Hypable's Poké Chat: A Pokémon Podcast

Tons of Gen VI info has poured in for this week’s Poké Chatters to discuss! Mitch, Arielle, and Simone also recap episodes 1×27 “Hypno’s Naptime” and 1×28 “Pokémon Fashion Flash.” -Character customization, four new Pokémon, a new Pokédex, and more were revealed in the June 2013 CoroCoro. -What does having the ability to change what the protagonist mean for the marketing of the series? -Arnold’s mom gives Ash a very…personal hug. -For whatever reason, the echo in the Pokémon Center really bothered Mitch. -Hypno can make people act like they’re Pokémon. That’s pretty powerful stuff! -Jessie’s lampshading of “we have to reach a half hour” was priceless. -Susie gets over 10,000 hits on her website in the 90s? That’s impressive! -This episode asks: What’s more important? Inner or outer beauty? Can there be a balance? -Poké Fun includes a highlight of the little mouse that hurts itself when it attacks Pichu, a fun fact about a different Pokémon intended to be the original mascot for the series, and Poké Memories for Psyduck and Vulpix. -Our mailbag from O-Henro produces a great discussion on what professions we’d choose to have in the Pokémon world. -News includes more 'X' and 'Y' news set for this weekend’s 'Pokémon Smash,' a Deoyxs distribution event, a Pokémon charity art auction (view the art gallery here), and a Tretta card game slated for the 3DS.

The latest episode of Poké Chat arrives just in time for outdoor spring walks! Take a listen into the antics of Mitch and Jack as they discuss 1×25 “Primeape Goes Bananas” and 1×26 “Pokémon Scent-sation.” -It was fun seeing all of the Pokémon that Ash and his rivals have caught at Professor Oak’s lab. -Those aren’t donuts… -What exactly is the league where Ash got his hat from? -Ash realllly doesn’t like perfume. -Team Rocket try to steal the secret formulolie. -They seem to like to crossdress in the anime. -Erica’s relationship to Gloom = the 'Harry Potter' trio’s bonding after 'Sorcerer’s Stone'‘s troll attack. -Pikachu…you can’t put out a large fire with a watering can. -Poké fun: Ducklett highlight, Gloom and Primeape Poké memories, and this episode’s trivia question: Mankey is a mix of what two real world animals? Tweet the answer to @poke_chat to win 5 gen I stickers. -News: Pokémon-themed clean water charity event, another Japan Pokémon 3DS XL, a new Movie 16 trailer, and a fairy type for gen VI?

Ben joins the Poké Chat team for the first time in a while this week, resulting in purposefully awkward transitions as we recap episodes 1×23 “The Tower of Terror” and 1×24 “Haunter Versus Kadabra.” -These are Britney’s favorite episodes to recap because they’re so Haunter-centric! -”It sounds like people are being tortured in that building…let’s go in!” -Ash and Pikachu die. NDB -Can we trust Haunter? What was it doing all of that time when it should’ve been battling Sabrina? -We want Bristy voodoo dolls. -How do Team Rocket physically “blast off” in this episode? -Poké fun includes a host trivia quiz, and this week’s trivia question! “According to fandom, Haunter’s eyes are also found on what other gen I Pokémon?” Be the first to tweet the correct answer to @Poke_Chat to win 5 gen I stickers! Only one entry per question, and you must be following the account to qualify. -News includes Mewthree being a form of Mewtwo, a new Team Plasma TCG box set, and making X and Y appeal to “newcomers and veterans.” -Poké fun part two focuses on our favorite memories of the “Who’s that Pokémon?” of these episodes, Haunter and Gengar. -Let’s all pretend that Mitch remembered to insert the “request for Poké Chat transcribers” bit at the end of this episode.

Breaking news! A new Gen VI Pokémon has stirred up the fandom, bringing together a special crew of Poké Chatters to discuss it in a brief episode! Listen in to our thoughts on the fan-dubbed “Mewthree.” -Initial reactions to Mewthree’s announcement on 'Pokémon Smash.' -Is Mewthree another form of, pre-evolution of, evolution of Mewtwo, or simply a new Pokémon? -What does Mewthree’s announcement mean for the series as a whole? Does this open up Pandora’s box? -We analyze the video from the official Pokémon YouTube channel. What’s Mewthree’s type? -What was the fandom’s reaction? Will genwunners be happy with this Pokémon? To listen to more episodes of Hypable’s Poké Chat, find the archive for our episodes here. What do you think of the new Pokémon? Write your response in the comments below, and we may just read them on the next episode of Poké Chat!

