As The Pokeball Turns

In this Pokemon interview, we are joined by Cards For Kids, a Pokemon Trainer from Plano, Texas who started a non-profit with the goal of providing healing for children who are victims of abuse through Pokemon Cards. Cards For Kids Pokemon journey started with the Pokemon TCG where he would collect the cards and do trades with friends at school. Due to lack of finances, he was unable to really indulge into the Pokemon TCG like he can today. However, with his passion for Pokemon cards and his background working in the criminal justice system, Cards For Kids started a non-profit with the mission to provide Pokemon cards to every law enforcement office and agencies that services children who are victims of abuse. Listen to this inspiring story and the unique way Pokemon can bring healing to children! Sources Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Connect with Cards For Kids: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram You can send Card Donations to: 3245 Main Street, Suite 235, Box: 192 Frisco, Texas, 75034 Support the show Connect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.com

In this Pokemon interview, we are joined by Lokemon, a Pokemon Trainer from Chicago, Illinois who creates fake Pokemon using digital art. Lokemon shares his first experience with Pokemon starting with the anime and video games. Pokemon was used as an escape for him to keep him company while both his parents were busy. Pokemon has been a main source of peace and one of his biggest passions in life. Lokemon shares how his imagination led him to create fake Pokemon and imaginary Pokemon regions. Lokemon enjoys creating a space for himself and others to dive into, especially when Pokemon caters to a different audience. Lokemon shares some of his created Pokemon like a root beer float Pokemon that is also a bear! Finally, both Lokemon and I do a world building exercise where we create our own gyms and Elite Four members. Listen to what we create on the spot as we tag team creating a region together! Sources Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Connect with Lokemon: Website | Twitter | Twitch | Instagram Support the show Connect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.com

In this Pokemon interview, we are joined by Good Morning Johto, a Pokemon Trainer from Ohio and daily morning podcast hosted by Lanethemain. Good Morning Johto shares his experience with Pokemon, starting with the video games and Pokemon TCG. During his entire life, Pokemon has remain a significant mainstay throughout his life, branching into fan made games created by the Pokemon community. Good Morning Johto branches off into his early history into radio and how he started the podcast. He shares the challenges of keeping a daily schedule and gives insight into starting the podcast and the different type of guests he has had on the podcast. Finally, Good Morning Johto gives his experience for GO Fest in NYC. He shares how welcoming the Pokemon community, particularly Pokemon GO, has been welcoming for him. Oh yeah, don't miss his favorite breakfast! Sources Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Connect with Good Morning Johto: Twitter Support the show Connect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.com

In this Pokemon interview, we are joined by LIME KING, a Pokemon Trainer from Australia and winner of the Pokemon Cypher 2023 contest. LIME KING shares his experience with Pokemon, starting with Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. He shares how he would play those generation of games for hours due to having to spend time at the dance studio. LIME KING shares his insight and opinions on Pokemon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum and gives his thoughts on the remakes, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Despite LIME KING initially resistant to being at a dance studio, LIME KING eventually embraced dancing with hip-hop and shares his experience traveling around the world teaching students the art of hip-hop dancing. LIME KING's interest in dancing eventually led him to try rapping. What best could be described as a mix of screaming while rhyming, LIME KING has a unique style that is better heard from brief samples within the interview. Finally, LIME KING gives insight into his thought process for creating his lyrics and how he approached his Cypher submissions. Despite entering the contest as a complete unknown, LIME KING became a crowd favorite and the eventual winner of the Pokemon Cypher contest. Listen to how the world of Pokemon, Dance, and Hip-Hop came together to drive this Pokemon Trainer's journey! Trainer's Eye is a series where the stories are real and people still play this game. From PVP to Shiny Hunting, each person's Pokemon GO journey is unique and we dive into each journey here on As The Pokeball Turns! Sources Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay LIME KING - POKEMON CYPHER 2023 SUBMISSION LIME KING - Pocket Monster (Pokemon Cypher 2023 Round 2 Winner) Check Out LIME KING's latest song Connect with LIME KING: Linktree Support the show Connect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.com

