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    <title>Tales from the Backlog - Episodes Tagged with “Pokemon”</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <description>A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests break down and discuss the games they play. Each episode looks at one game in depth, focusing on mechanics, story, music and other aspects, with no spoilers until a clearly marked spoiler wall in the middle. 
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    <itunes:subtitle>A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests take a game out of the backlog, play it and discuss their experiences in depth, with no spoilers until they warn you.</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Dave Jackson</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests break down and discuss the games they play. Each episode looks at one game in depth, focusing on mechanics, story, music and other aspects, with no spoilers until a clearly marked spoiler wall in the middle. 
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    <itunes:keywords>games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, video game critique, video game analysis, gaming discussion show, podcast about games, game review podcast,</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:owner>
      <itunes:name>Dave Jackson</itunes:name>
      <itunes:email>talesfromthebacklogpod@gmail.com</itunes:email>
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  <title>203: Pokémon Legends: Z-A (with Kenneth Shepard)</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Dave Jackson</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Dave is joined by Kenneth Shepard (Kotaku, Normandy FM) to discuss Game Freak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company's latest in the Pokémon Legends series, Z-A. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:51:57</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog
The Pokémon franchise got a long-awaited shakeup with 2022's Legends: Arceus, changing the game structure, catching and battling mechanics and setting. But now that Legends has become its own subseries with 2025's Legends: Z-A, all eyes were on its own innovations and changes, such as the new real-time battle system and one-city setting. Check out the discussion for our thoughts on all of it!
Guest info: Kenneth Shepard (he/him) 
* Check out Ken's work at Kotaku https://kotaku.com/author/kennethshepard
* Check out Normandy FM podcast https://soundcloud.com/normandyfm
* Follow on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/shepardcdr.bsky.social
TIMESTAMPS
* 0:00 Title Card
* 0:22 Introductions
* 4:15 Our Histories with Pokémon
* 7:10 Opening Thoughts about Pokémon Legends Z-A
* 16:56 Story Setup &amp;amp; Connections to X&amp;amp;Y
* 21:29 Our Starter Pokémon, Wild Zones &amp;amp; Lumiose City
* 43:04 New Battle System, Mega Battles and Battle Zones
* 1:02:47 Ken's Work at Kotaku and Normandy FM
* 1:05:52 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous
* 1:08:26 Spoiler Section- Our Final Teams &amp;amp; Connections to Certain Pokémon
* 1:13:52 Dungeons and Story Chat
* 1:29:57 Endgame and Ending
Music used in the episode has a large ensemble of composers and no individualized credits at this time. All credits to Game Freak and The Pokémon Company. Tracks used: Lumiose City (Day), Battle Zone, Trainer Battle, Lumiose City (Night), Hotel Z, Battle! Vs Trainer (Z-A Royale)
Check out Dave on Pages of Play for "The Meeting of the Makers"- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mom-the-meeting-of-makers/id1755937349?i=1000749250884
Chekc out Dave on Underplayed for Hollow Knight: Silksong- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/underplayed/id1606954029
Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Support my work on Patreon- <a href="https://patreon.com/realdavejackson" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/realdavejackson</a><br>
Discord, Socials and more- <a href="https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog</a></p>

<p>The Pokémon franchise got a long-awaited shakeup with 2022&#39;s Legends: Arceus, changing the game structure, catching and battling mechanics and setting. But now that Legends has become its own subseries with 2025&#39;s Legends: Z-A, all eyes were on its own innovations and changes, such as the new real-time battle system and one-city setting. Check out the discussion for our thoughts on all of it!</p>

