Pokémon Central
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -5 trainers play a Pokémon themed RPG and goof off.
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036 - College Certified
June 08, 2021 15:21 - 57 minutes - 56.2 MBIn this episode, we talk about getting college credit for playing Pokémon, go salsa dancing, and compete in a surfing competition.
035 - Oh Snap!
June 04, 2021 21:28 - 32 minutes - 31.6 MBWe give a super late-to-the-party review of Snap! Well, those of us who bought the game that is. Celebrity look-alike returns at the end of this episode!
034 - Surf Your Problems Away
April 28, 2021 16:41 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBAfter a dangerous bout in the Connecting Cave, the party just wants a nice bowl of ramen. Why can't we just have a day off? We can just grab some surfboards and vibe. Who wants to talk to the Officer Jenny? Not this guy.
033 - From The Roof Of Silph Co
April 20, 2021 22:21 - 1 hour - 75 MBWe continue a spelunking, broadcasting from the roof of the tallest building in Saffron City! The party chases down a fierce opponent to save their little Roggenrola buddy. Do they succeed??? Depends on your expectations. A new show is teased at the end, so I guess you have to stick around for that!!!
032 - We Finally Leave The Starting Town
April 14, 2021 16:04 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBWe get back into the RPG with some exposition about the nefarious group of Poké-Poachers! After that, the party takes the empty notice board to mean that the GM might be urging them to leave, then an encounter happens that nobody was prepared for. Naming stuff is hard sometimes okay!?
031 - Pokémon Presents Impressions
March 23, 2021 23:04 - 59 minutes - 59.8 MBWe take a break from the adventure to discuss the games showcased in the Pokémon Presents.
030 - Let's Go Roggenrola
March 08, 2021 23:28 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBIn the real world, we muse about how we're recording a podcast where we talk about Pokémon news less than 24 hours before a big announcement. (We'll talk about our opinions regarding the new games in a later episode) In the RPG world, the group continues to squeeze more events out of this starter town in true completionist fashion. Eventually the GM will run out of nuggets to hide under every brick, but that's not today! (please send help)
029 - Bonk the Rotom
February 08, 2021 22:46 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBThe podcast hosts eagerly vie for a couple sponsors before launching back into the campaign. Plenty of combat this time as we fight some rude trainers on the beach and encounter a fearsome wild Pokémon!
028 - Glameow Missing
February 05, 2021 20:37 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBThe group gets a mysterious message and decides to lay low for a little while. They talk to a local and agree to help search for a lost friend...
027 - Zubats in the Attic
January 18, 2021 18:39 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBOur group of adventurers get news regarding their families and then decide to make some money the old-fashioned RPG way.
026 - An Eruptive Opening
December 26, 2020 23:46 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBWe kick off the RPG with the player character introductions! Oooohh! Spicy! Then they discover this game will have higher stakes than the Pokémon games you are used to.
025 - A New Beginning
December 08, 2020 15:42 - 31 minutes - 30.6 MBThe group discovers something new in the apartment, or was it always there??? We welcome a new member and talk about the future of the podcast. We'll be keeping some favorites, such as the celebrity look-alike segment, but will be compressing the news down to a breakneck pace to make room for a new segment. Don't worry, Paul is still Hop.
024 - Pokémon RPG
November 30, 2020 20:30 - 49 minutes - 47.1 MBWe start out talking about The Crown Tundra, but unintentionally end up reminiscing about a custom-made Pokémon tabletop RPG that we played a few years ago. Spoiler: it might come up again.
023 - Who is Hop?
October 27, 2020 21:47 - 54 minutes - 51.7 MBIn this episode, we continue our discussion about the best game on each console. Then, a startling revelation about one of our very own podcasters comes to light.
022 - Celebi's Time Prank
October 26, 2020 20:54 - 53 minutes - 51.2 MBToday, we record a fun episode where we talk about current and relevant news! The final Twilight Wings has dropped, and we spend some time talking about it. Fun fact: did you know Celebi is known as the time travel Pokémon, and can alter the flow of time at a whim, and just for fun? We saw one flying around the studio as we were uploading this episode, how neat!
