Darling and Balloo are back to continue through Gen III (apologies but looks like the starters ep is lost to the aether). We're starting off with Mon Mom and then off to discuss Poochyena, Zigzagoon, and Wurmple lines today. Along the way we touch on Hugh Jackman's classic revelation that a Wolverine is a creature unto itself and not a wolf, and get into the distinctions in video games versus film on remakes, reboots, and remasters. It's another 

Mon Men - A Pokemon Survey

Ziggin'n'Zaggin' ft. Kev Koeser

Michael and Balloo are back to discuss the final run of Gen II Pokemon. Mon Mom returns to stump Michael once more, and then it's off to a legendary gauntlet of the legendary "woof-os," japanese folklore, game history, and more followed by closing with the game cover legends- Lugia and Ho Oh, and finally the best Onion Knight this side of a Final Fantasy: Celebi.

Legends of Tomorrow, Today!

Balloo & Darling are back, joined once more by Steph Metzger, bringing her PhD in Dairy Science to talk Miltank, Elekid, Magby, Smoochum, and Blissey. There's some breaking Mon News at the top of the show regarding Galarian Slowking, and Telekinetic Uri Gellar's long standing Kadabra feud, and then we're off with all the usual fun. Elekid might be a lil dummy, but he's our lil dummy with the cutest lil teefums, Blissey is a tank you make hard with friendship, Smoochum is wrong, and more! Welcome back to the madness!

Bovine University ft. Dr. Steph Metzger

We're back with our cohost from the "Lost Episode" Ramona Donahue to talk about Phanpy, Donphan, Porygon2, Stantler, Smeargle, Tyrogue and Hitmontop! With more Abba than usual, as well as a reading by Darling from The Great Gatsby, it's another fun run. For Michael Darling's American media found footage masterpiece, check here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh3EF4s2KCU&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1c4qvvu-Hpxzu4fA7FbB2JZ4GqDFYNjt721gzjK-PrrymbCHGu3bYoPwA

The Muddy Bottom Boys ft. Ramona Donahue

Balloo and Darling are back! After a technical issue with our originally planned episode, we're doing a special adventure with a drunk Darling and stoned Balloo recounting what they recall from what shall forever be known as the Mon Men Lost Episode. We're hazily recalling our conversations and still veering off on wild tangents about Delibird, Mantine, Houndour, Houndoom, Kingdra, and Skarmory. 

Crossfaders of the Lost Mon

Darling and Balloo are back this time to talk pigs, lactation, and more with Dr. Stephanie Metzger. Along the way we reminisce on the brilliance of Andy Samberg's Pop Star film, Animorphs, discuss the insane biology of Pokemon magma slugs, Corsola's very bleak Alolan form, and much more. 

Slugma Said Knock You Out ft. Stephanie Metzger

A delayed release on this episode, but still fresh as Darling and Balloo are joined by Kev Koeser once more to discuss Shuckle, Heracross, Scizor, Tediursa and Ursaring with all the usual fun of discussing classic animated films, Scorcese, and much more.

Bear With Us featuring Kev Koeser

Seth Hansen returns to join Darling and Balloo discussing Dunsparce, Pineco, Gligar, Steelix, Snubbull, and more. Along the way Seth teaches the gang about Durian fruits, our favorite Batsuits, Nicole Kidman's legendary divorcee energy, and magpie dive bombers. From the show:The eyes don't work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGGTcYfrEZU&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3APKJqPu0Dkl46hbk92mhAxH6aiQ8GPdYx1LmKGo5nuLNQsi2K0QYWDC0

Finally, a Pokemon in a Mumu, ft. Seth Hansen

Darling and Balloo are back for another social distancing friendly episode of the show to discuss Murkrow, Wobuffet, Girafarig, Unown, and Slowking. There's discussion of Pokemon fashion choices, the most Lovecraftian Pokemon there may be, and how dastardly clever Crows and its kin are. From the show: The Eyes Don't Work on Magpies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGGTcYfrEZU&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3RkpvAv5sBB03wfDNNV479dJnAyIYxtrQm2MuS0Fdn57F0i9FVRmaAfsc Gustave the Crocodile: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustave_(crocodile) Gameboy Accessories of yore:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=0tgiBXwBBcw&feature=emb_title 

