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The Pod of GreedKonami Ends Time Wizard Format After All...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.2025-07-171h 43The Pod of GreedKonami Has Changed Retro Yu-Gi-Oh ForeverPaul 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 Marvel Fighters game, and a huge lawsuit from Disney and Universal against Midjourney for AI copyright infringement. Oh, and we finally tackle that negative listener review!2025-06-121h 55The Pod of GreedPaul's MCU Journey? Expedition 33 vs Final Fantasy! And Our Awful Fanfiction StoriesPaul and Alec are answering a bunch of listener questions, both Yu-Gi-Oh and otherwise, in this episode of "Emptying the Pot"2025-06-051h 54The Pod of GreedWhy Do People REALLY Quit Yu-Gi-Oh? Is It the Game or YOU?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?2025-05-151h 50The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Prizes, GTA 6 Trailer, Xbox is $100 More, Marvel ThunderboltsPaul 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!2025-05-081h 53The Pod of GreedHow We Ended Up Being NerdsWe 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!2025-05-011h 50The Pod of GreedMaster Duel's 3rd Anniversary! Pokemon TCG Pocket Responds! Multiversus Controversy!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!2025-02-061h 52The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Master Duel Did the CRAZIEST Thing, DeepSeek, Android XR and More!We finally have a lot of Yu-Gi-Oh news to talk about this week! Plus actually interesting new developments in tech.2025-01-301h 52The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Tournaments Behind the Scenes with Pharaohmone!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.2025-01-231h 55The Pod of GreedSlow Yu-Gi-Oh Week, Pokemon TCG Problem Solved! Also MTG Secret Lairs News!Let's talk about the developments with the new elusive Pokemon set, Magic Secret Lairs going to stores, and the impending TikTok ban.2025-01-161h 36The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh vs Bandai Games: What Can They Learn from Eachother?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!2025-01-091h 55The Pod of GreedNew Year, Lots of Yu-Gi-Oh to Catch Up On!Paul and Alec catch up on all the Yu-Gi-Oh news and some dystopic news stories, too! Happy new year!2025-01-021h 39The Pod of GreedPaul and Alec's 2024 End of Year Awards!Paul and Alec recap their favorite and least favorite parts of the year in review! Happy Holidays!2024-12-261h 03The Pod of GreedNew MTG Banlist? A TCG Accessory Company is Struggling, AI Will Replace Us?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!2024-12-191h 55The Pod of GreedNew Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist, League of Legends TCG, Kraven the Hunter Rotten TomatoesLet'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!2024-12-121h 41The Pod of GreedMaster Duel Unbans CRAZY Cards, PlayStation 30th Anniversary, Famous TCG LawsuitsIn 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.2024-12-052h 10The Pod of GreedNew Shadow Duelist Reveal, Pokemon McDonalds Meal, AI Video GamesAlec 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.2024-11-281h 49The Pod of GreedJapan's TCG Tier List, The Game Awards Nominees, Coca-Cola and Google AI NightmaresAlec 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!2024-11-211h 58The Pod of GreedThe Weirdest Licensed Trading Card GamesPaul 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... 2024-11-141h 36The Pod of GreedWhy So Many People Stopped Playing Modern Yu-Gi-OhPaul 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?2024-11-072h 01The Pod of GreedQuarter Century Bonanza Shown EARLY, MTG Universes Beyond Controversy, Pokemon TCG PocketWe 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!2024-10-311h 50The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh VR is Coming? Magic Commander Panel is Here! Tragic A.I. Disaster...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...2024-10-242h 01The Pod of GreedHuge Pokemon Leak, New Tesla Robotaxi, Bandai Drama, and a Little Yu-Gi-OhSomehow 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! 2024-10-172h 02The Pod of GreedWill the Blue-Eyes Deck SAVE Yu-Gi-Oh?! Paul Rants About the Games IndustryKonami 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!2024-10-102h 16The Pod of GreedNew Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament Rules & MTG Commander is Changing ForeverThis 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!2024-10-032h 27The Pod of GreedMTG Implosion and Konami's Hired Private Investigator?!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.2024-10-032h 00The Pod of GreedRage of the Abyss Reveals, MTG Commander's Controversial News, Sony State of Play, Twitch ConIn 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.2024-09-262h 00The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Tin Controversy, Switch 2 Details, Annoying AI StuffLet's talk about the lukewarm community response to the new Yu-Gi-Oh tins.2024-09-192h 21The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Worlds Recap and the $700 PS5 ProThe 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!2024-09-122h 38The Pod of GreedNew Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist Controversy, Concord Goes Offline, Brazil Bans TwitterAlec 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.2024-09-052h 11The Pod of GreedEvery Game But Yu-Gi-Oh Gets a Banlist!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.2024-08-291h 48The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh is at McDonalds, Pokémon Worlds Controversy, MTG Spotlight Series, Gamescom RecapIt'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.2024-08-222h 16The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Celebrity Event! Huge Disney Announcements, AI Voice News, and More!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! 2024-08-152h 58The Pod of GreedWhy are Pro Players Quitting Yu-Gi-Oh? Featuring Chris!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!2024-08-081h 37The Pod of GreedCheating Yu-Gi-Oh Packs? Is the MCU Finally Backs? AI Just Bubble is Bursting!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...2024-08-012h 15The Pod of GreedBig Week of Japanese Yu-Gi-Oh Announcements! Activision Caught Selling AI, MTG Monty Python, Should Men Read More?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?2024-07-252h 03The Pod of GreedPlayer Gets Arrested?! Konami Finally Talks Yu-Gi-Oh, MTG Gets Furry Creatures, AI Steals More DataWe 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!2024-07-181h 55The Pod of GreedWild Yu-Gi-Oh News Week! MTG x Elden Ring? Anime Industry Struggles!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. 2024-07-111h 49The Pod of GreedOlympian with Yu-Gi-Oh Cards, New Master Duel Mode, Big TCG UpdatesIt'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!2024-07-041h 58The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Anime Reboot? New Rules? Do Retro Formats Work? How Will We Finish Yu-Gi-Oh?We're answering a rally of viewer submitted questions from the Pot of Greed this week!2024-06-271h 32The Pod of GreedToxic Yu-Gi-Oh Events, Pokemon AI Controversy, Nintendo DirectPaul 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!2024-06-202h 03The Pod of GreedBattles of Legend Reveals, Japanese Yu-Gi-Oh Discrimination, Xbox Games Showcase, Twitter Hides LikesLet'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.2024-06-131h 55The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Emergency! Neopets Gets a TCG! Wizards of the Coast AI Drama AGAIN! Social Media MeltdownWe 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!2024-06-061h 54The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Prize Support Debacle, Sony State of Play Flop, Disney Lorcana Simulator Taken DownWe 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.2024-06-012h 10The Pod of GreedControversial Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament Policy, Some Cool Gaming News, AI is Getting ScarierThis 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!2024-05-232h 14The Pod of GreedRarity Collection II, GameStop Buying PSA Graded Pokemon Cards, OpenAI's New Update, MCU Show News!Lots to discuss this week with the new Rarity Collection reveals, PSA and GameStop's agreement to purchase graded Pokemon cards, news of the MCU, a frightening OpenAI update, and much more! And as always, viewer questions from the Pot of Greed!2024-05-162h 33The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Coverage, Switch Successor, Xbox Shuts Down Multiple Studios, Sony Helldivers Controversy,Lots is happening and we have to talk about it!2024-05-092h 12The Pod of Greed1 Year Celebration! Stellar Blade Censorship, MCU "Superhero Fatigue", $3 Million Card Sale!We're celebrating a full year of podcasting by giving away a ceramic Pot of Greed just like the one we use on the video podcast! Plus, we talk Marvel MCU "superhero fatigue", the controversy around Stellar Blade's censorship, and a Magic the Gathering card selling for $3 million!2024-05-022h 06The Pod of GreedKonami Finally Communicates! Big New Yu-Gi-Oh Resource! Top 15 Card Games in Japan!So many fun Yu-Gi-Oh stories to talk about this week! YCS Raleigh recap, a new Master Duel banlist, a huge Yu-Gi-Oh players' resource is unveiled, and Konami takes its first steps toward player communication! Oh yeah, and we examine the Top 15 most popular card games in terms of sales in Japan!2024-04-252h 03The Pod of Greed50th Episode! Big Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist! New Robot! MTG President!there's a lot of big Yu-Gi-Oh stuff to talk about this week and it's also our 50th episode so let's dive into the 3 hour long rally!2024-04-182h 51The Pod of GreedWoman Has to Leave Smelly Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament! Controversial MTG Mascot! $70 Games are Over?This podcast focuses on Yu-Gi-Oh news and card games in general. Paul and Alec discuss the upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh product Legacy of Destruction, revealing some of the cards included. They mention a recent influx of Yu-Gi-Oh news, including leaks, reveals, and even some negative news about a woman's bad tournament experience. The conversation broadens to include the new Magic the Gathering mascot and the divided opinions surrounding it. We're then asked about our pick for a card game, new or existing, that they hope gains popularity, and they respond with Digimon and Grand Archive. The video concludes with a discussion...2024-04-111h 47The Pod of GreedThe Biggest Yu-Gi-Oh Set Ever, MTG Thunder Junction Controversy, Twitch TOS Changes, Discord Ads!This week we discuss the new Yu-Gi-Oh tins with 400 cards, the stolen art controversy around Magic the Gathering's new Thunder Junction set, changes to the Twitch terms of service, Discord adding in game ads, social media messaging data being sold and more!2024-04-052h 00The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Players Give Up Too Soon, Xbox Hardware Debacle, Marvel Rivals, Star Wars AcolyteWe talk about Yu-Gi-Oh players giving up games too quickly, the Phil Spencer Xbox interview, the Marvel Rivals reveal, and controversy over Star Wars Acolyte.2024-03-282h 18The Pod of GreedDisappointing Yu-Gi-Oh News, Pokemon TCG Costco Scandal, New Sand Land Card Game, Our 3 Yu-Gi-Oh WishesWe discuss the unfortunate news about the upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh WCS being a private event, a strange game shop causing a scandal with Pokemon cards from Costco, the announcement of a new Sand Land TCG, and some very juicy user questions from the Pot of Greed!2024-03-212h 20The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh x McDonalds, Digimoncon, Akira Toriyama, Video Game Industry TroublesWe examine some exciting new Yu-Gi-Oh cards, talk about the announcements from Digimoncon, celebrate the life of Akira Toriyama, and discuss a number of troubling stories in the video game space.2024-03-142h 27The Pod of GreedRIP Rooster Teeth, Nintendo Beats Yuzu, 2 New Card Games, Yu-Gi-Oh Worlds!We talk Nintendo vs Yuzu, the loss of RoosterTeeth, the intro of 2 new card games (Dragon Ball and Star Wars) plus viewer questions!2024-03-071h 34The Pod of GreedThe Gaming Industry Collapse, Pokemon Presents, YCS Vegas, New BANLISTS!Discussing the usual array of Yu-Gi-Oh news with a side of gaming industry meltdowns.2024-02-292h 05The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Quarter Celebration Recap, Nintendo Direct, MTG Theft, MCU ChangesRecapping the Yu-Gi-Oh QCC event for Master Duel and Duel Links, plus some updates on Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, the Nintendo Direct, and viewer questions! Sorry for Paul's voice, he's coming off of a cold!2024-02-221h 45The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Fashion, Pokémon Card Theft, MTG Collabs Backfire, PS5 Sales Flop, Deadpool Saves Marvel?This week's episode the Yu-Gi-Oh podcast delves into our experience at TCG Con last weekend, a bevvy of new Yu-Gi-Oh collectibles, some trouble with Magic the Gathering collabs, valuable Pokémon cards getting stolen, and the decline of PlayStation!2024-02-151h 36The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh VR, Master Duel AI, Remastered Classic Games, Star Wars Unlimited and So Much More!This episode of the Pod of Greed, we're talking about all the huge Yu-Gi-Oh announcements from the Tokyo Dome event in Japan. Yu-Gi-Oh VR, Master Duel AI, new Yu-Gi-Oh The Chronicles animated short, more Duel Links features, and so much more! Plus talk of the new Star Wars Unlimited TCG, the future of Xbox, and more!Submit topics or questions for the podcast! ➡️ https://forms.gle/nAtzEordbSpSb4we82024-02-081h 51The Pod of GreedPhantom Nightmare, PlayStation State of Play Recap, RIP MetaZoo, Deadpool HypeWe discuss the new Yu-Gi-Oh set Phantom Nightmare, the latest Master Duel banlist, information about the Quarter Century Celebration live stream, the sudden end of MetaZoo, the Sony PlayStation State of Play showcase, and some hype for Deadpool 3. Plus, more viewer questions from the Pot of Greed!Submit topics or questions for the podcast! ➡️ https://forms.gle/nAtzEordbSpSb4we82024-02-012h 04The Pod of GreedSo Many Yu-Gi-Oh Cards! Runeterra in Trouble? Palworld vs Pokémon Controversy! Final Fantasy 7 News!We discuss the many new Yu-Gi-Oh cards and announcements, from Rarity Collection to Phantom Nightmare. We also cover the Riot Games layoffs and how they might affect Legends of Runeterra! Plus, we get into the huge Palworld vs Pokemon controversy, and some more stories from Magic the Gathering! Oh yeah, and more Pot of Greed questions!2024-01-252h 01The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Starter Deck Controversy, Competitive Content, Price Problems, Lorcana, Marvel Echo ReviewPaul and Alec discuss a handful of controversial issues happening in the Yu-Gi-Oh community right now, from card prices to competitive content discourse and of course, the hotly contested new 2-Player Starter Set! Plus big announcements from Lorcana and an MTG fan who beat AI! Oh, and our review of the latest Marvel Disney+ show: Echo! And plenty of interesting questions from the Pot of Greed itself!Submit topics or questions for the podcast! ➡️ https://forms.gle/nAtzEordbSpSb4we82024-01-182h 21The Pod of GreedMore $100 Yu-Gi-Oh Cards, MTG Caught Using AI, New Pokémon Card Type, SAG-AFTRA Controversy!Another week of crazy card game news! We talk about the new, expensive and controversial card in Maze of Memories, a huge slip-up by Magic the Gathering using AI imagery, some hard truths about collecting Pokemon cards, and the Digimon TCG experimenting with a new kind of banlist. Plus, we're answering more of your listener questions from the Pot!2024-01-112h 08The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Reveals Cause Stir! AI Stealing MTG Artwork! Twitch Policy Controversy! China Microtransaction Crackdown, Mickey Mouse Goes Public!It's a new year and we've got loads to talk about in this extra long first episode back! New Yu-Gi-Oh card reveals have caused a bit of a stir in the community. Magic the Gathering has a handful of stories from product overload to AI actually stealing its card art. Twitch dances back and forth with its policies on adult content. Tekken's developer gets into it with fans on Twitter. China cracks down on microtransactions in mobile games! And we of course answer brand new listener questions from the Pot of Greed itself!2024-01-062h 26The Pod of GreedOur Yu-Gi-Oh 2023 Year in Review, Master Duel Banlist, 25th Anniversary: Good or Bad?We take a look back and review the past year in Yu-Gi-Oh as we look toward the things we hope to see from the game and brand in 2024. Plus, we answer loads more questions from the Pot of Greed, too! Thank you all for a wonderful first year of the podcast. See you again soon! Submit topics or questions for the podcast! ➡️ https://forms.gle/nAtzEordbSpSb4we82023-12-311h 44The Pod of GreedNew Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Banlist, $400 Egyptian God Cards, MTG AI Controversy, Insomniac LeaksWe talk about the new Yu-Gi-Oh Forbidden & Limited List update, the $400 stainless steel Egyptian God Cards, a controversy around the use of AI imagery in Magic the Gathering, a new Digimon TCG banlist, and more!2023-12-211h 58The Pod of GreedNew Yu-Gi-Oh Mystery Product, Hasbro MTG Layoffs, E3 is Dead, The Game Awards, and Edison Format's AppealIn this new episode of the podcast, Paul and Alec speculate on a new Yu-Gi-Oh