Best Top8 Podcasts (2024)

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LA Elgyems! ft. John Miller top8 1:31:48

25d ago1:31:48

1:31:48

Back at it again with the 60th episode. Spicer interviews our good friends: John Miller, Josh Dimond, Tony, and Rachel about their various experiences at the LA regional, from newcomer to top 8 perspective. Then, TONY SAYS GOODBYE??? (╥_╥) Why does he hate us? Email: vgctspodcast@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/X2TvyyjQBw Email: vgctspodcast@…

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NOLA.NAIC.VGC.LFG 1:30:00

14d ago1:30:00

1:30:00

Spicer, Jake, and Jon team up to discuss NAIC results and solve world hunger. Stay tuned at the end for a bonus interview with ShadyTigers, who made day 2. Email: vgctspodcast@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/X2TvyyjQBwBy Brian Spicer

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A True Underdog Story 51:58

1M ago51:58

51:58

Howdy, pardner. In this here episode, we're fixin' to drive the range down to Los Angeles. Spicer, Amlo/Jon, and Jack discuss the rise of shield dog, and have also wrassled up some mighty fine tournaments to review. Yee-haw, miltankboys. Now that just don't sound right... *spits in a can* Email: vgctspodcast@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/X2…

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Regulation Gangsta 1:10:10

2M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

Spicer/Spicer, Tony/Shinobi, and Jon/Amlo team up again in this one, broh. Don't even trip about Reg G cause you got us. Three of the players of all time. Yea, it's a Rick n Morty reference, get over it, broh. Email: vgctspodcast@gmail.com Discord Link: https://discord.gg/X2TvyyjQBw Email: vgctspodcast@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/X2TvyyjQ…

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Dudes Discuss Dortmund 41:38

4M ago41:38

41:38

Yo players! Back at it again, with Jon and Jack, this time discussing Dortmund regional. We talk usage stats, teams, and controversial politics, just kidding. We hope you enjoy! Question of the week: What is your secret sauce? Email: trainersschoolpodcast@gmail.com Discord Link: https://discord.gg/X2TvyyjQBw Email: vgctspodcast@gmail.com Discord: h…

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2 Regionals 2 Furious: Knoxville and Melbourne 53:36

5M ago53:36

53:36

Hello everyone! Back again with the next episode to discuss 2 regionals from last weekend. We talk about the usage stats and teams from Knoxville and Melbourne. We compare and contrast the data from these regionals to try and get some more information about the meta. We hope you enjoy! Email: trainersschoolpodcast@gmail.com Discord Link: https://di…

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A Wolfe in Giraffe's Clothing 58:32

5M ago58:32

58:32

Hey! For Episode 55 we take a look at the Charlotte Regional that took place over the weekend. And no better way to do it, then to chat with 2 guys who competed! We cover their teams and experiences as well as some of the usage rates and teams from the tournament. We hope you enjoy! Email: trainersschoolpodcast@gmail.com Discord Link: https://disco…

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Portland Poker-mon: 1st Reg F Regional! 1:08:00

6M ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Hello everyone! Episode 54 and we caught up with 4 players from the recent Regional in Portland. Guest stars Sloth Diesel and Dante Horton talk to us about their experiences, team compositions, and other fun stuff. We hope you enjoy! Email: trainersschoolpodcast@gmail.com Question: What is your favorite team from Portland? Discord link: https://dis…

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Regulation F is Underway! 1:12:27

6M ago1:12:27

1:12:27

Regulation F is almost upon us and we are here to talk about some of the major grassroots online tournaments that have happened over the past couple weeks. We also get into some thoughts and predictions for what we'll see at this weekend's Portland Regional. Jake also has a book review? I don't know, it's been a while. We hope you enjoy! Email: tra…

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The King Has Returned: Indigo Disk Review 1:28:53

7M ago1:28:53

1:28:53

Hello! We are on the other side of the Indigo Disk release and we have a ton of stuff to talk about. There are some light spoilers in the episode about the story but it's fairly minimal. We talk about the recent San Antonio regional first and then dive into our thoughts and feelings on the newest DLC. We talk about our play through, some things we …

