One of the most popular games in the world finally gets the live-action big screen treatment with the release of Pokémon Detective Pikachu! Join David, Rick, and special guest good movie buddy Jeremy Nakano as we discuss Pokémon origins, ratings limitations, and world building. Rick thinks Danny DeVito would've made a great Pikachu . David questions the existence of Angels with Filthy Souls. Jeremy gives us few 'um, actually's. All that and more!

(0:58) Our Pokémon Bonafides (or Lack Thereof)

(6:08) The Road to Detective Pikachu

(13:54) Expectations and Spoiler-Free Reactions

(34:02) Ratings and Their Effect on Tone

(37:10) Popcorn Ratings for Detective Pikachu

(41:16) Spoiler Filled Detective Pikachu Talk