As The Pokeball Turns
Welcome to the ultimate Pokemon interview podcast, where we dive into the personal stories of Pokemon Trainers from all walks of life.
In each episode, we explore what makes Pokemon a lifelong passion from choosing your first starter Pokemon, to forging lasting friendships, to epic battles that define your Pokemon journey. We uncover the highs, lows, and unforgettable moments that shape the Pokemon experience.
Whether you’re a seasoned Pokemon Trainer or new to the franchise, this podcast offers heartfelt stories, surprising insights, and a celebration of everything that makes Pokemon special. From the Pokemon video games, anime, and Trading Card Game (TCG) to competitive battling and more.
Join us as we share inspiring Pokemon stories, meet passionate Pokemon Trainers, and explore the magic of Pokemon together. Ready to hear unique perspectives, connect with fellow fans, and discover the rich world of Pokemon? This is the podcast for you!
Your next Pokemon adventure begins here!
Episodes
151 episodes
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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41:14
TRAINERS EYE #136 - "Roar With Confidence Using Arcanine Energy" ft. Joey Lopez from Rockets Markets
Joey Lopez, co-owner of Rockets Markets, takes us through his unique journey from Pokémon card collecting to creating unforgettable Pokémon events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. From his early day...
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Season 1
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Episode 140
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33:31
TRAINER'S EYE #135 - "Pokemon Trainers Over Billionaires" ft. The United States of America
Let's chat about things. Pokemon included. Promise. SourcesOpening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay"Hostile Government Take Over (EDM R...
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Season 1
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Episode 139
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15:28
TRAINER'S EYE #134 - "Finding Love By Drawing Pokemon Cards" ft. PenPeaches & NobleJanobii
PenPeaches and NobleJanobii, a talented Pokémon Trainer couple, take us through their shared love for Pokémon TCG and how i...
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Season 1
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Episode 138
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40:51
TRAINER'S EYE #133 - "Friendships Through Cyndaquil's Flame Wheel" ft. GoodraFTW
From Pokémon FireRed to the Pokémon TCG, GoodraFTW shares his journey as a Pokémon Trainer and content creator. Despite early challenges with family opposition, he found his place in the P...
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Season 1
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Episode 137
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38:17
TRAINER'S EYE #132 - "The Absol-ute Perfect Plan" ft. Caleb Hatfield from Rockets Markets
Discover how Caleb Hatfield’s path as a Pokémon Trainer led him from Pokémon Blue to reigniting his love for the franchise through Pokémon GO. As co-owner of Rockets Markets, he opens up about his...
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Season 1
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Episode 136
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31:24
TRAINER'S EYE #131 - "Umbreon Chasing Moonlight" ft. Pok3tini
Starting with the Pokémon anime, Pok3tini's journey expanded when he received Pokémon Yellow and later formed a strong connection with Pokémon Gold & Silver. In this episode, he refle...
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Season 1
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Episode 135
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37:44
TRAINER'S EYE #130 - "Flash Fire Into Competitive Pokemon" ft. BeccaBaddest
Inspired by TikTok videos of Pokémon card openings, BeccaBaddest dove into Pokémon TCG collecting before discovering her passion for competitive Pokémon VGC. She compares her experiences in bo...
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Season 1
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Episode 134
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30:28
TRAINER'S EYE #129 - "Shiny Upgrades with Porygon 2" ft. Out of Context Pokemon
From watching the Pokémon anime as a child to creating viral content for the Out of Context Pokémon Twitter account, this episode follows a fan’s journey through the world of Pokémon. Out of Con...
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Season 1
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Episode 133
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38:06
TRAINER'S EYE #128 - "Alolan Sandslash Whiffed The Psychic Pokemon" ft. Angelo Pagano from Littleroot Lessons
Angelo "Rho" Pagnoa takes us through his path from learning the ropes of Pokémon TCG to excelling in Pokémon VGC. As the host of the Littleroot Lessons podcast, he disc...
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Season 1
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Episode 132
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46:39
TRAINER'S EYE #127 - "Written By Shaymin" ft. Blackjack Gabbiani
Explore the darker side of Pokémon with BlackJack Gabbiani as they discuss their passion for Pokémon Villainous Teams, particularly Team Galactic and its complex l...
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Season 1
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Episode 131
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1:06:54
TRAINER'S EYE #126 - "Rotom Possessing Pokemon Cards" ft. RotomTCG
RotomTCG takes us through his competitive journey in the Pokémon TCG, from learning deck-building basics in an after-school program to competing at Pokémon Worlds 2019. He reflects on his experien...
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Season 1
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Episode 130
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26:57
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TRAINER'S EYE #125 - "Obstagoon's Alley Mates" ft. ThePokeNetwork
Join ThePokeNetwork as he explores his love for Dark-type Pokémon and how they symbolize his experiences with autism and feeling misunderstood. A leader of The Back Alley and a Pokémon Twitc...
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Season 1
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Episode 129
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47:30
TRAINER'S EYE #124 - "Zoroark Disguised As Dragon-Type Pokemon" ft. Grunesdragon
In this heartfelt interview, GrunesDragon reflects on their journey from a childhood restricted by media access to discovering the world of Pokémon Y and becoming a Pokémon Trainer. Their love...
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Season 1
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Episode 128
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29:24
TRAINER'S EYE #123 - "Pokemon Pixel Journey" ft. Pixeladdy
From collecting Pokémon Trading Cards with his brother to turning his passion for the Pokémon anime into a successful career as a pixel artist, Pixeladdy shares the evolution of his fandom. He re...
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Season 1
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Episode 127
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26:51
