The Pokémon Snapshot

Welcome back to The Pokémon Snapshot! This week, we’re tackling Episode 116, "Pokémon Food Fight" (or as it’s known in Japan, "Enter the Snorlax"). Team Ash is stranded on an island, starving, and forced to deal with a broken Pokéball, an incredibly annoying kid, and a very hungry Snorlax.⚡ In This Episode:Zech Mandeville: We meet Golzar, a whiny kid growing flowers in his hair who the guys relentlessly mock and permanently rename "Zech Mandeville."Grabbing the Wrong Balls: Ash tries to battle Zech's Gloom with Charizard, but he's so hungry he keeps grabbing the wrong Pokéballs. This leads to a terrible type-matchup with Squirtle and Ash eventually shattering Snorlax's ball on a boulder.The "Ash-le" Costume: With Snorlax's Pokéball broken, the gang has to manually drag the 1,000-pound Pokémon over a mountain. Their master plans include heavy deforestation, Not Brock's hidden apple, and Misty forcing Ash to dress up in a giant apple costume (lovingly dubbed "The Ash-le").The Mecha-Meowthinator: Team Rocket arrives with a Meowth mech suit to steal a Pokémon food shipment, only to face the wrath of a newly awakened, incredibly pissed-off Snorlax using pure "navel power."Final Ratings: Josh hands out a 4/10 and Jeff gives it a 5/10, as the realization of how incredibly long the upcoming Johto arc is begins to set in.☠️ Who's That Pokémon: Nidorina! Jeff leads a deep dive into the Poison Pin Pokémon, Nidorina!Name Origins: We break down the linguistic layers of her name, from the Latin word nidor (meaning stink) to the Japanese nido (meaning two times), a meta-reference to the first-ever gender-split evolutionary line.Monstrous Inspirations: Discover how Nidorina's unique design is a wild mashup of rabbits, porcupines, rhinos, and classic Japanese Kaiju monsters.Gentle but Gross: We discuss her surprisingly gentle nature, how she retracts her toxic barbs around family, and the slightly gross Pokédex fact that she chews food into a paste for her children.Twitter: @pokemonsnapshotEmail: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@pokemonsnapshotTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepokemonsnapshot

Welcome back to The Pokemon Snapshot! This week, because real-life adult responsibilities and general life chaos got in the way of a new recording, we are opening up the vault for a special "Snapshot Rewind" of The Mystery at the Lighthouse. We are throwing it back to an absolute Kanto classic from the archives, recorded back when former co-host Tyler was still on the mic with Jeff.In This Episode:The Stick Method: Ash attempts to catch a wild Krabby by lunging at it with a literal stick, and when the crab chops it to pieces, he simply throws a Pokéball and miraculously catches it. This also leads to Ash's completely confusing discovery of the six-Pokémon carry limit.Bill the Researcher: Team Ash stumbles upon a creepy, ancient-looking lighthouse and meets the legendary Pokémon researcher Bill, who is inexplicably stuck inside a giant Kabuto costume.The Melancholic Dragonite: Bill reveals he has been communicating with a massive, mysterious Pokémon—which Jeff points out is obviously just a really big Dragonite—singing out into the ocean fog. Unfortunately, Team Rocket shows up with a bazooka to completely ruin the friend-zone meetup.Forced Life Lessons: Tyler absolutely roasts the episode's pacing, comparing its forced, feel-good life lessons to an episode of Seventh Heaven, Dawson's Creek, or a Disney Channel sitcom.🦀 Who's That Pokémon: Krabby!Jeff leads a deep dive into the River Crab Pokémon, Krabby, highlighting that its Japanese name is literally just the English word "Crab". We discuss its starfish-like ability to regenerate its torn-out pincers, and we cringe over the Pokémon Crystal Pokédex entry that claims it swallows mouthfuls of sand for nutrients.Twitter: @pokemonsnapshotEmail: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@pokemonsnapshotTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepokemonsnapshotRaving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Welcome back to The Pokémon Snapshot! This week, we’re cooling off with Episode 115, "The Pokémon Water War," an episode so full of filler it could join the cast of Vanderpump Rules. We’re taking a detour to Ascorbia Island—named after ascorbic acid, aka Vitamin C—where Ash and the gang run into a warehouse fire and a very familiar-looking fire captain.Kind of Brock: We meet Captain Aidan, the leader of a specialized firefighting team of Squirtle, Wartortle, and Blastoise, who looks suspiciously like a certain member of the main cast.The Return of the Shades: When Ash's Squirtle loses its firefighting confidence after being rescued by the professionals, it busts out the iconic Squirtle Squad sunglasses to reclaim its "cool" factor.Bad Poké-Parenting: We discuss whether Ash and Captain Aidan are reinforcing bad behavior by letting Squirtle throw a temper tantrum just to get its way in training.Team Rocket’s Portable Fan: Team Rocket manages to capture the turtle squad and uses Pikachu's electricity to power... a portable desk fan?.The Apartment Rescue: Squirtle and the lead Wartortle (collectively dubbed the "Squwartortles") team up to save an "idiot kid" from a burning building, ending the day with a dramatic handshake and a final salute.Final Ratings: Josh hands out a 3/10 and Jeff goes even lower with a 2/10, officially labeling this one a "boring filler" episode.Jeff leads a deep dive into the mid-stage Water starter, Wartortle!We break down the English and Japanese name origins, including the "Kameru" pun (it's a "Turtle-Tail" that likes to bite).The Minogame Legend: Learn about the 10,000-year-old legendary Japanese turtle that inspired Wartortle’s iconic, furry tail.10,000 Years of Longevity: We discuss the terrifying prospect of a Pokémon living for 10,000 years and seeing everyone it knows pass away.Twitter: @pokemonsnapshotEmail: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@pokemonsnapshotTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepokemonsnapshot

Welcome back to The Pokémon Snapshot for a supersized Episode 114! This week, we are tackling the massive theatrical release of Pokémon The Movie 2000: The Power of One (or as it’s much more awesomely known in Japan, Revelation Lugia). We break down Ash's wild Orange Islands adventure to save the world from bizarre weather, apocalyptic storms, and a very weird collector.⚡ In This Episode:The Collector: We discuss Lawrence III (or "L3") and his giant, Final Fantasy-style flying Colosseum ship. We break down his obsession with capturing Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno to awaken Lugia, and how his villainy stacks up against Mewtwo.The Legend Festival: Ash gets roped into being the "Chosen One" by the anxious, rebellious Melody on Shamouti Island (which Josh lovingly renames "Shabooty Island"), leading to a globe-trotting mission to collect the elemental orbs.Absolute Cinema: We break down the incredible animation, Lugia’s epic aquatic battles, and Team Rocket's noble (and hilarious) sacrifice to save the world using a discarded helicopter propeller and an inflatable raft.Final Reviews: Josh and Jeff hand out their final scores for the film. We discuss the epic soundtrack, the forced cameos from Professor Oak and Delia Ketchum, and the blatant product placement of the promotional Ancient Mew trading card.Who's That Pokémon: Zapdos! Jeff leads a deep dive into the Electric-type legendary bird, Zapdos! We discuss its origins as the mythical Thunderbird, the Spanish root of its name, and its flightless, dump-truck-destroying Galarian counterpart based on the Secretary Bird.Twitter: @pokemonsnapshotEmail: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@pokemonsnapshotTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepokemonsnapshot

Ash, Misty, and Not Brock may be asleep at camp, but their Pokémon are about to have a full-blown forest meltdown in “Pikachu’s Rescue Adventure”. When Togepi rolls away chasing a group of Ledyba, Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Psyduck, Marill, Venonat, and an unexpectedly stranded Meowth get pulled into a wild chain reaction of cliffs, caves, waterfalls, storms, and near-death cartoon nonsense. What starts as a simple rescue mission quickly turns into a chaotic search party where every problem somehow leads directly into an even bigger one. In this episode of The Pokémon Snapshot, we break down one of the anime’s most visually charming side adventures, from Pikachu and Elekid instantly becoming best friends to Togepi accidentally being adopted by a missing Exeggcute cluster. Along the way, the gang runs into Bellossom’s bizarre stage show, Clefairy chaos, a giant Gyarados, a heroic Snorlax, and enough random forest Pokémon to make Jeff pause frame-by-frame just to keep track of them all. We also talk about the short’s gorgeous animation, its movie-level art direction, and why this little side story works way better than it probably has any right to. Plus, we dive into Who’s That Pokémon? with Exeggutor, laugh about Meowth having the worst solo hike of all time, and try to survive an episode where everything keeps getting worse in the funniest way possible. It’s a weird, adorable, beautifully animated Pokémon misadventure, and honestly, one of the most fun side stories the show has given us so far. Twitter: @pokemonsnapshotEmail: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@pokemonsnapshotTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepokemonsnapshot

Ash and Charizard’s rocky relationship finally hits its breaking point in Charizard Chills. After a battle with the legendary Boat Douche goes horribly wrong, Pikachu gets knocked out, Charizard gets frozen solid, and Ash is forced to confront the fact that having a powerful Pokémon means nothing if that Pokémon cannot stand you. It is one of the most important Charizard episodes so far, and a huge turning point for the Orange Islands arc. In this episode of The Pokémon Snapshot, we talk about Tad’s absurdly cool Poliwrath, Ash getting thoroughly humbled, Team Rocket showing up with one of their weirdest machines yet, and the moment Charizard finally decides Ash might be worth listening to after all. We also cover the montage of Ash and Charizard’s history, the rematch that changes everything, and yes, the absolutely wild amount of “rubbing” this episode expects us to take seriously. Twitter: @pokemonsnapshotEmail: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@pokemonsnapshotTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepokemonsnapshot

It’s April Fools on The Pokémon Snapshot, which means Jeff and Josh made the incredibly wise decision to let AI write the episode for them. What could possibly go wrong? As it turns out: quite a lot. From fake Pokémon news to a completely made-up anime episode, weirdly aggressive slang, and dialogue that feels just a little too proud of itself, this experiment quickly turns into a hilarious reminder that maybe the robots are not ready to take over just yet.In this special joke episode, we react to an AI-generated script in real time as it tries to create a Pokémon adventure called Fogbound Follies, complete with a mysterious fog gym, a Noctowl showdown, bizarre Team Rocket business ventures, and plenty of moments that leave us questioning what exactly ChatGPT thinks human beings sound like. It’s part parody, part roast, and part celebration of just how weird Pokémon can feel when filtered through artificial intelligence.So if you’ve ever wondered what an AI-written April Fools Pokémon podcast episode would sound like, this is your answer. Come laugh along with us as we put the script to the test, break character constantly, and prove that while AI can imitate the format, it still can’t replace the nonsense that makes this show what it is. #Pokemon #PokemonPodcast #AprilFools #AI #ChatGPT #PokemonAnime #Noctowl #TeamRocket #ComedyPodcast #ThePokemonSnapshot

Ash and friends are on their way through the Orange Islands when Team Rocket’s latest Pikachu kidnapping plan goes completely off the rails in “Bound for Trouble.” After Pikachu is snatched away, Meowth ends up chained to him, and the two enemies are carried off to a remote island by a giant Pidgeot. What follows is one of the strangest and funniest setups in the Pokémon anime, as Pikachu and Meowth are forced to work together just to survive. This episode takes a classic Team Rocket scheme and turns it into a wild survival story full of chaos, arguing, and unexpected character moments.The real hook of Bound for Trouble is watching Pikachu and Meowth slowly shift from enemies to reluctant partners. Whether they are trying to escape danger, avoid being crushed by a giant Rhydon, or just figure out how to move while handcuffed together, the episode gets a ton of mileage out of their back-and-forth. At the same time, Ash is in full panic mode trying to find Pikachu, which gives the episode some real energy underneath all the comedy. It is a great mix of humor, action, and surprisingly strong chemistry between two characters who normally only interact by attacking each other.Twitter: @pokemonsnapshotEmail: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@pokemonsnapshotTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepokemonsnapshot#Pokemon #PokemonAnime #BoundForTrouble #OrangeIslands #AshKetchum #Pikachu #Meowth #TeamRocket #JessieAndJames #PokemonPodcast

Jeff is under the weather this week, but The Pokémon Snapshot isn’t going anywhere. Instead, we’re diving into the archive for a Snapshot Rewind, taking things back to the Tyler era of the podcast. And if you’re going to revisit a classic, there’s no better place to start than one of the most iconic early episodes of the Pokémon anime.This week, we’re heading back to Ash’s unforgettable encounter with the Squirtle Squad—a group of mischievous, sunglasses-wearing troublemakers causing chaos wherever they go. What starts as a standoff quickly turns into something more, as Ash earns their respect and ultimately adds Squirtle to his team. Along the way, we break down the episode’s action, humor, and the moments that make this one stand out in the original series.It’s a nostalgic look back at a fan-favorite episode and a reminder of why Squirtle became such a beloved member of Ash’s lineup. Whether you’re revisiting this discussion or hearing it for the first time, sit back and enjoy this Snapshot Rewind as we return to one of Pokémon’s most memorable early adventures.Twitter: @pokemonsnapshotEmail: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@pokemonsnapshotTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepokemonsnapshotRaving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode of The Pokémon Snapshot, we dive into “Misty Meets Her Match,” the Orange Islands episode where Ash and the gang finally make it to the Trovita Gym… only for the show to get immediately sidetracked by a rich pretty boy gym leader trying to steal Misty with flowers, fancy dinners, and the most aggressive guided tour imaginable. What starts as a straightforward gym challenge quickly turns into a weird mix of romance subplot and island flexing, as Rudy takes every opportunity to show off his boat, his battlefield, his Pokémon, and apparently his complete inability to act normal around Misty. Between Mari nearly drowning in the opening minutes, Team Rocket getting repeatedly wiped out for no real reason, and Ash getting more annoyed by the second, this episode has all the ingredients of a gym battle episode while somehow feeling like a dating competition nobody agreed to join.A big part of the discussion centers on Rudy himself, because the episode clearly wants him to come off as smooth and charming, but he mostly lands somewhere between pushy, awkward, and completely unbearable. His constant flirting with Misty hangs over everything, which makes the actual build to Ash’s badge battle feel less like a test of skill and more like Rudy trying to prove he is better than the kid Misty actually likes. That weird energy carries into the battle too, where the Trovita Gym’s gimmick of matching Pokémon types creates some fun strategy on paper, even if Rudy also seems perfectly comfortable turning the whole thing into a musical performance whenever it benefits him. Ash, meanwhile, has to deal with Pikachu losing to Electabuzz, Bulbasaur battling Exeggutor through dance-based nonsense, and Squirtle closing out the match while Misty finally makes it very obvious which side she is on.It makes for an interesting episode to pick apart because it should feel like a major milestone, but instead it comes off as one of the stranger and more uneven gym leader episodes in the Orange Islands run. We get into why Rudy is such a hard character to warm up to, how the battle itself has some genuinely cool moments despite the episode’s weird vibe, and why Team Rocket’s repeated blasts-off somehow make the whole thing feel even more disposable. There is still plenty to talk about, from Electabuzz getting the full Who’s That Pokémon spotlight to the reveal of Elekid in Professor Oak’s call, but the real hook here is how a long-awaited gym episode turns into a showcase for forced chemistry, dance battling, and Ash winning a badge while Rudy basically learns he never had a shot.Twitter: @pokemonsnapshotEmail: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@pokemonsnapshotTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepokemonsnapshot

This week we dive straight into the sewer-soaked weirdness that is “The Mystery Menace” — an Orange Islands episode that asks one very important question: what if your big city monster problem was actually just one very large, very abandoned Bulbasaur with a bell on its collar and a personal grudge? On their way through Trovitopolis, Ash and the gang finally reach the biggest city on Mandarin Island South… and almost immediately get dropped into its sewer system thanks to Team Rocket blowing themselves up with their own trap. From there, the episode pivots into full urban legend mode as a vine-whipping creature lurking in the water snatches Bulbasaur, drags Misty and Togepi under, and turns a simple travel stop into a gross, surprisingly elaborate rescue mission.From creepy bell sounds echoing through the tunnels to Officer Jenny tossing children in jail for sewer-related misunderstandings, the episode leans hard into its monster mystery premise before revealing that the “terror” beneath the city is much sadder and much dumber than anyone expected. The mayor, more worried about reelection than basic morality, decides the correct response to a rumored sewer creature is to send an armed squad underground and cover the whole thing up before the public finds out. Meanwhile, Ash’s one and only concern is getting Bulbasaur back, which leads to more sewer diving, Muk getting a rare moment to shine, and Team Rocket somehow having an even worse time than usual as they flee both the mystery creature and the city’s trigger-happy response. When the truth finally comes out, the episode lands on the reveal that the monster is actually the mayor’s own Bulbasaur, abandoned years ago for the crime of not evolving.We break down the episode’s mix of city panic, abandoned Pokémon heartbreak, and absolute anime nonsense, from the logistics of a sewer system with hundreds of miles of tunnels to the fact that this giant Bulbasaur’s entire menace factor mostly comes from sneaking up on people instead of introducing itself normally. It’s filler with a strong hook, a bizarre amount of municipal drama, and a payoff that somehow manages to be both ridiculous and kind of effective. If you’ve ever wanted a Pokémon episode where the real villain is cowardly local government and the monster is just an oversized starter with unresolved emotional baggage, this one absolutely has you covered.

This week we dive straight into the desert detour that is “Get Along, Little Pokémon” — an Orange Islands episode that asks one very important question: what if the electric company was just one cowboy, a whistle, and nine floating Magnemite? On their way to the Trovita Gym, Ash and the gang stumble into a lightning storm, discover a full-on Magnemite ranch operation, and meet Ethan — a wagon-driving storm chaser who literally harvests electricity from thunderclouds to power nearby towns. Yes, this is apparently how infrastructure works in the Orange Islands.From Jolteon playing sheepdog to a swarm of lightning-absorbing Magnemite nearly swallowing Pikachu whole, the episode leans hard into its Western-meets-power-grid premise. Team Rocket naturally decides they can monetize electricity better (they cannot), unveiling giant magnets and static-powered nonsense machines that lead to two separate blast-offs. Meanwhile, Ash is handed the reins — both figuratively and literally — as he attempts to transport the Magnemite himself, immediately loses control of Tauros, miscounts his floating generators, and has to track down the rebellious Number 6. That same Number 6 ultimately saves the day in a supercharged evolution moment that gives us Magneton heroics and a satisfying electric encore.We break down the episode’s surprisingly detailed ranching logic, the anime physics of shock-proof claws and static ray guns, and the silliness of a Jolteon acting as a lightning-powered cattle dog. It’s unabashed filler, complete with travel montages and desert survival vibes, but it delivers charm, evolution payoff, and just enough absurd world-building to make it memorable. If you’ve ever wondered how Pokémon towns keep the lights on — apparently it’s storms, vibes, and a very confident ten-year-old.Twitter: @pokemonsnapshotEmail: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@pokemonsnapshotTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepokemonsnapshot

In this episode, Jeff and Josh dive into “Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?”, an Orange Islands detour that turns two Nidoran into the stars of their own Shakespearean melodrama. What starts as a simple search for a lost Pokémon quickly escalates into a full-blown rivalry between two neighboring Trainers who have apparently been competing since childhood—and are now determined to keep their Pokémon from doing what they themselves probably should’ve sorted out years ago. Maria and Tony’s secret garden meetups, rose exchanges, and balcony-style serenades make it painfully obvious what’s going on… even if Ash remains completely oblivious.We break down the episode’s heavy Romeo and Juliet parallels (with a side of West Side Story), Misty appointing herself Poké-matchmaker, and a letter-writing scheme that explodes in spectacular fashion. Team Rocket capitalizes on the chaos with one of their more elaborate visual gags—a full wedding-themed kidnapping complete with a giant cake reveal and aluminum-can balloon trail—before Arbok and Victreebel learn the hard way that love apparently boosts combat stats. The big question hangs over everything: did the Nidoran evolve because of battle… or because of a kiss?Along the way, we unpack the episode’s surprisingly layered themes about rivalry, stubborn pride, and Pokémon loyalty. While the human characters double down on petty grudges, the Nidoran fight for each other without hesitation, culminating in a synchronized evolution into Nidorino and Nidorina that’s about as subtle as the title. It’s dramatic, it’s absurd, it’s very late-90s Pokémon—and whether you see it as an underrated romantic detour or an over-the-top Shakespeare parody, it’s an episode that fully commits to the bit.Twitter: @pokemonsnapshotEmail: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@pokemonsnapshotTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepokemonsnapshot

In this episode, Jeff and Josh dive into The Mandarin Island Miss Match, an Orange Islands story built entirely around humbling Ash. After loudly declaring himself “unstoppable and invincible,” Ash immediately runs into Prima—the anime version of Lorelai—who calmly refuses to take his bait and lets him spiral. Between Misty’s intense fangirling, Ash completely missing the vibe, and the episode’s very noticeable camera choices whenever Prima is on screen, things escalate quickly.We break down Ash’s messy side battle (including an electric Persian), Charizard going full disaster mode, and Prima stepping in with Slowbro to shut everything down. The main event—Pikachu vs. Cloyster—is quick and decisive, with Cloyster tanking attacks and handing Ash a clean loss. Team Rocket shows up, gets frozen solid by Jynx, and blasts off in one of the episode’s most infamous (and heavily edited) moments.Along the way, we unpack Prima’s “water outside, ice in battle” philosophy and the episode’s core message: losing is part of growth. Ash insists he’s already great, while Prima calmly proves otherwise—and reminds him his Pokémon are the ones winning those Badges. It’s a straightforward episode, but between the humbling lesson, the pointed camera angles, and the show making absolutely sure you notice Prima every time she appears, it’s one that sticks.Twitter: @pokemonsnapshotEmail: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@pokemonsnapshotTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepokemonsnapshot

In this episode, Jeff and Josh take a deep dive into Pokémon Episode 105: “A Way Off Day Off”—an Orange Islands entry that promises rest, relaxation, and island vibes, then delivers one of the most aggressively pointless stretches of anime the series has produced so far. Ash and the gang stumble onto a tropical island hoping for a break, only to spend most of the episode bored, hungry, asleep, or standing around while nothing of consequence happens. Between sour mystery fruit, a completely unnecessary Jigglypuff appearance, and an entire beach montage that feels like padding for padding’s sake, the idea of a “day off” quickly turns into a test of the audience’s patience.We break down the episode’s thin story beats and featured Pokémon—including Scyther, Charizard, Snorlax, Jigglypuff, Farfetch’d, and Team Rocket—while digging into the anime logic on display: why rare Pokémon are never actually rare, how Scyther and Charizard turn mutual annoyance into a quiet respect arc in about thirty seconds, and why the GS Ball subplot briefly resurfaces just to remind us it still isn’t going anywhere. Along the way, we call out the bizarre tonal choices, the extended sleep sequences, the inexplicable fruit sandwiches, and a Team Rocket scheme that exists solely to justify a blast-off. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Pokémon commits fully to filler—and then still runs out of ideas—this episode is a fascinating, frustrating case study.Twitter: @pokemonsnapshotEmail: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@pokemonsnapshotTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepokemonsnapshotRaving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ash, Misty, and Brock spend yet another day hopelessly lost on the road to Vermilion City when they stumble across a lone, exhausted Charmander sitting on a rock, stubbornly waiting for a trainer who isn’t coming back. What starts as a simple encounter quickly turns into one of the anime’s darkest early stories, as the group learns Charmander has been deliberately abandoned and left to survive on blind loyalty alone—rainstorm, Spearow attacks, and all.The episode leans hard into early Pokémon anime logic: trainers arguing about type matchups while a Pokémon is clearly dying, a single Nurse Joy somehow running an entire Pokémon Center during a medical emergency, and Ash repeatedly throwing Poké Balls at a Pokémon that very obviously doesn’t want to be caught. Through it all, Charmander’s flickering tail flame becomes the emotional center of the episode, turning a basic “lost in the woods” plot into a survival race against time.Everything comes to a head when Team Rocket actually executes a competent plan, Damian reappears to reclaim what he abandoned, and Charmander is forced to choose between blind loyalty and a trainer who genuinely cares. The payoff lands hard: Damian gets his long-overdue reality check, Charmander finally stands up for itself, and Ash gains not just a new Pokémon, but one of the most emotionally earned catches of the entire Kanto run.Twitter: @pokemonsnapshotEmail: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@pokemonsnapshotTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepokemonsnapshotRaving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week on The Pokémon Snapshot, we’re doing a Snapshot Rewind and revisiting our deep dive into Season 1, Episode 10: “Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village.” Ash, Misty, and Brock attempt to navigate the forest with Ash’s “instincts,” which goes exactly as well as you’d expect. After a brief tug-of-war over who gets to catch an Oddish, a wild Bulbasaur shows up, knocks the Poké Ball away, and makes it clear this area isn’t trainer-friendly.From there, the episode becomes a full trap marathon—pits, nets, and a broken bridge that separates Brock and leads him to Melanie, who runs a hidden refuge for abandoned and injured Pokémon. Bulbasaur isn’t just hanging out in the woods—it’s the village’s self-appointed protector, treating every trainer like a threat and enforcing “no catching” with extreme prejudice. We dig into the episode’s anime logic (including how wildly unsafe these traps are), the constant escalation of misunderstandings, and the way Bulbasaur’s role shifts from obstacle to unlikely ally.Of course, Team Rocket crashes the situation with a plan that’s both overcomplicated and somehow still effective: vacuum up the entire village in one shot. That conflict forces Ash and the group to defend the refuge alongside Bulbasaur, and it ultimately sets up the turning point—Melanie deciding Bulbasaur has done its job and should leave to grow stronger with a trainer. Bulbasaur agrees… but only after a battle, leading to the moment that matters: Ash finally catches Bulbasaur.Twitter: @pokemonsnapshotEmail: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@pokemonsnapshotTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepokemonsnapshotRaving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In Tracey Gets Bugged, Ash and friends stumble onto Murcott Island, a place that looks peaceful until it immediately tries to kill them with an overwhelming concentration of Bug Pokémon. Misty’s long-established fear of bugs is pushed to its limit, Ash once again defaults to “battle first, think later,” and Tracey—against all odds—ends up at the center of the episode’s biggest storyline.The heart of the episode revolves around an injured Scyther that was once the leader of its swarm, only to be dethroned by a younger challenger and forced into exile. Tracey catches the weakened Scyther under deeply questionable circumstances, setting off an unexpectedly heavy exploration of pride, leadership, and what it means for a Pokémon to lose the role that defined its entire life. Nurse Joy delivers a surprisingly intense lore dump about Scyther society, Professor Oak plays therapist, and the episode leans hard into the idea that regaining confidence apparently requires violence.Team Rocket complicates things in the most predictable way possible, escalating a bad situation into a full-on swarm conflict involving glue bazookas, trash talk, and an alarming number of haircuts. Jessie’s steadily worsening hairstyle becomes visual shorthand for how badly their plan is going, while Scyther ultimately returns—not to reclaim leadership, but to protect its former swarm alongside its successor.This is an episode carried almost entirely by Scyther being cool and Jessie’s haircut getting progressively worse. Tracey gets one of his few moments of genuine relevance, Ash continues to misunderstand de-escalation, and Pokémon logic once again insists that battling is the only path to emotional healing. Not a classic, but memorable for its themes, its bugs, and one extremely unlucky Scyther.Twitter: @pokemonsnapshotEmail: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@pokemonsnapshotTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepokemonsnapshotRaving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Jeff and Josh dive into Meowth Rules!, an Orange Islands standout that finally puts Team Rocket—and specifically Meowth—where they belong: dead center. While Ash, Misty, and Not Brock float around on Lapras talking about friendship and badges Ash still doesn’t understand, the real plot kicks off with Team Rocket stranded, broke, and once again pinning their financial hopes on Meowth learning Pay Day… a move he permanently locked himself out of by choosing the far more impressive skill of talking.We break down Meowth’s accidental rise to godhood after he’s mistaken for the prophesied “Meowth of Bounty” by an island cult that immediately proves it should not be left unsupervised. From IOUs being treated as legal tender to a giant golden Meowth statue that is also, for reasons, a fully functional mech, the episode leans hard into cult logic, prophecy loopholes, and anime escalation. Along the way, we dig into the meaning of Pay Day, the maneki-neko inspiration behind Meowth, and why James collecting bottle caps is somehow the most emotionally devastating detail in the entire story.As Ash and the Twerps threaten to blow Meowth’s cover, the episode takes a sharp turn, reframing Team Ash as the villains through Meowth’s eyes and forcing him to choose between comfort, worship, and his actual friends. We unpack Meowth denying Jessie and James like a cat-themed Simon Peter, the increasingly unhinged “training” meant to force Pay Day out of him, and the moment Jessie and James quietly prove—again—why Team Rocket works as a trio by saving Meowth without expecting anything in return.By the time the bounty ceremony devolves into what can only be described as ritualized assault, the episode reveals its real theme: power and praise mean nothing if they cost you the people who actually care about you. It’s funny, uncomfortable, surprisingly sincere, and easily the first truly great Orange Islands episode—one that understands Meowth isn’t compelling because he wants money, but because he keeps choosing Jessie and James, even when being worshipped would be easier.Twitter: @pokemonsnapshotEmail: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@pokemonsnapshotTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepokemonsnapshotRaving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Jeff and Josh dive into A Shipful of Shivers, one of the Orange Islands’ most atmospheric outings, complete with foggy seas, a stolen Orange League trophy, and a genuinely unsettling ghost ship. What begins as a straightforward Team Rocket heist quickly spirals into a supernatural mystery as Ash and friends give chase, only to find themselves trapped aboard an abandoned vessel that is very clearly not empty.We break down Team Rocket’s surprisingly successful museum robbery, the high-seas pursuit on Lapras versus a Seadra-shaped paddleboat, and the episode’s commitment to classic ghost imagery before pulling back the curtain on Gastly and Haunter’s true identities. From Togepi gleefully wandering into danger to Ash realizing that some artifacts don’t belong in museums, we unpack how the episode blends spooky vibes with unexpectedly thoughtful lore.Along the way, we discuss the episode’s supernatural turn, the creative way Gastly and Haunter reveal their tragic backstory, and why the loyalty of Pokémon to their long-lost Trainer ends up being the emotional core of the story. It’s a ghost story that actually sticks the landing—and one of the Orange Islands episodes that benefits most from leaning into mood, mystery, and Pokémon folklore.Twitter: @pokemonsnapshotEmail: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@pokemonsnapshotTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepokemonsnapshotRaving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Jeff and Josh take a deep dive into Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017)—a reimagining of Ash and Pikachu’s very first adventure that somehow manages to be nostalgic, emotionally heavier than expected, and still absolutely unhinged. We break down Ash’s worst (and occasionally best) decisions, Pikachu’s “setting boundaries” era, and how a kid who can’t wake up on time keeps getting chosen by destiny.We unpack the movie’s major story beats and featured Pokémon—including Ho-Oh, Entei, Marshadow, Charizard, and Charmander—while digging into the themes hiding under the surface: abandonment, connection, what it actually means to be a “Pokémon Master,” and why this version of the story hits differently than the original series. Along the way, we call out the anime logic that makes no sense (legendary Pokémon being extremely rare… until they’re not), debate Team Rocket’s role in a feature-length film, and try to make sense of Ash’s ongoing habit of dying and coming back to life.If you love Pokémon but also love laughing at its nonsense while still appreciating when it surprisingly gets things right, this episode’s for you.Twitter: @pokemonsnapshotEmail: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@pokemonsnapshotTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepokemonsnapshotRaving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Join Jeff and Josh on their last episode of The Pokemon Snapshot as they watch the 2019 movie, Detective Pikachu. We would like to thank all of our listeners who have been with us through these 100 episodes. We could not have done it without all of you! Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, Team Ash arrives in Cerulean City where they meet Misty's sister who just give him the Cascade badge. Misty does not agree with this and battles Ash for the badge. Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, Ash arrives in Pewter City and challenges the gym leader, Brock, who specializes in rock type Pokémon. Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, Ash embarks on his Pokemon journey, but is late so is left with a Pikachu who just will not listen to him. Ash and Pikachu must put aside their differences if they want the show to continue. Spoiler alert- It does! Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, Team Ash help Ruby stop a Snorlax from destroying her grapefruit crop and eating up her entire livelihood. Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, Team Ash arrives on Navel Island where Ash climbs a mountain to challenge the Navel Island gym leader to earn his Sea Ruby Badge. Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, Team Ash meet a Nurse Joy who goes around to all of the smaller islands in the Orange Archipelago and cares for the sick Pokémon because they do not have their own Pokémon Centers to care for them. Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode Misty meets a fellow water enthusiast Marina who tells her that her Psyduck is about to evolve. While Misty battles Marina a Golduck emerges from the water. Misty assumes this is her newly evolved Psyduck. Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode Team Ash must help Kay, a voice actor on a Pokémon showboat, befriend the Raichu that she is providing the voice for. Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, Team Ash help a team of archeologists uncover the mystery of Kabuto while a mysterious man tries to stop them from unleashing the curse of the island. Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, Team Ash accidentally end up on Pinkan Island where they find that the local vegetation are turning the Pokémon pink. Team Rocket create a plan to steal the pink Pokémon and Team Ash must stop their plans. Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, Team Ash arrive on Sunburst Island and meet Mateo and his sister Marissa who are looking for the legendary Crystal Onix that their grandfather saw a long time ago. They are hoping that seeing the Onix will inspire Mateo just like it did to his grandfather. Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

