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    Please do leave a rating & review if you're enjoying it :) Become a channel member/join my Patreon to hear more from James & all my guests! My links:https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra

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    https://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.social

    https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra

    [email protected]

    https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

    Join my friendly Discord community! https://discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4ke

    And you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats

    A competitive Pokémon player with more than a decade of experience, James Baek has some incredible accomplishments to his name. Come hear all about them & discover how he got to this point: how Kid Icarus: Uprising was in fact his introduction to gaming, how he's picked up *7* musical instruments over the years, how he's harnessed his talent to create content showcasing just how broad the range is of competitively viable Pokémon & much more - and, as always, discover the 6 Pokémon most special to him over the years that he'd choose for his Dream Team. Hang out with James & me and let us #MakeYourDayMerry ! Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it :)

    Become a YouTube channel member or head to my Patreon (link above) for James' Rapidash Round: bonus quickfire questions he hasn't prepared for! What's James' favourite place he's travelled to & where would he most like to go next? What's the off-the-wall team he's used that he thinks has the most genuine potential? What advice would he give to aspiring creators & Pokémon competitors? What's his favourite main series Pokémon game? Answers to all these & many more lie in store - let the merriment continue!

    My name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - I stream Pokémon games *TUES - THURS EVENINGS* UK time both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come be a part of the merriment!And why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive or casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :)ALL LINKS AT THE TOP!

    There are now more than 50 episodes of the show featuring a broad range of people in the Pokémon community, from competitive to casual players & beyond - enjoy! I work really hard on these episodes so if you’d like to support, likes & subscribes to my YouTube channel @Chazingdra really do go such a long way, as do comments with your thoughts - I’d love to read them! On Spotify & other audio apps, ratings, reviews & comments are really helpful. Spreading the word about the show, by telling your friends, sharing episodes & using the hashtag #6Pokemon1LifeStory online helps a lot too, and again becoming a YouTube channel member or joining my Patreon (linked above) ensures I can continue to bring content to you. Thank you :)

    Make sure to catch James' fantastic content & keep up with his latest!https://www.youtube.com/@jameswbaekpkmn

    https://bsky.app/profile/jameswbaek.bsky.social

    https://www.instagram.com/jameswbaek

    TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!02:21 Kid Icarus: Uprising07:30 James' 1st Dream Team Pokémon09:49 Starting YouTube17:14 James' 2nd Dream Team Pokémon18:37 Worlds 201425:14 James' 3rd Dream Team Pokémon27:22 An Interrupted Hiatus35:10 James' 4th Dream Team Pokémon37:41 Worlds 201946:25 James' 5th Dream Team Pokémon48:58 'The GameStop Era'53:04 James' 6th Dream Team Pokémon55:18 James' Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon56:36 If James were a Pokémon, what would he be?57:35 Community Questions for James1:07:03 What's next for James?1:08:10 What advice would James give his younger self?1:09:49 James' Rapidash Round Teaser1:10:46 Get involved and see you next time!

    Music by Tom HiomArt by Lee 'Osirus' Provost ​

    Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.

  • #6pokemon1lifestory #pokemon #vgc

    For the 50th episode of Chazingdra Chats, I am honoured to be joined by Wolfe Glick: arguably the greatest competitive Pokémon Video Game player of all time. The World Champion in 2016, winner of 2 International & 10 Regional Championships - the list goes on - Wolfe also harnesses his unparalleled skill to create content enjoyed by more than a million subscribers. Here’s your opportunity to discover Wolfe’s life story - his origins with Pokémon, how he’s dealt with failure, what inspired him to create content, what the future holds and much, much more - as well as the 6 Pokémon most special to him over the years that he would choose for his Dream Team. Wolfe & I had the best time chatting and now we invite you to be a part of it: come join us, have a laugh with us and let us #MakeYourDayMerry ! Please do leave a rating & review if you're enjoying it :)

    Want to get to know Wolfe even better? Become a YouTube channel member or head to my Patreon linked below to see Wolfe's Rapidash Round: 15 or so minutes of bonus questions he hasn't prepared for! Get Wolfe's perspective on his iconic "BUT IT WASN'T ENOUGH!" speech after winning the 2025 European International Championships, discover what hidden talents he has (I got more than I bargained for when I asked that...!), take a deeper dive into Pokémon's Road to Worlds docuseries of which Wolfe was one of the stars, find out what he likes to do beyond Pokémon and more - let the merriment continue! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

    It’s been a year since I started Chazingdra Chats and there are 49 more episodes so far where this one came from featuring a broad range of people in the Pokémon community, from competitive to casual players & beyond - enjoy! A heartfelt thank you for all your support over the past 50 episodes. It’s my honour & my pleasure to bring you these life stories & dream teams - long may it continue! If you’d like to help out, likes & subscribes to my YouTube channel @Chazingdra really do go such a long way, as do comments with your thoughts - I’d love to read them! On Spotify & other audio apps, ratings, reviews & comments are really helpful. Spreading the word about the show, by telling your friends, sharing episodes & using the hashtag #6Pokemon1LifeStory online helps a lot too, and again becoming a YouTube channel member or joining my Patreon (linked above) ensures I can continue to bring content to you. Thank you :)Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JdoxYzR6lr7DBN0lihdQJ?si=1960b40fe17f412b

    Get in touch: [email protected]

