Pikapi Podcast

It's the morning after all the drama with Brawly, and Ash wants to train!  But ends up on a fishing expedition instead, sometimes life doesn't go your way.  But we get some adventure when Jessie and May's Wurmple get mixed up!  Which of them can recognize their Pokemon companion?  <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/mgqubu/ag022.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to listen!</a><br /> <br /> Hey, I've dropped another special episode!  This one finishes out Vol. 1 of Pokemon Adventures (Pokemon Special), Chapters 10-14.  I'm also planning to do one covering the recent Sun and Moon episodes with Brock and Misty, so<a href="http://www.patreon.com/professionaldork" target="_blank"> definitely keep an eye on my Patreon feed!</a>  <br /> <br /> And if you like video game music, did you know Steven from Pokepress hosts a local radio show for just such a thing?  <a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Find out more info at his blog!</a>

Today Ash fights for a gym battle, but the real conflict is with himself.  Ash has been impressing us with his maturity lately, but he had to relapse eventually... Also Treeko is self-destructive and really needs it's trainer to be on the ball about stuff like that... <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/95wzhf/ag020.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to listen!</a><br /> <br /> Like extra content?  Special episodes on Pokemon music?  You should visit my Patreon page,<a href="http://www.patreon.com/professionaldork" target="_blank"> it's this way!  </a><br /> <br /><br />And Pokepress has videos up from Pokemon Worlds! The competition, the atmosphere, the cosplay...! All of it's fun, and you should check it out here! Follow <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0fbjYWVnzo">this link</a> to their channel!

Ash is derailed from his gym battle on Dewford Island yet again, but manages to find adventure on the briney seas.  The kids run into a group of sharks, have some questions that never get resolved, and give a nice callback to movie 5.  All in all, a fun episode!  <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/qzps3g/ag019.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to listen!  </a><br /> <br /> And Pokepress has videos up from Pokemon Worlds!  The competition, the atmosphere, the cosplay...!  All of it's fun, and you should check it out here!  Follow <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0fbjYWVnzo" target="_blank">this link</a> to their channel!

Meowth tries to build a statue in the center of a city, and also cosplays an "I Love Lucy" episode.  It's one of the weirder shorts, and I'm still trying to figure out where and when this episode takes place in the timeline.  Maybe it all exists in Meowth's head?  Whatever the case, you can<a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/g7258y/meowth_and_pokemon.mp3" target="_blank"> click here</a> to listen!<br /> <br /> Also, Pokepress has a new video up unboxing the Pokemon Movie 20 soundtrack, M20 locations, and some discussion of music algorithms.  Wanna check it out?  You should follow<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0fbjYWVnzo" target="_blank"> this link</a> to their channel!

We've talked a lot about Team Rocket gradually losing their relevance over the course of the show, if not their sense of FABULOUS.  And now, we're starting to enter a period in Pokemon history where Team Rocket loses both their status as the main villains and as comic relief.  From a literary standpoint, that's kind of a problem.  But not to worry, Team Rocket doesn't need to be important to a plot to be FABULOUS! <br /> Also, Ash is a cranky little snot in this episode, PokeNavs don't help much within cities, Team Aqua reminds me of KAT-TUN and Pasta~!  <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/pmftw7/ag018.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to listen or download!</a><br /> <br />What are the top five best Pokemon movies? I have some thoughts... click here to visit my <a href="http://www.patreon.com/professionaldork">Patreon and get that special episode!</a><br /><br />Pokepress went to Pokemon Go Fest in Chicago! You may have heard some chatter about how the event went down, but here's a ground level observation, Steven reports! <a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/">Visit Pokepress to learn more!</a> Or, check out their<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOyfQMbG7Io"> channel on YouTube!</a>

Max may have accidentally wrecked the PokeNav... what's a little brother to do?  Not tell his temperamental big sister, of course.  <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/zq8fhj/ag017.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to listen to today's episode, and Max's adventures in customer service!</a><br /><br />What are the top five best Pokemon movies? I have some thoughts... click here to visit my <a href="http://www.patreon.com/professionaldork">Patreon and get that special episode!</a><br /><br />Pokepress went to Pokemon Go Fest in Chicago!  You may have heard some chatter about how the event went down, but here's a ground level observation, Steven reports!   <a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/">Visit Pokepress to learn more!</a> Or, check out their<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOyfQMbG7Io" target="_blank"> channel on YouTube!</a>

