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Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast

Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast

By StillJustMike, xRazeOvation

At Pokesports, we are passionate about all things competitive Pokemon, and we strive to share that passion with our listeners. Our podcast is a dynamic and engaging discussion between two seasoned experts, Kevin and Mike, who bring both their expertise and sense of fun to every episode.

Our goal is to provide the latest news and insights into the ever-evolving meta, while also exploring the many fun and exciting aspects of competitive Pokemon. We put in the work to research and analyze new strategies, discuss upcoming tournaments, and provide valuable tips and tricks!
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93 - UNITE TOURNAMENTS ARE HERE!

Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon PodcastSep 08, 2021

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59:29
212 - The Smartest Pokémon Quiz
May 03, 202457:08
211 - What's your secret, Wigglytuff?

211 - What's your secret, Wigglytuff?

Kevin and Mike discuss Brazil, online tournaments, and Zamazenta, who has turned out to be a much more of a good boy than when he was last on stage.

Apr 26, 202445:51
210 - The Strongest Restricted in Regulation G

210 - The Strongest Restricted in Regulation G

A sleepy Mike and a lucky Kevin discuss the Orlando Regionals, with its attendance sitting at over 800!

Our good buddy Rowan Hall made it to the top 10 - major shoutout to The Game Corner.

Apr 19, 202401:03:29
209 - Regulation G & The Sleepiest Esport

209 - Regulation G & The Sleepiest Esport

It's time to get your sleep on! The April Fools joke that keeps on giving. Also, Regulation G is here. See if Mike and Kevin can get their thoughts out about it!

Apr 05, 202444:36
208 - Anatomy of a Sucker Punch
Mar 29, 202458:03
207 - PSA 1.0, GC III, Articuno!

207 - PSA 1.0, GC III, Articuno!

Mike and Kevin took a few weeks off of the pod, but Esports marches on! We discuss the GCIII, upcoming & completed regionals, and the way to accurately get your Pokémon cards graded as PSA 1.

Mar 22, 202459:03
206 - Pokémon Day and Z-A!

206 - Pokémon Day and Z-A!

Mike and Kevin discuss Pokemon Generations, Pokemon Unite, Venusaur, Blastoise, and Charizard raids, the Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, and Pokemon Legends ZA. So much stuff today!

No podcast next week due to Mike being stuck in Florida. Oh no, what ever will he do with all that sun and beach? Don't worry - he'll do his best to survive.

Mar 01, 202458:02
205 - UnDuns Your Sparce

205 - UnDuns Your Sparce

In this episode, Mike & Kevin will do exactly as the title says - they're gonna UnDun your Sparce. Get ready for your Sparce to be UnDun. You might have way too many Duns, but now it's time for them to get UnDun.

Feb 23, 202455:32
204 - Splish Splash, I was Playing Unite

204 - Splish Splash, I was Playing Unite

Mike & Kevin talk Turkey, if the Turkey's name was Gyarados, and it evolved from a smaller turkey named Magikarp. Honestly, I'm not sure how much Turkey is actually involved in the situation, but they talk about'em.


We're also in Pokémon Day Countdown mode, so expect speculation, excitement, and more speculation.

Feb 16, 202401:09:08
203 - Hidden in Plain Sight

203 - Hidden in Plain Sight

Whether we're talking about Amoonguss, Hack-checks, or new game hints, today's topics are hidden!

Feb 09, 202401:06:27
200 - Every 200 Episodes We Do This

200 - Every 200 Episodes We Do This

Every first 200 episodes we're contractually obligated to do this exact episode. It needed to happen because it was the 200th episode.


We've been around for too long.

Feb 02, 202401:07:57
202 - 4 New Types & 1 New Bug
Feb 02, 202452:24
201 - The Global Challenge I ,Charlotte & Farigiraf!

201 - The Global Challenge I ,Charlotte & Farigiraf!

Mike & Kevin discuss all things Farigiraf. You thought this podcast was going to be about the Pokémon-lookin' new friend in town? Well think again! We only talk about it for a LITTLE bit.

Also, it's time for The Global Challenge I, which suggests there'll be a The Global Challenge II. III? IV? V? X?

Jan 26, 202450:04
199 - Portland, Charlotte & Blueberries

199 - Portland, Charlotte & Blueberries

In which Kevin & Mike discuss Portland, Charlotte & Blueberries - what else could you ask for?!

Jan 12, 202401:03:58
198 - The Isle of Bear

198 - The Isle of Bear

Mike & Kevin discuss the issue with Dragon Cheer, their fight with Stellar typing, and how Regulation F has shaken up the meta. Has Flutter Mane been dethroned? Well, I guess it depends on how far in the ladder you look.

