Meta Pod: A Pokemon TCG Podcast

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#62: Living in the Inteleon Quick Shooting Meta Sep 07, 2021

Show notes

This week we're diving into a number of topics, starting off with a tinfoil hat theory about TCG Live that Sean failed to mention last week. Then we discuss the results from POG, Leafeon's emergence as a top tier contender, and giving our thoughts on the DQ of Celio's Network that occurred during the event, and what that could mean for future tournaments.

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

#61: Last Hurrah for the GX Era! (POG 2021 Meta Analysis) Aug 31, 2021

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This week there are a TON of topics for us to cover, starting with some great new products that should bring down prices even more on one of the best Post-Rotation decks. We're also talking briefly about VMax Climax and the mysterious Pokemon TCG Live app... but the majority of the episode today will be dedicated to the POG 2021 championships, and the TEU - EVS format. What are our sleeper picks for decks that could take down this massive event?

Reminder to check out Sleepy Dreepy's Charity tourney this Friday:

https://play.limitlesstcg.com/tournament/6112c64c3ec3ac1f06b2249f/details

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

#60: The Post Rotation Explanation Episode! Aug 24, 2021

Show notes

This week, we're talking about a few new products, including the super random drops of some gold Tag All Star cards, as well as a promo Arceus for Pokemon Legends! And the main topic today will be Post Rotation: What decks are poised to be TIer 1, and what cards should you pick up before that goes down?

Also wanted to shoutout Sleepy Dreepy's charity tourney "Battle Against Leukemia". As we said in the episode, we'll be donating one of the custom Viridian Forest Playmats as 1st place prizing. Head over to the Limitless page for all the details and links to the GoFund me site: https://play.limitlesstcg.com/tournament/6112c64c3ec3ac1f06b2249f/details

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

#59: Evolving Skies Review Pt 2: Trainers Galore Aug 17, 2021

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Part 2 of our Evolving Skies set review, because you know these sets are HUGE! This week, Jake and Sean are talking Trainers. The good, the bad, the super niche. Let us know your favorite cards from the set, both art and playability on Twitter!

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

#58: Evolving Skies Review Part 1: The Mons Aug 10, 2021

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This week we are reviewing some of our favorite Pokemon from Evolving Skies and talking at length about their viability for Players! Next week we'll be finishing off the review with the Trainer cards, so keep an eye (or ear) out for that.

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

#57: The Explosion of Online PTCGO Tourneys During Lockdown (ft. NeilPie & LimitlessConnor) Aug 03, 2021

Show notes

This week we chatted with 2 incredible community members who have been a crucial part of revolutionizing the Online Tournament scene throughout lockdown: NeilPie & Limitless Connor! On the agenda, we'll be discussing how the Sunday Open, as well as the Limitless Online Tournament Platform kept the PTCG community thriving while IRL play was suspended, as well as the pitfalls and difficulties of running such large scale events on a platform that was never designed to work that way.

Thanks again to Connor and NeilPie for joining!

If you want to play in, or even organize your own events: https://play.limitlesstcg.com/

Maybe Connor will respond here: https://twitter.com/LimitlessConnor

Find NeilPie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/neil_pie

The Sunday Open Discord: https://discord.gg/y5Y6Z92DcV

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

#56: Japanese National Championships & Holding Online TOs Accountable Jul 20, 2021

Show notes

This week we have a slew of topics ranging from Jake's weekly reminder about the forthcoming Marnie box, as well as a free Full Art Marnie you can get on PTCGO until July 26! We've also got some news in the Trademark world that hints towards some future Japanese sets, including potentially those VSTAR cards we heard about a while back. Then we are diving into the meta, but this time it's the Japanese meta as we cover the results from last weekends Japanese National Championships! And finally, we wanted to talk about a few of the recent incidents involving Online Tournament Organizers, and the level of accountability and responsibility that they hold in the community.

5 Star Review: 5:18

Free Marnie on PTCGO: 9:30

New Set News: 12:35

Japan Nationals: 17:05

Talking About TOs: 34:18

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

#55: Product News, Poke Drama, and ADP...Moltres?! Jul 13, 2021

Show notes

This week we're diving back into product news, including the announcement of the V-Union boxes (which means we won't be pulling Mewtwo's left leg from a booster pack thankfully). Also a new line of signature cards, including Jake's bae Nessa. We're briefly giving our thoughts on Frosted Caribou's recent drama with Gary "King" Pokemon. And finally, let's talk about this Chilling Reign meta! Things are getting pretty wild out there.

Also, Jake and Sean are brewing ideas for GenCon, so get us to that 50 Review mark and let's make something cool 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

#54: How Lockdown Catapulted PTCG Content Creators (ft. Pumpkaamy & HotChocPTCG) Jul 07, 2021

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This wee we are joined by two incredibly talented content creators in HotChocPTCG (Shai Burton) and Pumpkaamy (Amy Wosley). And we are discussing how each of their respective channels saw success during the pandemic, talking about why YouTube and Twitch creators saw such growth during this period, and finally whether or not they think this will continue once lockdown lifts.

Make sure to check out their channels (if you haven't already)

HotChocPTCG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkUfHh_0zQ_1ZXhMeezm0nA

Pumpkaamy: https://www.twitch.tv/pumpkaamy

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

#53: 25 Anniversary Set Revealed! Jun 29, 2021

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This week is a one man show with Jake, since Sean wasn't quite feeling up to it this week. But Jake is going to bring you up to speed on all the news and revealed cards for the 25th Anniversary Set coming out later this year! Also Shadow Rider Calyrex continues to gain momentum and absolutely dominate the meta. Can it be stopped?

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