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It's DLC Week! Let's Get Hype for Indigo Disk! 1:20:35

7M ago1:20:35

1:20:35

We're back after a little break in the action with a fun episode to get you excited for the release of the next DLC, the Indigo Disk! In this episode we discuss a little bit of Stuttgart as well as the 2nd place team from the recent Taipei Regional. Then we get into talking about some of the new Pokemon coming in the Indigo Disk that we believe wil…

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The Kommo-o King: Brisbane and Gdansk Review 1:06:23

7M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

We have episode 50 for you all this week! We chat with Jack who is back from his Top-8 at the Brisbane Regional. Then we discuss and analyze Brisbane and Gdansk metas as a whole. We hope you enjoy! Email: vgctspodcast@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/X2TvyyjQBwBy Jacob Heagerty

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The Shocking News About The Indigo Disk and LAIC 1:06:48

7M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

It's episode 49 of the VGC Trainers School Podcast and we have a lot to cover. We were lucky enough to get a surprise drop of information about The Indigo Disk DLC from Serebii's hands-on preview of the next expansion for Scarlet and Violet. We talk about some of the new information we learned and ultimately are just really excited for what's to co…

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It's Pronounced Passers. LAIC Predictions and PASRS 4.0 Release! 1:11:36

8M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

Hello! Episode 48 of the VGC Trainers School Podcast features a very special guest of Josh aka Bauerdad, the creator of PASRS. We talk to him about the release of version 4.0 and why it's the next best tool for VGC. If you're not using it already, you should be! We also talk about the upcoming LAIC with some fun predictions. Check out our Discord t…

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Portlandian VGC 1:06:33

8M ago1:06:33

1:06:33

SKIP THIS EPISODE. Seriously it's the worst. Jake is tied up in my closet and Tony just leaves abruptly before discussing his top 2 Spear Pillar tour run. We also hear stories from the good old Lum Berry Beatdown boys from Portland: Cody Clark, Sloth Diesel, and Layn Sheppard Email: vgctspodcast@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/X2TvyyjQBw…

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H-Arcanine with the 4-Peat! 50:46

8M ago50:46

50:46

Hey everyone! In this week's episode, Spicer and Jake talk about Spicer's Sacramento experience and also discuss some takeaways from the recent Toronto regional. We also briefly talk about some Halloween stuff. For this week, let us know what you did for Halloween this year! What did you dress up as or what did you do to celebrate the spooky season…

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Lille Regional Review! 1:05:34

8M ago1:05:34

1:05:34

Hey everyone! This week's episode features our review of the Lille Regional. We discuss some of the top teams as well as the meta Pokemon brought. Also, the Labmaus website is now live! Check it out at thelabmaus.com! Email: vgctspodcast@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/X2TvyyjQBwBy Jacob Heagerty

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Sacramento Regional: Kommo-ohhhhh Yeahhhhhh 1:01:32

9M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Hey everyone! Welcome to our newest episode. This week we talk about the Sacramento Regional. If you want to check out the winning team, here is the PokePaste: https://pokepast.es/817fe2255720517f If you are preparing for Lille, Toronto, or any of the upcoming tournaments, come join our Discord to get some great practice with stiff competition and …

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Jon and Tyler's Excellent Adventure in Peoria! 1:25:44

9M ago1:25:44

1:25:44

Hello! This week's episode features a review of the Peoria Regional Championship by none other than two trainers who competed! Jon and Tyler break down their weekend in Peoria and also talk a little bit about Pokémon. We cover their individual battles, the meta from regional, and some spicy picks from top competitors. Regulation E is officially und…

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Post-coast and Pre-Peoria 42:51

9M ago42:51

42:51

We talk Beastcoast and Peoria over/unders. I didn't get a prompt again, so use this time to look to the person nearest you and kiss them, passionately, because life is short, baby. Question of the Episode: Have you ever had a dream that that you um you had you'd you would you could you do you wit you want you you could do so you you do you could yo…

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Reviewing the Largest Regulation E Tournament Ever 1:09:56

