Best Nick Merriman Podcasts (2024)

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16 Connor Hayward - Graphics Operator for EU Pokémon Streams & Limitless Stream Coordinator 1:11:04

4h ago1:11:04

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Connor Hayward has a wealth of experience behind the scenes of Trading Card Game streams, and I'm excited for everyone to hear this perspective for the first time on the show. From getting very good at speed-running Pokémon Red thanks to being unaware of the ability to save the game(!), via a chance encounter with Limitless TCG after the finals of …

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15 OutOfPoket - Pokémon GO NAIC Champion 1:19:46

2h ago1:19:46

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Hear how OutOfPoket aka Aiden Hedderly, winner of the 2024 North America International Championships for Pokémon GO, got to where he is today, from sharing a phone with his mum when they discovered the game via figuring out how best to balance school & games all the way up to what was going through his head during that fateful NAIC - and, as always…

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14 Freya Pearce - Pokémon Trading Card Game Caster & Competitor 1:25:27

3d ago1:25:27

1:25:27

It just so happened that the day I recorded with Freya, not only was it her & her husband's anniversary but she'd also been made a job offer! Freya Pearce is thriving as a Pokémon Trading Card Game Caster & Competitor - hear how she got here, from her childhood in Brazil all the way up to settling in Denmark, via reaching Top 16 of the World Champi…

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13 Ben Kyriakou - Pokémon Video Game Caster & 2x National Champion 2:01:20

10d ago2:01:20

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As a child, Ben Kyriakou couldn't work out how to leave the house you start in in Pokémon Red/Blue. Somewhat miraculously after this rocky start, he went on to become one of the UK's best competitors at the video game, securing two National Champion titles, two Top 4 finishes at International Championships & seven invitations to the World Champions…

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12 AbsolBlogsPokemon - Pokémon Content Creator, Streamer & Shiny Hunter 1:12:40

23d ago1:12:40

1:12:40

"It's the journey, not the destination." This is an emerging mantra of Matt Brandl aka AbsolBlogsPokemon from this episode of the show, someone whose Pokémon YouTube channel suddenly blew up on New Year's Day 2019, who is one of the most prolific & dedicated Shiny hunters out there and who showcases the jaw-dropping amount there is to explore in th…

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11 Nick Livezey (AlphaFeeb) - Pokémon GO Caster 1:24:01

25d ago1:24:01

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The enjoyment Nick Livezey aka AlphaFeeb gets from Pokémon GO has always stemmed from helping others to enjoy the game, be it organising online communities when the game launched or as a commentator now. Hear how his love of RuneScape was a stepping stone towards GO, learn about the fascinating scientific projects he undertook at grad school - and,…

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10 Rahul Reddy - 7x World Championships Competitor in the Pokémon Trading Card Game 1:15:15

1M ago1:15:15

1:15:15

Rahul Reddy has a long history with the Pokémon TCG. Hear all about his experiences - from how his strict parents warmed to the idea of him playing Pokémon, via an enthusiastic professor who allowed him to take his Senior Year exams early so he could compete in EUIC 2019, all the way up to the present and making sure he stops and smells the roses a…

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9 Kwikpanik - Pokémon Video Game Competitor & Shiny Hunter 2:08:49

1M ago2:08:49

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One of the aims of Chazingdra Chats is to showcase the breadth of what Pokémon has to offer - something Kwikpanik aka Kyle Wilkinson does so well by himself. Pokémon has always been there for Kyle, helping 24-hour car journeys seem to pass more swiftly, as a solace when he was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and enabling friendships to be made th…

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8 Amy Wosley - Pokémon Trading Card Game Caster & Streamer 1:18:38

2M ago1:18:38

1:18:38

In her own words, Amy Wosley aka Pumpkaamy is 'living the dream she never knew could be'. Her life story is a lesson in just being yourself - good things will follow, and Amy is thriving as an artist, board game café manager, content creator and caster. Hear how she got to this point, from her first Pokémon game - Crystal - to enabling others to fi…

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7 Justin Tang - 2x Pokémon Video Game Regional Champion 1:16:00

2M ago1:16:00

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Justin Tang's story is one for the history books, winning the first Regional Championship he ever attended - and winning another just a month later. He's already achieved what so many competitors dream of, and then some - and he's also just a fun guy to hang out with! Come relax with Justin & me and learn from the insight of this prodigious talent,…

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6 Spragels - Pokémon UNITE Content Creator & Caster 1:21:18

