Interview with Jason Griffith - Voice of Sonic the Hedgehog and Shadow - Sonic Expo 2023

[@theharvardyard2356]

Put some dressin on a boy!

[@Starrmonster02]

I miss Jason Griffith I really wish he’s back voicing sonic and shadow

[@GtotheNextLevel]

He did a great job while he was there.

[@mohwe1007]

i wish they kept Jason as either Sonic or Shadow along with Mike Pollock

[@Starrmonster02]

@@mohwe1007 same

[@rickyrackey7930]

If Sega decides to officially give Sonic a definitive origin story, Jason Griffith should play his dad.

[@SonicTheBlueBlur15]

@@rickyrackey7930 yes

[@bellonacanino3422]

I always found Jason's version of Sonic to be the most inspirational out of all the voice actors. The way Sonic spoke with other characters, you can tell that he really cared about his friends. He was gentle but also upbeat. He told Elise to smile to calm her fears; he listened and understood Chris's abandonment issues; and he reassured Chip that he'd eventually get his memory back. He was a good friend to everyone, and Jason's interpretation of the character helped show off this side of Sonic. It made him even more heroic than he already was.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Totally, I feel he is the most well-rounded Sonic voice for sure.

[@ipineaplezs2070]

In my opinion Jason Griffith is the best Sonic voice actor.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

He’s one of my favs for sure!

[@rank0011]

He is and forever will be the greatest

[@simmieautomatic8353]

It honestly made me sad to hear that Jason felt that he didnt think his contributions meant anything toward Sonic since his time as the character ended for him abruptly....nonetheless him not even going to any conventions for over a decade.... If only he knew how many of us want him back as Sonic to THIS VERY DAY....even with the recent VAs additions where the movie and Sonic Prime are concerned. Jason didn't just voice Sonic, he WAS Sonic. You're appreciated and loved by a significant number of us, Jason. Please come back quickly.... He should have never been replaced....

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Jason did an excellent job for sure. Though I don’t want to devalue any of the other voices of Sonic too cause they’ve all done a great job too and brought their own unique feel to the character.

[@Starrmonster02]

I agree it would be really cool if Jason voiced shadow in sonic movie 3 but I doubt that’ll happen i think Keanu reeves is gonna nail it for shadow

[@peepsg]

I love Jason Griffith and Ryan Drummond also Jaleel White too

[@AlamOrtiz92]

The Interview with Jason was so Awesome! And he was the Best Sonic Voice I ever heard, I wish I could also meet him someday

[@morgymodernsonicfan8547]

He was my favorite too!!!

[@orangeslash1667]

@@morgymodernsonicfan8547 The appeal of Jason Griffith is that he's the Johnny Young Bosch of New York. His voice is youth-full and funny for a similar reason as Bosch.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

We just need to get you to Sonic Expo someday, Alam!

[@AlamOrtiz92]

@@GtotheNextLevel I'm looking forward to it!

[@missmanxee]

Brilliant interview Jason Griffiths is my favorite voice actor for both Sonic and Shadow the Hedgehog as well as Usagi in TMNT 2003 and Cilan in Pokémon and I would love to meet him in person someday also loved the bit when Pete Capella the voice of Silver the Hedgehog jumped in near the end thanks for sharing this 👍💙🤍🦔

[@GtotheNextLevel]

You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it. Pete Capella’s interview is coming next week!

[@missmanxee]

Great thanks for letting me know can’t wait to see it 👍❤️

[@johnmichael2692]

Jason was one of the best actors to voice sonic and shadow I hope one day he will voice them again

[@bowserbreaker2515]

Jason is definitely not my favorite Sonic or Shadow, but I still respect him, and he did a lot of good and was Sonic for a lot of people. But he was amazing as Jet.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

I do love his performance as Jet. Shame that I didn’t think to ask him about that!

[@graptakular]

Over time, I have grown to have so much appreciation for Jason and his work. I'm glad you were a part of making his con experience a better one (no more tupperware hedgehogs). Great interview!

[@GtotheNextLevel]

That was a memory unlock for sure cause I remember people talking about that event so long ago!

[@ameliawalker1046]

@@GtotheNextLevel there's one thing about Sonic's personality very few Sonic fans talk about: the moments when he's soft-spoken and tranquil, especially when he soaks up nature. They only seem to notice the cool rebellious side of him mostly... Is it really so wrong to have prominent parts of a character's personality overshadow what people seem to overlook?

