PokeDads: A Pokemon TCG podcast

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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

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PokéDads is all about the TCG world of Pokémon! Hosts Rick, Scott, Aaron and Drew bring their hilarious diverse perspectives to news, collecting, competing, and analyzing the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Each week they discuss up coming events, current Meta deck strategies and take a deep dive into a card of the week.

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PokeDads: A Pokemon TCG Podcast

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PokeDads: A Pokemon TCG Podcast

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136 - Its Not A Goodbye But See You Soon 1:48:00

1 year ago1:48:00

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Pokedad Rick explains the long Hiatus and brings on a new Co-Host in Pokedad Pat! We talk Pokemon and our thoughts on the TMNT Mutant Mayhem movie. Help us keep the lights on and the wives from yelling at us! Visit our Patreon. https://www.paperorplastic.net https://kollectiblekings.com https://www.nestcollectibles.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Pokedadstcg https://twitter.com/PokeDadsTCG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBM1si3nlZjzwq75MJwpFig https://www.instagram.com/pokedadstcg/ Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2022 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc. PokéDads are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo #pokemon #pokemontcg #pokemonpodcast…

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Ep. 135 - How To Train Your Drago! 1:27:46

2 years ago1:27:46

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Pokedads Rick, Aaron, and Intern Drew talk all things Regidrago and how it really hasn't lived up to its potential. Is there something currently missing and what we liket o see in the future. Text Us! Pokedads has a Phone Number! Call us for questions or fun Pokedad Stories! 815-782-0202 Help us keep the lights on and the wives from yelling at us! Visit our Patreon. https://www.paperorplastic.net https://kollectiblekings.com https://www.nestcollectibles.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Pokedadstcg https://twitter.com/PokeDadsTCG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBM1si3nlZjzwq75MJwpFig https://www.instagram.com/pokedadstcg/ Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2022 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc. PokéDads are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo #pokemon #pokemontcg #pokemonpodcast…

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Ep. 134 - Silver Tempest Review 1:53:29

2 years ago1:53:29

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Pokedads Rick, Aaron, Adam and Intern Drew talk all things Silver Tempest. The final best Sword and Shield set!? Text Us! Pokedads has a Phone Number! Call us for questions or fun Pokedad Stories! 815-782-0202 Help us keep the lights on and the wives from yelling at us! Visit our Patreon. https://www.paperorplastic.net https://kollectiblekings.com https://www.nestcollectibles.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Pokedadstcg https://twitter.com/PokeDadsTCG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBM1si3nlZjzwq75MJwpFig https://www.instagram.com/pokedadstcg/ Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2022 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc. PokéDads are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo #pokemon #pokemontcg #pokemonpodcast…

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Ep. 133 - BDIF Lugia VStar? (Crown Zenith) 1:14:14

2 years ago1:14:14

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Pokedads Rick, Aaron and Intern Drew discuss Live Beta coming this month and why you shouldnt migrate you PTCGO account just yet. We get excited for the last set for Sword and Shield Crown Zenith. Main topic is the couple ways you can play Lugia Vstar and its counters. Text Us! Pokedads has a Phone Number! Call us for questions or fun Pokedad Stories! 815-782-0202 Help us keep the lights on and the wives from yelling at us! Visit our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/Pokedadstcg https://kollectiblekings.com https://twitter.com/PokeDadsTCG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBM1si3nlZjzwq75MJwpFig https://www.instagram.com/pokedadstcg/ Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2022 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc. PokéDads are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo #pokemon #pokemontcg #pokemonpodcast…

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Ep. 132 - Return Of Rapid Strike Urshifu? 1:22:01

