Purified Podcast (Pokémon GO Podcast)

Purified Podcast Episode 285: GOFEST SEASON 2026

GO Fest Season is HERE and things are getting wild! This week, we dive into all the massive Pokémon GO news surrounding GO Fest 2026, Mega Mewtwo hype, Japan festivities, and more!

Today’s Research Topics!

🔥 GOFest Quest for All!https://pokemongo.com/news/global-events-gofest2026-overlays

⚔️ Update to Super Mega Raids at GOFest!https://pokemongo.com/news/gofest-tokyo-super-mega-raid

👀 100 Thieves and Pokémon GO?!?!?https://pokemongo.com/news/100-thieves-mega-mewtwo-go-fest-2026

🦴 Fossils in Chicago!https://pokemongo.com/news/pgo-pokemon-fossil-musuem-chicago-2026

🇯🇵 Japan GOFest in full effect!

Main Series Teehee!

TCG Set: Pulsing Aura!

Anything else Chris!?

Thank you for listening! Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more! We would greatly appreciate it if you leave us a review!

Special thanks to our amazing Patrons!

Gym Leaders:Matty G, Espeon Willow, KJ Da Man, Herbert, Brandi, Pjtrjt, FischerJZE, and James

Executive Producers:Monkeybread, Xander, KateTheKonz, and Tish Smith

Elite Four:Ozark Renee

Giovanni:BorisYeah

Follow our social media accounts for quick info about the week’s changes!

📧 Email: PurifiedPodcast@gmail.com📱 Text or Voicemail: TBA

Thank you for listening!

This podcast starts live on Twitch at Twitch.tv/PureLighter — join us live for discussions every Sunday at 9PM EST!

🎥 YouTube Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNNPQkcYOvZzfwu-BfTYHDhnIThOq4sZS

We wanna hear from you!!! Feedback is always welcome!

Purified Podcast is part of the Professor Network! Check us out at:https://pokemonprofessor.com/purified-podcast

Meet the team and discover the wonderful work that we do!

Socials:@PurifiedPodcast@PureLighterGO@PKMNtriggerplz

💬 Join our Purified Discord!https://discord.gg/ynzeTda

📧 Email us at PurifiedPodcast@gmail.com📱 Text or Voicemail: TBA

Thank YOU!

Pokémon and all respective names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2019. Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc. Purified Podcast is not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo.

#Pokemon #PokemonGO #PokemonGOPodcast #PurifiedPodcast

Intro and Outro Music:The Greatest Bits — Pokémon Red and Blue Theme (Summertime Remix)

🎵 SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/thegreatestbits/pokemon-red-and-blue-theme

Check him out!

Spotify: spoti.fi/2k7NiNGApple Music / iTunes: apple.co/2tASClqGoogle Play Music: bit.ly/2sxTF5VDeezer: bit.ly/2r9tBwxAmazon MP3: amzn.to/2shV6RRSoundCloud: bit.ly/2qkrJQC
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purified Podcast Episode 284: Psychological Fight!

The mind games are REAL this week! Join us as we dive into the latest Pokémon GO news, speculate on some absolutely wild reveals, and talk all things Pokémon in another jam-packed episode of Purified Podcast!

Today’s Research Topics:

⚔️ Mega Falinks Raid Day!https://pokemongo.com/en/news/falinks-super-mega-raid-day-2026

🧠 MEGA MEWTWO?!?!https://pokemongo.com/en/news/mega-mewtwo-gofest-2026

🧱 LEGO GO FEST?!?!https://pokemongo.com/en/news/gofest-2026-copenhagen-lego

🎯 Pokémon x Target Collaboration?!https://pokemongo.com/en/news/pokemon-x-target-2026

🎴 Main Series Teehee⚡ NEW TCG Set: Pulsing Aura!❓ Anything else Chris!?

Thank you for listening! You can find Purified Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more! If you enjoy the show, we would greatly appreciate a review!

Special thanks to all of our amazing supporters!

Gym Leaders:Matty G, Espeon Willow, KJ Da Man, Herbert, Brandi, Pjtrjt, FischerJZE, and James

Executive Producers:Monkeybread, Xander, KateTheKonz, and Tish Smith

Elite Four:Ozark Renee

Giovanni:BorisYeah

Follow our social media accounts for quick info about the week’s changes!

📧 Email: PurifiedPodcast@gmail.com📱 Text or Voicemail: TBA

Thank YOU for listening!

This podcast starts live on Twitch at Twitch.tv/PureLighter — join us live for discussions every Sunday at 9PM EST!

🎥 YouTube Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNNPQkcYOvZzfwu-BfTYHDhnIThOq4sZS

We wanna hear from you! Feedback is always welcome!

