Poke Press Digest Podcast-Pokemon Discussions: Recent Episodes
Steven Reich
Want to know more about the people and ideas behind the Pokemon franchise? Our show provides a variety of information, with an emphasis on the Pokemon fan experience. Topics include music, anime, the TCG, and the video games.
Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to discuss music from other Game Freak titles. Ranging from a puzzle game starring Yoshi to horse-racing solitaire, the company’s non-Pokémon output covers a wide area. As for the games themselves, we talk about those after the outro. Links:Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/Pam Sheyne Interview:https://pokepress.blogspot.com/2015/08/songwriter-interview-pam-sheyne.html
The first segment (0:42-20:30) is a series of interviews from Anime Milwaukee 2026. You’ll hear from the voice actors of Maushold, Marley, and more.The second segment (21:36-34:07) is a pair of interviews regarding the real-world Pokémon Pinball table released by Stern. We start with a roundtable of folks from Stern itself, after which I talk to the winner of a launch tournament for this table.Press access was provided for these events.Slow Scan TV Information:SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software:Android: play.google.com/store/apps/detail…id=xdsopl.robot36iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/sstv-slow-…an-tv/id387910013Windows: www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htmWikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television
Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to discuss the music of Pokémon Go, a mobile game you’ve probably heard of. In its nearly ten years of existence, it’s managed to incorporate an interesting range of tunes, from main game remixes to…Ed Sheeran? In any event, as usual, there’s a game discussion after the outro. Links:Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.comSlow Scan TV Information:SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software:Android: play.google.com/store/apps/detail…id=xdsopl.robot36iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/sstv-slow-…an-tv/id387910013Windows: www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htmWikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television
The first segment (0:50-9:26) is a pair of interviews from Twin Cities Con 2025, where I got a chance to talk to the winner of the Smash Ultimate tournament, and interview a video game musician.The second segment (10:29-45:14) is a discussion of the music of Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon for the 3DS. This entry in the sub-series has a massive amount of content, and the soundtrack is no exception. Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to cover it, including a game discussion after the outro.A press pass was provided for this event.Links:Twin Cities Con: www.twincitiescon.comBrian Koenig: www.briankoenigmusic.comPikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.comSlow Scan TV Information:SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software:Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdsopl.robot36iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/sstv-slow-scan-tv/id387910013Windows: www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htmWikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television
Back in the early 2000s Mig Ayesa was tapped to perform as Ash Ketchum in the Dubai version of the Pokemon Live stage show. I interviewed him to find out about his experience....and Rock Star: INXS. Can you blame me?Links:Mig's Website: https://mig-music.com/homeRock Star: INXS Reunion Concert: https://www.gregfrewintheatre.com/rockstar--inxs-20th-anniversary-reunionSlow Scan TV Information:SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software:Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdsopl.robot36iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sstv-slow-scan-tv/id387910013Windows: www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htmWikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television
The first segment (1:06-13:40) is a pair of interviews from MadEx 2025, where I got to meet dub director Lisa Ortiz, as well as a winner of the Super Smash Bros. Doubles tournament..The second segment (14:57-53:46) is a discussion of the music of Pokken Tournament. Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to go over the tunes from this one-on-one fighter. The title may not have gotten as much traction as Pokémon wanted, but we make sure to give it due consideration. As usual, there’s a game discussion after the outro.A press pass was provided for this event.Links:Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/Poke Casters Network: www.pokecastersnetwork.com/Slow Scan TV Information:SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software:Android: play.google.com/store/apps/detail…id=xdsopl.robot36iOS: itunes.apple.com/us/app/sstv/id38…1&mt=8&at=11lb5XWindows: www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htmWikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television
The first segment (1:10-8:40) is a pair of interviews from Anime Milwaukee 2025. At this year's even, I was able to talk to a fan running a "Who's That Pokemon?" panel, and the winner of the Smash Ultimate tournament.The second segment (9:22-end) is a discussion of the music of Pokemon Picross for the 3DS. Despite not enjoying the puzzles themselves, Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to discuss this slate of tunes.A press pass was provided for this event.Links:Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/Poke Casters Network: www.pokecastersnetwork.com/Slow Scan TV Information:SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software:Android: play.google.com/store/apps/detail…id=xdsopl.robot36iOS: itunes.apple.com/us/app/sstv/id38…1&mt=8&at=11lb5XWindows: www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htmWikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television
Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops in to discuss the music of Pokémon Concierge. This stop-motion animated series has stunning visuals, but the theme song and score also stand out. Be sure to listen after the outro for a review of the show itself.Links:Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/Poke Casters Network: www.pokecastersnetwork.com/Have A Good Time Here Music Video: https://youtu.be/RrByuqhAZj4?si=hlX0cLKA7WltAtt3Pokemon Concierge Score: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMd5md8iyI8&pp=ygUXcG9rZW1vbiBjb25jaWVyZ2Ugc2NvcmU%3DSlow Scan TV Information:SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software:Android: play.google.com/store/apps/detail…id=xdsopl.robot36iOS: itunes.apple.com/us/app/sstv/id38…1&mt=8&at=11lb5XWindows: www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htmWikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television
Anne from Pikapi Podcast comes by to discuss the music of Pokémon Shuffle, a free-to-start title released on both 3DS and mobile. This picture-swapping puzzle game gave us some interesting tunes to talk about, allowing us to make comparisons to other Genius Sonority games, and some possible outside influences. As usual, there’s a game discussion after the outro.Links:Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/Poke Casters Network: www.pokecastersnetwork.com/Slow Scan TV Information:SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software:Android: play.google.com/store/apps/detail…id=xdsopl.robot36iOS: itunes.apple.com/us/app/sstv/id38…1&mt=8&at=11lb5XWindows: www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htmWikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television
