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Gotta Watch'em All - A Pokémon Anime Podcast

Gotta Watch'em All is a weekly podcast that watches along with every episode of Pokémon: The Series, starting all the way back at Episode 1! Join Ken and Lane as they add commentary over each episode, break down the plot, call out the lore, and enjoy a nostalgic journey back through over 2 decades o

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 30 min
Latest: 9 Oct 2026
Language: English

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9 Oct 2026 · 30 min

The Fortune Hunters

Gotta Watch’em All Podcast Recording Date: 10/6/2026 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor Last week we saw Ash and the crew stumble upon Len town, which was overrun with aggressive Ghost-Type Pokémon! The citizens even had to arm themselves with Psychic-Types, simply to keep the Ghosts away. It was a fun episode but didn’t advance our storyline at all. We went into this episode hopeful, but after learning that it was actually the final episode on the Johto Journey’s run, we know that Goldenrod was also not in our immediate future. What this episode…

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E152 · 2 Oct 2026 · 31 min
The Psychic Sidekicks!
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 152 Recording Date: 9/30/2026 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor As we prepare to watch another episode of our beloved anime, we have high hopes that the crew will reach Goldenrod City. That was however, until Ken crushed their dreams with some factoids he found when researching this week’s show. While the last few episodes have some differences in release schedule compared to Japan, this one was a little different. While The Psychic Sidekick’s is the next episode that follows Forest Grumps, in the US, audiences had to…
E151 · 25 Sep 2026 · 31 min
Forest Grumps
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 151 Recording Date: 9/21/2026 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor We really didn’t know what we were getting into with this episode. We’ve been on our way to Goldenrod City for what seems like a million years, we’ve met an insane cast of characters, and have encountered tons of new Pokémon. We have to get to Goldenrod this episode… Right? We start the episode off with one of a bunch of really cool moments that we get throughout this episode. The group lets all of their Pokémon out of their Pokéballs for a little…
E150 · 12 Sep 2026 · 29 min
Fowl Play!
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 150: Fowl Play! Recording Date: 9/7/2026 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor The long, slow…. Really slow journey to Goldenrod City continues! We noticed a small detail that right away proved that we would not be making it to Goldenrod this episode. Apparently there were some episodes that didn’t follow the Japanese release schedule, with Fowl Play actually releasing almost a month before Love, Totodile Style! Not sure why this episode broke the timeline, but never the less, we journey on! The episode begins with Ash and…
E149 · 4 Sep 2026 · 29 min
Love. Totodile Style
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 149 - Love, Totodile Style Recording Date: 9/3/2026 Publish Date: 9/4/2026 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor 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…
E152 · 28 Aug 2026 · 28 min
Hot Matches!
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 148 Recording Date: 8/24/26 Publish Date: 8/28/26 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor 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…
21 Aug 2026 · 27 min
The Totodile Duel
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 147 Recording Date: 8/17/2026 Publish Date: 8/21/2026 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor 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…
E146 · 15 Aug 2026 · 29 min
Hour Of The Houndour
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast Recording Date: 8/10/2026 Publish Date: 8/15/2026 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor 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…
E145 · 7 Aug 2026 · 31 min
Tunnel Vision
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast Recording Date: 8/4/2026 Publish Date: 8/7/2026 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor 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…
E144 · 3 Aug 2026 · 30 min
No Big Woop!
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 144 Recording Date: 7/28/2026 Publish Date: 8/3/2026 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor Will the party reach Goldenrod City during this episode? We all pretty much know that it will be a bit, but here’s to being hopeful! We start off with Brock leading the way with a map and his gut feeling, only to be surprised by a random Wooper. After taking a tumble and getting back to their feet, the party meets Olesia, who is a Wooper Trainer that has a school specifically for Wooper. This is just one of many instances that we have…
E143 · 28 Jul 2026 · 27 min
The Fire-ing Squad
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 143 Recording Date: 7/20/2026 Publish Date: 7/27/2026 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor Last episode we watched Tricks of the Trade and we saw a bunch of battles go down! The battle music and animations have been really stepping up as we get deeper into Gold & Silver. We also get our first introduction to Wobbuffet, whose original Trainer Benny was set on trading it away. There was a wild turn of events that ends up with Jesse trading away her Lickitung to Benny and the long running arc of Wobbuffett and Team Rocket has…
S1 · E142 · 30 Jun 2026 · 28 min
Tricks Of The Trade