In this Pokemon interview, we are joined by Poshwaifu, a Pokemon Trainer from California who is a huge fan of the Gengar Family, passionate competitor in Pokemon Battles, and an artist. Poshwaifu shares her Pokemon journey starting with the early days of Pokemon with RBY. She returns to Pokemon GO and find her interest in the franchise with the Go Battle League and competing in the different leagues. With her favorite Pokemon Gengar, she showcase her Pokemon Battles on Twitch to a live audience. Poshwaifu also has an artistic side that involves painting some of her favorite characters from anime, horror movies, and cartoons. Listen to how she develops her ideas and how her journey with drawing first started and matured into a side business today. Finally, Poshwaifu shares her experience at live Pokemon GO events including Pokemon regionals, GO Fest, and the recent GO Tour: Los Angeles! Trainer's Eye is a series where the stories are real and people still play this game. From PVP to Shiny Hunting, each person's Pokemon GO journey is unique and we dive into each journey here on As The Pokeball Turns! Sources Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Connect with Poshwaifu: Linktree Support the showConnect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.com

In this Pokemon interview, we are joined by Alfindeol, a Pokemon Trainer from Seattle, Washington who creates Pokemon GO PvP content on Youtube and Twitch. Alfindeol shares his Pokemon journey starting with the early days of Pokemon with RBY. He returns back to Pokemon when Pokemon GO is launched and shares the early days of playing the game, which was mostly solo. Alfindeol returned to the franchise with Pokemon GO and how he would join his community in Raid Trains and Community Days. When Pokemon GO PvP went live, Alfindeol was heavily involved into the PvP community and his community was one of the earliest testers for the Silph Arena. Alindeol decides to start streaming Pokemon GO PvP on Twitch and becomes a pioneer into the Twitch space. He also gives insight into his experience at GO Fest, including his own city hosting a GO Fest in 2022. Trainer's Eye is a series where the stories are real and people still play this game. From PVP to Shiny Hunting, each person's Pokemon GO journey is unique and we dive into each journey here on As The Pokeball Turns! Sources Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Connect with Alfindeol: Twitch | Twitter Support the show Connect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.com

In this Pokemon interview, we are joined by HMLondon, a Pokemon Trainer from Los Angeles, California who is passionate about Pokemon GO PvP, particularly Master League. HMLondon shares his Pokemon journey starting with the early days of Pokemon which included the games and the anime. HMLondon eventually returned to the franchise with Pokemon GO and would host Legendary Raids for his local community. He gives insight to how he would host community drives for food pantries, animal shelters, and other causes. HMLondon eventually gives insight into his transition from hosting Legendary Raids to hosting an audience with Pokemon GO PvP. One of his favorite leagues is Master League and he strives to compete with the best Pokemon and best Pokemon Trainers in the world! Finally, HMLondon participates in a returning segment called "What's That Pokemon?" You don't want to miss this segment as HMLondon tests his Pokemon knowledge! Trainer's Eye is a series where the stories are real and people still play this game. From PVP to Shiny Hunting, each person's Pokemon GO journey is unique and we dive into each journey here on As The Pokeball Turns! Sources Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Connect with HMLondon: Twitch | Twitter Support the show Connect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.com

In this Pokemon interview, we are joined by Cupcakedex, a Pokemon Trainer from Canada who is obsessed with making Pokemon-themed food. Cupcakedex shares her Pokemon journey starting with Pokemon Yellow and how she has stayed passionate about the franchise throughout the history of Pokemon. She shares her interest in the video games, anime, fanfiction, and Pokemon GO. Cupcakedex shares how her interest in baking started with Pokemon and how it transitioned to becoming a stream on Twitch. She shares insight into what goes behind the scene for production and how she creates her many recipes. Initially starting with Pokemon cupcakes, she has evolved her process to include snowcones, coco bombs, pizza, and so much more! Finally, Cupcakedex shares the power of having an online community and what it felt like to meet people over mutual passion for Pokemon, particularly at Pokemon GO Fest and her wedding with Miss Editor! Trainer's Eye is a series where the stories are real and people still play this game. From PVP to Shiny Hunting, each person's Pokemon GO journey is unique and we dive into each journey here on As The Pokeball Turns! Sources Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Connect with Cupcakedex: Linktree Support the show Connect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.com

