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Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 149 - Love, Totodile Style

Recording Date: 9/3/2026

Publish Date: 9/4/2026

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We placed our bets last week on whether or not we would arrive at Goldenrod this episode, and we both thought it would take at least one more additional episode. We were absolutely correct, as Ash and the crew get caught up in another side quest, this time, following Totodile who has fallen for an Azumarrill!, who is Trained by Trixie. We also meet Trixie’s Golduck, and as it turns out, they are working in a full blown circus!

THe circus is the perfect place for a Team Rocket appearance, and we see the Meowth Balloon and some new cage weapons used pretty effectively by Meowth, who captures Pikachu and Azumarill. The Meowth Balloon was then able to sneak away thanks to a Smokescreen from Weezing. They take up in a nearby cabin, only to be spotted by Trixie’s Pidgey in the morning, when we get a quick battle that sends them blasting off.

This episode didn’t add much to the story at all. We get some character building with Totodile, but in such a weird way. It is pretty funny that Totodile is just like Brock. Brock was definitely in his glory in this episode, even though he has to leave his latest love, Trixie behind. Beyond that, we are still on route to Goldenrod. Will Ash pull a Pokémon back from Professor Oak, or will he capture his 6th Pokémon for his team?

Learn more about this episode on Bulbapedia - https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/EP153

Pokémon the Series original air date -

Japan: 6/22/2000

USA: 5/26/2001

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Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 148

Recording Date: 8/24/26

Publish Date: 8/28/26

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Last week we had a ton of action that will be hard to beat! We saw Poliwag evolve into Poliwhirl and Ash end up with a new Pokémon! All of this happened on their way to Goldenrod City! We have seen Ash and the party complete numerous side quests and diversions on their journey, and this episode is no different!

Hot Matches! Begins at a random Pokémon Center with no context given about where they could be! One thing is for certain, we aren’t in Goldenrod City.We meet Miki, who Brock immediately falls for, and we see an immediate battle between her Skarmory and Brock’s Vulpix. We learn quickly that this Skarmory is serious, and that Miki isn’t messing around. Ash steps up to battle and his Cyndaquil is taught a lesson too! Unfortunately, Team Rocket steps in and breaks up the battle.

This episode definitely lives up to its name, as the battles are frequent and intense. We see Ash put Cyndaquil through some one on one training, and some cool combinations of attacks like Agility and Tackle.We don’t see much of Team Rocket, and the story wraps up with points for world building and action, but it falls a bit short in terms of moving the story along.

Let us know what you think! Will we get to Goldenrod next week?

Learn more about this episode on Bulbapedia! https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/EP152

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Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 147

Recording Date: 8/17/2026

Publish Date: 8/21/2026

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Last week we had a side quest of an episode with the party having to deal with a squad of Houndour. We had some expectation of making it to Goldenrod City in this episode but those hopes went out the window early into this episode. We start off with the party fishing in a pond in hopes of watching some water type Pokémon. Misty even busted out her Special Lure which is a recurring item that hilariously is just a miniature version of herself with hooks on it. It doesn’t take long for Totodile to reveal himself and it makes it clear that this episode will be all about him.

Ash and Misty immediately but heads about who should catch the Totodile, with Ash even sending out Pikachu with attacks in a very aggressive move. We see some serious competition between the two, even having a formal battle. Togepi makes its battle debut and it is just as awesome as you would think. In the end, Ash ends up catching Totodile, leaving just one more open spot on his team. The battle did have some excitement as Misty’s Poliwag evolved into Poliwhirl.

Team Rocket pulls a classic move and gets dressed up in disguises, leading to a battle and Totodile’s first battle under Ash’s guidance. He is fast on its feet, and it takes care of Team Rocket pretty easily.

Perhaps we only need to wait one more episode to get to Goldenrod City, but at least we have had some awesome battles to hold us over!

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Gotta Watch’em All Podcast

Recording Date: 8/10/2026

Publish Date: 8/15/2026

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Last week we made it through a tunnel full of Onix! Will we finally reach Goldenrod City to challenge the Gym Leader?

As predicted, we have a fun sidewinder episode that continues the trend of focusing on a single Pokemon species. The party stumbles upon some Pokémon footprints and start to track them down. In a nearby town (not Goldenrod City), we see Nurse Joy and Chansey, who play an important role in this episode. There are a series of thefts happening, including the mystery of Nurse Joy’s stolen ham.

Brock sets up a hilarious trap involving wooden sausages and we finally get introduced to Houndour, who happens to be the first Dark-Type Pokémon to be shown in the anime. It leads to an epic battle with a group of Houndour and a bunch of the team’s Pokémon like Pikachu, Cyndaquil, Chikorita, Onix, and Psyduck. We also have the debut of Pikachu using the attack, Leer!

If the Houndour weren’t enough, Team Rocket shows up and has a plan to capture the Houndour, which in the end results in the Houndour leader trusting Ash. While we didn’t get to Goldenrod City, this episode had some great battles, Pokemon and attack debuts, and a great story about gratitude.

Pokémon the Series original air date -

Japan: 6/1/2000

USA: 4/14/2001

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Gotta Watch’em All Podcast

Recording Date: 8/4/2026

Publish Date: 8/7/2026

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On their way to Goldenrod City, we saw the party stumble upon a school for Wooper, where they met Olesia. Brock falls in love, Misty kept him in check, and Ash is still hungry to get to Goldenrod City for his next Gym battle.

We begin this episode’s journey with the party arriving at the Onix Tunnel, which you guessed it, is filled with Onix. Ash is confident that the Onix would be no match for his Squirtle, and Misty has a bag full of Water Pokémon as well. They decide to camp out for the night before taking on the tunnel, and we get two all back characters come back to the show… Jigglypuff and Madam Muchmoney’s Snubbull.

The next morning we see Team Rocket at the entrance of the tunnel, which turns into some great battles with the Onix.They learn fast that these Onix are not to be taken lightly, as Jesse even resorts to throwing Meowth at one of them! We cut to Ash and crew who are beginning their morning with some warm ups for their journey through the tunnel, when they encounter Snubbull and Jigglypuff. Of course we get to see and hear Jigglypuff put everyone to sleep, including Team Rocket, who surrendered back from the tunnel nearby.

This episode’s Team Rocket battle is fantastic. We see Misty’s Poliwag in action, who puts on a show with its Double Slaps. Chikorita and Wobbuffet get into it, but Pikachu was there for the finish to send Team Rocket blasting off. To celebrate, Jigglypuff puts on one more show, putting everyone back to sleep!

Maybe next episode we will get to Goldenrod City?

Pokémon the Series original air date -

Japan: 5/25/2000

USA: 4/7/2001

Learn more about this episode on Bilbapedia! https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/EP149

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