Pika Pals Podcast: Pokémon Nostalgia28 Feb 2025

#1 - Pallet Town of Broken Dreams (Pokémon - I Choose You!)

In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches “Pokémon – I Choose You!” — the iconic series premiere of Pokémon, where Ash oversleeps, Pikachu refuses to listen, Spearow rain down a terrifying attack, and a legendary sighting all mark the beginning of a global phenomenon. Pokémania was about to explode onto the scene, and there was no turning back!

⚠️ Attention Pokémon Trainers!

Before we begin the journey, a quick note — my Pika Pals Podcast episode numbers refer to my podcast episodes, not the Pokémon TV episode numbers. The Pokémon episode order is famously chaotic — with banned episodes, dub changes, and even out-of-order airings (you can thank Porygon for causing all those seizures!). When I’m discussing a specific Pokémon episode or movie, I’ll put the title in brackets, like this: (Pokémon – I Choose You!).

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If you were in Ash’s shoes, which starter Pokémon would you have chosen: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, or Pikachu?
Do you remember the first time you watched this episode — where were you?
Which moment from the premiere hit you the hardest: Pikachu’s refusal, the Spearow chase, or the legendary bird’s appearance?

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#52 - Merry Jynx-mas Everyone (Holiday Hi-Jynx)

In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Holiday Hi-Jynx” — where a festive adventure takes Ash and friends to the North Pole, uncovers the truth behind Jessie’s childhood grud...

11 Apr 30min

#51 - When Will I See-izure You Again (Electric Soldier Porygon)

In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Electric Soldier Porygon” — where a malfunctioning Pokémon Transport System sends Ash and friends into cyberspace, pits them against Te...

4 Apr 44min

#50 - Best of Guest Chaos Vol.1

In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed revisits the most chaotic guest moments so far — where conversations go off the rails, Pokémon debates spiral, and absolutely nothing goes according to pl...

1 Apr 1h 27min

#49 - Ditt-Oh What a Night! (Ditto’s Mysterious Mansion)

In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Ditto’s Mysterious Mansion” — where a rainy detour leads to the House of Imite, a Ditto with a face problem, and a battle that proves t...

28 Mar 34min

#48 - Best of Jokémon Vol.2

In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed returns to the Jokémon vault — unleashing another round of truly terrible Pokémon wordplay, puns that should never have made it to air, and jokes that are...

25 Mar 39min

#47 - Bike Gangsta’s Paradise (The Bridge Bike Gang)

In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “The Bridge Bike Gang” — where a simple medicine delivery turns into a high-speed showdown with a wild biker crew, Team Rocket’s unicycl...

21 Mar 24min

#46 - Best of Jokémon Vol.1

In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed revisits the very best of Jokémon so far — a celebration of groan-worthy puns, terrible wordplay, and jokes that absolutely should not work… but somehow d...

18 Mar 40min

#45 - Ride into the Safari Zone (The Legend of Dratini)

In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “The Legend of Dratini” — where a visit to the Safari Zone uncovers a painful secret, ruthless poachers, and a long-lost bond between a ...

14 Mar 33min