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Pixels in the Animation
by GeekCast Radio Network, LLC
Pixels in the Animation is a cartoon review show that takes a look at the animated shows based on your favorite video games. We review Mega Man, Mario, Zelda, Mortal Kombat and more!
Episodes
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Video Game Cartoons We Wish Existed
The hosts wrap up 100 episodes of Pixels in the Animation by discussing video game franchises that never got animated adaptations. They debate what Metal Gear Solid, Metroid, Final Fantasy 6, Space Quest, and other classic games could have been as cartoons, and why certain properties would have...
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Top 10 Least Favorite Video Game Cartoon Episodes
TFG1Mike and TV's Mr. Neil count down their ten worst video game cartoon episodes they've actually watched and never want to see again. From Donkey Kong Country's ugly CGI to Street Fighter's misunderstanding of Akuma, Mortal Kombat: The Journey Begins' unfinished animation, and Super Mario…
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Top 10 Favorite Video Game Cartoon Episodes
TFG1Mike and TV's Mr. Neil count down their ten favorite episodes from the video game cartoons they've covered over seven years. Neil's entire top ten consists of Earthworm Jim episodes, which he argues were consistently excellent across the board. Mike draws from a wider range of shows…
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Ralph Breaks the Internet Review
Neil and Mike review Disney's Ralph Breaks the Internet, the sequel to Wreck-It Ralph. They discuss the film's scattered plot, heavy product placement and internet-focused memes, the strongest Disney princess sequence, and how it compares to the original film. The hosts examine character choices,...
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Video Games Based on Animated Series
TfG1Mike and TV's Mr. Neil explore video games adapted from cartoons and animated shows, from classic Disney and Konami licensed games on the NES to arcade brawlers like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and X-Men. They discuss what makes certain properties work well in game form, highlight standout...
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Nintendo Power Magazine History
Mike and Neil look back at Nintendo Power magazine, from its 1988 debut as the successor to the Nintendo Fun Club newsletter through its evolution across the NES and Super Nintendo eras. They discuss memorable issues, how the magazine served as the primary source for game secrets and tips before...
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Saturday Supercade, Pac-Man, and Pole Position
Mike and Neil dive into three early-80s video game cartoons: Saturday Supercade (featuring Frogger, Donkey Kong, Q*bert, and Donkey Kong Jr.), the notoriously bad Pac-Man cartoon, and Pole Position. They discuss how little these shows had to do with their source material, the voice talent…
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Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog Series Recap
TFG1Mike and TV's Mr. Neil wrap up their coverage of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog with a full series recap. They discuss favorite and least favorite characters—praising Grounder's comedic value and Sonic's supporting cast while finding Scratch tiresome—and highlight standout episodes like...
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Lifestyles of the Sick and Twisted, Sonic is Running, Roboninjas, Sonically Ever After, and Sonic Christmas Blast
The hosts wrap up their coverage of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog with reviews of the final episodes: "Lifestyles of the Sick and Twisted," "Sonic is Running," "Roboninjas," the series finale "Sonically Ever After," and the Christmas special "Sonic Christmas Blast." They discuss dated...
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Robotnik's Rival, The Magic Hassle, Sonic the Matchmaker, Tails Prevails, and Zoobotnik
Mike and Neil review five episodes of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: Robotnik's Rival, The Magic Hassle, Sonic the Matchmaker, Tails Prevails, and Zoobotnik. They discuss inconsistent plotting, poorly executed premises, the disconnect between episode titles and actual content, and the show's...
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Babysitter Jitters, Honey I Shrunk the Hedgehog, Robotnik Land, The Mobius 5000, and The Little Merhog
Neil and Mike continue their journey through Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog with five more episodes: Babysitter Jitters, Honey I Shrunk the Hedgehog, Robotnik Land, The Mobius 5000, and The Little Merhog. The hosts struggle through increasingly repetitive plots, from yet another babysitting…
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Sonic is the Sheriff, Black Bot the Pirate, Hedgehog of the Hound Table, Prehistoric Sonic, Robo Olympics, and Magnificent Sonic
The hosts review the Chaos Emerald story arc from Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, covering four episodes: "Sonic is the Sheriff," "Black Bot the Pirate," "Hedgehog of the Hound Table," and "Prehistoric Sonic." They also discuss two standalone episodes that precede the arc: "Robo Olympics" and...
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Attack on the Pinball Fortress, Mass Transit Trouble, Coachnik, Untouchable Sonic, and Super Robotnik
Neil and Mike review five episodes from Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: Attack on the Pinball Fortress, Mass Transit Trouble, Coachnik, Untouchable Sonic, and Super Robotnik. They discuss Robotnik's various schemes, the recurring butt jokes, animation quality improvements in the Super Robotnik...
