Blasting Off Again

We give some quick life updates, then talk about Blastoise a whole lot! Also Animal Crossing, barbecues, and animals with built-in defense mechanisms, like the mantis shrimp! This of course sets Tom off on a rant about how much better Octonauts is than Paw Patrol. You know, because this is a Pokemon podcast or whatever. Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

We're back from our Covid-induced hiatus to finally see what happens in Ash's gym battle with Blaine! We talk about the quarantine, the importance of self-care, and how nice it is to see Ash rewarded for choosing to let his Pokemon rest instead of pushing them. Then, we share some thoughts on the new trailer for Pokemon Journeys, the upcoming globe-trotting adventure! We'll be recording remotely for the foreseeable future, so.. sorry for audio issues! They won't be permanent! Eventually things will be back to normal! Please stay in your homes as much as possible and help get rid of this damn virus! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Will challenges himself to say every word you're not supposed to say within the first minute of the show, while Ash & friends make their way to Cinnabar Island for a gym battle with Blaine! Then, we talk about Magmar, Magby, and Magmortar, before opening a pack of new Sword & Shield TCG cards! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

We were super disappointed that this wasn't Meowth's origin story, but that didn't stop us from having a great conversation about whether or not you should let your kids believe lies and how much you should tell them about the reality of the world. We also get into how nice it is to see Team Rocket trying to be the good guys, and give our spicy controversial takes on Galarian Meowth. Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

For whatever reason, the English dub made Butterfree the featured Pokemon for this episode, but that's real dumb, so we decided we'd spend a good chunk of this talking about Lickitung instead! Also, princess festivals, gender dynamics, the importance of calling out problematic humour, and more! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Are Team Rocket impostors or just totally incompetent? When did James get a Weepinbell? What are the ethical & ecological implications of leaving your Pokemon to breed with Ditto over and over again forever? Then, we talk about everyone's favorite perpetual-headache, Psyduck, and the new Sword & Shield anime series! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

This week, we talk about alternate strategies for Pokemon battles, Pokemon Showdown, randomized move sets, and more! Then, we dig into Vulpix and talk about the leaked Gen 2 baby pokemon that never made it past the Beta, before opening a pack of the brand new Sword & Shield TCG cards! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Will's out this week due to some last-minute dental stuff, so Tom's joined by special guest Jordan McRae! This week's episode introduces Todd Snap, temporary travel-companion of our crew & the hero of Pokemon Snap, everyone's favorite first-person-shooter! We get into fun colloquialisms that worked well between translations, consent in photography, and how this series never really does its guest characters justice. Jordan gives Tom some hope for the rest of the Kanto chronicles! Also- where does Team Rocket's costume budget come from? Then, we talk about Geodude! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

This week, Tom tries really hard not to talk about how All Cops Are Bastards, but then Will does it instead! Specifically, we break down the challenges around the idea of a uniform giving somebody power/authority! Then, we dig into everyone's favorite police dog, Growlithe! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

This week, we talk about rites of passage & coming of age ceremonies, and the complicated questions around consent & pressure in those situations. Then, we talk Bulbasaur, Venusaur, and some more thoughts about Sword & Shield! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

IT'S 2020 BABY! You know what means, it's time for a brand new year full of brand new Pokémon- like Togepi! Actually, really, mostly just Togepi for the next little while, if we're being honest. Anyway. Will tells Tom about Hogmanay and the tradition of First-Footing! Then, we share some Strong Feelings about Aerodactyl and the highs & lows of Fossil Pokémon, the fun new mechanics around Sword & Shield's fossils, and Will gives us a little U.K. history lesson! Check out Tom's new D&D podcast, Natural Toonie! It launched TODAY! AHHHHHHHHHH! (available wherever you usually get your podcasts, seriously, just search for it, you'll find it) Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Merry Christmas, if you're into that! Happy Blasting Off Again Day, either way! This week, we look at everyone's favorite pre-seasoned duck Pokemon, Farfetch'd! We share some cozy childhood memories of curling up with a blanket and playing Pokemon during the Winter holidays. And, of course, the most important question: which Bird Pokemon makes the most delicious Christmas Dinner? Finally, we share some more feelings about Sword & Shield, including Tom's favorite maybe-intentional level design. Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

This week, we get some of James's backstory! We find out he comes from money and ran away from his weird, manipulative parents, and his kinky would-be bride! We talk about Batman & Robin/Bruce Wayne & Dick Grayson, orphans being adopted into uncomfortable lifestyles, and the pressure parents put on their kids. Then, we share some thoughts on Vileplume & Bellossom! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

