The Trainer Trio: A Pokémon Podcast

We say farewell to Johto with a full review of Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (GSC)! The Trainer Trio reflects on their favorite battles, biggest regrets, and standout moments from the season. They rank their games, build their ultimate teams, and hand out Season 2 awards—plus a few wild predictions for their next adventure in Hoenn! ____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start00:35 Episode Overview01:47 Poke Stats06:34 Trainer Trio in Review07:07 Part 1: General Playthrough Experience07:15 Favorite Moment10:06 What Surprised You?13:50 One Change that Enhanced Experience16:46 Toughest Trainer18:43 Favorite Trainer20:51 Johto Vs Kanto26:03 Part 2: Pokemon26:10 Favorite Starter:27:43 Favorite Gen 2 Pokemon30:44 Biggest Regret33:52 Ultimate Team Picks38:44 Pokemon Nicknames40:28 Ranking Games44:21 Part 3: Trainer Trio Specific44:30 Most Memorable Battle47:12 Steal Another Pokemon48:19 Favorite Season 2 Moment49:39 Best of Trainer Trio51:45 Pokedex Highlight: Celebi53:14 Season 3 Predicitons54:28 Nintendo Power Magazine57:48 The End____________________________________________________Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Johto battles: Violet City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Azalea Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Goldenrod City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Ecruteak City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Mahogany Town: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1Olivine City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1Blackthorn City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1Indigo Plateau: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Kanto: Sean 0-2| Chris 2-0 | Dustin 1-1MT. Silver: Sean 1-1| Chris 3-0 | Dustin 0-3 Total Johto Battle Record: Sean 8-12 | Chris 12-9 | Dustin 11-10____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro - Tanoshi: A Journey Through the Johto Region ~ Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Lo-FiTransitions - Kunning Fox: Johto Odyssey | Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Live Orchestra AlbumEnding - AlmightyArceus: [ Lofi ] Johto Surf Remix - Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The road to Mt. Silver is full of tough battles, hidden surprises, and one very questionable use of a Master Ball! As the Trainer Trio wraps up their Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (GSC) journey, they face off against Red in the ultimate final battle—and settle the score once and for all in their epic Johto Battles finale!____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start00:34 Episode Overview01:29 Cycling Route03:37 Fuschia City06:16 Gym 13: Janine08:51 Route 1517:36 Pewter City19:14 Gym 14: Brock20:24 EXP Share21:28 Mt. Moon26:10 Viridian City28:38 Pallet Town30:06 Cinnabar Island31:29 Gym 15: Blaine33:27 Gym 16: Blue35:28 Pokedex Highlight 1: Murkrow36:37 Johto Clean Up36:46 Whirl Pool Island Revist39:11 Tin Tower Revisit40:01 Pokedex Highlight 2: Ho-Oh41:30 Roaming Legendaries44:19 MT. Silver46:35 Pokedex Highlight 3: Larvitar47:48 Red52:26 Chris Vs Red56:54 Dustin Vs Red58:44 Sean Vs Red1:03:11 Poke Stats1:05:57 Johto Battles Finale1:06:31 Dustin Vs Sean1:09:27 Chris Vs Sean1:12:24 Dustin Vs Chris1:14:23 Finale1:18:16 The End____________________________________________________Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Johto battles: Violet City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Azalea Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Goldenrod City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Ecruteak City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Mahogany Town: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1Olivine City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1Blackthorn City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1Indigo Plateau: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Kanto: Sean 0-2| Chris 2-0 | Dustin 1-1 Total Johto Battle Record: Sean 7-11 | Chris 9-9 | Dustin 11-7____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro - Tanoshi: A Journey Through the Johto Region ~ Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Lo-FiTransitions - Kunning Fox: Johto Odyssey | Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Live Orchestra AlbumVermilion City Intro - Zame: Vermilion City: Remastered (feat. @Pokestir) ► Pokémon Heart Gold & Soul SilverFinal Battle - Arcane Dreams: Pokemon Johto (Orchestral Version)Ending - AlmightyArceus: [ Lofi ] Johto Surf Remix - Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trainer Trio sets foot in Kanto as their Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (GSC) adventure continues—but excitement turns to disappointment as they face under-leveled trainers, locked-down cities, and some serious design downgrades. Can they find any silver linings across four Gym battles and an unexpected rule-breaking moment?