It's Super Effective: A Pokemon Podcast

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Good Grief Galar 06 | Piers & Raihan Nov 23, 2019

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Headed to Spikemuth this episode to check out the Dark Gym and meet the Dark Gym Leader. After the battle, we then head to fight the Dragon Gym Leader. Before all this talking, we spend some time talking about the audio quality of the game overall.

00:00:30 - Introduction
00:02:30 - High-Quality Earbuds
00:11:00 - Gym Battle 7
00:49:00 - Gym Battle 8
01:08:00 - Post Credits

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Good Grief Galar 05 | The Wild Area Nov 22, 2019

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Irene, Micah, and SBJ talk about the Wild Area finally. We talk Raids, the Vendors, the Digging Duo, and more. There is also a couple issues with the Wild Area that we address on top of that. Our crew then ventures to the 6th Gym Leader. Depending on which version, an Ice battle or a Rock battle awaits you.

00:00:30 - Introduction
00:02:45 - The Wild Area
00:37:10 - Gym Battle 6
01:06:00 - Post Credits

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EPISODE CREDITS
Hosted, edited, and produced by Steve Sarumi
Theme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess
Ad music comes from Evanto Elements
Podcast artwork by Steve Sarumi

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Good Grief Galar 04 | Bird, Dino, Drake, and Fish Nov 18, 2019

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We challenge and take on the fourth and fifth gyms in this episode. We find new fossils and talk about how they work. We see a couple new Pokémon on our way to Stow-in-Side, in which we talk about version exclusive Gym Leaders. Afterwards, we meet Bede again, and an unexpected turn of events happens. Finally, we challenge Opal for the Fairy Badge.

00:00:30 - Introduction
00:02:10 - Minor Story
00:17:30 - Fossils
00:26:20 - Gym Battle 4
00:32:00 - The Explosion
00:41:40 - Gym Battle 5
00:57:10 - Post Credits

🎟 Nintendo Switch Lite Giveaway

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Good Grief Galar 03 | Nessa & Kabu Nov 17, 2019

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We talk about the Water Gym and the Fire Gym this episode. Our journey brings to to getting the Rotom Bike and a new Baby Pokémon in the Daycare. We learn more about Chairman Rose and Bede. Sword and Shield also seems to dive into character development a bit more than past games with people like Kabu too.

00:00:30 - Introduction
00:04:30 - The Bike
00:08:00 - Baby Pokémon
00:20:00 - Gym Battle 2
00:34:40 - Pokémon Jobs
00:46:20 - Gym Battle 3
01:06:00 - Post Credits

🎟 Nintendo Switch Lite Giveaway

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EPISODE CREDITS
Hosted, edited, and produced by Steve Sarumi
Theme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess
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Good Grief Galar 02 | Turffield Gym Nov 16, 2019

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Our Starters finally evolved into the middle evolutions. We made it to the first Gym Leader in Pokémon Sword and Shield. We talk about meeting the Gym Leaders formally after Leon introduces us. We meet our other two Rivals and talk about Hop a bit more. After knocking out a lot of the story stuff, we give initial impressions on the Wild Area.

00:00:30 - Introduction
00:03:20 - Starters Evolve
00:10:30 - Story Stuff
00:26:10 - Gym Battle 1
00:42:40 - Wild Area
00:58:00 - Post Credits

🎟 Nintendo Switch Lite Giveaway

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💰 Support on Patreon

Full disclosure, digital copies of the games were provided by Nintendo.

💰 Support on Patreon

EPISODE CREDITS
Hosted, edited, and produced by Steve Sarumi
Theme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess
Ad music comes from Evanto Elements
Podcast artwork by Steve Sarumi

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Good Grief Galar 01 | First Impressions Nov 15, 2019

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We give our first impressions on Pokémon Sword and Shield. No spoilers past meeting Sonia for the first time. We discuss our starters, Leon, your rival, and comparing the beginning of this game to past Pokémon games like XY and Sun & Moon. Enjoy!

00:00:30 - Introduction
00:05:40 - The Opening
00:25:20 - Starter Picks
01:00:00 - Post Credits

🎟 Nintendo Switch Lite Giveaway

🌐 www.pkmncast.com
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💰 Support on Patreon

Full disclosure, digital copies of the games were provided by Nintendo.

💰 Support on Patreon

EPISODE CREDITS
Hosted, edited, and produced by Steve Sarumi
Theme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess
Ad music comes from Evanto Elements
Podcast artwork by Steve Sarumi

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Mints Packed, Heading to Galar Nov 11, 2019

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Last podcast before Pokémon Sword and Shield drops! We talk about the Curry Dex, Mints, Max Raid Battles, and the clash of negativity vs positivity for these games. Giovanni finally appears in Pokémon GO. Japan cancels an upcoming event. The guy who made Undertale made some music for Pokémon. We talk the future of the PokéDex and how Pokémon HOME may or may not have an impact on future games.

