Tag Team Pokemon TCG Podcast
By JW Kriewall, Riley Hulbert, and Andrew Mahone.
Tag Team Pokemon TCG PodcastSep 08, 2022
6-31. Dunduns and Dragons
In today's episode, Riley and JW discuss the current state of the metagame and JW's tournament run at the Orlando Regional Championships!
6-30. No More Evolving
Andrew and Riley are back from Europe with some advice for JW as he prepares for Orlando Regionals. What decks did well? What decks should be put on the shelf forever? Find out in today's episode!
6-29. PreUIC
The boys have been flip-flopping over the last few weeks over what decks are good and what decks are bad, but time is running out! Hear their latest thoughts on the format in today's episode - you don't want to miss this before EUIC!
6-28. Gambling
Andrew, JW, and Riley are back at the mics discussing their thoughts on gambling, chasing a World's invite, having kids and so much more.
6-27. Oops We Gave Too Much Airtime to Ancient Box
Riley's back! JW and Riley discuss the latest in Pokemon news including newly revealed cards and more post-rotation discussion. Hear what the lads have been cooking up on this week's episode of Tag Team.
6-26. Temporal Farces
Andrew and JW have been in the lab testing the post rotation format heading into EUIC. What are the best decks? What have the boys been testing? What should you play for upcoming tournaments? All these questions and more revealed in this episode!
6-25. In Your Pocket
In this week's episode, Andrew and JW discuss the newest Pokemon TCG game, PTCG Pocket, and the wild happenings from this week's special event in Utrecht!
6-24. Post Rotation Angst and Desperation
In this week's episode, Andrew, Riley, and JW take a look at the post rotation format in even more depth. The boys have had more time to test - but what conclusions did they come to?
6-23. Live, Laugh, Lugia
The boys give their takes on the array of new cards and the wild new results from Japan's first tournament in the Temporal Forces format!
6-22. Full Moon at Knoxville
JW and Andrew discuss their recent tournament runs at the Knoxville Regional Championships!
6-21. Prepping for Knoxville
JW gears up for Knoxville Regionals while Riley chucks advice from the sideline. In today's episode, listen to the boys dissect Liverpool results and discuss what it means for the next tournament.
6-20. To Infini-Tina and Beyond
On today's episode, the boys discuss their Charlotte performances and look ahead to the meta in Knoxville. Oh, and more Roaring Moon discussion.
6-19. Full Moon
In this episode, the boys discuss the wealth of new cards released as well as their thoughts on the Charlotte Regional Championships. Charlotte is shaping up to be the biggest American Regional in Pokemon history and you won't want to miss what the boys are thinking of playing.
6-18. Everything Rotates Eventually
In this week's episode of Tag Team, Andrew and JW cover the latest ACE SPECs, rotation, a newly released card, and the results from Portland. An episode chock-full of insight and news.
6-17. Resolutions
The boys are back from break with their New Years Resolutions! Hear what they have to say about what they could have done better in 2023 and where they are going in 2024.
6-16. Dumb Old Stupid Texas
Andrew, Riley, and JW recap adventures in Texas and recount what might have been.
6-15. The Land of Yee-Haw
Howdy Partners! Your ole pals Riley and JW are here to bring you through the state of the meta, including their top plays for this weekend's tournament in San Antonio, Texas!
6-14. One Klawf-ful Idea
In this episode, Andrew and JW sit down to discuss.... Klawf?? Is Andrew seriously considering this deck for San Antonio Regionals? Find out here on this week's episode of Tag Team!
6-13. Fraudulence
This week's episode reunites the trio to discuss the results from last weekend's tournaments in Gdansk and Brisbane. Hear their thoughts on why the meta shook out the way it did and how players can adjust moving forward.
6-12. The Thanksgiving Episode
JW is out of town, but Andrew and Riley are here on Thanksgiving Day to give you all the latest and greatest in the Pokemon TCG! Come hear about the fallout of LAIC and what lies ahead in a Paradox Rift world.
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6-11. LAIC Predictions
In this mini-episode, Riley and JW give their second-half predictions for LAIC. Filmed midway through the tournament, Riley and JW cover what's been doing well, surprises from the tournament so far and predictions for Top 8.
6-10. Best and Worst of Paradox Rift
LAIC, the first international of the year is almost here! Andrew and JW cover the best and worst decks for the tournament and give you insight into the decks and cards they are liking right now.
6-9. Call Him J-TRIPS
JW Kriewall joins an illustrious group of 3+ time Regional winners! Hear the stories from his Toronto Regional Championship run and why players should think twice about bashing Miraidon.
6-8. Riffing on the Rift
Riley, Andrew, and JW cover every major card from Paradox Rift! Hear their takes on these new cards in today's episode.
6-7. Routing Sacramento
Sacramento is done, the cards have fallen, and Lugia emerged on top. Listen in for Andrew and Riley's takes on what this means for the game, ways to improve your gameplay, and some sneak peeks at Paradox Rift.
6-6. Ride On, Miraidon!
JW and Jesse had big finishes in Peoria, and even faced each other in Top 8! Hear JW's epic tale of his exciting Peoria Regional Championship run!