The day of the gym battle has arrived!  Ash, Piakchu and Treeko challenge the Rustburo City Gym, even though they've got next to know attacks that can actually do damage to Roxanne's team.  It's an exciting battle, showing off the best of this team's strengths! <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/af3aqa/ag016.mp3" target="_blank"> Click here to hear how it went!</a><br /> <br /> <br /> What are the top five best Pokemon movies? I have some thoughts... click here to visit my <a href="http://www.patreon.com/professionaldork">Patreon and get that special episode!</a><br /> <br /> Pokepress caught a rare interview with Mark Mueller, co-writer of "Somewhere, Someday". This song took an interesting journey to get to the soundtrack, and Mark's a pretty interesting guy himself! <a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/">Visit Pokepress to learn more!</a> Or, check out their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FI7wpTRWSE">channel on YouTube!</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> And finally, I made a thing... Vocaloid songs about fictional characters... "Train On" is on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdjGNSCf0lWqlzXJYnveVQ">Youtube, </a>"Center of the Storm" will follow soon, but for now, the whole "Wonders" album can be found on Spotify, Apple Music or wherever tunes are streamed. (Except Pandora. Pandora doesn't know what's cool ;)<br /> <div> <br /> <div> <br /></div> </div> <iframe frameborder="0" height="300" src="https://show.co/bundle/4Oq7YzwjK4qv84uEsOjNwD/widget" width="300"></iframe>

Ash and the kids are on a field trip!  Not with their school, but to a school.  Max gets a chance to experience public education, May learns about contests, Brock discovers his future calling and Ash just wants a gym battle.  Also, they meet the gym leader.  She's sweet. <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/93zvjk/ag015.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to learn more about Roxanne of Rustburo City!</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> What are the top five best Pokemon movies? I have some thoughts... click here to visit my <a href="http://www.patreon.com/professionaldork">Patreon and get that special episode!</a><br /> <br /> Pokepress caught a rare interview with Mark Mueller, co-writer of "Somewhere, Someday". This song took an interesting journey to get to the soundtrack, and Mark's a pretty interesting guy himself! <a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/">Visit Pokepress to learn more!</a>  Or, check out their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FI7wpTRWSE">channel on YouTube!</a><br /> <div> <br /></div> <div> And finally, I made a thing... Vocaloid songs about fictional characters... "Train On" is on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdjGNSCf0lWqlzXJYnveVQ" target="_blank">Youtube, </a>"Center of the Storm" will follow soon, but for now, the whole "Wonders" album can be found on Spotify, Apple Music or wherever tunes are streamed.  (Except Pandora.  Pandora doesn't know what's cool ;)</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <iframe frameborder="0" height="300" src="https://show.co/bundle/4Oq7YzwjK4qv84uEsOjNwD/widget" width="300"></iframe>

May tries to catch a new Pokemon, Ash trains for his upcoming gym battle and there's a local kid who learns how to duplicate himself.  <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/casjza/ag014.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to find out what that's all about!</a><br /> <br /> What are the top five best Pokemon movies?  I have some thoughts... click here to visit my <a href="http://www.patreon.com/professionaldork" target="_blank">Patreon and get that special episode!</a><br /> <br /> Pokepress caught a rare interview with Mark Mueller, co-writer of "Somewhere, Someday".  This song took an interesting journey to get to the soundtrack, and Mark's a pretty interesting guy himself!  <a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Pokepress to learn more!</a>

This episode is just jam-packed with stuff.  Character development, knowledge dropping, training, competing, and seviper humiliation... Ash and the kids discover Pokemon Contests, Iron Tail and maybe Jessie's been to Hoenn before?  <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/2dmqcf/ag013.mp3" target="_blank">Click the link to hear more!</a><br /> <br /> In other news, Pokepress has been busy talking with VCG winners.  Want to know more about the winning team?  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FI7wpTRWSE" target="_blank">Visit their channel on YouTube!</a>

There's something strange living in the local lake... Or, not that strange, but a pokemon with some nusual abilities.  I also go on a long tangent about ages in the Poke-verse, and Pikachu decides not to wait for the translation.  It's a day of fun, <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/39s7xv/ag012.mp3" target="_blank">click the link to listen or download!</a><br /> <br /> <br />Meanwhile, with our sponsers... Know who Veronica Taylor is? You should! Head on over to Pokepress to<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uWazxHMgEw"> learn more about her</a>!

This episode is a long tangent about storytelling conventions and how Hoenn and Yugioh tried to navigate them.  Also some B plot about an evolution.  And Ash and Pikachu being real super awesome friends in the background.  <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/ru7rfr/ag011.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to hear about Max trying to play at pokemon training!</a><br /> <br /> Meanwhile, with our sponsers... Know who Veronica Taylor is?  You should!  Head on over to Pokepress to<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uWazxHMgEw" target="_blank"> learn more about her, </a>or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LivJxWdEODo" target="_blank">how to get the veiwership you want on YouTube!</a>

