EXP. Share
491 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 259 ratingsTwo longtime friends and Pokémon fans play every generation of Pokémon game, gym by gym. Now playing Pokémon: Scarlet & Violet.
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Route 5, Hulbury, Hulbury Gym (#171)
June 13, 2023 10:05 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBThe route was short and yet, it was still full of terrors. Or maybe that's just the bit when we tried to figure out how to battle each other online for the first time. You be the judge, but please don't make fun of us too much. We're two grown adult men after all, how were we supposed to know that a hidden menu is what you use to fight each other, rather than the one on the main menu THAT SAYS "VS" ON IT. Please excuse us. We also have a controversial pick for Trainer Danger, but Joshy's Swe...
Route 3, Galar Mine 1, Route 4, Turffield, Turffield Gym (Ft. Greg Leatherman) #170
June 06, 2023 13:03 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWe’re joined by Greg Leatherman this week, aka Madison Sinclair, who is busy, busy, busy building the most fabulous team of “Pokémon Drag Race” stars. Meanwhile, Drew England and Wellington Smithsmith are just trying to make it to Turffield so they can take on *checks notes* J.K. Rowling? Huh. Along the way we learn about hawk in Timbs, a pretty complicated conspiracy about Gigantamaxing, and a Pokémon that’s just a big wad of, well, it’d be impolite to day what it looks like. Notes: Thank...
Route 3, Galar Mine 1, Route 4, Turffield Gym (Ft. Greg Leatherman) #170
June 06, 2023 13:03 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWe’re joined by Greg Leatherman this week, aka Madison Sinclair, who is busy, busy, busy building the most fabulous team of “Pokémon Drag Race” stars. Meanwhile, Drew England and Wellington Smithsmith are just trying to make it to Turffield so they can take on *checks notes* J.K. Rowling? Huh. Along the way we learn about hawk in Timbs, a pretty complicated conspiracy about Gigantamaxing, and a Pokémon that’s just a big wad of, well, it’d be impolite to day what it looks like. Notes: Thank...
[Pokémon Sword/Shield] Postwick, Slumbering Weald, Route 1, Wedgehurst, Route 2, Wild Area, Motostoke (#169)
May 30, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB‘Ello guv! Welcome to a new season of EXP. Share on an all-new system, in an all-new region, and on a lovely emerald isle (close enough) FILLED with all-new Barfies and Sweeties. Join wealthy industrialist Wellington Smithsmith and New England ambassador Drew England as they make their way to Motostoke City for Galar's Pokémon League opening ceremony. Along the way they meet weird dogs with lovely voices, some rowdy and fun-lovin’ stans, and the single most dangerous stranger to date: The Ba...
Route 23, Victory Road, Indigo Plateau, Elite Four, Cerulean Cave (Ft. David Sims) #168
May 09, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBSeason 7B/C draws to a close, even if maybe everyone participating in it didn't quite make it to the finish line. We've cleared the runway for David Sims, aka GringusD, to join us again after a brief hiatus to talk about Let's Go, the first time he played versus returning to it. Aside from traversing the surprisingly devastating Victory Road and taking on the Elite Four, we cover what we like and don't like both about the game and our own EXPLocke—with which one of our hosts once again strug...
Route 21, Pallet Town, Viridian Gym (#167)
May 02, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThis long and storied saga is finally drawing to a close. It was months in the making, but we’ve finally pushed through and all it took was some light penis trauma along the way. We are, of course, referring to Tanner’s kidney stone, but while we’re on the topic of penis trauma, we’ve got a HOT new segment for you this week and the best part is that we want to hear from you—so make sure to tag us when you take to Twitter and TikTok to tell us about your most #MountablePokemon. We also played...
Route 19, Seafoam Islands, Route 20, Cinnabar Island, Pokémon Mansion, Cinnabar Gym (Ft. Daniel Golson) #166
April 25, 2023 10:05 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBApparently seeking to clean up a Saffron City that's rotten to the core, Dorito Doug decides to burn it to the ground. After making such a move that's clearly not on-brand for Doritos, he's forced to cool his heels down south for a while. On the journey to Cinnabar Island, he and Caprica-Six are joined by "Daniel" aka Daniel Golson, whose team is like a delicious bowl full of pasta and named thusly. The trio debates saving the many struggling Swimmers on Routes 19-20 but ultimately decides t...
