Poke Press Digest Podcast-Pokemon Discussions

Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops in to discuss the music of Pokémon Concierge. This stop-motion animated series has stunning visuals, but the theme song and score also stand out. Be sure to listen after the outro for a review of the show itself. Links: Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Have A Good Time Here Music Video: https://youtu.be/RrByuqhAZj4?si=hlX0cLKA7WltAtt3 Pokemon Concierge Score: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMd5md8iyI8&pp=ygUXcG9rZW1vbiBjb25jaWVyZ2Ugc2NvcmU%3D Slow Scan TV Information: SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software: Android: play.google.com/store/apps/detail…id=xdsopl.robot36 iOS: itunes.apple.com/us/app/sstv/id38…1&mt=8&at=11lb5X Windows: www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htm Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television

Anne from Pikapi Podcast comes by to discuss the music of Pokémon Shuffle, a free-to-start title released on both 3DS and mobile. This picture-swapping puzzle game gave us some interesting tunes to talk about, allowing us to make comparisons to other Genius Sonority games, and some possible outside influences. As usual, there's a game discussion after the outro. Links: Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Slow Scan TV Information: SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software: Android: play.google.com/store/apps/detail…id=xdsopl.robot36 iOS: itunes.apple.com/us/app/sstv/id38…1&mt=8&at=11lb5X Windows: www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htm Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television

The first segment (1:06-11:46) is a set of interviews from Twin Cities Con 2024*, where I got to talk to Haven Paschall and several others. If you want more, be sure to check the episode description for some written interviews from the event. The second segment (12:46-40:00) is a discussion of the music of Pokémon Art Academy for the 3DS. Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to discuss the myriad of tunes featured in this…game? Regardless, you can hear us discuss its mechanics after the outro. * A press pass was provided for this event. Links: Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ TCC2024 SSBU: https://pokepress.blogspot.com/2024/11/twin-cities-con-2024-smash-ultimate.html TCC2024 Cosplay: https://pokepress.blogspot.com/2024/11/twin-cities-con-2024-heracross-cosplay.html Slow Scan TV Information: SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdsopl.robot36 iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sstv/id387910013?ls=1&mt=8&at=11lb5X Windows: https://www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htm Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television

Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to talk about the music of Pokémon Rumble U and Pokémon Battle Trozei. Both games are small, but we were able to pick out a few tunes and make some interesting observations. In our feedback section, we talk about the connections we've made in our musical research, as well as an unexpected entry in a recent miniseries. Still want more? There's a double game discussion after the outro. Links: Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Slow Scan TV Information: SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdsopl.robot36 iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sstv/id387910013?ls=1&mt=8&at=11lb5X Windows: https://www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htm Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television

Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to help me discuss several versions of the English Pokémon theme. Listen in as we compare and contrast renditions from the TV show, movies, and beyond. Oh, and if by some chance you were wondering how “Born To Be A Winner” fits into all of this, don't worry, we cover that after the outro.

Anne from Pikapi Podcast stops by to discuss the music of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity for the 3DS. While not the most popular entry in the series, it still comes with a wide array of impressive new tunes, giving us plenty to talk about. As usual, we have a game discussion after the outro. In our feedback section, we discuss the ongoing opportunity (or perhaps risk) of doing a remake of Pokemon 2000. Links: Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Pam Sheyne Interview: pokepress.blogspot.com/2015/08/songw…m-sheyne.html Pokemon 2000 Mockup: https://twitter.com/pokepress/status/1677723323030024194

The first segment (1:06-39:08) is a series of interviews from Anime Milwaukee 2024*. As usual, I was able to meet with a number of voice actors and talk about their work on the Pokemon franchise. With roles in miniseries, Pokemon Masters, and the Detective Pikachu games, these performers will give you a wide perspective. The second segment (39:51-57:09) is a quiz, where Anne from Pikapi Podcast tries to guess the subjects of a series of AI-created character songs. Play along and see if you can deduce the identities behind these tunes. *A press pass was provided for this event. Links: Anime Milwaukee: https://animemilwaukee.org/ Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me discuss the music of Pokemon Conquest for the DS. This quirky crossover gave us a lot to talk about, including instrumentation, Japanese history, and a much more recent Pokémon game. On top of all that, there's a game discussion after the outro that covers...much of the same. Editor's Note: I state in this episode that One Direction did promotional work specifically for this game. They were brand ambassadors during this time, but I was unable to find a promo for this specific game. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Pokemon Conquest History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__AMe_WiuoA Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to discuss the music of PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond for the Wii. This sometimes-forgotten sequel delivers a fresh set of tunes, which have some interesting structural ties to the game. Afterwards, we move on to our feedback section, where we ponder whether the Japanese version of the second movie may have originally had a different credits song, and why having a backup plan is good idea. Finally, there's a Wonders Beyond game discussion after the outro. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

