As The Pokeball Turns
As The Pokéball Turns is a Pokémon interview podcast that shares real stories from Trainers around the world. From personal journeys to lasting friendships, we explore how Pokémon shapes lives and builds community across the games, the TCG, and beyond. Join creators, community leaders, and everyday fans as they share what makes Pokémon more than just a game. New episodes drop every Wednesday and Friday. One voice, one journey, one memory at a time. Your next Pokémon adventure begins here!
Episodes
167 episodes
TRAINER'S EYE #160 - "Where Lugia's Aeroblast Finally Landed" ft. KojinAtojin
From Pokémon Red to rediscovering the franchise through Pokémon Platinum, KojinAtojin’s journey is one of nostalgia, neurodiversity, and creative expression. After growing up with Pokémon during the height of its Gen 1 craze, his relationship w...
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Season 1
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Episode 155
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43:02
TRAINER'S EYE #159 - "The Sheer Force Behind Druddigon" ft. Juddigon
Juddigon shares his unlikely journey from wine sommelier to full-time shiny hunting Twitch streamer. Known for his high-energy reactions and deeply heartfelt content, Juddigon reflects on reco...
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Season 1
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Episode 154
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50:55
TRAINER'S EYE #158 - "Mew Dances Across the Barrier Between Worlds" ft. dejamewmew
What happens when your first Pokémon game becomes your lifelong comfort franchise?As The Pokeball Turns welcomes dejamewmew, a cozy VTuber and Twitch streamer who built her brand arou...
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Season 1
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Episode 153
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28:46
TRAINER'S EYE #157 - "Sewaddle Through The Bug Buzz" ft. PokeJungle
What does it take to run one of the longest-standing Pokémon fan sites online?PokeJungle is a fan-driven Pokémon news site that began in 2003 and rose to popularity during the Generation...
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Episode 162
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33:14
TRAINER'S EYE #156 - "Baton Pass Begins With Buneary" ft. BunearyQueenAlexis
From level 80 Pidgeot solo runs to shiny-filled Twitch streams, this is the story of BunearyQueenAlexis starting with battling Brock with a hopeless Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow to buil...
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Season 1
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Episode 161
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33:30
TRAINER'S EYE #155 - "The Arcanine Take Down" ft. RBY Pokemon Challenges
What happens when you try to beat Pokémon Yellow with minimum battles, no items, EXP grinding, or stat boosts?In this episode of As the Pokéball Turns, the creator behind RBY Po...
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Season 1
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Episode 160
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48:43
TRAINER'S EYE #154 - "Sylveon Was The Only Move Left" ft. Kelosaurus
From teaching in Australia to casting on the global Pokémon Unite stage, Kelosaurus shares how Pokémon helped her rediscover her identity, embrace her gamer roots, and find unexpected connection from...
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Season 1
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Episode 159
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41:45
TRAINER'S EYE #153 - "Pokemon GO in Ukraine" ft. Pokemon Go LVIV
When the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, Pokémon GO could have easily been forgotten. Instead, it became something more. It became a lifeline of hope and community for Pokemon Trainers living in Ukraine.In this episode of As The P...
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Season 1
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Episode 158
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31:19
TRAINER'S EYE #152 - "Treecko's Pursuit of a Challenge" ft. WizzlerPlays
WizzlerPlays, creator of Nuzlocke & Load, and Twitch streamer, shares how a childhood love for Pokémon in Hoenn evolved into building...
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Season 1
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Episode 157
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42:42
TRAINER'S EYE #151 - "Kyogre’s Rise from Drizzle to Water Spout" ft. HTXPokeCollectors
Ricardo, founder of HTXPokeCollectors, shares how flea market toys, Pokémon Yellow, and post-pandemic creativity sparked his journey from nostalgic Trainer to small business owner. We talk ...
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Episode 156
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41:10
The Fourth Rotation - #MyPKMNStory
In this trailer episode, host David Hernandez shares the truth behind As The Pokéball Turns, where it began, what drives it, and why it matters. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a platform built for the everyday Pokémon fan, the overloo...
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Season 1
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Episode 155
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2:13
TRAINER'S EYE #150 - "Good Morning Hisuian Arcanine" ft. MamaTurbo
MamaTurbo shares the moving story of her son TheTrueTurbo, a passionate Pokémon fan, Shiny Hunter, and Twitch streamer who lived with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). From child...