Power Plant, Saffron City, Fighting Dojo, Silph Co., Saffron Gym (#165)
April 18, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBLook forward to some, frankly, phoned-in eulogies because Dorito Doug lost a ‘mon none of you had even MET yet and Caprica-Six can’t manage to keep the ‘mon she lost this week alive even if the fate of the entire human—sorry, Cylon—race depended on it. Otherwise, we pulverized the Power Plant. Destroyed the Dojo. Saved Silph. Sacked Sabrina’s gym. And Tanner managed to do all of that while only cheating just a little!
Power Plant, Saffron City, Fighting Dojo, Silph Co., and Saffron Gym (#165)
April 18, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBLook forward to some, frankly, phoned-in eulogies because Dorito Doug lost a ‘Mon none of you had even MET yet and Caprica-6 can’t manage to keep the ‘Mon she lost this week alive even if the fate of the entire human race depended on it. Which, I guess, isn’t all the consequential to a Cylon. I guess that’s why Josh’s GLOOM KEEPS DYING. Pulverized the power plant. Destroyed the Dojo, Saved Silph. Sacked Sabrina’s gym. And Tanner managed to do all of that while only cheating just a little!
Pokémon Tower, Routes 12-15, Fuchsia City, GO Park, Fuchsia Gym (#164)
April 11, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBFirst, the Rules Court convenes once again to look at the eligibility of our request for rerolls last week. To resolve the issues with Josh's Favorite Pokémon Is Mewtwo clause, we're joined by @asteroidera, aka Kel, who was the first Bug Catcher to volunteer and benevolently offer up their Mewtwo. They do EXP. Share's first-ever live trade on-air, and then after some fawning by Josh, we begin our journey in earnest. Although one of us whose name rhymes with Burrito Chug is a Mayor Cheat who ...
Route 11, Diglett’s Cave, Route 9, Rock Tunnel, Route 10, Lavender Town, Route 7, Route 8, Team Rocket HQ, and Celedon Gym (#163)
April 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThe leg was long and our legs our tired. Yours must be too, traveller. Take a seat and rest yourself. We’ll grab you a warm meal and a cold drink. Just sit back and enjoy the wonderful evening of music we have planned for you, because we’re more or less a house of blues this episode with all the damed eulogies we need to get through to all those tragically lost on Route 8. That was AFTER the grueling trip through Rock Tunnel, and BEFORE the monotonous grind through Team Rocket HQ, of course....
Route 11, Diglett’s Cave, Route 9, Rock Tunnel, Route 10, Lavender Town, Routes 7-8, Team Rocket Hideout, Celedon Gym (#163)
April 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThe leg was long and our legs are tired. Yours must be too, traveler. Take a seat and rest your weary body. We’ll get you a warm meal and a cold drink. Just sit back and enjoy a wonderful evening of music we have planned for you, because we’re more or less a house of blues this episode with all the damned eulogies we need to get through for all those tragically lost on Route 8. That was AFTER the grueling trip through Rock Tunnel, and BEFORE the monotonous grind through the Team Rocket Hideo...
Route 5, Underground Path, Route 6, Vermilion City, Route 11, S.S. Anne, Vermilion Gym (#162)
March 28, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBAfter a frankly disturbing experience on the Cerulean Cape, our trainers needed the kind of mind-clearing reprieve only the open sea can offer. Or, at least being on a nice big boat that's adjacent to it. But from a fan club with a chairman who's a little too enamored of his Rapidash to another devastating encounter with a Machop, their troubles only seem to multiply before climbing aboard the S.S. Anne—where they will be once again denied the reprieve they so desperately long for. Caprica-S...
Route 3, Mt. Moon, Route 4, Cerulean City, Route 24, Route 25, Cerulean Gym (#161)
March 22, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBHere's what you're looking for: https://giphy.com/gifs/YTa2CNIsZZP9x4Zb74
[Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee] Announcing EXPLocke: Our Ruleset & Characters, Pallet Town, Route 1, Viridian City, Route 2, Viridian Forest, Pewter City, Pewter Gym (#160)
March 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBWe might somehow still be in Gen VII, but we're finally on the Switch, baby! And we're doing it big. We've put together our own Nuzlocke variation we're calling "EXPLocke," and in this episode we go over the rules in detail—perhaps too much detail—issue some rulings on some vagaries, explain our characters, and then let them loose on the road to Viridian City. If you want to join in on the fun, we've posted the EXPLocke rules on our Twitter & Instagram @expsharepod as well as the text-only ...
