Beyond the Ball

We're catching up on new entries for Pokemon we've already talked about and this time we get to revisit some faves thanks to the Isle of Armor expansion for Sword and Shield! So settle in for a long one featuring Scyther, Scizor, Porygon, Porygon2, and Porygon-Z!

Are you prepared for Mareep's final form? Because we're talking about Ampharos this week and it is just so so bright. Also we get sidetracked a lot this episode pretty much from the jump.

What lies underneath Mareeps big fluffy wool? It's the slick and rubbery Flaaffy of course!

One of our faves and a second-generation classic, it's Mareep! And don't worry about the uh... less than incredible facts provided by the Pokedex. We find plenty of tangents to get distracted by.

It's time to talk about Skitty's prim and proper evolution, Delcatty! It's a big cat! And please get involved however you're able with current protests and BLM. Take care of each other and donate to your local bail funds and other organizations/fundraisers. You can find a ton of ways to help here: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/# which includes tons of places to donate to.

We're back and cuter than ever! Thanks for being patient! We talk about Skitty this episode, a kitten Pokemon that may be a top contender for most petworthy Pokemon! Let's get back into it!

Hey we're taking a break as the situation regarding COVID-19 continues to develop and makes recording for us a little difficult. We'll get back to regularly scheduled episodes as soon as we're able. Thanks!

We didn't think it was possible, but Sandslash is even cooler in its Alolan form! Watch out for frostbite!

Okay we couldn't help talking more about Super Tuesday now that it's happened. If Pokemon can have M4A, then we should too! We'll get back to strictly Pokemon again on Monday.

What's this? Sandshrew again? Yep! It's got an Alolan form with different types and all-new entries! Also if you reasonably thought this podcast wouldn't get into electoral politics then buckle up! Because Super Tuesday is tomorrow and we have thoughts!

This week we talk about Sandshrew's evolution, Sonic The Hed- I mean Sandslash! All hail the king of mountain passing!

Exceedingly cute and very dry, it's Sandshrew! Is its ball form truly indestructible? Does it really eat sand? Join us as we absolutely do not find the answer to either of these questions!

We're going way up high in the sky to talk about this week's Pokemon! That's right, it's the legendary Rayquaza!

It's our first real episode about a Pokemon from the Galar region! That's right, Sirfetch'd is here and ready to fight alongside the Galarian form  of Farfetch'd! Get ready for bigger leeks and bigger attitude!

It's time again to catch up on new Pokedex entries from Sword and Shield! Join us as we revisit Salandit, Salazzle, Gengar, and Farfetch'd!

We wrap up the Klink family this week with none other than Klinklang! It's got even more gears!

What's better than two gears? Three gears! Join us this week as we attempt to decipher the emotions of Klink's evolution, Klang and why it's so interested in using such dangerous attacks!

Join us this week on Beyond the Ball as we learn just what makes Klink tick. Is there something deeper to this steel-type mystery or is it just two gears? Either way, we talk about it for 45 minutes!

This week we're ready to rumble with Pancham's evolution, Pangoro! Bullies and dump trucks beware!

This week, we do our level best to explain one of the cutest Pokémon we've seen so far, Pancham!

We're shifting gears this week to catch up on new Pokédex entries from Sword and Shield for Pokémon we've already discussed on the show. Get ready for new information about old friends like Woobat, Swoobat, Throh, and Sawk along with entries for Gigantamax Charizard!

The ambitious scientists at Game Freak thought they could improve Rhydon even further with Rhyperior, but we remain skeptical! Find out if the Pokédex can convince us otherwise!

Rhydon's up on two legs now and ready to face the world! And lava. And cannons. But Beyond the Ball is here to ask the real questions. Like can it feel me giving it a hug?

This week, we defend the incredibly destructive Rhyhorn from a cruel Pokedex that is out to drag it! (Apologies for Braden's subpar audio quality this week!)

We reach the end of Grubbin's journey with the powerful Vikavolt! Also hear our early impressions of Sword and Shield! Which also means we need to go back and read the newest entries for Grubbin and Charjabug! All in one episode!