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Beyond the Ball
by Partyfish Media
A podcast about Pokémon! Every episode Will and Braden analyze and discuss all the Pokédex entries for a single Pokémon.Presented by Partyfish Media 🎉🐟
Episodes
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Beyond the Ball 269 - Virizion
Avast! Get ready for an exceptionally swashbuckling episode of Beyond the Ball as we welcome our first Sword of Justice to the show, Virizion! The Three Musketeers were swashbuckling, right? Is that what they did? Swashbuckle? Follow along with the entries below: Black: This Pokémon fought humans...
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Beyond the Ball 268 - Forretress
From Pineco to giant, metal mystery egg, it's Forretress! It shoots, it spins, and holds secrets within! Follow along with the entries below: Gold: Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery. Silver: It remains immovably rooted to its tree.…
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Beyond the Ball 267 - Pineco
In this episode Braden discusses their recent trip to Burger King and Will reminisces about his bygone hobbit feet days. That's right we're talking about Pineco! Follow along with the entries below: Gold: It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight...
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Beyond the Ball 266 - Vivillon
Vivillon has emerged and it has so many Pokedex entries! But also not really. Join us as we spot patterns and learn about Vivillon's surprisingly explosive signature move! Follow along with the entries below: X: Vivillon with many different patterns are found all over the world. These patterns…
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Beyond the Ball 265 - Spewpa
It's Spewpin' time! Scatterbug has evolved into perhaps the best cocoon-style Pokemon, Spewpa! Follow along with the entries below: X: It lives hidden within thicket shadows. When predators attack, it quickly bristles the fur covering its body in an effort to threaten them. Y: The beaks of bird...
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Beyond the Ball 264 - Scatterbug
We took a much-needed break after the revelations we had with Magnezone and we're back to basics this week with the Bug type Pokemon Scatterbug! What secrets do those funky, little rectangle eyes hold? Follow along with the entries below: X: When under attack from bird Pokémon, it spews a…
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Beyond the Ball 263 - Magnezone
It's time to get in the zone Magnezone! What if three Magnemite actually combined into a more cohesive evolution design? What grave consequences does this new form portend? Follow along with the entries below: Diamond & Pearl: It evolved from exposure to a special magnetic field. Three units...
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Beyond the Ball 262 - Magneton
Magneton is here and somehow far more terrible than we could have imagined! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue: Formed by several MAGNEMITEs linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up. Yellow: Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6F...
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Beyond the Ball 261 - Magnemite
Magnemite, the littlest orb is here! I hope you're ready for some extremely confident explanations of electromagnetism! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue: Uses anti-gravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses THUNDER WAVE and similar moves. Yellow: It is born with…
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Beyond the Ball 260 - Inteleon
Secret agent lizard man! Inteleon is here and ready to overthrow governments! Join us as we can't stop thinking about Andor and learn about all of Inteleon's cool, hidden tricks like knife! Follow along with the entries below: Sword: It has many hidden capabilities, such as fingertips that can...
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Beyond the Ball 259 - Drizzile
You know we love an angsty, middle-stage evolution! That's right, it's Drizzile! Peak Pokemon design goes hand-in-hand with our peak podcast vibes this week as everything continues to be perfectly normal. Follow along with the entries below: Sword: A clever combatant, this Pokémon battles using...
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Beyond the Ball 258 - Sobble
Get your tissues ready, this one's a literal tearjerker! That's right, Sobble is here and actually has enough entries for a full length episode! Follow along with the entries below: Sword: When scared, this Pokémon cries. Its tears pack the chemical punch of 100 onions, and attackers won’t be…
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Beyond the Ball 257 - Beheeyem
Elgyem has evolved into Beheeyem, and wow! Can we go back to brain squeezing actually? Follow along with the entries below: Black: It can manipulate an opponent’s memory. Apparently, it communicates by flashing its three different-colored fingers. White: It uses psychic power to control an...
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Beyond the Ball 256 - Elgyem
Get ready to unravel the mysteries of a strange Pokemon from outer space this episode as we talk about the Cerebral Pokemon, Elgyem! Listen as Will learns about bogos binted and Braden effortlessly recalls the names of characters from popular TV shows! Follow along with the entries below: Black…
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Beyond the Ball 255 - Pidgeot
Pidgeot is here and we finally got some real entries to chew on, with metrics and everything! Magikarp beware! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue: When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as MAGIKARP. Yellow: This POKéMON flies at Mach 2...
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Beyond the Ball 254 - Pidgeotto
Pidgey has evolved into the much heftier Pidgeotto and we've just got to find out if it can do any cool tricks now. Also, find out why Will HATES birds! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue: Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this POKéMON will fiercely peck at any...
