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Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast85 - Nature is Healing Time for us to get back to what we know and love; in-person tournaments! For some, this is old hat. For others, this is their first experience in an in-person Pokémon tournament! Let's go over some etiquette, experiences, and get you ready to go (safely) kick some butt! Happy Dodrio Day!
2021-07-1454 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast84 - Was That So Hard? LET'S GO, GAMEFREAK! The change made to the meta may be controversial, and it may be disliked by some, but by golly does it ever change up the meta ever so slightly, to the point that we have awoken from our half-asleep competitive Pokémon daze and are ready to play. Good morning, y'all! Happy Doduo Day!
2021-07-071h 13
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast83 - Innovating in a Solved Meta It's time to play some Pokémon, folks! How do you do that in a meta where everyone pretty much knows what they're doing? Is the meta stale? What can you do? Also, the June Leeg is over and we had some VERY interesting results! We talk about that and more in today's Pokésports Podcast! Happy Farfetch'd Day!
2021-06-3056 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast82 - E3 & The Mysterious Legends Nintendo E3 was in full effect today, and we've got the scoop on all things Pokémon! Wait...there wasn't any Pokémon? Huh...okay. The games were still super exciting though, and we're looking forward to sharing some amazing developments we've got in the pipeline for you! Happy Magneton Day!
2021-06-1752 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast81 - Here Comes Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl!It's finally time to chat about Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl! The closer we get to release date without news, the more nervous we get about having a Pokémon game that doesn't use gen 5-8 Pokémon. Let's see what that'd be like! Happy Magnemite Day!
2021-06-0257 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast80 - Catching Up With Series 9Kevin & Mike are back after a whole week of not playing Pokémon. Is the game any different? Is Series 9 actually a new meta? Also, we define the new destructive meta.
2021-05-261h 02
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast79 - The GrindSloooooow. The next few weeks for Pokemon are sloooow. So instead, we develop teams and talk about how to get'em going! Happy Slowpoke Day!
2021-05-1251 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast78 - The ReturnWell, Series 7 is back, and with it, not a lot has changed. However, the few things that are different has the potential to shake up the meta. Let's see what we can take home from the newest group of Pokémon! Happy Rapidash Day!
2021-05-0552 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast77 - Farewell Series 8, Hello Series 7?Let's get things going with Series 7 - Er, I mean Series 9! Let's take a look at all the things you have to look forward to! Could be more than you think! Also, Players Cup 3 wrapped up streaming. We'll break it down for you. Happy Ponyta Day!
2021-04-2857 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast76 - Get To Know Us : 2021 Edition!It's that time of the year again! We're a lot older & wiser than we were the last time we spoke, and our lives have changed pretty drastically, so we're taking the opportunity of a low news week to chat about what we've been up to for the past year. Happy Golem Day!
2021-04-2155 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast75 - A Dog With A Sword In Its MouthPlayers Cup 4 was this weekend, and oo boy did we ever have a time. Kevin and Mike used the same team, and ended up with relatively similar scores! Let's see how that went for them. Happy Graveler Day!
2021-04-1455 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast74 - The Core of PC4 Today, Kevin breaks down some very popular cores for Series 8 that you may be seeing in the Players Cup 4. It's a great chance to take a look into our brains and see how we make our teambuilding decisions! Happy Geodude Day!
2021-04-071h 06
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast73 - How to Team SelectIn this episode, we discuss the winning teams of the Players Cup 3, chatting about their viability, awesomeness, and usecases. Umbreon, huh? Also, we discuss further how to win before you play, analyzing Kevin's past team previews and what he could go in the battle arena with to get a competitive edge.
2021-03-3158 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast72 - A Good Day to Try Hard Kevin recants his time in the Players Cup 3. Mike expresses his jealousy -- er -- support.
2021-03-2454 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast71 - In-Person Tournaments Are Coming Back?Are live tournaments coming back sooner than we thought? Is that a mistake? Are we nervous? So many questions! Also, Players Cup 3 has kicked off with the Seniors Cup! We chat about that, as well as what Kevin's bringing. Happy Victreebell Day!
2021-03-1756 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast70 - Lookin' at the LadderMike & Kevin analyze the difference between in-game usage, low-ladder showdown usage, and high-ladder showdown usage. Also, are in-person events coming back? Looks like something's a-brewin! The boys discuss. Happy Weepinbell Day!