Poké Chat episode 12 recaps Butterfree’s departure, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have a lot of fun! Jack, Mitch, and Simone recap episodes 1×21 “Bye Bye Butterfree” and 1×22 “Abra and the Psychic Showdown.” -Buttfree always leave their trainers forever to be with their mates. Who’d want a Butterfree at all, then? -The trio’s rendition of Team Rocket’s motto was fun! -Sabrina acts like Ursula from The Little Mermaid. -Brock’s backpack is able to hold an entire table and tea set. -Psychics are real! At least, according to Mitch’s experience. -Are they bloodbending in this episode? -Does everyone who loses to Sabrina inevitably die? Jack *pikas* -Poké Fun includes a highlight of Exeggutor, Pokémon memories, and an amazing Pokémon fact. -News covers a 'Skylanders' influenced 'Pokémon Rumble,' a 'Mystery Dungeon' release in the U.S., and a big Gen VI announcement this Saturday. -Listener feedback tells us what the festival was in "The Ghost of Maiden’s Peak," and spurs a Facebook fan group. -Simone sends out an invitation for Poké Chat transcribers! This episode’s trivia question: In "Bye Bye Butterfree," What color scarf does Brock put on Ash’s Butterfree to help it court? Be the first to tweet @Poke_Chat with the correct answer to win 5 Gen I stickers! -Only one guess per question. Only one win per person. Must be following @Poke_Chat on Twitter to qualify.

When we’re not referencing 'Potter,' we’re quoting 'SpongeBob' in the latest episode of Poké Chat, where we recap episodes 1×19 ‘Tentacool and Tentacruel’ and 1×20 ‘The Ghost of Maiden’s Peak’ of the 'Pokémon' anime. -Horsea is quite the artist. -Tentacool genocide? Nastina isn’t messing around. -Eating Tentacool=eating puffer fish. -Gastly is three different ghosts. What. -Venustoise… yeah. Gastly’s summons are freaky. -Misty tries to ward off Gastly with a cross? -Poké fun: Gengar highlight, trivia question to win 5 gen I stickers! -News: Gen III anniversary, Movie 16 trailer, Ash’s Charizard’s anime return, and a 'Black 2' and 'White 2' tournament. -Listener feedback: how can a Poké Ball work on a ghost Pokémon? -Visit our YouTube page!

Poké Chat episode 10 is all in Albany NY! Listen in to our recaps of 01x17 "Island of the Giant Pokémon" and 01x18 "Beauty and the Beach." Also, stay tuned for a special giveaway! -Are Pokémon born evil, or do they only do evil things because of their masters? -Slowpoke brings the lawlz. -Legendary birds apparently aren't a big deal. -So the Island of the Giant Pokémon=Jurassic Park? -We've never seen Porta Vista in the games. -Is Brock really into Jesse? -Ash's mom and Professor Oak drop in for a random visit. -Gary-freakin'-Oak makes a guest appearance. -Poké fun includes a Sableye highlight, and why "Beauty and the Beach" was banned. -Listen in for a special giveaway! -News: Brock and Misty in the Black and White anime, a potentially leaked Gen VI Pokémon list, and a noire comic strip.

Poké Chat episode 10 is all in Albany NY! Listen in to our recaps of 01x17 "Island of the Giant Pokémon" and 01x18 "Beauty and the Beach." Also, stay tuned for a special giveaway! -Are Pokémon born evil, or do they only do evil things because of their masters? -Slowpoke brings the lawlz. -Legendary birds apparently aren't a big deal. -So the Island of the Giant Pokémon=Jurassic Park? -We've never seen Porta Vista in the games. -Is Brock really into Jesse? -Ash's mom and Professor Oak drop in for a random visit. -Gary-freakin'-Oak makes a guest appearance. -Poké fun includes a Sableye highlight, and why "Beauty and the Beach" was banned. -Listen in for a special giveaway! -News: Brock and Misty in the Black and White anime, a potentially leaked Gen VI Pokémon list, and a noire comic strip.

