The Fire-ing Squad

Gotta Watch’em All Podcast 143

Recording Date: 7/20/2026

Publish Date: 7/27/2026

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Last episode we watched Tricks of the Trade and we saw a bunch of battles go down! The battle music and animations have been really stepping up as we get deeper into Gold & Silver. We also get our first introduction to Wobbuffet, whose original Trainer Benny was set on trading it away. There was a wild turn of events that ends up with Jesse trading away her Lickitung to Benny and the long running arc of Wobbuffett and Team Rocket has begun.

This episode picks up on the crew’s journey to Goldenrod City. We are threatened to a video call with Professor Oak and see Ash swap his Tauros back, and deposit his Heracross as well. We get some call backs this episode, as Captain Aidan and Team Wartortle show up, followed by Officer Jenny and the Squirtle Squad. This drums up all the feels for Ash’s Squirtle, seeing his old fire fighting team without a leader. 

The Fire and Rescue Grand Prix is another fun example of the different competitions that Pokémon have in this world. It’s great to think about a world where Pokémon are taken so seriously. Some fun action and commentary takes us to the close of the episode which includes a tough decision and a clear set up for what’s to come!

Learn more about this episode on Bulbapedia: https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/EP147

Pokémon: The Series

Gold & Silver

Johto Journeys  

The Fire-ing Squad

Original Air Dates:

Japan: 5/11/2000

USA: 4/21/2001

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Hosts

Ken Pescatore

Lane Johnson

Writer and Producer

Ken Pescatore

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