The Holiday Marathon begins! Ash faces off against a character we've seen before, though he may be having an identity crisis... We also continue with our game of Fantasy Pokemon League! Click here to listen to the last of the semifinals! You can also download the file by right-clicking and choosing "Save file as" By the way, Pokepress started their own podcast! What's their first episode like? (I'm invovled, so it must be fabulous, right?) You should check it out for yourself! Click here! Then, ...
Dec 04, 2016
(Thank you everyone for your patience as I try to piece back together this podcast! It has been very time-consuming, but I am making progress and the Holiday Marathon will go as planned, as long as the internet doesn't fail us again!) Today, Ash fights his first battle of the semi-finals, and also has a romantic encounter? I'll let you decide whether or not he's actually aware of the fact. Also, someone racked up a loooot of points for our fantasy Pokemon League game. Click here to find out who!...
Dec 02, 2016
So the Silver Conference has its opening ceremonies and I get to gush about Gary turning into a respectable human being. There are conversations by the lake, battles in the prelims and of course, Fantasy Pokemon League! And some discussion on Pokemon Sun and Moon, since I'm having such fun playing that! Click here to hear how it all went! Here's Pokepress talking with fans about the Pokemon TCG Pre-release! Check out this, and their many other vids and interviews. (I'm in some of them; you total...
Nov 21, 2016
The Silver Conference is almost upon us, the torch runner is about to start! While we wait for that to get underway, I have a long tangent about Pokemon Black and White/ Episode N and what it can teach us about politics. Ho hum... Click here to listen! Congratulations to Team Logan and Team Evan! I look forward to your Fantasy Pokemon League competition! In music news, you can watch Pokepress unbox the latest character album out of Japan on their Youtube channel! Or read Steven's thoughts here!...
Nov 14, 2016
Crazy future episode ideas, the end of a friend's character arc, and oh! A game, you say? You can hear the whole episode here, or keep reading for game details.. All right, Team! We're gonna play Fantasy Pokemon League! I'll break down the rules more later, but here's the basic idea: Everyone who wants to play will draft 4 characters (at least 1 human and 1 pokemon) and 1 event and 1 attack, for a total of 6. When the Silver Conference episodes air, you will all earn points based on what happens...
Nov 08, 2016
A legendary Pokemon shows up and takes us through a strange altered reality. And I maybe spend a good ten minutes ranting about unwanted Pokemon arguments at the anime con. I know, sigh, I should learn to let things go... Click here to listen! Hey, we're almost at the Pokemon League! I wanna play Fantasy Football, or Fantasy Pokemon! Keep an eye on the Facebook , because on Friday, I'll put out a post to see who might be interested! Pokemon music? Don't mind if I do! Steven from Pokepress and I ...
Oct 30, 2016
Getting captured by Team Rocket is a tale as old as time for this crew. Luckily, they know how to deal. Today, Larvitar takes a turn being the hero and carrying out the rescue mission, and the issue of evolution comes up again. Is Ash's team ready for the League this time around? Click here to listen... A lot of Pokemon stuff has been happening on the Patreon feed! Discussions of The Electric Tale of Pikachu and the first movie ending theme(s). Pretty soon, Steven and I will be discussing the 2n...
Oct 17, 2016
I don't know if you can technically classify this one as a filler episode, since we run into an old friend, have a friend capture and then there's a trade, an evolution and a release from Team Rocket... despite the inauspicious plot, a lot of stuff does happen. Including true love! Click here! HAPPY THANKSGIVING, CANADA! Click here to listen to a special episode on The Electric Tale of Pikachu, Vol 3. Pokepress and I also sit down and talk about the first movie ending themes, here's the link! Wa...
Oct 11, 2016
Our heroes stumble upon a group of slowpoke in trouble, and a legend that may or may not hold water. But logic was never a slowpoke's strong point, was it? Click here to listen! You should also visit my Patreon page if you want to here me and Pokepress talk about the first movie ending themes, here's the link! Wanna know what goes in to a great Pokemon cosplay? Or what winning a Super Smash Bros tourney feels like? Head on over to Pokepress, both at their blog and Youtube channel!...
