Black Pokemon Trainers Episodes
Tune in now for inspiring stories of nostalgia and empowerment, showing how Pokémon continues to be a cultural force for Black identity and Black heritage.
TRAINER'S EYE #130 - "Flash Fire Into Competitive Pokemon" ft. BeccaBaddest
Inspired by TikTok videos of Pokémon card openings, BeccaBaddest dove into Pokémon TCG collecting before discovering her passion for competitive Pokémon VGC. She compares her experiences in both competitive worlds, offering v...
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 #101 - "Fighting Mental Health With Pokemon" ft. Roy Flash Gordon from PokeMen's Health
In this powerful interview, Roy Flash Gordon of PokeMen's Health opens up about how Pokémon Red became a lifeline during his childhood, offering solace from abuse. He reflects on how Pokémon continues to play a role in his li...
TRAINER'S EYE #90 - "Pokemon GO in London" ft. Pokemon GO Central London Group
Stars, a Pokémon GO Central London Community Ambassador, walks us through his early days with Pokémon in Hoenn and his love for Pokémon Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness. He shares his experiences with raiding and how it bro...
TRAINER'S EYE #85 - "Fairy Pokemon & Fairy Tales" ft. Lokemon
From childhood escapism to creating fake Pokémon, Lokemon's journey with Pokémon has led him to use his digital art skills to craft imaginary creatures and regions. In this episode, he shares his process of designing unique P...
TRAINER'S EYE #80 - "A Toast To Raids & PvP" ft. HMLondon
From hosting Legendary Raids for his Pokémon GO community to becoming a serious Master League competitor in Pokemon GO Battle League, HMLondon shares his journey through it all. He dives into his passion for PvP battles and h...
TRAINER'S EYE #61 - "Streaming The Pokemon GO Experience" ft. landoralpha
Join LandorAlpha as he walks us through his rise as a Pokémon GO player and Twitch streamer. From shiny hunting and uncovering hidden Pokémon in Troy, New York, to building a dedicated community, his story is one of persevera...
TRAINER'S EYE #51 - "Lessons Learned From Pokemon Battles ft. Reezzzyyyy
Reezzzyyyy from Charlotte, North Carolina takes us through his journey in Pokémon GO, where Pokémon Battles play a key role in keeping him engaged and competitive. He introduces The Underground , a Discord server dedicated to...
TRAINER'S EYE #50 - "Victini's Ink-credible Journey to GO Fest NYC" ft. SquidDaBeast
The streets of New York City have become a playground for SquidDaBeast , where Pokémon GO has helped him build lasting connections. From exploring iconic landmarks to hunting down Pokémon, he shares his thrilling adventures a...
TRAINER'S EYE #46 - "Lucario's Quest To Be Yourself" ft. TrainerRem
TrainerRem's Pokémon GO journey has evolved from hunting rare Pokémon to engaging in intense PvP battles and sharing his passion as a Twitch streamer. He reflects on the pivotal events like Go Fest Chicago and NAIC that deepe...
TRAINER'S EYE #29 - "Swampert's Way To Have A Good Day" ft. MJGettit
In this Pokemon Interview, MJGettit opens up about his passion for Pokémon GO, the competitive edge of PVP, and his role in the Silph Arena Factions scene. He also addresses the significance of diversity and representation wi...
TRAINER'S EYE #19 - "The Panther Purred Up The Hornet's Nest" ft. BlameJamal from Wayspotters Podcast
Dive into the world of Niantic Wayfarer with BlameJamal , co-host of the Wayspotters Podcast , as he shares his extensive experience with Pokémon GO. From attending major events like GoFest Seattle and Safari Zone to reviewin...
TRAINER'S EYE #14 - "It's A Charizard Life" ft. ShadowPrime34 from The Round Table Chat(ot)
Get an inside look at ShadowPrime34's journey in Pokémon GO and podcasting in this episode of As The Pokeball Turns. From writing fan fiction in middle school to becoming a co-host of The Round Table Chat(ot) Podcast , Shadow...