2021-03-101h 05
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast69 - Pokémon Day Afterparty Well, the day came and went. We had tons of fun seeing all of the new iterations of Pokémon coming our way, and it begged the question "What are we going to do to stay competitive?" Seems like Snap is a good option.
2021-03-0348 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast68 - Series 7: Reloaded Next week is Pokémon Day! Let's chat about what we're looking forward to, what we're thinking is going to happen, and all things in between! Also, Series 9 is Series 7 again. We have opinions. Happy Machamp Day!
2021-02-2442 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast67 - The The 2021 Pokémon World ChampionshipsWhat happened to the 2021 Pokemon World Championships? Kevin and Mike explore how they feel about the Pokémon Esports scene of 2021, and what this could mean for the future of Pokémon. Also, Mike shows you how to unwind with Random Battles. Happy Machoke Day!
2021-02-1750 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast66 - A Rock Solid Meta!It's a new month, so of course it's time to run down the list of new changes to our wonderful world of competitive Pokemon, but it's also time to chat about how a solidifying meta is good or bad for the game.
2021-02-1053 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast65 - Teambuilding for Series 8!It's time for us to get down to business! Legendaries are finally allowed in Series 8 (Well...one, I guess.). Join us as we develop some awesome teams that you'll be able to use!
2021-02-031h 14
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast64 - It's About Time...and Calyrex IT'S HAPPENING! Series 8 is a thing, and we're here to say all the "I told you so"s. Also, which Calyrex will "reign" supreme?
2021-01-271h 12
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast63 - Players Cup 3 Afterparty We're all done the Players Cup 3! Let's chat about it. As well, Mike and Kevin have discovered new villains against their teams! Getting Started With Smogon: https://www.smogon.com/articles/getting-started
2021-01-2055 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast62 - Where Did Grimmsnarl Come From?Players Cup 3 is coming up sooner than soon, and we're really excited to go as hard as we can into preparation. But on the horizon, we're seeing one of the biggest potential threats to the Players Cup 3. Come see how you can prepare for that!
2021-01-131h 04
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast61 - The Most Balanced Series Yet!It's a new month, so let's chat about the newest stats from December 2020, heading into January 2021! Series 7 has been one of (if not THE) most balanced series so far. Also, we discuss the upcoming Players Cup 3 and some tips you can take into this month to get yourself into the qualifiers!
2021-01-061h 02
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast60 - The GS CupIt's a very long overdue farewell to 2020. That said, Pokémon isn't slowing down at all! Several friendly competitions for the "GS Cup" have been popping up, and it's looking like a pretty awesome format. Will we see this in Series 8? Only time will tell.
2020-12-3052 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast59 - It's A Dynamax Life!In this Pokésports Christmas Special, Kevin is thinking of quitting Pokémon for good! Oh no! Will Ace Trainer Clarence be able to pull Kevin back to the wonderful world of Dynamax?
2020-12-2337 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast58 - Players Cup 2 Wrap-Up & Dynamax Legendaries! The Players Cup 2 is finally over! Time to break down what happened, and talk about what's coming next! ALSO! What'll happen when Legendaries are allowed in VGC? Is Dynamax going to break the game? Let's find out.
2020-12-1657 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast57 - Competitive Emotional SupportThis week, we introduce two new segments to the podcast. Competitive Emotional Support is where we receive your gripes regarding competitive play. What are things that make you rage? We're here to listen. "What's Missing?" Is where we chat about Pokémon who are not yet in the Sword and Shield Pokédex. The game would be wildly different with them, and we want to highlight that.
2020-12-0957 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast56 - Is Ally Switch Competitive?Mike & Kevin have their opinions about Ally Switch. Some say it's what's wrong with the game. Some say it's a big brain play. Whatever the idea is, the boys will discuss!
2020-12-0253 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast55 - #BringBackTimer...Please?Maybe if we add a "Please" to the end of it, they'll pay more attention. It's been an issue since the very beginning of Sword and Shield - The in-game timer has not been kind to the singles game, which has led a lot of people to feel abandoned. Kevin and Mike discuss.
