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Lured Up Podcast 400Live Streamed on - 7/10/2026Publish Date - 7/11/2026We recorded this special episode from our hotel room in NYC in order to address our thoughts on the social media fallout about the 10th Anniversary Event in Times Square. While we had the times of our lives unlocking core memories, the online community was at serious risk of imploding on itself. It seems as though the online community was not a fan of how Scopely Explore handled the event, and subsequent reward from being in attendance. Be sure to let us know what you think and tune in to next episode as we continue the conversation!Listen to this episode ad free on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/PokemonProfessor [email protected] | Voicemail and SMS: 732-835-8639 Grab some merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/professornetwork Connect with us on multiple platforms! https://linktr.ee/LuredUp HostsKen PescatoreAdam TuttleWriter and ProducerKen PescatoreExecutive Producer XanderShow music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons▾ FOLLOW GAMECHOPS ▾http://instagram.com/GameChopshttp://twitter.com/GameChopshttp://soundcloud.com/GameChopshttp://facebook.com/GameChopshttp://youtube.com/GameChopshttp://www.gamechops.comIntro MusicLake Verity (Drum & Bass Remix) TetracaseGameChops - Ultraballhttp://gamechops.com/ultraball/https://soundcloud.com/tetracase https://soundcloud.com/MegaFlare0Break MusicNational ParkMikel & GameChopsGameChops - Poké & Chillhttp://smarturl.it/pokechillhttps://twitter.com/mikel_beatsOutro MusicVast Poni CanyonCG5 & GlitchxCity (Future Bass Remix)GameChops - Ultraballhttp://gamechops.com/ultraball/ http://soundcloud.com/cg5-beatshttps://soundcloud.com/glitchxcityPokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2025 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc.Lured Up and the Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo.#pokemon #pokemongo #podcastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Lured Up Podcast 399: Monday Madness!!
Live Streamed on - 7/1/2026
Publish Date - 7/3/2026
GO Fest: Global is on the horizon, but the game is still chugging along with a ton of content as July unfolds. This weekend in particular has an incredible 3 hour window of gameplay, that we highly recommend you take advantage of. That is of course, if you don’t have Fourth of July plans, as PGO is a global game, this weekend may be tough for US Trainers. If you can make it out to play on Saturday from 2-5pm, you get to double up on two events, Sobble Community Day and the 10th Anniversary Party. With 4x Catch XP and Stardust all weekend, on top of quarter hatch distance and massive spawn volume from Sobble Community Day, it will be a very efficient window of gameplay that can yield massive results.
As we move into July, the GO Pass brings Pokécoins and a Ho-Oh encounter, which can be hit or miss with Trainers. One thing that the GO Pass does well is keep Trainers engaged, and if coins are on the line, it could motivate many F2P Trainers to complete the first half of the pass to collect those coins. The Deluxe version of the pass steps up to 1,400 Pokécoins, which can translate into some great items in the shop.
The Road of Legends will keep most Trainers very busy next week, as Niantic stays true to their annual pre-GO Fest: Global event that will likely wipe out a whole bunch of consumable items. It will be absolutely imperative to figure out your priorities between the Road of Legends and GO Fest: Global. Figuring it out can be a slippery slope, especially next Monday when the Raids will be completely ludicrous. If you fail to plan, you will surely plan to fail.
After discussing how the temperature on X seemed oddly positive, due to the game being in such a great place (GBL not withstanding), the mobs finally found their prey that could allow them to bust out the pitchforks and torches again. We saw OG content creator, Mystic7 in the mob’s crosshairs, as infographic G47IX posted how his honeypot laden graphic seemed to be Mystic ripped off. The community jumped all over it and seemed to air out years of pent of feelings about Mystic7, only to have him double down on his position. It’s been a wild ride over the last week, and while things seem to have been settled between the two parties, the community is clearly not going to let this go that easy.
We wrap things up with another guiding principal that can be applied to both life and Pokémon GO. We look at the phrase, “Comparison is the thief of joy” and how we can draw parallels on and off screen. In life, some comparisons can lead to feelings of sadness or depression. Feelings of wanting what others have is powerful, because it has the same power to motivate or demotivate you. When you make decisions based on what others think, you put yourself in the back seat, which will limit your ability to grow and prioritize your own well being. In Pokémon GO, comparison to others can cause FOMO, which can not only lead to being demoralized, but also can influence some poor decision making. I’ve seen plenty of Trainers go from, “Just one more Raid” to “I have to stop Raiding because I’m broke.” Finding balance in using your environment to empower your growth and motivate you to succeed can be challenging on your own. It highlights the importance of having a support system that can be a cheerleader for you, to keep you making the right choices that are in your own best interest.
Sobble Community Day
10th Anniversary Party
July GO Pass
Road of Legends
GO Fest: Global
Stay up to date by adding our Google Calendar to your account!
Listen to this episode ad free on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/PokemonProfessor
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Grab some merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/professornetwork
Connect with us on multiple platforms! https://linktr.ee/LuredUp
Hosts
Ken Pescatore
Adam Tuttle
Writer and Producer
Ken Pescatore
Executive Producer
Xander
Show music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons
▾ FOLLOW GAMECHOPS ▾
http://instagram.com/GameChops
http://twitter.com/GameChops
http://soundcloud.com/GameChops
http://facebook.com/GameChops
http://youtube.com/GameChops
http://www.gamechops.com
Intro Music
Lake Verity (Drum & Bass Remix)
Tetracase
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
https://soundcloud.com/tetracase
https://soundcloud.com/MegaFlare0
Break Music
National Park
Mikel & GameChops
GameChops - Poké & Chill
http://smarturl.it/pokechill
https://twitter.com/mikel_beats
Outro Music
Vast Poni Canyon
CG5 & GlitchxCity (Future Bass Remix)
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
http://soundcloud.com/cg5-beats
https://soundcloud.com/glitchxcity
Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2025 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc.Lured Up and the Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo.
