Collin and Brandon finally discover the undisputed best Pokemon: Raticate! Brandon finds himself denying the obvious truth, while Collin finds himself writing the episode descriptions. Along the way, they discuss 60's rock songs, the struggles of chow ownership, and Cowabunga, hang ten, let's do some drums!

Collin and Brandon welcome their first ever guest to the podcast: Abby Russell from giantbomb.com! She arrives just in time for Rattata, a pokemon so good Brandon and Abby insist it's garnered the number one spot before any discussion has taken place. Collin insists, however, that discussion should happen and so the group proceeds to list every kind of cheese they know, ponder the size of Rattata's balls, and review the career of Kevin Kline.

Remember: for every Rattata episode you hear, there are 40 that go unheard.

Pidgeot is a unique, if not totally un-unique Pocket Monster, and we sure learned a lot. Heads become asses, and asses heads in this rollick through the sky. Clouds can’t bog Collin down, even if rainbows are sad and he's cracking through the sky at two times the speed of sound. Brandon also does an extended impression of Donald Trump, so be warned, that is a thing! Pidgeot has hella feathers!

Pidgeotto and Pidgey are NOT the same. Collin and Brandon spend an hour successfully proving this point beyond a shadow of a doubt, while also reminding the audience that Collin is among the world's strongest men and Brandon is stuck in a time vortex. This episode is essential listening for any fans of the Lilo & Stitch extended universe.

All hail Pidgeotto, the Dennis Quaid of Pokemon!

It's time to talk about Pidgey and Collin is NOT happy about it. Nevertheless, Brandon and his grumpy buddy try to figure out if Pidgey is a bug, receive an ominous visit from Collin's upstairs neighbor Mark, and wonder aloud why the fact that Pidgey is a ninja isn't included in its online bio.

Finally, a Pokémon for all the serious bee-heads of the world! Beedrill, who exists somewhere in the nebulous area between wasp, bee, and spider, is finally given the attention he deserves by Brandon and Collin. Along the way, the pair discuss all the famous slugs who claim to be bugs, the fact that Beedrill DEFINITELY has friends, and the strange coloration of his anus cone.

Brandon and Collin give an in-depth look at the yellow Power Ranger of the Pokemon universe: Kakuna! Along the way, Kakuna becomes their one true god, tries on some stylish hats, battles an MMA fighter, and marries your mother.

Pop goes the Weedle! In this episode Brandon and Collin discuss the first entirely sphere-based pokemon! Along the way, Brandon banishes Collin for committing a cardinal sin, Weedle gets an inspiring half-time speech, and the routes where you can and CAN'T find Weedle are thoroughly analyzed.

*WHAT IS ONIX HIDING?*

Collin and Brandon get to know the first Pokemon who broke their heart: Butterfree. Along the way, they decide what they'd trade it away for, discuss the ethics of eating it, and explore what it's like to be two mortal enemies handcuffed together in an 80's sitcom.

Collin and Brandon prove once and for all that Metapod is the hardest dude around. Along the way, Metapod solves some local crimes, Collin feels deep shame over his rapping skills, and Brandon begins the podcast's first chant of "Unsubscribe! Unsubscribe!" *Please subscribe!*