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Robotnik's Rival, The Magic Hassle, Sonic the Matchmaker, Tails Prevails, and Zoobotnik
TFG1Mike and TV's Mr. Neil review five episodes of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: Robotnik's Rival, The Magic Hassle, Sonic the Matchmaker, Tails Prevails, and Zoobotnik. They discuss competing plots, returning characters, and what makes each episode work or fall short, with particular...
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Five Adventures of Sonic Episodes: Machopper Through The Last Resort
Neil and Mike review five consecutive episodes of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: Machopper (a recurring memory-loss joke), Momma Robotnik Returns (adoption court drama that hits close to home for Neil), Spaceman Sonic (stranded at a space station with a sneezing alien), Mad Mike the Bear…
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Submerged Sonic, Boogie Mania, Robotnik Jr., and More
Neil and Mike review five more episodes of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: Submerged Sonic, Boogie Mania, Musta Been a Beautiful Baby, Robotnik Jr., and Full Tilt Tails. They discuss animation styles, recurring plot tropes, and what makes Robotnik Jr. stand out as one of the series' best…
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Sonic Gets Thrashed, Pseudo Sonic, Grounder the Genius, Tails in Charge, Sno Problem
The hosts review five episodes of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, discussing recycled plotlines and voiced character performances. Grounder the Genius stands out as the highlight, with Gary Chalk shifting to a dry, posh delivery when Grounder gains intelligence. Tails in Charge lets the…
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Tails' New Home through So Long Sucker
TFG1Mike and TV's Mr. Neil continue their run through Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog with five episodes: Tails' New Home, Over the Hill Hero, Blank Headed Eagle, Mystery of the Missing High Tops, and So Long Sucker. They discuss the series' continuity, heavy-handed PSAs, humor, and a noticeable...
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Sonic's Song, Birth of a Salesman, Best Hedgehog, Robotnik Express, and Too Tall Tales
TFG1Mike and TV's Mr. Neil review five episodes from Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic's Song (about Robotnik outlawing music), Birth of a Salesman (featuring a conniving gadget salesman named Wes Weasley), Best Hedgehog (revealing Robotnik's backstory and a chaotic wedding), Robotnik…
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Sonic Breakout, Trail of the Missing Tails, Close Encounters of the Sonic Kind, Mama Robotnik's Birthday, and Big Daddy
The hosts review five episodes from Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic Breakout (a jailbreak episode featuring a cartoonist character), Trail of the Missing Tails (introducing Dr. Warpnik), Close Encounters of the Sonic Kind (an alien prince story), Mama Robotnik's Birthday (featuring...
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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...
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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.
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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Sonic the Hedgehog SAT AM Episodes 1-4 Review
TFG1Mike and TV's Mr. Neil kick off their Sonic coverage with the first four episodes of the 1993 SAT AM series: "Heads or Tails," "Sonic Boom," "Sonic and Sally," and "Ultrasonic." They discuss Sonic's 26-year video game history, compare the dark tone of SAT AM to the comedic Adventures of Sonic...
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Donkey Kong Country Cartoon Review
Neil and Mike force themselves through the French-Canadian CGI cartoon adaptation of Donkey Kong Country, and they're not happy about it. They discuss the voice acting, animation quality, inane plots, bad dialogue, and the show's relentless use of parody episode titles—and struggle to explain how...
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Battletoads, Bubsy, and Mortal Kombat Pilot Episodes Review
Neil and Mike review three video game cartoon pilots that never became series: Battletoads (an origin story by David Wise), Bubsy's "What Could Possibly Go Wrong?" (featuring Rob Paulson), and Mortal Kombat: The Journey Begins (a 39-minute prequel to the 1995 film). They discuss why these...
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Earthworm Jim Season 2 Review
Mike and Neil wrap up their Earthworm Jim coverage with a deep dive into all ten episodes of Season 2, from the origin story of Peter Puppy to the series finale Christmas episode. They discuss standout installments like the Wizard of Oz parody, Evil Jim's chaotic attempts to create evil versions…
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Earthworm Jim Season 1 Part 2 Review
Neil and Mike wrap up the first season of Earthworm Jim with the final six episodes: The Egg Beater, The Fur Barren Trout, The Great Secret of the Universe, Bring Me the Head of Earthworm Jim, Queen What's-Her-Name, and The Anti-Fish. They discuss the show's absurdist humor, Monty Python...
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Earthworm Jim Season 1 Part 1 Review
Neil and Mike return to the podcast after a long hiatus to dive into the first seven episodes of the 1995 animated series Earthworm Jim. They discuss the show's relentless humor, impressive animation, and standout voice performances from Dan Castellaneta, Jim Cummings, and Jeff Bennett, while...
