Reacting to My Oldest Pokémon Videos

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I posted my first Pokémon video a decade ago. Here is my reaction to it and several others of my earliest videos!
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[@MandJTV]

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[@user-jz5mx5ye9y]

Playthrough Challenge suggestion: Can You Beat a Pokemon Game Without Restoring PP?

[@zephlin_gamming6585]

No Not raid

[@bluelobterz]

Disgusting a raid sponsor

[@gamerg331playz3]

No

[@THEHOOMANISDED]

yo

[@SuperKamehameha2]

Mikey slowly becoming more tolerant and even friendly towards Grunty Boi is the best development arc lol

[@Ita1ianSta11ion]

Better than any character development in the Star Wars sequels

[@Wheeler07]

@@Ita1ianSta11ion Character development in the Star Wars sequels? Where?

[@kyledavid9415]

No one watches that part of the videos because sponsors SUCK

[@paraschauhan1603]

@@kyledavid9415 Grunty Boi is the best part of the videos.

[@idosomethingiguess3680]

@@paraschauhan1603 I wouldn't say "best",more like "one of the best".

[@tanakisoup19]

26:04 it fits so perfectly that Mikey is in the actual audience spot

[@chandlerbergen5528]

Exactly what I went to the comments for

[@GachaliaNatalia_YT]

Omg I didn't even notice that lmao

[@inferno_mike940]

Its Weird now watching Mikey swear and making adult jokes in the first Pokemon talk episode when he is so family friendly now

[@reeeeefrik]

he stopped making adult jokes or swearing because, he got more popular among kids. And to retain his children audience (which is probably the majority) he had to stop sadly.

[@nofivefivesevenseven]

There should be an MandJTV Uncensored

[@inferno_mike940]

@@nofivefivesevenseven agreed

[@Foyay_Red]

It was probably so cool for young Michael to see it was grass/dragon cause so was crizard, it was like his dream Pokémon got his Pokémon’s attributes

[@crispyq364]

Crizard 😂

[@246kat246]

I will admit I’m a relatively new fan (late 2019) but I still binged the entirety of Pokémon talk

[@shylastar3653]

Sameee

[@TylerGrayson]

Same.

[@Byrdmaniac]

Saaamee

[@jacobs5546]

Same.

[@hrodriguez561]

They're great

[@purgatoryproductions310]

26:07 i love how mikey's facecam is positioned where the "actual audience" is meant to be for pokemon. not sure if it was intentional, but i think it's funny

[@lcentu56]

ikr

[@bushe3349]

I was going to say the same thing🤣🤣

[@kookeekwisp]

@@bushe3349 I was going to say the same thing🤣🤣

[@speedyturtleproductions7537]

@@kookeekwisp I was going to say the same thing🤣🤣

[@Dragon-ops]

@@speedyturtleproductions7537 I was going to say the same thing 🤣🤣

[@saucy8850]

God this was a nostalgia trip... Seeing the old backgrounds really took me back. Congrats on all the progress you've made since then and heres to much more in the future

[@BirdKeeperToby]

AWWWW this was a trip :')

[@bigbrain4207]

Hey BK Toby!

[@hebislay]

I have been watching you since 2017. It’s really been a long journey. I have absolutely loved every single video you have made. I adored ur Pokémon Talk. Thanks for the multiple memories Mikey!!

[@waxedfrog6132]

2018 for me

[@ethanlensing9217]

Same it’s been fun to see the journey

[@vanillax1446]

End of 2015 for me

[@Ale-fi]

2015 as well

[@thesusmemegodmilituga1744]

It has been a truly roundabout path

[@IAmMissingnoMaster]

Pokémon Talk should be required viewing for newcomers to the channel. Just, just, set aside a couple of hours, find the playlist, and binge-watch the whole deal. You will laugh. You will understand the references that get made in these parts. And you will wonder what the f*** happened to the floor!