<p><strong>Guest info: Kenneth Shepard (he/him)</strong> </p>

<ul>
<li>Check out Ken&#39;s work at Kotaku <a href="https://kotaku.com/author/kennethshepard" rel="nofollow">https://kotaku.com/author/kennethshepard</a></li>
<li>Check out Normandy FM podcast <a href="https://soundcloud.com/normandyfm" rel="nofollow">https://soundcloud.com/normandyfm</a></li>
<li>Follow on BlueSky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/shepardcdr.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/shepardcdr.bsky.social</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>0:00 Title Card</li>
<li>0:22 Introductions</li>
<li>4:15 Our Histories with Pokémon</li>
<li>7:10 Opening Thoughts about Pokémon Legends Z-A</li>
<li>16:56 Story Setup &amp; Connections to X&amp;Y</li>
<li>21:29 Our Starter Pokémon, Wild Zones &amp; Lumiose City</li>
<li>43:04 New Battle System, Mega Battles and Battle Zones</li>
<li>1:02:47 Ken&#39;s Work at Kotaku and Normandy FM</li>
<li>1:05:52 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous</li>
<li>1:08:26 Spoiler Section- Our Final Teams &amp; Connections to Certain Pokémon</li>
<li>1:13:52 Dungeons and Story Chat</li>
<li>1:29:57 Endgame and Ending</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Music used in the episode has a large ensemble of composers and no individualized credits at this time. All credits to Game Freak and The Pokémon Company. Tracks used:</strong> Lumiose City (Day), Battle Zone, Trainer Battle, Lumiose City (Night), Hotel Z, Battle! Vs Trainer (Z-A Royale)</p>

<p>Check out Dave on Pages of Play for &quot;The Meeting of the Makers&quot;- <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mom-the-meeting-of-makers/id1755937349?i=1000749250884" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mom-the-meeting-of-makers/id1755937349?i=1000749250884</a><br>
Chekc out Dave on Underplayed for Hollow Knight: Silksong- <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/underplayed/id1606954029" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/underplayed/id1606954029</a></p>

<p><strong>Cover art</strong> by Jack Allen- find him at <a href="https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson">Support Tales from the Backlog</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Support my work on Patreon- <a href="https://patreon.com/realdavejackson" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/realdavejackson</a><br>
Discord, Socials and more- <a href="https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog</a></p>

<p>The Pokémon franchise got a long-awaited shakeup with 2022&#39;s Legends: Arceus, changing the game structure, catching and battling mechanics and setting. But now that Legends has become its own subseries with 2025&#39;s Legends: Z-A, all eyes were on its own innovations and changes, such as the new real-time battle system and one-city setting. Check out the discussion for our thoughts on all of it!</p>

<p><strong>Guest info: Kenneth Shepard (he/him)</strong> </p>

<ul>
<li>Check out Ken&#39;s work at Kotaku <a href="https://kotaku.com/author/kennethshepard" rel="nofollow">https://kotaku.com/author/kennethshepard</a></li>
<li>Check out Normandy FM podcast <a href="https://soundcloud.com/normandyfm" rel="nofollow">https://soundcloud.com/normandyfm</a></li>
<li>Follow on BlueSky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/shepardcdr.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/shepardcdr.bsky.social</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>0:00 Title Card</li>
<li>0:22 Introductions</li>
<li>4:15 Our Histories with Pokémon</li>
<li>7:10 Opening Thoughts about Pokémon Legends Z-A</li>
<li>16:56 Story Setup &amp; Connections to X&amp;Y</li>
<li>21:29 Our Starter Pokémon, Wild Zones &amp; Lumiose City</li>
<li>43:04 New Battle System, Mega Battles and Battle Zones</li>
<li>1:02:47 Ken&#39;s Work at Kotaku and Normandy FM</li>
<li>1:05:52 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous</li>
<li>1:08:26 Spoiler Section- Our Final Teams &amp; Connections to Certain Pokémon</li>
<li>1:13:52 Dungeons and Story Chat</li>
<li>1:29:57 Endgame and Ending</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Music used in the episode has a large ensemble of composers and no individualized credits at this time. All credits to Game Freak and The Pokémon Company. Tracks used:</strong> Lumiose City (Day), Battle Zone, Trainer Battle, Lumiose City (Night), Hotel Z, Battle! Vs Trainer (Z-A Royale)</p>

<p>Check out Dave on Pages of Play for &quot;The Meeting of the Makers&quot;- <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mom-the-meeting-of-makers/id1755937349?i=1000749250884" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mom-the-meeting-of-makers/id1755937349?i=1000749250884</a><br>
Chekc out Dave on Underplayed for Hollow Knight: Silksong- <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/underplayed/id1606954029" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/underplayed/id1606954029</a></p>

