LGBTQIA+ Pokémon Trainers Episodes

Discover heartfelt stories from LGBTQIA+ Trainers whose love for Pokémon has been a source of joy, strength, and self-discovery. From navigating identity to building chosen families through fandom, these voices reveal how Pokémon creates inclusive, affirming spaces. Whether it’s finding yourself through a favorite Pokémon or building community with other queer fans, these episodes celebrate the transformative power of play.
May 21, 2025

TRAINER'S EYE #159 - "The Sheer Force Behind Druddigon" ft. Juddigon

Juddigon shares his unlikely journey from wine sommelier to full-time shiny hunting Twitch streamer. Known for his high-energy reactions and deeply heartfelt content, Juddigon reflects on reconnecting with Pokémon during coll...

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May 14, 2025

TRAINER'S EYE #157 - "Sewaddle Through The Bug Buzz" ft. PokeJungle

What does it take to run one of the longest-standing Pokémon fan sites online? PokeJungle is a fan-driven Pokémon news site that began in 2003 and rose to popularity during the Generation 5 era. Starting with Neopets guilds to breaking major Pokémon game updates, PokeJungle shares how his blog evolved alongside the Pokémon community. PokeJungle dives into the emotional impact of Pokémon Crystal, what made Pokemon Diamond & Pearl fall flat, and why Pokemon Black & White stands…

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May 9, 2025

TRAINER'S EYE #156 - "Baton Pass Begins With Buneary" ft. BunearyQueenAlexis

From level 80 Pidgeot solo runs to shiny-filled Twitch streams, this is the story of BunearyQueenAlexis starting with battling Brock with a hopeless Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow to building a full shiny living dex in Sword and S...

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March 19, 2025

TRAINER'S EYE #141 - "Roselia Following the Sweet Scent to Community" ft. Greg Leatherman from Very Random Encounters

Greg Leatherman , a dedicated Pokémon Trainer and host of Very Random Encounters, explores the captivating world of Pokémon, from Roselia in Ruby and Sapphire to the evolving lore across generations. In this Pokémon interview...

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March 8, 2025

TRAINER'S EYE #138 - "Quagsire's Time Capsule" ft. Blue Moon Falls

The webmaster of Blue Moon Falls reflects on her deep love for the Generation 1 and 2 Pokémon games and how they sparked her connection to the franchise. She shares the journey from playing Pokémon LeafGreen and FireRed to ex...

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Feb. 27, 2025

TRAINER'S EYE #137 - "Comraderie by Kommo-o's Clanging Scales" ft. V_Iced_Mocha

From Pokémon Gold to the immersive world of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, V_Iced_Mocha takes us through his Pokémon journey and how the games resonated with his personal experiences. As a Twitch streamer and active member of the F...

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Feb. 14, 2025

TRAINER'S EYE #134 - "Finding Love By Drawing Pokemon Cards" ft. PenPeaches & NobleJanobii

PenPeaches and NobleJanobii , a talented Pokémon Trainer couple, take us through their shared love for Pokémon TCG and how it led them to create stunning Pokémon fan art and webcomics. From their early days in the Pokémon com...

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Jan. 22, 2025

TRAINER'S EYE #127 - "Written By Shaymin" ft. Blackjack Gabbiani

Explore the darker side of Pokémon with BlackJack Gabbiani as they discuss their passion for Pokémon Villainous Teams, particularly Team Galactic and its complex leader, Cyrus. Their journey into Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow...

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Jan. 3, 2025

TRAINER'S EYE #122 - "Ampharos Had A Little Shrimp" ft. Glowl

Join Glowl , a Shiny Hunter and leader of the Fried Shrimp community, as he recounts his journey from Pokémon Sapphire to becoming a prominent Pokémon Twitch Streamer. He dives into his dedication to Shiny hunting, the impact...

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Aug. 28, 2024

TRAINER'S EYE #104 - "Admission into Pokemon Colosseum" ft. KyaColosseum

Join KyaColosseum , creator of the Pokémon Grand Colosseum mod, as she reflects on her early Pokémon experiences in Hoenn and the impact Pokémon Colosseum had on her journey. From creating a mod that modernizes the game’s fea...

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June 19, 2024

TRAINER'S EYE #95 - "Behind The Vaporeon Mask" ft. MaskedAquaKitty

From Pokémon Blue to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, MaskedAquaKitty takes us on a journey through their Pokémon evolution. Hear how the Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum generation shaped their love for the series and their ...

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May 2, 2024

TRAINER'S EYE #88 - "The Lapras Ferry into the Ice Palace" ft. FinalBossAJ

FinalBossAJ , a Pokémon GO Trainer from Nova Scotia, dives deep into her Pokémon journey, starting with Pokémon Blue and her fond memories of battling alongside her brother. Her passion for Ice-type Pokémon and PvP battles to...

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Feb. 28, 2024

TRAINER'S EYE #79 - "Pokemon Desserts" ft. Cupcakedex

Passionate about Pokémon, Cupcakedex from Canada transforms her love for the franchise into a streamable art form, baking everything from Pokémon cupcakes to coco bombs. She shares how her journey began with Pokémon Yellow an...

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Feb. 7, 2024

TRAINER'S EYE #76 - "Connections By Joltik's Electroweb" ft. SweetKickz101

Get to know SweetKickz101 , a Pokémon Trainer from Oklahoma who has built a thriving Twitch community called the "Fuzzbutts." From her early days with the Pokémon TCG to the nostalgic memories of Pokémon Crystal, SweetKickz10...

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Dec. 20, 2023

TRAINER'S EYE #69 - "Catching Friends With Pokemon GO" ft. Rowan8436

Tune in as Rowan8436 , a passionate Pokémon Trainer from Jacksonville, opens up about how Pokémon GO transformed her mental health and helped her form meaningful connections. From the grind of catching Pokémon to creating las...

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