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- Oct 22, 202449 min
The Case of the K-9 Caper... LIVE!
The Trainer’s Guide podcast is going LIVE! Join hosts Veronica and Rena, for this premier poké-tastic event as we kick off New York Comic Con week at Caveat in NYC!This week Ash and Pikachu put their skills to the test at Officer Jenny’s Growlithe Police Boot Camp! Do they have what it takes to be the strongest and bravest team in the pack? Or will Team Rocket finally succeed in capturing Pikachu and the entire Growlithe pack before the training is completed? This episode will include the usual recap, personal stories, lessons learned, and, best of all, YOU! Join us for all your favorite commentary and fun, PLUS a live audience and an amazing Poké Wrap-Up! NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! We hope you’ll continue to join us on this journey that is … The Trainers Guide! As you know, you can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts (wherever you’re listening now), and if you subscribe, comment, and rate the podcast, it helps others find the show and keeps us on the air. Thanks in advance for all of your support.And make sure you're following along on all of our social platforms as well so you never miss an update! InstagramTwitterTik TokYoutube
- Oct 12, 202431 min
Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden
It’s that time of year again when the Bulbasaur make their pilgrimage to the Mysterious Garden for their evolution ceremony! After battling a mountain man and his Rhyhorn, Ash’s Bulbasaur is forced to confront its own possible evolution. Will it choose to be part of the big evolve-arama? Or will it stay true to itself and follow its own path? Will Team Rocket be joining the Bulbasaur Bonanza or be blasting off again? In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of challenging oneself, evolving at your own pace, and the interconnectedness of the environment, plants, and animals. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! We hope you’ll continue to join us on this journey that is … The Trainers Guide! As you know, you can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts (wherever you’re listening now), and if you subscribe, comment, and rate the podcast, it helps others find the show and keeps us on the air. Thanks in advance for all of your support.And make sure you're following along on all of our social platforms as well so you never miss an update! InstagramTwitterTik TokYoutube
- Oct 5, 202431 min
Who Gets To Keep Togepi?
After a quick chat with Professor Oak and a Pokédex upgrade, our trio find themselves in a fight for the right to keep the newly hatched Togepi. Will Meowth out ‘mother’ Brock? Does finders keepers work with Pokémon? Is Psyduck really that ticklish? We discuss the storyline that is told from the Book of Solomon to Bertolt Brecht to Pokémon, the importance of asking questions of those who may have answers, and going with the flow.NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! We hope you’ll continue to join us on this journey that is … The Trainers Guide! As you know, you can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts (wherever you’re listening now), and if you subscribe, comment, and rate the podcast, it helps others find the show and keeps us on the air. Thanks in advance for all of your support.And make sure you're following along on all of our social platforms as well so you never miss an update! InstagramTwitterTik TokYoutube
- Sep 28, 202424 min
So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd
While taking a break in a meadow, our friends encounter a rare (and possibly delicious) Farfetch’d. This thieving Pokémon and its trainer prey on the weaknesses of others, rather than battling to “win” Pokémon. Will this dastardly duo ever change their ways? Will Team Rocket ever catch a break? Is Psyduck a duck (and equally delicious)??In this episode, we discuss the importance of staying curious, challenging oneself, and appreciating the talents in others. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! We hope you’ll continue to join us on this journey that is … The Trainers Guide! As you know, you can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts (wherever you’re listening now), and if you subscribe, comment, and rate the podcast, it helps others find the show and keeps us on the air. Thanks in advance for all of your support.And make sure you're following along on all of our social platforms as well so you never miss an update! InstagramTwitterTik TokYoutube
- Sep 18, 202428 min
Holy Matrimony!
It’s double trouble time! After stumbling upon a missing persons poster that strangely resembles James, our trio is whisked away in a limo and entangled in a diabolical plot to get James to tie the knot! Will he succumb to the societal pressure from his parents and marry the controlling Jessibelle? In this episode, we discuss the importance of following your own path, acknowledging the needs of your friends and family, and references to traditional Japanese costumes. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! We hope you’ll continue to join us on this journey that is … The Trainers Guide! As you know, you can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts (wherever you’re listening now), and if you subscribe, comment, and rate the podcast, it helps others find the show and keeps us on the air. Thanks in advance for all of your support.And make sure you're following along on all of our social platforms as well so you never miss an update! InstagramTwitterTik TokYoutube
- Sep 12, 202435 min
A Chansey Operation
After rushing Pikachu to the hospital for its vocal loss, our trio must help a tired and overworked Doctor Procter with a Pokémon emergency! With their lab coats on, Ash, Misty, and Brock must learn a quick lesson in bedside manner to help care for the injured. Is there enough superglue to put every Pokémon back together? Will anyone accept Dr. Procter’s pizza proposition? In this episode, we discuss the important role of first responders and healthcare professionals, the need for empathy and understanding for all, and how, in this case, an apple a day does not keep the doctor away! NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! We hope you’ll continue to join us on this journey that is … The Trainers Guide! As you know, you can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts (wherever you’re listening now), and if you subscribe, comment, and rate the podcast, it helps others find the show and keeps us on the air. Thanks in advance for all of your support.And make sure you're following along on all of our social platforms as well so you never miss an update! InstagramTwitterTik TokYoutube
- Sep 4, 202438 min
Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon
This week, our trio find themselves in Grandpa Canyon in the midst of the Great Fossil Rush with Gary and Jigglypuff digging in to the story. As a result of Team Rocket’s dynamite explosion, ancient fossil Pokemon have been awakened. Can they all work together to avoid becoming extinct? Will Jigglypuff find an audience who appreciates its song? Who is the real loser…Ash or Gary??We discuss fossil hunting, taking the environment into consideration before disturbing it, and the importance of having supportive cheerleaders by your side.NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! We hope you’ll continue to join us on this journey that is … The Trainers Guide! As you know, you can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts (wherever you’re listening now), and if you subscribe, comment, and rate the podcast, it helps others find the show and keeps us on the air. Thanks in advance for all of your support.And make sure you're following along on all of our social platforms as well so you never miss an update! InstagramTwitterTik TokYoutube
- Aug 28, 202436 min
The Song of Jigglypuff
This episode finds our heroes in Neon Town amidst grouchy, sleep deprived townspeople. They seek solace in the woods and come upon a Jigglypuff who has lost the ability to sing its sleep inducing lullaby. Will the cure be found in medicinal fruit? Will Team Rocket succeed in getting the whole town to nod off? Will the marker ever run out of ink?We discuss the incredible talents of Rachael Lillis as Misty, Jessie, and Jigglypuff, the importance of acknowledging the talents of others, and how bullying often stems from difficulties at home.NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! We hope you’ll continue to join us on this journey that is … The Trainers Guide! As you know, you can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts (wherever you’re listening now), and if you subscribe, comment, and rate the podcast, it helps others find the show and keeps us on the air. Thanks in advance for all of your support.And make sure you're following along on all of our social platforms as well so you never miss an update! InstagramTwitterTik TokYoutube
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About The Trainer's Guide
Welcome to our rewatch podcast of Season 1 of Pokémon. Join me, Veronica Taylor (the original voice of Ash Ketchum), and my daughter, Rena Taylor, for our weekly lookback at the popular TV show. We’ll take you behind the scenes for insider stories, share memories, favorite scenes, and take a deeper dive into the lessons learned from the animated series. Be sure to listen for special guest appearances, too. So grab your backpack and join the adventure! Find more information on Instagram (@trainersguidepod), TikTok (@trainersguidepod) and Twitter (@thetrainerspod).Our podcast is produced by BOOM Integrated, a division of John Marshall Media.
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