Hypable's Poké Chat: A Pokémon Podcast

Hypable’s Pokémon podcast did a reunion episode with the full cast of hosts for the latest installation of the Pokémon main series games. Join hosts Mitch, Jack, Arielle, Devin, and Simone as they return for a reunion episode of epic proportions. This time, they’re not holding back the pika. The review goes in-depth of all of the wonderful and bad parts of the game. While they overall loved it, there are same issues at hand that we pick apart like the true Poké-fans that they are. To tune in, stream/download the audio here, or download it in your podcasts app from the Poké Chat iTunes page. To read the written review Mitch wrote, click here. Thanks for tuning in again fellow Pokénerds!

The final episode of Poké Chat has arrived. To celebrate a great run, Mitch, Simone, and Arielle did a commentary track for Pokémon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back! To watch along with the original English DVD dub version of Pokémon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back, start with us (about a minute into the recording) as the first bubble from MewTwo’s test tube appears on screen. Hilarity quickly ensues as we discuss the weird dub flubs and animation derps left in the final cut of the movie. Why were there so many wiggly shots?! From our team to you, it’s been a joy podcasting for such an active and excited audience. Keep on Pikaing!

The final episode of Poké Chat has arrived. To celebrate a great run, Mitch, Simone, and Arielle did a commentary track for Pokémon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back! To watch along with the original English DVD dub version of Pokémon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back, start with us (about a minute into the recording) as the first bubble from MewTwo’s test tube appears on screen. Hilarity quickly ensues as we discuss the weird dub flubs and animation derps left in the final cut of the movie. Why were there so many wiggly shots?! From our team to you, it’s been a joy podcasting for such an active and excited audience. Keep on Pikaing!

Anime recaps are back for episodes 1×47 “A Chansey Operation” and 1×48 “Holy Matrimony!” of the Pokémon anime. -Mitch and Arceus hash out some atypical derpy anime episodes. -That doctor was CREEPY! -So is Meowth’s charm part of its anatomy? -The best way to shown hurt Pokémon is to tie them in a knot, apparently. -Arielle reveals the relation between the butler’s name, Hopkins, and her nickname for a Sableye. -The animation during James’ fake story was actually pretty good! -Was Jessica’s semblance to Jessie meant to OTP JamesxJessie? -Poké Fun includes the coolest looking Pokémon from Gen. VI and a Floatzel highlight. -News includes Poké Bank being delayed, Firered/Leafgreen iTunes OSTs, the announcement of Movie 17′s short, and an air date for season 17 of the anime dub.

The final live Pokémon X and Y episode of Poké Chat’s playthrough is here! What was our final rating for the game? -We become investigators! -Why do we have to dance for that silly Espurr mission? -Mitch, Devin, and Arielle reminisce of their wifi battles against each other. -Why can’t we access Japanese in our American copies of the game? -It was pretty obvious that Emma was apart of the Lumiose City gang. -The financial troubles that Looker and Emma face are realistic to Nintendo’s older fans’ lives. -Rule 34 takes over for our Looker and Emma relationship discussion. -Apparently, the museum director thinks the graffiti increases the art’s value. -Essentia reminds us of Tron and Doctor Who characters. -Braviary needs an “e” somewhere in there. -The expansion suit does the opposite of what it sounds like it would. -Malva wants you to murder Xerosic. All right. -Essentia’s suit reminds us of the snag machine in Pokémon XD and Gale of Darkness. -Were the Essentia battles harder than the Elite Four? Arielle thinks so. -You’re a mass murderer who’s put our lives in danger multiple times? Sure, come on over to dinner! -So wait, just how hurt was Looker? -We give our final reviews for the game, along with a score. We’ll tell you this much: no one’s matched up!

We start our post-game playthrough for the last leg of Poké Chat’s Pokémon X and Y series! What legendaries were worth catching? -We’re (in-game) famous from the TV! -Shauna was VERY nice to give you that brand new starter! -What’s the purpose of the National Dex anymore? -Wow, we really didn’t see that levitate-battle coming… -Devin has the most boring Friend Safari on this planet. -Why did Mitch even bother spending so much time in the Battle House? -Genwunners must be having a grand old time catching all of these Gen I Legendaries. -Would de-evolving look like it does in the Digimon or Dragon Ball Z series? -We touch on the console wars.

