PUCL: A Pokemon Podcast

This week Thatch and the gang are off. However, they left you with a preview for the latest Patreon GameCorner Episode! Enjoy as Shark presents games to Thatch and Mark and listen to them struggle through! Mailbag Question What is your favorite way to play Pokemon? puclpodcast@gmail.com Connect with PUCL Discord: www.pucldiscord.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcast Facebook: https://facebo...

In this episode of the P.U.C.L. Podcast, we talk about our favorite ways to play Pokemon and what we get out of it! This week Thatch is joined by Sharkfinnagen and Bocefus to talk about their favorite ways to play Pokemon. From custom TCG formats, to competitive, to nuzlockes. We all have our favorite way to play! 0:00 Opening 01:24 What We've Been Doing 10:03 News 28:30 Favorite Format Topic 1:08...

In this episode of the P.U.C.L. Podcast, we talk about the recent launch of the M-B meta in Pokemon Champions. We also talk about what we think of the size and quality of the newest content update to Pokemon Champions! This week Thatch is joined by R.Sigma and Jushiro to talk about the Newest Pokemon Champions Update and how its shifting the meta! 0:00 Opening 01:14 What We've Been Doing 13:21 New...

In this episode of the P.U.C.L. Podcast, we talk about the recent news from this week's Nintendo direct and discuss what it might have in store for the Pokemon Community! This week Thatch is joined by Lynian and Jushiro to talk about the Pokopia DLC and discuss the possibilities of what other areas, features, Pokemon, and more show up! 0:00 Opening 01:09 What We've Been Doing 16:15 News 29:08 Poko...

In this episode of the P.U.C.L. Podcast, we work on the PUCL region and design new Pokemon, New Evolutions, and New regional forms! This week Thatch is joined by Clod9 and Seth Vilo as they start to design new Pokemon for their new Pokemon Region! 0:00 Opening 01:18 What We've Been Doing 17:04 News 34:41 New Pokemon in the PUCL Region Topic 1:17:56 Trivia 1:37:23 Poké Opinion 1:42:55 Winds and Wav...

In this episode of the P.U.C.L. Podcast, we talk about the things that we think need to be in Pokemon Winds and Waves and what would make it a homerun for us! This week Thatch is joined by Clod9 and Lynian to talk about the things they hope are in Pokemon Winds and Waves! 0:00 Opening 01:20 What We've Been Doing 13:17 News 28:05 Pokemon Games and Products We Would Make Topic 1:17:09 Trivia 1:31:44...

In this episode of the P.U.C.L. Podcast, we each take control of the franchise and decide what the next games look like, how to improve competitive, and a merchandise initiative we would like to see. This week Thatch is joined by Clod9 and Sharkfinnagen in their take over of the Pokemon company, to talk about the games they would design, the merch they would make and more! 0:00 Opening 01:18 What...

What were the best members of Ash's Team? Were they all great? Was his Unova team that bad? This week Thatch is joined by R.Sigma and Bocefus to talk about the best and worst members of Ash's team throughout the years. Will Thatch let Charizard in? Will Bo claim that Ash's Greninja was terrible? You have to listen to find out! MERCH DROP: https://puclpodcast.store 0:00 Opening 01:51 ZA Intro 14:47...

Is Pokemon in a place where it can successfully live on for another 30 years? This week Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and Lynian to talk about it. Is the position that Pokemon is in merit that Pokemon will survive? What do they need to change? MERCH DROP: https://puclpodcast.store 0:00 Opening 01:47 ZA Intro 09:30 News 25:30 Can Pokemon Survive Topic 1:13:42 Trivia 1:29:25 Pokemon Champions Poké O...

What are the best Megas in Pokemon Champions? Is Charizard actually good? Is something better? This week Thatch is joined by R. Sigma and Sharkfinnigan talk about the recent Pokemon Champions Meta and the best Megas dominating the scene. The top Meta picks and some of the ones Shark, Thatch, and Sigma Think could also be good. 0:00 Opening 02:16 Pokemon Champions Intro 23:18 News 31:16 Best Pokemo...

Where should a newbie start with Pokemon in 2026? This week Thatch is joined by The Fluffiest Whimsicott and Lynian to talk about what they think the best game or games are to start with in the Pokemon Franchise and why! 0:00 Opening 02:16 Pokemon Champions Intro 23:18 News 39:31 Best Pokemon Game Discussion 1:33:40 Trivia 1:50:06 Poké Opinion 1:57:39 Mailbag Mailbag Question What do you think the...

What happened with the Pokemon Champions Release this week? This week Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and Jushiro to talk about this week's Pokemon Champions release. We go over the good, the bad, and what we think the Pokemon Company was trying to do. 0:00 Opening 02:27 What We Have Been Up To 16:41 News 32:15 Why We Keep Coming to Pokemon Discussion 1:38:59 Trivia 1:56:29 Poké Opinion Mailbag Ques...

Are we the problem? This week, Thatch is joined by Clod9 and Bocefus to talk about why they keep coming back to Pokemon and discussing if they might be the problem with some of the recent quality of Pokemon Games 0:00 Opening 02:27 What We Have Been Up To 18:20 News 33:06 Why We Keep Coming to Pokemon Discussion 1:11:32 Trivia 1:31:45 Poké Opinion 1:38:50 Pokemon 15 Questions Mailbag Question Why...

Where are the Single Battles in Pokemon Champions?   This week, Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and the Fluffiest Whimsicott to go over the recent Pokemon Champions news and what they think about all of the recent updates the game has made to competitive Pokemon.   We dive into the Pokemon Champions news and discuss the VP upgrades, the costs associated with the Free to Play Game, and what it could...

What makes a Pokémon spin-off actually work? This week, Thatch is joined by Lynian and Sharkfinnigan to break down why Pokémon Pokopia succeeded and why so many other spin-offs haven’t hit the same level. We dive into what Pokopia gets right, where other games fall short, and what Pokémon should be doing going forward. 0:00 Opening 1:41 What We Have Been Up To 16:20 News 25:07 Pokopia Discussion 1...

Thatch is joined by Jushiro and Bocefus to discuss their predictions and wishlist for Pokémon Wind & Waves, the upcoming Generation 10 Pokémon games. What new features could Game Freak introduce? Could Poké Ball crafting finally become a mechanic? We dive into the things we hope to see in Pokémon Wind & Waves, from gameplay systems and world design to mechanics that could change how Pokémon games...

Thatch is joined by Sharkfinnagan and Dr. Shamu to talk about Pokopia and what they think of the game so far and whether or not it is worth the price of entry. Mailbag Question: What do you think of Pokopia so far? puclpodcast@gmail.com Intro: 1:06 News: 13:37 Pokopia Topic: 39:07 Trivia: 1:17:34 Pokeopinion: 1:34:46 Mailbag: 1:42:55 PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-...

Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and the Fluffiest Whimsicott to talk about their initial thoughts on the Pokemon Presents! Mailbag Question: What did you think of the Pokemon Presents? puclpodcast@gmail.com Intro: 0:00 Game Boy Jukebox: 9:25 Pokemon Worlds: 14:44 FireRed/LeafGreen: 23:57 TCG: 31:53 Garchomp Z: 35:51 Pokopia: 37:33 Champions: 47:00 Winds & Waves: 59:30 PokéQuiz: 1:39:21 PokéOpinion:...

Thatch is joined by Jushiro and R. Sigma to fill out their Pokemon Day 2026 Bingo Card. They also take the Poke Opinion to talk about the rerelease of Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green on the Nintendo Switch and the implications that it has! Mailbag Question: What is your Bingo Card? puclpodcast@gmail.com PUCL Bingo Card PNG Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DUw3-drROzXQp6SdMhsEp6dT9G53wGtI...

Thatch is joined by Shark and Jushiro to talk about their favorite and least favorite characters that have shown up in the Pokemon franchise the past 3 years! Mailbag Question: What feature do you think should go? puclpodcast@gmail.com Intro: 0:01:35 News: 0:11:45 Top 5 Bottom 5 Topic: 0:33:01 PokeQuiz: 1:16:43 Poke Opinion: 1:36:30 Pokemon 15 Questions: 1:52:26 PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.goog...

Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and Lynian to talk about what could replace gen 10 at the Pokemon Day Presents. Like, its gonna happen, but like, what if it doesn't? Mailbag Question: What do you think could be as hype as generation 10 at a Pokemon presents? puclpodcast@gmail.com Intro: 0:01:11 News: 0:11:25 No Gen 10 Topic: 0:28:41 PokeQuiz: 1:04:17 Poke Opinion: 1:18:48 Mailbag: 1:24:41 PUCL Surve...

Thatch is joined by R. Sigma and Mark to talk about Pokemon that are too similar and which one deserves to keep on in a world without the other. Mailbag Question: What set of similar pokemon do you think needs to be addressed? puclpodcast@gmail.com Intro: 0:01:12 News: 0:21:43 Topic: 0:32:40 PokeQuiz: 1:17:26 Poke Opinion: 1:35:53 Mailbag: 1:43:47 PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/...

Thatch is joined by Whimsicott and Clod9 to talk about their thoughts on what no pokemon would mean for video games and cultures and if Pokemon could exist today! Mailbag Question: How could you make a Pokemon game today? puclpodcast@gmail.com Intro: 0:01:08 News: 0:14:35 Pokemon in 2026 Topic: 0:25:30 PokeQuiz: 1:06:41 Poke Opinion: 1:21:08 Mailbag: 1:31:36 PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.c...

Thatch is joined by Lynian and Clod9 to talk about the best and worst Mega Evolutions now that they have all (mostly) been revealed! Mailbag Question: What feature do you think should go? puclpodcast@gmail.com Intro: 0:01:12 News: 0:10:03 Top 5 Bottom 5 Topic: 0:17:09 PokeQuiz: 0:55:11 Poke Opinion: 1:08:52 Mailbag: 1:15:53 PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGAS...

Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and Clod9 to talk about Pokemon game features they think should go! Mailbag Question: What feature do you think should go? puclpodcast@gmail.com Intro: 0:01:18 News: 0:14:54 Predictions Topic: 0:30:40 PokeQuiz: 1:10:56 Poke Opinion: 1:28:26 Mailbag: 1:36:56 PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/vie...