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# SEGA brings the Sonic franchise into podcasts with new Chaotix detective radio drama
- URL: https://news.tailschannel.com/sonic-radio-drama-the-chaotix-casefiles-podcast-new/
- Published: 2026-01-20T20:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-01T15:48:08.000Z
- Description: The franchise's first podcast series will launch in late January 2026
- Author: Tails' Channel
- Tags: Media, #news

SEGA today announced *The Chaotix Casefiles*, a narrative podcast series set in the Sonic the Hedgehog universe. 

**Why it matters:** It's the first podcast from the franchise ahead of its [35th anniversary](https://news.tailschannel.com/sonic-35th-anniversary-celebrations-officially-launches-with-new-microsite-and-marketing-campaign/) in June.

**What we know:** The show follows Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon, and Charmy Bee as they work a new mystery.

- In a statement to *Tails' Channel*, SEGA says the series blends "noir-inspired intrigue with Sonic's signature energy."
- No word yet about the episode count, length, or release schedule.

**Behind the scenes:** The official video game voice cast is back. Roger Craig Smith voices Sonic, Keith Silverstein plays Vector, Matthew Mercer is Espio, and Colleen O'Shaughnessey voices Charmy. 

- Ian Jones-Quartey, known for *OK KO: Let's Be Heroes* and *Steven Universe*, is directing. Dan Jolley is the lead writer, with SEGA's Ian Flynn and Evan Stanley also contributing.
- Charlie Rosen of the 8-Bit Big Band composed the music, with sound design by Fred Greenhalgh and Dan Brunelle, both of podcast distributor Realm.

**The big picture:** Realm is distributing the series globally across all major podcast platforms.

- The company will also represent the show for advertising sales.

**What's next:** *The Chaotix Casefiles* will be available everywhere podcasts are offered starting 27 Jan 2026.