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PODCAST

Beyond the Ball

Partyfish Media

A podcast about Pokémon! Every episode Will and Braden analyze and discuss all the Pokédex entries for a single Pokémon. Presented by Partyfish Media 🎉🐟

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01:17:45

Beyond the Ball 250 - Swinub

Beyond the Ball ·

2024/12/02

It's your finally here! Episode 250 of Beyond the Ball featuring our favorite AND yours, Swinub! The little ice pig that could. This one's got it all! Anime Corner? You know Team Rocket's gonna be up to some real shenanigans this time. Esoteric references? Of course! Complaining about capitalism? Wouldn't be BTB without it! And, of course, Pokedex entries! All of which you can read below:Gold: It rubs its snout on the ground to find and dig up food. It sometimes discovers hot springs. Silver: If it

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02:34:45

Beyond the Ball Bonus - We ranked every Pokemon new...

Beyond the Ball ·

2024/11/25

Ding ding ding ding, it's bonus time! To celebrate 250 episodes of Beyond the Ball we decided to undertake the perhaps-too-large task of collaboratively ranking every Pokemon that was newly introduced in Pokemon Gold and Silver. Our favorite generation of Pokemon! Join us as we learn more about where we align and differ in our unquestionable Pokemon opinions and play along at home using this great website!Next week will be our actual 250th episode featuring the Pokemon YOU voted for! View our

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01:39:56

Beyond the Ball 249 - Castform

Beyond the Ball ·

2024/11/11

As we prepare for episode 250 (vote here!) we first must ponder the Weather Pokemon, Castform! It's like four Pokemon in one! Wow! Follow along with the entries below: Ruby: CASTFORM’s appearance changes with the weather. This POKéMON gained the ability to use the vast power of nature to protect its tiny body. Sapphire: CASTFORM borrows the power of nature to transform itself into the guises of the sun, rain clouds, and snow clouds. This POKéMON’s feelings change with the weather. FireRed &

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01:14:57

Beyond the Ball 248 - Alolan Raichu

Beyond the Ball ·

2024/11/04

We're finally done with the Pikachu family as we cover Alolan Raichu and wow does anyone else suddenly crave pancakes? Vote for who we should cover for episode 250 here! Follow along with the entries below: Sun: It only evolves to this form in the Alola region. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change. Moon: It uses psychokinesis to control electricity. It hops aboard its own tail, using psychic power to lift the tail and move about while riding it. Ultra Sun: It

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00:00:58

Update! Alolan Raichu (also) Postponed!

Beyond the Ball ·

2024/10/14

Foul affliction has fallen upon Beyond the Ball and we were unfortunately unable to record this week! We should hopefully be back by next Monday the 21st. Stay tuned and remember to denounce colonialism today!

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01:27:42

Beyond the Ball 247 - Raichu

Beyond the Ball ·

2024/10/01

Move over Pikachu, it's time to get rude and rowdy with your evolved form, Raichu! Join us as we're once again baffled by the phenomenon of electricity and reference even more obscure media! Follow along with the entries below:Red & Blue: Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power. Yellow: When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark. Gold: When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes

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01:36:33

Beyond the Ball 246 - Pikachu

Beyond the Ball ·

2024/09/23

It's finally time to talk about THE Pokemon, Pikachu! Or as we like to call it, the Shawshank Redemption of Pokemon! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue: When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms. Yellow: It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you. Gold: This intelligent POKéMON roasts hard BERRIES with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. Silver: It raises its

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00:01:40

Update! Pikachu Postponed!

Beyond the Ball ·

2024/09/16

Just wanted to get an update in the feed for folks who wisely avoid the social media hellscape. We ended up not being able to record last week so our epic Pikachu episode won't be up until next Monday the 23rd. Should be on track for Raichu the 30th after that followed by our normal break, a two-parter, one more break, and then the big 250! Hoping to squeeze a bonus episode in there at some point as well. Thanks for your patience and stay safe out there!

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01:23:57

Beyond the Ball 245 - Pichu

Beyond the Ball ·

2024/09/09

It's time to talk about THE iconic Pokemon, Pikachu starting, of course, with Pichu! One of the original babies! Even as a baby, this tiny mouse still has a zillion entries so get ready! Follow along with the entries below: Gold: It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled. Silver: Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself. Crystal: It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of

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01:30:07

Beyond the Ball 244 - Skarmory

Beyond the Ball ·

2024/08/19

Get ready metal heads, it's time to talk about Skarmory! How metal is it? How fast it go? What is flight? Bird meat? Follow along with the entries below:Gold: Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky. Silver: After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns. Crystal: The feathers that it sheds are very sharp. It is said that people once used the feathers as swords. Ruby: SKARMORY is

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00:52:24

Beyond the Ball 243 - Arboliva

Beyond the Ball ·

2024/08/12

Our little Smoliv is all grown up and turned into a tree. Join us as we talk about its final form, Arboliva! And the LAAT Gunship from Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones! Follow along with the entries below: Scarlet: This calm Pokémon is very compassionate. It will share its delicious, nutrient-rich oil with weakened Pokémon. Violet: This Pokémon drives back enemies by launching its rich, aromatic oil at them with enough force to smash a boulder. Professor Friede: It may be scary if it gets

