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    • Jan 6, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 53 EPISODES


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    Learning from the TCG Hype Bubble Popping in 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 28:21


    Learning from the TCG Hype Bubble Popping in 2022Support the show

    The Trading Card Game Hobby Is Evolving, Here's Where I Think It Will Go...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 16:34


    Let's talk about the concept of a Boutique TCG that is alive and well. Where enough fans are dedicated enough, love the product enough, and the game creator is smart enough to print a low enough quantity, that the game can survive this way and be profitable. These are my thoughts of what a Boutique TCG is. Let me know if you agree in the comment, can Boutique TCGs exist? what is your idea of what a Boutique Trading Card Game is?JOIN MY DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.com/invite/ZvHUtvHWhrBECOME a PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasementVISIT MY WEBSITE: https://www.tedsbasement.com/MY SOCIAL LINKS...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedsbasement/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tedsbasement_tcgsTwitter: https://twitter.com/tedsbasement_YTSupport the show

    #50 What's in your Basement?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 11:10


    https://www.tedsbasement.com/Support the show

    #49 The Metaverse Potential Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 5:54


    Its a bit scarySupport the show

    #48 Hasbro Fireside Chat with Wizards of the Coast

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 17:05 Transcription Available


    The after math and my reactions and opinions after hearing the Hasbro Fireside Chat with Wizards of the CoastSupport the show

    #46 The Truth About Trading Card Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 36:00


    The Truth About TCGsSupport the show

    #45 MetaZoo Game Strategy LIVE with Easton Evans and MetaKhai

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 94:29


    MetaZoo Game Strategy LIVE with Easton Evans and MetaKhaiSupport the show

    #44 MetaZoo Roswell The Return Home LIVE with EpicTubeHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 31:05


    MetaZoo Roswell Experiences from EpicTubeHDSupport the show

    #43 Live with Gary King Pokemon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 175:49


    #42 MetaZoo State of the Market July 2022 LIVE with Argos and Metamahan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 156:12


    State of the Market July 2022 LIVE with Argos and MetamahanSupport the show

    #41 Deck Building Strategies with World Champ Easton Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 62:27


    #41 Deck Building Strategies with World Champ Easton EvansYou can support my podcast by submitting a review to your favorite podcasting app, becoming a patron, or subscribing to my YouTube channel. Links to my Patreon and Discord are on my website at tedsbasement.com Thank you everyone for your support!Support the show

    #40 TCG Tuesday with Argos Talking MetaZoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 246:22


    Video Podcast available on YouTube at Ted's Basement. #40 TCG Tuesday with Argos Talking MetaZoo. Video link: https://youtu.be/i2Ro2Bgxsfo#metazoo #tedsbasementSupport the show

    #39 Talking D-Spirits with Team Member Malcolm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 23:57


    Also available on YouTube as a video podcast. Great discussion with Malcolm from D-Spirits and ThaStormPod. Trading card Games, TCG, Podcast.Support the show

    #38 Kohdok Ends MetaZoo Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 21:10


    Kohdok is a content creator with over 50k subscribers and just ended his friendship with MetaZoo. Let's talk about why, and I'll share my opinion about how this affects the game (or doesn't).JOIN THE DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.com/invite/ZvHUtvHWhrBECOME a PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasementMY SHOP: https://www.tedsbasement.com/shop MY EBAY STORE: https://www.ebay.com/usr/tedsbunkerALL MY LINKS: https://allmylinks.com/tedsbasementSupport the show

    #37 MetaZoo Market Analysis May June 2022 | Future of The Game

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 21:24


    Let's review some data for MetaZoo's core product line (the booster boxes from the core sets) and talk about what it means to me and my opinion of the future for MetaZoo. Share your opinions folks, this is not a one-sided community, I want to hear everyone's thoughts!BECOME a PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement(FREE) JOIN THE DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.com/invite/ZvHUtvHWhrMY SHOP: https://www.tedsbasement.com/shop Support the show

    #36 False Hype on Kickstarter TCGs, What You Need To Know...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 7:15


    False Hype on Kickstarter TCGs, What You Need to Know...BECOME a PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement(FREE) JOIN THE DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.com/invite/ZvHUtvHWhrMY SHOP: https://www.tedsbasement.com/shop Support the show