Purified Podcast is part of the Professor Network! Check us out at:https://pokemonprofessor.com/purified-podcast

Socials:@PurifiedPodcast@PureLighterGO@PKMNtriggerplz

💬 Join our Purified Discord!https://discord.gg/ynzeTda

Pokémon and all respective names are Trademark & © of Nintendo. Pokémon GO is Trademark & © of Niantic, Inc. Purified Podcast is not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo.

#Pokemon #PokemonGO #PokemonGOPodcast #PurifiedPodcast

Intro and Outro Music:The Greatest Bits – Pokémon Red and Blue Theme (Summertime Remix)

🎵 SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/thegreatestbits/pokemon-red-and-blue-theme

Check him out!

Spotify: spoti.fi/2k7NiNGApple Music / iTunes: apple.co/2tASClqGoogle Play Music: bit.ly/2sxTF5VDeezer: bit.ly/2r9tBwxAmazon MP3: amzn.to/2shV6RRSoundCloud: bit.ly/2qkrJQC
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purified Podcast Episode 283: Spring Backwards?!

Spring has sprung… or has it gone backwards? This week, we’re breaking down a massive wave of announcements, events, and PvP chaos as May kicks off in full swing!

Today’s Research Topics:

May Dump of News is here—what did we miss and what stands out?https://x.com/PokemonGoApp/status/2046272815314207208

Save the Dates—mark your calendars, Trainers!https://pokemongo.com/news/save-the-date-s23

May Community Day features Lechonk—are you ready to grind?https://pokemongo.com/news/communityday-may-2026-lechonk

Spring Marathon brings a fresh seasonal challenge!https://pokemongo.com/news/spring-marathon-2026

Community Day Classic returns with Deino!https://pokemongo.com/news/communitydayclassic-deino-may-2026

May GO Pass details—worth it or skip?https://pokemongo.com/news/go-pass-may-2026

PvP: Get Good, Get Rekt! (For Today Only)We’re talking Experimental Cup and the latest Play! Pokémon response:https://x.com/playpokemon/status/2046635278753055157?s=20

Main Series TeeHee…

TCG Pocket teases a brand-new set!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUhps8waX3o

Champions… is it actually fun?!

Anything else, Chris!?

Thank you for listening!We’re available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more! If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review—it helps more than you know!

Shoutout to our incredible supporters!Gym Leaders: Matty G, Espeon Willow, KJ Da Man, Herbert, Brandi, Pjtrjt, FischerJZE, and JamesExecutive Producers: Monkeybread, Xander, KateTheKonz, Tish SmithElite Four: Ozark ReneeGiovanni: BorisYeah

Stay connected with us for quick updates on all things Pokémon GO!

Email: PurifiedPodcast@gmail.comText/Voicemail: TBA

🎙️ We go LIVE on Twitch every Sunday at 9PM EST!https://twitch.tv/PureLighter

📺 Watch our episode playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNNPQkcYOvZzfwu-BfTYHDhnIThOq4sZS

💬 Join our Discord community:https://discord.gg/ynzeTda

🌐 Part of the Professor Network:https://pokemonprofessor.com/purified-podcast

Socials:@PurifiedPodcast@PureLighterGO@PKMNtriggerplz

We wanna hear from you—feedback is always welcome!

Disclaimer:Pokémon and all respective names are © Nintendo. Pokémon GO is © Niantic, Inc. Purified Podcast is not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo.

#Pokemon #PokemonGO #PokemonGOPodcast #PurifiedPodcast

Intro & Outro Music:The Greatest Bits – Pokémon Red & Blue Theme (Summertime Remix)https://soundcloud.com/thegreatestbits/pokemon-red-and-blue-theme

More from The Greatest Bits:Spotify: spoti.fi/2k7NiNGApple Music: apple.co/2tASClqGoogle Play: bit.ly/2sxTF5VDeezer: bit.ly/2r9tBwxAmazon: amzn.to/2shV6RRSoundCloud: bit.ly/2qkrJQC

Thank YOU for listening!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purified Podcast Episode 282: Batter Up Steeled!

It’s time to step up to the plate, Trainers! In Episode 282, we’re swinging into action with a steel-heavy lineup and some exciting returns in Pokémon GO. From powerful raids to PvP shakeups, this week is packed—so let’s break it all down!