In the first segment (1:14-28:42), Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to discuss the music of Pokemon Rumble Blast for the 3DS. Like practically everything else in this entry, the soundtrack is an expansion of the original Rumble's, but that didn't stop us from making some interesting observations. If you want to know what we thought of the game itself, be sure to listen after the outro. Our second segment (29:41-46:19) is a quiz of sorts, where I play disguised versions of voice clips from prior episodes, and Anne tries to guess which of us said it, as well as what we were talking about. Listen closely and see if you can figure it out before she does. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to discuss the music of Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii. This entry in the series massively expanded the number of available tracks, so the two of us had to be very picky in narrowing that down. After that topic, we have our feedback section, where I give a detailed explanation of why Pokemon: The First Movie doesn't look completely uniform, and how that might be... "fixed". Finally, be sure to listen after the outro, where we have a Brawl gameplay discussion, and a preview of our next episode. Links: First Movie Film Size: https://youtube.com/shorts/ftnfxFQKXCA Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

In the first segment (1:22-3:54), I interview Vince Krekeler of Day 2 events, the company that runs many of the regional Pokemon tournaments in the middle of the US. I took this opportunity to talk with him about how things are going for the first full season back from the pandemic, and gave him an opportunity to talk about some of the other events they run. The second segment (4:56-45:45) is a discussion of the music of PokePark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure. Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me cover the soundtrack of this final fourth generation side game. As you might expect, PokePark's array of environments meant that we got to discuss a wide range of tunes. If you want to know what we thought of the game itself, we examine that after the outro. Links: Day 2 Events: https://www.day2events.com/ Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to discuss the music of Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs for the DS. This final entry in the trilogy may not change the Ranger formula drastically, but it does come with a wide array of new tunes. As usual, there's a game discussion after the outro. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops in to help discuss the music of Pokemon Rumble. This WiiWare title is definitely meatier than My Pokemon Ranch in terms of gameplay, and we try to figure out if the soundtrack follows suit. As usual, there's a gameplay discussion after the outro, where among other things we compare Rumble to Pokemon Unite. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

The first segment (1:14-9:00) contains a pair of voice actor interviews from Anime Milwaukee 2023*. Listen in as Suzie Yeung and Leah Clark share their experiences working on Pokemon. If you'd like to know more about what I did at the convention, look for a link in the episode description. The second segment (9:58-43:30) is a discussion of the music of Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia. Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to help me cover the middle entry in this sub-series. Of course, this title is also known for its mechanical changes, and you'll hear us talk about those in the game discussion after the outro. *A press pass was provided for this event. Links: Anime Milwaukee: https://animemilwaukee.org/ Recap Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/n4FETjHWKnc?feature=share Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

In the first segment (1:15-24:18), Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to discuss the music of My Pokemon Ranch for the Wii. While it might be light in...a lot of areas, this title still had enough material for us to make some observations. As usual, there's a game discussion after the outro. Our second segment (25:22-49:32) is a round of Pokemon music trivia. Anne tests her knowledge against a quiz covering the games, anime, and more! If you'd like to give it a try, there's a link in the episode description. Links: My Pokemon Ranch Events: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyfoExH6WZM First Movie music discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9yA8pz0KJw Quiz (link expires Feb. 11th 2023): https://kahoot.it/challenge/06930407?challenge-id=017e545f-e59d-4c87-8159-5a7fcf813ac6_1673828170532 Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to discuss the music of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky. This second set of games from the beloved side series features another boatload of tunes, which we try our best to cover, even if we couldn't possibly get to every song we wanted. That said, we do make sure to talk about the game's characters and story, which you'll hear about in the game discussion after the outro. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to discuss the music of Pokemon Battle Revolution for the Wii. This follow-up to Genius Sonority's GameCube titles has a number of venues with a diverse set of tunes, plus an announcer to boot. It may also have some shortcomings due to being released early in the system's life. As usual, if you want to know what we thought of the game itself, there's a bonus segment after the outro. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Pam Sheyne Interview: http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2015/08/songwriter-interview-pam-sheyne.html Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

In the first segment(1:18-21:20), I interview Michael Haigney, a localizer for early seasons of the Pokemon anime. We talk about his career in entertainment, what the process of adapting an anime is like, and a few of his other experiences. Don't forget to check out his podcast, Original Pokeman. The second segment (22:35-26:14) is an archival interview with Kyle Hebert. Originally recorded at Anime Milwaukee 2014 (a press pass was provided for that event), I asked him about his recent role as Professor Oak in the Pokemon Origins mini-series. Kyle was more than happy to explain how he approached voicing the character, and we hope you'll find it as interesting as we did. Links: Original Pokeman Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/original-pok%C3%A9man/id1615998907 Anime Milwaukee: https://animemilwaukee.org/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to examine what can be heard behind the vocals of various Pokemon songs. "A Small Thing", "Polkamon", “Blah, Blah, Blah", and several others all get a close listen in this discussion. We may not have found any secret messages, but it does shine light on some interesting aspects of these tunes, and we think you'll find it revealing as well. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Alternate Version of "Blah, Blah, Blah": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4TxNgk8wP4

In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to discuss some of the songs from Pokémon 25: The Album. In addition to the tracks themselves, we cover the release strategy, music videos, and whether these songs would work with Secrets of the Jungle. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

In this episode, I interview James "D Train" Williams. While many of you will know him as a co-performer of the original PokeRap, it turns out he's actually had a very extensive career, both as a lead singer and a backup artist. For even more stories, be sure to listen after the outro. Links: D-Train's Website: http://theofficialdtrain.com/

In this second part of our "Secrets of the Jungle" discussion, we cover the score of the film, and our thoughts on the movie itself. In the process, we revisit a song from a previous Pokemon movie, and make some observations about scientists in the franchise's recent cinematic outings-there's definitely a pattern. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

In this first part of our "Secrets of the Jungle" discussion, Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me go over the movie's six songs. It's a lot of material to navigate, but we manage to cover all of them, including comparing the ones that are different between the Japanese and Western versions. So…maybe it's really ten songs then. In any event, we had a lot of fun with this one, and we hope you do too. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

This episode features a series of interviews from Anime Milwaukee 2022. My first convention in two years, it gave me an opportunity to talk with voice actors from the across the franchise. Characters like Dr. Zed, Detective Decker, and Karen are all represented. If you still want more, you'll find some outtakes at the end. A press pass was provided for this event. Links: Anime Milwaukee: https://animemilwaukee.org/ Recap Livestream: https://youtu.be/ihZyNvdq3Po

In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to discuss the music of Pokemon Ranger for the Nintendo DS. This final side game of generation three is best known for its touchscreen mechanics, but we manage to get quite a bit out of its varied soundtrack. To find out what we thought of the game itself, and hear even more about audio cassettes, be sure to listen after the outro. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ First Movie music discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9yA8pz0KJw Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to talk about the music of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red & Blue Rescue Team. These initial entries in Pokemon's most successful side series have a number of interesting facets, including being the only side games with a full-on remake, which adds a third version to every tune. Luckily, the two of us are more than up to the task of covering this soundtrack. If you still need more though, we have the usual game discussion after the outro. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me talk about the music of Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness for the GameCube. While it may seem like a slightly expanded version of Colosseum, there's actually a ton of new audio content to cover, with our selections highlighting new areas, new characters, and of course, Shadow Lugia. On top of all that, there's the usual game discussion after the outro. Links: Pam Sheyne Interview: http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2015/08/songwriter-interview-pam-sheyne.html Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

In the first segment (1:45-15:21), Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to discuss the music of Pokemon Trozei for the Nintendo DS. While the soundtrack isn't the most extensive, it's certainly worth talking about, with some interesting stylistic choices. As usual, there's a game discussion after the episode outro. In the second segment, Anne and I return to bat around some ideas about songs related to Pokémon movies, but not actually in them. I propose putting "Makin' My Way" into the dock scene of Pokemon: The First Movie, and Anne tries to find a place for "I Am A Collector" in Revelation Lugia (The Power of One). Both ideas have their merits, so listen in and decide for yourself. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ The Soundtrack Show: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-the-soundtrack-show-29021108/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

First (1:15-20:25), there's an interview with Paul Umbach, co-producer of Aaron Carter's "(Have Some) Fun With The Funk" from the Pokemon: The First Movie soundtrack. In addition to discussing the song, we cover Paul's lengthy musical career, including his time at Jive Records. Our second segment (21:40-31:47) is an archival interview with Neal Coomer, co-performer of "It's Always You And Me" from the fifth generation of the anime. We talk about that song, as well as his thoughts on being a background vocalist for other singers, and even his video game work. Links: Paul's Website: https://www.paulumbachmusic.com/ Neal's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NealCoomer Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

