Best Smogon Podcasts (2024)

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218 - BIG changes for PlayPokémon 2025! 58:19

6d ago58:19

58:19

It's that time again. With Worlds just around the corner, Kevin and Mike start the countdown to see what kind of big changes are announced for 2025. That's what I would've said if PlayPokémon didn't just drop some massive news on the community. We discuss it in as much depth as we can. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

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217 - The Binacle Debacle 55:06

13d ago55:06

55:06

Okay but Binacle is really scary and creepy and you can't convince me otherwise. It just gets weirder the more you look at it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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216 - Plenty of Fish in NAIC 1:18:42

20d ago1:18:42

1:18:42

New Orleans was hot, but a certain fish was hotter. Mike and Kevin go over NAIC, Hong Kong & so much more in this action-packed episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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215 - Planet of the Annihilapes 1:33:19

1M ago1:33:19

1:33:19

This might be our longest episode yet! We spend some time talking Regionals, because of course, this is a competitive Pokémon podcast, but we answer a ton of your questions! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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214 - Preparing for a National Tournament 54:32

1M ago54:32

54:32

In which Mike and Kevin explain what one needs to do in order to get mentally prepared for a National Tournament. That's probably what the whole episode is about, but I wouldn't know, I've only listened to about 15 minutes around the middle of the episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message…

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213 - VGC All Around The World! 1:09:35

2M ago1:09:35

1:09:35

Kevin and Mike get an EARful of Pok´mon Regionals. Some did really well, others had unique teams. Check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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212 - The Smartest Pokémon Quiz 57:08

2M ago57:08

57:08

It's not. It's the opposite of that. Regulation G (Chi) is here, but it doesn't really feel like it since Kevin has been playing Regulation G for pretty much a month now.Pokérogue is on the table, as well as the best (and dumbest) Pokémon quiz we've ever seen. You can play it yourself here! Credit to ZaneGames on YouTube for this awesome quiz!https…

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211 - What's your secret, Wigglytuff? 45:51

2M ago45:51

45:51

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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210 - The Strongest Restricted in Regulation G 1:03:28

3M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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209 - Regulation G & The Sleepiest Esport 44:36

3M ago44:36

44:36

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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208 - Anatomy of a Sucker Punch 58:03

3M ago58:03

58:03

In which Kevin and Mike discuss the intricacies of Sucker Punch, Vancouver Regionals, PokeDoku, and the wild world of Logitech Mice (Call me, Logitech). Here's the post talking about when and when not to use Sucker Punch. I warn you, it's Math: https://twitter.com/Jenkins_VGC/status/1759397443270037609 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster…

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207 - PSA 1.0, GC III, Articuno! 59:03

3M ago59:03

59:03

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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206 - Pokémon Day and Z-A! 58:02

4M ago58:02

58:02

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. --- Send…

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205 - UnDuns Your Sparce 55:32

4M ago55:32

55:32

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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204 - Splish Splash, I was Playing Unite 1:09:07

5M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

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. --- Send in a voice message: https:…

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203 - Hidden in Plain Sight 1:06:27

5M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Whether we're talking about Amoonguss, Hack-checks, or new game hints, today's topics are hidden! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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200 - Every 200 Episodes We Do This 1:07:56

5M ago1:07:56

1:07:56

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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202 - 4 New Types & 1 New Bug 52:24

5M ago52:24

52:24

In which Mike & Kevin discuss 4 well-thought-out new typings, Liverpool Reginoals, and the funniest bug that Kevin has ever seen. Go check out Adept Charon's post about the new types! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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201 - The Global Challenge I ,Charlotte & Farigiraf! 50:04

5M ago50:04

50:04

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? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.s…

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199 - Portland, Charlotte & Blueberries 1:03:58

6M ago1:03:58

1:03:58

In which Kevin & Mike discuss Portland, Charlotte & Blueberries - what else could you ask for?! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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198 - The Isle of Bear 1:01:10

6M ago1:01:10

1:01:10

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message…

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197 - Stellar Type is Actually Good! 57:21

6M ago57:21

57:21

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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196 - The Fiery Beard 1:07:03

7M ago1:07:03

1:07:03

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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195 - The Game Is Complete 1:10:57

7M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

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). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message…

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194 - Thank You Mr. Snacksworth 52:41

7M ago52:41

52:41

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.…

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193 - Regulation F: GO! 55:37

