Battle Frontier - A Pokemon TCG Podcast

Dec 06 2024 10 ep. 84 mins 1
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An exploration of the competitive Pokemon TCG. Hosts Aaron and John discuss current tournament results and aim to help you understand why decks and specific cards within those decks are chosen. Also featuring segments on competitive Pokemon TCG trivia, discussion of decks from old formats, and updates on the current status of the championship point leaderboard so you can stay up to date with where your favorite players stand as they compete for an inviation to the Pokemon TCG World Championship. Follow us on X @_Aaron_Curry and @JohnPaulOrgel Business inquiries: [email protected]

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Episode 10: Boarding the Crab Trolley in Stuttgart

Dec 06 2024 93 mins  
This week Aaron and John review the latest major tournament results from Stuttgart, provide their perspectives on addressing the wide variety of decks available in the Surging Sparks metagame, and discuss some upcoming online Limitless tournaments for Pokemon Pocket and changes to the TCGLive ladder system. Series regulars Time Capsule and Blaine's Quiz Show also make an appearance

Episode 9: A Shocking Start to the Surging Sparks Format

Nov 28 2024 103 mins  
Aaron and John discuss the results of the Sacramento Regional Championship, John recounts his Professor Cup experience from LAIC, and our hosts give their takes on what they think will do well this upcoming weekend in Stuttgart. Blaine's Quiz Show and Time Capsule return. Follow Aaron and John on X: @_Aaron_Curry @JohnPaulOrgel

Episode 8: A Stellar Send Off Before Sacramento

Nov 21 2024 87 mins  
Aaron and John discuss the exciting results of the Latin American International Championship, discover how their predictions of the event faired, and share their opinions of the budding Surging Sparks metagame heading into this week's Sacramento Regional Championship. Follow Aaron and John on X: @_Aaron_Curry @JohnPaulOrgel

Episode 7: Pocket Thoughts and LAIC Predictions

Nov 14 2024 59 mins  
This week Aaron and John discuss their initial thoughts on the release of Pokemon Pocket, bring back the Trainer Tips segment to talk about the importance of bench management, and close out the show with some predictions for LAIC this week. John tries to close the point gap on this week's Blaine's Quiz Show segment, and introduces us to a fun retro deck featuring Decidueye GX and V

Episode 6: LAIC Meta Discussion with Michael Pramawat and Grafton Roll

Nov 07 2024 86 mins  
Aaron and John welcome their first guests to the show! Long time players Grafton Roll and Michael Pramawat join our hosts as they discuss the overarching results of various archetypes throughout the Stellar Crown format, and how they seem to be shaping up as we rapidly approach the Latin American International Championship. This week our special guests take part in Blaine's quiz s

Episode 5: Surging Toward a Spark-filled Set

Oct 31 2024 119 mins  
Aaron and John discuss some of the more interesting and potentially impactful cards from the upcoming Surging Sparks expansion highlighted by cards like Pikachu ex, Hydreigon ex, and Ceruledge ex. Time Capsule is on a hiatus this week due to the massive amount of information coming from that set discussion, but Blaine's Quiz Show continues to be a staple of the show. Will John be

Episode 4: A Lille bit of Regidrago

Oct 24 2024 67 mins  
Aaron and John check out the results of the Lille regional championship and highlight a up and coming, nationwide program started by Tabletop Village, a game store based in Seattle. Blaine's quiz show and the Time Capsule round out the episode!More information on Tabletop Village's program can be found here: https://tabletopvillage.com/pages/in-school-enrichmentThis week's time cap

Episode 3: Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Bolt?

Oct 18 2024 84 mins  
Aaron and John dive into the results of the Louisville regional championship including a discussion of one of the potential shortcomings in the new tournament structure. Blaine's quiz show and the Time Capsule return along with a new segment, Frontier Fundamentals! Aaron and John can be found on X: @_Aaron_Curry @JohnPaulOrgel

Episode 2: Leaping from Lima to Louisville

Oct 11 2024 59 mins  
Aaron and John look back at how the Lima Special event unfolded and how they expect the Louisville metagame to develop. John takes us through our first look at the current Championship Point leaderboard in a segment called the Ranking Hall. Also featuring the weekly Blaine's Quiz Show trivia segment and a look into the past in our Time Capsule segment! To hear more from Aaron and J

Episode 1: A Brand New Frontier

Oct 03 2024 87 mins  
Hosts Aaron and John dive into the results of the Dortmund and Joinville Regional Championships and evaluate how the new Stellar Crown expansion will impact the metagame of future tournaments. Also featuring segments of trivia and exploration of retro decks! Follow us on X @_Aaron_Curry and @JohnPaulOrgel.