A Cup Full of Pokemon Challenges | Show of the Weekend: We Read Pokemon Magazine

[@Amaritudine]

There's something poetic in the way Andy just happens to drop by whenever Luke's hard at work doing Normal Adult Things. Not when he's flawlessly reciting a classic poem or displaying his rapier wit, but only when he's doing something that carries a reasonable chance of embarrassment.

[@bustinarant]

_Andy watches from the smallest part of the window_

[@jeremyneill227]

It's like those dudes on roman emperor chariots, keeping them humble

[@caldwin]

The classic sign of an experienced manager.

[@CodaBlairLucarioEmperor]

The fact that Mike never pushed on questioning why Ellen needed him was so funny. Also, the fact that Andy was watching during the parts where Luke was acting silly and not reciting a classic poem.

[@akmal94ibrahim]

Mike never questions them. Andy questioning everything they do.

[@NotKyleChicago]

@@akmal94ibrahim Jane observing... for science

[@DrowningInDoggos]

"you forgot pinsir" i'm *dying* that throwback is hilarious

[@freddierhodes8201]

I get the reference! I'm so proud!

[@akpokemon]

omg! I totally didn't remember the reference until your guys' comments! omg that was brilliant!

[@MatthewDoel32]

I’m afraid I don’t get the reference. Was there a video of them trying to name all the Pokémon?

[@f4rr3r]

“I believe one of your smart targets this year was to reduce the amount of time you spend walking around the room going ca-caw.” Andy always has the best constructive criticism for his colleagues.

[@exaggeratedproblems5483]

Literally spit my drink out that 😂

[@laterkater4213]

Always love a judgemental Andy appearance and we got a bonus confused but enthusiastic Mike! Total win/win.

[@AdamusPrime24]

Oddly because of this, I felt like we were missing Jane more than Producer Jon :P

[@jskywalker3871]

Mike not even questioning what is going on just shows how long they have been doing this.

[@CodaBlairLucarioEmperor]

He did ask what was going on. He just then never pressed on his question when it wasn't answered.

[@GriffinWolf]

Loving the image of Mike being dragged into a tea party with his kids and their toys... Oh, wait, and he's a dad now, right? Maybe one day he'll do it at home, too!

[@grumble]

Mike's just completely tired expression at 11:00 made me laugh so hard -- this man has seen things, and he's stopped questioning them; and frankly, as an exhausted Dad, he's not bothering waking up for this.

[@brendandebraga2761]

The best moment “I have a mike” *cue mike looking extremely confused but supportive*

[@Dollightful]

I'm so glad these Pokémon magazines are becoming a recurrence on Show of the Weekend! These episodes are always a hoot xD

[@bradenjuengel9104]

Five years from now - "I wonder why this incredibly popular Pokemon Magazine youtube channel is called Outside Xtra? That seems like an odd name for a Pokemon Magazine channel" "Well, it's a funny story..."

[@catoninetales]

I love how it always starts "Sorry, we're reading Pokemon magazine again" and ends with "God, I love this magazine!"

[@tino9718]

A hoothoot even!

[@social_voidling]

“Also a mug” Mike Channel the ultimate dad joke expert with the experience to back it up

[@suisui7481]

made me laugh on tyhe grounf

[@thomascrawley5972]

Luke: ‘Why do children like this?’ 10 seconds later Ellen: Hehe it make funny noise

[@cebbi1313]

I sincerely hope that children don't know what that noise is

[@oxfanblink4115]

That was almost as brilliant as the drawing😂🤣😂🤣 breaking Ellen almost as much as the Treehouse Guard did 😃

[@thomascrawley5972]

@@cebbi1313 Why, it’s that horrible slug monster in Blighttown from Dark Souls, I have no idea what else it might be!

[@MSte21]

@@cebbi1313 I...I don't know what that noise is.

[@ka-mai]

@@MSte21 GOOD

[@wayward-kitten3258]

I love these episodes were the kids are just left unsupervised in front of a camera. With occasional check-ins by exasperated parent Andy. 🤣

[@Arcadio89]

15:02 You know Andy stayed and watched the rest of the challenges from the window. Like a father worried about the invented games of his children 😆

[@the_blind_scout]

Show of the Weekend should have an indicator added on screen post-credit to let us know every time Andy is there "supervising".

