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Luke Loves Pokémon

439 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings

A weekly Pokédex Podcast from Bald Man in Japan Luke Summerhayes. A different Pokémon family every week.

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Episodes

827: Nickit and Family

January 16, 2020 01:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MB

A foxy little number for all you Pokemon fans out there in podcast land. If you're enjoying the podcast, do me a favour and help me start 2020 off right by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/luke-loves-pok%C3%A9mon/id1410295368 If you want to get in touch, you can do so by visiting the podcast on . . . Facebook: https://facebook.com/LukeLovesPKMN Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeLovesPKMN And if you want to help me pay those soundcloud bills, and you want to ...

000: Missingno

January 14, 2020 02:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MB

Welcome to 2020. We're not quite done with Generation One yet . . . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

824: Blipbug and Family

January 02, 2020 03:00 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MB

We did our normal-type rodent and our flying type bird, now its time for our bug-type three-staage family. This one keeps things fresh by being a psychic alien monster who can turn into its own flying saucer. If you're enjoying the podcast, do me a favour and help me start 2020 off right by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/luke-loves-pok%C3%A9mon/id1410295368 If you want to get in touch, you can do so by visiting the podcast on . . . Facebook: https://facebo...

151: Mew

December 31, 2019 03:00 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MB

The original Mythical Pokemon. Surrounded by rumours, steeped in legend, desired by all: Mew. No podcast next week: Even in Japan, we take vacations ocassionally! If you're enjoying the podcast, do me a favour and help me start 2020 off right by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/luke-loves-pok%C3%A9mon/id1410295368 If you want to get in touch, you can do so by visiting the podcast on . . . Facebook: https://facebook.com/LukeLovesPKMN Twitter: https://twitte...

821: Rookidee and Family

December 26, 2019 00:52 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MB

Small bird. Big bird. Big metal bird. Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeLovesPKMN Follow the podcast on Facebook: https://facebook.com/LukeLovesPKMN Support the podcast on Patreon and hear episodes a week early: https://patreon.com/LukeLovesPKMN ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

150: Mewtwo

December 24, 2019 03:30 - 19 minutes - 27.5 MB

Here we are. We're in the Endgame now. Mewtwo, the legendary among legendaries. Support the show on patreon: https://patreon.com/LukeLovesPKMN Follow the show on twitter and get in touch about Mew: https://twitter.com/LukeLovesPKMN ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

819: Skwovet and Family

December 19, 2019 02:30 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MB

Here's a podcast about the berry munching, cheek stuffing, surprisingly battle winning new normal-type rodent. Follow the show on twitter: https://twitter.com/lukelovespkmn Support the show and listen a week early: https://patreon.com/lukelovespkmn ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

147: Dratini and Family

December 17, 2019 02:31 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MB

Here be dragons! The original pseudo-legendaries. Get involved over on the twitter if you have thoughts about the last couple of generation one monsters. https://twitter.com/lukelovespkmn If you want to support the podcast for only a dollar a month and listen to episodes a week early, hit up the patreon: https://patreon.com/lukelovespkmn ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

816: Sobble and Family

December 12, 2019 03:29 - 12 minutes - 15.3 MB

The sports jocks have had their episode and so have the cool kids in the band. Now it's time for the theatre kids to get their episode. Don't forget to rate and review on itunes or wherever you get your pods. Follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/LukeLovesPKMN And if you want to help me keep making the show (and listen to episodes a week early) support the show on patreon: https://patreon.com/lukelovespkmn ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

146: Moltres

December 10, 2019 03:00 - 8 minutes - 10.7 MB

Our final legendary bird, the fire-type Moltres! Hit us up with your thoughts on the Dratini family and the almighty Mewtwo! twitter: https://twitter.com/lukelovespkmn facebook: https://facebok.com/lukelovespkmn Be sure to enjoy the Sunday episodes about Generation 8 monsters. If you want to help keep the show on Soundcloud, and hear episodes a week early, consider supporting on Patreon. https://patreon.com/lukelovespkmn ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

813: Scorbunny and Family

December 05, 2019 03:00 - 7 minutes - 9.92 MB

It's coming home, and y'all should come to my home and hear me talk about Scorbunny, the fire starter of Generation 8. Get in touch about the next monster: Sobble. twitter: https://twitter.com/lukelovespkmn facebook: https://facebok.com/lukelovespkmn Be sure to enjoy the Tuesday episodes about Generation 1 monsters. If you want to help keep the show on Soundcloud, and hear episodes a week early, consider supporting on Patreon. https://patreon.com/lukelovespkmn ★ Support this ...

145: Zapdos

December 03, 2019 03:12 - 6 minutes - 7.77 MB

Our second Legendary Bird and one of the absolute all-timers of competitive VGC. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lukelovespkmn Check us out on twitter: https://twitter.com/lukelovespkmn And facebook: https://facebook.com/lukelovespkmn Don't forget to rate and review on iTunes and all that good stuff! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

810: Grookey and Family

November 28, 2019 03:33 - 8 minutes - 10.7 MB

Here we go, its here: Generation 8 episodes! We're getting started with the grass-type musical monkey Grookey. If you want to support the show and hear episodes a week early, consider donating a dollar a month at https://patreon.com/lukelovespkmn Also, hit up the twitter: https://twitter.com/lukelovespkmn And the facebook page: https://facebook.com/lukelovespkmn ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

144: Articuno

November 26, 2019 05:30 - 8 minutes - 10.9 MB

And so it begins: Our very first legendary monster! Check out the podcast on twitter: http://twitter.com/lukelovespkmn And Facebook: http://facebook.com/lukelovespkmn Also, if you want to help keep the show on Soundcloud (and listen to episodes a week early) you can support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lukelovespkmn ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

143: Snorlax and Family

November 19, 2019 05:48 - 12 minutes - 16 MB

Here's a big podcast about a very big monster! Apologies, but despite what you may hear on this episode, Gen 8 coverage won't be starting until next week. I had bad food poisoning over the weekend so I've barely played three hours of Pokemon Sword. Sorry! Check out the podcast on twitter: http://twitter.com/lukelovespkmn And Facebook: http://facebook.com/lukelovespkmn Also, if you want to help keep the show on Soundcloud (and listen to episodes a week early) you can support the sh...

142: Aerodactyl and Family

November 12, 2019 01:47 - 12 minutes - 14.2 MB

The last of our generation one fossils, and the last episode of Luke Loves Pokemon in its current form. Starting from next week, the podcast will be going bi-weekly. On Tuesday, we'll continue our first generation monster coverage with an episode about Snorlax. And on Thursday, we start covering brand new Generation 8 monsters with Grookey. If you want to be part of the conversation, get in touch. Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukelovespkmn Facebook: https://facebook.com/lukelovespkm...

140: Kabuto and Family

November 05, 2019 02:52 - 7 minutes - 9.6 MB

The fossilathon marches on! This week, the actual correct choice: The Dome Fossil and Kabuto. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

138: Omanyte and Family

October 29, 2019 01:26 - 8 minutes - 10 MB

The Fossilathon starts here! Our Lord Helix Himself, it's the almighty Omanyte - and of course Omastar. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

137: Porygon and Family

October 22, 2019 01:36 - 15 minutes - 19.6 MB

Long before folks were breaking the internet, Porygon was breaking television. The incident which bears Porygon's name is infamous, but what about the monster behind the disaster? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

133: Eevee and Family

October 15, 2019 03:46 - 21 minutes - 27.4 MB

Okay, here we go, another biggie. Eevee and its very extended family! A long episode this week, with guest appearances from a whole bunch of my pals! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

132: Ditto

October 08, 2019 01:08 - 9 minutes - 12.3 MB

Here's a podcast about the tremdendous transformer, Ditto! Minor spoilers for the Detective Pikachu movie within. For more Ditto fun, check out the Pikasprey video I mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeWxEbl2kWQ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