[@GtotheNextLevel]

I totally get that. I feel the IDW comic really shows that softer more layered side of him more. One reason why it’s so underrated.

[@SenpaiYGO]

He’s still Sonic. Heck, even Shadow. Wouldn’t mind some Jett too! Either way, would be ecstatic to have him back.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Honestly I think his role of Jet the Hawk needs more love!

[@SenpaiYGO]

@@GtotheNextLevel on that, we agree!

[@StuffWePlay]

So happy to see this interview here! He was such a prominent voice from my childhood

[@scotland8906]

Best sonic and shadow voice by a mile

[@gerardosaenz9496]

Happy 43rd Birthday 🎂 Jason Griffith (sonic voice actor).

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Yup, happy birthday to him! I'm only one year younger than he is! Explains why we both were into Sega CD. :p

[@olezornow4239]

Jason's Sonic means so much too me in black knight his words about life changed everything for me

[@GtotheNextLevel]

I really need to go back and play Black Knight again soon.

[@megalee0108]

Jason Griffith is my favorite sonic voice actor

[@GtotheNextLevel]

He's one of my favs for sure!

[@Orange66-g7r]

I wanna go to one of these and meet Jason Griffith SOOOOO bad!!! I'm a HUGE fan!!

[@GtotheNextLevel]

He’s been going to a lot of conventions lately so keep an eye out there!

[@Orange66-g7r]

@@GtotheNextLevel aight. Thanks. Love the interviews.

[@PsychH0e-]

Roger is really starting to pick it up in the Final Horizon DLC. He really ate in Frontiers, but I wouldn't mind hearing Jason do the game!

[@DarkSage861]

That cameo from Pete Capella got me lmao

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Best thing is my wife who operated that camera that caught him almost cracked up laughing.

[@bluntblows]

Wishful thinking, but I really hope Jason Griffith is cast as Shadow in the Sonic The Hedgehog 3 movie. He nailed him back in the day and I'd love to see him get another go as the Ultimate Life-form on the big screen

[@GtotheNextLevel]

That would be awesome. Honestly, if not him, who would they cast? I honestly can't really think of a "Hollywood" actor to play him.

[@bluntblows]

@@GtotheNextLevel I’m more hopeful for Jason now since we got that teaser today, and it’s also Jason Griffiths birthday today. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@hulyaterzi8560]

Well turns it was John Wick himself what do you think?

[@GtotheNextLevel]

@hulyaterzi8560 I’m excited!

[@ChristianFrates1997]

Jason was an amazing Sonic and Shadow!

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Yes he was! Appreciate ya watching.

[@kidanecallender]

I would like for him to voice Shadow in Sonic 3 live action 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾

[@jordanelliott0408]

Jason = best Sonic VA

[@MyRetroLife]

Incredible interview buddy! Loved this

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you so much, Tyler! I was amazing getting a chance to interview them all! I only wish I could have time with Ryan Drummond but perhaps another time.

[@SFproductions1]

Jason is still my favorite Sonic VA. Basically the Sonic from my childhood 🥲

[@GtotheNextLevel]

He's great, Jaleel was my childhood, but Jason was dang close.

[@LuckyFist]

Silver ready do poppin out of nowhere and hit Sonic into the wall thing from 06 lmao

[@GtotheNextLevel]

I tried so hard not to crack up hysterically at that. Pete's interview releases tomorrow!

[@Nonxistent_J]

This was awesome! Jason Griffith is my favorite Sonic VA

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you! He's one of my favs for sure.

[@travisbrown6598]

This interview was great! I like on his recording tape talk and as a fan of voice acting, it really inspired me. See the Hyatt Regency in Dallas makes me thinks of Frightmare used to be there but glad the convention went great!

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you! Fun G Fact: My sister and I used to do do voice recording acting when we were kids.

[@travisbrown6598]

@@GtotheNextLevel Oh that is awesome! I used to do voice recordings myself but it was mainly repeating film lines and such.

[@oh5079]

Oh my gosh, SEEING THIS FLASH UP ON MY HOME SCREEN BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE! AINT EVEN WATCHED IT BUT SUBSCRIBED!!! How have I not seen your channel until now?!

