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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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00:47:52

Beyond the Ball 214 - Maushold

Beyond the Ball ·

2023/10/09

Tandemaus has evolved into Maushold! Or at least we're pretty sure it did. And by "it" we mean four separate beings operating as one whole Pokemon. Perfectly natural. That's right, it's Family Night at Beyond the Ball and we won't let no stinkin' Pokedex entries tell us how to define love! Follow along with the entries below: Family of Four Scarlet: The two little ones just appeared one day. The group might be a family of related Pokémon, but nobody knows for

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00:02:05

Update! No episode this week

Beyond the Ball ·

2023/10/02

It was Will's birthday this week so we were not able to record this week! We should be back on schedule for a new episode on the 9th. Your continued patience and support is super duper appreciated!

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00:46:23

Beyond the Ball 213 - Tandemaus

Beyond the Ball ·

2023/09/25

We got a fresh Pokemon in this rodent-sized episode as we talk about confirmed, wedded gay rats, Tandemaus! Are they just mice or is their something deeper to their connection? Follow along with the entries below: Scarlet: Exhibiting great teamwork, they use their incisors to cut pieces out of any material that might be useful for a nest, then make off with them. Violet: The pair sticks together no matter what. They split any food they find exactly in half and then eat it together. BTB: It's two

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01:00:07

Beyond the Ball 212 - Bellossom

Beyond the Ball ·

2023/09/18

Oddish's journey comes to an end as we discuss Bellossom this episode! Put away the gas mask and start ringing the sunshine bells! Follow along with the entries below: Gold: BELLOSSOM gather at times and appear to dance. They say that the dance is a ritual to summon the sun. Silver: Plentiful in the tropics. When it dances, its petals rub together and make a pleasant ringing sound. Crystal: When these dance together, their petals rub against each other, making pretty, relaxing sounds. Ruby: When

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01:15:02

Beyond the Ball 211 - Vileplume

Beyond the Ball ·

2023/09/11

We're on to Vileplume and it's bigger, floppier and perhaps no longer stinky. It's also definitely some combination of toxic, poisonous, and/or allergenic. Also Will says "rapscallion" twice in this episode! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue: The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up. Yellow: Flaps its broad flower petals to scatter its poisonous pollen. The flapping sound is very loud. Gold: It has the

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01:13:33

Beyond the Ball 210 - Gloom

Beyond the Ball ·

2023/09/04

We're back on schedule this week to finally talk about Oddish's evolved form, Gloom! It's time to quantify some stinky! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue: The fluid that oozes from its mouth isn’t drool. It is a nectar that is used to attract prey. Yellow: Smells incredibly foul! However, around 1 out of 1,000 people enjoy sniffing its nose-bending stink. Gold: What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched. Silver:

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01:04:27

Beyond the Ball 209 - Oddish

Beyond the Ball ·

2023/08/14

What if a plant could walk? What if a plant could scream? The answer, of course, is Oddish! Get ready to learn a lot about a little guy. Also Braden's been Pokemon Sleeping and having a surprisingly decent time. Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue: During the day, it keeps its face buried in the ground. At night, it wanders around sowing its seeds. Yellow: It may be mistaken for a clump of weeds. If you try to yank it out of the ground, it shrieks horribly. Gold: Awakened by

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01:31:12

Beyond the Ball 208 - Sharpedo

Beyond the Ball ·

2023/08/07

We got an extra-long whopper of an episode this week as we discuss Sharpedo. Get ready for absurd destructive capabilities, gross mischaracterizations, unsettling revelations, and more! Also baseball? And more Zelda obviously. Follow along with the entries below: Ruby: Nicknamed “the bully of the sea,” SHARPEDO is widely feared. Its cruel fangs grow back immediately if they snap off. Just one of these POKéMON can thoroughly tear apart a supertanker. Sapphire: SHARPEDO can swim at speeds of up to 75

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01:15:41

Beyond the Ball 207 - Carvanha

Beyond the Ball ·

2023/07/31

Ya'll hear about piranha? This one's like a piranha but if they ate boats. Also Braden finally started playing Breath of the Wild so get ready for some 6-years-late takes! Follow along with the entries below: Ruby: CARVANHA’s strongly developed jaws and its sharply pointed fangs pack the destructive power to rip out boat hulls. Many boats have been attacked and sunk by this POKéMON. Sapphire: If anything invades CARVANHA’s territory, it will swarm and tear at the intruder with its pointed

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00:53:21

Beyond the Ball 206 - Lycanroc (Dusk Form)

Beyond the Ball ·

2023/07/24

Alright, we're on to the final Lycanroc and it's kind of a dud to be honest. This rare and special doggo definitely deserved some better entries but don't worry, we make up for it by talking about locusts, Clifford, and Curious George. Follow along with the entries below: Ultra Sun: Bathed in the setting sun of evening, Lycanroc has undergone a special kind of evolution. An intense fighting spirit underlies its calmness. Ultra Moon: This strange form is the result of its evolving at

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01:14:05

Beyond the Ball 205 - Lycanroc (Midnight Form)

