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Late Starters: A Pokemon TTRPG Podcast
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You can start late, but at least you're starting!
Updates every other Friday on podcatchers everywhere!

Listen: https://latestarters.podbean.com/
More: linktr.ee/latestarters
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New episode day!

The gang rests, recuperates, and encounter the latest fashion trend.

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A parody of the Pokemon original anime series title screen - a green/blue/purple textured backdrop with a light purple rectangle over top. In the rectangle reads the text "Episode 73: Horizontal Zipper". On the top of the graphic in bright red letters is the words "Late Starters". A Pokeball with a yellow LS sits between the two words. Underneath, in white text, it says "a Pokemon TTRPG podcast". At the very bottom reads "Available now on all podcatchers" in white text.
September 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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In 7 days and 5 hours, the Late Starters will embark on an adventure -- LIVE at DRAGON CON!

Join us on Friday, August 29th at 8:30pm at the Hilton Galleria 7 for fun, freebies, and Ford (probably taking his shirt off)!
The main logo at the top says "Late Starters: A Pokemon TTRPG Podcast" in red text, and below it is the Dragon Con logo. The text says "Join Calynn, Ford, and Victor as they embark on a one-shot Dragon Con adventure!" Bold text below that says "Friday, Aug 29th, 8:30pm, Hilton G7". The Late Starters characters and their Pokemon surround all the middle text, and everything is placed over a purple, blue, and green gradient background.
August 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Did you catch the newest episode?

Everybody knows if you make eye contact, you have to have a Pokemon battle!

Episodes can be found on all podcatchers!
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A parody of the Pokemon original anime series title screen - a green/blue/purple textured backdrop with a light purple rectangle over top. In the rectangle reads the text "Episode 71: We Made Eye Contact" On the top of the graphic in bright red letters is the words "Late Starters". A Pokeball with a yellow LS sits between the two words. Underneath, in white text, it says "a Pokemon TTRPG podcast". At the very bottom reads "Available now on all podcatchers" in white text.
August 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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New episode day! (Also, NICE)

It was aliens, man. ALIENS

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A parody of the Pokemon original anime series title screen - a green/blue/purple textured backdrop with a light purple rectangle over top. In the rectangle reads the text "Episode 69: Unidentified Flying Object" On the top of the graphic in bright red letters is the words "Late Starters". A Pokeball with a yellow LS sits between the two words. Underneath, in white text, it says "a Pokemon TTRPG podcast". At the very bottom reads "Available now on all podcatchers" in white text.
July 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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New episode day sorryimlate!

Spoons, put that thing back where it came from, or so help me! (So help me!)

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A parody of the Pokemon original anime series title screen - a green/blue/purple textured backdrop with a light purple rectangle over top. In the rectangle reads the text "Episode 67: Baby Heist" On the top of the graphic in bright red letters is the words "Late Starters". A Pokeball with a yellow LS sits between the two words. Underneath, in white text, it says "a Pokemon TTRPG podcast". At the very bottom reads "Available now on all podcatchers" in white text.
June 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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New episode day!

WE'RE ON TIME TODAY! The group reunites and goes on a cave adventure... well, the beginnings of a cave adventure. We gotta battle this weird suit guy first.

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A parody of the Pokemon original anime series title screen - a green/blue/purple textured backdrop with a light purple rectangle over top. In the rectangle reads the text "Episode 66: A Wrench in the Works" On the top of the graphic in bright red letters is the words "Late Starters". A Pokeball with a yellow LS sits between the two words. Underneath, in white text, it says "a Pokemon TTRPG podcast". At the very bottom reads "Available now on all podcatchers" in white text.
June 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Happy Pride! Our exclusive Patreon sticker for this month is everyone's favorite disaster bi, Victor! 💙💜💖

Get this sticker and other bonus content (such as podcasts and character journals) at the $7 Ultraball tier when you sign up today!
A photo of a hand holding a sticker in front of a leafy background. The sticker features Victor, a character from the Late Starters podcast. The character is from the waist-up. He is white with messy brown hair, glasses, and is wearing all blue. His expression is alarmed as he runs forward with a Pokeball in his right hand. Behind him is a purplish-pinkish swirl, and underneath him in big bold blue letters it says "VICTOR", and in smaller black letters, "wants to battle?"
June 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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We want to believe. Well, Ford wants to believe. Join us as more idiot teens with a death wish try to find aliens... hey, wait!

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A parody of the Pokemon original anime series title screen - a green/blue/purple textured backdrop with a light purple rectangle over top. In the rectangle reads the text "Episode 65: Follow Your Dreams" On the top of the graphic in bright red letters is the words "Late Starters". A Pokeball with a yellow LS sits between the two words. Underneath, in white text, it says "a Pokemon TTRPG podcast". At the very bottom reads "Available now on all podcatchers" in white text.
May 26, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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Victor goes on a date! That's right! Our anxious boy looks for love under the stars!

A new episode of Late Starters is in the feed and on YouTube! linktr.ee/latestarters
A parody of the Pokemon original anime series title screen - a green/blue/purple textured backdrop with a light purple rectangle over top. In the rectangle reads the text "Episode 64: Victor Shades of Grey" On the top of the graphic in bright red letters is the words "Late Starters". A Pokeball with a yellow LS sits between the two words. Underneath, in white text, it says "a Pokemon TTRPG podcast". At the very bottom reads "Available now on all podcatchers" in white text.
May 26, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Continuing to be late, cuz that's the brand, baybeeee.

We've got some post-battle celebrations and commiserations, but I'm sure everything can be fixed with a coffee and a convo with the barista!

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A parody of the Pokemon original anime series title screen - a green/blue/purple textured backdrop with a light purple rectangle over top. In the rectangle reads the text "Episode 63: The Brewsky Bunch" On the top of the graphic in bright red letters is the words "Late Starters". A Pokeball with a yellow LS sits between the two words. Underneath, in white text, it says "a Pokemon TTRPG podcast". At the very bottom reads "Available now on all podcatchers" in white text.
May 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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New episode alert!

Rivals clash, battles are fought, smack is talked, hair is analyzed! Ford vs. Marceau, Victor vs. Theo, and Calynn vs... Jarbis? Johnny? Whatever that one guy's name is.

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A parody of the Pokemon original anime series title screen - a green/blue/purple textured backdrop with a light purple rectangle over top. In the rectangle reads the text "Episode 62: Your Rival is My Rival". On the top of the graphic in bright red letters is the words "Late Starters". A Pokeball with a yellow LS sits between the two words. Underneath, in white text, it says "a Pokemon TTRPG podcast". At the very bottom reads "Available now on all podcatchers" in white text.
April 22, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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The most recent Patreon reward for Ultraball Tier ($7) is up! I coerced two artists to draw a mystery Pokemon, based only on a description. The results are... well, you'll have to see for yourself!

patreon.com/latestarters
A stream overlay featuring a large screen and two smaller screens to the side. The overlay is white with red Pokemon doodles, and the title says "Late Starters: A Pokemon TTRPG". The big screen features a window in Clip Studio Paint, and there's an in-process sketch of a Pokemon. The two screens on the side feature two people laughing.
April 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Did you catch the SEASON TWO premiere??

The trainers reset in Pewter City, Victor plucks up some courage, and a swarm of rivals appear!

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A parody of the Pokemon original anime series title screen - a green/blue/purple textured backdrop with a light purple rectangle over top. In the rectangle reads the text "Episode 61: Let's Kick His Butt!" On the top of the graphic in bright red letters is the words "Late Starters". A Pokeball with a yellow LS sits between the two words. Underneath, in white text, it says "a Pokemon TTRPG podcast". At the very bottom reads "Available now on all podcatchers" in white text.
April 3, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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New episode day!

And when you start, sometimes you end. The Late Starters learn that nothing lasts forever.

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A parody of the Pokemon original anime series title screen - a green/blue/purple textured backdrop with a light purple rectangle over top. In the rectangle reads the text "Episode 60: Goodbye" On the top of the graphic in bright red letters is the words "Late Starters". A Pokeball with a yellow LS sits between the two words. Underneath, in white text, it says "a Pokemon TTRPG podcast". At the very bottom reads "Available now on all podcatchers" in white text.
February 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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New episode day!

The Late Starters get some important information about the weird zombie Paras, Nova thinks about a long-term mission, Victor has a touching moment with Bulbasaur, and Calynn blows up the lab. Again.

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A parody of the Pokemon original anime series title screen - a green/blue/purple textured backdrop with a light purple rectangle over top. In the rectangle reads the text "Episode 54: Nova's Next Mission". On the top of the graphic in bright red letters is the words "Late Starters". A Pokeball with a yellow LS sits between the two words. Underneath, in white text, it says "a Pokemon TTRPG podcast". At the very bottom reads "Available now on all podcatchers" in white text.
December 7, 2024 at 12:33 AM
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Sorry I'm late, I was watching Arcane for the 58th time...

Episode 53 went up a couple weeks ago! The gang gets some rest and recovery at the Pokemon Center, and Ford's uncle Ethan turns out to be very familiar...

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A parody of the Pokemon original anime series title screen - a green/blue/purple textured backdrop with a light purple rectangle over top. In the rectangle reads the text "Episode 53: The Golden Uncle!" On the top of the graphic in bright red letters is the words "Late Starters". A Pokeball with a yellow LS sits between the two words. Underneath, in white text, it says "a Pokemon TTRPG podcast". At the very bottom reads "Available now on all podcatchers" in white text.
December 7, 2024 at 12:31 AM
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The December Patreon sticker is available to $7 Great Ball tier members! Thanks to Nate, Phil, and Swan for guesting on our show!

patreon.com/latestarters
A sparkly sticker featuring three Pokemon - a Purrserker with a sack of toys, Santa hat, and a cookie riding a Bidoof with reindeer antlers, while a Driftloon floats beside them with a toy doll.
December 1, 2024 at 10:23 PM
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New episode day!

