The PokéCast w/ Brad & Mike
Welcome to The Pokécast – your ultimate Pokémon podcast with Brad and Mike! Whether you're a seasoned Pokémon Master or a casual fan, this is the place for you! Join us as two great friends dive into everything Pokémon, from the latest updates to nostalgic trips down memory lane. Here’s what you can expect during your time with us:
The latest Pokémon news and announcements
Revisiting our best Pokémon memories over the years
Pokémon Anime news
Pokémon TCG (Trading Card Game) insights / news
Pokémon games, including old favourites and new releases
Pokémon clothing, merch, and so much more!
Over time, we will feature exciting interviews with Pokémon content creators and special guest appearances from the Pokémon community. Whether you’re listening on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or any other platform, you’re in for a treat!
If you love all things Pokémon, you're in the right place! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride with us as we explore the wonderful world of Pokémon.
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The PokéCast w/ Brad & Mike
EP07 - Pokémon XD & FireRed/LeafGreen Nostalgia, Gym Battles, & Hidden Gems! 🎙️
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 7 of The PokéCast with Brad & Mike! 🎙️
In today’s episode, we’re diving headfirst into some unforgettable Pokémon adventures! Mike shares his incredible experiences with Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, a true classic for GameCube fans. Then, we begin our journey through FireRed & LeafGreen—the ultimate Kanto remakes that redefined Generation 1 nostalgia! From our very first moments with the game to a detailed walkthrough of the gym leaders and their powerful teams, this episode is packed with memories and insights.
We chat about:
🔥 Mike’s thoughts on Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness—why this game stands out!
🔥 Our first experiences with FireRed & LeafGreen—how did it compare to the originals?
🔥 A walkthrough of the gym leaders and their teams—what gave us the most trouble?
🔥 What makes Kanto so iconic and how these remakes honored the region!
🔥 And so much more!
Shoutout to this week’s sponsor: the Kanto Safari Zone! 🦏🌴 Use code PokéCast w/ Brad & Mike to get 50 bonus steps on your next Safari adventure!
This weeks content creator shout goes out to the very merry, @Chazingdra - A wonderful British Pokemon content creator, a humbling gent who does amazing streams, podcasts and more, please go show Charlie some love and subscribe!
Grab your Poké Balls and join us on this nostalgic journey through Pokémon XD and FireRed & LeafGreen! Whether you’re a long-time fan or revisiting Kanto for the first time, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to Subscribe, Like, and Share your favourite moments from these iconic games in the comments below!
TimeStamps:
00:00 - Opening
01:22 - Episode 6 Recap
02:36 - What's Coming Up
03:43 - Socials!
04:45 - Apologetic Harmonica
05:25 - Shoutout to PTM Cardigans
06:10 - Sponsor - Kanto Safari Zone
07:48 - Evolving and Star Wars?
08:53 - Brad plays Shining Pearl!
09:37 - Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness
11:05 - Which Starter was Chosen by Mike?
14:30 - Memorable Battles and New Features
16:25 - Gale of Darkness's Release
17:18 - How did you Purify Pokemon in this game?
18:58 - When did Mike get the game?
19:34 - Brad and Mike Pokemon Game Tier List?!
22:35 - The Journey of Pokemon Fire Red & Leaf Green
24:57 - PTM and Brad Showing their age!
25:22 - Brad's First Experience
26:57 - Mike's First Experience
31:01 - Brad's first Starter?
31:25 - Mike's first Starter?
31:47 - Walk through Kanto Gym Leaders
32:50 - Pewter City - Brock
35:10 - Cerulean City - Misty
37:24 - Vermillion City - Lt Surge
39:44 - Celadon City - Erika
41:55 - Fuschia City - Koga
45:50 - Saffron City - Sabrina
48:00 - Cinnabar Island - Blaine
48:25 - RELICANTH RETURNS
49:05 - Blaine continued
51:10 - Viridian City - Giovanni
54:10 - Youtuber Shoutout - Chazingdra Chat
56:00 - Brad's Ladyba
57:15 - Games with Brad and Mike
01:06:10 - Mikes Turn
01:18:40 - Wingull, Voltorb Pokesizes.
01:19:45 - What's next?
01:22:05 - Finish!
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