[Detective Pikachu, Pt. III] Chapter Seven: Ryme Wharf, Chapter Eight: Where R Goes, Chapter Nine: Pokémon Carnival (#159)
March 07, 2023 12:01 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBThe week starts with a little light teen murder and only somehow gets more explicitly illegal as Detective Tanner Greenring and his trusty “concierge” Fjillish manage to sneak themselves aboard a luxury yacht anchored in international waters where an “Eyes Wide Shut”-style bacchanal can take place without any government oversight. Detective Pikachu and Trusty Tim fuck around and find out with a cool 90 million and secure a few bags along the way before securing the biggest bag of the all… th...
[Detective Pikachu, Pt. II] Chapter Four: Cappucci Island, Chapter Five: Fine Park, Chapter Six: GNN (#158)
February 28, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBAfter closing a slew of successful cases and nursing their celebratory hangovers, Detectives Tanner and Feebosh find their next lead: one Dr. Waals, who a tortured scientist reveals is the real brains behind the creation of R. He's living on the tropical island community called Cappucci, and everyone there is a suspect. The sleuths make landfall and immediately hit the ground running, interviewing a failing Pokémon Ranger, a scheming girlboss, a gross old man, a crooked cop, and then the not...
[Detective Pikachu, Pt. I] Chapter One: Tahnti Park, Chapter Two: Litwick Cave, Chapter Three: PCL (#157)
February 21, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBThe gleaming neon streets of Ryme City were buzzing with excitement as the detective duo of Tanner Greenring and his loyal Pokemon companion, Fjeloette, took the case in an exciting new episode of EXP. Share. Tanner's rugged exterior and sharp wit, coupled with Fjeloette's unwavering loyalty and fierce determination, make for a formidable team as the duo tracks down their elusive gumshoe Tim, who was on a mission to avenge the assault on an innocent Aipom. Along the way, Tanner and Fjeloette...
Melemele Island, Akala Island, Ula'ula Island, Poni Island, Battle Tree, Tapu Hunting, Ultra Wormholes, Pokémon League Champion Title Defense (#156)
February 14, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBIn our final Alolan episode, we might not be able to go chasing waterfalls, but we do chase just about every dang other thing. We go island-hopping and check in on all our old friends and foes; collecting Totem Stickers and Zygarde Cells; Charizard Gliding and Mantine Surfing to see if Skull Lord can retain his title as King of the Waves. We go hunting for Tapus—one of us in a literal sense—and hunting for Ultra Beasts to see if there's anything good in those Ultra Wormholes (spoiler: there ...
Hau'oli Outskirts, Ancient Poni Path, Poni Grove, Episode RR (Ft. Greg Leatherman) #155
February 07, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBGreg Leatherman, this season’s over/Guzzlord joins us again to keep Tanner in check and also tell us what exactly goes on in the Sun/Moon story versus what we’ve just experienced now that we’re in Ultra Sun/Moon's postgame. The thing is, while we do learn that the story in this game is a total mess, we also had a blast with Episode RR and facing off against the series’ very baddest criminal minds up till this point. Team Rainbow Rocket Giovanni? An icon, and an ally, or maybe even one of the ...
Hau'oli Outskirts, Ancient Poni Path, Poni Grove, Episode RR (#155)
February 07, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBGreg Leatherman, this season’s over/Guzzlord joins us again to keep Tanner in check and also tell us what exactly goes on in the Sun/Moon story versus what we’ve just experienced now that we’re in Ultra Sun/Moon's postgame. The thing is, while we do learn that the story in this game is a total mess, we also had a blast with Episode RR and facing off against the series’ very baddest criminal minds up till this point. Team Rainbow Rocket Giovanni? An icon, and an ally, or maybe even one of the...
Mount Lanakila, Pokémon League, The “Elite” Four, Credits (#154)
January 31, 2023 17:03 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBSkull Lord has crushed the Alolan Region under his boot at last and Parrothead has kept the good vibes and good GOOD Pinap Berry juice flowing from sea to shred-worthy sea. There’s just one last obstacle to overcome for the disjointed duo. No, like, literally—they had to climb a mountain this week. And honestly? They both felt pretty ishy about it since it was apparently SACRED GROUND to the Tapus. (By the way, Tapu-hunting season is OPEN!) When we finally overcame every challenge and creste...
