[episode desc]The Council of Champs convenes once more as PB, Marn, Max Newland and Andrew come together to decide who lives and who dies. Is Dratini overrated? Which starter Pokemon can hold a candle to Tropius? How many turtles will pass through Round 3 of the bracket unscathed??? Tune in to find out Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best whe...
Apr 10, 2023•37 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast Max, Riley, and PB continue to occupy the studio, make loud claims about which Pokemon are better, and push through Round 3 of the Champs bracket. Just how many matchups can three hosts rule on in 30 minutes? Tune in to find out.[episode desc] Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by support...
Mar 27, 2023•39 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast Max, Riley, and new Moonshot host PB meet on the field of battle to once more affirm their shared commitment to being confidently wrong about Pokemon. Max gets Riley fuming over a silly little egg baby. PB reveals the previously unknown breakfast-themed region. Lugia awakens from their slumber to destroy a child. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the ve...
Mar 13, 2023•39 min•Ep 78•Transcript available on Metacast [episode desc] Jay, Max, Jacqueline and Jane are back again to dig into the second episode of round 3! Is Castform 420-friendly? How does one feed a Poliwhirl? And, most importantly, can Mr. Mime finally escape his dark Champs past and make it to the next round? Today's hosts are: Name: Jay @extremesalsaing Name: Max @MaxNewland_ Name: Jane @janeyshivers Name: Jacqueline @swampduchess Our theme music is Trapped in a Pokéball feat. Belthesar, by DJ CUTMAN courtesy of Game Chops. Our art is by @_M...
Feb 28, 2023•45 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast Round 3, folks! Give it up for round 3! Jay, Max, Jane and Jacqueline embark on the post-Paldean third round of Champs in the Making. Is Empoleon handsome or haggard? What does Jacqueline think about mold? Is Corviknight a taxi, a cop, or both? We're in it now. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episode...
Feb 13, 2023•42 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Paldean Play-In! This is the second of our two part lightning round to pick the 27 best Pokemon from Scarlet and Violet and put them in the bracket! Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the network at $1+ a month, and this public feed is updated every other Mond...
Jan 31, 2023•3 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Paldean Play-In! This is the first of our two part lightning round to pick the 27 best Pokemon from Scarlet and Violet and put them in the bracket! Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the network at $1+ a month, and this public feed is updated every other Monda...
Jan 16, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Riley, Kam, Pilnok, Nate, and Audrey close out Round 2 of the bracket with a bang (the bang is them taking several beloved Pokemon out behind the barn and shooting them). Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the network at $1+ a month, and this public feed is updated every oth...
Jan 03, 2023•50 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast Riley joins up with the SomeGoodShows crew to finish up round 2! Today, they are joined by Kam, Pilnok, Nate, and Audrey where we say some absolutely vile things about Bastiodon. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the network at $1+ a month, and this public feed is updated e...
Dec 19, 2022•40 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast Claudia and Jory continue their Doubles Battle against the Champs bracket, and shake hands over the demise of some unexpected contenders. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the network at $1+ a month, and this public feed is updated every other Monday! Today's hosts are: Cla...
Dec 05, 2022•43 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast With no one around to stop them, Claudia and Jory send all your favorites to super hell. Yes you, the one reading this specifically. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the network at $1+ a month, and this public feed is updated every other Monday! Today's hosts are: Claudia:...
Nov 21, 2022•35 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast This episode was recorded before Hextra Life, and before... some decisions came outta that. Riley, Wheels, Roma and Juliet give some Pokemon what for in this episode! Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the network at $1+ a month, and this public feed is updated every other M...
Nov 07, 2022•45 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast Wheels, Riley, Roma, and Juliet ask all of life’s most pressing questions: What’s the worst grass starter? Who will emerge victorious in the battle of the Hot Topic Quadropeds? How does Natu weigh four pounds?[episode desc] Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the network at $...
Oct 25, 2022•40 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Champs in the Making: Nights, the sexiest idea for an ASMR podcast of all time. Nice. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about Pokémon designs. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the network at $1+ a month, and this public feed is updated every other Monday! Today's hosts are: Jay: @extremesalsaing Audrey: @optimumonprime Caro: @SeaEx...
Oct 10, 2022•45 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast Jay, Audrey, Caro, and Marn are this episode's Pokemon Council. Which Champs in the Making will they grant the rank of Master? Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about Pokémon designs. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the network at $1+ a month, and this public feed is updated every other Monday! Today's hosts are: Jay: @extremesalsaing Audrey...
Sep 28, 2022•46 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast Fantast, Nicole, Max and Juliet return for a shockingly cordial round of Champs in which they attempt to kill several fan favorite Pokemon. It's not cold blooded murder as long as you're having fun with it, right? You may notice that Champs in the Making has a BRAND NEW LOGO! Thank you to @_Mnots for delivering on this art that we believe is emblematic of our vibes on this show. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about...
Sep 13, 2022•40 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast Fantast, Nicole, Max and Juliet step into the arena to begin the last chunk of Round 2 - some of the toughest, most heartbreaking matchups in Champs history. The crew leaves a trail of Poke-pain in their wake as they debate over Ditto vs. Drifblim, Pumpkaboo vs. Sandslash, and more. You may notice that Champs in the Making has a BRAND NEW LOGO! Thank you to @_Mnots for delivering on this art that we believe is emblematic of our vibes on this show. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora ...
