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Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast

StillJustMike, xRazeOvationwww.pokesports.org
At Pokesports, we are passionate about all things competitive Pokemon, and we strive to share that passion with our listeners. Our podcast is a dynamic and engaging discussion between two seasoned experts, Kevin and Mike, who bring both their expertise and sense of fun to every episode. Our goal is to provide the latest news and insights into the ever-evolving meta, while also exploring the many fun and exciting aspects of competitive Pokemon. We put in the work to research and analyze new strategies, discuss upcoming tournaments, and provide valuable tips and tricks!
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Episodes

224 - Expandegg Force

Alternative titles include: Eggspanding Force We discuss where you should book for Toronto Regionals, Louisville Regionals, and of course we touch on the biggest moment in Game Freak history since Pokémon was first released.

Oct 18, 202455 minEp. 224

223 - I'll Have Some Games, Please!

We do get into a little bit of news & stats, but this episode is all about the games, baby! If you have an idea of what to call the Pokémon Cries game, let me know.

Sep 27, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 223

222 - The Triumphant Return of Flamigo

Flamigo flapped its way right to the top of Regulation H. Good job Flamigo. You've been a very good bird. Also, Mike totally played Armarouge after this podcast, and he loves it.

Sep 20, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 222

221 - Pokémon Worlds 2024 and Psyduck

In which Kevin and Mike catch up on all the things they missed while on vacation. Pokémon Unite's new roster, the 2024 World Championships, and all the stats any nerd could ever want!

Sep 13, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 176

220 - Our VGC Vacation

In which Kevin and Mike take a long-deserved break from chatting about VGC, and instead discuss other important topics like wrestling, Ho-oh, and so much more!

Aug 16, 202459 minEp. 220

219 - Regulation H

Where Kevin and Mike do the deepest dive their little hearts will let them regarding Regulation H. Is Regulation H a breath of fresh air for VGC?

Aug 09, 202450 minEp. 219

218 - BIG changes for PlayPokémon 2025!

It's that time again. With Worlds just around the corner, Kevin and Mike start the countdown to see what kind of big changes are announced for 2025. That's what I would've said if PlayPokémon didn't just drop some massive news on the community. We discuss it in as much depth as we can.

Jun 28, 202458 minEp. 218

217 - The Binacle Debacle

Okay but Binacle is really scary and creepy and you can't convince me otherwise. It just gets weirder the more you look at it!

Jun 21, 202455 minEp. 217

216 - Plenty of Fish in NAIC

New Orleans was hot, but a certain fish was hotter. Mike and Kevin go over NAIC, Hong Kong & so much more in this action-packed episode.

Jun 14, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 216

215 - Planet of the Annihilapes

This might be our longest episode yet! We spend some time talking Regionals, because of course, this is a competitive Pokémon podcast, but we answer a ton of your questions!

May 31, 20241 hr 33 min

214 - Preparing for a National Tournament

In which Mike and Kevin explain what one needs to do in order to get mentally prepared for a National Tournament. That's probably what the whole episode is about, but I wouldn't know, I've only listened to about 15 minutes around the middle of the episode.

May 24, 202455 minEp. 214

213 - VGC All Around The World!

Kevin and Mike get an EARful of Pok´mon Regionals. Some did really well, others had unique teams. Check it out!

May 17, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 213

212 - The Smartest Pokémon Quiz

It's not. It's the opposite of that. Regulation G (Chi) is here, but it doesn't really feel like it since Kevin has been playing Regulation G for pretty much a month now. Pokérogue is on the table, as well as the best (and dumbest) Pokémon quiz we've ever seen. You can play it yourself here! Credit to ZaneGames on YouTube for this awesome quiz! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f9VRbTMDwo

May 03, 202457 minEp. 212

211 - What's your secret, Wigglytuff?

Kevin and Mike discuss Brazil, online tournaments, and Zamazenta, who has turned out to be a much more of a good boy than when he was last on stage.

Apr 26, 202446 minEp. 211

210 - The Strongest Restricted in Regulation G

A sleepy Mike and a lucky Kevin discuss the Orlando Regionals, with its attendance sitting at over 800! Our good buddy Rowan Hall made it to the top 10 - major shoutout to The Game Corner.

