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Competitive Pokemon TCG Podcast! Hosted by Drew (KatanaTCG), Justin (pokebrews) and Nick (DarkBearDojo)

PCS Podcast


    • May 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    A MEGA Regionals Recap: Plus Destined Rivals Set Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 94:41


    Season 3: Episode 47Drew and Aaron are reunited again this week to cover 3 tournaments across the world that happened this past weekend in the Journey Together Format. They go over the winning lists, plus favorite lists they found in the tournament. Finally they close it out covering the next set, Destined Rivals coming out May 30th. Thank you so much for tuning in!Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    The inside scoop with player/commentator extraordinaire Joe Bernard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 28:46


    Drew and Joe Bernard sit down this week to discuss some late notes on Journey Together and we get some neat thoughts on Destined Rivals!Thank you so much for tuning in!Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Mega Milwaukee Recap featuring VolcanTurtleTCG

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 62:18


    Season 3: Episode 43Aaron and Drew are joined by VolcanTurtleTCG this week to cover the special set coming in July, and covering all things that transpired at Milwaukee this past weekend. We discuss meta conversions, and what lists VolcanTurtleTCG and Aaron played to the event.Thank you so much for tuning in!Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠X: @PCS_Pod⁠Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    All Roads Lead to Milwaukee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 58:50


    Season 3: Episode 42Aaron and Drew sit down this week to discuss all the tournaments that were held this past weekend before a deep dive into Milwaukee where the popular Pick'em is back! Thank you so much for tuning in!Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    So many tournaments, and a whole lot of itchy pollen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 54:27


    Season 3: Episode 41Aaron and Drew sit down this week to discuss the busy schedule that the Pokémon TCG has going on right now. They catch up about their respective Easter weekends and go over current meta shifts they are seeing right now. Lastly they finish up with a deep dive into Monterrey Regional (where Gardevoir ex wins another regional), and finish off with questions regarding the Special Event in Sevilla, Spain this weekend.Thank you so much for tuning in!Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠

    What is dead my never die: Gardevoir ex gets another win within another format

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 65:56


    Season 3: Episode 40Aaron and Drew sit down this week to discuss the first regional in the Journey Together format! They recap the event where by no surprise Henry Chao was able to secure a thrilling 3rd Regional win vs Andrew Hedrick. They discuss cool new deck lists and ultimately where the format goes from here.Thank you so much for tuning in!Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Let's "Journey" to Atlanta "Together"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 58:14


    Aaron and Drew are back this week looking forward to the first major post rotation tournament in Atlanta. They discuss the events from the most recent Japan Champions League first before diving into a Fantasy Pick'em for what decks they like at the Atlanta Regional. Come for the content, stay for the laughs!Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    3 Pokédads: Drew, Justin, and Aaron finally journey together

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 50:52


    Season 3: Episode 38Aaron and Drew are back this week welcoming Justin, aka Pokébrews back to the show! They catch up with how things are going on in life and the Pokémon TCG. They discuss Justin's new business venture, before diving into all the things happening in the PCS Community and their early takes on the Journey Together format and what decks they've been enjoying so far. Thank you so much for tuning in!Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Goodbye to Sword and Shield Pt 2: Plus Stockholm reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 51:21


    Aaron and Drew are back this week diving into saying goodbye to their favorite cards or archetypes from the Sword and Shield era. Aaron discusses his pre-release venture before they review Stockholm where Isaiah Bradner took home his first W with Gardevoir ex.Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Goodbye to the Swords and Shields pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 68:20


    Aaron and Drew are back this week covering the latest news and happenings in the Pokémon and PCS Discord. They reveal an official sponsorship to help the PCS Community. Finally they go back and forth discussing cards they loathe and are happy to see rotate early April.Thank you so much for tuning in!Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠Thank you liking and leaving a review! Comment below what card(s) you're happy to say goodbye to upon rotation!

    The Plot Armor is REAL for Andrew Hedrick Vancouver

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 56:10


    Season 3: Episode 35Aaron and Drew are back this week recapping the wild Vancouver regional where Andrew Hedrick claimed another regional win with Dragapult ex. They talk through the top decks and lists, plusWant to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Journey Together set preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 73:19


    Aaron and Drew are back this week to finally break down their thoughts of the Journey Together set. With rotation coming alongside this set release, they will peer into the future of where the meta will shift. They also cover the news from Pokémon Day and all the happenings in the PCS Discord Community.Introductions - 0:00Pokénews - 6:07Card Spotlight of the Week - 14:52PCS Updates - 18:24Main Topic - Journey Together! - 21:05Outro - 1:11:16Thank you so much for tuning in!Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Donk you very much - An EUIC Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 61:00


    Aaron and Drew are back together this week covering all things EUIC. They first throw out some predictions for what they hope to see on Pokémon Day this coming Thursday, before diving into a mega EUIC recap. Deck lists are covered and high level plays that were showcased on stream this past weekend.Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Last minute EUIC meta calls with Cyrus Davis!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 64:37


    Season 3: Episode 32Aaron sits down with former NAIC Champion Cyrus Davis to discuss all things EUIC. Aaron quizzes Cyrus on how the top players separate themselves and the dedication it takes to get to the top. Then it shifts to a large discussion around the top decks that will feature in London Friday-Sunday. Lastly they cover any surprises that might be in store at EUIC.Thank you so much for tuning in!Find Cyrus at https://linktr.ee/cyrusdavisWant to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    The "GG" must stand for "Good Generators"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 53:22


    In this episode Aaron and Drew talk about some new product that maybe stores will have in the future (haha). We talk about some results in our discord/patreon exclusive events. And lastly we break down the results from the first tournament in our new format!0:00 Intro4:34 Product announcements13:06 Card spotlight16:34 PCS updates24:19 Merida results51:00 Mostly outrosWant to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the⁠Patreon⁠!Or feel free to join our⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!YouTube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠Twitch:⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠X:⁠@PCS_Pod⁠Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Catching up with Pokébrews and Predictions of future Trainer's Pokémon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 70:59


    Season 3: Episode 30 Aaron is soloing the pod this week and he welcomes back Pokébrews! They catchup to see what has been going on in his life before diving into where the early meta is forming in Prismatic Evolutions. They look at some of the 100+ player tournaments on Limitless and see a triange is forming with 3 specific decks. They close out the show guessing at what some other Trainers Pokémon might be coming later this year. Thank you so much for tuning in! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠! Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠ Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Garde Strikes Back in San Antonio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 57:19


    In this episode Aaron and Drew discuss some upcoming releases, touch on the status of the PCS exclusive events, go over the San Antonio Regionals, and talk Garde for way too long. Patreon.com/pcspodcast

    The worlds favorite lizard claims another victory in Birmingham

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 66:08


    Thank you so much for tuning in! On today's episode we're going to cover the Birmingham Regional in the UK, a unique update for our patreon members, and finally the last tournament in Surging Sparks meta in San Antonio this upcoming weekend. Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠! Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠ Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Patreon Special: Pokémon Journey episode with Brett!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 68:14


    In this special episode, Aaron sits down with Brett who is one of our Master Ball Patreon members and gets his very own show! Brett shares his Pokémon story in what games he played first, how he "stumbled" into the Pokémon TCG with his younger brother and show much more! Thank you so much for tuning in! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠! Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠ Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    There are regionals on the Horizon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 50:33


    In this episode Aaron and Drew: give some takes on Kofu and Gravity Mountain. Talk about how similar the sealed product drought may be to 2020. And discuss how the meta might shake out in Europe!

    Homebrew non-meta challenge with Drew and Aaron!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 67:37


    Season 3: Episode 26 Aaron is back with Drew again this week, but rather than be like every other Pokémon podcast talking about the same meta, they catch up quick and get straight into a challenge they put together. The focus was using non-meta decks and limit themselves to mostly using cards from Scarlet and Violet. It's a matchup of Decidueye ex vs Garchomp ex! Thank you so much for tuning in! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠! Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠ Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Wishlist's for 2025 and our top 3 cards from Prismatic Evolutions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 63:48


    Season 3: Episode 25 Aaron and Drew are reunited just in time before new years! We catch up on the most recent tournament in Japan, our wishlist's for 2025 from TPCI, and end with our favorite cards from Prismatic Evolutions. Happy New Year! Thank you so much for tuning in! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠! Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠ Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Regidrago's Legacy continues in Canada: Plus our top 5 most HATED decks in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 60:46


    Aaron and Michael are back holding down the fort for a jam-packed episode you don't want to miss! We look back on the Toronto Regional (and another Regidrago Dub for Aaron), our next full set has an official release date, and finally our 2024 decks we hated to play against. Thank you so much for tuning in! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠! Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠ Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Klawf is Tier 1? Plus our top 5 decks from 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 68:27


    Season 3: Episode 23 Aaron and Michael are back together this week for a jam-packed episode! We talk about the results in Australia and Columbia, our favorite decks of the year and a look ahead to the Toronto Regional. Plus an early look into the Japanese results with their Terastival Festival set. Thank you so much for tuning in! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠! Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠ Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Charizard Reigns Supreme in Germany - plus a new but old host is back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 70:27


