Show overview
PUCL: A Pokemon Podcast has been publishing since 2014, and across the 12 years since has built a catalogue of 606 episodes. That works out to roughly 950 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 26m and 1h 41m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 20 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Thaddeus Asel.
From the publisher
One of the longest running Pokemon podcasts, PUCL covers the many facets of Pokemon. We talk about video games, battling, community news, anime and manga, trainer tips, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 606 episodesCan Pokémon Survive Another 30 Years? | PUCL 747
Can Pokémon Survive Another 30 Years? | PUCL 747
What Are the Best Megas Pokemon Champions? | PUCL 746
What Are the Best Megas Pokemon Champions? | PUCL 746
Where Should You Start Pokémon in 2026? | PUCL 745
We Need to Talk About Pokémon Champions... | PUCL 744
Ep 637Why Do We Keep Buying And Playing Pokémon? | PUCL 743
Are we the problem? This week, Thatch is joined by Clod9 and Bocefus to talk about why they keep coming back to Pokemon and discussing if they might be the problem with some of the recent quality of Pokemon Games 0:00 Opening 02:27 What We Have Been Up To 18:20 News 33:06 Why We Keep Coming to Pokemon Discussion 1:11:32 Trivia 1:31:45 Poké Opinion 1:38:50 Pokemon 15 Questions Mailbag Question Why do you keep coming back to Pokemon? What is your favorite part of Pokemon? [email protected] Connect with PUCL Discord: www.pucldiscord.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/puclpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.social Twitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support the Show! Patreon: https://patreon.com/puclpodcast #pokemon #pokopia #pokemonchampions #pokemowindsandwaves #pokemonpodcast #pokemontalk #nintendo #pokemongo #pokemontcg #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday #gen10 #switch2 #pokemoncommunity #gamingpodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 636Pokemon Champions News: Where Are Single Battles? | PUCL 742
Where are the Single Battles in Pokemon Champions? This week, Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and the Fluffiest Whimsicott to go over the recent Pokemon Champions news and what they think about all of the recent updates the game has made to competitive Pokemon. We dive into the Pokemon Champions news and discuss the VP upgrades, the costs associated with the Free to Play Game, and what it could mean for competitive Pokemon and the company as a whole. 0:00 Opening 01:36 What We Have Been Up To 09:15 News 18:02 Pokopia Discussion 1:01:41 Trivia 1:24:40 Poké Opinion Mailbag Question Why do you think Pokopia succeeded where other Pokémon games couldn’t? [email protected] Connect with PUCL Discord: www.pucldiscord.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/puclpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.social Twitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support the Show! Patreon: https://patreon.com/puclpodcast #pokemon #pokopia #pokemowindsandwaves #pokemonpodcast #pokemontalk #nintendo #pokemongo #pokemontcg #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday #gen10 #switch2 #pokemoncommunity #gamingpodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 635Pokémon FINALLY Got Spin-Offs Right… Here’s Why | PUCL 741
What makes a Pokémon spin-off actually work?This week, Thatch is joined by Lynian and Sharkfinnigan to break down why Pokémon Pokopia succeeded and why so many other spin-offs haven’t hit the same level.We dive into what Pokopia gets right, where other games fall short, and what Pokémon should be doing going forward.0:00 Opening1:41 What We Have Been Up To16:20 News25:07 Pokopia Discussion1:11:23 Trivia1:29:23 Poké Opinion1:35:47 Mailbag💬 Mailbag QuestionWhy do you think Pokopia succeeded where other Pokémon games couldn’t?📧 [email protected]🌐 Connect with PUCL🎮 Discord: www.pucldiscord.com🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcast📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/puclpodcast🦋 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.social📺 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcastSupport the Show!💰 Patreon: https://patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemon #pokopia #pokemowindsandwaves #pokemonpodcast #pokemontalk #nintendo #pokemongo #pokemontcg #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday #gen10 #switch2 #pokemoncommunity #gamingpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 634Pokémon Wind & Waves: What Could Be Coming | PUCL 740
Thatch is joined by Jushiro and Bocefus to discuss their predictions and wishlist for Pokémon Wind & Waves, the upcoming Generation 10 Pokémon games. What new features could Game Freak introduce? Could Poké Ball crafting finally become a mechanic?We dive into the things we hope to see in Pokémon Wind & Waves, from gameplay systems and world design to mechanics that could change how Pokémon games are played.Mailbag Question:What do you think Game Freak will add to Pokémon Wind & Waves?Send us your [email protected] is the longest running Pokémon podcast, covering everything from the games to the TCG and everything in between.TIMESTAMPSIntro: 1:29News: 18:59Winds and Waves Discussion: 33:44Trivia: 1:22:41PokeOpinion: 1:44:44Mailbag: 1:50:58Join the PUCL Community!Discord:https://www.pucldiscord.comTwitter / X:https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook:https://facebook.com/puclpodcastBluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch:https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcastSupport PUCL on Patreon:https://patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemon #pokemonwindsandwaves #pokemonpodcast #gen10 #pokemonday #nintendoswitch2 #pokémonlegendsza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 633Is Pokopia Really Worth the $70? | PUCL 739
Thatch is joined by Sharkfinnagan and Dr. Shamu to talk about Pokopia and what they think of the game so far and whether or not it is worth the price of entry. Mailbag Question: What do you think of Pokopia so far? [email protected]: 1:06News: 13:37Pokopia Topic: 39:07Trivia: 1:17:34Pokeopinion: 1:34:46Mailbag: 1:42:55PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia #PokemonWindsandwaves #gen10 #switch2 #browt #Pombon #Gecqua #pokemonchampions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 632Pokémon Presents Breakdown: Generation 10 Reveal and More? | PUCL 738
Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and the Fluffiest Whimsicott to talk about their initial thoughts on the Pokemon Presents!Mailbag Question: What did you think of the Pokemon Presents? [email protected]: 0:00Game Boy Jukebox: 9:25Pokemon Worlds: 14:44FireRed/LeafGreen: 23:57TCG: 31:53Garchomp Z: 35:51Pokopia: 37:33Champions: 47:00Winds & Waves: 59:30PokéQuiz: 1:39:21PokéOpinion: 1:59:25PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia #PokemonWindsandwaves #gen10 #switch2 #browt #Pombon #Gecqua #pokemonchampions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 631Pokemon Day Bingo and Fire Red and Leaf Green Return!? | PUCL 737
Thatch is joined by Jushiro and R. Sigma to fill out their Pokemon Day 2026 Bingo Card. They also take the Poke Opinion to talk about the rerelease of Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green on the Nintendo Switch and the implications that it has!Mailbag Question: What is your Bingo Card? [email protected] Bingo Card PNG Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DUw3-drROzXQp6SdMhsEp6dT9G53wGtI/view?usp=sharingPUCL Bingo Card Fillable PDF Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uol7m2B0EIMOIk6ynUC-0pe9pW5o_Sxr/view?usp=sharingIntro: 0:01:32News: 0:12:42Top 5 Bottom 5 Topic: 0:35:33PokeQuiz: 1:16:42Poke Opinion Fire Red and Leaf Green: 1:36:26PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 630Top 5 BEST & WORST Generation 9 Characters! | PUCL 736
Thatch is joined by Shark and Jushiro to talk about their favorite and least favorite characters that have shown up in the Pokemon franchise the past 3 years!Mailbag Question: What feature do you think should go? [email protected]: 0:01:35News: 0:11:45Top 5 Bottom 5 Topic: 0:33:01PokeQuiz: 1:16:43Poke Opinion: 1:36:30Pokemon 15 Questions: 1:52:26PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 629What If Pokémon Day Doesn’t Reveal Gen 10!? | PUCL 735
Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and Lynian to talk about what could replace gen 10 at the Pokemon Day Presents. Like, its gonna happen, but like, what if it doesn't? Mailbag Question: What do you think could be as hype as generation 10 at a Pokemon presents? [email protected]: 0:01:11News: 0:11:25No Gen 10 Topic: 0:28:41PokeQuiz: 1:04:17Poke Opinion: 1:18:48Mailbag: 1:24:41PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 628Which Pokémon Is the Upgrade? | PUCL 734
Thatch is joined by R. Sigma and Mark to talk about Pokemon that are too similar and which one deserves to keep on in a world without the other. Mailbag Question: What set of similar pokemon do you think needs to be addressed? [email protected]: 0:01:12News: 0:21:43Topic: 0:32:40PokeQuiz: 1:17:26Poke Opinion: 1:35:53Mailbag: 1:43:47PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 627If Pokémon Never Existed, Could You Make It Today? | PUCL 733
Thatch is joined by Whimsicott and Clod9 to talk about their thoughts on what no pokemon would mean for video games and cultures and if Pokemon could exist today!Mailbag Question: How could you make a Pokemon game today? [email protected]: 0:01:08News: 0:14:35Pokemon in 2026 Topic: 0:25:30PokeQuiz: 1:06:41Poke Opinion: 1:21:08Mailbag: 1:31:36PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 626Top 5 BEST & WORST Mega Pokémon | PUCL 732
Thatch is joined by Lynian and Clod9 to talk about the best and worst Mega Evolutions now that they have all (mostly) been revealed!Mailbag Question: What feature do you think should go? [email protected]: 0:01:12News: 0:10:03Top 5 Bottom 5 Topic: 0:17:09PokeQuiz: 0:55:11Poke Opinion: 1:08:52Mailbag: 1:15:53PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 625If You Could Delete ONE Pokémon Feature Forever… | PUCL 731
Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and Clod9 to talk about Pokemon game features they think should go!Mailbag Question: What feature do you think should go? [email protected]: 0:01:18News: 0:14:54Predictions Topic: 0:30:40PokeQuiz: 1:10:56Poke Opinion: 1:28:26Mailbag: 1:36:56PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 624Pokemon 2026 Predictions and Best of 2025! | PUCL 730
Thatch is joined by Jushiro and R. Sigma to talk about their favorite moments from 2025 for Pokemon and what they expect to see in 2026!Mailbag Question: What was your favorite part of Pokemon in 2025? What are your predictions for 2026? [email protected]: 0:01:17News: 0:13:20Predictions Topic: 0:23:16PokeQuiz: 1:08:00Poke Opinion: 1:23:07Mailbag: 1:32:00PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.