9M ago1:09:56

1:09:56

On this week’s episode we hope to get you ready for the Regulation E meta coming in just a couple of days. We start by reviewing our 400-person tournament from last weekend; The VGC Trainers School Open. We then compare these numbers to the Mickey LeMouseathon tournament that also took place last weekend. Also, Jake lost a game of hide and seek to …

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Dwayne "The Rock Mask" Johnson 1:03:28

9M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

In this episode we briefly touch on Barcelona, discuss some recent poke tours, and discuss the first week of Reg E. I don't know what else to put because Jake didn't prepare anything for me and I don't get paid for this (-Spicer). You guys should join the tour on Saturday, though. I guess Wolfe will be playing and stuff Email: trainersschoolpodcast…

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What's Behind the Teal Mask? 1st DLC Discussion! 1:34:19

10M ago1:34:19

1:34:19

Hey! In this episode of the Podcast we talk about or time in Kitakami with the release and completion of The Teal Mask. There are some spoilers, so please be warned. We discuss the story and the new Pokemon we found in this first DLC for Scarlet and Violet. Please Note We had some technical difficulties while editing so to avoid losing the entire e…

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The Teal Mask Preview: Returning Pokémon Review 1:04:05

10M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Hey! Thanks for checking back in after a couple weeks off. In this episode we break down the returning Pokémon for The Teal Mask. We are covering both those that have been officially confirmed per trailers and also those that have been datamined. This episode does not cover any of the new Pokémon as we don't have enough information just yet. We hop…

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Der Beste Giraffe in the World: World Championship and DLC Review! 1:48:49

11M ago1:48:49

1:48:49

Yep, you read that right. For this week's episode we have 102 minutes of content for you. We cover the World Championships and also the DLC news. For the World Championships, we give our thoughts on the tournament as a whole as well as review the Top 8 teams. And with the DLC, we comment on the VGC-relevant news including new Pokémon, new abilities…

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Back to the Lab for the World Championships! 1:09:20

11M ago1:09:20

1:09:20

It's Episode 36 and our final episode before the World Championships! For this week we bring back Tim K. of Mauslab to share some excellent information on Pokemon usage and team compositions from the last 9 major online tournaments for Regulation D. We attempt to make sense of it all and predict the meta for the World Championships. We also do some…

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Something, Something, Giraffe 1:05:43

11M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

Hey! In this week's episode, number 35, we break down the recent Nino's tournament as well as our own from the VGC Trainers School. We talk about the winning teams, the top teams, the meta that's developing, and even a tiny bit of Twitter vs Threads. We are also excited to talk about some very special news that we have coming soon! We hope you enjo…

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What to do if you're not going to Worlds 54:28

11M ago54:28

54:28

For this week's episode we talk about what we're doing instead of preparing for Worlds. None of us are attending, so how are we spending this time? We discuss things like how to maximize your time with getting better, taking a break, hanging out with the community, and other stuff. QOTD: How are you spending this time before Worlds? Email: trainers…

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Taking a Tour of Reg D Tournaments 1:05:04

12M ago1:05:04

1:05:04

In this week's episode we talk about the prevalence of major and minor Regulation D tournaments. Our news segment lists several tournaments that you can check out this weekend. You can see the information for them below. After that, we discuss Nino Pokebros' 500+ tournament last weekend and what it means for the VGC meta. Last, we talk about tips a…

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The Road to Victory on Victory Road - Yokohama Recap 1:04:59

12M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Hello! This episode we talk about the massive tournament hosted by Victory Road. With over 380 players, Victory Road to Yokohama was bigger than some regionals this season. It was our first big look at the possible World Championship meta for Regulation D. We look at the top 8 as well as some surprise teams from this tournament and others online. W…

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Regulation C You Later 1:16:21

12M ago1:16:21

1:16:21

In this episode we formally say goodbye to Regulation C! We give our thoughts on the ruleset, discuss NAIC, and also give some tips on team building for Regulation D. It's a packed show so sit back and we hope you enjoy! Discord: https://discord.gg/Bkv9u8BqqG Email: trainersschoolpodcast@gmail.com Question: Please let us know what you're looking fo…

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The After School Special / Detention / Where is Jake? 1:05:10

1y ago1:05:10

1:05:10

This week's episode is a very special one! Welcome to the VGC Trainers School: After School Special. Jake isn't here so we take over. We have a special surprise at the end that you'll definitely want to stick around for! We hope you enjoy your stay in Detention. Question: What Pokemon from the DLC trailer are you most excited for? Discord: https://…

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Regulation D Statistical Analysis with LabMaus, CHULA, and Chat GPT 1:04:15

1y ago1:04:15

1:04:15

We finally have our analysis and review of Regulation D! We welcome in Tim K, the creator of LabMaus, to talk through some of the major grassroots Regulation D tournaments to analyze the meta. We review top Pokemon by usage, common cores to build with and against, and also some surprise items that are increasing in usage. If you're looking to get i…

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Fresno Review and NAIC Preview with one and only Nails! 1:06:04

1y ago1:06:04

1:06:04

This is a very special episode in which we are joined by one of the greatest team builders in VGC history: Nick "Nails" Navarre. This week we break down Fresno and look ahead to NAIC. Be sure to check it out and see who Nails believes to be the best player in the world and "it's not even close." Discord: https://discord.gg/Bkv9u8BqqG Email: vgctrai…

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Metronome, Milwaukee, and More! 1:08:37

1y ago1:08:37

1:08:37

Hello! In this episode we cover a ton of news. Our discussion this week ranges from silent nerfs to the TPC Korean events to the Milwaukee regional. We hope you enjoy! Discord: https://discord.gg/Bkv9u8BqqG Email: trainersschoolpodcast@gmail.com Question of the Episode: What new Pokémon are you excited to use in Regulation D? Email: vgctspodcast@gm…

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Home Sweet Home! Our list of Pokémon that could make a big impact in VGC 1:20:48

1y ago1:20:48

1:20:48

Hello! It's the update that we've all been waiting for. In this episode we talk about the Pokémon Home update that allows us to bring some exciting old Pokémon into Scarlet and Violet. We discuss several of them and how they could fit into VGC. We hope you enjoy! Here is a link to the spreadsheet we were referring to that shows the added and remove…

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Home is Where the Hartford is 1:13:29

1y ago1:13:29

1:13:29

We are a quarter of the way to 100 episodes! This week Will and Jake talk with Jon about their experience at their first regional in Hartford, CT. We also talk with Oscar Princivalle, aka Swamp, the Malmo Regional champion. Discord: https://discord.gg/Bkv9u8BqqG Email: trainersschoolpodcast@gmail.com Question: If you went to a regional, what was yo…

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Talking Tournament Prep with MoxieBoosted! 51:52

1y ago51:52

51:52

In this week's episode we are joined by the one and only MoxieBoosted to talk about preparing for and playing at a regional. With Hartford around the corner and still several more regionals and International Championships to be played, we talk about preparation, performance, and avoiding mind games. If you're planning to play an in-person tournamen…

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I'm more in the dark than I've ever been - Portland Regional Recap 58:02

1y ago58:02

58:02

What happened in Portland? Where did all of the Palafin Balance teams go? Tony, Spicer, and I dive into their experiences in Portland as well as some of the top teams from the regional. A lot of new archetypes and cores to try. We hope you enjoy! Email: trainersschoolpodcast@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/Bkv9u8BqqG Email: vgctspodcast@gmail…

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Keep Portland Balanced: Donuts, Bookstores, and Palafins 1:02:48

1y ago1:02:48

1:02:48

This week we have Jack, Jon, Tony, and Jake on to talk about the recent Nino tournament, and a brand new spotlight team we hope you all try. We hope you enjoy! PokePaste: https://pokepast.es/bac027e1b83f1121 Rental Team: GL7KQK Discord: https://discord.gg/Bkv9u8BqqG Email: trainersschoolpodcast@gmail.com QotD: What do you think about this team if y…

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Global Challenge 2 Recap and Interview with SaltyDolphin! 1:26:55

