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'''''It's Super Effective''''' is a [[Pokémon]]-centric {{wp|podcast}} hosted by Steve Black Jr., also known by his initials SBJ, and is the flagship show of '''PKMNcast.com'''. ''It's Super Effective'' began on July 26, 2010, two days after the launch of the website, which began as [http://www.pokemonpodcast.com PokémonPodcast.com].
'''''It's Super Effective''''' is a [[Pokémon]]-centric {{wp|podcast}} hosted by Steve Black Jr., also known by his initials SBJ, and is the flagship show of '''PKMNcast.com'''. ''It's Super Effective'' began on July 26, 2010, two days after the launch of the website, which began as [http://www.pokemonpodcast.com PokémonPodcast.com].


It is currently the most popular Pokémon podcast on {{wp|iTunes}} and {{wp|Zune}}. It became the leading Pokémon podcast after The Pallet Tribune's ''[[WTPT - Pokémon Radio]]'' ended production in 2010, the same year that ''ISE'' debuted.
 


==Podcast==
==Podcast==
===Recurring themes===
===Features===
====Episode titles====
*'''Introduction''' - Steve usually begins with "what's up everybody" and introduces the cast members.
*'''News''' - The hosts discuss recent events in the Pokémon community.
*'''{{m|ExtremeSpeed}}''' - Steve and occasionally another cast member grill another cast member (usually a new guest) with a string of questions, usually pertaining to a personal preference between two [[Type]]s, [[Pokémon]], or [[Item]]s.
*'''Featured Team''' - Steve and the cast give comments and constructive criticism on a listener's submitted team of Pokémon. Steve has said that this is reminiscent of a similar feature in {{wp|Nintendo Power}} magazines he read in his childhood.
 
===Guests===
These people have made one or two appearances on the show, either as a co-host or as an interviewee.
 
*D’Andre Siggas ("Black Man Loves Pokémon" viral video)
*[[Christopher Niosi]] ([[Khoury]]'s English dub voice actor)
*[[Marriland Forums|Marriland]]
*eSeamus of ''[[Bouncing Wailord]]''
*Juan Saucedo
*Ryan Kubo
*Kidd Starck
*Chris Illich
 
===Inside jokes and running gags===
*'''{{DL|In-battle effect item|Quick Claw}} Guy''' - A hypothetical listener of the show who despises Steve's acceptance of Quick Claw as a viable competitive [[held item]].
*'''"In the face, in the face, in the face!"''' - A reference to an episode in which Steve suddenly started the show by repeating the last three words Travis had said during the pre-show chatter.
*'''New New Mexico''' - A newly founded sovereign kingdom on the Moon, over which Saul is the king.
*'''The {{p|Pichu}}/{{p|Cleffa}} Dilemma''' - A thought experiment performed by Steve at the end of each Extremespeed segment in which the guest is presented with the question "Pichu or Cleffa?". The guest will always choose Pichu.
*'''Kenny and {{p|Bayleef}}''' - Kenny has an obsession with {{p|Chikorita|Chikorita's}} first evolution.
*'''Nobody likes {{p|Vanilluxe}} but Travis''' - No one likes the Snowstorm Pokémon except for Travis.
*'''{{p|Mewtwo}} Herder''' - Travis states, "I been herdin' mah Mewtwo 'bout as long as the sun's been shinin'."
*'''{{m|Sand-Attack}}''' - Just as it is early in the games, Sand-Attack was a point of hatred (especially for ex-co-host Catie) early in ''ISE''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s history.
*'''[[Master Ball]] captured {{p|Golduck}}''' - Steve used his first Master Ball on a Golduck.
*'''Nobody knows/likes {{p|Huntail}}''' - The podcast's hosts view Huntail as a forgotten and under-loved member of the Pokémon fandom.
 
