Incensed! A Pokémon GO Podcast

The One With the GO Fest Make-Up, Water Festival & August Update!

Send us Fan MailThis week,We kick things off by sharing our experiences with the new Pokémon GO x National Trust collaboration, comparing our visits, the gameplay and whether these real-world partnerships are something we'd like to see more of.Ian then brings us two fantastic WhatsApp voice messages from listeners before another unforgettable AI Arnie Interlude steals the spotlight.In The News, we break down the full Pokémon GO August Content Update, covering upcoming raids, Max Battles, Spotlight Hours and everything Trainers need to know. We also take a deep dive into the Water Festival Ultra Unlock, discussing the featured Pokémon, event bonuses, wild spawns and whether this year's Ultra Unlock is worth getting excited about.Mark returns as Game Lord, hosting another tense round of Play Your Dex Right, as Ian and Milo battle it out for Pokémon bragging rights.Finally, we review the GO Fest Global Make-Up Event. Was it fair compensation for affected Trainers? Did the extra Day 2 gameplay hit the mark? We also look back at the 10 Years Celebration Event, discussing Willow's Pikachu, the abundance of starter Pokémon and whether the anniversary event delivered on the nostalgia.We finish, as always, with your incredible #ShiniesOfTheWeek! ✨We’d like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Dean DHL, DamonMac08, MissSummerOf69 & BigBoyBaz, Pnickerson13 & 52047.   #SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charlie Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Matt Bonnett, Zontok, DJMeadyMead, HRHKayleigh, Mr. Mossom & David Silverman.Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp:  +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By:  Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

The One With Super Mega Raichu, Gigantamax Rillaboom & Ultra Unlock!

Send us Fan MailThis week,We kick things off by wrapping up Super Mega Raichu Raid Day, discussing our shiny luck, best catches, raid strategies and whether the latest Super Mega event lived up to expectations.In The News, we break down everything you need to know about Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Day, including event bonuses, tickets, Web Store extras and whether this is shaping up to be one of the biggest Max Battle events yet. We also preview Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers, covering featured Pokémon, wild encounters, Eggs, Field Research, Timed Research, GO Pass rewards and the event bonuses Trainers won't want to miss.Ian then dives into your latest WhatsApp voice messages, before another hilarious AI Arnie Interlude interrupts proceedings.Next, Milo hosts Shiny Happy Pokémon, with Mark vs Ian battling it out for bragging rights in another chaotic showdown.To round out the news, we cover Fire & Ice Hatch Day and preview the Ultra Unlock: Starmie Super Mega Raid Day, including Timed Research, event bonuses, tickets and whether it's worth clearing your calendar.As always, we finish by celebrating the community's best catches in #ShiniesOfTheWeek! ✨We’d like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Dean DHL, DamonMac08, MissSummerOf69 & BigBoyBaz, Pnickerson13 & 52047.   #SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charlie Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Matt Bonnett, Zontok, DJMeadyMead, HRHKayleigh, Mr. Mossom & David Silverman. Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp:  +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By:  Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

The One With GO Fest Global, GO Wild Area 2026 & Pokémon GO's Birthday Controversy!

Send us Fan MailThis week,We are joined by Ayyylexa & admin Sue, and we kick things off by sharing how we tackled Pokémon GO Fest Global 2026. Did we go all-in on Remote Raids? Was the event worth the hype? And perhaps the biggest question of all… did it actually feel like a GO Fest? We compare our experiences, biggest wins, shiny luck and whether this year's flagship event delivered.After catching up with your latest WhatsApp voice messages, we dive into The News, covering the newly announced GO Wild Area 2026 events in Sendai, Mexico City and Global, discussing whether any of us are planning to attend. We also break down the First Partner & Costumed Pokémon Ultra Unlock, including event bonuses, wild encounters, raids, Masterwork Research and the debut of Willow's Birthday Research.Following another unforgettable AI Arnie Interlude, we turn our attention to the Pokémon GO 10th Anniversary celebration in Times Square. After sharing our thoughts from afar, and admin at the event Sue, who gives us an exclusive first-hand account of what it was really like to be there.Finally, Ian hosts Name That Pokémon, before we wrap up with #ShiniesOfTheWeekWe’d like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Dean DHL, DamonMac08, MissSummerOf69 & BigBoyBaz, Pnickerson13 & 52047.   #SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charlie Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Matt Bonnett, Zontok, DJMeadyMead, HRHKayleigh, Mr. Mossom & David Silverman. Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp:  +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By:  Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

The One With Pokémon GO's EXCLUSIVE 10th Birthday, Niantics's Rebrand & Sobble Community Day!

Send us Fan MailThis week,We kick things off by reviewing Sobble Community Day, sharing our best catches, shiny luck and whether this fan-favourite starter lived up to expectations. Ian then hosts another chaotic round of Chasing the Tail, where Pokémon name knowledge is put to the ultimate test.In The News, we dive into the July GO Pass, the newly announced Pokémon GO Event Calendar, and discuss the major announcement that Niantic Games has officially become Scopely Explore. What does the rebrand mean for Pokémon GO, and should Trainers expect any real changes?Ian also reads another entertaining Letter to the Hosts, before AI Arnie returns with his latest musical masterpiece—this time taking on Bon Jovi!To finish, we celebrate Pokémon GO's 10th Anniversary, chatting about the special Times Square celebration, reflecting on our favourite memories from the past decade, the moments that changed the game forever, and what keeps us coming back after all these years.As always, we wrap things up with #ShiniesOfTheWeek, showcasing the best shiny catches from the Incensed community.We’d like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Dean DHL, DamonMac08, MissSummerOf69 & BigBoyBaz, Pnickerson13 & 52047.   #SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charlie Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Matt Bonnett, Zontok, DJMeadyMead, HRHKayleigh, Mr. Mossom & David Silverman. Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp:  +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By:  Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

The One With Super Mega Skarmory & Squawkabilly Confusion

Send us Fan MailThis week,We kick things off by reviewing Super Mega Skarmory Raid Day, sharing how we played, our best catches, shiny luck and whether the latest Super Mega Raid lived up to expectations.In The News, we break down Willow's Birthday Research, including the featured Pokémon debut, Timed Research, Field Research and everything Trainers need to know before jumping in.Ian then takes us through another round of WhatsApp messages, before Milo hosts a brand-new game of Shiny Happy Pokémon, putting everyone's shiny Pokémon knowledge to the test.As always, expect another completely unhinged AI Arnie Interlude before we return to the news with a look at Ozona Ascent, covering event bonuses, Timed Research and the Paid Research ticket.We also revisit the Flying Taxi event and dive into the latest Ask the Intern segment, discussing the apparent Squawkabilly mix-up that had Trainers scratching their heads.Finally, we round off the show with #ShiniesOfTheWeek, celebrating the best shiny catches from the Incensed community.We’d like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Dean DHL, DamonMac08, MissSummerOf69 & BigBoyBaz, Pnickerson13 & 52047.   #SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charlie Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Matt Bonnett, Zontok, DJMeadyMead, HRHKayleigh, Mr. Mossom & David Silverman. Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp:  +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By:  Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.