Ash and friends meet the World's Most Powerful Pokemon!  It's not who you think it is... But if you want to find out who's the most powerful, you should <a href="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/prdnxg/ag010.mp3">click this link! </a> Also, Magikarp!<br /> <br /> A word from our sponsers... Did you know Pokepress did a<a href="https://soundcloud.com/wwmv-lp-95-5fm/sets/from-8-to-64"> radio show</a> featuring even more video game music! And their podcast has plenty of stuff about P<a href="http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2017/05/poke-press-digest-podcast-episode-7.html">okemon and pokemon music, new episodes up!</a>

<div> The gang is back in the big city, and Max wants to find some Pokemon.  May wants to explore a haunted mansion, Brock wants to avoid the haunted mansions, and Ash just wants a burger.  One way or another, everyone ends up happy in the end.  <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/t52iv6/ag009.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to hear today's sort-of-ghost story!</a></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> And my, my, there's a lot of stuff to keep you busy on the Pokemon/nerdy front.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/pikapi-podcast-1-9859048">Did I mention I have a new special episode up? </a>Pokemon Adventures, Volume 1, chapters 6-9, if you're interested!<br /><br />Pokepress went out to the Pokemon Sun and Moon: Guardians Rising pre-release, and got to talk with some people about that event. What is there to look forward to in the coming season? <a href="http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2017/05/pokemon-sun-moon-guardians-rising.html">Read here to see what Jake said!</a> They also made it out to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEHDu1NHg1Q">Record Store Day 2017,</a> and then decided they needed even more music with this<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC25SXygCKc"> unboxing of the Alola single. </a>And if that wasn't enough, did a<a href="https://soundcloud.com/wwmv-lp-95-5fm/sets/from-8-to-64"> radio show</a> featuring even more video game music! And then, their podcast has plenty of stuff about P<a href="http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2017/05/poke-press-digest-podcast-episode-7.html">okemon and pokemon music, new episodes up!</a>

I wasn't lying about binge podcasting!  Here's a quick episode about Treeko, Ash and Pikachu's parenting skills, and a Seviper that was born to be a member of Team Rocket.  Arbok shed a massive snakeskin to fill, but I think Seviper will make a nice replacement.  <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/vjpeak/ag008.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to download or listen!</a><br /> <div> <br /></div> And my, my, there's a lot of stuff to keep you busy on the Pokemon/nerdy front. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/pikapi-podcast-1-9859048">Did I mention I have a new special episode up? </a> Pokemon Adventures, Volume 1, chapters 6-9, if you're interested!<br /><br />Pokepress went out to the Pokemon Sun and Moon: Guardians Rising pre-release, and got to talk with some people about that event. What is there to look forward to in the coming season? <a href="http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2017/05/pokemon-sun-moon-guardians-rising.html">Read here to see what Jake said!</a> They also made it out to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEHDu1NHg1Q">Record Store Day 2017,</a> and then decided they needed even more music with this<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC25SXygCKc"> unboxing of the Alola single. </a> And if that wasn't enough, did a<a href="https://soundcloud.com/wwmv-lp-95-5fm/sets/from-8-to-64"> radio show</a> featuring even more video game music! And then, their podcast has plenty of stuff about P<a href="http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2017/05/poke-press-digest-podcast-episode-7.html">okemon and pokemon music, new episodes up!</a>

The English dub tries to invent some shipping, which is kind of minor compared to the actual plot.  The pokemon prove they can handle themselves, I start off admiring Ash's hero skills despite him not being in this episode, and Butch and Cassidy try to take over Jessie and James' cosplay reputation. <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/px4ajn/Showdown_at_oak_corral.mp3" target="_blank"> Click here to download or listen!</a><br /> <br /> And my, my, there's a lot of stuff to keep you busy on the Pokemon/nerdy front.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/pikapi-podcast-1-9859048" target="_blank">Did I mention I have a new special episode up? </a> Pokemon Adventures, Volume 1, chapters 6-9, if you're interested!<br /> <br /> Pokepress went out to the Pokemon Sun and Moon: Guardians Rising pre-release, and got to talk with some people about that event.  What is there to look forward to in the coming season?  <a href="http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2017/05/pokemon-sun-moon-guardians-rising.html" target="_blank">Read here to see what Jake said!</a>  They also made it out to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEHDu1NHg1Q" target="_blank">Record Store Day 2017,</a> and then decided they needed even more music with this<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC25SXygCKc" target="_blank"> unboxing of the Alola single. </a> And if that wasn't enough, did a<a href="https://soundcloud.com/wwmv-lp-95-5fm/sets/from-8-to-64" target="_blank"> radio show</a> featuring even more video game music!  And then, their podcast has plenty of stuff about P<a href="http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2017/05/poke-press-digest-podcast-episode-7.html" target="_blank">okemon and pokemon music, new episodes up!</a>