Today’s Research Topics:

We revisit a fan-favorite with the return of Gigantamax mayhem in Replay Kanto Gigantamax!https://pokemongo.com/news/replay-go-bigger-2026

Steel-types take center stage in Steeled Resolve!https://pokemongo.com/news/steeled-resolve-2026

Things get even more intense with Taken Over! bringing that classic Team GO Rocket chaoshttps://pokemongo.com/news/steeled-resolve-taken-over-2026

The Master Ball League (MBL) makes its return—are you ready to battle at the highest level?https://pokemongo.com/news/mlb-2026

And don’t miss out on Shadow Entei Raid Day!https://pokemongo.com/news/shadow-entei-raid-day-2026

Main Series TeeHee…We also chat about the latest Champions Release and highlight the Orlando Championship scene!

Anything else, Chris!?You know there’s always more—tune in for extra thoughts, reactions, and community vibes.

Thank you for listening!You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more! If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review—it really helps!

Shoutout to our amazing patrons!

Gym Leaders:Matty G, Espeon Willow, KJ Da Man, Herbert, Brandi, Pjtrjt, FischerJZE, James

Executive Producers:Monkeybread, Xander, KateTheKonz, Tish Smith

Elite Four:Ozark Renee

Giovanni:BorisYeah

📩 Contact Us!Email: PurifiedPodcast@gmail.comText/Voicemail: TBA

🎮 Watch us LIVE!Join us Sundays at 9PM EST on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/PureLighter

▶️ YouTube Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNNPQkcYOvZzfwu-BfTYHDhnIThOq4sZS

🌐 Part of the Professor Network:https://pokemonprofessor.com/purified-podcast

💬 Join our Discord:https://discord.gg/ynzeTda

📱 Follow us on Socials:@PurifiedPodcast@PureLighterGO@PKMNtriggerplz

We want to hear from you—feedback is always welcome!

Disclaimer:Pokémon and all respective names are © Nintendo. Pokémon GO is © Niantic, Inc. Purified Podcast is not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo.

#Pokemon #PokemonGO #PokemonGOPodcast #PurifiedPodcast

🎵 Music Credits:The Greatest Bits – Pokémon Red & Blue Theme (Summertime Remix)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thegreatestbits/pokemon-red-and-blue-themeSpotify: spoti.fi/2k7NiNGApple Music: apple.co/2tASClqGoogle Play: bit.ly/2sxTF5VDeezer: bit.ly/2r9tBwxAmazon: amzn.to/2shV6RR

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purified Podcast Episode 281: Max Level!

Are you chasing Shiny Hundos, building PvP monsters, or just grinding your way to the top? In Episode 281, we dive into what it really means to hit Max Level in Pokémon GO and beyond! From event recaps to the wild possibilities of Level 80 stats, we break down what the future could look like—and how prepared you really are.

We kick things off with a recap of recent and current events, highlighting the biggest wins, surprises, and maybe a few misses along the way. Then we jump straight into this week’s hottest topics:

Today’s Research Topics:

Egg-cellent Adventure 2026https://pokemongo.com/news/an-egg-cellent-adventure-2026

Replay: Riolu Hatch Dayhttps://pokemongo.com/news/replay-riolu-hatch-day-2026

GO Pass April Updatehttps://x.com/SerebiiNet/status/2037582083162272165

This Week in Pokémon GO

We also sprinkle in some Main Series Teehee discussion and take a look at what’s happening in the wider Pokémon world, including the arrival of TCG Mega Shine and its Emblem Event. Plus—are there any other games worth your time right now? We’ve got thoughts.

And of course… Anything else, Chris!?

Thank you for listening!You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more! If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving us a review—it really helps!

Special Thanks to Our Supporters!

Gym Leaders:Matty G, Espeon Willow, KJ Da Man, Herbert, Brandi, Pjtrjt, FischerJZE, James

Executive Producers:Monkeybread, Xander, KateTheKonz, Tish Smith

Elite Four:Ozark Renee

Giovanni:BorisYeah

Catch us LIVE on Twitch every Sunday at 9PM EST!https://www.twitch.tv/PureLighter

Watch past episodes here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNNPQkcYOvZzfwu-BfTYHDhnIThOq4sZS

Check out the Professor Network:https://pokemonprofessor.com/purified-podcast

Connect with Us!Twitter/X: @PurifiedPodcast | @PureLighterGO | @PKMNtriggerplzDiscord: https://discord.gg/ynzeTdaEmail: PurifiedPodcast@gmail.comText/Voicemail: TBA

We wanna hear from you—your feedback helps shape the show!

Disclaimer:Pokémon and all respective names are © Nintendo. Pokémon GO is © Niantic, Inc. Purified Podcast is not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo.

Music Credits:The Greatest Bits – Pokémon Red & Blue Theme (Summertime Remix)https://soundcloud.com/thegreatestbits/pokemon-red-and-blue-theme

#Pokemon #PokemonGO #PokemonGOPodcast #PurifiedPodcast

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices