Bulbacast:About

Welcome to Bulbacast!

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Bulbacast is the original Pokémon podcast by Bulbagarden designed to give you current and relevant information and in-depth discussions on the Pokémon franchise. Remember to subscribe to stay tuned for more exciting and interesting episodes!

Since its launch in December 2005, Bulbacast has had eight seasons. Episodes from the eighth season of Bulbacast are currently in production and are being released periodically.

Season 8

7. Gym Leader Discussion
In this episode of Bulbacast, Rhodehawk and Caps sit down with Bulbastaffers Archaic and Fitzy to discuss the inlcusion of gym leaders in Pokémon from a game design perspective. Listen into hear our favorite and least favorite gym leaders, whether or not they still serve a purpose in modern Pokémon, and how we think the gym leader concept will evolve and change in the future!
August 9, 2024 • YouTube
6. Modern vs Classic Pokémon Anime - Which is Better??
In this episode of Bulbacast, Rhodehawk and TheCapsFan have on Fitzy and BigDocFan to discuss all things Pokémon Anime - which were their favorite seasons, characters, plotlines and more - all to discover which is better between the modern and classic Pokémon Anime!
July 5, 2024 • YouTube
5. Pokémon on the Switch Retrospective
In this episode of Bulbacast, Rhodehawk and Caps join Bulbastaffers AbiDoesPixels and MAGNEDETH as they look back at how Pokémon fared over the Switch console generation, compare it to Pokémon's presence on previous consoles, and even spend a fair bit of time talking about...Lapras?
June 10, 2024 • YouTube
4. Pokémon Forms and Theory Discussion
Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/bulbagarden
May 10, 2024 • YouTube
3. Pokémon Presents Reactions (Feb 2024)
In this episode of Bulbacast, Rhodehawk is joined by Bulbastaffers Abi Does Pixels, Fitzy, and TheCapsFan as they discuss their reactions to the Pokémon Presents that was aired on Pokémon Day 2024!
February 28, 2024 • YouTube
2. Pokémon Day Predictions
In this episode of Bulbacast, Rhodehawk joins Archaic and Storm Aurora as they discuss their predictions for this Tuesday's Pokémon Day Pokémon Presents!
February 24, 2024 • YouTube
1. Pokémon 2023 Year in Review
Archaic hosts Lachlan from the GO Cast Podcast and SaturnFreak from Corsola Cove, alongside other Bulbastaffers, as they give a retrospective on Pokémon throughout 2023, and look to what the series has in store in 2024!
Check out the GO Cast Pokémon GO Podcast here: https://www.gocastpodcast.com/
Check out the Corsola Cove X Account here: https://twitter.com/CorsolaCove
Bulbagarden Participants: Archaic, Boblers, Rhodehawk, SirDerpington, Storm Aurora, and TheCapsFan
December 30, 2023 • YouTube
Season 7

31. Scarlet and Violet Impressions (SPOILERS)
Join TheCapsFan as he hosts a panel of Bulbastaffers Archaic, WyndonCalling, Rhodehawk, Maniacal Engineer, and Fitzy to talk about their impressions of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet! Please be warned that there will be light spoilers of story events up until the end of each of the main paths in the game, but nothing further.
December 7, 2022 • YouTube
30. Scarlet/Violet Trailer 2 Discussion
In this episode of Bulbacast, TheCapsFan hosts Archaic, Fitzy, glik, and WyndonCalling to talk about the latest trailer for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet! Tune in to hear our thoughts on the newly-revealed Pokémon, characters, and features in these new installments!
February 27, 2022 • YouTube
29. Pokémon Legends Arceus - Story Discussion (SPOILERS)
On this episode of Bulbacast, TheCapsFan joins WyndonCalling, Rhodehawk, and Archaic to have a long discussion about the story in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, amongst a couple of miscellaneous topics, including the new Pokémon introduced in the game, and the overall world design! THERE WILL BE SPOILERS...you have been warned.
February 23, 2022 • YouTube
28. Pokémon Legends Arceus - Gameplay and Mechanics Discussion (SPOILER-FREE)
On this episode of Bulbacast, TheCapsFan, evkl, and Fitzy dive into the newly-released Pokémon Legends Arceus and talk about the beginning of the game through the first area, the gameplay loop, mechanics, combat, and more!
February 19, 2022 • YouTube
27. Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Reaction
Maniacal Engineer hosts a riveting discussion on Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl with Archaic, celadonk, Fitzy, Rhodehawk, TheCapsFan, and WyndonCalling.
Together, they break down the good, the bad, and the downright bizarre aspects of the games...while ME stealthily shiny hunts for Dialga in the background.
December 7, 2021 • YouTube
26. Pokémon Presents Reaction 8-18-21
TheCapsFan gathers together Archaic, Fitzy, WyndonCalling, and Shield Does Pixels to discuss the recent Pokémon Presents. Maniacal Engineer makes his return to talk about the Sinnoh remakes and, as usual, he has waaaaay too much to say.
August 31, 2021 • YouTube
25. Pokémon Day Reactions
glik discusses the recent Pokémon Day announcements and reveals with TheCapsFan, Fitzy, WyndonCalling, and Rhodehawk.
Edited by: DapperCody
March 23, 2021 • YouTube
24. 25th Anniversary Pokémon Day Predictions
Originally streamed on our Twitch channel on February 21st, 2021.
TheCapsFan hosts an enjoyable discussion of predictions for the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise, and is joined by Archaic, RhodeHawk, WyndonCalling, Blazing Larvesta, and newcomer celadonk.
February 23, 2021 • YouTube
23. 2020 In Review
Originally streamed on our Twitch channel on December 20th, 2020.
glik, Kevin, TheCapsFan, WyndonCalling, Fitzy, and Pikadex go over 2020 and everything that happened in the world of Pokémon during the year.