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Beyond the Ball 253 - Pidgey
We're going back to an original this episode! Pidgey! The Dragon Quest Slime of Pokemon. Join us as we attempt to make bird noises and find out exactly how much Pidgey is just a bird. Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue: A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at…
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Beyond the Ball 252 - Mamoswine
We're finally here at the end Swinub's journey with it's final evolution, Mamoswine! Some might argue that it's an unnecessary addition while others counter that it's so big and strong! Follow along with the entries below: Diamond & Pearl: Its impressive tusks are made of ice. The population...
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Beyond the Ball 251 - Piloswine
Beyond the Ball is back and wow I guess it's a new year now so get ready to learn about Piloswine AND our Pokemon of the Year 2024. Can you tell we haven't really talked in a month? Follow along with the entries below: Gold: Because the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just…
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December 2024 Update!
Hey at least we made it to 250! No episode this week. We'll try again next week, but no guarantees throughout December which will be tricky for us. Follow us on Bluesky for updates! Thank you for listening and hope to see you again soon!
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Beyond the Ball 250 - Swinub
It's your finally here! Episode 250 of Beyond the Ball featuring our favorite AND yours, Swinub! The little ice pig that could. This one's got it all! Anime Corner? You know Team Rocket's gonna be up to some real shenanigans this time. Esoteric references? Of course! Complaining about capitalism?...
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Beyond the Ball Bonus - We ranked every Pokemon new to Gold and Silver!!
Ding ding ding ding, it's bonus time! To celebrate 250 episodes of Beyond the Ball we decided to undertake the perhaps-too-large task of collaboratively ranking every Pokemon that was newly introduced in Pokemon Gold and Silver. Our favorite generation of Pokemon! Join us as we learn more about...
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Beyond the Ball 249 - Castform
As we prepare for episode 250 (vote here!) we first must ponder the Weather Pokemon, Castform! It's like four Pokemon in one! Wow! Follow along with the entries below: Ruby: CASTFORM’s appearance changes with the weather. This POKéMON gained the ability to use the vast power of nature to protect...
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Beyond the Ball 248 - Alolan Raichu
We're finally done with the Pikachu family as we cover Alolan Raichu and wow does anyone else suddenly crave pancakes? Vote for who we should cover for episode 250 here! Follow along with the entries below: Sun: It only evolves to this form in the Alola region. According to researchers, its diet…
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Update! Alolan Raichu (also) Postponed!
Foul affliction has fallen upon Beyond the Ball and we were unfortunately unable to record this week! We should hopefully be back by next Monday the 21st. Stay tuned and remember to denounce colonialism today!
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Beyond the Ball 247 - Raichu
Move over Pikachu, it's time to get rude and rowdy with your evolved form, Raichu! Join us as we're once again baffled by the phenomenon of electricity and reference even more obscure media! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue: Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from…
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Beyond the Ball 246 - Pikachu
It's finally time to talk about THE Pokemon, Pikachu! Or as we like to call it, the Shawshank Redemption of Pokemon! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue: When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms. Yellow: It keeps its tail raised to...
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Update! Pikachu Postponed!
Just wanted to get an update in the feed for folks who wisely avoid the social media hellscape. We ended up not being able to record last week so our epic Pikachu episode won't be up until next Monday the 23rd. Should be on track for Raichu the 30th after that followed by our normal break, a...
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Beyond the Ball 245 - Pichu
It's time to talk about THE iconic Pokemon, Pikachu starting, of course, with Pichu! One of the original babies! Even as a baby, this tiny mouse still has a zillion entries so get ready! Follow along with the entries below: Gold: It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a…
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Beyond the Ball 244 - Skarmory
Get ready metal heads, it's time to talk about Skarmory! How metal is it? How fast it go? What is flight? Bird meat? Follow along with the entries below: Gold: Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky. Silver: After nesting in…
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Beyond the Ball 243 - Arboliva
Our little Smoliv is all grown up and turned into a tree. Join us as we talk about its final form, Arboliva! And the LAAT Gunship from Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones! Follow along with the entries below: Scarlet: This calm Pokémon is very compassionate. It will share its delicious,...
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Beyond the Ball 242 - Dolliv
Middle-stage teen Pokemon, let's gooo! That's right, we've gone from Smoliv to Dolliv and oh my gosh its cry actually sounds bearable. Follow along with the entries below: Scarlet: Dolliv shares its tasty, fresh-scented oil with others. This species has coexisted with humans since times long…
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Beyond the Ball 241 - Smoliv
This episode we're digging into why Smoliv is so anxious and exactly where all that olive oil is coming from. Also that one thing happened while we were recording lol. Follow along with the entries below: Scarlet: It protects itself from enemies by emitting oil from the fruit on its head. This…
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Beyond the Ball 240 - Aurorus
The big dino, Aurorus is here now that Amaura has evolved! How cold is it? Hard to say, but we're definitely gonna try Googling it! Follow along with the entries below: X: The diamond-shaped crystals on its body expel air as cold as -240 degrees Fahrenheit, surrounding its enemies and encasing…
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Beyond the Ball 239 - Amaura
Looking to beat the summer heat? Cool off with this iced dino that maybe shouldn't exist! That's right, we Jurassic Park'd Amaura so we could read all of its Pokedex entries. Non-Amaura topics include: Ice Age, The Land Before Time, product placement, and more! Follow along with the entries…
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Beyond the Ball 238 - Ho-Oh
It only felt right to talk about Ho-Oh after covering Lugia but do these two big, ol' bird have anything in common? Does the Rainbow Pokemon really sport enough colors to hold that title? Is Will going to Hell for eating a cool fish?? When will Braden watch another good Pokemon movie??? Follow...