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you! I’ve been around KZbin for a while but I took a bit of an unintentional break so I’m trying my best to get back on KZbin’s good graces. So thank you! More interviews are coming next week~

[@CatWarior22]

Gotta love this man, in my opinion he is the BEST sonic ever :)

[@peepsg]

I love Ryan Drummond (Dreamcast), Jason Griffith (4Kids) and Jaleel White (DiC)

[@SonicSelect1991]

THE WAY PETE JUST JUMPED IN LAST SECOND 😂

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Hehe yeah he did. His interview will be up next week!

[@Starrmonster02]

Silver is one of my favorite characters from sonic just wish he’s more involved in sonic games 🩶🦔

[@SonicSelect1991]

That's gonna be awesome, can't wait for it! And also, Silver is so, SO UNDERRATED, and I think it was a very big missed opportunity to not even include him in the Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog. Like, EVERYONE ELSE WAS THERE- (except Cream and Charmy) why couldn't they have just threw him in? 🥲

[@Starrmonster02]

@@SonicSelect1991 I don’t they added blaze in why couldn’t they add silver

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Fully agree. He and Blaze are my two favorite Sonic characters aside from the main four.

[@SuperXtornado]

He will always be Sonic to me!

[@JasLamArr91]

I always thought he was the perfect middle voice for Sonic. The perfect choice to come after Ryan and before Roger.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

I agree, the level of character that Jason brought to Sonic really was second to none.

[@anthonydedios4720]

The definitive voice of Sonic

[@kerrygligorovic9758]

I've already got the complete series of Sonic X on Blu- ray this year so I can enjoy watching the episodes .

[@GtotheNextLevel]

I might need to get a second copy now since the actors signed this one and I’m gonna preserve it!

[@HyruletheCheetah]

This was really interesting. Great interview

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you so much!!

[@thehumbleone1983]

Really good interview with Jason and it’s a shame he’s been let go. great video G 👍

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you! It was fun hearing his take on sonic for sure.

[@smugcat723]

Would be nice if he made it as the voice of Shadow in Sonic 3

[@Starrmonster02]

Same I really want him to voice shadow in sonic movie 3

[@GtotheNextLevel]

That would be pretty dope, ngl.

[@jaydenlenzy3487]

Man I really hope he does, I’m sure he would love to have another go as Shadow.

[@EclipseHedgehog]

The first episode of sonic x i thought everyone did fine, I'm old enough to recall all the drama people haaated the 4kids dub but when you get older you tend to learn that there's not just the voice actor, there's the writing, and the directing thats also involved, the editing and mixing, what takes did they go for, etc. and then you have the voice actors get better with more experience or voice acting classes and eventually in time get more comfortable into the role and evolve, like Sean schemmel as Goku (seriosuly listen to the ginyu and frieza saga then listen to how is in the buu saga original funimation dub its night and day). I honestly think Jason did his best with Shadow and i think thats also thanks to him being in the 2005 game where he grew with him.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Eh i didn't really follow any of the drama, i just enjoyed the show for what it was.

[@EclipseHedgehog]

@GtotheNextLevel that was for the best. Very cringe looking back at it.

[@DLGanimator]

That is really cool, I would like to see him in the future games. At least something realistic like: Sonic of Roger Craight Smith meeting his younger self: Classic - ova sonic, Heroes - Ryan Rummond, Unleashed/Black Knight - Jason Griffith.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

We all just want a "Sonic Forever," where they'd all meet. I know I'd geek out for it.

[@sabrinamiller3671]

Fantastic interview!! 🤩

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JustValiant-]

That was a great interview! Very well done

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you so much!!

[@anna-maria4590]

Jason watch turtles after school that explains everything to be voice of Usagi in 2003 series. That’s awesome interview btw😉😉💙💚

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Yeah! That’s one reason why I love asking that question when I interview voice actors. It kinda shows where their inspirations come from. Thank you!

[@anna-maria4590]

@@GtotheNextLevel Yeah exactly like you said😉 Your welcome💙

[@SpeedBoltz]

OH HO,G…YOU REACHED A NEW LEVEL OF TOTAL COOLNESS! 🤩💙 And I had no idea that Sonic watched Mario before lol

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you! And i think a good chunk of us "Did the Mario" back then before Sonic graced our screens.