During this week's episode, Team Ash arrive on Mandarin Island when they discover that all Pokémon are turning against their trainers. They investigate the issue with Officer Jenny and discover that Butch and Cassidy and their Drowzee are behind the weird behaviors of the Pokémon. Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, Team Ash makes it to Mikan Island where Ash wants to challenge the Mikan gym leader, Cissy. Cissy introduces that the Orange Islands have special challenges at the gyms. Ash challenges Cissy in a water gun challenge and a Pokémon wave race. Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In This week's episode we meet a group of children at a summer camp when it starts snowing. After these weird devices fall from the sky, they are sucked into a digital world where they meet their Digimon companions. Twitter: @digimonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Digicasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, Team Ash meet a group of punks beating up a Lapras. With the help of their new friend Tracey, they save Lapras and learn about the Orange League. Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Team Ash arrives on Valencia Island after their blimp crash. They meet Professor Ivy and she gives them the GS Ball for Professor Oak. Team Ash learns that the Orange Islands have regional variants of certain Pokemon as Professor Ivy gives them a tour of the island.  Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, Team Ash are headed to Valencia Island to bring the professor there the special poké ball. The only problem is that the only transportation is a blimp that is falling apart and it is being flown by Team Rocket.  Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, Pallet Town is having a celebration for Ash getting to the top 16 of the Pokémon League. After Team Rocket destroys the party, Team Ash and Team Rocket get stuck in the middle of an avian civil war between a flock of Pidgeys/Pidgeottos and a flock of Spearow and their Fearow leader.  Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, Ash is depressed about losing to Ritchie. Ritchie ends up losing his match and is in the top 8 of the Pokémon League. Ash and Ritchie reminisce about the competition and vow to become Pokémon masters.  Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