____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start00:32 Episode Overview01:49 SS Aqua06:08 Vermillion City08:11 Gym 9 - LT. Surge13:48 Route 614:37 Saffron City18:46 Gym 10 - Sabrina20:01 Why Kanto was added23:48 Route 826:46 Lavendar Town29:36 Route 1030:50 Pokedex Highlight: Marowak31:54 Power Plant33:22 Route 934:03 Ceruluen City39:24 Gym 11: Misty41:57 Route 743:06 Celadon City44:36 Item Highlight: Leftovers49:07 Gym 12: Erika49:23 Trainer Trio Pokemon Parties52:17 Poke Stats54:23 Johto Battles55:00 Dustin Vs Sean58:31 Dustin Vs Chris01:00:27 Chris Vs Sean01:02:22 The End____________________________________________________Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Johto battles: Violet City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Azalea Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Goldenrod City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Ecruteak City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Mahogany Town: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1Olivine City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1Blackthorn City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1Indigo Plateau: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1 Total Johto Battle Record: Sean 7-9 | Chris 7-9 | Dustin 10-6____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected] ____________________________________________________Music:Intro - Tanoshi: A Journey Through the Johto Region ~ Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Lo-FiTransitions & Gent OO's Interview - Kunning Fox: Johto Odyssey | Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Live Orchestra AlbumEnding - AlmightyArceus: [ Lofi ] Johto Surf Remix - Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trainer Trio reaches the Indigo Plateau in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (GSC)—but Mt. Mortar’s HM gauntlet, a final showdown with their rival, and a not-so-elite Elite Four stand in their way. With surprise quizzes, rare finds (real or not?), and major team changes, who will rise to become Johto Champion?____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start00:47 Episode Overview01:05 Poke Quiz01:50 Question 102:19 Question 203:35 Question 304:15 Question 404:30 Question 505:10 Question 605:48 Question 707:12 Question 807:38 Question 908:59 Prof Elm's Call10:01 Mt. Mortar11:36 Pokedex Highlight 1: Marill12:29 Pokedex Highlight 2: Tyrogue17:51 Kanto21:24 Victory Road23:25 Rival Battle27:30 First Shiny Encounter: Sandslash30:09 Indigo Plateau32:51 Pokemon Parties35:40 Elite 436:43 Will40:53 Koga44:09 Bruno48:39 Karen53:39 Champion Lance01:06:15 Gent OO's Champion Interview01:08:21 Poke Stats01:11:32 Johto Battles01:12:02 Dustin Vs Chris01:15:24 Dustin Vs Chris01:18:26 Chris Vs Sean01:22:36 The End____________________________________________________Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Johto battles: Violet City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Azalea Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Goldenrod City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Ecruteak City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Mahogany Town: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1Olivine City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1Blackthorn City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1 Total Johto Battle Record: Sean 5-9 | Chris 7-7 | Dustin 9-5____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro - Tanoshi: A Journey Through the Johto Region ~ Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Lo-FiPoke Quiz & Transitions - Kunning Fox: Johto Odyssey | Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Live Orchestra AlbumEnding - AlmightyArceus: [ Lofi ] Johto Surf Remix - Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trainer Trio storms toward Blackthorn City in their Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (GSC) quest—but not before surviving a Team Rocket takeover, sneaky rival ambushes, and one very heated Pokémon pronunciation debate. With burglars to beat, legendaries to catch, and Amulet Coins to (over)hype, can they stay focused long enough to claim their final Johto badge?____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start00:35 Episode Overview01:07 Radio Tower: Team Rocket08:19 Underground Warehouse14:44 Taking on the Heads of Team Rocket18:43 Tin Tower: Suicune22:00 Tin Tower: Ho-Oh24:37 Whirl Islands: Lugia28:28 Pokedex Highlight 1: Lugia29:49 Route 4431:36 Ice Path36:00 Anime Talk39:08 Blackthorn City41:07 Route 4543:42 Dark Cave Revisit44:21 Pokedex Highlight 2: Wobbufett46:26 Gym 849:59 Clair57:11 Dragon's Den1:00:22 Poke Stats1:04:09 Johto Battles1:04:57 Dustin Vs Chris1:08:23 Chris Vs Sean1:11:52 Dustin Vs Sean1:15:35 The End____________________________________________________Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Johto battles: Violet City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Azalea Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Goldenrod City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Ecruteak City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Mahogany Town: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1Olivine