Beyond the Ball ·

2023/07/17

We're back after a couple weeks off and the dog journey continues as we discuss Lycanroc's midnight form! Plus, Will spoils the epic conclusion to the Twilight movies (12:55-18:25)! Follow along with the entries below: Sun: The more intimidating the opponent it faces, the more this Pokémon’s blood boils. It will attack with no regard for its own safety. Moon: It goads its enemies into attacking, withstands the hits, and in return, delivers a headbutt, crushing their bones with its rocky

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01:17:48

Beyond the Ball 204 - Lycanroc (Midday Form)

Beyond the Ball ·

2023/06/26

A dog becomes a wolf this episode as we discuss one of three of Rockruff's evolved forms, Lycanroc (Midday)! In case you couldn't tell by the cover art this week, Braden is feeling some last-minute, reactionary Pride Month Spirit as we try to make our values and politics even more obvious this episode. Also Will has made the natural progression from watching True Blood to watching Twilight so hold on tight, spider monkeys! Follow along with the entries below: Sun: Its quick movements confuse

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01:02:14

Beyond the Ball 203 - Rockruff

Beyond the Ball ·

2023/06/19

We're talking about a very cute dog Pokemon whose name is Rockruff! But could its adolescent aggression make it too rough to handle for some trainers? Join us as we find out and also discuss Pokemon's inherent ethical fallacies while doing our best to not devolve into a podcast where Will just explains all of True Blood to Braden! Follow along with the entries below: Sun: It’s considered to be a good Pokémon for beginners because of its friendliness, but its disposition grows rougher as it

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00:57:13

Beyond the Ball 202 - Annihilape

Beyond the Ball ·

2023/06/12

Primeape is dead! Long live Annihilape! We thought Primeape's rage knew no bounds but Annihilape has transcended such mortal limitations. Just like Goku! Follow along with the entries below: Scarlet: When its anger rose beyond a critical point, this Pokémon gained power that is unfettered by the limits of its physical body. Violet: It imbues its fists with the power of the rage that it kept hidden in its heart. Opponents struck by these imbued fists will be shattered to their core. BTB: Primeape

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01:21:23

Beyond the Ball 201 - Primeape

Beyond the Ball ·

2023/06/05

Welcome to the Primeape episode! In which we explore the differences between monkeys and apes, Pokemon and boxers, rage and serenity, and more. Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue: Always furious and tenacious to boot. It will not abandon chasing its quarry until it is caught. Yellow: It stops being angry only when nobody else is around. To view this moment is very difficult. Gold: If approached while asleep, it may awaken and angrily give chase in a groggy state of

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01:28:44

Beyond the Ball Bonus - Pokemon Scarlet & Violet...

Beyond the Ball ·

2023/06/02

SPOILER WARNING: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will be discussed in their entirety, including the ending to the story! The spoilercast is finally here! It's time to get our full thoughts and opinions on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet! Or at least as much of those as we can fit into 90 minutes. Turns out these were pretty good games with some fascinating implications that we were very excited to dig into. Cover design by Kwesi Phillips Music by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose Leave us a tip at

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01:27:15

Beyond the Ball 200 - Mankey

Beyond the Ball ·

2023/05/29

Episode 200 is finally here and we're of course going to discuss the winner of our listener poll, Mankey! Perhaps Braden's favorite Pokemon, this little furball is really heckin' steamed and we're gonna try our best to find out why! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue: Extremely quick to anger. It could be docile one moment then thrashing away the next instant. Yellow: An agile POKéMON that lives in trees. It angers easily and will not hesitate to attack

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01:04:29

Beyond the Ball 199 - Hisuian Zoroark

Beyond the Ball ·

2023/05/22

We're here at the precipice of 200 and are gazing into some visages that we were wholly unprepared for as we discuss the Baleful Pokemon, Hisuian Zoroark! Zorua's journey comes to an end and boy what an end it is! Follow along with the entries below: Legends Arceus: With its disheveled white fur, it looks like an embodiment of death. Heedless of its own safety, Zoroark attacks its nemeses with a bitter energy so intense, it lacerates Zoroark’s own body. BTB: With its unparalleled hair game,

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00:58:32

Beyond the Ball 198 - Hisuian Zorua

Beyond the Ball ·

2023/05/15

We're taking a trip back to the Hisui region/era as we continue our investigation of Zorua by discussing its Hisuian form this episode! Turns out folks had way more beef with Zorua than we thought! Follow along with the Pokemon website here and the entries below: Legends Arceus: A once-departed soul, returned to life in Hisui. Derives power from resentment, which rises as energy atop its head and takes on the forms of foes. In this way, Zorua vents lingering malice. BTB: It got wronged by

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01:06:00

Beyond the Ball 197 - Zoroark

Beyond the Ball ·

2023/05/08

The master of illusions has arrived! Get ready for thrills and chills of the edgy variety as we cover Zorua's evolved form, Zoroark! Follow along with the entries below: Black: Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents. White: Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery. Black & White 2: Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion

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