[@ethanlappin]

He doesn't mind when they make noise, it's when they suddenly go very quiet he becomes concerned 😂

[@neolexiousneolexian6079]

@@ethanlappin The building manager though, who sounds exactly like Andy but has many more arms, does mind when they make parrot noises.

[@denniswijker7162]

This has to be the most coverage this magazine has had, EVER :P

[@TheLoneSniperPro]

This video is just “Ellen and Luke do Pokémon shenanigans for 20 minutes” and I feel I can confidently say we’re all here for it.

[@NisansaDdS]

Luke reciting Ozymandias by memory is top-tier.

[@michaelpirrone]

It's those moments that set oxboxtra apart from the crowd.

[@rasmusn.e.m1064]

Fly like a giant black cab crow probably would in real life *and* recite Romantic (with the big R) poetry from memory. Get yourselves a guy that can do both.

[@theylorlr6677]

Someone said it!

[@Kalah_]

Luke: “You don’t want all creamy cream slime?" Ellen: "This is a family friendly show..." Me: (Sniggering through the rest of the video)

[@NotKyleChicago]

With two balls

[@jgg-ox2uq]

THAT WAS A FAMILIAR SOUND TOO. 😭

[@dominateeye]

Yeah, somebody on the internet could (but shouldn't) do something VERY creative with this video, especially 2:30...

[@joehadari7315]

@@dominateeye NO!!!!!!!!

[@clockworktri]

"Normal adult things" seems to be the theme of Show of the Weekend now.

[@zceepy]

I love that all Ellen had to do was ask to borrow Mike and he went with her without question

[@rasmusn.e.m1064]

Yes, and without even telling her that she had another "Mike" on her person anyway.

[@CodaBlairLucarioEmperor]

@@rasmusn.e.m1064 i don't think he knew the context. She just asked him to come with her.

[@TiganWelsh]

I mean, she had a knife at the time. Mike knows when to just go with things.

[@neolexiousneolexian6079]

@@TiganWelsh Clever! Grab the knife first to secure the other things later. I'll make sure to remember this tip the next time I'm grocery shopping!

[@carlsiouxfalls]

Next time there's some kind of challenge thing like this, I think there should be a second video of Mike and Andy outside the window watching and trying to guess what the challenges are as Luke and Ellen do them.

[@yutti311]

Show of the Week: Challenge! OXtra Out of Context

[@MoonshineRobot]

I would watch these paired videos end over end for hours 😂

[@johnnygma]

"Get Mike outta here before he figures out any context as to what just happened" has the same energy as "Oh no, it's Andy... We're doing normal things!" :'D - Edit: 13:15 has the EXACT vibes of "We're doing normal things" because Andy's face says it all

[@yoholup19]

Remembers yoshette

[@Chris_Seccull]

"Like Blue Peter for adults" says Ellen referring to a Pokemon challenge out of a beer pong cup.

[@dobsmoneylakeetc6371]

"This is on the back of an oxbox script; I'm sure they won't mind." Me: where's Andy when you need him?

[@beaugilbert]

Luke’s fake drumming was so good that my toddler started dancing to it.

[@not_a_frog]

Ellen's Ash impression is distressingly accurate 😂

[@KitSixty322]

How did this video end up, against all odds, with me being genuinely impressed with Ellen’s Ash impression and Luke’s air-drumming expertise?

[@darkwaxer]

Yeah she is soo good at voices. Keep forgetting and then this video turns up and she absolutely nails it.

[@CodaBlairLucarioEmperor]

I was impressed with how good she was able to do the dub voice for the first season, although I was a little annoyed by her saying that Ash tried to force Pikachu to evolve. He didn't. He asked Pikachu if he wanted to evolve and when Pikachu didn't he was okay with it.

[@AmrddH]

I was also impressed with both of these things, specifically

[@injektileur]

@@darkwaxer not a native speaker but she also seems good with accents (like this american one or the scottish one, lol) Doesn't she ?

[@UrbanJediWill]

Fun fact: Luke actually plays the drums in real life. He's put up videos of him practicing on his Twitter every so often. Also HUGELY impressed with how American they sound when they did Ash and Brock (signed, someone who lives near Los Angeles)

[@gruggerduggerhoose]

“You don’t want all creamy cream slime? And 2 bouncy balls?!” Absolutely creased me🤣

[@DrakeAurum]

And Ellen's like "why do kids like this stuff?" and then won't stop playing with it.

