Artists & Writers Episodes
Tune in now to hear inspiring stories from Pokémon artists and writers who share how the franchise continues to fuel their creativity, turning their passion for Pokémon into art and storytelling.
TRAINER'S EYE #145 - "Vulpix Fire Spin Captures Nostaliga in Pixel Art" ft. Retro Pokesprites
Retro Pokesprites takes us on a journey through his deep-rooted Pokemon passion, starting with the iconic Pokemon Gold and Silver games. He reveals how his career as a veterinary technician and wildlife biologist fuels his cr...
TRAINER'S EYE #144 - "Butterfree Soars Beneath Blaze Charizard" ft. The Cave of Dragonflies
Dragonfree, the webmaster behind the iconic The Cave of Dragonflies , joins us for a fascinating Pokémon interview about her unexpected journey from Pokémon Yellow to pioneering one of the longest-running Pokémon fan sites on...
TRAINER'S EYE #140 - "Villainous Stories Forged in Gengar's Curse" ft. StandardizedBogey
Reflecting on her first experience with Pokémon Blue, StandardizedBogey reveals how the Pokémon franchise sparked her love for fanfiction writing. With a focus on memorable Pokémon villains like Saturn from Team Galactic and ...
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...
TRAINER'S EYE #129 - "Shiny Upgrades with Porygon 2" ft. Out of Context Pokemon
From watching the Pokémon anime as a child to creating viral content for the Out of Context Pokémon Twitter account, this episode follows a fan’s journey through the world of Pokémon. Out of Context Pokémon shares how his ear...
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...
TRAINER'S EYE #124 - "Zoroark Disguised As Dragon-Type Pokemon" ft. Grunesdragon
In this heartfelt interview, GrunesDragon reflects on their journey from a childhood restricted by media access to discovering the world of Pokémon Y and becoming a Pokémon Trainer. Their love for Dragon-type Pokémon and the ...
TRAINER'S EYE #123 - "Pokemon Pixel Journey" ft. Pixeladdy
From collecting Pokémon Trading Cards with his brother to turning his passion for the Pokémon anime into a successful career as a pixel artist, Pixeladdy shares the evolution of his fandom. He recounts his return to the Pokém...
TRAINER'S EYE #121 - "Ask Noivern" ft. Kuixotic
Kuixotic , a dedicated Pokémon Trainer, Tumblr blogger, and aspiring Pokémon artist, shares his journey from exploring the Sinnoh region in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl to falling in love with Dragon-type Pokémon. He discusses h...
TRAINER'S EYE #119 - "Alolan Raichu Glides The Needle" ft. I Do The Felting
I Do The Felting shares her unexpected journey with Pokémon, starting with Pokémon Red and her love for Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon. She explores her Pokémon GO experience, from Shiny hunting to participating in ...
TRAINER'S EYE #114 - "A Volt Tackle Into Sinnoh" ft. TheStaticPikachu
TheStaticPikachu shares his journey from using Pikachu in Super Smash Bros. to diving deep into the Pokémon universe, exploring the anime, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl. His love for VGC shines through as he ta...
TRAINER'S EYE #110 - "Travel is the Spice For Litten" ft. JCPics3
From early days in Kanto and Johto to rediscovering Pokémon GO via Detective Pikachu, JCPics3 shares his evolution as a Pokémon Trainer and AR photographer. As a F2P Pokemon GO player, he brings a unique perspective to the ga...
TRAINER'S EYE #109 - "Pokemon Raps Chiseled Outta Hoenn" ft. Mat4yo
Mat4yo , a talented Pokémon Trainer and nerdcore artist, reveals how his journey from critiquing Epic Rap Battles of History led him to writing raps about Pokémon. Starting with Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, he shares how thes...
TRAINER'S EYE #103 - "Pidgeot's Keen Eye" ft. HurricaneKaz
HurricaneKaz takes us through her evolution from a Pokémon GO raider to a competitive PvP player, driven by her passion for bird Pokémon like Pidgeot and Articuno. Her involvement with GO Stadium, GirlsThatPvP, and Gym Breake...
TRAINER'S EYE #97 - "Showcasing Pokemon Fandom" ft. Pokemon Crossroads
Pokemon Crossroads takes us through his incredible journey in the Pokémon community, from his childhood fascination with Porygon to becoming a driving force in organizing TCG, VGC, and GO tournaments. As a TCG judge and event...