That Pokemon Podcast

After a week off, we return to a pile of Pokémon news… and unfortunately, not all of it is good. 

Pokémon Champions is finally here, but the launch has been rough. We’re talking missing features, weird limitations, technical issues, and whether this whole thing feels more like a beta test than an actual release. Is this a misstep, or is The Pokémon Company quietly trying to reset competitive play?

From there, we shift gears to something a little lighter… and somehow just as disappointing. The new Pokémon pinball machine is out in the wild, and it’s not exactly lighting the world on fire. We break down what works, what doesn’t, and why it feels like a missed opportunity.
We also hit on:
  •  Pokémon GO teaming up with MLB (and somehow also helping people get engaged) 
  •  A LEGO Pokémon contest that’s about to get very competitive 
  •  The ongoing chaos around Pokémon cards 
  •  And a surprisingly heated debate about Pokémon evolutions that spirals in the best way possible 
It’s a fun one, it gets a little unhinged, and yeah… we definitely go off the rails at the end.
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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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Logo & album art designed by Adam Barnhardt