Pokescience

Anirudh sits down with Ben and Maddison and teaches us all about Hinduism and India and the connections to Pokemon. We'll look at the Galar connection, some of our favorite mons, and talk about just how diverse one of the world's largest religions truly is. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

Lyla and Maddison are back to talk about wolves. Mostly just the three in the games, but a lot to talk about with conservation, definitions, and just understanding the amazing adaptations of the furriest predators. So grab your sword and shield and some dog biscuits for this episode.

Maddison sits down and jokes around with Ben. Let's find out who the man behind the myth(os) truly is.

Maddison finally sits down with Jared to shine a light on our favorite botanist.

Jillian is joined by Brittany Hahn from the American Museum of Natural History to discuss the importance of museums. Link to Duke Herbaria Petition: https://chng.it/jwF4gzZvHL Discord Link: https://discord.gg/vGbDZMfYnd

Jared, Jillian, and Maddison sit down and talk all about flowers. Which Pokemon make sense, which don't. Which ones could you eat, which ones should you not. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

Maddison and Lyla return to talk all about bats. The pair has spent quite some time planning this episode and are ready to talk about the wonderful and unique adaptations that make a bat, a bat. Let's see how their Pokemon counterparts checkout. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

Jillian, Ben, Anirudh, and Maddison sit down and answer your submitted questions on this special Pokemon Day celebration. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

We at PikaScience unequivocally support the struggles of the indigenous people of Palestine and all oppressed people of the world. Many have said that the situation in Palestine is complex, and we reject that statement. There is simply the occupier and the occupied. We call for and support an immediate end to the genocide and ethnic cleansing of all people. While we consume and create media inspired by a beloved childhood game, like this podcast, the children of Palestine do not have the opportunity to share that joy. 2023 has been the deadliest year on record for Palestinian children. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been ruthlessly killed since October 7th. We find joy in this game centered on family, both the family you’re born into and the one you find, while entire families have been wiped out in Palestine. In the game, people leave their doors open and you can travel the world safely, but there is no safe place for Palestinians in real life right now. Whole generations have been lost as a result of Zionist actions. We must call it what it is - a genocide. We at PikaScience affirm that the indigenous struggle for Palestine is intersectional. As citizens of the world, all of our struggles are linked. Colonialism and imperialism have their hands in all struggles of the world. From Turtle Island, to the Sudan, to the Congo, to Yemen, all oppressed people of the world are fighting against the same oppressive forces. The Zionist Israeli government has committed countless war crimes against the Palestinian people, with support from other colonialist powers like the US. It is important to distinguish between anti-zionism and anti-semitism. Anti-semitism is discrimination, targeting, and violence directed at Jewish people because of their religious practices, and is completely incompatible with movements for collective liberation. Anti-zionism is the opposition to the political ideology of Zionism. It supports liberation and justice for Palestinian people, including their right to return to their home and land. The equation of the two is deeply harmful to Jewish people and Palestinians alike. PikaScience prides itself on being a home for all people and interests, and it is because of our deeply held ideals that we feel passionately about speaking out in support of all worldwide indigenous struggles. We can see the impacts of colonialism even in our favorite franchise. We would like to explore this further and expound in an episode, which we encourage you to listen to. We urge you to follow, learn from, and amplify Palestinian voices in the diaspora and on the ground, those who are risking their lives to share their own occupation. Question the narratives of Western media. Attend protests in your area. None of us are free until we are all free. Free Palestine.

Season 2 of Who's That Podcast Host is here with the rest of the cast. First up, it's Anirudh. Maddison sits down with Anirudh to shine light into what makes our favorite economist tick.

The games are nice, in that we don't have to pay for medical insurance, disaster insurance, or any of the complicated things that could easily play a role in day-to-day life. What if we did? Join Anirudh and Maddison as we explain insurance in a (hopefully) exciting way!