When a mass trauma leads to a surge of patients at the local Pokémon Center, Ash and friends must scrub in to save the day at a nearby clinic. An unhelpful Chansey, a rude doctor, and the usual Team Rocket antics make everything way more difficult. It's like Grey's Anatomy, but there's less sex. Anyway, lots of Chansey and Arbok talk in this one. Will drops some snake knowledge on us, because, apparently, he's a TRAINED SNAKE HANDLER?! Is there any job this guy hasn't done?! Also, around the 26 minute mark, we give our thoughts on the first chunk of Pokemon Sword & Shield, so if you haven't played past the third gym yet, you've been warned that we go to Spoiler Town! We get into queer representation in these games and the series as a whole, and how fun it is to see how many queer-coded characters there are in this newest generation. Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

This week, we talk a whole bunch about the phenomenon around Togepi, Burger King toys, and Florence Foster Jenkins, before Tom tries to convince Will that all cops are, in fact, bastards, and that systemic racism is a real thing. Then, we dig into everyone's favorite fossilized samurai-fish, Kabutops! Just a super light episode, you know? Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

This week, we talk about everyone's favorite diva, Jigglypuff! We dig into the performance and voice training montages, deus ex machinas, maguffins, and fallback gags. Then, we dig into prejudices about British people and the inherent classism around mocking people from perceived lack of oral hygiene, weed legalization, the way the legal system is set up to punish poor people for being poor, and more! Finally, we talk about British desserts. Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Sometimes, you've gotta take a minute to help someone super weak find their inner strength, or something. This week, we talk about everybody's favorite myconid, Paras, Will's new bus driver license, our reactions to LongMeowth, paywalls, the problem with exclusive event Pokémon, and more! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

We're forty episodes deep into this thing, with literally no end in sight! This week, we talk about Exeggcute and the maybe-problematic Jewish magician, Melvin! Then, we share some things we would've done differently to make Charmander's evolution more satisfying! Also- did you know Siri can flip a coin for you? That's a thing! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

This week, we give you a little update on how Will's wedding went (spoilers: it was successful!) and then dive into a super fun episode about a Pokemon Gang War! We share some theories about what might be the Sirfetch'd equivalent for Pokemon Shield (which, at the time of recording, was very much the question on everybody's mind) and Tom's broken toilet. Finally, we explore ways to make the Scyther line more interesting! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Happy Halloween! This week, it's all about Snorlax! We have a really great conversation about fat-phobia on this one, because, well, we weren't totally sure at first if this big guy was supposed to be crude or not! I asked Will which Pokémon he'd want to dress up as for Halloween, and he gave HIS answer, but he never asked me who I'd dress up as, so… I'll just tell you here! I'd love to strut around in a Rhyperior costume, because Rhyperior is a big beefy boy and I love him. Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

This week's episode is all about Eevee! We give some hypotheses on new Eeveelutions we're hoping to see in Sword & Shield! What's your favorite neglected Pokémon type? What are you most excited for about the new games? Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

It finally happened. Pikachu finally realized Ash is a scrub and ditched him. For five minutes. We've got feelings about it. We talk about graduation songs and the incredible Second Stage evolution Pikachu *almost* got, Gorochu. Also- google "unbroken bonds Persian"- you won't regret it. Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Over the years, a bunch of Pokémon episodes have been banned or removed from syndication for various reasons. This episode, Electric Soldier Porygon, was banned because a series of scenes with bright, flashing, colourful lights caused a ton of kids to have seizures when it originally aired. I'd highly recommend not watching this one yourself unless you're totally sure you don't suffer from epilepsy. We get really into the idea of apologizing for mistakes, tweaking things and releasing new versions of them, and the importance of keeping a recorded history of bad things that have happened to help us move forward. Also, we get into a huge argument about whether or not Donald Trump is a total nazi piece of shit, because apparently somehow that's still up for debate? Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4

I hope you're ready for a rabbit hole about Pokémon plushies with Ditto faces, because that's what you're getting this week. We also talk about what this show would be like if Team Rocket were the good guys and Ash & co. were the ones trying to steal Meowth, and how Pikachu isn't really particularly special. We dig into Ditto's origin story and talk about how weird it is to have a designated Pokemon to use for breeding. Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