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Lured Up Podcast 398: Be Present, Not Perfect
Live Streamed on - 6/25/2026
Publish Date - 6/26/2026
First off we wanted to share a MASSIVE thank you to everyone who wrote in, shared feedback, and offered support after last week’s episode! It is truly amazing to see the community come together and rally around each other. It means the world to us and we are proud to be a part of this incredible scene. We follow up on last week’s topic, share some feedback, and look at the practice of being present, not perfect. It’s a powerful sentiment and absolutely has parallels to Pokémon GO.
In the gameplay space, it is all about IRL gameplay. With 6 new City Safari events being announced, the community will have a lot of opportunity to come together to celebrate the game. Adam and I will be attending the Boston City Safari, and we hope to have the opportunity to play along side of you! More info to come on our plans and what we have in store for the Chicago locals and inbound Trainers.
We touch on our Frigibax Community Day experiences and look forward to Skarmory Super Mega Raid Day, two events that are better when played with the community. From Community Day’s non stop gameplay to the volume and demand that Super Mega Raid Days present, we encourage everyone to get out to experience this game with others. We also look at how the Giovanni mechanic has changed and no longer arrives via balloon. This forces Trainers to get out there to track him down, adding difficulty, immersion, and some commitment to the process.While some Trainers and creators online hate everything about this change, we are all about it, as it encourages the exploration element of the game, and makes the hunt unique.
IRL Events
July Content Update
GBL Update
Road of Legends
Frigibax Community Day
Skarmory Super Mega Raid Day
Flying Taxi
Flying Taxi Taken Over
Be Present, Not Perfect
Stay up to date by adding our Google Calendar to your account!
Listen to this episode ad free on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/PokemonProfessor
[email protected] | Voicemail and SMS: 732-835-8639
Grab some merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/professornetwork
Connect with us on multiple platforms! https://linktr.ee/LuredUp
Hosts
Ken Pescatore
Adam Tuttle
Writer and Producer
Ken Pescatore
Executive Producer
Xander
Show music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons
▾ FOLLOW GAMECHOPS ▾
http://instagram.com/GameChops
http://twitter.com/GameChops
http://soundcloud.com/GameChops
http://facebook.com/GameChops
http://youtube.com/GameChops
http://www.gamechops.com
Intro Music
Lake Verity (Drum & Bass Remix)
Tetracase
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
https://soundcloud.com/tetracase
https://soundcloud.com/MegaFlare0
Break Music
National Park
Mikel & GameChops
GameChops - Poké & Chill
http://smarturl.it/pokechill
https://twitter.com/mikel_beats
Outro Music
Vast Poni Canyon
CG5 & GlitchxCity (Future Bass Remix)
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
http://soundcloud.com/cg5-beats
https://soundcloud.com/glitchxcity
Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2025 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc.Lured Up and the Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo.
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Lured Up Podcast 397
Live Streamed on - 6/19/2026
Publish Date - 6/20/2026
This has been a WILD week! Not just in game and on screen, but in real life too. Ken opens up about a serious health scare, and how it is a wake up call not just to take care of yourself, but also each other. With June being Men’s Mental Health Month, it is an important reminder to understand how your mental health can have a direct impact on your physical health. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear Ken share his feelings, and offer advice on how we can all do better at looking after on another.
In-game, the news has been completely bonkers. The Road of Legends event is by far and away the most packed event the game has ever seen, even making the upcoming GO Fest: Global pale in comparison. With a ridiculous amount of Raid Bosses in rotation, some great bonuses, and the ability to EliteTM Adventure Effects, this will be one for the record books. We still have a few weeks before the event kicks off, but we make our first pass through the blog and call out the highlights.
IRL GO Fests may be behind us, but JUne still has a lot of life left! We scan through the remaining events of the month including Frigibax Community Day, Skarmory Super Mega Raid Day, and Flying Taxi. We also had some updates to Daily Discoveries including clarifications about Friendship Friday, and a very cool direction for Scenic Sunday. Spotlight Hours also make a consistent return including the much missed Double Transfer Canty bonus.
We also look ahead to what we know for July including Raichu Super Mega Raid Day and Sobble Community Day. Also, an upcoming partnership with Lego Stores in select Countries will bring us a Stamp Rally, and special Lego Background Pikachu, exclusively obtained at Raids in-store. Check the links for the Lego Store Locator and plan an outing!
One last note from Ken -
Thank you to our entire community for supporting Lured Up for 10 years. We love what we do, and we are so proud to be able to have such a loyal and engaged audience. Your presence in our streams, comments, and at IRL events is the fuel that keeps me positive and motivated. Take care of yourself, take care of those around you, and keep things positive. Your energy is valuable, and should be treated as your most important currency. Thanks again!
Road of Legends
Frigibax Community Day
Skarmory Super Mega Raid Day
Flying Taxi
Flying Taxi Taken Over
Updates to Daily Discoveries
10th Anniversary Party
Lego Partnership
Find a Lego Store
Raichu Super Mega Raid Day
Sobble Community Day
Stay up to date by adding our Google Calendar to your account!
Listen to this episode ad free on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/PokemonProfessor
[email protected] | Voicemail and SMS: 732-835-8639
Grab some merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/professornetwork
Connect with us on multiple platforms! https://linktr.ee/LuredUp
Hosts
Ken Pescatore
Adam Tuttle
Writer and Producer
Ken Pescatore
Executive Producer
Xander
Show music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons
▾ FOLLOW GAMECHOPS ▾
http://instagram.com/GameChops
http://twitter.com/GameChops
http://soundcloud.com/GameChops
http://facebook.com/GameChops
http://youtube.com/GameChops
http://www.gamechops.com
Intro Music
Lake Verity (Drum & Bass Remix)
Tetracase
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
https://soundcloud.com/tetracase
https://soundcloud.com/MegaFlare0
Break Music
National Park
Mikel & GameChops
GameChops - Poké & Chill
http://smarturl.it/pokechill
https://twitter.com/mikel_beats
Outro Music
Vast Poni Canyon
CG5 & GlitchxCity (Future Bass Remix)
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
http://soundcloud.com/cg5-beats
https://soundcloud.com/glitchxcity
Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2025 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc.Lured Up and the Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo.
#pokemon #pokemongo #podcast
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Lured Up Podcast 396
Live Streamed on - 6/9/2026
Publish Date - 6/12/2026
To all the new listeners: WELCOME and THANK YOU for checking out LURED UP!