The first segment (1:06-11:46) is a set of interviews from Twin Cities Con 2024*, where I got to talk to Haven Paschall and several others. If you want more, be sure to check the episode description for some written interviews from the event.The second segment (12:46-40:00) is a discussion of the music of Pokémon Art Academy for the 3DS. Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to discuss the myriad of tunes featured in this…game? Regardless, you can hear us discuss its mechanics after the outro. * A press pass was provided for this event.Links:Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/Poke Casters Network: www.pokecastersnetwork.com/TCC2024 SSBU: https://pokepress.blogspot.com/2024/11/twin-cities-con-2024-smash-ultimate.htmlTCC2024 Cosplay: https://pokepress.blogspot.com/2024/11/twin-cities-con-2024-heracross-cosplay.htmlSlow Scan TV Information:SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software:Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdsopl.robot36iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sstv/id387910013?ls=1&mt=8&at=11lb5XWindows: https://www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htmWikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television
Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to talk about the music of Pokémon Rumble U and Pokémon Battle Trozei. Both games are small, but we were able to pick out a few tunes and make some interesting observations. In our feedback section, we talk about the connections we’ve made in our musical research, as well as an unexpected entry in a recent miniseries. Still want more? There’s a double game discussion after the outro.Links:Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/Poke Casters Network: www.pokecastersnetwork.com/Slow Scan TV Information:SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software:Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdsopl.robot36iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sstv/id387910013?ls=1&mt=8&at=11lb5XWindows: https://www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htmWikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television
Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to help me discuss several versions of the English Pokémon theme. Listen in as we compare and contrast renditions from the TV show, movies, and beyond. Oh, and if by some chance you were wondering how “Born To Be A Winner” fits into all of this, don’t worry, we cover that after the outro.
Anne from Pikapi Podcast stops by to discuss the music of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity for the 3DS. While not the most popular entry in the series, it still comes with a wide array of impressive new tunes, giving us plenty to talk about. As usual, we have a game discussion after the outro. In our feedback section, we discuss the ongoing opportunity (or perhaps risk) of doing a remake of Pokemon 2000.Links:Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/Poke Casters Network: www.pokecastersnetwork.com/Pam Sheyne Interview:pokepress.blogspot.com/2015/08/songw…m-sheyne.htmlPokemon 2000 Mockup: https://twitter.com/pokepress/status/1677723323030024194
The first segment (1:06-39:08) is a series of interviews from Anime Milwaukee 2024. As usual, I was able to meet with a number of voice actors and talk about their work on the Pokemon franchise. With roles in miniseries, Pokemon Masters, and the Detective Pikachu games, these performers will give you a wide perspective.The second segment (39:51-57:09) is a quiz, where Anne from Pikapi Podcast tries to guess the subjects of a series of AI-created character songs. Play along and see if you can deduce the identities behind these tunes.A press pass was provided for this event.Links:Anime Milwaukee: https://animemilwaukee.org/Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me discuss the music of Pokemon Conquest for the DS. This quirky crossover gave us a lot to talk about, including instrumentation, Japanese history, and a much more recent Pokémon game. On top of all that, there’s a game discussion after the outro that covers...much of the same.Editor's Note: I state in this episode that One Direction did promotional work specifically for this game. They were brand ambassadors during this time, but I was unable to find a promo for this specific game.Links:Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/Pokemon Conquest History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__AMe_WiuoAPoke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to discuss the music of PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond for the Wii. This sometimes-forgotten sequel delivers a fresh set of tunes, which have some interesting structural ties to the game. Afterwards, we move on to our feedback section, where we ponder whether the Japanese version of the second movie may have originally had a different credits song, and why having a backup plan is good idea. Finally, there’s a Wonders Beyond game discussion after the outro.Links:Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
In the first segment (1:14-28:42), Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to discuss the music of Pokemon Rumble Blast for the 3DS. Like practically everything else in this entry, the soundtrack is an expansion of the original Rumble’s, but that didn't stop us from making some interesting observations. If you want to know what we thought of the game itself, be sure to listen after the outro.Our second segment (29:41-46:19) is a quiz of sorts, where I play disguised versions of voice clips from prior episodes, and Anne tries to guess which of us said it, as well as what we were talking about. Listen closely and see if you can figure it out before she does.Links:Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to discuss the music of Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii. This entry in the series massively expanded the number of available tracks, so the two of us had to be very picky in narrowing that down. After that topic, we have our feedback section, where I give a detailed explanation of why Pokemon: The First Movie doesn’t look completely uniform, and how that might be... "fixed". Finally, be sure to listen after the outro, where we have a Brawl gameplay discussion, and a preview of our next episode. Links:First Movie Film Size: https://youtube.com/shorts/ftnfxFQKXCAPikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
In the first segment (1:22-3:54), I interview Vince Krekeler of Day 2 events, the company that runs many of the regional Pokemon tournaments in the middle of the US. I took this opportunity to talk with him about how things are going for the first full season back from the pandemic, and gave him an opportunity to talk about some of the other events they run.
The second segment (4:56-45:45) is a discussion of the music of PokePark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure. Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me cover the soundtrack of this final fourth generation side game. As you might expect, PokePark's array of environments meant that we got to discuss a wide range of tunes. If you want to know what we thought of the game itself, we examine that after the outro.