Misty needs to replenish the Cerulean Gym's stash of gyms badges, but it turns out the process isn't as simple as placing an order... It's time for Pokemon Chronicles, which means plenty of familiar faces!  Including Psyduck!  :) <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/gd9jgi/The_blue_badge_of_courage.mp3" target="_blank"> Click here to download or listen!</a><br /> <br /> And my, my, there's a lot of stuff to keep you busy on the Pokemon/nerdy front.  Did I mention I have a new special episode up? <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/pikapi-podcast-1-9859048" target="_blank"> Pokemon Adventures, Volume 1, chapters 6-9, if you're interested!</a><br /> <br /> Pokepress went out for<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEHDu1NHg1Q" target="_blank"> Record Store Day 2017,</a> and then decided they needed even more music with this<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC25SXygCKc" target="_blank"> unboxing of the Alola single</a>.  And if that wasn't enough, did<a href="https://soundcloud.com/wwmv-lp-95-5fm/sets/from-8-to-64" target="_blank"> a radio show </a>featuring even more video game music!  And then, their <a href="http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2017/05/poke-press-digest-podcast-episode-7.html" target="_blank">podcast has plenty of stuff about Pokemon and pokemon music, new episodes up!</a>

Ash and his friends come across a bunch of Pokemon, and of course Ash wants to add one to the team!  In the process, he gets to ruminate on the circle of life and the nature of mortality, battle physics and whether or not the people in his life are actually concerned for his well-being.  It's a small episode, but a lot got jammed in there!<a href="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pyjnb8rkmwsckp3q/AG007.mp3">  Click here to listen!</a><br /> Interviews with voice actors?  TCG and VCG competitors?  Elite pokemaniac level collecting?  Check out Pokepress, on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/pokepress" target="_blank">Youtube </a>or their <a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog page!</a>

Today we say goodbye to two good friends who put u with way too much in their short tenure.  Arbok and Weezing move on to new responsibilities, and it can only go up from here.  But leaving Jessie and James is going to be hard!  <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/w3z3yf/AG006.mp3" target="_blank">Tune in to hear about their last episode with Team Rocket!</a><br /> <br /> Interviews with voice actors?  TCG and VCG competitors?  Elite pokemaniac level collecting?  Check out Pokepress, on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/pokepress" target="_blank">Youtube</a> or their<a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> blog page!</a>

Back to Ash and friends, they're having a filler episode, but it doesn't mean we won't talk about anything important.  Pokemon language, anyone?  Meanwhile, the podcast host is distracted by the ISU World Figure Skating Championships.  Which of your favorite athletes win the Spirit of Ash Ketchum Award?<a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/zp622m/AG005.mp3" target="_blank">  Click here to here the episode!</a><br /> <br /> Hey, have I mentioned this show has <a href="http://www.patreon.com/professionaldork" target="_blank">a Patreon? </a> Some new episodes up lately, you should check them out!<br /> <br /> Interviews with Pokemon actors?  Yes please!  Head on over to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/pokepress/videos" target="_blank">Pokepress for that and more! </a> Or listen to v<a href="https://soundcloud.com/wwmv-lp-95-5fm/from-8-to-64-ep1" target="_blank">ideo game/Pokemon music here on soundcloud!</a>

Team Rocket has an adventure that may challenge their identities as villains.  I said may, not will. <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/m255yw/no_angels.mp3" target="_blank"> You'll have to tune in to hear if they found the light.</a><br /> <br /> And when you're done with that, you should hit up<a href="http://www.patreon.com/professionaldork" target="_blank"> my Patreon page</a> for two new special exclusive episodes!  Pokemon Adventures, or Pop Songs, take your pick!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Pokepress is becoming a regular globe-trotter, heading out to Australia for the Pokemon Oceanic Championships.  A lot of good interviews with the competetors should be coming your way, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuJvBMx5FQA" target="_blank">like this one with the TCG Masters Runner-Up.</a>

Brock is back! (again!)  And what an episode to come in on, there's new pokemon capturing, battle upgrades, character developments, continuity nods and Ash showing his proficiency in Pika-speak.  Nearly a throwaway, but maybe one of the more important episodes.  <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/cn88fr/AG004.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to hear what happens!  </a><br /> <span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 14.85px;">Pokepress is uploading all sorts of fun interviews from Anime Milwaukee!  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7i25qxaaHY" target="_blank">Vic Mignogna, anyone?  </a></span></span><br /> <span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif">They've also got <a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">a pretty cool blog, this way... :)</a></span>

It's time to get to know May's family, and Ash looks like the responsible young man you want to bring home.  So much so that Norman and Caroline trust him with their daughter... and their son.  I don't think Ash was planning on a babysitting gig, but he warms up to the idea pretty quickly.  <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/5xsv7y/AG003.mp3" target="_blank">Tune in to hear how that ended up happening!</a><div> <br /></div> <div> Pokepress is uploading all sorts of fun interviews from Anime Milwaukee!  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7i25qxaaHY" target="_blank">Like this one with Vic Mignogna!</a>  I'm sure I don't have to explain who he is, right? ;)<br /><div> <span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">You should also head over to </span><a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">their blog</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"> for the Pokepress Digest Podcast and</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"> so much more!</span></span></div>

We're back covering Ash and May, and the hijinks they get up to on the road.  Or I guess the hijinks find them.  Not their fault they stumbled into both a Team Rocket and a Team Magma plot... but at least a professor got a new discovery out of it!  <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/8ivb7a/276.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to download or listen!</a><br /> <br /> You should also head over to Pokepress and see <a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">their blog</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86xFbcH59S4" target="_blank">YouTube channel for an interview with Lucien Dodge</a> (Voice actor of "Blue", "Silver", etc) and so much more!