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00:53:42

Beyond the Ball 242 - Dolliv

Beyond the Ball ·

2024/07/29

Middle-stage teen Pokemon, let's gooo! That's right, we've gone from Smoliv to Dolliv and oh my gosh its cry actually sounds bearable. Follow along with the entries below:Scarlet: Dolliv shares its tasty, fresh-scented oil with others. This species has coexisted with humans since times long gone. Violet: It basks in the sun to its heart’s content until the fruits on its head ripen. After that, Dolliv departs from human settlements and goes on a journey. Anime: It produces oil with a

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00:45:58

Beyond the Ball 241 - Smoliv

Beyond the Ball ·

2024/07/22

This episode we're digging into why Smoliv is so anxious and exactly where all that olive oil is coming from. Also that one thing happened while we were recording lol. Follow along with the entries below:Scarlet: It protects itself from enemies by emitting oil from the fruit on its head. This oil is bitter and astringent enough to make someone flinch. Violet: This Pokémon converts nutrients into oil, which it stores in the fruit on its head. It can easily go a whole week without eating or

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00:59:12

Beyond the Ball 240 - Aurorus

Beyond the Ball ·

2024/07/08

The big dino, Aurorus is here now that Amaura has evolved! How cold is it? Hard to say, but we're definitely gonna try Googling it! Follow along with the entries below:X: The diamond-shaped crystals on its body expel air as cold as -240 degrees Fahrenheit, surrounding its enemies and encasing them in ice. Y: Using its diamond-shaped crystals, it can instantly create a wall of ice to block an opponent’s attack. Ultra Sun: An Aurorus was found frozen solid within a glacier, just as it appeared

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00:48:34

Beyond the Ball 239 - Amaura

Beyond the Ball ·

2024/07/02

Looking to beat the summer heat? Cool off with this iced dino that maybe shouldn't exist! That's right, we Jurassic Park'd Amaura so we could read all of its Pokedex entries. Non-Amaura topics include: Ice Age, The Land Before Time, product placement, and more! Follow along with the entries below:X: This ancient Pokémon was restored from part of its body that had been frozen in ice for over 100 million years. Y: This calm Pokémon lived in a cold land where there were no violent

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00:58:49

Beyond the Ball 238 - Ho-Oh

Beyond the Ball ·

2024/06/17

It only felt right to talk about Ho-Oh after covering Lugia but do these two big, ol' bird have anything in common? Does the Rainbow Pokemon really sport enough colors to hold that title? Is Will going to Hell for eating a cool fish?? When will Braden watch another good Pokemon movie??? Follow along with the entries below:Gold: Legends claim this POKéMON flies the world’s skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings. Silver: A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A

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01:00:25

Beyond the Ball 237 - Lugia

Beyond the Ball ·

2024/06/03

Hey it's legendary Pokemon time! Wow! Lugia! If your wings have big ol' hands on the end are they just arms? Follow along with the entries below:Gold: It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong. Silver: It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm. Crystal: It has an incredible ability to calm raging storms. It is said that LUGIA appears when storms start. Ruby &

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01:01:13

Beyond the Ball 236 - Noivern

Beyond the Ball ·

2024/05/13

Noibat has evolved and become the night in the form of the terrifying Noivern! Hope you brought fruit! Also hope you enjoyed the 2003 hit film Daredevil! Follow along with the entries below:X: They fly around on moonless nights and attack careless prey. Nothing can beat them in a battle in the dark. Y: The ultrasonic waves it emits from its ears can reduce a large boulder to pebbles. It swoops out of the dark to attack. Ultra Sun: Although it has a violent disposition, if you give it a nice ripe

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00:54:13

Beyond the Ball 235 - Noibat

Beyond the Ball ·

2024/05/06

Cute bat alert! It's Noibat time which means it's time for us to desperately attempt to understand anything about the the science of sound! How incredible is its control over sound waves? You tell us! Follow along with the entries below: X: They live in pitch-black caves. Their enormous ears can emit ultrasonic waves of 200,000 hertz. Y: Even a robust wrestler will become dizzy and unable to stand when exposed to its 200,000-hertz ultrasonic waves. Ultra Sun: Fruits are its favorite foods

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00:58:33

Beyond the Ball 234 - Toedscool and Toedscruel

Beyond the Ball ·

2024/04/22

Due to lack of entries, we're pulling a double-header this episode as we talk about the Tentacool-adjacent Pokemon, Toedscool and Toedscruel! Get ready to meet your new jellyfish overlords and follow along with the entries below:Toedscool: Scarlet: Toedscool lives in muggy forests. The flaps that fall from its body are chewy and very delicious. Violet: Though it looks like Tentacool, Toedscool is a completely different species. Its legs may be thin, but it can run at a speed of 30 mph. BTB: It

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