In the first segment (1:17-35:20), Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me discuss the music of Pokemon Dash, the first Nintendo DS Pokemon game. While this racer certainly isn't the most memorable Pokemon title, that didn't stop us from finding plenty to talk about. As usual, there's a game discussion after the outro. Our second segment (36:25-43:17) is an archival interview with Nick McKaig, a musician I interviewed all the way back in 2011, when he released an acapella cover of the English Pokemon theme. As you'd expect, we also talk about his musical history, and some of the other songs he's covered, ranging from TV themes to classical music. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Nick's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nmckaig Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to talk about the music of Pokémon Colosseum, the first of many Pokémon games by Genius Sonority. With its western-inspired setting, it gives us plenty to compare to, especially from the world of film. If you want to know what we thought of the game itself, be sure to listen after the outro. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Pokemon Colosseum Walkthrough (partial): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1ciXVa7NvA&list=PLbUWniEbhdCPf_P_wFKwdiiDy1HUAvf6n

In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me cover the extensive and varied soundtrack of Pokemon Channel. While the game itself isn't exactly well-regarded, the music gives us plenty to talk about, both in terms of production and style. To find out what we thought of the gameplay, be sure to listen after the outro. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ First Movie music discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9yA8pz0KJw Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to discuss the music of Pokemon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire. This Game Boy Advance sequel takes a rather different approach to its soundtrack, but that doesn’t stop us from making some interesting observations. As usual, we discuss the game itself after the outro. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

In this between-generations discussion, Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to analyze the music of Super Smash Bros. for the N64 and Melee for the GameCube. While these early entries don't have the sheer volume of content featured in later iterations, there's still plenty to cover, even if we did have to include a "wish list" song. As usual, we discuss the games themselves after the outro. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins in to discuss the music of Pokemon Stadium 2 for the N64. While not as well-known as its predecessor, there's still a lot of material to cover, both on the battling side as well as in the minigames. Honestly, it's pretty impressive for a game with only a single composer. If you want to know what we thought of the game itself, be sure to listen after the outro. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

In the first segment (1:18-12:33), I interview Veronica Weygandt, a percussionist who's done several covers of Pokemon music. Despite being relatively early in her career, we still had a lot to talk about, including how percussion is much more than just drums, how those instruments have been brought into the digital realm, and how she's revisited some of her earlier work. Our second segment (13:43-1:10:11) is a discussion of the music of Pokemon Puzzle Challenge for the Game Boy Color. While most of this title is similar to its N64 counterpart, the music definitely isn't, and Anne from Pikapi Podcast was happy to help me cover it. As usual, we have a game discussion after the outro. Links: Veronica's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXfQdMka8QI7ayy9Ra9MWDg Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to discuss a number of "disputed" Pokemon songs. "Flying Without Wings", "Happy Together", and several others go under the microscope to determine just how tied they are to the franchise. In the process, we cover a Whoopi Goldberg movie, a car commercial, and some other oddities, so it's definitely worth a listen. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me discuss the music of "Hey You, Pikachu" for the N64. While this title is most famous for having the player speak to it, there's also a lot of sound output to go over. Even if you've never played this game (sorry Anne), the discussion definitely has something to offer. As usual, we also have a game discussion after the outro. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh: https://www.chp.edu/

In the first segment (1:10-17:56), I interview Peter Moshay, an audio engineer who worked on Dream Street's "They Don't Understand" from the Pokemon 2000 soundtrack. In addition to providing details regarding the recording session, we also discuss some of the many acts he's worked with over the years. Our second segment (19:13-36:09) is an archival interview with Mark Chait, co-writer of "The Power Of One", also from Pokemon 2000. Like Peter, Mark has had a long and storied career, so it should be an interesting listen. Links: Live From Daryl's House: https://www.livefromdarylshouse.com/ Peter Moshay: http://www.petermoshay.com/ Pam Sheyne Interview: http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2015/08/songwriter-interview-pam-sheyne.html Mark Chait: https://www.markchaitmusic.com/

In the first segment (1:19-15:27), I interview YouTube musician Jordan Moore. We talk about his channel, his recent graduation from college, and his covers of Pokemon music. If you want to know what it takes to put together a video with many instruments all performed by the same person, this is one you shouldn’t miss. Our second segment (16:33-1:05:51) is a discussion of the music of Pokemon Puzzle League for the N64. Anne from Pikapi Podcast assists me in analyzing the tunes-most of them from the anime dub-that appear in this game. As usual, we run into a few surprises along the way. If you want to know what we thought of the game itself, be sure to listen after the outro. Links: Segment 1: Jordan Moore Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbUWniEbhdCPlE01T9URYNpP11hIYHDX1 Segment 2: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Brian Steckler Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uQJA-0jlRo