January 3, 2021 • YouTube
22. Crown Tundra DLC
glik returns as the Bulbacast host along with Rhodehawk, TheWildShieldon, WyndonCalling, and Fitzy to discuss the latest DLC for the Pokémon Sword and Shield games. Kevin shows up at some point.
CREDITS
Featuring: glik, Rhodehawk, TheWildShieldon, Fitzy, Kevin
Guest Appearance by: Magnificent Entertainer
Art by: sailor snail scout (backdrop image), Cresselia92 (Calyrex and the Galarian Legendary Birds)
November 29, 2020 • YouTube
21. Pokémon Sword/Shield
glik takes over as the host of Bulbacast, and talks about the newest main series Pokémon games with Crystal Onix, Snowy, and NMLewis. @Kevin Cutliffe shows up at some point.
CREDITS
Featuring: glik, Crystal Onix, Snowy, NMLewis, @Kevin Cutliffe
Edited by: Abcboy
Art by: Abcboy (visuals), Soki (Ludicolo), NMLewis (Salamence), Cresselia92 (Alolan Vulpix, Clefairy)
March 16, 2020 • YouTube
20. Dessert
In this delicious episode of Bulbacast, the panelists discuss their favorite and least favorite desserts...somehow this takes almost an hour.
CREDITS
Featuring: Magnificent Entertainer, CheffofGames, Lone_Garurumon, and Elieson
Edited by: Abcboy
Art by: Abcboy (visuals), Soki (Metagross), Valentine (Jolteon), RoseyHyena (Buizel), and noworry (Ralts)
May 26, 2019 • YouTube
19. Gen 1 Games (Trivia Gameshow)
In this exciting episode of the Bulbacast, 4 contestants are forced to test their Gen 1 knowledge by a Metagross.
CREDITS
Featuring: Magnificent Entertainer, Darthwolf, CheffofGames, Lone_Garurumon, and Glik
Edited by: Abcboy
Art by: Abcboy (visuals), Soki, noworry, RoseyHyena, and golden3point14
April 7, 2019 • YouTube
18. Generation 8 Reveal Discussion
After the exciting reveal of the Generation 8 Pokémon Games, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Stone, in the February 27th Direct, Magnificent Entertainer gathers a group of Bulbagarden staff members to discuss their thoughts on the trailer.
CREDITS
Featuring: Magnificent Entertainer, glik, TeaWest, dragon_nataku, and Zachie.
Edited by: abcboy
Art by: Soki (Metagross and Ludicolo), noworry (Ditto), Cresselia92 (Miltank), and dragon_nataku (Giratina).
March 3, 2019 • YouTube
17. Generation 8 Hopes/Wants
In advance of the upcoming Nintendo Direct on February 13th, Magnificent Entertainer gathers a group of Bulbagardeners to discuss their speculations and desires for the next generation of Pokémon games!
CREDITS
Featuring: Magnificent Entertainer, glik, Lone_Garurumon, dragon_nataku, and Guzma.
Edited by: abcboy
Art by: Soki (Metagross and Ludicolo), Cresselia92 (Golisopod), dragon_nataku (Giratina), and RoseyHyena (Buizel)
February 13, 2019 • YouTube
16. Smash DLC Speculation
In a bizarre twist of events, join us as glik leads a discussion with CheffOfGames, Guzma, TeaWest, and Hanzo about the upcoming DLC Fighters for Smash Ultimate.
Artist Credits:
Soki - Ludicolo
noworry - Charizard, Ditto, and Ralts
Cresselia92 - Golisopod
Editor Credits:
Audio editing - dragon_nataku, aether, and DapperCody
Video editing - DapperCody
December 23, 2018 • YouTube
15. Bulbacast Trivia Gameshow #1: Classic Monsters
In this exciting episode of Bulbacast, join Maniacal Engineer, Hanzo, and glik as they debut a new format for Bulbacast, the Trivia Gameshow! In honor of Halloween, Maniacal Engineer quizzes the two contestants on classic monster trivia. Who will emerge victorious? Only time will tell! (Spoilers, they both fail miserably.)
Artist Credits:
Soki - Metagross and Ludicolo
noworry - Charizard
October 28, 2018 • YouTube
14. Movies Live Cast
In this live streamed episode of Bulbacast, join Saph, glik, Guzma, dragon_nataku, CheffOfGames, and newcomer The World of Kevin C as they discuss their favorite movies. Originally live streamed on our Twitch channel back in August. Maniacal Engineer was out for lunch.
Soki - Shiny Dragonair, and Ludicolo
noworry - Ralts
Cresselia92 - Golisopod and Clefairy
dragon_nataku - Giratina
October 7, 2018 • YouTube
13. E3 Reactions Live Cast
In this live streamed episode of Bulbacast, join Saph, Evie, glik, Guzma, and newcomer Slife as they discuss the recent E3 conference. Some heckling and stupid questions from Maniacal Engineer ensue.
Soki - Shiny Dragonair, and Ludicolo
noworry - Houndoom
Cresselia92 - Golisopod
June 18, 2018 • YouTube
12. E3 Predictions/New Pokémon Games
In this episode, join Maniacal Engineer, Evie, dragon_nataku, glik, TeaWest, and newcomer Guzma, as well as Saph, DarthWolf, Lone_Garurumon, and newcomer CheffOfGames as they discuss the upcoming E3 conference as well as give their thoughts on the new Pokémon games.
Just tune out Maniacal Engineer completely when he talks about the new Let's Go games.
