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Pika Pals Podcast: Pokémon Nostalgia

Your weekly dose of Pokémon fun and nostalgia!Hosted by Jed — a 90s kid who grew up with the original TV show and the craze that came with it — this podcast is a love letter to Pokémon. I revisit the original Pokémon TV series and the world around it: toys, trading cards, video games, playground rumours, and all the moments that made Pokémania a cultural phenomenon.🎧 New episodes every week📲 Find more Pokémon nostalgia @PikaPalsPod🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #52 - Merry Jynx-mas Everyone (Holiday Hi-Jynx)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Holiday Hi-Jynx” — where a festive adventure takes Ash and friends to the North Pole, uncovers the truth behind Jessie’s childhood grudge, and reveals a surprisingly heartfelt Pokémon take on Santa Claus.💬 Join the conversation:Did this episode change how you saw Jessie as a character?Is “Holiday Hi-Jynx” one of Pokémon’s most memorable holiday specials?What’s your favourite Pokémon Christmas moment?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #51 - When Will I See-izure You Again (Electric Soldier Porygon)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Electric Soldier Porygon” — where a malfunctioning Pokémon Transport System sends Ash and friends into cyberspace, pits them against Team Rocket’s rogue Porygon, and unleashes one of the most infamous moments in anime history.💬 Join the conversation:How do you feel about this episode’s controversial legacy?Was Porygon unfairly blamed in Pokémon history?Should this episode ever be officially re-released?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #50 - Best of Guest Chaos Vol.1

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed revisits the most chaotic guest moments so far — where conversations go off the rails, Pokémon debates spiral, and absolutely nothing goes according to plan.💬 Join the conversation:Which guest moment had you laughing the most?Do you prefer calm Pokémon chats or full chaos?Which Pokémon topic would cause the biggest argument with a guest?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #49 - Ditt-Oh What a Night! (Ditto’s Mysterious Mansion)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Ditto’s Mysterious Mansion” — where a rainy detour leads to the House of Imite, a Ditto with a face problem, and a battle that proves transformation is only as strong as the Trainer behind it.💬 Join the conversation:Was Ditto underrated in the Indigo League?Do you think Ash was too quick to dismiss Ditto’s battle potential?Is this one of the funniest disguise-heavy episodes?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #48 - Best of Jokémon Vol.2

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed returns to the Jokémon vault — unleashing another round of truly terrible Pokémon wordplay, puns that should never have made it to air, and jokes that are equal parts painful and brilliant.💬 Join the conversation:Which Jokémon this time broke you completely?What Pokémon is still missing its perfect (or worst) pun?Should Jokémon Vol.3 be even more unhinged?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠⁠⁠⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #47 - Bike Gangsta’s Paradise (The Bridge Bike Gang)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “The Bridge Bike Gang” — where a simple medicine delivery turns into a high-speed showdown with a wild biker crew, Team Rocket’s unicycle antics, and a race against time across a storm-lifted bridge.💬 Join the conversation:Was the Bike Gang misunderstood… or just chaotic for chaos’ sake?Where does this bridge battle rank among the Indigo League’s most random detours?Would you have taken on that storm ride to save a Shellder?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠⁠⁠⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #46 - Best of Jokémon Vol.1

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed revisits the very best of Jokémon so far — a celebration of groan-worthy puns, terrible wordplay, and jokes that absolutely should not work… but somehow do.💬 Join the conversation:Which Jokémon made you laugh despite yourself?What Pokémon name is secretly begging for a terrible joke?Should Jokémon continue?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠⁠⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #45 - Ride into the Safari Zone (The Legend of Dratini)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “The Legend of Dratini” — where a visit to the Safari Zone uncovers a painful secret, ruthless poachers, and a long-lost bond between a hardened warden and a legendary Dragon Pokémon.💬 Join the conversation:Is this one of the most emotionally powerful episodes of the Indigo League?Did Kaiser’s past change how you viewed the Safari Zone rules?Where does the Dragonair reveal rank among Pokémon’s most unforgettable moments?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠⁠⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #44 - Best of Pokémon Sponsors Vol.2