2 years ago1:22:01

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Pokedad Rick and Intern Drew ditch Pokedad Aaron and we have a good time. (We Kid) We catch up on all the Silver Tempest news and we break down the potential Urshifu has in the future Meta. Text Us! Pokedads has a Phone Number! Call us for questions or fun Pokedad Stories! 815-782-0202 Help us keep the lights on and the wives from yelling at us! Visit our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/Pokedadstcg https://kollectiblekings.com https://twitter.com/PokeDadsTCG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBM1si3nlZjzwq75MJwpFig https://www.instagram.com/pokedadstcg/ Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2022 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc. PokéDads are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo #pokemon #pokemontcg #pokemonpodcast…

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Ep. 131 - Lost Origin Unfairly Short Meta 1:16:07

2 years ago1:16:07

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Pokedads Rick, Aaron and Intern Drew catch up on all the news the past 3 weeks. Ricks wedding details and all The Lost Origin meta discussion over the past few weeks Text Us! Pokedads has a Phone Number! Call us for questions or fun Pokedad Stories! 815-782-0202 Help us keep the lights on and the wives from yelling at us! Visit our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/Pokedadstcg https://kollectiblekings.com https://twitter.com/PokeDadsTCG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBM1si3nlZjzwq75MJwpFig https://www.instagram.com/pokedadstcg/ Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2022 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc. PokéDads are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo #pokemon #pokemontcg #pokemonpodcast…

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Ep. 130 - Lost Origins Giratina VStar And the Many Versions On How To Play It 1:23:14

3 years ago1:23:14

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Pokedads Rick, Aaron and Intern Drew catch up on all the news the past 2 weeks. Baltimore Regionals and Piper taking it all with Inteleon/Radiant Charizard. Dads break down the different ways to play Giratina VStar and what version we think will take Peoria Regionals. Text Us! Pokedads has a Phone Number! Call us for questions or fun Pokedad Stories! 815-782-0202 Help us keep the lights on and the wives from yelling at us! Visit our Patreon. https://www.paperorplastic.net https://kollectiblekings.com https://www.nestcollectibles.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Pokedadstcg https://twitter.com/PokeDadsTCG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBM1si3nlZjzwq75MJwpFig https://www.instagram.com/pokedadstcg/ Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2022 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc. PokéDads are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo #pokemon #pokemontcg #pokemonpodcast…

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#2 PCS - Pokemon Regionals Baltimore 37:03

3 years ago37:03

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KatanaTCG and Pokebrew break down the decks and excitement of the beginning 22-23 season in Baltimore. Text Us! Pokedads has a Phone Number! Call us for questions or fun Pokedad Stories! 815-782-0202 Help us keep the lights on and the wives from yelling at us! Visit our Patreon. https://www.paperorplastic.net https://kollectiblekings.com https://www.nestcollectibles.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Pokedadstcg https://twitter.com/PokeDadsTCG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBM1si3nlZjzwq75MJwpFig https://www.instagram.com/pokedadstcg/ Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2022 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc. PokéDads are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo #pokemon #pokemontcg #pokemonpodcast…

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Ep. 129 - Lost Origins Review 1:42:52

3 years ago1:42:52

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Pokedads Rick, Aaron and Intern Drew talk all things Lost Origins. Is this the best Sword and Shield set!? Text Us! Pokedads has a Phone Number! Call us for questions or fun Pokedad Stories! 815-782-0202 Help us keep the lights on and the wives from yelling at us! Visit our Patreon. https://www.paperorplastic.net https://kollectiblekings.com https://www.nestcollectibles.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Pokedadstcg https://twitter.com/PokeDadsTCG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBM1si3nlZjzwq75MJwpFig https://www.instagram.com/pokedadstcg/ Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2022 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc. PokéDads are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo #pokemon #pokemontcg #pokemonpodcast…

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Ep. 128 - Silver Tempest Discussion (Regionals Getting Too Expensive?) 1:08:18

