PUCL: A Pokemon Podcast

Our Pokemon Winds and Waves Wishlist! | PUCL 750 01.06.2026 1h 57min

In this episode of the P.U.C.L. Podcast, we talk about the things that we think need to be in Pokemon Winds and Waves and what would make it a homerun for us!

Everything We'd Change About Pokemon | PUCL 749 25.05.2026 2h 7min

In this episode of the P.U.C.L. Podcast, we each take control of the franchise and decide what the next games look like, how to improve competitive, and a merchandise initiative we would like to see. This week Thatch is joined by Clod9 and Sharkfinnagen in their take over of the Pokemon company, to talk about the games they would design, the merch they would make and more!

The Top 5 and Bottom 5 Pokémon Ash Ever Owned | PUCL 748 17.05.2026 2h 7min

What were the best members of Ash's Team? Were they all great? Was his Unova team that bad? This week Thatch is joined by R.Sigma and Bocefus to talk about the best and worst members of Ash's team throughout the years. Will Thatch let Charizard in? Will Bo claim that Ash's Greninja was terrible? You have to listen to find out!

Can Pokémon Survive Another 30 Years? | PUCL 747 11.05.2026 1h 47min

Is Pokemon in a place where it can successfully live on for another 30 years? This week Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and Lynian to talk about it. Is the position that Pokemon is in merit that Pokemon will survive? What do they need to change?

What Are the Best Megas Pokemon Champions? | PUCL 746 27.04.2026 2h 10min

What are the best Megas in Pokemon Champions? Is Charizard actually good? Is something better? This week Thatch is joined by R. Sigma and Sharkfinnigan talk about the recent Pokemon Champions Meta and the best Megas dominating the scene. The top Meta picks and some of the ones Shark, Thatch, and Sigma Think could also be good.

Where Should You Start Pokémon in 2026? | PUCL 745 20.04.2026 2h 19min

Where should a newbie start with Pokemon in 2026? This week Thatch is joined by The Fluffiest Whimsicott and Lynian to talk about what they think the best game or games are to start with in the Pokemon Franchise and why!

We Need to Talk About Pokémon Champions... | PUCL 744 13.04.2026 2h 11min

What happened with the Pokemon Champions Release this week? This week Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and Jushiro to talk about this week's Pokemon Champions release. We go over the good, the bad, and what we think the Pokemon Company was trying to do.

Why Do We Keep Buying And Playing Pokémon? | PUCL 743 06.04.2026 2h 2min

Are we the problem? This week, Thatch is joined by Clod9 and Bocefus to talk about why they keep coming back to Pokemon and discussing if they might be the problem with some of the recent quality of Pokemon Games.

Pokemon Champions News: Where Are Single Battles? | PUCL 742 30.03.2026 1h 38min

Where are the Single Battles in Pokemon Champions?This week, Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and the Fluffiest Whimsicott to go over the recent Pokemon Champions news and what they think about all of the recent updates the game has made to competitive Pokemon. We dive into the Pokemon Champions news and discuss the VP upgrades, the costs associated with the Free to Play Game, and what it could mean for competitive Pokemon and the company as a whole. 0:00 Opening01:36 What We Have Been Up To09:15 News18:02 Pokopia Discussion1:01:41 Trivia1:24:40 Poké Opinion Mailbag QuestionWhy do you think Pokopia succeeded where other Pokémon games couldn’t? puclpodcast@gmail.com Connect with PUCL Discord: www.pucldiscord.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/puclpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.social Twitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcastSupport the Show! Patreon: https://patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemon #pokopia #pokemowindsandwaves #pokemonpodcast #pokemontalk #nintendo #pokemongo #pokemontcg #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday #gen10 #switch2 #pokemoncommunity #gamingpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pokémon FINALLY Got Spin-Offs Right… Here’s Why | PUCL 741 23.03.2026 1h 54min

What makes a Pokémon spin-off actually work?This week, Thatch is joined by Lynian and Sharkfinnigan to break down why Pokémon Pokopia succeeded and why so many other spin-offs haven’t hit the same level.We dive into what Pokopia gets right, where other games fall short, and what Pokémon should be doing going forward.0:00 Opening1:41 What We Have Been Up To16:20 News25:07 Pokopia Discussion1:11:23 Trivia1:29:23 Poké Opinion1:35:47 Mailbag💬 Mailbag QuestionWhy do you think Pokopia succeeded where other Pokémon games couldn’t?📧 puclpodcast@gmail.com🌐 Connect with PUCL🎮 Discord: www.pucldiscord.com🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcast📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/puclpodcast🦋 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.social📺 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcastSupport the Show!💰 Patreon: https://patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemon #pokopia #pokemowindsandwaves #pokemonpodcast #pokemontalk #nintendo #pokemongo #pokemontcg #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday #gen10 #switch2 #pokemoncommunity #gamingpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pokémon Wind & Waves: What Could Be Coming | PUCL 740 16.03.2026 2h 3min

Thatch is joined by Jushiro and Bocefus to discuss their predictions and wishlist for Pokémon Wind & Waves, the upcoming Generation 10 Pokémon games. What new features could Game Freak introduce? Could Poké Ball crafting finally become a mechanic?We dive into the things we hope to see in Pokémon Wind & Waves, from gameplay systems and world design to mechanics that could change how Pokémon games are played.Mailbag Question:What do you think Game Freak will add to Pokémon Wind & Waves?Send us your answer!puclpodcast@gmail.comPUCL is the longest running Pokémon podcast, covering everything from the games to the TCG and everything in between.TIMESTAMPSIntro: 1:29News: 18:59Winds and Waves Discussion: 33:44Trivia: 1:22:41PokeOpinion: 1:44:44Mailbag: 1:50:58Join the PUCL Community!Discord:https://www.pucldiscord.comTwitter / X:https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook:https://facebook.com/puclpodcastBluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch:https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcastSupport PUCL on Patreon:https://patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemon #pokemonwindsandwaves #pokemonpodcast #gen10 #pokemonday #nintendoswitch2 #pokémonlegendsza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Pokopia Really Worth the $70? | PUCL 739 09.03.2026 1h 58min

