​Pack your bags and grab your Pokédex—we’re heading back to where it all began. In this episode of Nerd Chronic(les): Baked Lore, we’re lighting up and looking deep into the foundation of the Pokémon world: the Kanto Region.

​We aren't just talking about picking Squirtle; we’re breaking down the actual history and in-game lore that built the franchise. Join us as we wander through the smoky history of the Kanto region, covering:

• ​The Foundation of Kanto: How the region was shaped and the lore behind the original towns.
• ​The Cinnabar Island Journals: A look at the dark scientific history of the Pokémon Mansion and the creation of Mewtwo.
• ​The Silph Co. Legacy: How corporate greed and Team Rocket’s influence shaped the region’s development.
• ​War & Peace: Discussing the lingering theories of the Great Pok ...