2M ago1:21:18

1:21:18

#Yeehaw! Content Cowboy & comedian Spragels is here on Chazingdra Chats to bring the belly laughs & brighten your day! 🌞 From his Wild West-esque childhood neighbourhood where kids would relentlessly challenge each other to Pokémon battles on Red & Blue, all the way up to earning his spurs as one of the biggest Pokémon UNITE content creators and a …

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5 MEweedle - Pokémon GO Competitor with Regional, International & World-Level Wins 1:08:05

2M ago1:08:05

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In just two years, Maxwell Ember (in-game name MEweedle) went from discovering competitive Pokémon GO to winning the World Championships in the Senior Division. Hear Maxwell's extraordinary journey, from his dad introducing him to the game (that's right - not the other way around!) all the way up to also winning the 2024 Europe International Champi…

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4 Simon Van der Borght - Pokémon Video Game Competitor & Tournament Organiser 1:29:53

3M ago1:29:53

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My guest this week is the wonderful Simon Van der Borght, and he's guaranteed to leave you with a smile! Simon is a figurehead of the competitive Pokémon world: though principally a Video Game player, he has also accrued Championship Points for the Trading Card Game and GO, as well as being a tournament judge and even organiser, making the Belgian …

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3 Amanda Lundberg - Pokémon GO Caster & Content Creator 1:17:44

3M ago1:17:44

1:17:44

Bears in people costumes? Talking maple syrup bottles? Baboons stealing lunches? It must be Amanda Lundberg's episode of Chazingdra Chats! The brilliant Pokémon GO caster & content creator takes us through her enthralling and hilarious life stories as well as the 6 Pokémon she would choose for her Dream Team. Join in the fun and let Amanda & I brig…

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2 Shai Burton - Pokémon Trading Card Game Caster & Content Creator 1:19:34

3M ago1:19:34

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#BringTheNoise! My guest this week is Shai Burton, providing larger-than-life energy and all the laughs! Come and hear why Shai is a pioneer in every sense of the word, from card sets to mindset and even Feraligatr movesets... Learn from Shai's wisdom - delivered in his trademark infectiously upbeat style - discover his hand-picked 6 Pokémon for hi…

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1 Lee Provost - Pokémon Video Game Caster & Content Creator 1:27:20

4M ago1:27:20

1:27:20

My inaugural guest on Chazingdra Chats is Lee Provost, a seasoned Pokémon VGC caster and player. Time to discover just HOW seasoned! From discovering Pokémon via the anime and his brother, through Lee's first time playing in the World Championships in 2013 right up to casting and taking the plunge into creating content, it's all here for you to enj…

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Talking With C4 From WBAL NewsRadio 4:09

7M ago4:09

4:09

The morning show host for WBAL NewsRadio 1090 And Fm 101.5 joins the show to talk about events coming up that benefit the WBAL Kids Campaign. You can donate following the link here: wbal.com/kidsBy 98 Rock Online

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Suing A Son? 4:36

8M ago4:36

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This mom needed legal measures to deal with her kid.By 98 Rock Online

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#028: Nick Maggiulli – Just Keep Buying: proven ways to save money and build your wealth 1:00:41

8M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

Just Keep Buying - that's what Nick Maggiulli suggests when it comes to investing in his book. And it's an excellent book because it treats investing straightforwardly and practically. Using hard data, Nick debunks myths in personal finance and investing. He answers questions, presents solutions, and gives effective ways to build wealth. https://sy…

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Rod Woodson Joins The Show 6:10

9M ago6:10

6:10

Ravens Gameday Network Analyst and Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson talked with Kirk and Marianne to get us ready for the matchup between the Ravens and Browns.By 98 Rock Online

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Shawne Merriman Joins The Show! 5:15

9M ago5:15

5:15

University of Maryland and NFL great Shawne Merriman talks with Kirk and Marianne ahead of his annual coat drive at the UMD football game on November 4th!By 98 Rock Online

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#027: Andrew Beer – Cost Reduction Is the Purest Form of Alpha 1:04:02

9M ago1:04:02

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Shrouded in mystery and even more misunderstanding, hedge funds have always been very limited for the average investor. Whether for regulatory reasons or because of high capital requirements. But with the revolution started by ETFs, they are now available to the masses. Today, with literally a few dozen dollars in your pocket, you can invest in the…

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Do You Turn Away Trick-Or-Treaters? 6:08

9M ago6:08

6:08

Should there be parameters for those who trick-or-treat?By 98 Rock Online

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Costly Concerts 3:56

9M ago3:56

3:56

To what lengths have you gone to see you favorite artists?By 98 Rock Online

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Talking With Nick Offerman 4:08

