Silph Radio A Pokemon Podcast

By Secret Room Multimedia

Video Games

What's Silph Radio A Pokemon Podcast about?

A humorous adult look at the world of Pokemon, where obsessive fangirls and fanboys take the franchise way too seriously while not taking anything seriously at all. Each episode, we explore, analyze, ridicule, celebrate, and speculate about a different aspect of the Pokemon universe. Learn a little, laugh a lot!

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102 Pokemon Crystal Version...

04.23.2021

For the first time, we're covering a "Version" -- i.e. a main series entry in the original ongoing video game series. Briana and Nathan break down the third game in the second generation -- Pokemon Crystal.

Silph Radio A Pokemon Podcast episodes:

04.23.2021 102 Pokemon Crystal Version (With Briana Joy) For the first time, we're covering a "Version" -- i.e. a main series entry in the original ongoing video game series. Briana and Nathan break down the third game in the second generation -- Pokemon Crystal.
04.01.2021 101 Creepypasta IV (With Craig Lewis) It's that time again! Craig and Nathan look at three terrible Creepypastas, for your enjoyment and to their chagrin. Featuring music by Kevin MacLeod, South London HiFi, Density and Time, Coyote Hearing, True Cuckoo, Godmode, SelfChol, Guiseppe Musolino, Bobby Richards, ...
03.15.2021 100 Shorts (With Justin Addison) Comfortable. Easy to wear. What better way to ring in Spring than with our 100th episode special, all about SHORTS? Professional Pokemon fan artist and Silph Radio O.G. Justin Addison joins us for the most in-depth conversation on shorts and ...
03.08.2021 099 Gym Leader Blaine (With Andrew Spohn) Pack your suitcase and meet us in sunny Cinnabar, where we're exploring the personality, history, and all-around ethos of Fire-Type Gym Leader Blaine.
02.25.2021 098 Pokemon Heroes: Latios and Latias (With Briana Joy) Briana finally gets a chance to discuss her favorite Pokemon movie, the fifth entry in the franchise -- "Pokemon Heroes: Latios and Latias." We break down the movie's strengths and weaknesses scene-by-scene.
02.11.2021 097 Pokemon Cries (With Emily Bombsauce) Voice actor Emily Bombsauce joins us to talk about the noises Pokemon make. We break down the various depictions from the anime, manga, and video games, and discuss potential metatextual and in-universe explanations for the strange phenomenon of Pokemon speaking ...
02.03.2021 096 Mawile (With Craig Lewis) Craig returns to discuss the Steel and Fairy Type Mawile, as well as the Japanese folklore that inspired its creation, and a bunch of non-Pokemon related topics.
12.10.2020 095 Sableye (With Craig Lewis) Sableye is a creepy little bugger, but their origins are even creepier! Nathan and Craig discuss Sableye's fictional role in-universe and its real-world influences.
10.26.2020 094 The Electric Rodents (With Merm LaMouffette) Pichu. Pikachu. Raichu. Plusle. Minun. Pachirisu. Emolga. Dedenne. Togedemaru. Morpeko. In the longest episode of Silph Radio yet, Nathan and Merm discuss every single one of Pokemon's electric rodents in explicit detail.
10.11.2020 093 Team Construction (With Phil Cobb and Andre Segarra) Andre, Phil, and our new friend Jameson help Nathan set up a foundation of understanding for strategic team construction. We explore the various approaches a Pokemon trainer could take to planning and executing their Pokemon party.
09.15.2020 092 Gym Leader Brock (With Briana Joy and Andre Segarra) Andre and Briana team up to help Nathan cover this landmark episode about the Pewter City Gym Leader and traveling companion to Ash Ketchum, the one and only Brock! We discuss his appearances in the anime, manga, TCG, and -- ...
08.27.2020 091 Team Plasma (With Andrew Spohn) Pokemon Black and White's antagonist organization, Team Plasma, arguably have more substance than any other villainous Team in the franchise's history. Nathan and Andrew discuss Ghetsis, N, truth, ideals, animal rights, hypothetical geometery, ideological exploitation... yup. It's one of those ...
08.15.2020 090 The Legendary Bird Trio (With DoingOutstanding) We're back!! YouTube's DoingOutstanding joins us to talk about all three of Kanto's Legendary bird Pokemon -- Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres!
06.04.2020 089 Poke Balls (With Taylor Doolittle) Nathan and the new guest host Taylor discuss Poke Balls, in all their shapes, sizes, and variations. How does the technology work and how long has it been around? What did we do before Poke Balls? And most importantly... what ...
