Goldenrod Podcast

There's so much news this week. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is now on 1 in every 6 Switch consoles. An oopsie with Pokemon Go, Game Freak's Junichi Masuda 'steals' music, and are Pokemon fusions the next gimmick? As always, you can submit your question on our Discord channel or by emailing GoldenrodPod@gmail.com . Timestamps 00:04:10 - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet sales update 00:08:20 - Issues and b...

This week Ben and Connor discuss Kadabra returning to the anime and TCG following magician Uri Geller withdrawing his lawsuit against Nintendo. They also try to get to the bottom of why Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is breaking so many sales records. Timestamps 00:02:38 - Kadabra returns to Pokemon TCG and the anime 00:14:35 - Why is Pokemon Scarlet and Violet breaking sales records 00:50:08 - Pokemo...

The Pokemon community are once more united, Ash and Pikachu are leaving the anime after 25 years of adventures across multiple regions, battling and catching thousands of Pokemon, and all this before the age of 10! Ash’s story will conclude with a run of 11 special episodes, which will start rolling out in Japan from 13 January.  Timestamps 00:04:36 - Destroying a $4,000 Pokemon game 00:11:00...

Can you believe Pokemon Legends Arceus released a year ago this week? So, we thought it would be the perfect time to review the game (as well as compare it to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet) including our many, many loves for the game, and a couple of criticisms. Timestamps 00:03:51 - 7-star Greninja comes to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Terra Raids  00:12:24 - The Dragonite Comeback (a look back a...

With the official leak of two new Pokemon moves on the Pokemon's official Twitch channel, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to discuss the controversial subject. So, this week we invited DustyGogoat and SoulSilverArt from the HiddenPower podcast to discuss Pokemon leaks, spoilers, speculation and more! Timestamps 00:00:22 - Discussion about Pokemon leaks, spoilers and rumours.  0...

Ash and Pikachu are leaving the anime after 25 years of adventures across multiple regions, battling and catching thousands of Pokemon, and all this before the age of 10! Ash’s story will conclude with a run of 11 special episodes, which will start rolling out in Japan from 13 January.  Timestamps 00:02:34 - What do we want to see from the Pokemon Company in 2023  00:58:55 - Pokemon Jour...

It's a shorter episode this week as we've had to record it earlier than normal because of the winter break.   What a year it's been! Thank you to everyone who has listened to our podcast, for the comments and questions you've submitted and telling our friends and family about the podcast (bonus points if you share this podcast with your family on Christmas Day!) We'll see you in 2023 - we hop...

Ash and Pikachu are leaving the anime after 25 years of adventures across multiple regions, battling and catching thousands of Pokemon, and all this before the age of 10! Ash’s story will conclude with a run of 11 special episodes, which will start rolling out in Japan from 13 January.  Timestamps 00:05:20 - New 5☆ Delibird and 7☆ Cinderace Tera Raids announced!  00:07:11 - The future of...

Our gen 9 wrap up is done. We reviewed the present, so now it's time to talk about the future, including our hopes and expectations for the DLC of generation 9, which surely has to be coming after the success of the Crown Tundra and Isle of Armor for Sword and Shield. Timestamps 00:03:04 - The future of Pokemon - Scarlet and Violet DLC 01:18:35 - Pokemon Journeys discussion 01:47:44 - Guess the fa...

Ben has finished Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (finally!). So him and Conor break down their thoughts on the three stories paths and Area Zero. Warning: spoilers ahead! Timestamps 00:00:14 - Our experience with the 7-star Charizard raids 00:04:00 - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet spoiler review 02:00:00 - Comments and questions from our listeners 02:00:37 - What are we up to this week   All our links...

It's finally here. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have dropped. Ben and Conor have have been playing it all week and are here to break down everything they loved, and everything they disliked. Timestamps 00:02:29 - 7-star Charizard raids come to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet 00:04:14 - Comments from our listeners 00:11:50 - Can bugs and issues be fixed? 00:31:50 - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet patch release...

It's finally here. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have dropped. Ben and Conor have have been playing it all week and are here to break down everything they loved, and everything they disliked. Timestamps 00:00:01 - The review. Seriously. The episode is just the review. I don't know why i'm putting so much effort into this one timestamp. If you're reading this... leave a review please!   All our l...

Lucky you. You're getting this week's episode a day early (unlike us with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - boo!). The review will be live next week so we can give you a worthy review. Send us your spoiler-free reviews of Scarlet and Violet using the links below and we'll read them out and discuss them on next week's episode. Timestamps 00:11:28 - Pokemon TCG Live beta 00:27:15 - Our teams for Pokemon...

