Chance: a Pokémon story

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A longform Pokémon fanfiction set in the world of Pokémon Platinum, with subplots about friendship, various forms of love, LGBTQ+ stuff, mental health, and letting go. Also, time travel.

Sarah Jensen


    • Feb 5, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES


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    Ch. 82 and 83: Lake Verity and No Reason

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 30:08


    In which we return to the lakes, Looker and Evelyn have a standoff about making each other go to therapy, and there is no reason. Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chanceoutloud⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Read Chance on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fanfiction.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Archive of our Own⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Bonus: Blooper Reel #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 4:54


    In which Sarah took years to actually get through the bloopers from chapters 60-75 because it was Sadgirl Hours but hey we don't need a ten minute blooper reel, four is plenty. Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chanceoutloud⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Read Chance on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fanfiction.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Archive of our Own⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 80-81: Warmth and Uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 38:05


    In which Faith builds a snowman, Evelyn gets romantic advice, and the tower falls. Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@chanceoutloud⁠⁠⁠⁠  Read Chance on ⁠⁠⁠⁠fanfiction.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Archive of our Own⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 78-79: Ruins and Secrecy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 29:10


    In which Looker gets caught red-handed (twice), Dawn finally learns what's up, and Sarah wrestles with the audio sdfghjkl; Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@chanceoutloud⁠⁠⁠  Read Chance on ⁠⁠⁠fanfiction.net⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Archive of our Own⁠⁠⁠ Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 76-77: Rite of Passage and Snowpoint

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 25:11


    In which Sarah's microphone stages a rebellion, Evelyn breaks free of a worse timeline, and Thomas catches a cold. Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠@chanceoutloud⁠⁠  Read Chance on ⁠⁠fanfiction.net⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Archive of our Own⁠⁠ Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 74-75: Winter Break and The Fuego Ironworks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 27:09


    In which the holiday season is upon us and Tricia's research yields unexpected results. Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠@chanceoutloud⁠  Read Chance on ⁠fanfiction.net⁠ or ⁠Archive of our Own⁠ Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Bonus: Chance Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 20:45


    All the music to date! Minus the battle music from last time. Also there are Trainer Ball spoilers in here, so beware. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloudRead Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 73: The Trainer Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 32:03


    In which Sarah successfully composes some tunes, Looker makes some breakthroughs, and Evelyn returns to the night she's been waiting for. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloudRead Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Bonus: Battle Soundtrack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 8:41


    Idk I was proud of it Shoutout again to Kyle Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 71-72: Restraint and What I'm Trying To Say

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 31:23


    AHHHH HOLY SMOKES SHE'S BACK In which battle happens, Evelyn and Dawn go shopping, Sarah really struggles to get everything recorded in a timely manner but also comes back with some JAMS, and GarageBand pulls through with the auto-generated drummer tracks (this one is named Kyle). Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 69-70: Indefinite and Inevitable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 31:57


    In which Evelyn tries to figure out what the fuck a triple battle is, and then the inevitable happens. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Bonus: Blooper Reel #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 7:02


    In which Emma showcases her impressions, Emily and Omar lengthen their recordings, and Thomas asks Evelyn if she's okay. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 67-68: Heavy With Hoping and Falling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 28:53


    In which Evelyn and Thomas make poffins (separately) and then have a conversation that totally doesn't foreshadow anything, Dawn accidentally reveals a secret, and someone learns something new in battle. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 65-66: Tarot and Spirals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 28:50


    In which a future is read, a battle is completed, and a second chance is given – with a choice attached. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 63-64: All My Other Friends and Unovans

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 25:54


    In which Sarah returns from a 4-month hiatus, Evelyn makes some new friends, and we all relentlessly make fun of Unova. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 61-62: Fixation and The Weight of the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 23:45


    In which Sarah returns from working retail for the holidays, Evelyn leans into the Moody Teenager vibes, and the Lake Valor Tournament begins. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 58-60: Language, Training, and Compatibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 35:45


    In which Evelyn navigates the big sads, everyone prepares for the Lake Valor Tournament, and Thomas and Evelyn test how well they work together. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 55-57: Bridges, Ready, and Contest

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 40:50


    Holy HECK we're BACK In which Thomas has sadboi hours, the team is Definitely Ready For Galactic, and Evelyn has a request of Lucas. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 52-54: Canalave, Iron Island, and Serious

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 34:33


    In which Evelyn gets bitten by a tiny vampire, Thomas insults Faith, and Looker sounds different because Matt was sick when we recorded these lines whoops. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Bonus: Pokémon Games (with Tim Marcum)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 52:42


    In which Tim and Sarah talk about the Pokémon game layout, the Sinnoh remakes, and Thomas Zamora. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Emma just started a Pokémon fanfic too! Unite: A Pokémon Unite Story Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Bonus: Pokémon Basics (with Emma Jensen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 59:06