<p><strong>Cover art</strong> by Jack Allen- find him at <a href="https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson">Support Tales from the Backlog</a></p>]]>
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  <title>191: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (with Kate &amp; Emily - No Small Games)</title>
  <link>https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/191</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Dave Jackson</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/22f78a73-e050-4873-99ee-9baa9398fea5/6c7834c3-f166-47da-8c84-722405e6382c.mp3" length="118262592" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Dave Jackson</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Dave is joined by Kate Hunter and Emily Merritt (No Small Games) to discuss Game Freak and The Pokémon Company's 2022 monster catching RPGs, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>2:44:15</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/2/22f78a73-e050-4873-99ee-9baa9398fea5/cover.jpg?v=2"/>
  <description>Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server- https://discord.gg/kAqSBb6jH2
Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi- https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson
Modern Pokémon games are divisive, but rarely due to technical performance. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (Game Freak, 2022) released in an embarrassing state, and are hoping for a comeback with their recent Switch 2 editions. So now that the bugs are squashed and the framerate is stable, what kind of game was lurking under all of those issues? Listen in to find out.
Guest info: Kate Hunter (she/any) and Emily Merritt (she/her)
* Check out the No Small Games podcast and website https://nosmallgames.com/
* Follow Kate on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social
* Follow Emily on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social
TIMESTAMPS
* 0:00 Title Card
* 0:16 Intros
* 5:53 Our Personal Histories with Pokémon
* 12:52 Opening Thoughts About Pokémon Scarlet &amp;amp; Violet
* 21:44 World and Story Setup
* 36:07 Nonlinear Design
* 42:50 Is the Story Actually Good, or Are We Grading On a Curve?
* 54:25 Visuals/Presentation
* 1:01:37 Open World Design
* 1:17:28 New Quick Battle System
* 1:22:28 Combat, Team Building and Challenge?
* 1:41:08 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations
* 1:47:16 No Small Games
* 1:54:07 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous
* 1:56:55 Spoiler Section- Our Teams, Area Zero, Ending
* 2:28:06 Spoiler Section- DLCs
Music used in the episode:
* Title Screen (Junichi Masuda, Go Ichinose)
* Home (Junichi Masuda)
* Poco Path (Junichi Masuda)
* Battle! (Trainer Battle) (Junichi Masuda)
* Area Zero (GAME FREAK)
* Pokémon Center (Junichi Masuda)
* Welcome to the Paldea Region! (Minako Adachi, Toby Fox)
Check out Dave on Geeks &amp;amp; Grounds in November and December- https://www.geeksandgrounds.com/
Check out Dave on the Character Issues podcast- https://www.buzzsprout.com/1306474
Check out Dave on Nostalgium Arcanum- https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/
Social Media:
BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/tftblpod.bsky.social
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/
Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, video game critique, video game analysis, pokemon scarlet violet, pokemon scarlet violet review, pokemon scarlet violet critique, pokemon scarlet violet analysis, pokemon reviews, rpg reviews, switch games, nintendo switch reviews, nintendo switch 2 reviews</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Support my work on Patreon- <a href="https://patreon.com/realdavejackson" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/realdavejackson</a><br>
Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server- <a href="https://discord.gg/kAqSBb6jH2" rel="nofollow">https://discord.gg/kAqSBb6jH2</a><br>
Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi- <a href="https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson" rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson</a></p>

<p>Modern Pokémon games are divisive, but rarely due to technical performance. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (Game Freak, 2022) released in an embarrassing state, and are hoping for a comeback with their recent Switch 2 editions. So now that the bugs are squashed and the framerate is stable, what kind of game was lurking under all of those issues? Listen in to find out.</p>

