Pokémon GO Podcast

Holy Magikarp, folks!  Niantic just dropped more than 80 new Pokemon on us with their latest update and we’re gonna make like a bunch of Sentrets and dig up all the best bits.  Brian tells us all about his Marowak-y experience of the week, at the Celadon Game Center, rolling the Cubones and maintaining a gym.  Beau is back and shares his plan to train virtually and physically as he goes from Machump to Machamp.  Joe goes from no Shellders to a whole Cloyster, and Charles rushes in and devastates some soccer moms at Camp Nowhere.  Beau places a bounty on the RockGodofPod, Mr. Hanke says Howdy-ho, Gen 2 GO-es live, the Nanab Berries taste like Nanab Berries and the Pinap Berries taste like Pinap Berries, and more specultin’ than an 1849 Californian prospector!  All of that incredible content, and of course YOUR feedback, emails, and comments! Norman:  Afternoon everybody.Hosts:  NORM!!! Charles:  Heeey, what’s happenin’ Norman?Norman:  ahhhh…it’s a Snubbull eat Snubbull world, Chucky, and I’m wearing Poké Snack underwear.                     We’re thoroughly pleased and grateful to have Norman aboard as our newest Patron!  We will strive to continue brining Norman, and everyone else, the show that they fell in love with and support, as well as taking it to new heights.  Tour support is always valued and appreciated.   Thanks to our awesome Patrons we will keep producing and improving.   With your help we can all “catch ‘em all,” and you can start by going to giantsizeteamup.com/support/ and growing your community!  We thank you all, for your support, and we hope you can help us serve you better as the show continues to grow and evolve.   Thanks to ALL of our awesome listeners, especially our Patrons.  Due to their generous Patronage we will continue building this great community!   John Hanke on Future of PoGo: Trading and PvP Battles Coming! https://waypoint.vice.com/en_us/article/day-one-success-and-server-distress-discussing-pokemon-go-with-niantics-john-hanke Gen 2 Announcement http://pokemongolive.com/en/post/johto-pokemon Scyther -> Scizor https://i.redd.it/k347i7gc47gy.jpg Full technical breakdown of Shiny Pokémon in Pokémon GO https://pokemongohub.net/full-technical-breakdown-shiny-pokemon-pokemon-go/ Gender Ratios Extrapolated by schn4GGy https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/5udv8a/gender_ratios_in_the_gamemaster/ New Stops and Gyms in Europe http://pokemongolive.com/en/post/unibail New Sponsor in Japan: Some Itoen Vending Machines and Tully’s Coffee Shops now Gyms/Stops https://twitter.com/pokemongoapp/status/832069502477144065 Pokémon Storage is 50% Until Feb 28 https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/5udv8a/gender_ratios_in_the_gamemaster/ Game_Master update Datamine https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/5u0xu4/what_the_game_master_update_tells_us/ Sakura (Espeon) and Tamao (Umbreon) https://www.reddit.

It’s another wonderful week in the world of Pokémon GO and we’re here to tell you all about it.  Charles and Joe have finally found their missing piece and sigh a big “O Brian is finally back!”  This milk stool of the world’s leading podcast all about Pokémon GO is can once again stand firm and steady, and boy do these maids go a milkin’.  Valentine’s Day is a Niantic is already spreading the love asking us to be theirs; we gots deets!  Move over Davy Crockett, Dragonite and Snorlax are defending the Alamo.  Training in Omaha gets turned up to 11.  Do you prefer your eggs scrambled or hatched?  Niantic says both.  A Pokémon GO wish list.  Schlemiel!  Schlimazel!  Pokémon V the city of Milwaukee.   All of that incredible content, and of course YOUR feedback, emails, and comments!     Thanks to our awesome Patrons we will keep producing and improving.   With your help we can all “catch ‘em all,” and you can start by going to giantsizeteamup.com/support/ and growing your community!  We thank you all, for your support, and we hope you can help us serve you better as the show continues to grow and evolve.   Thanks to ALL of our awesome listeners, especially our Patrons.  Due to their generous Patronage we will continue building this great community!     Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Us! http://pokemongolive.com/en/post/valentines2017     A Strategy Guide for Making the Most of the Valentine’s Day Event https://norolog.co/2017/02/09/pokemon-go-valentines-day-event-2017-strategy-guide/     smartray05’s Analysis of the Elusive Dragonite & Snorlax Nest at Rancho San Antonio https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/5rsglj/my_analysis_of_the_elusive_dragonite_snorlax_nest/     Omaha Man Accused of Trying to Start Pokémon GO Turf War http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/omaha-man-accused-of-trying-to-start-pok-mon-go/article_2d217c0a-c5ce-53fe-9484-2b864d8bebf5.html     Egg Distances Updated https://thesilphroad.com/egg-distances     What ‘Pokémon GO’ Should And Shouldn’t Learn From ‘Fire Emblem Heroes’ http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2017/02/06/what-pokemon-go-should-and-shouldnt-learn-from-fire-emblem-heroes/#7f5434527c68     Follow Up: Pokémon GO-style AR Games Will Need Permits if They Want to Include Milwaukee Parks https://mic.com/articles/167195/pokemon-go-easter-eggs-4-gameplay-secrets-fans-love-and-the-stories-behind-them#.5ykJb7oSq http://www.techtimes.com/articles/196311/20170207/milwaukee-stifles-pok%C3%A9mon-go-niantic-labs-now-needs-permit-to-use-parks-as-monster-hunting-grounds.htm         Patch Notes and Updates http://pokemongolive.

Enjoy another weekly installment of the misadventures of Charles Quixote and Pokémon Joe Panza!  While Charles charges at the windmills of level progression Joe throws down his gauntlet and challenges Charles to an XP race.  Will Charles channel JJ McLure and do anything to win, or Captain Chaos, DA-DA_DUM!, and become distracted by more noble pursuits?  We must light a candle for a Grandfather in Virginia, USA and remind all of our fellow trainers to be aware, alert, and stay safe.  Players offer their perspective and the Silph Road is looking for travelers in a new pursuit.  Looks like Niantic should transfer its money to a vault in Duckburg as their earnings show no signs of stopping.  While not yet in the game, Pokémon GO’s success may lead to breeding more games for the IP.  Still looking for a Plus?  GO checkout Walmart.  All of that incredible content, and of course YOUR feedback, emails, and comments! As we welcome two wonderful new Patrons to our ever-growing community, they wanted to give some advice and motivation to their fellow Trainers.  Thanks to Mike Woodard and Jonathan Bloom for their faith, support, and their words.   There’s a tradition in tournament play to not talk about the next step until you’ve climbed the one in front of you. We’re sure going to the League finals is beyond your wildest dreams, so let’s just keep it right there. Forget about the crowds, the size of the gyms, their fancy high level Pokémon, and remember what got you here. Focus on the fundamentals that we’ve gone over time and time again. And most important, don’t get caught up thinking about winning or losing this match. If you put your effort and concentration into training to your potential, to be the best that ever was, we don’t care what the Pokédex says at the end of the day, in our book we’re gonna be winners! Okay?!!     Thanks to these awesome Patrons we will keep producing and improving.   With your help we can all “catch ‘em all,” and you can start by going to patreon.com/pokemongopodcast and growing your community!  We thank you all, for your support, and we hope you can help us serve you better as the show continues to grow and evolve.   Thanks to ALL of our awesome listeners, especially our Patrons.  Due to their generous Patronage we will continue building this great community!     60-Year-Old Grandfather Killed by Security Guard While Playing Pokémon GO: Lawyer http://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/60-year-old-grandfather-killed-security-guard-while-playing-pokemon-n715311     Current Gym State and My Observations/Issues https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/5rh787/current_gym_state_and_my_observationsissues/     A Call for Beta Testers https://thesilphroad.com/camp-network-pilot     Pokémon GO Becomes the Fastest App to Reach $1B in Global Revenue, up $500M in a Single Month https://www.vg247.com/2017/02/01/pokemon-go-becomes-the-fastest-app-to-reach-1b-in-global-revenue-up-500m-in-a-single-month/     Pokémon GO Might be the Catalyst for Even More Handheld Pokémon Games, According to the Latest Nintendo Financial Update. http://www.express.co.

I get to have the spotlight shining on me today as I have the best ever PGP experience like has never been! Also Joe and Brian have been tied down and had very little chance to play. We cover some interesting headlines, find out you can buy the plus, and a quick review of the new game “Pokemon Duel”. Headlines: * Milwaukee is still talking about Pokemon Go, and still trying to make it (and future games) pay up (submitted by Casey J) * ‘Pokémon GO’ Doesn’t Just Need Gen 2, It Needs ‘Year 2’ * ‘Pokémon Go’ Gym Levels Chart: Study lists average CP points and position of top defenders * ‘Pokémon Go’ Egg Hatching Update: Porygon chances may be tied to airport locations * Grandmother prevails at Pokemon Go (video auto plays) * Pokemon Go Plus at Amazon for $49 and free shipping * Pokemon Duel Pokémon GO Podcast is sponsored by the Satchel Podcast Player Follow Pokémon GO Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, and PokémonGoPodcast.com Hosts: Charles McFall, Joseph Ard, Brian Ibbott, Beau York, and friends Producer at Large: Mike Woodard Publisher:  Chris Wisdom Pokémon GO Podcast is a proud member of the Giant Size Team Up Network.