City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1 Total Johto Battle Record: Sean 4-8 | Chris 6-6 | Dustin 8-4____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro - Tanoshi: A Journey Through the Johto Region ~ Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Lo-FiTransitions - Kunning Fox: Johto Odyssey | Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Live Orchestra AlbumDustin & Sean's Battle - Arcane Dreams: Pokemon Johto (Orchestral Version)Ending - AlmightyArceus: [ Lofi ] Johto Surf Remix - Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sailing toward Olivine City, hometown of one of our Trainers, the Trainer Trio’s Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (GSC) journey takes some unexpected detours! From Moo Moo Farm mysteries to forgotten HMs and a sea shanty no one asked for, they face back-to-back Gym battles and a race to save a sick Pokémon. Who will come out stronger?____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start00:43 Episode Overview1:19 Quick Recap3:06 Route 387:56 Moo Moo Farm12:15 Olivine City18:10 Pokedex Highlight 1: Chinchou19:05 Pokedex Highlight 2: Umbreon19:58 The Lighthouse22:58 The Sick Pokemon25:56 Crystal Exclusive: Battle Tower28:17 Cianwood City34:04 Gym 636:14 Chuck39:35 Sean's Eevee Evolution42:42 Gym 7: Jasmine50:10 Poke Stats54:31 Johto Battles54:55 Dustin Vs Chris59:26 Dustin Vs Sean1:04:22 Sean Vs Chris1:07:34 The End____________________________________________________Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Johto battles: Violet City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Azalea Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Goldenrod City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Ecruteak City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Mahogany Town: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1 Total Johto Battle Record: Sean 3-7 | Chris 5-5 | Dustin 7-3____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro - Tanoshi: A Journey Through the Johto Region ~ Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Lo-FiTransitions - Kunning Fox: Johto Odyssey | Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Live Orchestra AlbumOlivine City Intro - Zame: OLIVINE CITY: Remastered ► Pokémon Heart Gold & Soul SilverEnding - AlmightyArceus: [ Lofi ] Johto Surf Remix - Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trainer Trio’s Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (GSC) adventure continues as they head toward Mahogany Town—but the road is anything but straight. From shocking discoveries about Water HMs to a hard-earned first-time achievement, plus rare encounters and a second Game Boy disaster, it’s a wild ride toward Pryce’s icy challenge!____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start0:33 Episode Overview1:43 Surf Side Quests5:54 Trade Evolutions8:05 Union Cave Revisit10:21 Pokedex Highlight 1: Smeargle12:08 Route 34 Revisit18:01 Route 4222:40 Mahogany Town24:22 Route 4325:24 Pokedex Highlight 2: Girafarig27:18 Lake of Rage28:16 Shiny Pokemon33:21 West of Lake of Rage36:22 Rocket Hideout38:41 Pokedex Highlight 3: Voltorb44:22 Gym 550:18 Pryce54:21 Poke Stats59:26 Johto Battles59:54 Dustin Vs Chris1:03:15 Dustin Vs Sean1:06:14 Chris Vs Sean1:08:21 The End____________________________________________________Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Johto battles: Violet City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Azalea Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Goldenrod City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Ecruteak City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0 Total Johto Battle Record: Sean 2-6 | Chris 4-4 | Dustin 6-2____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro - Tanoshi: A Journey Through the Johto Region ~ Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Lo-FiTransitions - Kunning Fox: Johto Odyssey | Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Live Orchestra AlbumEnding - AlmightyArceus: [ Lofi ] Johto Surf Remix - Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The road to Ecruteak City proves anything but easy for the Trainer Trio on their Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (GSC) quest! One Trainer clocks over 10 hours of gameplay, another suffers a major Game Boy setback, and the Ghost-type Gym challenge brings brutal surprises. With Eevee evolutions and intense battles, who will rise—and who will fall?