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Top 50 Video Game Franchises Countdown, Part 2
The hosts continue their countdown of the top 50 video game franchises, covering entries 25 through 1. Discussion spans BioShock, Castlevania, Warcraft, Half-Life, Assassin's Creed, Resident Evil, Donkey Kong, Mega Man, Mass Effect, Metal Gear, and Final Fantasy, with hosts Steve, Boothninja,...
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Top 50 Video Game Franchises Countdown Part 1
Steve, Mike, Neil, and Doug count down video game franchises ranked 50 to 26, based on input from 25 fan and podcaster submissions. They discuss the methodology behind the list, spanning game quality, longevity, and franchise impact across 220 different franchises. The episode covers franchises...
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Darkstalkers Season 1 Part 2 Review
The hosts finish their coverage of Darkstalkers season one with the final six episodes, rating nearly all of them double zeros. They discuss the show's convoluted plot involving Pyron, Demetri, and other monster fighters, lament the lack of emotional resonance, and break down individual episodes...
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Darkstalkers Season 1 Episodes 1-7 Review
Mike and Neil dive into the first seven episodes of the 1995 Darkstalkers animated series—a loose adaptation of the Capcom fighting game that struggles to translate the source material into a coherent cartoon. They discuss the show's assembly of characters, its wild departures from the games, and...
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Street Fighter Season 2 Part 2 Review
Neil and Mike wrap up their Street Fighter coverage with the final six episodes of season two, including the Rose-led psychic battle, a crossover with the Warrior King, a Blanca jungle adventure, Sakura's admiration of Ryu, the Final Fight characters, and the series finale featuring Bison's...
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Street Fighter Season 2 Part 1 Episodes 1-7
Neil and Mike cover the first seven episodes of Street Fighter's second season, including the return of Satin Hammer, Cammie's mind control by Bison, Blanka's continued struggles with his mutation, and Ryu and Ken's battle against Akuma. They discuss improved storytelling cohesion compared to...
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Street Fighter Season 1 Part 2 Review
TFG1Mike and TV's Mr. Neil finish their coverage of Street Fighter's first season, covering the final six episodes: "The Medium Is the Message," "Eye of the Beholder," "Hand That Feeds You," "Keeping the Peace," "Channel Vision," and "Strange Bedfellows." The hosts discuss Bison's convoluted…
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Street Fighter Season 1 Part 1 Review
Neil and TFG1Mike dive into the first seven episodes of the 1995 Street Fighter animated series, covering "The World Warrior," "The Strongest Woman in the World," "The Mind's Eye," "No Way Out," "Demon Island," "Desert Thunder," and "The Dark Heart." They discuss the show's voice cast, animation...
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Mortal Kombat Defenders of the Realm Part 2 Review
Neil and Mike finish their coverage of Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm, reviewing the final six episodes of the series. They discuss "The Secret of Quan Chi," "Resurrection," "The Swords of Ilkan," "Amends," "Abandoned," and the series finale "Overthrown," along with their thoughts on the...
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Mortal Kombat Defenders of the Realm Part 1 Review
Mike and Neil dive into the first seven episodes of the 1996 Mortal Kombat animated series, discussing its voice cast, animation quality, writing, and how it fits—or doesn't fit—into the broader MK mythology. They cover Combat Begins Again, Sting of the Scorpion, Acid Tongue, Skin Deep, Old…
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Mega Man Series Recap
TFG1Mike, Neil, and Steve Megatron wrap up their coverage of the 1994 Mega Man cartoon with a detailed recap. They discuss their favorite and least favorite episodes, characters, and moments from the series, and share overall thoughts on the show's strengths and weaknesses. This is the final…
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Bad Day at Peril Park, Mega X, Crime of the
The hosts wrap up the original Mega Man cartoon series with the final three episodes. They discuss "Bad Day at Peril Park," a repetitive amusement park episode that borrows heavily from earlier plots; "Mega X," which brings in characters from the Mega Man X games and is widely considered the best...
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Mega Man Episodes 22–24: Campus Commandos, Brain Bot, Brobots
The hosts review three Mega Man cartoon episodes: "Campus Commandos" (Dr. Light's robot school under attack), "Brain Bot" (Mega Man protects Dr. Light's new invention), and "Brobots" (Proto Man's questionable allegiance). They discuss plot holes, animation quality, character development issues…
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Interview with Ian James Corlett on Voice Acting and Mega
Ian James Corlett joins the hosts to discuss his voice acting career, including his iconic role as Mega Man in the 1994 animated series. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from Ocean Studios recording sessions, talks about his work on shows like Beast Wars, Johnny Test, Ninjago, and My Little...
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