Oct 01, 2016
There's more than you might expect in this episode, an evolution, a legendary... a lot of shameless plugging, haha! A fun little episode on our way to Mt. Silver, Click here to listen! You should also visit my Patreon page if you want to here me and Pokepress talk about the first movie ending themes, here's the link! Wanna know what goes in to a great Pokemon cosplay? Or what winning a Super Smash Bros tourney feels like? Head on over to Pokepress, both at their blog and Youtube channel!...
Sep 24, 2016
Ash gives birth to a rock monster, sort of. A surrogate parent, I guess, but welcome to the world, Larvatar! It's... not the best birthday one could hope for... Larvatar has some problems, and then Team Rocket makes them all worse, but if anyone can help with that, it's Ash, right? Also starring Professor Oak and Mom! Click here to listen! Wanna know what goes in to a great Pokemon cosplay? Or what winning a Super Smash Bros tourney feels like? Head on over to Pokepress, both at their blog and Y...
Sep 11, 2016
We meet an old friend today, while running an errand for Professor Elm. Ash picks up an egg, then gets the chance to meet up with our old buddy, Lapras! What's this Water-Type been up to since we saw it last? Click the link to find out! Head this way to visit Pokepress, on their blog or Youtube channel!...
Sep 01, 2016
Hey, a movie! Starring everybody, whether they have a reason to be there or not. Yes, there are some clear flaws and failures in this film, and yet, I find it to still rank among my favorites. Click here to listen! For those who weren't able to attend Pokemon US Nationals, Pokepress has you covered! Click here to see some of their videos and interviews! Take a tour! Or, have an interview with the Senior's TCG Winner! Or the Pokken Champion !...
Aug 20, 2016
It's a gym battle episode! I know, sounds strange, but true. Before that, we have a looong talk about Serena and XY in general, now that the sun is setting on that particular season. Tune in to listen! For those who weren't able to attend Pokemon US Nationals, Pokepress has you covered! Click here to see some of their videos and interviews! Take a tour! Or, have an interview with the Senior's TCG Winner! Or the Pokken Champion !...
Aug 03, 2016
Team Rocket has a surprisingly simple and effective plan for stealing Ash's badges, but as always, they manage to mess it up. It's a pretty fun episode, and drops a lot of world-building facts on us as well. Tune in to listen! For those who weren't able to attend Pokemon US Nationals, Pokepress has you covered! Click here to see some of their videos and interviews! Take a tour! Or, have an interview with the Senior's TCG Winner! Or the Pokken Champion ! And if you still need more pokemon goodnes...
Jul 18, 2016
Don't know why it sounds like I'm talking into a plastic tube today, but despite me continuing to fail at audio production, we are at the Gym Battle for a Rising Badge, and nothing shall get in our way! Ash is behaving as a professional trainer should, minus one fake-out with Pikachu, and his unusual strategies are what clinches the match. Insurance for gym buildings has got to be an expensive premium... Click here to listen! How's everyone doing at Pokemon GO? Is it availiable in your country? ...
Jul 12, 2016
We see an old friend today... or two, or three. A good ol' reunion, in fact, and we do battle with a Dragonite who just can't help itself from barbecuing the countryside. Why? Well, Team Rocket may have had something to do with it... Click here to listen! Head this way to visit Pokepress, on their blog or Youtube channel!...
Jun 30, 2016
The gym battle against Clair begins, making this badge number 8 if Ash succeeds. Of course, Team Rocket might be running a scheme right now, so... things might not run as smoothly as we expect. Also, Happy Father's Day? Do you have a favorite PokeDad? Click here to hear the episode! Head this way to visit Pokepress, on their blog or Youtube channel!...
Jun 20, 2016
We're back, and still riding the excitement of Episode 250, and heading into the Blackthorn City arc. It begins with a Dratini and a Dragon Fang ritual... which is also how it ends. It's a fun introduction to Gym Leader Clair, Dragon Master. Tune in to listen! Head this way to visit Pokepress, on their blog or Youtube channel! And this way to watch the special 250 video episode and see me blow out my candles! Or listen to any of the special episodes on Patreon!...
Jun 15, 2016
It's finally here! After hours upon hours of processing and uploading, episode 250 finally hit the internet! Why did it take so long, well... there's a video version of this podcast! Yup, we're having a good ol' kitchen party, and if you want the visuals, head on over to my Patreon page to subscribe. $1/month gets you that and all the special Origins discussion! What else makes number 250 special? Well, it's a BANNED episode! Yes, our friend Jynx is stirring up some controversy, so you've got th...
May 28, 2016
We're one episode away from episode 250! And, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Ash Ketchum! Yay! This episode not only goes up late, but also has a bunch of rain and thunder in the background. I tried to edit it out, but that effort ended up being futile. So, enjoy today's episode with a hefty dose of ambience. Ash, Brock and Misty meet the sister of an old friend, explore an ice cave, and fall into a lot of hole traps. Tune in to hear them save the day! And for all things Pokemon, music, interviews, game demo...
May 23, 2016
The kids take a trip to the Battle Park, to train up for Blackthorn Gym. Unfortunately, the park is closed now... Or is it? Not if Team Rocket has anything to say about it! Tune in to hear Team Rocket fight with a whole new set of pokemon! And for all things Pokemon, music, interviews, game demos and more, well, head on over to Pokepress! And want to hear what all my complaining was about in Pokemon Origins? Head on over to Professional Dork on Patreon, just $1 gets you access to the Pokemon Ori...
May 13, 2016
An evolution takes place on one of our main character's teams, but it's not quite what anyone expected. An old item most of us forgot about gets put in play, and Team Rocket dusts off the ol' fortune teller disguise. And the final battle is kind of unusual... I hope Phamphy gives Ash a good smack later for not keeping his head in the game. Tune in to hear what I'm talking about! And for all things Pokemon, music, interviews, game demos and more, well, head on over to Pokepress! And want to hear ...
May 05, 2016
Oh, boy, the Clefairy are back! So this adventure's sure to get a little out of this world. And Team Rocket has competition for their pokemon thievery: Meet Ken and Mary of the Pokemon Mystery Club! Basically, conspiracy theorists with a lot of spare cash. Tune in to hear how this comedy plays out! And for all things Pokemon, music, interviews, game demos and more, well, head on over to Pokepress!...
Apr 27, 2016
An imitation job that would make Duplica proud! Team Rocket cons the local Nurse Joy into believing they're Professor Oak and DJ Mary! All this work for a free meal... Listen in and decide if it was worth it! And this way to Pokepress, to read those interviews with TCG and VGC players! Or their YouTube channel, for a discussion of Pokemon music on vinyl !...
Apr 19, 2016
Our kids take some time out of the Pokemon journey for a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. Might as well, it's not every day you see a nun studying at a Buddhist temple. What can we learn from watching Slowpoke? Tune in to find out! And this way to Pokepress, to read those interviews with TCG and VGC players! Or their YouTube channel, for a discussion of Pokemon music on vinyl !...
Apr 17, 2016
Our kids become groupies today, as they meet a pop idol and her Igglybuff twins. They're adorable balls of charm, but our old pal Jigglypuff is a wee bit jealous... Tune in to hear the diva throw a fit! To Pokemon Crossroads, for that interview I mentioned! Talking all about Pikapi Podcast and five years of covering Pokemon! And go to PIRN and Pokepress for all things Pokemon! Music, interviews, game demos and more!...
Apr 09, 2016
Ash finishes his stint as a Pikachu, too bad we didn't see much of it. But we do get an appearance by a legendary, in all it's majestic glory. Tune in to listen! And if you want to read about Mario Maker and what it has to do with the music industry, well, head on over to Pokepress!...
Mar 28, 2016
It's not Halloween, but our kids meet a young witch on their travels. Also, we're reminded that Ash is actually trilingual. Magic and mystery are part of the potion today! Tune in to listen! And if you want to read about Mario Maker and what it has to do with the music industry, well, head on over to Pokepress!...
Mar 28, 2016
Misty meets a new rival, and if you thought that Gary was bad, Misty's attitude is worse. Luckily, the two of them manage to find common ground. Tune in to hear Misty get an attempt at character development! And Pokepress has an interview with Mark Chait, co-writer of "The Power of One", you should check it out! It's in three parts, one , two and three , or the whole thing is also available on soundcloud!...
Mar 13, 2016
