The Pod of Greed is a weekly podcast that's all about the world of card games, hosted by Paul and Alec from the popular YouTube channel Team APS. If you're a fan of Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, or any other trading card game, then this is the podcast for you! Each episode, Paul and Alec dive into the latest news and trends in the world of card games, and share their personal experiences and insights on the games they love. But it's not just all about cards - they also chat about gaming, anime, and other pop culture topics that are relevant to the card game community. With a fun and casual approach to their discussions, Paul and Alec make the Pod of Greed an entertaining and informative listen for anyone who's passionate about card games. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started in the hobby, you're sure to find something to enjoy in each episode of the Pod of Greed!
The Pod of Greed podcast is an excellent addition to anyone's podcast rotation, especially if you're a fan of Yu-Gi-Oh! or other trading card games. Over the past year, I've found myself getting back into listening to podcasts, and this one has quickly become a favorite. The hosts provide great discussion on topics related to Yu-Gi-Oh! and also touch on broader subjects and stories from other TCGs. It feels like sitting in a card shop and hearing friends chat about their experiences. Overall, it's a fantastic listen that I highly recommend.
One of the best aspects of The Pod of Greed podcast is that it covers not only Yu-Gi-Oh!, but also delves into other nerd gossip within the TCG-metaverse. This variety keeps the episodes fresh and engaging, as they touch on different games and current events. Additionally, the hosts offer friendly and informed opinions on Yu-Gi-Oh!, providing valuable insights for both casual and competitive players. They have recently started discussing other card games such as Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, and Digimon, which adds even more depth to their content. It's refreshing to hear a newcomer's perspective on Magic who still brings knowledge about game mechanics and markets.
While there aren't many negative aspects to mention about this podcast, it's worth noting that some episodes may not be relevant or interesting to listeners who are solely focused on Yu-Gi-Oh!. However, given the breadth of topics covered, this is a minor concern and shouldn't deter fans of TCGs in general from tuning in.
In conclusion, The Pod of Greed podcast is an enjoyable and informative show that offers a perfect mix of topics for TCG enthusiasts. The hosts' commentary is insightful and engaging, with humor that keeps listeners entertained throughout each episode. Whether you're interested in Yu-Gi-Oh! specifically or want to keep up with other card games, this podcast has something for everyone. Additionally, the casual and conversational approach adopted by the hosts makes it feel like you're having a chat with friends. Overall, it's a highly recommended podcast that provides quality content and is worth a listen.
We talk Yu-Gi-Oh, Altered TCG, and then Paul and Alec share the start of each of their nerd journeys. From books and video games to bullying... deep stuff!
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It's a slower Yu-Gi-Oh news week, but that doesn't mean there isn't a lot more news to cover! Tariffs are hitting TCG accessories! And should you pay for Yu-Gi-Oh coaching?
We discuss the events of YCS Houston and the reveal of Yu-Gi-Oh's latest TCG banlist, share some Magic the Gathering x Final Fantasy card leaks, and respond to our first critical 1-Star review...
We are celebrating our 100th episode with... another week of intense discussion! We talk about the new Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, the details on the Riftbound TCG based on League of Legends, and the Studio Ghibli AI controversy. Strap in!
Let's talk about the bunch of different Yu-Gi-Oh merch announcements, the cool new Digimon developments, a Pokémon product that will definitely get scalped, and Marvel Doomsday announcements.
Today we talk about a bunch of new card game news that's mostly NOT about Yu-Gi-Oh. The One Piece TCG is introducing Rotation, Assassin's Creed Shadows launches to surprising success, and Texas might be introducing a law that could ban anime!
It's Week 97! Let's discuss the controversy around the Magic the Gathering x Spongebob Squarepants Secret Lair, as well as some Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokemon news!
We sat down with Matt Bell to discuss his time working at Konami EU on Yu-Gi-Oh products, banlists, and events. Then we hear about his own tabletop card game Robot Raiders!
Lets talk all about the announcements from Pokemon Day, the new Yu-Gi-Oh Battles of Legend set, Magic the Gathering Scalping and the Shrek teaser!
We discuss the exciting new alternate art Yu-Gi-Oh cards coming in the next Quarter Century product, we share our thoughts on the beautiful new Magic the Gathering x Final Fantasy collab and all its products, and we give our review of Captain America: Brave New World! Plus a bunch of other gaming stories in between!