____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start0:44 Episode Overview1:05 Goldenrod City5:59 Route 358:19 Pokedex Highlight 1: Ditto12:17 National Park22:11 Route 3626:54 Rock Smash31:41 Ecruteak City32:49 Eevee37:51 Dance Theater40:59 Treasure Hunter House43:02 Burned Tower51:30 Gym 455:52 Morty1:03:07 Poke Stats1:07:24 Poke Stats: Comparing Last Season1:08:48 Johto Battles1:09:13 Chris Vs Dustin1:12:53 Chris Vs Sean1:15:16 Dustin Vs Sean1:18:17 The End____________________________________________________Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Johto battles: Violet City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Azalea Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Goldenrod City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0 Total Johto Battle Record: Sean 2-4 | Chris 3-3 | Dustin 4-2____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro - Tanoshi: A Journey Through the Johto Region ~ Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Lo-FiTransitions - Kunning Fox: Johto Odyssey | Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Live Orchestra AlbumEnding - AlmightyArceus: [ Lofi ] Johto Surf Remix - Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trainer Trio’s Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (GSC) journey takes them to the bustling Goldenrod City! Chris dives into Johto town name origins, Dustin rushes through half the city, and the crew braces themselves for Whitney’s infamous Miltank. With one of the closest Johto Battles yet, who will roll out victorious—and who will get flattened?____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start00:35 Episode Overview03:05 Rival Battle09:51 Ilex Forest10:42 Chris' Lore Talk22:38 Route 3429:10 Goldenrod City30:18 The Department Store34:01 Game Corner37:53 Bike Shop38:33 Radio Tower40:08 Bill's House41:27 Flower Shop43:07 3rd Gym53:05 Poke Stats55:37 Johto Battles55:59 Dustin Vs Sean59:09 Dustin Vs Chris1:03:27 Chris Vs Sean1:07:24 The End____________________________________________________Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Johto battles: Violet City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Azalea Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2 Total Johto Battle Record: Sean 2-2 | Chris 2-2 | Dustin 2-2____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro - Tanoshi: A Journey Through the Johto Region ~ Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Lo-FiTransitions - Kunning Fox: Johto Odyssey | Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Live Orchestra AlbumEnding - AlmightyArceus: [ Lofi ] Johto Surf Remix - Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trainer Trio heads deeper into Johto in their Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (GSC) adventure! Along the way to Azalea Town, they uncover the mystery of Slowpoke Well, brave the depths of Union Cave, and take on Bugsy’s Bug-type Gym. Ancient puzzles, egg-hatching surprises, and Team Rocket’s shady operations await—who will emerge victorious with their second badge?____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start00:34 Episode Overview00:56 The Egg02:22 Route 2603:22 Ruins of Alph08:02 Route 3209:56 Pokedex Highlight: Wooper10:43 Pokedex Highlight 2: Hoppip11:12 Trainers18:03 Union Cave21:32 Pokedex Highlight 3: Togepi24:08 Route 3324:54 Azalea Town27:53 Slowpoke Well30:49 Pokedex Highlight 4: Slowpoke34:29 Kurt37:31 2nd Gym43:50 Poke Stats47:47 Johto Battles51:53 The End____________________________________________________Here are the results of our previous Pokémon showdown Johto battles: Violet City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0 Total Johto Battle Record: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro - Tanoshi: A Journey Through the Johto Region ~ Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Lo-FiTransitions - Kunning Fox: Johto Odyssey | Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Live Orchestra AlbumEnding - AlmightyArceus: [ Lofi ] Johto Surf Remix - Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this action-packed episode, the Trainer Trio finally steps into the wild world of Johto, kicking off their Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (GSC) journey! From picking their starter Pokémon to squaring off against the elegant yet fierce Flying-type gym leader, Falkner, the adventure is full of surprises—and two of the trio end up whiting out! Who managed to stay on their feet, and who took the long walk back to the Pokémon Center? Tune in to find out who survived their first journey toward earning the Zephyr Badge and what hilarity ensued along the way!____________________________________________________Timecodes:0:00 The Start0:35 Episode Overview1:21 Character Introductions4:30 New Bark Town7:52 Prof Elm's Lab9:25 Starter Pokémon12:45 Route 2916:31 Cherry Grove City18:40 Route 3022:00 Rival Encounter26:12 Catching First Pokémon29:00 First Pokedex Highlight: Hoothoot30:47 Route 4633:08 Route 30 & 3137:21 Violet City39:18 Sprout Tower44:23 1st Gym49:36 Poke Stats52:36 Johto Battles59:47 Johto Battle Recap1:00:44 The End____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro - Tanoshi: A Journey Through the Johto Region ~ Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Lo-FiTransitions - Kunning Fox: Johto Odyssey | Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Live Orchestra AlbumEnding - AlmightyArceus: [ Lofi ] Johto Surf Remix - Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Season 2 premiere, the Trainer Trio returns to dive into Generation 2 with their Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (GSC) playthrough! Before setting foot in Johto, Chris, Sean, and Dustin lay out the game assignment rules, discuss Gen 2’s unique features and version-exclusive Pokémon, and share memories from their first-ever journeys through the region. After conquering Kanto, the trio is back and ready to tackle a whole new adventure—this time in Johto!