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Go Battlecast Podcast is a weekly podcast specifically towards the game, culture, and community of Pokemon Go. Your hosts, Zack and Dom, talk about the relevance of Pokemon Go, Go Battle League, Social Media and other perspectives in an uncensored format.

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    • May 2, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    Episode 034- MEGA Changes and a Community Day Gripe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 26:25


    Zack rides solo to talk about the news and in game updates to Pokemon Go including the overhaul to the MEGA system, the first Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon GO and the May Community Day. What would Zack like to have seen differently for this months community day? Why does Zack like widgets so much? Tune in to find out more! 

    Episode 33 -Digesting the EUIC and Plenty of other Stufful

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 64:39


    The boys are outside for this episode at Constitution Park in Deerfield Beach, Florida promoting the April Community Day and discussing the recent EUIC event in Frankfurt Germany. What did Zack and Dom think of the broadcast of the event? What surprised them and what could be done differently in the future? Also, why isn't there any other news of future events prior to this community day that Niantic is promoting more than any community day in the past? Tune in to find out .

    Episode 032 - Don't be THAT GUY

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 49:23


    Zack and Dom are back to discuss the Spring into Spring event, the Sustainability week event upcoming and more in-game news including a new Pokemon! Zack is a big fan of the goal to walk 5km to plant a tree but also issues a stern warning for his fellow community mates, meanwhile Dom is having a blast this season in PVP even though nothing counts in this interlude season. Also, why does Zack want a limit on remote raids? Tune in to find out more! 

    Episode 031 - Ball On The Wall Takeover!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 68:48


    In this episode, Zack is out, but we have Twitch Streamers and Trainers WallyDog619 & BrownBaller10 takeover! We cover last week's leagues with Open Masters and Halloween Cup, get into Factions & Twitch Sub Battles and jump briefly to cover Classic Community Day, Mudkip! We ask both Trainers, shadow or non-shadow Swampert for Great League and Earthquake trumps Sludge Wave too? We get into the overview of the following Spring Event and April's remaining raids. Who will take vacation time off to go all out on Landorus Raids? Tune in! Thanks again, fellas!    GoBattle Cast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Gobattlecast  pogoDomz Twitter: https://twitter.com/pogodomz  WallyDog619 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wallydog619  BrownBaller10 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brownballer10 

    Episode 030 - What Came First, the Salandit Or The Egg?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 49:41


    Zack and Dom are back and we recap last week's April Fool's event and Open Ultra League battles! Zack is having second thoughts about the hours being reverted back on the latest Community Day change; though, does Dom feel the same way? And what's wrong with Remote Raid Passes Zack? We touch base with the news on Classic Community Day returning with Swampert being featured, a beloved Pokemon in the game & The Rocket event is back yet Niantic debuts a new Pokemon, being the rarest hatch yet!? We wrap things up with the Go Fest announcement & Caleb Peng's birthday stream recap! Enjoy Trainers!    GoBattle Cast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Gobattlecast GoBattle Cast Twitter: https://twitter.com/gobattlecast pogoDomz Twitter: https://twitter.com/pogodomz Caleb Peng Twitter: https://twitter.com/CalebPeng  WallyDog619 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wallydog619 

    Episode 029 - Bewear of the changes to Community Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 54:32


    The boys are back to talk the Lush Jungle Event and some new changes to the game, most notably the reversion back to a 3-hour Community Day event. Is 3 hours enough ? Are people complaining just to complain? And does the interlude season and the lack of importance of the PVP season help or hurt the Pokemon Go Championships that started this past weekend in Liverpool. 

    Episode 028 - We Don't Talk About Whitney!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 47:38


    Zack and Dom are back and we recap last week's Love Cup and Open Master League battles! We discuss the upcoming league for the week and how the Go Battle League needs better rewards! Also, Zack wants the name of his official baby team from the community, after knowing the results of Dom's Shlundo Heracross name poll! The Lush Jungle event is coming up and do we expect a lot from the event? Do we already know the next community day for April? Roll into this episode and find out!    GoBattle Cast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Gobattlecast GoBattle Cast Twitter: https://twitter.com/gobattlecast pogoDomz Twitter: https://twitter.com/pogodomz Pallet Town PvP : https://linktr.ee/pallettownpvp

    Episode 027 -Hear Us Niantic....Please?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 57:16


    Zack and Dom discuss the recent Sandshrew community day and what other Alolan pokemon could come to community days soon enough. What nickname should we give to Dom's shlundo Heracross ? And why must Niantic continue to rub the community the wrong way ? How can the recent incense issue be corrected ? Tune in! 