[@puppetdude3548]

Literally. That and aspitpiay so people don't repost in the subreddit thinking they're funny and original

[@mienfu9824]

I totally agree. Pokémon Talk is my favorite youtube series. Whenever I'm sad, I watch Yveltal, Mienfoo, Zubatman or other episodes that will always have a place in my life. It's brilliant and super funny.

[@IAmMissingnoMaster]

@@mienfu9824 "Why that third one?" "BECAUSE IT'S ZUBATMAN!"

[@HarryTaylor2867]

we still haven't gotten a true answer

[@davidthedroid6521]

Completely agree, THE FLOOR TENTACLES ARE DROWNING MEEEE

[@DhananjaySharmaofficial]

I watched these videos when they came out and it's funny how in my memory, they were really well produced and good videos and now it feels like the editing and quality could have been better but in my mind they were really well put together videos at the time. I think when we watch a video or play a game we enjoy those things a lot at the time but when we go back to them after several years, they feel lower quality. The bar is raising everyday for content on the internet and this was kinda inspiring 😄.

[@blueflameboi]

Crizerd looks like Charizard and Septile mixed

[@henryh8130]

God, I remember watching Pokemon talk episodes after school when I was younger

[@Kirigaya8]

Same lmao nah the raccoon man was the best series for me 😂😂

[@dragon-du6ew]

Its TOOOOOOOO nostalgic

[@thecamerons997]

Facks

[@DustCantFindAName]

i have watched every episode

[@idosomethingiguess3680]

This was so nostalgic.I've been watching your channel since 2012.I still remember waiting for pokemon talk all the time.

[@BrokenHeartedVS]

It's crazy to think this was that long ago. I started watching you in late 2013 and seeing some of these old videos really took me down memory lane. I'm so proud of you. You've come so far!

[@penguinnator5]

I loved watching you react to these old videos! I found out about this channel when around the time these videos came out! So these videos are as nostalgic to me as they are to you!

[@DevinMaster444]

It’s crazy how when I got into Michaels content I was 7 and I’m turning 17 this year. I legitimately almost cried rewatching the genwunners episode because that was my favorite video as a child and I wouldn’t stop quoting the episode to my mom LOL Edit: I remember I had a friend over at my house playing smash bros brawl and I called him a “pedophilic clown” because of the episode and my mom was LIVID

[@hrodriguez561]

Oh my god how old were you

[@iexisted583]

This brought a hardcore smile to my face I feel so nostalgic rn

[@Harvs0]

bro what did u think it meant

[@calebdonaldson7044]

If you cry at that I’m honestly happy I will never meet such a fragile person

[@simplestickland3367]

@@calebdonaldson7044 crying is not just sadness, It could be about being happy and almost cried. Or just hard rock bottom depression with a pinch of madness.

[@storytepper9945]

Holy nostalgia. I can't believe the ride has been 10+ years man.

[@MidnightWhisper]

I had some thoughts with the pokeball theories. I feel like the ideal environment theory has more merit to specifically luxury balls (maybe also friend balls)--the concept that they are so comfortable it raises the Pokémon's happiness and is even called the luxury ball. Also since Pokemon are able to generally hear the trainer and escape as they wish to I doubt it's inhumane (unless it's a master ball perhaps). It's like how some animals like to go in their crates to sleep or relax because it's like a comfortable den to them, while others, like Pikachu, do not.

[@David-kw4pk]

i’ve been consistently watching you since 2016 and this was such a nostalgia trip!! thank you for consistently making such good content

[@banjo-kazooie]

Petition for Raccoon Man to take turns with Grunty Boy to invade your home for the sponsor segment.

[@TheRealPokeWhizz]

I love how in the ashes age video, when the target audience is being talked about, Mikey’s reaction box is in the real audience

[@Xavi.1406]

Here since 2015, I started watching you 2 months after you posted the first types explained video. I love that I was here to see your growth and I hope you keep going strong for years to come

[@JaWadles]

i remember watching all of these videos when they came out and i was just as excited as you were for the oras announcements. i have been a pokemon fan for almost my entire life, and this channel was the first one i subscribed to, i dont remember exactly when, but i know for at least 7 years.

