Silph Radio A Pokemon Podcast

Pack your suitcase and meet us in sunny Cinnabar, where we're exploring the personality, history, and all-around ethos of Fire-Type Gym Leader Blaine.

Briana finally gets a chance to discuss her favorite Pokemon movie, the fifth entry in the franchise -- "Pokemon Heroes: Latios and Latias." We break down the movie's strengths and weaknesses scene-by-scene.

Voice actor Emily Bombsauce joins us to talk about the noises Pokemon make. We break down the various depictions from the anime, manga, and video games, and discuss potential metatextual and in-universe explanations for the strange phenomenon of Pokemon speaking their own species names.

Craig returns to discuss the Steel and Fairy Type Mawile, as well as the Japanese folklore that inspired its creation, and a bunch of non-Pokemon related topics.

Sableye is a creepy little bugger, but their origins are even creepier! Nathan and Craig discuss Sableye's fictional role in-universe and its real-world influences.

Pichu. Pikachu. Raichu. Plusle. Minun. Pachirisu. Emolga. Dedenne. Togedemaru. Morpeko. In the longest episode of Silph Radio yet, Nathan and Merm discuss every single one of Pokemon's electric rodents in explicit detail.

Andre, Phil, and our new friend Jameson help Nathan set up a foundation of understanding for strategic team construction. We explore the various approaches a Pokemon trainer could take to planning and executing their Pokemon party.

Andre and Briana team up to help Nathan cover this landmark episode about the Pewter City Gym Leader and traveling companion to Ash Ketchum, the one and only Brock! We discuss his appearances in the anime, manga, TCG, and -- of course -- the video games. Featuring music from The Ghost In Your Piano.

Pokemon Black and White's antagonist organization, Team Plasma, arguably have more substance than any other villainous Team in the franchise's history. Nathan and Andrew discuss Ghetsis, N, truth, ideals, animal rights, hypothetical geometery, ideological exploitation... yup. It's one of those big episodes.

We're back!! YouTube's DoingOutstanding joins us to talk about all three of Kanto's Legendary bird Pokemon -- Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres!

Nathan and the new guest host Taylor discuss Poke Balls, in all their shapes, sizes, and variations. How does the technology work and how long has it been around? What did we do before Poke Balls? And most importantly... what is it like INSIDE a Poke Ball? All this and more on this episode of Silph Radio.

What's the deal with digital Pokemon storage and what's the deal with the man who invented it? Nathan and Andrew explore the personality, family history, and technological contributions of the world's preeminent PokeManiac, Bill!

The epic finale of our Mewtwo trilogy! Craig and Nathan read what many would call the worst Pokemon fanfic ever written -- "Pokemon: Attack Of Mewtwo," by Dark-Lemur in the year 2010. Featuring music by Aakash Gandhi, Aaron Kenny, Audio Hertz, Audionautix, Chasms, Chris Haugen, Chris Zabriskie, Creed, Daft Punk, Desntiy and Time, Doug Maxwell, Ethan Meixsell, Evanescence, Houses of Heaven, Huey Lewis and The News, Jeremy Blake, Jeremy Korpas, Kanye West, Karim Thomas, Miley Cyrus, Quincas Moreira, Regina Spektor, Sir Cubworth, SYBS, The Weeknd, The Whole Other, Ugonna Onyekwe, and Unicorn Heads, as well as sound effects from freesfx.co.uk. This is a work of satire, and all third-party material is used in accordance with the terms outlined in Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976.

Mewtwo returns in "Mewtwo Returns," the sequel to "Mewtwo Strikes Back." Nathan and Briana break down the franchise's first extended anime special.

Netflix's CG remake of the first Pokemon movie sure is something else. In this episode of the podcast, Nathan K. and returning guest host Jordan Eubanks analyze and review "Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution."

What's the deal with Pokemon moves? How do TMs and HMs work, and what does this say about the greater Pokemon mythology? Andrew from Amusement Sparks joins us to speculate about the nature of Pokemon techniques.

Tom Archard of Pay Day: A Pokemon Podcast joins us to discuss one of the weirdest Pokemon from Gen 1 -- Mr. Mime!

A relatively unimportant announcement from Silph Radio during a difficult time for everyone.

We explore the world of false memories and alternate timelines in this episode! Craig and Nathan take a look at some of the more popular "Mandela Effects," in the Pokemon fandom.

Nathan's favorite Type is the topic of discussion in this episode! We welcome new guest host Jordan Eubanks to the show to help discuss Dark Type Pokemon, techniques, items, energy, and more!