    Episode 026- It's Rude to Interlude

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 70:02


    The boys recap Dom's experience at Johto Tour, his pros, cons and what can be done to improve upon the event. Season 11 is upon us and Zack, of course, doesn't love the new format. What improvements could take place to make an Interlude season better ? Also the season of Alola has come to Pokemon Go, is this the Pokemon company's way of forcing people to like the Alola region better? And the gang discusses the latest twitch controversy that put alot of streamers in the spotlight.

    Episode 025 - Johto Tour Experience and a New Pokemon Generation is Born

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 34:33


    Zack flys solo this week and recaps his Johto Tour experience, the pros cons and everything in between. Was the event worth the $12 and was it improved upon from the Kanto event? Also, generation 7 is coming to Pokemon Go, how will Z-moves be incorporated into the game? And Zack recaps the generation 9 announcement of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet along with the new starter pokemon. 

    Episode 024 - Heroes Live Forever, but Legends Never Die

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 57:56


    Zack answers the call from Dom's challenge last week and hits legend in the love cup with the help of a worm! Also, season 11 has been announced and the gang discuss all the changes to the upcoming three months as visible rankings are out for one season so Pokemon Go can get it's buggy game ready for the Regional Championship and World Championships! Will you be getting the Gold version or Silver version for the upcoming Johto Tour?! Or.... NONE?!  GoBattle Cast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Gobattlecast GoBattle Cast Twitter: https://twitter.com/gobattlecast

    Episode 023-The Band is Back Together... And With A New Bet?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 61:50


    Dom is back! Because of a slight adjustment of our recording date this time around, we're excited to release this episode a day earlier (still expect Monday releases per usual)! During this episode, Hoppip Community Day is happening but Zack and Dom decide to record and recap what was missed prior weeks with Go Battle League.  With only a few weeks left with Season 10, we get into Love Cup & Master League Premier Classic. And Niantic, Do you only pair 3x stardust bonuses on crappy Community Day Pokemon? Finally, Zack is announcing he's an elitist but can he accept Dom's new bet and achieve it in time before season 10 ends?!    GoBattle Cast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Gobattlecast GoBattle Cast Twitter: https://twitter.com/gobattlecast Pokemon Go Tournament Handbook Link: https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/pokemon-go-tournament-handbook-01102022-en.pdf  

    Episode 022- Solo Flow as Valentines Approaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 28:25


    Zack goes solo today as Go Battle Day has encompassed all other voices in the community. A quick recap of the Lunar event and a look ahead at the upcoming Valentine's event, including Zack's newest Pokemon introduction prediction: Will Dom owe Zack $10?!! Also a look ahead to the Love Cup and why you should play this community day other than, of course, the triple stardust rewards. 

    Episode 021 -Dom is Replaced with SwagTips and Boygos

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 52:49


    Dom's out this week so SwagTips and Boygos answered the bat-signal to join the episode. Dom reached legend in PVP this week but Swag and Boygos were feeling "Legendary" in their own ways. The gang talks about the new Pokemon Legends Arceus game and how the new mechanics can alter the future of Pokemon games to come. Also, how can the new Hisuian Pokemon alter PVP, and what movesets could they be working with when they're introduced in Pokemon Go?    Boygos on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BOYGOSGO SwagTips on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SwagTips Dom on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChk7TzyxxojEEXf4IU_5c3A

    Episode 020 -Power Plants and Hisuian Rants

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 54:15


    The Kanto Power Planet event is here and so are .... Hisuian Pokemon ? SPOILER ALERT : The gang talks the new Pokemon leaked from the Legends Arceus games, which ones you may see in Pokemon Go soon and which ones are their least favorite? Also, is the new Community Day Classic here to stay ? And if so, should it be 3 hours or should all Community Days change formats ? A Go Battle Day recap and is episode 20 actual a landmark episode !?    GoBattle Cast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Gobattlecast GoBattle Cast Twitter: https://twitter.com/gobattlecast  

    Episode 019 - Spheal-ing this Community Day out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 50:19


    There's a new meta pokemon out but Zack doesn't have an easy path to play this month's community day, was he in the wrong for doing what he did ? Dom wonders if there's a new unspoken glitch in GBL. Will Hisuian Voltorb make an appearance this week in the upcoming in-game event ? Logan Paul did what ?! And is it ok to play Pokemon Go at work ?! 

