Best Pokémon Unite Podcasts (2025)

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954 - 10/26/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Once Upon A Katamari Impressions, PS2 Launch Day Memories 54:05

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25 years ago today, the PlayStation 2 launched in the US. I recount my lonely camping out at a local store that nobody knew had PS2's, only to get a PS2 that didn't work. Once Upon A Katamari is a new entry in my favorite game series, and reviewers love it but there's an aspect of it I'm not as much a fan of. Microsoft has told the Xbox division th…

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Why Pokémon Legends Z-A Works (Even If You Think It Doesn’t) 43:45

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Jim Viscardi and Christian Hoffer dive headfirst into the discourse surrounding Pokémon Legends ZA, defending its art style, dissecting its world design, and breaking down why it’s the best-looking Pokémon game yet. The two debate the $70 price tag, highlight how the game’s story and characters outshine its supposed “graphics problem,” and compare …

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953 - 10/19/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Let Me Introduce You To Blippo+, Atari Announces Intellivision Spirit 58:06

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I spend a lot of time in this episode telling you about Blippo+, the FMV art project originally on the Playdate console but now on Steam and Switch. It's not for everybody, but it might be for you... But first, we talk a little bit about my time with a (company owned) Meta Quest 3 VR headset, and why I'm still being a sucker and buying the Nintendo…

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Pokémon ZA Is Unhinged (And We Love It) 54:13

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This week, Jim, Megan, and Christian dive headfirst into Pokémon Legends: ZA, breaking down everything from its wild NPC dialogue to its surprisingly adult tone and darker storytelling. The crew debates whether the $70 price tag is justified, compares the world-building to Arceus and Scarlet/Violet, and confesses which Pokémon have been jump-scarin…

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PWT+ 022 - Change Your Name And Move To Sinnoh

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Hey there tourists! Today we're mixing it up by not exactly going where we thought we would be because the end of Sword and Shield gets real loosey goosey. So instead Jake and Josh are goin to Wyndon and starting the tournament! Listen in to hear about their trials getting there and someone who got beat so bad their name was erased from history! We…

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Episode 134 - (Professor Sneaze and Charlie) Tiptoe Past the Tiwlip, Part Three (or, It’s a Free Action to Think…for the Moment)

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And it just keeps going... The cast: Chartreuse (Charlie) Pine - played by Paul (also @AlakazamGanda) Liliana Shadowgarden - played by Lydia Professor Rudimentus Sneaze - played by Michael And our Game Master - Nick Eyeli - Eyeli Join our Facebook Group, where you can meet and chat with the cast and other fans! We'll approve everyone's request to j…

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952 - 10/12/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Microsoft is committed to consoles, Nintendo sues Reddit mod 51:34

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I give my early impressions of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles after revisiting it for the first time in decades. Microsoft has stated that they are still committed to making traditional consoles. Nintendo has sued a moderator of a Switch piracy subreddit. Then we talk to Rob about Tron: Ares and the upcoming final episode of Orange L…

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951 - 10/05/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - EA To Go Into $20bil Debt, Xbox Game Pass Price Hikes 58:13

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EA is being purchased by private investors in 2027, and will immediately be saddled with $20billion worth of debt when the deal closes. (EA made $7.5billion in revenue in 2025.) There is a vulnerability in all games using the Unity Runtime released since 2017, so all of those games must be patched before some systems will be allowed to run them. Mi…

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The Great Pokémon Leak and the Moon Society of Clefairy 45:03

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The Pokémon world just exploded and we’re here for every chaotic detail. Jim Viscardi and Christian Hoffer dig into the massive Pokémon Legends: ZA leaks (without spoiling the story), breaking down the new Mega Evolutions, rumored Gen 10 games, and the wild idea of a full-on Pokémon MMO. Plus, we unpack the latest updates to Pokémon TCG Pocket, che…

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950 - 09/28/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - EA About To Go Private, More Xbox Price Hikes 55:51

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We have an update about the game preservation story from last episode with some more context on why this might not be as big of a disaster as we first claimed. EA was rumored to be going private by being purchased by several investors representing Saudi Arabia. (This was confirmed the day after we recorded this episode.) Doug Bowser announced his r…

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When Pokemon Die, Do They Become Gastlys? 22:09

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It’s one of those weeks where the Pokémon world feels like a fever dream. GameStop points the finger at The Pokémon Company over the shiny code fiasco, the new TCG Pocket set has collectors in open revolt, and OpenAI’s “Sora 2” has fans literally animating Pokémon movies out of thin air. If thats not enough, how about some chat about Pokémon graves…

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Episode 133 (Liliana) - Fractured Moira, Part Two (or, Have You Tried Talking in Hail?)

