This episode is all about mixing things up! Steve and Irene talk about their thoughts and feelings about who got what Pokémon and why Ash is living with the professor.
Professor Kukui has given the class an intriguing assignment: everyone switches Pokémon partners for the weekend! Each new pairing has a few bumps in the road at first—Snowy refuses to eat under Ash’s care, and Kiawe just doesn’t know how to handle a Water type like Popplio.
2019-02-25 22:39:20 +0000 UTC
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Irene and Steve return this week to talk about this filler episode! You may have heard of this episode standing out when it first came out, but we finally got around to it, and it's safe to say it's a home run of an episode!
It’s the season for our heroes’ favorite pastime: Pokémon Base! Professor Kukui has arranged a special lesson for them, complete with a guest coach: Oluolu, the star player of the Magikarp team that just won the Pro League season.
After the s...
2019-02-20 00:14:37 +0000 UTC
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Irene and Steve talk about what names mean in regards to Gladion and our own names!
When Lillie’s big brother Gladion arrives on Melemele Island, everyone is excited about the powerful new Trainer in town—particularly Ash, who really wants to battle him! After hearing about Ash’s Z-Ring and his battles against Tapu Koko, Gladion agrees to meet up the next morning.
2019-02-13 00:36:38 +0000 UTC
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Now, unit the end of February, any Patron who is at or upgrades to the $5+ reward levels will get a personalized postcard from me that I get in Japan. This is my way of thanking you guys for your support and to also encourage you to try out Alola Vacation!
Alola Vacation is now a weekly Pokémon anime podcast that Irene and I do! It comes out every Tuesday ...
2019-02-08 14:31:00 +0000 UTC
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Irene and Steve talk about Team Rocket's presence in this episode and we finally get some more insight on Team Skull. Z-Crystal and Totem Pokémon chat too!
After snooping on Ash’s class as they learn about Z-Crystals, Team Rocket just has to have one! Thanks to James’s research, they spy a Dark-type Z-Crystal embedded in a rock high above—guarded by a towering Totem Pokémon, Alolan Raticate. Team Skull is on the scene, too, and the rivalry begins in earnest!
2019-02-06 00:33:00 +0000 UTC
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I am currently hosting a giveaway(open Worldwide) for up to $200 worth of Pokémon Center Merch. You can enter right here: https://playr.gg/contest/yFuHInW
The content allows you to pick anything from pokemoncenter.com and sent your way if you win. You can get bonus entries for watching the livestreams or by referring a friend.
All patrons get 500 bonus entries for being supportive! Don...
2019-02-04 15:03:18 +0000 UTC
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A filler episode, but an okay one at best. Irene and Steve talk about how they really like Sandygast, but this episode was lacking compared to the last couple of episodes.
Ash and Kiawe are training with Litten on the beach as Pikachu and Rockruff play with a mysterious shovel that seems to be moving around on its own—until it rises out of the sand to reveal a dangerous Sandygast! When Rockruff attacks it, the shovel is launched into the sea, and the furious Sandygast evolve...
2019-01-29 08:30:15 +0000 UTC
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The first AV of 2019! Irene and Steve are back to talk about one of the best episodes in the 20 years of Pokémon anime! We also talk about our plan going forward with these episodes.
Ash watches over Litten as it mourns for its dear friend, and even Meowth offers a compassionate ear. In time, a beautiful rainbow helps revive the joyful memories, and Litten begins to feel better. Ash invites Litten to join his team to continue the training it started with Stoutland—and after...
2019-01-22 13:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Some of the It's Super Effective voices have started their own podcast about farming. Join Raschelle and Al on a journey about faming games in podcast form! While this show is not affiliated with me in anyway, I am happy to let you all know this podcast exists!
Best,
Steve
https://harvestseason.club/episode/1-1-1-intro/
2019-01-10 00:11:15 +0000 UTC
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The first episode of 2019. We talk about how much money Pokémon GO made. How to actually battle in Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. There is a new Pokémon movie coming out this summer. With the start of the new year, Gen 8 rumors are already starting and have no real solid data to back them. Question of the week brings us to what Pokémon town we'd like to live in?