    Episode 018 - Put It In The Montage!!! Adventure Time with Shrady & JeevesPeabody

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 89:29


    Content creators Shrady and JeevesPeabody join the show to talk about the state of Pokemon Go and PvP. Go Battle Night took place during Master League and only one person actually enjoyed it. Are you ready for some Rock, Paper, Scissor…. I mean Sinnoh Cup. Will the community ever come together again as it did for “Hear Us, Niantic” to enact much-needed improvements for PVP? And an enlightening dialogue surrounding mental health and the stigmas that go along with it.   Shrady Pogo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Shrady Shrady Gaming on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/shradygaming Shrady On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShradyYT GoBattle Cast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Gobattlecast GoBattle Cast Twitter: https://twitter.com/gobattlecast  

    Episode 017 - Master (of None) League Shenanigans and 2022 Ideas for Niantic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 53:36


    Zack explains why he can't compete in the Master League and it might have something to do with Hairy Sachs (it's the community given nickname to his level 50 Alolan Geodude, you perverts). Are Hisuian Pokemon coming to Pogo in January? The gang discusses new Pokemon and creative ideas that they want to see featured in the game in 2022 including discarding eggs and worldwide trading. Also, a new venture is ahead for the Go Battlecast, will you be a part of it?    GoBattle Cast Linktree : https://linktr.ee/Gobattlecast GoBattle Cast Twitter : https://twitter.com/gobattlecast

    Episode 016 - Winner Winner Chicken Dinner - A Sit Down with Daniel Znyiri

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 76:50


    Daniel Zyniri joins the episode to talk about the E-Sport viability of Pokemon Go and to encapsulate recent events in the game. Did anyone receive pokemon-themed Christmas gifts? Also, is it ok to only give one gift if one's birthday falls on the same week as Christmas? And what are the names we'll get to choose for Zack's level 51 Geodude!?   Tap into Daniel Zyniri's content below: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/danielZnyiri/featured Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/danielznyiri Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielZnyiri Discord: https://discord.com/invite/rRcgcujHt3 Podcast: https://solo.to/danielznyiri   Follow Our Channels for more content! https://linktr.ee/Gobattlecast

    Episode 015- Alook ahead at 2022 Community Days in Pokemon Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 61:46


    With the lack of the Pokemon Go news content for this week, the guys skip the show notes and dive into recapping the last good ole community day of 2021. We discuss a Pokemon Go community day wish list for 2022 from the Future Game Release post and update with our go battle league grind with Ultra League Remix and Holiday Cup. Wrapping things up with our holiday event experience, Zack is thinking of switching his Johto event version because of Delibird. Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Everyone!   GoBattle Cast Linktree : https://linktr.ee/Gobattlecast GoBattle Cast Twitter : https://twitter.com/gobattlecast Pokemon Go 2022 Community Wish List by Future Game Release: https://www.futuregamereleases.com/2021/12/pokemon-go-january-2022-community-day-wish-list/  

    Episode 014 - Have a Holly Jolly Pokemon Go Holiday Event!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 53:52


    The guys discuss if the podcast could ever reach 1000 episodes, or 20 years of working together, the upcoming Holiday event in Pokemon Go and the A/B testing Niantic tried on the community. What should Zack name his level 50 Alolan Geodude? And is Dom becoming too high maintenance?    GoBattle Cast Linktree : https://linktr.ee/Gobattlecast GoBattle Cast Twitter : https://twitter.com/gobattlecast

    Episode 013 - A Season of Change For The Upcoming Months!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 50:31


    As season 10 starts in go battle league, we get to explore a new themed event called"Season of Heritage". Zack and Dom go over the latest updates with the game, as well as, go battle league and this new season of change. Speaking of change, with Niantic adjusting some moves every season, should the player base be compensated after all of their hard work? Stay tuned.   GoBattle Cast Linktree : https://linktr.ee/Gobattlecast GoBattle Cast Twitter : https://twitter.com/gobattlecast Shadow Sharpedo Shoutcast : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKO6JRMCXkA&t=124s&ab_channel=PogoDommmzz  

    Episode 012 - Catching FishOnaHeater Before Season 10 & More Content Creators Announcing Their Peace with POGO!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 86:46


    FishOnaHeater joins the boys to discuss all the new season 10 changes in Go Battle League. The Hoopa Unbound event wraps up the season of mischief and forms changes are here to stay! Also, with a slew of content creators announcing their “retirement” or “breaks” from the game, Zack dishes out on why this new trend in the PvP community is not good for the overall growth of the game. GoBattle Cast Linktree : https://linktr.ee/Gobattlecast GoBattle Cast Twitter : https://twitter.com/gobattlecast Pallet Town PvP : https://linktr.ee/pallettownpvp Fishonaheater Twitter : https://twitter.com/FishOnAHeater_

    Episode 011 - The Next Pokémon Debut BUT Who is Leaving Our Pokémon World?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 63:46


