We get down to brass tacks and analyze the science of Pokemon battling and fiercely debate the politics of the culture surrounding it.  How do TMs and HMs work?  Why can you only carry six Pokemon?  What role does the League play in a society saturated with this sport's influence?  Featuring two separate conversations.  The first boasts the long-awaited return of Phil Cobb, as well as the debut of his older brother Jon.  In the second, Nathan and Craig continue the conversation where the first one leaves off.

018 The Science And Politics Of Pokemon Battles (With Phil Cobb, Jon Cobb, and Craig Lewis)

A serious but comedic look at the world of Pokemon!  Each episode, we explore, analyze, ridicule, celebrate, and speculate about a different aspect of the Pokemon universe or fandom.  Learn about the mythical and scientific inspirations behind the fiction, or theorize about the fictional world itself, with your host Nathan Kay!

Video Games

Games & Hobbies

We watch and review the Sword and Shield animated mini series "Pokemon - Twilight Wings."  Featuring music by Conisch and Jornt Elzinga.  This is a work of satire, and all third-party material is used in accordance with the terms outlined in Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976.

119 Pokemon - Twlight Wings (With Briana Joy)

Merm and Nathan talk about their Pokemon plush collections.  Featuring music by Eve and Ali.  This is a work of satire, and all third-party material is used in accordance with the terms outlined in Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976.

118 Poke Doll (With Merm LaMouffette)

For the first time, we're doing an entire episode all about one specific technique!  Ostensibly.  Most of the episode is about who could beat Goku from Dragon Ball Z.  Featuring music by Lazlo Bane, Taylor Swift, Bad Religion, The Offspring, and Tenacious D.  This is a work of satire, and all third-party material is used in accordance with the terms outlined in Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976.

117 Stealth Rock (With Andre Segarra)

Trigger Warning:  This fanfic is edgy AF and this episode contains multiple references to instances of implied, suggested, or blatantly threatened sexual assault.  Nathan, Briana, and Craig begrudgingly tackle the next two chapters in this super edgelord fanfic from y2k that we've been reading.  Featuring music by Brandy, Drake, Drowning Pool, Michael Jackson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Fergie, The Bloodhound Gang, Meredith Brooks, Usher, R. Kelly, The Killers, Eric Carmen, Rebecca Black, and Asher Fulero .  This is a work of satire, and all third-party material is used in accordance with the terms outlined in Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976.

116 Ace Sanchez's "Pokemon Master," Part 4 (With Craig Lewis and Briana Joy)

Briana, Craig, and Nathan join forces once again to tackle the sixth and seventh chapters of the most epic and edgy fanfic this side of the year 2000 -- Ace Sanchez's "Pokemon Master."  Trigger Warning:  This fanfic is edgy AF and this episode contains multiple references to instances of implied, suggested, or blatantly threatened sexual assault.  Featuring music by Asher Fulero, Quincas Moreira, Amulets, Jake Chudnow, Kendrick Lamar, Linkin Park, Nirvana, Mike Judge, Puddle Of Mudd, Salt-N-Pepa, Teknoaxe, Jefferson Airplane, Hon Kyoku, Aaron Kenny, and Dolly Parton.  This is a work of satire, and all third-party material is used in accordance with the terms outlined in Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976.

018 The Science And Politics Of Pokemon Battles (With Phil Cobb, Jon Cobb, and Craig Lewis)

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