We are back home from GO Fest Chicago and we are both in agreement that this was the best IRL GO Fest that we have ever attended. There is plenty to unpack to back up our sentiment, beginning with how the introduction of different gameplay “Districts” put you right into the gameplay, as soon as you stepped off the plane. It was an amazing feeling to have the event come to life as soon as arriving in Chicago, and the barrage of geo-based Timed Research kept Trainers tied to their games as the grind through a flurry of tasks.
Even moving from the airport to our hotel kept us immersed in the game, making the gameboard come to life. If really make Trainers feel like they were looking at an in-game world map at their feet. The geo fencing of districts paired with associated Timed Research had players covering a serious amount of territory. If this is any indication of how IRL events can curate and shape real life gameplay behaviors, than this is just the tip of a very exciting iceberg.
We had a full weekend of gameplay, including countless Raids and an insane amount of walking. Both of our Adventure Sync numbers were above 120km. In typical Lured Up fashion, we had stuff going on all weekend. On Friday nights we hosted our meetup at Monk’s Pub, the same place as our 2019 meetup. You all SHOWED UP and we had double the turnout than we expected, and we are so grateful to have been able to spend time with all of you. Next year we will need a new venue!
Saturday night was Adam’s idea, with a Pokémon themed Pop-Punk night. All of the bands on the bill were incredible, with Midway Down headlining and absolutely brought the house down. It was so much fun to hang with the community in that setting. We will absolutely be incorporating live music/entertainment into our plans next year!
Finally on Friday we met up with our good friend JT Valor for a final push of Raids at the end of the weekend. In typical Raid Train Fashion, we ended up picking up Trainers at every stop. It was VERY cool to see JT in action. He gives so much of himself to his fans and spends heaps of time with everyone. JT’s combination of hardcore gameplay, travel, and approachability is PGO video content at its best.
In typical live-service fashion, it seemed that about as soon as we stepped on the airplane to come home, new news was dropping about the events happening through the end of the month. We blast through the news and cover all of the new event info released post-Chicago.
GO Fest Chicago
Lured Up in Chicago
Lured Up on Fox 32 Chicago
100 Thieves
Team Leader Summer Quests
Frigibax Community Day
Skarmory Super Mega Raid Day
Flying Taxi
Stay up to date by adding our Google Calendar to your account!
Listen to this episode ad free on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/PokemonProfessor
[email protected] | Voicemail and SMS: 732-835-8639
Grab some merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/professornetwork
Connect with us on multiple platforms! https://linktr.ee/LuredUp
Hosts
Ken Pescatore
Adam Tuttle
Writer and Producer
Ken Pescatore
Executive Producer
Xander
Show music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons
▾ FOLLOW GAMECHOPS ▾
http://instagram.com/GameChops
http://twitter.com/GameChops
http://soundcloud.com/GameChops
http://facebook.com/GameChops
http://youtube.com/GameChops
http://www.gamechops.com
Intro Music
Lake Verity (Drum & Bass Remix)
Tetracase
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
https://soundcloud.com/tetracase
https://soundcloud.com/MegaFlare0
Break Music
National Park
Mikel & GameChops
GameChops - Poké & Chill
http://smarturl.it/pokechill
https://twitter.com/mikel_beats
Outro Music
Vast Poni Canyon
CG5 & GlitchxCity (Future Bass Remix)
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
http://soundcloud.com/cg5-beats
https://soundcloud.com/glitchxcity
Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2025 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc.Lured Up and the Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo.
#pokemon #pokemongo #podcast #sponsored
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Lured Up Podcast 395: Forward Progress
Live Streamed on - 5/27/2026
Publish Date - 5/28/2026
We are less than 2 weeks away from GO Fest Chicago! This window of time is the funky period where some are getting ready to travel to GO Fest, while the majority of others are still ready to play and grind at home! We break down some of the details of the Chicago event as well as the Team Leader Summer Quests that we will have globally over the next few weeks. Being a live service game, Pokémon GO definitely doesn't have time to rest on its laurels, as Season 23 of the game has been unveiled.
Forever Forward will be our next season, and by the look of the promotional video, Niantic is doubling down on their core value of exploration. From Trainers walking an adventuring, to images of remote Pokéstops, the game has positioned itself as a key motivator in keeping Trainers moving forward. We unpack what we know so far, and how GO Fest season will drive the first few weeks of the season, leading right into Global in mid-July.
We also have our June Content Update, bringing back some Raid favorites like Necrozma and some Ultra Beasts. Frigibax has been announced as the June Community Day Pokémon, and we have a few events called out for the month. If IRL GO Fests are not in your future, there is still plenty to do in game and from home, which can be considered a long, winding road to GO Fest Global.
We cover some random notes like the Pokémon Fossil Museum in Chicago and the release of Excavator Pikachu. This will likely be on all Chicago Trainer’s bingo cards for the weekend. Pokémon GO has once again partnered with 100 Thieves to release some killer Mewtwo merch. We are hoping to get our hands on it, and ultimately give it away to the community.
We also run through our announced Chicago plans so far, including our Podcast Community Mixer with the GO Cast Podcast and our Pokémon Pop Punk night. We hope to have even more news to share by next week, and GO Fest will be here before you know it!
Finally we reflect on how it has already been a year since the Scopely acquisition. We discuss our experiences working with Niantic and how our confidence in their goals has only increased since Scopely came in. If their 1 year promotional video doesn’t get you going, I am not sure what will!
GO Fest Chicago
Team Leader Summer Quests
Forever Forward
Forever Forward GBL
June Content Update
Frigibax Community Day
Pokémon Fossil Museum
100 Thieves
Lured Up at Chicago GO Fest
Scopely - 1 Year Later
Stay up to date by adding our Google Calendar to your account!