Lots of new things this week! Yu-Gi-Oh announced the location of the World Championship and announced a tournament between two prominent V-Tubers to celebrate Master Duel's 3rd anniversary. Wizards of the Coast reveals new guidelines for Magic the Gathering's Commander format! And of course, we recap our favorite new games from Sony's State of Play event.
Lots of fun stories this week! The third anniversary of Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel is happening, Pokemon TCG Pocket responds to the trading controversy, Multiversus is shutting down for good, Bytedance has a new AI video technology, and we talk manga and anime! Here goes!
We finally have a lot of Yu-Gi-Oh news to talk about this week! Plus actually interesting new developments in tech.
We invite our first podcast guest of 2025, Pharaohmone, to chat with us about his work behind the scenes in Yu-Gi-Oh judging, commentary, and tournament policy.
Let's talk about the developments with the new elusive Pokemon set, Magic Secret Lairs going to stores, and the impending TikTok ban.
Paul and Alec recap their weekend at Bandai Card Game Fest Orlando, where we saw how the other side lived. Plus, we get into a deep discussion of how Yu-Gi-Oh may be losing players to these games and what can be done to stop it!
Paul and Alec catch up on all the Yu-Gi-Oh news and some dystopic news stories, too! Happy new year!
Paul and Alec recap their favorite and least favorite parts of the year in review! Happy Holidays!
Alec and Paul share their experience with a recent Rivalry of the Warlords format tournament, Paul recaps his experiences on the Master Duel Duelist Cup, we discuss the new Magic the Gathering banlist, and Paul shares some terrifying new AI developments. Fun!
Let's talk YCS Anaheim and the new Yu-Gi-Oh banlist, recap our experiences at the Gundam TCG Launch Event, discuss the announcement of the new Legend of Legends Card Game called Project K, and talk Marvel Spiderman and Kraven the Hunter!
In Episode 83 of the Pod of Greed, Alec and Paul discuss the wild and unexpected cards that will be unbanned in Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel like Red-Eyes Dark Dragoon, Master Peace, and Knightmare Goblin. Then we reminisce about our favorite memories of PlayStation for its 30th anniversary. Paul also shares a handful of infamous historical lawsuits in trading card game history. And we inspect a new form of AI that creates playable worlds from just an image prompt.
Alec and Paul discuss the Yu-Gi-Oh news around YCS Bologna's results, Crossover Breakers box openings, and the reveal of Master Duel's latest Shadow Duelist: Xavier Woods! Plus we investigate another trading card game theft by UPS workers, another Pokemon Happy Meal, the crazy idea of an AI game studio, and two weird Pizza Hut products.
Alec and Paul discuss a famous Japanese card shop owner who rated every Trading Card Game from best to worst! We also discuss the controversial nominees for The Game Awards 2024. And finally, some terrifying new AI mishaps by Google and Coca-Cola. Lots to discuss this week!
Paul and Alec cover the news about Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic and Pokemon before jumping into a few different trading card games than you might be used to...
Paul and Alec are reading and responding to a myriad of viewer questions from the Pot of Greed! Should Yu-Gi-Oh copy Pokemon's Elite Trainer Box model? Where did the Extra Deck go wrong? And why are so many people disillusioned with modern Yu-Gi-Oh? Oh yeah, and what are our favorite anime to recommend?
We cover the news around the Yu-Gi-Oh Quarter Century Bonanza, the new Master Duelist celebrity Shadow Duelist, new tournament prizing, and loads of controversy around Magic the Gathering and Universes Beyond. Plus the release of Pokemon TCG Pocket!
Alec and Paul recap their experience at New York Comic Con and talk about the newest Yu-Gi-Oh reveals from Supreme Darkness, plus the new hints at a real Yu-Gi-Oh VR game! We also talk about the Magic the Gathering Commander panel. We chat about some video game news and then end on a tragic AI disaster...
Somehow this week's news is only barely about Yu-Gi-Oh! We recap YCS Niagara and how it forecasts the new Yu-Gi-Oh metagame, we talk about the Game Freak Pokemon leak, share our thoughts on the latest Tesla Robotaxi event, and talk Bandai game drama!
Konami has finally announced the new Blue-Eyes White Destiny Structure Deck for the TCG, TeamSamuraiX1 wins his first YCS event, and Paul rants hard about the video game community!
This week, we discuss the huge and controversial transfer of Magic the Gathering's Commander format to Wizards of the Coast, and some of the new Yu-Gi-Oh tournament policy rules, a Master Duel banlist update, and the early release of Pokemon TCG Pocket! Plus loads more!