Aug 29, 2022•35 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast Riley, Caro, Claudia, Marn, and Max continue working their way down the bracket, but this episode comes with a very special bonus rule that's sure to make things a little more interesting. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about Pokémon designs. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the network at $1+ a month, and this public feed is updated on th...
Aug 16, 2022•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast We're back with another episode of Champs in the Making! It's time for us to relitigate Pokemon Necromancy Crimes, figure out whether or not Galvantula is actually a bug (?), and put a number of Pokemon where they belong: Christian Hell. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about Pokémon designs. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the network at $...
Aug 01, 2022•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast Jay is back at it again at the PokeMart with new Moonshot hosts Claudia, Jacqueline and Roma to get some FRESH EYES on the Pokemon bracket! Join them as they continue cutting down the contenders of Round 2! Champs in the Making started on The Orange Groves Podcast Network's Patreon as a show where a plethora of (formerly TOG, now Moonshot) hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about Pokémon designs. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to e...
Jul 18, 2022•42 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast It is the DAWN OF A NEW DAY at Champs in the Making! Jay welcomes three brand-spanking-new members of the Moonshot Podcast Network - Claudia, Jacqueline and Roma - to get assertive about Pokemon pants, pit ghosts against other ghosts, and wonder, at least once, if a given creature of the day would taste good. Our theme music is Trapped in a Pokéball feat. Belthesar, by DJ CUTMAN courtesy of Game Chops....
Jul 06, 2022•38 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast CHAMPS 61 is HERE and ready to PARTY. Wheels, Marn, and Fantast are here to send more Pokemon to the shadow realm, featuring a guest appearance by Alyssa and her brother Ian in a recording from our otherwise lost Thanksgiving episode. Champs in the Making started on The Orange Groves Podcast Network's Patreon as a show where TOG hosts check in whenever they can to argue about Pokémon designs. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by suppo...
Jun 20, 2022•44 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast It's time for Champs in the Making #60! This episode, Wheels, Marn, Fantast and Jay are ready to throw down about guys both big and little! Due to some issues recovering audio from Extra Life, we are relitigating some Pokemon! Will the same ones make it forward? We don't know! Last November is a sweet sweet haze. We will be getting future episodes up early on Patreon again in the future, this one's just coming in a bit hot
Jun 07, 2022•34 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast In November 2021's Extra Life stream we raised enough money to hit the donation incentive of CHAMPIONS IN THE MAKING, a special 32 spot Digimon Bracket where we would find the statistically best Digimon! And now, Ty, Riley, Marn, Chris, and Ravyn are here to share it with you in it's full TWO HOUR GLORY. Champs in the Making is a Moonshot Network show where hosts check in whenever they can to argue about Pokémon designs. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can list...
May 23, 2022•2 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Riley, Ben, and Kylen in one last episode from the past October) as they RANK SOME MONS. Champs in the Making is a Moonshot Network show where hosts check in whenever they can to argue about Pokémon designs. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the network at $1 a month and this public feed is updated every other Monday! Our theme music is Trapped in a Pokéball feat. Belthesar, by DJ CUTMAN courtesy of Game Chops....
May 23, 2022•38 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast In a rare, impromptu, and In-Person-Champs, Riley is joined by Taylor and Ash to sit down and make quick work of a record number of Pokémon! Who will live in this speed round!? Champs in the Making is a Moonshot Network show where hosts check in whenever they can to argue about Pokémon designs. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the network at $1 a month and this public feed is updated every other Monday! Our theme music ...
May 23, 2022•42 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast The Spirit of Oturan is alive and well as the Never Believe It crew comes to Champs in the Making! An episode where truly anything can happen, Riley, Ray, and Sarah bestow religious insight and discussion on the most frightening episode of Champs yet! Champs in the Making is a Moonshot Network show where hosts check in whenever they can to argue about Pokémon designs. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the network at $1 a...
May 23, 2022•41 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast Jeff and Riley return to make short work of near a dozen Pokémon! These two mindlinked cohosts carve a bloody path and who lives and dies may surprise you! Champs in the Making is a Moonshot Network show where hosts check in whenever they can to argue about Pokémon designs. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the network at $1 a month and this public feed is updated every other Monday! Our theme music is Trapped in a Pokéb...
May 23, 2022•36 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast It's time to get into the POKEPAST with RILEY, FELIX, CHRIS and special guest CHERISH of RADIANT BLACK FAME Champs in the Making is a Moonshot Network show where hosts check in whenever they can to argue about Pokémon designs. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the network at $1 a month and this public feed is updated every other Monday! Our theme music is Trapped in a Pokéball feat. Belthesar, by DJ CUTMAN courtesy of Ga...
May 23, 2022•53 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast Riley, Chris, and Jory are joined by cartoonist Sam Owen to do some Pokémon real dirty. Champs in the Making is a Moonshot Network show where hosts check in whenever they can to argue about Pokémon designs. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the network at $1 a month and this public feed is updated every other Monday! Our theme music is Trapped in a Pokéball feat. Belthesar, by DJ CUTMAN courtesy of Game Chops....
May 23, 2022•40 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast 