____________________________________________________Timecodes:0:00 The Start1:26 Episode Overview2:19 Game Assignment2:30 Rules and Procedures5:40 Gen 2 Differences8:36 Pokémon Exclusives12:09 Memories16:21 The End____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro - Tanoshi: A Journey Through the Johto Region ~ Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Lo-FiTransitions - Kunning Fox: Johto Odyssey | Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Live Orchestra AlbumEnding - AlmightyArceus: [ Lofi ] Johto Surf Remix - Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join The Trainer Trio as we relive every Pokémon generation, gym by gym, battling, exploring, and sharing hilarious stories along the way!Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of Season 1, the Trainer Trio reviews their playthrough of the Generation 1 Pokémon games. They discuss their favorite and least favorite parts, top Pokémon picks, and a glitch where one of the Trio battles against Prof Oak? Tune in for reflections, a Gen 1 quiz, and fun insights into Chris' Pokémon nicknames!____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start00:48 Favorite/Least Favorite Part of the Game06:10 Favorite Starter Pokémon07:34 Favorite Pokémon of Gen 110:17 Pokémon Ultimate Team Pick12:15 Before Koga, Any Regrets with Party Switches'17:25 Gen 1 Quiz Master17:43 Favorite Trainer18:40 Chris' Pokémon's Nicknames20:25 Prof Oak Battle23:16 The End____________________________________________________Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Kanto battles: Pewter City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Cerulean City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Vermillion City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Celadon City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Fuchsia City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Saffron City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Cinnabar Island: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Viridian City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1Elite 4: Sean 0-2 | Chris 2-1 | Dustin 2-1 Total Gen 1 Battle Record: Sean 13-5 | Chris 7-12 | Dustin 8-11____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro: Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire Littleroot Town Trap Remix [kioku ツ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL1Zch-U0ugOutro: Ending Theme: Mikel, GameChops - Poké & Chillhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/pok%C3%A9-chill/1473484760Transition: AdhesiveWombat - Night Shade ♫ NO COPYRIGHT 8-bit Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRN_T6JkH-c&list=PLwJjxqYuirCLkq42mGw4XKGQlpZSfxsYd&index=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trainer Trio takes on the Elite Four and the Champion at the Indigo Plateau in Pokémon RBY! With a final Kanto Battle and an epic showdown against Mewtwo, who will become the ultimate Champion?____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start00:49 Kanto Battle Recap9:33 Last Episode Poke Stats Review10:20 Episode Overview11:39 Going into the Elite 416:14 Lorelei22:59 Bruno28:09 Agatha31:28 Lance35:35 The Champion45:36 Elite 4 Poke Stats50:11 Kanto Battle Championship1:02:37 Cerulean Cave1:08:56 Game Complete Poke Stats1:14:00 The End____________________________________________________Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Kanto battles: Pewter City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Cerulean City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Vermillion City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Celadon City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Fuchsia City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Saffron City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Cinnabar Island: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Viridian City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1  Total Gen 1 Battle Record: Sean 13-3 | Chris 5-11 | Dustin 6-10____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro: Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire Littleroot Town Trap Remix [kioku ツ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL1Zch-U0ugOutro: Ending Theme: Mikel, GameChops - Poké & Chillhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/pok%C3%A9-chill/1473484760Transition: AdhesiveWombat - Night Shade ♫ NO COPYRIGHT 8-bit Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRN_T6JkH-c&list=PLwJjxqYuirCLkq42mGw4XKGQlpZSfxsYd&index=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #9: From Cinnabar Island to Viridian City! Join the Trainer Trio as they navigate the waters from Cinnabar to Viridian to confront Kanto's mysterious 8th Gym Leader. They revisit their hometown of Pallet Town and uncover the secrets of Professor Oak's hidden team.