Poke Press Digest Podcast-Pokemon Discussions

Steven Reich

Want to know more about the people and ideas behind the Pokemon franchise? Our show provides a variety of information, with an emphasis on the Pokemon fan experience. Topics include music, anime, the TCG, and the video games.

  1. Episode 81-Twin Cities Con 2025/Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Music

    12/16/2025

    Episode 81-Twin Cities Con 2025/Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Music

    The first segment (0:50-9:26) is a pair of interviews from Twin Cities Con 2025*, where I got a chance to talk to the winner of the Smash Ultimate tournament, and interview a video game musician. The second segment (10:29-45:14) is a discussion of the music of Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon for the 3DS. This entry in the sub-series has a massive amount of content, and the soundtrack is no exception. Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to cover it, including a game discussion after the outro. *A press pass was provided for this event. Links: Twin Cities Con: www.twincitiescon.com Brian Koenig: www.briankoenigmusic.com Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.com Slow Scan TV Information: SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software: Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdsopl.robot36 iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/sstv-slow-scan-tv/id387910013 Windows: www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htm Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television

    1h 5m
  2. Episode 80-Mig Ayesa (Pokemon Live Dubai)

    11/03/2025

    Episode 80-Mig Ayesa (Pokemon Live Dubai)

    Back in the early 2000s Mig Ayesa was tapped to perform as Ash Ketchum in the Dubai version of the Pokemon Live stage show. I interviewed him to find out about his experience....and Rock Star: INXS. Can you blame me? Links: Mig's Website: https://mig-music.com/home Rock Star: INXS Reunion Concert: https://www.gregfrewintheatre.com/rockstar--inxs-20th-anniversary-reunion Slow Scan TV Information: SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdsopl.robot36 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sstv-slow-scan-tv/id387910013 Windows: www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htm Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television

    26 min
  3. Episode 79: MadEx 2025/The Music of "Pokken Tournament"

    08/26/2025

    Episode 79: MadEx 2025/The Music of "Pokken Tournament"

    The first segment (1:06-13:40) is a pair of interviews from MadEx 2025*, where I got to meet dub director Lisa Ortiz, as well as a winner of the Super Smash Bros. Doubles tournament.. The second segment (14:57-53:46) is a discussion of the music of Pokken Tournament. Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to go over the tunes from this one-on-one fighter. The title may not have gotten as much traction as Pokémon wanted, but we make sure to give it due consideration. As usual, there’s a game discussion after the outro. *A press pass was provided for this event. Links: Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Slow Scan TV Information: SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software: Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdsopl.robot36 iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/sstv-slow-scan-tv/id387910013 Windows: www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htm Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television

    1h 10m
  4. Poke Press Digest Podcast Episode 78-Anime Milwaukee 2025/Pokemon Picross

    06/11/2025

    Poke Press Digest Podcast Episode 78-Anime Milwaukee 2025/Pokemon Picross

    The first segment (1:10-8:40) is a pair of interviews from Anime Milwaukee 2025*. At this year's even, I was able to talk to a fan running a "Who's That Pokemon?" panel, and the winner of the Smash Ultimate tournament. The second segment (9:22-end) is a discussion of the music of Pokemon Picross for the 3DS. Despite not enjoying the puzzles themselves, Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to discuss this slate of tunes. *A press pass was provided for this event. Links: Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Slow Scan TV Information: SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software: Android: play.google.com/store/apps/detail…id=xdsopl.robot36 iOS: itunes.apple.com/us/app/sstv/id38…1&mt=8&at=11lb5X Windows: www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htm Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television

    1h 1m
  5. Episode 77-Discussing the music of "Pokemon Concierge"

    03/03/2025

    Episode 77-Discussing the music of "Pokemon Concierge"

    Anne from Pikapi Podcast drops in to discuss the music of Pokémon Concierge. This stop-motion animated series has stunning visuals, but the theme song and score also stand out. Be sure to listen after the outro for a review of the show itself. Links: Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Have A Good Time Here Music Video: https://youtu.be/RrByuqhAZj4?si=hlX0cLKA7WltAtt3 Pokemon Concierge Score: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMd5md8iyI8&pp=ygUXcG9rZW1vbiBjb25jaWVyZ2Ugc2NvcmU%3D Slow Scan TV Information: SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software: Android: play.google.com/store/apps/detail…id=xdsopl.robot36 iOS: itunes.apple.com/us/app/sstv/id38…1&mt=8&at=11lb5X Windows: www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htm Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television

    47 min
  6. Poke Press Digest Podcast Episode 76-Discussing the Music of "Pokemon Shuffle"

    02/15/2025

    Poke Press Digest Podcast Episode 76-Discussing the Music of "Pokemon Shuffle"

    Anne from Pikapi Podcast comes by to discuss the music of Pokémon Shuffle, a free-to-start title released on both 3DS and mobile. This picture-swapping puzzle game gave us some interesting tunes to talk about, allowing us to make comparisons to other Genius Sonority games, and some possible outside influences. As usual, there’s a game discussion after the outro. Links: Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Slow Scan TV Information: SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software: Android: play.google.com/store/apps/detail…id=xdsopl.robot36 iOS: itunes.apple.com/us/app/sstv/id38…1&mt=8&at=11lb5X Windows: www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htm Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television

    59 min
  7. Episode 75-Twin Cities Con 2024/The music of "Pokemon Art Academy"

    12/24/2024

    Episode 75-Twin Cities Con 2024/The music of "Pokemon Art Academy"

    The first segment (1:06-11:46) is a set of interviews from Twin Cities Con 2024*, where I got to talk to Haven Paschall and several others. If you want more, be sure to check the episode description for some written interviews from the event. The second segment (12:46-40:00) is a discussion of the music of Pokémon Art Academy for the 3DS. Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to discuss the myriad of tunes featured in this…game? Regardless, you can hear us discuss its mechanics after the outro. * A press pass was provided for this event. Links: Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ TCC2024 SSBU: https://pokepress.blogspot.com/2024/11/twin-cities-con-2024-smash-ultimate.html TCC2024 Cosplay: https://pokepress.blogspot.com/2024/11/twin-cities-con-2024-heracross-cosplay.html Slow Scan TV Information: SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdsopl.robot36 iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sstv/id387910013?ls=1&mt=8&at=11lb5X Windows: https://www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htm Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television

    1h 4m
  8. Episode 74-Discussing the music of "Rumble U" & "Battle Trozei"

    10/26/2024

    Episode 74-Discussing the music of "Rumble U" & "Battle Trozei"

    Anne from Pikapi Podcast joins me to talk about the music of Pokémon Rumble U and Pokémon Battle Trozei. Both games are small, but we were able to pick out a few tunes and make some interesting observations. In our feedback section, we talk about the connections we’ve made in our musical research, as well as an unexpected entry in a recent miniseries. Still want more? There’s a double game discussion after the outro. Links: Pikapi Podcast: pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/ Poke Casters Network: www.pokecastersnetwork.com/ Slow Scan TV Information: SSTV audio an be decoded by a variety of software: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdsopl.robot36 iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sstv/id387910013?ls=1&mt=8&at=11lb5X Windows: https://www.qsl.net/on6mu/rxsstv.htm Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television

    51 min
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