mystery product announcement from Konami, compare Master Duel and the TCG, lament the huge employee layoffs from Hasbro and how they may affect Magic the Gathering, mourn the loss of E3, investigate the controversy of The Game Awards, and discuss why we don't make more Edison Yu-Gi-Oh content. Plus more viewer questions from the Pot of Greed!2023-12-141h 55The Pod of GreedAI Made Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist, Yu-Gi-Oh Expense, GTA VI & Fortnite, Playstation ProblemWe discuss new Yu-Gi-Oh card reveals and Master Duel news, and also dive into some Yu-Gi-Oh player testimonials on Reddit. Plus, we react to the new GTA VI announcement, Fortnite's huge new game modes, an unfortunate PlayStation controversy, and Google's announcement of Gemini AI. Plus more of your viewer questions from the Pot of Greed!2023-12-071h 53The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Pack RANT! Pokémon Marriage Proposal, State of the MCU, EA Video Games Take Your VoiceThis week we're catching up on Yu-Gi-Oh news like the new Master Duel ban list and Valiant Smashers, plus some exciting OCG card reveals! We also witness a man propose using a Pokemon card, discuss the state of the MCU, and talk about an EA patent that could use your voice in new video games! And of course, we're answering more of your questions from the Pot of Greed! 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The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Pack RANT! Pokémon Card Proposal, MCU News, Video Game Steals Your VoiceThis week we're catching up on Yu-Gi-Oh news like the new Master Duel ban list and Valiant Smashers, plus some exciting OCG card reveals! We also witness a man propose using a Pokemon card, discuss the state of the MCU, and talk about an EA patent that could use your voice in new video games! And of course, we're answering more of your questions from the Pot of Greed! Submit topics or questions for the podcast! ➡️ https://forms.gle/nAtzEordbSpSb4we82023-11-3021 minThe Pod of GreedBanlist Discussion is Hard, Valiant Smashers, New MTG Collab, The Marvels' Box Office Flop, Game of the Year Nominees AnnouncedThis week we talk about some awesome new Yugi based support cards, whether or not there are too many new products, the The Marvels movie's big box office flop, Game of the Year nominees, and another exciting MTG collab. And more questions from the Pot of Greed!2023-11-162h 01The Pod of GreedYCS Misplay Controversy, Bandai Walks Back One Piece Banlist, Legend of Zelda Movie, GTA 6 AnnouncementWe discuss the latest Yu-Gi-Oh misplay controversy from the last YCS, some Master Duel updates, a weird banlist walk back from Bandai for One Piece TCG, and go over big new video game announcements.2023-11-091h 57The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Prices RANT! Pokemon Cards Lost at Sea? MTG x Evil Dead! One Piece BANLIST!This week we discuss two big Yu-Gi-Oh community issues from the release of Rarity Collection and the recent Duelist Cup. We also find out more about how Pokemon cards are made and a story of somebody finding them on a cruise. Plus, the newest Magic the Gathering collaboration and the One Piece TCG's latest banlist update!2023-11-032h 02The Pod of GreedIs Yu-Gi-Oh Too Expensive? Marvel x MTG Collab! BIG Nintendo Controversy!This week we dive into the current price of the Yu-Gi-Oh TCG, the return of Exodia at YCS Indianapolis, the recently announced Marvel x Magic the Gathering collaboration, and some unfortunate gaming news from Nintendo! Plus your questions from the Pot of Greed!2023-10-261h 37The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Product Early Look, Big MTG Change, Marvel Daredevil Controversy, Best Selling VideogamesWe talk about some newly revealed Yu-Gi-Oh products from New York Comic Con, discuss the best selling video games of all time, and deep dive into the Marvel Daredevil Born Again controversy.2023-10-192h 07The Pod of GreedDuel Links HACKED, Ariseheart in Master Duel, Weird Pokemon Scam, Lorcana Expands, PS5 Slim!We discuss some startling new hacks in Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links Rush Duel mode, lament the arrival of Kashtira Ariseheart in Master Duel, talk about the PS5 Slim, Lorcana's expanding to more countries, a weird Pokemon TCG workplace scam, and more!2023-10-121h 39The Pod of GreedAnother Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist, Pokémon Van Gogh Controversy, Flesh & Blood News, Meta AI NightmareWe talk about the new banlist in Master Duel and other Yu-Gi-Oh news, discuss the Pokemon TCG x Van Gogh Musuem controversy, talk about an interesting new Flesh & Blood product, and more! Excuse the iffy setup and audio this week, we're still adjusting!2023-10-051h 17The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Rant, Rush Duels in Duel Links, $400 Pokémon Classic Box, Too Many MTG Collabs? Stars Wars and Final Fantasy VII TCGs!In this episode of the Pod of Greed, we share our opinions on the new Rush Duel mode in Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links. Plus, Paul and Alec go on a huge Yu-Gi-Oh tangent about banlists, game balance, and community discussions. We also learn about the wildly expensive new Pokemon TCG Classic set, learn a new perspective on Magic the Gathering's many crossovers, get more insight into the upcoming Star Wars Rebellion TCG, and find out about a new Final Fantasy VII Remake card game coming soon, too! Plus, we answers more of your questions from the almighty Pot of Greed!2023-09-281h 46The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh TCG Banlist Review, CGC Grading Controversy, New MTG Collab, Huge Xbox News Leaks, YouTube AI FeaturesWe discuss the controversial new Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Forbidden & Limited list, give our takes on the huge Microsoft and Xbox news leaks, talk about how a YouTuber exposed the CGC grading company, learn more about the Magic the Gathering x My Little Pony collab, and much more! Plus, as always, new questions and topics from the Pot of Greed!2023-09-221h 46The Pod of GreedNew Yu-Gi-Oh Meta, Master Duel/Duel Links Events, Honoring Sheldon Menery, New Lorcana Set, DC Dual Force ReviewStrap in for an extra long episode! This week on the Pod of Greed, Alec and Paul discuss lots of new Yu-Gi-Oh developments: YCS Vancouver and the rise of the Unchained deck, a new banlist in Speed Duel format, the current Duel Links metagame, Master Duel's new balanced Type-driven format, Phantom Nightmare reveals, and China's unique banlist. We also honor the late Sheldon Menery (creator the the Magic the Gathering Commander format), check out the next announced Lorcana set, share a weird Pokemon card sale from Facebook, and Alec gives a full rundown of his experience playing the DC Dual...2023-09-142h 00The Pod of GreedNew Mystery Yu-Gi-Oh Cards, The REAL Best Yu-Gi-Oh Product, Pokemon Price CrashLet's talk about a host of new Yu-Gi-Oh announcements and rumors, plus exciting news from Pokémon and even Marvel Snap! And some hot takes thrown in, too!2023-09-071h 21The Pod of GreedDisappointing Yu-Gi-Oh Tins! $1300 Dark Magician?! Pokemon Cash Prize IncreasesLots of exciting card game news this week on the Pod of Greed. From the underwhelming Yu-Gi-Oh tin reveals to the weirdly expensive $1300 Platinum Dark Magician from Konami, there's a lot going on. Plus more draws from the Pot as always!2023-08-311h 28The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Product Rant! New Master Duel Banlist! PlayStation Portal! - Pod of Greed Episode 17This week we discuss the controversy around Yu-Gi-Oh's recent product value problem, go over the Master Duel banlist again, and talk about the weird PlayStation Portal device. Plus some new viewer topics and questions!2023-08-241h 22The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Too Expensive? Pokémon Hacking Controversy! Magic Copies Lorcana?Has the Yu-Gi-Oh TCG gotten too expensive? What happened at the Pokémon World Championships? Why is trading banned in Diablo IV? And did Magic the Gathering rip off Lorcana? Alec and Paul talk about that and more this week on the Pod of Greed!2023-08-171h 20The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Worlds Recap, Pokemon Presents, Lorcana Launch, MTG One Ring SoldWe discuss our experience at Yu-Gi-Oh's WCS last weekend in Japan, the plethora of Pokémon Presents announcements, trading card game news from Gen Con, and more viewer questions!2023-08-111h 34The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Worlds, TCGPlayer Union Controversy, Alec Rants on Lottery Cards!In this episode we talk about the upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh World Championships that we're attending, discuss the eBay and TCGplayer union controversy, dive into Pokemon's newest chase cards, talk