Listen to this episode ad free on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/PokemonProfessor
[email protected] | Voicemail and SMS: 732-835-8639
Grab some merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/professornetwork
Connect with us on multiple platforms! https://linktr.ee/LuredUp
Hosts
Ken Pescatore
Adam Tuttle
Writer and Producer
Ken Pescatore
Executive Producer
Xander
Show music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons
▾ FOLLOW GAMECHOPS ▾
http://instagram.com/GameChops
http://twitter.com/GameChops
http://soundcloud.com/GameChops
http://facebook.com/GameChops
http://youtube.com/GameChops
http://www.gamechops.com
Intro Music
Lake Verity (Drum & Bass Remix)
Tetracase
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
https://soundcloud.com/tetracase
https://soundcloud.com/MegaFlare0
Break Music
National Park
Mikel & GameChops
GameChops - Poké & Chill
http://smarturl.it/pokechill
https://twitter.com/mikel_beats
Outro Music
Vast Poni Canyon
CG5 & GlitchxCity (Future Bass Remix)
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
http://soundcloud.com/cg5-beats
https://soundcloud.com/glitchxcity
Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2025 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc.Lured Up and the Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo.
#pokemon #pokemongo #podcast
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Lured Up Podcast 394: That’s a Lot of Raids
Live Streamed on - 5/19/2026
Publish Date - 5/22/2026
Video podcast now available on SPOTIFY!
The Community is split on how they feel about the sheer volume of Raids we will be seeing during GO Fest Global. With 50 or so different Raid Bosses, Trainers were feeling like they may not have the amount of opportunities to Raid a specific Pokémon as they would like. Plus, with Mega Mewtwo only showing up at Super Mega Raid eligible Gyms, some min/maxers are a bit annoyed with the deep roster.
This led to Niantic announcing that each of the rotating, 3 hour habitats will have a specific Mega and 5 Star Raid Pool. Even with this news, some Trainers are still feeling like the Raids will be overwhelming to manage, especially if they really have their sights set on Mega Mewtwo.
Coming off the heels of successful Community Celebrations in cities like Philadelphia and Washington DC, Niantic is bringing a major wave of Celebration events across the globe. New York City is going to be a blast and both Ken and Adam will be in attendance on Saturday! It’s going to be an incredible day of gameplay and we hope to see you there!
After the break we jump into some gameplay including Community Day Classic: Deino and the upcoming Falinks Super Mega Raid Day.For the latter, we put together a little Raid Guide and Battle Party, with a flying spec Mega Rayquaza coming in as the best counter. Be sure to tag us on social using #BattleParty so we can see what you are bringing, as well as your best catches!
Looking ahead in the calendar we have a trio of weekly events being announced with the Team Leader Summer Quests. We will see events run through the IRL Go Fest window, each themed around a different Team Leader with different spawn pools for each. One thing worth noting is that the first of the three events takes place in what many presumed was another event-less week in May, but, SURPRISE! Niantic has blocked out the week, which reminds us of how great it can be when the game can actually surprise us. Sometimes, it’s better to not know all the information up front!
GO Hub: GO Fest Global Raids
GO Fest Global: Community Celebration
Community Day Classic: Deino
Falinks Super Mega Raid Day
GO Hub Mega Falinks
Pokebattler Mega Falinks
Team Leader Summer Quests
Listen to this episode ad free on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/PokemonProfessor
[email protected] | Voicemail and SMS: 732-835-8639
Grab some merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/professornetwork
Connect with us on multiple platforms! https://linktr.ee/LuredUp
Hosts
Ken Pescatore
Adam Tuttle
Writer and Producer
Ken Pescatore
Executive Producer
Xander
Show music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons
▾ FOLLOW GAMECHOPS ▾
http://instagram.com/GameChops
http://twitter.com/GameChops
http://soundcloud.com/GameChops
http://facebook.com/GameChops
http://youtube.com/GameChops
http://www.gamechops.com
Intro Music
Lake Verity (Drum & Bass Remix)
Tetracase
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
https://soundcloud.com/tetracase
https://soundcloud.com/MegaFlare0
Break Music
National Park
Mikel & GameChops
GameChops - Poké & Chill
http://smarturl.it/pokechill
https://twitter.com/mikel_beats
Outro Music
Vast Poni Canyon
CG5 & GlitchxCity (Future Bass Remix)
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
http://soundcloud.com/cg5-beats
https://soundcloud.com/glitchxcity
Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2025 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc.Lured Up and the Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo.
#pokemon #pokemongo #podcast
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Lured Up Podcast 393
Live Streamed on - 5/5/2026
Publish Date - 5/8/2026
Listen to this episode ad free on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/PokemonProfessor
We are very excited to welcome LandorAlpha back to the show! We have known Joe for many years and have been a major fan of his from the beginning. His dedication to creating content that combines entertainment and information with incredible production value and a positive focus has earned him the respect of many core Trainers in the community. He covers the game with a positive lens, focusing on gameplay, community, and of course, the grind.
We start of by learning about his approach to content, and how he has recently added a community focus to his gameplay experiences, which in our opinion, is the perfect compliment to his content style. Capturing the community experience, along with creating memories off camera, brings an organic feel and a relatable perspective. Like us, Lando feels that the future of this game is in the hands of new Trainers, which is why being there to foster a great experience is so important.
You wouldn’t expect it after watching some LandorAlpha content, but he is creating part time, as he still works full time outside of his content. This brings a unique motive and workflow that makes you think and consider things differently. When TikTok was off the app store for a few days, it was a direct blow to his content. This created an epiphany of understanding that while you may be creating the content, it is the platform that holds all the chips.
Enter, Spawn Point, LandorAlpha’s weekly Pokémon GO Newsletter. A project that not only provides valuable info to Trainers worldwide, but one that is completely owned an operated by Joe. This security is important and shows the street smart approach to protecting content. We relate to this and admire how he has rolled this project out, making it exceptionally easy for Trainers to sign up. The newsletters provide complete game and event information for the week, while also aggregating all relevant and important links in a single place.
After the break we talk GO Fest and how the IRL experience is like no other. Looking back on some of our favorite GO Memories and GO Fest stories. We rate our favorite park and city experience cities, and start the hype train for Chicago.
Make sure you connect with LandorAlpha on all of his platforms, and be sure to subscribe to the newsletter!