TheSpeedGamers Marathon: https://www.twitch.tv/thespeedgamers
Art Credits:
Soki - Metagross, Shiny Dragonair, and Ludicolo
noworry - Ditto, Houndoom, and Ralts
Cresselia92 - Golisopod
RoseyHyena - Buizel
dragon_nataku - Giratina
golden3point14 - Mewtwo
Special thanks to our audio editors, especially dragon_nataku, who went above and beyond the call of duty, for their hard work on this episode.
June 11, 2018 • YouTube
11. Bulbacast Movie Night #1: Mewtwo Strikes Back
Join Maniacal Engineer, dragon_nataku, and newcomer Fluttershy of Light, as well as Saph, noworry, DarthWolf, and Cresselia92 as they discuss the very first Pokémon movie, Mewtwo Strikes Back.
ME apologizes for the meowing in the background of his audio.
Art Credits:
Soki - Metagross, Shiny Dragonair
dragon_nataku - Giratina
Enzap - Ribombee
golden3point14 - Mewtwo
noworry - Wooper
Cresselia92 - Cresselia
June 3, 2018 • YouTube
10. Video Games
In this episode we join Maniacal Engineer as he and glik, Saphir, Lone_Garurumon, and dragon_nataku discuss their favorite video games of all time.
Soki - Metagross, Shiny Dragonair, and Ludicolo
RoseyHyena - Buizel
dragon_nataku - Giratina
May 20, 2018 • YouTube
9.5. E3 Predictions
In the second part of this Bulbacast episode, aired on May 4th, Archaic and Rocket Queen discuss the Nintendo financial report, as well as other Nintendo news, and Evie, glik, Saph, and Maniacal Engineer join in for preliminary discussions about E3, which is upcoming. DarthWolf is still Force projecting into this episode...somehow.
Thanks to abcboy, dragon_nataku, and aether for editing the audio for this episode on such short notice.
Art Credits:
Soki - Metagross, Ludicolo, Shiny Dragonair
noworry - Houndoom, Charizard
golden3point14 - Mewtwo
Meta/Galaxia - Bulbasaur
Don't forget about the upcoming Pokémon Marathon for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital hosted by TheSpeedGamers on June 8-15.
May 13, 2018 • YouTube
9. May the 4th Be With You Special
In this special May the 4th Bulbacast episode watch as Rocket Queen gets his opinions picked apart and shot down by Maniacal Engineer, Evie, glik, Saph, and a very special guest. DarthWolf Force projects himself in, as well.
Thanks to abcboy, dragon_nataku, and aether for editing the audio for this episode on such short notice.
Art Credits:
Soki - Metagross, Ludicolo, Shiny Dragonair
noworry - Houndoom, Charizard
golden3point14 - Mewtwo
Meta/Galaxia - Bulbasaur
May 5, 2018 • YouTube
Bulbacast BTS: Ultra Disaster
In this second episode of Bulbacast Behind the Scenes, Maniacal Engineer reveals a glimpse into the chaos that occurred during the process of recording and uploading the first episode of New Bulbacast.
Artist Credit:
Metagross - Soki
Background image - abcboy
April 29, 2018 • YouTube
8. Hackathon Live Cast
In this episode of Bulbacast, Maniacal Engineer, dragon_nataku, glik, Lone_Garurumon, and TeaWest are joined by special guest caster Evie, as they answer questions from a Twitch audience during a live recording. From speculation about Gen VIII to Disney movies, these questions certainly kept the panelists, and even the intrepid host, on their toes.
Art Credits:
Soki - Metagross. Ludicolo
noworry - Ditto, Houndoom
dragon_nataku - Giratina
RoseyHyena - Buizel
April 24, 2018 • YouTube
Bulbacast BTS: A Host of Puns
In this brand new behind the scenes segment, Maniacal Engineer, still trapped in the punitentiary, recounts the tale of how he accidentally became the host of Bulbacast.
Twitch Hackathon: http://www.twitchhackathon.nl/
Thanks to abcboy for a timely editing of this segment and to Soki for the marvelous Metagross avatar.
April 16, 2018 • YouTube
7. Anime, TCG, and Manga
Remember two episodes ago when we shared our histories with the Pokémon video games? In this episode, join ME, TeaWest, Lone_Garurumon, Saphir, and newcomer Flaze as we discuss our experiences with the Pokémon anime, TCG, and manga.
I'll be honest, it's been so long since we recorded this one, I don't remember what actually happened, so I guess you could say this episode's contents are...Unown.
Art Credits:
Soki - Metagross, Shiny Dragonair
noworry - Ditto
Cresselia92 - Chimchar
RoseyHyena - Buizel
Twitch Hackathon: http://www.twitchhackathon.nl/
April 8, 2018 • YouTube
6. Nintendo Direct (March 8th)
Rocket Queen. TeaWest, glik, Lone_Garurumon, and Saphir, as well as SoaringDylan, DarthWolf, noworry, and Cresselia92 discuss the recent Nintendo Direct.
Maniacal Engineer is mysteriously missing.
Nintendo Direct: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsFna-Z1MjU&t
Twitch Hackathon: http://www.twitchhackathon.nl/
March 26, 2018 • YouTube
5. History with Pokémon
In this jam packed episode we join Maniacal Engineer, dragon_nataku, glik, and newcomer Midorikawa as well as SoaringDylan, noworry, Saphir, and newcomer Cresselia92. They discuss their favorite Pokémon video games and their favorite Pokémon. We also learn a little about all of their histories with Bulbagarden. Special guest interruption by Rocket Queen.
No, there is not actually any jam in the episode.
February 27, 2018 • YouTube
4. 2017 - Year of Gaming in Review
Maniacal Engineer is old and still plays Civilization III. Saph attempts to pronounce Oasis. Rocket Queen gushes about Fire Emblem, and glik is happy that he's not like Maniacal Engineer. Brought to you by Pyre.