1y ago1:26:55

1:26:55

Hello! In this week's episode we talk about our experiences with the Global Challenge II, breakdown the Top-4 from our recent VGC Trainers School Tournament, and a very special interview with the one and only SaltyDolphin! It's a pretty full episode so sit back and relax. We hope you enjoy! QoTD: How did you do in the Global Challenge II? Did you p…

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Is Balance Best? EUIC Recap! 1:04:39

1y ago1:04:39

1:04:39

In this week's episode we discuss the rise and possible dominance of Balance teams as we review and recap EUIC. Question of the week: Do you think Balance will continue to show well or will another team composition rise to the top? Email: trainersschoolpodcast@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/Bkv9u8BqqG Email: vgctspodcast@gmail.com Discord: h…

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A Compendium of Cheese: The Global Challenge Experience 46:06

1y ago46:06

46:06

In this week's episode we talk about the Global Challenge IC and look ahead to the EUIC. The Bo1 ladder can be a dark and scary place. Email question: What kind of cheese did you see while playing in the Global Challenge? Discord: https://discord.gg/y7mP365y Email: vgctspodcast@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/X2TvyyjQBw…

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Fissure? I barely know her! Regulation C is underway 1:02:48

1y ago1:02:48

1:02:48

In the newest episode of the podcast we talk about the regionals in Sydney and Fort Wayne that kick off Regulation C. We also look back on the predictions from last episode. Discord: https://discord.gg/y7mP365y Email: trainersschoolpodcast@gmail.com Email: vgctspodcast@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/X2TvyyjQBw…

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Regulation C Preview and Tournament Review 1:05:50

1+ y ago1:05:50

1:05:50

In this week's episode we talk about the final Regulation B Regional, Charlotte, as well as preview the upcoming Regulation C ruleset by reviewing our recent community tournament. Join us on the Discord to make your votes for this week's Over/Under before Fort Wayne. Discord: https://discord.gg/6Re5aFRJ Email: vgctspodcast@gmail.com Discord: https:…

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Utrecht Recap with Vancouver Champion Sempra! (and also Tony) 57:42

1+ y ago57:42

57:42

In this episode we learn more about Sempra's experience before, during, and after winning the Vancouver Regional. We also breakdown the Top 4 teams from the Utrecht Special Event. We hope you enjoy! Email: vgctspodcast@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/X2TvyyjQBwBy Jacob Heagerty

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Vancouver Regional Review and Interview with Nino PokeBros! 1:08:51

1+ y ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Hello! In this episode we breakdown and analyze the recent Vancouver regional. Massive congratulations to Sempra! And also talk with Nino of PokeBros about his experiences in VGC, streaming, and tournament organizing. You definitely do not want to miss this one! QOTD: What are your burning questions heading into and preparing for Regulation C? Emai…

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Perth Regionals Recap and Predicting the Rest of Series 2 58:28

1+ y ago58:28

58:28

On this episode of the podcast we recap Perth Regionals and try to predict if there will be any meta changes for the remaining weeks of Series 2. We also do some more fun Over/Unders for the upcoming regional in Vancouver. QOTD: Are there any meta changes you think we'll see for Series 2? Email: trainersschoolpodcast@gmail.com Discord: https://disc…

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Pokémon Day, Knoxville, Bochum, and Series 3! 1:03:04

1+ y ago1:03:04

1:03:04

In this week's episode we have a super packed schedule. We dig into Pokémon Day reveals, Knoxville and Bochum results, and learn about Regulation C. We hope you enjoy! Question of the Podcast: What do you think about Regulation C? Are you excited for the Ruin Quartet? Email: trainersschoolpodcast@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/MUdhhshW Email…

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OCIC Recap and Knoxville Predictions! 46:45

1+ y ago46:45

46:45

In this episode we discuss the OCIC and look ahead to the next regional in Knoxville. We also talk a little about what we hope to see on Pokemon Day from the upcoming Pokemon Presents. QOTD: What is something you're hoping to see or have confirmed on Pokemon Day? Email: trainersschoolpodcast@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/AxztgfB9 Email: vgc…

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