00:00:20 - Introduction
00:11:35 - News
00:13:55 - Pokémon GO Adventure Sync Week
00:21:20 - Poké...
2019-01-07 21:54:24 +0000 UTC
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If you were a *new* Patreon backer in November, then you qualify for free Eevee stickers (plus other goodies) to be shipped your way. Please fill out the form below for me to start packing these rewards.
This promotion will only be good until Jan 14th, 11:00PM CST. After that, the promotion will end. The cutoff is to ensure everyone gets their packages before the end of January, as these will all have to be packed by hand. Please do not miss your opportunity to redeem your rewards...
2019-01-04 14:00:03 +0000 UTC
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I’ve written vows, speeches, and tons of other words this past weekend. The best part is, I am bad at actually writing. So I am going to do it one last time for all of you for 2018.
2018 was the first full year I spent as a full-time content creator. It’s not a traditional job in any sense and I have not pursued a traditional job this year. I started off last January living off of my savings account, and it was tough. But here we are today, still making content and growing tog...
2018-12-31 15:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Just a quick update on this podcast!! As much as Irene and I love doing the show, we cannot promise anymore episodes for 2018. There are only 24 days left until Irene and I get married, and we are a bit underwater with finalizing plans for our big day.
I hope you understand that while I haven't been putting out episodes as often as I would like, as soon as the wedding is over, Irene and I will have more time to dedicate to this show. $5 still gets you access to the feed if you haven't ca...
2018-12-06 19:46:08 +0000 UTC
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Hello,
I added two new Bots to Slack! BirthdayBot has returned! While BirthdayBot caused us headaches in the past, that was two years ago. Seems like the kinks have been worked out. If for some reason BirthdayBot still annoys you via DM, let me know. We'll decide by the end of the week if we want to keep it.
Icebreakers is a new bot added. I am testing it in #introductions currently. I already foresee some issues with it, so I might find an a...
2018-12-04 14:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Episode 01 of Hello Kanto just got published! We hope you enjoy it! I hear from listeners that our Sun/Moon and/or Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon coverage was the first time they found the show! While Irene and Micah did not return for this series, Greg brings a fresh dose of brightness to this series that I think you'll love!
If you don't see the episode in your podcast feed by the end of the day, let us know! Episode 02 drops on Saturday!
2018-11-16 19:55:38 +0000 UTC
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I am giving away the Pikachu Edition Nintendo Switch! You can enter right here: https://playr.gg/contest/gvJDIQd! Starting on Friday, there will be secret codes given on steam that can earn you extra entries! There are daily entries too!
If you have any questions, let me know!
2018-11-14 19:36:21 +0000 UTC
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New emotes have been added to Slack! While the Twitch streams rotate out emotes seasonally, these should be here to stay forever. All emote commands should be similar to the ones used on Twitch to free up any confusion. Have fun with Eevee and Pikachu as we are less than one week away from Pikavee!
2018-11-10 10:09:36 +0000 UTC
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Steve and Irene talk about how cute this episode was, but how stereotypical some things in it also was!
Ash reluctantly tags along with Lana, Lillie, and Mallow at the mall. One store’s owner points him toward Treasure Island, a gorgeous place full of wild Pokémon, and offers to lend him her kayak. Soon, he and Pikachu are on their way!
2018-10-03 20:40:51 +0000 UTC
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Fixed microphone, Irene's mood. We talk about liking some of this episode, but not all of it.
Ash really wants to have a rematch against Tapu Koko, but he’s not sure about his strategy. Sophocles, who studies Electric-type Pokémon, offers to help! After some research and training at Sophocles Lab, Ash and Pikachu are ready for battle, and so is Tapu Koko.
2018-09-26 07:26:05 +0000 UTC
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Happy to say that It's Super Effective is now on Spotify! I have also went ahead and made a list of the top ways to listen to ISE below!
Hey All,
Just a minor update, it looks like the new feed is fully working. There was some minor issues with Google Play services, but that should be fully working now.
