From humble 8-bit beginnings to a worldwide sensation, Pokémon has made it's mark in a myriad of pop culture media around the globe for almost 30 years. But can the humble host of this podcast, oblivious to the Pokémon experience, learn why this property has survived, and thrived, for so long? Luckily, he's called in TOP MEN, as Mike is joined by Ross & Ryan from the HISTORY ON FILM podcast to school him in all things Pikachu. They've even brought games! Join us and by the time you're done listening, you'll wanna CATCH 'EM ALL!

Contact Mike on:

Twitter: @Mickjamison1 (thislightsaberkillsfacists)

Bluesky: @mikejamison.bsky.social (thislightsaberkillsfacists)

Check out Ryan & Ross on the HISTORY ON FILM PODCAST:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-on-film-podcast/id1777697638

Please LISTEN, RATE, and REVIEW the show on:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-basement/id1796270822

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6v6QCWVQwlm9SIQ6OsrGbK?si=fe20277043d74955