In this episode, Paul and Alec discuss the new Yu-Gi-Oh! set called Rage of the Abyss, which includes some exciting card reveals. They also talk about Magic: The Gathering's controversial new banlist, which has caused a huge uproar and tanked prices. They wrap up the episode with a discussion of Sony's latest State of Play video game presentation and the controversy surrounding Twitch Con.
In this episode, Paul and Alec discuss the new Yu-Gi-Oh! set called Rage of the Abyss, which includes some exciting card reveals. They also talk about Magic: The Gathering's controversial new banlist, which has caused a huge uproar and tanked prices. They wrap up the episode with a discussion of Sony's latest State of Play video game presentation and the controversy surrounding Twitch Con.
Let's talk about the lukewarm community response to the new Yu-Gi-Oh tins.
The Yu-Gi-Oh World Championships have concluded and Alec and Paul have thoughts. Also, the PS5 Pro was revealed and costs $700 and it's a little insane! So let's break it all down!
Alec and Paul are back in the studio this week! Let's break it down: the new Yu-Gi-Oh TCG banlist and the community backlash before and after it, plus some big gaming news developments.
Since there's still no Yu-Gi-Oh banlist as of the time of recording, we reflect on this and the other card games that have actually gotten them. Plus some scary takedowns of anime streaming sites and game cancellations.
It's a light week for Yu-Gi-Oh news as we review YCS Sacramento, updates to the Master Duel Shadow Duelist, and the Hello Kitty collab at McDonalds. Meanwhile, the Pokemon World Championship had a couple of controversies, Wizards of the Coast introduces the $50,000 Magic the Gathering Spotlight Seires, and we recap some of the biggest games shown at Gamescom this week.
In our longest episode yet, we discuss a bevy of news, from the updated Yu-Gi-Oh prize support and mysterious celebrity event to Google's monopoly on search, big movie and show announcements from Disney, an update to AI and the SAG-AFTRA strike, Twitch trying to make people be nice, Tinder struggling to engage people, and more!
Let's break down the conversation recently around pro players quitting Yu-Gi-Oh due to the situation around tournament prize support and game balance! We brought on our friend Chris for his insights, too!
Let's go over the latest news from the Yu-Gi-Oh EUWCQ and new figure announcements to a disturbing new development in CT scanning trading card packs! Oh yeah, and Marvel just dropped some bombshell MCU news! Meanwhile, the AI bubble might finally be bursting...
This week we're chatting about the results of the Yu-Gi-Oh North America WCQ, a bunch of cool new announcements from Japan, the new MTG Secret Lair set with Monty Python, Activision selling players AI assets, and a strange question: should men be reading more fiction books?
We talk about all of the different happenings from the last week, such as Konami finally hinting at a banlist update, MTG's art director talking about the new Bloomburrow set, AI stealing data from YouTube videos, and more. Plus of course some viewer questions!
There were some huge announcements and leaks in the Yu-Gi-Oh space this week! Plus we discuss some other card game developments like GameStop's $25,000 bounty on a sports card and some struggles in the anime industry.
It's our first remotely recorded Pod of Greed episode. We're catching up on the last two weeks of news! There's a lot of big Yu-Gi-Oh happenings, and some updates to AI stories. At least it's all mostly good!
We're answering a rally of viewer submitted questions from the Pot of Greed this week!
Paul and Alec discuss some of the European Yu-Gi-Oh National events and their unexpected results, a huge Pokémon AI art controversy, and of course review the latest Nintendo Direct! Plus a bunch of other news stories in between!
Let's talk about the controversial new card reveals for Battles of Legend Terminal Revenge, a huge recap of the Xbox Games Showcase from last weekend, and some more Twitter drama, because of course there is.
We discuss the worrying results of the latest Yu-Gi-Oh YCS event. Wizards of the Coast is back up to its AI antics. Neopets is actually getting a new trading card game. And social media sites have all gone off the rails. So just another Thursday morning on the Pod of Greed!
We have to discuss Sony's latest Playstation State of Play games showcase. And also talk about the current sentiments in the Yu-Gi-Oh community around prize support. Plus some unfortunate news about fan simulators for Lorcana and Digimon TCG.
This week, we discuss Konami's new controversial tournament policy updates around accessories like playmats and sleeves. We also run the gauntlet of troubling AI news around companies like OpenAI and Microsoft. But on the bright side, there are some pretty fun gaming news stories and plenty of viewer questions, too!
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