131: Lapras

September 30, 2019 23:50 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MB

Here's a podcast about my girlfriend's favourite monster! I enjoyed this one a lot, I was able to talk about the Loch Ness Monster, preach about wildlife and discuss a really cool monster. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

129: Magikarp and Family

September 24, 2019 00:58 - 14 minutes - 18.3 MB

Iconic. Important. Beloved. Useless. All of these words and more can describe Magikarp. Here's a big ol' episode about a big ol' fish. Featuring Andrew Rice, Shen Samano, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Ryan Reynolds and Justice Smith. The Magikarp song can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3x3-2 Check out Pikasprey if getting trapped with a Magikarp sounds like a laugh to you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKSWywJO2w8 ★ Support this podcast on Patr...

128: Tauros

September 17, 2019 02:30 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MB

Here's a big strong bull who runs really fast. Sometimes that's all you need, right? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

127: Pinsir

September 10, 2019 02:51 - 9 minutes - 12.2 MB

Here's the big strong bug beloved by right-minded folks who picked Pokemon Blue back in the day. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

126: Magmar and Family

September 03, 2019 03:32 - 9 minutes - 12 MB

This is a fun one. Not does Magmar have a butt on his head and the Japanese name "Boober", I also get to talk about history, mythology and even Digimon. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

125: Electabuzz and Family

August 27, 2019 03:28 - 8 minutes - 9.97 MB

The tiger-coated electric oni, Electabuzz! We're in a good run of episodes for Japanese mythology chat. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

124: Jynx and Family

August 20, 2019 01:00 - 16 minutes - 21.4 MB

This is the episode I've been dreading recording most since starting LLP. The most controversial monster design by a country mile, touching on issues a little outside my scope to pass judgement on. Rather than tackle the issue alone, I sought help from some more qualified parties. Major thanks this week to Omara Dyer-Johnson and Serena from Jynx club, as well as the many writers, youtubers and wiki-writers who have approached the issue before me. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon...

123: Scyther and Family

August 13, 2019 01:30 - 5 minutes - 6.67 MB

The original cool bug and it's big metal cousin. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

122: Mr Mime and Family

August 06, 2019 01:30 - 4 minutes - 5.79 MB

Creepy? Yes. Weird? Of course. Love it? Naturally! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

120: Staryu and Family

July 30, 2019 10:43 - 8 minutes - 10.3 MB

It's a fish Pokemon, Jim, but not as we know it. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

118: Goldeen and Family

July 23, 2019 02:25 - 6 minutes - 7.97 MB

Fish month continues! Smash fans will be familiar with this elegant fish. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

116: Horsea and Family

July 16, 2019 00:24 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MB

We're in for quite a few fish in a row guys. Strap in! This one's cool though, I like seahorses and I like dragons. False Swipe Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDGbmCxt2CEZAsDh1CiWXsQ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

115: Kangaskhan

July 08, 2019 21:00 - 8 minutes - 10.7 MB

Ooh, mama, it's a big one! Kangaskhan is not only a beloved member of the original Pokedex, but a powerhouse of the recent metagame thanks to its quite frankly broken Mega evolution. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

114: Tangela and Family

July 02, 2019 01:17 - 7 minutes - 8.87 MB

If you can believe it, this episode marks one year of Luke Loves Pokemon! And here's an episode on Tangela. So enjoy that, I guess. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

113: Chansey and Family

June 25, 2019 03:13 - 11 minutes - 13.5 MB

Would you believe it, I've gone and made fifty of these things!? Here's an episode about a cutie, a kindhearted healer and a mainstay of the competitive battling scene: that's right, Chansey! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

111: Rhyhorn and Family

June 17, 2019 23:19 - 9 minutes - 10.9 MB

The very first monster that was designed for the series, and a big chunky kaiju at that! I love Rhydon. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