Misty is back at Cerulean Gym, but the PIA is ready to shake things up!  There's also an out of control Gyarados, some fanboys and a familiar trio who want to wrench control of the gym.  She's got her work cut out for her!  How will her first day as gym leader go? <a href="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ji92bwze3cpfstav/cerulean_blues8ptl3.mp3"> You'll have to click here to find out.</a><br /> <br />  Wanna preview the Diamond and Pearl BluRay DVD so you know what you're getting? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQF_Que6rFQ" target="_blank"> Check out Pokepress' latest unboxing video!</a><br /> <br /> <br /> And listen to the end of The Electric Tale of Pikachu or Steven and I discussing Movie 4 ending themes at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/professionaldork" target="_blank">my Patreon!</a>  <br /> <br />

Brock returns home to deal with a family emergency, and finds out that even though both of his parents have returned to the home, he's still the only one in this family that's an adult.  I honestly don't know how these people survive when he's not around.  But it looks like one of the younger siblings is starting to grow up a bit... <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/gvj37b/the_family_that_battles.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to listen or download!</a><br /> <br /> Wanna preview the Diamond and Pearl BluRay DVD so you know what you're getting? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQF_Que6rFQ" target="_blank"> Check out Pokepress' latest unboxing video!</a>

Day 1 of the Hoenn Region!  As usual, Ash and Pikachu have an eventful start, and I'm a little surprised Ash lived through it.  But it's not every day that Team Rocket saves Pikachu's life, even if they were the ones who got him in trouble in the first place... <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/jby9i8/275.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to download or listen!</a><br /> And hey, mosey on over to Pokepress'<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/pokepress" target="_blank"> Youtube channel!</a>  Lots of new videos up, including <a href="https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=pokepress+youtube&view=detail&mid=B4848AA9E254A568A1A1B4848AA9E254A568A1A1&FORM=VIRE" target="_blank">a nice retro promo cassette!</a><br /> And listen to the end of The Electric Tale of Pikachu or Steven and I discussing Movie 4 ending themes at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/professionaldork" target="_blank">my Patreon!</a> 

Can you believe it?  We finished out the Johto region!  It was so long, I have trouble remembering all that happened.  Hopefully this awards ceremony will remind us of the highlights!  It's been a wild few years with ups and downs, both in the series and out. ;) <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/8knkcd/very_best_awards_johto.mp3" target="_blank"> Click here to listen, right click to download, enjoy!</a><br /> <br /> Or, head over to my<a href="https://www.patreon.com/professionaldork" target="_blank"> Patreon page </a>for more Pokemon discussion!  I talk about Electric Tale and join Steven for a discussion on the 4th movie ending themes.<br /> And head to Pokepress' Youtube channel for even MORE Pokemon discussion!  You are super spoiled this weekend!  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC4ANTF-ews" target="_blank">Steven talks to Eric Summerer from The Dice Tower Podcast</a> about <a href="http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2017/01/poke-press-digest-podcast-episode-3.html" target="_blank">TCG stuff and general Pokemon experiences.</a>  All good stuff!

It's finally here!  The last episode of the Johto region!  Ash and Pikachu head off on a new journey, a new start, that ends up looking disturbingly familiar to their first one... Click <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/z44rw6/274.mp3">here to listen or download!</a><br /> <br /> To cast a vote for THE VERY BEST LIKE NO ONE EVER WAS AWARDS, <a href="https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/OvgM3nqJ" target="_blank">click this link! </a><br /> <br /> Also, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUWKurn5ZZU" target="_blank">Pokepress was off in London, at</a> The European International Championships!  There's lots of cool stuff to see... you should check out their videos on YouTube!<br /> And for all the other stuff Pokepress gets up to, check out their <a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog page!</a><br /> And to visit my Patreon page for the special Movie 3 discussion, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/professionaldork" target="_blank">click here! </a>

Anne's back to her non-weepy self, just in time for all our friends to leave!  Brock, Misty and Gary part ways with Ash, so get ready for some bittersweet goodbyes.  We also discuss Gary's unique fashion sense.  <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/ig2mmu/273.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to listen or download!</a><br /> And hey, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUWKurn5ZZU" target="_blank">Pokepress was off in London, doing stuff!</a>  Check out the videos from The European International Championships!  There's lots of cool stuff to see...<br /> And for all the other stuff Pokepress gets up to, check out their <a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog page!</a>