With just one week left until Pokemon Scarlet and Violet releases, we're wrapping up our thoughts on the final trailer and the reveal of Gimmighoul.  Timestamps 00:03:03 - Gimmighoul reveal and discussing the final Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer 00:58:03 - Pokemon Journeys discussion 01:18:05 - Guess the fake Pokedex entry 01:23:08 - Questions from our listeners 01:29:51 - What are we up...

Are the pre-order bonuses ' Pokehot ' or ' Pokesnot '? There's just two weeks until the release of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and we're breaking down and reviewing all the pre-order bonuses. Here's a nearly full list of the pre-order bonuses that we're reviewing: Pokemon pre-order bonuses Timestamps 00:00:05 - Two weeks left. Are we excited for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet? 00:03:10 - Discussing th...

Gamefreak and The Pokemon Company have dropped a wealth of information and knowledge on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, we haven't got to play it hands on yet, but there's plenty to discuss from what we've seen, including new Ghost-type Pokemon Greavard. Timestamps 00:00:05 - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet preview 01:00:12 - Pokemon Journeys discussion 01:23:54 - Guess the fake Pokedex entry 01:28:02 - Qu...

Ben and Conor once again discuss the latest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet video, which tells us more about gym leader's Iono new Pokemon - Belibolt. Timestamps 00:00:40 - Who has more followers - Raihan or Iono? 00:09:08 - Discussing Belibolt and the latest Pokemon video 00:47:00 - Pokemon Journeys discussion 01:20:04 - Guess the fake Pokedex entry 01:25:33 - Questions from our listeners 01:36:09 - W...

Ben and Conor discuss the latest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet video, which showed the new electric-type gym leader Iono, and theorize who her teased Pokemon is. Timestamps 00:05:00 - The latest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer 00:44:45 - Pokemon Journeys discussion 01:10:48 - Guess the fake Pokedex entry 01:15:35 - Questions from our listeners 01:28:39 - What are we up to this week   All our...

Ben and Conor discuss the latest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer. Discover our thoughts, what we liked, and what has us worried. Timestamps 00:05:00 - The latest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer 01:06:20 - Pokemon Journeys discussion 01:35:35 - Guess the fake Pokedex entry 01:40:48 - Questions from our listeners 01:47:36 - What are we up to this week   All our links! 🌐  Goldenrod P...

Ben and Conor discuss the recent 'video' from the World Pokemon Ecological Society, which includes new Pokemon Wiglett, Pokemon fighting in the wild, and our thoughts on everything. We recommend watching the video yourself first by clicking here . (You'll need to click the buttons during the survey. Always click the last one to view the same clips as us.) Timestamps 00:01:27 - World Pokemon Ecolog...

Ben and Conor discuss the recent controversy about the Pokemon Company's stance on Pokemon Nuzlockes.   Timestamps 00:00:01 - The Pokemon Company's stance on Pokemon Nuzlockes. 00:54:52 - Pokemon Journeys discussion 01:32:24 - Guess the fake Pokedex entry 01:37:12 - Questions from our listeners 01:40:35 - What are we up to this week   All our links! 🌐  Goldenrod Podcast 👍 Subscrib...

Ben, Conor and special guest Lewis discuss Pokemon the latest Pokémon Scarlet & Violet trailer - Seek Your Treasure   Timestamps 00:04:35 - Pokémon Stadium 1 and 2 come to Nintendo Expansion Pass 00:11:15 - Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back 01:04:36 - Pokemon Journeys discussion 01:31:44 - Guess the fake Pokedex entry 01:34:55 - Questions from our listeners 01:39:05 - What are we up to this we...

Ben and Conor discuss the latest Pokémon Scarlet & Violet trailer - Seek Your Treasure   Timestamps 00:00:01 - Pokémon Scarlet & Violet trailer discussion 00:57:32 - Pokemon Journeys discussion 01:24:53 - Guess the fake Pokedex entry 01:30:37 - Questions from our listeners 01:39:42 - What are we up to this week   All our links! 🌐  Goldenrod Podcast 👍 Subscribe on YouTube...

Ben and Conor discuss Conor's experience at Pokemon Worlds 2022, as well as the recently released Scarlet and Violet competitive play trailer. Timestamps 00:45:28 - New Pokemon Grafaiai and Gamefreak's marketing strategy 01:02:26 - Pokemon Journeys discussion 01:29:30 - Guess the fake Pokedex entry 01:34:52 - Questions from our listeners 01:37:56 - What are we up to this week All our links!...

Ben and Conor discuss Conor's experience at Pokemon Worlds 2022, as well as the recently released Scarlet and Violet competitive play trailer. Timestamps 00:05:06 - Pokemon Worlds Championships 2022 00:41:54 - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet competitive play trailer 01:02:08 - Pokemon Journeys discussion 01:19:50 - Guess the fake Pokedex entry 01:25:18 - Questions from our listeners 01:30:42 - What are...