Poké Chat covers ALL of the latest and greatest Pokémon Origins anime special episodes in this most wonderful gathering of Poké nerds! -What did we think of Pokémon Origins‘ art style? -The Pokémon series adds yet another universe to its extensive list with this anime special. -Mitch defends Pokémon Origins skimming over a lot of the games via brief recaps. -Wait. There was actually a white hand there this time?! -Red/Blue is shippable, right? -Mega Evolutions in a Gen. I based anime special??? -Was that Silph Co. secretary raped by Team Rocket? -Blue wins the “not-as-big-of-a-jerk-as-you-could’ve-been” star. -Giovanni is really careless about his life’s work… -Prof. Oak doesn’t hold back on showing his disappointment in his grandson. -Red’s ultimate goal of catching them all is completed! Up until Mew showed up… -News covers the prices for the 3DS Pokémon Bank app in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and America.

Kick back and let the memories flow in with our one year anniversary episode, chock full of the best moments from each episode of Poké Chat thusfar! It’s been a joy podcasting to you Poké fans for a full year. Here’s to looking toward our second anniversary!

Lysandre gives you too much of a choice in our ninth playthrough of Pokémon X and Y, up to the Ice-type eight gym badge. -Why did Lysandre give away his evil plan to all of the world’s trainers so readily? -”Today, our special is… get out of here or else!” -Yay for the return of spinny panels! -Okay. So just how much of the world’s population died 3,000 years ago exactly? -We go WAY in depth into AZ’s story. -Why does Lysandre even bother giving you the option to stop his hard thought-out plans? -Mitch saved so he could test out what pressing both buttons did. -Shauna finally uses the puzzle solving device that Clemont gave her. Ship confirmed. -We LOVED the reaction scene when the Legendary is released. -Arceus was giving us the choice to add the Legendary from your Box to your Party. -During Lysandre’s final battle with you, his outfit isn’t even his final form. -Um. How did we all survive that explosion? -Those were railroad tracks of hell! What poor dungeon design. -???Inverse battles??? -Sycamore’s gift to you isn’t really a gift. -Because it really makes sense to have intense Pokémon battles on top of a wooden bridge. -No wait please TAKE THAT WATERFALL TM BACK– -It took a lot of guesswork to meander through those Lost–er I mean, “Winding Woods.” -The Snowbell City Gym’s puzzle was a piece of cake for master trainers like Mitch! -Wulfric’s Cryogonal underwhelmed us. -News includes announcements of the Origins English dub releases!

We face a critical error in our eight Pokémon X and Y playthrough live episode, up to the seventh Psychic-type gym. -Those conveyor belts were a bit pesky. -Why give us the choice of a Big Nugget or Masterball, only to give us both? -The news report that you’re holo-clipped reminded Mitch of Pokémon Colosseum. -Lysandre really needs to stop giving away all of his evil plans so easily. -Even more rollerblading tricks?! Oh boy, those sure come in handy! -Dendemille is snowy and wonderful. -The show stops in its tracks when we malfunction. -Really, with the Cryogonal Sky Battle? -That healer in Frost Cavern shouldn’t have been wearing and Ace Trainer outfit. -Route 16 is a big fat waste of time, and only leads back to Lumiose City. -WOW Mamoswine are slow. Even slower than that Rhydon. -Once again, Serena is uber polite and not only warns you that she’ll battle you, but also heals you after! -Yvetal’s going to suck the souls of of millions, NBD. -Simone makes Mitch tearbend over the old man you give a level five or under Pokémon to. -Gym seven was their idea of a maze? -Slowking is fairly tank-y.