This episode clocks in at over an hour, and at least fifteen minutes of it is me crying... Blame it on Disney.  But it's jam-packed!  A tearful rant about Ash deserving more respect, Gary and friendship, Pokemon Champions and the Elite trainer system, and finally... a Winner for Pokemon Fantasy League! <a href="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/byukdyqnd2qe5r6s/272_cut7aeu7.mp3"> Click here to listen, and right click to download the file!</a><br /> And hey, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUWKurn5ZZU" target="_blank">Pokepress is off in London, doing stuff!</a>  Check out the videos from The European International Championships!  There's lots of cool stuff to see...<br /> And for all the other stuff Pokepress gets up to, check out their <a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog page!</a>

We come so far and fought so hard here at the Johto League Silver Conference.  We've fought a rival, and now it's on to the next.  Can Ash win this match for Gary? <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/yd7ib3/271.mp3" target="_blank"> Click here to find out. </a> (Listen or right click to download the file.) <br /> You can check it out the Pokepress Digest Podcast <a href="https://soundcloud.com/pokepress/poke-press-digest-podcast-episode-1-pokemon-2000-musicmy-life-in-gaming" target="_blank">here!</a>  And find out more at their <a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">site!</a><br /> And if you want to keep up with the points on Fantasy Pokemon League, head on over to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pikapipodcast/" target="_blank">our Facebook!</a>

The conclusion to Ash and Gary's battle!  Only one can be the winner!  But in a way... I think maybe both boys found a way to win... <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/cf38eu/270.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to listen, or right click to download the file!</a><br /> <br /> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">By the way, Pokepress started their own podcast!  What's their first episode like?  (I'm involved, so it must be fabulous, right?)  You should check it out for yourself!  Click  <a href="https://soundcloud.com/pokepress/poke-press-digest-podcast-episode-1-pokemon-2000-musicmy-life-in-gaming" target="_blank">here!</a>   Then, they also started reviewing the "Pokemon Christmas Bash" CD!  Check that out, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZgMbIGd6-c" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here!</a><br />And if you want to keep up with the points on Fantasy Pokemon League, head on over to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pikapipodcast/" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">our Facebook!</a></span></span>

<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ash faces off against Gary in the Silver Conference, on this second day of the Holiday Marathon!  I get really inside baseball (and maybe fan theory heavy) on Gary, Pikachu and the high stakes in this battle.  It's only part one, guys, so there's more to come... <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/mzekci/269.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to listen, or download by right-clicking and saving the file!</a></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">By the way, Pokepress started their own podcast!  What's their first episode like?  (I'm involved, so it must be fabulous, right?)  You should check it out for yourself!  Click  <a href="https://soundcloud.com/pokepress/poke-press-digest-podcast-episode-1-pokemon-2000-musicmy-life-in-gaming" target="_blank">here!</a>   Then, they also started reviewing the "Pokemon Christmas Bash" CD!  Check that out, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZgMbIGd6-c" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here!</a><br />And if you want to keep up with the points on Fantasy Pokemon League, head on over to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pikapipodcast/" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">our Facebook!</a></span></span><br /> <br />

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! <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/2qbfhd/268.mp3" target="_blank"> Click here to listen to the last of the semifinals! </a> You can also download the file by right-clicking and choosing "Save file as"<br /> <br /> 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  <a href="https://soundcloud.com/pokepress/poke-press-digest-podcast-episode-1-pokemon-2000-musicmy-life-in-gaming" target="_blank">here!</a>   Then, they also started reviewing the "Pokemon Christmas Bash" CD!  Check that out, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZgMbIGd6-c" target="_blank">here!</a><br /> And if you want to keep up with the points on Fantasy Pokemon League, head on over to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pikapipodcast/" target="_blank">our Facebook!</a>

(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!)<br /> 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.  <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/z4wvtd/267.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to find out who!</a>  You can also download the episode by right-clicking the link and selecting "save link as"!<br /> What has Pokepress been up to?  My oh my, so much!  <a href="https://soundcloud.com/pokepress/poke-press-digest-podcast-episode-1-pokemon-2000-musicmy-life-in-gaming" target="_blank">They started a podcast of their own!</a>  (Not to brag, but I'm kinda in the first episode, you should totally listen.)  Then, they also started reviewing the "Pokemon Christmas Bash" CD!  Check that out, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZgMbIGd6-c" target="_blank">here!</a>

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!  <a href="https://mako.podbean.com/mf/web/ibkqjk/266.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to hear how it all went!</a><br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kLPNYj2_7U" target="_blank">Here's Pokepress talking with fans about the Pokemon TCG Pre-release!</a>  Check out this, and their many other vids and interviews.  (I'm in some of them; you totally should!)<br /> <br />

