Silph Radio A Pokemon Podcast

Nathan and Briana discuss the first volume of the Rom-Com-esque shojo manga "Magical Pokemon Journey," titled "A Party With Pikachu." Just in time for Valentines Day, they also discuss the fan phenomenon known as "shipping."

In this episode, we discuss Kanto's most famous mountain, and the Pokemon which reside there.

The creator and host of the podcast "Amusement Sparks" drops in to spitball a Pokemon MMO. Nathan and Andrew explore the possibilities and imaginatively design the game.

Pokemon Sun and Moon are out! Who did you choose as your starter Pokemon, and how much do you really know about them? Join the Fair Point fanboys Nathan and Craig as they dissect the origins of the Alola starter trio -- Rowlett, Litten, and Popplio.

Pokemon Go has been in the news for allegedly spurring a violent, real life crime wave. But this isn't the first time Pokemon has been blamed for bad behavior. Indie game developer Antoine Baker joins Nathan to discuss the Pokemon crime wave of the nineties.

We take a look at Volume Two of The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga, a stylistic retelling of choice adventures of Ash and Pikachu from the Pokemon anime, written and illustrated by Toshihiro Ono. Check out Episode #006 of Silph Radio for our review of Volume One.

Jeremy, Craig, and Nathan take a look at one of the most formidable yet also one of the most overlooked opponents from Gen I -- Ghost Type Master Agatha, of the Indigo Elite Four!

Briana is back to discuss Kanto's premiere Pokemon professor! We take a look at the life of Professor Oak, from the games to the manga to the anime, and explore some of his real life inspirations.

Nathan and Jeremy discuss the evolutionary family of Seedot, Nuzleaf, and Shiftry. They explore their role in the Pokemon world as well as their real world mythological influences.

And you thought Jynx was racist. Jeremy and Nathan discuss the Mexican stereotype Pokemon -- Lotad, Lombre, and Ludicolo! They also discuss Pokemon GO and the new Detective Pikachu movie.

This episode, we're discussing the poisonous ninja Gym Leader himself, Fuchsia City's Koga! Indie game developer Antoine Baker returns to talk about his favorite Gym Leader, and touch upon some other areas of the fandom.

Antoine Baker, creator of "Pretty Kitty Fuzzy," joins us to discuss independent video game development, his new game, Sailor Moon, Pokemon rip offs, and everything Nintendo does wrong, as well as what they get right.

As a goodbye to the winter season, Nathan and Craig sit down in front of the mics to take a detailed look at the two shorts that comprise the "Pikachu's Winter Vacation" collection. They also cast a live-action adaptation of the adventures of Pikachu and his Poke-friends.

Get away from the winter blues and have a vacation with Nathan, Craig, and Pikachu! On this episode of the podcast we talk "Pikachu's Vacation," the animated short which was presented before "Pokemon - The First Movie" during it's theatrical run.

YouTube's HypedCheezeHead, Steve Humphrey, joins us to talk about the unreleased beta versions of the original Pokemon games! We discuss the differences between the Japanese and American releases, as well as early aspects of the games that didn't make the final cut.

Briana and Nathan spend over half the episode dissecting and reviewing the Pokemon Christmas album, "Pokemon Christmas Bash," but the main topic for this episode is Christmas in Japan! Learn about the various ways Christmas is traditionally celebrated in the birthplace of our favorite franchise!

Our first Halloween Special explores the ins and outs of Ghost Type Pokemon. Phil and Jeremy sit down together, for the first time on mic, to help Nathan tackle this one from every angle.

Also known as the Shining Golden Land of Commerce, Nathan and Phil discuss Saffron City in this episode. They dissect it's culture, history, dual Gym Leaders, and other notable figures.

Grass enthusiast Jeremy joins us to discuss he and Nathan's favorite of the Kanto Gym Leaders, Celadon City's own Erika! We go over all of the info that we can glean from the games, as well as her appearances in the manga and anime.

We welcome a new guest host to the show to discuss gender politics in the Pokemon franchise, from Nidoran to Nurse Joy and everything in between.