____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start00:52 Kanto Battle Recap8:44 Last Sector Poke Stats10:09 The Episode Overview11:22 Pallet Town16:35 Viridian City Gym30:14 Poke Stats34:26 Poke Quiz 42:35 Route 2248:31 Victory Road55:40 The End____________________________________________________Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Kanto battles: Pewter City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Cerulean City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Vermillion City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Celadon City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Fuchsia City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Saffron City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Cinnabar Island: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0 Total Gen 1 Battle Record: Sean 12-2 | Chris 4-10 | Dustin 5-9____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro: Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire Littleroot Town Trap Remix [kioku ツ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL1Zch-U0ugOutro: Ending Theme: Mikel, GameChops - Poké & Chillhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/pok%C3%A9-chill/1473484760Transition: AdhesiveWombat - Night Shade ♫ NO COPYRIGHT 8-bit Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRN_T6JkH-c&list=PLwJjxqYuirCLkq42mGw4XKGQlpZSfxsYd&index=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Trainer Trio's Podcast, we take to the water and surf our way to a few islands, encountering a legendary bird on the way, before facing off against the quiz master Blaine to acquire the Volcano Badge.____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start00:50 Kanto Battle Recap5:47 Last Episode Poke Stats7:35 Episode Overview9:48 Route 1914:36 Seafoam Islands24:08 Articuno Encounter30:25 Seafoam Islands Continued32:10 Route 2036:13 Cinnabar Island56:34 Cinnabar Gym1:06:50 Poke Stats1:12:08 The End____________________________________________________Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Kanto battles: Pewter City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Cerulean City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Vermillion City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Celadon City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Fuchsia City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Saffron City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2 Total Gen 1 Battle Record: Sean 12-0 | Chris 3-9 | Dustin 3-9____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro: Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire Littleroot Town Trap Remix [kioku ツ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL1Zch-U0ugOutro: Ending Theme: Mikel, GameChops - Poké & Chillhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/pok%C3%A9-chill/1473484760Transition: AdhesiveWombat - Night Shade ♫ NO COPYRIGHT 8-bit Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRN_T6JkH-c&list=PLwJjxqYuirCLkq42mGw4XKGQlpZSfxsYd&index=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Trainer Trio's Podcast, we face off against Team Rocket who are held up in Silph Co, one of the trainers add Lapras to the team, and find out who's favorite episode of the Pokémon anime is Episode 33 while the Trainer Trio work their way to acquiring the Marsh Badge.____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start00:46 Kanto Battle Recap04:19 Gym 5 Sector Times6:33 Episode Overview10:25 Saffron City12:41 Silph Co24:52 Rival Encounter28:45 Getting Lapras31:03 Silph Co Boss36:36 Saffron City After Team Rocket39:42 Mini Fighting Gym44:40 Surf Usage50:12 The Power Plant56:45 Zapdos Encounter1:01:13 Saffron Gym1:08:00 Poke Stats1:10:35 The End____________________________________________________Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Kanto battles: Pewter City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Cerulean City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Vermillion City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Celadon City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Fuchsia City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2 Total Gen 1 Battle Record: Sean 10-0 | Chris 2-8 | Dustin 3-7____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro: Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire Littleroot Town Trap Remix [kioku ツ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL1Zch-U0ugOutro: Ending Theme: Mikel, GameChops - Poké & Chillhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/pok%C3%A9-chill/1473484760Transition: AdhesiveWombat - Night Shade ♫ NO COPYRIGHT 8-bit Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRN_T6JkH-c&list=PLwJjxqYuirCLkq42mGw4XKGQlpZSfxsYd&index=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Trainer Trio's Podcast, we complete our 2 part episode leading up to Koga in Fuchsia City. Listen to this episode to find out who went all out in the safari zone and what new Pokémon the Trainer trio take on as they work their way to acquiring the Soul Badge.