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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.
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*'''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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;[[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}}.
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==
==Staff==
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;Saul Coronado
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;'''Kay Street'''
;Kay Street
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;Jay Petrequin
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: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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