LandorAlpha’s Links - https://landoralpha.tv/
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Lured Up Podcast 392
Live Streamed on - 4/9/2026
Publish Date - 5/4/2026
We spent some time with Ashlee the Artist to discuss the state of the game, different gameplay styles, and of course, Wayfarer! We did in to her history with the Pokémon franchise, and how a career in digital marketing transfers skills to content creation. Ashlee shares what her favorite ways to play the game are, and how understanding gameboard mechanics create a better environment for everyone to play in.
The importance of Wayfarer is present in most of Ashlee’s content. We discuss how Wayfinders end up having “Wayfarer” goggles on at all times, and when out doing some standard grinding, everything can be a potential Wayspot. She highlights how a single Wayfinder can have a dramatic impact on a location. It speaks to how important Wayfinders are to the overall game board experience, and how more Trainers should get involved in the process.
This episode will be the first in many of guests coming on to Lured Up this Spring! Stay tuned for more details and dates!
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Lured Up Podcast 391
Live Streamed on - 4/28/2026
Publish Date - 5/1/2026
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This week we dig in to an interesting juxtaposition in the Pokémon GO Community. It seems the divide between sentiment towards the game is widening. One one hand you have the Trainers that spend a lot of time on platforms like X. They may not have or do not engage with their local Campfire Communities so much of their PGO social interaction is actually para-social. This crowd has been sharing feelings of being unsatisfied with the state of the game. With monthly content updates going from a full disclosure of the month’s events to having as few as one announced, is festering feelings of boredom and stagnation. Talks of the game feeling dead and not exciting will show up in most PGO feeds on X, even without searching it out.
On the other hand, you have exceptionally robust in-person communities with active Campfires and plenty of meetups. In NJ we are seeing meetups increase in both frequency and turnout. Trainers are engaged and active and the vibes are always excellent. So how could both of these completely opposite takes exist at the same time? On paper they seem as if they are talking about completely different games? There is plenty to unpack and we do our best to find validation where it is warranted.
From a news perspective, we have a TON to get through as we speedrun through the May calendar. We have Entei Shadow Raid Day this weekend, followed by the Spring Marathon and Community Day Classic: Deino. Phalanx Super Mega Raid Day takes us up to GO Fest Japan, making this month still pretty packed with action. We also had some fresh news from Niantic about a new branching Timed Research that Trainers will get for free during weeks without an in-game event. Things like Skill, Exploration, and Raiding will all be options to pursue in this new Research. While we don’t expect the rewards to be anything crazy, we do think this will be a nice push to supplement some Evergreen Week gameplay.
The big news of the week is all about the debut of Mega Mewtwo at GO Fest. It will set a new precedent for split Mega Evolving Pokémon, which will soon require require specific Mega Energy for each evolution. We now have a ton more info about GO Fests including the rotating spawn pools by type during extended, 9 hour event gameplay days. Things are beginning to look incredible and we are still over a month away. We are so ready for GO FEST!
Mega Mewtwo
GO Fest Global Updates
May Content Update
GO Pass: May
Entei Shadow Raid Day
Spring Marathon
Community Day Classic: Deino
Falinks Super Mega Raid Day
Pokémon GO Map
Play! Pokémon Orlando Statement
Firestar73 Statement
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Lured Up Podcast 390
Live Streamed on - 4/14/2026
Publish Date - 4/17/2026
As we make our way out of the first of two, “no-event” weeks in April, this would be the perfect time to start talking about GO Fest prep. Nothing will be worse than showing up to GO Fest unprepared. We run through our best recommendations for both on and off screen prep.
When it comes to in-game prepping for an in-person event, you will likely be spending some real cash, so it will be important to identify a budget that you feel can carry you through a weekend of serious gameplay. Look for deals and take advantage of boxes that have the items you care about. Start thinking about ball maintenance and stockpile A LOT of balls. Depending on your gameplay, you will likely have plenty of opportunity to restock. Your effort now will pay off during GO Fest when you don’t have to spend any energy on it during the event. Utilizing the tag system will help you stay organized and manageable. Finally, make sure you plan your Park Experience gameplay to fit your needs and style. Remember that the bulk of your weekend gameplay will happen outside of the Park, so you will want to be as efficient as possible.
Off screen prep is extremely important. From things like sunblock to having comfortable shoes and extra socks, there is plenty to think about now to get prepared. Battery packs, charging blocks and cables, and even things like phone coolers can be important over your event weekend. If you run hot you can consider a neck cooler, which offer a silent and hands free way to drop your overall body temperature. Don’t forget about food, and remember that things will likely be more expensive than you’re used to.
Finally we run through the current event announcements that take us into early May. Sustainability week will have us on the new Pokémon and Shiny Costume hunt. This weekend brings Replay: Rioulu Hatch Day. Next week we have another event week off, but you will need to save your energy for the GMAX Battle Day coming next weekend.
Keep Training Trainers!
Tinkatink Community Day
Sustainability Week
Replay: Riolu Hatch Day
Pokémon GO x MLB
Lechonk Community Day
Learn the Metro System
Neck Cooler
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Lured Up Podcast 389 - Unsportsmanlike
Live Streamed on - 4/7/2026
Publish Date - 4/10/2026
What a wild week in the Pokémon GO Community. While PvP isn’t something we typically dig too deep into on the show, this weekend’s drama from the Orlando Regionals was not only shocking, but has the community rallying. We saw Firestar73 claw his way through the losers bracket to an incredible final table run, where he defeated Nighttimeclasher, or so it seemed. Shortly after the match, Firestar73 was handed a loss for an unsportsmanlike celebration, which gave the championship to Nighttimeclasher. This is not sitting right with the bulk of the community, and many are speaking out.
First things first, there was nothing unsportsmanlike about his celebration. He tossed his headphones on the table, gave a fist pump, and immediately extended his hand to shake Nighttimsclasher’s hand. After a few short moments, Firestar73’s dreams were crushed, and Play!Pokémon is yet to make a statement. When things like this happen, they don’t fade away quickly, instead, they fester, amplify resent, and damage the brand.
Orlando actually had a few controversial rulings, making Trainers question not only the integrity of the tournament series, but also the overall demeanor of the sport. If Pokémon GO was to ever share the stage with other competitive games, this is not the way to do it. Could these rulings sterilize future events and squash the excitement? We hope not, however things are not looking good.