____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start1:11 Nonlinear Game Talk5:06 Water Route 12, 13, 14, 1514:03 Fuchsia City18:35 Safari Zone32:05 Going back to the Water Route36:45 Fuchsia Gym49:01 Poke Stats____________________________________________________Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Kanto battles: Pewter City Battle Record:   Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Cerulean City Battle Record: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Vermillion City Battle Record: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Celadon City Battle Record: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1 Total Gen 1 Battle Record:   Sean 8-0 | Chris 1-7 | Dustin 3-5____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro: Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire Littleroot Town Trap Remix [kioku ツ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL1Zch-U0ugOutro: Ending Theme: Mikel, GameChops - Poké & Chillhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/pok%C3%A9-chill/1473484760Transition: AdhesiveWombat - Night Shade ♫ NO COPYRIGHT 8-bit Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRN_T6JkH-c&list=PLwJjxqYuirCLkq42mGw4XKGQlpZSfxsYd&index=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Trainer Trio's Podcast, we talk about our experience leading up to Koga in Fuchsia City. We had so much to talk about that we had to split it into 2 parts! Listen to this episode to find out which of the Trainer Trio had trouble with a certain sleeping Pokémon and their encounter with the big bad boss of Kanto as they work their way to acquiring the Soul Badge.____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start00:52 Pokémon Showdown Results03:48 Last Episode Statistics04:41 Episode Overview05:05 After Last Episode Comments08:51 Game Corner12:40 Rocket Hideout17:40 Giovanni23:26 Lavender Town Part 234:38 Pokemon Tower Final Encounters37:10 The Cycling Route46:39 The End____________________________________________________Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Kanto battles: Pewter City Battle Record:   Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Cerulean City Battle Record: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Vermillion City Battle Record: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Celadon City Battle Record: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1 Total Gen 1 Battle Record:   Sean 8-0 | Chris 1-7 | Dustin 3-5____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro: Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire Littleroot Town Trap Remix [kioku ツ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL1Zch-U0ugOutro: Ending Theme: Mikel, GameChops - Poké & Chillhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/pok%C3%A9-chill/1473484760Transition: AdhesiveWombat - Night Shade ♫ NO COPYRIGHT 8-bit Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRN_T6JkH-c&list=PLwJjxqYuirCLkq42mGw4XKGQlpZSfxsYd&index=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Trainer Trio's Podcast, we talk about our experience leading up to Erika in Celadon City. Along the way, the Trio visit the spookiest city in all of Kanto, a trainer reveals he doesn't know his Eevee evolutions, and we discover who the gambler of the group is. Did we forget to mention that someone released a few of their Pokémon? Find out who among the Trainer Trio as they work their way to acquiring the Rainbow Badge.____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start00:44 Pokémon Showdown Results02:35 Route 904:57 Dustin's 30th Pokemon / Pokebox Issue06:54 Sean's Route 9 Experience07:46 Chris' Most Efficient Battle09:35 Route 1009:51 Rock Tunnel (Sean's Troubles with Flash)13:13 Poke Maniac & Onyx15:25 Lavender Town16:43 Name Rater17:52 Pokémon Tower / Rival Battle20:14 Route 823:43 Celadon City25:46 Getting Eevee28:56 Game Corner32:47 Shopping Department36:05 Celadon Gym36:30 Erika VS Dustin38:53 Erika VS Sean41:51 Erika Vs Chris43:25 4th Gym Stats47:10 The End____________________________________________________Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown round robin battles: Pewter City Battle Record:   Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Cerulean City Battle Record: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Vermillion City Battle Record: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1 Total Gen 1 Battle Record:   Sean 6-0 | Chris 1-5 | Dustin 2-4____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro: Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire Littleroot Town Trap Remix [kioku ツ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL1Zch-U0ugOutro: Ending Theme: Mikel, GameChops - Poké & Chillhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/pok%C3%A9-chill/1473484760Transition: AdhesiveWombat - Night Shade ♫ NO COPYRIGHT 8-bit Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRN_T6JkH-c&list=PLwJjxqYuirCLkq42mGw4XKGQlpZSfxsYd&index=1  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Trainer Trio's Podcast, we talk about our experience leading up to the man who fought in a war, LT Surge in Vermillion City. Find out who is the most disappointed in their gym battle and some urban legends surrounding the SS Anne as the Trainer Trio works their way to acquiring Thunder Badge.