Best VGC Podcasts (2025)

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Tencent fires back and Black Flag set for a return? 1:14:25

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1h ago1:14:25

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Jordan and Chris are here to ask the question, 'will Black Flag's enchant like it did back in 2013?' Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 And c…

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Pokemon VGC Regional Results from Frankfurt and Monterrey | Alister Sandover 1:50:40

2h ago1:50:40

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Season 3 - Episode 12 This week on The 0-2 Drop we look at the results from the first Latin American and European Regionals of the 2026 season, Monterrey and Frankfurt, with the help of 3 Time Perth Regional Champion, Alister Sandover! We also talk about Alister's 2025 Worlds experience, and upcoming games such as Champions and Pokemon Legends Z-A!…

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Chazingdra Chats with BECCABADDEST, Pokémon VGC Streamer & Content Creator 1:27:39

12h ago1:27:39

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#6pokemon1lifestory Though focusing on competitive play in the video games now, it was collecting the trading cards that gave Becca her start in Pokémon. Come discover her life story and the 6 Pokémon she would choose for her Dream Team - let Becca & I #makeyourdaymerry ! Please do leave a rating & review if you're enjoying it, it would mean a huge…

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Gamescom 2025, The Face Of Evil Comes To FGS & The Future of PKMN VGC Revealed | GS228 1:32:22

28d ago1:32:22

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Yo! This week have: -Gamescom 2025 Thoughts ft: Black Myth: Zhong Kui, Resident Evil 9, Ghost of Yotei & more -Future Games Show Thoughts ft: Halloween The Game, Fellowship, Pragmata & more -Pokemon VGC future firmly set in stone w/ Pokemon Champions & Omni Ring revealed -Tales of Xillia remaster announced -Kirby Air Riders direct -Helldivers & Hal…

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"Squirtle's Bubble Never Popped" ft. Danny Steinbrecher | TRAINER'S EYE #178 36:43

2h ago36:43

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What happens when your childhood save file gets pawned but your Pokémon journey keeps going? Danny Steinbrecher takes us back to a childhood shaped by Pokémon story battles with his brother, a corrupted save file lost to a pawn shop theft, and a WiFi-only start to Pokémon GO in the Arizona heat. But this journey isn’t just about games, it’s about h…

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Tone Setting Nintendo Direct ft Fire Emblem/Mario 40th + Digimon Time Stranger Demo Thoughts | GS231 1:37:53

7d ago1:37:53

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Yo! This week have: -Nintendo Direct 9/12/25 ft... -Fire Emblem -Mario 40th -Metroid Prime 4 -Hyrule Warriors -Dragon Quest 7 Remake & more Plus... -Digimon Story Time Stranger Demo thoughts -Borderlands 4 reviews -PS6 rumors, physical isn't dead yet -New Nintendo patent & more https://www.patreon.com/sparke3 If you want more content & to further h…

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The 40 Best Super Mario Games Ever - Part 1! 1:04:45

1h ago1:04:45

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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros, here's the first part of our countdown covering the 40 best Super Mario games ever. This show covers entries 40-20 – for the full list covering all 40 games head to our Patreon channel where you can find the 136-minute video and audio versions here: www.patreon.com/posts/cvg-special-top-1387943…

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Everyone's got Mario Fever and Bananza DLC! 41:23

4d ago41:23

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A hectic Nintendo Direct and the men who are here to disseminate it! Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 And check out the Patreon here: Patre…

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Pokémon VGC Worlds 2025 and GC1 with Kiran Singh 2:11:09

2h ago2:11:09

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Season 3 - Episode 11 This week The 0-2 Drop is joined by Perth's favourite son, Kiran Singh, aka, mevlad. Kiran joins the team to share his experience and stories from Worlds 2025, as well as discuss Global challenge #1 for the 2026 season! Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Drop_vgc * The views and opini…

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"Scrafty's Payback Hits Harder When You Survive" ft. Eastside Scrafty | TRAINER'S EYE #177 36:12