As promised, this episode contains our discussion of the non-musical aspects of Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution. Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins once again to go over the art style, script, and other facets of the remake. We also talk about whether the movie got released the way we wanted, and what kind of CGI Pokemon movies we'd like to see in the future. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/

In this episode, we continue our discussion of the music of Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution. Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me analyze the absence of "Brother My Brother", the score of the remake, and the opening sequence. After that, we review some social media comments and messages from the chat. If you want to know what we thought of the movie itself, we'll have that discussion in an upcoming episode. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Neil Jason Interview: https://soundcloud.com/pokepress/neil-jason-interview

This episode features the first part of a discussion of the music of Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution. Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me analyze both "Keep Evolving" and a new rendition of "Together With The Wind". After that, we begin talking about music that's not in this remake by going over "We’re A Miracle". If you want to hear even more about that song, be sure to listen after the outro. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ PCN Event Info: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/what-is-the-summer-2020-charity-series First Movie Music Discussion: https://soundcloud.com/pokepress/pokemon-the-first-movie-ending-theme-comparison

In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops in to talk about the music of Pokemon Trading Card Game for Game Boy. Released years before the online version, this oddity mimics some of the structure of the regular games, but the tunes are original. Between the area themes, battle music, and a song for a real-world character, it produced a very interesting discussion. As usual, listen after the outro to find out what we thought of the game itself. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ PCN Event Info: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/what-is-the-summer-2020-charity-series Pokemon TCG for Game Boy Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3D55BD6DDAA851CE

In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to talk about the music of Pokémon Stadium for the N64. While most of the songs are pulled from the original gen one Game Boy games, it still manages to do a number of interesting things with them. We also discuss the announcer, and explain what's up with the shouting guy in the sushi minigame. To find out what we thought of the game itself, be sure to listen after the outro. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/

In the first segment (0:29-37:28), Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops in to talk about the music of Pokemon Snap for the N64. Despite being somewhat different from most other Pokemon games, we were able to make some interesting observations about its soundtrack and voice acting. As for the game itself, listen after the outro for that conversation. Our second segment (38:46-43:03) is an interview with Erica Lindbeck from Anime Milwaukee 2020*-you might remember her from episode 7. Since then, she’s done some additional work for Pokemon, this time for the Pokemon Masters mobile game. You’ll find out about that, as well as other projects she’s been involved in. *A press pass was provided for this event. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ First Movie music discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9yA8pz0KJw Anime Milwaukee: https://animemilwaukee.org/

In the first segment (1:10-40:50), Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me discuss the music of Pokemon Pinball for the Game Boy Color. The soundtrack for this one has a variety of sources, so we had some interesting things to talk about. To find out what we thought of the game, keep listening after the outro. The second segment (42:05-47:50) is an archival interview with Adam Elk, who performed “We Will Carry On” back in 2010. We talk about his work on that song, as well as doing music for commercials, Yu-gi-oh, and a few other things. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast comes over to talk about the music of the 18th Pokemon film, "Hoopa and the Clash of Ages". We compare "Tweedia" and "Every Side Of Me" as end themes, and also do a fair bit of discussion on the movie's scores. If you want to know what we thought of the film itself, be sure to listen after the outro. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Gated Reverb Information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxz6jShW-3E

In the first segment (1:10-39:10), Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops by to help me discuss the music of the initial X&Y Pokémon movie, "Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction". Scandal's "Daybreak Meteor Shower" gets compared to Dani Marcus's "Open My Eyes", as do the opening themes and scores from each version. For our thoughts on the movie itself, be sure to listen after the outro. The second segment (40:27-50:31) is an archival interview with John Loeffler. In this follow-up to an earlier discussion, we talk about his role working on music for the first two Pokémon movies, including both the pop soundtracks and the scores. You'll find out about the genesis of "Brother My Brother", and how the music for these films came together overall. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Pam Sheyne Interview: http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2015/08/songwriter-interview-pam-sheyne.html Poke Casters Network: https://www.pokecastersnetwork.com/

In this episode, Anne from Pikapi Podcast helps me discuss the music of Pokemon: Detective Pikachu. There’s a variety of tunes to cover, with multiple ending themes, a score, and promotional material. Be sure to listen after the outro to get all of it, including our opinions on the movie itself. Links: Pikapi Podcast: http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ "Carry On" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxaR42Vy2LI Detective Pikachu Score: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDisKgcnAC4QaqpHbWA5gH7W2LCX8iop6 Why it Works: We're A Miracle-First Movie music discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9yA8pz0KJw