As Charles and Pokémon Joe debate the finer points of Pokémon gender identities; Charles just wants to talk about Pikachu’s lipstick.  The guys do their best to interpret the latest data mine which includes more product placement, Niantic serves up another heaping helping of server issues and eggs for Charles, and Here comes the money!!! Money, money, money, money, money, money, money, money, money; Niantic now exclusively uses Shane McMahon’s entrance music.   All of that incredible content, and of course YOUR feedback, emails, and comments! New Patron 1:  You’re always gonna have problems too many Pokémon in one place. Apparently the best thing to do is grind up your extra ‘mon into pieces of candy and pile it all together.   Pokémon  Joe:  Would someone mind telling us, who are you?   New Patron 2:  And when you got your pieces of candy, you gotta get rid of them, because it’s no good leaving it in the deep freeze, unused, now is it?  Then I hear the best thing to do is feed them to other Pokémon.  You got to starve the Pokémon for a few days, then the sight of a candied Pokémon will look like thorns to a Snorlax.  You gotta transfer the Pokémon, and have ‘em turned into candy the sake of the Pokémons’ sanity.  You could do this afterwards, of course, but you don’t want to take your ‘mon to a therapist, now do you?  They will go through these candies like butter.  You need at least sixteen Pokémon to finish the job in one sitting, so be wary of any man who keeps their storage maxed out. They will go through 400 candies in about eight minutes.  That means that a single Pokémon can consume three pieces of candied flesh every minute.  Hence the expression; “as greedy as a Snorlax.”   Brian:  … *helpless and stupefied*   Charles:  Well, thank you for that. That’s a great weight off our minds. Now, if you wouldn’t mind telling us who you are, apart from someone who feeds Pokémon to other Pokémon of course?   New Patron 1:  We are righteous inflictions of Patronage manifested by appropriate agents.  Personified, in this case, by Maria Grusgaard Torres and this is Brant Padak.   We are horrifyingly grateful to have Maria and Brandt as our newest Patrons and to welcome them into our community.   Thanks to these awesome Patrons we will keep producing and improving.   With your help we can all “catch ‘em all,” and you can start by going to patreon.com/pokemongopodcast and growing your community!  We thank you all, for your support, and we hope you can help us serve you better as the show continues to grow and evolve.   Thanks to ALL of our awesome listeners, especially our Patrons.  Due to their generous Patronage we will continue building this great community!     Female Pikachu is Capturable https://i.redd.it/coql634nfeay.png     APK MINE OF POKEMON GO V0.53.1 – EVOLUTION ITEMS, NEW MOVES, AND MORE! https://thesilphroad.com/news/pokemon-go-v053-apk-mine-new-moves-and-evolution-items     Server Issues: Part 2 of the Update? https://twitter.com/pokemongoapp/status/822156524940361728     Niantic Made Almost $1 Billion In 2016, So Why Is Pokémon GO Still So Lame? http://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanwhitwam/2017/01/19/niantic-made-almost-1-billion-in-2016-so-why-is-pokemon-go-still-so-lame/#129b90cb7068     Pokémon Go Made Over $2,