Altar of the Sunne/Moone, Ultra Warp Ride, Ultra Megalopolis, Megalo Tower, Mina's Trial, Hapu's Grand Trial (#153)
January 24, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBWe take a quick moment to address the controversy spread 'round the internet last week, and finally give into popular demand for our official comment on Gholdengo's appointment as National Dex Pokémon #1000. Then, we set our watches back to Island Time and ascend the Altars of the Sunne/Moone to determine whether Solgaleo & Lunala and their alt formes Dawn Wings Necrozma & Dusk Mane Necrozma are as ugly as we originally thought. From there, Parrothead & Skull Grunt are sucked into an Ultra W...
Mantine Surf’s Up!, Ancient Poni Path, Vast Poni Canyon, Kommo-o's Trial (#152)
January 17, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBWelcome to Mantine Surf's Up! An honest-to-goodness quarter hour dedicated to the greatest Pokémon mini-game athlete(s) this side of Wela Volcano: Skull Grunt. And Parrothead was there too, and he was doing his best and we’re all going to cheer him on too, guys, c’mon! Emmy committee, you can send our podcasting Emmys to our agents’ offices and our prize money directly to Atlantic City because we’re celebrating tonight! And there’s no better place to soak in the victory over that poor, sweet...
Seafolk Village, Poni Beach, Poni Wilds, Ancient Poni Path, Poni Breaker Coast, Ruins of Hope, Exeggutor Island (#151)
January 10, 2023 15:39 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBThe Aether Foundation is in ruins, Team Skull is under new management, Guzma is trapped in the Hell dimension, and little Nebby the Cosmog– er... Cosmoem is in the wind, but that’s not going to stop Skull Grunt and Parrothead from having a good time at the quaint little seaside resort of Seafolk Village. We picked up a few new villains and questionably chill teammates this week, as well as a couple of really sick flutes that may or may not influence the destiny of the entire Alolan region. U...
Aether Paradise (#150)
January 03, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBJoin us for "#150—the Mewtwo Episode" as we spend the entirety of our journey this week inside of the kind of place that Mewtwo hates—a big, sterile, human-controlled lab! Where we are dragged into some serious family drama between the Aether royalty, its founder and President Lusamine and her two (apparently) spoiled brats, Gladion & Lillie, plus executive Faba and also Team Skull's Guzma who is caught under Lusamine's thrall. Eventually, freshly anointed Team Skull Admin Skull Grunt & Parr...
Haina Desert, Ula'ula Meadow, Po Town, Malie City, and Kahuna Nanu's Grand Trial (Ft. Greg Leatherman) #149
December 27, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBWe’ve added another host from PKMNcast to our collection with Greg Leatherman (also of vre.show and Glitter Hearts fame) joining us for a fun chat about the Alola region this week. Actually, “fun chat” is a generous term because it’s mostly just Greg taking Tanner to task for technical, character, AND personal decisions he’s made this season. Actually, “taking-to-task” is a generous term because Greg tears Tanner to absolute shreds. Like, scorched earth stuff. We also played some Pokémon. ¯\...
Haina Desert, Ula'ula Meadow, Po Town, Malie City, and Kahuna Nanu's Grand Trial #149 (Ft. Greg Leatherman)
December 27, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBWe’ve added another host from PKMNcast to our collection with Greg Leatherman (also of vre.show and Glitter Hearts fame) joining us for a fun chat about the Alola region this week. Actually, “fun chat” is a generous term because it’s mostly just Greg taking Tanner to task for technical, character, AND personal decisions he’s made this season. Actually, “taking-to-task” is a generous term because Greg tears Tanner to absolute shreds. Like, scorched earth stuff. We also played some Pokémon. ¯\...
Routes 11-12, Blush Mountain, Ula'ula Beach, Route 13, Tapu Village, Route 15, Aether House, Route 14, Abandoned Thrifty Megamart, Acerola's Trial (#148)
December 20, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBParrothead & Skull Grunt head back down one mountain and up another this week, where while Skull Grunt is spreading disinformation about how dirty geothermal power plants are, he also finally manages to evolve his Charjabug. Then, one trainer takes the lead in the Totem Tally count, and another ascends to the top of the Mantine Surf competition. But both have a variety of disturbing interactions with Swimmers, Veterans, and their ghostly companions—and that's before they even make it to Acer...
