The Very Best: A Pokecast

Dad Went to the Store Part 2

Josh Mattson — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:31:42 -0500

Welcome to The Very Best: A Pokecast! The podcast dedicated to discussing and learning about everything Pokemon!
Roy is out again this week so Shay and Josh take the wheel again! This week they're covering the Pokemon World Championships, the new TCGP set, some new deck builds, and much more!
The crew also breaks down episodes 28 and 29 of the original Pokemon TV series!

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Geomapping info
Pokemon World Championship winners and deck info
New TCGP set info

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Dad Went To The Store

Josh Mattson — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:40:28 -0500

Welcome to The Very Best: A Pokecast! The podcast dedicated to discussing and learning about everything Pokemon!
Roy is off this week so Shay and Josh do their very best to keep the show together. From discussions about the Pope to the latest TCGP sets, the crew is covering everything Pokemon this week including their review of Episode 26(Hypnos Naptime) and Episode 27(Pokemon Fashion Flash) of the orginal Pokemon TV series! Don't worry they didnt forget to build Roy a Pokemon team!

Show Links
Pope Leo signs a pokemon card!
Free Pikachu Promo Card Details!
Pokemon using AI??

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Pokemon Presents July 22nd

Josh Mattson — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:43:53 -0500

Welcome to The Very Best: A Pokecast! The podcast dedicated to discussing and learning about everything Pokemon!
This week were talking about all the news and updates that came out of the Pokemon Presents on July 22nd!

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The Boys are Haters!

Josh Mattson — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Welcome to The Very Best: A Pokecast! The podcast dedicated to discussing and learning about everything Pokemon!
This week we are breaking down some more Pokemon news and discussing the new Gamefreak game thats not pokemon? We also talk about the new TCGP Eevee set that was recently released, build Shay a pokemon team and breakdown episodes 24 and 25 of the original pokemon series!

Timestamps
12:33- Beast of Reincarnation-> Trailer
20:10- Go fest/Baxcalibur raid
29:30- Real Life Team Rocket
36:44- Team Building Exercize(Shay)
44:00- Pokemon TV Series (24 Primape goes bananas & 25 Pokemon Scent-Sation)

Battlestage Theatrica Link

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The G Boys

Josh Mattson — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Welcome to The Very Best: A Pokecast! The podcast dedicated to discussing and learning about everything Pokemon!
This week we are talking about some pokemon news, Our experience with Magic The Gathering, Roys shiny new Switch 2, and alot more! We also continue our Pokemon; The Indigo League rewatch and breakdown episodes 22 & 23 causing Josh to have a rare "Kids These Days" moment!

Code For Incineroar(Pokemon Scarlet/Violet) Available until June 20th

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Who is the Guzzlord?

Josh Mattson — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Welcome to The Very Best: A Pokecast! The podcast dedicated to discussing and learning about everything Pokemon!
Were back! We took a little break so Josh could go off to a galaxy far far away but this week we are back and talking about all the news we missed along with the next 2 episodes of #pokemon the indigo league!

Quest Me Link- Check out Joshs other Podcast about #StarWars

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Real Life Team Rocket Music- A Sinister Power Rising by Joel Fazhari

Pokemon With Rivals Pt. 2

Josh Mattson — Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Welcome to The Very Best: A Pokecast! The podcast dedicated to discussing and learning about everything Pokemon!
On this weeks episode Shay is on vacation and Jesse is back and ready to correct all of our wrongdoings. We also break down the news and updates from the last week and build a team for Professor Snape!

Gangplank Galleon Cover by Thunderclash
Spark Mandrell by Powerglove

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The Very Best Vacation

Josh Mattson — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Welcome to The Very Best: A Pokecast! The podcast dedicated to discussing and learning about everything Pokemon!
Our heroes returnFrom vacation to talk about their new decks, the upcoming grand challenge, and what pokemon team Darth Vader would have! We also breakdown episodes 19 and 20 of the Pokemon Indigo League series!

The Wrong Detective Pikachu

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Banned!!