Links: Day 2 Events: https://www.day2events.com/ Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to discuss the music of Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs for the DS. This final entry in the trilogy may not change the Ranger formula drastically, but it does come with a wide array of new tunes. As usual, there’s a game discussion after the outro.Links:Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops in to help discuss the music of Pokemon Rumble. This WiiWare title is definitely meatier than My Pokemon Ranch in terms of gameplay, and we try to figure out if the soundtrack follows suit. As usual, there's a gameplay discussion after the outro, where among other things we compare Rumble to Pokemon Unite.Links:Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
The first segment (1:14-9:00) contains a pair of voice actor interviews from Anime Milwaukee 2023. Listen in as Suzie Yeung and Leah Clark share their experiences working on Pokemon. If you'd like to know more about what I did at the convention, look for a link in the episode description.The second segment (9:58-43:30) is a discussion of the music of Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia. Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to help me cover the middle entry in this sub-series. Of course, this title is also known for its mechanical changes, and you'll hear us talk about those in the game discussion after the outro.A press pass was provided for this event.Links:Anime Milwaukee: https://animemilwaukee.org/Recap Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/n4FETjHWKnc?feature=sharePikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
In the first segment (1:15-24:18), Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to discuss the music of My Pokemon Ranch for the Wii. While it might be light in...a lot of areas, this title still had enough material for us to make some observations. As usual, there's a game discussion after the outro.Our second segment (25:22-49:32) is a round of Pokemon music trivia. Anne tests her knowledge against a quiz covering the games, anime, and more! If you'd like to give it a try, there’s a link in the episode description.Links:My Pokemon Ranch Events: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyfoExH6WZMFirst Movie music discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9yA8pz0KJwQuiz (link expires Feb. 11th 2023): https://kahoot.it/challenge/06930407?challenge-id=017e545f-e59d-4c87-8159-5a7fcf813ac6_1673828170532Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to discuss the music of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky. This second set of games from the beloved side series features another boatload of tunes, which we try our best to cover, even if we couldn't possibly get to every song we wanted. That said, we do make sure to talk about the game's characters and story, which you’ll hear about in the game discussion after the outro.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to discuss the music of Pokemon Battle Revolution for the Wii. This follow-up to Genius Sonority's GameCube titles has a number of venues with a diverse set of tunes, plus an announcer to boot. It may also have some shortcomings due to being released early in the system’s life. As usual, if you want to know what we thought of the game itself, there's a bonus segment after the outro.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Pam Sheyne Interview: http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2015/08/songwriter-interview-pam-sheyne.html Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
In the first segment(1:18-21:20), I interview Michael Haigney, a localizer for early seasons of the Pokemon anime. We talk about his career in entertainment, what the process of adapting an anime is like, and a few of his other experiences. Don't forget to check out his podcast, Original Pokeman.
The second segment (22:35-26:14) is an archival interview with Kyle Hebert. Originally recorded at Anime Milwaukee 2014 (a press pass was provided for that event), I asked him about his recent role as Professor Oak in the Pokemon Origins mini-series. Kyle was more than happy to explain how he approached voicing the character, and we hope you'll find it as interesting as we did.
Links: Original Pokeman Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/original-pok%C3%A9man/id1615998907 Anime Milwaukee: https://animemilwaukee.org/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to examine what can be heard behind the vocals of various Pokemon songs. "A Small Thing", "Polkamon", “Blah, Blah, Blah", and several others all get a close listen in this discussion. We may not have found any secret messages, but it does shine light on some interesting aspects of these tunes, and we think you'll find it revealing as well.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Alternate Version of "Blah, Blah, Blah": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4TxNgk8wP4
In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to discuss some of the songs from Pokémon 25: The Album. In addition to the tracks themselves, we cover the release strategy, music videos, and whether these songs would work with Secrets of the Jungle.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
In this episode, I interview James "D Train" Williams. While many of you will know him as a co-performer of the original PokeRap, it turns out he’s actually had a very extensive career, both as a lead singer and a backup artist. For even more stories, be sure to listen after the outro.
Links: D-Train's Website: http://theofficialdtrain.com/
In this second part of our "Secrets of the Jungle" discussion, we cover the score of the film, and our thoughts on the movie itself. In the process, we revisit a song from a previous Pokemon movie, and make some observations about scientists in the franchise’s recent cinematic outings-there's definitely a pattern.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
In this first part of our "Secrets of the Jungle" discussion, Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me go over the movie’s six songs. It’s a lot of material to navigate, but we manage to cover all of them, including comparing the ones that are different between the Japanese and Western versions. So…maybe it's really ten songs then. In any event, we had a lot of fun with this one, and we hope you do too.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
This episode features a series of interviews from Anime Milwaukee 2022. My first convention in two years, it gave me an opportunity to talk with voice actors from the across the franchise. Characters like Dr. Zed, Detective Decker, and Karen are all represented. If you still want more, you’ll find some outtakes at the end.
A press pass was provided for this event.
Links: Anime Milwaukee: https://animemilwaukee.org/ Recap Livestream: https://youtu.be/ihZyNvdq3Po
In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to discuss the music of Pokemon Ranger for the Nintendo DS. This final side game of generation three is best known for its touchscreen mechanics, but we manage to get quite a bit out of its varied soundtrack. To find out what we thought of the game itself, and hear even more about audio cassettes, be sure to listen after the outro.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ First Movie music discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9yA8pz0KJw Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to talk about the music of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red & Blue Rescue Team. These initial entries in Pokemon's most successful side series have a number of interesting facets, including being the only side games with a full-on remake, which adds a third version to every tune. Luckily, the two of us are more than up to the task of covering this soundtrack. If you still need more though, we have the usual game discussion after the outro.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me talk about the music of Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness for the GameCube. While it may seem like a slightly expanded version of Colosseum, there's actually a ton of new audio content to cover, with our selections highlighting new areas, new characters, and of course, Shadow Lugia. On top of all that, there's the usual game discussion after the outro.