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 142 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor This episode is a bit of a wildcard, with an interesting plot direction, right from the start. Ash and the party are walking in Palmpona when they meet Benny and his Wobbuffet. What makes it interesting is that from the get-go, Benny is looking to trade away his Wobuffett, even though he has trained hard with it. This is the first time in the series that we see a Trainer that is actively looking to trade away their Pokémon, and it does strike a moral chord. During their time in…
E141 · 25 May 2026 · 27 min
A Farfetch'd Tale
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 141 Recording Date: 5/18/26 Publish Date: 5/24/26 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor Ash was quick to leave Azalea town after acquiring the Hive Badge, and the party is on their way through Ilex Forest. They stumble on a young Trainer who is having a hard time getting his Farfetch’d to properly use cut. Sylvester introduces himself and explains how he is working on gathering materials to create “purifying charcoal”. Brock is familiar with the material, and Ash encourages the Trainer to keep trying. Once at the Pokémon…
E140 · 5 May 2026 · 30 min
Gettin' The Bugs Out
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 140: Gettin’ The Bugs Out Recording Date: 5/4/2026 Publish Date: 5/5/2026 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor Pokémon the Series original air dates: Japan: 4/20/2000 USA: 3/17/2001 This episode wastes absolutely no time getting right down to it! We closed last week’s episode knowing that we were on the way to the Azalea Town Gym, now that it is functioning again (thanks to the Slowpoke). What we didn’t know was that as soon as Ash steps foot in the Gym, that an almost full episode length battle was about to go down. We…
E139 · 4 May 2026 · 29 min
Going Apricorns
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 139: Going Apricorns Recording Date: 4/27/2026 Publish Date: 5/3/2026 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor We finally make it to Azalea Town! We also get one step closer to understanding the GS Ball! We see Ash hand off the GS Ball to Kurt, who is excited to take a closer look. We won’t have closure on this part of this story arc though, as Kurt has absolutely no idea what the GS Ball is or how it works! Confident he can learn more over time, he will have to hold on to the GS Ball for longer to go into deeper analysis. We…
E138 · 14 Apr 2026 · 31 min
A Shadow Of A Drought
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 138 Recording Date: 4/13/2026 Publish Date: 4/14/2026 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor After what seemed like a million episodes of journeying to Azalea Town, it is finally time for us to arrive! As the party approaches the city, the heat begins to get to them, forcing them to take a break. Misty has the great idea to bring out Staryu, which acts as a sprinkler to cool every one off. This opens up the narrative about how the area has been stricken with a drought, and they may need to conserve their water abilities.…
E135 · 7 Apr 2026 · 33 min
Good 'Quil Hunting
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 137 Recording Date: 4/6/2026 Publish Date: 4/7/2027 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor With last week’s episode leaving us just outside Azalea Town, we surely should be arriving there this episode… right? The narrator takes the wind out of our Azalea Town sails almost immediately as we see the party lost in the woods, when we meet Koji, a somewhat pushy and aggressive Trainer that is tracking a wild Cyndaquil. Once Ash hears this, he considers it a challenge and breaks off from the pack. That’s when things get…
E136 · 31 Mar 2026 · 31 min
Wired For Battle
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 136 Recording Date: 3/30/2026 Publish Date: 3/31/2026 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor After the last few episodes focused on a single Pokémon and a unique city or village themed to that Pokémon, we are excited to give it another go and hope that Azalea Town isn’t too far away. This episode starts like most others, with the party walking through the woods. They hear some noises that turn out to be a very early appearance by Team Rocket, along with an adult Trainer and their Scizor. With a title like, Wired For Battle,…
E134 · 24 Mar 2026 · 29 min
Mild 'N Wooly
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 135 Recording Date: 3/23/2026 Publish Date: 3/24/2026 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor Last week we had a fun episode where we met some interesting characters, Gligar Man and his daughter Gligirl who live in a mystery city (because they never told us its name) and boy do they love Gligar there. It carried a similar theme as the last few episodes where the party encountered a community where the focus was on a single Pokémon. This episode continues on that theme. This week, the party encounters what they think is a wild…
E134 · 17 Mar 2026 · 28 min
The Secret Superhero
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 134 Recording Date: 3/16/2026 Publish Date: 3/17/2026 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor Ash and crew are still on their long journey to Azalea Town, which seems like it is taking forever! The amount of strange detours and a diverse cast of characters continues to interrupt their mission, as we are introduced to Latoya and her masked hero of a dad, Gligar Man! Things start out with the party falling into a good’ol Team Rocket pit as they are walking on the path, only to be rescued by none other than Gligar Man. A…
E133 · 17 Feb 2026 · 30 min
Foul Weather Friends
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 133: Foul Weather Friends Recording Date: 2/16/2026 Publish Date: 2/17/2026 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor Last week we saw Ash battling with his Chikorita, who was not feeling exactly like itself. It turned out it was just a but jealous of Pikachu and it decided to prove its worth in battle. This week we see a similar scenario, but this time from a lone Oddish in a community of Hoppips. We have had a string of episodes lately that take us to unique places that are off the beaten path. This episode is filled with…