    Catch Wolfe's phenomenally popular content & keep up with his latest!https://www.youtube.com/@WolfeyVGC

    https://bsky.app/profile/wolfeglick.bsky.social

    https://x.com/WolfeyGlick

    And my name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - I stream Pokémon games *Tues-Thurs 5:45pm GMT* both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come join in the merriment!https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra

    https://twitter.com/Chazingdra

    https://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.social

    https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra

    And you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats:https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats

    Why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory here - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive or casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4ke

    TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!01:42 Wolfe’s Introduction to Competitive Pokémon08:10 Wolfe’s 1st Dream Team Pokémon10:37 Dealing with Failure17:27 Wolfe’s 2nd Dream Team Pokémon19:21 Winning the World Championships28:07 Wolfe’s 3rd Dream Team Pokémon31:03 Commencing with Content Creation36:40 Wolfe’s 4th Dream Team Pokémon39:23 Committing to Content Creation50:04 Wolfe’s 5th Dream Team Pokémon53:09 The Future56:42 Wolfe’s 6th Dream Team Pokémon58:21 Wolfe’s Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon59:51 If Wolfe were a Pokémon, what would he be?1:01:07 Community Questions for Wolfe1:09:56 What advice would Wolfe give his younger self?1:11:36 Wolfe’s Rapidash Round Teaser1:12:35 Get involved and see you next time!

    Music by Tom HiomArt by Lee 'Osirus' ProvostLike/subscribe/notifications animation by mangofree on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/videos/subscribe-button-subscribe-73041/

    #competitivepokemon #worldchampion #interview

    Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.

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    This week Chazingdra Chats does a CROSSOVER with Hidden Power Podcast! Check out my appearance on HPP here, talking Gen 10, Pokémon Champions & the future of battles: https://youtu.be/7L3YV55gsGI

    "A world in my pocket". That's the beautiful way DustyGogoat aka Liam Ouellette saw his Pokémon Game Boy games, and it's a world he learned to embrace anew after shying away from it as he grew up: owning our passions gives us strength. Nowadays Liam hosts & produces Hidden Power Podcast as an outlet for that passion for Pokémon - discover the fascinating story behind what led him to where he is now, and as always the 6 Pokémon most special him over the years that he would choose for his Dream Team. His enthusiasm's infectious - let Liam & I #MakeYourDayMerry !

    Want to get to know Liam even better? Head to my Patreon for his Rapidash Round: 15 or so minutes of bonus quickfire questions he hasn't prepared for! What would his Hidden Power type be? What about any hidden talents? What advice would he give to aspiring podcasters? What was the very first Shiny Liam ever encountered? Answers to all these and many more lie in store: let the merriment continue! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

    Catch Hidden Power Podcast for Pokémon news, analysis & speculation as well as DustyGogoat's own content!https://www.youtube.com/@HiddenPowerPodcast

    https://www.youtube.com/@DustyGogoat

    And my name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - I stream Pokémon games *Tues-Thurs 5:45pm GMT* both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come join in the merriment!https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra

    https://twitter.com/Chazingdra

    https://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.social

    https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra

    And you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats:https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats

    If you enjoyed, do give the show a rating & review and let me know in the comments - it would be lovely to hear from you & it really helps! You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see Liam's Dream Team Pokémon and share in the smiles! Leave a comment over there too - I'd love to know your thoughts on what Liam has shared with us, and what your own Dream Team would be... And plenty more episodes where this one came from, so enjoy - *don't miss my chat with WOLFE GLICK for the 50th episode, dropping NEXT WEEK!* Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, feel free to get in touch - [email protected]

    And why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory here - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive or casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4ke

    (N.B. Music for the show coming VERY soon!)

    TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!04:11 Childhood: "A world in my pocket"12:26 Liam's 1st Dream Team Pokémon17:19 High School: "Isn't that what Pokémon's about?"27:38 Liam's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon29:50 College: "XY and our lives are over"37:44 Liam's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon41:09 Jobs: "Go start a YouTube channel"51:10 Liam's 4th Dream Team Pokémon53:45 Career: "It's so freeing"1:03:11 Liam's 5th Dream Team Pokémon1:06:50 Present Day: "Demonstrating Discipline"1:09:49 Liam's 6th Dream Team Pokémon1:11:37 Liam's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon1:13:13 If Liam were a Pokémon, what would he be?1:14:26 Community Questions for Liam1:22:48 What's next for Liam?1:25:53 What advice would Liam give his younger self?1:29:17 Liam's Rapidash Round Teaser1:30:13 Get involved and see you next time!

    Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.

