Ted and James scrambled to build microphones out of some loose wire and paper clips to give you our first, from-the-hip reactions to the first live-action Pokémon movie, Detective Pikachu.

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8: Pokémon Detective Pikachu Initial Reactions (Bonus Episode!)

In this episode, Ted and James discuss the prevalence of tofu jokes in the nineties, debate the most annoying character yet, and struggle to stay on track after a bout of Poké-possession.

7: Pokémon EP013 "Mystery at the Lighthouse" / EP014 "Electric Shock Showdown"

Back after a brief hiatus, Ted and James return to discuss their favorite episode so far, and battle through some technical difficulties to give a quick recap of one that's not as good!

6: EP011 "Charmander - The Stray Pokémon" / EP012 "Here Comes the Squirtle Squad"

In this episode, Ted and James discuss Pokémon treadmills, the innuendo behind a Secret Garden, and Brock's double-life as the infamous Kanto Slasher!

5: Pokémon EP009 "The School of Hard Knocks" / EP010 "Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village"

In this episode, Ted and James are joined by their friend Em, all in the same room, to discuss Brock's game, Misty as Hayley Williams' inspiration, and Pokémon abuse! *Please note this episode had some audio difficulties.

4: Pokémon EP007 "The Water Flowers of Cerulean City" / EP008 "The Path to the Pokémon League"

In this episode, Ted and James discuss the fashion of our main characters, Flint's unsettling obsession with powering up Pikachu, as well as the waste of an incredible title sequence clip.

3: Pokémon EP005 "Showdown in Pewter City" / EP006 "Clefairy and the Moon Stone"

In the second episode, Ted and James discuss the sentience of Pokémon, Caterpie's creepiness, and Ted's long-lost brother. Later on, they review chapters three and four of the Pokémon Adventures manga.

2: Pokémon EP003 "Ash Catches a Pokémon" / EP004 "Challenge of the Samurai"

In the premiere episode, Ted and James discuss their country-spanning friendship, the ethics of Pokémon ownership, and which characters they despise already. Later on, they review the first two chapters of the Pokémon Adventures manga.

1: EP001 "Pokémon - I Choose You!" / EP002 "Pokémon Emergency!"

Your favorite podcast dedicated to reliving the glory of the original Pokémon series! All original music by Josh Smith.

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