IoMP 70: Metal Subgenres as Pokémon (ft. Lindsay Schoolcraft & The Pumpkin Queen)

It’s time to evolve! In this chaotic and charming episode of Influencers of Metal, we’re catching ‘em all—metal subgenres, that is. Joining Tom and Collin this week are special guests Lindsay Schoolcraft and The Pumpkin Queen for a nostalgia-fueled crossover of metal and Pokémon.Each guest brought a list of Pokémon they feel represent a specific metal subgenre, from the obvious to the absolutely unhinged. You’ll hear about Collin’s lifelong bond with Pokémon and why his picks get weirdly personal. Lindsay’s journey from Pokémon Red on a chunky grey Game Boy to rediscovering the franchise in Sun & Moon. Tom and Shay (the Pokémon noobs) picking purely based on looks—and vibes. The absolute chaos of finding the perfect Pokémon for Pornogrind (yes, that happened)From Stoner Metal Slowpoke to Symphonic Meloetta, we’re leaving no Pokéball unturned.Which Pokémon did YOU think we nailed? Which ones made you audibly scream “WHY” at your phone? Let us know after the episode!Big thanks to Lindsay Schoolcraft for coming on the show!https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ZLcdPSxw1fTYJlz3DLrSZhttps://www.facebook.com/schoolcraftofficial/https://www.instagram.com/lindzriothttps://x.com/lindzriothttps://www.youtube.com/@schoolcraftofficial/https://www.schoolcraftshop.com/Her latest single “Lighthouse” is out now! https://youtu.be/3d0L4oV-YPkCheck out more from Collin!https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/Check out more from Tom!https://themetalrobot.com/https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviewshttps://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobothttps://x.com/theMetalRobothttps://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/-----------------------------DISCLAIMER: Copyright Exceptions under the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), allowance is made for "fair dealing" for the purposes of criticism or review.