In this Pokemon interview, we are joined by Johto Times, a Pokemon Trainer from the U.K and founder of the Johto Times newsletter. The Johto Times is a Pokemon-focused newsletter publishing weekly content with a focus on personal memories and nostalgia. Johto Times shares their Pokemon journey starting during the initial days of Pokemania where Pokemon first arrived and people across the world bought the games and trading cards. Johto Times shares his first experience playing Pokemon and shares why the Johto region games are his favorite games. Johto Times eventually transitions to talking about his experience with Pokemon GO and playing in his small town. He shares what he enjoys about the game and how it resembled when he first experience Pokemon when he was younger. Finally, Johto Times shares why he started a Pokemon newsletter and his goals to see what the newsletter becomes in the future. He gives insight in how he chooses his guests for interviews and some of the rare Pokemon toys he has collected over the years and some of his favorite parts of Pokemon history he had the privilege to cover. Trainer's Eye is a series where the stories are real and people still play this game. From PVP to Shiny Hunting, each person's Pokemon GO journey is unique and we dive into each journey here on As The Pokeball Turns! Sources Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Connect with Johto Times: Website | Twitter Support the show Connect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.com

In this Pokemon interview, we are joined by GrantNAlex, a Pokemon Trainer couple from New York City who stream to their community on Twitch. GrantNAlex shares their Pokemon journey from each of their perspectives. While Alex only became familiar with Pokemon through Pokemon GO, Grant grew up with the franchise starting during Pokemania in the 1990s. Eventually, Pokemon GO led GrantNAlex to becoming full time content creators on Twitch where they would host Raid parties and their Shiny Hunting adventures to a live audience. They also share how they enjoy hunting and the places they visit in New York City. Finally, GrantNAlex share their experience doing a cross-country road trip around the United States visiting 48 out of the 50 states and trying to catch a Pokemon from each state in Pokemon GO. Trainer's Eye is a series where the stories are real and people still play this game. From PVP to Shiny Hunting, each person's Pokemon GO journey is unique and we dive into each journey here on As The Pokeball Turns! Sources Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Connect with GrantNAlex: Twitch | Twitter Support the show Connect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.com

In this Pokemon interview, we are joined by SweetKickz101, a Pokemon Trainer from Oklahoma with a Twitch community called the "Fuzzbutts." SweetKickz101 shares her experience playing Pokemon starting with first experiencing the Pokemon TCG before she finally was able to play Pokemon Crystal. Growing up with Pokemon, she enjoys how Pokemon brings people together. SweetKickz101's passion for Pokemon led her to become a Twitch streamer and building a community around Joltik called "The Fuzz-butts where they share their nerdy interests. Finally, SweetKickz101 shares her interest in Pokemon GO and with her friends will drive around each Community Day to play the game together. She also touches on her experience meeting online friends in real life events like NAIC. Trainer's Eye is a series where the stories are real and people still play this game. From PVP to Shiny Hunting, each person's Pokemon GO journey is unique and we dive into each journey here on As The Pokeball Turns! Sources Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Connect with Sweetkickz101: Linktree Support the show Connect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.com

A special episode where we reflect on the past year for the podcast and we talk about what we have planned coming up for this Pokemon podcast. Thank you for listening! Support the show Connect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.com

In this Pokemon interview, we are joined by B.E. Art, a small business owner who uses her art to provide an escape for people. She has won the Best of El Paso Visual Artist 2023 and was featured on the front cover of El Paso Times. B.E. Art shares her experience watching the Pokemon anime and collecting the Pokemon TCG with her little brother. Thanks to Pokemon GO, she returned to the franchise playing in her hometown of El Paso, Texas. B.E. Art shares her journey being a self-taught artist. Starting initially as a hobby where she would teach the El Paso community with painting classes, she shares the road to her becoming a full time artist and having her art featured in murals arounds her community. Finally, B.E. Art shares her inspiration behind creating a Pokemon Coloring book called "Gotta Color'Em All!" featuring images of different Pokemon around notable landmarks in El Paso, Texas. Listen as we hear the journey of the artist who collides our world with the world of Pokemon! Trainer's Eye is a series where the stories are real and people still play this game. From PVP to Shiny Hunting, each person's Pokemon GO journey is unique and we dive into each journey here on As The Pokeball Turns! Sources Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Connect with B.E. Art: Website | Linktree Support the show Connect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.com

