It's Super Effective | A Weekly Pokemon Podcast
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
It's Super Effective is a weekly Pokémon podcast that covers news and information on Pokémon GO, the Pokémon anime, and the video games (such as Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield, as well as, Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee). The podcast also talks about Pokémon battling, Shiny Hunting, the Pokémon TCG, the Pokémon movies and more! While the show is mostly news focused, we cover listener e-mails, in-depth Pokémon features, and the show talks to other media personalities about Pokémon. It's Super Effective is an award-winning podcast, and one of the most downloaded Pokémon-based podcasts on the web. It's Super Effective is dedicated to not only bringing unique, creative Pokémon content on the internet. To top that off, ISE is dedicated to bringing you weekly laughs and the best coverage of everything Pokémon. For more information, visit: www.pkmncast.com
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
It's Super Effective is a weekly Pokémon podcast that covers news and information on Pokémon GO, the Pokémon anime, and the video games (such as Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield, as well as, Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee). The podcast also talks about Pokémon battling, Shiny Hunting, the Pokémon TCG, the Pokémon movies and more! While the show is mostly news focused, we cover listener e-mails, in-depth Pokémon features, and the show talks to other media personalities about Pokémon. It's Super Effective is an award-winning podcast, and one of the most downloaded Pokémon-based podcasts on the web. It's Super Effective is dedicated to not only bringing unique, creative Pokémon content on the internet. To top that off, ISE is dedicated to bringing you weekly laughs and the best coverage of everything Pokémon. For more information, visit: www.pkmncast.com
Language:
English
Episodes
356 The 3DS is Dead
4/29/2019
Nintendo has posted their Fiscal Year Ending (March 2019) and we go over what their plans are for the 3DS and the Nintendo Switch for the rest of 2019. Detective Pikachu kicked off in Japan, and results have been very positive for the movie. Build-a-bear is getting more plushes, GO tickets are still slowing rolling out, and new Wobbuffet merch is hitting shelves in Japan.
Duration:01:08:23
Season 20, Episode 37 | Rising from the Ruins!
4/23/2019
Free Bonus Episode! This episode (S20E37) marks the reveal of a third Lycanroc, Dusk Form! Irene and Steve talk about Rockruff's journey to evolving, the island guardian, Tapu Lele, and how characters share traits in the anime with their video game counterparts. This episode is FREE for everyone! If you'd like more weekly episodes of Alola Vacation, our Pokémon anime podcast, you can subscribe or upgrade to the GOLD Tier for $5 a month to support the podcasts and receive other cool rewards!
Duration:00:33:14
355 TCG Rotation Before Pokémon Worlds
4/22/2019
The Pokémon Company has announced that there will be a full rotation of the current cards in the TCG format the day before Pokémon Worlds. Cards such as Ultra Ball, Guzma, and Tapu Lele will not be playable starting August 15th, 2019. There are Pokémon GO issues in Milwaukee, WI, so restraining orders are in line for some players. Mr. Mime was almost cut from the Detective Pikachu movie, but after talking to the president of The Pokémon Company, it made the cut!
Duration:01:40:44
354 Detective Pikachu Talking Toys
4/15/2019
Wicked Cool Toys released their Detective Pikachu toy line at retailers this past week, SBJ goes over what you should and should not buy. Pokémon GO burnout seems real for some trainers in the community. We talk about the past Community Day and the upcoming egg event this week. Sword & Shield gets a brand new Steel-type move that a fan from Japan will get to name, we compare it to a past move that had a similar contest. Finally, what things bothered us in Pokémon games, like poison outside of battle, that we are happy that Game Freak addressed in future games.
Duration:01:28:16
353 GO Fest Announcement
4/8/2019
Let's talk about Master Trainers in Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee! With new Pokémon toys coming to Burger King, we talk about how the last time the BK had toys they were recalled to an unfortunate event. Pokémon GO Fest is coming back to Chicago and we talk about that. Pokémon GO is also taking another stab at the Legendary Lunch Hour. On top of that, we talk about a very expensive TCG card that you can buy for the low low cost of $3000.
Duration:01:33:49
352 Pokémon Bank Bonus Downloads
4/1/2019
Lot's of Pokémon GO Stuff this episode. Hat Pikachu in GO, Bug event starting soon, and a recap of Lotad day. Pokémon Duel has a bit of news, but we get two Hidden Ability Pokémon in Pokémon Bank for subscribers. We also talk about how Pokémon names are said! Finally, we talk about how you miss an entire convention because you don't know how to properly book a flight.
Duration:01:13:28
351 Harry Potter vs. Pokémon
3/25/2019
News regarding Harry Potter: Wizards Unite dropped, and the crew decides to talk about how much of an impact this game can have on Pokémon GO and the players who may not even care that Pokémon GO has Pokémon in it. Some minor news about Detective Pikachu shows up, we chat about future GO events, and we share a little bit of news regarding how the TCG was in development during the development of Pokémon Red & Green.
Duration:01:24:00
350 Food and Pokémon from Japan
3/18/2019
SBJ is back from Japan and talks about the Pokemon (and food) differences between Japan and the United States. This is a bit more off-topic episodes than some of the very news heavy past episodes, so just a heads up. Defense Deoxys is being added to Pokémon GO, as well as, a new grass event. The anime is getting a new season on Disney XD, and Pokemon.com has an article about everything you can do after you beat the Elite 4 in Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee.
Duration:01:20:28
349 Sword & Shield Speculation, Pokémon Mobile Makes $24.5 Billion
3/11/2019
Listeners shout out! We hear your thoughts on the Galar map and ideas of Pokémon from the new region. We also discuss the latest Pokémon GO news, new Detective Pikachu TCG cards, and the amount of money Pokémon makes from its six mobile games.
Duration:01:34:39
Women's Day: Special Episode
3/8/2019
To celebrate Women's Day, Raschelle, Irene, and Brittney come together to talk about the impact of women in the Pokémon series. They talk about why certain characters are influential, and how they all came to Pokémon. We hope you enjoy this different perceptive on Pokémon from voices you are familiar with!
Duration:01:14:42
348 Pokémon Sword & Shield, Detective Pikachu, and Mewtwo Strikes Back!
3/4/2019
So many announcements from the Pokémon Company all around Pokémon Day! We talk about the new Detective Pikachu trailer, the Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution trailer, rumored "armored evolution," and our first reactions to the Pokémon Sword and Shield trailer.
Duration:01:52:14
347 Pokémon Day!
2/25/2019
Pokémon Day is upon us! We cover the news and events leading up to February 27th this year! These events include a Trade and Play TCG event, a new updated Pokémon TV app, Pokémon GO events, the announcement of Worlds, and more! We also talk about how Clamperl day compared to the last Field Research day too.
Duration:01:39:07
346 Pokémon Let's Go Sells 10 Million Copies
2/18/2019
Another Community Day in the books! We talk about the new AR Photo features coming to Pokémon GO. We also talk about Yo-Kai Watch not doing well in Japan recently. SBJ finally plays Pokémon Duel to explore the new $16.99 mostly fee. Finally, we talk about how Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee sold 10 million copies by the end of 2018. Will gives you your Pokémon of the Week! Bobby returns this episode!
Duration:01:15:14
345 Shiny Meltan & Shiny Tapu Bulu
2/11/2019
A new Pokémon TCG Dex App is available on iOS and Android. There is a new Pokémon GO event, including one that lets you have a chance of finding Shiny Meltan. We debate over if Electabuzz is a tiger or not. Pokémon has partnered with Funko Pops to bring some more toys this year. Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun is getting Pokemon DLC. Shiny Tapu Bulu is a VGC award this February too!
Duration:01:14:33
344 Pokémon Platinum Woes [Featuring Jan Ochoa from Giant Bomb]
2/4/2019
Featuring Jan Ochoa from Giant Bomb (interview starts at 36 mins into the episode). Jan talks about his time with Pokémon GO and his thoughts and feelings on Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee. We also touch on Jan's history with the Pokémon series. After putting 40+ hours into Pokémon Platinum, SBJ expresses how the game doesn't feel unique compared to Pokémon Black & White or Pokémon X/Y. Pokémon GO news is upon us, with more Sinnoh Pokémon being added. Finally, if we had to erase one Pokémon forever, who would we pick?
Duration:01:45:58
343 Pokémon Let's Go Update v1.0.1
1/28/2019
A new update is available for Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. A second movie may be in the works for Detective Pikachu. Pokemon cat hats are available for... your cats. Ariana Grande got a Pokémon tattoo, and that seems news worthy. SBJ, Will, and Greg answer some e-mails and our question of the week! Will rolls out the new Pokémon of the Week segment properly this week too.
Duration:01:04:10
342 Detective Pikachu Merchandise
1/21/2019
With the new Detective Pikachu movie coming out this May, the Pokémon Company has decided to release a bunch of merch to support the movie! We go over the huge amount of merch being announced. We also talk about Feebas Day in Pokémon GO. On top of all that, we talk about the cutest starters according to a poll in Japan (#4 will really SHOCK you)! Enjoy!
Duration:01:15:00
341 Pokémon GO: Feebas Limited Research Day
1/14/2019
The first Pokémon GO community day of 2019 is over and one week later we have another one featuring Feebas. Greg, Will, and SBJ talk about their Totodile community days. News about Pokémon GO being banned in a local cemetery. It seems that Universal Studio has canceled plans for a Nintendo Theme park. We also talk about how Bulbasaur should wear a hat. Finally, what Pokemon we have in our collection means a lot to us?
Duration:01:11:25
340 Pokémon GO Made $795 Million Last Year
1/7/2019
The first episode of 2019. We talk about how much money Pokémon GO made. How to actually battle in Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. There is a new Pokémon movie coming out this summer. With the start of the new year, Gen 8 rumors are already starting and have no real solid data to back them. Question of the week brings us to what Pokémon town we'd like to live in?
Duration:01:21:26
339 Best Pokémon Experiences in 2018
12/31/2018
The final episode of 2018. Will, Greg, and SBJ answer you questions and talk about our 3 best Pokémon highlights of the year. We talk about what we want to see in a future Pokémon game, as well as, if we think something like Pokémon GO is worth getting into after 2 years.
Duration:01:16:43