2020-11-2554 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast54 - The Ethics of Pokémon Kevin & Mike discuss the concept of generating Pokémon - this has been around for possibly longer than you think it has, and barring any kind of precisely-worded ban, it won't be going anywhere anytime soon. We hope this can educate, or at least provoke some interesting thought on the topic. Pokésports will now also be recording live on YouTube instead of Twitch. Make sure you check that out next Sunday at 9pm EST!
2020-11-1857 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon PodcastPokésports Plus: It's Super Effective! Steve Black Jr. (SBJ) joins us to discuss podcasting, Pokémon, and going competitive! "It's Super Effective" has been around for just over 10 years, and is the home of all news Pokémon, from competitive to casual to enthusiast. Head on over to pkmncast.com to check out more!
2020-11-1658 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast53 - Reminiscing on the Players Cup 2The Players Cup 2 was a wild ride. Did Kevin end up doing better this time around, or was his run cut short? Find out inside! There's also some pretty exciting announcements regarding the future of Pokésports.
2020-11-1145 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast52 - November in the Crown Tundra!We're one year older, wiser (?), and more ready than ever to play some Pokémon! So much so that Kevin decides to take on Tofu, our moderator. Yes, folks. This happens IN the podcast! Will we do it again? Who knows? Also, it's a new month, so check out these November stats!
2020-11-041h 11
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast51 - Teams of the Crown TundraKevin has been working as hard as humanly possible to bring you team after team that YOU can use in your day-to-day Pokémon battling in the Crown Tundra! Check out his breakdown of his Zapdos, Glastrier, and Regieleki teams!
2020-10-2853 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast50 - Teambuilding for Crown TundraPeople ask us to run more teambuilding episodes so they can hear our thought process, build along with us, and/or poke fun at our choices! Well, here you are! Come watch as Mike creates a new rain team for Series 7, and Kevin figures his stuff out! Big thanks to Pikalytics for putting together the infrastructure. Great site. Great people.
2020-10-2151 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast49 - The Top 10 Crown Tundra ThreatsKevin and Mike break down some of the incredible strategies we have yet to see in the upcoming Crown Tundra DLC. We're expecting these Pokémon to be used, overused, and/or underestimated. Mike also discusses the inclusivity of National Dex.
2020-10-141h 00
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast48 - Crown Tundra All The Way DownToday's all about the recent trailer we've received for the upcoming Sword & Shield DLC, The Crown Tundra. We share our initial ideas, our future plans, and our current situations, competitive gameplay-wise. Oh! It's also a new month, so we've got all your usage stats ready for you!
2020-10-071h 00
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast47 - Group Teambuilding & The Players Cup 2Players Cup 2 is over, and as is the memory of Series 5. Let us know if you had any good memories of Series 5, or if youère ready to accept new Pokémon into your life with Series 7! Wait, what's Series 6? Also, Group Teambuilding is something that groups of professional Pokémon players have been doing for years. Don't sleep on group teambuilding. It can be pretty great.
2020-09-3048 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon PodcastPokésports Plus: Alyssa "TemporalVGC" Smith!On this episode, Alyssa (TemporalVGC on Twitter) joins Mike & Kevin for a discussion on the Womens Tournament (which she created), as well as the Players Cup (Which she did not). Alyssa is a seasoned competitor who created a tournament out of necessity for representation and inclusivity within the VGC community. Very well worth a listen!
2020-09-2842 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast46 - Get To Know PokésportsHave you ever found yourself asking "What does Pokésports even do?"? Well, if so, get ready for an episode dedicated to all the things that Pokésports's own Kevin & Mike do. It's a look behind the curtain. If you're looking for Pokémon content today though, don't worry. We've got you covered there too.
2020-09-2346 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast45 - Which Series Should I Play?So it looks like the Players Cup 2 will be with Series 5 rules. What does this mean? How do we play? What do we do? Kevin and Mike talk about the answers to all that and more in this episode.
2020-09-1653 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast44 - The Amoonguss FactorIt's September, which means it's time for stats! We also give you a rundown of the top 10 series 6 Pokémon, as well as an explanation of the new term that's sweeping the nation.
2020-09-0951 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast43 - Now On The World Wide Web!Pokésports now has a full-fledged website! We have embraced the future and have bought into the dot com bubble. We really think it has legs. On it, you'll be able to find team reports, team archives, rental codes, damage calculators and so much more! Check it out at pokesports(dot)org! Also we talk about Smogon Tournaments, Rose Tower Results, and the Priority Firebird.