After the break we rip through the news and talk about how April still has plenty to offer. Even with two weeks of vanilla spawns, the calendar is still healthy as we learn about the event slate that will carry us into May. We are also speculating on how Memories in Motion got its name, as we are seeing 2 more Replay events with Riolu Hatch Day and GO Bigger. Is this the new normal for the middle months of a season, or is it unique to April? Time will tell as we get through the rest of the month!
Be sure to let us know your feelings about the Orlando Regionals situation, we are eager to hear from you!
ItsAXN Tweet about Orlando
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Hungrybox
GO Hub
IGN Coverage
Ethan Chen - Junior’s TCG
FishNugget4 - TCG
Guest Lineup
A Shockingly Good Time
GO Pass: April
Sustainability Week
Replay: Riolu Hatch Day
Replay: GO Bigger
Steeled Resolve
Steeled Resolve: Taken Over
April Content Update
GO Pass April
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Lured Up Podcast 388: Pokémon GO Anonymous
Live Streamed: 3/24/2026
Publish Date - 3/27/2026
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We jump head first into this episode’s deep dive as we explore some of the symptoms of gaming addiction. Pokémon GO does have some systems in place that make it difficult for players to disconnect. We discuss the line between being an avid hobbyist and someone obsessed or addicted. From not wanting to stop playing, to over spending, to neglecting responsibilities, having this game in our pockets could be a slippery slope.
We also take a look at the topic of how the game has been heralded to have therapeutic qualities. It’s no surprise that this game can be a great platform to use while exercising, exploring, or in some cases, escaping. We look at how escapism and addiction can cross paths, by posing the question of how being locked out of the game for 24 hours would make you feel. For most of us, it would be a pretty rough day.
We want to hear your perspectives on the topic, and encourage everyone to join the conversation. Let us know how the game makes you feel, and if you ever have concerns that you are putting the game ahead of your responsibilities. Our live chat did an incredible job of opening up and sharing stories. We would love to hear more of them.
After the break we recap the last week of gameplay. We had the conclusion of the Bugout as well as Water Research Day this past weekend. The April Content update has been released, and we will be sing the return of many legendaries, but the release of a few new Pokémon. Will next week’s A Shockingly Good Time event satisfy our Spotlight Hour fix, or will the flood of Pikachu lose its spark a few days into the event? Let us know your thoughts!
Video Game Addiction
Hanke CNBC Interview 2019
Class Action Lawsuits
Bug Out
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GMAX Pikachu
A Shockingly Good Time
April Content Update
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Lured Up Podcast 387 - Clutch Your Pearls
Live Streamed on - 3/17/2026
Publish Date - 3/19/2026
We switched up the show format this week as the community news was too good to hold off on discussing. Social media was on fire thanks to a hit piece style tweet from a non-credible source was viewed over 20 million times. It shared the horrors of Niantic building a network to train automated pizza delivery robots using data collected through Pokémon GO. The pearl clutching and fauxrage was rampant with so many feigned gasps of air coming mainly from X.
We look at the actual article that sparked interest in Niantic Spatial’s dealings from the MIT Technology Review. We discuss how Niantic’s vision for a complete 1:1 digital to IRL map of the world has always been the goal. Could we have known that pizza delivery robots would be amongst the fist to benefit from the map? Of course not but it is amazing to see Niantic’s vision start to be realized.
The VPS is an amazing tool and LLM that Pokémon GO, Ingress, and Wayfarer have always been a part of. Wayfinders and keepers of the Gameboard have been enthusiastic about being a part of this process. Anyone saying they had no idea that this GPS based game is tracking our GPS data is simply feigned ignorance.
We run through some wishlist ideas that we have for the game, where the gameboard and environment is the focus. From persistent AR instances to the introduction of HMs allowing you to traverse different terrains, the gameboard truly is paramount to our experience. The question is, with Niantic Spacial separating from the Niantic brand which was acquired by Scopely, will we ever see the technology behind the VPS be utilized in PGO going forward.
Finally we recap the last week of gameplay including the Pokopia Event and Scorbunny Community Day. We have some new Event announcements and nao everything out on our Google Calendar.
Newsforce Hit Piece
MIT Technology Review
Dexerto Article
Niantic Spatial VPS
Pokopia Event
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April Community Day
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Lured Up Podcast 386: The Highs And Lows
Live Streamed on - 3/10/2026
Publish Date - 3/13/2026
The 30th Anniversary Event is a perfect example of how the changes being delivered by the game can impact Trainers differently. Even with the basic wild encounter pool during an event can be dissected in countless ways. We saw Legendaries in the wild for the first time, but super low catch rates and super high flee rates, the experience was soured for some.
March has been really strong so far, and the upcoming events look to continue the trend. Pokopia, Scorbunny and the Bug Out will keep us busy for a few weeks, while Pikachu will join us at the end of the month. We are also seeing more GO Passes, which aren’t that much different from the amount of Event Tickets that we were previously seeing. We will need some month over month data to really determine how the shift has impacted our spending habits.
The GO Memories campaign is underway and Niantic is looking to hear your best stories and memories made through Pokémon GO. We live for this stuff, and can’t wait to dig into some of the stories that are shared. Also, you can win an all expense paid trip to any of the three GO Fests! Be sure to share your favorite GO Memories with us!
Finally we dig into how the game is evolving and changing with Memories in Motion. The Scopely Effect is becoming more and more noticeable, but we can’t tell what the Community thinks just yet. Multiple GO Passes a month sounds scary at first, but once you realize that it is the same frequency of cost as the now retired event tickets, you can see that the value is actually greater. We have PLENTY to unpack here!
30th Anniversary Event
Pokopia Celebration
Scorbunny Community Day
Bug Out
A Shockingly Good Time
GMAX Pikachu Max Battle Day
GO Memories
Monk’s Pub
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Lured Up Podcast 385 GO Tourist Trap
Live Streamed on - 3/3/2026
Publish Date - 3/5/2026
The last week of gameplay has been some of the best Raiding the game has seen. With multiple chases and backgrounds, this week was either a collectors best dream or worst nightmare. One thing was for certain, and that was how both the Road to Kalos and the GO Tour itself were set up to accommodate spending. We both had a different approach to the event, but we both felt the pressure of spending throughout.
