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Pika Pals Podcast: Pokémon Nostalgia

Pika Pals Podcast: Pokémon Nostalgia

By: Pokémon Trainer Jed
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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, 4KidsPokémon Trainer Jed Social Sciences
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  • #31 - You Can’t Leave Your Hat On (Primeape Goes Bananas)
    Oct 7 2025

    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?”


    ⚡️ What you’ll hear in this episode:

    • Full recap and analysis of Pokémon Indigo League – “Primeape Goes Bananas”
    • Behind-the-scenes Pokémon anime trivia, production notes, and dub edits
    • A round of the classic “Who’s That Pokémon?” game — can you guess it before the reveal?
    • Pokémon-themed jokes, parody sponsors, and nostalgic mini games
      Heartfelt life lessons inspired by Pokémon


    💬 Join the conversation:

    • Was Ash right to try to catch Primeape in the middle of a rampage?
    • Do you think Primeape should’ve stayed on the team longer?
    • What’s your favourite funny moment from Ash’s early Kanto adventures?


    🎙 About the Pika Pals Podcast

    Your weekly trip back to Pokémon’s classic era — from Ash’s first steps in Pallet Town to the height of Pokémania. Hosted by Pokémon Trainer Jed, a lifelong fan and proud jelly donut defender, this nostalgic rewatch covers the original anime and the world that surrounded it: toys, trading cards, magazines, playground rumours, and more. Each episode is packed with laughs, trivia, retro fun, satirical “sponsor” skits, and spotlights on the Pokémon of the week.


    📲 Follow & Connect

    Follow: ⁠⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠⁠

    Email: ⁠pikapalspod@gmail.com⁠

    Leave me a voice message: ⁠⁠PikaPalsPodcast⁠⁠

    Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.


    💛 Support Mental Health

    I’m raising money for Mind in Somerset — inspired by Pokémon’s themes of courage and connection. Donate via ⁠⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.


    🚨 Disclaimer

    Pika Pals Podcast is a fan project and not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. All rights to characters, names, and images belong to their respective owners. Episode details and Pokémon facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii with appreciation for their amazing fan communities.


    Keywords: Pokémon anime podcast, Pokémon nostalgia, Pokémania, Indigo League rewatch, Ash Ketchum, Pikachu, Misty, Brock, Kanto region, Team Rocket, 90s anime, Pokémon episode review, anime podcast, retro anime, classic Pokémon, fan theories, Pokémon rewatch, mental health, fandom, Pika Pals Podcast

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    41 mins
  • #30 - The Pika Pals are Back in Town (Haunter versus Kadabra)
    Sep 26 2025

    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?”


    ⚡️ What you’ll hear in this episode:

    • Full recap and analysis of Pokémon Indigo League – “Haunter versus Kadabra”

    • Behind-the-scenes Pokémon anime trivia, production notes, and dub edits

    • A round of the classic “Who’s That Pokémon?” game — can you guess it before the reveal?

    • Pokémon-themed jokes, parody sponsors, and nostalgic mini games

    • Heartfelt life lessons inspired by Pokémon


    💬 Join the conversation:

    • Do you think Ash’s “victory” in this Gym battle was earned, or was it really Haunter who saved the day?

    • Did Sabrina’s creepy dollhouse scenes scare you as a kid, or just make you laugh?

    • Which Ghost-type Pokémon from the Indigo League is your personal favorite?


    🎙 About the Pika Pals Podcast

    Your weekly trip back to Pokémon’s classic era — from Ash’s first steps in Pallet Town to the height of Pokémania. Hosted by Pokémon Trainer Jed, a lifelong fan and proud jelly donut defender, this nostalgic rewatch covers the original anime and the world that surrounded it: toys, trading cards, magazines, playground rumours, and more. Each episode is packed with laughs, trivia, retro fun, satirical “sponsor” skits, and spotlights on the Pokémon of the week.


    📲 Follow & Connect

    Follow: ⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠

    Email: ⁠pikapalspod@gmail.com⁠

    Leave me a voice message: ⁠PikaPalsPodcast⁠

    Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.


    💛 Support Mental Health

    I’m raising money for Mind in Somerset — inspired by Pokémon’s themes of courage and connection. Donate via ⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.


    🚨 Disclaimer

    Pika Pals Podcast is a fan project and not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. All rights to characters, names, and images belong to their respective owners. Episode details and Pokémon facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii with appreciation for their amazing fan communities.


    Keywords: Pokémon anime podcast, Pokémon nostalgia, Pokémania, Indigo League rewatch, Ash Ketchum, Pikachu, Misty, Brock, Kanto region, Team Rocket, 90s anime, Pokémon episode review, anime podcast, retro anime, classic Pokémon, fan theories, Pokémon rewatch, mental health, fandom, Pika Pals Podcast

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    36 mins
  • #29 - Spirits in the Sky (The Tower of Terror)
    Aug 25 2025

    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?”


    ⚡️ What you’ll hear in this episode:

    • Full recap and analysis of Pokémon Indigo League – “The Tower of Terror”

    • Behind-the-scenes Pokémon anime trivia, production notes, and dub edits

    • A round of the classic “Who’s That Pokémon?” game — can you guess it before the reveal?

    • Pokémon-themed jokes, parody sponsors, and nostalgic mini games

    • Heartfelt life lessons inspired by Pokémon


    💬 Join the conversation:

    • Did Haunter’s pranks make this episode more funny than scary for you?

    • If you could catch one Ghost-type Pokémon from the original games, which would you choose: Gastly, Haunter, or Gengar?

    • Do you think Ash’s decision to befriend Haunter instead of battling it was the right move?


    🎙 About the Pika Pals Podcast

    Your weekly trip back to Pokémon’s classic era — from Ash’s first steps in Pallet Town to the height of Pokémania. Hosted by Pokémon Trainer Jed, a lifelong fan and proud jelly donut defender, this nostalgic rewatch covers the original anime and the world that surrounded it: toys, trading cards, magazines, playground rumours, and more. Each episode is packed with laughs, trivia, retro fun, satirical “sponsor” skits, and spotlights on the Pokémon of the week.


    📲 Follow & Connect

    Follow: ⁠⁠@PikaPalsPod⁠⁠

    Email: ⁠pikapalspod@gmail.com⁠

    Leave me a voice message: ⁠PikaPalsPodcast⁠

    Letters via Poké-mail also accepted.


    💛 Support Mental Health

    I’m raising money for Mind in Somerset — inspired by Pokémon’s themes of courage and connection. Donate via ⁠⁠Pika Pals Unite⁠⁠ and support mental health in the Pokémon community.


    🚨 Disclaimer

    Pika Pals Podcast is a fan project and not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. All rights to characters, names, and images belong to their respective owners. Episode details and Pokémon facts referenced from Bulbapedia and Serebii with appreciation for their amazing fan communities.


    Keywords: Pokémon anime podcast, Pokémon nostalgia, Pokémania, Indigo League rewatch, Ash Ketchum, Pikachu, Misty, Brock, Kanto region, Team Rocket, 90s anime, Pokémon episode review, anime podcast, retro anime, classic Pokémon, fan theories, Pokémon rewatch, mental health, fandom, Pika Pals Podcast

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    30 mins
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