Meta Pod: A Pokemon TCG Podcast

Latest Episodes:

#42: Battle Styles: Top Decks + Techs, A PSA PSA, & Time to Buy Low! Apr 06, 2021

Show notes

This week we're covering a few topics, starting with the breaking news that PSA is suspending all submissions of it's lower tiers until July! We're also diving into the Battle Styles meta updates once again, and see which decks might make a good choice for the Players Cup IV. Finally we touch on how now is maybe the perfect time to start buying singles if you believe that TPCi is planning to announce IRL events soon...

5 Star Review: 2:39

PSA Shutdown: 4:25

New Celebi & Sandaconda Promos: 12:04

Battle Styles Meta Update: 21:07

Buy Singles Now: 52:02

Jake's Soapbox: 56:24

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

#41: Going Steady with Battle Styles (Is this love?!) Also NEW HORSIES! (not Horseas) Mar 30, 2021

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This week we talk about how diverse the Battle Styles meta feels compared to the last 6 months, with a wide variety of deck, including Single Prizers, topping over the last week. But before that, we talk about Sean's Team Challenge run, and the cash money prizing of the upcoming Players Cup 4! Also, Pokemon revealed the big upcoming cards in Ice Rider and Shadow Rider Calyrex...Are they any good? And for the second week in a row, you will be able to find a video version of the pod on Jake's YouTube channel (link below) if that's what you're into.

5 Star Review: 2:03

Team Challenge Update: 4:06

Players Cup IV: 15:40

New Ice Rider & Shadow Rider Cards: 27:22

Battle Styles Meta Update: 48:30

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

#40: Has Battle Styles Saved Standard? (Now in Technicolor!) Mar 23, 2021

Show notes

This week we're diving into both Expanded and Standard format, which saw some big changes over the last 2 weeks. First off, Expanded got Lusamine and Wally back, and boy howdy is it a stall party in Expanded right now! As for Standard format, Battle Styles provided us with some real contenders in the Urshifu's...but also a surprise contender in Victini VMax. And if the title didn't give it away, this podcast now also comes in video form for your eyeballs viewing pleasure (if that's your thing). So head on over to Jake's YouTube channel (link below) to find this episode and every new episode from now on!

5 Star Review: 2:47

Expanded w/ Lusamine: 8:30

Standard w/ Battle Styles: 34:16

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

#39: Rapid Strike > Single Strike? (ft. FlowTKast) Mar 16, 2021

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This week is a special Collab episode with out podcasting brethren, Stephen and Scott from the FlowTKast! On this episode, we're discussing the Rapid Strike half of the new Battle Styles set, and on their podcast we'll be diving into Single Strike. So if you want to hear our thoughts on both, make sure to check out their latest episode, linked down below. Leading into that conversation, we also talk about the Team Challenge issues, some tin foil hat theories about the newly announced June set, "Chilling Reign", and go through our favorite new cards from Japan's Matchless Fighters set!

5 Star Review: 5:36

Team Challenge Challenges: 8:28

Chilling Reign Announced: 11:53

Matchless Fighters Setlist: 19:09

Gamestop's Flapple Promo: 37:42

Rapid Strike Convo w/ FlowTKast: 39:52

Check out FlowTKast's latest episode

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

#38: Play Resumes Down Under & Bou Takes On The Scalpers! Mar 09, 2021

Show notes

First off, a MASSIVE THANK YOU to everyone who left us Reviews! We've hit our goal and then some, so mark your calendars for March 23rd, cause that's when our first video podcast will be uploaded onto Jake's YouTube channel (link below). Also this week, we are diving into a bit of product news including the first Level 2 League Battle Deck! Additionally, Australia and New Zealand have officially resumed sanctioned Play! Pokemon events. Does this mean events are heading back to the rest of the world soon? And finally, let's talk about Frosted Caribou's video essay which dives deep into just how the TCG scene got to the point it is at today over the last 18 months.