2020-09-0253 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast42 - Series 6 Rundown!We're all about Series 6, but even more than that, Mike's all about E C O N O M I C S. Call the SWOT team, cuz we're doing some analysis! There's some good debate in this one about which Pokémon are going to make it to Series 6 as well. On this week's Post-Game, we speak about places we've been, Diablo Immortal, and all the other stuff we've been up to this week! You can check that out on our Patreon.
2020-08-261h 04
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast41 - Where Do I Even Start?In this episode, Mike & Kevin delve into the resources you can use to take yourself from absolute green to pro status. Whether you're vying to play some VGC, struggling to learn Smogon, or just particular to Pokémon, this may be an episode that brings you knowledge you may not already have!
2020-08-1959 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast40 - The Terrain Wars With all of the Isle of Armor Tutor Moves, we beg the question "How can I use these to my advantage?" Slowly but surely, Terrain is becoming a staple in VGC2020, moreso than weather. Kevin and Mike will try and help you navigate through the new ecosystem, and remind you not to Sucker Punch in Psychic Terrain.
2020-08-1251 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast39 - The Ultimate ShowdownMike and Kevin have been using Pokémon Showdown forever. Now it's time to really explain to people why it's such a pivotal part of our community. What do you think? Is it infringing on IP? Or is it fostering a competitive group of intellectuals? Also, it's a new month, so we're all about those Usage Stats! Get a load of Bisharp this month!
2020-08-051h 03
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon PodcastPokésports Plus: Joseph "JoeUX9" Ugarte!This week, we spoke to JoeUX9: A popular Twitch Streamer, Competitor, and Tournament Organizer about all the intricacies of VGC20. He's been on a hot streak, and we wanted to capture the wealth of knowledge that he has. Check it out!
2020-08-0358 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast38 - Players Cup Top 4 & Sleepy KevinSomeone tell us who used Yawn on Kevin. We'll wait. It was a big week for tournaments, and a long week for the World Cup of Pokemon. Also, Dexit makes an appearance!
2020-07-2951 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast37 - Meta vs Counter-MetaHave you ever asked yourself the question "What does meta even mean?" well, Kevin and Mike have you covered. They discuss the current Series 5 meta/counter-meta and how to decide what playstyle suits you best.
2020-07-2255 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast36 - Keepin' It Simple with the Player's CupKevin participated in the PlayPokémon Players Cup this past weekend, and boy did he learn a thing or two. Listen as we recant the tale of what it's like for a young professional to go through the trials and tribulations that is high-stakes esports in Pokémon.
2020-07-1549 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast35 - Best of 3s and "The League"Mike raps the oddly specific group of Smogon OU Pokémon that dropped to UU. The guys discuss the Patreon-Only Pokésports League, and they also have a real deal battle to explain best of 3 mindset in tournaments. Mike would like to apologize for the rap, but we won't let him do that.
2020-07-0852 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast34 - Series 5 and Ladder AnxietyIn which Kevin & Mike discuss the upcoming new meta, the changes that it'll bring, and what you can do to get yourself mentally prepared for it.
2020-07-0153 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast33 - Everything Competitive about The Isle of ArmorKevin & Mike do their absolute best to get through every single competitive thing about The Isle of Armor that you should know in order to step your game up in the DLC. Happy Belated Fathers Day to all the fathers out there! If you know what a Praline is, you're more in the know than either of these guys.
2020-06-241h 14
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast32 - Pre-Teambuilding for The Isle of Armor!Kevin & Mike are SUPER excited for the Isle of Armor DLC. So excited that they decided to put together a team they can each use right from the get-go. You'll get the entire thought process of building a team, from type matchups to moves to abilities to items.
2020-06-171h 09
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast31 - Isle of Armor! More Monthly Stats!We finally got an Isle of Armor video, explaining tons of new information and exposing a bunch of new mechanics. Mike and Kevin break it down, and illustrate exactly what they're excited for!
2020-06-101h 05
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon PodcastPokésports Plus: The Ultimate "Dex-It!"This is the audio-only version of Dexit: The Challenge. Usually, we talk about competitive Pokémon, but this time we decided to get a little fun and crazy. Using "Bean Boozled", we added live-or-die stakes to our existing game of Dexit. The rules are simple: If you get a Pokémon's name wrong, you eat a bean that corresponds with the typing. It gets pretty nuts. Enjoy! The video version will be up on the Pokesports YouTube version on Monday, June 8th at 3pm EST!