  • #6pokemon1lifestory

    In the space of just two years, EternalRadiant aka Angelo has gone from starting a YouTube channel to stepping into his dream job a full-time creator - but it's been far from plain sailing to reach this point. Discover Angelo's life story: the difficult circumstances he & his family had to bear with when he was younger, what sparked his interest in searching for incredibly elusive Shiny Pokémon, how Pokémon provided a virtual escape from his time at college and much, much more - and, of course, find out the 6 Pokémon most special to Angelo over the years that he would choose for his Dream Team... Come hang out with Angelo & me and let us #MakeYourDayMerry! Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it :)

    Want to get to know Angelo even better? Head to my Patreon for his Rapidash Round: 15 or so minutes of bonus questions he hasn't prepared for! What's his number 1 advice for aspiring creators? If he could play any Pokémon game again for the first time, which would he choose? What would he consider a Shiny encounter in real life?! Answers to all these & many more lie in store, so join us over on Patreon and let the merriment continue! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

    Don't miss Angelo's fantastic streams & content and keep up with his latest!https://www.youtube.com/@EternalRadiant

    https://www.twitch.tv/eternalradiant

    https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ha3f6z2u4h622fb2wrijblov

    https://x.com/eternalradiantt?lang=en-GB

    And my name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - I stream Pokémon games *TUES-THURS 5:45PM GMT* both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come join in the merriment!https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra

    https://twitter.com/Chazingdra

    https://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.social

    https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra

    And you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats:https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats

    If you enjoyed, do give the show a rating & review and let me know in the comments - it would be lovely to hear from you & it really helps! You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see Angelo's Dream Team Pokémon and share in the smiles! Leave a comment over there too - I'd love to know your thoughts on what Angelo has shared with us, and what your own Dream Team would be... And plenty more episodes where this one came from, so enjoy - *don't miss my chat with WOLFE GLICK for the 50th episode, dropping first week of April!* Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, feel free to get in touch - [email protected]

    And why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory here - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive or casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4ke

    (N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)

    TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!03:44 A Difficult Time in Second Grade08:13 Angelo's 1st Dream Team Pokémon12:01 Borrowing Games15:53 Angelo's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon18:45 To Pokémon Platinum & Beyond!25:11 Angelo's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon27:05 X, Y & Shiny Hunting32:15 Angelo's 4th Dream Team Pokémon33:43 A Virtual Escape from College42:12 Angelo's 5th Dream Team Pokémon44:20 Living the Dream51:02 Angelo's 6th Dream Team Pokémon52:15 Angelo's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon53:58 If Angelo were a Pokémon, what would he be?55:13 Community Questions for Angelo1:05:24 What's Next for Angelo?1:06:32 What advice would Angelo give his younger self?1:08:32 Angelo's Rapidash Round Teaser1:09:14 Get involved & see you next time!

    Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.

  • #6Pokemon1LifeStory

    Alex Dao still pinches himself about being a commentator now. Gifted Pokémon Blue on a family holiday as a child, having his interest rekindled glimpsing a friend's competitive Trading Card Game notes, then achieving fantastic results as a competitor himself before harnessing that knowledge in the way he does now - come take a deep dive into the fascinating journey Alex has been on to reach this point, and of course discover the 6 Pokémon most special to him over the years that he'd choose for his Dream Team... Come hang with Alex & me and let us #MakeYourDayMerry!

    Want to get to know Alex even better? Head to my Patreon for his Rapidash Round: 15 or so minutes of bonus quickfire questions he hasn't prepared for - What advice would Alex give to aspiring Pokémon TCG casters & competitors? What are his highlights from his casting career thus far? How would he sell the TCG to a newcomer in 5 words?! Answers to these questions & many more lie in store - let the merriment continue! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

    Keep up with Alex's latest and check out the podcast he co-hosts, Spill The TeaCG!https://x.com/DaoTCG

    https://x.com/SpillTheTeaCG

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBqdC2vTW4IYSo9vpdlyL2g

    And my name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - I stream Pokémon games *Tues-Thurs 5:45pm GMT* both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come join in the merriment!https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra

    https://twitter.com/Chazingdra

    https://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.social

    https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra

    And you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats:https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats

    If you enjoyed, do give the show a rating & review and let me know in the comments - it would be lovely to hear from you & it really helps! You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see Alex's Dream Team Pokémon and share in the smiles! Leave a comment over there too - I'd love to know your thoughts on what Alex has shared with us, and what your own Dream Team would be... And plenty more episodes where this one came from, so enjoy! Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, feel free to get in touch - [email protected]

    And why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory here - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive or casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4ke

    (N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)

    TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!02:29 Tunisia & Pokémon Blue08:58 Alex's 1st Dream Team Pokémon11:19 Leaning Into & Away From Pokémon19:25 Alex's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon22:31 The Ski Trip That Changed Everything29:01 Alex's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon32:34 Competitive Career40:35 Alex's 4th Dream Team Pokémon43:20 Life Milestones49:23 Alex's 5th Dream Team Pokémon52:19 Casting58:38 Alex's 6th Dream Team Pokémon1:01:18 Alex's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon1:02:37 If Alex were a Pokémon, what would he be?1:05:41 Community Questions for Alex1:19:34 What's Next for Alex?1:20:56 What advice would Alex give his younger self?1:22:44 Alex's Rapidash Round Teaser1:23:25 Get involved & see you next time!

    Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.

  • #6Pokemon1LifeStory

    Playing Pokémon LeafGreen when he was younger, Droomish got stuck. He then spent hours upon hours wandering around asking himself how the various characters in the game, people & Pokémon, must feel - paving the way for his unique brand of content: how does playing Pokémon make us feel. Discover Droomish's fascinating life story and get inspired by the wonder & possibility he sees everywhere - and, of course, find out the 6 Pokémon most special to him over the years that he would choose for his Dream Team... In Droomish's own words, get serious about having fun! Enjoy his eye-opening perspectives and let Droomish & I #MakeYourDayMerry!