Thumbnail art credit to noworry
Pokémon Artists:
- Metagross/Ludicolo/Dragonair: Soki
- Charizard: noworry
Cast: RQ, Maniacal Engineer, glik, Saphir
February 22, 2018 • SoundCloudYouTube
3. Holiday Special
In which we show how timely we are at making our way through our recording backlog. This episode features a number of staffers talking about the holidays.
ME continues his rampage of terror on Bulbacast, and might like Lego. Noworry eats reindeer while dragon_nataku buys herself a PS4 without games. TeaWest studies to be a Dr. Nurse, and glik knocks down a few trees. Special Guest Star: noworry's dog!
Cast: Maniacal Engineer, glik, TeaWest, dragon_nataku, noworry
Art Credits:
Soki - Ludicolo, Metagross
noworry - Ditto, Wooper
dragon_nataku - Giratina
February 12, 2018 • SoundCloudYouTube
2. Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Review
In this two part recording, a number of Bulbagarden staffers got together to talk about Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon after release. Watch to find out what we liked, disliked and hoped to see more of as we worked our way through the game. The first part of the recording features first looks only a couple of days after release while the second part is a retrospective after a few weeks of having the games available.
Cast:
- Part 1: RQ, Maniacal Engineer, glik, Soki, Saphir
- Part 2: Maniacal Engineer, TeaWest, Saphir, dragon_nataku, noworry
Audio edited by abcboy
Art Credits:
Soki - Ludicolo, Dragonair, Metagross
noworry - Charizard, Weavile, Ditto, Wooper
dragon_nataku - Giratina
January 25, 2018 • SoundCloudYouTube
1. USUM Preview / Predictions - Too Much Water?
On the preview episode of the new Bulbacast, RQ and the rest of the crew talk about their thoughts on Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon before the worldwide release.
7.8 too much water.
YouTube thumbnail art credit to noworry
Pokémon Artists: Popplio: SkittyTail, Latias/Mewtow: Golden3point14, Metagross/Ludicolo: Soki, Charizard: Noworry
Cast: RQ, Maniacal Engineer, SoaringDylan, Glik, abcboy, DarthWolf
November 20, 2017 • SoundCloudYouTube
Season 6

1. Bulbacast Season 6: Episode 1
Join the Bulbagarden staff as they discuss the newest game revelation of Pokkén Tournament!
Cast: Maxite, Neosquid, Dan, Jabberwocky
August 27, 2014 • SoundCloud
Season 5

8. Total Fan Service
This week on BulbaCast we have topics that include discussions on the latest Japanese anime episodes, the Pokémon movie in the US, this week's News bulletin, Annoying release dates, and a Jump Festa announcement, the QoTW for next week, as well as Pokémon news and much, much more.
Cast: hurristat, Luna, Musashi, Highway Unicorn
November 12, 2011 • Download
7. Snivy Whiplash
(Live from University of Michigan) This week on BulbaCast we have topics that include discussions on episode 56 and 57 of the Japanese anime, the weekly VG News Bulletin, Is the metagame stagnant? We answer Q&A from the audience, the QoTW for next week, as well as Pokémon news and much, much more.
Cast: hurristat, Luna, TheBurninatingTorchic, the peanut gallery
November 12, 2011 • Download
6. Rainbows
This week on BulbaCast we have topics that include discussions on BW...whatever it was, VG News Bulletin, Satoru Iwata's announcements and potential Pokémon game, the QoTW for next week, as well as Pokémon news and much, much more.
Cast: hurristat, Luna, GengarEatBanana, Yoshi-San
November 9, 2011 • Download
5. Sparkles
This week on BulbaCast we have topics that include discussions on the Anime and VG news, the QoTW, speculation on the new pokemongray.com domain name, and the upcoming anime episode in Japan. As well as Pokémon news and much, much more.
Cast: hurristat, Luna, SSJ_Jup81, Yoshi-san, Kakuna Matata
October 26, 2011 • Download
4. Go Diego Go!
This week on BulbaCast we have topics that include discussions on the latest Japanese episode and Alder (BW054), Masuda's tweets including N and possible remakes, current and coming events, Pokémon news and much, much more.
Cast: hurristat, Luna Tardor, Musashi
October 19, 2011 • Download
3. B/W 1yr Thoughts
This week on BulbaCast we have topics that include discussions on the latest Japan episode, treatment of Video Game characters in Best Wishes!, and a one-year retrospective on Pokémon Black and White, current and coming events, Pokémon news and much, much more.
Cast: hurristat, Yoshi-san, Luna Tardor, and SS_Jup81
October 13, 2011 • Download
2. Dream World
This week on BulbaCast we have topics that include discussions on the latest Japanese episode, Satoshi vs. Kamitsure. A one-year retrospective on Best Wishes. WiFi and the Dream World, current and coming events, Pokémon news and much, much more.
Cast: hurristat, Yoshi-san, CommanderPigg, Paperhorse, Aestivate, Musashi
October 5, 2011 • Download
1. The Remake Cast
This week we have a remake or restart of the BulbaCast. Topics include: discussions on the latest Japanese episode, current and coming events, if Pokémon were real, Pokémon news and much, much more.
Cast: hurristat, Kakuna Matata, GengarEatBanana, coolcatkim22
September 28, 2011 • Download
Season 4

2.5. The Reunion Cast
This week we have a reunion of oldtime cast members who talk about the past, present, and future of the Bulbacast. Topics include: discussions on the new game release, Heart Gold and Soul Silver, some Wii RPG desires, Pokémon news and much, much more.