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Beyond the Ball 237 - Lugia
Hey it's legendary Pokemon time! Wow! Lugia! If your wings have big ol' hands on the end are they just arms? Follow along with the entries below: Gold: It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong. Silver: It is said to be the guardian...
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Beyond the Ball 236 - Noivern
Noibat has evolved and become the night in the form of the terrifying Noivern! Hope you brought fruit! Also hope you enjoyed the 2003 hit film Daredevil! Follow along with the entries below: X: They fly around on moonless nights and attack careless prey. Nothing can beat them in a battle in the...
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Beyond the Ball 235 - Noibat
Cute bat alert! It's Noibat time which means it's time for us to desperately attempt to understand anything about the the science of sound! How incredible is its control over sound waves? You tell us! Follow along with the entries below: X: They live in pitch-black caves. Their enormous ears can...
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Beyond the Ball 234 - Toedscool and Toedscruel
Due to lack of entries, we're pulling a double-header this episode as we talk about the Tentacool-adjacent Pokemon, Toedscool and Toedscruel! Get ready to meet your new jellyfish overlords and follow along with the entries below: Toedscool: Scarlet: Toedscool lives in muggy forests. The flaps…
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Beyond the Ball 233 - Tentacruel
Hello, we're back after a brief, unplanned break and it's time to find out how many tentacles Tentacruel has! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue: The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey. Yellow: Its 80 tentacles can stretch…
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Beyond the Ball 232 - Tentacool
Our exploration of Pokemon at the beach continues as we cover the Zubat of the sea, Tentacool! Get ready for beams! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue: Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by its stinging acid. Yellow: It can sometimes be found...
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Beyond the Ball 231 - Palossand
Sandygast was really just the warm up as things go off the rails almost immediately with its evolved form Palossand AKA the Beach Nightmare! Follow along with the entries below: Sun: Possessed people controlled by this Pokémon transformed its sand mound into a castle. As it evolved, its power to...
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Beyond the Ball 230 - Sandygast
Shucks, it sure seems like the grudge-holding spirits of the deceased in the Pokemon world will inhabit just about anything! This time they've gotten hold of a heap of sand resulting in this episode's focus, Sandygast! Follow along with the entries below: Sun: Born from a sand mound playfully…
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Beyond the Ball 229 - Cryogonal
We're talking about Cyrogonal this time so get ready to learn about snowflakes! And math! This one's kinda scary actually?? Follow along with the entries below: Black: When its body temperature goes up, it turns into steam and vanishes. When its temperature lowers, it returns to ice. White: They...
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Join the strike for Palestine
Hey folks, we're postponing this week's episode in solidarity with the current week-long strike for Palestine. Thanks for your patience and please do whatever you can to show your support for a free Palestine. https://www.protectpalestine.org/protests https://gazaesims.com/ https://wck.org/...
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Beyond the Ball 228 - Grafaiai
Shroodle has evolved and suddenly has so much more going on as the Toxic Monkey Pokemon Grafaiai! Plus, we watch the type of Pokemon video that we've always wanted! Follow along with the entries below: Website: Grafaiai is a moody Pokémon with a fastidious disposition. It doesn’t form packs,...
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Beyond the Ball 227 - Shroodle
We've got a fresh one this week as we discuss the Toxic Mouse Pokemon Shroodle! There's only two entries but you don't even need to worry because that just gives us more time to recount Braden's first escape room attempt, espouse our hot takes on Goldfinger, and read up on shrews. Follow along…
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Beyond the Ball 226 - Meowstic
Espurr has evolved into Meowstic and has acquired new Psychic capabilities! And gender! Follow along with the entries below: X: When in danger, it raises its ears and releases enough psychic power to grind a 10-ton truck into dust. Y: The eyeball patterns on the interior of its ears emit psychic...
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Beyond the Ball 225 - Espurr
There's a weird cat outside and it keeps exploding with Psychic energy! That's right, we're talking about Espurr this time! Apologies for the bad Braden audio. Also: spoiler warning for Frozen! Follow along with entries below: X: The organ that emits its intense psychic power is sheltered by its...
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A podcast about Pokémon! Every episode Will and Braden analyze and discuss all the Pokédex entries for a single Pokémon.Presented by Partyfish Media 🎉🐟
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