Best Paul McGee and Alec Fields Podcasts (2025)

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Tragic Yu-Gi-Oh Product Delay and The Game Awards Nominees 1:42:58

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2h ago1:42:58

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Legendary 5Ds decks has been DELAYED?! Oh, and we talk about the Game Awards nominees, GameStop's weird "Trade Anything" day and the Word of the Year!

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Modern Yu-Gi-Oh Decks You Can Buy, Valve's Steam Hardware, Riftbound Controversies Abound 2:04:53

9h ago2:04:53

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We discuss the new Legendary Modern Decks in Yu-Gi-Oh, get an interesting insight into an OCG player's experience, talk about Riftbound's huge issues with its initial launch, share thoughts on the PlayStation State of Play Japan, discuss the game changer Steam hardware announcements from Valve, Grand Theft Auto IV's delay, and an AI marriage!…

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Master Duel FINALLY Banned Her! 1:45:49

1d ago1:45:49

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Master Duel finally banned Apollousa! Also, we discuss GameStop's new "Power Packs" for getting PSA graded cards, a huge new update for the PlayStation Portal, and a creepy new AI robot assistant.

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Emergency Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist!? New World Premiere Archtypes! Parasocial Relationships! 1:56:46

7d ago1:56:46

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There's a new emergency Yu-Gi-Oh banlist here! Genesys format got a huge points update! We're getting a bunch more World Premiere decks! Magic shows off Avatar the Last Airbender! And so much more!

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Yu-Gi-Oh Counts as Gaming News, Right? 1:40:17

14d ago1:40:17

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This week, Paul and Alec discuss a number of small Yu-Gi-Oh updates like the Neuron event, Holiday Charity, and the Fallen and the Virtuous Deck release. MTG also has a new tournament series with a huge $500,000 prize pool, and both Xbox and PlayStation have thoughts on their next gen consoles!

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FULL ART Cards Coming to Yu-Gi-Oh! 1:44:03

1M ago1:44:03

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We have to talk about the huge announcement that Yu-Gi-Oh will finally be getting extended art cards, called Overframes! Paul and Alec also recap their experiences at New York Comic Con last weekend, and discuss an interesting survey around gaming demographics. Magic the Gathering also put out a weird consumer survey...…

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Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Just Got Really Weird Again 1:41:27

28d ago1:41:27

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YCS Anaheim was a bit of a mixed bag, but there's plenty of stuff to talk about regardless!

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Why is Everything So Expensive Now? 1:52:11

1M ago1:52:11

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Yu-Gi-Oh Genesys format is off to a good start, Master Duel has a bit of a weak new banlist, and video games are just getting WAY too expensive now...

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Everything About Yu-Gi-Oh Genesys Format, Sony State of Play 2:07:54

2M ago2:07:54

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Paul and Alec dive in deep with the new Yu-Gi-Oh Genesys format, and our review of the Sony State of Play!

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Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist, Demon Slayer, Nintendo Direct 2:17:03

2M ago2:17:03

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We have to talk about the new Yu-Gi-Oh TCG banlist, and give our recap of the latest Nintendo Direct and our review of the Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie.

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No, Yu-Gi-Oh Tournaments are NOT Ruined Forever 1:56:30

2M ago1:56:30

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Paul and Alec discuss the new Yu-Gi-Oh tournament policies that just went into effect. Oh, and we talk about a big Yu-Gi-Oh AI controversy? And an upcoming Nintendo Direct!

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Yu-Gi-Oh Worlds Was WEIRD 2:04:51

3M ago2:04:51

2:04:51

Paul and Alec recap some of the announcements at Yu-Gi-Oh WCS, we talk about the MTG Spider-Man Universes Beyond, and another AI art controversy.

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What's the Deal with "Collecting" Yu-Gi-Oh Cards? 2:18:43

2M ago2:18:43

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What's the difference between collecting and investing in Yu-Gi-Oh cards? We talk about that and dozens more viewer questions in this week's episode!

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Pokémon Showed Up Yu-Gi-Oh Again 1:55:09

3M ago1:55:09

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Yu-Gi-Oh has a few news bits AND we talk about a lot of gaming stories this week! Pokémon had a bunch of cool announcements at the World Championships, Gamescom was happening this week, and the PS5 is more expensive now...

