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Pokémon Rose: A Nostalgic Look Back

A weekly audio series writing an analytical love letter to Pokémon’s themes, storytelling, and artistic value over the years, hosted by Dan Hughes.

Podcast

Pokémon Rose Episode 8: “Return to Kanto”

Pokémon Gold and Silver teach a master class in how to design a postgame that marries a sequel with the game that preceded it.

By Dan Hughes, 2 years ago May 4, 2023
Podcast

Pokémon Rose Episode 7: “The World of Johto”

A study of the Johto region as a master class in world-building a video-game sequel.

By Dan Hughes, 2 years ago April 18, 2023
Podcast

Pokémon Rose Episode 6: “The Partner Pokémon”

As the number of Pokémon grew in Pokémon Gold and Silver, the trainer's chosen bond with one particular, special Pokémon only deepened.

By Dan Hughes, 2 years ago April 10, 2023
Podcast

Pokémon Rose Episode 5: “A New Beginning”

A reflection on how Pokémon Gold and Silver presented a radical model for the "Pokémon sequel" at the height of Pokémania.

By Dan Hughes, 2 years ago April 3, 2023
Podcast

Pokémon Rose Episode 4: “From You, 25 Years Ago”

A reflection on the role that the Pokémon anime had in cultivating a generation of gamers, on the occasion of Ash's final episode.

By Dan Hughes, 2 years ago March 27, 2023
Podcast

Pokémon Rose Episode 3: “We Succeeded”

Dissecting the subtle ways in which Mewtwo set the Pokémon postgame standard for over 20 years.

By Dan Hughes, 2 years ago March 20, 2023
Podcast

Pokémon Rose Episode 2: “Smell Ya Later”

How Pokémon's rivalry mechanics have empowered players and trainers through the years.

By Dan Hughes, 2 years ago March 13, 2023
Podcast

Pokémon Rose Episode 1: “I Choose You”

A study of Pokémon's party-building mechanics.

By Dan Hughes, 2 years ago March 6, 2023
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Pokémon Rose: A New Retrospective Audio Series (Intro)

Announcing a new audio series studying the artistic and nostalgic value of the Pokémon series from Red and Blue through Scarlet and Violet.

By Dan Hughes, 2 years ago February 27, 2023

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