[@SpeedBoltz]

@@GtotheNextLevel True lol

[@simondragon206]

Oh my favourite

[@soulcakelive]

Really cool interview! Jason was always one of my favorites and it's so cool to hear from him just how dedicated he was to the role. Thanks for this!!

[@GtotheNextLevel]

You're welcome! It was wonderful chatting with him. Hope we cross paths at a con again soon.

[@CaffeinatedWolfe]

Jason is a great--dare I say Way Past Cool--dude!

[@Freelancersupravat]

So good!

[@meta13gaming]

They didn’t put Jet the Hawk in the thumbnail😖 Justice for our feathered friend!

[@bryanblueblurhedgehog8899]

Rip jet the hawk 🥲

[@SZH4thewin]

Ay yo I was at the sonic expo too!!! Made a video with Jason also

[@GtotheNextLevel]

The Expo was great!

[@DadNDave]

woooo

[@jillevers1432]

What I give to meet this guy

[@GtotheNextLevel]

He’s been showing up to a lot more conventions and comic meets lately so keep your eyes out!

[@jillevers1432]

@@GtotheNextLevel Probably won't be at Columbus Ohio's convention. It will by my first one. (Got any tips on my first trip?)

[@Sandbar_]

This is great!

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you so much! More interviews are coming this week.

[@mushra50]

Keep up the good work G like how you get interviews with these people in person

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you! I love being able to so as I go to more events, I hope to have more coming.

[@mushra50]

@@GtotheNextLevel Sonic boom in the new Sonic the hedgehog games every last one of the cast members from Sonic x was dropped except for Mike Pollock they kept him around and he voiced Doctor eggman for a solid 15 years

[@RatchetSprite1]

The GOAT Sonic voice actor

[@GtotheNextLevel]

He's one of my favs!

[@jayjayplyz3942]

Pete sounded like Silver then😂❤❤

[@isaiahvilla6691]

Thanks for the interview Man Way Past Cool My favorite Sonic Voice Actor.

[@bryanblueblurhedgehog8899]

Wish Jason Griffith shouldn't be replaced before roger craig smith came in. As long as i love them both. They'll be good chemistry

[@GtotheNextLevel]

I want a “Sonic Forever” where the worlds collide someday.

[@Starrmonster02]

Pete Capella voice of silver🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@daffysduck1937]

Sonic vs shadow

[@Gamingwithahandicap]

I wish they kept him, I really don’t like Roger’s portrayal at all, I’m a Dreamcast and classic era fan so Ryan and Jason will always be Sonic to me

[@masteremeraldholder2755]

same!! ryan gave very 90s broski/too cool for school vibes, jason gave sonic so much heart and compassion. roger gives sonic...?? idk. jason and ryan (and jaleel!) were the best sonic vas!!!

[@Universal035]

I wonder if @treasurehuntingsonic made it to this event?

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Unfortunately no he didn’t. I chatted with him not long before this year’s Expo but he hopes to in the future!

[@user35678_tt]

I love ur channel ❤🎉

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you!!

[@RDSC_]

Yo can you add timestamps to the different questions

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Done. Gonna sleep now, lol.

[@RDSC_]

@@GtotheNextLevelthanks 😃

[@TheEzekiel300]

Still want Sally and the Freedom Fighters.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Wrong Sonic actor. But I do happen to have another video on my channel with Jaleel in it!

[@vitality_fitn3ss486]

I disagree on 2d sonic games making a comeback for the fact that it doesn’t make an impact compared to the originals . Just play the Og sonic games and stick to more sonic adventure style or sonic unleashed styles. I can’t wait till the day when it happens

[@GtotheNextLevel]

There's a reason why 2D Sonic games are still around; it's cause some fans prefer it and some (like me) play both. And not making an impact? Sonic Mania says otherwise. There's room for both 2D and 3D Sonic. Just cause you are not into 2D doesn't mean it shouldn't exist.

[@vitality_fitn3ss486]

@@GtotheNextLevel to each his own I am %100 biased I guess lol

[@CDLacra93]

This Sonic 06 looks a bit weird

[@HappyHostages]

The music is too distracting…

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Like it’s too loud? Or it’s too good? 🤣

[@Xzerixan]

@@GtotheNextLevel too loud 😭

[@GtotheNextLevel]

@xzerixan4679 Haven’t heard many people complain about it but noted.