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This week,

We kick off with Ancients Recovered, unpacking the latest Mythical encounters and your reactions on X. Then, it’s time to celebrate Pokémon GO’s 9th Birthday Event, where we break down the brand-new open article format, share highlights, and fill in any gaps with an Ian-led recap.

Next up, our GO Fest Review splits into two parts:
• Part 1 (New Jersey): Relive the best—and the “could-have-beens”—from our days as Notable Trainers around NY and NJ.
• Part 2 (Paris): Discover what made GO Fest Paris so special, both inside the event grounds and beyond.

We hear your WhatsApp voice messages, then preview Quaxly Community Day for July 2025.

With Global GO Fest happening as this episode drops, we discuss our on-the-ground plans—where we’ll be, what we’re chasing, and why you still have time to join us live.

We wrap with the epic Pokémon GO Europe Stamp Rally—what to expect & how to prep.

Finally, we look at your #ShiniesOfTheWeek, where each host picks their favourite listener-shared shinies!

We’d like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:

#GOLD

JB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, Muftii.

#SILVER

KLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Macfloof, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charlie Todd, Robert Wilson, MissSummerOf69, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride.

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