Links: Pam Sheyne Interview: http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2015/08/songwriter-interview-pam-sheyne.html Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
In the first segment (1:45-15:21), Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to discuss the music of Pokemon Trozei for the Nintendo DS. While the soundtrack isn't the most extensive, it's certainly worth talking about, with some interesting stylistic choices. As usual, there's a game discussion after the episode outro.
In the second segment, Anne and I return to bat around some ideas about songs related to Pokémon movies, but not actually in them. I propose putting "Makin' My Way" into the dock scene of Pokemon: The First Movie, and Anne tries to find a place for "I Am A Collector" in Revelation Lugia (The Power of One). Both ideas have their merits, so listen in and decide for yourself.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ The Soundtrack Show: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-the-soundtrack-show-29021108/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
First (1:15-20:25), there's an interview with Paul Umbach, co-producer of Aaron Carter's "(Have Some) Fun With The Funk" from the Pokemon: The First Movie soundtrack. In addition to discussing the song, we cover Paul's lengthy musical career, including his time at Jive Records.
Our second segment (21:40-31:47) is an archival interview with Neal Coomer, co-performer of "It's Always You And Me" from the fifth generation of the anime. We talk about that song, as well as his thoughts on being a background vocalist for other singers, and even his video game work.
Links: Paul's Website: https://www.paulumbachmusic.com/ Neal's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NealCoomer Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
In the first segment (1:17-35:20), Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me discuss the music of Pokemon Dash, the first Nintendo DS Pokemon game. While this racer certainly isn't the most memorable Pokemon title, that didn't stop us from finding plenty to talk about. As usual, there's a game discussion after the outro.
Our second segment (36:25-43:17) is an archival interview with Nick McKaig, a musician I interviewed all the way back in 2011, when he released an acapella cover of the English Pokemon theme. As you'd expect, we also talk about his musical history, and some of the other songs he’s covered, ranging from TV themes to classical music.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Nick's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nmckaig Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to talk about the music of Pokémon Colosseum, the first of many Pokémon games by Genius Sonority. With its western-inspired setting, it gives us plenty to compare to, especially from the world of film. If you want to know what we thought of the game itself, be sure to listen after the outro.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Pokemon Colosseum Walkthrough (partial): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1ciXVa7NvA&list=PLbUWniEbhdCPf_P_wFKwdiiDy1HUAvf6n
In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me cover the extensive and varied soundtrack of Pokemon Channel. While the game itself isn't exactly well-regarded, the music gives us plenty to talk about, both in terms of production and style. To find out what we thought of the gameplay, be sure to listen after the outro.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ First Movie music discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9yA8pz0KJw Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to discuss the music of Pokemon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire. This Game Boy Advance sequel takes a rather different approach to its soundtrack, but that doesn’t stop us from making some interesting observations. As usual, we discuss the game itself after the outro.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
In this between-generations discussion, Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to analyze the music of Super Smash Bros. for the N64 and Melee for the GameCube. While these early entries don't have the sheer volume of content featured in later iterations, there's still plenty to cover, even if we did have to include a "wish list" song. As usual, we discuss the games themselves after the outro.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins in to discuss the music of Pokemon Stadium 2 for the N64. While not as well-known as its predecessor, there's still a lot of material to cover, both on the battling side as well as in the minigames. Honestly, it's pretty impressive for a game with only a single composer. If you want to know what we thought of the game itself, be sure to listen after the outro.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
In the first segment (1:18-12:33), I interview Veronica Weygandt, a percussionist who's done several covers of Pokemon music. Despite being relatively early in her career, we still had a lot to talk about, including how percussion is much more than just drums, how those instruments have been brought into the digital realm, and how she's revisited some of her earlier work.
Our second segment (13:43-1:10:11) is a discussion of the music of Pokemon Puzzle Challenge for the Game Boy Color. While most of this title is similar to its N64 counterpart, the music definitely isn't, and Anne from Pikapi Podcast was happy to help me cover it. As usual, we have a game discussion after the outro.
Links: Veronica's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXfQdMka8QI7ayy9Ra9MWDg Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to discuss a number of "disputed" Pokemon songs. "Flying Without Wings", "Happy Together", and several others go under the microscope to determine just how tied they are to the franchise. In the process, we cover a Whoopi Goldberg movie, a car commercial, and some other oddities, so it's definitely worth a listen.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me discuss the music of "Hey You, Pikachu" for the N64. While this title is most famous for having the player speak to it, there's also a lot of sound output to go over. Even if you've never played this game (sorry Anne), the discussion definitely has something to offer. As usual, we also have a game discussion after the outro.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh: https://www.chp.edu/
In the first segment (1:10-17:56), I interview Peter Moshay, an audio engineer who worked on Dream Street's "They Don't Understand" from the Pokemon 2000 soundtrack. In addition to providing details regarding the recording session, we also discuss some of the many acts he's worked with over the years.
Our second segment (19:13-36:09) is an archival interview with Mark Chait, co-writer of "The Power Of One", also from Pokemon 2000. Like Peter, Mark has had a long and storied career, so it should be an interesting listen.