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... <a href="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/u8qkmypjia9nithe/Episode_265_-_Runner_Up_a1wf6.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to listen!</a><br /> <br /> Congratulations to Team Logan and Team Evan!  I look forward to your Fantasy Pokemon League competition!<br /> <br />  <span class="text_exposed_show">In music news, y</span>ou can watch Pokepress unbox the latest character album out of Japan on their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEuxYT_XXDM" target="_blank">Youtube channel!</a>  <br /> Or read Steven's thoughts <a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here!</a>

 Crazy future episode ideas, the end of a friend's character arc, and oh!  A game, you say?  You can hear the whole episode<a href="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ujvabkpzp3vc274s/Episode_264_-_Crying_For_Our_Mommies_8i7gn.mp3"> here, </a>or keep reading for game details.. <br /> <br /> All right, Team! We're gonna play Fantasy Pokemon League! I'll break down the rules more later, but here's the basic idea:<br /> 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. Such as:<br /> Battle Points: You get a point when one of your characters appears in a Pokemon battle. Bonus point if they win the match.<br /> Her<span class="text_exposed_show">o Points; You get a point if one of your characters save someone.<br /> Romance Points: You get a point if one of your characters falls in love, or someone falls in love with them.<br /> Event Points: In addition to characters, you draft an event, such as the team rocket motto, wobbofett popping out of its pokeball, handshakes/highfives, etc. If one of these events happen, you get a point.<br /> Attack Points: Anytime your drafted attack is used (ex. Thundershock) by any pokemon, you get a point. <br /> Random Points: There will also be a few random or bonus events that you can earn points from.<br /> I'll explain the rules more, and write up a full breakdown of everything available for drafts later this weekend, and of course, I'll explain it on the show. Obviously, certain main characters stand to rack up a lot of points, so there might be handicaps associated with them. <br /> This is mostly for fun and giggles, but there is a PRIZE! I knit small dolls, and to the winner, I will knit a little Ash Ketchum doll and mail it anywhere in the world. So, a little incentive.<br /> Do you want to play? Please let me know in the comments! We need at least three people playing for this to work. I don't think I'll need to impose a max limit on players, but please put your name in the comments so I have a basic idea!</span><br /> <br /> <span class="text_exposed_show"> </span>You can watch Pokepress unbox the latest character album out of Japan on their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEuxYT_XXDM" target="_blank">Youtube channel!</a>  <br />Or read Steven's thoughts <a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here!</a><br />

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...<a href="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tkqy5yy2tazifng5/Episode_263_-_Poke-ception_b08ci.mp3">  Click here to listen!</a><br /> Hey, we're almost at the Pokemon League!  I wanna play Fantasy Football, or Fantasy Pokemon!  Keep an eye on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Pikapi-Podcast-418141328241762/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, because on Friday, I'll put out a post to see who might be interested!<br /> <br /> Pokemon music?  Don't mind if I do!  Steven from Pokepress and I got together again to discuss Pokemon movie soundtracks.  For the next month, that special episode is only available on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/professionaldork" target="_blank">my Patreon page.</a>  Come over and check it out!<br /> You can also find other interviews Pokepress has done, on their<a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> blog</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/pokepress" target="_blank">Youtube channel!</a>

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? <a href="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/g3jwdphvrebdadbm/Episode_262_-_Poke-Napped_Again_az7oq.mp3"> Click here to listen...</a><br /> 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 2nd movie themes, so you don't want to miss that!  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/professionaldork" target="_blank">This way to my Patreon feed,</a> thatdorkanne, or head this way to visit Pokepress, on their<a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> blog</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/pokepress" target="_blank">Youtube channel!</a>  Steven just unboxed a mastering CD for the ending credits song "We're a Miracle", a nice little piece of Pokemon music history!<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/pokepress" target="_blank"><br /></a>

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! <a href="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vbxzfqugkbd8hhai/Episode_261_-_The_Spark_Between_9iphv.mp3"> Click here!</a><br /> HAPPY THANKSGIVING, CANADA!<br /> 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, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/pikapi-podcast-6795449" target="_blank">here's the link!</a><br /> <br /> Wanna know<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8x6tl62TAE" target="_blank"> what goes in to a great Pokemon cosplay?</a>  Or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CponxR3hCNY" target="_blank">what winning a Super Smash Bros tourney feels like?</a>  Head on over to Pokepress, both at <a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">their blog</a> and Youtube channel!

