What happens when your first Pokémon game becomes your lifelong comfort franchise?

As The Pokeball Turns welcomes dejamewmew, a cozy VTuber and Twitch streamer who built her brand around her love for Mew, pink aesthetics, and the emotional connection she felt with the Sinnoh region. Her Pokémon journey began with Pokémon Diamond on the Nintendo DS, and it’s been a space of nostalgia, discovery, and creativity ever since.

From choosing Infernape and Lucario as childhood team staples to bonding with her dad over Pokémon GO, dejamewmew shares how the franchise has shaped her family connections and identity. She also talks about what it means to be a VTuber, how streaming helped her build confidence, and her thoughts on Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pear.

Whether you grew up playing Sinnoh, a Pokémon GO player, or curious about cozy VTuber spaces, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

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What does it take to run one of the longest-standing Pokémon fan sites online?

PokeJungle is a fan-driven Pokémon news site that began in 2003 and rose to popularity during the Generation 5 era. Starting with Neopets guilds to breaking major Pokémon game updates, PokeJungle shares how his blog evolved alongside the Pokémon community.

PokeJungle dives into the emotional impact of Pokémon Crystal, what made Pokemon Diamond & Pearl fall flat, and why Pokemon Black & White stands out as a storytelling high point. You’ll also hear about his deep appreciation for both Bug-type and Grass-type Pokémon.

Whether you’re a veteran Pokémon Trainer, an aspiring fan site creator, or curious about the history of online Pokémon fandom, this episode offers a nostalgic and insightful look behind the scenes of one of the community’s most trusted voices.

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Discover the stories of Pokémon Community Leaders who are building inclusive spaces, hosting events, and inspiring the next generation of Pokemon fans!

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Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

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From level 80 Pidgeot solo runs to shiny-filled Twitch streams, this is the story of BunearyQueenAlexis starting with battling Brock with a hopeless Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow to building a full shiny living dex in Sword and Shield. You'll hear how Pokémon GO turned her into a shiny magnet, and the origin of her “Buneary Queen” title, her love-hate relationship with soft resets, and how Twitch streaming became her post-work therapy.

Whether you’re into shiny hunting, Nuzlockes, or nostalgic memories from Gen 3's “too much water” era, this is a Pokémon interview you won’t want to miss.

🔗 Live Streamers Episodes:
Hear more stories from people who stream live whether on Twitch, Youtube, or other platforms on how Pokemon influenced their content creation journey.

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Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

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