Malie City, Malie Garden, Route 10, Mount Hokulani, Hokulani Observatory, Sophocles’ Trial (Ft. Fionnuala Jones) #147
December 13, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBWe’re joined by Fionnuala Jones again this week, and she’s brought a whole island’s worth of trashy Pokémon with her. (And, weirdly, we’re not talking about the islands of Ireland, Cork, or Bainbridge.) Meanwhile, the boys have found their way to a new island themselves—Ula'ula Island—where they face an ass-backward “Kantonian-style” gym, dodge golf balls on the side of a mountain, and encounter the most punchable face this side of the Festival Plaza. And what do they have to show for it? We...
Marie City, Malie Garden, Route 10, Mount Hokulani, Hokulani Observatory, and Sophocles’ Trial #147 (Ft. Fionnuala Jones)
December 13, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBWe’re joined by Fionnuala Jones again this week, and she’s brought a whole island’s worth of trashy Pokémon with her. (And, weirdly, we’re not talking about the islands of Ireland, Cork, or Bainbridge.) Meanwhile, the boys have found their way to a new island themselves – Ula'ula Island – where they face an ass-backward “Kantonian-style” gym, dodge golf balls on the side of a mountain, and encounter the most punchable face this side of the Festival Plaza. And what do they have to show for it...
Malie City, Malie Garden, Route 10, Mount Hokulani, Hokulani Observatory, Sophocles’ Trial #147 (Ft. Fionnuala Jones)
December 13, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBWe’re joined by Fionnuala Jones again this week, and she’s brought a whole island’s worth of trashy Pokémon with her. (And, weirdly, we’re not talking about the islands of Ireland, Cork, or Bainbridge.) Meanwhile, the boys have found their way to a new island themselves—Ula'ula Island—where they face an ass-backward “Kantonian-style” gym, dodge golf balls on the side of a mountain, and encounter the most punchable face this side of the Festival Plaza. And what do they have to show for it? We...
Hano Beach, Hano Grand Resort, Aether Paradise, Our First Ultra Beast (#146)
December 06, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBWe're trying out the "route by route" versus "gym by gym" thing this season, and maybe we got it wrong this episode. The leg is short. We spend a lot of time discussing whether or not Pokémon like Hypno and Bewear are bad or chill guys, and encounter our first official (aka non-Pokémon Go) Ultra Beast, the least-hideous one Nihilego. Then, Parrothead & Skull Grunt have a rematch.
Route 5, Dimensional Research Lab, Diglett's Tunnel, Route 9, Konikoni City, Memorial Hill, Ruins of Life, Kahuna Olivia’s Grand Trial (#145)
November 29, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBTo partially quote Rob Thomas feat. Santana: man, this is a hot one. Like, hot as in stolen because there’s a bit of a stir this week when it’s uncovered that Tanner is playing on non-regulation equipment. But as Skull Grunt always says, "you can’t make an omelet without breaking a few Exeggcutes and you can’t catch a presumably neon pink or green Poliwrath without playing the game at 2x speed." Or was that an Elon Musk quote? We meet a handsome old friend along Route 9, some not-so-handsome...
Route 5, Dimensional Research Lab, Diglett's Tunnel, Route 9, Konikoni City, Memorial Hill, Ruins of Like, and Kahuna Olivia’s Grand Trial (#145)
November 29, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBTo partially quote Rob Thomas feat. Santana: man, this is a hot one. Like, hot as in stolen because there’s a bit of a stir this week when it’s uncovered that Tanner is playing on non-regulation equipment. But as Skull Grunt always says, "you can’t make an omelet without breaking a few Exeggcutes and you can’t catch a presumably neon pink or green Poliwrath without playing the game at 2x speed." Or was that an Elon Musk quote? We meet a handsome old friend along Route 9, some not-so-handsome...
Melemele Sea, Seaward Cave, Kala'e Bay, Dividing Peak Tunnel, Route 8, Lush Jungle, Mallow's Trial (#144)
November 22, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBParrothead & Skull Grunt go their own way this week, with Parrothead keeping himself and his flock roosted on Akala while Skull Grunt takes to the sky with Charizard Glide and goes off on some misadventures back on Melemele. Then they explore the newly unlocked northern half of Akala, encountering a string of strange characters, past and present—from the robots to Colress's confounding hair, to Kukui's wife and some mysterious golfers who practice their swings in a parking lot outside of a j...