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? <a href="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ui2mtq2p5y7seaaq/Episode_260_-_Slow_and_Steady_bgblc.mp3"> Click here to listen! </a><br /> <br /> You should also visit my Patreon page if you want to here me and Pokepress talk about the first movie ending themes, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/pikapi-podcast-6795449" target="_blank">here's the link!</a><br /> <br /> Wanna know<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8x6tl62TAE" target="_blank"> what goes in to a great Pokemon cosplay?</a>  Or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CponxR3hCNY" target="_blank">what winning a Super Smash Bros tourney feels like?</a>  Head on over to Pokepress, both at <a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">their blog</a> and Youtube channel!

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, <a href="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5eqa56gvwyrya2k9/Episode_259_-_Three_Plots_No_Waiting_6rryn.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to listen!</a><br /> <br /> You should also visit my Patreon page if you want to here me and Pokepress talk about the first movie ending themes, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/pikapi-podcast-6795449" target="_blank">here's the link!</a><br /> <br /> Wanna know<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8x6tl62TAE" target="_blank"> what goes in to a great Pokemon cosplay?</a>  Or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CponxR3hCNY" target="_blank">what winning a Super Smash Bros tourney feels like?</a>  Head on over to Pokepress, both at <a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">their blog</a> and Youtube channel!

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! <a href="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2uxbcpy2vyqrd3ba/Episode_258_-_Rock-a-bye_Baby_7b0xi.mp3"> Click here to listen!</a><br /> <br /> Wanna know<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8x6tl62TAE" target="_blank"> what goes in to a great Pokemon cosplay?</a>  Or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CponxR3hCNY" target="_blank">what winning a Super Smash Bros tourney feels like?</a>  Head on over to Pokepress, both at <a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">their blog</a> and Youtube channel!

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? <a href="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pmebfcc4uuiawfga/Episode_257_-_Somewhere_Beyond_The_Seaazvuk.mp3"> Click the link to find out!</a><br /> <br /> <br /> Head this way to visit Pokepress, on their<a href="http://www.pokepress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> blog</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/pokepress" target="_blank">Youtube channel!</a>

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.<a href="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9x4b5stfwtu6xdnf/Episode_256A_-_Movie_Episode_5_-_Water_World_6ixb0.mp3">  Click here to listen!</a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMiX4DgJDAJp4oo7Oz5oxKeDUQTJ6XZvu_GZspjMFFxATIq5y1DHfmrI67KSlA-Bx89M2MVAlo_UmMM030zZep_-Xs0_6Mgt7YJqygJcApSZutFCPnbXZCvpS51v14cVPjts8ioX-0PGGt/s1600/AAaDf.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMiX4DgJDAJp4oo7Oz5oxKeDUQTJ6XZvu_GZspjMFFxATIq5y1DHfmrI67KSlA-Bx89M2MVAlo_UmMM030zZep_-Xs0_6Mgt7YJqygJcApSZutFCPnbXZCvpS51v14cVPjts8ioX-0PGGt/s320/AAaDf.png" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> 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!  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG86duJEfOk" target="_blank">Take a tour! </a> Or, have an interview with the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys6YOwkMaWI" target="_blank">Senior's TCG Winner!</a>  Or the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilawDOklSTo" target="_blank">Pokken Champion</a>!

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. <a href="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/u6ki96uwvb84rmch/Episode_256_-_A_Gym_Battle_Featuring_Serena9umzw.mp3"> Tune in to listen!</a><br /> <br /> 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!  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG86duJEfOk" target="_blank">Take a tour! </a> Or, have an interview with the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys6YOwkMaWI" target="_blank">Senior's TCG Winner!</a>  Or the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilawDOklSTo" target="_blank">Pokken Champion</a>!

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. <a href="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tbagmzwcdyu9jjqf/Episode_255_-_Badges_of_Honor_a8t3b.mp3" target="_blank"> Tune in to listen!</a><br /> 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!  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG86duJEfOk" target="_blank">Take a tour! </a> Or, have an interview with the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys6YOwkMaWI" target="_blank">Senior's TCG Winner!</a>  Or the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilawDOklSTo" target="_blank">Pokken Champion</a>! <br /> And if you still need more pokemon goodness after that, head on over to my Patreon page for a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/pikapi-podcast-6060069" target="_blank">special episode on Pokemon Zenshou!</a>

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... <a href="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4qa8t3hyvfpm2rqr/Episode_254_-_Flaming_Siesmic_Dragon_Rage_Toss_bgumv.mp3" target="_blank"> Click here to listen!</a><br /> How's everyone doing at Pokemon GO?  Is it availiable in your country?  Remember, no catching Pokemon in traffic!<br /> 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!  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG86duJEfOk" target="_blank">Take a tour! </a> Or, have an interview with the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys6YOwkMaWI" target="_blank">Senior's TCG Winner!</a>  Or the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilawDOklSTo" target="_blank">Pokken Champion</a>! <br /> And if you still need more pokemon goodness after that, head on over to my Patreon page for a special episode on Pokemon Zenshou!