Cast: Satoshi-kun, Dratini927, Choosen_of_Mana, Square-kun
September 23, 2009 • Download
2. HGSS, TCG and Manga, QotW
This week's Topics include: HGSS, TCG, and anime discussions. Answer your pressing game and anime questions, as well as random fan talk, and much more... Question of the week has two questions as usual... Anime: Do you beleive Ash is going to face Shino E4? Game: What version of the new NDS release HG / SS (or both) are you going to get? Why? EXTRA: Mystery question.
Cast: Archaic, Satoshi-kun, PPNSteve, Kasumi, and Square-kun
September 16, 2009 • Download
1. Season 4 Premiere Show
Topics include: HGSS Discussion, Manga Discussion (Various New Mangas), TCG and Anime Discussion, and a Special Announcement Regarding BMGf!
This week we bring you the premiere of our 4th season of the BulbaCast, where we discuss the latest episodes as shown in Japan, catch you up on current Pokémon News from around the world, answer your Pokémon questions, as well as random Pokémon fan talk, and much more…
Cast: PokemonTrainerLisa, ?Leeney Rosé?, YeOldeJacob, AiedailEclipsed, Immewnity, Moises
September 9, 2009
Season 3

5. DP52, QotW
This week's Topics include: discussions on the latest episode as shown in Japan, we cover current Pokémon News from around the world, answer your Pokémon questions, as well as random Pokémon fan talk, and much more... Question of the week has been temp canceled after this episode, stay tuned for further updates.
Cast: Archaic, Satoshi-kun, PPNSteve, Kasumi, and Square-kun.
October 31, 2007 • Download
4. The Call-in Fest Special
This week's Topics include: discussions on the latest episodes as shown in Japan, we have a season 3 first call in show, cover current Pokémon News from around the world, answer your Pokémon questions, as well as random Pokémon fan talk, and much more... Question of the week has returned.
Cast: Satoshi-kun, PPNSteve, TSS_Killer, and FullMasta.
October 10, 2007 • Download
3. DP, TFG, ATL Con
This week's Topics include: discussions on the latest episodes as shown in Japan, we announce the PBR Electivire code, give you more TFG info, discuss the Comic Con in Atlanta, GA, cover current Pokémon News from around the world, answer your Pokémon questions, as well as random Pokémon fan talk, and much more... Question of the week has returned.
Cast: Archaic, Satoshi-kun, PPNSteve, Jorden, and FullMasta.
October 3, 2007 • Download
2. Updates, MD2
This week's Topics include: discussions on the latest episodes as shown in Japan, we catch you up on the PPN issue, current Pokémon News from around the world, answer your Pokémon questions, as well as random Pokémon fan talk, and much more... Question of the week has returned.
Cast: Archaic, Satoshi-kun, Argy, Kasumi, FullMasta, Pop-tart
September 19, 2007 • Download
1. Call-in Show
This week's Topics include: This week we bring you the premiere of our 3rd season of the BulbaCast, discuss the latest episodes as shown in Japan, catch you up on current Pokémon News from around the world, answer your Pokémon questions, as well as random Pokémon fan talk, and much more... Question of the week is set to return starting in episode 2.
Cast: Archaic, PPN Steve, Satoshi-kun, TSS_Killer, Kasumi
September 5, 2007 • Download
Season 2

27. Call-in Show
This week's Topics include: Question of the week, Question of the week was; 1. Game Question: What other customization options did you think should have been included in PBR? 2. Anime Question: What do you think of the filler episodes so far in the DP Pokémon anime?
This week we have discussions with callers, as well as random Pokémon fan talk, and much more...
Cast: PPN Steve, Satoshi-kun, TSS_Killer, FullMasta, Vagabond_Aeon, Bluntasaur
July 18, 2007 • Download
26. DP Raw, Dub, and PBR
This week's Topics include: Question of the week, Question of the week was; 1. Anime/Game Question: Pikachu, Love or hate him? Should he stay or go? Why? 2. Anime Question: What event Pokémon is your favorite? Explain.
...This week we have discussions on the Latest Pokémon anime episodes, both in Japan and the USA, discuss the latest US Reviews on Pokémon Battle Revolution, as well as random Pokémon fan talk, and much more...
Cast: PPNSteve, Misty, Satoshi-kun, Dratini927, and FullMasta.
July 11, 2007 • Download
25. Previously on 24...
This week's Topics include: Previously on 24... Question of the week, Question of the week was; 1. Anime/Game Question: What was your all time favorite TV commercial for any Pokémon game, show/movie, or product? Why? 2. Anime Question: What do you, the Pokémon fan, think about the new English dub Diamond and Pearl anime being almost caught up to of the Japanese versions? What effect do you think it'll have overall? Explain.
...This week we have discussions on the Latest Pokémon anime episodes, both in Japan and the USA, answer callin questions, as well as random Pokémon fan talk, and much more...
Cast: PPN Steve, Misty, Pie, Satoshi-kun, PokemonTrainerLisa, Bluntasaur
June 27, 2007 • Download
24. Dungeon 2, Callin, QotW
This week's Topics include: Question of the week, Question of the week was; We have a 2 part question this week, 1. Game Question: Game Question: What could they do to make the Pokémon franchise even better? 2. Anime Question: What Pokémon is a good Pokémon to use (strength or stats-wise) but you rarely ever see actually used or that is ignored? Why?
Discussions on the latest Pokémon Game: Mysterious Dungeon 2, as well as answering listener questions, Pokémon fan speculations, and much more...
Cast: Archaic, PPNSteve, Misty, Satoshi-kun, TSS_Killer
June 20, 2007 • Download
23. US DP Anime, Callins, QotW
This week's Topics include: Question of the week, Question of the week was; We have a 2 part question this week, 1. Game Question: What was your favorite Gym leader in what game and why? 2. Anime Question: Make up a Pokémon parody - what would you choose?
Discussions on the latest US Pokémon Diamond and Pearl anime on Cartoon Network, the new US opening as well as answering listener questions, Pokémon fan speculations, and much more...
Cast: Archaic, PPNSteve, Misty, Satoshi-kun, TSS_Killer
June 13, 2007 • Download
22. DP Anime Extravaganza!
This week's Topics include: Question of the week, Question of the week was; We have a 2 part question this week, 1. Game Question: Have you found any shinies in any of the games? Which ones and how/where? 2. Anime Question: Do you think or believe that Ash may leave the anime series, perhaps after Diamond and Pearl?
Discussions on the latest Diamond and Pearl anime and the US Pokémon anime marathon on Cartoon Network as well as answering listener questions, Pokémon fan speculations, and much more...
Cast: Archaic, PPNSteve, Misty, Satoshi-kun, Dratini927
June 6, 2007 • Download
21. DP GTS, PBR, e4, QotW
This week's Topics include: Question of the week, Question of the week was; We have a 2 part question this week, 1. Game Question: What is your opinion on EV training and the people who use it to gain an advantage in the game. 2. Anime Question: What are your thoughts about the few times that Team Rocket has done good things. Do you like it, hate it, absolutely love it, with they'd do it more, or wish that what they did in Movie 2 never happened?
Discussions on Diamond and Pearl GTS (Global Trade Station) abuse, Elite 4 in the latest anime, US PBR video release, listener callins, as well as answering listener questions. Special Guest: PikachuTrainer. Pokémon fan speculations, and much more...
Cast: Archaic, PPN Steve, Dratini927, Pie, Satoshi-kun, PikachuTrainer, FullMasta
May 30, 2007 • Download
20. DP GTS, Misty Lure, QotW
This week's Topics include: Question of the week, Question of the week was; We have a 2 part question this week, 1. Game question: Which Pokémon in the 4th gen is likely to have the biggest impact on the metagame, and why? 2. Anime Question: Like Ash did in one of the first Pokémon episodes (when he made the Cowterpie joke), come up with a good parody for a Pokémon name.
Discussions on Diamond and Pearl GTS (Global Trade Station) abuse, Misty Lure in the latest anime, Bulbapedia needs, listener callins, as well as answering listener questions. Special Guest: Argy. Pokémon fan speculations, and much more...
Cast: Archaic, PPN Steve, Pie, Satoshi-kun, Argy, FullMasta
May 23, 2007 • Download
19. DP ep33, Callins & QotW
This week's Topics include: Question of the week, Question of the week was; We have a 2 part question this week, 1. What is your favorite Poketch app? Why? 2. How would you edit the name/image of the rice balls in the Pokémon anime if you could?
Discussion on the Diamond and Pearl Japanese anime, It's Love! Pokémon Transformation Convention!! We are taking listeners calls, as well as answering listener questions. Pokémon fan speculations, and much more...
Cast: Archaic, PPNSteve, Pie, TSS_Killer, Dratini927, Satoshi-kun
May 16, 2007 • Download
18. More DP, Callins, & QotW
This week's Topics include: Question of the week, Question of the week was; We have a 2 part question this week, 1. Which evolution, if any, is your favorite Eevee-lution? Why? 2. What is your favorite Pokémon world game and/or anime region? Why?
Discussion on the Diamond and Pearl Japanese anime, and DP game play, taking listeners calls, as well as answering listener questions. Pokémon fan speculations, and much more...
Cast: Archaic, PPNSteve, Pie, Kasumi, Misty, Dratini927, Satoshi-kun
May 9, 2007 • Download
17. DP Madness, & QotW
This week's Topics include: Question of the week, Question of the week was; We have a 2 part question this week, If you could have your choice of a "real-life" Pokémon who would you pick and why? Also, if you had an animated guest role in the Pokémon anime, what role would you play?
Discussion on the Diamond and Pearl US Release Party, and game play, as well as answering listener questions. Pokémon fan speculations, and much more...
Cast: PPNSteve, Misty, Kasumi, Dratini927, Satoshi-kun
May 2, 2007 • Download
Out-takes: Sato's Quote of the Week
An out-take from season 2 episode 17
April 28, 2007 • Download
16. DP Game Release, Dub Preview, & QotW
This week's Topics include: Question of the week, Question of the week was; We have a 2 part question this week, If you could have your choice of a "real-life" Pokémon who would you pick and why? Also, if you had an animated guest role in the Pokémon anime, what role would you play?
Discussion on the Diamond and Pearl US Release, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl anime preview, as well as answering listener questions. Pokémon fan speculations, and much more...
Cast: PPN Steve, TSS_Killer, Misty, Dratini927, Satoshi-kun, Bluntasaur
April 25, 2007 • Download
15. DP Talk, Movie10 & QotW
This week's Topics include: Question of the week, Question of the week was; What Pokémon will be your starter for Diamond and/or Pearl?
Discussion on the Latest Movie 10 theme song, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl news, as well as answering call-ins. Pokémon fan speculations, and much more...
Cast: Archaic, PPN Steve, TSS_Killer, Misty, Kasumi, Dratini927, Satoshi-kun
April 18, 2007 • Download
14. DP Talk & QotW
This week's Topics include: Question of the week, Question of the week was; 1. Which version of DP are you getting, or have already gotten? Diamond, Pearl, or both? Why? 2. There have been a couple of issues that some people have had with Hikari's new name... so your opinion: Dawn, the opposite of dusk, or dishsoap? What's your take? And question #3: If you have 10 Pikachu, and Team Rocket steals 6, how many do you have left?
Discussion on the Latest Pokémon Diamond and Pearl news, as well as answering call-ins. Pokémon fan speculations, and much more...