Now you might say, "I didn't notice anything?" Well... that's perfect then! The feed should have moved seamlessly without you noticing.
Why did you move the feed?
Two reasons:
The first was Spotify support. Soundcloud is a music service first and foremost, and they...
2018-09-11 18:49:36 +0000 UTC
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Hey all!
This has been in the works for a while, but the Patreon Rewards have been revamped to offer cooler rewards and better incentives! This post will be a rundown of what is new and what has (or has not) changed! Please feel free to change your reward level to fit into whatever you'd think you would get the most out of!
Unchanged Rewards
$2 PKMNcast Slack Access
Welcome to our Slack community! You'll be able to chat with other tra...
2018-09-10 08:41:56 +0000 UTC
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If you'd like a Meloetta from Worlds, you are more than welcomed to send my a copy of your Sun/Moon or Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon game in the mail. You'd have to send the game before end of day Tuesday, August 21st and send it Priority Mail.
You can send it to my PO Box
Steve Black c/o PKMNcast
PO Box 26181
Milwaukee, WI 53226 (United States)
I'll pay for shipping the game back to you on the house, as you all being supportive of what I do. I would probably remove any P...
2018-08-17 22:27:38 +0000 UTC
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In this episode, we compare Oricorio to Chatot and debate overall if the episode is skippable or not. Irene also debates with SBJ on who the better dancer is.
The nectar is Oricorio’s favorite food, so Bounsweet lures one in with its Sweet Scent, and it leads them to a hidden meadow. But Team Rocket is waiting to scoop everyone up in a net—everyone except Bounsweet, who evolves into Steenee and sends them blasting off again.
2018-08-05 20:33:15 +0000 UTC
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We stumble upon another filler episode. Irene talks about how she enjoys this episode and the mood it sets fore her that she can relate to.
Professor Kukui and Rotom Dex are big fans of the TV show Alolan Detective Laki, and Rotom even has a blond wig so it can pretend to be the star. When Ash’s Electrium Z goes missing, Rotom excitedly takes the case!
2018-08-01 04:12:03 +0000 UTC
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Hey all!
I'm turning 30 this weekend and to celebrate, I am going to give Hoenn a chance! Starting at 11AM on Thursday, July 26, I'll be doing a 12 hour Birthday stream to celebrate my birthday and to play through Omega Ruby!
Since I'll be gone this weekend to celebrate someone else's birthday and not actually my birthday, I will be back on Monday to do the same thing!
RSVP: https://www.tw...
2018-07-25 13:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Another filler episode, but SBJ and Irene go over some characters they look forward to and how episodes like this can be a turn off from the anime.
After practicing with Lana, Popplio has learned how to make a balloon that’s big and sturdy enough to carry a Pokémon. In a series of mishaps, Rowlet and Popplio end up together inside the balloon—which gets swept away!
2018-07-08 05:29:58 +0000 UTC
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We are back! Irene talks about a bird pooping on her and that kind of has to do with this episode? Spoiler, we really liked this episode and Rockruff is very cute!!
Ash and Professor Kukui find the wild Rockruff who lives with them limping home, covered in scratches and burns, completely exhausted. The next night, they follow it to Clawmark Hill, where two Lycanroc keep watch over the wild Pokémon who come together to battle and train. Rockruff battles a fearsome Magmar but is defea...
2018-07-07 08:26:51 +0000 UTC
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Hello!
A couple things for this update, so I'll try to title them so you can skip what doesn't apply to you OR you can just read it all, you know?
Alola Vacation
NEW episodes starting tomorrow! That's all! If you are a $5+ level, two episodes should be dropping this weekend, with more planned for the month.
Twitch
If you are reading this on Friday, I should be
2018-07-06 20:04:14 +0000 UTC
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Need someone to watch E3 with? I'll be co-streaming the Nintendo E3 Direct at 11AM CST, as well as shiny hunting throughout the day. After the Direct is over, I'll be streaming the Treehouse stuff and hanging out with chat. Most likely upset that there was no Animal Crossing game.
If you are receiving this, it means I am LIVE RIGHT NOW!
2018-06-12 15:05:01 +0000 UTC
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