March is shaping up to have some great events. Blogs have been released covering the next three weeks of gameplay. This comes after last week’s March Content Update felt very light on info. The 30th Anniversary Event brings an ambitious amount of Pokémon to the gameboard, with plenty of availability for Legendaries. After the anniversary event we get a one-two punch from the Pokopia Celebration Event and the Bug Out! The schedule may be structured, but it hasn’t slowed down at all.
Details for each of the IRL GO Fest events has been released and Mewtwo and Zeroara are leading the charge. The event will switch up the habitat style for this event, and even offers a stand alone city experience ticket. If the Early Bird ticket sales are any indication, this year’s GO Fest is going to be sold out across the board.
We end the show with a discussion about how the Road to Kalos trained us to be prepared to spend, only to be followed up with an even bigger weekend of Raiding. We discussed the Scopely Effect last week, and we think this may be another side of that coin. It looks like a future “Global” events could be increasingly more demanding on our wallets!
Kalos Tour: Global
GO Pass: March
30th Anniversary Event
Pokopia Celebration
Bug Out
Festival of Colors
Replay: Water Research Day
GO Fest Early Bird
GO Fest: Chicago
GO Fest: Tokyo
GO Fest: Copenhagen
GO Fest: Global
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http://www.gamechops.com
Intro Music
Lake Verity (Drum & Bass Remix)
Tetracase
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
https://soundcloud.com/tetracase
https://soundcloud.com/MegaFlare0
Break Music
National Park
Mikel & GameChops
GameChops - Poké & Chill
http://smarturl.it/pokechill
https://twitter.com/mikel_beats
Outro Music
Vast Poni Canyon
CG5 & GlitchxCity (Future Bass Remix)
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
http://soundcloud.com/cg5-beats
https://soundcloud.com/glitchxcity
Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2026 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc.Lured Up and the Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo.
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Lured Up Podcast 384 - The Scopely Effect
Live Streamed on -2/24/26
Publish Date - 2/27/26
Happy Pokémon Day! This episode is releasing on a very important day, and we hope everyone has an excellent time. Niantic has given us an incredible amount of information, not just about events, but about the new Season and some significant changes that are coming!
We start with a recap of the last week of gameplay including The Lunar New Year Event and the kickoff to the Road to Kalos. If you have been feeling like things have been building towards something, you have been feeling correctly. We will be seeing major changes to event and scheduling structures, a move away from event tickets to GO Passes, and some fun QOL updates like the ability to catch evolved form Shinies in the wild.
Memories In Motion will be the potential dawn of a new era, with all of the announcements kicking off with the start of the new season. ITL Kalos Tour gave us a preview of the new Mega System. Link Charges have caused a stir online, however we feel strongly that they are a massive win for Trainers as a no cost option to Raid.
The March Content Update has been met with mixed reviews. Niantic’s new strategy seems to give us even less news than before, which was already a sore spot. With the top secret debut of Mega Dragonite, it does feel good to be pleasantly surprised.This all feels very calculated, and we will keep a close eye on it over the Season.
Our final discussion takes a macro look at the upcoming changes. For better or worse, the Scopely Effect is beginning to take shape. Is the Community ready to embrace the change, or will they form a resistance? Time will tell, and we are exceptionally here for it all.
Lunar New Year
Road To Kalos Early Bonus
Road To Kalos
New Mega System
Memories In Motion
March Content Update
Scorbunny Community Day
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Hosts
Ken Pescatore
Adam Tuttle
Writer and Producer
Ken Pescatore
Executive Producer
Xander
Show music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons
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Intro Music
Lake Verity (Drum & Bass Remix)
Tetracase
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
https://soundcloud.com/tetracase
https://soundcloud.com/MegaFlare0
Break Music
National Park
Mikel & GameChops
GameChops - Poké & Chill
http://smarturl.it/pokechill
https://twitter.com/mikel_beats
Outro Music
Vast Poni Canyon
CG5 & GlitchxCity (Future Bass Remix)
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
http://soundcloud.com/cg5-beats
https://soundcloud.com/glitchxcity
Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2025 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc.Lured Up and the Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo.
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Lured Up Podcast 383 - The Long Way
Live Streamed on - 2/17/2026
Publish Date - 2/20/2026
The love in the air is starting to disperse, but not before we recap the Valentine’s Day event and our Raid and Max Battle double-feature over the weekend.After SerAmanda’s voicemail last week discussed how were to get just a single Spinda encounter (or so we thought), we were all pleasantly surprised that we had Spinda galore. It opens a great conversation about how harsh the community can be when if comes to Niantic sharing info, and how it actually feels really good when they can pull off a surprise. Therian Anamorus and GMAX Meowth kept us busy and spending money, even though Furfrou and Luvdisc tried to take the spotlight. It was an interesting weekend of activity, but one that brought the community together twice, which is never a bad thing.
The Lunar New Year event runs through Saturday and gives us all a chance at Shiny Gimmighoul and a whole lotta luck when it comes to gifting and trading. Kalos Tour IRL is taking place this weekend and we have additional info on the event and a little bit of new info for Global. Ken and Adam will both be out on the grind during Kalos Tour, so make sure you stop to say hi if you see them!
GO Battle League has been completely rebuilt from the ground up and this could be the update that the Battlers have been demanding for years. I think we should all put in some time behind the wheel before jumping to conclusions, however the early sentiment seems to be that some of the long standing issues with the system have been addressed. Let’s check back in on this during next week’s episode!
Finally we have a fun discussion about how spending time on the toilet can be a great catalyst for gameplay. We run down our top 5 things to do while we are on the toilet! Make sure you contact us to share your toilet habits! We want to hear from you!