____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start00:50 Pokémon Showdown Results01:46 Picked up Dig04:28 Route 506:41 Underground Path08:32 Route 609:09 Vermillion City15:02 Diglet's Cave18:26 Route 1122:11 SS Anne36:44 HM Cut40:03 LT Surge VS Chris44:50 LT Surge VS Dustin45:25 LT Surge VS Sean47:08 3rd Gym Stats51:56 The End____________________________________________________Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown round robin battles: Pewter City Battle Record:   Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Cerulean City Battle Record: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2 Total Gen 1 Battle Record:   Sean 4-0 | Chris 1-3 | Dustin 1-3____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro: Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire Littleroot Town Trap Remix [kioku ツ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL1Zch-U0ugOutro: Ending Theme: Mikel, GameChops - Poké & Chillhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/pok%C3%A9-chill/1473484760Transition: AdhesiveWombat - Night Shade ♫ NO COPYRIGHT 8-bit Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRN_T6JkH-c&list=PLwJjxqYuirCLkq42mGw4XKGQlpZSfxsYd&index=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Trainer Trio's Podcast, we talk about our experience leading up to Misty in Cerulean City. Find out who gets 'wrapped' up in trying to achieve the Cascade Badge. ____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start01:57 Route 309:43 Mt Moon30:21 Route 435:33 Cerulean City39:00 Rival Battle43:22 Nugget Bridge45:57 Route 2549:39 Mew?53:12 Trainer Experiences56:56 Sean's Wrap Story1:00:02 Bill's House1:01:14 Cerulean City Part 21:04:18 The 2nd Gym Battle - Dustin1:08:44 The 2nd Gym Battle - Chris1:10:42 The 2nd Gym Battle - Sean1:12:13 The 2nd Gym Statistics1:17:41 Outro____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro: Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire Littleroot Town Trap Remix [kioku ツ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL1Zch-U0ugOutro: Ending Theme: Mikel, GameChops - Poké & Chillhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/pok%C3%A9-chill/1473484760Transition: AdhesiveWombat - Night Shade ♫ NO COPYRIGHT 8-bit Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRN_T6JkH-c&list=PLwJjxqYuirCLkq42mGw4XKGQlpZSfxsYd&index=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of the Trainer Trio's Podcast, we talk about our experience leading up to Brock in Pewter City. Find out who had the most trouble trying to achieve the Boulder Badge.____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start02:02 Trainer & Rival Names03:13 Did you see the TV?04:35 Game Length05:47 Starter Nicknames08:08 First Rival Battle10:53 Route 113:53 Professor Oak's Parcel15:17 First Pokémon Caught18:39 Second Rival Battle20:54 Animations22:09 Team Building24:48 Viridian Forest26:26 The Pikachu Sprite28:32 Dustin's Viridian Forest Experience30:37 Pewter City32:05 Sean & Blu vs Brock34:07 Dustin & Pikachu vs Brock35:28 Caterpie Saves the day35:53 Chris & Char-Char vs Brock37:37 The Trio's Party Levels38:32 The Road Ahead____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro: Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire Littleroot Town Trap Remix [kioku ツ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL1Zch-U0ugOutro: Ending Theme: Mikel, GameChops - Poké & Chillhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/pok%C3%A9-chill/1473484760Transition: AdhesiveWombat - Night Shade ♫ NO COPYRIGHT 8-bit Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRN_T6JkH-c&list=PLwJjxqYuirCLkq42mGw4XKGQlpZSfxsYd&index=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Trainer Trio's episode 0 of the Podcast. In this episode, we explain what we want to do with this podcast and talk about our experiences with the generation 1 Pokémon games, Red, Blue, and Yellow.____________________________________________________Episode Timecodes:00:00 The Start01:25 Game Assignments02:46 Dustin's Gen 1 Memories03:45 Chris' Gen 1 Memories05:50 Sean's Gen 1 Memories08:05 Missing Yellow Cartridge?08:55 Gen 1 Explanation09:45 Pokemon Anime/Manga12:06 Gen 1 Rules & Procedures14:11 Gen 1 Pokemon Exclusives20:22 Sean's Challenge: Picking Starter Pokemon26:20 Selecting Fossil Pokemon28:27 Picking Evees30:22 Trainer Battles31:05 Safari Zone33:21 Legendaries?34:28 The End____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro: Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire Littleroot Town Trap Remix [kioku ツ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL1Zch-U0ugOutro: Ending Theme: Mikel, GameChops - Poké & Chillhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/pok%C3%A9-chill/1473484760Transition: AdhesiveWombat - Night Shade ♫ NO COPYRIGHT 8-bit Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRN_T6JkH-c&list=PLwJjxqYuirCLkq42mGw4XKGQlpZSfxsYd&index=1   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.