    Want to get to know Droomish even better? Head to my Patreon for his Rapidash Round: 15 or so minutes of bonus quickfire questions he hasn't prepared for! Take a deeper dive into his YouTube journey, discover his favourite books as a storyteller, learn what his favourite of his videos is and much, much more: let the merriment continue! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

    Catch Droomish's intriguing content, watch his streams & keep up with his latest!

    https://www.youtube.com/@droomish1

    https://www.twitch.tv/droomish_

    https://bsky.app/profile/droomish.standingintheodds.com

    And my name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - I stream Pokémon games Tues-Thurs 5:30 GMT both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come join in the merriment!https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra

    https://twitter.com/Chazingdra

    https://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.social

    https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra

    And you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats:

    https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats

    If you enjoyed, do give the show a rating & review and let me know in the comments - it would be lovely to hear from you & it really helps! You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see Droomish's Dream Team Pokémon and share in the smiles! Leave a comment over there too - I'd love to know your thoughts on what Droomish has shared with us, and what your own Dream Team would be... And plenty more episodes where this one came from, so enjoy! Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, feel free to get in touch - [email protected]

    And why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory here - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive or casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4ke

    (N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)

    TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!02:13 Getting Stuck in LeafGreen10:19 Droomish's 1st Dream Team Pokémon14:01 Theatre & Band19:56 Droomish's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon22:01 'The Waterfall IS the Point!'29:33 Droomish's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon31:10 Teaching39:01 Droomish's 4th Dream Team Pokémon39:56 Getting Serious about Having Fun46:12 Droomish's 5th Dream Team Pokémon47:38 Finding Beauty in the World Again56:10 Droomish's 6th Dream Team Pokémon57:25 Droomish's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon59:58 If Droomish were a Pokémon, what would he be?1:01:22 Community Questions for Droomish1:05:51 What's next for Droomish?1:07:45 What advice would Droomish give his younger self?1:09:41 Droomish's Rapidash Round Teaser1:10:19 Get involved and see you next time!

    Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.

  • #6Pokemon1LifeStory

    The anime trope of 'We'll be OK because we have each other' has been a lifelong inspiration to Steph, to the point where it's now enshrined in her online alias: this mantra paved the way for Steph to find solace in streaming & finding her community, later juggling this with working in the games industry - and all the while Pokémon's been there for her, from Hey You, Pikachu! on the Nintendo 64 right up to Pokémon UNITE on the Nintendo Switch. Come discover StephOfAnime's fascinating life story, as well, of course, as the 6 Pokémon most special to her that she would choose for her Dream Team. Kick back with Steph & I, and let us #MakeYourDayMerry!

    Want to get to know Steph even better? Head to my Patreon for her Rapidash Round: 15 or so minutes of bonus quickfire questions she hasn't prepared for! Take a deeper dive into Steph's figure skating, her love of anime, what she enjoys doing in her downtime beyond gaming and so much more: let the merriment continue! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

    Catch Steph's fantastic streams & content and keep up with her latest news!

    https://www.twitch.tv/stephofanime

    https://www.youtube.com/c/stephofanime

    https://bsky.app/profile/stephofanime.bsky.social

    https://x.com/stephofanime

    https://www.instagram.com/stephofanime

    And my name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - I stream Pokémon games Tues-Thurs 5:30 GMT both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come join in the merriment!https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra

    https://twitter.com/Chazingdra

    https://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.social

    https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra

    And you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats:

    https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats

    If you enjoyed, do give the show a rating & review and let me know in the comments - it would be lovely to hear from you & it really helps! You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see Steph's Dream Team Pokémon and share in the smiles! Leave a comment over there too - I'd love to know your thoughts on what Steph has shared with us, and what your own Dream Team would be... And plenty more episodes where this one came from, so enjoy! Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, feel free to get in touch - [email protected]

    And why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory here - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive or casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4ke

    (N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)

    TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!03:49 Growing Up with Pokémon & Anime10:50 Steph's 1st Dream Team Pokémon14:29 Introduction to Twitch & Content Creation21:52 Steph's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon24:49 Getting into Competitive Pokémon30:35 Steph's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon35:18 From Streamer to the Games Industry43:12 Steph's 4th Dream Team Pokémon47:03 Casting for Pokémon UNITE53:42 Steph's 5th Dream Team Pokémon56:43 A New Chapter in Seattle1:03:33 Steph's 6th Dream Team Pokémon1:08:43 Steph's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon1:12:05 If Steph were a Pokémon, what would she be?1:13:23 Community Questions for Steph1:17:12 What's next for Steph?1:18:56 What advice would Steph give her younger self?1:21:29 Steph's Rapidash Round Teaser1:22:14 Get involved & see you next time!

    Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.

  • #6Pokemon1LifeStory

    This episode comes in a big week for competitive Pokémon: it's the Europe International Championships, and it is my honour to present the Pokémon GO World Champion 2023 ItsAXN. Discover his path to glory and get inspired: his introduction to the franchise with Pokémon Sapphire & learning the competitive side of the video games, how his mother really got him into Pokémon GO & how family continued to play a pivotal part in his journey, the drive AXN feels now to give back to the community that has given him so much - and as always, find out the 6 Pokémon that have been there for AXN along the way that he would choose for his Dream Team... Don't miss your chance to get a World Champion's insight: hang out with AXN & me and let us #MakeYourDayMerry ! Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it :) (I apologise for overblown audio from my end at points during this episode!)