[@tenderhearthero9602]

I found you just as you were about to leave for College, so...pretty much when you started doing Pokémon content more. I'm currently a 36 year old woman as of this post who's watched you grow into your success. Excellent work as always, Michael! Keep being the best that no one ever was! X3

[@dachickensandwich]

I know you're not "old", but it makes me happy to know adults older than 30 enjoy pokemon too still :)

[@danielferrieri7434]

I really like it when KZbinrs Reacts to Their Old Content. It's Always A Blast.

[@jacksonstiglich2300]

I discovered your channel through your metronome league with The Aura Guardian in it, I really enjoyed your content and have loved seeing where the channels gone. Here’s hopping that you two collab again someday

[@_Brillo]

I did not realize how long I've been watching you for. Since the first few episodes of Pokemon Talk. Returned to the channel only recently and it's awesome to see you're doing well!

[@ShiWeiMigi]

Honestly, the reactions to ORAS were incredibly wholesome. The pure joy. I can't even remember my own, but I remember I was still in high school at the time and I wouldn't stop talking about it and gushing how Sapphire was my first Pokemon game ever- It's really amazing to watch your channel evolution~ Cheers!

[@disneygamerdonut214]

26:05, your face-cam lines up perfectly with the ‘pokemon’s actual audience’

[@BlazeKing_]

I found you in middle school and now I’m 19 and in the military. You’re channel actually helped spark my love for Pokémon after I fell out of it after playing black

[@Strangereditz326]

"What the ---- happened to the floor?" -squirtle

[@alienboyny5179]

The good ol’ days… Looking back on it, your content has changed so much! It’s still amazing but different!

[@brandonk1245]

I've watched you since you made the "How Old is Ash Ketchum" video, so it's surreal to see how far you've come and how subdued your voice was back then.

[@mehiamawesome0609]

I watched that video without realizing it was Michael

[@legoshirocha]

Same here lol!!! His voice tone, no facial hair and here we are. My voice and my facial hair changed too lol

[@BaconNuke]

I am realizing I probably watched that video and a few others and just.. never knew.. since.. I know I have a gap of time I was like "naw this is childish" until i realized i did not care

[@gillianm7415]

God that is such a nostalgia trip. I've actually been around since the the Pokeball Theory, so...8 years? What a concept. I remember rewatching these early videos every so often. It's been nice to see how much your channel has grown over the years, even when I haven't been as consistent as a viewer. Way to go!

[@quakewest7718]

Mikey I found your channel during the pandemic and have been dedicated ever since! Hope you continue to do great videos

[@palathaxx]

What a nostalgia trip. I found this channel when I was 9 or 10, and I’ll be graduating high school soon. This is the only channel out of the 60 or 70 I’ve subscribed to over the years that’s held my interest enough for me to remain subscribed. Those old videos fill me with so much pure joy because I remember back in fourth and fifth grade when I’d come home from school and do nothing but binge Pokemon content on KZbin. Thanks, Michael.

[@Nori-mm7cs]

MandJTV has grown so much since Pokemon Talk #1 and I'm loving this journey!

[@meliodasking2100]

I have started watching your videos since 2019 and I have watched your videos before that and it is very nice to see how you changed from generation to generation.

[@tylertichoc7330]

I discovered Pokémon talk Episode 1 as the first video from his channel back in 2014 and still remember how he used to have the Spateport City Remix slowly begin to creep up and then blast out at full volume after he said Gotta catch them aaaaalllll. And this channel will always be that extremely load and happy chorus of bells and Synthesizer for me that chases the clouds away. Ironic yet fitting given Michael's love for Castform and my sheer disdain for it. Simply put, Castform was the Shiny Kabuto for me. Yeah, that's how frustrating it was trying to complete my Pokedex in Sin and Ultra Sun.

[@bigboar7490]

I remember watching “How old is Ash Ketchum” back in Elementary School when it first came out, and now I’m 18 and graduating. It’s been a fun ride with you Mikey, and I hope I still have time to watch your videos whilst I go to school to become a Journeyman’s electrician!!