Links: Live From Daryl's House: https://www.livefromdarylshouse.com/ Peter Moshay: http://www.petermoshay.com/ Pam Sheyne Interview: http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2015/08/songwriter-interview-pam-sheyne.html Mark Chait: https://www.markchaitmusic.com/
In the first segment (1:19-15:27), I interview YouTube musician Jordan Moore. We talk about his channel, his recent graduation from college, and his covers of Pokemon music. If you want to know what it takes to put together a video with many instruments all performed by the same person, this is one you shouldn’t miss.
Our second segment (16:33-1:05:51) is a discussion of the music of Pokemon Puzzle League for the N64. Anne from Pikapi Podcast assists me in analyzing the tunes-most of them from the anime dub-that appear in this game. As usual, we run into a few surprises along the way. If you want to know what we thought of the game itself, be sure to listen after the outro.
Links:
Segment 1: Jordan Moore Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbUWniEbhdCPlE01T9URYNpP11hIYHDX1
Segment 2: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Brian Steckler Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uQJA-0jlRo
As promised, this episode contains our discussion of the non-musical aspects of Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution. Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins once again to go over the art style, script, and other facets of the remake. We also talk about whether the movie got released the way we wanted, and what kind of CGI Pokemon movies we'd like to see in the future.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/
In this episode, we continue our discussion of the music of Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution. Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me analyze the absence of "Brother My Brother", the score of the remake, and the opening sequence. After that, we review some social media comments and messages from the chat. If you want to know what we thought of the movie itself, we'll have that discussion in an upcoming episode.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Neil Jason Interview: https://soundcloud.com/pokepress/neil-jason-interview
This episode features the first part of a discussion of the music of Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution. Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me analyze both "Keep Evolving" and a new rendition of "Together With The Wind". After that, we begin talking about music that's not in this remake by going over "We’re A Miracle". If you want to hear even more about that song, be sure to listen after the outro.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ PCN Event Info: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/what-is-the-summer-2020-charity-series First Movie Music Discussion: https://soundcloud.com/pokepress/pokemon-the-first-movie-ending-theme-comparison
In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops in to talk about the music of Pokemon Trading Card Game for Game Boy. Released years before the online version, this oddity mimics some of the structure of the regular games, but the tunes are original. Between the area themes, battle music, and a song for a real-world character, it produced a very interesting discussion. As usual, listen after the outro to find out what we thought of the game itself.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ PCN Event Info: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/what-is-the-summer-2020-charity-series Pokemon TCG for Game Boy Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3D55BD6DDAA851CE
In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to talk about the music of Pokémon Stadium for the N64. While most of the songs are pulled from the original gen one Game Boy games, it still manages to do a number of interesting things with them. We also discuss the announcer, and explain what's up with the shouting guy in the sushi minigame. To find out what we thought of the game itself, be sure to listen after the outro.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/
In the first segment (0:29-37:28), Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops in to talk about the music of Pokemon Snap for the N64. Despite being somewhat different from most other Pokemon games, we were able to make some interesting observations about its soundtrack and voice acting. As for the game itself, listen after the outro for that conversation.
Our second segment (38:46-43:03) is an interview with Erica Lindbeck from Anime Milwaukee 2020*-you might remember her from episode 7. Since then, she’s done some additional work for Pokemon, this time for the Pokemon Masters mobile game. You’ll find out about that, as well as other projects she’s been involved in.
*A press pass was provided for this event.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ First Movie music discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9yA8pz0KJw Anime Milwaukee: https://animemilwaukee.org/
In the first segment (1:10-40:50), Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me discuss the music of Pokemon Pinball for the Game Boy Color. The soundtrack for this one has a variety of sources, so we had some interesting things to talk about. To find out what we thought of the game, keep listening after the outro.
The second segment (42:05-47:50) is an archival interview with Adam Elk, who performed “We Will Carry On” back in 2010. We talk about his work on that song, as well as doing music for commercials, Yu-gi-oh, and a few other things.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast comes over to talk about the music of the 18th Pokemon film, "Hoopa and the Clash of Ages". We compare "Tweedia" and "Every Side Of Me" as end themes, and also do a fair bit of discussion on the movie's scores. If you want to know what we thought of the film itself, be sure to listen after the outro.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Gated Reverb Information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxz6jShW-3E
In the first segment (1:10-39:10), Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to help me discuss the music of the initial X&Y Pokémon movie, "Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction". Scandal's "Daybreak Meteor Shower" gets compared to Dani Marcus's "Open My Eyes", as do the opening themes and scores from each version. For our thoughts on the movie itself, be sure to listen after the outro.