<p><strong>Guest info: Kate Hunter (she/any) and Emily Merritt (she/her)</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>Check out the No Small Games podcast and website <a href="https://nosmallgames.com/" rel="nofollow">https://nosmallgames.com/</a></li>
<li>Follow Kate on BlueSky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social</a></li>
<li>Follow Emily on BlueSky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>0:00 Title Card</li>
<li>0:16 Intros</li>
<li>5:53 Our Personal Histories with Pokémon</li>
<li>12:52 Opening Thoughts About Pokémon Scarlet &amp; Violet</li>
<li>21:44 World and Story Setup</li>
<li>36:07 Nonlinear Design</li>
<li>42:50 Is the Story Actually Good, or Are We Grading On a Curve?</li>
<li>54:25 Visuals/Presentation</li>
<li>1:01:37 Open World Design</li>
<li>1:17:28 New Quick Battle System</li>
<li>1:22:28 Combat, Team Building and Challenge?</li>
<li>1:41:08 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations</li>
<li>1:47:16 No Small Games</li>
<li>1:54:07 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous</li>
<li>1:56:55 Spoiler Section- Our Teams, Area Zero, Ending</li>
<li>2:28:06 Spoiler Section- DLCs</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Music used in the episode:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>Title Screen (Junichi Masuda, Go Ichinose)</li>
<li>Home (Junichi Masuda)</li>
<li>Poco Path (Junichi Masuda)</li>
<li>Battle! (Trainer Battle) (Junichi Masuda)</li>
<li>Area Zero (GAME FREAK)</li>
<li>Pokémon Center (Junichi Masuda)</li>
<li>Welcome to the Paldea Region! (Minako Adachi, Toby Fox)</li>
</ul>

<p>Check out Dave on Geeks &amp; Grounds in November and December- <a href="https://www.geeksandgrounds.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.geeksandgrounds.com/</a><br>
Check out Dave on the Character Issues podcast- <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1306474" rel="nofollow">https://www.buzzsprout.com/1306474</a><br>
Check out Dave on Nostalgium Arcanum- <a href="https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/" rel="nofollow">https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/</a></p>

<p><strong>Social Media:</strong><br>
BlueSky- <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/tftblpod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/tftblpod.bsky.social</a><br>
Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/</a></p>

<p><strong>Cover art</strong> by Jack Allen- find him at <a href="https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson">Support Tales from the Backlog</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Support my work on Patreon- <a href="https://patreon.com/realdavejackson" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/realdavejackson</a><br>
Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server- <a href="https://discord.gg/kAqSBb6jH2" rel="nofollow">https://discord.gg/kAqSBb6jH2</a><br>
Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi- <a href="https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson" rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson</a></p>

<p>Modern Pokémon games are divisive, but rarely due to technical performance. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (Game Freak, 2022) released in an embarrassing state, and are hoping for a comeback with their recent Switch 2 editions. So now that the bugs are squashed and the framerate is stable, what kind of game was lurking under all of those issues? Listen in to find out.</p>

<p><strong>Guest info: Kate Hunter (she/any) and Emily Merritt (she/her)</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>Check out the No Small Games podcast and website <a href="https://nosmallgames.com/" rel="nofollow">https://nosmallgames.com/</a></li>
<li>Follow Kate on BlueSky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social</a></li>
<li>Follow Emily on BlueSky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>0:00 Title Card</li>
<li>0:16 Intros</li>
<li>5:53 Our Personal Histories with Pokémon</li>
<li>12:52 Opening Thoughts About Pokémon Scarlet &amp; Violet</li>
<li>21:44 World and Story Setup</li>
<li>36:07 Nonlinear Design</li>
<li>42:50 Is the Story Actually Good, or Are We Grading On a Curve?</li>
<li>54:25 Visuals/Presentation</li>
<li>1:01:37 Open World Design</li>
<li>1:17:28 New Quick Battle System</li>
<li>1:22:28 Combat, Team Building and Challenge?</li>
<li>1:41:08 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations</li>
<li>1:47:16 No Small Games</li>
<li>1:54:07 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous</li>
<li>1:56:55 Spoiler Section- Our Teams, Area Zero, Ending</li>
<li>2:28:06 Spoiler Section- DLCs</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Music used in the episode:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>Title Screen (Junichi Masuda, Go Ichinose)</li>
<li>Home (Junichi Masuda)</li>
<li>Poco Path (Junichi Masuda)</li>
<li>Battle! (Trainer Battle) (Junichi Masuda)</li>
<li>Area Zero (GAME FREAK)</li>
<li>Pokémon Center (Junichi Masuda)</li>
<li>Welcome to the Paldea Region! (Minako Adachi, Toby Fox)</li>
</ul>