5d ago36:12

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He was ready to end everything, until one unexpected “new friend” comment changed his life. Eastside Scrafty opens up about how Pokémon became more than a game, it became a lifeline. From a turbulent childhood spent in foster care to a breaking point that nearly ended it all, he shares how a bond with a fictional fighter and a Facebook page born fr…

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Chazingdra Chats with ANNA PROSSER, Pokémon World Championships Esports Host for 10 Years & Counting 1:49:07

10h ago1:49:07

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#6pokemon1lifestory What an honour to have Anna Prosser on the show, who this year marked her 10th anniversary of hosting the Pokémon World Championships. Come discover all about her experiences, her fascinating life story - from gaming with her grandma as a child, to her musical background culminating in her stellar performance at Worlds 2025, to …

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Silksong Pops Off, Hell Is Us, 007 State Of Play & More | GS230 1:47:29

14d ago1:47:29

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Yo! This week have: -Silksong -Hell Is Us -007 State of Play -Perfect Dark & Take Two -Nintendo Direct soon? & more https://www.patreon.com/sparke3 If you want more content & to further help support the brand, take a look at our Patreon & what we can offer. If you can't think of literally anything else better to spend your money on (like seriously …

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Pricey Pokemon, Leaky Nintendo and Kojima turns ten! 1:07:48

4d ago1:07:48

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If their games didn't have so many pipes in them, you'd think they'd be better at stopping those leaks... Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 …

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Inside the Competitive Pokémon VGC Ecosphere | Brady Smith (VGCCorner) 2:16:00

5d ago2:16:00

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Season 3 - Episode 10 This week on The 0-2 Drop we're joined by 2025 Worlds Competitor, 3-time Regional Champion, and Professional Pokémon Player, Brady Smith! Brady is incredibly giving with his stories of his Pokémon career including being a player and a coach! We had a great time with Brady, and we hope you do to! Thinking about getting a VGC co…

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"The Growl Beneath Incineroar's Flame" ft. Scintilla | TRAINER'S EYE #176 37:17

17d ago37:17

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Some Pokémon don’t just represent us, they help us become who we are. For Scintilla, that Pokémon was Incineroar, a powerful, misunderstood feline that gave him the confidence to build a new identity, both online and off. We dive into Scintilla’s journey from reluctant art student to passionate Twitch streamer, from teacher to tiger. He shares stor…

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Chazingdra Chats with GIOVANNI CISCHKE, Pokémon VGC World Champion 2025 2:06:21

7d ago2:06:21

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#6pokemon1lifestory Look no further than this video for the most comprehensive insight into a World Champion's story that you could wish for. Thousands of Trainers competed all year long to reach that hallowed position, but it was Giovanni Cischke of the USA that came out on top in 2025. Discover his start with Pokémon watching over his brother's s…

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Our 6 GOTY Nominees For TGA, PS6 Could Ft A Handheld & Lost Soul Aside Demo | GS229 1:47:36

20d ago1:47:36

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Yo! This week have: -What our current top 6 GOTY Nominees are for TGA -Report that PS6 will feature a dockable handheld -Lost Soul Aside Demo -If we'd change anything about our favorite games ever -Clair Obscur series will continue -Mega Hawlucha & more https://www.patreon.com/sparke3 If you want more content & to further help support the brand, ta…

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PS6 Portable and RE7 Too Scary? 1:03:10

11d ago1:03:10

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Imagine a first person camera in the VGC studios... Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 And check out the Patreon here: Patreon.com/VideoGames…

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Baldur's Gate 3 & Expedition 33 stars talk back-to-back Game of the Years! 1:03:14

12d ago1:03:14

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Aliona Baranova & Jennifer English join Jordan for a chat about all things acting in video games! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We Rate the Mega Pokémon! 1:56:03