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed returns to the world of Pokémon sponsors — digging into a brand-new batch of dubious products, unnecessary services, and completely unregulated business ideas that somehow slipped through the Pokémon League.💬 Join the conversation:​Which sponsor from this episode pushed things too far?Which Pokémon would you trust least to run a business?What Pokémon sponsor idea should appear in Vol.3?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #43 - Tarzan-gaskhan Boy (The Kangaskhan Kid)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “The Kangaskhan Kid” — where Ash stumbles into a Pokémon preservation area, Team Rocket turns poacher, and a mysterious boy raised by Kangaskhan forces everyone to rethink what family really means.💬 Join the conversation:Is this one of the most emotionally complicated episodes of the Indigo League?Do you think Tommy made the right choice staying with the Kangaskhan?Where does “The Kangaskhan Kid” rank among Pokémon’s wilderness-themed episodes?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #42 - Best of Pokémon Sponsors Vol.1

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed revisits the very best Pokémon sponsor segments so far — from questionable products to utterly unnecessary services, celebrating the strangest, silliest, and most unhinged ads to ever “support” a Pokémon journey.💬 Join the conversation:Which Pokémon sponsor made you laugh the most?Is there a Pokémon that needs its own fake product or service?Which sponsor should absolutely never be allowed back?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #41 - Live from Bristol Video Games Expo 2026

    In this bonus mini episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed records live from Bristol Video Games Expo 2026 — checking in from the show floor, soaking up the retro gaming atmosphere, and taking a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone supporting Pika Pals.💬 Join the conversation:If you were at the Expo, what was your highlight?Which retro Pokémon game still gives you instant nostalgia?Where should Pika Pals go next?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #40 - One Year of Pika Pals Podcast!

