Pika Pals: A Pokémon Anime Rewatch Podcast
Your weekly Pokémon anime rewatch podcast! Join me as I relive Ash, Pikachu, and the gang’s adventures through the Indigo League and beyond - packed with nostalgia, laughs, fan theories, and heartfelt life lessons. New episodes drop weekly! Follow now and be part of the Pika Pals family. ⚡ Questions, suggestions, or want to be a guest? Find me @YEETaMania or email yeetamania@gmail.com. Letters via Dragonite airmail also accepted. Tags: Pokémon anime, nostalgia, Ash Ketchum, Pikachu, Team Rocket, 90s anime, anime podcast, fan podcast, solo host, rewatch series, feel-good podcast
Episodes
Pokémon Anime Review – EP017: “Island of the Giant Pokémon” | Poké-Rollercoaster
In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, I revisit Pokémon: Island of the Giant Pokémon. After washing ashore on a mysterious island, Ash and the gang discover their Pokémon have gone missing — but that’s not the only surprise. This surreal detour takes a wild turn when we hear the Pokémon talk (yes, really), and Team Rocket finds themselves in a runa...
Pokémon Anime Review – EP016: “Pokémon Shipwreck” | My Heart Will Go Onix
In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, I revisit Pokémon: Pokémon Shipwreck. Stranded in the depths after the St. Anne sinks, Ash and friends face rising water levels, unexpected alliances, and the shocking evolution of James’s… Magikarp?! In this tense follow-up episode, survival depends on teamwork, resourcefulness, and a whole lot of Vine Whip. But when...
Pokémon Anime Review – EP015: “Battle Aboard the St. Anne” | Rock‑et the Boat
In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, I revisit Pokémon: Battle Aboard the St. Anne, where Ash and friends receive mysterious tickets to a luxurious cruise — only to find themselves caught in a Team Rocket trap. Between fancy food, high-stakes trades, and a ship full of eager trainers, Ash makes a decision about Butterfree he may come to regret. But w...
Pokémon Anime Special – “Prepare For Trouble” | Team Rocket Takeover
It’s Episode 20 of the Pika Pals Podcast — and it’s a full-on Team Rocket Takeover! In this special edition, I dive into the wild world of Jessie, James, and Meowth with fascinating facts about the trio we love to hate. Plus, I debut my latest original Pokémon rap: Team Rocket’s Hard Knock Life — and trust me, it’s straight fire. Prepare for laughs, bars, and a bl...
Pokémon Anime Review – EP014: “Electric Shock Showdown” | We Gonna Shock Down to Electric Raichu
In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, I revisit Pokémon: Electric Shock Showdown, where Ash and Pikachu finally arrive in Vermilion City — only to find the Pokémon Center packed with defeated Trainers. When Ash challenges the tough and intimidating Lt. Surge, Pikachu must face off against his evolved form, Raichu, in a battle of pow...
Pokémon Anime Review – EP013: “Mystery at the Lighthouse” | Lighthouse Every Weekend
In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, I revisit Pokémon: Mystery at the Lighthouse, where Ash and friends meet Bill — a lonely Pokémon researcher waiting for a legendary creature no one has ever seen. As a massive shadow emerges from the sea mist, Team Rocket threatens to ruin what could be a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. Could this mysterious ...
Pokémon Anime Review – EP012: “Here Comes the Squirtle Squad” | Squirtle Wear Their Sunglasses at Night
In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, I revisit Pokémon: Here Comes the Squirtle Squad, where Ash and friends face off against a rebellious gang of sunglasses-wearing Squirtles — and land right in the middle of trouble. With Pikachu injured and Team Rocket stirring chaos, Ash’s compassion is put to the test. But when he risks...
Pokémon Anime Review – EP011: “Charmander – The Stray Pokémon” | Stray All Night, Stray a Little Longer
In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, I revisit Pokémon: Charmander – The Stray Pokémon, where Ash and friends discover a lonely Charmander waiting faithfully for a trainer who abandoned him. As a storm brews and danger closes in, they race against time to save the fiery little Pokémon — leading to a dramatic rescue, a face-...
Pokémon Anime Special – “Beanie Babies Go” | With Guest: Mark
In this special guest episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend Mark for a chaotic and hilarious dive into Pokémon and… Beanie Babies? From drunken Pikachu cosplay adventures and furious fans to the launch of a totally amazing app idea, nothing is off limits. We even attempt to solve the age-old mystery of Psyduck’s headaches — and, somehow, his butt...