15d ago1:56:03

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Season 3 - Episode 9 This week on The 0-2 Drop we get started with rating the Mega Pokémon, including discussing the most recently revealed Mega's such as Dragonite and Victreebel! Tune in to hear our hot takes! Stick around to the end to hear about our giveaway! Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Drop_vgc…

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Chazingdra Chats with CAM STEADY, Musician & Pokémon World Championships Performer 1:45:34

13d ago1:45:34

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#6pokemon1lifestory Fresh from performing at the 2025 Pokémon World Championships with a 40-piece orchestra, discover the fascinating life story & 6 Dream Team Pokémon of musician Cam Steady: how his video game rap battles series ultimately paved the way for Worlds, the inspirational people he’s encountered along the way - and how he is at root dee…

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Gamescom round up: Silksong and LEGO Batman! 1:18:32

18d ago1:18:32

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VGC's Chris Scullion, Jordan Middler and Push Square's Aaron Bayne are here for some Gamescom action, as the show opens to the public! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2025 Pokemon World Championships Review 1:34:32

19d ago1:34:32

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Season 3 Episode 8 This week on The 0-2 Drop we discuss in detail the Good, the Bad, and The Ugly of the 2025 Pokemon World Championships! From Kevin Han scoring back-to-back World Championships in two divisions for the first time ever! To the woeful execution of the Pokemon Centre pop-up. Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as…

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Pokémon World Championships 2025 special with PokeGirlRach! 30:06

20d ago30:06

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We're saying 'Ana-Hiya' in Anaheim on this special edition of VGC: The Video Games Podcast - with special guest PokeGirlRach! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chazingdra Chats with TORD REKLEV, One of the Greatest Pokémon Trading Card Game Players of All Time 1:43:44

20d ago1:43:44

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#6pokemon1lifestory Winner of no fewer than 5 International Championships, Tord Reklev is regarded by many to be the greatest ever player of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Discover his insights, fascinating life story & the 6 Pokémon most special to him over the years that he would choose for his Dream Team. Please do leave a rating & review if you…

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500 Sub Hang Out Special (Idk we'll talk about games b/c its a gaming podcast) | GS227 1:56:29

1M ago1:56:29

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Yo! This week have: -idk honestly but we'll talk about something but we have some weekly wrap up news -Pokemon Legends ZA hands on -Nintendo Patents -Game Key Card failures -Mark Darrah interview -Gamescom stuff for next week -Crimson Desert -Tales of Xillia remaster -Gamesthetic Game Of The Week & more https://www.patreon.com/sparke3 If you want m…

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The Wyatt Sicks head for The Island and Pokemon plans revealed! 49:11

25d ago49:11

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Gorky's Psyduck-y Mynci! Weepinbell & Sebastian! Want to win a PS5, without drinking a load of water? Click here and enter the Stak survey! https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Best Mythicals to Play in Regulation J 2:06:49

26d ago2:06:49

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Season 3 - Episode 7 This week on The 0-2 Drop we discuss the latest Regulation announcements for Pokemon VGC, Regulations H (take 2) and J. We look back at previous Reg H results and hypothesise what will do well this time, and also go through the list of Mythical Pokemon to see what is going to be top of the charts in Regulation J. This is the fi…

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Another title Contra-banned and Bioshock 4 on the ropes? 1:07:55

1M ago1:07:55

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Hey...we're walking here! Jordan and Chris are back with travel tips (don't fly BA) and more games in Chris' backlog. [email protected] to get in touch, and if you'd like to win a PS5 from Stak, just click here and fill out a short survey - https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Regulation J and Worlds Prep with JoeUX9 2:00:26

1M ago2:00:26

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Season 3: Episode 6 This week The 0-2 Drop is joined by Joseph Ugarte, aka JoeUX9. Joe talks to us about his start in the Pokémon VGC circuit, his approach to Pokémon and a little about coaching! We get some great insight to how Joe approaches Pokémon and prepares for major events. And of cause we touch on the most recent Regulation announcements b…

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Chazingdra Chats with JOE 'XEMINAN' BROWN, Pokémon VGC Commentator 1:49:22

1M ago1:49:22

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#6pokemon1lifestory Joe Brown & I shared a whole lot of laughs recording this - his infectious enthusiasm is bound to #makeyourdaymerry ! Discover Joe's fascinating life story - how he grew up 'with a video game controller in one hand', being a production assistant on Major League Baseball, two epiphanies he experienced watching the film Inception …

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Nintendo Partner Direct, Future of HD2D Games & BioShock In Trouble | GS226 1:44:14

2M ago1:44:14

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Yo! This week have: -Nintendo Partner Direct -Future of HD2D Games -BioShock in deep trouble -Silent Hill f hands on previews -Pokemon TCG Situation -Switch 1 prices go up -Live WWE SummerSlam reactions because we'll be watching as we do the show -Gamesthetic Game Of The Week & more https://www.patreon.com/sparke3 If you want more content & to furt…

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Sony sues Tencent and WWE 2K25 hits Switch 2! 1:11:17

2M ago1:11:17

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Jordan drinks one of the most extreme energy drinks he's ever tasted, Chris legs it through the punishing summer heat in Japan and at some point, a video game podcast threatened to break out... enjoy! Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered in…

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World Championship Draft with AndyLaVGC 1:49:15

1M ago1:49:15

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Season 3: Episode 5 This week on The 0-2 Drop we are joined by one of our favourite Pokémon content creators, AndyLaVGC! The full team gets together to draft 11 Worlds qualified players each, 2 each from NA, EU, LA and Japan, and 1 each from OCE, APAC, and a Free pick! Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Dr…

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Chazingdra Chats with SIERRA DAWN, Esports Host/Caster inc Pokémon & Valorant, Creator & Streamer 1:43:34

2M ago1:43:34

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#6pokemon1lifestory From initially streaming the Trading Card Game to a 50-hour drive across country with two cats, from sending a random message to hugely popular creator aDrive to casting & hosting events for Pokémon, Valorant & more: discover Sierra Dawn's fascinating life story and the 6 Pokémon she would choose for her Dream Team. Come hang ou…

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Pokemon Presents After Month Wait, Xbox Backs Off $80 & Other Stuff We've Been Playing | GS225 2:05:47

2M ago2:05:47

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Yo! This week have: -Pokemon Presents ft. Legends ZA, Champions & Friends -Xbox backs off the $80 price tag for Outer Worlds 2 and other holiday titles -Wheel World & The Greatest Villainous that Zach checked out -Zachs Hundred Line 2nd ending -Some thoughts on Xbox next console -Fable could be delayed again? -Prime 4 release date soon + Nintendo d…

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Microsoft's big U-Turn and PlayStation's bizarre new mode! 58:21

2M ago58:21

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Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 And check out the Patreon here: Patreon.com/VideoGamesChronicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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Pokemon World Championships for Dummies 1:38:25

2M ago1:38:25

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Season 3 - Episode 4 This week on The 0-2 Drop we look at the upcoming World Championships from a VGC perspective. As well as talk about all the news from the most recent Pokémon Presents! Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Drop_vgc * The views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and do not…

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Chazingdra Chats with NORAINTHEFUTURE, Pokémon Shiny Hunter, Streamer & Content Creator 1:30:25

2M ago1:30:25

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#6pokemon1lifestory Born before Pokémon, a student of rocket science, a trans woman and someone who strives tirelessly for trans rights within the Pokémon community & beyond, discover the life story of NoraInTheFuture and the 6 Pokémon most special to her over the years she would choose for her Dream Team. Please do leave a rating & review if you'r…

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DK Bananza Is The DK Game We Needed, Early Shadow Labyrinth Thoughts & Game Key Card News | GS224 1:37:26

2M ago1:37:26

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Yo! This week have: -Donkey Kong Bananza -Shadow Labyrinth -Game Key Card News -Xbox 360 Red Ring Of Death -Persona 5: The Phantom X -Live Action Zelda -Ghost of Yotei State of Play From Last Week -Gamesthetic Game Of The Week & more https://www.patreon.com/sparke3 If you want more content & to further help support the brand, take a look at our Pat…