    #35 The TCG Market is Warming Up, Be Prepared...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 13:22


    The TCG Trading Caerd Game Market is Warming Up, Be Prepared for what to do during a bounce back. How to handle hype and fear. JOIN THE DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.com/invite/ZvHUtvHWhrBECOME a PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasementMY SHOP: https://www.tedsbasement.com/shop MY EBAY STORE: https://www.ebay.com/usr/tedsbunkerALL MY LINKS: https://allmylinks.com/tedsbasementSupport the show

    #34 Sorcery TCG Part 2 with Erik Olofsson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 18:24


    PART 2 - Sorcery Contest Realm TCG. Journey from the beginning, explore what's happening now, and look into the future with Creator Erik Olofsson.This episode is on video, watch on my YouTube Channel Ted's Basement.Support the show

    #33 Sorcery TCG Part 1 with Erik Olofsson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 33:12


    Sorcery Contest Realm TCG is hype for good reason. Creator Erik Olofsson has proven success, he talks Gameplay, Business Strategy, and Art in this Interview and review during the Kickstarter phase. PART 2: https://youtu.be/lcQ1JP9eKfUSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #32 Game Creators in Competition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 6:51


    Should game creators focus on beating their competitor or on beating themselves. Support the show

    #31 Let's Get Real, there are Tons of New TCGs, Here's What I'm Doing to Navigate Them...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 9:17


    There are Tons of New TCGs right now, here's what I started doing to decide which ones to get into.JOIN THE DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.com/invite/ZvHUtvHWhrBECOME a PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasementMY SHOP: https://www.tedsbasement.com/shop MY EBAY STORE: https://www.ebay.com/usr/tedsbunkerALL MY LINKS: https://allmylinks.com/tedsbasementSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #30 Recommendations for Your Next Collect-A-Con

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 44:15


    The Collect-A-Con Experience, Recommendations, Observations, to help you plan and have the best experience.  JOIN THE DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.com/invite/ZvHUtvHWhrSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #29 Argos and Ted Taking MetaZoo, DSG Grading, Pokémon, Market Disruptors, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 28:54


    Hang out with Argos and Ted at Collect-A-Con while discussing MetaZoo, TCGs, Grading, Business, Market Disruptors, DSG, Secret Pokémon Reps, and other fake topics. :)  ‎@Argos Anonymous. Join my Discord community for free, get the link on tedsbasement.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #28 Dream Book's 1st Booster Box and Set Epic Adventures Vol 1 with Creator Philip Siegel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 56:42


    #28 Dream Book's 1st Booster Box and Set Epic Adventures Vol 1 with Creator Philip SiegelJoin my Discord community for free, Links on https://www.tedsbasement.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #27 Don't Let Money Spoil Your TCG Collection

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 13:28


    Don't Let Money Spoil Your TCG Collection, Do This Instead...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #26 Is MetaZoo Gameplay Required for Success?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 7:32


    Is MetaZoo Gameplay Required for Success?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #25 Good and successful TCGs are not always the same thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 31:53


    Good Trading Card Games are not always successful, and vice versa. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #24 MetaZoo Launched a 2nd Kickstarter, Let's Watch It Unfold Now...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 10:35


    MetaZoo Launched a 2nd Kickstarter, Let's Watch It Unfold Now... Playing Cards are coming...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #23 When Products Go Below MSRP, This Happens..

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 10:07


    We will analyze the MetaZoo Play Bundle and decide is it worth it? This bundle is the results of underperforming products being bundles by resellers. But doing so has turned it into a great deal.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #22 Don't Sleep on MetaZoo's PHD Chupacabra Promo, Here's Why...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 13:42


    Here is why you should not sleep on the MetaZoo PHD Promo card, special differences with Cryptid Nation 1st Edition, market analysis, older printing style, and more. Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasementMetaZoo, Dream Book, and my exclusive items available in MY SHOP: https://www.tedsbasement.com/shop Loved the video? Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TedsBasementAll My Links: https://allmylinks.com/tedsbasementSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #21 MetaZoo's Craig Takiguchi and Chadtronic alter the course of the company, Here's How...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 7:04


