Chance: a Pokémon story

By Sarah Jensen

What's Chance: a Pokémon story about?

A longform Pokémon fanfiction set in the world of Pokémon Platinum, with subplots about friendship, various forms of love, LGBTQ+ stuff, mental health, and letting go. Also, time travel.

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Chance: a Pokémon story episodes:

06.03.2024
Ch. 78-79: Ruins and Secrecy
In which Looker gets caught red-handed (twice), Dawn finally learns what's up, and Sarah wrestles with the audio sdfghjkl; Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@chanceoutloud⁠⁠⁠ Read Chance on ⁠⁠⁠fanfiction.net⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Archive of our Own⁠⁠⁠ Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!
01.22.2024
Ch. 76-77: Rite of Passage and Snowpoint
In which Sarah's microphone stages a rebellion, Evelyn breaks free of a worse timeline, and Thomas catches a cold. Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠@chanceoutloud⁠⁠ Read Chance on ⁠⁠fanfiction.net⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Archive of our Own⁠⁠ Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!
11.27.2023
Ch. 74-75: Winter Break and The Fuego Ironworks
In which the holiday season is upon us and Tricia's research yields unexpected results. Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠@chanceoutloud⁠ Read Chance on ⁠fanfiction.net⁠ or ⁠Archive of our Own⁠ Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!
07.07.2023
Bonus: Chance Music
All the music to date! Minus the battle music from last time. Also there are Trainer Ball spoilers in here, so beware. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!
07.06.2023
Ch. 73: The Trainer Ball
In which Sarah successfully composes some tunes, Looker makes some breakthroughs, and Evelyn returns to the night she's been waiting for. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!
01.17.2023
Bonus: Battle Soundtrack
Idk I was proud of it Shoutout again to Kyle Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!
01.16.2023
Ch. 71-72: Restraint and What I'm Trying To Say
AHHHH HOLY SMOKES SHE'S BACK In which battle happens, Evelyn and Dawn go shopping, Sarah really struggles to get everything recorded in a timely manner but also comes back with some JAMS, and GarageBand pulls through with the auto-generated drummer tracks...
07.18.2022
Ch. 69-70: Indefinite and Inevitable
In which Evelyn tries to figure out what the fuck a triple battle is, and then the inevitable happens. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future...
07.04.2022
Bonus: Blooper Reel #4
In which Emma showcases her impressions, Emily and Omar lengthen their recordings, and Thomas asks Evelyn if she's okay. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future...
06.27.2022
Ch. 67-68: Heavy With Hoping and Falling
In which Evelyn and Thomas make poffins (separately) and then have a conversation that totally doesn't foreshadow anything, Dawn accidentally reveals a secret, and someone learns something new in battle. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive...
06.20.2022
Ch. 65-66: Tarot and Spirals
In which a future is read, a battle is completed, and a second chance is given – with a choice attached. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe...
05.16.2022
Ch. 63-64: All My Other Friends and Unovans
In which Sarah returns from a 4-month hiatus, Evelyn makes some new friends, and we all relentlessly make fun of Unova. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe...
01.20.2022
Ch. 61-62: Fixation and The Weight of the World
In which Sarah returns from working retail for the holidays, Evelyn leans into the Moody Teenager vibes, and the Lake Valor Tournament begins. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by...
11.29.2021
Ch. 58-60: Language, Training, and Compatibility
In which Evelyn navigates the big sads, everyone prepares for the Lake Valor Tournament, and Thomas and Evelyn test how well they work together. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music...
11.15.2021
Ch. 55-57: Bridges, Ready, and Contest
Holy HECK we're BACK In which Thomas has sadboi hours, the team is Definitely Ready For Galactic, and Evelyn has a request of Lucas. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by...
10.05.2021
Ch. 52-54: Canalave, Iron Island, and Serious
In which Evelyn gets bitten by a tiny vampire, Thomas insults Faith, and Looker sounds different because Matt was sick when we recorded these lines whoops. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art...
09.20.2021
Bonus: Pokémon Games (with Tim Marcum)
In which Tim and Sarah talk about the Pokémon game layout, the Sinnoh remakes, and Thomas Zamora. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Emma just started a Pokémon fanfic too! Unite: A Pokémon Unite...
08.23.2021
Bonus: Pokémon Basics (with Emma Jensen)
In which Emma and Sarah talk Pokémon world basics, gender stereotypes in gymnastics, and boba. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Emma just started a Pokémon fanfic too! Unite: A Pokémon Unite Story Cover art...
08.09.2021
Ch. 49-51: Phases, Communication, and Listening II
In which friendships and feelings are tested and Sarah predicts the pandemic :( Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!
07.27.2021
Ch. 46-48: Shipwrecked, Jacaranda, and Coeur
In which Evelyn navigates non-flowing time, Dawn gives answers and raises questions, and Coeur stresses out about evolution. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!
07.14.2021
Bonus: Blooper Reel #3
In which no one knows how to laugh. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!
06.29.2021
Ch. 43-45: Rulebreaking, Trying, and Changed
In which Evelyn bounces around in time, searches for anchors, and tries to win tournament battles while depressed. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!
06.14.2021
Ch. 40-42: Medical, Anchor, and Solaceon
In which Evelyn figures out what's wrong with her, and then figures out what's wrong with her, and then figures out what's wrong with Solaceon. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and...
06.02.2021
Ch. 37-39: Soulmates, Words Fail, and Stuck
In which Megan does not turn 17, we meet the hottest trainer in Sinnoh, and Thomas has Sadboi Hours. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future...
05.18.2021
Ch. 34-36: Information, Luck, and Puzzle
In which Tournament Season begins, Luck evolves(?), and Thomas's formalwear is a bad sign. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!
05.03.2021
Ch. 31-33: Listening, Definite, and Lake Acuity
In which Hope gets through to Evelyn, Sarah burns Thomas's sweatshirt, and someone has a weird dream. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!
04.27.2021
Bonus: Blooper Reel #2
In which there are a lot of toad and togepi noises. Also Zeke doesn't know plants. And Emily.exe stops working. And Michie has dice. (bloops from 16-30) Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art...
04.12.2021
Ch. 28-30: Tourist, Birthday, and Lake Valor
In which Evelyn has a wildly chaotic birthday, is increasingly stressed out, and confronts an old fear. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!
04.05.2021
Ch. 25-27: Faith, Hearthome, and Nightmare
In which Faith finds what she's been looking for, Evelyn accidentally-intentionally catches another pokemon, and an old nightmare is relived. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for...
03.29.2021
Ch. 22-24: In the Rain, Rescue, and Nonverbal
In which Evelyn infiltrates Galactic HQ, Hope should not be underestimated, and Sarah gets to do a lot of cathartic yelling. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe...
03.22.2021
Ch. 19-21: Suddenly, Veilstone, Hope, and Fighting Lessons
In which Evelyn gets a haircut, fighting lessons, and Baby, in no particular order. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!
03.15.2021
Ch. 16-18: A Dent in Reality, Shinx Hunting, and Celestic
In which most of the action happens in Evelyn's head, until it happens ALL at once in the outside world. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for...
03.10.2021
Bonus: Blooper Reel #1
In which nONE OF US KNOW HOW TO TALK (featuring bloops from chapters 1-15) Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!
03.08.2021
Ch. 13-15: Headquarters, Nowhere or Galactic, and Things That Come Out At Night
In which the Twinleaf trainers sneak into Galactic HQ, high school Sarah shows up with the middle school humor, and people talk about cherubims and love. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art...
03.01.2021
Ch. 10-12: Out of the Woods, Poison, and Counterplan
In which Evelyn goes fishing for information, several battles take place, and Looker brings the Twinleaf Trainers up to speed. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Subscribe for future chapters!
02.22.2021
Ch. 7-9: Promise, Two Days in a Forest, and Night Three
In which Sarah starts talking a tiny bit slower, Evelyn reluctantly makes a friend, and things escalate Very Quickly. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud You can read more of Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Subscribe for future chapters!
02.15.2021
Ch. 4-6: Trust, Help is Not Coming, and Valley Windworks
In which Evelyn names her chimchar, the two of them take on the Oreburgh Gym, and Sarah doesn't know how running works. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud You can read more of Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own (add...
02.08.2021
Ch. 1-3: Alive, Jubilife, and Caves
The first three chapters of Chance! (In which Evelyn restarts her Pokémon journey, a lot of things go wrong, and Sarah makes a lot of chimchar noises) Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud You can read more of Chance on fanfiction.net...
01.30.2021
Trailer: Prologue
Welcome to the Chance pod! This podcast is mostly Sarah reading her (clean) longform Pokémon fanfiction, with other characters voiced by her friends. Kind of an unusual podcast format, and definitely an amateur production all around, but we're rolling with it....