The second segment (40:27-50:31) is an archival interview with John Loeffler. In this follow-up to an earlier discussion, we talk about his role working on music for the first two Pokémon movies, including both the pop soundtracks and the scores. You'll find out about the genesis of "Brother My Brother", and how the music for these films came together overall.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Pam Sheyne Interview: http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2015/08/songwriter-interview-pam-sheyne.html Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/
In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me discuss the music of Pokemon: Detective Pikachu. There’s a variety of tunes to cover, with multiple ending themes, a score, and promotional material. Be sure to listen after the outro to get all of it, including our opinions on the movie itself.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ "Carry On" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxaR42Vy2LI Detective Pikachu Score: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDisKgcnAC4QaqpHbWA5gH7W2LCX8iop6 Why it Works: We're A Miracle-First Movie music discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9yA8pz0KJw
I team up with Anne from Pikapi Podcast to talk about live versions of six Pokemon songs. Our selections include performances from an Australian TV show, New York City, and a hockey arena. If you have any suggestions for a future live music discussion, be sure to let us know at pokepress@gmail.com.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Don't Say You Love Me (Acoustic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3Tt9YxRKqc Flying Without Wings (Live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcIcDTQMKN0 Brother My Brother (Live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9AGoMNCOz0
Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to analyze the music of the 16th Pokemon movie, "Genesect and the Legend Awakened", in which the Japanese song "Smiling Face" goes up against the English version’s "We’re Coming Home". These songs are different in both tone and approach, making for an interesting comparison. If you want our take on the movie itself, be sure to listen after the outro.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Jess Domain Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9MMm6p2shw Jess Domain "Draw My Life" Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx1FoUa-jY0 Neal Coomer Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kXoWePVkPc
In this single-segment episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me discuss the music of the 21st Pokemon movie, "The Power of Us". We compare the Japanese song "Breath" to the English version's "The Power Of Us", and wind up talking about some of the musical paths not taken with this film. If you want to know what we thought of the movie itself, be sure to listen to the bonus segment after the outro.
Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Charity Goodin Interview: http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2018/12/musician-interview-charity-goodin-power.html Twitter Moment: https://twitter.com/i/moments/1066476262338777089 INXS Discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC4EShOaE1o
For the first segment (1:03-4:04), I interview the winner of a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament from this year’s Anime Milwaukee. We talk about the game itself, and why he chose Ganondorf for the event. If you'd like to know more about what I did at the convention, look for a link to a recap video in the episode description.
The second segment (4:13-48:40) is a discussion of the music of the 15th Pokemon movie, "Kyurem Vs. The Sword of Justice". Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me compare "Memories" by Rola to "It's All Inside Of You" by Jess Turner. Both performers have some interesting career trajectories, so it's a fun conversation. As usual, we also talk about the opening themes and score, and read a comment or two.
Links:
Segment 1:
Anime Milwaukee 2019 Recap: https://youtu.be/3lFKMvhH7HM
*A press pass was provided for this event.
Segment 2:
Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Jess Turner Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pePDnPxJUOg
In the first segment (0:51-10:53), I interview "Dots" from the YouTube channel "Retro Game Mechanics Explained." We talk about how he started his channel, and a recent video he did about the cries of Pokemon from generation 1. "Dots" also explains the sound generation application he created as part of his research.
The second segment (11:59-21:41) has some interviews from the recent Wizard World Comic Con event in Madison. You'll hear from Pokemon YouTuber RealBreakingNate, as well as Jerry Milani, the PR rep for the Wizard World organization.
Links:
Segment 1: RGME Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRqWnW5ZkVaP_lZF7caZ-g Pokemon Cry Generator: http://dotsarecool.com/rgme/tech/gen1cries.html
Why it Works: We're A Miracle: First Movie music discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9yA8pz0KJw
Segment 2: RealBreakingNate's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcwfDOpvOnFtdtbAKW7Vs_w Wizard World* Website: https://wizardworld.com/
*A press pass was provided for this event.
For the first segment (0:55-7:16), I interview Erica Schroeder, a long-time voice actor for the Pokemon dub. We talk about how she got into the anime, her work as the singing voice of Meloetta, and her roles in the recently released movie "Pokemon: The Power of Us".
The second segment (7:23-56:25) covers the music of the 14th Pokemon movies-and no, that isn't a mistake. Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me sort out the extra-large amount of material we had to cover this time around. Listen to find out if two songs from Every Little Thing or the two versions of "Follow Your Star" come out on top.
Links:
Segment 1: Erica's Website: http://ericaschroeder.com/ Wizard World* Website: https://wizardworld.com/
*A press pass was provided for this event.
Segment 2: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Alex Nackman Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-m_WJc7pNs Kathryn Raio Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZvJEotT938
For this single segment episode, we have a panel that was recorded at last month's Anime Banzai in Utah. Listen as Anne from Pikapi Podcast and I share what we've learned from discussing Pokémon music, followed by a few questions from the audience.
Links:
Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Anime Banzai: http://www.animebanzai.org/ Recap Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsMWkilB3Wo
In the first segment (0:46-38:39), Anne from Pikapi Podcast and I discuss a variety of Pokémon music that originated in Europe. Our choices include songs from the German version of the second movie and openings of the Italian dub.
The second segment (38:47-44:15) is a pair of short pieces-one where I compare the music of Octopath Traveler to Shinji Miyazaki’s work on the Pokémon Anime, and another where I announce an appearance at the upcoming Anime Banzai in Utah.
Links:
Segment 1: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/
Segment 2: Anime Banzai: http://www.animebanzai.org/
In this single-segment episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to help cover the music of the 13th Pokémon movie, "Zoroark: Master of Illusions". Sukima Switch and Erin Bowman go head-to-head this time around, though there may be another entrant that comes in later. Also, it seems Anne had a somewhat different opinion of the movie than I did, so stay tuned after the outro.
Links:
Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Erin Bowman Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBVT-NxAVIg
In the first segment (0:51-14:24), I interview Simon Loveridge, a UK musician who recently published a metal cover of the S.S. Anne theme from Pokémon Red & Blue. We also discuss his other musical work, and oddly, a bit of Guitar Hero.
For the second segment (14:32-53:55), Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to talk about the music from the 12th Pokémon movie, "Arceus and the Jewel of Life", where Shoko Nakagawa's "Antenna Of The Heart" goes up against Chris "Breeze" Barczynski's "If We Only Learn". After that, we talk about the opening themes and score of the film.
