The Shift Gear Podcast

Dec 11 2024 63 ep. 57 mins 3

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Here you'll find two long term Pokemon TCG players who want to share our thoughts on the meta, decks, and all things Pokemon TCG with our listeners. With a specific focus on providing high level content, we also like to take the time to bring on Canadian guests who are under-represented on the global stage and give them an opportunity to share their thoughts and shine! New episodes release weekly on Wednesdays at 12:00 :)

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The Ultimate Toronto Regionals Guide! What's the Play? With Rowan Stavenow

Dec 11 2024 79 mins

In this episode we're joined by certified Burlington man Rowan Stavenow. The three of us go over our thoughts on what the best choices are to play for Toronto regionals this weekend, as well as some of our favourite things to do in the city. Let us know how we did on our meta shares and if you're excited for the (best) regional on the circuit ;) Get a shift gear bucket hat here :ht

KLAWF Is Turning Heads! Stuttgart Regionals Lookback & Why Klawf is LEGIT

Dec 04 2024 47 mins

In this episode, Aneil & Ciaran look back at Stuttgart Pokemon Regionals which happened this last weekend. An all Charizard finals may have been overshadowed by the development of .... Klawf?Get a shift gear bucket hat here :https://kcustoms.ca/Find us:Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneilCiaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgJoin our discord! https://discord.gg/9etqcC3s

Miraidon is Back on Top! Sacramento Results and Best Decks of Surging Sparks!

Nov 27 2024 50 mins

Miraidon dominated the first Regionals of the Surging Sparks format, with fellow Canadian Landen Kaetler taking down his second Regional Championships! We discuss if we think Miraidon is about to take over the meta and what other decks to look out for in the Surging Sparks meta!

SECRET BOX Charizard?! Top 8 LAIC Interview With Jackson Ford!

Nov 20 2024 45 mins

In this episode, Ciaran & Aneil are joined once again by Jackson Ford. Jackson this past weekend managed to finish 5th at the Latin American International Championships down in Brazil using his Secret Box Charizard ex deck. Jackson takes us through his deck and matchups on the latest episode of Shift Gear! Get a shift gear bucket hat here :https://kcustoms.ca/Find us:Aneil: lin

Our Top Picks for LAIC! Tier List of the Best Decks Right Now

Nov 13 2024 49 mins

Happy Whopper day! Ciaran's in Argentina so today I sit down with Jackson "Ogremon" Ford to talk all things LAIC and present our top picks for the tournament this weekend. Let us know the play down below ;) Get a shift gear bucket hat here :https://kcustoms.ca/Find us:Aneil: linktr.ee/tcg_aneilCiaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgJackson: https://x.com/JctforddJoin our discord! https://disco

TCG Pocket Hot Takes & New Eeveelution ex Reviews in a Slushie Costume

Nov 06 2024 55 mins

This week we give our thoughts on the new Pokemon Pocket mobile game and whether or not it will have an effect on the TCG. We also break down the Top 8 from Gdansk Regionals and look at the new Eeveelution cards that got revealed!

The Top 5 Rogue Decks Of ALL TIME - A Walk through Pokèmon TCG History

Oct 30 2024 67 mins

In this very special episode, we're joined by the retro guru himself, Mike Fouchet. We take you through the best 5 rogue decks ever, along with some honourable mentions. What's your favourite "rogue" deck ever? Let us know down below : Mike's twitter :https://x.com/mikefouchetSome resources for retro content to learn more :https://www.ptcglegends.com/https://ptcgarchive.com/Find us

Regidrago is Back to Best Deck in Format?! And Pokémon Stock Lessons With Aneil

Oct 23 2024 52 mins

This week we break down the results from he Lille Regional Championships and find some other avenues to hopefully entertain you all. Aneil gives you a lesson on the Pokemon TCG market, we go over the leaks, a new Am I in the Wrong, and Ciaran opens some packs!

Ciaran Did It AGAIN! Back to Back Top 8s With Lugia VStar & Our Louisville Meta Thoughts

Oct 16 2024 52 mins

The boys take you through an unreal weekend in Louisville with Ciaran getting his second consecutive top 8. Meta thoughts, how he did it, and more on this episode of Shift Gear! Endgame sleeves here (LEMME GET DAT) :https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARShift Gear Buckets available now! https://kcustoms.ca/Find Ciaran: linktr.ee/ciarantcgFind Aneil: linktr.ee/TCG_AneilJoin our di

Louisville Regionals Meta Forecast and Lima SPE Results!

Oct 09 2024 55 mins

This week the Shift Gear duo go over the results from the Lima SPE and discuss what we think are the best decks for Louisville this weekend!End Game Sleeves: https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARShift Gear Buckets available now! https://kcustoms.ca/products/shift-gear-podcast-bucket-hat-solidTerapagos Class: https://metafy.gg/courses/view/terapagos-masterclass-with-ciaran-farah-