[@marhawkman303]

@@DrakeAurum yeah, exactly. :D goooooeeeeeyyyy.....

[@Genesis3Chi]

I have a need for more shots of the Oxbox team at the window while Oxtra are filming

[@silversalamence10]

"You missed out Pinsir" gotta love a throwback.

[@lucashouse3299]

Andy uses glare…it’s super effective.

[@GriffinWolf]

I mean, they weren't really paralysed, so not sure how effective it was... maybe he should have used Growl!

[@marhawkman303]

@@GriffinWolf hmmmm it probably says something about how much time I've spent playing Pokemon that I didn't need to look the move up to know Glare doesn't do damage. :p

[@Rocky123698745]

I love the confused Mike just sitting there for a moment before being sent away without any explanation of what’s happening

[@Zarinaea.]

"They keep making them, so I keep buying them" Luke 2021

[@TheDiplomancer]

As someone who memorizes stuff for fun, I recognize that panic that Luke had when reciting "Ozymandias." He knows all the words, but now he's doing it ON THE SPOT!

[@havcola6983]

Ellen's "How will I hear?" followed by immediate realization is so relatable.

[@alexanderhansen659]

Audience question answer: “Kippers Master of Magic (Part 1)”.

[@notoriousbmc1]

These monthly magazine episodes are even better than waiting a month for your fav mag, back in the day...cheaper, too.

[@dallydaydream]

The carbon fibre dog armour at 20:17 has me absolutely baffled because in addition to simply not remembering if it's come up before, I can't immediately place whose drawing style that is. Sounds like an excuse to rewatch some of those drawing game streams! (And then I bet it turns out to have been drawn by Jon, or someone else who has never actually drawn on camera.) Though I would like to say, whoever did draw it, it's adorable

[@callum2474]

From creamy cream slime to a Shelley poem, this show of the weekend really has it all!

[@laurasaurus7399]

This video just got progressively better with each task. Also shout-out to Andy who makes the best disappointed dad of oxtra ever

[@caldwin]

Andy: I really need to stop walking by when they're doing Show of the Weekend.

[@DarylVanHumbeck]

But you just know he's going to keep doing it!

[@ChrisPreece]

Whenever Andy comes in all 'what are you weirdos doing?' it just feels like one of the popular kids in school who makes fun of the nerds but is secretly really into nerdy stuff and is trying to connect with them but doesn't want to sacrifice his rep.

[@Ty-zh8kb]

I love how Andy are the two types of older brothers. Mike might not always know what's going on, but still wants to humor his little brother. Andy finds any reason to pick on his little brother for being a lame dork.

[@mathsalot8099]

As proved in previous episodes... we are here for the on-camera friendship, and we will watch just about anything to vicariously experience real, in-person friendships through you.

[@nudgificator]

Luke: 'It launches from your wrists like Spiderman' My brain: 'Web.'

[@Redbear2190]

Mike's face when Ellen says "and a knife!" Made me laugh a fair bit 🤣

[@medichampion328]

At least it wasn't Jane with the knife.

[@Redbear2190]

@@medichampion328 true, very true

[@ethanrobyn2399]

Sotw should just be Ellen and Luke doing pokemon magazines every week.While Andy watches from behind the glass like some spooky christmas ghost.

[@kevin_f]

“A knife!” I love when they (mostly Ellen) reference vines or older memes. It makes me chuckle.

[@Borderlines]

Oxtra makes me feel confident in enjoying "kids" stuff despite me being a full-blown adult. I hope to never lose my childlike wonder in life

[@madalice5134]

I recently told a coworker, who had bought herself her first Lite Brite, because she never got to have one as a kid, that as long as it makes you happy, there's no such thing as "too old for it". We should always try to keep our sense of wonder and excitement, no matter what. 😁

[@notoriousbmc1]

Andy observing the goings on like G-Man from Half-Life. "I've been watching you Missster Wessstaway."

[@FriendShapedKD]

As soon as Luke said he could recite a poem from memory, I thought "Well I can recite the entirety of Ultimate Showdown!". I guess great minds think alike.