===Episode titles===
Since its debut in 2010, the podcast has followed a naming convention for the titles of each episode, which changes every ten episodes:
Since its debut in 2010, the podcast has followed a naming convention for the titles of each episode, which changes every ten episodes:
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====Segments====
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*'''Introduction''' - Steve usually begins with "what's up everybody" and introduces the cast members.
<!--==Website==
*'''News''' - The hosts discuss recent events in the Pokémon community.
*'''{{m|ExtremeSpeed}}''' - Steve and occasionally another cast member grill another cast member (usually a new guest) with a string of questions, usually pertaining to a personal preference between two [[Type]]s, [[Pokémon]], or [[Item]]s.
*'''Featured Team''' - Steve and the cast give comments and constructive criticism on a listener's submitted team of Pokémon. Steve has said that this is reminiscent of a similar feature in {{wp|Nintendo Power}} magazines he read in his childhood.
 
====Inside jokes and running gags====
*'''{{DL|In-battle effect item|Quick Claw}} Guy''' - A hypothetical listener of the show who despises Steve's acceptance of Quick Claw as a viable competitive [[held item]].
*'''"In the face, in the face, in the face!"''' - A reference to an episode in which Steve suddenly started the show by repeating the last three words Travis had said during the pre-show chatter.
*'''New New Mexico''' - A newly founded sovereign kingdom on the Moon, over which Saul is the king.
*'''The {{p|Pichu}}/{{p|Cleffa}} Dilemma''' - A thought experiment performed by Steve at the end of each Extremespeed segment in which the guest is presented with the question "Pichu or Cleffa?". The guest will always choose Pichu.
*'''Kenny and {{p|Bayleef}}''' - Kenny has an obsession with {{p|Chikorita|Chikorita's}} first evolution.
*'''Nobody likes {{p|Vanilluxe}} but Travis''' - No one likes the Snowstorm Pokémon except for Travis.
*'''{{p|Mewtwo}} Herder''' - Travis states, "I been herdin' mah Mewtwo 'bout as long as the sun's been shinin'."
*'''{{m|Sand-Attack}}''' - Just as it is early in the games, Sand-Attack was a point of hatred (especially for ex-co-host Catie) early in ''ISE''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s history.
*'''[[Master Ball]] captured {{p|Golduck}}''' - Steve used his first Master Ball on a Golduck.
*'''Nobody knows/likes {{p|Huntail}}''' - The podcast's hosts view Huntail as a forgotten and under-loved member of the Pokémon fandom.
 
===Guest speakers===
Since the show's third episode, Black Jr. was joined by several guests and hosts, many of which have been in more than one episode. The following is a list of co-hosts and guests ordered by their first appearance.
 
====Current recurring co-hosts====
These people are currently in a rotating lineup of co-hosts, ordered by their first appearances.
 
*Aaron Spriggs
*Wil Brendel
*Kenny McKee
*Travis Wheeler
*Jay Petrequin
*David Thomas
*Irene Sarumi
*Saul Coronado
*Adrienne Gyori
 
====Past recurring co-hosts====
These people have had multiple appearances on the show as co-hosts, but have not been co-hosts in more recent episodes.
 
*Brownkidd of "Albotas"
*Catie Lackovich of ''Press Pause Radio''
*GeorgieBoy of ''Press Pause Radio''
*Matt Kane of "Intrepid Audio"
 
====Past guests====
These people have made one or two appearances on the show, either as a co-host or as an interviewee.
 
*D’Andre Siggas ("Black Man Loves Pokémon" viral video)
*[[Christopher Niosi]] ([[Khoury]]'s English dub voice actor)
*[[Marriland Forums|Marriland]]
*eSeamus of ''[[Bouncing Wailord]]''
*Juan Saucedo
*Ryan Kubo
*Kidd Starck
*Chris Illich
 
==Website==
===Articles and features===
===Articles and features===
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;[[Move]] of the Week
;[[Move]] of the Week
;[[Ability]] of the Week
;[[Ability]] of the Week
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:Separate website for the main site's fan merchandise.
:Separate website for the main site's fan merchandise.
;[[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]] Box
;[[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]] Box
 