Links:
Segment 1: S.S. Anne Cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r9Lr-EZBxc Goldeneye Frigate Cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLH7CsUyJcg Super Mario Galaxy Gusty Garden Galaxy Cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EeQjePqtfo
Segment 2: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Chris "Breeze" Barczynski Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbv4n_fx6c8 Chris "Breeze" Barczynski Website: https://www.breezesings.com/
In this single-segment episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast and I talk about the music from the 20th Pokémon movie, "I Choose You". Our discussion covers the ending themes, openings, and the score. As usual, we also read a few listener comments.
Links:
Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Pokemon Movie Music Collection: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pok%C3%A9mon-movie-music-collection-original-soundtrack/1327128179 "Future" by Beverly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rao8K2wuPeE The Soundtrack Show: http://www.soundtrackpodcast.com/
In the first segment (0:51-12:40), I talk to Brian Oliver, who produced bumpers for Kids' WB back in the day. Listen to find out what the process of creating these promos was like, and what he’s doing now.
Our second segment (12:49-50:16) is a discussion of the music of the 11th Pokémon movie, "Giratina and the Sky Warrior". Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me match up Crystal Kay's "ONE" to Aaron Brotherton's "This Is A Beautiful World". As usual, we also give our take on the other music from the movie.
Links:
Segment 1: Master Pokemon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kexLuM2XRjo
Segment 2: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/
In the first part (0:55-1:02:19), Anne from Pikapi Podcast and I share our thoughts on the music of the tenth Pokémon movie, The Rise of Darkrai. In an unusual twist, this film features English songs in both the US and Japanese versions. Listen to our discussion to find out whether Sarah Brightman’s “I Will Be With You” or Kirsten Price’s “I’ll Always Remember You” comes out on top.
The second segment (1:02:28-1:05:13) is a player interview from a recent Pokémon TCG League Challenge and Prerelease. We talk about what deck the player used, and some of the cards from the recently released Ultra Prism set.
Links:
Segment 1: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/
In our first segment (0:47-43:15), Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to help discuss some underrated Pokémon songs. In addition to sharing our own picks, we also read some viewer submissions.
Our second segment (43:24-53:14) is a series of short pieces where I talk about various aspects of the Pokémon franchise. You’ll hear me discuss what might be in a future Pokémon Pinball, compare Mario Odyssey to PokePark, and critique some anime characters.
Links:
Segment 1: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Master Pokemon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kexLuM2XRjo
Segment 2: If they made a new Pokemon Pinball...: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zan9TNSD7jE Superficial Similarities: Mario Odyssey vs. PokePark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmfkBohanps Did Drew and Harley turn males off from contests?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1VCzeRtDJc
First (0:51-38:51), Anne from Pikapi Podcast returns to talk about the music of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, where “A
Thing To Be Protected” takes on ”Together We Make A Promise”. These two very different songs lead to another interesting
discussion.
The second segment (38:59-53:27) is an archival interview with Brian Steckler, co-writer of “Catch Me If You Can” from Pokémon:
The First Movie. As it turns out, Brian has had quite an interesting career, covering commercials, TV, and more.
Links:
Segment 1: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/
Segment 2: Brian Steckler: http://www.briansteckler.com/
Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me compare the ending themes to Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, where Puffy AmiYumi and Jim Malone go head-to-head. After the outro, the two of us have some...interesting thoughts on the movie itself.
Links:
Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/
In the first segment (0:48-19:56), we have a pair of interviews from Worlds 2017. One is with the winner of the Seniors TCG event, and the other is with the Masters Division runner-up of the Sun & Moon video game competition.
The second segment (20:04-50:51) is a discussion of the ending themes of Destiny Deoxys. Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me compare the enigmatic Tommy february6 to the possible X-Files fan Bree Sharp, and we decide which song better fits the movie.
Links:
Segment 1: Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zeldavgc
Segment 2: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/
For the first segment (0:43-47:15), there's a discussion of the ending themes of the sixth Pokemon Movie, Jirachi: Wish Maker. Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me sort out some of the differences between the similar Japanese and English songs.
In the second segment (47:23-54:54), we have a pair of interviews from North American internationals 2017. Find out what strategies were used by some of the top TCG players at the event. Thanks.
Links:
Segment 1: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/
This episode has three segments. The first (0:52-6:37) is an interview with Veronica Taylor, the voice of Ash Ketchum for the first eight seasons of the Pokémon dub. We talk about how she got involved in the series, as well as what she's been doing lately in her career.
For the second segment (6:43-41:30), Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me discuss the ending themes of the recently released Magerna movie. Find out which side of the ocean we think comes out on top in this matchup.
In our final segment (41:38-45:02), I interview the winner of the Masters VGC competition at this year's Midwest regional. We discuss the player's team, and the strategy behind it.
Links:
Segment 1: Veronica's Site: http://veronicataylor.net/
Segment 2: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/
This time we have two segments. In the first (0:47-43:35), I discuss Australian rock group INXS, and which of their songs might have worked for Pokémon. Like the Perfume discussion from last time, Anne from Pikapi Podcast offers her thoughts as well.
Our second segment (43:44-48:21) is an archival interview from last year's Midwest regional, where I had a chance to talk to one of the top finishers in the TCG event. This year's regional is coming up, so I figured this was a good time to bring this one back.
INXS Corrections/Notes: -Their self-titled debut album was released in 1980, not 1979. -Garry somehow acquired the nickname "Gary" and ended up using both. -Elegantly Wasted Music Videos: I'm a bit uncertain which videos from the Elegantly Wasted album were released in 1997, and which came out later. -2000 Olympics: According to an article on the VH1 website, they performed at the 2000 Olympics closing cermony. -The Switch album has 11 tracks, not 13.
Links:
Segment 1: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Perfume/INXS Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbUWniEbhdCPggiVJxMIEEP1Ndjny06XT
This episode has two segments. In the first (0:14-34:21), Anne from Pikapi Podcast talks about the Japanese girl group Perfume, and shares a few of their songs she thinks could have worked for Pokémon. Stay tuned after the outro (47:28) for a preview of the upcoming similar discussion of Australian rock group INXS.
Our second segment (34:29-47:02) is a set of voice actor interviews from Anime Milwaukee 2017, with actors from the main series, movies, and miniseries.
Links:
Segment 1: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Perfume/INXS Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbUWniEbhdCPggiVJxMIEEP1Ndjny06XT
Segment 2: Full Press Sessions: Lucien/Erica: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsOlTgSyhl8 Laura Post: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJI47TCPgIE (No full session available for Vic Mignogna)
This time we have two segments. In the first (0:46-41:27), Anne from Pikapi Podcast is back again to debate the merits of the English and Japanese ending themes of Pokémon Heroes. These two songs provide quite a contrast, so you should find it interesting.
Our second segment (41:53-58:29) is a series of interviews from the recent Oceania International Championship in Melbourne, Australia. I had a chance to interview some of the top finishers, as well as a collector of Pokémon merchandise. Thanks.
Links:
Segment 1: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/
Segment 2: PokeCollection: https://www.youtube.com/user/pokecollection
Visit Poke Press at: http://pokepress.blogspot.com/
This episode has two segments. In the first (0:46-39:24), Anne from Pikapi Podcast returns to discuss the English and Japanese ending themes of Pokémon 4Ever. We talk about the songs themselves, and which one we prefer.
Our second segment (39:32-46:57) is from Anime Milwaukee 2017, where I interviewed the winner of the Pokémon Sun & Moon Tournament, who just so happens to be a YouTube Manga reviewer. Find out about his team, and his channel.
Note: During the first segment, Anne incorrectly states that Russel Velazquez wrote "Two Perfect Girls" and "Biggest Part Of My Life" on Totally Pokemon. The only song from that album he wrote is "The Game".
Segment 1: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/
Segment 2: MangaMan's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeniusIncarnate0 Anime Milwaukee: http://animemilwaukee.org/
Visit Poke Press at: http://pokepress.blogspot.com/
For this episode, we have two segments. The first (0:50-26:33) is a discussion with Anne of Pikapi Podcast comparing the English and Japanese ending themes of the third Pokémon movie. As usual, we go over the production details, then evaluate the songs and decide which one comes out on top.
Our second segment (26:41-42:04) is an archival interview with Helen McCarthy, author of "The Anime Encyclopedia". This was recorded at a press session at Anime Central 2014, so the audio quality isn’t perfect, but it should still be a good listen.
Segment 1: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/
Visit Poke Press at: http://pokepress.blogspot.com/
For this episode, we have two segments. The first (0:55-26:00) is an interview with Eric Summerer, co-host of a board gaming podcast called “The Dice Tower”, regarding his experience with the Pokémon Trading Card Game. We discuss how he played the game in its early days, and how he got back into it.
Our second segment (26:06-37:53) is an archival interview with Neil Jason, who wrote and arranged a number of songs from the early seasons of the Pokémon dub. These include “Viridian City” and the movie versions of the first two season themes. We also talk about some of his work as a bass player, and some of his wife’s music as well.
Links:
Dice Tower Web Site: http://www.dicetower.com/
Dice Tower Season 13 Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/dice-tower-season-13-podcast#/
Board Game Geek Web Site: https://boardgamegeek.com/
Flip the Table Podcast: https://tableflipsyou.com/
Ludology Podcast: http://www.dicetower.com/game-podcast/ludology
Visit Poke Press at: http://pokepress.blogspot.com/
In this episode, we have two segments. First (0:49-11:04), I interview Michael Pramawat, the winner of the Masters Division of the TCG competition at the recent International Championship in London, England. We talk about his deck, his time in London, and what he thinks of the upcoming Sun and Moon cards.
The second segment (11:10-43:15) is an archival interview with Ralph Schuckett, a musician who composed the scores for the dubs of the first three Pokémon movies. You’ll find out how he got started in music, as well as some behind-the-scenes details of those films.
In this initial episode of the Poke Press Digest Podcast, we have two segments. In the first (0:57-44:48), Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins in to discuss the Japanese and English ending themes of the second Pokémon movie. We go over production details, analyze the songs, and then determine which one we like better.
For the second segment (44:55-59:37), I interview Try from the “My Life in Gaming” YouTube channel. Their channel covers retro video games, with a focus on how to get optimal picture and sound quality from original hardware. We discuss the origins of the channel, and their upcoming Game Boy episode.
Finally, after the outro (1:00:02), stick around to hear Anne and I discuss some of the other songs from the Pokémon 2000 soundtrack.
Links:
Segment 1: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Mark Chait Interview: https://soundcloud.com/pokepress/mark-chait-the-power-of-one-co-writer-interview First Movie Music Discussion: https://soundcloud.com/pokepress/pokemon-the-first-movie-ending-theme-comparison
Segment 2: My Life in Gaming YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mylifeingaming RetroRGB Site: http://retrorgb.com/
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