about Magic the Gathering's strange lack of MSRP on products, and answer more of your questions from the Pot of Greed!2023-08-031h 31The Pod of GreedNew Yu-Gi-Oh Rule? McDonalds Pokémon Cards! MTG Too Expensive! Neopets TCGThis week, we discuss a handful of different TCG stories. Pokemon cards are back at McDonalds, Konami added a new Yu-Gi-Oh game term, Magic the Gathering card prices are causing controversy, and Neopets is getting a TCG! Plus, your viewer questions from the Pot of Greed!2023-07-271h 39The Pod of GreedPaul's BIG Yu-Gi-Oh Rant, Konami Shareholder Concerns, TCGs Rising in ChinaThis week, we delve into the Konami shareholder concerns about Yu-Gi-Oh, plus some fun stories about Netflix, Comic-Con, and the rise of trading card games in China. Plus some fun viewer questions from the Pot!2023-07-202h 04The Pod of GreedSO MANY NEW YU-GI-OH PRODUCTS! What Mechanics Should Other Games Take From It?Alec and Paul discuss the many new Yu-Gi-Oh card and product announcements. Plus some news about Xbox and Activision, and more interesting viewer questions.2023-07-131h 19The Pod of GreedAnother Master Duel Banlist? LOTR One Ring Was Pulled! Anime Expo Recap!Paul and Alec talk about yet another Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel Banlist, the EU Nationals, a Kazuki Takahashi tribute, the MTG One Ring finally being pulled, and a weird Diablo story. Plus more viewer questions!2023-07-061h 27The Pod of GreedIs Yu-Gi-Oh Accessible? What's the Most Unique Card Game? xQc This week, Alec and Paul discuss some new Yu-Gi-Oh announcements, discuss streamer xQc gambling $9000 on Magic the Gathering, the launch of new card games, and we answer viewer questions from the Pot of Greed!2023-06-291h 17The Pod of GreedNew Yu-Gi-Oh Starter Set, Another Master Duel Banlist, Nintendo Direct Recap, Weird Pokémon TCG StoriesAlec and Paul dive into details of two new Yu-Gi-Oh TCG products, the upcoming Master Duel banlist, two weird Pokemon TCG stories, and the recent Nintendo Direct! Plus some wild viewer topics about the anime and more!2023-06-221h 38The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Edison Nationals, Pokémon 151 Scalpers, $2 Million MTG Lord of the RingPaul and Alec dive deep into the TCG news cycle with the recently announced Yu-Gi-Oh Edison format National, more on the MTG One Ring card bounties, an upcoming Pokemon policy to stop scalpers, and surprising news from Upper Deck Entertainment. Plus more viewers' questions from the Pot of Greed!2023-06-151h 37The Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Commander Format, $1 Million Card Bounty, Lorcana Gets Sued! - Pod of Greed Episode 6Today Paul and Alec discuss a myriad of TCG stories. Yu-Gi-Oh gets new figures, a $1 million bounty is placed on the MTG One Ring card, and Lorcana gets sued by Upper Deck! Plus we talk new mixed reality headset and another frightening AI story! And finally answer viewer topics!2023-06-081h 19The Pod of GreedTwo New Yu-Gi-Oh Banlists, MTG Aragorn Lord of the Rings Controversy - Pod of Greed Episode 5We discuss the new Forbidden & Limited list updates for both the Yu-Gi-Oh TCG and Master Duel. We also give our takes on the Black Aragorn controversy in Magic the Gathering, and Alec shares a personal Twitter experience.2023-06-011h 30The Pod of GreedNew Yu-Gi-Oh Toys, PlayStation Games Recap, Pokemon and MTG ControversyToday we discuss Yu-Gi-Oh, PlayStation, and some more controversy in the Pokemon TCG and Magic the Gathering communities. Plus ANOTHER new card game releasing soon in Shadowverse!2023-05-271h 22The Pod of GreedOverpriced Yu-Gi-Oh Products, The Best Selling TCG Sales, AI in College, and Overwatch WoesWe discuss new Yu-Gi-Oh TCG accessories that are interesting but expensive, analyze of list of the best selling Trading Card Games, and talk about a story of AI mishaps in the college classroom.2023-05-271h 12The Pod of GreedRental Girl Plays Yu-Gi-Oh, Star Wars TCG Announced, Banlist Season - Pod of Greed Episode 2Paul and Alec discuss a controversial story of a rental girlfriend who meets the love of her life through Yu-Gi-Oh, the announcement of the new Star Wars TCG, and more.2023-05-2755 minThe Pod of GreedYu-Gi-Oh Adds New Type, Pokémon Shop Bans Adults, Wizards of the Coast DramaWelcome to the pilot episode of the Pod of Greed, a podcast where Paul and Alec discuss card game and other tabletop news and events.2023-05-1950 min