Jan 05, 202401:01:11
197 - Stellar Type is Actually Good!

197 - Stellar Type is Actually Good!

Wait, so you're telling me we've been playing this game for almost two weeks now and we STILL haven't discovered Stellar Chien-Pao?! Who'da thunk it.

Dec 29, 202357:22
196 - The Fiery Beard

196 - The Fiery Beard

The return of Dexit, this time it's New Indigo Disk Edition. Mike and Kevin get into the ups and downs of the new game and all of its competitive advantages/disadvantage.

Dec 22, 202301:07:03
195 - The Game Is Complete

195 - The Game Is Complete

The Indigo Disk has finally dropped, and I've gotta say - it's fine that they took a year to figure out how to make Koraidon fly. It's a beautiful thing.

Mike and Kevin discuss all things ID - BP, TMs, PKMN, even TRPG (That's Terapagos).

Dec 15, 202301:10:57
194 - Thank You Mr. Snacksworth

194 - Thank You Mr. Snacksworth

Mr. Snacksworth is here to provide you with the Legendaries you need to make your team soar. Mr. Snacksworth believes in the future of competitive Pokémon and will always have your back in the pursuit of it.


Mr. Snacksworth could actually be Ball Guy. I've never seen the two of them in the same room.

Dec 08, 202352:42
193 - Regulation F: GO!

193 - Regulation F: GO!

Kevin reveals his Pokémon Go rabbit hole, and we can all see just how far down this goes.

It's deep. Medicham lives there.

Regulation F information has...dropped? And Kevin performs a podcast on a timer.

Dec 01, 202355:38
192 - Is it Heatran or Heatran?

192 - Is it Heatran or Heatran?

In which Mike and Kevin discuss the pronunciation of "Heatran" (Where, yes, it's "Heatran"). Mike paints a lovely picture of Eevees frolicking in a field, plus gives some insight into how events are put together.

Less than a month until Indigo Disk now. Isn't that nuts?

Nov 24, 202301:01:02
191 - Eevee Adventure

191 - Eevee Adventure

Pokésports Podcast is moving to Fridays! Get your TGIFs on speed dial!

Nov 15, 202301:10:10
190 - The Blursed Episode

190 - The Blursed Episode

In this late Halloween episode, Mike and Kevin discuss the intricacies of Toronto, the upcoming release date of The Indigo Disk, and talking about your knowledge gaps! Let's go!

Nov 08, 202301:11:09
189 - The Shortest One

189 - The Shortest One

Welcome to the shortest episode of Pokésports ever. Mike is newly married, Kevin is back home for 3 days before heading back to Toronto, but the boys do their best to squeeze all this Pokémon info in this episode for you!

In this episode, we talk Lille Regionals, Premiere Challenges, Midseason Showdowns, & Toronto!

Oct 25, 202301:09:08
188 - Kevin Joins The Dark Side

188 - Kevin Joins The Dark Side

...and becomes a Dozo Bozo. Mike investigates the inner-workings of a Ditto, and the two lads get into some usage stats from the west coast. Best coast?

Oct 18, 202301:00:31
187 - How Much Does Conkeldurr Bench?

187 - How Much Does Conkeldurr Bench?

Autumn treats, Peoria stats, and custom Pokémon moves! This episode of Pokesports goes deep on the latest tournament winners, and tries to learn something along the way.

Oct 11, 202301:12:45
186 - Beastcoast, MSS, and Best of 3s! YEAH!
Oct 04, 202301:02:34
185 - Kitakami Prologue & The Hermit Crab
Sep 27, 202301:07:58
184 - Ogerpodcast!

184 - Ogerpodcast!

Kevin and Mike discuss the Sinnoh starters and their fun new role in Scarlet and Violet! We also take a quick peek at Regulation E. Let's see what's new, what's old, and what's nold!

Sep 20, 202351:05
183 - The Teal Mask's New Pokémon

183 - The Teal Mask's New Pokémon

DLC day is here! It's time to collect your favorite mask, slap it on an ogre, and go to town in Regulation D. Kevin & Mike discuss their experience in the DLC, and talk about competitive implications of it.

Sep 14, 202301:17:44
182 - Regulation E & The Higher-Ups

182 - Regulation E & The Higher-Ups

In which Mike & Kevin discuss (a lot of) Pokémon Sleep, Regulation E, and the decisions of management in Play! Pokemon. There isn't a ton of transparency in upper-level Pokemon, so it leads the community to make a lot of guesses as to why certain decisions were made. Working in events, Mike is able to make some pretty informed guesses. Being a seasoned veteran, Kevin has exposure to the rolling changes.

Sep 06, 202301:11:40
181 - New Rules for 2024!

181 - New Rules for 2024!