    MetaZoo's Craig Takiguchi and Chadtronic alter the course of the company, Here's How...Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasementLoved the video? Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TedsBasementMY SHOP: https://www.tedsbasement.com/shop All My Links: https://allmylinks.com/tedsbasementSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #20 What is D-Spirits? How it all began with Creator Sterling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 69:02


    Discover D-Spirits TCG with its creator, Sterling, and Ted from Ted's Basement. Let's explore the game's pre-history, storyline, trading card game, cartoon, rules, mechanics, card types, and more.Chapter Navigation:00:00 D-Spirits Interview with Sterling00:40 Pre-History, Before the Trading Card Game10:45 Transitioning to Game Creator15:22 The Story of D-Spirits19:49 Character Interactions in Gameplay vs.  Cartoon 23:04 D-Spirits Comic?24:02 Current and Future Products 30:19 Rules and Mechanics That Make D-Spirits Unique 37:28 D-Spirits Board Layout and Deck Types40:58 D-Spirits Card Types45:13 Spirit Points and How They Work 49:54 Board Zones and Bidding on Realm Cards58:47 D-Spirits Base Set and Secret Cards1:02:06 Fan Feedback for Game Creators1:05:24 Future Episode Teaser – Gameplay Ted vs SterlingBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasementBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TedsBasementMY SHOP: https://www.tedsbasement.com/shop All My Links: https://allmylinks.com/tedsbasementSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #19 MetaZoo Cryptid Nation 2nd Edition has Tanked, It's a GREAT Thing, Here's Why...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 9:18


    MetaZoo Cryptid Nation 2nd Edition Tanks Below $100, It's a GREAT Thing, Here's Why. Want to support for the long-term? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasementLoved the video? Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TedsBasementMY SHOP: https://www.tedsbasement.com/shop All My Links: https://allmylinks.com/tedsbasementPodcast Available On These Apps:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Hniey6cvKUB6e5mhUjghZiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-talking-metazoo-88379895/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teds-basement/id1591828602Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5edf33ae-f67c-42d9-b041-f1136e79ea65/ted's-basementGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODY1MDE0LnJzcwProduct Links that support the channel...Inner Sleeves (Premium Ultra Clear) by Pro Support: https://amzn.to/3komDO2Outer Sleeves (gloss front, matte grip back) by TitanShield:  https://amzn.to/2WgtBw6Yes those are affiliate links. Yes they help the channel. No they cost you nothing extra to use. Thank you for your support.Social Links...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedsbasement/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tedsbasement_YTReddit (User): https://www.reddit.com/user/tedsbasementArt by ZachMystery: https://www.instagram.com/zachmystery/#tedsbasement #tcg #metazooSupport the show

    #18 Part 2 - Titan TCG with Mike Fernandez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 43:26


    This is Part 2 of the Titan Series of episodes with Mike Fernandez the creator of the Titan trading card game. We talk more about the game, card types, rarity, available products, and Mike's Vision for the game. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #17 Part 1 - Titan TCG with Mike Fernandez

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 22:21


    Let's talk about Mike's background prior to starting Titan, and what prompted him to create the mage. Also listen to PART 2 coming soon. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    NFTs, Real vs Copied - Highlight Clip Bonus Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2021 5:09


     NFTs, Real vs Copied. This is a highlight clip taken from a full Episode on my YouTube channel found here: https://youtu.be/WkAGIH1S_kcSupport the show

    #16 Rudy Promo Market Analysis Dec 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 8:18


    Rudy Promo Market Analysis and Observations Dec 2021Support the show

    #15 Polywog TCG - PART 3 with Keven and Ted

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 24:56


    Learn Polywog Card Symbols, stages of evolution, and more with Keven and Ted. This episode is available in video on my YouTube channel Ted's basement. This episode available as a video podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q4ApUGB6N2USupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    When Nothing is Special - Bonus Highlight Clip

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 2:08


    Sneak Peek into the show, sample bonus clip.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #14 Polywog TCG - PART 2 Learn Game Mechanics with Keven and Ted

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 28:46


    Learn Polywog Game Mechanics with Keven and Ted. This episode is available in video on my YouTube channel Ted's basement. This episode available as a video podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nK-bOTSv_-QSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #13 MetaZoo Christmas Promo Market Analysis 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 11:45