What's Chance: a Pokémon story about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Chance: a Pokémon story episodes:

Ch. 78-79: Ruins and Secrecy

Ch. 76-77: Rite of Passage and Snowpoint

Ch. 74-75: Winter Break and The Fuego Ironworks

Bonus: Chance Music

Ch. 73: The Trainer Ball

Bonus: Battle Soundtrack

Ch. 71-72: Restraint and What I'm Trying To Say

Ch. 69-70: Indefinite and Inevitable

Bonus: Blooper Reel #4

Ch. 67-68: Heavy With Hoping and Falling

Ch. 65-66: Tarot and Spirals

Ch. 63-64: All My Other Friends and Unovans

Ch. 61-62: Fixation and The Weight of the World

Ch. 58-60: Language, Training, and Compatibility

Ch. 55-57: Bridges, Ready, and Contest

Ch. 52-54: Canalave, Iron Island, and Serious

Bonus: Pokémon Games (with Tim Marcum)

Bonus: Pokémon Basics (with Emma Jensen)

Ch. 49-51: Phases, Communication, and Listening II

Ch. 46-48: Shipwrecked, Jacaranda, and Coeur

Bonus: Blooper Reel #3

Ch. 43-45: Rulebreaking, Trying, and Changed

Ch. 40-42: Medical, Anchor, and Solaceon

Ch. 37-39: Soulmates, Words Fail, and Stuck

Ch. 34-36: Information, Luck, and Puzzle

Ch. 31-33: Listening, Definite, and Lake Acuity

Bonus: Blooper Reel #2

Ch. 28-30: Tourist, Birthday, and Lake Valor

Ch. 25-27: Faith, Hearthome, and Nightmare

Ch. 22-24: In the Rain, Rescue, and Nonverbal

Ch. 19-21: Suddenly, Veilstone, Hope, and Fighting Lessons

Ch. 16-18: A Dent in Reality, Shinx Hunting, and Celestic

Bonus: Blooper Reel #1

Ch. 13-15: Headquarters, Nowhere or Galactic, and Things That Come Out At Night

Ch. 10-12: Out of the Woods, Poison, and Counterplan

Ch. 7-9: Promise, Two Days in a Forest, and Night Three

Ch. 4-6: Trust, Help is Not Coming, and Valley Windworks

Ch. 1-3: Alive, Jubilife, and Caves

Trailer: Prologue

Other shows like Chance: a Pokémon story: