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Magneton is here and somehow far more terrible than we could have imagined! Follow along with the entries below:Red & Blue: Formed by several MAGNEMITEs linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.Yellow: Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6F degrees within 3,300 feet.Gold: Three MAGNEMITE are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.Silver: The MAGNEMITE are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinities.Crystal: When many MAGNETON gather together, the resulting magnetic storm disrupts radio waves.Ruby: MAGNETON emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to mechanical devices. As a result, large cities sound sirens to warn citizens of large-scale outbreaks of this POKéMON.Sapphire: MAGNETON emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to electronics and precision instruments. Because of this, it is said that some towns warn people to keep this POKéMON inside a POKé BALL.FireRed: A linked cluster formed of several MAGNEMITE. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage.Diamond & Pearl: It is actually three MAGNEMITE linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm.Platinum: Many mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly.Black & White 2: The stronger electromagnetic waves from the three linked Magnemite are enough to dry out surrounding moisture.Sun: When three Magnemite link together, their brains also become one. They do not become three times more intelligent.Moon: It has about three times the electrical power of Magnemite. For some reason, outbreaks of this Pokémon happen when lots of sunspots appear.Ultra Sun: Delicate equipment can malfunction in areas inhabited by Magneton, which send out mysterious electrical signals.Ultra Moon: When rain clouds form, many Magneton gather in high places to wait for lightning to strike.Sword: This Pokémon is three Magnemite that have linked together. Magneton sends out powerful radio waves to study its surroundings.Shield: This Pokémon is constantly putting out a powerful magnetic force. Most computers go haywire when a Magneton approaches.Legends Arceus: Three Magnemite gathered to evolve into this Pokémon. The source of much vexation on my part, as its powerful magnetism destroys my research equipment.Pokemon Sleep: The three Magnemite are usually linked by a strong magnetic force. They have been spotted sleeping stuck together and drifting apart. Perhaps their magnetism is unstable during sleep.BTB: That's three Magnemite! Their mysterious powers combined present an imminent danger to modern society and surrounding life. Maybe an alien?Cover design by Kwesi PhillipsMusic by Junichi Masuda and Go IchinoseLeave us a tip at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheball

Magnemite, the littlest orb is here! I hope you're ready for some extremely confident explanations of electromagnetism! Follow along with the entries below:Red & Blue: Uses anti-gravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses THUNDER WAVE and similar moves.Yellow: It is born with the ability to defy gravity. It floats in air on powerful electromagnetic waves.Gold: It is attracted by electromagnetic waves. It may approach trainers if they are using their POKéGEAR.Silver: The units at the sides of its body generate antigravity energy to keep it aloft in the air.Crystal: The electricity emitted by the units on each side of its body cause it to become a strong magnet.Ruby: MAGNEMITE attaches itself to power lines to feed on electricity. If your house has a power outage, check your circuit breakers. You may find a large number of this POKéMON clinging to the breaker box.Sapphire: MAGNEMITE floats in the air by emitting electromagnetic waves from the units at its sides. These waves block gravity. This POKéMON becomes incapable of flight if its internal electrical supply is depleted.FireRed: It moves while constantly hovering. It discharges THUNDER WAVE and so on from the units at its sides.Diamond & Pearl: The units at its sides generate electromagnetic waves that keep it airborne. It feeds on electricity.Platinum: The faster the units at its sides rotate, the greater the magnetic force they generate.Black & White 2: The electromagnetic waves emitted by the units at the sides of its head expel antigravity, which allows it to float.Sun: They gather in places where electricity is available. They can be found clinging to the steel towers used to support power lines.Moon: It sends out electromagnetic waves, which let it float through the air. Touching it while it's eating electricity will give you a full-body shock.Ultra Sun: It's frequently the cause of power outages, which is why some power plants send out electrical signals that it can't stand.Ultra Moon: Perhaps because electrical lines are often buried these days, the number of Magnemite attacks on power plants has increased.Sword: At times, Magnemite runs out of electricity and ends up on the ground. If you give batteries to a grounded Magnemite, it'll start moving again.Shield: It subsists on electricity. As Magnemite flies, it emits electromagnetic waves from the units on each side of its body.Legends Arceus: A bizarre Pokémon with but a single eye embedded in an iron sphere. I suspect this creature levitates due to the magnetism it emits from its arms, which resemble horseshoe-shaped magnets.Pokemon Sleep: The units at its side generate electromagnetic waves that keep it airborne. On rare occasions, perhaps when it sleepily muddles the direction of its waves, it does loops through the air while asleep. BTB: It's a little magnet guy that floats and eats electricity. That might be a problem and we have yet to find a strong solution.Cover design by Kwesi PhillipsMusic by Junichi Masuda and Go IchinoseLeave us a tip at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheball

The frontman for the J. Geils Band has a new book out called "Waiting on the Moon" It comes out March 11th, but we take a peek inside today to learn how Peter Wolf handled his woman (Faye Dunaway) disappearing upstairs with Jack Nicholson!

We're finally done with the Pikachu family as we cover Alolan Raichu and wow does anyone else suddenly crave pancakes? Vote for who we should cover for episode 250 here! Follow along with the entries below: Sun: It only evolves to this form in the Alola region. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change. Moon: It uses psychokinesis to control electricity. It hops aboard its own tail, using psychic power to lift the tail and move about while riding it. Ultra Sun: It focuses psychic energy into its tail and rides it like it's surfing. Another name for this Pokémon is “hodad.” Ultra Moon: When you rub its cheeks, a sweet fragrance comes wafting out. However, you'll also get a light shock! Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee: It loves pancakes prepared with a secret Alolan recipe. Some wonder whether that recipe holds the key to this Pokémon's evolution. Sword: It's believed that the weather, climate, and food of the Alola region all play a part in causing Pikachu to evolve into this form of Raichu. Shield: This Pokémon rides on its tail while it uses its psychic powers to levitate. It attacks with star-shaped thunderbolts. Photodex: This Pokémon is a talented surfer, using its psychic power to ride the waves. It's always practicing on the beach, waiting for that perfect wave to roll in. BTB: Raichu's pancake form. An artistic electric user that definitely seems more chill than normal Raichu. Surfing ability may vary. Cover design by Kwesi Phillips Music by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose Leave us a tip at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheball

Move over Pikachu, it's time to get rude and rowdy with your evolved form, Raichu! Join us as we're once again baffled by the phenomenon of electricity and reference even more obscure media! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue: Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power. Yellow: When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark. Gold: When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual. Silver: If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up. Crystal: If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere. Ruby: If the electrical sacks become excessively charged, RAICHU plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this POKéMON's nest. Sapphire: This POKéMON exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. RAICHU searches for electricity by planting its tail in the ground. FireRed: Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint. Emerald: If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down. Diamond: It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail. Pearl: It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size. Platinum: Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked. Sun: It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant. Moon: It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked. Ultra Sun: As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress. Ultra Moon: Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don't see this Pokémon very often. Legends Arceus: It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts— a single strike with that amount of power would incapacitate one of the Copperajah of my homeland. BTB: Raichu is constantly moderating a delicate emotional state and can be quite dangerous if ungrounded and so inclined. Cover design by Kwesi Phillips Music by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose Leave us a tip at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheball

It's finally time to talk about THE Pokemon, Pikachu! Or as we like to call it, the Shawshank Redemption of Pokemon! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue: When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms. Yellow: It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you. Gold: This intelligent POKéMON roasts hard BERRIES with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. Silver: It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose. Crystal: When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks. Ruby: Whenever PIKACHU comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this POKéMON mistook the intensity of its charge. Sapphire: This POKéMON has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while PIKACHU sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up. FireRed: It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs. Emerald: It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt. Diamond: It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks. Pearl: If it looses crackling power from the electric pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary. Platinum: It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow PIKACHU that is in a weakened state. Sun: A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant. Moon: It's in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it's unable to fully discharge the electricity. Ultra Sun: Its nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning. Ultra Moon: While sleeping, it generates electricity in the sacs in its cheeks. If it's not getting enough sleep, it will be able to use only weak electricity. Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee: This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you'll feel a tingly shock if you touch it. Sword: Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy. Shield: When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting. Legends Arceus: Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them. BTB: The power of the sun in the pouch of their cheeks, Pikachu can summmon dangerous storms despite their very cute appearance. Cover design by Kwesi Phillips Music by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose Leave us a tip at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheball

Stew Pussed out? - Moon Zappa, Earth to Moon - It's Breakfast! - Man on Mountain Hike Abandoned by Co-Workers - Boaty McBoatface, the New Ape!

Our exploration of Pokemon at the beach continues as we cover the Zubat of the sea, Tentacool! Get ready for beams! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue: Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by its stinging acid. Yellow: It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it. Gold: When the tide goes out, dehydrated TENTACOOL remains can be found washed up on the shore. Silver: It drifts aimlessly in waves. Very difficult to see in water, it may not be noticed until it stings. Crystal: As it floats along on the waves, it uses its toxic feelers to stab anything it touches. Ruby: TENTACOOL's body is largely composed of water. If it is removed from the sea, it dries up like parchment. If this POKéMON happens to become dehydrated, put it back into the sea. Sapphire: TENTACOOL absorbs sunlight and refracts it using water inside its body to convert it into beam energy. This POKéMON shoots beams from its crystal-like eyes. FireRed: Its eyes are as transparent as crystals. From them, it shoots mysterious beams of light. Emerald: Its body is almost entirely composed of water. It ensnares its foe with its two long tentacles, then stabs with the poison stingers at their tips. Diamond: Its body is virtually composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes. Pearl: It drifts in sea currents. Countless fishermen are hurt by its poison stingers. Platinum: Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore. Sun: They can be found lying dehydrated on beaches, but they are often still alive. When soaked in water, they will revive. Moon: It drifts in shallow seas, such as the areas near beaches. If you get bitten or stabbed by its toxic tentacles, rush to the hospital. Ultra Sun: It drifts through the sea searching for prey. Its poisonous tentacles break off sometimes, but after a while, they grow back. Ultra Moon: Its body is 99% water. The remaining 1% contains the organ that makes its poison. Sword: Tentacool is not a particularly strong swimmer. It drifts across the surface of shallow seas as it searches for prey. Shield: This Pokémon is mostly made of water. A Tentacool out in the ocean is very hard to spot, because its body blends in with the sea. Legends Arceus: They fire beams from the glassy, magenta orbs that resemble eyes atop their heads, and they drift in shallow seas. During low tide, they can sometimes be found on beaches, desiccated. BTB: Utilizing powerful beam energy and poisonous stings, this drifter Pokemon is a real menace to anything that crosses its path. Sports a questionable amount of eyes. Cover design by Kwesi Phillips Music by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose Leave us a tip at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheball

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Shucks, it sure seems like the grudge-holding spirits of the deceased in the Pokemon world will inhabit just about anything! This time they've gotten hold of a heap of sand resulting in this episode's focus, Sandygast! Follow along with the entries below: Sun: Born from a sand mound playfully built by a child, this Pokémon embodies the grudges of the departed. Moon: It takes control of anyone who puts a hand in its mouth. And so it adds to the accumulation of its sand-mound body. Ultra Sun: It likes the shovel on its head, so Sandygast will get serious and fight any children who come to take it back. Ultra Moon: If you build sand mounds when you're playing, destroy them before you go home, or they may get possessed and become Sandygast. Sword: Grudges of the dead have possessed a mound of sand and become a Pokémon. Sandygast is fond of the shovel on its head. Shield: Sandygast mainly inhabits beaches. It takes control of anyone who puts their hand into its mouth, forcing them to make its body bigger. Scarlet: If it loses its shovel, it will stick something else—like a branch—in its head to make do until it finds another shovel. Violet: It flings sand into the eyes of its prey and tries to close in on them while they're blinded, but since Sandygast is so slow, the prey tends to escape. Photodex: They say that a mound of sand became possessed by the grudges of the departed, giving birth to Sandygast. Think twice about going near any cute-looking shovels you see sticking out of the sand. BTB: Experiments are ongoing looking for ways to cultivate strong and vibrant Sandygast. Studies suggest an excess of negative vibes and playfulness could yield high-quality results. New Pokemon Snap pic Cover design by Kwesi Phillips Music by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose Leave us a tip at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheball

Here we are at the end of an incredible journey and Machamp's entries do not disappoint! Also there's a ton of them so buckle up for a long one! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue: Using its heavy muscles, it throws powerful punches that can send the victim clear over the horizon. Yellow: One arm alone can move mountains. Using all four arms, this POKéMON fires off awesome punches. Gold: It quickly swings its four arms to rock its opponents with ceaseless punches and chops from all angles. Silver: It uses its four powerful arms to pin the limbs of its foe, then throws the victim over the horizon. Crystal: With four arms that react more quickly than it can think, it can execute many punches at once. Ruby: MACHAMP has the power to hurl anything aside. However, trying to do any work requiring care and dexterity causes its arms to get tangled. This POKéMON tends to leap into action before it thinks. Sapphire: MACHAMP is known as the POKéMON that has mastered every kind of martial arts. If it grabs hold of the foe with its four arms, the battle is all but over. The hapless foe is thrown far over the horizon. FireRed: Its four ruggedly developed arms can launch a flurry of 1,000 punches in just two seconds. Emerald: It is impossible to defend against punches and chops doled out by its four arms. Its fighting spirit flares up when it faces a tough opponent. Diamond: It punches with its four arms at blinding speed. It can launch 1,000 punches in two seconds. Pearl: It can knock a train flying with a punch. However, it is terrible at delicate work using its fingers. Platinum: Its four muscled arms slam foes with powerful punches and chops at blinding speed. Sun: It unleashes megaton-level punches that send opponents flying clear over the horizon. Moon: It can lift heavy loads with the greatest of ease. It can even heft dump trucks. But its clumsy fingers prevent it from doing any precision work. Ultra Sun: It grasps its opponents with its four arms and twists them up in an intricate hold. People call it “the Machamp special.” Ultra Moon: With four arms, it can attack and defend simultaneously. It's said to have mastered every martial art in the world. Legends: Arceus: In close combat, its four arms afford it offensive and defensive supremacy. In but a blink, this valiant Pokémon can overwhelm its foes with more than 1,000 blows from its fists. Dark Machamp: It is almost impossible to defend against a Machamp's four powerful arms. Light Machamp: It uses its four arms in combat to unleash a ceaseless flurry of punches. Photodex: Machamp's four muscular arms make it an excellent swimmer. It can move through the water as fast as any aquatic Pokémon. BTB: With it's power-save belt seemingly disabled, Machamp can now punch God. Horrible at arts and crafts though. Gigantamax Machamp Sword: The Gigantamax energy coursing through its arms makes its punches hit as hard as bomb blasts. Shield: One of these Pokémon once used its immeasurable strength to lift a large ship that was in trouble. It then carried the ship to port. Cover design by Kwesi Phillips Music by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose Leave us a tip at https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheball

Well, Machop was already pretty incredible. One can only imagine how much more fantastic it's next form, Machoke, might be! Perhaps it will even come with a convenient device to ensure it's mighty feats remain strictly limited to our imagination! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue: Its muscular body is so powerful, it must wear a power save belt to be able to regulate its motions. Yellow: The belt around its waist holds back its energy. Without it, this POKéMON would be unstoppable. Gold: It always goes at its full power, but this very tough and durable POKéMON never gets tired. Silver: The muscles covering its body teem with power. Even when still, it exudes an amazing sense of strength. Crystal: This tough POKéMON always stays in the zone. Its muscles become thicker after every battle. Ruby: MACHOKE's thoroughly toned muscles possess the hardness of steel. This POKéMON has so much strength, it can easily hold aloft a sumo wrestler on just one finger. Sapphire: MACHOKE undertakes bodybuilding every day even as it helps people with tough, physically demanding labor. On its days off, this POKéMON heads to the fields and mountains to exercise and train. FireRed: Its formidable body never gets tired. It helps people by doing work such as the moving of heavy goods. Emerald: A belt is worn by a MACHOKE to keep its overwhelming power under control. Because it is so dangerous, no one has ever removed the belt. Diamond: MACHOKE's boundless power is very dangerous, so it wears a belt that suppresses its energy. Pearl: It can lift a dump truck with one hand. Using that power, it helps people with heavy jobs. Platinum: It happily carries heavy cargo to toughen up. It willingly does hard work for people. Sun: As a result of its continual workouts, it has developed tremendous power. It uses that power to help people with their work. Moon: It willingly assists with hard labor because it knows the work is good training for its muscles. Ultra Sun: When it encounters an enemy that's truly mighty, this Pokémon removes the power-save belt from its waist and unleashes its full power. Ultra Moon: A popular motif for sculptures, its incredibly well-developed muscles have captured the imagination of many an artist. Legends: Arceus: A sturdy creature boasting a robust physique and boundless stamina. Loves training above all else and voluntarily assists with tasks such as construction and clearing land. Dark Machoke: While normally peaceful and friendly, the number of incidents involving cruel Machokes is rising. Light Machoke: This Pokémon never gets tired, no matter what it does or how hard it works. BTB: This beautiful beefster willingly restrains its boundless, cataclysmic power and we should all be thankful. Cover design by Kwesi Phillips Music by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose Leave us a tip at ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheball

We got an extra-long whopper of an episode this week as we discuss Sharpedo. Get ready for absurd destructive capabilities, gross mischaracterizations, unsettling revelations, and more! Also baseball? And more Zelda obviously. Follow along with the entries below: Ruby: Nicknamed “the bully of the sea,” SHARPEDO is widely feared. Its cruel fangs grow back immediately if they snap off. Just one of these POKéMON can thoroughly tear apart a supertanker. Sapphire: SHARPEDO can swim at speeds of up to 75 mph by jetting seawater out of its backside. This POKéMON's drawback is its inability to swim long distances. FireRed & LeafGreen: The ruffian of the seas, it has fangs that crunch through iron. It swims by jetting water from its rear. Emerald: The vicious and sly gangster of the sea. Its skin is specially textured to minimize drag in water. Its speed tops out at over 75 miles per hour. Diamond, Pearl, Platinum: Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as “The Bully of the Sea.” HeartGold & SoulSilver: It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea. Sun: It pursues its prey at speeds of 75 mph and finishes them off with fangs that can crush iron. It is known as the bully of the sea. Moon: It has a sad history. In the past, its dorsal fin was a treasured foodstuff, so this Pokémon became a victim of overfishing. Ultra Sun: People believe that carrying one of its discarded fangs will prevent mishaps at sea, so the fangs are made into accessories. Ultra Moon: It drinks in seawater and jets it from its rear to propel itself. It's very sensitive to the scent of blood. Sword: As soon as it catches the scent of prey, Sharpedo will jet seawater from its backside, hurtling toward the target to attack at 75 mph. Shield: This Pokémon is known as the Bully of the Sea. Any ship entering the waters Sharpedo calls home will be attacked—no exceptions. BTB: Known to pleasant individuals as the Cheetah of the Sea, Sharpedo is on a quest to obliterate all shipping lanes. Mega Sharpedo Sun: The spines sprouting from its head are transformed fangs. If they're injured or broken off, the spines will regenerate countless times. Moon: As a consequence of Mega Evolution, its combative instincts exploded. The yellow marks it bears are scars from a long history of battles. Ultra Sun: The yellow patterns it bears are old scars. The energy from Mega Evolution runs through them, causing it sharp pain and suffering. Ultra Moon: The moment it charges into its opponent, sharp spikes pop out of Sharpedo's head, leaving its opponent with deep wounds. Cover design by Kwesi Phillips Music by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose Leave us a tip at https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheball

We're back after a couple weeks off and the dog journey continues as we discuss Lycanroc's midnight form! Plus, Will spoils the epic conclusion to the Twilight movies (12:55-18:25)! Follow along with the entries below: Sun: The more intimidating the opponent it faces, the more this Pokémon's blood boils. It will attack with no regard for its own safety. Moon: It goads its enemies into attacking, withstands the hits, and in return, delivers a headbutt, crushing their bones with its rocky mane. Ultra Sun: It has no problem ignoring orders it doesn't like. It doesn't seem to mind getting hurt at all—as long as it can finish off its opponent. Ultra Moon: They live alone without forming packs. They will only listen to orders from Trainers who can draw out their true power. Sword: This form of Lycanroc is reckless. It charges headlong at its opponents, attacking without any care about what injuries it might receive. Shield: It's invigorated by powerful opponents—the stronger the better. A full-force headbutt from one of these Lycanroc can shatter giant boulders. Scarlet: This Pokémon uses its rocky mane to slash any who approach. It will even disobey its Trainer if it dislikes the orders it was given. Violet: This Lycanroc has an extremely vicious temperament. It will happily sustain injuries for the sake of taking down its opponent. Photodex: This proud, solitary Pokémon almost never eats anything that it didn't catch itself. It's always hungry for a battle, though—even against terribly strong opponents. BTB: This rowdy warrior loves winning and murder (?) more than its own wellbeing. It'll heck you up with it's Rocky Mohwak/Pompadour bang. Cover design by Kwesi Phillips Music by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose Leave us a tip at https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheball

We're talking about the mythical Marshadow this episode! Join us as we found out just what kind of shady shenanigans this gloomdweller gets up to! Plus, Will's journey through Pokemon Violet continues and we continue to have thoughts about it throughout the episode. Follow along with the entires below: Sun: Able to conceal itself in shadows, it never appears before humans, so its very existence was the stuff of myth. Moon: It lurks in the shadows of others, copying their movements and powers. This Pokémon is craven and cowering. Ultra Sun: It slips into the shadows of others and mimics their powers and movements. As it improves, it becomes stronger than those it's imitating. Ultra Moon: It sinks into the shadows of people and Pokémon, where it can understand their feelings and copy their capabilities. Sword: By slipping into the shadow of a martial arts master and copying their movements, this Pokémon learned the ultimate techniques. Shield: This Pokémon can conceal itself in any shadow, so it went undiscovered for a long time. BTB: It can do anything you can do better. It also understands all your feelings without you knowing. Soul Stealing Seven Star Strike: https://youtu.be/wfFOVvxrDy4 Partyfish Swim Meet: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/partyfish-swim-meet-seattle-podcasts-live-tickets-601752898117 Cover design by Kwesi Phillips Music by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose Leave us a tip at https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheball

It's time to learn all about Lucario and the incredible power of Aura! Finally a Pokemon that DBZ fans can get behind! Buckle up because we've got a lot of entries and a lot of theories about the humanity of Pokemon to interrogate. Follow along with the entries below: Diamond: It has the ability to sense the auras of all things. It understands human speech. Pearl: By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements. Platinum: A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away. HeartGold & SoulSilver: It's said that no foe can remain invisible to LUCARIO, since it can detect auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see. Black & White 2: By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away. Sun: Not only does it perceive auras, but it has also gained the power to control them. It employs them in battle. Moon: They can detect the species of a living being— and its emotions—from over half a mile away. They control auras and hunt their prey in packs. Ultra Sun: It concentrates its mental energy and fires off mysterious waves called auras, which can crush boulders of large size to dust. Ultra Moon: Lucario reads its opponent's feelings with its aura waves. It finds out things it would rather not know, so it gets stressed out easily. Sword: It controls waves known as auras, which are powerful enough to pulverize huge rocks. It uses these waves to take down its prey. Shield: It can tell what people are thinking. Only Trainers who have justice in their hearts can earn this Pokémon's trust. Legends: Arceus: A most gallant-looking creature. It emits energy waves and controls them with precision, using them to sense even faraway beings. I have given the name “aura” to this power. BTB: Lucario can vibe with literally everything, including your unwanted emotional baggage. So maybe give it some space unless you really love justice. Mega Lucario Sun: Black streaks all over its body show where its auras and the energy of Mega Evolution intermingled and raced through it. Moon: It readies itself to face its enemies by focusing its mental energies. Its fighting style can be summed up in a single word: heartless. Ultra Sun: Its aura has expanded due to Mega Evolution. Governed only by its combative instincts, it strikes enemies without mercy. Ultra Moon: Bathed in explosive energy, its combative instincts have awakened. For its enemies, it has no mercy whatsoever. Lucario pants? Pokken Tournament Lucario Cover design by Kwesi Phillips Music by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose Leave us a tip at https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheball

We're starting down the road to 200 with a fan-favorite this episode, Riolu! Lying just beyond that tought-but-cute exterior lies perhaps the mostly finely-tuned vibes radar in the Pokemon world. The Pokedex here also introduces us to an exciting new metric, Large Landmasses Crossed Per Night! Follow along with the entries below: Diamond: The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad. Pearl: Its body is lithe yet powerful. It can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in one night. Platinum: It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves. HeartGold & SoulSilver: They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night. Black & White 2: It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others. Sun: It can discern the physical and emotional states of people, Pokémon, and other natural things from the shape of their aura waves. Moon: It's tough enough to run right through the night, and it's also a hard worker, but it's still just a youngster. Ultra Sun: It knows how people and Pokémon feel by looking at their auras. It doesn't approach dangerous opponents. Ultra Moon: It uses waves called auras to communicate with others of its kind. It doesn't make any noise during this time, so its enemies can't detect it. Sword: It's exceedingly energetic, with enough stamina to keep running all through the night. Taking it for walks can be a challenging experience. Shield: It can use waves called auras to gauge how others are feeling. These same waves can also tell this Pokémon about the state of the environment. Legends: Arceus: Though infantile in appearance, it has the mysterious ability to read the minds of humans. The pure of heart are met with Riolu's approval, while those of ill nature earn only its loathing. BTB: This little Chibi Anubis is always on the grind and it KNOWS how you feel. Cover design by Kwesi Phillips Music by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose Leave us a tip at https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheball

Unit 3-2 Dinner under the Moon: It's Mid-Autumn Festival! 九月到了，也就離中秋節不遠了呢！想起大家歡樂的在街上、家裡烤肉，陣陣的香味是不是讓你垂涎三尺了呢？這一次 Simon 和 Lucia 也在烤肉慶祝中秋節，但在這煙霧繚繞時，他們也想起了東西方關於月亮的不同傳說，大方的跟彼此分享，想知道英國有什麼月亮傳說嗎？那就趕快翻開本期的 A+ 雜誌沉浸在異國的月圓傳說中吧！

Unit 3-1 Dinner under the Moon: It's Mid-Autumn Festival! 九月到了，也就離中秋節不遠了呢！想起大家歡樂的在街上、家裡烤肉，陣陣的香味是不是讓你垂涎三尺了呢？這一次 Simon 和 Lucia 也在烤肉慶祝中秋節，但在這煙霧繚繞時，他們也想起了東西方關於月亮的不同傳說，大方的跟彼此分享，想知道英國有什麼月亮傳說嗎？那就趕快翻開本期的 A+ 雜誌沉浸在異國的月圓傳說中吧！

It's time to talk about one of Braden's faves and a real cool customer, Sneasel! Join us as we discuss the Sharp Claw Pokemon, the problematic representation of Dark type Pokemon, Taggerung and more! Follow along with the entries below: Gold: Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy. Silver: Vicious in nature, it drives PIDGEY from their nests and feasts on the eggs that are left behind. Crystal: This cunning POKéMON hides under the cover of darkness, waiting to attack its prey. Ruby & Sapphire: SNEASEL scales trees by punching its hooked claws into the bark. This POKéMON seeks out unguarded nests and steals eggs for food while the parents are away. Diamond: It feeds on eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey. Pearl: It is extremely vicious and will not stop attacking until its foe is incapable of moving. Platinum: A smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal eggs by having one lure the parents away. Black & White 2: A smart and sneaky Pokémon, it makes its opponents flinch by suddenly showing the claws hidden in its paws. Sun: It has a cunning yet savage disposition. It waits for parents to leave their nests, and then it sneaks in to steal their eggs. Moon: It uses its claws to poke holes in eggs so it can slurp out the insides. Breeders consider it a scourge and will drive it away or eradicate it. Ultra Sun: They will cooperate to steal eggs from the nests of bird Pokémon, but fights break out to determine which one gets to eat the eggs. Ultra Moon: It blends into the dark of night to ambush its prey. Sneasel will attack Sandshrew, but its hard skin can cause Sneasel's claws to snap off. Legends: Arceus: This Pokémon shares roots with the Sneasel of Hisui, but unlike that species, this one is spiteful in personality. I hypothesize that water and earth can affect Sneasel's mind and body. BTB: It loves to eat eggs and it's trying its best to get them, and it could do without the judgment thank you very much. References: DC Pride comic: https://www.dccomics.com/comics/dc-pride-2022-2022/dc-pride-2022-1 Kamaitachi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamaitachi Cover design by Kwesi Phillips Music by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose

This episode we're talking about the Key Ring Pokemon Klefki! Is it really just keys or are there more secrets to unlocked within its Pokedex entries? Why does it collect keys? What came first, keys or Klefki? Join us as we explore exciting questions like these and more on Beyond the Ball! Follow along with the entries below: X: These key collectors threaten any attackers by fiercely jingling their keys at them. Y: It never lets go of a key that it likes, so people give it the keys to vaults and safes as a way to prevent crime. Sun: This even-tempered Pokémon has a habit of collecting keys. It will sneak into people's homes to steal their keys. Moon: It inserts its horn into chinks in metal, absorbing metal ions. For some reason, it collects keys. Ultra Sun: Although it's unclear why it collects keys, giving it a key makes Klefki very happy. However, it apparently only likes master keys. Ultra Moon: Long ago it lived in mines, but once the minerals that make up its diet became scarcer, Klefki began appearing in human settlements. Sword: This Pokémon is constantly collecting keys. Entrust a Klefki with important keys, and the Pokémon will protect them no matter what. Shield: Klefki sucks in metal ions with the horn topping its head. It seems this Pokémon loves keys so much that its head needed to look like one, too. BTB: This metal sucking little goblin has formed an almost religious fascination with human-made keys. Give it keys because it will just steal them anyway. References: Braden's booster packs: https://youtu.be/6GbFU91dvZ8 Klefki gif: https://64.media.tumblr.com/6d8820999195f1e5c8454ff1a8a983e3/tumblr_nr3efpV8km1uw4h4no1_500.gif Klefki with many keys: https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/pokemon/images/c/c8/Klefki_Adventures.PNG/revision/latest?cb=20151231201138 Music by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose Original Klefki artwork by Ken Sugimori

What's up with the Moon? It just conjuncted Pluto & Jupiter in Capricorn, headed toward Saturn in Aquarius tomorrow and no major news stories? This chart continues to amaze me...so let's look at something we can hang our hat on: Venus Retrograde. It begins tomorrow at 2:44 am but we begin talking about it today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Its been 50 years and Ted Conrad has yet to be found. In 1969, Ted Conrad was a young, twenty year old man with a fascination with Steve McQueen and the movie The Thomas Crown Affair, one that McQueen starred in and was released that same year.Nothing was extraordinary about Ted Conrad and we wouldn't even be talking about him if not for the fact that he is one of the unsolved mysteries from the FBI vault.This is Unsolved Mysteries of the World Season 5 Episode 13 Where is Ted Conrad?It was Friday, June 11, 1969. Richard Nixon was the US President and the war Vietnam was spiraling out of control. David Bowie just released Space Oddity to radio stations and The Sprague Electric Company delivered a 1.5 inche diameter silicon disc to NASA, containing 73 "messages of good will from the leaders of the world's nations to be flown and left on the Moon"It was a time of great tension and of great optimism.At the time it was neither for Ted Conrad. Ted graduated from high school a year previous, in August and was well admired by friends, got excellent grades and scored 135 on an IQ test. He landed a job at the Society National Bank's Public Square Headquarters as a bank vault packager and for seven months worked steadily, proficiently and without much notice. Each day he would package money that would be sent to various banks across Cleveland.In the evenings he would watch and re-watch the Steve McQueen movie The Thomas Crown Affair that was playing in the local cinema. McQueen played a bored high-society millionaire who orchestrated a $2.6 million bank robbery for sport -- to pit his wits against investigators'.And according to his friends he started to act the part. He'd show off his fluent French and his billiards prowess, which one friend described as "tournament-quality." He drove a two-seat MG sports car and proclaimed his love for Porsches and Calvert gin.Ted told one bank employee that the bank would be an easy heist and even said, “'I could do this and nobody would know it until it was over.”Ted's chance came that second week of July: His supervisor was hospitalized for surgery, and he was left largely unsupervised. At lunch he returned to work with a plain paper bag containing a fifth of Canadian Club whiskey and a carton of smokes -- into the vault with him. No one thought twice when he signed out for the weekend carrying the same bag -- filled, authorities believe, with $50 and $100 bills totally $215,000 or $1.8 Million in today's money.At 7:26 p.m., outside Teds Clifton Boulevard apartment, he waved goodbye to his landlady and climbed into a cab. He got out 26 minutes later at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. There, he called his girlfriend and told her he was going to Erie, Pa., for a rock concert and would return the following day.On Monday bank employees noticed Ted had not made it into work. They called him at his home to make sure he was OK. They waited several hours and had not heard from Ted who was always at work on time and had not missed a day. When the vault money was counted before deliveries could be made employees alerted their manager that money was missing – a lot of money.The bank did a quick recount and noted the missing bills. They quickly called police and an investigation was mounted. It took a week before the newspaper reported on the crime but people were fascinated by the Apollo Moon Mission and Landing that week and disregarded the news.Ted Conrad, just like most Americans, knew of the scheduled launch and build up to the major event and probably timed his crime to hide within the shadows of the moon.That week, the FBI got involved in the search for Ted Conrad. They tracked Ted to the Cleveland National Airport where they believed he sat on a flight to Washington DC. Later, this was confirmed when Ted's girlfriend reported receiving a letter from him about a week after the robbery that was postmarked from that location. The FBI then intercepted another letter to his girlfriend from Ted that was postmarked Inglewood, California where LAX is located.“I do want to write thought I only ask that you burn the envelopes so that the authorities don't get the postmarks,” he wrote in the letter.The FBI had leads that he was or was in California, Colorado, Virginia, New York, Hawaii and even Australia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Get ready for your moon adventure. Companies are actively working to further technology and vehicles that can take us to the moon. In the show today we will hear about Jeff Bezos’s proposal to NASA and the White House about a craft that can take supplies to the moon in about 10 years. Also, we will talk about what’s new at Facebook and BlackBerry.  Show Notes   Return to the Moon It looks like we have to wait a little longer to send humans to Mars. But, plans are in motion to create a permanent settlement on the moon instead.   Due to NASA's plans to return to the moon and the anticipated support of the Trump administration a few companies are excited to support travel to the moon with new technology and spacecraft.  One of the companies that made a proposal is Blue Origin, a space company owned by Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon. In a seven-page white paper to NASA and President Trump's transition team the company highlighted its interest in developing a lunar spacecraft.  This service would deliver gear for experiments and cargo by mid-2020 but doesn’t involve flying humans. It’s focus is on just cargo missions to help establish a human colony on the moon.  “It is time for America to return to the Moon — this time to stay,” Bezos said  Bezos announcement came on the heels of SpaceX’s founder Elon Musk who made an announcement earlier in the week that his company planned to fly two private citizens on a tourist trip around the moon by next year. NASA also announced it is considering adding astronauts to the first flight of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion crew capsule.  Robert Bigelow, the founder of Bigelow Aerospace, said his company could create a depot that could orbit the moon by 2020, housing supplies and medical facilities, as well as humans. He is glad that the administration seems to be refocusing on the moon. “Mars is premature at this time. The moon is not,”   City Guides Facebook recently began rolling out feature called "City Guides" to its iOS app. City Guides gives users a list of cities visited by their friends and along with recommendations on places to eat, where to visit, and where you can stay on a future trip. So now, your friends can know all about that secret get away trip you took last month when you said you were sick. This feature can be found in the Explore tab of the app. After tapping on a city, the app provides a list of friends who have been to the location along with the places they checked into while they were there.  So, if you're looking for restaurant or hotel suggestions, it's easy to bookmark the spot right in the app and then send a message to that friend to see what he or she thinks about it.   Other parts of this upgrade include a “Places The Locals Go" section that lists popular spots based on each location's Facebook page rating, an upcoming events list in each city and a list of popular attractions.  The next time you’re planning a trip, check out this feature as it should make your trip a whole lot more enjoyable, visiting, eating and doing things that have recommended by people you know.   BlackBerry’s new approach Nestor Arellano shared some information about chat with BlackBerry’s chief operating officer Marty Beard about the new direction that the company is headed in. BlackBerry’s grand plan is a comprehensive native approach to provide government and enterprise customers with security products and services. It covers five key areas:  •              Unified endpoint management (you know mobile device management and BES and the like •              Embedded software: Think BlackBerry software inside any IoT device from medical instruments to BlackBerry radar for trucks and QNX software for driverless cars •              Network: Think messages being served up securely through the BlackBerry NOC •              Communications: That will be facilitating more secure messaging and alerts for enterprise and government users •              Applications: All about developing app services, software development kits

