Original Pokéman

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For the first time, the man who adapted, voice directed, and performed more than 30 Pokémon characters in the classic seasons of the Pokémon TV series shares memories, mysteries, and behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the most successful anime series ever.

Michael Haigney


    • Apr 26, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    Ep. 8 The Path to the Pokémon League

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 37:18


    A comic cushion, Pikachu's fans, and a major apology for my "Poké-crastination." 

    Ep. 7 The Water Flowers of Cerulean City

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 34:12


    Ash and Pikachu get a bewildering, watery welcome to Cerulean City, but this time, Misty does the shocking. We'll also take a deep dive into one of Pokémon's enduring mysteries as the case of the Missing Brock is finally solved! (Probably.) Plus the usual excuses for my various goofs and gaffes.

    Ep. 6 Clefairy and the Moon Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 26:13


    A Clefairy tale that features the premiere performance of a Pokémon voice icon, plus a meandering meditation on the moon and the Macarena.

    Ep. 5 Showdown in Pewter City

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 38:25


    Our man Flint, a new breed(er), and how I murdered a mother. My full confession plus a Pokémon pickle and the mystery of the missing child solved! (Sort of.) 

    Ep. 4 Challenge of the Samurai

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 34:12


    The big Kakuna, Ash goes head to kabuto  in his first Pokéman battle, and how Team Rocket ruined my life.

    Ep. 3 Ash Catches a Pokémon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 35:20


    A Pokémon milestone, the surprising source of Caterpie's creation, and a puzzling Pokémon predicament. Plus:  I try  to unravel the secret of the slaps!

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    Ep. 2 Pokémon Emergency

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 46:18


    The focus is on the fabulous females of Pokémon as Ash encounters Jessie, Joy, Jennie, and Misty.  Plus plural Pikachu...gender issues...and the backstory of a very fishy Pokémon!

    Ep. 1 Pokémon - I Choose You!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 20:24


    A major disclaimer kicks off the premiere episode of this podcast series, and I admit my first Pokémon goofs. Also:  Ash awakes, Poké-pronunciation, the first Pokémerch, the Gary mystery, flash fixes, a puzzling Pika pun, the gender issue, and Misty 's censored slap.

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