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The Pokémon Snapshot

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Frequency: 1 episode/17d. Total Eps: 132

The Pokémon anime has been going strong for 25 years. Every week, Jeff and Josh review an episode of the anime and go through a deep dive on new Pokémon. No part of the anime is off limits. Episodes will include typical anime episodes, Pikachu shorts, and the movies.

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#69
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29/07/2026
#72
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23/07/2026
#81
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22/07/2026
#62

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Episode 101: Pokemon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017)

Thursday, January 1, 2026 • Duration 01:20:29

In this episode, Jeff and Josh take a deep dive into Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017)—a reimagining of Ash and Pikachu’s very first adventure that somehow manages to be nostalgic, emotionally heavier than expected, and still absolutely unhinged. We break down Ash’s worst (and occasionally best) decisions, Pikachu’s “setting boundaries” era, and how a kid who can’t wake up on time keeps getting chosen by destiny.

We unpack the movie’s major story beats and featured Pokémon—including Ho-Oh, Entei, Marshadow, Charizard, and Charmander—while digging into the themes hiding under the surface: abandonment, connection, what it actually means to be a “Pokémon Master,” and why this version of the story hits differently than the original series. Along the way, we call out the anime logic that makes no sense (legendary Pokémon being extremely rare… until they’re not), debate Team Rocket’s role in a feature-length film, and try to make sense of Ash’s ongoing habit of dying and coming back to life.

If you love Pokémon but also love laughing at its nonsense while still appreciating when it surprisingly gets things right, this episode’s for you.

Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot

Email: thepokemonsnapshot@gmail.com

Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pokemonsnapshot

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepokemonsnapshot

Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster-

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Episode 100: Detective Pikachu

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 • Duration 01:30:22

Join Jeff and Josh on their last episode of The Pokemon Snapshot as they watch the 2019 movie, Detective Pikachu. We would like to thank all of our listeners who have been with us through these 100 episodes. We could not have done it without all of you!

Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot

Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik

Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90

Email: thepokemonsnapshot@gmail.com

Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc

Part of the Pokecasters Network

Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster-

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Episode 094: Shell Shock!

Friday, June 30, 2023 • Duration 58:49

In this week's episode, Team Ash help a team of archeologists uncover the mystery of Kabuto while a mysterious man tries to stop them from unleashing the curse of the island.

Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot

Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik

Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90

Email: thepokemonsnapshot@gmail.com

Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc

Part of the Pokecasters Network

Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster-

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Episode 005: Showdown in Pewter City

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 • Duration 54:04

In this episode, Jeff and Tyler talk about the prejudice towards cute Pokemon, how Jeff worries about dangerous activities more than Tyler, and how Tyler does not think that selling rocks is a good business tactic when they are literally found all over the ground. Ash battles his first gym leader and our trio is finally complete.

Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot

Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik

Tyler's Twitter: @tyler_schaben

Email: thepokemonsnapshot@gmail.com

Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster-

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Episode 004: Challenge of the Samurai

Monday, September 28, 2020 • Duration 45:35

Jeff and Tyler join Ash and Misty as they meet a new friend in the Viridian Forest. We learn of the time Tyler took his RA hostage in college and Jeff's affinity for strawberry daiquiris. Come with them as they flee a horde of Beedrills throughout this week's episode.

Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot

Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik

Tyler's Twitter: @tyler_schaben

Email: thepokemonsnapshot@gmail.com

Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster-

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Episode 003: Ash Catches a Pokémon

Tuesday, September 22, 2020 • Duration 41:12

Disclaimer: This is Jeff and Tyler's first time producing a podcast. There are a few audio issues during the first three episodes (with episode three being the worst). By episode 4, they finally figure out what they are doing and it sounds great!

Jeff and Tyler reminisce about their time in college as elementary majors and Jeff having to deal with bugs in his science class. Also, Caterpie is bullied even more and even cries during this episode. Will Ash and Misty get out of the Viridian Forest? Join us as we watch episode 3, Ash Catches a Pokémon!

Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot

Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik

Tyler's Twitter: @tyler_schaben

Email: thepokemonsnapshot@gmail.com

Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster-

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Episode 002: Pokémon Emergency!

Monday, September 14, 2020 • Duration 49:44

In this episode, Jeff and Tyler talk about the corrupt police department of Viridian City, how it is not smart to announce your felony before you do it, and how bullying low-level Pokémon is not ok. Join Jeff and Tyler as they go through the episode 002 of the Pokémon anime.

Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot

Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik

Tyler's Twitter: @TSchab20

Email: thepokemonsnapshot@gmail.com

Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster-

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Episode 001: Pokémon- I Choose You!

Monday, September 7, 2020 • Duration 52:52

Join Jeff and Tyler on they embark on their own journey of watching the Pokémon anime chronologically. In this episode, they talk about how incompetent Ash is, Ash's mother's horrible parenting skills, and which Pokémon they think would be the tastiest if they had to eat one.

Jeff's Twitter: @Ranzrik

Tyler's Twitter: @TSchab20

Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster-

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Episode 093: In the Pink

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 • Duration 59:57

In this week's episode, Team Ash accidentally end up on Pinkan Island where they find that the local vegetation are turning the Pokémon pink. Team Rocket create a plan to steal the pink Pokémon and Team Ash must stop their plans.

Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot

Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik

Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90

Email: thepokemonsnapshot@gmail.com

Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc

Part of the Pokecasters Network

Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster-

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Episode 092: The Crystal Onix

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 • Duration 46:08

In this week's episode, Team Ash arrive on Sunburst Island and meet Mateo and his sister Marissa who are looking for the legendary Crystal Onix that their grandfather saw a long time ago. They are hoping that seeing the Onix will inspire Mateo just like it did to his grandfather.

Twitter: @pokemonsnapshot

Jeff's Twitter: @ranzrik

Josh’s Twitter: @JBall90

Email: thepokemonsnapshot@gmail.com

Discord: https://discord.gg/PrRCKFjJrc

Part of the Pokecasters Network

Raving Energy (faster) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster-

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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