This week, we talk a whole lot about Cloyster, Team Rocket's backstory & relationship dynamics, the joys of seeing Psyduck in battle, and the phenomenon of traded Pokémon having higher stats than non-traded ones! Plus, we share our Cloyster/Gastly fan theories, and talk about the idea of avoiding causing harm to living beings and the challenges around that. Finally, we talk about the difference between Canadian wildlife and African wildlife! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Over the years, a bunch of Pokémon episodes have been banned or removed from syndication for various reasons. This episode, The Legend of Dratini, heavily features an old man (Clint Eastwood?) pointing guns at people, so it was banned because like.. you can't point guns at kids on TV. Like, do we really need to say that? Jesus. Anyway, we watched it, and we've got a lot to say! Somehow we get into Hitler and drag queens? I dunno. It's a packed episode. Enjoy it! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

This week, we talk about how wild it is that a dude could drop his kid out of a helicopter and be so blasé about it! We also dig into how wild it is that the creators of this show thought it was okay to make a joke about Misty breastfeeding a child who's maybe five years younger than her. This, of course, leads to us talking about the banned episodes and what makes the distinction between something that can be edited out and something that needs to be removed entirely. Also, somehow we spend a large chunk of this episode talking about right & wrong ways to store eggs? Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

In this episode, Tom confesses to being a Horse Girl, which leads to a great conversation about companion animals and emotional attachment! We also talk about Ponyta, world-building, the romanticization of the Country aesthetic, and Tom explains his life's mission take selfies with horses. Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

How much could you possibly say about Venonat? Shockingly, a fair bit! For this bonus episode, Tom is joined by special guest Andrew Henderson (@arhenderson) from Debate This! We break down the Venomoth/Butterfree Theory, learn about Venonat's name in different languages, and try to design a perfect Galarian Venonat! Check out Debate This! It's great! Find it on your podcast player of choice, and follow them on Twitter @DebateThisCast! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

I hope you're ready for over 20 episodes' worth of filler content before Ash wins another badge, because hoo boy, that's what's about to happen! This week, we talk about nobody's favorite bug-type, Venonat! Do you want to rub Venonat all over your body? We do! Also- when is Charmander going to evolve? Does anybody know? I feel like it's gonna happen any day now but we keep being wrong and it's super demoralizing. Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Are you ready to lose your minds with us? We drew a Diglett card in our last episode, which means we have to do a whole episode about Diglett! So, we thought, why not bring in a special guest? And who's more special than Will's BRAND NEW WIFE, Amanda! We speculate about what the heck Diglett even IS, what's under there, and what would happen if Diglett got a second evolutionary form after Dugtrio? Also, we try to guess the names of Diglett in a bunch of different languages! Finally, we sample a bunch of weird snacks Will bought at the corner store! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Will's married! Yay! Here's another episode where we talk at length about the effects of urban development on Pokemon habitats! Also- Is Diglett The Flash? Can crying on your Pokemon make them more powerful? Are you tired of puns? And, we give a little peek behind the scenes at our recording process, so, if you're a nerd for that kind of thing, well, enjoy that! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

I'm so sorry for the way we started this one. Is Magnemite an homage to Doctor Who? What makes this little screwball so creepy? We also dig into more of the ecological side of Pokémon again, this time looking at how sewage buildup can negatively impact hydroelectric dams! Then does Magnezone really need to exist? Is it dumb and pointless, or is Will just being a grump? Also, we share our Pokemon GO Friend Codes! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Are you ready to unpack possibly the deepest conspiracy in the Pokémon universe? We dive deep into the shocking truth behind how many Pokémon have nipples. The answer will shock you. Also: How powerful is YOUR chin? This week, we talk about everyone's favorite fleet-fisted friend, Hitmonchan, and how fun it is that the creators of Pokémon went into so much detail paying homage to professional fighting sports! AND, Will's live reaction to the Gigantimax reveal (several months late) and the tasty cake Pokémon, Alcremie! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Over the years, a bunch of Pokémon episodes have been banned or removed from syndication for various reasons. This episode, Beauty & The Beach, features some weird stuff around Misty being sexualized and James having *actual large breasts*- so let's talk about that! Also, carrier pigeons, because like.. Birds I guess! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