Summary: Dammit Neil! It happened again. But despite some lost bits, the boys manage to record most of a show. About space! Follow Up (Real): Matt's been running! 11/100 done already! Jody thinks Matt's new shoes are just ugly enough to keep pace Jody's Spouse-person gave her own grades for Jody after episode-59 "..most categories are better than he thinks, and one is worse." Follow Up (Fake): Tryers, please post an ALYT review in iTunes, we’ve had the same 2 reviews forever and one of them still looks like sock-puppetry or astro-turfing (not sure which applies) by Matt Topic: Space! Jody and Matt were planning to share personal favorites from the annals of spaceflight, and why they’re significant...but you know, time constraints Why do humans do space travel? What is its true value to humanity (both practical and more ephemeral)? One of Jody’s earliest childhood memories is barging into an adult Trivial Pursuit game with a correct answer to, “What was first animal launched into space?” It was clearly a monkey, but the adults were unsure, possibly confused by the Cosmonaut Hero Dog Laika That’s right, the dog is famous enough to be on postage! Jody went to Space Camp / Rocket Camp at MOSI, memories are all-a-jumble Space!...Media! That movie "Space Camp" Is that the guy from Revenge of the Nerds? There was an HBO series Jody watched while in college...it’s probably From the Earth to the Moon It was the right time for Jody to be exposed to that sort of engineering culture The Commander Thinks Aloud by The Long Winters Song Exploder episode Bowie's in Space

What is this, the 1992 Winter Olympics? From last week's skiing contest, we turn to figure skating! Did you know it was the most popular sport on the Moon? It's totally true. This time, Chris and Jordan are joined by Squirrel Girl artist Erica Henderson to discuss how much better an ally Mamoru is when he is an enemy and other cold facts!