Meta Pod: A Pokemon TCG Podcast

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#282 First Partners Second Series & Our Best Cheap-Valuable Cards May 19, 2026

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Welcome to the 282nd episode of the Meta Pod podcast, the #PokémonTCG podcast that revolves around the evolving meta! @gyrosean & @atrocioustcg sit down to talk about the latest #PlayPokemon & #Pokemon news!

We have a Discord server! Join here: https://discord.gg/5DhX4sbJu3

Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metapodtcg/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metapodtcg

Check out the Meta Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcPqrzElSZKqYOIkMgOZuw

Follow our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@metapodtcg

See the decks we showcase: https://pokemoncard.io/author/?author=54755

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/c/atrociousjake

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

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

Sean's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gyrosean

Jake's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@atrociousjake

#281 LA Regionals & the Promo Problem May 11, 2026

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Welcome to the 281st episode of the Meta Pod podcast, the #PokémonTCG podcast that revolves around the evolving meta! @gyrosean & @atrocioustcg sit down to talk about the latest #PlayPokemon & #Pokemon news!

We have a Discord server! Join here: https://discord.gg/5DhX4sbJu3

Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metapodtcg/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metapodtcg

Check out the Meta Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcPqrzElSZKqYOIkMgOZuw

Follow our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@metapodtcg

See the decks we showcase: https://pokemoncard.io/author/?author=54755

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/c/atrociousjake

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

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

Sean's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gyrosean

Jake's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@atrociousjake

#280 Chaos Rising Set Review! May 05, 2026

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Welcome to the 280th episode of the Meta Pod podcast, the #PokémonTCG podcast that revolves around the evolving meta! @gyrosean & @atrocioustcg sit down to talk about the latest #PlayPokemon & #Pokemon news!

We have a Discord server! Join here: https://discord.gg/5DhX4sbJu3

Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metapodtcg/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metapodtcg

Check out the Meta Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcPqrzElSZKqYOIkMgOZuw

Follow our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@metapodtcg

See the decks we showcase: https://pokemoncard.io/author/?author=54755

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/c/atrociousjake

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

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

Sean's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gyrosean

Jake's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@atrociousjake

#279 Dragapults & Crustles & Starmies, Oh My! (I fixed it) Apr 28, 2026

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Welcome to the 279th episode of the Meta Pod podcast, the #PokémonTCG podcast that revolves around the evolving meta! @gyrosean & @atrocioustcg sit down to talk about the latest #PlayPokemon & #Pokemon news!

We have a Discord server! Join here: https://discord.gg/5DhX4sbJu3

Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metapodtcg/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metapodtcg

Check out the Meta Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcPqrzElSZKqYOIkMgOZuw

Follow our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@metapodtcg

See the decks we showcase: https://pokemoncard.io/author/?author=54755

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/c/atrociousjake

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

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

Sean's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gyrosean

Jake's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@atrociousjake

#278 Prague Predictions & Mega Darkrai ex Apr 21, 2026

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Welcome to the 278th episode of the Meta Pod podcast, the #PokémonTCG podcast that revolves around the evolving meta! @gyrosean & @atrocioustcg sit down to talk about the latest #PlayPokemon & #Pokemon news!

We have a Discord server! Join here: https://discord.gg/5DhX4sbJu3

Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metapodtcg/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metapodtcg

Check out the Meta Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcPqrzElSZKqYOIkMgOZuw

Follow our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@metapodtcg

See the decks we showcase: https://pokemoncard.io/author/?author=54755

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/c/atrociousjake

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

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

Sean's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gyrosean

Jake's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@atrociousjake

#277 Top Cut Changes & Chaos Rising Promos Apr 14, 2026

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Welcome to the 277th episode of the Meta Pod podcast, the #PokémonTCG podcast that revolves around the evolving meta! @gyrosean & @atrocioustcg sit down to talk about the latest #PlayPokemon & #Pokemon news!

We have a Discord server! Join here: https://discord.gg/5DhX4sbJu3

Register for NAIC: https://www.pokebeach.com/2026/04/2026-north-american-international-championships-prizing-and-registration-dates-revealed

Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metapodtcg/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metapodtcg

Check out the Meta Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcPqrzElSZKqYOIkMgOZuw

Follow our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@metapodtcg

See the decks we showcase: https://pokemoncard.io/author/?author=54755

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/c/atrociousjake

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

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

Sean's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gyrosean

Jake's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@atrociousjake

#276 Johto First Partners & Pitch Black Set News Apr 07, 2026

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Welcome to the 276th episode of the Meta Pod podcast, the #PokémonTCG podcast that revolves around the evolving meta! @gyrosean & @atrocioustcg sit down to talk about the latest #PlayPokemon & #Pokemon news!

We have a Discord server! Join here: https://discord.gg/5DhX4sbJu3

Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metapodtcg/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metapodtcg

Check out the Meta Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcPqrzElSZKqYOIkMgOZuw

Follow our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@metapodtcg

See the decks we showcase: https://pokemoncard.io/author/?author=54755

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/c/atrociousjake

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

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

Sean's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gyrosean

Jake's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@atrociousjake

#275 - 2026 Pokemon TCG Post-Rotation Decks Mar 31, 2026

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Welcome to the 275th episode of the Meta Pod podcast, the #PokémonTCG podcast that revolves around the evolving meta! @gyrosean & @atrocioustcg sit down to talk about the latest #PlayPokemon & #Pokemon news!

We have a Discord server! Join here: https://discord.gg/5DhX4sbJu3

Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metapodtcg/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metapodtcg

Check out the Meta Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcPqrzElSZKqYOIkMgOZuw

Follow our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@metapodtcg

See the decks we showcase: https://pokemoncard.io/author/?author=54755

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/c/atrociousjake

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

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

Sean's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gyrosean

Jake's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@atrociousjake

#274 The Upcoming Post-Rotation Guide Mar 24, 2026

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Welcome to the 274th episode of the Meta Pod podcast, the #PokémonTCG podcast that revolves around the evolving meta! @gyrosean & @atrocioustcg sit down to talk about the latest #PlayPokemon & #Pokemon news!

We have a Discord server! Join here: https://discord.gg/5DhX4sbJu3

Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metapodtcg/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metapodtcg

Check out the Meta Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcPqrzElSZKqYOIkMgOZuw

Follow our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@metapodtcg

See the decks we showcase: https://pokemoncard.io/author/?author=54755

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/c/atrociousjake

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

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

Sean's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gyrosean

Jake's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@atrociousjake

#273 Chaos Rising News & Mid-Year Celebrations Mar 17, 2026

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Welcome to the 273rd episode of the Meta Pod podcast, the #PokémonTCG podcast that revolves around the evolving meta! @gyrosean & @atrocioustcg sit down to talk about the latest #PlayPokemon & #Pokemon news!

We have a Discord server! Join here: https://discord.gg/5DhX4sbJu3

Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metapodtcg/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metapodtcg

Check out the Meta Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcPqrzElSZKqYOIkMgOZuw

Follow our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@metapodtcg

See the decks we showcase: https://pokemoncard.io/author/?author=54755

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/c/atrociousjake

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