2017 Sonic Forces trailer, discussing the game's multiple playable characters—modern Sonic, classic Sonic, and custom character creation. They also touch on other E3 announcements including Spider-Man PS4, Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite, Mario + Rabbids, The Last Night, and Sonic Mania, plus a few quick updates on Neil's creative projects.

Sonic the Hedgehog SAT AM Episodes 11-13 Review

The hosts cover three episodes from Sonic the Hedgehog's second season: "Warp Sonic," "Subsonic," and "Sonic Past Cool." They discuss the show's inconsistent tone, its similarity to She-Ra Princess of Power, questionable worldbuilding logic, and how these largely disconnected filler episodes fail to engage them despite occasional decent moments.

Sonic the Hedgehog SAT AM Episodes 8-10 Review

The hosts continue their coverage of the classic Sonic the Hedgehog cartoon with three more SAT AM episodes: "Hooked on Sonics," where Antoine attempts a solo mission against Robotnik to impress Sally; "Harmonic Sonic," featuring Robotnik's sky spy satellite; and "Sonic's Nightmare," in which Sonic is paralyzed by bad dreams while Robotnik launches a world-destroying machine. The hosts discuss the episode titles, character focus, and how the show adapts elements from the early Sonic games.

Sonic the Hedgehog SatAM Episodes 5-7 Review

Neil and TFG1Mike continue their SatAM coverage with three episodes: "Sonic and the Secret Scrolls," "Super Sonic," and "Sonic Racer." They discuss the voice cast (including Jaleel White as Sonic and Jim Cummings as Dr. Robotnik), critique the show's reset-button storytelling that undermines any sense of continuity or character stakes, and explore whether episodic adventures work for a show that claims to have an ongoing narrative about the freedom fighters fighting Robotnik in Robotropolis.

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