[@knobgoblin]

Can't we please have a "let's discuss Luke's amazing watch collection" episode sometime? Pleeease? Also: "Why do children like this?" and fifteen seconds later making splorp noises while giggling uncontrollably. Adorable.

[@kimberleestiens]

OutsideXtra / Gentleman's Gazette crossover ep would rule

[@bradenjuengel9104]

"Having a nice day about Fulham with Ant & Dec" has got to be the most English dream ever.

[@MalthusRig]

I love that Mike's immediately basically like "Oh what? Sure"

[@karlo.with.a.k281]

I'm already impressed by Ellen's Ash impression then Brock joins XD

[@kcollier2192]

While I certainly enjoy Luke and Ellen in the producer's chair, these past few weeks should show that Jon is a hidden gem in the Outside Xtra universe. I just wonder at his reaction to all of this...

[@melvinkachere8782]

The levels of silliness this show gets to is growing, and I love it! 🤣🤣🤣

[@badd_direwolf]

Part of my job involves stocking magazines, seeing the new pokemon is like a fun sneak peek of show of the weekend a few weeks early 😂

[@thomastrinkle2294]

Somewhere out there, someone is definitely getting a tattoo of Luke’s Charizard.

[@RoryStarr]

I had my doubts the magazine would work for another episode, but I should have known it'd be brilliant. Ellen and Luke are fun incarnate, regardless of the context.

[@RoryStarr]

Also, I've watched a lot of Show of the Weekend. Carbon fibre dog armour isn't from that.

[@kirstenfurylover]

When Ellen hung that sign on her ear: "An epic trainer lives 'ear'...." Sorry, I'll see myself out....

[@marhawkman303]

Well... actually.... your pun-ishment is the pillory, so... no you will NOT be going anywhere. :P

[@BeckySetch]

Love the Pokémon Magazine episodes! Also love the chaotic feel of these SotWE episodes, really fits with the world right now. I know you film two of these at once, but I (and probably others) just wanted to check that Jon is okay? You said in the first one he was, but we worry. Hope you are all doing well! Much love to all x

[@Macavity91]

I love how Luke says "why do children like this?" then Ellen proceeds to have immense amounts of fun with it!!

[@cossakrose]

2:31 Ellen: "This is so much fun!" Luke: o.o "It's been a long quarantine... I've started buying lotion in bulk now."

[@bugwandis]

Andy thought it was over. How wrong he was. I enjoy how docile Mike was about being dragged into the studio.

[@TheElkMaidenn]

Just for anyone genuinely wondering, the reason (usually) children enjoy slime so much is a sensory thing. Its a completely different sensory experience than most things. And as someone with sensory issues, it can be quite calming.

[@Icam_here]

the Pokemon magazine never fails to delight, i was smiling the whole time

[@TransmitHim]

How long before the Pokemon magazine (from Immediate Media) twigs to this content strategy and starts putting in stuff specifically to mess with Luke and Ellen?

[@InspiredStewardship]

Already happened

[@madalice5134]

Pretty sure that jump kick is evidence they already have.

[@sebheaven87]

This episode is so full of joy, I love it. Also where the hell was that carbon fiber dog armour from?!

[@nutsymcgregor]

We had to grab a Mike, because using the mic you’re wearing is to easy.

[@MadnessInLivingColor]

I hope Luke never hits his “smart targets”. Stay gold you two! 😂😭

[@oynque8965]

So, who wound up with the all-creamy cream slime? Inquiring minds want to know. P.S. We never did see the wrist launcher ... maybe they're saving that for next week's show? Always leave 'em wanting more.

[@Tolly7249]

I knew the staring contest would end with laughter, it was just a matter of whose!

[@oxfanblink4115]

Are you kidding since Ellen is the easiest to set off 😂🤣😃

[@zathrusii6456]

Luke making a good serious point about needed corporate action against climate change minutes after flying around the room making cawing noises. These two are truly the ultimate form of KZbin hosts.

[@vict4451]

Luke-"Andy's in the window again" Andy at the window gives the "I'm watching you, boy" sign to Luke. Best boss in the world.

[@Ceece20]

So a funny dream I had was I was being chased by a T-Rex driving a M1 Abrams tank with 1 hand while firing a WWII artillery cannon in the other hand. It made sense in my dream.

[@ichinisa2583]

Luke and ellen are in their best element on these shows. Also the zoom on andy's disapproving face on the window was the best comedic bit of 2021

[@tino9718]

Now that's top tier video game journalism! ;D

[@tino9718]

You missed out Pinsir, lol! Also lost it at the Jigglypuff song.

[@blueguard61]

I mean - they we're already sponsored by Pokémon in their video about their most memorable moments with the game. It's time for them to get a contract for presenting the magazine if they continue to put it in Show of the Weekend :D

[@Kurgosh1]

And then panned the game a couple weeks later in their "Seven remakes that ruined the orginal game" video.

[@Pandalf_Darwin]

I love how andy seems to always end up watching show of the weekend through the window

[@andrewbennett8314]

13:04 The return of Luke's "Normal Adult things!"

[@jocosesonata]

Another banger episode of *The Kids Are Left Alone Without Supervision* (needs a catchier name). At this point Jon should get an extension to his leave; to which I imagine him on a lounge chair in some idyllic beach, wearing sunglasses, and sipping on a coconut. Also, please, _Please_ do another Pokemon cup challenge video... but next time include the rest of Oxbox, even Jon when he's back. 2:04 - I'm with Ellen, I thought this was a family friendly show.

[@Nobody.Important000]

When they said "play the drums for one Minute" I suddenly got an add that happened to have a really good drum line, and I, only half paying attention was like- dude- they pretty good tho

[@RepKyle95]

Watching Ellen go pervy at the beginning cracked me up so much. This might actually be one of my favorite Ellen moments of all time EDIT: Luke's Charizard drawing should be the new channel icon

[@maggot6910]

17:33 Ellen's Ash impersonation on repeat, more of that please.

[@redflost]

Probably my favourite Show of the Weekend in a while. I laughed almost constantly. I do miss the old format but if each episode is as good as this then I don’t mind.

[@WhodHaveThunkIt]

"Blue Peter for adults" should absolutely be the tagline for you guys!

[@marhawkman303]

Except i have no idea what they're talking about. :p

[@AchtungBeccaC]

SOTW is at its best when OxBox has to look in disapprovingly at their antics. 😆

[@christinewebb8893]

Just after Luke sits down at 11:54 - Andy: The hell are you doing in my hat?! My reaction - LMAO! =-D

[@kookoo47]

I love these shows. I know they're just trying to make content, but they always seem to have a lot of fun :)

[@LadyViscera]

I haven’t laughed this hard at a Show of the Weekend since the “normal adult man” incident.

[@najibzulkafli5820]

Ellen as Ash and Luke being Brock! I never knew i needed that! This pokémon segment should be a series now

[@jordanmoores2654]

So I guess we're a Pokemon magazine channel now...FINALLY!

[@mathsalot8099]

"I'm an old man. My trousers will split and I'll die!" Is such a relatable mood!!!

[@akpokemon]

10:25 "I think she just fell in a toaster." That was the absolute trippiest thing to hear because I had JUST paused this video to listen to a song called "What's in the Toaster" then unpaused the video and then he says that. O_O

[@GriffinWolf]

These recent videos make me imagine a weird family dynamic... Jon the Responsible is away, and left the big kids (Andy, Jane and Mike) to look after the young twins (Luke and Ellen) and they are about what you'd expect from any teenaged babysitter - up to and including Mike's slightly-concerned-but-mostly-confused face when Ellen sits him down and says triumphantly, "I have a knife!" Jon, we miss you, but these episodes are GREAT. We absolutely need to get branded shirts with "Normal Adult Things"!

[@laurendrake215]

Andy knows how much we love to watch him barge into SOTW episodes when Oxtra is being silly and giving Luke his hat was the perfect setup 🤣

[@chaislaw5014]

This was pure joy. Andy's timing is priceless and Mike's bewilderment so precious.

[@MrTheShane]

I gotta say, I am living for the chaotic DIY wholesomeness of you two trying to produce the show on the fly. John never need come back.

[@noirakita428]

So hilarious, thanks for the laughs. Andy and Mike's cameos were hilarious too!

[@Inlelendri]

Ow...my everything hurt from laughing this much for over twenty minutes. ...please don't stop...