Poké Chat episode 9 is available for your listening pleasure! Listen in for an exciting two-parter recap episode with Hype guest host Tariq! PLUS an exclusive interview with Youtube's Brizzy Voices! -This week’s episode we rehash 'Pokémon' episodes 1x15 ‘Battle Aboard the St. Anne’ and 1x16 ‘Shipwrecked’ -Giovanni, Team Rocket’s Boss, makes his first appearance in the anime. -Mitch comes up with an interesting description of the trainer with the Raticate. -Don't you think it’s weird that James didn’t know about Magikarp prior to his purchase? -Ash has a learning experience about trading Pokémon. -Jack recites a very interesting and gruesome theory from Pokémon 'Red' and 'Blue' that relates to your rival in the game, and this episode of the anime. -A funeral service occurs, adding in a very dark element to this episode. -The five on the ship set aside their differences in order to escape. Escapé? 'Finding Nemo' references ensue. -Misty finally has a purpose in the show! -Pikachu is starting to show a bit of Diva attitude again. -We discuss many cultural and religious aspects that the show addresses in relation to Christianity. -There are some interesting ‘move’ differences that Arielle finds with the anime and the game. -Simone and Mitch interview YouTube voice acting sensation Brizzy Voices. Brizzy mimics many-a-Pokémon. Watch her 'Voice ALL the Original Pokemon!!' video on YouTube! -Poké Fun includes a highlight of Roserade from Gen IV, a Pokémon take on the internet fad that is the ‘Harlem Shake,' a anime inspired 'Ash Gray' hack, and an in depth trailer analysis for 'X' and 'Y' by YouTube channel GameXplain. -News includes a new Eeveelution called Sylveon, the newly released Pokémon TV App, 'Pokémon Rumble' being released on the Wii U, trading card game releases, the first five moves airing on TV in HD, and movie 16's full shocking title. -We have some lovely feedback from a great listener named David!

Ash discovers new lands in the latest episode of Poké Chat, where we recap 1x13 "Mystery at the Lighthouse" and 1x14 "Electric Shock Showdown." -The show finally describes what happens when a trainer catches more than six Pokémon. -Both Bill and Professor Oak state that their cooks are out of town at the same time... hmmmm -Why/how was Mewtwo on Bill's door? -Apparently, Dragonite's call is the best music to dance to. Ever. -Do Pokémon need to eat if they're always in their Pokéballs? -Raichu knows 6 or more moves, but Pikachu uses the environment in a smart way to fight back. -If Team Rocket wanted to be less conspicuous, they should't have held a flag with their logo on it while "in disguise." -Is Nurse Joy possessed by Mewtwo at this point? Where'd she get that Thunderstone? -Poké fun includes a highlight of Gallade, and an awesome Magikarp sweep video. -News includes X and Y preorders, semi-convincincing Fakémon, and a White House petition to have official USA state Pokémon. -The hosts finally explain the origin of the album art. *BONUS* Mitch and Ben discuss their woes of recording podcasts in dorm rooms.

Ash does the time warp. Again. Reeling off of the Gen VI announcement, the Poké Chatters recap episodes 1x11 "Charmander the Stray Pokémon" and 1x12 "Here Comes the Squirtle Squad." -Pokéballs can be used once to attempt a capture in the games, but infinitely in the anime. -How does Damian have all of those Pokémon with him? And where exactly does his accent originate from? -We'd love to know where Nurse Joy came up with the "battles can't be for personal vendettas" rule. -What were the trio's rain jackets made out of, if the jackets still conducted electricity in the rain? -Team Rocket's rubber ball rocket-gun = that silly putty "never popping bubble" stuff. -Just how many traps can one group of human beings fall into? -We discuss "selective conductivity" in terms of what Pikachu "accidentally" shocks at the riverside, while fighting the Squirtle. -Dye Misty's hair purple? How dare they! The Squirtle Squad must be hair stylists on the side. -How did Brock know Pikachu needed a super potion, specifically? -Team Rocket holds up a store with REAL guns. Then Ash is threatened. With real guns. - Oh yeah, and Gary Oak made an appearance. Smell ya later! -Officer Jenny is the ideal Deus ex machina, Latin for "God's machine." -Do Pokémon hear everything that happens when they're in their pokéballs? Or are they in a Matrix-like state in pokéballs? -Aaand everyone loves the Squirtle Squad. That was a sudden change. -Poké fun features a Froslass Pokémon highlight, and a scenario in which out of all Pokémon, Shuckle, in the games, can deal the most damage. -News covers movie 16 details from CoroCoro, the names and pronunciations of the new Gen VI legendaries, and official concept art for the Gen VI starters and legendaries. *Bonus* Mitch attempts to explain the importance of Ash's socks.