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed celebrates one year of Pika Pals — reflecting on the journey so far and the unexpected moments, memories, and connections that grew out of a random idea to start a podcast about rewatching Pokémon.💬 Join the conversation:​How did you first discover the Pika Pals Podcast?​What episode or moment has been your favourite over the past year? ​Which country are you listening from? 📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #39 - Burn Baby Burn, Pony Inferno (The Flame Pokémon-athon!)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “The Flame Pokémon-athon!” — where Ash enters a high-stakes Pokémon race, earns the trust of a fiery Ponyta, and witnesses one of the most dramatic mid-race evolutions in the Indigo League.💬 Join the conversation:Was Rapidash’s evolution one of the most emotional moments of early Pokémon?Did Dario cross the line from competitive to outright cheating?Which Pokémon race obstacle would your team struggle with the most?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #38 - Aya! (The Ninja Poké-Showdown)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “The Ninja Poké-Showdown” — where Ash finally reaches the Fuchsia Gym, uncovers Koga’s ninja tricks, and Psyduck unexpectedly reveals just how powerful a headache can be.💬 Join the conversation:Was Psyduck secretly one of the most powerful Pokémon in early Kanto?Did Koga’s ninja-style Gym feel more like a puzzle or a proper battle?Is this Psyduck’s greatest episode in the Pokémon anime?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #37 - Digletts Get Ready to Rhumble (Dig Those Diglett!)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Dig Those Diglett!” — where Ash and friends get caught up in a construction disaster, clash once again with Gary Oak, and discover that a swarm of Diglett and Dugtrio might be protecting their home rather than causing trouble💬 Join the conversation:Did this episode change how you see Diglett and Dugtrio as Pokémon?Was Gary at his most irritating here, or just weirdly honest?Do you think the humans were right to cancel the dam project in the end?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #36 - Goo Goo Muk (Sparks Fly for Magnemite)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Sparks Fly for Magnemite” — where Pikachu’s mysterious “cold” leads Ash and friends into the polluted streets of Gringey City, a power plant overrun by Muk and Grimer, and one of Ash’s smelliest Pokémon captures.💬 Join the conversation:Did this episode change how you viewed pollution and Pokémon habitats in the anime?Was Muk one of Ash’s strangest catches in the Indigo League?Which moment stands out most — Pikachu’s magnetism, the Muk swarm, or Team Rocket’s magnet disaster?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #35 - Hit-monchan Me With Your Best Shot (The Punchy Pokémon)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “The Punchy Pokémon” — where Ash enters the brutal P1 Grand Prix, learns what it really means to earn a Pokémon’s trust, and faces a tough decision about loyalty, ambition, and letting go.💬 Join the conversation:Was Ash right to leave Primeape behind for further training, or should it have stayed with the team?Do you think this episode handled fighting Pokémon and competition well?Which P1 Grand Prix battle stands out to you the most?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #34 - Strike a Pika Pose (Pokémon Fashion Flash)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches “Pokémon Fashion Flash” — where Ash and friends wander onto Scissor Street, a glamorous hub of Pokémon salons, beauty parlours, and questionable fashion choices. What begins as a light-hearted look at Pokémon makeovers quickly turns into a clash of philosophies about appearance, care, and what truly brings out a Pokémon’s strength — with Team Rocket running a suspiciously successful salon of their own.💬 Join the conversation:​Do you agree with Suzie’s belief that a Pokémon’s strength comes from within, or do looks matter too? ​Was this Brock’s most unexpected character moment so far? ​Which Pokémon makeover from the Indigo League stands out to you the most?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #33 - Hypno-tized (Hypno’s Naptime)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Hypno’s Naptime” — where Ash and friends arrive in a quiet town plagued by a disturbing mystery: children have been vanishing in their sleep, Pokémon at the local Center aren’t recovering, and a strange sleep wave has been drifting through the area night after night. Teaming up with Officer Jenny, the group begins an investigation that leads to one of the creepiest Pokémon episodes of the Indigo League.💬 Join the conversation:​Did “Hypno’s Naptime” scare you as a kid, or did it fly over your head at the time?​Is this one of the darkest episodes of the Indigo League?​Which Pokémon episode do you think pushed the boundaries of “kids’ TV” the most?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #32 - New Year Scent-sation (Pokémon Scent-sation!)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches “Pokémon Scent-station” — where Ash and friends stumble into a perfume palace run by the Grass-type Gym Leader Erika, and what starts as a refined stopover quickly turns into chaos thanks to Team Rocket, a burning building, and some surprisingly deep lessons about compassion and care for Pokémon.💬 Join the conversation:​Did Erika deserve her reputation as one of the calmest Gym Leaders in Kanto?​Which Grass-type Pokémon from the Indigo League would you trust to run a perfume shop?​Do you remember this episode more for the fire, the fragrances, or Team Rocket’s antics?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #31 - You Can’t Leave Your Hat On (Primeape Goes Bananas)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Primeape Goes Bananas” — where Ash’s chase for a wild Primeape turns into a full-on comedy of chaos. From hat-snatching mayhem to a surprisingly heartfelt ending, this episode delivers classic Kanto energy at its finest.💬 Join the conversation:​Was Ash right to try to catch Primeape in the middle of a rampage?​Do you think Primeape should’ve stayed on the team longer?​What’s your favourite funny moment from Ash’s early Kanto adventures?