Lured Up - A Pokémon GO Podcast

Lured Up Podcast 152 Record Date - 10/21/2020 Publish Date - 10/23/2020   Strap in and buckle up because there is a ton of information in this episode! After a quick recap of last week’s gameplay, we talk about Mega Venusaur rotating out of the Mega Raid Pool while Mega Gengar rotates in! We have complete details on our Halloween 2020 Event and it is massive! There is plenty to do with new Pokémon...

Lured Up Podcast 151 Record Date - 10/14/2020 Publish Date  10/17/2020   After a short break from episode 150, we are back with an episode packed with info and events. Our recap covers the Autumn Themed Event and the Alolan Meowth Limited Research Day. Both events brought up a Nanab shortage, which shows that some in the Community were not prepared coming into the event! Pikachu Spotlight Hour and...

Lured Up Podcast Creator Series Episode 18 Recording Date - 10/3/2020 Publish Date - 10/10/2020   This episode was so much fun! I was joined by JigglyDad this week and we decided to do something a bit unique! We recorded this show live on JigglyDad’s Twitch Stream in video form! Being in front of the camera really makes me want to do this show every week on Twitch!   We begin by learning about Nat...

Lured Up Podcast Creator Series Episode 17 Recording Date - 9/26/2020 Publish Date - 10/5/2020   I was super excited to have a chat with one of the OG Pokémon GO Twitch Streamers, DebbiePebble! We dig in to how the Twitch landscape has changed over the years, and how getting out there and having fun are always Debbie’s priority!   Support the show by shopping at TCGPlayer.com using this link - htt...

Lured Up Podcast 150 Record Date - 9/30/2020 Publish Date - 10/2/2020   Buckle your safety belts, this is going to be a bumpy ride! Niantic announced some rollbacks to temporary bonuses that have sent shockwaves through the Community on Social Media. This will lead to a Poke The Bear segment at the end of the show that pushes Ken to the limit!   Before we get there, there is still plenty of news t...

Lured Up Podcast Creator Series Episode 16 Recording Date 9/19/2020 Publish Date 9/28/2020   Mel and Dan from The Silph Arena joined me for an awesome discussion about the platform! We cover how the team has grown, the goals of the platform, and how the community plays a pivotal role in their process. From a small grassroots network to a global force in the PvP world, the Silph Arena has become sy...

Lured Up Podcast 149 Record Date - 9/23/2020 Publish Date - 9/25/2020   While Mega September is wrapping up, Niantic has released their October schedule which will keep Trainers as busy as ever! Before getting into the October prep, we break down the last week of September including the Mega-Buddy event, Articuno in Raids, Porygon Community Day and Spearow Spotlight Hour!   Next month will be just...

Lured Up Podcast Creator Series Episode 15 Recording Date 9/13/2020 Publish Date 9/22/2020   Behold the power of Twitter! All it took was a Tweet to connect Lured Up with Hybrid Mongoose, who joins us on the show to discuss his journey as a creator. We had a fantastic and casual chat about his brand, the state of the game, and his upcoming return to video podcasting!   Support the show by shopping...

Lured Up Podcast 148 Record Date - 9/16/2020  Publish Date - 9/18/2020   Another busy week to break down in the World of Pokémon GO! We start by recapping the last week of gameplay, including Cresselia in Five Star Raids, Houndoom Spotlight Hour and the 2nd Mega September Event. We will also prep you for the return of Articuno with a Raid Guide and Battle Party, as well as a look at the next week’...

Lured Up Podcast 147 Record Date - 9/9/2020 Publish Date - 9/12/2020   After a pretty quiet week on the gameplay front, it is time to gather our resources and prepare for another exciting week of events. Many of us took it easy over a lackluster first week of the Mega September event, mixed with a not so great launch of Megas. This upcoming week however, looks to be more exciting and have a lot mo...

Lured Up Podcast  Creator Series Episode 14 Recording Date 9/5/2020 Publish Date 9/10/2020   I was super excited to be joined by DPhie250! Her approach to creating PvP content and overall good vibe made for some interesting conversation! We discuss how her journey into the PvP scene as a competitor inspired her to create content! You will not want to miss the story about her first stream ever!   I...

Lured Up Podcast Creator Series Episode 13 Recording Date 8/29/2020 Publish Date 9/8/2020   I was joined this week by Joe Landor, also known as LandorAlpha! We had an exciting chat about how he has developed his content brand around multiple games within the Pokémon franchise. We discuss how working with different games and platforms has been a foundation of growing his community.   We discuss his...

Lured Up Podcast 146 Record Date - 9/3/2020 Publish Date - 9/5/2020   Plenty of topics to cover today both from the Newsroom and from the Community! We will recap what many trainers thought to be a relaxing week of Pokémon GO. With Heatran still in Legendary Raids and Eevee taking the Spotlight, there wasn’t too much FOMO out there to worry the player base. With the issues that faced the launch of...

Lured Up Podcast 145 Record Date 8/29/2020 Publish Date 8/31/2020   We have a ton to cover this week due to all of the amazing news that has been released! We begin by recapping our week of Heatran, Geodude, and the Dragon Week Timed Research Makeup. If you wanted a break we hope you took one because September is looking to be packed with things to do!   Mega Pokémon have been released and we will...

Lured Up Podcast 144 Record Date 8/18/2020 Publish Date 8/21/2020   As the third and final Ultra Unlock week comes to a close, we recap our thoughts on Unova Week encounters and raids. We also break down our GO Fest make up event, which didn’t have the feel or impact that many in the community were hoping for.    The exclusive moves have been announced for our COmmunity Day choice final evolutions...

Lured Up Podcast Creator Series Episode 12 Recording Date 8/15/2020 Publish Date 8/17/2020   Alfindeol has returned to the show to talk about his journey as a creator and as well as the current state of the game! It is always a good time to talk with him, as he brings a highly logical, positive, and humble approach to his content while most importantly keeping it super fun! If you haven’t experien...

Lured Up Podcast 143 Record Date 8/12/20 Publish Date 8/15/20   After the major storm that hit the Northeast left us without power, we are back to get caught up on the latest happenings from the world of Pokémon GO! We recap the Dragon Week Deino hatch debacle that left the community sour before running through the Enigma week happenings. One thing we can say for certain is that remote raiding is...

Lured Up Podcast  Creator Series Episode 11 Recording Date 8/8/2020 Publish Date 8/11/2020   One of the best things about featuring creatures on the show is the ability to find new talent that is early on their journey. We first encountered OhSomeBlossom on Twitter where she was mixing it up with the community and making an impact in conversations with many larger creators. We then learned that sh...

Lured Up Podcast Creator Series Episode 10 Recording Date 8/1/2020 Publish Date 8/7/2020   We are joined this week by Awesome Adam! Adam caught our attention by creating content that covers so many formats of the franchise! From Sword & Shield, to the TCG, and of course Pokémon GO! We dig into how his Pokémon mix has helped to shape his content and audience. His dual game streaming style keeps his...

Lured Up Podcast  Creator Series Episode 9 Recording Date 7/27/2020 Publish Date 8/3/2020   All aboard! The Kruse Ship is pulling into the dock and Skipper Tom is at the wheel! Tom Kruse joins us this week to bring the energy and humor that we have come to know and love from his content! We catch up with Tom and find out what he has been up to over the last few months!   We talk about his journey...

Lured Up Podcast 142 Record Date - 7/29/20 Publish Date - 7/31/20   GO FEST BABY! Let’s talk about the event including the ups and downs as well as how we experienced the event. From rotating habitats to a ton of Team GO Rocket, the event has Trainers talking. The ticket holders did an amazing job of completing all of the Ultra Unlock Challenges which will bring us three additional weeks worth of...

Lured Up Podcast Record Date - 7/22/2020 Publish Date - 7/24/2020   GO Fest Hype is upon us and our bodies are ready for action! This weekend’s events will be a blast and we want to make sure you are prepared to make the most of it! We begin with recapping the final GO Fest Weekly Challenge for Friendship, Gastly Community Day, and Oddish Spotlight Hour. Crazy to think how packed our schedule has...

Lured Up Podcast Creator Series Episode 8 Recording Date 7/13/2020 Publish Date 7/20/2020   We are excited to have Mystic7 back on the show! He has been a busy over the last few months with his continued growth on YouTube and his transition to Twitch! We cover the evolution of his brand and the shift from Clash of Clans to Pokémon GO, and the differences of production between the two. We also touc...

Lured Up Podcast Creator Roundtable Series 10 Record Date - 6/27/2020 YouTube Publish Date -  6/28/2020 Podcast Publish Date - 7/18/2020   We are excited to bring you our 3rd GO Snapshot Creator Roundtable! We have an amazing panel that discusses their process and content while having an amazing time and a bunch of laughs! Make sure you connect with all of our panelists and check out their work!  ...

Lured Up Podcast 140 Record Date - 7/15/20 Publish Date - 7/17/20   We are another week closer to GO Fest! ALthough we are excited to the big event, there is still plenty to get through over the next week! We will recap the GO Fest Weekly Challenge for Battle and prep you for the Friendship week! Team GO Rocket is making an impact in a big way with the introduction of balloons, the return of Giova...