2020-06-081h 01
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast30 - Getting to the "Core" of TeambuildingIt's important to understand what makes teams tick. Usually, looking into the heart of a team, you'll find 2 or 3 common Pokemon the team could not survive without. Kevin & Mike delve into what this means, exactly, and how you can create your own Smogon and VGC cores.
2020-06-0351 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast29 - I Play With Two Of'EmKevin switches it up! The boys lament about their International Challenge experience, and "Dex It" makes a repeat appearance!
2020-05-271h 00
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon PodcastPokésports Plus: EXP. Share with Josh Fjelstad and Tanner Greenring!We're joined by Josh Fjelstad and Tanner Greenring: the hosts of Exp. Share: Pokémon Playthrough Podcast! They've been going through each of the Pokémon games from the very beginning, starting on literally the same week as we did! Enjoy our talk about the relevance of old Pokémon, Dexit, and the origin of Mr. Squirt!
2020-05-2500 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast28 - All Kinds of Tournaments!Not only is this month the May INternational Challenge, but if youère skilled enough to reach the top 256 (or 128 in OC), you'll be entered to compete in the Play! Pokemon Championship! What a time to be a Pokémon player. Also, we recently finished up our Patron-Only VGC tournament, and what a fun time that was. Some great battles, some great learning, and some great experiences were had by all. Come learn about how the battles went, and check out the winning teams!
2020-05-201h 01
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast27 - Staying Chill After A Battle There are a lot of feelings someone can go through while practicing a competitive game. Ladder anxiety, loss fatigue, win endorphins; the list goes on. Mike and Kevin talk about those feelings and what they do to cope with pushing through.
2020-05-1359 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast26 - Half a year of Pokésports!It's been a whole half year since Kevin and Mike went on the adventure of chatting and creating content revolving around the art of competitive Pokémon battling! My how time flies. Do you have a favorite moment of Pokésports so far?
2020-05-0657 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast25 - What makes a Pokémon "Good"?Melmetal is officially still banned from OU - What a shame. No Double Iron Bash in the OU metagame anytime soon. What makes a Pokémon worth using? Is it stats? Typing? Moveset? Well, it turns out there's a mathematical way to see which tested Pokémon is the most underrated, based on the current playerbase. Listen as Mike and Kevin delve into what Pokémon are statistically overlooked in
2020-04-2957 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon PodcastPokésports Plus: From Streaming to Competitive ft. StephOfAnime! It's a new world out there - there are some who have lost the excuse of "I never have enough time!" when it comes to streaming or creating content. Mike, Kevin, and guest StephOfAnime discuss how new content is popping up in unexpected places, how VGC has kicked competitive into overdrive with the newest game release, and the accessibility of Pokémon as a whole! Steph is a wonderful individual and can be found on Twitch, YouTube, Instagram or Twitter, all at StephOfAnime!
2020-04-271h 04
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast24 - Underrated Pokemon, and Mike & Kevin’s Excadrill vs Noctowl SmackdownIn today's episode, Mike & Kevin share their thoughts on the most underrated Pokémon in Sword and Shield. The Noctowl/Excadrill meme rages on in this episode of Pokésports!
2020-04-2354 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast*UNLOCKED* - Pokésports Post-Game: The 5 in 7 Typing ChallengeWe hope everyone is staying safe and social distancing during this global pandemic. For those of you stuck at home and without our Patreon, we thought we'd give you our most recent favorite episode from our Post-Game Podcast (The Peeg). If you're looking to support the show and listen to more of these episodes as they come out, you can subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/pokesportspodcast. Stay safe!!
2020-04-2035 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast23 - More Online Tournaments!Zarude's got that feeling! Kevin's apparently really good at the game! Game Freak doesn't like it when you turn off the game at the end of a match. We've got stuff for you to put into your ears today, and it all begins with you clicking play. Join us on the ride!
2020-04-1555 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon PodcastPokésports Plus: Eduardo "MeninoJardim" CunhaConsistency, technique, and staying calm under pressure are 3 of what makes Eduardo Cunha (Aka MeninoJardim) a top competitor in VGC. With an extremely impressive competitive résumé, Edu has battled his way to the top. In this podcast you'll hear directly from him, how he got there, what life is like for him, and how he feels about his career.
