We’re back with episode 2 of That Pokémon Podcast, and this one’s packed. Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters, are back from San Diego Comic-Con while Christian Hoffer held the fort down and kick things off with a deep dive into the Squirtle Squad plush chaos and the bizarrely edible vibes of Pikachu ice cream. We dig into the upcoming Shonen Jump x Pokémon collab, Pokémon Center merch madness (Geodude evolution plush, anyone?), and just how into Pokemon Friends we are.
Plus, we talk a possible TCG Pocket scandal, an upcoming Mega Charizard card, the mystery of multiplayer in Pokémon Legends ZA, and how the new Pokémon Play app might actually fix tournaments. The episode also covers a hand puppet line named Bite Buddies, a heartfelt community goodbye, and Megan gets strong-armed into finally playing Scarlet and Violet. Also, yes, we all pick a favorite Charizard forms.
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- (00:00) - Welcome Back
- (02:47) - SDCC Squirtle Squad plushes are HOW MUCH on the secondary market?
- (05:27) - Baskin-Robbins and Pokémon Collaborations
- (08:13) - Shonen Jump and Pokémon Crossover
- (13:47) - New Pokémon Center Merchandise
- (16:22) - Pokémon Trading Card Game Updates
- (19:05) - Mega Evolution Set Announcements
- (27:03) - Graveyard Hand Puppets and Pokémon Plushies
- (28:56) - Exploring Pokémon Play and Friends Apps
- (30:54) - The Future of Pokémon Multiplayer
- (37:04) - JustInBasil Tribute
- (41:34) - Discord Poll Results
- (45:47) - Charizard: Which form reigns supreme?
What is That Pokemon Podcast?
That Pokémon Podcast is your new favorite stop for all things Pokémon. Whether you're a parent trying to decode what your kid means when they say "shiny hunting," a 90s kid with intense memories of choosing Charmander in Pokémon Red, or someone deep in the world of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, Pokémon main line games, or even Pokémon Unite.
This is the realest and most accessible Pokémon podcast on the internet. We break down the latest Pokémon news, TCG drops, mobile game events, anime updates, Nintendo Switch game releases, and dive into the nostalgia of the OG Game Boy classics.
Whether you're a Poké-parent, Poké-pro, or Poké-newbie, we’ve got something for you. From Pikachu to Paldea, this is the Pokémon podcast that actually speaks your language.
Subscribe now and catch 'em all, insights, laughs, and maybe a shiny or two.
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