    Want to hear more from AXN? Head to my Patreon linked below for his Rapidash Round, 15 or so minutes of quickfire bonus questions he hasn't prepared for! Discover his advice for aspiring Pokémon GO World Champions, take a deeper dive into his winning Portland Regionals 2023 run, hear more about his journey playing the video games competitively & whether he'd lean back in to that, find out what he'd like out of spinning a PokéStop in real life and so much more - let the merriment continue! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

    Catch AXN's brilliant streams & content and keep up with his latest news!https://www.twitch.tv/itsaxn

    https://www.youtube.com/@ItsAXN

    https://bsky.app/profile/itsaxn.bsky.social

    https://x.com/ItsAXN

    And my name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. I'll be casting the Europe International Championships for the Video Game the week of this episode's release and you can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - I stream Pokémon games Tues-Thurs 5:30 GMT both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting (though not the week of this episode's release due to EUIC!), vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come join in the merriment!https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra

    https://twitter.com/Chazingdra

    https://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.social

    https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra

    And you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats:

    https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats

    If you enjoyed, do give the show a rating & review and let me know in the comments - it would be lovely to hear from you & it really helps! You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see AXN's Dream Team Pokémon and share in the smiles! Leave a comment over there too - I'd love to know your thoughts on what AXN has shared with us, and what your own Dream Team would be... And plenty more episodes where this one came from, so enjoy! Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, feel free to get in touch - [email protected]

    And why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory here - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive or casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4ke

    (N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)

    TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!03:16 Introduction to Pokémon with Sapphire09:28 AXN's 1st Dream Team Pokémon11:49 Reintroduction to Pokémon with Y17:19 AXN's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon20:05 Playing Pokémon Video Games Competitively24:39 AXN's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon27:34 Playing Pokémon GO Casually33:19 AXN's 4th Dream Team Pokémon35:56 Winning NAIC 202251:02 AXN's 5th Dream Team Pokémon52:33 Winning Worlds 20231:09:32 AXN's 6th Dream Team Pokémon1:10:03 AXN's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon1:12:08 If AXN were a Pokémon, what would he be?1:13:22 Community Questions for AXN1:17:27 What's next for AXN?1:18:30 What advice would AXN give his younger self?1:19:56 AXN's Rapidash Round Teaser1:20:57 Get involved & see you next time!

    Note for anyone unfamiliar: Wonder Trade allowed you to trade Pokémon with a randomly selected player online.

    Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.

  • #6Pokemon1LifeStory

    partyarlie's here to brighten your day! Come discover Arlie's fascinating life story, from her childhood playing Aladdin with her dad on the Sega Genesis, via training for musical theatre, all the way up to becoming the streamer & content creator she is today. And through it all, Pokémon's been her happy constant: as always, find out the 6 Pokémon most special to Arlie over the years that she would choose for her Dream Team! Full of heart, laughs & inspiring tales, don't miss your chance to really get to know Arlie - let she & I #MakeYourDayMerry ! Please do leave a rating & review if you're enjoying it :)

    Want to get to know Arlie even better? Head on over to my Patreon for her Rapidash Round: 15 or so minutes of quickfire bonus questions she hasn't prepared for! Discover what Pokémon challenges Arlie set herself in the early days of streaming that are now lost to time, take a deeper dive into her study of History, learn the origins of the name 'partyarlie', hear what tips she'd give to new streamers & content creators and so much more - let the merriment continue! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

    Catch Arlie's fantastic streams & content and keep up with her latest!

    https://www.youtube.com/@partyarlie

    https://www.twitch.tv/partyarlie

    https://bsky.app/profile/partyarlie.com

    https://www.instagram.com/partyarlie

    And my name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - I stream Pokémon games Tues-Thurs 5:30 GMT both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come join in the merriment!

    https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra

    https://twitter.com/Chazingdra

    https://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.social

    https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra

    And you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats

    If you enjoyed, do give the show a rating & review and let me know in the comments - it would be lovely to hear from you & it really helps! You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see Arlie's Dream Team Pokémon and share in the smiles! Leave a comment over there too - I'd love to know your thoughts on what Arlie has shared with us, and what your own Dream Team would be... And plenty more episodes where this one came from, so enjoy! Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, feel free to get in touch - [email protected]

    And why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory here - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive or casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4ke

    (N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)

    TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!01:55 Gamer Dad: Aladdin for Sega Genesis07:38 Arlie's 1st Dream Team Pokémon11:32 Discovering Other Games: Animal Crossing & Pokémon Diamond22:08 Arlie's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon24:40 Musical Theatre & Playing Games as a Girl31:12 Arlie's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon33:22 More Musical Theatre, Less Gaming40:15 Arlie's 4th Dream Team Pokémon42:37 Wake-Up Call52:24 Arlie's 5th Dream Team Pokémon54:42 Pandemic & Rediscovering Pokémon1:12:36 Arlie's 6th Dream Team Pokémon1:13:45 Arlie's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon1:15:20 If Arlie were a Pokémon, what would she be?1:17:39 Community Questions for Arlie1:25:12 What's next for Arlie?1:26:34 What advice would Arlie give her younger self?1:28:09 Arlie's Rapidash Round Teaser1:29:06 Get involved & see you next time!

    Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.