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #30 - Haunter The Friendly Ghost (Haunter versus Kadabra)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Haunter versus Kadabra” — where Ash returns to Saffron City, teams up with Haunter’s ghostly antics, and finally manages to break Sabrina’s terrifying psychic hold in one of the most bizarre Gym battles of the series.💬 Join the conversation:​Do you think Ash’s “victory” in this Gym battle was earned, or was it really Haunter who saved the day?​Did Sabrina’s creepy dollhouse scenes scare you as a kid, or just make you laugh?​Which Ghost-type Pokémon from the Indigo League is your personal favorite?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #29 - Spirits in the Sky (The Tower of Terror)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “The Tower of Terror” — where Ash braves a haunted tower in search of a Ghost-type, befriends a mischievous Haunter, and experiences one of the strangest (and spookiest) adventures of the series. 💬 Join the conversation:​Did Haunter’s pranks make this episode more funny than scary for you?​If you could catch one Ghost-type Pokémon from the original games, which would you choose: Gastly, Haunter, or Gengar?​Do you think Ash’s decision to befriend Haunter instead of battling it was the right move?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #28 - Smile Like You Sabrina It (Abra and the Psychic Showdown)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Abra and the Psychic Showdown” — where Ash challenges the mysterious Sabrina in Saffron City, only to face terrifying psychic powers, a surreal dollhouse trap, and a battle he cannot win. 💬 Join the conversation:​Did Sabrina’s psychic powers creep you out when you first saw this episode?​If you were a trainer, would you rather face a Psychic-type Gym or a Ghost-type Gym?​Which psychic Pokémon from the original series is your favorite, and why?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #27 - Chrysalis-ten To Your Heart (Bye Bye Butterfree)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Bye Bye Butterfree” — the heart-wrenching farewell where Ash must let go of his first caught Pokémon so it can find love and freedom. Plus, Jed debuts his latest original Pokémon song: Bye Bye Butterfree.💬 Join the conversation:​Was Butterfree’s release the most emotional moment of the Indigo League for you?​Do you think Ash made the right decision, or would you have kept Butterfree on your team?​Which other Pokémon release or goodbye in the anime hit you the hardest?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #26 - You Maiden My Dreams Come True (The Ghost of Maiden’s Peak)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “The Ghost of Maiden’s Peak” — where a summer festival turns spooky as James and Brock fall under a ghostly spell, and Ash must uncover the truth behind a mysterious legend of lost love. 💬 Join the conversation:​Do you enjoy the spooky, ghost-story episodes of Pokémon, or do you prefer the lighthearted ones?​Which character’s reaction to the ghost was the funniest: James, Brock, or Meowth?​If Pokémon had more “haunted” episodes, what kind of ghostly story would you want to see?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #25 - Tenta-cooler Than Me (Tentacool & Tentacruel)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Tentacool & Tentacruel” — where a greedy developer’s plans backfire, an army of Tentacool rises from the sea, and a towering Tentacruel brings chaos to Porta Vista in one of the series’ most cinematic episodes. 💬 Join the conversation:​Did Tentacruel’s attack feel more like a Pokémon battle or a kaiju movie moment?​Which sea-dwelling Pokémon would you trust most if you had to escape a flood or ocean disaster?​How do you feel about episodes where Pokémon are shown as forces of nature rather than just battle partners?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #24 - Going Loco Down in Aopulco (Beauty and the Beach)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Beauty and the Beach” — the infamous, rarely-aired beach episode where Ash, Misty, and Brock enter a beauty contest, Team Rocket cause trouble, and chaos unfolds in the sun-soaked port town of Porta Vista. 💬 Join the conversation:​Do you remember the first time you heard about this “banned” episode — did you ever get to watch it?​Which part of the beach contest was your favorite: Misty’s performance, Brock’s antics, or Team Rocket’s schemes?​Do you think this episode deserved its controversial reputation, or is it just a piece of Pokémon history?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #23 - Big Time Pokémon (Island of the Giant Pokémon)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Island of the Giant Pokémon” — where Ash, Misty, and Brock are separated from their Pokémon after a shipwreck, leading to hilarious adventures, giant-sized creatures, and the rare chance to hear the Pokémon “talk” to each other. 💬 Join the conversation:​Did you enjoy hearing the Pokémon “speak” with subtitles, or did it break the immersion for you?​Which of the giant mechanical Pokémon was the funniest or most memorable?​If your team of Pokémon got separated from you, how well do you think they’d work together?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #22 - My Heart Will Go On-ix (Pokémon Shipwreck)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Pokémon Shipwreck” — where Ash, Misty, Brock, and Team Rocket must work together to escape a sinking St. Anne, leading to one of the series’ most unlikely alliances and narrowest escapes. 💬 Join the conversation:​Do you enjoy episodes where Ash and Team Rocket are forced to work together?​Which escape scene from this episode was the most memorable for you?​If you were trapped on the sinking St. Anne, which Pokémon would you want by your side?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #21 - Don’t Rock‑et the Boat (Battle Aboard the St. Anne)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Battle Aboard the St. Anne” — where Ash and friends board a luxury cruise filled with trainers, face off in heated battles, and get caught in Team Rocket’s latest scheme before disaster strikes at sea. 💬 Join the conversation:​Would you have traded one of your Pokémon on the St. Anne, or kept your original team like Ash?​Which of the on-board battles stood out as your favorite?​How did you feel about the cliffhanger ending — did it shock you the first time you saw it?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #20 - Team Rocket Takeover!