    Season 3: Episode 22 Aaron is flying solo this week, but former co-creator of the PCS Podcast Drew joins the show. We spend time getting caught up with Drew and his life before covering all things in Stuttgart, Germany where Charizard ex wins another regional. They go over a few of the top performing decks before discussing the carousel of the meta. Lastly we go over some of the art reveals for the Prismatic Evolutions set month and both are thankful of seeing meta relevant cards being re-printed. Thank you so much for tuning in! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠! Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠ Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Miraidon blasts its way back into the winner's circle! Sacramento 2024 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 61:40


    Season 3: Episode 21 Aaron and Michael are back to cover the 1st tournament in the new Surging Sparks meta. Regidrago dominated much of the tournament but we saw great meta calls with Miraidon and Gholdengo appear. They talk about what they enjoyed seeing on stream, and if the other new cards stand up with this meta, and what they are most thankful for in Pokémon. Thank you so much for tuning in! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠! Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠ Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    A Good Old Fashioned Crowning of a King: Regidrago dominates LAIC plus a look ahead to Sacramento Regionals!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 57:54


    Season 3: Episode 20 Aaron and Michael are back this week to cover LAIC 2024! Regidrago Vstar once again brings up the hardware and cash. They recap their predictions and talk about the event as a whole. They also discuss Gabriel Fernandez who is a TCG Senior and well on their way to becoming the “Lebron” of Pokémon TCG. Finally they close out the show with decks they wish to see in Sacramento make it on stream this weekend. Thank you so much for tuning in! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠! Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠

    LAIC Predictions, Money Glitches, and TCG Pocket thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 71:52


    Season 3: Episode 19 Aaron and Michael are back this week previewing the Latin America International Championships (LAIC). They discuss an update to the handbook on minimum points threshold for Day in TCG. Then finally beg listeners to not fear missing out on Prismatic Evolutions. Thank you so much for tuning in! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠ and select an option that fits best for you. Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠ Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    A PCS Podcast Special Announcement! PCS & TLS Have Joined Forces!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 10:30


    Our Favorite Cards from Surging Sparks! Plus Card Stonks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 85:05


    Season 3: Episode 18 Aaron and Michael are back again and with no major tournament last week, they look ahead to their favorite cards from Surging Sparks that releases November 8th. They then share their thoughts on some “forgotten” cards in the meta that might be worth looking at your bulk to make sure you have a play set. They finish off the episode with their favorite picks at the Gdańsk Regional in Poland. Thank you so much for tuning in! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠! Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠ Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Party on Wayne! Regidrago gets the W! Lille 2024 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 55:28


    Season 3: Episode 17 Aaron and Michael are back this week to cover the Lille Regional in France and the top 8 decks! Aaron celebrates the Regidrago Vstar win in style! They also cover some more reveals of what's to come, before covering all events in the PCS Discord. Thank you so much for tuning in! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠! Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠ Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    A PCS weekend in Bourbon City - Louisville 2024 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 90:10


    Season 3: Episode 16 Aaron and Michael are back to go over the Louisville Regional where Raging Bolt ex was the winner! The PCS Discord had a big representation in Kentucky this weekend and Aaron recaps his run to win and in, where he ultimately fell short. They cover on the new structure rearing its ugly head this weekend. Then they close out on how the rest of the crew performed at Louisville. Thank you so much for tuning in! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠! Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠ Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Louisville Meta Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 76:19


    Season 3: Episode 15 Aaron and Michael are reunited once again for a deep dive into the upcoming Louisville Regional. We create a tier list and talk about what we believe the best performing decks will be. We cover most played, best performing, and what to expect as a sneaky pick (hint pack your Canceling Cologne!) Thank you so much for tuning in! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠! Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    A double regional weekend extravaganza!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 34:35


    Season 3: Episode 14 Aaron is back and captaining the plane solo this week going over the top performing decks from Dortmund and Joinville! We saw Dragapult ex and Lugia Vstar take home the wins at the events. He then goes over what the meta looked like in day 1 and day 2 at Dortmund, and then look at some of new deck archetype lists. We close out rounding out everyone on the PCS latest news. We apologize in advance in doing audio only this week, but we'll be back in full spirits next week with our normal banter! Thank you so much for tuning in! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠! Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠ Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Stellar Crown Is Here! Exploring the Early Days of the New Format