The Late Starters and Nova continue their escape, but will they get STUNG in the process?

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A parody of the Pokemon original anime series title screen - a green/blue/purple textured backdrop with a light purple rectangle over top. In the rectangle reads the text "Episode 52: Badly Poisoned" On the top of the graphic in bright red letters is the words "Late Starters". A Pokeball with a yellow LS sits between the two words. Underneath, in white text, it says "a Pokemon TTRPG podcast". At the very bottom reads "Available now on all podcatchers" in white text.
November 9, 2024 at 1:27 AM
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New episode day!

The Late Starters are on a mission to rescue this new Pokemon, but will they get burned in the process?

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A parody of the Pokemon original anime series title screen - a green/blue/purple textured backdrop with a light purple rectangle over top. In the rectangle reads the text "Episode 51: A Legend in Distress!" On the top of the graphic in bright red letters is the words "Late Starters". A Pokeball with a yellow LS sits between the two words. Underneath, in white text, it says "a Pokemon TTRPG podcast". At the very bottom reads "Available now on all podcatchers" in white text.
October 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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"Late Starters" is a Pokemon TTRPG (tabletop roleplaying game) podcast. Fifty years after Ash Ketchum became the Champion, three older-than-average trainers embark on their Pokemon journey.

New episodes go up every other Friday!

▶️ latestarters.podbean.com
▶️ linktr.ee/latestarters
A banner featuring the silhouettes of three people - Calynn in orange, sprinting determinedly. Victor in blue, jogging hesitantly. And Ford in purple, running to catch up while his book flies behind him.
October 11, 2024 at 2:44 PM
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New episode day!

A battle rages and sinister discoveries are made on the sub. What is this mysterious fire Pokemon, and how do we get them out of here?

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A parody of the Pokemon original anime series title screen - a green/blue/purple textured backdrop with a light purple rectangle over top. In the rectangle reads the text "Episode 50: Nova's Ark" On the top of the graphic in bright red letters is the words "Late Starters". A Pokeball with a yellow LS sits between the two words. Underneath, in white text, it says "a Pokemon TTRPG podcast". At the very bottom reads "Available now on all podcatchers" in white text.
October 11, 2024 at 2:36 PM
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New episode day!

Ford - or should we say, Foah - finds favor in the eyes of the Kangaskhan!

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A parody of the Pokemon original anime series title screen - a green/blue/purple textured backdrop with a light purple rectangle over top. In the rectangle reads the text "Episode 49: Foah's Ark" On the top of the graphic in bright red letters is the words "Late Starters". A Pokeball with a yellow LS sits between the two words. Underneath, in white text, it says "a Pokemon TTRPG podcast". At the very bottom reads "Available now on all podcatchers" in white text.
September 27, 2024 at 4:59 PM
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This week on "Late Starters":

A sub is crashed! Let's get those imprisoned Pokemon out of here!

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A parody of the Pokemon original anime series title screen - a green/blue/purple textured backdrop with a light purple rectangle over top. In the rectangle reads the text "Episode 48: Pokemon Liberation!" On the top of the graphic in bright red letters is the words "Late Starters". A Pokeball with a yellow LS sits between the two words. Underneath, in white text, it says "a Pokemon TTRPG podcast". At the very bottom reads "Available now on all podcatchers" in white text.
September 18, 2024 at 8:05 PM
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More excitement - the Late Starters Patreon reward just went up. Sign up in the month of September to get a sweet baby Spoons sticker!

☕️ www.patreon.com/latestarters ☕️
Background and layout is a parody of the "Who's That Pokemon" screen from the original Pokemon TV show. It is a red background with a burst of white and light blue. To the left, there's a smiling Abra holding a coffee mug up to his nose. The steam from the coffee rises out and wraps around him, gradually turning purple and surrounding a hovering spoon above his head. The text on the right is a Pokemon font that reads "Spoons!" Underneath that is a Pokeball with a yellow L and S emblazoned on the red part. Under that is text that says "Get the September sticker at patreon.com/latestarters"
September 4, 2024 at 8:52 PM
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A new episode went up last Friday!

The Late Starters and Nova learn more about the Orre region's plans for Zapdos! But do more secrets lay hidden in the enemy submarine?

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A parody of the Pokemon original anime series title screen - a green/blue/purple textured backdrop with a light purple rectangle over top. In the rectangle reads the text "Episode 47: Peri-soap!" On the top of the graphic in bright red letters is the words "Late Starters". A Pokeball with a yellow LS sits between the two words. Underneath, in white text, it says "a Pokemon TTRPG podcast". At the very bottom reads "Available now on all podcatchers" in white text.
September 4, 2024 at 8:35 PM