Meta Pod: A Pokemon TCG Podcast

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#22: Vivid Voltage Set Review, Expanded Bans, and Rusted Sword Rants! Nov 03, 2020

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This week we're diving deep into the Vivid Voltage set to talk about our favorite cards and what decks they might make, or make better. Also, TPCi FINALLY announced some much needed bans in Expanded, but was it enough? And Jake once again returns to his soapbox to rant about what might possibly be the most ridiculous card announced in the last few months.

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

#21: RealBreakingNate stops by to talk Collecting, Content Creation, and everything under your Target shelves! Oct 27, 2020

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This week we're diving head first into the world of collecting, and we've got RealBreakingNate with us this time to give us their expertise on the recent boom in Pokemon collecting (beyond Pokemon cards even). But we can't stop at just collecting with such an amazing guest! We also talk about the grind of content creation and all the weird things that may be lurking under the shelves at your local Target. Finally, did you know that RealBreakingNate used to be in the competitive scene of Pokemon TCG?

Thanks so much to Nate for joining us on the pod this week! You can find him on YouTube, Tiktok, Twitter, and more under the same name: https://www.youtube.com/c/RealBreakingNate/

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

#20: OOPS ALL JAKE! Oct 20, 2020

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Sean here uploading this episode. I'm moving and don't have time to preview it, so I'm just assuming that Jake did an awesome job and only plugged his channels to a minimal degree ;) We'll be back next week to our regularly scheduled programming!

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

#19: Wailords Enter TCG Collecting, the Meta Gets a Remix, & PLAY TOOL SCRAPPER! Oct 13, 2020

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This week we once again chat about the meteoric rise of the TCG among some celebrity collectors, which will be a teaser segment to what hoping to have for all of you next week with a special guest! Also, let's break down some of the new decks that are shaking up the meta! And finally we go over Jake's Player's Cup II progress as well as our current standings in the OPOP Fantasy League (Jake is leading 9-7 as of the time of this publication).

Finally, a word of wisdom: PLAY TOOL SCRAPPER!

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

#18: Players Cup DOS Points Analysis & Charizard Fatigue? Oct 06, 2020

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This week we dive into the points totals across regions for the Players Cup II and give our predictions as to roughly how many points you might need to qualify. Also, Pokemon announced yet ANOTHER Charizard that everyone is going to empty their wallets to pull, but is it becoming too much for even the Zard fanboys to handle? And we give you our week 3 picks for the OPOP Fantasy League!

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

#17: Players Cup II Strategery & Champion's Trash Talking Sep 29, 2020

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The Players Cup II has begun, and Jake & Sean are going to give you some of their strategies for how to grind those points in the early weeks! Also, we spend maybe a little too much time bashing on Champion's Path and just how awful this set really is, both for a player and a casual collector. And finally, we review our Week 1 OPOP Fantasy League results, and set our starting lineups for Week 2!

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

#16: So Many LEAKS & Omnipoke League Fantasy Drafts! Sep 22, 2020

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Lots of fun stuff to talk about today, including some new developments in the meta (I'm looking at you Tinachomp), as well as a discussion about the crazy leaks that have been happening with new Pokemon product!

We also discuss the recently announced Omnipoke Online Play League, all the awesome creators that are a part of it, and decide to have our own fun by doing a Fantasy Draft of the players! Who will each of us pick to be on our teams, and how does this even work?

All the details about the Omnipoke Online Play League: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG_DERfa6UE

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

#15: Talking Burnout and Balance with Emery Taylor! (Plus Champion's Path: OOPS! All Zards Announced) Sep 15, 2020

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Shoutout to Emery Taylor for joining us today, and giving us his insight into maintaining a healthy relationship with the Pokemon TCG, or anything in life really. You can find him on twitter: https://twitter.com/Roarchomp

Beyond the interview with Emery, we also dive into the recently announced Rainbow Rare VMax Zard, as well as the Shiny Zard that are both a part of Champion's Path! But is the set really worth it? And finally, as usual we discuss a bit of the meta and some recent tournaments. Props to Kashmann for taking home the W in this last weekend's Sunday Open.

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

#14: #BanADP Tourney Winner & New Shocking Volt Tackle Cards! Sep 08, 2020

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This week we examine how the meta is finally starting to solidify for this format, into what we think is a pretty diverse field of viable decks! But some tournament organizers are starting to experiment by banning ADP... what might those results tell us? Also we look at some of our favorite new cards that were announced as part of Japan's "Shocking Volt Tackle" set.

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

#13: Interview w/ POG Champ Isaiah Bradner, #EternatusIsCancelled, & Should ADP Be Banned? Sep 01, 2020

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Thanks again to Isaiah Bradner for joining us for the podcast! If you want to hear more of his 5head thoughts, you can find his twitter here: https://twitter.com/IsaiahBradner

Also this week, Sean hangs his head in shame for his very incorrect prediction about Eternatus, and is determined to push it out of the meta! And finally, we discuss the ever contentious topic of banning ADP. Is it gatekeeping enough to deserve such a harsh penalty?

If you have a question you'd like to have answered, tweet it to us!

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