9M ago4:08

4:08

Actor and comedian Nick Offerman joins the show ahead of his performance at The Lyric in Baltimore on October 26th!By 98 Rock Online

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Are They Faking... "It?" 4:22

9M ago4:22

4:22

Studies are showing a way to see if your partner is truly enjoying themselves.By 98 Rock Online

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Sweater Season 4:54

9M ago4:54

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Some women are taking extreme measures to look better in sweaters...By 98 Rock Online

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Recycling Soap 3:28

1y ago3:28

3:28

Would you utilize used hotel soap?By 98 Rock Online

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What We Hate, According To ChatGPT 5:17

1y ago5:17

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The A.I. app ChatGPT listed things that people secretly hate doing, but how accurate is it?By 98 Rock Online

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Interview With Billy Corgan 5:07

1y ago5:07

5:07

Kirk and Marianne catch up Smashing Pumpkins lead singer Billy Corgan shortly after the band's release of the third act of their new rock opera "Atum," and ahead of their performance at Jiffy Lube Live on August 31st.By 98 Rock Online

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Gavin Rossdale Joins The Show! 5:16

1y ago5:16

5:16

The Bush frontman joined Kirk and Marianne ahead of the band's performances in DC later this year!By 98 Rock Online

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William Shatner Joins The Show 3:28

1+ y ago3:28

3:28

Legendary actor William Shatner chats with Kirk and Marianne ahead of his appearance at Monster Mania Con 54!By 98 Rock Online

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#026: Tom Basso – The All-Weather Trader 54:47

1+ y ago54:47

54:47

When we are talking about a strategy in investing, it is often perceived as a mechanism for generating a buy signal. In fact, this is not the most critical aspect in the entire investment process. Today I am pleased to invite you to an interview I had with Tom Basso - a practitioner with almost 50 years of market experience. He is a well-known pers…

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RIP Bobby Caldwell 1:49

1+ y ago1:49

1:49

We pay tribute to the artist who sang one of the greatest songs ever.By 98 Rock Online

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Interview With Mike Elias

1+ y ago

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Live from Orioles Spring Training in Sarasota, Florida, Kirk and Marianne catch up with Orioles Executive Vice President and General Manager, Mike Elias.By 98 Rock Online

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Lust Languages

1+ y ago

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There are love languages, then there are "lust" languages...By 98 Rock Online

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Go-To Food After Partying

1+ y ago

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You gotta recover somehow!By 98 Rock Online

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Drunk Regrets

1+ y ago

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Hard to choose one!By 98 Rock Online

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#025: Eric Balchunas – The Bogle Effect. How John Bogle and Vanguard Turned Wall Street Inside Out and Saved Investors Trillions 52:14

2y ago52:14

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John "Jack" Bogle revolutionized the investment industry by opening the first index fund in 1976 to replicate the S&P 500 index. It was not easy to sell the idea of a fund generating average market results. But Bogle has shown that by lowering costs he can outperform actively managed funds. Eric Balchunas, author of the fantastic book titled "The B…

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Jimmy Fallon Joins The Show 6:37

2y ago6:37

6:37

The host of The Tonight Show joins Kirk and Marianne to talk about the return of the game show "Password"By 98 Rock Online

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#024 – Paul Merriman: Strategic Planning For Investing At Every Stage of Life 2:06:52

2+ y ago2:06:52

2:06:52

Paul Merriman, my today's guest, is a worldwide recognized authority on index investing, asset allocation, buy-and-hold, and active management strategies. Paul began his career in the 1960s, working briefly as a broker for a major Wall Street firm. He concluded that Wall Street was burdened with too many conflicts of interest and decided to help sm…

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#023 – Do-It-Yourself: Building & Testing ETF Portfolio 1:34:34

2+ y ago1:34:34

1:34:34

Recently, I got an email encouraging me to sign up for a webinar to learn how to earn 1-4% per day. Imagine! Of course, there was an expensive car in the background. 🤦‍♂️ A "modest" 1% (instead of 4%) a day out of the starting $10,000 after three years grows to $17 million! And someone wants to teach such a great strategy for money instead of using…

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#022 – Vitali Kalesnik: Factor Investing Explained 1:39:03

3y ago1:39:03

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There are arguments in favor of traditional passive index funds: they offer low fees, liquidity, and broad diversification. They match market performance, have negligible trading costs and tracking error, and they beat most active managers most of the time. On the other side, there are also factor strategies gaining popularity for a reason: they ar…

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