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Dec 2024
1h 22m

Ho Ho Ho, Sonic is Here! A Sonic The Hed...

Headgum & Nicole Byer
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It’s an extra special holiday treat! Nicole Byer is joined by her friend, comedian, and actor Ben Schwartz to talk about the true love of her life — Sonic the Hedgehog. Nicole opens up to Ben about her deep, genuine emotional connection to Sonic and why it’s not just a bit. Ben shares the unexpected journey of landing the role, the fan backlash to the origin ... Show More
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