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed presents a Pokémon character spotlight on Team Rocket. “Prepare for trouble…” and fascinating facts about the trio we all love. Plus, Jed debuts his latest original Pokémon song: Team Rocket’s Hard Knock Life.💬 Join the conversation:​Who’s your favorite Team Rocket member — Jessie, James, or Meowth?​Do you remember the first time Team Rocket made you laugh out loud?​If you could give Team Rocket a new motto, what would it be?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #19 - We Gonna Shock Down to Electric Pikachu (Electric Shock Showdown)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Electric Shock Showdown” — where Ash challenges Lt. Surge and his powerful Raichu, forcing Pikachu to prove that heart and speed can triumph over raw strength. 💬 Join the conversation:​Would you have evolved Pikachu into Raichu for the advantage, or stuck with Pikachu like Ash did?​Do you think this is Pikachu’s first true “hero” moment of the series?​Which Gym battle in the Indigo League is your personal favorite?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #18 - Lighthouse Every Weekend (Mystery at the Lighthouse)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Mystery at the Lighthouse” — where Ash meets the eccentric Bill, learns about the vast unknown world of Pokémon, and comes face-to-face with a towering, mysterious silhouette in the mist. 💬 Join the conversation:​Do you remember your first reaction to the giant Dragonite silhouette — mysterious or terrifying?​Which Pokémon “mystery” from the early series intrigued you the most?​If you could talk with Bill, what big question about Pokémon would you ask him?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #17 - Squirtle Wear Their Sunglasses at Night (Here Comes the Squirtle Squad)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Here Comes the Squirtle Squad” — where a gang of mischief-making Squirtle causes chaos, Ash proves his loyalty to Pikachu, and one sunglasses-wearing leader becomes a fan-favorite Pokémon on Ash’s team. 💬 Join the conversation:​Which Squirtle moment was your favorite — the pranks, the sunglasses, or joining Ash’s team?​Do you think the Squirtle Squad worked better as pranksters or as a firefighting rescue team?​If you had a team of mischievous Pokémon, which ones would you pick to join your squad?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #16 - Stray All Night, Stray a Little Longer (Charmander  – The Stray Pokémon)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Charmander – The Stray Pokémon” — where Ash and friends rescue a neglected Charmander left out in the rain, confront its selfish trainer, and prove the true meaning of friendship and loyalty. 💬 Join the conversation:​Do you remember how you felt the first time you saw Charmander waiting in the rain?​Should Charmander have been given another chance with its original trainer, or was joining Ash the only right choice?​Which emotional Pokémon story from the Indigo League hit you hardest: Charmander’s, Butterfree’s, or Pikachu’s early struggles?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #15 - Were Beanie Babies the Original Pokémon?