[@Amethyst_Espeon]

I’m honestly so proud of how much you’ve grown, Mikey. Keep up your amazing work.

[@simon2722]

i didn’t even realize you removed the pokevids! i’ve been watching your videos for six years now, crazy to see how far things have come

[@kiwiskrush]

It's insane that his channel content was born one day after I was! And now I get to watch this video that brings me so much joy! Pokémon is for all generations!

[@omhh1986]

You're not old enough to be on the internet lmao

[@hyenasloan8443]

I remember watching some of these videos when I was younger and being like “ this man is amazing!” And I still think that to this day! Your stuff has definitely improved and it’s cool to see how you’ve grown

[@theoctolingsociety1004]

I’ve been watching before I even had my own phone, but I’ve enjoyed seeing the progress and the memories. You a real one, keep doing what you’re doing

[@noodlesofrubber]

26:06 I find this clip so funny because Mickey's facecam lines up so well into the "Actual Audience". 😂

[@frostboi77]

i first found this channel like, an eon ago thru randomly stumbling across the How old is Ash & the pokeball vid lol, and then completely forgot abt it before finding Pokemon Talk abt 3+ yrs ago thnx for the great content Mikey, here's to more :)

[@theboi5584]

The Growth and Quality over the years has greatly improved and gotten even better. And Pokémon Talk is still charming 🙂

[@TheWDerp]

Crazy to see that I started watching your vids around the 10th episode of Pokémon Talk, and I still feel that something new comes with every video you bring. Keep up the good work, Señor Groth *guitar noises*

[@ShadowFox5715]

This time analysis for episodes helped me out so much for stories I am writing. I thank you very much

[@bexgking]

I just rewatched this video and realised your channel is only 4 days younger than me

[@JdubHub]

Honestly, the Groth (see what I did there?) of this channel has been insane. I’ve watched since the 10th Pokémon talk episode and I love your content. Keep up the great work and tah-tah!

[@darkbrr4614]

I still rewatch the Pokémon talks... They helped me through everything, I loved them, thank you

[@pinoyboy3552]

The "How old is Ash Ketchum" video was my first ever exposure to your channel all those years ago (i still go and watch it every now and then) and i am so glad that it happened :D

[@BrianMagnan]

It’s been such a long time since seeing these that if I listened to one out of context I might not recognize Mikey’s voice, it’s not even like it used to be significantly higher, it’s just changed a lot

[@LMAOLOLXDHAHA]

Best PokeTuber out there, thanks for the content. Also, Mikey is the only KZbinr that actually makes the sponsor interesting.

[@Zeldenx]

He's definitely not the ONLY one

[@paulrance5445]

even if he gets scammed by reyd shadow legends

[@nickpatricolamusic8054]

I've only been watching you since 2020, Mikey, but even still, I consider myself a proud part of your community (and also TEAM SKY!!!) I'll be honest, 2019 to 2022 have been so far the worst years of my life, so I've needed to distract myself a lot, and your videos have helped me not only do that, but you've given me the ability to laugh even when I don't feel like it. You're one of the funniest and most passionate people I know (as a fellow Pokemon fan, that's a must to say) that I've ever seen on KZbin, and the community you've managed to build is amazing. I honestly have to thank you, Mikey, because I personally have no idea where I'd be if I hadn't found your videos and started watching them not just for personal enjoyment, but also to take a good break from the BS of life. Thank you, so much, Mikey, I'm a a Pokefan until the end! Gotta catch em all!!

[@Rose-yx6jq]

14:00 grass/dragon is a cool type combo tbh.

[@snippboy1775]

Man do I really miss Pokemon Talk

[@apjtv2540]

As someone whose first video was the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire announcement trailer, its been so wonderful to grow up alongside your content.

