Episodes

Pokémon can introduce us to a much bigger world. Sometimes, it can even give us the confidence to explore it.

For autistic self-advocate Andrew Arboe, Pokémon has been part of his life since Pokémon Yellow. What began with exploring Kanto eventually grew into a love for JRPGs, traveling, public speaking, and discovering new experiences beyond the screen.

In this episode of As The Pokéball Turns, Andrew Arboe shares his memories of secretly searching for Wi-Fi to use the GTS, putting 900 hours ...

Pokémon’s older games were filled with experiences many Trainers never got to fully enjoy. Experiences like perfect Pokéblocks, record mixing, and trading with people sitting right beside you were dormant for many Trainers.

For Adam Woodward, organizer of Sky Arrow Club, those forgotten multiplayer experiences are worth bringing back.

Adam Woodward shares how a Black 2 and White 2 Funfest meetup grew into a community dedicated to experiencing retro Pokémon together. He discusses organizing eve...

Sometimes the Pokémon we carry with us aren't our own favorites. Sometimes they remind us of someone we love. In this episode of As The Pokéball Turns, David Hernandez meets PiplupITW, a father who walks into card shows dressed as his daughter's favorite Pokémon. What started as a Piplup collection after his grown children moved away became a handmade costume, created alongside his wife, that now brings smiles to kids and adults throughout the Pokémon community. Behind those smiles is a deepl...

Sometimes Pokémon is the thing that brings us into the room. The people we meet there are what make us stay.

SaiyaRan shares a Pokémon story rooted in family, creativity, and his belief in putting community over keyboards. From learning to read through Pokémon Yellow and bonding with his older brother, to saving his own money for Pokémon Diamond and eventually discovering his love for Electivire, gaming has followed him through every stage of his life. That passion eventually grew into content ...

Can choosing joy be one of the bravest things you do? Sometimes the smallest voice can spark the biggest conversations.

Politichu, the Pokémon VTuber who unexpectedly turned a free Pichu model into a platform for community, compassion, and meaningful conversations shares their Pokémon story. From growing up with Pokémon Silver, embracing Chikorita out of pure spite, and navigating life with autism, to finding belonging through content creation, Politichu shares how Pokémon became more than a ga...

Sometimes the sweetest creations begin with the memories that shaped us as kids. In this episode of As The Pokéball Turns, David Hernandez sits down with Professor Rosemary, a Pokémon-inspired baker and food scientist whose kitchen has become a laboratory for transforming beloved Pokémon into unforgettable desserts. From discovering Pokémon Sapphire on a shared Game Boy with their brother to finally catching the elusive Feebas and realizing a childhood dream of raising a Milotic, Professor Ro...

Most people dream about real-life Pokémon. Officer Granite decided to build them. In this episode of As The Pokéball Turns, David Hernandez sits down with Officer Granite, the creator behind incredibly lifelike animatronic Pokémon, to uncover the story behind one of the Pokémon community's most creative projects. What began as a childhood fascination with Jurassic Park animatronics eventually evolved into building moving Pokémon that delight fans of every generation. From teaching himself rob...

Every journey begins with a choice. For years, As The Pokéball Turns has shared the stories of Trainers from around the world. Stories of friendship, belonging, adventure, community, resilience, and the impact Pokémon has had on our lives. What started as a personal journey to discover my limits became something much bigger, a journey to discover ours. This trailer marks the beginning of the next chapter of As The Pokéball Turns. Whether you're an outcast, a dreamer, a leader, a wanderer, or ...