Pokémon X and Y tell their own creepypasta in the seventh live episode for Poké Chat Pokémon X and Y playthrough for the sixth Fairy-type gym. -So Lysandre is going to massacre everyone. Neat. -The Nature Trail was 2 sp00py. -We discuss why Goomy’s a dragon type. And how it ends up looking like Osmosis Jones. -Yeah. So that creepypasta you’re told at the Scary House would’ve terrified us as kids. Matter of fact, Mitch was even scared of it! -Are those combo moves for starters even worth it? -We all know where your “secret hideout” is, Team Flare… -The dollhouse was neat, but the warp panels were overused. -Arielle defends Mawile, but Mitch thinks it’s useless without it’s Mega Evolution. -Dazzling Gem? Dazzling Gleam? When it’s this early in the morning, either will work.

Jack displays how much of a horrible human being he is by leaving a Lucario out in the rain on our sixth Pokémon X/Y playthrough. Shownotes: -The Dugtrio in the badlands were ANNOYING! -A Team Flare grunt drops a “lift key” just like that one Team Rocket member… -We finally meet our first Team Flare leader! About time… -Just how many Full Restores did Sycamore’s scientists give us exactly? -Who in the heck was that tall giant man? The keeper of keys at Kalos? -The cafés in Lumiose City were getting ridiculous. One of them gave away the Team Flare leader! -Blue is mentioned in a Poké Center! -Shauna’s creepin’ at the Prism Tower… -Apparently Pokémon has a Slenderwoman, who wants to know if “you’re the one…” -Rotation battles are devil’s play. -We naturally answered all of the quiz questions wrong at Clemont’s gym for the extra battles. -We read some sweet feedback that influences a new mini segment on Poké Chat! Write into mitch@hypable.com to give us your own feedback. -One of our listeners was featured back in the day in Nintendo Power.

Mitch’s favorite Pokémon makes a big appearance in the latest Poké Chat episode for the podcast’s Pokémon X and Y playthrough! -Where did Serena get that HM from? -Free Lapras? We’ll take it! -Tentacool. Tentacool, everywhere. -Skiddo ranch riding! Too bad we can’t ride them everywhere :/ -Azure Bay is SUPER expansive. -How polite of Serena to warn you before surprise battling you! -Why is the game pushing friendliness with Mega Evolutions? The two aren’t related. -And we thought the third gym was easy… -We briefly discuss the latest Pokémon side games, along with hacked legendaries for X and Y

It’s Christmas everyday in the Poké Verse as Poké Chat plays up the the third gym in the recently released Pokémon X and Y games! Shownotes: -One trainer is really excited to make a Dragon Ball Z reference. -Will we see Colress again?! -It was fun to see Team Flare grunts mention the fossil event. -Korrina makes you fight her before her gym, a first for a gym leader. -That secretive lady who wanted to tell you some info in the hotel acted overdramatic and too mysterious. -They’re none too polite when they call you on your Holo Caster. -WOW that Emolga Sky Battle was hard. -We read a nice email from a longtime Poké Fan. Feel free to write into mitch@hypable.com to give your own message to the hosts! -The mirror mechanic in the cave made us think a little bit more than usual. -Female Wobbuffet wear what? -You could buy some sweet TMs at the Shalour City Poké Center! -The ferris wheel Hiker finally found love (yay?) -The Serena battle wasn’t as tough as it should’ve been. -Devin reflects on playing the original N64 Pokémon Stadium with a Gen. VI perspective. -Even Korrina wasn’t that tough! Good thing she wanted to fight again… but she gave us her Lucario to use? -Mitch describes a cheap Rattata trick for the meta game.

Poké Chat returns for yet another Pokémon X and Y playthrough! We FINALLY beat the second gym in this one! Shownotes: -Those hopping rocks were pointless! -Why did that random guy have the Rock Smash TM? -Riding. Pokémon. Move. Slowly. -The special effects for the weather saw an awesome update in-battle! -Our first Sky Battle was disappointingly easy. -The camera in the beginning of Glittering Cave was amazing! -Did this feel late to introduce Team Flare for the first time? -Where did that female swimmer keep her Poké Balls… -Mitch rants about HM slaves and a pointless Rock Smash. -What’s this gen going to do to get you a free bike? -Cyllage City’s gym had an interesting climbing mechanic and was pretty, but didn’t present any challenge. -Those fossil Pokémon would’ve been OP if Grant just evolved one of them! -Mitch and Simone give a brief review of the PSS online trading/battling.