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New Prize Cards and World Premiere Yu-Gi-Oh Cards! 1:44:24

3M ago1:44:24

1:44:24

Paul and Alec talk about a lot of new Yu-Gi-Oh news. Paul went to a regional, we get a new Prize card, there's a new TCG World Premiere card coming in the tins, and so much more!

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Would You Pay $100 for a Video Game? 1:41:39

4M ago1:41:39

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We're lighter on Yu-Gi-Oh news this week, so we're tackling a bunch of video game and streaming stories! Would you pay $100 for GTA 6? What are the coolest upcoming fighting games? And would you be interested in Showrunner, the AI-generated streaming service?

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The Internet Age Verification Surveillance State... And New Yu-Gi-Oh Time Rules! 2:05:08

4M ago2:05:08

2:05:08

We discuss the new Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament Policy and the Master Duel's AI commentary feature. Plus Riftbound, Pokemon TCG Pocket, and the internet's wave of age verification and surveillance.

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Pokemon Presents, VShojo Scandal, Yu-Gi-Oh's New "Banlist" 1:58:24

4M ago1:58:24

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Everything about the latest Pokemon Presents, the Ironmouse VShojo scandal and more!

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Konami Ends Time Wizard Format After All... 1:43:52

4M ago1:43:52

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Paul recaps his experience at the Yu-Gi-Oh NAWCQ and we discuss the unfortunate confirmation that Time Wizard formats as we know them are about to change for good.

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Cool New Yu-Gi-Oh Structure Deck! Stop Killing Games, Microsoft! 1:40:20

5M ago1:40:20

1:40:20

Let's talk about the new Yu-Gi-Oh Structure Deck, the unfortunate Microsoft layoffs, and the Stop Killing Games movement.

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New Yu-Gi-Oh Policy Docs, Sonic x MTG, Bandai Namco Showcase 1:36:41

5M ago1:36:41

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This week, we talk about the newly updated Yu-Gi-Oh tournament policy documents, Disney Lorcana's first World Champion and his golden 1 of 1 Mickey Mouse card, Magic the Gathering's Sonic the Hedgehog collab, and the exciting games shown at the Bandai Namco Summer Showcase!

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Yu-Gi-Oh Anime is Good! New MTG Commander Format! Ironheart Review Bombing 1:46:50

5M ago1:46:50

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We talk about the new Yu-Gi-Oh Chronicles Albaz story, the latest Shadow Duelist reveal, MTG's 2 new Commander formats, and we talk

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Konami Backpedals, Shadowverse Controversy, Solo Leveling, and ChatGPT Destroying Our Brains 1:56:13

5M ago1:56:13

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Konami changed back the controversial Yu-Gi-Oh retro rules, Shadowverse World Beyond launches with predatory monetization, and ChatGPT is definitely destroying our brains.

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Konami Has Changed Retro Yu-Gi-Oh Forever 1:55:48

5M ago1:55:48

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Paul and Alec discuss the highly controversial changes Konami has issued around Yu-Gi-Oh Time Wizard formats, the difficulties in obtaining the new Magic the Gathering x Final Fantasy products, exciting announcements around Riftbound (the League of Legends TCG), the successful launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, the upcoming Xbox ROG Ally, the new Mar…

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Paul's MCU Journey? Expedition 33 vs Final Fantasy! And Our Awful Fanfiction Stories 1:54:00

6M ago1:54:00

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Paul and Alec are answering a bunch of listener questions, both Yu-Gi-Oh and otherwise, in this episode of "Emptying the Pot"

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Surprising New Yu-Gi-Oh Promos, Anime Awards, HBO Harry Potter Cast 1:57:20

6M ago1:57:20

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Welcome back for another week! Let's talk Yu-Gi-Oh WCS announcements, the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, the new HBO Harry Potter cast, and more.

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Why Doesn't Yu-Gi-Oh Have a New Anime Right? 1:56:08

6M ago1:56:08

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We discuss some exciting new Yu-Gi-Oh product announcements like Retro Pack 2, Pokemon TCG chaos at Gamestop, and give our takes on Google I/O, where they showed some interest AI products.