Josh Mattson — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Welcome to The Very Best: A Pokecast! The podcast dedicated to discussing and learning about everything Pokemon!
We return to our regularly scheduled poke-casting this week as we talk about all things pokemon! We cover some pokemon GO news, Scarlet updates, Roys thoughts on the Switch 2, and we break down the next 2 episodes of the original pokemon anime including the first banned episode, Beauty and the Beach!

Timestamps
Scarlet updates and things- 3:55
More Break Ins- 12:01
Roys Switch 2 Thoughts- 17:20
Team Building Exercize Feat. Weird Al- 27:42
Pokemon TV Series- 35:00

Episode 17, Island of the Giant Pokemon- 35:56
(Banned)Episode 17.5- Beauty and the Beach- 59:30 Bulbapedia LINK

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Nintendo Switch 2 Roundtable

Josh Mattson — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Welcome to The Very Best: A Pokecast! The podcast dedicated to discussing and learning about everything Pokemon!
This week Roy is off so we have Jesse from Open Pike Night and Ricky D from Bestflix with Ricky D and Sudden But Inevitable joining us to discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and everything that was announced this last week! We will be back to our regularly scheduled poke-programming next week!

Timestamps
Corrections-5:00
Latest Shay/Josh TCG Battle- 14:01
Nintendo Switch 2 intro/Whiny nintendo fans- 15:45
Digital only Games- 22:00
Game Sharing- 32:10
Gamecube update- 39:45
Why DK? and other games- 46:00
Will you buy on launch?- 1:08:20
Preorders/Tariffs- 1:15:35
What Game will you Purchase first- 1:28:00
Roys Big Question!- 1:34:34

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Officer Buttson and the Ignoramus

Josh Mattson — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Welcome to The Very Best: A Pokecast! The podcast dedicated to discussing and learning about everything Pokemon!
Your favorite trainers are back from their vacation and ready to get back to it! On this weeks episode we are chatting about the new sets that were released over the last week both for the TCG and for TCGP. We also talk about last weeks Nintendo Direct, the latest global challenge, and breakdown episodes 15 and 16 of the original Pokemon TV series!

Timestamps
Corrections- 1:50
Shays new Decks/New set released- 3:28
Nintendo Direct-19:40
Global Challenge update/New TCGP set36:11
Florida Man Story- 42:14
Pokemon TV Series- 44:13

15. Battle On The St. Anne
16. Pokemon Shipwreck

Battle of the Favorites- 1:15:50

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Sold! For 3.5 Billion!

Josh Mattson — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Welcome to The Very Best: A Pokecast! The podcast dedicated to discussing and learning about everything Pokemon!
On this weeks episode the gang discusses the giant Pokemon Go sale this past week and what it means for players. We also dive into some Heatwave leaks, Scarlet/Violet news and break down episodes 13 and 14 of the original Pokemon TV series, "Mystery at the Lighthouse and Electric Shock Showdown!

Timestamps
Corrections- 14:15
Heatwave Leaks- 15:39
New Pokemon Series- 20:42
Pokemon Go sold for 3.5 billion!- 32:42
Scarlet/Violet News- 37:59
Pokemon TV Series- 46:15

Episode 13- Mystery at the lighthouse
Episode 14- Electric Shock Showdown

Battle Of the Favorites- 1:36:50

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Pokemon Day Hangover

Josh Mattson — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Welcome to The Very Best: A Pokecast! The podcast dedicated to discussing and learning about everything Pokemon!

This week Roy returns to discuss more of the Pokemon Day news and updates. We dive into the 2025 TCG Rotation, what it is, and when it will take place this year! Josh also starts up the new "Battle of the Favorites" segment to see which of his favorites is the best and finally we breakdown episodes 11 and 12 of the original Pokemon Series.

Timestamps
3:40- Corrections/cyndaquil allegations/ZA Starters
12:23- TCG Art and the artists

Rotation Video

15:35- TCG news and updates/why are we mad at Gamestop
35:10- Pokemon Go Talk/Global Challenge Event
44:43- Battle Of The Favorites
54:20- Pokemon TV Series

Episode 11- Charmander The Stray
Episode 12- Here Comes The Squirtle Squad

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Pokemon Day With Rivals

Josh Mattson — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0600

Welcome to The Very Best: A Pokecast! The podcast dedicated to discussing and learning about everything Pokemon!