<p>Check out Dave on Geeks &amp; Grounds in November and December- <a href="https://www.geeksandgrounds.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.geeksandgrounds.com/</a><br>
Check out Dave on the Character Issues podcast- <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1306474" rel="nofollow">https://www.buzzsprout.com/1306474</a><br>
Check out Dave on Nostalgium Arcanum- <a href="https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/" rel="nofollow">https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/</a></p>

<p><strong>Social Media:</strong><br>
BlueSky- <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/tftblpod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/tftblpod.bsky.social</a><br>
Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/</a></p>

<p><strong>Cover art</strong> by Jack Allen- find him at <a href="https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson">Support Tales from the Backlog</a></p>]]>
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  <title>54: Pokemon Trading Card Game (GBC) (with Bill Barber - Gaming &amp; Collecting Podcast)</title>
  <link>https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/54</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Dave Jackson</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/22f78a73-e050-4873-99ee-9baa9398fea5/f0cfd9cc-037b-4225-93b2-217a491cf1aa.mp3" length="86319542" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Dave is joined by Bill Barber from Gaming &amp; Collecting podcast to discuss the GameBoy Color adaptation of the Pokemon Trading Card game.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:11:55</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>In this episode, I go back to the nostalgia well for one of my favorite games from childhood- the Pokemon Trading Card Game, for Gameboy Color. I grew up collecting the cards but not really playing the actual card game, except with this handy game. And this game was still pretty fun to revisit, but got very frustrating to see all of my strategies reduced to "Do you win the coin flips? If so, you win. If not, sucks to suck!". Joining me for this episode is Bill Barber from the Gaming and Collecting podcast, as well as The 3DO Experience podcast. Check out everything that Bill is doing by following THIS LINK (https://linktr.ee/Thebarberwhogames)
TIMESTAMPS
Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 1:08
Story (lol)/Card Game  14:26
Visuals/Music/Closing Thoughts 34:53
SPOILER WALL 52:57
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I go back to the nostalgia well for one of my favorite games from childhood- the Pokemon Trading Card Game, for Gameboy Color. I grew up collecting the cards but not really playing the actual card game, except with this handy game. And this game was still pretty fun to revisit, but got very frustrating to see all of my strategies reduced to &quot;Do you win the coin flips? If so, you win. If not, sucks to suck!&quot;. Joining me for this episode is Bill Barber from the Gaming and Collecting podcast, as well as The 3DO Experience podcast. Check out everything that Bill is doing by following <a href="https://linktr.ee/Thebarberwhogames" rel="nofollow">THIS LINK</a></p>

<p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong><br>
Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 1:08<br>
Story (lol)/Card Game  14:26<br>
Visuals/Music/Closing Thoughts 34:53<br>
SPOILER WALL 52:57</p>

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<p>Listen to <strong>A Top 3 Podcast</strong> on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504" rel="nofollow">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a> and [other podcast platforms](atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson">Support Tales from the Backlog</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I go back to the nostalgia well for one of my favorite games from childhood- the Pokemon Trading Card Game, for Gameboy Color. I grew up collecting the cards but not really playing the actual card game, except with this handy game. And this game was still pretty fun to revisit, but got very frustrating to see all of my strategies reduced to &quot;Do you win the coin flips? If so, you win. If not, sucks to suck!&quot;. Joining me for this episode is Bill Barber from the Gaming and Collecting podcast, as well as The 3DO Experience podcast. Check out everything that Bill is doing by following <a href="https://linktr.ee/Thebarberwhogames" rel="nofollow">THIS LINK</a></p>

<p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong><br>
Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 1:08<br>
Story (lol)/Card Game  14:26<br>
Visuals/Music/Closing Thoughts 34:53<br>
SPOILER WALL 52:57</p>