Thatch is joined by Sharkfinnagan and Dr. Shamu to talk about Pokopia and what they think of the game so far and whether or not it is worth the price of entry. Mailbag Question: What do you think of Pokopia so far? puclpodcast@gmail.comIntro: 1:06News: 13:37Pokopia Topic: 39:07Trivia: 1:17:34Pokeopinion: 1:34:46Mailbag: 1:42:55PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia #PokemonWindsandwaves #gen10 #switch2 #browt #Pombon #Gecqua #pokemonchampions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pokémon Presents Breakdown: Generation 10 Reveal and More? | PUCL 738 02.03.2026 2h 13min

Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and the Fluffiest Whimsicott to talk about their initial thoughts on the Pokemon Presents!Mailbag Question: What did you think of the Pokemon Presents? puclpodcast@gmail.comIntro: 0:00Game Boy Jukebox: 9:25Pokemon Worlds: 14:44FireRed/LeafGreen: 23:57TCG: 31:53Garchomp Z: 35:51Pokopia: 37:33Champions: 47:00Winds & Waves: 59:30PokéQuiz: 1:39:21PokéOpinion: 1:59:25PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia #PokemonWindsandwaves #gen10 #switch2 #browt #Pombon #Gecqua #pokemonchampions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pokemon Day Bingo and Fire Red and Leaf Green Return!? | PUCL 737 23.02.2026 2h 9min

Thatch is joined by Jushiro and R. Sigma to fill out their Pokemon Day 2026 Bingo Card. They also take the Poke Opinion to talk about the rerelease of Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green on the Nintendo Switch and the implications that it has!Mailbag Question: What is your Bingo Card? puclpodcast@gmail.comPUCL Bingo Card PNG Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DUw3-drROzXQp6SdMhsEp6dT9G53wGtI/view?usp=sharingPUCL Bingo Card Fillable PDF Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uol7m2B0EIMOIk6ynUC-0pe9pW5o_Sxr/view?usp=sharingIntro: 0:01:32News: 0:12:42Top 5 Bottom 5 Topic: 0:35:33PokeQuiz: 1:16:42Poke Opinion Fire Red and Leaf Green: 1:36:26PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top 5 BEST & WORST Generation 9 Characters! | PUCL 736 16.02.2026 2h 10min

Thatch is joined by Shark and Jushiro to talk about their favorite and least favorite characters that have shown up in the Pokemon franchise the past 3 years!Mailbag Question: What feature do you think should go? puclpodcast@gmail.comIntro: 0:01:35News: 0:11:45Top 5 Bottom 5 Topic: 0:33:01PokeQuiz: 1:16:43Poke Opinion: 1:36:30Pokemon 15 Questions: 1:52:26PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What If Pokémon Day Doesn’t Reveal Gen 10!? | PUCL 735 09.02.2026 1h 38min

Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and Lynian to talk about what could replace gen 10 at the Pokemon Day Presents. Like, its gonna happen, but like, what if it doesn't? Mailbag Question: What do you think could be as hype as generation 10 at a Pokemon presents? puclpodcast@gmail.comIntro: 0:01:11News: 0:11:25No Gen 10 Topic: 0:28:41PokeQuiz: 1:04:17Poke Opinion: 1:18:48Mailbag: 1:24:41PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which Pokémon Is the Upgrade? | PUCL 734 02.02.2026 2h 5min

Thatch is joined by R. Sigma and Mark to talk about Pokemon that are too similar and which one deserves to keep on in a world without the other. Mailbag Question: What set of similar pokemon do you think needs to be addressed? puclpodcast@gmail.comIntro: 0:01:12News: 0:21:43Topic: 0:32:40PokeQuiz: 1:17:26Poke Opinion: 1:35:53Mailbag: 1:43:47PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If Pokémon Never Existed, Could You Make It Today? | PUCL 733 26.01.2026 1h 48min

Thatch is joined by Whimsicott and Clod9 to talk about their thoughts on what no pokemon would mean for video games and cultures and if Pokemon could exist today!Mailbag Question: How could you make a Pokemon game today? puclpodcast@gmail.comIntro: 0:01:08News: 0:14:35Pokemon in 2026 Topic: 0:25:30PokeQuiz: 1:06:41Poke Opinion: 1:21:08Mailbag: 1:31:36PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top 5 BEST & WORST Mega Pokémon | PUCL 732 19.01.2026 1h 33min

Thatch is joined by Lynian and Clod9 to talk about the best and worst Mega Evolutions now that they have all (mostly) been revealed!Mailbag Question: What feature do you think should go? puclpodcast@gmail.comIntro: 0:01:12News: 0:10:03Top 5 Bottom 5 Topic: 0:17:09PokeQuiz: 0:55:11Poke Opinion: 1:08:52Mailbag: 1:15:53PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If You Could Delete ONE Pokémon Feature Forever… | PUCL 731 12.01.2026 1h 43min

Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and Clod9 to talk about Pokemon game features they think should go!Mailbag Question: What feature do you think should go? puclpodcast@gmail.comIntro: 0:01:18News: 0:14:54Predictions Topic: 0:30:40PokeQuiz: 1:10:56Poke Opinion: 1:28:26Mailbag: 1:36:56PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.