[@genv.b521]

I started watching MandJTV/Mikey's content by mid-2019 and I subbed to him the very day after my 18th birthday and I haven't look back since! He's one of my favorite PokéTubers around

[@pokefan1812]

At the time of watching this video I am a sophomore in high school but when you were asking if anyone watching Pokemon talk a few years after being born I realized that you created your channel almost two years after I was born but I didn’t discover you until 2019 and I have watched a lot of your videos since then I find your videos very entertaining (especially your play throughs) and I gained a lot of knowledge about Pokemon just by watching you. You have inspired me to become a KZbinr one day and I hope that we could do a collaboration once I do so I just want to thank you for being my favorite poketuber.

[@madnessarcade7447]

The Pokémon anime showrunner recently explained why ash doesn’t age Basically to sum it up is summer vacation is in an endless loop because that’s what a child’s dream come true was

[@nschannel826]

Your channel was actually how I learned most of my English early on, since it wasn't my first language. I probably wouldn't be as fluent as I am now without your old theory videos

[@talkingbenjumpscare.mp4405]

:)

[@comfy-pajamas]

It's like a trip down memory lane for all of us, I remember watching these videos when they first came out :)

[@verylostdoommarauder]

The interesting thing about the Genwunner thing is that I've never seen an actual one on the internet. My assumption is that they were only a thing on forums and Deviantart, both of which I don't browse.

[@SILLYMNKYMAN]

Hello mandjtv! Ive been watching you for a while now and my phone hasn’t let me type a comment since i started watching you and i just wanted to say thanks,you john and jack have cheered me up in dark times and made me feel so much better and helped me through alot so thanks!

[@Dancing_One-One]

26:05 He put his own face cam in the 'actual adience' section. This man's a genius 😂

[@Zalaniar]

This was a really fun look back! I'd love to see some more of these nostalgia journeys. Here's to another 10+ years of awesome videos!

[@Bazookamatt44]

I actually watched these years ago, but I didn't realize they were yours, as I started watching you regularly more recently

[@nofi8783]

I remember when i first got on youtube as like a 12 year old? And the pokeball video had come out and thats when i discovered your channel 😭 feel very old ngl also binged the racoonman videos back in the day literally one of the only youtubers ive kinda consistently over the years

[@MagicalBread]

I’ve been watching for at least 5-6 years. It’s amazing to see how far this channel has come

[@Zombatee]

I've been watching you since I was 7 I'm 17 now and it's so been a long journey and I love your videos ever since. It's been along journey and I hope for the future when you get 10 million subs. Thank you for making my childhood better with your videos

[@Andrewtr6]

I loved seeing the fakemon you made as a kid. It reminded me of all the fakemon I made. About a year ago, I decided to update them, but I never committed to it. I would love to see updated designs for yours (if you haven't done that yet). I know that I was brainstorming how I'd do just that while looking at the designs. For example, the fire starter, I would pull some inspiration from multiple dinosaurs in the same family as the velociraptor, while also moving away from the Jurassic Park look, to a more accurate one. I actually had too ideas. The first one is, have the line depict how knowledge of Raptors has changed over the years; we now know they were likely feathered. As it evolves, it would get flames that look like feathers. My other idea is making it a bird that has velociraptor-like features. The first form could look like a baby bird (without looking too much like torchick) while the last one looks like Archeops but on fire. Something I noticed about all of them is that they all end up looking reptilian. We have only seen this happen with all the starters in gen one. Distinguishing the designs would help make them stand out from each other. Since the grass one is some type of lizard, making the fire starter have a bird-like appearance would make them look less like regional variants of each other. You say that the water starter is just sentient water, but then the evolutions begin to gain animalistic features which defeats the original idea IMO. Some might say design it to better express the original idea, but I think since the other two starters are animals, the water one should be too. But what animal would fit the design? I have two: A sea slug or a squid (octopus, cuttlefish, or some type of cephalopod) features from both could even be used. They already have a fluid form that can have tentacles. I haven't drawn pokemon in a while but if I feel like dusting off my art skills (after I'm done with my college classes for the semester) I might try my hand at working out some designs inspired by ours.

[@deadmeme420]

I never paid attention to the channel names, so I never realized that it was your vids that kept getting recommended to me. The "how old is Ash" one and the "What happens inside a pokeball" were constantly in my recommended when they were new and I just never watched them lol

[@cucumberdeodorant]

brings back memories! I’ve been a fan since you’ve had around 200k subs.

