5 episodes
Pokémonization Gigi Wongelsurd
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- Leisure
The unmatched cultural phenomenon that is Pokémon has reached its 25th birthday as the most lucrative media franchise in history. How and why has Pokémon thrived well past its 90s origins? On each episode, host Gigi talks with folks of all ages about their experiences with the Pokémon empire and their thoughts on its history and future.
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Episode 5: Miguel and Shelby
On today's episode, Gigi chats with Miguel, who once cried after cloning his Pokémon and forgetting which ones were the originals, and Shelby, who actually really liked the contests in Pokémon Sapphire. You can check out Miguel's manga collection at Miggy Reads Manga on YouTube.
Produced by Gigi Wongelsrud with help from Mikaela Manzano. Magikarp Jump Theme 8 Bit Remix by Triss. You can find her everywhere @TrissTunes. -
Episode 4: Alexandra and Willow
On today's episode, Gigi chats with Alexandra, a newly proud owner of a Lapras pool float, and Willow, who knows way less about Pokémon than you'd expect. You can find Alexandra at Death of the Author Reviews on YouTube and you can follow Willow at twitch.tv/willowwiffs.
Produced by Gigi Wongelsrud with help from Mikaela Manzano. Magikarp Jump Theme 8 Bit Remix by Triss. You can find her everywhere @TrissTunes. -
Episode 3: Ayoola and Maggie
On today's episode, Gigi chats with Ayoola, who adores cooking curry for her Pokés, and Maggie, who used to buy packs of Pokémon cards at the ice cream shop in her hometown purely to try to get the cute ones. You can find Maggie @poetryandhums on Twitter.
Produced by Gigi Wongelsrud with help from Mikaela Manzano. Magikarp Jump Theme 8 Bit Remix by Triss. You can find her everywhere @TrissTunes. -
Episode 2: Gashley and Marxelle
On today's episode, Gigi chats with Gashley, a long-time Pokéfan on a pandemic-inspired quest to draw all the Pokémon, and Marxelle, a big Azurill fan who once brought the Pokemon Monopoly pieces of little Pokemon to a hockey game and immediately lost them and cried the entire way home in the 4th grade. You can find Gashley and their artwork @ochazake on Twitter and Instagram and you can follow Marxelle at twitch.tv/marxelle and @Marxelle on Twitter.
Produced by Gigi Wongelsrud with help from Mikaela Manzano. Magikarp Jump Theme 8 Bit Remix by Triss. You can find her everywhere @TrissTunes. -
Episode 1: Christine and Walex
On today's episode, Gigi chats with Christine, who reminisces about the good ol' days at the turn of the millennium, and Walex, whose goal is to be the medical doctor with the largest collection of Pikachu plushes.
Produced by Gigi Wongelsrud with help from Mikaela Manzano. Magikarp Jump Theme 8 Bit Remix by Triss. You can find her everywhere @TrissTunes.