Season 1

Aug. 16, 2023

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...

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Aug. 9, 2023

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...

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Aug. 2, 2023

TRAINER'S EYE #49 - "Pikachu Growing Grassroot Communities" ft. Forte from POGO Community Checkpoint

Building a successful Pokémon GO community is about more than just catching Pokémon, it’s about fostering connections. Forte , founder of POGO Community Checkpoint, shares his journey of growing local communities through coll...

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July 26, 2023

TRAINER'S EYE #48 - "Turtwig Capturing Pokemon" ft. KittyPokemonsALot

KittyPokemonsALot , a talented Pokémon GO trainer from the United Kingdom, combines her love for augmented reality (AR) photography and her writing expertise to shape the Pokémon GO experience. In this interview, she shares h...

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July 19, 2023

TRAINER'S EYE #47 - "Breaking The Articuno Ice" ft. Katy46

Katy46 , a passionate Pokémon GO trainer from Alaska, reveals how her journey through PvP battles began with the Silph Arena and led her to the Play Pokémon circuit. She discusses the impact of her hard work in building an in...

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July 12, 2023

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...

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July 9, 2023

The Second Rotation - GO Fest

GO Fest is the annual celebration for Pokemon GO. It is the biggest Pokemon GO event of the year where thousands of Pokemon Trainers from around the world meet in select cities to experience GO Fest. Starting at Chicago in 20...

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July 5, 2023

TRAINER'S EYE #45 - "Taco 'Bout Pokemon" ft. Abbielizx3

From Shiny Hunting to exploring the world of Pokémon GO, Abbielizx3 shares her journey of connecting with the game and its community since day one. Reflecting on how Pokémon GO evolved from a Google Maps April Fools' joke int...

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June 28, 2023

TRAINER'S EYE #44 - "Flygon Igniting Campfire" ft. SerAmanda

SerAmanda has made a significant impact on the Pokémon GO community, from leading the charge to provide Niantic Campfire access to her entire group to exploring the world of Team Rocket Battles and Field Research. In this int...

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June 21, 2023

TRAINER'S EYE #43 - "Lopunny Casting Paths For Sisterhood" ft. DPhiE250 from GOCast PVP Corner

A deep dive into DPhiE250's journey reveals her passion for Pokémon GO, PVP battles, and her significant role as a caster for Play Pokémon. From co-hosting the PVP Corner on GoCast Podcast to her early days training at Jiggly...

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June 14, 2023

TRAINER'S EYE #42 - "Mapping Your Oddish Adventures" ft. WoodWoseWulf

From biomes to nests, WoodWoseWulf’s research as a Silph Road Scientist offers an inside look at the mysteries of Pokémon GO’s habitat system. His work with Niantic Wayfarer and Open Street Map has been instrumental in enhanc...

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June 7, 2023

TRAINER'S EYE #41 - "Weaving Webs With Pokemon" ft. ScythersKiss

ScythersKiss reflects on how Pokémon GO played a transformative role in his move from Utah to Austin, forging lasting friendships and even sparking a love story. From his early days with Bug Pokémon and collecting cards with ...

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May 31, 2023

TRAINER'S EYE #40 - "Creating Accessibility in Pokemon GO" ft. Rt110Triathlete, DirtDiverG, & Sveltl0

In this powerful interview, RT110Triathlete, DirtDiverG, and Sveltl0 share their inspiring story of creating a home Pokéstop for a quadriplegic child, allowing them to spin from the comfort of their home. They reflect on how ...

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May 24, 2023

TRAINER'S EYE #39 - "The Flygon King of Iowa City" ft. TacoDog8 from Enter The Dragonair's Den

As a fan of Pokemon GO PVP and Silph Arena Factions, TacoDog8 shares how his involvement in Pokémon GO led to co-hosting Enter The Dragonair's Den with JetForceGemini. In this episode, he opens up about his experiences with S...

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May 17, 2023

TRAINER'S EYE #38 - "Expedition to Johto" ft. JetForceGemini from Enter The Dragonair's Den

From Pokemon GO PVP battles to co-hosting Enter the Dragonair’s Den , JetForceGemini takes us on his journey in Pokémon GO. Learn about his deep involvement in Silph Arena Factions and his partnership with TacoDog8 to create ...

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May 10, 2023

TRAINER'S EYE #37 - "Melodies & Pokemon" ft. HisuianRyan

Explore the world of Pokémon GO PVP with HisuianRyan, a player from Pallet Town PVP who combines his love for competition with his role as a music teacher. In this episode, he shares how Pokémon enhances his teaching and the ...

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May 3, 2023

TRAINER'S EYE #36 - "Raid Duo Kyogre With No Weather Boost" ft. LegacyZelaya

LegacyZelaya takes us through his journey with Pokémon GO Raids, from the first trio and duo challenges to solo attempts, revealing his best tips for conquering tough Raids with fewer players. He shares unforgettable moments ...

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April 26, 2023

TRAINER'S EYE #35 - "The Ditto, The Myth, The Legend" ft. PVPSteve

Explore the world of competitive Pokémon GO with PVPSteve as he reflects on his experience with Silph Arena and its impact on the game’s PvP community. Hear about his travels, including a memorable experience at Safari Zone S...

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April 19, 2023

TRAINER'S EYE #34 - "Creator Series" ft. Ken Pescatore from Pokemon Professor Network

Ken Pescatore , founder of the Pokémon Professor Network , dives into his journey from passionate Pokémon GO Trainer to influential content creator. He shares the origins of Lured Up and Gotta Watch 'Em All, exploring how his...

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April 12, 2023

TRAINER'S EYE #33 - "Delibird Delivering Energy Cards" ft. Adam Tuttle from Pokemon Professor Network

Join Adam Tuttle , a key figure in the Pokémon GO and Pokémon TCG communities, as he shares his journey from a player to co-hosting Special Conditions and Lured Up podcasts. Discover how his friendship with Ken Pescatore led ...

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April 5, 2023

TRAINER'S EYE #32 - "Eevee Color Prism" ft. EeveeSophie

EeveeSophie, a passionate Pokémon GO player, delves into her love for PVP battles and her role in GirlsThatPVP, a supportive community for female Pokemon GO Trainers. She shares her experiences at Play Pokémon Tournaments in ...

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March 29, 2023

TRAINER'S EYE #31 - "Pallet Town Royal Flush" ft. FishOnAHeater from GOCast PVP Corner

As the founder of Pallet Town PVP and co-host of PVP Corner on the GOCast Podcast, FishonaHeater shares his passion for PVP and community building in Pokémon GO. In this episode, he explains how to get started with PVP, why i...

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March 22, 2023

TRAINER'S EYE #30 - "A Link Between Pokemon & Wayfarer" ft. QuartzLeo

QuartzLeo , a Pokémon GO player from Panama, reveals the unique challenges and rewards of playing in his region. From Shiny hunting to using Niantic Wayfarer to add PokéStops and Gyms in Pokemon GO, he’s worked to make his co...

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March 15, 2023

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...

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