Cast: Archaic, PPN Steve, TSS_Killer, Misty, Dratini927, Satoshi-kun, Kiruka, Bluntasaur, Julie
April 11, 2007 • Download
13. April Special & M9
This week's Topics include: Question of the week, Question of the week was; What 4th gen Pokémon would you give to a Pokémon anime character who's no longer in the show?
Discussion on the Latest Pokémon news, the US movie release, as well as answering call-ins. Pokémon fan speculations, and much more...
Cast: Archaic, PPN Steve, TSS_Killer, Misty, Dratini927, Satoshi-kun
April 1, 2007 • Download
12. QotW, US DP Pokémon Names, and more...
This week's Topics include: Question of the week, Question of the week was; Design and describe your own type of Pokémon game.
Discussion on the Latest US DP Pokémon Names, the US TV commercial and website launch, as well as answering call-ins. Pokémon DP speculations, and much more...
Cast: Archaic, PPN Steve, Kasumi, Dratini927, Satoshi-kun
March 21, 2007 • Download
11. Anime, QotW, Web CoOp, and more...
This week's Topics include: Question of the week, Question of the week was; What Pokémon Anime character would you create? Also, take a story in the news that has received a ridiculous amount of attention and make it wacky and Pokémon related.
Discussion on the Latest Japanese anime episode and the special as well as the co-operation of Pokémon fan webmasters. Pokémon DP speculations, and much more...
Cast: Archaic, PPN Steve, Kiruka, Zhen-lin, Satoshi-kun
March 14, 2007 • Download
10. Anime discussion, QotW, Callins, and more...
This week's Topics include: Question of the week, Question of the week was; What Pokémon product or thing would you create?
Discussion on the Latest Japanese anime episode and the Magikarp Salesman as well as the WiiMote look-alike. Call-in answers, speculations, and much more...
Cast: Archaic, PPN Steve, Kiruka, Nick, Satoshi-kun
March 7, 2007 • Download
9. Callins, DP20 Anime discussion, QotW, and more...
This week's Topics include: Question of the week, Q&A, speculations.. Question of the week was; Question of the week, Question of the week was; What monumental thing will happen in Pokémon world in 2007?
Discussion on the Latest Japanese anime episode and "Pokémon Hunter J" as a unique villian. Call-in answers, speculations, and much more...
Cast: Archaic, PPN Steve, Misty, Nick, Satoshi-kun
February 28, 2007 • Download
8. Callins, 10th Anniversary, QotW, and more...
This week's Topics include: Question of the week, Q&A, speculations.. Questions of the week were; Design a legendary Pokémon and the dungeon in which it exists.
Design a side quest game.
And, Design a gym leader, what type is he or she, what Pokémon does he or she use, what's his or her personality?
Call-in answers, speculations, opinions, and much more...
Cast: Archaic, TSS_Killer, PPN Steve, Pie, Kasumi, Nick, Satoshi-kun
February 21, 2007 • Download
7. Callins, 10th Anniversary, QotW, and more...
This week's Topics include: Question of the week, Q&A, 10th anniversary.. Questions of the week were; Where do you see yourself in the fandom 5-10 years in the future? - And; What "off the wall" thing would you add to the games?
Call-in answers, the TCG, and much more...
Cast: Archaic, TSS_Killer, PPN Steve, Satoshi-kun
February 14, 2007 • Download
6. Callins, TCG, QotW, and more...
This week's topics include: Question of the week, In the anime or games, how would you alter the geogrophy of the various regions, Call-ins and answers, the TCG: Power Keepers expansion release, Archaic's reason for missing last week, and much more...
Cast: Archaic, TSS_Killer, PPN Steve, Satoshi-kun
February 7, 2007 • Download
5. Q&A, QotW, Porygon, and more...
This week's topics include: What would you make the 12th Pokémon movie and the next FULL out RPG game about, in the anime banned Porygon episode speculation, Questions and Answers, and much more...
Cast: TSS_Killer, PPN Steve, Nick, Misty, Satoshi-kun
January 31, 2007 • Download
4. Q&A, Call-ins and more...
This week's topics include: Team Galaxy in the anime speculation, how do trainers get their first Pokémon in the anime series, Ash's involvement in contests, D/P box art, THE MANAPHY EGG CODE, and much more...
Cast: Archaic, PPN Steve, Nick, Misty, Satoshi-kun
January 24, 2007 • Download
3. Q&A, Call-ins and more...
Welcome to the 3rd episode of season 2, we discuss the latest Pocket Monster episodes, 5th generation speculation, the popularity of Hikari in Japan and the US, answer caller questions, and more.. Check out the new Question of the Week Feature.
Cast: Archaic, PPN Steve, TSS_Killer, Misty, Satoshi-kun
January 17, 2007 • Download
2. Premiere Special - Callins
Welcome to part 2 of the Premiere cast of season 2, we discuss the latest Pocket Monster episodes, movies, new Diamond/Pearl anime information, answer caller questions, and more...
Cast: Archaic, PPN Steve, Pie, TSS_Killer
January 10, 2007 • Download
1. Season 2 Premiere Episode
Welcome to the premiere cast of season 2, we discuss the latest Pocket Monster episodes, movies, new Diamond/Pearl anime information, and more...
Cast: Archaic, PPN Steve, Nick (Winter)
January 6, 2007 • Download
Season 1

Out-takes: Pie Cast, The Shipping
14. AG175, E3, CoroCoro
This week we discuss the latest Pocket Monster episode, AG175, the happenings at this years E3 expo, new Diamond/Pearl information found on the latest CoroCoro scans, and more...
Cast: Archaic, TSS_Killer, PPN Steve, Pie.
Guest speakers: Winter and Hobbes2222
May 16, 2006 • Download
13. The Catch-up Episode
This week, doing a catch-up cast, we discuss the latest Pocket Monster episodes, AG176 through AG178, new Diamond/Pearl information recently released, and more...