Valentine’s Day 2026
Therian Enamurus Raid Day
GMAX Meowth Max Battle Day
Lunar New Year
New Kalos Tour Info
GBL Update
ItsAXN GBL Update Video
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Hosts
Ken Pescatore
Adam Tuttle
Writer and Producer
Ken Pescatore
Executive Producer
Xander
Show music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons
▾ FOLLOW GAMECHOPS ▾
http://instagram.com/GameChops
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http://facebook.com/GameChops
http://youtube.com/GameChops
http://www.gamechops.com
Intro Music
Lake Verity (Drum & Bass Remix)
Tetracase
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
https://soundcloud.com/tetracase
https://soundcloud.com/MegaFlare0
Break Music
National Park
Mikel & GameChops
GameChops - Poké & Chill
http://smarturl.it/pokechill
https://twitter.com/mikel_beats
Outro Music
Vast Poni Canyon
CG5 & GlitchxCity (Future Bass Remix)
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
http://soundcloud.com/cg5-beats
https://soundcloud.com/glitchxcity
Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2025 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc.Lured Up and the Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo.
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Lured Up Podcast 382: We Love This Game
Live Streamed on - 2/9/26
Publish Date - 2/13/26
Love is in the air during the Valentine’s Day Event! We start by recapping the last week of gameplay and how Oricorio Catch Mastery overlapped with the Carnival of Flamigo. This type of double event format gave Trainers flexibility over the day to play when they could, without creating FOMO. Let’s hope that this is something they do again in the coming seasons.
Valentine’s Day weekend brings us Raids and Gigantamax Battles as we take on Therian Enamorus and GMAX Meowth. Taking a look at GO Hub and Pokebattler, we put together some parties to take them on, with some usual suspects and some unique Pokémon making appearances. Between event tickets and consumables, this will likely be an expensive weekend for the hardcore.
We had an update that no one asked for, but many are happy is here, with GO Snapshot getting a significant update. Partnering with Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary campaign, “What’s Your Favorite” looks to create some social buzz by having Trainers share pictures of themselves with their favorite Pokémon. The interface is easy to navigate and the features are pretty cool so we recommend giving it a try!
Niantic will be hosting Community Celebrations across the globe including in Washington D.C.! Ken will be attending so if you plan on being there, send us a message! He will be giving out codes and stickers throughout the event!
Our final discussion is a recap of some critically important settings and features that you may not even know about! Did you know that there are two different ways that the game measures walking distance? Do you know if you are running at 30Hz or 120Hz refresh rate? We hope you can find something to take away from our discussion and start using today!
Carnival of Flamigo
Oricorio Catch Mastery
Valentine’s Day 2026
Therian Enamurus Raid Day
Therian Enamorus Battle Party GO Hub
Therian Enamorus Battle Party Pokebattler
GMAX Meowth Max Battle Day
GMAX Meowth Battle Party GO Hub
GMAX Meowth Battle Party Pokebattler
What’s Your Favorite
Community Celebrations
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Hosts
Ken Pescatore
Adam Tuttle
Writer and Producer
Ken Pescatore
Executive Producer
Xander
Show music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons
▾ FOLLOW GAMECHOPS ▾
http://instagram.com/GameChops
http://twitter.com/GameChops
http://soundcloud.com/GameChops
http://facebook.com/GameChops
http://youtube.com/GameChops
http://www.gamechops.com
Intro Music
Lake Verity (Drum & Bass Remix)
Tetracase
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
https://soundcloud.com/tetracase
https://soundcloud.com/MegaFlare0
Break Music
National Park
Mikel & GameChops
GameChops - Poké & Chill
http://smarturl.it/pokechill
https://twitter.com/mikel_beats
Outro Music
Vast Poni Canyon
CG5 & GlitchxCity (Future Bass Remix)
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
http://soundcloud.com/cg5-beats
https://soundcloud.com/glitchxcity
Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2026 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc.Lured Up and the Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo.
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Lured Up Podcast 381: Three Flamigos
Live Streamed on - 2/3/2026
Publish Date - 2/6/2026
Last weekend brought us a double header with Vulpix Community Day and DMAX Ho-Oh Max Battle Weekend. This weekend brings Carnival of Flamigo and Oricorio Catch Mastery. Double dipping may be the best way to get the most out of the game. With next season’s Saturdays being blocked out, we think it safe to assume there will be some weekends with overlapping events.
We have two annual events making their return this month with Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year. Adam thinks that with Enamorous and Luvdisc not being in the announcement, that there will be more info coming. Lunar New Year will be your next chance for Shiny Gimmighoul, which will likely lead the charge of the event.
It’s been a while since we last visited Reddit to find some interesting Pokémon GO posts. We picked some of our favorites and enjoy the sweet vibe of Reddit and how it is so different from X. We look back to the old avatar aesthetic, the Meowth Balloon, and hear two great stories from the community.
Finally we wrap up with a discussion on game-work-life balance and how we are currently approaching the topic. We share what we are doing right and wrong in the daily battle to find balance. We also want to hear from you! What are you succeeding or failing at when it comes to balance in your life?
Into The Depths
Community Day: Vulpix & Alolan Vulpix
Ho-Oh Max Battle Weekend
Carnival of Flamigo
Oricorio Catch Mastery
Valentine’s Day 2026
Lunar New Year
Old Avatars
6 Year Gym Defender
Meowth Balloon
50 POI in 25 days
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Stay up to date by adding our Google Calendar to your account!
Hosts
Ken Pescatore
Adam Tuttle
Writer and Producer
Ken Pescatore
Executive Producer
Xander
Show music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons
▾ FOLLOW GAMECHOPS ▾
http://instagram.com/GameChops
http://twitter.com/GameChops
http://soundcloud.com/GameChops
http://facebook.com/GameChops
http://youtube.com/GameChops
http://www.gamechops.com
Intro Music
Lake Verity (Drum & Bass Remix)
Tetracase
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
https://soundcloud.com/tetracase
https://soundcloud.com/MegaFlare0
Break Music
National Park
Mikel & GameChops
GameChops - Poké & Chill
http://smarturl.it/pokechill
https://twitter.com/mikel_beats
Outro Music
Vast Poni Canyon
CG5 & GlitchxCity (Future Bass Remix)
GameChops - Ultraball
http://gamechops.com/ultraball/
http://soundcloud.com/cg5-beats
https://soundcloud.com/glitchxcity
Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2025 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc.Lured Up and the Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo.
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