[@lilygray5569]

I remembered discovering your content in Gen 6. I was in 4th or 5th grade and I was a relatively new Pokémon fan. My mom didn’t want me browsing random KZbin videos back then, so I had to watch in secret. Now I’m in high school and still watch your videos regularly!

[@dachickensandwich]

Same! Him and Candyevie really helped me get into pokemon after playing XY

[@blazek8231]

That voice takes me back the first mandjtv video I've ever watched was the ash vs red rap battle which he made 10 years ago.

[@Ph4ntomHourGlass]

26:04 Micky's camera lines up so well with this!

[@granolabarz]

i remember back in middle school i watched your top 10s and stuff when i tried to sleep because your vids calmed me down LMAO this was such a good vid, love u mikey :)

[@ultrablazer5094]

I can't believe how much time has flown by since I first discovered your channel

[@Neonek1232]

my favorite thing about that video is the thumbnal, mainly cause i know exactly which photo he used since i also used that for my phone's wallpaper

[@afishguy3617]

99% sure that the only reason Grunty boi would go to a wedding would be to steal the rings.

[@mikhailsanchez3105]

Dear God, I've, I've watched this man grow for the past 8 years. That's honestly impressive.

[@Blocky_Frog]

Same here!

[@zentendoxn8955]

17:04 Look at Vaporeon. Or even Orcane from Rivals of Aether, both of who’s base designs resembles real-life aquatic animals, but who’s DNAs bear strong similarity to water itself. The latter was literally inspired by the other, and BOTH can sorta shapeshift in a similar way to the Glushalsh line.

[@KoriH-zg4mf]

August 3, 2013. Yes, yes I was born after these. The quality for me at 28:12 : Aight imma head out

[@riverbianchi8560]

Mikey when he sees Crizard: looks like someone loved Sceptile Me when i see Crizard: looks like someone loved Charizard

[@1991jwp]

I think I've been watching since around 2014 and this might be the channel I've stuck with the longest. Keep up the good work, Mikey.

[@kymaniplayz1766]

I love your content you are so inspirational. Thank you for uploading and I've seen PT so many times. I love when you and the guys upload.

[@treasuretrovejoe2297]

Your telling me I been subscribed since 2013! I remember all this congrats man🤙🏻

[@jovanniromero7606]

JEEZ! Bros been doing this before I was even BORN! I respect him for doing it for this long.

[@krystianandrychowski8957]

How old are you ?

[@matteo6269]

One of the biggest challenge that mickey could do is to play any game like heartgold with ONLY MILTANK 😂 .If he does it one day that would be really fun

[@idosomethingiguess3680]

That should a 10M special.

[@yeetyeet-ts1fp]

Sorry to correct you but it's mikey

[@danielnasby7695]

Mickey lol

[@theretron1980]

@@danielnasby7695 mickey mouse lol

[@amajumder4339]

​@@idosomethingiguess3680MandJtv plays will do that at 1M

[@LDreaMASTER]

You continue to one of my favorite poketubers and content creators of all, thanks for the countless entertainment!

[@fatcatlord8066]

There was an episode where either Brock or Misty says something along the lines of “can you believe it’s been a year already?”. Ash should have been 11 a while ago

[@Snous30003]

You know the "gotta catch em alllll" outro. Well once I acidently turned on subtitles when it was said and the subtitles thought mikey said "gotta catch a mooooom" lol

[@CrazyPKMN]

I can’t believe how far you have come congrats on 10 years of Pokémon talk btw

[@darkserpentcat3309]

When you were talking about how your grass starter fakemon was part dragon, and why, it made me wonder what it would be like if we had a starter trio that had the same secondary types as the other. For example grass/dragon, water/dragon and fire/dragon. Actually I would really like a Fire/Dragon that has an evolutionary line and is not a mega.

[@solitare4602]

I actually laughed at the "what did you call me?" joke. I've never seen Pokemon Talk before.