Quote the Murkrow, Nevermore

Zach Wilson joins Balloo & Darling this week for the social distancing episode where we discuss Sunkern, Sunflora, Wooper, Quagsire, Espeon, and Umbreon. Along the way the gang discusses the Dinosaur movie boom of 1993-95 that began with Jurassic Park and ended with We're Back! A Dinosaur story, Balloo discusses the paradise he tried to design in Animal Crossing, the gang realizes that the movie Zootopia doesn't hold up well at all, and Balloo yet again envisions a Lovecraftian horror 'mon from today's bunch. From the show: Follow Zach on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatZachWilson Check out Zach's other podcast, Ships in the Night: https://twitter.com/ShippingPod ...and Marvel Movie News: https://twitter.com/MarvelNewsPTN   Meowth as a Sunflora: https://twitter.com/sora_02/status/1117121942031491072 Dino City: https://nintendo.fandom.com/wiki/DinoCity Wooper Meme for the times: https://me.me/i/ruinedchildhood-were-gonna-fucking-die-funny-ce-none-4721cf00cdc74d2ca19631af67356e2d Recommended Listening Cabin Pressure: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00lmcxj/episodes/guide  

The Quagsire Quarantine Quagmire Query ft. Zach Wilson

Michael Chau joins the 3 Guest Host appearance club this week to discuss Sudowoodo, Politoed, the Hoppip line and Aipom. Along the way the gang discusses the timeline of Uncut Gems' plot and whether that means Kevin Garnett was a ghost, an overlooked sneaky detail from Avengers Endgame and the Jeremy Renner "Renpire," some adorable stories of our podcast mascot Cordy, Balloo's upcoming trip to Japan and much, much more! UPDATE: This episode was recorded on March 9, 2020. Hard to believe, but obviously things have changed a lot since recording. Balloo did NOT end up making the trip to Japan discussed towards the end of the episode. As he stated, following the development of the COVID-19 situation in the news and subsequent developments, he opted to cancel the trip. Both of us here and Mon Men encourage folks to err on the side of caution and remain indoors as much as possible based on recommendations from regional governance, wash your hands, and stay safe. From the Show: Follow Chau on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Srirachachau Avatar's font SNL Sketch:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVhlJNJopOQ The lion of Gripsholm Castle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion_of_Gripsholm_Castle Every black person on Friends: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUc0vbSlanM Every black person on Seinfeld: https://globalgrind.com/3920031/black-people-who-were-on-seinfeld-list-photos/  

Mon Cut Gems with Michael Chau

Jeremy Wojchihosky stops by this week to discuss Natu, Mareep, Bellossom, and Marrill. From some in depth Poke-Talk about Eeveelutions we want to see, to new Pokemon types we're surprised don't exist yet, there's also the usual fun discussing the recent DC Birds of Prey film, our everlasting love for the best line reads in cinema history including Mark Ruffalo in Spotlight and Gotham City Cop #1 in the Dark Knight, it's Mon Men! From the show: Follow Jeremy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jwojchi Check out his sculpture work and other art: https://www.jwvisual.com/

Mons of Prey with Jeremy Wojchihosky

Jupiter Baudot joins Darling and Balloo this week for a booty of Mon Mom game, then it's off to discussing Crobat, Chinchou, Pichu, Cleffa, Igglybuff, and Togepi. Along the way the group discusses yet another Pokemon clone, Monster Rancher, finally fully airs grievances with the state of the Star Wars franchise and its prequels, and more on underwater terrors and Balloo's hatred of all the baby Pokemon of this gen. From the show: Follow Jupiter on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/JupiterBaudot https://www.instagram.com/jupiterliketheplanet/

Release the Lanturn with Jupiter Baudot

Beth Scorzato joins Balloo and Darling this week to talk about Sentret, Hoothoot, Ledyba, and Spinarak, and we have our first game of Mon Mom for season 2! After the game we're off to talk about shortcomings of Pokemon lore, Beth's extreme dislike of birds, Magic the Gathering, awkward high school years, and getting engaged at Epcot in Disney World. Follow Beth on Twitter for more anti-bird takes: https://twitter.com/beescores_ From the show: the terrifying raccoon invasion: https://twitter.com/somalijawn/status/1224871227921223680

Disney World Engagement Spectacular with Beth Scorzato

We're back and ready to talk about the Gen II starter families, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile. Mandi Bossard joins Michael and Balloo to chat through Oscar season, Democratic primaries, Thomas Haden Church's cowboy stepdad energy (we stan) and the phallic framework in Pokemon designs. From the Show: Stop talking about Rick & Morty on Dates: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/qvn8vv/dear-men-please-stop-mentioning-rick-and-morty-on-dates?fbclid=IwAR20-fN8HkZx7-eb6gT033ZiuIdv8hFdlKTQd5QlEoYfCV8ZGgB-BZJvRy8 The Al Pacino Dunkaccino rap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ3o4dgD6qY&t=20s Follow Mandi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MandiBossard Balloo's latest novel, The Spectacular Seraphim vs. The Fame Monster in paperback and on Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0841H1TG9/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=yennaedo+balloo&qid=1580068985&sr=8-2

Cowboy Stepdad Energy with Mandi Bossard

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Mon Men - A Pokemon Survey

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