Charles and Pokémon Joe have initiated the GSTU “Infectious Diseases Protocols” and quarantined Ibbott.  With our bedridden, bald, beanstalk down for the count Charles and Joe push their engineering skills to the test and fashion a fully functional two-legged milk stool.  This week Joe channels his inner-Sho’nuff and proves HE’s the master…at least in the lesser travelled gyms of the Chattanooga area.    China says, “No Pokémon for you!”  Forget Friday, Niantic had Black Monday thru Sunday.  Apple may try to bring a new view of reality to the game.  BREAKING NEWS – Pokémon GO is STILL popular!  Charles is going to be playing for a little bit longer.  All of that incredible content, and of course YOUR feedback, emails, and comments! “Hey look everybody! Colin South and Anna Mae Hopkins became Patrons.” – “Of course we became Patrons, everybody at our level become Patrons. It’s the coolest.” – “Really?” – “YES! You ain’t cool, unless you become a Patron.” – “Wow!  Hey man, Jason Cobain, Nichole Schmid, and ElBarto667 all became Patrons too. Alright!” – “If becoming a Patron is cool, consider Paul Puck Miles Davis.”   Thanks to these awesome Patrons we will keep producing and improving.   With your help we can all “catch ‘em all,” and you can start by going to patreon.com/pokemongopodcast and growing your community!  We thank you all, for your support, and we hope you can help us serve you better as the show continues to grow and evolve.   Thanks to ALL of our awesome listeners, especially our Patrons.  Due to their generous Patronage we will continue building this great community!     China Not to License Pokémon GO, Similar Games as it Weighs Security Risks http://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-pokemon-idUSKBN14U0TA     Pokémon GO Made More Money over the Holidays than Any Week since July https://www.gamnesia.com/news/pokemon-go-made-more-money-over-the-holidays-than-any-week-since-july     Apple’s Augmented Reality Glasses May Soon Be Hitting Shelves https://www.outerplaces.com/science/item/14132-apple-augmented-reality-glass-tech-ces-2017     ‘Pokémon GO’ Shocking Life Expectancy Finding Suggests the App Will Stay Popular for a Long Time http://www.inquisitr.com/3876697/pokemon-go-life-expectancy/     5,000+ Additional Starbucks Locations in the United States are now Pokéstops or Gyms http://pokemongolive.com/en/post/starbucks_exp/     Pokémon GO Trainer Level Calculator https://trainerlevelspeed.de/#xp=0     “Sassy Eyes” http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/media/uploads/aug_11_assets/a-meowth.png         Patch Notes and Updates http://pokemongolive.com/en/post/           Pokémon GO Podcast is sponsored by the Satchel Podcast Player           Follow Pokémon GO Podcast on

With Chris out for his day job it falls to me Charles to fill in the notes for this week. So uh we had our Pogo adventures of the week, then some cool headlines and stuff, and in the listener feedback we turn Joe’s last name into a verb. You will laugh so hard when you hear it! So yeah get to listening and give us your adventures for the next episode. ‘Pokémon Go’ was the most downloaded iPhone app worldwide in 2016, Apple says http://www.businessinsider.com/pokemon-go-most-downloaded-ios-app-worldwide-2016-2017-1 Pokemon GO helps App Store sales top $20bn http://www.pioneernews.in/2017/01/05/pokemon-go-helps-app-store-sales-top-20bn/ Minnesota pedestrian death spike illustrates grim US trend http://www.theeagle.com/news/nation/minnesota-pedestrian-death-spike-illustrates-grim-us-trend/article_f506550a-2567-5ada-b248-dd175dc756bd.html Pokemon Go CEO Provides Insight Into Reasons For the Game’s Success http://gameranx.com/updates/id/87237/article/pokemon-go-ceo-provides-insight-into-reasons-for-the-games-success/ Story submitted by: @fatboydslim Next ‘Pokémon Go’ Event: Easter, July 4 and other possible updates in 2017 https://mic.com/articles/164402/next-pok-mon-go-event-easter-july-4-and-other-possible-updates-in-2017#.qSifHnis1 Pokémon Go Spring Event Update: Legendary Pokémon Might Roll Out In May http://www.ibtimes.com/pokemon-go-spring-event-update-legendary-pokemon-might-roll-out-may-2469315 72-year-old grandmother becomes Pokemon Go Master http://fox6now.com/2017/01/03/72-year-old-grandmother-becomes-pokemon-go-master/   NEW Patrons! Colin South Anna Mae Hopkins Pokémon GO Podcast is sponsored by the Satchel Podcast Player   Follow Pokémon GO Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, and PokémonGoPodcast.com Hosts: Charles McFall, Beau York, Joseph Ard, Brian Ibbott, and friends Producer at Large: Mike Woodard Publisher:  Chris Wisdom Pokémon GO Podcast is a proud member of the Giant Size Team Up Network.  

“…it’s a metric F-ton of Santa Pikachus…” - Brian Ibbott

Isn’t there anyone, who knows what Pokémon GO is all about?! Sure Charlie McFall, Pokémon Joe can tell you what Pokémon GO is all about. Lights please?

Step by step, Ooh Poké…Gonna get to you ‘mon. Step by step (AH!)

"That gum you like is going to come back in style." -Michael J. Anderson

What?! Charles is on the fast track to L25 and Pokémon Joe is turning a shade of green at the water-type portion of his Pokédex.

Joe gets a Ditto, Joe gets a Ditto, no other host gets a Ditto!!!

As in life; even to Pokémon GO there are seasons. Is the gym bubble about to burst? Is Mewtwo coming and what could that bring? Lapras migration spawns interest in northern Japan. Is a Pokémon Advent event coming? Grab some water, stretch your legs, and don’t count on a plethora of Magikarp in the newest region release.

PGP! Ep 17 – Joe’s Brakian iPhone “Gyms that were…changing color, faster than an Everlasting Gobstopper.” -B. Ibbott Joe’s iPhone channels Brak.