Luke Loves Pokémon

I do believe in faeries, I do I do I do! This week, Luke takes a look at the world that might have been with Clefairy, the once and future mascot of the whole franchise. Cute and pink, innit? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I know you love it when I sped the episode talking about gender politics, so here's a chat about the original power couple of Pokemon! We've got game development history, mythology, weird animal hybrids and all sorts this week. Enjoy! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week we're taking a step down from the ubiquitous but tired Pikachu and looking at the oft-overlooked but ultimately brilliant Sandshrew. I love this little cutie! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Chamber of Secrets has been opened. What's inside? It's Luke Summerhayes and he wants to show you his snake. Next time we will of course be talking about the big man himself, Pikachu. Get in touch with the show if you have thoughts and feelings about the electric mouse and family. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We're back in just-a-bird territory this week. Luke's talking iconic anime moments, David Attenborough, evolution glow ups, and shiny Pokémon. Remember to get in touch if you have thoughts and feelings about Pikachu. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week Luke talks Rattata. There are personal stories, Alolan forms and deep dives into the Pokédex entries which read like descriptions of real rats... and thus a little uncomfortably like racist propaganda. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Luke loves Pokémon and the birds love Luke, so it's a love-in this week as we get to talking about Pidgey, Pidgeotto and Pidgeot. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Deep Impact to Butterfree's Armageddon, it's Beedril! Obviously we also discuss the great and powerful Weedle and the ominous as anything Kakuna. Yes, I'm aware this is very early but it turns out I need to pay for a pro account if I want to schedule episodes and I have a day job. Take your podcast early and be grateful! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's the caterpillar that introduced the world to evolution, the chrysalis that launched a thousand childish jokes and the butterfly that broke all of our hearts. Plus, this is the favourite Pocket Monster of WWE Superstar Xavier Woods! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Rounding out the original trio of starters, here's my episode on the lovable Squirtle. This little blue ball of cuteness holds a special place in my heart as it was my first Pokémon, all the way back in Christmas 1999 on Pokémon Blue. Summoning salt's Blue Speedrun video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0aRVjtjmB4 False Swipe Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDGbmCxt2CEZAsDh1CiWXsQ ★ Supp...

Would you believe it, I actually went and did a second episode one week after the first. Now I just need to keep that going for the next 400 consecutive weeks, and . . . well, by then there will be more Pokemon. It never ends. But this is Charmander, Charmeleon and Charizard, and they're fun. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The first proper episode, and Luke is talking about the first Pokémon (if you don't count Mew, or Rhyhorn, or Arceus). Bulbasaur is a simple sort of Pokémon, with a nice simple family. It's a good place to start. It'll definitely stay this simple . . . right? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Luke Summerhayes introduces himself, the show, Pokémon and his history with it. Join him on a journey of discovery, positivity, and imaginary monsters. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★