The Trainer Trio: A Pokémon Podcast

The Trainer Trio finally discovers Hoenn’s most powerful opponent: trying to evolve a Feebas. Sean spends nearly 16 hours hunting the elusive fish, catching seven of them, growing berries, and repeatedly failing to produce a Milotic. The Trio also enters its first Pokémon Contests, where everyone somehow wins despite only vaguely understanding what the hearts mean. The journey continues when Team Aqua steals Captain Stern’s submarine, sending the Trio through the enemy hideouts and out across Hoenn’s increasingly excessive ocean. After exploring both tides of Shoal Cave, Dustin claims his locked-out Pokémon and the Trio reaches Mossdeep City. There, Tate and Liza introduce the series’ first double Gym battle. The format then carries into the Hoenn Battles as all three trainers compete in doubles for the first time. Will Sean continue leading the region, or will the new format finally shake up the standings? Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Hoenn battles:Rustboro City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Dewford Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Mauville City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Lavaridge Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Petalburg City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 2-0 | Dustin 0-2Lilycove City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Total Hoenn Battle Record: Sean 11-1 | Chris 5-7 | Dustin 2-10 Timecodes:• 0:00 The Start• 0:31 Episode Overview• 1:20 Sean’s Feebas Story• 5:08 Pokédex Highlight: Feebas• 7:56 Pokémon Contests• 13:14 Slateport Ambush• 18:13 Back to Lilycove• 22:43 Team Hideouts• 28:29 Shoal Cave• 32:09 Pokédex Highlight: Spheal• 36:55 Mossdeep City• 43:11 PokéStats• 48:42 Tate & Liza• 50:12 Ability Highlight: Levitate• 53:55 Hoenn Battles• 54:24 Sean vs. Chris• 57:36 Sean vs. Dustin• 1:00:35 Dustin vs. Chris• 1:03:49 The End Contact us @• YouTube: @TheTrainerTrioPodcast• Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trainer Trio leaves the Weather Institute behind and heads toward Fortree City—after Chris briefly believes he lost his Game Boy and nearly has to replay 30 hours of Pokémon Ruby. Along the way, Sean postpones his dreaded Feebas hunt, the Trio discovers the invisible Kecleon blocking Fortree Gym, and everyone trains aggressively after last episode’s uneven battles. They then challenge Winona for the Feather Badge, where one Altaria quickly proves that bringing an Electric-type does not guarantee an easy victory. The journey continues through Hoenn’s Safari Zone and the eerie heights of Mt. Pyre, where Team Aqua and Team Magma steal the ancient orbs connected to a devastating clash between land and sea. With Absol predicting disaster and Caspian’s investigation deepening, the Trio arrives in Lilycove City for another round of Hoenn Battles. Will Dustin’s completely rebuilt team finally turn his season around? Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Hoenn battles:Rustboro City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Dewford Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Mauville City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Lavaridge Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Petalburg City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 2-0 | Dustin 0-2Total Hoenn Battle Record: Sean 9-1 | Chris 5-5 | Dustin 1-9 Timecodes:• 0:00 The Start• 0:31 Episode Overview• 3:30 Route 119• 6:37 Rival Battle• 10:45 Fortree City• 16:12 Ability Highlight: Color Change• 17:46 Pokédex Highlight: Absol• 20:06 Winona• 28:50 Route 120• 30:35 Mt. Pyre• 32:57 Pokédex Highlight: Duskull• 38:04 Safari Zone• 41:57 Lilycove City• 44:59 PokéStats• 48:57 Pokédex Highlight: Sharpedo• 50:13 Nature Highlight• 52:11 Hoenn Battles• 52:41 Chris vs. Sean• 56:22 Sean vs. Dustin• 1:00:26 Chris vs. Dustin• 1:03:56 The End Contact us @• YouTube: @TheTrainerTrioPodcast• Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trainer Trio returns to Petalburg City for the long-awaited battle against Norman—who also happens to be their in-game father. Unfortunately, family ties do not make his two Slaking any less terrifying. Before confronting Dad, the Trio explores Route 111’s desert, chooses its fossils, and reveals Sean’s locked-out Pokémon. After surviving Norman’s Normal-type Gym, they investigate New Mauville, finally learn how to Surf, and travel through Hoenn’s rain-soaked routes toward the Weather Institute. Along the way, Chris desperately recruits a Grass-type counter for Sean, Dustin continues his campaign against type matchups, and Team Aqua and Team Magma attempt to steal research connected to a mysterious weather-changing Pokémon. Castform may not be the storm-maker Caspian is searching for—but it could point him toward something much more powerful. With Sean still undefeated, can Chris or Dustin finally bring his streak to an end? Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Hoenn battles:Rustboro City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Dewford Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Mauville City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Lavaridge Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Total Hoenn Battle Record: Sean 8-0 | Chris 3-5 | Dustin 1-7 Timecodes:• 0:00 The Start• 0:35 Episode Overview• 3:09 Ability Highlight: Magma Armor• 6:22 Route 111 Desert• 13:21 Revisiting Hoenn• 15:25 Norman• 20:32 Ability Highlight: Truant• 28:29 New Mauville• 35:06 Pokédex Highlight: Tropius• 38:22 The Weather Institute• 40:03 Pokédex Highlight: Castform• 40:34 Ability Highlight: Forecast• 42:50 PokéStats• 45:37 Hoenn Battles• 46:06 Chris vs. Sean• 48:15 Dustin vs. Chris• 50:19 Dustin vs. Sean• 53:13 The End Contact us @• YouTube: @TheTrainerTrioPodcast• Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trainer Trio begins with its first official cycling race before setting out on its longest Hoenn journey yet—from Rusturf Tunnel to the volcanic slopes of Mt. Chimney. Along the way, the Trio battles the Winstrate family, builds its first Secret Bases, collects volcanic ash, explores Meteor Falls, and gets caught between Team Aqua and Team Magma as both organizations attempt to weaponize a meteorite. Caspian’s investigation also deepens as he realizes he is no longer chasing a strange storm—he is chasing the people creating it. After Dustin responds to five whiteouts by arriving with a level-32 Crobat, the Trio challenges Flannery for the Heat Badge. Then, their upgraded teams enter the fourth round of Hoenn Battles. Can anyone finally end Sean’s undefeated streak? Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Hoenn battles:Rustboro City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Dewford Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Mauville City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Total Hoenn Battle Record: Sean 6-0 | Chris 2-4 | Dustin 1-5 Timecodes:• 0:00 The Start• 0:40 Episode Overview• 1:19 Cycling Path Times• 3:04 Rusturf Tunnel• 8:16 Trick House• 10:11 Route 111: Winstrate Family• 12:39 What Are EVs?• 15:13 Route 112• 17:57 Fiery Path• 18:31 Ability Highlight: White Smoke• 23:39 Route 113• 28:34 Fallarbor Town• 33:50 Route 114• 35:21 Pokédex Highlight: Seviper• 38:49 Meteor Falls• 50:44 Pokédex Highlight: Spoink• 51:51 Lavaridge Town• 53:09 PokéStats• 57:17 Flannery• 1:02:05 Hoenn Battles• 1:02:36 Chris vs. Sean• 1:06:18 Sean vs. Dustin• 1:08:56 Chris vs. Dustin• 1:11:23 The End Contact us @• YouTube: @TheTrainerTrioPodcast• Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is Season 3, Episode 3, starring three trainers—which apparently makes this the official Triple Trainer Trio special. The celebration budget was spent entirely on Soda Pops. The Trio sails into Slateport City, explores its seaside market, and delivers the Devon Goods while Team Aqua and Team Magma argue over whether Hoenn has too much land or too much water. From there, they tackle the Trick House, survive a surprisingly dangerous rival battle, and finally receive their bikes in Mauville City. Along the way, Sean continues sacrificing hours of his life to rare Pokémon encounters and Dustin discovers that Wattson’s Electric-type Gym is considerably harder when your strategy begins with Aron. After earning the Dynamo Badge, the Trio enters its third round of Hoenn Battles. Can Chris and Dustin finally slow Sean down, or will his undefeated opening continue? Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Hoenn battles:Rustboro City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Dewford Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Total Hoenn Battle Record: Sean 4-0 | Chris 1-3 | Dustin 1-3 Timecodes:• 0:00 The Start• 0:31 Episode Overview• 2:05 Slateport Beach• 7:35 Slateport City• 17:17 Ability Highlight: Rough Skin• 20:33 Route 110• 22:44 Ability Highlight: Plus & Minus• 23:41 Trick Master’s House• 25:20 Rival Battle• 29:09 Mauville City• 34:47 Route 117• 37:00 Pokédex Highlight: Surskit• 37:31 Pokédex Highlight: Illumise• 39:34 Verdanturf Town• 42:03 PokéStats• 45:32 Wattson• 51:30 Hoenn Battles• 52:16 Chris vs. Sean• 54:40 Dustin vs. Sean• 56:47 Chris vs. Dustin• 1:00:50 The End Contact us @• YouTube: @TheTrainerTrioPodcast• Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trainer Trio leaves Rustboro City behind to recover the stolen Devon Goods, rescue Peeko, and set sail for Dewford Town—where apparently everyone immediately adopts whatever phrase is trending that afternoon. Along the way, Sean spends roughly a geological era searching for Skitty, the Trio explores Granite Cave without using Flash, and Steven makes an unusually confident prediction about their Pokémon League potential. New discoveries include Aron, Sableye, several useful abilities, and the realization that bringing a Steel/Rock-type Pokémon into a Fighting-type Gym may not be the tactical masterstroke it sounds like. After challenging Brawly for the Knuckle Badge, the Trio enters its second round of Hoenn Battles. With 2 of the Trio both bringing Ralts and Taillow, two Pokémon are now on the line in the same showdown. Who will leave Dewford with their team intact? Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Hoenn battles:Rustboro City: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Total Hoenn Battle Record: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2 Timecodes:• 0:00 The Start• 0:31 Episode Overview• 2:58 Route 116• 3:49 Rusturf Tunnel• 8:37 Ability Highlight: Soundproof• 10:37 Ability Highlight: Trace• 14:12 Devon Corporation• 19:08 Dewford Town• 23:08 Granite Cave• 25:02 Pokédex Highlight: Aron• 28:45 PokéStats• 34:51 Dewford Gym & Brawly• 37:13 Ability Highlight: Guts• 41:09 Hoenn Battles• 41:39 Chris vs. Sean• 44:09 Sean vs. Dustin• 47:16 Chris vs. Dustin• 52:49 The End Contact us @• YouTube: @TheTrainerTrioPodcast• Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trainer Trio finally begins its Hoenn adventure—after their original recording is claimed by Sean’s full computer storage. Chris chooses Torchic in Pokémon Ruby, Dustin takes Treecko in Pokémon Sapphire, and Sean somehow receives the incredibly powerful Mudkip in Pokémon Emerald. Along the road from Littleroot Town to Rustboro City, the Trio introduces their new trainers, catches its first Hoenn Pokémon, encounters Team Aqua and Team Magma, and discovers just how useful five Zigzagoon can apparently be. The journey ends with Roxanne and the Stone Badge, but not everyone escapes the first Gym without a whiteout. Then, the opening Hoenn Battles put their new teams—and ownership of Shroomish—on the line. Who will begin the season on top, and whose Hoenn campaign already needs a new strategy? Timecodes:• 0:00 The Start• 1:58 Episode Overview• 2:19 Welcome to Hoenn• 3:57 Trainer Introductions• 8:35 Littleroot Town• 16:42 Starter Pokémon Reveals• 20:36 Pokémon Natures & Abilities• 23:44 First Wild Pokémon• 29:04 First Pokémon Caught• 29:49 Ability Highlight: Pickup• 31:52 Pokédex Highlight: Lotad• 35:44 Petalburg City• 39:27 What Is an IV?• 44:16 Petalburg Woods• 44:26 Pokédex Highlight: Slakoth• 46:28 First Evil Team Encounter• 48:54 First Double Battle• 49:35 Rustboro City• 56:26 PokéStats• 1:01:36 Roxanne• 1:05:08 Hoenn Battles• 1:06:19 Sean vs. Dustin• 1:07:16 Dustin vs. Chris• 1:08:22 Sean vs. Chris• 1:10:55 The End Contact us @• YouTube: @TheTrainerTrioPodcast• Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trainer Trio is setting sail for Hoenn—but first, they need enough rules to prevent the season from becoming six over leveled Water-types and a strategy guide. Chris takes on Pokémon Ruby, Dustin ventures into Pokémon Sapphire, and Sean attempts to reclaim his Pokémon Master throne in Pokémon Emerald. Before choosing their starters, the Trio breaks down Season 3’s updated team rules, their one-shot Battle Tower challenge, locked-out Pokémon selections, and a mysterious exception to the no-legendaries rule. They also revisit their growing Ultimate Teams, discuss the major changes introduced in Generation 3, and share the childhood memories that made Hoenn special—including lost cartridges, level-100 starters, and the origin of BlazenRuby. The starters remain secret until Episode 1, but the competition has already begun. Timecodes:• 0:00 The Start• 0:44 Episode Overview• 1:40 Game Assignments• 3:05 Season 3 Rules• 7:29 Hoenn Challenges• 9:48 Pokémon Selection• 10:56 Ultimate Teams• 12:25 What Changed in Generation 3?