Pokémon 30th Anniversary
From Black People Love Paramore by Sequoia Holmes
March 5, 2026 · 1h 4m · Episode 64
About this episode
Sequoia and her guests celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon by reminiscing about their experiences with the franchise and playing a game.
This week, Sequoia shows off her encyclopedic knowledge of Pokémon to mark the Japanese media franchise's 30th anniversary. She's joined by co-host Ryann Gilyard and writer/comedian Garrick Bernard. From watching Pokémon on the WB, collecting ALL the cards and weeping, WEEPING, at Pokémon the First Movie, they reminisce about their relationships to the iconic franchise. Plus, Ryan challenges Garrick and Sequoia to a game of Name That Pokémon. All this and more!
People in this episode
Host: Sequoia Holmes
Guests: Ryann Gilyard, Garrick Bernard
Topics covered
- Pokémon
- 30th anniversary
- nostalgia
- gaming culture
- comedy
Keywords
- Pokémon
- 30th anniversary
- nostalgia
- cards
- Pokémon the First Movie
- Name That Pokémon
- gaming
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Pokémon the First Movie
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