7M ago55:37

55:37

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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192 - Is it Heatran or Heatran? 1:01:01

7M ago1:01:01

1:01:01

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? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports…

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191 - Eevee Adventure 1:10:09

8M ago1:10:09

1:10:09

Pokésports Podcast is moving to Fridays! Get your TGIFs on speed dial! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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190 - The Blursed Episode 1:11:08

8M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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189 - The Shortest One 1:09:07

8M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

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! --- Send in a voice message: http…

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188 - Kevin Joins The Dark Side 1:00:30

9M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

...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? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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187 - How Much Does Conkeldurr Bench? 1:12:45

9M ago1:12:45

1:12:45

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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186 - Beastcoast, MSS, and Best of 3s! YEAH! 1:02:34

9M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

In which Kevin and Mike discuss the newest Mid-Season Showdown, Pokemon Showdown, and tournaments. Pokemon Showdown now does best of threes, Beastcoast puts on amazing tournaments, and Pikachu is a Yokai? Hosted by ⁠Michael Busse⁠ & ⁠Kevin Sidonio⁠ ⁠Support the Show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/mes…

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185 - Kitakami Prologue & The Hermit Crab 1:07:57

9M ago1:07:57

1:07:57

Where Kevin and Mike discuss all kinds of tournaments! Kitakami Prologue, NinoPokeBros, Beastcoast - it's all on the table! Also, we discuss the Hermit Crab Pokemon. It's not what you think. Hosted by Michael Busse & Kevin Sidonio Support the Show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message…

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184 - Ogerpodcast! 51:04

10M ago51:04

51:04

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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183 - The Teal Mask's New Pokémon 1:17:43

10M ago1:17:43

1:17:43

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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182 - Regulation E & The Higher-Ups 1:11:40

10M ago1:11:40

1:11:40

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 seas…

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181 - New Rules for 2024! 1:00:25

10M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message…

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180 - Ride the Lapras Express! 52:23

11M ago52:23

52:23

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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179 - Worlds 2023, New DLC Pokémon & moves! 1:03:39

11M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

Kevin & Mike discuss the controversy surrounding Worlds, Worlds itself, and all the exciting information that comes with it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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178 - Pokémon Presents! DLC Release Date! 1:01:56

11M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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177 - 2024 Play! Pokémon is Evolving! 55:59

11M ago55:59

55:59

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. --- Send in…

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176 - What is Pokémon Mezastar?! 1:07:48

11M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/mes…

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175 - Competitive Pokemon Sleep 1:03:43

12M ago1:03:43

1:03:43

It's finally time for the world to sleep! Mike tries out Pokemon Sleep, and Kevin figures out how to turn it into a competition. We also chat on the competitive Limitless scene, as well as bring back a classic game! Check us out at Pokesports.info! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message…

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174 - It's A Long Road To Ohio 57:55

12M ago57:55

57:55

Mike's long drive, Kevin's good luck charm, and Japan's prizing structure! This episode has a ton of interesting moments to it. Make sure you listen close to hear Kevin's secret sauce recipe! Check out our socials! https://www.pokesports.info --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message…

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173 - NAIC 2023 with SBJ from It's Super Effective! 1:19:11

1y ago1:19:11

1:19:11

In this wildly special and much-requested episode, we're joined by Steve from "It's Super Effective!" in Ohio! We absolutely had to meet in-person with Steve for a podcast, so behold as we narrowly evade catastrophe by having Mike, who couldn't get on his flight, appear magically in front of them through the power of the internet! It's time for 202…

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172 - Will the DLC change competitive? 1:03:39

1y ago1:03:39

1:03:39

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.…

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171 - Yokohama FOMO & AMA! 1:28:41

1y ago1:28:41

1:28:41

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.…

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170 - Regulation D is full of bears! 1:02:35

1y ago1:02:35

1:02:35

We had a disagreement and it resulted in the two of them getting WAY too into Regulation D. Now we're ready to talk about the best new Pokemon in the upcoming format! But don't worry - we've got plenty of current format stuff to talk about as well. All of the Pokemon used in recent regionals have been updated, and you'd better believe we're getting…

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169 - Milwaukee, Korea & Regirock 1:12:32

1y ago1:12:32

1:12:32

What do these three places all have in common? Not much, usually! Today, they all live on the podcast. We discuss Kevin's Milwaukee adventure, the Korea Pokemon Incident, and Regirock crashing a wedding. Check us out at Pokesports.info! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message…

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