05.18.2020 088 Bill and the PC System (With Andrew Spohn) What's the deal with digital Pokemon storage and what's the deal with the man who invented it? Nathan and Andrew explore the personality, family history, and technological contributions of the world's preeminent PokeManiac, Bill!
05.09.2020 087 Pokemon: Attack Of Mewtwo (With Craig Lewis) The epic finale of our Mewtwo trilogy! Craig and Nathan read what many would call the worst Pokemon fanfic ever written -- "Pokemon: Attack Of Mewtwo," by Dark-Lemur in the year 2010. Featuring music by Aakash Gandhi, Aaron Kenny, Audio ...
04.29.2020 086 Pokemon: Mewtwo Returns (With Briana Joy) Mewtwo returns in "Mewtwo Returns," the sequel to "Mewtwo Strikes Back." Nathan and Briana break down the franchise's first extended anime special.
04.20.2020 085 Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution (With Jordan Eubanks) Netflix's CG remake of the first Pokemon movie sure is something else. In this episode of the podcast, Nathan K. and returning guest host Jordan Eubanks analyze and review "Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution."
04.08.2020 084 TMs and HMs (With Andrew Spohn) What's the deal with Pokemon moves? How do TMs and HMs work, and what does this say about the greater Pokemon mythology? Andrew from Amusement Sparks joins us to speculate about the nature of Pokemon techniques.
04.01.2020 083 The Mr. Mime Family (With Tom Archard) Tom Archard of Pay Day: A Pokemon Podcast joins us to discuss one of the weirdest Pokemon from Gen 1 -- Mr. Mime!
03.25.2020 082 Corona Mew A relatively unimportant announcement from Silph Radio during a difficult time for everyone.
03.18.2020 081 Pokemon Mandela Effects (With Craig Lewis) We explore the world of false memories and alternate timelines in this episode! Craig and Nathan take a look at some of the more popular "Mandela Effects," in the Pokemon fandom.
03.03.2020 080 The Dark Type (With Jordan Eubanks) Nathan's favorite Type is the topic of discussion in this episode! We welcome new guest host Jordan Eubanks to the show to help discuss Dark Type Pokemon, techniques, items, energy, and more!
02.19.2020 079 The Squirtle Squad (With Briana Joy) In this episode, we take a detail-oriented look at Ash's Squirtle and his infamous band of merry pranksters, the Squirtle Squad!
02.07.2020 078 The Jynx Family (With Andre Segarra) Yup. We're going there. It's finally time to discuss the most controversial Pokemon of all, the Ice and Psychic Type Voodoo Queen of Blackface herself, Jynx. Andre returns to help me out with this one.
01.21.2020 077 Pokemon Board Games (With Andrew Spohn) Andrew from Amusement Sparks joins Nathan to talk about the different Pokemon board games that have hit the market throughout the years, and creatively design a new one of their own.
11.22.2019 076 Pokemon TCG Original Series (With Andre Segarra) Card game expert Andre Segarra joins us to discuss every set from the original series of the Pokemon TCG -- that's everything Gen I, including Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Base Set 2, Team Rocket, Gym Heroes, and Gym Challenge!
09.12.2019 075 The Metagross Family (With DoingOutstanding) YouTuber DoingOutstanding joins us to discuss Hoenn's Pseudo-Legendaries Beldum, Metang, and Metagross! This episode is a Classic Tier Patreon Bonus episode. To find out how you can get on a podcast with us, go to patreon.com/secretroommultimedia.
08.30.2019 074 Detective Pikachu (With Briana Joy and Craig Lewis) We've finally got a live-action Pokemon movie... but was it any good? To answer this question, Nathan put together a panel of experts and got down to brass tacks, on this episode of Silph Radio.
07.25.2019 073 The Bug Type (With Jolly By Nature) Blast Burn Radio's Jolly By Nature returns to the podcast to talk about their favorite Type -- Bug! We discuss the ins-and-outs of Bug Type Pokemon, and the early history of the Pokemon franchise!
06.26.2019 072 Fuchsia City (With Phil Cobb) Nathan and Phil discuss (read - argue about) the home of Gym Leader Koga and the Safari Zone, Fuchsia City.
06.12.2019 071 Trainer Class (With Andrew Spohn and Phil Cobb) Bug Catchers. Bird Keepers. Channelers. Ace Trainers. Today on the program, Nathan finally gets Andrew and Phil together to discuss the potential of a Trainer Class system in the Pokemon series.