E128 · 14 Feb 2026 · 28 min
Chikorita's Big Upset
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast Recording Date: 2/9/2026 Publish Date: 2/14/2026 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor Last week we saw Ash and the party run into another sidewinder of a story arc, on their way to Azalea Town. When the group is feeling parched they stumbled across a water pipe to drink from, where they meet Sonrisa, who fills their canteens and leads them to Bloomingvale. Once in town we learn about the Sunflora Festival and how the town specializes in Training them. The festival shows us many Sunflora which of course attracted Team…
E128 · 28 Jan 2026 · 30 min
Grin To Win!
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast Recording Date: 1/26/2026 Publish Date: 1/28/2026 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor After last week’s trek to Charicific Valley, we have another unique episode that focuses on a specific Pokémon. Grin to Win takes us to Bloomingvale where we meet Sonrisa and a town filled with Sunflora Trainers. With the Sunflora Festival bringing everyone together for a Pokémon Contest, Team Rocket creates a plan for Meowth to enter, as a Sunflora! The Shenanagans ensue and we see a side of Meowth like never before! We climax with an…
E127 · 21 Jan 2026 · 28 min
Charizard's Burning Ambition
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 130 - Charizard’s Burning Ambitions Recording Date: 1/19/2026 Publish Date: 1/20/2026 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor After last episode’s battle with the Arbotank, Team Rocket is going to have to pull something out really bug, I mean, big, if they want to take on the twerps! This time we see the party continuing on their journey when they stumble upon Charicific Valley, which you guessed it, is filled with Charizard. We meet Liza, and her Charizard Charla, who operates a Charizard Sanctuary with a unique approach to…
E129 · 12 Jan 2026 · 30 min
Tanks A Lot
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 129 Recording Date - 1/5/26 Publish Date - 1/12/26 Watch the video version of this podcast at: http://patreon.com/pokemonprofessor Last episode we saw the crew meet Wilhomena and her Marill while Misty had the opportunity to kick some butt, leading to two Team Rocket blast offs! This episode Team Rocket is back for revenge, bringing one of their biggest gimmicks yet, the Arbotank! Grab some popcorn and listen along as we see how the team faces this challenge! Original Air Date Japan: 2/3/2000 USA: 1/27/2001 [email protected] Voicemail, Text, and…
19 Dec 2025 · 29 min
For Crying Out Loud
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 128: For Crying Out Loud Recording Date - 12/15/25 Publish Date - 12/19/25 As we settle back in to releasing the Podcast, we have figured out what our plan is for episodes going forward. Starting next week with Episode 129, audio podcasts will be released on all platforms and the video podcast will be available on Patreon! In this week’s episode we are watching, “For Crying Out Loud”, which brings our party back out on the adventurous path. With Ash feeling confident after defeating Falkner and earning the Zephyr Badge, this episode gives Misty a shot to show us…
5 Dec 2025 · 28 min
Fighting Flyer With Fire
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 127 Recording Date - 12/01/25 Publish Date - 12/05/25 The Gotta Watch’em All Podcast is BACK! After a seriously long hiatus, we are back to watch along with the anime! Adam has decided to step back from the podcast to focus on Lured Up and Special Conditions, so Lane from Good Morning Johto is taking his chair! This week we are watching “Fighting Fire with Flyer!”. This episode originally aired in Japan on January, 20th, 2000 and December, 16, 2000 in the States. We get to see Ash do what he does best (sorta) and that is battle Gym Leaders for Badges! Ash and the…
6 Mar 2023 · 54 min
126. A Bout With Sprout!
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast Recording Date - 2/20/23 Publish Date - 3/6/2023 We have plenty to watch on this episode beginning with the second episode of Hisuan Snow! The incredible animation and score make this show a pleasure to watch and the story has us as confused as ever! We are already excited to watch the next episode to see how things pan out! Evolutions brings an exceptionally new animation style and feel with its first episode! This has a completely different vibe than Hisuan Snow while both still feel different from Pokémon the Series! Our episode today is, A Bout With Sprout…
19 Nov 2022 · 58 min
125. Ignorance Is Blissey
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast Recording Date - 10/31/2022 Publish Date - 11/19/2022 As we wrap up the spooky season before welcoming in more joyful spirits, Pokémon had curated a collection of spooky episodes to keep you awake at night! Genesect also made an appearance in the headlines of Pokémon TV, in a movie that many are split on! We follow Blossom’s Dream in thais week’s PokéToon on her mission to become a Pokémon League Champion. Finally we wrap up with our watchalong with Ignorance Is Blissey! As the episode develops, we are treated to additional details about Jesse’s past! Overflowing…
18 Oct 2022 · 54 min
124. The Whistle Stop
Gotta Watch’em All Podcast Recording Date - 10/12/2022 Publish Date - 10/17/2022 Phew! It’s been a while since we have released a Gotta Watch’em All Episode! Thanks for sticking around! In this episode we will get caught up with the latest in Anime news and releases as we work our way through the catalog! We start off by working through the released Pokétoons, with “Wait For Me Magikarp” being up this week! We follow that watchalong with Episode 1 of Hisuian Snow: Onto The Icy Blue. Before watching along with The Whistle Stop, we cover the latest from Netflix as we have The Arceus Chronicles…

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Latest episode: 9 Oct 2026
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