2020-04-1300 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast22 - The Champions CupMike was equal parts worried and excited for The Champions Cup. Stakes had never been higher for an online tournament - this is our new norm, and it was really important that our forced-online tournament season had a strong figurehead. Come see what we thought about The Champions Cup in this episode of Pokésports!
2020-04-0848 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon PodcastPokésports Plus: The VGC Veteran: Aaron "Cybertron" ZhengAaron Zheng has been a VGC competitor for as long as VGC has been around - he has made his way through the Juniors, Seniors, and currently Masters division of VGC, has become a prolific content creator and commentator, and will be following a promising career in esports. Listen ot his thoughts on the state of Pokémon, his journey through the competitive and professional landscape, and so much more!
2020-04-0650 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast21 - The GreatestThis episode is the self-proclaimed greatest episode of Pokésports ever. Is it because we have finally, after popular demand, pivoted into a competitive Animal Crossing podcast? Does it have anything to do with our love of Bob Ross? You decide.
2020-04-0153 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon PodcastPokésports Plus: The Evolution of Pokémon with FooFooToo!Joined by Sam, AKA FooFooToo on YouTube, we discuss the changes Pokémon has seen ever since 2014, when Foo, Mike and Kevin were all new to competitive Pokémon. In these strange times, Pokésports and Pokésports Plus will continue to do what we've always done - bring you news, talks, and more about competitive Pokémon!
2020-03-3046 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast20 - How To Win Before You Play!The Team Preview screen is one of the more overlooked, and most important mechanics of Pokémon ever since Gen 5 when it was introduced. If you're not using a Zoroark, this team preview can help you before you even set foot in the battle stadium. Come listen to some helpful things to look out for in your game!
2020-03-251h 02
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon PodcastPokésports Plus: Pikalytics with Griffin Ledingham!Please enjoy this very special episode of Pokésports Plus, featuring Griffin Ledingham, the creator and owner of Pikalytics! We chat numbers, analytics, and web design (There's even some talk about Pokémon, too!) Check it out if you've ever built a team!
2020-03-2356 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast19 - Where Have All The Tourneys Gone?We hope you're staying in and staying safe! Is Pokémon safe from Social Distancing? Well...yes and no. Tournaments are taking a hit, but there's still a bunch of stuff you can do to continue having fun while everybody's getting better!
2020-03-1854 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon PodcastPokésports Plus: The Life of a Commentator with Rosemary Kelley! In today's episode of Pokésports Plus, we're joined by Rosemary Kelley, known as Nekkra online. She is a seasoned commentator for Pokémon, as well as other games like Hearthstone and Overwatch. With Kevin and Mike, the three speak about life on the road, the current state of Pokémon as an Esport, and so much more! This one's definitely worth checking out if you're looking for tons of Pokémon-Esports (Pokésports) information.
2020-03-1643 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast18 - The Future of Esports in PokémonWe've done it! It's taken us this long, but we finally had an episode where we discuss the future, present, and past of Esports in Pokémon! Listen to us passionately discuss our thoughts and opinions, as well as things we'd like to see change.
2020-03-111h 01
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon PodcastPokésports Plus: Content Creation & Collinsville with Marcos "MoxieBoosted" Perez!Marcos "MoxieBoosted" Perez joins us to speak about his journey creating Pokémon content on YouTube, his experience as a competitive player, and everything in between.
2020-03-0949 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast17 - "Pros & Cons" or "The Weekend Where All The Things Happened"Get it? We played like professionals and we went to conventions. In this episode, we discuss Pax, Collinsville, and the International February Challenge. This marks the beginning of a beautiful run for us in VGC20
2020-03-0449 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon PodcastPokésports Plus: Babiri.Net with Kelvin K.!Kelvin is the creator of Pokémon's newest database, Babiri(dot)net! Babiri pulls the top 100 teams on the Pokémon Showdown ladder and displays it in a clean, easy-to-understand, and informative way. In this episode of Pokésports Plus, we discuss the implications of having a database like this, as well as what some of the recent changes will do to this tool.