05.27.2019 070 Pokemon The Movie: The Power Of Us (With Merm LaMouffette) Merm LaMouffette is back to discuss the latest Pokemon animated feature -- "Pokemon The Movie: The Power Of Us!"
05.09.2019 069 Pokemon Creepypasta III (With Craig Lewis) Four more creepy stories, culled from the bottom of the internet's barrel. Don't say we didn't warn you. Featuring music by Ross Bugden, Biz Baz Studio, David Hilowitz, Doug Maxwell, SYBS, Aaron Kenny, Odonis Odonis, CXDY, Aakashg Gandhi, Asher Fulero, ...
04.15.2019 068 Ditto (With Phil Cobb) Who's that Pokemon? Trick question. It's Ditto! Phil and Nathan take a detailed look at Ditto -- it's biology, theorized origins, cultural significance, and mythological inspirations.
04.01.2019 067 Tentaquil and The Fakemon (With Merm LaMouffette) Who's that Pokemon? It's not. You're lucky if you get Digimon talk today, people. Happy April Fools! New guest host Merm LaMouffette joins us to talk about 4chan's own Tentaquil, and the tradition of Fakemon that has persisted since the ...
03.09.2019 066 Pokemon Day 2019 (With Phil Cobb) Generation Eight has been officially announced! Nathan and Phil talk Pokemon Sword and Shield; Scorbunny, Sobble, and Grookey; Detective Pikachu; the recent Red and Green Beta Leak; and workshop some cool ideas for future generations of Pokemon games.
01.19.2019 065 The Pokemon Multiverse (With Jolly By Nature) Our friend from Blast Burn Radio returns to discuss the potentially infinite Pokemon multiverse.
01.05.2019 064 Pokemon 3, The Movie: Entei - Spell of the Unown (With Briana Joy and Craig Lewis) Briana, Craig, and Nathan, take turns recapping and reviewing the third Pokemon movie.
11.17.2018 063 Gym Leader Jasmine (With Phil Cobb) O.G. Phil Cobb is back to discuss the Gym Leader of Olivine City, Jasmine! They also discuss Meltan, Steel Type Pokemon, and Amphy the Ampharos.
10.14.2018 062 The Slowpoke Family (With Andrew Spohn) Following our Shellder episode, we discuss the evolutionary family of Slowpoke, Slowbro, and Slowking.
08.27.2018 061 The Shellder Family (With Andrew Spohn) Amusement Sparks' Andrew Spohn joins us for a two-hour discussion on two criminally underrated original members of the 150 Club -- Shelder and Cloyster!
07.29.2018 060 Spaceworld '97 Pokemon Gold Demo (With Jolly By Nature) The leak of an oft discussed lost demo for Pokemon Gold and Silver, featuring a completely different Pokedex and showcased at the Nintendo Spaceworld 1997 expo, recently surfaced online, rocking the Pokemon fan community. Blast Burn Radio's Jolly By Nature ...
07.22.2018 059 Chinpokomon (With Justin Addison and Craig Lewis) South Park brilliantly satirized our beloved Pokemon franchise in the third season episode "Chinpokomon." For the first time, we've got Justin and Craig together, to join us in a detailed look at all 30 official Chinpokomon.
05.23.2018 058 Pokemon Breeding (With Phil Cobb) After a long and mysterious absence, Phil Cobb returns to discuss the ins and outs of Pokemon Breeding! Waitwait, lemme rephrase that. Phil and Nathan discuss the game mechanics and in-universe science and philosophy on Pokemon sex and reproduction. Featuring ...
04.03.2018 057 The Science and Politics of Pokemon Battles, Part 2 (With Jeremy Vyne) The Professor Jeremy Vyne returns at long last to help us find satisfying answers to many of the questions raised in Episode 018. These are questions that have haunted the fandom for ages... Why only six Pokemon? What is The ...
03.24.2018 056 Pokemon TCG for Game Boy Color (With Ben and Zane) The Cartoncast's Ben and Zane join us to break down the Game Boy Color "port" of the Pokemon Trading Card Game and the enigmatic figure that is Imakuni.
03.09.2018 055 Delta Species Pokemon (With Andrew Spohn) Electric Steel Type Charizard??? Now that's a horse of a different color. Today on the show, Amusement Sparks' Andrew Spohn returns once again to discuss the curiosity that is Delta Species Pokemon! We explore the TCG exclusive region of Holon, ...
02.26.2018 054 Pokemon The Movie - I Choose You! (With Briana Joy) We saw the newest Pokemon movie, and not only did Pikachu have a lot to say, so did we. In this episode Briana returns for an in-depth review and analysis of "Pokemon The Movie - I Choose You!"
01.22.2018 053 Officer Jenny (With Briana Joy) The anime exclusive character Officer Jenny is the topic for today's episode! Just what is the deal with these identical families, anyway?

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