    Are the MetaZoo Christmas Promos worth it? Listen and find out!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #12 Polywog TCG - PART 1 Discover this TCG with Keven Madden and Ted

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 24:16


    Discover Polywog TCG with the game's creator, Keven Madden. This episode is available in video on my YouTube channel Ted's basement This episode is available as a video podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HusO061VsB0Support the show

    #11 Dream Book TCG - PART 3 Learn Game Mechanics with Philip Siegel and Ted

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 43:51


    Learn Dream Book TCG with Ted and Philip SiegelTed's Basement Links:WEBS ITEhttps://www.tedsbasement.com/ YOUTUBE CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TedsBasementHangOutDream Book TCG Links:https://www.instagram.com/dreambooktcg/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #10 Talking with MetaZoo's Kevin Cote | R&D Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 56:08


    Talking with MetaZoo's Kevin Cote. Kevin is the R&D Director of MetaZoo. Join us while we discuss game design, Nightfall, Wilderness, and more!Become an early Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasementShop channel merch and MetaZoo kits on tedsbasement.comYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TedsBasementHangOutMy Website: https://www.tedsbasement.com/All My Links: https://allmylinks.com/tedsbasementMETAZOO SOCIALS....https://www.facebook.com/MetaZooGamesLLChttps://www.instagram.com/metazoo_games/https://twitter.com/MetaZooGames/https://www.twitch.tv/metazoogames/https://www.tiktok.com/@metazoogamesofficial?https://www.youtube.com/c/MetaZooGamesYThttps://www.reddit.com/r/metazoogames/new/Support the show

    #9 Dream Book TCG - PART 2 With Philip Siegel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 29:02


    Part 2 - Talking Dream Book TCG with it's creator Philip Siegel. Announcing the Dogman of Ted's Basement Promo CardTed's Basement Links:Buy the Promo Here:https://www.tedsbasement.com/shopWEB SITEhttps://www.tedsbasement.com/ YOUTUBE CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TedsBasementHangOutDream Book TCG Links:https://www.instagram.com/dreambooktcg/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #8 Dream Book TCG - PART 1 With Philip Siegel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 27:17


    Part 1 - Let's explore Dream Book TCG with it's creator Philip Siegel. Ted's Basement Links:WEBS ITEhttps://www.tedsbasement.com/ YOUTUBE CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TedsBasementHangOutDream Book TCG Links:https://www.instagram.com/dreambooktcg/Support the show

    #7 Nightfall Prices 3 Weeks Post Release & Wilderness Print Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 24:32


    This is the episode I never meant to make. I was testing new recording software with Zach Mystery and TCG Fruition, we just started talking, I hit the record button and this episode was born out of that testing session. The primary topics are Nightfall prices after 3 weeks of post release, and Wilderness print run compared to Magic when it was only a 2 year old game in 1995.Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasementPurchase products from my shop to support the channel, get cool MetaZoo stuff, and channel merch in my shop: https://www.tedsbasement.com/shop Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #6 PART 2 - With ZachMystery Talking Nightfall

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 69:01


    Join Zach and I while we embark on a long form discussion about Nightfall, MetaZoo,the channel, and our experience engaging with TCGs.Shop channel merch and MetaZoo kits on tedsbasement.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TedsBasementHangOutBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasementMy Website: https://www.tedsbasement.com/All My Links: https://allmylinks.com/tedsbasementSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #5 PART 1 - With ZachMystery Talking Nightfall

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 48:44


    Join Zach and I while we embark on a long form discussion about Nightfall, MetaZoo, and our experience engaging with TCGs.Shop channel merch and MetaZoo kits on tedsbasement.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TedsBasementHangOutBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasementMy Website: https://www.tedsbasement.com/All My Links: https://allmylinks.com/tedsbasementSupport the show

    #4 - What Makes You A Collector?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 26:48


    Let's get a little philosophical and talk about what drive you to play or collect. I'll talk you through what type of fan I am (player, collector, investor), and why I think that's who I am.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TedsBasementHangOutBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasementAll My Links: https://allmylinks.com/tedsbasementSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

    #3 - Rebranding The Channel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 6:08


    R.I.P. Timmy's Basement, Ted's Basement is born.Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/timmysbasementYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimmysBasementAll My Links: https://allmylinks.com/timmysbasementSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/tedsbasement)

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