PUCL: A Pokemon Podcast

What makes a Pokémon spin-off actually work?

This week, Thatch is joined by Lynian and Sharkfinnigan to break down why Pokémon Pokopia succeeded and why so many other spin-offs haven’t hit the same level.

We dive into what Pokopia gets right, where other games fall short, and what Pokémon should be doing going forward.

0:00 Opening

1:41 What We Have Been Up To

16:20 News

25:07 Pokopia Discussion

1:11:23 Trivia

1:29:23 Poké Opinion

1:35:47 Mailbag

💬 Mailbag Question

Why do you think Pokopia succeeded where other Pokémon games couldn’t?

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Thatch is joined by Jushiro and Bocefus to discuss their predictions and wishlist for Pokémon Wind & Waves, the upcoming Generation 10 Pokémon games. What new features could Game Freak introduce? Could Poké Ball crafting finally become a mechanic?

We dive into the things we hope to see in Pokémon Wind & Waves, from gameplay systems and world design to mechanics that could change how Pokémon games are played.

Mailbag Question:
What do you think Game Freak will add to Pokémon Wind & Waves?
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PUCL is the longest running Pokémon podcast, covering everything from the games to the TCG and everything in between.

TIMESTAMPS
Intro: 1:29
News: 18:59
Winds and Waves Discussion: 33:44
Trivia: 1:22:41
PokeOpinion: 1:44:44
Mailbag: 1:50:58

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Thatch is joined by Sharkfinnagan and Dr. Shamu to talk about Pokopia and what they think of the game so far and whether or not it is worth the price of entry.

Mailbag Question: What do you think of Pokopia so far? [email protected]

Intro: 1:06
News: 13:37
Pokopia Topic: 39:07
Trivia: 1:17:34
Pokeopinion: 1:34:46
Mailbag: 1:42:55

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Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and the Fluffiest Whimsicott to talk about their initial thoughts on the Pokemon Presents!

Mailbag Question: What did you think of the Pokemon Presents? [email protected]

Intro: 0:00
Game Boy Jukebox: 9:25
Pokemon Worlds: 14:44
FireRed/LeafGreen: 23:57
TCG: 31:53
Garchomp Z: 35:51
Pokopia: 37:33
Champions: 47:00
Winds & Waves: 59:30
PokéQuiz: 1:39:21
PokéOpinion: 1:59:25

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Thatch is joined by Jushiro and R. Sigma to fill out their Pokemon Day 2026 Bingo Card. They also take the Poke Opinion to talk about the rerelease of Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green on the Nintendo Switch and the implications that it has!

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Intro: 0:01:32
News: 0:12:42
Top 5 Bottom 5 Topic: 0:35:33
PokeQuiz: 1:16:42
Poke Opinion Fire Red and Leaf Green: 1:36:26

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