In which Mike & Kevin chat 2024 Worlds rules, regulations & prizing! 2024 is shaping up to be the best year so far for Pokemon Esports (or Pokesports?)


Also we answer a ton of your questions, define the Pokemon Good Sleep Day event, and so much more!

Aug 30, 202301:00:25
180 - Ride the Lapras Express!

180 - Ride the Lapras Express!

Tickets, please! It's time to hop on the Lapras express. Mike & Kevin discuss their brief return to Pokemon Unite, location-finding in Esports, and so much more! Now I've gotta sleep.

Aug 24, 202352:23
179 - Worlds 2023, New DLC Pokémon & moves!

179 - Worlds 2023, New DLC Pokémon & moves!

Kevin & Mike discuss the controversy surrounding Worlds, Worlds itself, and all the exciting information that comes with it.

Aug 16, 202301:03:39
178 - Pokémon Presents! DLC Release Date!

178 - Pokémon Presents! DLC Release Date!

Kevin and Mike do a full breakdown of the most recent Pokémon Presents, and get into the DLC details! There's been tons of amazing information dropped, so definitely check it out! Just in time for Pokémon Worlds!

Aug 09, 202301:01:56
177 - 2024 Play! Pokémon is Evolving!

177 - 2024 Play! Pokémon is Evolving!

What?! Play Pokemon is evolving?! *Evolution music intensifies*

Play! Pokemon has been making some major changes to their circuit due to the surge in attention and fandom. It's a welcome change as they grow, and Mike & Kevin are here to talk through it.

Also, Kevin gets WAY into Pokemon Sleep. Need some cool snoozing strats? We got you.

Aug 02, 202355:59
176 - What is Pokémon Mezastar?!

176 - What is Pokémon Mezastar?!

Kevin has had the best week of sleep in his life ever since Pokémon sleep gamified his needs. Mike has been...well, he's been busy.

The boys discuss Pokémon Sleep and its full release, the Yokohama controversy, and the grassroots tournament scene. Sleep well, folks!

Jul 26, 202301:07:49
175 - Competitive Pokemon Sleep
Jul 19, 202301:03:43
174 - It's A Long Road To Ohio
Jul 12, 202357:56
173 - NAIC 2023 with SBJ from It's Super Effective!
Jul 03, 202301:19:11
172 - Will the DLC change competitive?

172 - Will the DLC change competitive?

It's The Pokésports Corner! Harrison from TheGameCornerVGC joins Kevin as a guest host for this week's episode! In this episode, they discuss the new DLC trailers & all the Pokemon inside them! Trailers are a great way to get a hint of what Pokemon will be coming back. You just need to watch closely.

Jun 28, 202301:03:40
171 - Yokohama FOMO & AMA!

171 - Yokohama FOMO & AMA!

In this episode, Kevin and Mike lament over the Worlds Festivities. They look awesome, and they're unlikely to be there for them. It's alright though, because in the meantime, they've got plenty of questions to answer! I believe this is our longest episode to date. Yeesh. 2x speeders rejoice!

Jun 21, 202301:28:42
170 - Regulation D is full of bears!
Jun 14, 202301:02:35
169 - Milwaukee, Korea & Regirock
Jun 07, 202301:12:33
168 - Welcome Home!

168 - Welcome Home!

Mike and Kevin discuss Home, the Pokemon returning to it, and what we're expecting.

We also discuss VGC around the world, since apparently everyone wanted to have a tournament without us.

May 31, 202301:09:60
167 - Underestimating Status Moves

167 - Underestimating Status Moves

Kevin and Mike discuss status moves used on Lum Berry Pokemon, Hartford Regionals, and what they've learned in preparation for Milwaukee Regionals!

Check out our podcast, social channels, and much more!

https://pokesports.info

May 24, 202301:12:54
166 - Home is where the Hartford is

166 - Home is where the Hartford is

Kevin and Mike take this, the week before the ultimate trial of sleepless nights and 10 rounds of best of 3s to compare Smogon's rankings to VGC's useability. They also chat about some returning Pokemon, and so much more! Goofisports is in full effect. Check out our podcast, social channels, and much more! https://pokesports.info

May 17, 202301:16:57
165 - Fluttermania Runnin' Wild!
May 10, 202353:08
164 - The Limit Does Not Exist

164 - The Limit Does Not Exist

Limitless is an amazing platform for Pokemon tournaments. Kevin and Mike take some well-deserved time to go through what makes it great, what kind of tournaments exist on it, and what they can do to lead a tournament themselves. Check out our podcast, social channels, and much more! https://pokesports.info

May 03, 202352:43
163 - Is Zoroark Perfect Yet?
Apr 26, 202352:34