Apr 19, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 210

209 - Regulation G & The Sleepiest Esport

It's time to get your sleep on! The April Fools joke that keeps on giving. Also, Regulation G is here. See if Mike and Kevin can get their thoughts out about it!

Apr 05, 202445 min

208 - Anatomy of a Sucker Punch

In which Kevin and Mike discuss the intricacies of Sucker Punch, Vancouver Regionals, PokeDoku, and the wild world of Logitech Mice (Call me, Logitech). Here's the post talking about when and when not to use Sucker Punch. I warn you, it's Math: https://twitter.com/Jenkins_VGC/status/1759397443270037609

Mar 29, 202458 min

207 - PSA 1.0, GC III, Articuno!

Mike and Kevin took a few weeks off of the pod, but Esports marches on! We discuss the GCIII, upcoming & completed regionals, and the way to accurately get your Pokémon cards graded as PSA 1.

Mar 22, 202459 minEp. 203

206 - Pokémon Day and Z-A!

Mike and Kevin discuss Pokemon Generations, Pokemon Unite, Venusaur, Blastoise, and Charizard raids, the Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, and Pokemon Legends ZA. So much stuff today! No podcast next week due to Mike being stuck in Florida. Oh no, what ever will he do with all that sun and beach? Don't worry - he'll do his best to survive.

Mar 01, 202458 minEp. 206

205 - UnDuns Your Sparce

In this episode, Mike & Kevin will do exactly as the title says - they're gonna UnDun your Sparce. Get ready for your Sparce to be UnDun. You might have way too many Duns, but now it's time for them to get UnDun.

Feb 23, 202456 min

204 - Splish Splash, I was Playing Unite

Mike & Kevin talk Turkey, if the Turkey's name was Gyarados, and it evolved from a smaller turkey named Magikarp. Honestly, I'm not sure how much Turkey is actually involved in the situation, but they talk about'em. We're also in Pokémon Day Countdown mode, so expect speculation, excitement, and more speculation.

Feb 16, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 208

203 - Hidden in Plain Sight

Whether we're talking about Amoonguss, Hack-checks, or new game hints, today's topics are hidden!

Feb 09, 20241 hr 6 min

200 - Every 200 Episodes We Do This

Every first 200 episodes we're contractually obligated to do this exact episode. It needed to happen because it was the 200th episode. We've been around for too long.

Feb 02, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 200

202 - 4 New Types & 1 New Bug

In which Mike & Kevin discuss 4 well-thought-out new typings, Liverpool Reginoals, and the funniest bug that Kevin has ever seen. Go check out Adept Charon's post about the new types!

Feb 02, 202452 min

201 - The Global Challenge I ,Charlotte & Farigiraf!

Mike & Kevin discuss all things Farigiraf. You thought this podcast was going to be about the Pokémon-lookin' new friend in town? Well think again! We only talk about it for a LITTLE bit. Also, it's time for The Global Challenge I, which suggests there'll be a The Global Challenge II. III? IV? V? X?

Jan 26, 202450 min

198 - The Isle of Bear

Mike & Kevin discuss the issue with Dragon Cheer, their fight with Stellar typing, and how Regulation F has shaken up the meta. Has Flutter Mane been dethroned? Well, I guess it depends on how far in the ladder you look.

Jan 05, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 198

197 - Stellar Type is Actually Good!

Wait, so you're telling me we've been playing this game for almost two weeks now and we STILL haven't discovered Stellar Chien-Pao?! Who'da thunk it.

Dec 29, 202357 minEp. 197

196 - The Fiery Beard

The return of Dexit, this time it's New Indigo Disk Edition. Mike and Kevin get into the ups and downs of the new game and all of its competitive advantages/disadvantage.

Dec 22, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 193

195 - The Game Is Complete

The Indigo Disk has finally dropped, and I've gotta say - it's fine that they took a year to figure out how to make Koraidon fly. It's a beautiful thing. Mike and Kevin discuss all things ID - BP, TMs, PKMN, even TRPG (That's Terapagos).

Dec 15, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 195
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