During this week's episode, Ash must face Ritchie to see who advances to the top 8 round of the Pokémon League. But, as usual, Team Rocket is there to get in the way and make sure Ash does not make it to his important match.  Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, Ash gets the day off after winning his first four matches in the Pokémon League. He meets a new friend Richie who helps him to regain all the poké balls that Team Rocket stole from the trainers at Indigo Stadium.  Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, Ash has made it to the fourth round of the preliminary battles where he will be battling Jeanette Fisher on the grass field.  Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode Ash battles on the Rock and Ice fields. Between the two battles he is looking for a Pokémon Center to heal his Pokémon, but more importantly he is looking for a restaurant to heal his hungry belly.  Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode Ash finds out that he will be battling on the water field for his first round of the Pokémon League. Ash battles Mandi as they both try to proceed farther into the tournament. Also, Jeff and Josh are joined by Anthony Walsh of www.pokéfinance.com. How does Ash's journey relate to how we can advance our own finances? Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Anthony's Instagram: @poke_finance Anthony's Website: www.pokefinance.com Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, Team Ash leave the Pokémon alone as they go after the Christmas cake. The Pokémon cause some shenanigans and make a new friend along the way.  Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, Team Ash are finally making it to the Pokémon league, but they must stop Team Rocket one more time as they try and steal the torch that lights for all the Pokémon trainers to see. Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, Team Ash meet Otoshi who had his gym badges stolen by Team Rocket. Team Ash decide to be late to the Pokémon League since they are "doing the right thing." Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, Team Ash uncover some relics that belonged to the ancient civilization of Pokémopolis. Team Rocket also finds a relic and a giant Gengar escapes from it, attempting to destroy the surrounding area.  Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90 Email: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc Part of the Pokecasters Network Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/