Route 6, Royal Avenue, Route 7, Wela Volcano Park, Kiawe's Trial (Ft. Daniel Dockery) #143
November 15, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBJosh & Tanner are joined by actual Pokémon Lore Master, Daniel Dockery, author of the book "Monster Kids"! They chat about their own Pokémon origin stories; some of the most interesting anecdotes Daniel learned while writing the book about the series' beginnings; whether or not the anime is good; and of course learn his Sweetie and Barfy. Plus, he gives a vibe check on if Parrothead & Skull Grunt's teams actually fit the themes they're trying to embody. From there, we head down Route 6 for t...
Heahea Beach Surf Spot, Heahea City, Route 4, Pikachu Valley, Paniola Town & Ranch, Route 5, Lana's Trial at Brooklet Hill (#142)
November 08, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBWe say “Heya!” to Heahea City and the surrounding area this week, including what remains of Westworld now that HBO has decided they’re done with it; a big, mean spider who really put the hurt on us; and a disgusting/lovely little donkey (depending on which cohost you ask). We take on our third trial this week, and were promised a silly giant fish made out of silly small fish, but instead met a whole army of Barfy (and notably NOT bad-guy) Pokémon. Here’s a pitch: what if there was a Pokémon ...
Route 3, Melemele Meadow, Seaward Cave, Kahuna Kala’s Grand Trial, Ten Carat Hill (Ft. Tony Smith) #141
November 01, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBOkay, so we’re still calibrating with the whole “no gyms” thing, so an oddly short leg this week, made to feel fuller and richer by the presence of our guest, Tony Smith, returning for his Gen Seven debut much earlier in the season than we’re accustomed to. The only thing keeping us on this little rock called Melemele Island is the Kahuna’s Grand Trial, so that’s the one and only thing on the agenda this week, but first we have to get caught up on Tony’s journey, learn about the new and impr...
Route 3, Melemele Meadow, Seaward Cave, Kahuna Kala’s Grand Trial, and Ten Carat Hill (Ft. Tony Smith) #141
November 01, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBOkay, so we’re still calibrating with the whole “no gyms” thing, so an oddly short leg this week, made to feel fuller and richer by the presence of our guest, Tony Smith, returning for his Gen Seven debut much earlier in the season than we’re accustomed to. The only thing keeping us on this little rock called Melemele Island is the Kahuna’s Grand Trial, so that’s the one and only thing on the agenda this week, but first we have to get caught up on Tony’s journey, learn about the new and impr...
[Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon] Hau'oli Outskirts, Iki Town, Route 1, Trainers’ School, Hau'oli City, Route 2, Hau’oli Cemetery, Big Wave Beach, Verdant Cavern, Ilima’s Trial (#140)
October 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBAlola, Bug Catchers! We've made landfall on Melemele Island, and after a sort of strange interaction with a shirtless professor and his little sweetie Rockruff, we'll tell you about our new characters for this season. Although they're both Kanto transplants, their vibes couldn't be more different. One trainer is on a quest to find a like-minded flock to chill, grill, and hopefully not spill his drinks with; the other is looking to make his name in Alola's seedy underbellies. Join us for the ...
Pokémon Go Interstitial Finale (Ft. David Sims) #139
October 18, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBWe’ve been tirelessly catching, training, battling, and in some cases even falling in love with Pokémon Go behind the scenes for the past 12 weeks, and we’ve brought our friend and Pokémon Go lifer David Sims on to discuss the ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies, and bursting sticker books from our summer with the game. Have we enjoyed Pokémon Go? Yes! Very much so! Will we keep playing Pokémon Go daily as David has for the past six years? Almost certainly not! We got a lot of truly disgus...
Pokémon Go Interstitial Finale (Ft. David Sims)
October 18, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBWe’ve been tirelessly catching, training, battling, and in some cases even falling in love with Pokémon Go behind the scenes for the past 12 weeks, and we’ve brought our friend and Pokémon Go lifer David Sims on to discuss the ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies, and bursting sticker books from our summer with the game. Have we enjoyed Pokémon Go? Yes! Very much so! Will we keep playing Pokémon Go daily as David has for the past six years? Almost certainly not! We got a lot of truly disgus...
