Beyond the Ball

Budew! It's cute. It's baby. But it's also poison? Join us in our 108th episode as determine just how much Budew truly is all three of those things.

We reach the end of our fiery funeral procession this episode as we talk about Litwick and Lampent's final evolution, Chandelure. Will it maintain Lampent's more passive and subtle ways or will we see a return to form akin to Litwick's insidious tastes? Discover the answer to this question and others as we go Beyond the Ball once more!

We thought Lampent would try to outdo the depravity of Litwick, but this evolution takes a slightly subtler turn that we were not expecting! Find out more in the 106th episode of Beyond the Ball as we explore the boundaries of fate and death!

We kick off a new evolution chain this week that starts with little ol' Litwick! We do our best to justify this cute Pokemon's seemingly evil behavior but, as usual, the Pokedex has other plans!

The nutrient ball has been drained and Cherubi's evolved form, Cherrim, is finally ready to bloom! Well, sometimes. You know, if it's nice out.

As we explore Cherubi this week, we once again touch upon the age-old question of "would you eat a Pokemon?" What if it was nutrient-rich AND delicious? Before you make your decision we'll present you with all the facts and circumstances in the scientific way that only Beyond the Ball can do!

Calling all junkivores! It's time to talk about the all-consuming and terrifying void that is Guzzlord! A top contender for deadliest Pokemon so soon after Krookodile. Buckle up! We also discuss our impressions of Pokemon Snap at the show, and spoiler: we like it! And, of course apologies to David Attenborough. The mentioned Tweet: https://twitter.com/ChaseKip_/status/1175867367584423943?s=20

We're at the end of the Sandile evolution chain as we discuss the one and only Bully of the Sands, Krookodile! A real hooligan and terrifying killing machine! CONTENT WARNING: We do get into some violent imagery that's a bit more graphic than usual so heads up!

To celebrate 100 episodes of Beyond the Ball, we proudly present to you our top 100 Pokémon games! Thanks so much for listening! You can view both of our lists here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C27qXfJRj6s1I9gw4mm1BUz5UskM8ybFLYKfxjw3B_4/edit?usp=sharing

Krokorok is here to usher in our 100th episode of Beyond the Ball. The Pokedex writers really had membranes on the uh... brain for this one! Stay tuned for a special bonus episode later this week!

We're one episode away from 100 as we discuss our newest and wisest friend Sandile! A unique Ground/Dark type Pokemon that swims through sand like it was water!

It's time to discuss Wobbuffet! Will the secrets of this mysterious Pokemon finally be revealed? Almost certainly not!

It's another BTB first this week as we read up on Wynaut, our first baby Pokemon! What is Wynaut? We're still not entirely sure, but hey at least we know a thing or two about Pringles!

Teddiursa is all grown up this episode as we discuss its evolved form, Ursaring! What powerful new abilities might this Pokemon wield? Is it still obsessed with honey? How does hibernation really work? The answers to all these questions and more await you!

We're back to talk about honey in this episode! I mean Teddiursa! A little bear that seems to be trying very hard to channel Winnie the Pooh. Watch out for sticky grabbers!

It's our final Sword and Shield catchup episode, as we read the last of the new Pokedex entries for Pokemon we've covered before. Say hello again to our old friends Leafeon, Glaceon, Sylveon, Buneary, and Lopunny!

It's time to talk about Abaomasnow! Will it maintain Snover's innocence and curiosity or is it time to throw tree hands? Also we discuss the recent Pokemon announcements. Exciting stuff!

It's time to chill out with a Pokemon that is in no way upsetting or nightmare-inducing. It's Snover! What could go wrong? Nothing. I'm telling you it's fine. Relax. Eat a berry.

If you thought Paras had it rough, just wait until you hear about its evolution, Parasect! Is it a lovable hermit crab or the alien from the movie Alien? Find out in Episode 91 of Beyond the Ball!

Hey it's a coupla 90's kids talkin' about a cute, little 90's bug on the 90th episode of their Pokemon podcast! Hope we don't make any horrifying discoveries about our good friend Paras!

It's time again to revisit some old friends as we catch up on new Pokedex entries from Sword and Shield for Nidoran, Nidorina, Nidoqueen and the Gigantamax forms of Blastoise and Eevee!

Stop lurking and start listening! It's time to theorize and unravel the many mysteries of Golett's beefy evolution, Golurk!

We're back! After an extended hiatus, we examine the small friend known as Golett! Time to unravel the mysteries of this ancient, artificial Pokemon!

In this episode, we talk about the legendary water dog, Suicune and also assorted video games and Vegeta. So purify those ears and listen up!

Join us, dear listener, as we partake in the tragic tale of Mimikyu! The Pokemon desperate for friendship but destined for sadness and malice.