-With Gen VI announced, the hosts have some fun with the reaction comments from the Hypable post. -We go through the three new starters, the grass type Chespin, the fire starter Fennekin, and the water starter Froakie. -Are there going to be two-type moves in Gen VI? -Going through the trailer shot-by-shot, we discover many nuances (Muchlax must have used it's Thick Fat ability against Fenneck's fire attack, no?) -We get a lot of great shots of the Male Protagonist, but only far away ones of the Female. -The new legendaries have small parts of them that create either an 'X' or 'Y.' -What do the 'X' and 'Y' stand for? The French philosopher Descartes who used them for coordinates? Genealogy? -Things we want back in Gen VI: the apps on the touch screen from Gen IV, and the L=A feature!

-In this podcast, we cover episodes 1x09 "The School of Hardknocks" and 1x10 "Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village" -Mitch has a fancy new microphone -We talk about how the Stockholm Syndrome related to episode 1x09 -Some of us don't like the Drake and Josh mentality Brock takes on -Mash and Bisty are slowly evolving... -Is Bulbasaur a plant or animal? -Melody was murderous in her intentions of having a broken bridge over a river -Ash gains a Bulbasaur. How rare are the starter Pokémon in the wild in the anime? -Poké Fun covers a Pokémon Highlight of Huntail, and a Pokémon musical in the early 2000's, titled Pokémon Live! -News covers an interview with series creators (A pre-Ash war? Are Ditto and Mew twins?), a Porygon-inspired Army seizure ray gun, and BIG series news to be revealed a day after we record

- Jack and Simone were recording on Christmas Eve. Now that’s dedication. - So where did Brock go in episode 108? - Ash wins his second badge without finishing the gym battle. - And the phallic symbols keep rolling in: Ash’s Pinocchio nose. - Jack states that AJ wasn’t abusing his Pokémon with his harsh training regime. - A pika-ball: where can we get one? - So just what’s the difference between the moves fissure, earthquake, and magnitude? - Movie 15: Kyreum Vs. The Sword of Justice recap; this isn’t even my final form. - Pokéfun includes trainers from the anime cameoing in the handheld games, Pikablu, and a highlight of a Geodude-launching Pokémon. - New includes two new Pokémon games that are being localized in English, the announcement of movie 16, a rip-off official Pokédex iOS app, envy-worthy McDonald’s Japanese toys, and an international wifi tournament for a rare berry. - New Year’s resolutions!

-Episode 105 “Showdown in Pewter City” introduces a man who turns out to be Brock’s father! They had similar voices, but they don’t have the same voice actor in this episode. -Ash is able to use his electrical attacks against the rock/ground type Pokémon Onyx and Geodude. It’s possible for electric attacks to damage rock, but not ground! This is Gen I, but still, the games didn’t let you use your Pikachu’s thundershock against Brock. -Misty states that she would have let Ash borrow some of her water Pokémon to use against Brock’s rock types. Would this have been the equivalent of a trade? -Was it abuse for Ash to put Pikachu through the torture of those electrical attacks? -Brock has a very interesting and dark background, especially with a missing father and dead mother. -Ash wins his battle against Brock by default. This won’t be the first gym battle that Ash will win based on his showmanship of “friendship and love for all Pokémon!” -“Clefairy and the Moonstone” presented a very interesting theory as to the origin of the Pokémon species. We wonder how parents who don’t believe in Evolution would react to this show’s origin story. -Britney and Mitch relate with each other about how the Zubats that Seymour the scientist is being attacked by are representative of the amount of the creatures present in the video game’s Mt. Moon. -Do the Clefairy pray to the Moon Stone because it’s in their nature, or because they have a deeper understanding of a higher being? -We question where the stones used to evolve certain Pokémon are applied. -Those helpful trainers, always writing their useful information on sign posts! “Gary was here. Ash is a loser” was on the sign leading to Misty’s hometown, Cerulean City. -Pokéfun features a highlight of the Gen II forgotten gem Octillery, and a fun 3D Gold/Silver fan remake! -News includes some information on the recently aired Pokémon movie on Cartoon Network in the US, the ability for Mac users to play the online TCG game, and codes for special Sinnoh starters that will be included in specially marked Walmart copies of Black and White 2.