This week, we review a fantastic episode of Pokemon! Brock meets a cute girl who challenges him as a person! Ash and Misty feud over whether or not makeup is good! Team Rocket try to start an honest business venture for once and still end up getting screwed over! Then, we dig into Vulpix & Ninetales, the mythical fox spirit, selkies, and more! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Oh baby it's Psyduck time. I can't tell you how excited we were to finally have our good duck boy join the cast. We're also a third of the way through the Indigo League! Which Pokemon would you choose as your starter if you could pick from outside the usual 3? Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Is Gloom more like a prey animal, or is it a plant with built-in defence mechanisms, like a chill pepper or a venus fly-trap? Or is it none of those things at all, and instead it's just a big ol pot boy? Also, a great conversation about how to order Actually Spicy Food from restaurants! AND, find out what seemingly small thing makes Tom ACTUALLY VERY ANGRY during this episode! Support us on Patreon so you can watch the episodes along with us! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Primeape: The Toxic Masculinity Pokemon! Have you ever won a prize in a cereal box? Do you have a favorite hat? This week, we talk about everyone's favorite punch-drunk monkey, Primeape! We get into Fighting Types, pro wrestling, and all the best real-fighting-sport-inspired Pokemon designs! Also, we rip on Kartana for being a boring, uninspired, ugly piece of garbage! Do you have strong feelings about anything we said in this episode? Good! Strong feelings are good to have! Tell us about them on the Twitters! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Is there some type of governing board for Pokemon gyms? This week, we talk about Haunter, but we also talk about what the government and the media might look like in the Pokemon world! Also: Is Haunter Jesus? Probably! Upford Network Panel Tonight! You can still buy remote & in-person tickets! https://www.facebook.com/events/326026118321341/ Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Oh yeah baby it's Gengar Time. This was a super fun episode! Possibly the first genuinely fun episode? Is that possible? Why do some Pokemon evolve by trade? Is Gengar the Reverse-Santa Claus?! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

I hope you're ready for another 3 episode story arc! This week, we're in Saffron City, and we're real sleepy. Two Big Sleepy Boys. Is Abra lazy and boring, or is it just the Pokemon equivalent of a prey animal, ever on alert, and sleeping at the same time? Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

This is it you guys. It's about to get sexy up in here. Are you ready for a whole episode about Ash trying to get his Pokemon laid? We weren't either. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Are you for or against introducing a Fusion mechanic into Pokemon? Would you have sex with a ghost? Is Digimon better at storytelling than Pokemon? Plus, a little Montreal geography/history lesson! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

What's the connection between Pokemon, The West Wing, and Professional Wrestling? Where do we draw the line between animals in captivity and ambassador species? When is it okay to hunt a wild animal? Why is Horsea the star of this episode? Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Welcome to the Island of the Giant Pokemon, where robots run rampant and the class issues around Pokemon linguistics are up for debate! Why does Trickle-Down Economics suck so much? Are Team Rocket really criminals or is there something weird going on here? What's up with the Symbiosis between Slowpoke and Shellder? Also, we debut a new segment! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Everybody gets stuck on a boat and then some things happen! I don't know! I didn't get to watch most of the episode because a dang delivery guy showed up TWICE while we were watching it! Is Pokemon all just an allegory for the Bible? Is Magikarp the greatest glow-up of all time? Is it actually a super dangerous Pokemon? Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

James gets a Magikarp! Ash trades his Butterfree for a Raticate! Ash trades Raticate BACK for Butterfree! There's too many Pokemon on this boat! Also, we talk at length about how Raticate has no redeeming qualities and just has creepy little hands. Disgusting. Bad. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

If you haven't seen Detective Pikachu yet and you care about spoilers, turn this episode off and come back later! This is our spoiler-filled review of the movie everyone's talking about! What did we think of the plot? The visuals? The potential for a sequel? Find out! By listening! But only if you're not scared to have the movie spoiled for you! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us cards and/or fan mail? We have a PO Box! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

How tall is Lt. Surge? Is it okay to use the term "midget" or is it pejorative? Should you evolve your Pokemon early just for a stat boost, or wait it out until they've learned everything they can learn in their current form? Is it worth it to skip a grade in school? Also, where do Indian Elephants come into play in the Pokemon universe? Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com

Ash catches a Krabby! Brock & Misty finally call Ash out on being a mediocre Pokemon trainer! We talk about the weird bag-mechanics in Pokemon Lets Go, the weird giant Dragonite, and how nice it is to get an episode that expands the universe a bit! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/blastingoffagain @blastingoffpod @tomzalatnai @willwolf89 www.upfordnetwork.com