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As if two Moiras weren’t bad enough… The cast: Chartreuse (Charlie) Pine - played by Paul (also @AlakazamGanda) Liliana Shadowgarden - played by Lydia Professor Rudimentus Sneaze - played by Michael And our Game Master - Nick Eyeli - Eyeli Join our Facebook Group, where you can meet and chat with the cast and other fans! We'll approve everyone's re…

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Why Is There No Possum Pokemon Yet? 36:47

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Megan, and Christian dive deep into the latest Pokémon TCG chaos. From a bizarrely short-lived TCG Pocket Deluxe Packs EX set to the jaw-dropping $11,000 pull rates for Mega Gardevoir and Mega Lucario, we break down the craziness in the TCG space. Plus, the scalper-fueled mess of shiny giveaways, and a surpri…

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PWT+ 021 - Squid Kid Vs. Nakatomi Plaza

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The final gym (but not final stop) on our Galar tour is here! We have to fight Raihan's team that we're lead to believe is dragon related but that may not be the case Patron Thanks: 01:41:48 - 01:57:42 Website: heyjakeandjosh.com Patreon: patreon.com/heyjakeandjosh Email: [email protected] Twitter: @PWTpodcast…

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949 - 09/14/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Virtual Boy Returns, Nintendo Gets Pokemon Patents 59:29

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The Virtual Boy is making a comeback on Nintendo Switch Online - but you'll have to buy an expensive piece of plastic or cardboard to use it. A devkit and prototype game collection was seized by UK police, and preservationists are fighting to get it back. (There's more to this story that came to light after recording this episode.) Nintendo has bee…

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Palworld Farm Reveal, Pokémon Museum Event, and LEGO Starter Sets 48:16

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan dive headfirst into another chaotic stretch of Pokémon news. We break down The Pokémon Company’s latest museum partnership with the British Natural History Museum (and the scalper nightmares it might unleash), react to the Department of Homeland Security’s bizarre Pokémon-themed promo, an…

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Episode 133 (Professor Sneaze and Charlie) - Tiptoe Past the Tiwlip, Part Two (or, Good Luck with Your Nightmares)

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We're back with Charlie and Professor Sneaze this week as they continue their confrontation with Twilip! And let's not forget the exciting evolution that started for Nilly at the end of the previous episode. How will the trainers do with their battle? Will it finally be the end? Who knows! The cast: Chartreuse (Charlie) Pine - played by Paul (also …

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Mega Raichu Madness, Pokémon Pokepia Revealed, and a $4 Million Card Sale 53:09

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim and Christian dive into a jam-packed week of Pokémon news straight out of the latest Nintendo Direct. We break down the shocking announcement of Pokémon Legends ZA launching with DLC, including the debut of not one but TWO Mega Raichu forms, Mega Malamar, and new Mega starters. We also react to the reveal of P…

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948 - 09/07/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Dragon Con Recap, Hollow Knight: Silksong Breaks The Internet 59:30

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I'm back from Dragon Con and got to moderate some panels! I also talk about the artist who was kicked out of artist alley for selling AI art and explain exactly why they were kicked out and exactly why (and which) police were involved. Hollow Knight: Silksong released and broke the internet - and maybe makes a great case as for why digital preorder…

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My Friend Malamar, Phantasmal Flames & Is Spearow A Cannibal? 36:27

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan dive into the hypnotic chaos of Mega Malamar’s viral takeover, break down the details of the upcoming Phantasmal Flames TCG set (and what a smaller set really means for collectors), and preview the new Mega Venusaur and Kangaskhan cards. Plus, we weigh in on the new Pokemon immersive even…

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Pokémon LEGO, Mega Evolutions, and Lucha Libre Surprises! 52:57