  • #6Pokemon1LifeStory

    Joe Bernard has a long career with the Pokémon Trading Card Game: come discover his story, from playing the Diamond, Pearl & Platinum games when housebound with pneumonia as a child, via competing in & creating content about the TCG, and from there to commentating it - and, of course, discover the 6 Pokémon most special to Joe over the years that he would choose for his Dream Team. Kick back and have a laugh with Joe & me and let us #MakeYourDayMerry!

    Want to get to know Joe even better? Head to my Patreon for his Rapidash Round, 15 or so minutes of quickfire bonus questions he hasn't prepared for: What advice would he give to aspiring Pokémon TCG casters? What's some of his favourite content he & Jack have made for their channel? What standout tournament memories does he have? Answers to all these & many more lie in store - let the merriment continue! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

    Keep up with Joe's latest and watch the fantastic content & streams he & Jack do:https://x.com/omni_joehttps://x.com/omnipokehttps://www.youtube.com/c/OmniPokehttps://www.twitch.tv/teamomnipoke

    And my name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - I stream Pokémon games Tues-Thurs 5:30 GMT both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come join in the merriment!https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdrahttps://twitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdraAnd you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats

    If you enjoyed, do give the show a rating & review and let me know in the comments - it would be lovely to hear from you & it really helps! You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see Joe's Dream Team Pokémon and share in the smiles! Leave a comment over there too - I'd love to know your thoughts on what Joe has shared with us, and what your own Dream Team would be... Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, feel free to get in touch - [email protected]

    And why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory here - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive or casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4ke

    (N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)

    TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!03:24 Pneumonia & Pokémon07:48 Joe's 1st Dream Team Pokémon11:14 The Card that Changed Everything18:11 Joe's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon22:03 Competing & Creating30:45 Joe's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon33:07 2016: First Worlds & Casting43:08 Joe's 4th Dream Team Pokémon44:22 The Pandemic53:13 Joe's 5th Dream Team Pokémon54:07 2022: London Worlds to Now1:02:52 Joe's 6th Dream Team Pokémon1:03:55 Joe's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon1:05:38 If Joe were a Pokémon, what would he be?1:09:22 Community Questions for Joe1:16:06 What's next for Joe?1:17:32 What advice would Joe give his younger self?1:19:15 Joe's Rapidash Round Teaser1:19:56 Get involved & see you next time!

    Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.

  • #6Pokemon1LifeStory

    All adef aka Clay wanted to do when he was younger was move to LA & make YouTube videos. Well, mission accomplished! Come discover the incredible journey he's been on to get here: how he leant into his passion for science that informs his channel so much today, how he used to spend his summers working for Naughty Dog & why he was uniquely qualified to do so, how his background in acting & improvisation has served him - and, as always, find out the 6 Pokémon most special to him over the years that he would choose for his Dream Team. You're in for a funny & fascinating ride: kick back and let adef & I #MakeYourDayMerry !

    Want to get to know Clay even better? Head to my Patreon for his Rapidash Round, 15 or so minutes of quickfire bonus questions he hasn't prepared for: As a scientist, what's his favourite scientific formula? Which of his videos is he proudest of? As an actor, who's a director he'd especially like to work with, and what's his favourite film? Answers to all these & many more lie in store - let the merriment continue! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

    Make sure to catch adef's fascinating Pokémon videos and keep up with his latest:

    https://www.youtube.com/@adef

    https://bsky.app/profile/adef.bsky.social

    https://x.com/adefgames

    And my name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - I stream Pokémon games Tues-Thurs 5:30 GMT both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come join in the merriment!

    https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra

    https://twitter.com/Chazingdra

    https://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.social

    https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra

    And you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats:

    https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats

    If you enjoyed, do give the show a rating & review and let me know in the comments - it would be lovely to hear from you & it really helps! You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see Clay's Dream Team Pokémon and share in the smiles! Leave a comment over there too - I'd love to know your thoughts on what Clay has shared with us, and what your own Dream Team would be... Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, feel free to get in touch - [email protected]

    And why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory here - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive or casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4ke

    (N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)

    TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!02:32 Discovery of Video Games09:48 Clay's 1st Dream Team Pokémon15:29 Games Done Quick25:03 Clay's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon26:15 High School - Maths & Science36:55 Clay's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon40:16 LA, NY, Naughty Dog47:47 Clay's 4th Dream Team Pokémon49:08 College - Acting & Writing55:34 Clay's 5th Dream Team Pokémon57:40 Return to LA1:07:52 Clay's 6th Dream Team Pokémon1:10:20 Clay's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon1:11:39 If Clay were a Pokémon, what would he be?1:13:29 Community Questions for Clay1:18:24 What's next for Clay?1:19:24 What advice would Clay give his younger self?1:22:33 Clay's Rapidash Round Teaser1:23:28 Get involved and see you next time!

    Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.

  • *CONTENT WARNING: Cancer, loss & depression (see timestamps below)*

    #6Pokemon1LifeStory

    For the 40th episode of Chazingdra Chats, what an honour to welcome Rosemary Kelley aka Nekkra, award-winning caster & host for Pokémon & beyond. Discover her journey: how her relationship with being Asian American has evolved over the years, how her background in science paved the way for what she does now, how video games have always been there for her - and, of course, discover the 6 Pokémon most special to Rose that she would choose for her Dream Team.