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed is joined by his good friend, Mark — for a chaotic and hilarious dive into Pokémon and… Beanie Babies? From drunken Pikachu cosplay adventures and furious fans to the pitch of a totally amazing app idea, nothing is off limits. Along the way, they even attempt to solve the age-old mystery of Psyduck’s headaches — and, somehow, his butt aches too.💬 Join the conversation:​Do you own any Pokémon or Beanie Baby collectibles from the 90s — and do you still keep them?​What’s the funniest or strangest piece of Pokémon merch you’ve ever seen?​How do you think Psyduck’s headaches really work in the Pokémon world?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #14 - Don’t Stop Bulbasaur‑lievin (Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village” — where Ash, Misty, and Brock discover a secret Pokémon sanctuary, meet a tough but loyal Bulbasaur, and learn about the importance of trust before adding a new friend to the team. 💬 Join the conversation:​Do you think Ash had to earn Bulbasaur’s trust more than with any of his other Pokémon?​Would you rather protect a peaceful sanctuary like Melanie, or travel the world catching Pokémon?​What makes Bulbasaur stand out as one of the most iconic first-generation Pokémon?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #13 - Playground Pokémon Fights

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed is joined by his good friends, Ben and Fin — as they share some wild tales from their Pokémon adventures! From heated playground card trades that sparked an epic Squirtle showdown to the heartbreaking loss of precious Game Boy save data.💬 Join the conversation:​Do you remember your most dramatic Pokémon card trade — did you win or regret it?​Have you ever lost a beloved save file, and what Pokémon team did you say goodbye to?​Which Pokémon do you think best represents “girl power” — and why?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #12 - Bonemerang (The School of Hard Knocks)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “The School of Hard Knocks” — where Ash, Misty, and Brock stumble into Pokémon Tech, a prestigious school where students battle by the book, and Ash proves that heart can beat homework. 💬 Join the conversation:​Would you rather attend Pokémon Tech or travel the world as a trainer like Ash?​Do you think battling should be more about strategy and stats, or heart and creativity?​Which of your own school experiences does this episode remind you of?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #11 - Watch Me Whip, Watch Me AJ (The Path to the Pokémon League)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “The Path to the Pokémon League” — where Ash’s confidence skyrockets after two Gym Badges, but an encounter with the cocky trainer A.J. and his Sandshrew teaches him a tough lesson about discipline and training. 💬 Join the conversation:​Do you think A.J.’s strict training methods were too harsh, or just what his Sandshrew needed?​Has there ever been a moment where you got overconfident like Ash and had to be humbled?​Which early-series rival do you think pushed Ash the hardest — A.J., Samurai, or Gary?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #10 - My Pet Caterpie

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed is joined by one of his brothers, Luke — as they dive into their shared childhood as Pokémon fans. From nostalgic trips to Woolworths to Luke’s undying love for the Cerulean City Sisters (and Goldeen), the memories flow thick and fast. But things take a heartbreaking turn when Luke reveals the tragic fate of Jed’s childhood Caterpie.💬 Join the conversation:​Which sibling or family member do you share your Pokémon memories with?​Do you remember your first ever Pokémon toy, card, or VHS tape?​If you had to pick between nostalgia or new Pokémon adventures, which would you choose?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #9 - Sisters Aren’t Doin’ It For Themselves (The Water Flowers of Cerulean City)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “The Water Flowers of Cerulean City” — where Ash heads to Cerulean Gym, only to discover Misty’s shocking secret, and faces off against the sensational sisters in a battle that’s more spectacle than strategy. 💬 Join the conversation:​Should Ash’s battle against the Cerulean sisters have counted as a “real” Gym victory?​Do you think Misty was right to walk away from her sisters, or did they deserve more credit as Gym Leaders?​Which Water-type Pokémon from the Cerulean Gym would you most want on your team?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #8 - Japanese Clefairy