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Jim and Christian are back with a jam-packed episode of That Pokémon Podcast! From the latest unofficial reveals of the upcoming Pokémon LEGO sets (including a massive build) to Mega Evolutions crashing into Pokémon Unite, we cover all the latest news shaking up the Pokémon world. Plus! Hatsune Miku’s Pokémon concert, the debut of Mega Hawlucha in …

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Episode 132 (Liliana) - Fractured Moira, Part One (or, That One Teen Titans Episode)

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Liliana begins her search for Moira, and finds something doubling troubling. The cast: Chartreuse (Charlie) Pine - played by Paul (also @AlakazamGanda) Liliana Shadowgarden - played by Lydia Professor Rudimentus Sneaze - played by Michael And our Game Master - Nick Eyeli - Eyeli Join our Facebook Group, where you can meet and chat with the cast and…

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947 - 08/24/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Sony Raises PS5 Price Due To Tariffs, Steam Reviews Based On Spoken Language 55:30

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I will be at Dragon Con in Atlanta on Labor Day Weekend, moderating Dragon Con's first ever Speedrun Showcase, speaking with the Dad of Boy himself Christopher Judge, and moderating a panel with the cast of SYFY's The Magicians! (Sadly, the Mortal Kombat panel was dropped from the schedule the day after this was recorded!) Sony has raised the price…

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PWT+ 020 - Just Start Diggin', Man

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Spikemuth and its gym may be closed off by Team Yell, but that doesn't mean Jake and Josh aren't goin there any way! So turn any lights off and please be quiet while we drive in there on this episode of PWT+! Website: heyjakeandjosh.com Patreon: patreon.com/heyjakeandjosh Email: [email protected] Twitter: @PWTpodcast…

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Mega Victreebel, Pokémon Secluded Springs, Pokémon GO Level 80 & More! 40:24

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Mega Victreebel is here and it’s one of the wildest Mega Evolutions yet. In this episode of That Pokémon Podcast, Jim and Christian react to the creepy horror-style reveal trailer, debate if Pokémon should finally make a true horror game, and break down the hidden cameo of the Kalos ghost girl from Pokémon X & Y. We also cover all the big Pokémon n…

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946 - 08/17/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Gamescom 2025 Is The Biggest One Yet, New Union At Blizzard 53:05

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I will be at Dragon Con on Labor Day weekend - and I couldn't talk about my schedule as we were recording, but its out now if you go look. Blizzard's Story and Franchise Development team successfully formed a union! Gamescom is bigger than it ever has been before, and it's a model that ESA should have tried with E3. Then we talk more about Dragon C…

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945 - 08/10/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - PS5 Sells 80mil Units, Nintendo Denies Speedrun Marathon 55:45

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Sony has announced that the PS5 has sold over 80 million units, which is better than anyone expected. Sony also said that live service games were not going so great, but they are pushing ahead with their plans. Nintendo has denied speedrunning marathon RTA In Japan permission to showcase any Nintendo games. Then we talk to Rob about UFO 50 and Nint…

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Fort Knox Might Be Nothing But Charizard Cards In A Few Years 55:00

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters, and Christian Hoffer break down all the wild announcements coming out of Pokémon Worlds 2025. To maybe only a few people's surprise, we got a new Charizard card (already destined to break wallets)! We dive into Pokémon Legends ZA’s four-player battle mode, Pokémon Champions' new role as…

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Episode 132 (Professor Sneaze and Charlie) - Tiptoe Past the Tiwlip, part 1 (or, Who’s Mo?)

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Charlie and Professor Sneaze split from the group to face off with Tiwlip! Unfortunately for them, she's brought more of her chrome creations with her. The cast: Chartreuse (Charlie) Pine - played by Paul (also @AlakazamGanda) Liliana Shadowgarden - played by Lydia Professor Rudimentus Sneaze - played by Michael And our Game Master - Nick Eyeli - E…

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McDonald’s Card Chaos, Palworld Copied Pokemon So Palland Copied Palworld & a Pokémon Sea Shanty? 47:24

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan dive into the wild world of Pokémon news you didn’t know you needed. From McDonald’s Japan pulling a Happy Meal promo after scalpers trashed the food for the cards, to Mega Gengar’s game-changing TCG ability, to a Milwaukee Brewers rookie pulling a base set Charizard on camera, it’s a mix…