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===Other podcasts===
==Related podcasts==
*'''''Critical Hit'''''
*'''''Critical Hit'''''
:A video podcast that is either consisting of various Pokémon-related things happening in Black Jr.'s life or a video version of the main audio podcast, depending on the episode. In the former's case, the podcast finishes off with a Pokémon-related {{wp|YouTube}} video before the credits.
:A video podcast that is either consisting of various Pokémon-related things happening in Black Jr.'s life or a video version of the main audio podcast, depending on the episode. In the former's case, the podcast finishes off with a Pokémon-related {{wp|YouTube}} video before the credits.
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File:Leftovers.jpg|The podcast art for ''Leftovers'', featuring {{p|Cofagrigus}}.
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==Reception==
''It's Super Effective'' is currently the most popular Pokémon podcast on {{wp|iTunes}} and {{wp|Zune}}. It became the leading Pokémon podcast after The Pallet Tribune's ''[[WTPT - Pokémon Radio]]'' ended production in 2010, the same year that ''ISE'' debuted. It won the 3rd and 4th Annual {{wp|Shorty Awards}} in the community-created category of "[http://shortyawards.com/category/podcast The Best Podcast in Social Media]" with 50 and 145 votes, respectively. (2011 & 2012)


==Staff==
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;Saul Coronado
:{{wp|Tumblr}} Editor.
:{{wp|Tumblr}} Editor.
;'''Kay Street'''
;Kay Street
:Saturday Sketch Editor.
:Saturday Sketch Editor.
;Jay Petrequin
;Jay Petrequin
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:Featured Team Editor.
:Featured Team Editor.


<!--==Awards==
'''Recurring co-hosts''' include Aaron Spriggs, Wil Brendel, Kenny McKee, Travis Wheeler, Jay Petrequin, David Thomas, Irene Sarumi, Saul Coronado and Adrienne Gyori. Past co-hosts include Brownkidd of "Albotas", Catie Lackovich and GeorgieBoy of ''Press Pause Radio'' and Matt Kane of "Intrepid Audio".
''It's Super Effective'' won the 3rd and 4th Annual {{wp|Shorty Awards}} in the community-created category of "[http://shortyawards.com/category/podcast The Best Podcast in Social Media]" with 50 and 145 votes, respectively. (2011 & 2012)-->
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Revision as of 16:58, 14 July 2012

It's Super Effective
PKMNcast.com
"What's Up Everybody!"
ISE.jpg
It's Super Effective's podcast art, which features Gengar and is inspired by Red and Blue's box art.
Language English
Status Podcast Active
Website Active
Run Podcast July 2010 - Present
Website July 2010 - Present
Podcast debuted July 26, 2010
Last episode published {{{final}}}
Website opened July 24, 2010 (as PokémonPodcast.com)
Website closed {{{site_close}}}
Reason {{{reason}}}
Creator(s) Steve Black Jr.
Host(s) Jane Doe
Number of Episodes 82 (as of June 24, 2012)
Forum PokéTalk
Mascot Gengar (podcast art)
Slow Nyan Poke
Website PKMNcast.com
Feed It's Super Effective RSS feed It's Super Effective on Apple Podcasts It's Super Effective on Google Podcasts It's Super Effective on SpotifyIt's Super Effective can be found on the Zune Marketplace.
Stitcher
This article is about the podcast. For the in-game concept, see Damage modification. For the webcomic, see Super Effective (webcomic).

It's Super Effective is a Pokémon-centric podcast hosted by Steve Black Jr., also known by his initials SBJ, and is the flagship show of PKMNcast.com. It's Super Effective began on July 26, 2010, two days after the launch of the website, which began as PokémonPodcast.com.


Podcast

Features

  • Introduction - Steve usually begins with "what's up everybody" and introduces the cast members.
  • News - The hosts discuss recent events in the Pokémon community.
  • ExtremeSpeed - Steve and occasionally another cast member grill another cast member (usually a new guest) with a string of questions, usually pertaining to a personal preference between two Types, Pokémon, or Items.
  • Featured Team - Steve and the cast give comments and constructive criticism on a listener's submitted team of Pokémon. Steve has said that this is reminiscent of a similar feature in Nintendo Power magazines he read in his childhood.

Guests

These people have made one or two appearances on the show, either as a co-host or as an interviewee.

Inside jokes and running gags

  • Quick Claw Guy - A hypothetical listener of the show who despises Steve's acceptance of Quick Claw as a viable competitive held item.
  • "In the face, in the face, in the face!" - A reference to an episode in which Steve suddenly started the show by repeating the last three words Travis had said during the pre-show chatter.
  • New New Mexico - A newly founded sovereign kingdom on the Moon, over which Saul is the king.
  • The Pichu/Cleffa Dilemma - A thought experiment performed by Steve at the end of each Extremespeed segment in which the guest is presented with the question "Pichu or Cleffa?". The guest will always choose Pichu.
  • Kenny and Bayleef - Kenny has an obsession with Chikorita's first evolution.
  • Nobody likes Vanilluxe but Travis - No one likes the Snowstorm Pokémon except for Travis.
  • Mewtwo Herder - Travis states, "I been herdin' mah Mewtwo 'bout as long as the sun's been shinin'."
  • Sand-Attack - Just as it is early in the games, Sand-Attack was a point of hatred (especially for ex-co-host Catie) early in ISE's history.
  • Master Ball captured Golduck - Steve used his first Master Ball on a Golduck.
  • Nobody knows/likes Huntail - The podcast's hosts view Huntail as a forgotten and under-loved member of the Pokémon fandom.

Episode titles

Since its debut in 2010, the podcast has followed a naming convention for the titles of each episode, which changes every ten episodes:

Episodes Naming theme
1-10 "[Subject A] to [Subject B]"
11-20 "Pokémon [Color or Object] Version"
21-30 "The [Subject]"
31-40 "S.U.B.J.E.C.T."
41-50 Jay-Z songs
51-60 "[Letter] as in [Subject starting with letter]" (Sesame Street)
61-70 Films
71-80 Palindromes
81-90 The Simpsons episodes

Related podcasts

  • Critical Hit
A video podcast that is either consisting of various Pokémon-related things happening in Black Jr.'s life or a video version of the main audio podcast, depending on the episode. In the former's case, the podcast finishes off with a Pokémon-related YouTube video before the credits.
  • Leftovers
Steve's uncensored side project. Leftovers was hosted by Black Jr. and his friend Chris. Leftovers dealt with a more adult side of the Pokémon fandom, but is currently on hiatus. Also called, "It's Super Offensive."
  • The podcast art for Critical Hit, featuring Magmar.

    The podcast art for Critical Hit, featuring Magmar.

  • The podcast art for Leftovers, featuring Cofagrigus.

    The podcast art for Leftovers, featuring Cofagrigus.

Reception

It's Super Effective is currently the most popular Pokémon podcast on iTunes and Zune. It became the leading Pokémon podcast after The Pallet Tribune's WTPT - Pokémon Radio ended production in 2010, the same year that ISE debuted. It won the 3rd and 4th Annual Shorty Awards in the community-created category of "The Best Podcast in Social Media" with 50 and 145 votes, respectively. (2011 & 2012)

Staff

Steve Black Jr.
Creator/Host of the It's Super Effective podcast and webmaster of PKMNcast.com.
David Thomas
Previously PKMN of the Week Editor, now Lore Editor.
Travis Wheeler
Previously Item of the Week Editor, now Rare Article Editor.
William Anderson
PKMN of the Week Editor.
Wil Brendel
Ability of the Week Editor.
Saul Coronado
Tumblr Editor.
Kay Street
Saturday Sketch Editor.
Jay Petrequin
Previously Concept Editor, now writes "Shattered Gemstones".
Kenny McKee
Move of the Week Editor.
Marc "Tytanious" Webb
Featured Team Editor.

Recurring co-hosts include Aaron Spriggs, Wil Brendel, Kenny McKee, Travis Wheeler, Jay Petrequin, David Thomas, Irene Sarumi, Saul Coronado and Adrienne Gyori. Past co-hosts include Brownkidd of "Albotas", Catie Lackovich and GeorgieBoy of Press Pause Radio and Matt Kane of "Intrepid Audio".


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