Meta Pod: A Pokemon TCG Podcast

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#82: Poke-News Variety Edition: Patiently Waiting for Brilliant Stars Feb 01, 2022

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This week we have a slew of Poke-News, ranging from future set name announcements for not Japan, to enticing leaks from upcoming Japanese sets that suggests a Mewtwo VStar could be on the way? We also dive into the recent eBay ungraded card authentication process that's rolling out for all your high value cards. Will this be a good thing for collectors, or is it another logistics backlog waiting to happen?

Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg

Here are a few of the other places where we make content:

Sean's YouTube: https://youtube.com/gyrosean

Jake's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRient-vmVuy42V-kdeZnA

Sean's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gyrosean

Jake's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/atrociousgameplay

#81: What Brilliant Stars Deck Will Be Tier 1 (w/ Zach Lesage)? Jan 25, 2022

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This week we are joined by Zach Lesage to talk about all the decks that come out of Brilliant Stars! Which new decks could shake up the meta, which decks might fall out, and will any old decks be revived? We're also trying out the video upload feature on Spotify, so if you are Spotify listener and have always wanted to see our faces, hopefully that should work?! Let us know how you like it, and if you had any issues on any platform listening to it.

You can check out Zach on his YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZachLesagePTCG

Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg

Here are a few of the other places where we make content:

Sean's YouTube: https://youtube.com/gyrosean

Jake's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRient-vmVuy42V-kdeZnA

Sean's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gyrosean

Jake's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/atrociousgameplay

#80: Brilliant Stars Set Review! Jan 18, 2022

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This week we're diving into a set review for some of the best cards coming in Brilliant Stars, but before that let's catch up on a few small news items, including the dramatic reveal of what exactly was inside Logan Paul's 1st Edition Case.

Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg

Here are a few of the other places where we make content:

Sean's YouTube: https://youtube.com/gyrosean

Jake's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRient-vmVuy42V-kdeZnA

Sean's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gyrosean

Jake's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/atrociousgameplay

#79: Will PTCG Live's Economy Warp the Meta?! (w/ Mark Dizon) Jan 11, 2022

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In today's pod, we're breaking down how the proposed economy of PTCG Live stacks up to some of the other big online TCG clients. Should we be concerned, or is this change going to be the best thing to happen to online PTCG since...well ever?! Thanks so much to Mark Dizon for joining us today, and sharing his incredible knowledge of Pokemon, Hearthstone and MTG!

Check out Mark on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkDizon

Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg

Here are a few of the other places where we make content:

Sean's YouTube: https://youtube.com/gyrosean

Jake's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRient-vmVuy42V-kdeZnA

Sean's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gyrosean

Jake's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/atrociousgameplay

#78: You Get A Fake 1st Edition Box, And You Get A Fake 1st Edition Box! Jan 04, 2022

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It's a new year, but the same old casters here at Meta Pod! 2022 is upon us, so let's talk about some new cards coming down the pipe from Star Birth, some likely fake 1st Edition Base Set Boxes purchased by the infamous Logan Paul, and discuss whether or not 2022 could be a year for Control to make a comeback!

Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg

Here are a few of the other places where we make content:

Sean's YouTube: https://youtube.com/gyrosean

Jake's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRient-vmVuy42V-kdeZnA

Sean's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gyrosean

Jake's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/atrociousgameplay

#77: Is a Gem Goblin the Hero We Need? Dec 28, 2021

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This week we're talking about some exclusive Creatures Inc Promos, New Brilliant Stars card sure to delight to control players, and a couple of decks that just may have the answer to Mew VMax! All that, and a quick nod to Stephane Ivanoff's recent ChannelFireball article all about luck: https://strategy.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/pkmn/do-you-feel-lucky-randomness-the-pokemon-tcg-you/

If you want to support the Meta Pod and keep your "Secret Rares" in PSA 10 condition, head over to Manscaped and use code METAPOD for 20% off! https://www.manscaped.com/

Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg

Here are a few of the other places where we make content:

Sean's YouTube: https://youtube.com/gyrosean

Jake's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRient-vmVuy42V-kdeZnA

Sean's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gyrosean

Jake's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/atrociousgameplay

#76: Wait...What's a GOD DECK?! Dec 21, 2021

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This week Jake and Sean are back in full swing, and catching up on a wide variety of news, including the Start Deck 100 reveals, and the chance at opening a God Deck! Also on the docket, TPCi is gearing up for a special set in June of 2022, and more VSTARS got revealed. But can any of the new cards hold a candle to the current BDIF in Mew VMax?

If you want to support the Meta Pod and keep your "Secret Rares" in PSA 10 condition, head over to Manscaped and use code METAPOD for 20% off! https://www.manscaped.com/

Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg

Here are a few of the other places where we make content:

Sean's YouTube: https://youtube.com/gyrosean

Jake's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRient-vmVuy42V-kdeZnA

Sean's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gyrosean

Jake's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/atrociousgameplay

#75: Best Budget Decks for the Fusion Strike Meta Dec 07, 2021

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This week is a solo affair, with your pilot Jake! And he's talking about Standard on a budget, and which decks give you the most bang for your buck! Also discussing the December 2021 merch line that just dropped, in case you are looking for gifts for yourself (or others).

If you want to support the Meta Pod and keep your "Secret Rares" in PSA 10 condition, head over to Manscaped and use code METAPOD for 20% off! https://www.manscaped.com/

Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg

Here are a few of the other places where we make content:

Sean's YouTube: https://youtube.com/gyrosean

Jake's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRient-vmVuy42V-kdeZnA

Sean's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gyrosean

Jake's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/atrociousgameplay

#74: Is the Meta Devolving? Nov 30, 2021

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This week we're diving back into some meta discussion and highlighting the 2 decks that seem to be running the show at the moment. Is this a sign that the format is perhaps not as healthy as we thought? Also, looking through even more Character Rares from VMax Climax!

If you want to support the Meta Pod and keep your "Secret Rares" in PSA 10 condition, head over to Manscaped and use code METAPOD for 20% off! https://www.manscaped.com/

Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg

Here are a few of the other places where we make content:

Sean's YouTube: https://youtube.com/gyrosean

Jake's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRient-vmVuy42V-kdeZnA

Sean's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gyrosean

Jake's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/atrociousgameplay

#73: A Smörgåsbord of Collectors News Nov 23, 2021

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This week is largely focused on the Collectors, as we dive into a variety of smaller news updates, including whether or not the Katy Perry V card will be coming to a store near you. Also announcements about a reality show for collectors coming to Netflix and new character rares being revealed for VMax Climax! But we also wanted to bring attention to Palette of Friends, which is a fantastic new project aimed at putting more women and people of marginalized genders at the top tables in the Pokemon TCG.

More about Palette of Friends: https://www.niderina.com/

Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg

Here are a few of the other places where we make content:

Sean's YouTube: https://youtube.com/gyrosean

Jake's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRient-vmVuy42V-kdeZnA

Sean's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gyrosean

Jake's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/atrociousgameplay