Pokémon Anime Review – EP010: “Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village” | Don’t Stop Bulbasaur‑lievin
In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, I revisit Pokémon: Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village, where Ash and friends stumble upon a secret sanctuary for abandoned and injured Pokémon. Run by the compassionate Melanie, the village shows a different side of Pokémon care — until Team Rocket threatens its peace. As Ash steps up to help defend...
Pokémon Anime Special – “You’ve Got a Friend in Pi-kachu” | With Guests: Ben & Fin
In this special episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, I’m joined by my good friends Ben and Fin to share some wild tales from our Pokémon adventures! From heated playground card trades that sparked an epic Squirtle showdown to the heartbreaking loss of precious GameBoy save data, our stories take you back to the golden days of classic battles. We eve...
Pokémon Anime Review – EP009: “The School of Hard Knocks” | Bonemerang
In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, I revisit Pokémon: The School of Hard Knocks, where a mysterious mist leads Ash and friends into the heart of an elite Pokémon prep school. There, he discovers a world of pressure, privilege, and bullying — where success isn’t earned through battles, but bought with status. As Ash steps in to defend a struggling student,...
Pokémon Anime Review – EP008: “The Path to the Pokémon League” | Watch Me Whip, Watch Me AJ
In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, I revisit Pokémon: The Path to the Pokémon League, where Ash encounters AJ — a tough, no-nonsense trainer with an undefeated record and a secret training regimen. As Ash challenges AJ’s Ground-type Sandshrew, he’s in for a humbling surprise that shakes his confidence and raises questions about what i...
Pokémon Anime Special – “Bro-kémon” | With Guest: Brother Luke
It’s a mini milestone! For the 10th episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, I’m joined by my brother Luke for a special family edition. We dive into our shared childhood as Pokémon fans — from nostalgic trips to Woolworths to Luke’s undying love for the Cerulean City Sisters (and Goldeen). But things take a turn when Luke reveals the heartbreaking fate of my childhood Caterpie...
Pokémon Anime Review – EP007: “The Water Flowers of Cerulean City” | Sisters Aren’t Doin’ It For Themselves
In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, I revisit Pokémon: The Water Flowers of Cerulean City, where Ash arrives at a stunning aquatic gym in search of his next badge — but something’s fishy. Misty mysteriously disappears, the Gym Leader is nowhere to be found, and three synchronized swimming sisters might not be what they ...
Pokémon Anime Special – “Pippi Pals Podcast” | With Guests: Chris & Evie
In part two of this special guest episode, I’m once again joined by married couple Chris & Evie as we dive even deeper into the weird and wonderful world of Pokémon. From wild fan theories about Seymour the Scientist (yes, that one) to a Pokémon quiz so tough it might even stump Professor Oak, this chaotic roundtable is packed with laughs — and yes, th...
Pokémon Anime Review – EP006: “Clefairy and the Moon Stone” | Dancing in the Moon Stone Light
In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, I revisit Pokémon: Clefairy and the Moon Stone, where Ash and friends uncover strange happenings at Mt. Moon. As they encounter Clefairy, scientists, and the ever-scheming Team Rocket, questions arise: Is the legend of the Moon Stone true? Can it really evolve Pokémon? And will Team Rocket finally ...
Pokémon Anime Special – “Who’s that Pedro Pascal-émon?” | With Guests: Chris & Evie
In this special guest episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, I’m joined by married duo Chris & Evie for a chaotic and hilarious dive into the world of Pokémon! We chat about our favorite Pokémon, imagine Pedro Pascal joining the franchise, and battle it out in a game of ‘Pick a Poké-ball’ — all while risking the loss of a billion Poké-dollars in ...
Pokémon Anime Review – EP005: “Showdown in Pewter City” | Old Time Brock and Roll
In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, I revisit Pokémon: Showdown in Pewter City, where Ash and Misty arrive in a new town, meet a mysterious man named Flint, and face their first gym challenge! As Ash learns about the Pokémon League and battles the stoic Gym Leader Brock, he discovers there’s more to his opponent — and his journey — than he ever ...
Pokémon Anime Review – EP004: “Challenge of the Samurai” | Buggin’
In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, I revisit Pokémon: Challenge of the Samurai, where Ash and Misty continue through Viridian Forest and encounter a mysterious bug-loving boy who calls himself Samurai. After a surprise challenge, Ash finds himself in a hilarious Metapod vs. Metapod standoff — and learns that becoming a true Pokémon Trainer means more than jus...
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