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Wonky props and Donkey Kong Bananza is here! 1:00:31

2M ago1:00:31

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Double energy drink reviews next week... Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 And check out the Patreon here: Patreon.com/VideoGamesChronicle H…

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“Lugia’s Gust Between Worlds” ft. Ruxin34 | TRAINER'S EYE #175 30:36

2M ago30:36

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What do you do when your heart belongs to two worlds: Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh!? Both! Ruxin34 shares how a surprising rule in his childhood home sent him deeper into the world of Yu-Gi-Oh!, even as his passion for Pokémon endured in secret. From hiding his Game Boy under the covers to launching PokeRux, a second channel built on nostalgic Nuzlocke run…

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2024 NAIC VGC Champion Patrick Connors Interview 1:28:00

2M ago1:28:00

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Season 3 - Episode 3 This week on The 0-2 Drop we have the great privilege of speaking with the 2024 NAIC VGC Master Champion, Patrick Connors! Pat talks to The 0-2 Drop about his 2024 NAIC victory, 2025 Worlds Prep, and a few casual topics including best foods and Spiderman Movies. We thoroughly enjoyed speaking to one of the nicest guys in VGC, a…

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Chazingdra Chats with PM7, Hugely Popular Pokémon Content Creator 2:00:29

2M ago2:00:29

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#6pokemon1lifestory 'There's nothing more beautiful in this world than getting invested in something that doesn't really matter - because you can make it matter.' Well, with his undying drive to create, John aka PM7 has made Pokémon matter to his 1 million subscribers & counting, and now you have the chance to discover the life story of this phenom…

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"Hitmonchan Strikes Back With Counter" ft. Harry The Handicapped Hitmonchan | TRAINER'S EYE #174 46:17

2M ago46:17

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For Harry the Handicapped Hitmonchan, catching Pokémon meant something most of us take for granted: movement, choice, and belonging. Born with cerebral palsy and bound to a wheelchair since childhood, Harry the Handicapped Hitmonchan shares a deeply personal journey of strength, storytelling, and self-expression through the world of Pokémon. From b…

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Team Romero still alive and Tony Hawk is here! 1:07:37

2M ago1:07:37

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Send us your questions comments and concerns to [email protected]! Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 And check out the Patreon…

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Bam Margera: The Interview! 31:36

2M ago31:36

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On the day of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 release, Jordan Middler sat down to talk with Bam Margera about the most unlikely of comebacks... Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click h…

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"Double Kick Through Stories and Shinies" ft. GlaxonXIII | TRAINER'S EYE #173 47:03

2M ago47:03

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From a mysterious Tangela to a full-blown Shiny Pokedex goal, GlaxonXIII’s journey is anything but ordinary. A teacher by day and Pokémon streamer by night, he opens up about the long road from childhood card hunts at 7-Eleven to shiny reactions that shake the internet. We explore the stories behind his favorite cards, his emotional shift toward co…

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S3E02 - The 0-2 Drop Invitational 1:26:56

2M ago1:26:56

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This week on The 0-2 Drop we chat about our most recent event, The 0-2 Drop Invitational, VR July Tour #1, Generation 10 hopes, and immediately retconning our Best Pokemon Available In Generation 9 competition! Trigger Warning 1:25:00 - Burping Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Drop_vgc * The views and op…

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Chazingdra Chats with TOM ROCKS MATHS - Countdown, Maths Content Creator, Pokémon Lover 1:48:16

2M ago1:48:16

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#6pokemon1lifestory Tom Rocks Maths aka Dr Tom Crawford was presented to the UK on the hugely popular game show Countdown in early 2025 - and as his tattoos show, he loves Pokémon! Here's your chance to discover the maths content creator's life story: relishing solving maths problems deep into the night as an 8-year-old, the tale of his Oxford Univ…