    In which Emma and Sarah talk Pokémon world basics, gender stereotypes in gymnastics, and boba. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Emma just started a Pokémon fanfic too! Unite: A Pokémon Unite Story Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 49-51: Phases, Communication, and Listening II

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 35:14


    In which friendships and feelings are tested and Sarah predicts the pandemic :( Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 46-48: Shipwrecked, Jacaranda, and Coeur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 40:16


    In which Evelyn navigates non-flowing time, Dawn gives answers and raises questions, and Coeur stresses out about evolution. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Bonus: Blooper Reel #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 8:16


    In which no one knows how to laugh. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 43-45: Rulebreaking, Trying, and Changed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 34:57


    In which Evelyn bounces around in time, searches for anchors, and tries to win tournament battles while depressed. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 40-42: Medical, Anchor, and Solaceon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 39:48


    In which Evelyn figures out what's wrong with her, and then figures out what's wrong with her, and then figures out what's wrong with Solaceon. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 37-39: Soulmates, Words Fail, and Stuck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 39:32


    In which Megan does not turn 17, we meet the hottest trainer in Sinnoh, and Thomas has Sadboi Hours. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 34-36: Information, Luck, and Puzzle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 41:32


    In which Tournament Season begins, Luck evolves(?), and Thomas's formalwear is a bad sign. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 31-33: Listening, Definite, and Lake Acuity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 39:09


    In which Hope gets through to Evelyn, Sarah burns Thomas's sweatshirt, and someone has a weird dream. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Bonus: Blooper Reel #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 13:03


    In which there are a lot of toad and togepi noises. Also Zeke doesn't know plants. And Emily.exe stops working. And Michie has dice. (bloops from 16-30) Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 28-30: Tourist, Birthday, and Lake Valor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 40:20


    In which Evelyn has a wildly chaotic birthday, is increasingly stressed out, and confronts an old fear. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 25-27: Faith, Hearthome, and Nightmare

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 38:13


    In which Faith finds what she's been looking for, Evelyn accidentally-intentionally catches another pokemon, and an old nightmare is relived. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 22-24: In the Rain, Rescue, and Nonverbal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 34:55


    In which Evelyn infiltrates Galactic HQ, Hope should not be underestimated, and Sarah gets to do a lot of cathartic yelling. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 19-21: Suddenly, Veilstone, Hope, and Fighting Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 37:35


    In which Evelyn gets a haircut, fighting lessons, and Baby, in no particular order. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 16-18: A Dent in Reality, Shinx Hunting, and Celestic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 39:38


    In which most of the action happens in Evelyn's head, until it happens ALL at once in the outside world. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Bonus: Blooper Reel #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 10:07


    In which nONE OF US KNOW HOW TO TALK (featuring bloops from chapters 1-15) Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 13-15: Headquarters, Nowhere or Galactic, and Things That Come Out At Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 38:57


    In which the Twinleaf trainers sneak into Galactic HQ, high school Sarah shows up with the middle school humor, and people talk about cherubims and love. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Cover art and music by Sarah Jensen Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 10-12: Out of the Woods, Poison, and Counterplan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 35:32


    In which Evelyn goes fishing for information, several battles take place, and Looker brings the Twinleaf Trainers up to speed. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud Read Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 7-9: Promise, Two Days in a Forest, and Night Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 31:58


    In which Sarah starts talking a tiny bit slower, Evelyn reluctantly makes a friend, and things escalate Very Quickly. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud You can read more of Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own Subscribe for future chapters!

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    Ch. 4-6: Trust, Help is Not Coming, and Valley Windworks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 37:06


    In which Evelyn names her chimchar, the two of them take on the Oreburgh Gym, and Sarah doesn't know how running works. Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud You can read more of Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own (add 1 to the chapter number to get the written correlate) Subscribe for future chapters!

    Ch. 1-3: Alive, Jubilife, and Caves

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 38:03


    The first three chapters of Chance! (In which Evelyn restarts her Pokémon journey, a lot of things go wrong, and Sarah makes a lot of chimchar noises) Follow the podcast on Instagram @chanceoutloud You can read more of Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own (the chapter numbers are all 1 off) Subscribe for future chapters!

    Trailer: Prologue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 6:05


    Welcome to the Chance pod! This podcast is mostly Sarah reading her (clean) longform Pokémon fanfiction, with other characters voiced by her friends. Kind of an unusual podcast format, and definitely an amateur production all around, but we're rolling with it. You'll also find a variety of bonus episodes, including bloopers, conversations with non-pokemon-players about what in heck is happening, and whatever else Sarah thinks of. Follow the pod @chanceoutloud on Instagram You can read more of Chance on fanfiction.net or Archive of our Own (the chapter numbers are all 1 off since I personally count the prologue as 0) Subscribe for future chapters!

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