109: Koffing and Family

June 11, 2019 02:11 - 8 minutes - 10.5 MB

Climate scientists say we only have ten years until we create our own apocalypse. Despite being the literal embodiment of smog, Koffing is a happy monster without a care in the world. Featuring the glorious return of Andrew Rice! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

108: Lickitung and Family

June 04, 2019 01:27 - 5 minutes - 6.32 MB

Lick my front, lick my back, listen to a podcast track. Lickitung and Lickylicky. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

106: Tyrogue and Family

May 28, 2019 01:39 - 5 minutes - 6.75 MB

Here's an episode about some good martial arts boys! Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan, of course, and then Tyrogue and Hitmontop. This one was an awkward one to put into order! Follow the show on twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lukelovespkmn And support us on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/lukelovespkmn ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

104: Cubone and Family

May 21, 2019 00:55 - 10 minutes - 13.1 MB

What's up guys, here's a podcast about Cubone, Marowak and Alolan Marowak - quite possibly my actual favourite Pokémon! Follow the show on twitter: www.twitter.com/lukelovespkmn You can support the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/lukelovespkmn ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

025: Pikachu and Family

May 15, 2019 01:51 - 14 minutes - 18.3 MB

REUPLOAD! Here's the episode about that electric mouse you may have heard of, now with the audio flubs fixed. Enjoy! Be sure to follow the show on twitter: http://twitter.com/lukelovespkmn And facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lukelovespkmn If you like the show and want to help keep the lights on, consider throwing us a buck on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lukelovespkmn ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Let's Go Spoilercast

May 15, 2019 01:42 - 57 minutes - 56.5 MB

REUPLOAD Here's the special episode from just after the release of Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee, featuring Laura Kate Dale and Jonathan Cromie. The episode was briefly removed for space before the upgrade to the soundcloud but it is online forever for your eternal listening pleasure! Be sure to follow the show on twitter: http://twitter.com/lukelovespkmn And facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lukelovespkmn If you like the show and want to help keep the lights on, consider t...

102: Exeggcute and Family

May 14, 2019 03:42 - 6 minutes - 7.89 MB

Are you egg-cited to listen to another episode from your favourite bearded egg in Japan? I hope this one cracks you up! Follow the show on twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lukelovespkmn You can support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lukelovespkmn ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

100: Voltorb and Family

May 07, 2019 01:49 - 11 minutes - 13.3 MB

This week, the podcast has some balls! Featuring great segments from some delightfully weird friends of the show. Follow the podcast on twitter: https://twitter.com/lukelovespkmn Check out the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LukeLovesPKMN Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lukelovespkmn Rate and review on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/luke-loves-pok%C3%A9mon/id1410295368 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Detective Pikachu Special - SPOILERS IN SECOND HALF

May 05, 2019 11:08 - 21 minutes - 16.6 MB

**There are some mild spoilers in the second half of this podcast, but they all come after a pretty clear break.** Detective Pikachu is in theatres here in Japan and of course I saw it on day one! Here's a slightly rambling podcast in which my girlfriend Shen and I sit down and discuss what we thought of it. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

098: Krabby and Family

April 30, 2019 05:54 - 4 minutes - 6.12 MB

File this one under "it does what it says on the tin". ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

096: Drowzee and Family

April 23, 2019 03:09 - 5 minutes - 6.9 MB

Here's the creepiest Pokemon we've covered yet and it isn't even a ghost. Enjoy hearing how many different ways I can pronounce "tapir" and "satyr". ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

095: Onix and Family

April 16, 2019 02:58 - 7 minutes - 8.78 MB

Is that a rock snake in your Pokeball or are you just happy to hear me? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

092: Gastly and Family

April 09, 2019 03:19 - 8 minutes - 10.5 MB

This week, we're celebrating the things that go bump in the night with a podcast all about the original ghosts: Gastly, Haunter and Gengar! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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