Frosted Caribou's Video: https://youtu.be/ZWZAx59eQOs

-5 Star Review: 3:21

-Lots of New Products: 11:03

-Play! Pokemon Resumes Down Under: 24:09

Frosted Caribou's Video Reaction: 36:16

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

#37: So...the Pokemon 25th Anniversary happened...uh... Mar 02, 2021

Show notes

Since the Pokemon company gave us nothing in the way of TCG news for the 25th Anniversary, let's talk about what they did share! Also, only 3 reviews away from 25 when we will make this a video podcast too! (but you only have until Battle Styles release). With the state of the format being so stale, and the complete absence of big TCG news, we want your thoughts on what topics you would love to have us cover off on next week! Tweet at us @metapodtcg and let us know!

5 Star Review: 1:56

Recapping the 25th Anniversary: 3:54

Build and Battle Styles Release: 34:30

The Collectors Boom vs Players: 44:39

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

#36: Top Shining Fates Decks, Battle Styles Promos, & Pokemon's 25th Anniversary! Feb 23, 2021

Show notes

On this week's episode, we are getting back on that metagame discussion to see if any of the new cards from Shining Fates are making an impact in the first few tournaments. We're also thrilled about the Battle Styles Build & Battle Kit Promos (they might be the best 4 promos we've ever seen). We talk a bit about the revealed cards for the galarian legendary birbs, and one of them is especially interesting. Finally, we give our predictions for upcoming announcements on Pokemon Week as TPC celebrates their 25th Anniversary!

We are once again asking for your support in the form of 5 star reviews. And if we get to 25 by March 23, then we will make these podcasts videos!

5 Star Review: 13:21

Battle Styles Prerelease Kit Promos: 15:31

Some New Legendary Birbs: 24:42

Top Shining Fates Decks: 35:27

Our 25th Anniversary Predictions: 54:33

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

#35: The Anti Meta (Pod) Showdown Recap! (& Other News) Feb 16, 2021

Show notes

A massive shoutout to all the players who participated in our tournament, The Anti Meta (Pod) Showdown #1! It was a fantastic event, and we got to watch what a format without some of the best and, to be honest, most frustrating decks might look like. This week we are diving into both our predictions and immediate analysis of the tournament, all of which happens in the back half of the episode. But before that, we discuss a few news stories in the Pokemon world, including the cancellation of World's 2021, the massive reprint that TPCi has announced, and the upcoming Japanese release of Eevee Heroes!

Also, once we hit 25 5 Star Reviews, we will create video versions of this podcast that you can watch on YouTube (if you really want to see our faces). So leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and thanks to everyone who's gotten us to 20 thus far.

5 Star Review: 2:45

World's 2021 Cancellation: 8:08

Massive TCG Reprints Coming: 17:13

Eevee Heroes Announced: 29:31

The Anti Meta (Pod) Showdown Predictions: 35:14

Tournament Results + Analysis: 45:33

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

#34: Unbans in Expanded, Logan Paul's Big Buys, & Shining Fates for Players Feb 09, 2021

Show notes

This week we are bouncing around a few topics, starting off with a long discussion about 2 cards that were recently UNBANNED from Expanded (Wally and Lusamine). Then we once again talk about Logan Paul and his most recent purchase of over $2,000,000 of 1st Edition Base Set Boxes. And finally, let's see what Shining Fates has in store for players in particular.

Also, BIG NEWS! We are hosting a tournament! To register for the Anti Meta (Pod) Showdown #1, visit the link below:

https://play.limitlesstcg.com/tournament/60215d555dee5a0b00610c53/details

5 Star Review: 6:45

Unbans in Expanded: 8:02

Top Deck Academy Overview: 30:02

Logan Paul's Major Purchases: 35:07

Shining Fates for Players: 47:10

Anti Meta (Pod) Tournament: 1:07:50

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

#33: In-Depth Battle Styles Review! Which Bear is Best?! Feb 02, 2021

Show notes

It's been 84 years....but we're back! After the 2 week hiatus, we are going long in this episode, kicking things off with some news stories, and then diving deep into the prospective Battle Styles setlist (via Pokebeach). So if you're stuck inside during the massive snowstorm like Sean, or just chilling out, then kick back and enjoy our thoughts on what could hopefully start to shake up a very stale meta!

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