Cast: Archaic, TSS_Killer, PPN Steve, Pie.
Guest speakers: Winter and Hobbes2222
May 12, 2006 • Download
12. AG173-4 Perfect Best 2, Q&A
This week we discuss the latest Pocket Monster contest episodes, AG173 and 174, the Perfect Best 2 clip CD/DVD, have more, AG speculation, and discuss the recent appearance of the an "older Misty" image on the net, answer listener questions, and more...
Cast: Archaic, TSS_Killer, PPN Steve, Pie.
Guest speaker: Winter
May 7, 2006 • Download
11. AG172 The New Ending
This week we discuss the latest Pocket Monster episode, AG172, its new ending clip, answer many call-in questions from you the listeners, AG Speculation, and discuss the recent appearance of the 'cast on YTMND, and more...
Cast: Archaic, TSS_Killer, PPN Steve, Pie.
Call-ins include: Hobbes2222, PokemonTrainerLisa
April 24, 2006 • Download
10. The Ranger Deoxys Special
This week we discuss the Ranger Deoxys Crisis, answer many call-in questions from you the listeners, AG Speculation, and an ALL NEW Q&A segment, and more...
Cast: Archaic, TSS_Killer, PPN Steve, Pie.
Call-ins include: Hobbes2222, Winter, Ninendo Theatre
April 17, 2006 • Download
English Edition 3: The Skipped Episodes
Today’s subject: We talk about this weeks episode as aired on KWB, The Scheme Team, discuss the varous episodes skipped in the US, and report the Pokémon news for the week ending April 16, 2006.
Cast: Dogasu, TSS_Killer, Pie, bgtfamily
April 16, 2006 • Download
9. Call-ins and Shipping
This week we answer many call-in questions from you the listeners, comment on the state of Pokémon shipping, and more...
Cast: Archaic, TSS_Killer, PPN Steve, Pie.
Call-ins include: Chosen of Mana, Hobbes2222, BGT, Winter, PokeSafari
April 9, 2006 • Download
8. AG169-170, Callins
This week we talk about AG169 and AG170, answer many call-in questions from you the listeners, hit on the 4Kids / Pokémon USA issue again, and more...
Cast: Archaic, TSS_Killer, PPN Steve, Pie.
Call-ins include: Argy, Hobbes2222, Nintendo Theater, Maverynthia
April 2, 2006 • Download
APRIL FOOLS: Diamond and Pearl Breaking news!!
This week we have some Diamond and Pearl breaking news: We comment on the new Pokémon names released for the upcoming video game for the NDS, discuss possibilities of cross-breeding Pokémon in D/P and more...
Cast: Archaic, TSS_Killer, PPN Steve, Pie
March 31, 2006 • Download
English Edition 2: The PUSA/4Kids change
Today’s subject: The PUSA/4Kids change, letters, news, PAB38, PAB39, Info for the week ending Mar 26, 2006.
Cast: Dogasu, PokemonTrainerLisa, PPN Steve, Pie
March 30, 2006 • Download
English Edition 1: Premiere
Today’s subject: Cast-members’ favorite episodes, Info for the week ending Mar 19, 2006
Cast: Pie, Dogasu, PokemonTrainerLisa, bgtfamily, TSS_Killer
March 21, 2006 • Download
7. AG167-8, PokeRanger
This week we talk about AG167 and AG168, Comment on the new Pokémon Ranger game for the NDS, discuss some more on edits found in the dub, and answer questions from the call-ins this week, and more...
Cast: Archaic, TSS_Killer, Grem, PPN Steve, Pie.
Call-ins include: fabuvinny, PokemonTrainerLisa
March 20, 2006 • Download
6. CatchUp Episode
This week we talk about AG165 and AG166, Comment on the tenth anniversary of Pokémon Red and Green, the new opening, discuss some more on edits found in the dub, setup for the call-in this weekend, and more...
Cast: Archaic, TSS_Killer, Dogasu, PPN Stever
March 9, 2006 • Download
5. Call-ins, The State of BulbaGarden, Pokepark, Dub Edits, AG160-164
This week we talk, in a special 2 part episode, about AG160 through AG164, Comments on the three skipped PAB episodes in US Manafi discussion, PokePark coming to Taiwan and the USA, some more on edits found in the dub, answer fan questions, and more...
Cast: Archaic, TSS_Killer, Dogasu, PPN Steve, Pie.
Call-ins include: grem, PokeSensei
February 20, 2006 • Download Part 1Part 2
4. The "Lost" Episode
This week we talk about AG158 and AG159, Pokémon Ranger release date, answer fan questions, and have our first surprise for our listeners.
Cast: Archaic, TSS_Killer, PPN Steve, Pie.
Call-ins include: PokemonTrainerLisa, Kater
January 24, 2006 • Download
3. Trivia, Call-ins, D/P speculation
This week we talk about various Diamond / Pearl what-ifs, answer fan questions, and have our first live (online) trivia contest.
Cast: Archaic, TSS_Killer, PPN Steve, Pie.
Call-ins include: Ekowc, DoctorOak
January 2, 2006 • Download
2. The Christmas Special
This week we talk about the latest anime episodes, Pokémon USA taking over the licensing from 4Kids, more about Movie 8 (and 9) and various what-if scenarios. Get all of your answers here.
Cast: Archaic, TSS_Killer, PPN Steve, Pie, zhenlin.
Call-ins from: WaterPokemonMaster and Winter
December 28, 2005 • Download
1. AG 155
This week we talk about AG 155, Pokémon Ranger, and Celebi comparing and contrasting character development, relevance to the story arch, and overall aesthetics. Come and join the party!
Cast: Archaic, TSS_Killer, PPN Steve, Pie, and Winter
December 11, 2005 • Download