<p>[Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon!](patreon.com/realdavejackson) or <a href="https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson" rel="nofollow">buy me a coffee on Ko-fi</a>!<br>
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  <title>29: Pokemon Legends: Arceus (with Jared Moss - Play Along Podcast)</title>
  <link>https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/29</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Dave Jackson</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/22f78a73-e050-4873-99ee-9baa9398fea5/a9e6d218-53e3-4e0a-9312-311a320e05b1.mp3" length="91836501" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Dave Jackson</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Dave is joined by Jared Moss from Play Along Podcast to discuss Game Freak's 2022 hit, Pokemon Legends: Arceus. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>2:27:29</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/2/22f78a73-e050-4873-99ee-9baa9398fea5/cover.jpg?v=2"/>
  <description>Dave is joined by Jared Moss from Play Along Podcast to discuss Game Freak's 2022 hit, Pokemon Legends: Arceus.  Representing a major shakeup to the established Pokemon formula, Legends makes changes to nearly every core mechanic that we've all come to know as "how Pokemon works".  Was it really the game that fans have been asking for for decades? Listen in to find out what Dave and Jared thought. 
TIMESTAMPS:
Personal histories 8:42
Story, gameplay, catching Pokemon 34:13
Battles 1:19:00
Final thoughts 1:40:58
Spoiler Wall 1:50:42
Find everything Play Along Podcast HERE (https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast)!
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Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures)
Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)!  
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  <itunes:keywords>games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, pokemon, pokemon podcast, pokemon legends, pokemon legends podcast, legends arceus, legends arceus podcast, pokemon legends arceus, pokemon legends arceus podcast, pokemon review, pokemon legends arceus review</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Dave is joined by Jared Moss from Play Along Podcast to discuss Game Freak&#39;s 2022 hit, Pokemon Legends: Arceus.  Representing a major shakeup to the established Pokemon formula, Legends makes changes to nearly every core mechanic that we&#39;ve all come to know as &quot;how Pokemon works&quot;.  Was it really the game that fans have been asking for for decades? Listen in to find out what Dave and Jared thought. </p>

<p><strong>TIMESTAMPS:</strong><br>
Personal histories 8:42<br>
Story, gameplay, catching Pokemon 34:13<br>
Battles 1:19:00<br>
Final thoughts 1:40:58<br>
Spoiler Wall 1:50:42</p>

<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast" rel="nofollow">Find everything Play Along Podcast HERE</a>!</p>

<p>[Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon!](patreon.com/realdavejackson) or <a href="https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson" rel="nofollow">buy me a coffee on Ko-fi</a>!<br>
<a href="https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR" rel="nofollow">Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server!</a><br>
<strong>Social Media:</strong><br>
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<strong>Cover art</strong> by Jack Allen- find him at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/</a> and <a href="https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures" rel="nofollow">his other pages</a></p>

<p>Listen to <strong>A Top 3 Podcast</strong> on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504" rel="nofollow">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a> and [other podcast platforms](atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson">Support Tales from the Backlog</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Dave is joined by Jared Moss from Play Along Podcast to discuss Game Freak&#39;s 2022 hit, Pokemon Legends: Arceus.  Representing a major shakeup to the established Pokemon formula, Legends makes changes to nearly every core mechanic that we&#39;ve all come to know as &quot;how Pokemon works&quot;.  Was it really the game that fans have been asking for for decades? Listen in to find out what Dave and Jared thought. </p>

<p><strong>TIMESTAMPS:</strong><br>
Personal histories 8:42<br>
Story, gameplay, catching Pokemon 34:13<br>
Battles 1:19:00<br>
Final thoughts 1:40:58<br>
Spoiler Wall 1:50:42</p>

<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast" rel="nofollow">Find everything Play Along Podcast HERE</a>!</p>

<p>[Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon!](patreon.com/realdavejackson) or <a href="https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson" rel="nofollow">buy me a coffee on Ko-fi</a>!<br>
<a href="https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR" rel="nofollow">Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server!</a><br>
<strong>Social Media:</strong><br>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/tftblpod" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><br>
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<strong>Cover art</strong> by Jack Allen- find him at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/</a> and <a href="https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures" rel="nofollow">his other pages</a></p>

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