• 17:48 Version-Exclusive Pokémon• 19:12 Generation 3 History & Memories• 25:49 The End Contact us @• YouTube: @TheTrainerTrioPodcast• Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We say farewell to Johto with a full review of Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (GSC)! The Trainer Trio reflects on their favorite battles, biggest regrets, and standout moments from the season. They rank their games, build their ultimate teams, and hand out Season 2 awards—plus a few wild predictions for their next adventure in Hoenn! ____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start00:35 Episode Overview01:47 Poke Stats06:34 Trainer Trio in Review07:07 Part 1: General Playthrough Experience07:15 Favorite Moment10:06 What Surprised You?13:50 One Change that Enhanced Experience16:46 Toughest Trainer18:43 Favorite Trainer20:51 Johto Vs Kanto26:03 Part 2: Pokemon26:10 Favorite Starter:27:43 Favorite Gen 2 Pokemon30:44 Biggest Regret33:52 Ultimate Team Picks38:44 Pokemon Nicknames40:28 Ranking Games44:21 Part 3: Trainer Trio Specific44:30 Most Memorable Battle47:12 Steal Another Pokemon48:19 Favorite Season 2 Moment49:39 Best of Trainer Trio51:45 Pokedex Highlight: Celebi53:14 Season 3 Predicitons54:28 Nintendo Power Magazine57:48 The End____________________________________________________Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Johto battles: Violet City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Azalea Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Goldenrod City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Ecruteak City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Mahogany Town: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1Olivine City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1Blackthorn City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1Indigo Plateau: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Kanto: Sean 0-2| Chris 2-0 | Dustin 1-1MT. Silver: Sean 1-1| Chris 3-0 | Dustin 0-3 Total Johto Battle Record: Sean 8-12 | Chris 12-9 | Dustin 11-10____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro - Tanoshi: A Journey Through the Johto Region ~ Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Lo-FiTransitions - Kunning Fox: Johto Odyssey | Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Live Orchestra AlbumEnding - AlmightyArceus: [ Lofi ] Johto Surf Remix - Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The road to Mt. Silver is full of tough battles, hidden surprises, and one very questionable use of a Master Ball! As the Trainer Trio wraps up their Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (GSC) journey, they face off against Red in the ultimate final battle—and settle the score once and for all in their epic Johto Battles finale!____________________________________________________Timecodes:00:00 The Start00:34 Episode Overview01:29 Cycling Route03:37 Fuschia City06:16 Gym 13: Janine08:51 Route 1517:36 Pewter City19:14 Gym 14: Brock20:24 EXP Share21:28 Mt. Moon26:10 Viridian City28:38 Pallet Town30:06 Cinnabar Island31:29 Gym 15: Blaine33:27 Gym 16: Blue35:28 Pokedex Highlight 1: Murkrow36:37 Johto Clean Up36:46 Whirl Pool Island Revist39:11 Tin Tower Revisit40:01 Pokedex Highlight 2: Ho-Oh41:30 Roaming Legendaries44:19 MT. Silver46:35 Pokedex Highlight 3: Larvitar47:48 Red52:26 Chris Vs Red56:54 Dustin Vs Red58:44 Sean Vs Red1:03:11 Poke Stats1:05:57 Johto Battles Finale1:06:31 Dustin Vs Sean1:09:27 Chris Vs Sean1:12:24 Dustin Vs Chris1:14:23 Finale1:18:16 The End____________________________________________________Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Johto battles: Violet City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Azalea Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2Goldenrod City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Ecruteak City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Mahogany Town: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1Olivine City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1Blackthorn City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1Indigo Plateau: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1Kanto: Sean 0-2| Chris 2-0 | Dustin 1-1 Total Johto Battle Record: Sean 7-11 | Chris 9-9 | Dustin 11-7____________________________________________________Contact us @X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrioEmail: [email protected]____________________________________________________Music:Intro - Tanoshi: A Journey Through the Johto Region ~ Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Lo-FiTransitions - Kunning Fox: Johto Odyssey | Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Live Orchestra AlbumVermilion City Intro - Zame: Vermilion City: Remastered (feat. @Pokestir) ► Pokémon Heart Gold & Soul SilverFinal Battle - Arcane Dreams: Pokemon Johto (Orchestral Version)Ending - AlmightyArceus: [ Lofi ] Johto Surf Remix - Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.