Episodes

Can choosing joy be one of the bravest things you do? Sometimes the smallest voice can spark the biggest conversations.

Politichu, the Pokémon VTuber who unexpectedly turned a free Pichu model into a platform for community, compassion, and meaningful conversations shares their Pokémon story. From growing up with Pokémon Silver, embracing Chikorita out of pure spite, and navigating life with autism, to finding belonging through content creation, Politichu shares how Pokémon became more than a ga...

Sometimes the sweetest creations begin with the memories that shaped us as kids. In this episode of As The Pokéball Turns, David Hernandez sits down with Professor Rosemary, a Pokémon-inspired baker and food scientist whose kitchen has become a laboratory for transforming beloved Pokémon into unforgettable desserts. From discovering Pokémon Sapphire on a shared Game Boy with their brother to finally catching the elusive Feebas and realizing a childhood dream of raising a Milotic, Professor Ro...

Most people dream about real-life Pokémon. Officer Granite decided to build them. In this episode of As The Pokéball Turns, David Hernandez sits down with Officer Granite, the creator behind incredibly lifelike animatronic Pokémon, to uncover the story behind one of the Pokémon community's most creative projects. What began as a childhood fascination with Jurassic Park animatronics eventually evolved into building moving Pokémon that delight fans of every generation. From teaching himself rob...

Every journey begins with a choice. For years, As The Pokéball Turns has shared the stories of Trainers from around the world. Stories of friendship, belonging, adventure, community, resilience, and the impact Pokémon has had on our lives. What started as a personal journey to discover my limits became something much bigger, a journey to discover ours. This trailer marks the beginning of the next chapter of As The Pokéball Turns. Whether you're an outcast, a dreamer, a leader, a wanderer, or ...