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Season 1
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Episode 154
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34:27
TRAINER'S EYE #149 - "Ribombee Under Cresselia's Moonlight" ft. DetectiveMocha
Detective Mocha, a Shiny Hunter and Twitch streamer, shares how her Pokémon journey began with the Pokemon anime before transitioning into Pokemon Emerald and how it’s grown ...
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Season 1
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Episode 153
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42:08
TRAINER'S EYE #148 - "Blindfolded Munchlax Masters Metronome" ft. Bootlegflanderz
Bootlegflanders, a visually impaired Pokémon Trainer, shares how he’s navigated the Pokémon world with creativity, resilience, and heart. From his first battles in Pokemon LeafGreen and...
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Season 1
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Episode 152
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48:42
TRAINER'S EYE #147 - "Gible After the Sandstorm" ft. DragonTamerTom
We sit down with DragonTamerTom, a Pokémon Trainer and Twitch streamer known for his passion for Dragon-type Pokémon and shiny hunting. DragonTamerTom opens up about growing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 151
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42:40
TRAINER'S EYE #146 - "Once In A Blue Lunatone" ft. Boloscar
Meet Boloscar, a shiny hunter, Twitch streamer, and Pokémon GO Community Ambassador with a deep love for costume Pokémon and building community. In this episode, Boloscar chats about growing up wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 150
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1:05:41
TRAINER'S EYE #145 - "Vulpix Fire Spin Captures Nostaliga in Pixel Art" ft. Retro Pokesprites
Retro Pokesprites takes us on a journey through his deep-rooted Pokemon passion, starting with the iconic Pokemon Gold and Silver games. He reveals how his career as a veterinary...
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Season 1
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Episode 149
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29:55
TRAINER'S EYE #144 - "Butterfree Soars Beneath Blaze Charizard" ft. The Cave of Dragonflies
Dragonfree, the webmaster behind the iconic The Cave of Dragonflies, joins us for a fascinating Pokémon interview about her unexpected journey from Pokémon Yellow to pioneering one of the long...
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Season 1
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Episode 148
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35:01
TRAINER'S EYE #143 - "Umbreon Empowered By Wooper's Earthquake" ft. lilredwooper
Lilredwooper, a dedicated Pokémon Twitch streamer and VGC competitor, reflects on her Pokémon journey from opening Pokémon cards to Shiny hunting and engaging with competitive Pokemon. She...
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Season 1
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Episode 147
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44:26
TRAINER'S EYE #142 - "Sableye's Fury Swipes For Answers" ft. Jim Tickles
Join Jim Tickles, a Pokémon Trainer and aspiring biologist, as he takes us through his unique journey in Pokémon Gold and Silver, where he faced off against Gym Leaders and rival trainers with under-leveled Pokémon. In this Pokémon interview, J...
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Season 1
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Episode 146
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37:48
TRAINER'S EYE #141 - "Roselia Following the Sweet Scent to Community" ft. Greg Leatherman from Very Random Encounters
Greg Leatherman, a dedicated Pokémon Trainer and host of Very Random Encounters, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 145
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1:00:59
TRAINER'S EYE #140 - "Villainous Stories Forged in Gengar's Curse" ft. StandardizedBogey
Reflecting on her first experience with Pokémon Blue, StandardizedBogey reveals how the Pokémon franchise sparked her love for fanfiction writing. With a focus on ...
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Season 1
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Episode 144
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28:50
TRAINER'S EYE #139 - "Loyalty From the Embers of Growlithe" ft. AdaEnchilada
In this deeply personal conversation, AdaEnchilada reflects on her journey with Pokémon, from her early days with Pokémon Blue to the world-building and character creation that shaped her lov...
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Season 1
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Episode 143
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1:23:21
TRAINER'S EYE #138 - "Quagsire's Time Capsule" ft. Blue Moon Falls
The webmaster of Blue Moon Falls reflects on her deep love for the Generation 1 and 2 Pokémon games and how they sparked her connection to the franchise. She shares the journey from playing Pokémo...
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Season 1
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Episode 142
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42:05
TRAINER'S EYE #137 - "Comraderie by Kommo-o's Clanging Scales" ft. V_Iced_Mocha
From Pokémon Gold to the immersive world of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, V_Iced_Mocha takes us through his Pokémon journey and how the games resonated with his personal experiences. As a Twitc...
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Season 1
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Episode 141
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