The Pokémon Question

Fungi used to be considered plants. Bad plants. Carl Linnaeus even referred to them as “the poorest peasants” of the vegetable class. This reputation stuck, and fungi were considered a nuisance in the Western world well into the 20th century.Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian is trying to ... Show More

Last spring, a curious listener called with an unusual question about coyote urine. Is it – as advertised by companies who sell it – an effective, all natural pest deterrent? And more importantly: “Who are the coyotes that are providing this urine?”Since then, producer Taylor Qui ... Show More

It’s a weird time to be an environmental scientist. The proposed cuts to federal science funding in the United States are profound, and if they come to pass, it’s not clear what American science will look like on the other side. But for many researchers, science is much more than ... Show More

From the history of Pokemon to the strange evolution of Keyhole, we look at how Pokemon Go became an instant phenomenon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Saviez-vous que Pikachu n'aurait jamais dû être la star de Pokémon ? Savez-vous ce que signifie réellement le mot "Pokémon" ? Voici 5 choses à savoir sur... Pokémon ! Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d’informations. 

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the shapeshifting Pokémon known as Ditto. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The Lost Levels are back to bring this episode of Pokemon Go to you! Us at The Lost Levels have been playing Pokemon Go for years now! Why do we stil like the game? What new features are in Pokemon Go? And what are the differences between Pokemon Go players who live in the city [ ... Show More

Our First Impressions of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. As long time Pokémon Fans, are these new controversial games and their obvious performance issues still fun to play? Or is it just too much of a mess? 

Having grossed more than $40 billion over the years, Pokémon is the second-biggest franchise in video game history, surpassed only by Mario. It has sold 370 million copies-and shows no sign of letting up. In 2022, Pokémon Legends of Arceus was released on Nintendo Switch. The lat ... Show More

This ninth-generation Pokémon game offers a true open-world environment—and it may leave players tickled pink. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/pokemon-scarlet-and-pokemon-violet/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fee ... Show More

Pokemon Go is the latest app for smartphones that let you find & catch Pokemon in the real world! Everyone’s playing Pokemon Go on their phones, and you can bet The Lost Levels are too! We talk all about Pokemon Go today, including the crazy things that have happened because of t ... Show More