Jillian, Ben, Anirudh, and Maddison sit down and answer your submitted questions on this special Pokemon Day celebration. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

Ben, Maddison, and Anirudh are live at Ohayocon. They are taking a look at some familiar monsters from the podcast, as well as some new monsters. They'll talk about using them as a DM, some plot hooks, and of course the lore and inspirations behind your favorite tabletop RPG. Special Event Schedule: February 15th- Pictionary Night in our Discord February 18th- Through the Ultra Wormhole Live (on Youtube) February 23rd- Lyla's Lessons Live (on Youtube) February 27th- PokeScience Live Q&A (on Youtube) [send in questions] Send in your questions here: https://forms.gle/ywiMbpta1M1EbPMw8 Our February Podcast Release Schedule: February 5th- PokeScience Live February 12th- PokEnomics Live February 19th- BenRichten's Guide to Monsters and Lore Live February 26th- Through the Ultra Wormhole Live February 28th- Lyla's Lessons Live February 29th- PokeScience Q&A Live Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9

Following the Galarian Mass Extinction, Jillian and her guest Dr. Sebastian Echevreri discuss the unique bug types of the Galar Region and the importance of invertebrate conservation. Special Event Schedule: February 15th- Pictionary Night in our Discord February 18th- Through the Ultra Wormhole Live (on Youtube) February 23rd- Lyla's Lessons Live (on Youtube) February 27th- PokeScience Live Q&A (on Youtube) [send in questions] Send in your questions here: https://forms.gle/ywiMbpta1M1EbPMw8 Our February Podcast Release Schedule: February 5th- PokeScience Live February 12th- PokEnomics Live February 19th- BenRichten's Guide to Monsters and Lore Live February 26th- Through the Ultra Wormhole Live February 28th- Lyla's Lessons Live February 29th- PokeScience Q&A Live Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

Anirudh, Maddison, and Ben team up to tackle the basics of economics. Anirudh leads the team through a crash course on supply and demand, automation, UBI, taxation, monopolies, markets, and opportunity cost. Then the team takes a look at what the economics of being a Pokemon Trainer. Special Event Schedule: February 15th- Pictionary Night in our Discord February 18th- Through the Ultra Wormhole Live (on Youtube) February 23rd- Lyla's Lessons Live (on Youtube) February 27th- PokeScience Live Q&A (on Youtube) [send in questions] Send in your questions here: https://forms.gle/ywiMbpta1M1EbPMw8 Our February Podcast Release Schedule: February 5th- PokeScience Live February 12th- PokEnomics Live February 19th- BenRichten's Guide to Monsters and Lore Live February 26th- Through the Ultra Wormhole Live February 28th- Lyla's Lessons Live February 29th- PokeScience Q&A Live Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

February is going to be full of special events and episodes. First up is a panel written by Brittany from GalaxyCon with Maddison and Lyla assisting. This is all about healthcare, caring for your Pokemon's health, and the health impacts of a Pokemon battle. Find out what happens when your Pokemon is burned, poisoned, paralyzed, and how you will have to pay for it. Special Event Schedule: February 15th- Pictionary Night in our Discord February 18th- Through the Ultra Wormhole Live (on Youtube) February 23rd- Lyla's Lessons Live (on Youtube) February 27th- PokeScience Live Q&A (on Youtube) [send in questions] Send in your questions here: https://forms.gle/ywiMbpta1M1EbPMw8 Our February Podcast Release Schedule: February 5th- PokeScience Live February 12th- PokEnomics Live February 19th- BenRichten's Guide to Monsters and Lore Live February 26th- Through the Ultra Wormhole Live February 28th- Lyla's Lessons Live February 29th- PokeScience Q&A Live Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

Jared and Maddison are back for what may be the last episode of this lovely mini-series. This time we are looking at how cats have caused so many conflicts with native and endemic species across the world, but especially in Hawaii. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

Lyla and Maddison are back for the new year. This time they are looking at great apes. What makes them so great? Well so many things obviously. What can you do to help? Well, can you give up chocolate? Come find out more about these amazing animals we call cousins. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

Ben and Maddison are back for a second (third maybe?) part on elves. This time they are finishing their look at the 5e lore from d&d and how the subsets of elves function and live in the d&d world. Then they are coming up with five amazing encounters you can use in your games.

Brittany and Maddison revisit one of our early episodes and take a look at some of the extinct animals some of our Pokemon are based on. We dive deep into Gen VIII in this episode so bring your Fish and Chips because we are heading back to Galar. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK