DDG: A Pokemon TCG Podcast

Howdy, DDG fans! This week our news section really delivers! We talk a little about Pokemon Go, a bit about the TCG, but mostly we dive head first into the latest leaks and teasers from Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon! Darrin goes even deeper down the rabbit hole and looks at some of the fan theories coalescing around the latest franchise title. Then, Team DDG pro player Caleb Gedemer gives us his top 5 picks from the newest expansion hitting the shelves next week, Crimson Invasion. You won't believe which Pokemon he picks! Thank you and enjoy!

What is up, Dead Drawers?! Welcome to Episode 54, where Danny returns and brings his Danny Box with him! Along with a super insightful DBox, we have a whole load of news, including our break down of the brand new Lunala GX and Solgaleo GX coming out early next year. Then, we dive into the results of last weekend's Vancouver Regional event, and finally finish off the show with a brand new question of the week. Also on the show this week, we have a special guest. He is a competitive TCG player and long-time supporter of DDG, Kris Kemp! Kris helps us unpack this week's news and lends his insight into what he thinks about Lunala and Solgaleo GX and each of these card's impact on the future meta. As always, thank you so much for your support and enjoy!

What's up, Dead Drawers?! This week Danny takes a much deserved vacation, so Dan and Darrin bring the heat! We talk about the latest news (a LOT from USUM), the results from Daytona(Grats Ryan!, and then we dive into our main topic... ...Streaming 101! What Equipment do you need? What programs should you use? What are some helpful tips and tricks? Is there a stream etiquette? We do our best to answer these questions and more. We also plug a little bit about our latest Patroncasts at the end, so stick around to hear about those. Thank you, and enjoy!

Hello, Dead Drawers! It's finally here! The DDG Podcast has turned one year old today! This week we recorded live on Twitch with three amazing DDG supporters, Charlie Hurlocker from Ludkins Collectables, Trainer from TrainerTV and Purplecliffe! All three of these great people drop hot knowledge bombs throughout our extremely lengthy Q&A segment, where we answer questions ranging from "What's a rogue deck for my local LCs?" to "What is the toughest part of being a content creator?" and everything in between. We also talk about the results from Hartford Regionals, as well as give our takes on the upcoming Daytona Regional Tournament. Once again, thank you for all of your support. We plan on bringing you even more in year two, so stay tuned!

Hello, and welcome to episode 51, Dead Drawers! I hope you're having an amazing week getting ready for Hartford Regionals! Today, Darrin finally gets a new League! Then, we sift through the headlines to bring you the juiciest Pokemon news. After our hefty news segment, we dive into the Hart-ford(haha) of today's episode - the Hartford Regional Event this weekend! We talk about which deck's we anticipate, and also how this regional is shaping up to be another absolutely gigantic showing, with over 700 Masters already registered. After that, we take a look at our year-in-review... because next week is our One Year Anniversary episode!!! make sure to stop by our twitch channel (twitch.tv/deaddrawgaming) on October 3rd at 9 PM CST to catch us live with some amazing guests, including Charlie Hurlocker from Ludkins Collectibles, PTCGO Streamer Purplecliffe, and Chumlee from SackorScoop! Thank you all, and enjoy!

What's up, Dead Drawers?! This week we tackle some hard hitting topics, starting with why are there so many different sealed products coming out right now? We also dive head first into the state of League Cups and get a Tournament Organizer's perspective on player caps, prizing shortages, and the booming attendance numbers we've been seeing as of late. We follow that up with a quick business update and a short discussion about one of our social media outlets (ahem... YouTube). Of course, we chat about the latest news and have a really fun Question of the Week segment that you won't want to miss! As always, thank you and we hope you enjoy our 50th episode!

Wwwwwwwwwwwhat's up, Dead Drawers?! This week our 49th episode really delivers! We have an INCREDIBLY large news section, where we talk about the SM4 spoiler, card leaks, and the first bits of knowledge we have on SM5 - Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon!! Then, our main topic is all about Expanded decks, specifically, older decks that may or may not be ready to make a big comeback in the 2017/2018 season. This is great for any new players out there who have entered the game within the past year or so and haven't quite embraced the true vastness of the Expanded format. Our Question of the Week is also a great one, so don't forget to leave us your answers! Thank you, and enjoy!

Hello, Dead Drawers! Welcome to Episode 48 of the Dead Draw Gaming Podcast "Like No One Ever Was". This week we get into a whole lot of Pokemon news, both TCG and non-TCG. Then, we dive into our main topic - Fort Wayne Regionals. Tune in to hear all about who won, which players made day two, which decks they piloted, and also all about Team DDG! Then, we take a stab at this week's hottest topic - The Big Bulk Bomb. Why has selling Pokemon bulk died? Is it forever? What should consumers and businesses do about it? There is definitely a ton of great info in this main topic, so don't miss it! You can also stick around for our Question of the Week and if you leave us a response, your answer might be chosen for next week's episode! Thank you and enjoy!

Hello, Dead Drawers! Welcome to Episode 47 of the Dead Draw Gaming Podcast, "Like No One Ever Was"! This week, our Pokemon news includes some really awesome card leaks, a super cool Pokemon collection box, and some generation 3 hype for Pokemon Go. You don't want to miss out on these juicy nuggets of information! After that, we move on to our main topics, Fort Wayne and Ace Specs. We chat about what decks are hyped going into what is shaping up to be the largest Regional event in Pokemon history, and then we follow that up with how the Ace Spec market is spiking, and how you should deal with it. We hope you enjoy Episode 47, and make sure to stick around to the end for a contest announcement! Thanks everyone, and good luck to all of our listeners playing at Fort Wayne this weekend!

What's up, Dead Drawers?! Today we have something very special; an interview with two of the very best Pokemon TCG players in the entire world - Sam Chen and Jimmy Pendarvis! Sam and Jimmy have won their fair share of huge titles over the years, and have become very well-known and respected members of the Pokemon community. Recently, both Jimmy and Sam made it to the Top 8 of the 2017 Worlds Championship, an amazing feat! In this Interview we ask Sam and Jimmy about their respective deck choices, as well as their day two matches. We also chat about a bunch of other competitive TCG topics, including the 2017 vs 2018 point structures, the Regional schedule, and much more. These two players were an absolute blast to talk to, and we couldn't be more pleased to have them on. We hope you enjoy this special edition of the DDG Podcast, and thank you!

What's up, Dead Drawers?! This week we discuss some really fun Pokemon news - the Ultra Beasts that were revealed last weekend! We also talk about Worlds, the players and decks that did well, and the location for Worlds 2018 - Nashville, TN. Then the really fun stuff happens, some MAJOR announcements! such announcements include interviews with some of the top performers from Worlds, a Regionals appearance, and info on our brand new DDG Pro team! For more details, give this episode a listen; we go into more detail and you won't regret it. Thank you, and enjoy!

Happy Worlds Week, Dead Drawers!! This episode of the DDG Podcast is pretty special - so special that it's split into two chunks! The first portion is a more conventional podcast, where our main topic is the recent market fluctuation, including why bulk prices are so low. Danny really cranks out some great stuff for it, so don't miss out! Then, after our Question of the Week segment, you can listen to our Twitch broadcast of the DDG VS Sack or Scoop Worlds Draft! We need to give a big shout out to Chumlee, Kevin, and Zach for joining us, it was a blast! Who will win Worlds this year? Who will take home the big prize? What deck will take the cup? So many questions, and we will know the answers this weekend. It's going to be so much fun! Thank you, and enjoy!

What's up, Dead Drawers?! Just like every other week, we open up with our Pokemon News, and finish out with our Question of the Week. However, this week our main topic is very special - A Beginner's Guide to the Pokemon TCG. Our resident Professor, Darrin, leads the way through some commonly asked questions from people who are just dipping their toes into the competitive scene. Dan and Danny also throw around their tournament expertise, so you won't want to miss this very informative installment of the DDG Podcast! If you have any friends who are thinking about jumping into the Pokemon TCG, hopefully you will consider having them give this episode a listen. Thank you, and enjoy!

What's up, Dead Drawers?! This week Dan, Danny, and Darrin cover a piece of news that we have (very patiently)been waiting for... Regional Tournament info and the 2018 point structure!! We also go behind the scenes of our crazy Burning Shadows weekend and tell you all about what is definitely one of DDG's most memorable moments (Charizard... Charizard...). Finally, we dive into the responses to our most popular Question of the Week so far, and that question was "Are there too many Secret Rares in the Sun and Moon sets and why?" The answers may surprise you! Thank you, and enjoy!

What's up, Dead Drawers?! We have back to back special guests! This week Dan, Danny, and Darrin bring you a super special episode featuring Chumlee! Chumlee is most well known for his role on the History Channel show Pawn Stars, but has begun to make waves in the Pokemon community with his team , Sack or Scoop. You can catch daily videos at their YouTube channel, which is youtube.com/sackorscoop. In this episode we talk about the recently announced Ban List and Pokemon GoFest, as well as a variety of other fun Pokemon stuff! Get Hyped!