021 - A Layer of Rawst
September 07, 2020 17:37 - 57 minutes - 54.2 MBWe have returned! Conner is well on his road to recovery after the camping mishap. We talk about how much we haven't been playing Pokemon Go and what the best games on the earlier consoles were. Also, poke-hacks come up quite a bit as well, come and listen!
020 - Shirts on Fire
July 09, 2020 21:35 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBWe're still on a camping trip, but that doesn't stop us from talking about the latest Pokémon news. We discuss the newest episode of Twilight Wings, what's going on in Pokémon Go, and our opinions of the Pokémon Journeys series on Netflix. Then, Conner showcases his stellar firemaking skills by catching himself on fire. Twilight Wings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIxj6cUMm7M Pokémon Journeys: https://www.netflix.com/title/81193140
019 - Camping Trip
July 01, 2020 17:52 - 1 hour - 73 MBThis time around, the group is on a camping trip together! We sit around the fire and discuss the two "Pokémon Presents" announcements that were made recently. Stick around to hear Paul completely misunderstand PogChamp. First Pokémon Presents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEVctuQTeaI Second Pokémon Presents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0meaWFXuTzc Camping Almanac: https://www.amazon.com/Camping-Dummies-Michael-Hodgson/dp/076455221X
018 - Challenge!
June 28, 2020 15:48 - 22 minutes - 21.6 MBOne of our group has been challenged to a battle! In this short episode, we help Conner prepare for the fight of a lifetime.
017 - Pokepalooza
June 11, 2020 22:24 - 56 minutes - 56.2 MBCome on down to Pokepalooza! We got your pogos, we got your twilight wings, we got your expansion trailers here! Ever thought about starting Pokémon TCG online? We've got a few comments about that experience. Then we talk about Paul's favorite character in Sword/Shield and Ben explodes in a nexus of fairy-type hatred.
016 - We All Started a Nuzlocke
May 26, 2020 22:12 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBWe know all the listeners have been holding their breath after last episode's cliffhanger ending, and boy does this Mankey-hunting story deliver an exciting conclusion. After the boys calm down from all their heroics, they get into detail about Nuzlocke mode and the 3rd generation of Pokémon games. Ben caught a cool new Pikachu, Conner's Hariyama puts everyone to shame, Paul continues to vie for Pokémon Snap 2, and Gordon gets boo-ed off stage. Stay safe out there. Mystery Gift: https://twi...
015 - The One Thousand Doors Episode
May 19, 2020 23:09 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBSurprise! Paper Mario the Origami King releases in July! Gold and Silver were pretty cool games, and we talk about how these games changed the series, and what we liked about them. Then its a bunch of stuff about this strange doctor guy with the cucumbers. Paper Mario: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX6DTLcWUdY
014 - That's Good! That's Bad!
May 04, 2020 22:52 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBToday we reminisce about Pokémon Stadiums 1 & 2 and how much we liked the minigames in them. That's good! We also complain about the lack of any real sequel in recent years. That's bad! Then we get excited about the possibility of new spinoffs! That's good! But the chances of seeing any of these spinoffs seem very bleak. That's bad! Conner goes for a run! That's good... or is that bad? Links! The Pokémon Stadiums: https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Stadium_series_mini-gam...
013 - Rillaboom Bombaloomboo
April 27, 2020 16:28 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBToday we talk about how Pokémon Go is changing with the times. Also, what do you think about fighting the same Pokémon over and over in the same gym battle??? There is a new episode of Twilight Wings out, this time focusing on a tough choice Nessa must make about her modeling career. Eventually, Paul wants to brag about his progress in Pokémon sword. He finally beat it! Good job Paul. Niantic Announcement: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/raidbattleupdate-april2020/ Twilight Wings 4: htt...
012 - Kobe Plays Left Field?
