Goldenrod Podcast

This week, we’re talking very briefly about this week’s Nintendo Direct. We’re also talking about Eurogamers’ recent interview with Pokemon Go director Michael Steranka about the current state of the game, as well as challenges the team faces. And moving on to listener submitted topics, we’re discussing what Pokemon have the wrong type, and what are the key ‘Pokemon archetypes’ that all regions need to have.

• Email [email protected]
• Add #GoldenrodPod on Twitter
• Comment on our latest Podcast on YouTube
• Join the discussion on Discord

00:01:52 - Nintendo Direct

00:03:54 - Question: What are some Pokemon that have the wrong typing?

00:27:44 - Question: What must EVERY new Pokemon region have?

00:47:46 - Pokemon Go course correction - interview with Pokemon Go director Michael Steranka

🌐 Goldenrod Podcast

👍 Subscribe on YouTube

🐦 Ben's Twitter

🎥 Ben's YouTube

🐦 Conor's Twitter

🎥 Conor's YouTube

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re celebrating 100 episodes of the podcast, by using a randomizer to pitch two well-known Pokemon trainers against each other in a competitive format, followed by an all-out brawl! 

• Email [email protected]
• Add #GoldenrodPod on Twitter
• Comment on our latest Podcast on YouTube
• Join the discussion on Discord

🌐 Goldenrod Podcast

👍 Subscribe on YouTube

🐦 Ben's Twitter

🎥 Ben's YouTube

🐦 Conor's Twitter

🎥 Conor's YouTube

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re discussing Pokeverse – the ultimate unofficial fan-run Pokemon event let down! We’re also answering a question about Dragon Types!

• Email [email protected]
• Add #GoldenrodPod on Twitter
• Comment on our latest Podcast on YouTube
• Join the discussion on Discord

00:03:08 - Question: What are some pokemon that look like they should be dragon typing but are better that they don't have dragon typing? 

01:15:28 - Pokeverse – the ultimate unofficial fan-run Pokemon event let down

🌐 Goldenrod Podcast

👍 Subscribe on YouTube

🐦 Ben's Twitter

🎥 Ben's YouTube

🐦 Conor's Twitter

🎥 Conor's YouTube

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re discussing an alternative timeline where Gamefreak introduced no new gimmicks, and what it would mean for the Pokemon mainline games. We’re also ranking every Pokemon starter, and giving you our thoughts on how we would improve them in Legends Z-A. 

• Email [email protected]
• Add #GoldenrodPod on Twitter
• Comment on our latest Podcast on YouTube
• Join the discussion on Discord

00:03:26 - Question: Implementing raids for Megas in Legends Z-A? 

00:20:20 - Question: Would the Pokemon franchise be different without any gimmicks?

00:49:50 - Ranking all the starters

🌐 Goldenrod Podcast

👍 Subscribe on YouTube

🐦 Ben's Twitter

🎥 Ben's YouTube

🐦 Conor's Twitter

🎥 Conor's YouTube

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re discussing whether delaying generation 10 to coincide with Pokemon’s 30-year anniversary would change their yearly release schedule? We’re also explaining why some players are annoyed by Pokemon locked in older generations, and finally, we’re asking if the Mystery gift has gone stale. 

• Email [email protected]
• Add #GoldenrodPod on Twitter
• Comment on our latest Podcast on YouTube
• Join the discussion on Discord

00:06:23 - Question: What's a four-year release window would mean for Pokemon games?

00:30:19 - Question: Will Pokemon Legends Z-A make mega-evolution ride Pokemon?

00:42:35 - Is the Mystery gift stale, and is it time for a change? 

01:01:29 - The lost Pokemon of previous generations! 

🌐 Goldenrod Podcast

👍 Subscribe on YouTube

🐦 Ben's Twitter

🎥 Ben's YouTube

🐦 Conor's Twitter

🎥 Conor's YouTube

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re discussing the recent Switch 2 non-announcement, and we’re speculating on how the future of the Pokemon franchise plays into the Switch Successor’s future. We’re also answering several of your Pokemon-themed questions from last week, including how Mega evolution will be implemented in Pokemon Legends Z-A and our favourite Pokemon gaming experience! 

