Meta Pod: A Pokemon TCG Podcast

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#52: A (Shadow) Ride Or Die Meta Update Jun 22, 2021

Show notes

This week, we are diving into week 1 of the Chilling Reign era! How much of an impact is Shadow Rider Calyrex making, and are there any other decks from CRE that are making a splash? Also, we have some thoughts about the Team Challenge, and the very strange scheduling choices by TPCi.

5 Star Review: 4:50

Team Challenge Challenges: 6:24

Meta Update: 21:39

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

#51: PSA 10 Mewtwo's Left Foot Incoming! A V-Union Discussion Jun 15, 2021

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This week, we might be light on topics, but we are not short on opinions and hot takes! Jake and Sean are talking about the announcement of V-Unions, and looking into the 3 "cards" that were revealed last week to see if these will be trash, or maybe the the future of the Pokemon TCG Meta...

Also, send us more 5 Star Reviews! (Insert Shia Leboeuf meme here)

5 Star Review: 4:30

V-Union Discussion: 12:35

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

#50: DRAGONS ARE BACK BABY! Jun 08, 2021

Show notes

Dragon, dragon, rock the dragon! This week we are hyped for a few reasons, the first of which is that this is episode number 50! Woo! Also, apparently in honor of our 50th episode, Pokemon decided to bring dragon Pokemon back into the TCG! So naturally we are going to take a look at the highlights and decide if they can live up to the hype.

5 Star Review: 3:03

Chilling Reign Prerelease: 6:00

3.7 Billions Cards: 13:48

Dragons are Back: 24:29

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

#49: Eevee Heroes Secret Rares are GORGEOUS! Jun 01, 2021

Show notes

This week we're starting by looking through the incredible artwork for the Eevee Heroes Secret Rares and how this Japanese set is going to be an all-time classic. We're also reviewing the Chilling Reign Pre-Release promos, and which ones we'd be most excited to pull. And we finally have some news about the 25th Anniversary set to discuss! What might a "mini set" look like? After all that product news we are talking once again about the meta, and how the rise Tini Pony last week has thrust some some decks back into the spotlight.

5 Star Review: 3:43

Eevee Heroes Secret Rares: 6:20

Chilling Reign Promos: 14:04

25th Anniversary Set Details: 23:24

Meta Update: 36:38

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

#48: My Tini Pony Takeover! (Also Product News + Discussing Game Design) May 25, 2021

Show notes

This week we have to talk about the complete domination of Victini VMax + Galarian Rapidash, or as many are calling it "My Tini Pony". So we're diving back into a meta update, focused around this new deck. But before that we're talking about a couple of great new products that TPCi announced, inlcuding the Trainer's Toolkit 2.0! And after all that's done we'll briefly discuss Game Design, and some principles that may be influencing The Pokemon Company's philosophy.

5 Star Review: 3:42

Trainer's Toolkit 2.0: 9:05

Marnie Collection: 20:38

Meta Update: 26:47

Game Design Discussion: 45:40

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

#47: Will Pokemon Make NFTs, Stream Sniping Shenanigans, & Scalpers Are the Worst! May 18, 2021

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Sean is back this week, and we are diving into a wide range of topics, including the stream sniping allegations and responses that happened over the weekend. We're also learning about NFTs, all the crazy unofficial Pokemon ones that exist, and whether The Pokemon Company might get into the technology. And finally, we touch once again on the fact that Target and Walmart are suspending sales of Pokemon TCG... Is this a good thing?

5 Star Review: 4:18

Stream Sniping Shenanigans: 8:02

New Milotic Revealed: 15:14

The NFT Craze + Pokemon: 22:36

Target and Walmart News: 41:53

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

#46: Tons of Great New Products Announced...If You Can Find Em May 11, 2021

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This week's episode is being helmed by Jake, and Jake alone! And this week he is discussing a ton of awesome new products, both in Japan and the rest of the world, including the upcoming Inteleon VMax League Battle Decks, which look amazing! Also, the successor to last year's award winning Battle Academy product is on the horizon. And Japan is releasing one of the coolest promos with their new stamp collection cards! But with Walmart and Target suspending sales of TCG products...will you even be able to find them anywhere?

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

#45: Jack Black Spirit! Also, SO MANY EEVEELUTIONS COMING! May 04, 2021

Show notes

Today, we are finishing the full set review for Jet Black Spirit, the other half of the main part of our next set, Chilling Reign. And let's just say we once again make predictions that came true the day after we recorded the episode! Also, we touch on Standard Rotations, and Expanded not rotating, which is wild. And how could we overlook the reveal of many of the Eevee Heroes cards?!

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5 Star Review: 4:30

2021-22 Rotation Announced: 8:42

Eevee Heroes Reveals: 15:27

Jet Black Spirit Review: 24:12

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

#44: The DEFINITIVE Silver Lance Set Review (ya we said it) Apr 20, 2021

Show notes

This week we're focusing on 1 thing, and one thing only: Silver Lance! Japan's latest set got fully revelead, so Jake and Sean are gonna take a look into the first half of the set this week. Next week we'll be doing Jet Black Lance, so stay tuned. And let us know if you have specific cards in Jet Black Lance that you want us to talk about on Twitter.

5 Star Review: 4:30

Silver Lance Set Review: 7:38

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

#43: Rapid Strike Urshifu Rises, IRL Etiquette, & Finding the Silver Lining Apr 13, 2021

Show notes

This week, we're jumping straight into the meta, in particular the rise of Rapid Strike Urshifu and how it became the most played deck at he LOS Major #3 last week! After that, Jake and Sean wanted to brush up on IRL play etiquette as the world starts to reopen and perhaps local events will begin to come back slowly. Finally, we want to kickstart a series focused on how the last year in lockdown has actually opened doors for a wide array of players, creators and organizers.

As always you can find the video version on Jake's YT, linked below.

5 Star Review: 6:17

Urshifu Domination: 13:15

IRL Etiquette Lessons: 28:39

Pandemic Silver Linings: 47:08

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