6-5. Prepping for Peoria
The boys are ready to head to the outskirts of Chicago to compete in the Peoria Regional Championships! Riley, Andrew, and JW discuss their favorite decks, where the meta is heading and what you should expect in the lead up to this massive tournament.
6-4. The Charizard Problem
Charizard shook up the meta this week with 5 spots in the Top 8 at Curitiba Regionals in Brazil. Listen to the boys break down the promising lists and dissect the matchups. Find out how the metagame will shift in the coming weeks before Peoria!
6-3. 151 cards, 151 opinions
151 is almost here! The boys give their takes on some of the hot (and not) cards from the TCG's latest expansion. Some decks are getting a MAJOR buff with this set, and you'll want to hear which ones!
6-2. MID-raidon no more!
In today's episode, the boys interview Regionals finalist Jesse Parker! Hear how our team came to the conclusion to play Miraidon, a deck many thought was unplayable. One major card change from World's had everyone impressed!
6-1. Pittsburgh On My Mind
Riley, JW, and Andrew discuss the post-Worlds metagame. Lugia? Miraidon? Charizard? Giratina? Hear the boys discuss these decks and more on this week's episode.
5-43. Best of the Year
In this week's episode, Riley, Andrew, and JW give their "Best of the Year" awards! They also discuss the disappearance of a major tournament from the circuit and the crazy prize pool increase.
5-42. The Post Worlds Recap
The boys are back and joined by friend of the cast Andrew Mahone! Come hear about our World Championships run and the how we landed on our unique deck. Tune in to the end for a special announcement!
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5-41. The Pre-Worlds Sendoff
The boys are back for the last time before the World Championships in Yokohama Japan!! Come listen into a preview of the next season and the world championships alike! This'll be fun!
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5-40. The Terror of Tina
The boys are back and Giratina is in style. Come listen in to what is going on with the latest developments in the metagame post NAIC!!!
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5-39. Return of the Kings
After a short break, the boys are back! Come hear about NAIC and the events to follow. The meta is shaping up to be quite wide!
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5-38. The Pals Head to NAIC
The boys are BACK and on their way to NAIC! Come listen into the top meta decks in the format alongside the things that simply aren't worth your respect. Get ready for a fun ride!
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5-37. Pals Evolve
The boys are back and evolving, I guess. Look, I make captions every week. Come hear insight into the Paldea Evolved format and what the format is shaping up to be prior to NAIC.
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5-36. Ting WHO?
The boys are back and loving the new Paldea Evolved format! Come hear which cards are HOT and which cards are NOT. Who is ready to take this format on and head into the North American International Championship?!
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5-35. On Brand
JW interviews the 2023 Milwaukee Regional champion Henry Brand about his performance and where the meta is headed moving forward! Put some respect on him and all fantastic Australian players and hear his take on what should be good in the Paldea Evolved format.
5-34. Brewing for Brew City
The boys are back, and just learned that Milwaukee is also called the Brew City. Who knew? Come catch the latest deets as we round out the Scarlet and Violet metagame!
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5-33. Peeksie Pie
The boys are back and ready to talk about what the heck went down in Hartford and Malmo... Fusion WHO?!
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5-32. TCG Live is Killing Me
The boys are back, and Hartford is on the horizon! Come hear whats going on the in TCG world, how TCG Live sucks, and how to defend yourself against cheaters.
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5-31. A Picture of Portland
JW is still here and Riley is back on the scene! Come listen into the winners and losers of the Portland/Sao Paulo regionals. What's hot? What's not? Only one way to find out (listen to the cast). Plus, some sleeve talk!
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5-30. Pondering Portland
Join JW with roundtable guests Nathan Stratford, Cain Greene, Sackett Brehmer as they talk about the current meta. Hear from three players who are all at or nearing their invite about what they would play, what they are worried about, and what they think the meta will look like for upcoming tournaments.
5-29. JW, the local legend
The boys are back and JW has been tearing up the local scene! Come listen into his odyssey of local tournaments and for our recommendations for what to play!
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5-28. Schemanske's Stand
The boys are back! And would you look at this- EUIC 2023 is wrapped up! It's been a CRAZY start to the format so you don't want to miss what's up!
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5-27. Post-rotation Roundtable!
Join TCG players Jesper Eriksen, Aiden Khus, Zander Bennett, and Nick Moffitt as host JW Kriewall discusses the post-rotation format and their thoughts heading into one of the year's biggest tournaments: the European International Championships. Is Mew overhyped? Is Gardevoir the real deal? How strong is Lost Box, really? All these questions answered, and more, on this week's episode of Tag Team!
5-26. The Queen City
The boys are back and fresh off the back of the Charlotte Regional Championship! This one wasn't the hottest for the Tag Team, but there's plenty to talk about! Come listen into why Regi is broken, how Charlotte went, and what's going on.
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5-25. It's time! Rotation episode!
The boys are back and it is TIME TO ROTATE! After months of Lugia's unmatched dominance, it is time to shake up the metagame and see what happens! Come check it out with us!
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