00:03:20 - Introduction
00:04:00 - Giovanni in Pokémon GO
00:13:40 - Undertale Guy Makes Music
00:18:40 - Gigantamax Butterfree
00:24:40 - SwSh Competition
00:28:40 - Break Music
00:29:30 - Mints & Rare Candy
00:49:20 - Pokémon Bag & Trading
00:59:45 - Break Music
01:00:40 - National Dex + Pokémon HOME
01:14:00 - Japanese Launch Event Canceled
01:19:10 - #ThankYouGameFreak
01:40:20 - Question of the Week
01:44:25 - Pokémon of the Week
01:52:40 - Post Credits

🎟 Nintendo Switch Lite Giveaway

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💰 Support on Patreon

EPISODE CREDITS
Hosted, edited, and produced by Steve Sarumi
Theme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess
Ad music comes from Evanto Elements
Podcast artwork by Steve Sarumi

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Avoiding The Leaks [Featuring RealBreakingNate] Nov 04, 2019

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Featuring RealBreakingNate (interview starts at 56 mins into the episode). Pokémon Sword/Shield leaks have happened, revealing most of the PokéDex, but we don't talk about it this episode. We tackle Cosmic Eclipse, the new TCG set, the anime is set to debut Pikachu's origin story as a Pichu, and the recent Pokémon GO event fell flat for a lot of fans. Healthy living returns this episode too!! A bonus 45 mins of the podcast, talking about leak culture, can be found free on our Patreon page.

00:03:20 - Introduction
00:05:00 - Healthy Living
00:13:00 - Pikachu's Origin Story
00:15:50 - Cosmic Eclipse TCG Set
00:21:10 - Pokémon Christmas Stuff
00:27:00 - Pokémon GO News
00:52:50 - Break Music
00:56:20 - Interview with RealBreakingNate
01:33:00 - Break Music
01:34:40 - Question of the Week
01:40:50 - Pokémon of the Week
01:48:10 - Post Credits

🎥 RealBreakingNate

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EPISODE CREDITS
Hosted, edited, and produced by Steve Sarumi
Theme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess
Ad music comes from Evanto Elements
Podcast artwork by Steve Sarumi

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The Pressure of Making Pokémon Games Oct 28, 2019

Show notes

Another interview with Game Freak, in where they talk about connectivity from Pokémon GO to Pokémon Sword and Shield, Sirfetch'd, and how fans respond to them making games. Pokémon Masters gets a story update. The Pokémon TCG is already banning a new card from the upcoming set. Pokémon GO announced a new Battle Tournament for early next year and some new Team Rocket stuff on the horizon. Finally, Will, SBJ, and Brittney debate about how to get a newcomer into Pokémon.

00:00:20 - Introduction
00:02:20 - Pokémon Masters Update
00:05:10 - Best Buy Mewtwo
00:13:00 - Pokémon GO News
00:26:20 - Pokémon Center London
00:30:10 - TCG Card Sales
00:32:20 - TCG Card Banned
00:37:40 - Break Music
00:38:40 - Game Freak Interview
01:29:20 - Question of the Week
01:47:00 - Pokémon of the Week
01:53:10 - Post Credits

🌐 www.pkmncast.com
👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast
📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective
🐦 www.twitter.com/pokemonpodcast

💰 Support on Patreon

EPISODE CREDITS
Hosted, edited, and produced by Steve Sarumi
Theme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess
Ad music comes from Evanto Elements
Podcast artwork by Steve Sarumi

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gigantamaxing Fat Pikachu & Fluffy Eevee Oct 21, 2019

Show notes

Charizard, Pikachu, Meowth, and more get special BIG Pokémon treatment in the latest Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield trailer. Pokémon Masters has a roadmap based on last week's apology. Niantic is rolling out a map update to GO, as well as, a new $8.99 event that seems like a worldwide GO Fest. With Sword/Shield around the corner, an embargo lifted in regards to the first 90 mins of gameplay. We pull information from Eurogamer, IGN, The Verge, and Game Informer in regards to this news.

00:01:40 - Introduction
00:04:20 - Pokémon Masters Roadmap
00:13:20 - Niantic Wayfarer
00:19:50 - Salami Island Spawns
00:22:30 - Regigigas $8.99 Event
00:38:30 - Break Music
00:39:00 - New Gigantamax Pokémon
00:56:00 - More Sword/Shield Info
01:23:20 - Question of the Week
01:27:00 - Pokémon of the Week
01:35:00 - Post Credits

🌐 www.pkmncast.com
👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast
📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective
🐦 www.twitter.com/pokemonpodcast

💰 Support on Patreon

EPISODE CREDITS
Hosted, edited, and produced by Steve Sarumi
Theme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess
Ad music comes from Evanto Elements
Podcast artwork by Steve Sarumi

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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