This week Roy is on vacation to the Kanto region so Josh's Rival, Jesse, stops by to discuss the latest in the world of Pokemon! We talk about Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, Legends ZA, all the Pokemon Day news, and so much more! Shay and Josh also dive in to episodes 9 and 10 of the original series, School of Hard Knocks and Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village!

Timestamps
5:00- "Jesse, When did you become a pokemon fan?"
12:40- "How do eggs/IV's/EV's work?"
19:05- Shiny hunting Story
23:14- Scarlet Outbreaks and Raids
25:03- Pokemon Day!
41:16- Pokemon Concierge
46:50- Pokemon ZA Talk
1:08:12- Pokemon series

Episode 9- School of Hard Knocks
Episode 10- Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village

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A REAL Challenge

Josh Mattson — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0600

Welcome to The Very Best: A Pokecast!

On this weeks episode Shay fills us in on whats possibly her favorite Pokemon! We also talk about some of the Pokemon day rumors floating around and Josh makes a vow that everyone is about to hold him to.
We continue our journey through the original Pokemon TV series by breaking down episodes 7 & 8!

Timestamps and Links
2:30- Corrections
4:40- New Pulls this week
12:00- "Pokemon is bad"
18:49- Scarlet Teams
25:07- Dragonite and the Mailman
30:34- Collection Rumor
35:18- Pokemon TV series

Episode 7- The Water Flowers of Cerulean City
Episode 8- The Path to the Pokemon League

1:10:21- Who do you choose? Pokedex update

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We Stand Corrected

Josh Mattson — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0600

Welcome to The Very Best: A Pokecast!

On this weeks episode our trainers dive into the new set announcements, some rumors that have been floating around and Shays Pokemon Scarlet progress! We also talk about episodes 5 and 6 of the original Pokemon series!

Timestamps and Links
03:35- Corrections
13:54- New Set Confirmed, Team rocket LINK
23:09- Pokemon GO tour Wildfire releif event
26:58- Pokemon GO and MLB
30:20- Eevee Rumor?
33:50- Video Game News and Shay Updates

43:24- Pokemon TV Series

Episode 5- Showdown in Pewter City
Episode 6- Clefairy and the Moon Stone

1:15:00- Who do you choose?/Pokedex Update

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A New Challenger Approaches

Josh Mattson — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0600

Welcome to The Very Best: A Pokecast!

On this weeks episode we are introducing our good friend and new Co-host, Roy to the Pokecast! We are also discussing what we want to see on Pokemon Day this year. We're talking TCG, Scarlet/violet news and updates and we break down episodes 3 and 4 of the Pokemon TV series.

Timestamps
-Corrections
-09:55 TCG news and updates
-27:28 Video Game News and Updates
-44:55 Pokemon TV Series

Episode 3- Ash Catches a Pokemon
Episode 4- Challenge of the Samurai

Links
New TCG Set
Scarlet/Violet Mystery Codes

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I Choose You, Pokecast!

Josh Mattson — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0600

Welcome to The Very Best: A Pokecast!

Thank you for listening to the very 1st episode of The Very Best! On this weeks episode we will be discussing everything from Mcdonalds happy meals to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet! We also rewatch/introduce Shay to the first two episodes of Pokemon the TV series!

-2:33 TCG News and Updates
-18:26 Video Games news and updates(TCGP/Pokemon Scarlet)
-37:16 Pokemon the TV Series

Episode 1: Pokemon I Choose You
Episode 2: Pokemon Emergency

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The Very Best: A Pokecast

Josh Mattson — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 20:37:27 -0600

Welcome to The Very Best: A Pokecast!

On this podcast we will be discussing EVERYTHING Pokemon!
-TCG
-Video Games
-Mobile Games
-Pokenews
-And Much More!

We will also be taking Shay on a journey through the beginning of Pokemon! That means we will be re watching the entire first season of Pokemon the TV series and giving our more adult take on the show!

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