• Email [email protected]
• Add #GoldenrodPod on Twitter
• Comment on our latest Podcast on YouTube
• Join the discussion on Discord

00:03:38 - Question: What's your favourite experience playing through a game? 

00:22:19 - Question: What would you think about "action commands" in Pokemon games?

00:32:06 - Question: What are your hopes for how Mega Evolution will be implemented in Legends ZA?

00:49:29 - Nintendo Switch is the most successful platform for the mainline Pokemon games

00:58:46 - Nintendo teases announcement about Switch 2 console

🌐 Goldenrod Podcast

👍 Subscribe on YouTube

🐦 Ben's Twitter

🎥 Ben's YouTube

🐦 Conor's Twitter

🎥 Conor's YouTube

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re discussing layoffs at a company partnered with Niantic, and whether it has anything to do with the poorly received Avatar update.

Also, we’re discussing 10 features from Pokemon Legends Arceus we want to see return.

• Email [email protected]
• Add #GoldenrodPod on Twitter
• Comment on our latest Podcast on YouTube
• Join the discussion on Discord

00:00:44 - Game Studio that Designed the new Pokémon GO Avatars hit with Layoffs 

00:12:40 - 10 features from Pokemon Legends Arceus we want to see return

🌐 Goldenrod Podcast

👍 Subscribe on YouTube

🐦 Ben's Twitter

🎥 Ben's YouTube

🐦 Conor's Twitter

🎥 Conor's YouTube

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re discussing DeNA’s rebrand to Pokemon Card D Studio, and what they might be developing in the future! We’re also breaking down 5 Kalos mysteries to be solved in Pokemon Legends Z-A! 

• Email [email protected]
• Add #GoldenrodPod on Twitter
• Comment on our latest Podcast on YouTube
• Join the discussion on Discord

00:07:28 - The Pokémon Company And DeNA Form A New Subsidiary

00:22:16 - 5 Kalos mysteries to be solved in Pokemon Legends Z-A! 

🌐 Goldenrod Podcast

👍 Subscribe on YouTube

🐦 Ben's Twitter

🎥 Ben's YouTube

🐦 Conor's Twitter

🎥 Conor's YouTube

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re discussing the Wii U and 3DS server shut down, and what it means for Pokemon. We’re also discussing Niantics tongue-in-cheek reference to 420, as well as their recent attempts to relaunch Pokemon Go, and finally this week, we’re talking about players figuring out how to duplicate items in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

• Email [email protected]
• Add #GoldenrodPod on Twitter
• Comment on our latest Podcast on YouTube
• Join the discussion on Discord

00:19:28 - Wii U and 3DS server shut down 

00:47:55 - Item duplication 

00:55:55 - Are you down for some 69 or 420? 

01:00:10 - It’s time to #RediscoverGO! 

01:18:10 - Question: solving Pokemon GO's rural problem

🌐 Goldenrod Podcast

👍 Subscribe on YouTube

🐦 Ben's Twitter

🎥 Ben's YouTube

🐦 Conor's Twitter

🎥 Conor's YouTube

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re discussing a cruel April fool’s joke that raises some interesting questions. We’re also talking about the 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships taking place this weekend, and finally, we’ll be discussing comments from Niantic that Pokémon GO's Next 10 Years Are Guaranteed.

• Email [email protected]
• Add #GoldenrodPod on Twitter
• Comment on our latest Podcast on YouTube
• Join the discussion on Discord

00:02:38 - Pokémon Legends Z-A 

00:20:55 - 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships! 

00:31:25 - ACE SPEC cards returning to Pokemon TCG 

00:38:25 - Pokémon GO's Next 10 Years Are Guaranteed, Promises Developer Niantic 

00:55:48 - What is your favourite art style for Pokemon games?

🌐 Goldenrod Podcast

👍 Subscribe on YouTube

🐦 Ben's Twitter

🎥 Ben's YouTube

🐦 Conor's Twitter

🎥 Conor's YouTube

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.