Summary: Welcome to <a href="http://www.giantsizeteamup.com/pokemongopodcast/">Pokémon GO Podcast</a>! Charles, Brian, and Joe are back again. We are loving the new livestreaming aspect of the show. We are able to get real time listener interaction and it is wonderful. Our friend [Reversal](https://twitter.com/reversalyoutube) has decided to take a break from Pokémon GO due to the ridiculous mechanics surrounding EX raids. EX raids have completely demotivated him and he needs some time. A lot of people have supported Reversal’s decision. We agree that EX raids are a poorly designed mechanic and brainstorm some possible solutions. Reddit has decided that EX raids encourage behavior that is against the terms of service; it encourages people to share their accounts if they are unable to go to the EX raid themselves.<br> The addition of generation 3 Pokémon and new moves getting added to the game have mixed up the top attackers a bit. As much as we’re loving Gyarados with Waterfall/Hydro Pump, he will get completely outclassed by Kyogre. Niantic has decided to stop supporting iOS devices that are unable to upgrade to iOS 11. Our own Joe Ard currently has an iPhone 5, so unless he gets a new phone by the end of February he won’t be able to play Pokémon GO anymore. All of that incredible content, and of course YOUR feedback and comments!<br> Thanks to our awesome <a href="https://www.patreon.com/pokemongopodcast">Patrons</a> we will keep producing and improving the Pokémon GO Podcast. With your help everyone “catch ‘em all,” and you can start by going to <a href="http://giantsizeteamup.com/support/">giantsizeteamup.com/support/</a> 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.<br> Thanks to ALL of our awesome listeners, especially our Patrons. Due to their generous Patronage, we will continue building this great community!<br> <a href="https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/iphone5discontinuedsupport">Pokémon GO to discontinue support on Apple devices that are not capable of upgrading to iOS 11 – Pokémon GO</a><br> <a href="https://pokemongo.gamepress.gg/best-attackers-type">Best Attackers by Type | GamePress.gg</a><br> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/7p7x82/current_ex_raid_model_incentivizes_tos_violation/">Current EX raid model incentivizes ToS violation | /r/TheSilphRoad</a><br> <a href="https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-go/2018/1/8/16831564/pokemon-go-ex-raids-reversal">Top Pokémon Go personalities fed up with exclusive Raid battles | Polygon.com</a><br> Follow Pokémon GO Podcast on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pokemongopodcast/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/pokemongopod">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/pokemongopodcast">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonGoPodcast">Reddit</a>, and <a href="http://www.giantsizeteamup.com/pokemongopodcast/">PokémonGoPodcast.com</a><br> Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/rockgodofpod">Charles McFall</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Joseph_Ard">Joseph Ard</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Coverville">Brian Ibbott</a>, and friends<br><br> Host Emeritus: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork">Beau York<br><br> </a>Producer at Large: <a href="https://www.mikeatthemic.com/">Mike Woodard<br><br> </a>Publisher: Chris Wisdom<br><br> Pokémon GO Podcast is a proud member of the <a href="http://giantsizeteamup.com/">Giant Size Team Up Network</a><br>