    Want to get to know Rosemary even better? Head to my Patreon for her Rapidash Round, quickfire bonus questions she hasn't prepared for: What are the origins of Rosemary's online name 'Nekkra'? What are some highlights thus far from her incredible casting career? What advice would she give to aspiring casters? What's her favourite piece of Pokémon merchandise out of all that she owns? Answers to all these & many more lie in store... https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

    Keep up to date with Rosemary's latest & watch her fantastic content!

    https://bsky.app/profile/nekkra.bsky.social

    https://www.instagram.com/nekkra

    https://x.com/Nekkra

    https://www.youtube.com/@Nekkra

    https://www.twitch.tv/nekkra

    And my name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - I stream Pokémon games Tues-Thurs 5:30 GMT both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come join in the merriment!

    https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra

    https://twitter.com/Chazingdra

    https://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.social

    https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra

    And you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats:

    https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats

    If you enjoyed, do give the show a rating & review and let me know in the comments - it would be lovely to hear from you & it really helps! You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see Rosemary's Dream Team Pokémon! Leave a comment over there too - I'd love to know your thoughts on what Rosemary has shared with us, and what your own Dream Team would be... Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, feel free to get in touch - [email protected]

    And why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory here - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive or casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4ke

    (N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)

    TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!03:18 Being Adopted08:29 Rose's 1st Dream Team Pokémon12:17 Being Asian22:26 Rose's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon29:31 Being a Scientist36:08 Rose's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon37:46 Being a Collegiate Gamer41:34 Rose's 4th Dream Team Pokémon42:23 Being Depressed *CONTENT WARNING: Cancer, loss & depression*48:36 Rose's 5th Dream Team Pokémon 50:42 Being a Caster59:50 Rose's 6th Dream Team Pokémon1:02:55 Rose's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon1:04:42 If Rose were a Pokémon, what would she be?1:05:42 Community Questions for Rose1:16:03 What's next for Rose?1:16:41 What advice would Rose give her younger self?1:17:26 Rose's Rapidash Round Teaser1:18:12 Get involved & see you next time!

    Notes:- Mega-Evolved Pokémon - Certain Pokémon have a temporary further evolved form on top of their permanent final form which is more powerful, might provide a new typing & Ability, etc.- Dark Void Smeargle - Smeargle is a Pokémon that can learn almost any move in the game. Dark Void is a move that can put BOTH opposing Pokémon on the field to sleep, rendering them inactive for up to 3 turns of battle. At this time Smeargle was the only competitively-legal Pokémon that could learn Dark Void; as of Generation IX it can no longer learn it (nor can any other Pokémon).

    Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.

  • #6Pokemon1LifeStory

    Courtney aka Wiggliar's mother maintains that her first word was 'Pikachu'... True or not, she's always loved Pokémon and flies the flag for letting the real 'you' shine through - 'There are way more people who love what you do than want to take you down'. She attended her first Pokémon tournament just after breaking up with someone who didn't support her interests - and the rest is history. Come discover Courtney's fascinating life story, someone who rose to prominence as a cosplayer and works with educational institutions to make their technological facilities as helpful & enriching as possible, and learn from the wisdom she's gleaned in that time about staying safe online & indeed thriving in this digital age. And, of course, find out the 6 Pokémon most special to her over the years that she would choose for her Dream Team! Hang out with Courtney & me and let us #MakeYourDayMerry!

    Want to get to know Courtney even better? Head to my Patreon for her Rapidash Round, quickfire bonus questions she hasn't prepared for: get a taster for the content she's planning, discover what she likes to do beyond Pokémon in her downtime, find out what super power she would choose & much more - let the merriment continue! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

    Stay up to date with Courtney & her fantastic content @Wiggliar!

    https://x.com/wiggliar

    https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:3t5epuluvlwptax7aqe4yjly

    https://www.instagram.com/wiggliar

    https://www.tiktok.com/@wiggliar

    https://www.twitch.tv/wiggliar

    And my name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - I stream Pokémon games both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come join in the merriment!

    https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra

    https://twitter.com/Chazingdra

    https://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.social

    https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra

    And you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats

    If you enjoyed, do give the show a rating & review and let me know in the comments - it would be lovely to hear from you & it really helps! You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see Courtney's Dream Team Pokémon, her adorable cat Misa & her Chef-outfit Heracross - and share in the smiles! Leave a comment over there too - I'd love to know your thoughts on what Courtney has shared with us, and what your own Dream Team would be... Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, feel free to get in touch - [email protected]

    And why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory here - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive or casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4ke

    To find out more about the Pokémon Championship Series, follow this link: https://www.pokemon.com/uk/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/championship-series/2025/about

    (N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)

    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 Welcome!

    02:41 "My first word was Pikachu"

    08:20 Courtney's 1st Dream Team Pokémon

    11:48 Taking a break to focus on her career

    18:38 Courtney's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon

    22:34 Leaning In & Thriving

    29:19 Courtney's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon

    32:39 Going Beyond Playing

    39:19 Courtney's 4th Dream Team Pokémon

    41:02 Changing the focus of her content

    49:50 Courtney's 5th Dream Team Pokémon

    52:52 Courtney Now & the Community

    58:46 Courtney's 6th Dream Team Pokémon

    1:03:31 Courtney's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon

    1:04:25 If Courtney were a Pokémon, what would she be?

