Pika Pals Podcast: Pokémon Nostalgia

Pika Pals Podcast: Pokémon Nostalgia

This podcast is your weekly Poké-dose of fun, feels, and Thunder Shock–level chaos. Join me as I revisit the original Pokémon TV series — plus the world that surrounded it: toys, trading cards, magazines, playground rumours, and all the 90s–2000s moments that made Pokémon the ultimate childhood craze. Packed with nostalgia, trivia, theories, and puns! 🎧 New episodes weekly 💬 Hosted by Pokémon Trainer Jed 📲 Connect: @PikaPalsPod | Email: pikapalspod@gmail.com Tags: Pokémon, Anime, Indigo League, Kanto Region, Rewatch, Retrospective, Review, Facts, Trivia, Ash Ketchum, Pikachu, TV, 4Kids

Episodes

October 7, 2025 41 mins

In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Primeape Goes Bananas” — where Ash’s chase for a wild Primeape turns into a full-on comedy of chaos. From hat-snatching mayhem to a surprisingly heartfelt ending, this episode delivers classic Kanto energy at its finest. Expect a full recap, anime trivia, dub changes, and a round of “Who’s That Pokémon?”


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In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Haunter versus Kadabra” — where Ash returns to Saffron City, teams up with Haunter’s ghostly antics, and finally manages to break Sabrina’s terrifying psychic hold in one of the most bizarre Gym battles of the series. Expect a full recap, anime trivia, dub changes, and a round of “Who’s That Pokémon?”

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In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “The Tower of Terror” — where Ash braves a haunted tower in search of a Ghost-type, befriends a mischievous Haunter, and experiences one of the strangest (and spookiest) adventures of the series. Expect a full recap, anime trivia, dub changes, and a round of “Who’s That Pokémon?”


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  • Full recap and analysis of Pokémon Indigo Leagu...

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In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Abra and the Psychic Showdown” — where Ash challenges the mysterious Sabrina in Saffron City, only to face terrifying psychic powers, a surreal dollhouse trap, and a battle he cannot win. Expect a full recap, anime trivia, dub changes, and a round of “Who’s That Pokémon?”


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  • Full recap and analysis of Pokémon Indigo League – “A...

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In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Bye Bye Butterfree” — the heart-wrenching farewell where Ash must let go of his first caught Pokémon so it can find love and freedom. Expect a full recap, anime trivia, dub changes, and a round of “Who’s That Pokémon?”


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  • Full recap and analysis of Pokémon Indigo League – “Bye Bye Butterfree”

  • Behind-the-scenes Pokémon anime trivi...

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In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “The Ghost of Maiden’s Peak” — where a summer festival turns spooky as James and Brock fall under a ghostly spell, and Ash must uncover the truth behind a mysterious legend of lost love. Expect a full recap, anime trivia, dub changes, and a round of “Who’s That Pokémon?”


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  • Full recap and analysis of Pokémon Indigo League – “The ...

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In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Tentacool & Tentacruel” — where a greedy developer’s plans backfire, an army of Tentacool rises from the sea, and a towering Tentacruel brings chaos to Porta Vista in one of the series’ most cinematic episodes. Expect a full recap, anime trivia, dub changes, and a round of “Who’s That Pokémon?”


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In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Beauty and the Beach” — the infamous, rarely-aired beach episode where Ash, Misty, and Brock enter a beauty contest, Team Rocket cause trouble, and chaos unfolds in the sun-soaked port town of Porta Vista. Expect a full recap, anime trivia, dub changes, and a round of “Who’s That Pokémon?”


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  • Full recap and analysis of Pokémon I...

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In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Island of the Giant Pokémon” — where Ash, Misty, and Brock are separated from their Pokémon after a shipwreck, leading to hilarious adventures, giant-sized creatures, and the rare chance to hear the Pokémon “talk” to each other. Expect a full recap, anime trivia, dub changes, and a round of “Who’s That Pokémon?”


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In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Pokémon Shipwreck” — where Ash, Misty, Brock, and Team Rocket must work together to escape a sinking St. Anne, leading to one of the series’ most unlikely alliances and narrowest escapes. Expect a full recap, anime trivia, dub changes, and a round of “Who’s That Pokémon?”


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  • Full recap and analysis of Pokémon Indigo League – “P...

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In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Battle Aboard the St. Anne” — where Ash and friends board a luxury cruise filled with trainers, face off in heated battles, and get caught in Team Rocket’s latest scheme before disaster strikes at sea. Expect a full recap, anime trivia, dub changes, and a round of “Who’s That Pokémon?”


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  • Full recap and analysis of Pokémon Indigo Le...

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“Prepare for trouble…” because it’s a full-on Team Rocket Takeover on the Pika Pals Podcast! In this special Pokémon character spotlight, Jed dives into the wild world of Jessie, James, and Meowth with fascinating facts about the trio we all love to hate. Plus, he debuts his latest original Pokémon rap: Team Rocket’s Hard Knock Life — and trust me, it’s straight fire. Expect laughs, bars, and a blast of pure nostalgia!


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In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Electric Shock Showdown” — where Ash challenges Lt. Surge and his powerful Raichu, forcing Pikachu to prove that heart and speed can triumph over raw strength. Expect a full recap, anime trivia, dub changes, and a round of “Who’s That Pokémon?”


⚡️ What you’ll hear in this episode:

  • Full recap and analysis of Pokémon Indigo League – “Electric Shock Showdown”

  • Behind...

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In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Mystery at the Lighthouse” — where Ash meets the eccentric Bill, learns about the vast unknown world of Pokémon, and comes face-to-face with a towering, mysterious silhouette in the mist. Expect a full recap, anime trivia, dub changes, and a round of “Who’s That Pokémon?”


⚡️ What you’ll hear in this episode:

  • Full recap and analysis of Pokémon Indigo League – “My...

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In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Here Comes the Squirtle Squad” — where a gang of mischief-making Squirtle causes chaos, Ash proves his loyalty to Pikachu, and one sunglasses-wearing leader becomes a fan-favorite Pokémon on Ash’s team. Expect a full recap, anime trivia, dub changes, and a round of “Who’s That Pokémon?”


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  • Full recap and analysis of Pokémon Indi...

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In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Charmander – The Stray Pokémon” — where Ash and friends rescue a neglected Charmander left out in the rain, confront its selfish trainer, and prove the true meaning of friendship and loyalty. Expect a full recap, anime trivia, dub changes, and a round of “Who’s That Pokémon?”


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  • Full recap and analysis of Pokémon Indigo League –...

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May 19, 2025 62 mins

In this special guest episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed is joined by his good friend Mark — for a chaotic and hilarious dive into Pokémon and… Beanie Babies? From drunken Pikachu cosplay adventures and furious fans to the pitch of a totally amazing app idea, nothing is off limits. Along the way, they even attempt to solve the age-old mystery of Psyduck’s headaches — and, somehow, his butt aches too.


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In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village” — where Ash, Misty, and Brock discover a secret Pokémon sanctuary, meet a tough but loyal Bulbasaur, and learn about the importance of trust before adding a new friend to the team. Expect a full recap, anime trivia, dub changes, and a round of “Who’s That Pokémon?”


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In this special episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed is joined by his good friends Ben and Fin — as they share some wild tales from their Pokémon adventures! From heated playground card trades that sparked an epic Squirtle showdown to the heartbreaking loss of precious Game Boy save data, these stories take you right back to the golden days of classic battles. And yes — they even speculate on which Pokémon would best match Geri Ha...

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In this episode of the Pika Pals Podcast, Jed rewatches Pokémon “The School of Hard Knocks” — where Ash, Misty, and Brock stumble into Pokémon Tech, a prestigious school where students battle by the book, and Ash proves that heart can beat homework. Expect a full recap, anime trivia, dub changes, and a round of “Who’s That Pokémon?”


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  • Full recap and analysis of Pokémon Indigo League – “The S...

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