The Trainer Trio: A Pokémon Podcast

Pokémon GSC Johto Ep.11 – Farewell Johto | Season 2 Review

We say farewell to Johto with a full review of Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (GSC)! The Trainer Trio reflects on their favorite battles, biggest regrets, and standout moments from the season. They rank their games, build their ultimate teams, and hand out Season 2 awards—plus a few wild predictions for their next adventure in Hoenn!   ____________________________________________________ Timecodes: * 00:00 The Start * 00:35 Episode Overview * 01:47 Poke Stats * 06:34 Trainer Trio in Review * 07:07 Part 1: General Playthrough Experience * 07:15 Favorite Moment * 10:06 What Surprised You? * 13:50 One Change that Enhanced Experience * 16:46 Toughest Trainer * 18:43 Favorite Trainer * 20:51 Johto Vs Kanto * 26:03 Part 2: Pokemon * 26:10 Favorite Starter: * 27:43 Favorite Gen 2 Pokemon * 30:44 Biggest Regret * 33:52 Ultimate Team Picks * 38:44 Pokemon Nicknames * 40:28 Ranking Games * 44:21 Part 3: Trainer Trio Specific * 44:30 Most Memorable Battle * 47:12 Steal Another Pokemon * 48:19 Favorite Season 2 Moment * 49:39 Best of Trainer Trio * 51:45 Pokedex Highlight: Celebi * 53:14 Season 3 Predicitons * 54:28 Nintendo Power Magazine * 57:48 The End ____________________________________________________ Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Johto battles:   1. Violet City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0 2. Azalea Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2 3. Goldenrod City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0 4. Ecruteak City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0 5. Mahogany Town: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1 6. Olivine City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1 7. Blackthorn City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1 8. Indigo Plateau: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1 9. Kanto: Sean 0-2| Chris 2-0 | Dustin 1-1 10. MT. Silver: Sean 1-1| Chris 3-0 | Dustin 0-3   Total Johto Battle Record: Sean 8-12 | Chris 12-9 | Dustin 11-10 ____________________________________________________ Contact us @ * X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrio [https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrio] * Email: TheTrainerTrioPodcast@gmail.com ____________________________________________________ Music: * Intro - Tanoshi: A Journey Through the Johto Region ~ Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Lo-Fi [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW-39zAr_sY&ab_channel=Tanoshi] * Transitions - Kunning Fox: Johto Odyssey | Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Live Orchestra Album [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIHyv3BDw0E&t=1354s&ab_channel=KunningFox] * Ending - AlmightyArceus: [ Lofi ] Johto Surf Remix - Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghl463_1AW8&ab_channel=AlmightyArceus] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Pokémon GSC Johto Ep.10 – Mt. Silver & Red's Final Showdown

The road to Mt. Silver is full of tough battles, hidden surprises, and one very questionable use of a Master Ball! As the Trainer Trio wraps up their Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (GSC) journey, they face off against Red in the ultimate final battle—and settle the score once and for all in their epic Johto Battles finale! ____________________________________________________ Timecodes: * 00:00 The Start * 00:34 Episode Overview * 01:29 Cycling Route * 03:37 Fuschia City * 06:16 Gym 13: Janine * 08:51 Route 15 * 17:36 Pewter City * 19:14 Gym 14: Brock * 20:24 EXP Share * 21:28 Mt. Moon * 26:10 Viridian City * 28:38 Pallet Town * 30:06 Cinnabar Island * 31:29 Gym 15: Blaine * 33:27 Gym 16: Blue * 35:28 Pokedex Highlight 1: Murkrow * 36:37 Johto Clean Up * 36:46 Whirl Pool Island Revist * 39:11 Tin Tower Revisit * 40:01 Pokedex Highlight 2: Ho-Oh * 41:30 Roaming Legendaries * 44:19 MT. Silver * 46:35 Pokedex Highlight 3: Larvitar * 47:48 Red * 52:26 Chris Vs Red * 56:54 Dustin Vs Red * 58:44 Sean Vs Red * 1:03:11 Poke Stats * 1:05:57 Johto Battles Finale * 1:06:31 Dustin Vs Sean * 1:09:27 Chris Vs Sean * 1:12:24 Dustin Vs Chris * 1:14:23 Finale * 1:18:16 The End ____________________________________________________ Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Johto battles:   1. Violet City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0 2. Azalea Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2 3. Goldenrod City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0 4. Ecruteak City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0 5. Mahogany Town: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1 6. Olivine City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1 7. Blackthorn City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1 8. Indigo Plateau: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1 9. Kanto: Sean 0-2| Chris 2-0 | Dustin 1-1   Total Johto Battle Record: Sean 7-11 | Chris 9-9 | Dustin 11-7 ____________________________________________________ Contact us @ * X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrio [https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrio] * Email: TheTrainerTrioPodcast@gmail.com ____________________________________________________ Music: * Intro - Tanoshi: A Journey Through the Johto Region ~ Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Lo-Fi [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW-39zAr_sY&ab_channel=Tanoshi] * Transitions - Kunning Fox: Johto Odyssey | Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Live Orchestra Album [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIHyv3BDw0E&t=1354s&ab_channel=KunningFox] * Vermilion City Intro - Zame: Vermilion City: Remastered (feat. @Pokestir) ► Pokémon Heart Gold & Soul Silver [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D0U7JzFAjM&list=PLGPuPeh0Qf18Olu7r6wwqn2lJ1OyZOX3J&index=53&ab_channel=Zame] * Final Battle - Arcane Dreams: Pokemon Johto (Orchestral Version) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yoSIaeCUU0&ab_channel=ArcaneDreams] * Ending - AlmightyArceus: [ Lofi ] Johto Surf Remix - Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghl463_1AW8&ab_channel=AlmightyArceus] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Pokémon GSC Johto Ep.9 – Kanto Déjà Vu | Underleveled Trainers & Disappointment

The Trainer Trio sets foot in Kanto as their Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (GSC) adventure continues—but excitement turns to disappointment as they face under-leveled trainers, locked-down cities, and some serious design downgrades. Can they find any silver linings across four Gym battles and an unexpected rule-breaking moment? ____________________________________________________ Timecodes: * 00:00 The Start * 00:32 Episode Overview * 01:49 SS Aqua * 06:08 Vermillion City * 08:11 Gym 9 - LT. Surge * 13:48 Route 6 * 14:37 Saffron City * 18:46 Gym 10 - Sabrina * 20:01 Why Kanto was added * 23:48 Route 8 * 26:46 Lavendar Town * 29:36 Route 10 * 30:50 Pokedex Highlight: Marowak * 31:54 Power Plant * 33:22 Route 9 * 34:03 Ceruluen City * 39:24 Gym 11: Misty * 41:57 Route 7 * 43:06 Celadon City * 44:36 Item Highlight: Leftovers * 49:07 Gym 12: Erika * 49:23 Trainer Trio Pokemon Parties * 52:17 Poke Stats * 54:23 Johto Battles * 55:00 Dustin Vs Sean * 58:31 Dustin Vs Chris * 01:00:27 Chris Vs Sean * 01:02:22 The End ____________________________________________________ Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Johto battles:   1. Violet City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0 2. Azalea Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2 3. Goldenrod City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0 4. Ecruteak City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0 5. Mahogany Town: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1 6. Olivine City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1 7. Blackthorn City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1 8. Indigo Plateau: Sean 2-0 | Chris 0-2 | Dustin 1-1   Total Johto Battle Record: Sean 7-9 | Chris 7-9 | Dustin 10-6 ____________________________________________________ Contact us @ * X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrio [https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrio] * Email: TheTrainerTrioPodcast@gmail.com   ____________________________________________________ Music: * Intro - Tanoshi: A Journey Through the Johto Region ~ Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Lo-Fi [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW-39zAr_sY&ab_channel=Tanoshi] * Transitions & Gent OO's Interview - Kunning Fox: Johto Odyssey | Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Live Orchestra Album [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIHyv3BDw0E&t=1354s&ab_channel=KunningFox] * Ending - AlmightyArceus: [ Lofi ] Johto Surf Remix - Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghl463_1AW8&ab_channel=AlmightyArceus] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Pokémon GSC Johto Ep.8 – Indigo Plateau & Elite Four