Delta Episode, S.S. Tidal, Battle Resort, & Elite Four Rematch (#138)
October 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBWith the Primal titans put back to bed, the criminal syndicate dispatched, and Steven still as sultry as ever, Admiral Squirt thought he and his beloved Mrs. Squirt could finally enjoy their golden years; Papa Cultura had already packed his bags and hopped on his personal Concorde, Latias, back to Italia—but it turns out there's a bit of an "Armageddon"/"Deep Impact" situation and they have to save the Pokéarth once again. While not as compelling as either of those films, the Delta Episode d...
Mauville Hills, New Mauville, Routes 129-134, Pacifidlog Town, Ever Grande City, Victory Road, Pokémon League, and the Elite Four (#137)
October 04, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MB“And so we’ve come, to the end of [Victory] Road.” –Boyz II Men. A jam-packed leg and a jam-packed episode this week and we see ourselves to the exit of the game via an absolutely wild number of unstoppable water routes, a totally useless town on stilts, and an equally useless city outside of Victory Road. Wattson needed a little help with a power surge under his luxury condo in Mauville Hills, Sidney needed help figuring out how to sit in his chair, and May needed some help building a usab...
Mauville Hills, New Mauville, Routes 129-134, Pacifidlog Town, Ever Grande City, Victory Road, Pokémon League, & Elite Four (#137)
October 04, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MB“And so we’ve come, to the end of [Victory] Road.” –Boyz II Men. A jam-packed leg and a jam-packed episode this week and we see ourselves to the exit of the game via an absolutely wild number of unstoppable water routes, a totally useless town on Corsola stilts, and an equally useless city outside of Victory Road. Wattson needed a little help with a power surge under his luxury condo in Mauville Hills, Sidney needed help figuring out how to sit in his chair, and May needed some help buildin...
Shoal Cave, Routes 127-128, Seafloor Cavern, Sootopolis City, Cave of Origin, Sootopolis Gym (#136)
September 27, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBHot on the heels of Team Magma/Aqua, the time has come for Hoenn's endless ocean-faring leg, folks. Even in 3D with the addition of scuba divers and overworld Pokémon sprites, it's still no picnic—well, except for Admiral Squirt, whose (mostly) Water team has made it an unstoppable force on the high seas. Meanwhile, Papa Cultura is still working on finding some more A-listers for his celebrity team. They get the job done thanks for Team Magma/Aqua's evil admins having a change of heart and r...
Routes 120 and 121, Safari Zone, Mount Pyre, Slateport Harbor, Lilycove City, Team Magma/Aqua Hideout, Route 124, Mossdeep City, and Mossdeep Gym (#135)
September 20, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBWe didn’t have to look very hard to find Team Aqua/Magma’s secret headquarters outside of Lilycove City and we didn’t have to work very hard to unravel their entire criminal syndicate, but it wasn’t all a walk in the Safari Zone this week. Papa Cultura had to say a tearful arrivederci to a beloved friend, Admiral Squirt really took to Hoenn’s controversial “stand your ground” laws, and Kid Nation was disappointedly under-recognized as a brilliant and subversive piece of art cinema and I can’...
Routes 120-121, Safari Zone, Mt. Pyre, Slateport Harbor, Lilycove City, Team Magma/Aqua Hideout, Route 124, Mossdeep City, Mossdeep Gym (#135)
September 20, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBWe didn’t have to look very hard to find Team Aqua/Magma’s secret headquarters outside of Lilycove City and we didn’t have to work very hard to unravel their entire criminal syndicate, but it wasn’t all a walk in the Safari Zone this week. Papa Cultura had to say a tearful arrivederci to a beloved friend, Admiral Squirt really took to Hoenn’s controversial “stand your ground” laws, and Kid Nation was disappointedly under-recognized as a brilliant and subversive piece of art cinema and I can’...
Route 123, Route 119, Weather Institute, Fortree City, Fortree Gym (#134)
September 13, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBWith Surf and their HM Friends in tow, Papa Cultura & Admiral Squirt head over into eastern Hoenn and begin to settle into what could be their endgame teams... if no-one dies, that is. (Spoiler alert: someone does.) They head into the jungles of Route 119 and get inspired by its triumphant score and a variety of totally bangin' trainers, which the Team Aqua/Magma stooges at the Weather Institute certainly are not. Finally, blocked from accessing Winona's gym in Fortree, they are treated to a...