In this Pokemon interview, we are joined by MatthewBraeker, the Executive Producer from the Beginner to Winner PvP podcast. MatthewBraeker shares his experience with Pokemon GO and getting into Pokemon GO PVP. He gives insight to how he always saw the purpose of Pokemon was to battle and his experience playing Pokemon GO PvP when it was launched. He also gives his experience shifting from Pokemon GO to Pokemon TCG and what he enjoys about playing the Pokemon TCG. MatthewBraeker gives insight into his experience with Pokemon ranging from the Pokemon TCG at a younger to watching the anime. He also shares how him and his friend would develop strategies to compete in the Battle Tower in the Pokemon games. Finally, MatthewBarker shares how he got involved with the Beginner to Winner PvP podcast as the Executive Producer and gives some insights to how the podcast approaches building a PvP community and what he hopes it becomes in the future. Community Fundraiser A core Pokemon community member, Garren a.k.a HoosierDada13, has lost his home in a fire. Listed below are the three ways that you are able to help. 1) Associate Crisis Fund Donations through the Hancock Health Foundation - Anyone from the community can donate, tax free, and 100% of the donations will go to support Garren (HoosierDada13) and Jessica and their family via the Hancock Health Foundation. Here's how to donate: https://www.hancockhealth.org/about/foundation/2) Garren’s Venmo 3) Amazon Wishlist Trainer's Eye is a series where the stories are real and people still play this game. From PVP to Shiny Hunting, each person's Pokemon GO journey is unique and we dive into each journey here on As The Pokeball Turns! Sources Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Connect with MatthewBraeker: Website Support the show Connect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.com

In this Pokemon interview, we are joined by AstroZombie954, a Pokemon Trainer from Florida and the co-host of the Beginner to Winner PvP podcast. AstroZombie954 shares his experience with Pokemon GO and getting into Pokemon GO PVP. Starting out learning about Pokemon GO PVP, he desired content that was more entertaining for both experienced and newer Pokemon Trainers. Afterwards, AstroZombie954 shares how he started the podcast with those values in mind and eventually adding on the other co-hosts over the year. He even dives deeper and talks about the decision for the podcast to branch out into other avenues within Pokemon, including Pokemon VGC and Pokemon TCG. Finally, we play a throwback game from the Beginner to Winner Podcast, "Astro's Top 10." Listen toward the end to find out the prompt and which Pokemon he chooses! Community Fundraiser A core Pokemon community member, Garren a.k.a HoosierDada13, has lost his home in a fire. Listed below are the three ways that you are able to help. 1) Associate Crisis Fund Donations through the Hancock Health Foundation - Anyone from the community can donate, tax free, and 100% of the donations will go to support Garren (HoosierDada13) and Jessica and their family via the Hancock Health Foundation. Here's how to donate: https://www.hancockhealth.org/about/foundation/2) Garren’s Venmo 3) Amazon Wishlist Trainer's Eye is a series where the stories are real and people still play this game. From PVP to Shiny Hunting, each person's Pokemon GO journey is unique and we dive into each journey here on As The Pokeball Turns! Sources Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Connect with AstroZombie954: Website Support the show Connect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.com

In this Pokemon interview, we are joined by Dinho, a Pokemon Trainer from Florida and the co-host of the Beginner to Winner PvP podcast. Dinho shares his experience with Pokemon GO, starting with his passion for Pokemon Battles, which he originally catered to by participating in Pokemon GO Raids. Once Pokemon GO PVP was launched, Dinho shares how he fully dived into the Pokemon GO PVP and desired to help others become better. Dinho also shares his love for Charizard and how it helped him dive into Pokemon TCG and collecting Pokemon cards. Dinho also shares insight into his involvement with the Beginner to Winner PvP podcast with his other co-hosts. He shares how the show originated and his initial thoughts joining the podcast and how it has evolved over the years. Community Fundraiser A core Pokemon community member, Garren a.k.a HoosierDada13, has lost his home in a fire. Listed below are the three ways that you are able to help. 1) Associate Crisis Fund Donations through the Hancock Health Foundation - Anyone from the community can donate, tax free, and 100% of the donations will go to support Garren (HoosierDada13) and Jessica and their family via the Hancock Health Foundation. Here's how to donate: https://www.hancockhealth.org/about/foundation/2) Garren’s Venmo 3) Amazon Wishlist Trainer's Eye is a series where the stories are real and people still play this game. From PVP to Shiny Hunting, each person's Pokemon GO journey is unique and we dive into each journey here on As The Pokeball Turns! Sources Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Connect with Dinho: Twitter | Website Support the showConnect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.com

In this Pokemon interview, we are joined by WildcatDad17, a Pokemon Trainer from Kentucky and the co-host of the Beginner to Winner PvP podcast. WildcatDad17 shares his experience with Pokemon GO, starting with his in-person community in Kentucky that revolved around Raids. Eventually, he transitioned over to being involved with an online community, specifically with his podcast and Pokemon GO PvP where he learned to appreciate the in-person community a lot more thanks to the online experience. WildcatDad17 also shares insight into his involvement with the Beginner to Winner PvP podcast with his other co-hosts. He explains his reasoning to becoming an admin and what his experience has been like recording and producing a Pokemon GO podcast and developing a community alongside with it. Community Fundraiser A core Pokemon community member, Garren a.k.a HoosierDada13, has lost his home in a fire. Listed below are the three ways that you are able to help. 1) Associate Crisis Fund Donations through the Hancock Health Foundation - Anyone from the community can donate, tax free, and 100% of the donations will go to support Garren (HoosierDada13) and Jessica and their family via the Hancock Health Foundation. Here's how to donate: https://www.hancockhealth.org/about/foundation/2) Garren’s Venmo 3) Amazon Wishlist Trainer's Eye is a series where the stories are real and people still play this game. From PVP to Shiny Hunting, each person's Pokemon GO journey is unique and we dive into each journey here on As The Pokeball Turns! Sources Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Connect with WildcatDad17: Twitter | Website Support the show Connect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.com

In this Pokemon interview, we are joined by CasaDeCubone, a Pokemon Trainer from New Hampshire who is a huge fan of the different Pokemon GO podcasts. CasaDeCubone shares his personal experience with Pokemon GO and how being a part of the game and the podcast community has assisted in his recovery journey from alcohol. CasaDeCubone dives into his origins of using alcohol and attributes his involvement with the game as a huge influence in his road to recovery. He recalls his trips to different GO Fest and how meeting the people he would speak to online improved his overall enjoyoment with Pokemon GO. Finally, CasaDeCubone receives a special surprise that you don't want to miss! Trainer's Eye is a series where the stories are real and people still play this game. From PVP to Shiny Hunting, each person's Pokemon GO journey is unique and we dive into each journey here on As The Pokeball Turns! Sources Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Support the show Connect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.com

In this Pokemon interview, we are joined by Rowan8436, a Pokemon Trainer from Jacksonville Florida who enjoys catching Pokemon in Pokemon GO and streams her "catch grind" to an audience on Twitch. Rowan8436 shares her personal experience of using Pokémon GO as a therapeutic tool for mental health. Through the lens of her heartfelt narrative, we witness the profound impact of Pokémon GO on her life – a game that goes beyond entertainment and becomes a lifeline for mental well-being. Rowan8436 shares how she went from being alone to building a community and making friends with other Pokemon Trainers through Pokemon GO. From friendships that transcend the world of Pokemon to fostering a romantic partnership, her story is a testament to the power of Pokemon GO in fostering genuine connections. Finally, Rowan8436 shares her experience at the iconic GO Fest events in Seattle and NYC. Experience the excitement, community spirit with other Pokemon Trainers, and unforgettable moments that make these gatherings worthwhile. Trainer's Eye is a series where the stories are real and people still play this game. From PVP to Shiny Hunting, each person's Pokemon GO journey is unique and we dive into each journey here on As The Pokeball Turns! Sources Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Connect with Rowan8436: Twitter | Twitch My Interview with Star Piece: Watch | Listen Support the show Connect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.com

In this Pokemon interview, we are joined by BirdmanDodd, a Pokemon Trainer from Guelph, Ontario and the co-host of This Week in Geek, who shares his experience with Pokemon from a wheelchair. BirdmanDodd shares the transformative power of Pokémon GO in his life, revealing how the game opened doors to community engagement and connection. From PokéStops to Gym battles, he navigates the Pokémon GO landscape from the vantage point of his wheelchair, offering a glimpse into the challenges that shaped his experience. BirdmanDodd candidly discusses the unique challenges of playing Pokémon GO from a wheelchair, he also unveils the profound change in perspective that the game has brought to his life. Pokémon GO has become more than just a game; it's offered him new friends and newfound empowerment and possibilities. Trainer's Eye is a series where the stories are real and people still play this game. From PVP to Shiny Hunting, each person's Pokemon GO journey is unique and we dive into each journey here on As The Pokeball Turns! Sources Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Connect with BirdManDodd: Twitter | Website Support the show Connect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.com