April 05, 2020 22:57 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBToday, we talk about how Niantic is handling the current state of the world, and then develop an entire new sequel for Pokémon Snap! You're welcome, Reggie. Pokémon Snap Nintendo Power: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/05/2e/02/052e02dd39178276397769e2625fbaa6.jpg Jesus: https://jesuschristsavior.net/Savior.jpeg
011 - A Casual Look at Animal Crossing
March 31, 2020 17:24 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBToday we take a break from Pokémon to talk about Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and what we are enjoying about the game so far! https://www.animal-crossing.com/new-horizons/
010 - Golurk, the Might of Demacia
March 24, 2020 00:12 - 52 minutes - 51.6 MBThis time, we talk about a couple interesting videos: a new episode of Twilight Wings, and one all about the Pokémon anime's English dubbing. Then, we get in a heated argument about Garen, the poster boy of League of Legends. Twilight Wings 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0cXpOnfX6I How Pokémon Is Dubbed From Japanese To English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B35E8QleVhg
009 - The Mysterious Tablet
March 17, 2020 21:53 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBToday we encounter a weird tablet that has some wacky properties. After a catch-up on all the news lately, we talk about our first experience with the franchise, and play a topically relevant game of celebrity look alike. Tune in for the most exciting antics yet! Conner's braggy brag https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/645010019741335552/688126667549573158/image0.jpg
008 - Podcast Strikes Back
March 04, 2020 23:16 - 1 hour - 66 MBToday we talk about Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution, available in the US on Netflix! Zarude: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiHKsWI2WsQ Mewtwo strikes back evolution https://www.netflix.com/title/81223075 Oprah https://www.eirinika.gr/sites/default/files/styles/ogimage_thumb/public/article/2018-06/oprah.jpg?itok=lioq3Ykv
007 - Ember Bagel
February 22, 2020 02:45 - 55 minutes - 54.1 MBHappy fairy-type month!!! Today we talk about all the best fairy-type Pokémon, and why fairy is definitely the best type. After the mystery dungeon trailer, we dive into detail on episode 2 of Twilight Wings! We finish out with another round of celebrity Pokémon lookalike bonanza. Mystery Dungeon Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxKtyJjqU3g Twilight Wings episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOSoQxSHKKE
006 - The Spinda Shuffle
February 16, 2020 14:32 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBWe don't talk about Spinda, but what are we talking about? Come find out for yourself! We also play a new guessing game at the end! Mythical silhouette: https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1228514233786208257
005 - Gnocchimon
February 09, 2020 20:07 - 58 minutes - 57.4 MBA fake Pokémon appeared! We talk about some of the fake 'mons Conner has encountered recently, bobble-heads, and max raid battles. With a few other detours into fairy type, Animal Crossing, and Poké-linguistics, we eventually get to Go news and play another round of Pokémon celebrity lookalike! Nokémon: https://youtu.be/Hxb_20rrnVA?t=79 Pop! Pokémon: https://www.funko.com/blog/article/coming-soon-pop-games-pokemonw2 Toxtricity: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/face-gigantamax-t...
004 - Bobee Squirt Squirt
February 04, 2020 00:20 - 49 minutes - 48.9 MBThe first rap battle on the podcast begins! But first, we talk about a new Pokémon clone, and play another round of the Poké-celebrity game! Temtem trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Csx5aK5mZCI Frank Ocean: https://media.pitchfork.com/photos/5db0a67e515e4800080955f3/2:1/w_790/Frank-Ocean.jpg
003 - Machop Move-In
January 25, 2020 21:00 - 53 minutes - 51.7 MBToday, our anticipated fourth member finally fixed his bike, and brought a new segment for the podcast! But things go a little south with the moving crew. We also talk about the Mewtwo Strikes Back trailer, and more Pokémon Go news! Mewtwo Strikes Back trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2edLO4GxGs& Who's that celebritymon? segment: https://cdn.fishki.net/upload/post/2020/01/21/3207323/tn/828d30c0f839c470181fba867159f936.jpg
002 - Our Letter to Chairman Rose
January 20, 2020 21:18 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBThis week, Chairman Rose is in the building! We decide to transcribe this episode of the podcast to give to the Chairman, in hopes that he invites himself on as a guest in the future. Also, Machokechampchop is just the worst, don't you think? Twilight Wings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYDmL5VH-uk
001 - Direct Analysis
January 12, 2020 17:27 - 35 minutes - 28.8 MBWe talk about the most recent Pokémon direct! Spoiler alert: we liked it. Pokémon January 2020 Direct (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5afasEAiN0