3 years ago1:08:18

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Pokedads Rick and Intern Drew celebrate Drew's one year on the pod and does that mean a promotion!? We get excited for new character rare's for Silver Tempest and why we are little meh on some of their choices. Topic of the week is about League coming back early 2023 and is Regionals get too expensive to participate in? Text Us! Pokedads has a Phone Number! Call us for questions or fun Pokedad Stories! 815-782-0202 Help us keep the lights on and the wives from yelling at us! Visit our Patreon. https://www.paperorplastic.net https://kollectiblekings.com https://www.nestcollectibles.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Pokedadstcg https://twitter.com/PokeDadsTCG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBM1si3nlZjzwq75MJwpFig https://www.instagram.com/pokedadstcg/ Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2022 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc. PokéDads are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo #pokemon #pokemontcg #pokemonpodcast…

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#1 PCS - Pokemon Worlds Conclusion 2022 39:50

3 years ago39:50

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KatanaTCG and Pokebrew break down the decks and excitement of the return of Pokemon Worlds! Text Us! Pokedads has a Phone Number! Call us for questions or fun Pokedad Stories! 815-782-0202 Help us keep the lights on and the wives from yelling at us! Visit our Patreon. https://www.paperorplastic.net https://kollectiblekings.com https://www.nestcollectibles.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Pokedadstcg https://twitter.com/PokeDadsTCG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBM1si3nlZjzwq75MJwpFig https://www.instagram.com/pokedadstcg/ Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2022 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc. PokéDads are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo #pokemon #pokemontcg #pokemonpodcast…

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Ep. 127 - Worlds Is Back Baby! 1:27:54

3 years ago1:27:54

1:27:54

Pokedads Rick, Aaron and Intern Drew break down the dates of the 22-23 season and all the fun stuff that happen at day 1 of Worlds. Text Us! Pokedads has a Phone Number! Call us for questions or fun Pokedad Stories! 815-782-0202 Help us keep the lights on and the wives from yelling at us! Visit our Patreon. https://www.paperorplastic.net https://kollectiblekings.com https://www.nestcollectibles.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Pokedadstcg https://twitter.com/PokeDadsTCG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBM1si3nlZjzwq75MJwpFig https://www.instagram.com/pokedadstcg/ Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2022 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc. PokéDads are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo #pokemon #pokemontcg #pokemonpodcast…

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Ep. 126 - How To Build Your Brand At A Convention 1:27:17

3 years ago1:27:17

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Technical Issues Pokedads Rick, Aaron and Intern Drew break down the long weekend at C2E2 and give advice on how to use the weekend to you advantage. Text Us! Pokedads has a Phone Number! Call us for questions or fun Pokedad Stories! 815-782-0202 Help us keep the lights on and the wives from yelling at us! Visit our Patreon. https://www.paperorplastic.net https://kollectiblekings.com https://www.nestcollectibles.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Pokedadstcg https://twitter.com/PokeDadsTCG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBM1si3nlZjzwq75MJwpFig https://www.instagram.com/pokedadstcg/ Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2022 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc. PokéDads are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo #pokemon #pokemontcg #pokemonpodcast…

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Ep. 125 - How Terastallize Will Work In The TCG 1:46:06

3 years ago1:46:06

1:46:06

Pokedads Rick, Aaron and Intern Drew celebrate Rick's birthday episode. We break down everything we saw over the Pokemon Presents and the update ways to play the Pokemon TCG booklet. We give our best theroies on how Terastallizing will work in the TCG. Text Us! Pokedads has a Phone Number! Call us for questions or fun Pokedad Stories! 815-782-0202 Help us keep the lights on and the wives from yelling at us! Visit our Patreon. https://www.paperorplastic.net https://kollectiblekings.com https://www.nestcollectibles.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Pokedadstcg https://twitter.com/PokeDadsTCG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBM1si3nlZjzwq75MJwpFig https://www.instagram.com/pokedadstcg/ Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2022 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc. PokéDads are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo #pokemon #pokemontcg #pokemonpodcast…

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Ep. 124 - The Future Of Colorless Pokemon 1:12:32

3 years ago1:12:32