Geek Fit Podcast

Ep.6| Let’s Talk Everything Pokémon Gen 1: From Red and Blue to Let’s Go!


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In this solo episode of the Geek Fit Podcast, I talk about everything Pokémon Gen 1—from the originals, Red, Blue, and Yellow, to the exciting remakes and modern adaptations. Starting with the memories of the 90s Pokémon craze, I share my favourite strategies, including starter Pokémon choices and using the “MissingNo.” glitch for rare candies. I explore the detailed remakes FireRed and LeafGreen, discussing why they stand out with enhanced graphics, updated mechanics, and a refreshed Kanto region.

Moving forward, I look at how Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee brought these classics to a new generation on the Nintendo Switch, combining Pokémon Go features with classic Kanto nostalgia. We also cover the fan-made mods and ROM hacks that have kept Gen 1 fresh for today’s fans, and the thrill of catching the original 151 Pokémon.

Join me as I celebrate the impact and legacy of Gen 1 Pokémon games!

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Time Stamps:

00:00 - Introduction: Opening thoughts and setting the stage for a Gen 1 Pokémon deep dive.

01:30 - Pokémon Craze of the 90s: Reflecting on the Pokémon boom with cards, the TV show, and the original Game Boy games.

03:20 - Choosing Your Starter Pokémon: Why Squirtle was my favourite, Charmander’s popularity, and why I think Bulbasaur was the least effective option.

06:30 - Playing Pokémon with Friends: Stories of playing on the street with friends, trading, and the battles we rarely had due to competitiveness.

08:00 - My First Pokémon Game—Yellow: Getting Pokémon Yellow, the thrill of having Pikachu follow, and my memories of battling Brock.

11:30 - Exploiting Glitches in Red and Blue: The legendary “MissingNo.” glitch, rare candies, and mastering these quirks to get ahead.

13:10 - The Trade Cable Advantage: Using two Game Boys to trade with myself and level up quickly through exploits.

15:00 - Not Playing FireRed the First Time round: Talking about playing other games and how little time there was between the remakes.

16:30 - Why FireRed and LeafGreen are the Definitive Gen 1 Remakes: Updated mechanics, improved sprites, and the more vibrant Kanto region.

19:10 - ROM Hacks and Mods of FireRed and LeafGreen: Exploring fan-made versions like Radical Red and Rocket Red that add fresh twists to these classics.

20:50 - The Pokémon Go Craze and Let’s Go: How the Pokémon Go craze led to the creation of Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee on the Switch, and how these games pay homage to the originals.

23:20 - Master Trainers and the Overpowered Grind: The challenges of Master Trainers, candy chaining, and my love for powering up Pokémon.

26:40 - Collecting the Original 151: The nostalgia and significance of Gen 1 Pokémon, especially with the recent Pokémon TCG 151 collection.

28:10 - Conclusion: Final thoughts on Gen 1, the enduring love for these games, and an invitation for listeners to share their own Pokémon stories.

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