The Trainer Trio: A Pokémon Podcast

The Trainer Trio
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Three friends—Chris, Sean, and Dustin—set out on a mission to replay every mainline Pokémon game, battling through each region and sharing their experiences along the way. From epic rivalries to wild misplays and deep Pokémon lore, join The Trainer Trio as they relive the adventure one gym at a time! ⚡ Season 3 is officially on the way! Recording has been completed, editing is underway, and our Hoenn journey begins with Season 3 Episode 0 & 1 releasing August 5th, 2026. 🎧🐾 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Episode 1

    Pokémon RSE Hoenn Ep.1 – Road to Rustboro City & Roxanne

    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: TheTrainerTrioPodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pokémon RSE Hoenn Ep.1 – Road to Rustboro City & Roxanne

  2. Episode 2

    Pokémon RSE Hoenn Ep.2 – Road to Dewford Town & Brawly

    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: TheTrainerTrioPodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pokémon RSE Hoenn Ep.2 – Road to Dewford Town & Brawly

  3. Episode 3

    Pokémon RSE Hoenn Ep.3 – Road to Mauville City & Wattson

    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: TheTrainerTrioPodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pokémon RSE Hoenn Ep.3 – Road to Mauville City & Wattson

  4. Episode 4

    Pokémon RSE Hoenn Ep.4 – Road to Lavaridge Town & Flannery

    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: TheTrainerTrioPodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pokémon RSE Hoenn Ep.4 – Road to Lavaridge Town & Flannery

  5. Episode 5

    Pokémon RSE Hoenn Ep.5 – Norman & the Weather Institute

    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: TheTrainerTrioPodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pokémon RSE Hoenn Ep.5 – Norman & the Weather Institute

  6. Episode 6

    Pokémon RSE Hoenn Ep.6 – Road to Fortree City & Winona

    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: TheTrainerTrioPodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pokémon RSE Hoenn Ep.6 – Road to Fortree City & Winona

  7. Episode 7

    Pokémon RSE Hoenn Ep.7 – Road to Mossdeep City & Tate & Liza

    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: TheTrainerTrioPodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pokémon RSE Hoenn Ep.7 – Road to Mossdeep City & Tate & Liza

  8. Episode 8

    Pokémon RSE Hoenn Ep.8 – Road to Sootopolis & Wallace/Juan

    The Trainer Trio dives beneath Hoenn’s ocean for its most legendary episode yet—and discovers that “too much water” becomes considerably worse when the rain may never stop.   After Sean handles an Emerald-exclusive crisis at the Mossdeep Space Center, the Trio explores the underwater routes and navigates the frustrating puzzles of Seafloor Cavern. There, Team Aqua and Team Magma finally awaken Kyogre and Groudon, immediately realize the flaw in destroying the world, and leave three children to resolve the consequences.   While Chris and Dustin confront their version’s legendary Pokémon inside the Cave of Origin, Sean climbs Sky Pillar to summon Rayquaza and end the battle between land and sea. Caspian also completes his mission, choosing to remain in Hoenn and guard the Stormmaker rather than return home.   The Trio then visits Pacifidlog Town, calculates the nearly impossible odds of finding Mirage Island, explores the Abandoned Ship, and begins unraveling the Braille-covered mystery of the Legendary Regis. Finally, they return to Sootopolis City to challenge Wallace—or Juan, depending on the game—for the Rain Badge.   With full teams of six now permitted in the Hoenn Battles, can Dustin close the gap on Chris, or will Sean tighten his hold on first place?   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 1-1Mossdeep City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0Total Hoenn Battle Record: Sean 11-3 | Chris 6-8 | Dustin 4-10   Timecodes: • 0:00 The Start • 0:33 Episode Overview • 1:27 Sean’s Space Center Side Quest • 5:09 Seafloor Cavern • 15:31 Origins of the Nuzlocke • 18:02 Sootopolis City • 23:53 Ability Highlight: Drought & Drizzle • 28:48 Ability Highlight: Air Lock • 30:39 Pokédex Highlight: The Legendary Trio • 32:45 Pacifidlog Town • 39:27 Abandoned Ship & More Water Routes • 50:52 PokéStats • 53:41 Pokédex Highlight: Claydol • 55:46 Gym 8: Wallace & Juan • 1:01:47 Hoenn Battles • 1:02:26 Chris vs. Sean • 1:05:46 Sean vs. Dustin • 1:08:35 Dustin vs. Chris • 1:12:32 The End   Contact us @ • YouTube: @TheTrainerTrioPodcast • Email: TheTrainerTrioPodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pokémon RSE Hoenn Ep.8 – Road to Sootopolis & Wallace/Juan

  9. Aug 5

    Pokémon Ruby Saphire Emerald Hoenn Ep.0 – Season 3 Rules, Challenges & Kickoff

    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: TheTrainerTrioPodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pokémon Ruby Saphire Emerald Hoenn Ep.0 – Season 3 Rules, Challenges & Kickoff
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Three friends—Chris, Sean, and Dustin—set out on a mission to replay every mainline Pokémon game, battling through each region and sharing their experiences along the way. From epic rivalries to wild misplays and deep Pokémon lore, join The Trainer Trio as they relive the adventure one gym at a time! ⚡ Season 3 is officially on the way! Recording has been completed, editing is underway, and our Hoenn journey begins with Season 3 Episode 0 & 1 releasing August 5th, 2026. 🎧🐾 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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