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed is joined by his good friends, Chris & Evie — as they dive even deeper into the weird and wonderful world of Pokémon. From wild fan theories about Seymour the Scientist (yes, that one) to a quiz so tough it might even stump Professor Oak, this chaotic chat is packed with laughs.💬 Join the conversation:​Do you have a favorite Pokémon fan theory that blew your mind?​Would you survive Jed’s quiz, or would Professor Oak laugh you out of the room?​Which Pokémon episode, character, or moment do you think deserves more love?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #7 - Dancing in the Moon Stone Light (Clefairy and the Moon Stone)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Clefairy and the Moon Stone” — where Ash, Misty, and Brock discover Mount Moon, meet the mysterious Clefairy, and get caught in Team Rocket’s chaotic plan to steal the legendary stone. 💬 Join the conversation:​Do you think Clefairy should have been chosen as Pikachu’s rival mascot for the series?​Which Pokémon evolution stone would you want to own in real life, and why?​How do you feel about Team Rocket’s role in these early episodes — funny, threatening, or both?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #6 - Pedro Pascal the Pokémon?!

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed is joined by his good friends, Chris & Evie — for a chaotic and hilarious dive into the world of Pokémon! From sharing favorite Pokémon to imagining Pedro Pascal joining the franchise, the conversation goes off the rails in the best way.💬 Join the conversation:​Which celebrity would you love to see in the Pokémon world, and why?​If you played Pick a Poké-ball, which six Pokémon would you risk it all on?​Who do you usually share your Pokémon memories with — friends, family, or your own Pokémon partner?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #5 - Old Time Brock and Roll (Showdown in Pewter City)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Showdown in Pewter City” — where Ash challenges Gym Leader Brock, learns a lesson about responsibility, and gets unexpected help from a mysterious stranger. Plus, Jed debuts his latest original Pokémon song: B-ROCK.💬 Join the conversation:​Do you think Ash deserved his first badge, or should Brock have held firm?​How did you feel about the anime giving Pikachu such a big spotlight moment against Onix?​If you were a Gym Leader, what type would you specialize in, and why?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #4 - Buggin’ (Challenge of the Samurai)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Challenge of the Samurai” — where Ash faces a bug-catching challenger in Viridian Forest, Beedrill cause chaos, and Misty delivers some of her sharpest burns yet. 💬 Join the conversation:​Do you think the Samurai was a worthy rival for Ash, or just comic relief?​Which Bug-type from Viridian Forest would you have caught for your team?​Was this episode’s humor (like Misty’s bug freakouts) one of the funniest parts of early Pokémon for you?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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    #3 - Dream a Little Dream of Caterpie (Ash Catches a Pokémon)

    In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Ash Catches a Pokémon” — where Ash adds Caterpie to his team, Misty shows her fear of Bug-types, and we see the first evolution in the entire series. 💬 Join the conversation:​Which was the first Pokémon you ever caught in a game, and how did it compare to Caterpie?​Do you think Misty was too harsh about her fear of Bug Pokémon, or did it make the dynamic funnier?​How did you feel watching Caterpie evolve so early in the series — was it exciting or surprising?📲 Follow & ConnectFollow: ⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠speakpipe.com/pikapalspod⁠Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.💛 Pika Pals UniteDonate via ⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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Your weekly dose of Pokémon fun and nostalgia!Hosted by Jed — a 90s kid who grew up with the original TV show and the craze that came with it — this podcast is a love letter to Pokémon. I revisit the original Pokémon TV series and the world around it: toys, trading cards, video games, playground rumours, and all the moments that made Pokémania a cultural phenomenon.🎧 New episodes every week📲 Find more Pokémon nostalgia @PikaPalsPod🚨 Fan-made podcast. Not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii.

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Your weekly dose of Pokémon fun and nostalgia!Hosted by Jed — a 90s kid who grew up with the original TV show and the craze that came with it — this podcast is a love letter to Pokémon. I revisit the original Pokémon TV series and the world around it: toys, trading cards, video games, playground...

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