2020-03-0238 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast16 - Series 3 and the Ides of March!Well, more like "The beginning of March". Fear it! We're getting some incredible Gigantamax Pokémon, Incineroar, Venusaur, and their starter buddies! We chat about all the returning Pokémon this month, as well as all of the releasing Gigantamax Pokémon with their G-Max Moves.
2020-02-2655 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon PodcastPokésports Plus: PlayPokémon with Professor Joey!Surprise! It's an all new addition to the podcast! It's a working title, but right now, we've got "Pokésports Plus". This episode has friend-of-the-show ProfessorJoeyVG, San Antonio Pokémon Professor, who gives us his take on some of the new changes to VGC in the upcoming series 3, as well as a complete rundown of exactly what PlayPokémon is.
2020-02-2443 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast15 - Home Field AdvantageHome came out of nowhere and gave us our friends back! Come listen to what we're excited about, and stick around to learn/hear our opinions on Field Effects, which are rocking the competitive scene.
2020-02-1947 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast14 - Predicting the Weather!Ever wonder what exactly weather does in Sword and Shield? Well in this episode of Pokésports, Mike and Kevin will give you the low-down, as well as some helpful strategies and tips you can use to take weather into your own hands.
2020-02-1253 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast13 - More Ways to Play Come Home!The name is a trick! There are more ways to play once home comes, but "more ways to play" is coming home! Aren't we clever? Kevin & Mike discuss all the new Pokémon Home news & rumors, and discuss why this is a powerful moment for Pokémon in esports.
2020-02-0548 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast12 - Every Regional is Bigger in Texas! Ft. ProfessorJoeyVGWe discuss Dallas Regionals, reveal our second Spotlight Giveaway, and speak with the one and only Professor Joey, a Pokémon Professor all the way from San Antonio. He gives us the low-down on all the fun and interesting things being a Professor is like, and gives his insight on Pokémon as an esport.
2020-01-291h 05
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast11 - The Math Episode!People have been asking us for as deep a dive as we can on the numbers behind Pokémon! Well, here it is, in all its glory. Make sure to send us an email if you have any questions, but we hope you enjoy!
2020-01-2257 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast10 - Now THAT'S what I call a Pokémon Direct!We're still processing the recent Pokémon direct, in which the expansion pass and lots of its contents were revealed. We discuss our reactions, our predictions, and what this could mean for the future of competitive Pokémon!
2020-01-1558 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast09 - Why do Pokémon get banned?Why do your favourite Pokémon get hit with the banhammer? What makes a Pokémon bannable? How does it affect ranked play? All these questions will be answered in today's episode of Pokésports!
2020-01-081h 04
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast08 - But What About Gigantamax?Happy New Year! Last week we discussed Dynamax. What about the even bigger Pokémon? Are they any good in competitive? Are they useless? Who knows? Let's figure it out.
2020-01-0147 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast07 - Let's Talk About DynamaxIs Dynamax broken? Kevin and Mike discuss all about Dynamax and its effect on the current metagame. Are these Pokémon too big? Should they be bigger? Let's find out.
2019-12-2556 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast06 - Trick Room RisingTrick Room has become one of the biggest moves in the past week. This podcast episode is all about how to use it, how to beat it, and what we think about it.
2019-12-1852 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast05 - VGC 2020 Rules Finally Revealed!It's here! The rules are finally here, and they're quite surprising. Come listen to Mike & Kevin talk about what VGC is going to look like with a splash of Beeg Beeg Pikachu.
2019-12-1153 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast04 - Becoming Battling Experts!Kevin's been training day and night to become the VGC2020 Pokémon Master. Mike hasn't, but ooh boy if he doesn't think about it a lot. Come listen to Kevin explain his experience in the first 2 weeks of Competitive Pokémon!
2019-12-111h 12
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast03 - Ultimate Guide to Breeding & TeambuildingKevin & Mike get into extreme detail with how to breed & teambuild in Pokémon Sword & Shield!
2019-12-111h 19
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast02 - Welcome to the Galar Region!Sword and Shied are finally out, and it's time to dish all of the super fun stuff that we're excited for.
2019-12-0151 min
Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast01 - LEAK-FREE Pokémon Sword and Shield Pre-Show!In the first episode of Pokésports, Mike & Kevin discuss the structure of the podcast, recent changes to the competitive scene, and what they're excited to see in Gen 8! This episode was recorded on November 10th.
2019-12-011h 07