The Trainer Trio reaches the Indigo Plateau in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (GSC)—but Mt. Mortar’s HM gauntlet, a final showdown with their rival, and a not-so-elite Elite Four stand in their way. With surprise quizzes, rare finds (real or not?), and major team changes, who will rise to become Johto Champion? ____________________________________________________ Timecodes: * 00:00 The Start * 00:47 Episode Overview * 01:05 Poke Quiz * 01:50 Question 1 * 02:19 Question 2 * 03:35 Question 3 * 04:15 Question 4 * 04:30 Question 5 * 05:10 Question 6 * 05:48 Question 7 * 07:12 Question 8 * 07:38 Question 9 * 08:59 Prof Elm's Call * 10:01 Mt. Mortar * 11:36 Pokedex Highlight 1: Marill * 12:29 Pokedex Highlight 2: Tyrogue * 17:51 Kanto * 21:24 Victory Road * 23:25 Rival Battle * 27:30 First Shiny Encounter: Sandslash * 30:09 Indigo Plateau * 32:51 Pokemon Parties * 35:40 Elite 4 * 36:43 Will * 40:53 Koga * 44:09 Bruno * 48:39 Karen * 53:39 Champion Lance * 01:06:15 Gent OO's Champion Interview * 01:08:21 Poke Stats * 01:11:32 Johto Battles * 01:12:02 Dustin Vs Chris * 01:15:24 Dustin Vs Chris * 01:18:26 Chris Vs Sean * 01:22:36 The End ____________________________________________________ Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Johto battles:   1. Violet City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0 2. Azalea Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2 3. Goldenrod City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0 4. Ecruteak City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0 5. Mahogany Town: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1 6. Olivine City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1 7. Blackthorn City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1   Total Johto Battle Record: Sean 5-9 | Chris 7-7 | Dustin 9-5 ____________________________________________________ Contact us @ * X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrio [https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrio] * Email: TheTrainerTrioPodcast@gmail.com ____________________________________________________ Music: * Intro - Tanoshi: A Journey Through the Johto Region ~ Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Lo-Fi [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW-39zAr_sY&ab_channel=Tanoshi] * Poke Quiz & Transitions - Kunning Fox: Johto Odyssey | Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Live Orchestra Album [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIHyv3BDw0E&t=1354s&ab_channel=KunningFox] * Ending - AlmightyArceus: [ Lofi ] Johto Surf Remix - Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghl463_1AW8&ab_channel=AlmightyArceus] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Pokémon GSC Johto Ep.7 – Road to Blackthorn City & Clair

The Trainer Trio storms toward Blackthorn City in their Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (GSC) quest—but not before surviving a Team Rocket takeover, sneaky rival ambushes, and one very heated Pokémon pronunciation debate. With burglars to beat, legendaries to catch, and Amulet Coins to (over)hype, can they stay focused long enough to claim their final Johto badge? ____________________________________________________ Timecodes: * 00:00 The Start * 00:35 Episode Overview * 01:07 Radio Tower: Team Rocket * 08:19 Underground Warehouse * 14:44 Taking on the Heads of Team Rocket * 18:43 Tin Tower: Suicune * 22:00 Tin Tower: Ho-Oh * 24:37 Whirl Islands: Lugia * 28:28 Pokedex Highlight 1: Lugia * 29:49 Route 44 * 31:36 Ice Path * 36:00 Anime Talk * 39:08 Blackthorn City * 41:07 Route 45 * 43:42 Dark Cave Revisit * 44:21 Pokedex Highlight 2: Wobbufett * 46:26 Gym 8 * 49:59 Clair * 57:11 Dragon's Den * 1:00:22 Poke Stats * 1:04:09 Johto Battles * 1:04:57 Dustin Vs Chris * 1:08:23 Chris Vs Sean * 1:11:52 Dustin Vs Sean * 1:15:35 The End ____________________________________________________ Here are the results of our Pokémon showdown Johto battles:   1. Violet City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0 2. Azalea Town: Sean 2-0 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 0-2 3. Goldenrod City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0 4. Ecruteak City: Sean 0-2 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 2-0 5. Mahogany Town: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1 6. Olivine City: Sean 1-1 | Chris 1-1 | Dustin 1-1   Total Johto Battle Record: Sean 4-8 | Chris 6-6 | Dustin 8-4 ____________________________________________________ Contact us @ * X, the site formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrio [https://twitter.com/TheTrainerTrio] * Email: TheTrainerTrioPodcast@gmail.com ____________________________________________________ Music: * Intro - Tanoshi: A Journey Through the Johto Region ~ Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Lo-Fi [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW-39zAr_sY&ab_channel=Tanoshi] * Transitions - Kunning Fox: Johto Odyssey | Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Live Orchestra Album [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIHyv3BDw0E&t=1354s&ab_channel=KunningFox] * Dustin & Sean's Battle - Arcane Dreams: Pokemon Johto (Orchestral Version) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yoSIaeCUU0&ab_channel=ArcaneDreams] * Ending - AlmightyArceus: [ Lofi ] Johto Surf Remix - Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghl463_1AW8&ab_channel=AlmightyArceus] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.