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944 - 08/03/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Itch.io Seeking New Payment Processor, Nintendo Raises Some Harware Prices 55:32

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We first hear from a viewer about the Microsoft Movies & TV store going away and why they are particularly disappointed in its removal. Itch.io is currently seeking new payment processors to replace the ones who are forcing content guidelines on their service. Itch.io has started to reindex free content that they originally pulled, since you don't …

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New Gold Cards, Gooey Bits & Pokémon Soup 54:12

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We’re back with another jam-packed episode of That Pokémon Podcast! This week, Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters, and Christian Hoffer talk about Megan's new Violet playthrough, shiny terra-raids, and the latest Pokémon TCG updates! How about those sleek new Mega Rare gold cards? We dive into the new Pokémon x Uniqlo fashion collab, why some Pokémon have …

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Episode 131 - 3 Routes to Gym 6 (or, Women in STEM!)

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The trainers are back together again!… For the moment! Three tasks lie ahead: Find Moira Harding, fight Jared for his gym slot, and avoid having the terrible Tiwlip add one of the trainers to her collection. The cast: Chartreuse (Charlie) Pine - played by Paul (also @AlakazamGanda) Liliana Shadowgarden - played by Lydia Professor Rudimentus Sneaze …

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943 - 07/27/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Itch.io Gives In To Payment Processor Demands, Xbox Lowers Price Of New Games 57:41

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July 24, 2005 was when the first episode of this podcast was broadcast live via Shoutcast internet radio, so we spend some time looking at how the last 20 years have been with this show. Itch.io has deindexed every title that had sensitive content on its storefront, in response to payment processors who have given in to very small activist groups. …

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PWT+ 019 - This Is Our Town Now

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Bundle up tourists, because we're going to the very snowy Circhester! It's got a hot spring and two different gym leaders there so make sure you exit the bus on the side you want or else you aren't going to get to face them! Website: heyjakeandjosh.com Patreon: patreon.com/heyjakeandjosh Email: [email protected] Twitter: @PWTpodcast…

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Mega Evolutions, Shonen Jump Collabs, and Pikachu Sherbet 1:01:47

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We’re back with episode 2 of That Pokémon Podcast, and this one’s packed. Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters, are back from San Diego Comic-Con while Christian Hoffer held the fort down and kick things off with a deep dive into the Squirtle Squad plush chaos and the bizarrely edible vibes of Pikachu ice cream. We dig into the upcoming Shonen Jump x Pokémon…

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942 - 07/20/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Steam Bans Games Due To Payment Processors, Microsoft Stops Selling Movies And TV 57:05

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I was at ATL Comic Convention and hosted a panel with the actors from Red Dead Redemption 2! Steam has banned many adult games due to guidelines from credit card processors. Microsoft has abruptly killed their Movies and TV store on Windows and Xbox. Then we talk to Rob about buying movies and TV shows directly from consoles rather than streaming.…

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Everything Announced in the Latest Pokémon Presents (Plus a New Mobile Obsession) 1:10:48

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We’re back. Same crew, new name. Welcome to That Pokémon Podcast. Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters, and Christian Hoffer are back and they're kicking things off with a breakdown of the latest Pokémon Presents, including Pokémon Legends ZA, Mega Evolutions (hi, Mega Dragonite), and all the weird vibes of Pokémon France. We talk the return of Pokémon Conci…

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Episode 130 - Day 31/49 (or, Very Small Talk and Even Smaller Portions!)

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Time skip! Last we left them, our trainers split to find more information about the fake reality that they’ve been caught in by The Futurists. Gathering information and making plans, they only have 18 days left before everything resets! The cast: Chartreuse (Charlie) Pine - played by Paul (also @AlakazamGanda) Liliana Shadowgarden - played by Lydia…

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941 - 07/13/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Summer Games Done Quick 2025 Recap, SAG-AFTRA Strike Officially Over 51:23

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I'm going to be at ATL Comic Convention on Saturday, July 19th, running a panel with the performance actors from Red Dead Redemption 2 at 2PM! Last week, I was at Summer Games Done Quick 2025, reading donations and helping raise over $2.4million for Doctors Without Borders. The SAG-AFTRA strike against video game companies is now officially over, a…