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 72:50


    Season 3: Episode 13 Aaron and Michael are back to discuss the early thoughts on the new and diverse meta Stellar Crown provides. They review some of the bigger online tournaments and early meta indicators. They also check in on the Japan Tokyo Champions League and discuss some big card reveals! Thank you so much for tuning in! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠! Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠ Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Gardevoir Embraces Change & Blasts the Competition in the (Bravery) Charm City: Baltimore 2024 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 82:05


    Season 3: Episode 12 Aaron and Michael dive into the first regional of the season in Baltimore and the shocking result of Henry Chao's Gardevoir ex deck. Michael recaps of his tournament experience, before they go over some of the top performing decks. They discuss all the high and lows of the event, and catch up on all things PCS! Thank you so much for tuning in! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠! Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/PCS_Pod Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Baltimore Meta discussion with Jesse Parker!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 73:17


    Season 3: Episode 11 Aaron and Michael are joined this week by Worlds Top 4 competitor Jesse Parker! With the first regional of the season this week in Baltimore, we quiz Jesse on meta calls and what decks to be prepared to play against the most. He also helps us put together a tier list for the Baltimore Regional. Thank you so much for tuning in! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠! Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠ Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    So You Want to Make Day 2 at Your Next Major? Developing a Winning Mentality w/ Dre Alderette (King Dre C1out)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 88:59


    Season 3: Episode 10 Aaron and Michael are joined by a special guest host in King Dre! With the Baltimore Regional just around the corner, Dre helps us deep dive into making your first Day 2! As an upstanding player in the community, Dre helps cover the wide range of topics to help you strategize into making your first Day 2! He dives into the best way to play-test, deck choice selections, keeping your mental game strong, plus so much more! It's nearly a free-coaching consultation for everyone. Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠! Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! Where to Find Us: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠ Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Updates to the Championship Circuit, More Card Reveals, and Surging Sparks Updates!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 78:16


    Season 3: Episode 9 Aaron and Michael are back this week discussing the announcements to the Pokémon Competitive Circuit, Surging Sparks Card Reveals, and much more! Last Thursday, Pokémon released a major announcement tweaking how to qualify for the World Championships and we discuss the positive changes it brings. We cover the latest Gym Leader Challenge (GLC) official bans starting September 1st. Lastly we spend time and have fun looking ahead to the Surging Sparks reveals for the official release date of November 8th. We're back and have our audio troubles addressed so thank you for everyone for staying with us as we continue to learn and expand our horizons. Thank you so much for tuning in! We'll see you next week! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠! Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us! Find us on all your favorite channels: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠ Thank you liking and leaving a review! Episode Links: Intro: Printing Proxies Pokemon News & Updates Pokémon Regional and Special Championships Updates to BFL, Points, and More GLC Updates GLC Update 1.5 - New Banned Cards Card Reveals Archaludon ex Surfer Megaton Blower Flygon ex Quaquaval Black Kyurem ex Surging Sparks Reveal PokéBeach Article

    The Pokémon 2024 World Championships Recap - The PCS Podcast S3.8

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 95:03


    Season 3: Episode 8 Aaron and Michael are back this week with the 2024 Pokémon World Championships in the review. On this week's episode, we talk about all of the pre-worlds activities that competitors and spectators got into, the 2024 World's Meta share, the exciting post-World's announcements, and of course the biggest drama to hit the competitive Pokémon TCG scene from this weekend's big event. It's a jam packed episode so we appreciate you tuning in! Please stay with us as we work out the kinks in the NEW VIDEO format of the podcast. We're REALLY close to having it locked it, but obviously have some things to correct next time. As always, thank you so much for tuning in! We'll see you next week! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the Patreon! Or feel free to join our Discord to hang out and chat with us! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast Twitter: @PCS_Pod Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    The winning deck of Worlds will be...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 92:57


    Season 3: Episode 7 Aaron and Michael are back together once again to have one last podcast before the 2024 Pokémon World Championships! We discuss the discords Fantasy draft that took place, where we think the meta will finish at, under the radar deck options and ultimately pick our winning country and deck! It's a jam packed episode with revealing we will start to be on Twitch and YouTube! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/PCSPodcast Or feel free to join our discord to hang out and chat with us! https://discord.gg/h9cznuBNMM Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    World Championship thoughts with Natalie Millar!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 74:10


    Season 3: Episode 6 Aaron is back and joined once again by top player Natalie Millar to round out interviews with 3 top players in different countries to discuss all things 2024 Pokémon World Championships. Natalie discusses her season this year, what makes her so strong of a contender at major events, and a deep dive into the Shrouded Fable meta. It's a worlds preview you don't want to miss! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/PCSPodcast Or feel free to join our discord to hang out and chat with us! https://discord.gg/h9cznuBNMM Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    World Championship thoughts with Owyn Kamerman!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 82:08


