Season 1
"Pokemon GO in Canada" ft. Pokemon GO Community London Ontario | TRAINER'S EYE #170
He lost his best friend but every time he taps a PokéStop, it’s like they’re walking together again. We meet Shiny King, the Pokémon GO Community Ambassador in London, Ontario, Canada, whose journey from nostalgic fan to loca...
"Crunch Time For Sharpedo" ft. Unova Region Champion Black | TRAINER'S EYE #169
What if everything you loved about Pokémon was taken away, not once, but again and again? And yet...you kept coming back. The creator behind the Unova Region Champion Black Facebook page shares a powerful journey of resilienc...
"With Cleffa, We Wear Pink" ft. Cleffa Doing Stuff | TRAINER'S EYE #168
She thought her Pokémon days were over…until a Cleffa figurine and a Facebook page brought it all back, and this time, she wasn’t alone. The creator of Cleffa Doing Stuff shares how a lost childhood collection, a supportive p...
"From Shell Tap to Aqua Jet Oshawott" ft. OshaGod | TRAINER'S EYE #167
What if the Pokémon that never got picked...ended up choosing you? For Oshagod, the bond with Oshawott wasn’t just about a favorite, it became a reflection of his perseverance, personality, and purpose. We dive into his journey from a quiet childhood admiration to becoming a Twitch streamer who shares stories, shines light on autism, and reclaims confidence after losing his job during the pandemic. Through shiny hunting, in-game empathy, and lifelong connection to the anime, Oshagod reveals …
"Deoxys Sprites Fueled By Cosmic Power" ft. SageDeoxys | TRAINER'S EYE #166
What if your first Pokémon game wasn’t from the '90s…but your art still lived there? For SageDeoxys, a sprite animator inspired by Johto-era pixel art, limitations weren’t barriers, they were invitations. In this episode, we explore how one fan turned a childhood love of the anime and Pokémon cards into a creative journey that bridges generations. From discovering the Gen II aesthetic through ROM hacks to crafting a sprite-based dream Pokédex, SageDeoxys shares how nostalgia, friendship…
"String Shot Requiem" ft. PokeCello | TRAINER'S EYE #165
What do Pokémon, cancer recovery, and heavy metal have in common? For PokeCello , the answer is everything. In this heartfelt episode, musician and cancer survivor PokeCello shares how Pokémon Legends: Arceus became a lifelin...
"Latios Casts Luster Purge Across Pokémon Lore" ft. KuroBlitz | TRAINER'S EYE #164
We dive deep with Kuroblitz , creator of the YouTube channel known for “the lore hub of everything Pokémon-related.” What started as a curiosity about Pokémon lore became a calling for building videos that analyze Pokédex ent...
"Chasing Deoxys with a Psycho Boost" ft. ShadowlessRed | TRAINER'S EYE #163
It started with one card but became a daily ritual, a time capsule, and a community of people healing, laughing, and remembering how it felt to chase something just for the joy of it. ShadowlessRed shares how a 500+ day journ...
"The Battle Bond Between Shuriken and Flame" ft. Johto Jems | TRAINER'S EYE #162
What if your childhood hobby could become your future? For Cameron and Noah, two high school friends turned business partners, that “what if” became Johto Jems , a heartfelt blend of Pokémon nostalgia, late-night ambition, an...
"From Shadow Sneak to Pokemon Spotlight" ft. Adellion | TRAINER'S EYE #161
What if your childhood passion became your adult legacy? For Adellion , Pokémon didn’t fade, it leveled up with him. In this powerful episode, we hear how one of Pokémon GO’s most respected community leaders went from organiz...
"Where Lugia's Aeroblast Finally Landed" ft. KojinAtojin | TRAINER'S EYE #160
From Pokémon Red to rediscovering the franchise through Pokémon Platinum, KojinAtojin’s journey is one of nostalgia, neurodiversity, and creative expression. After growing up with Pokémon during the height of its Gen 1 craze,...
"The Sheer Force Behind Druddigon" ft. Juddigon | TRAINER'S EYE #159
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...
"Mew Dances Across The Barrier Between Worlds" ft. dejamewmew | TRAINER'S EYE #158
What happens when your first Pokémon game becomes your lifelong comfort franchise? As The Pokeball Turns welcomes dejamewmew, a cozy VTuber and Twitch streamer who built her brand around her love for Mew, pink aesthetics, and the emotional connection she felt with the Sinnoh region. Her Pokémon journey began with Pokémon Diamond on the Nintendo DS, and it’s been a space of nostalgia, discovery, and creativity ever since. From choosing Infernape and Lucario as childhood team staples to bondin…
"Sewaddle Through The Bug Buzz" ft. PokeJungle | TRAINER'S EYE #157
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…
"Baton Pass Begins With Buneary" ft. BunearyQueenAlexis | TRAINER'S EYE #156
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...
"The Arcanine Take Down" ft. RBY Pokemon Challenges | TRAINER'S EYE #155
What happens when you try to beat Pokémon Yellow with minimum battles, no items, EXP grinding, or stat boosts? In this episode of As the Pokéball Turns, the creator behind RBY Pokémon Challenges on YouTube shares his history ...
"Sylveon Was The Only Move Left" ft. Kelosaurus | TRAINER'S EYE #154
From teaching in Australia to casting on the global Pokémon Unite stage, Kelosaurus shares how Pokémon helped her rediscover her identity, embrace her gamer roots, and find unexpected connection from Tokyo arcades to Twitch s...
"Pokemon GO in Ukraine" ft. Pokemon Go LVIV | TRAINER'S EYE #153
When the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, Pokémon GO could have easily been forgotten. Instead, it became something more. It became a lifeline of hope and community for Pokemon Trainers living in Ukraine. In this episode...
"Treecko's Pursuit of a Challenge" ft. WizzlerPlays | TRAINER'S EYE #152
WizzlerPlays , creator of Nuzlocke & Load , and Twitch streamer, shares how a childhood love for Pokémon in Hoenn evolved into building one of Twitch’s biggest Nuzlocke tournaments. From Treecko nostalgia and favorite Dragon-...
"Kyogre’s Rise from Drizzle to Water Spout" ft. HTXPokeCollectors | TRAINER'S EYE #151
Ricardo, founder of HTXPokeCollectors , shares how flea market toys, Pokémon Yellow, and post-pandemic creativity sparked his journey from nostalgic Trainer to small business owner. We talk about his mission to spotlight Poke...
"Good Morning Hisuian Arcanine" ft. MamaTurbo | TRAINER'S EYE #150
MamaTurbo shares the moving story of her son TheTrueTurbo , a passionate Pokémon fan, Shiny Hunter, and Twitch streamer who lived with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). From childhood memories to his transition into streaming du...
"Ribombee Under Cresselia's Moonlight" ft. DetectiveMocha | TRAINER'S EYE #149
Detective Mocha , a Shiny Hunter and Twitch streamer, shares how her Pokémon journey began with the Pokemon anime before transitioning into Pokemon Emerald and how it’s grown into a full-fledged passion for hunting Shiny Poke...
"Blindfolded Munchlax Masters Metronome" ft. Bootlegflanderz | TRAINER'S EYE #148
Bootlegflanders , a visually impaired Pokémon Trainer, shares how he’s navigated the Pokémon world with creativity, resilience, and heart. From his first battles in Pokemon LeafGreen and Pokémon Stadium to adapting to the cha...
"Gible After the Sandstorm" ft. DragonTamerTom | TRAINER'S EYE #147
We sit down with DragonTamerTom , a Pokémon Trainer and Twitch streamer known for his passion for Dragon-type Pokémon and shiny hunting. DragonTamerTom opens up about growing up fascinated by dragons, the evolution of his cre...