    During the week of Thanksgiving, we touch base on what we're thankful for, on top of, recapping the past few events including Shinx community day and Go Battle League Day. Squirtle Squad is rocking back into Pokemon Go with Ed Sheehan's (Shee'han?!) event.... and what about Chansey?! And JFARM calling quits!?    GoBattle Cast Linktree : https://linktr.ee/Gobattlecast GoBattle Cast Twitter : https://twitter.com/gobattlecast  

    Episode 010 - SwagTips joins to celebrate a birthday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 95:29


    One of the show's favorite YouTube personalities Ryan Swag AKA SwagTips on YouTube joins the episode to talk The Season of Mischief ending and trying to "penetrate" the top 100 on GBL leaderboards. Also, it's Zack's birthday, did he have a Pokemon themed birthday party? Ryan talks team building in GBL, Pokemon Go as an E-sport and what the secret is to climbing to legend.    Swap Tips Twitter - https://twitter.com/SwgTips Swag Tips YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/SwagTips  

    Episode 009 - Pikachu variants are among us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 48:20


    Dom recovers from his PVP PTSD and we have ANOTHER legend on the podcast as now Zack and Dom have qualified for Regionals for the Pokemon Go Championships. Dedenne has been introduced in the game, AKA another Pikachu variant. Zack is bored in PVP, hopefully Kanto cup and Master Leagues will help out. A guest is teased for next week's episode! 

    Episode 008 - Makeover Edition: New Moves, New Battle Settings and New Typings!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 55:52


    The guys discuss Zack's recent climb to Legend rank in GBL and Dom has his own case of PVP PTSD. New moves and PVP combat settings were recently discovered by Pokeminers, how does this affect GBL moving forward? Also, a new typing pair never seen before in the history of Pokemon was announced for the upcoming Legends Arceus game with Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark, will we ever see an open world combined RPG game? The guys talk about the format of upcoming RPG releases moving forward. 

    Episode 007 - Niantic‘s Diary entry and no XL Pokemon for a change

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 48:04


    Halloween event part deux is here and two new pokemon have changed the meta. Halloween Cup and Ultra League Premier Classic have come about in PVP, bringing in a much needed break from XL Pokemon. The Dev Diaries gave us an in-depth look at Community Days and Zack actually liked something Niantic did for once. 

    Episode 006 - This is Some Great League Mischief!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 50:13


    Zack is out (the effects of Pogo PTSD) and Dom continues the episode by diving into the Halloween event Part 1 & 2, as well as talking bout the recent feature improvements that were released last week! The second part of the show dives into the current state of Great League and Halloween Cup and Dom getting a part of Zack's PTSD from GBL. 

    Episode 005 -Halloween and everything in between.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 48:10


    The gang discusses the Duskull community day and the lack of enthusiasm around it. Meanwhile the Halloween event draws near and so does the Halloween Cup as Great League is back for the second time around in season 9. And the news of a Pokemon Go Championship event in London restores hope for some much needed improvements in GBL. 

    Episode 004 - Our dude, Zarude

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 48:18


    The boys discuss last weeks episode and the reaction it caused on social media. Was Zarude too easy to obtain? Little Jungle Cup gives Zack PVP PTSD and Dom is cruising in Master League although the meta has shifted with some new pokemon. Lastly, is there a reason to grind for Douse Drive Genesect?  

    Episode 003 - The Spice is Nice - An Interview with Boygos

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 55:08


    October is approaching so Zack and Dom go over the latest news and notes in the game. Also, Youtube content creator Boygos joins the the show to talk about his latest frustrations with Niantic and the issues with Pokemon Go, but also to dive into his "The Spice in Nice" mantra.  

    Episode 002 - If it ain‘t XL, it‘s to no avail

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 46:14


    In the midst of Ultra league the guys discuss the viability of Go Battle League for new players at a disadvantage with the current XL system. Also, how much is "luck" a factor in reaching legend rank? And of course a recap of the September Oshawott community day and a peak ahead to the October community day featuring Duskull. 

    Episode 001 - It‘s not enough, Niantic.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 51:32


    Zack and Dom recap Niantic's attempt to regain favor with the Pokemon Go community but agree that more must be done. Also they discuss a brief recap of the season 9 Go Battle League changes and surprises and a look ahead to the Ultra League, upcoming community day and Go Battle Day. 

    Go Battlecast Podcast - Episode 0 - An Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 9:58


    The debut episode of the Go Battlecast Podcast featuring Zack Duarte and Dom Zingale as they introduce themselves, their pokemon and pokemon go journey, and what the podcast hopes to accomplish. 

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