    Season 3: Episode 5 Aaron is back with another interview with a top performer this season in Netherland's own, Owyn Kamerman! We get to know a bit more about Owyn first and his favorite Pokémon and the generation he grew up with. We discuss the changes to World's this year, and some thoughts on the 2024-2025 season changes. Then its a deep dive into the Shrouded Fable format he'll compete in at the World Championships! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/PCSPodcast Or feel free to join our discord to hang out and chat with us! https://discord.gg/h9cznuBNMM Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    The revealed ACE SPECS do what?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 99:50


    Season 3: Episode 4 Aaron is back and joined by a new regular co-host in Michael Heredia discussing a few cards to look forward to in Stellar Crown and the latest revealed cards from this week. We get to learn Michael's journey with Pokémon, the latest news, and reveal our latest Patreon members only tournament. The winner will receive a Stellar Crown ETB! Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/PCSPodcast Or feel free to join our discord to hang out and chat with us! https://discord.gg/a9CyQXTu Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    World Championship thoughts with Jesse Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 91:42


    Jesse Parker joins the show to discuss some key changes he made this season to have a breakout season in the Pokémon Championship series, thoughts on the meta at worlds, and tons of deck choices leading into the Pokémon World Championships in Hawaii this year. Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/PCSPodcast Or feel free to join our discord to hang out and chat with us! https://discord.gg/a9CyQXTu Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    Shrouded Fable Set Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 108:54


    Aaron is back and excited to have 2 guests on today to talk all things Shrouded Fable. This will be the worlds format and we wanted to highlight all the top cards from this special summer set. Aaron, Carlos, and Stephen break down the best cards and what meta decks they'll feature in. Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord? Check out the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/PCSPodcast Or feel free to join our discord to hang out and chat with us! https://t.co/npb7RpLLvK Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    2 Pokédads talking about the revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 97:08


    Aaron is back to launch season 3 of the PCS Podcast. It's a jam packed episode talking all things with the re-structure to the 2024-2025 Pokémon season and qualification criteria. He is joined by Drew as they talk discuss the good, the bad, and the in-between. They give their thoughts on what they're most excited to watch unfold this season. Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges? Check out the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/PCSPodcast Join our discord to hang out and chat with us! https://t.co/npb7RpLLvK Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    PCS League Challenge S2 Conquest Edition Update*

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 2:19


    Drew updates the audio world on the PCS League Challenge Season 2. Happy 4th of July! If you'd like to join our tournaments or just be a part of the conversation hit up these two links! PATREON: patreon.com/PCSPodcast DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hsnyTTJ5QN

    30-PCS 2024 - 7 time regional champion Michael Pramawat joins the show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 85:28


    Aaron is joined by a legendary figure in the game with 7 Regional wins, and a very recognizable name in Michael Pramawat. Aaron drills him with some questions of his favorite deck, ability, and color sleeve of choice. We recap his season, and have a free insight into his Dragapult ex deck and what was covered in his sold-out Metafy Masterclass. Fun guest and interview for you to listen to! https://metafy.gg/@pram Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges? Check out the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/PCSPodcast Join our discord to hang out and chat with us! https://t.co/npb7RpLLvK Thank you liking and leaving a review!

    29-PCS 2024 - Gust of Wind Crossover with St00ben and Gazerbeam2k!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 78:04


    Aaron is joined by St00ben and Gazerbeam2k from the Gust of Wind! Podcast. It's a fun and entertaining crossover you don't want to miss out on. Topics include their thoughts of New Orleans, the 23-24 Season, highlights and so much more! It's a fun and hilarious listen. Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges? Check out the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/PCSPodcast Join our discord to hang out and chat with us! https://t.co/npb7RpLLvK

    28-2024 - A mega NAIC discussion with Pokebrews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 113:18


    Aaron is back after his trip to NAIC in New Orleans and spends time talking the city, venue, and of course the competition! Justin (Pokebrews) joins in to help cover all topics and talk about the fun times that were had at NAIC. We first cover our experiences with the venue, what decks we chose and how it went. Later we cover the meta and how Andrew Hedrick was able to defeat Stephane Ivanoff in a thrilling finals. Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges? Check out the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/PCSPodcast Join our discord to hang out and chat with us! https://t.co/npb7RpLLvK

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