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Why Do People REALLY Quit Yu-Gi-Oh? Is It the Game or YOU? 1:50:50

6M ago1:50:50

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This week is a rapid fire series of stories and headlines for Paul and Alec to discuss. There's also a great viewer question: when people quit games like Yu-Gi-Oh, is it because of the game or themselves?

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Yu-Gi-Oh Prizes, GTA 6 Trailer, Xbox is $100 More, Marvel Thunderbolts 1:53:18

7M ago1:53:18

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Paul and Alec discuss Konami's recent announcement of the new Yu-Gi-Oh YCS Prize cards. We also react to the new Grand Theft Auto VI trailer and its unfortunate release delay. And of course, our review of the newest Marvel movie: Thunderbolts! Lots of exciting things to chat about so we're looking forward to hearing what you all think!…

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How We Ended Up Being Nerds 1:50:54

7M ago1:50:54

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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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Air Neos Mystery Solved, New Yu-Gi-Oh Anime Disappointment, Switch 2 Preorders 1:51:51

7M ago1:51:51

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Air Neos Mystery Solved, New Yu-Gi-Oh Anime Disappointment, Switch 2 Preorders

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Tariffs Hit Trading Card Games, Paid Yu-Gi-Oh Coaching? 2:00:51

7M ago2:00:51

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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?

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New Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist, Big MTG Leak, and our First 1-Star Review 1:59:31

8M ago1:59:31

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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...

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EPISODE 100! Switch 2 Thoughts, League of Legends TCG, AI Ghibli 1:57:36

8M ago1:57:36

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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!

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Yu-Gi-Oh Anime on the Way, Digimon Con, Another Pokémon Scalp, Marvel Doomsday 1:43:15

8M ago1:43:15

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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.

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One Piece Rotation, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Texas Might Ban Anime?! 2:18:08

8M ago2:18:08

2:18:08

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!

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Spongebob MTG Controversy and Yu-Gi-Oh's Weird New Event 1:55:05

9M ago1:55:05

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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!

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Talking Yu-Gi-Oh Design and Tabletop Games with Matt Bell, ex-Konami Employee 2:05:28

9M ago2:05:28

2:05:28

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!

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Monster Mayhem, Pokemon Day, MTG Gets Scalped, and Shrek 5! 1:56:24

9M ago1:56:24

1:56:24

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!

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New YGO Alt Art Cards, MTG x Final Fantasy, Captain America Brave New World 2:16:25

9M ago2:16:25

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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!…

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Yu-Gi-Oh V-Tuber Showdown! MTG's New Commander Rules! Sony State of Play! 2:09:57

9M ago2:09:57

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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…

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Master Duel's 3rd Anniversary! Pokemon TCG Pocket Responds! Multiversus Controversy! 1:52:03

10M ago1:52:03

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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!

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Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel Did the CRAZIEST Thing, DeepSeek, Android XR and More! 1:52:43

10M ago1:52:43

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We finally have a lot of Yu-Gi-Oh news to talk about this week! Plus actually interesting new developments in tech.

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Yu-Gi-Oh Tournaments Behind the Scenes with Pharaohmone! 1:55:32

10M ago1:55:32

1:55:32

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.

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Slow Yu-Gi-Oh Week, Pokemon TCG Problem Solved! Also MTG Secret Lairs News! 1:36:18

10M ago1:36:18

1:36:18

Let's talk about the developments with the new elusive Pokemon set, Magic Secret Lairs going to stores, and the impending TikTok ban.

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Yu-Gi-Oh vs Bandai Games: What Can They Learn from Eachother? 1:55:35

11M ago1:55:35

1:55:35

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!

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New Year, Lots of Yu-Gi-Oh to Catch Up On! 1:39:24

11M ago1:39:24

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Paul and Alec catch up on all the Yu-Gi-Oh news and some dystopic news stories, too! Happy new year!

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Paul and Alec's 2024 End of Year Awards! 1:03:29

11M ago1:03:29

1:03:29

Paul and Alec recap their favorite and least favorite parts of the year in review! Happy Holidays!

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New MTG Banlist? A TCG Accessory Company is Struggling, AI Will Replace Us? 1:55:05

11M ago1:55:05

1:55:05

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!

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New Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist, League of Legends TCG, Kraven the Hunter Rotten Tomatoes 1:41:21

12M ago1:41:21

1:41:21

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!

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