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Side Story! - Therapy Session 25:41

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This short, side episode contains topics of abuse. While Michael and Paul mindfully and respectfully broach the topic, we do understand that this might be difficult for some to listen to. Please note that if you do decide to skip this episode, you won't have to worry about missing a key point in the main storyline. The creation of this episode was …

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940 - 06/29/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Southern-Fried Gaming Expo 2025 Recap, Xbox Plans Layoffs 56:20

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I will be hosting at Summer Games Done Quick 2025 on Thursday and Saturday! I'll be hosting a Super Metroid race, DOOM: The Dark Ages, Super Mario 3, and a Kirby Super Star Ultra TAS! I will also be at the ATL Comic Convention on July 19th to moderate a panel with the performance actors of Red Dead Redemption. I was at Southern-Fried Gaming Expo an…

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939 - 06/15/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Switch 2 Fastest Selling Nintendo Device, SAG-AFTRA Strike Suspended 59:05

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I'll be at the Southern-Fried Gaming Expo speaking on a panel about obscure games and hosting a panel with video game voice actors! A PSA if you have a Nintendo Switch 2 - update your controllers firmware! There is a firmware update and the console does NOT automatically update your controllers. The Switch 2 is now officially Nintendo's fastest sel…

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PWT+ 018 - Galar's Next Top Fairy Trainer

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Today we're going to Baloonlea just in time for Opal to need a replacement! Will she pick us? Will she use fairy tricks to steal our name and youth? Find out this time on Pokemon World Tour+! Website: heyjakeandjosh.com Patreon: patreon.com/heyjakeandjosh Email: [email protected] Twitter: @PWTpodcast…

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938 - 06/08/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Nintendo Switch 2 Released, Summer Game Fest Misleads 1:08:53

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We attempt to do two hours of gaming talk in one hour, so buckle up! The ROG Xbox Ally is the handheld Xbox, announced at Summer Game Fest. Geoff Keighley misled at the Summer Game Fest Kickoff Showcase by claiming that dev teams were smaller than they actually were - erasing the many outsourced parts of the game development process. Mortal Kombat:…

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937 - 06/01/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Titles You Can't Play On Switch 2, SAG-AFTRA Taking On Fortnite AI 1:02:56

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I was at MomoCon working with the Momentum 2025 speedrun marathon! I will be back at Summer Games Done Quick 2025 as a host! SAG-AFTRA is now pushing back over Fortnite's use of James Earl Jones' voice to say generative AI voice lines instead of trying to work with existing voice actors who have taken over the Darth Vader character in other games. …

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936 - 05/18/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Fortnite Made James Earl Jones Curse, Kojima Wants A Game With Bad Memory 59:28

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We start off remembering friend of the network Kurt Boutin, who went by "VOByKurt" in our community and on TikTok. Fortnite introduced Darth Vader and utilized an AI trained on James Earl Jones's voice with permission - however this made Vader say some very naughty things. Hideo Kojima wants a game that forgets what it was doing the longer you step…

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PWT+ 017 - History Will Say They're Just Good Friends

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It's time for our first real version split because today the bus is going to Stow-On-Sides and there's two different gyms to face! So make sure you have the appropriate outfit because we're hitting the road now! Website: heyjakeandjosh.com Patreon: patreon.com/heyjakeandjosh Email: [email protected] Twitter: @PWTpodcast…

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935 - 05/11/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Giant Bomb Goes Indie Again, Nintendo's New Switch EULA 51:43

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We start talking about what was actually leaked regarding the internet cult film Kung Fury, and why you shouldn't be holding your breath for it to come to theaters anytime soon. Giant Bomb has bought itself from Fandom and has become an independently owned media outlet once again. Nintendo has released a new EULA that gives them more power to go af…

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934 - 05/04/25 Bobby Blackwolf Studios - GTA6 Delayed, Polygon Sold, Giant Bomb Streams Shut Down 50:41

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I spent a week on the Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady cruise ship, which actually has an impressive board game collection on board. Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed to May of 2026 in a tradition that has been happening since GTA3. EA lays off 300 employees and cancelled the upcoming game in the Titanfall universe. Polygon has been sold from Vox Med…