    1:06:16 Community Questions for Courtney

    1:15:41 What's Next for Courtney?

    1:17:00 What advice would Courtney give her younger self?

    1:18:38 Courtney's Rapidash Round Teaser

    1:19:25 Get involved & see you next time!

    Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.

  • #6Pokemon1LifeStory

    The perfect way to kick off your 2025! The tour-de-force that is Ross Gilbert aka PTCGRadio aka The Wossy, Pokémon Trading Card Game caster extraordinaire, phenomenally popular content creator, someone whose love for the franchise has taken them all the way to being an Official Pokémon Partner, blasts in to regale you with tales from his long career delivered with his trademark charisma! From emptying his savings account as a youngster on Pokémon cards in what turned out to be an investment in his future, via blazing trails creating the first ever Pokémon TCG podcast & putting himself out there for a job that didn't exist yet, taking huge risks, never giving up on his passion. Come discover Ross' incredible life story, and his Dream Team of 6 Pokémon who have been the most special to him along the way... Laughter, wisdom & heart - you're in for a treat. Beat those January blues: kick back with Ross & me and let us #MakeYourDayMerry!

    Want to get to know Ross even better? Head to my Patreon for his Rapidash Round, quickfire bonus questions he hasn't prepared for: get an insight into the Guinness World Record-breaking card opening stream he was a part of, find out his favourite of the Pokémon World Championships he's casted, discover the card art he loves the most & much more - let the merriment continue! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

    Keep up with Ross' latest & catch his fantastic content!

    https://x.com/thewossy

    https://www.youtube.com/@ptcgradio

    https://www.youtube.com/@WossyPlays

    And my name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - I stream all sorts of challenges within Pokémon games including competitive play & Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come join in the merriment!

    https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra

    https://twitter.com/Chazingdra

    https://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.social

    https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra

    And you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats

    If you enjoyed, do give the show a rating & review and let me know in the comments - it would be lovely to hear from you & it really helps! You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see Ross' Dream Team Pokémon & share in the smiles! Leave a comment over there too - I'd love to know your thoughts on what Ross has shared with us, and what your own Dream Team would be... Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, from competitive to casual Pokémon players and beyond, feel free to get in touch - [email protected]

    And why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory here - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive or casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4ke

    To find out more about the Pokémon Trading Card Game and learn how to play, follow these links:

    https://tcg.pokemon.com/en-gb/learn/

    https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-tcg

    (N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)

    TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome & Happy New Year!02:21 "Emptying my bank account on Pokémon cards"08:20 Ross' 1st Dream Team Pokémon11:06 "If no-one else is making a podcast then I'll make one", "I don't know if they're making an EU casting team but if they do I wanna be on it"19:33 Ross' 2nd Dream Team Pokémon23:11 BIG Risk31:56 Ross' 3rd Dream Team Pokémon34:54 Around the World44:20 Ross' 4th Dream Team Pokémon46:49 "Doing the Dad Thing"52:27 Ross' 5th Dream Team Pokémon55:19 "I like games"1:04:54 Ross' 6th Dream Team Pokémon1:09:13 Ross' Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon1:10:50 If Ross were a Pokémon, what would he be?1:11:26 Community Questions for Ross1:18:56 What's next for Ross?1:21:05 What advice would Ross give his younger self?1:22:22 Ross' Rapidash Round Teaser1:23:09 Get involved & see you next time!

    Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.

  • #6Pokemon1LifeStory

    'The Phantom of the Opera, Elvis Presley, and My Dad'. 'Distractions'. 'An Ancient Japanese Ball in a Cup'. These are just some of the topic headlines Alex aka BlueVacktor sent me in advance of our recording - and if you think they're intriguing, just wait 'til you hear him go into more detail! He has more than 50,000 YouTube subscribers - but now it's time to get to know the person behind the Pokémon: come discover Alex's fascinating life story and how each of his experiences has shaped him and his ethos about this game. And, as always, find out the 6 Pokémon most special to Alex over the years that he would choose for his Dream Team... Wisdom, laughs & a whole lotta heart lie in store: kick back with Alex & me and let us #MakeYourDayMerry!*Skip to 19:22 for an explanation of Shiny Pokémon!

    Want to get to know Alex even better? Head to my Patreon for his Rapidash Round: quickfire bonus questions he hasn't prepared for... Let the merriment continue! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

    Having released Chazingdra Chats episodes for 37 consecutive weeks since launching it & my YouTube channel in mid-April, I'll be taking the next couple of weeks off over the holidays! Thank you so much everyone for your support of my content, I'm thrilled you're enjoying it and I love creating it for you. 36 more episodes of the podcast as well as plenty of other content on my channel to delve into for the time being, and I'll see you on Wednesday 8th January for the next episode! A very Merry Holidays to everyone & all best wishes for 2025!

    https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra

    Keep up with Alex's latest news and watch his brilliant streams & content!

    https://x.com/bluevack

    https://www.instagram.com/bluevacktor_/

    https://m.twitch.tv/bluevacktor/home

    https://www.youtube.com/c/BlueVacktor

    And my name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - I stream all sorts of challenges within Pokémon games, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come join in the merriment!

    https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra

    https://twitter.com/Chazingdra

    https://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.social

    https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra

    And you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats

    If you enjoyed, do give the show a rating & review and drop a comment - it really helps! You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see Alex's Dream Team Pokémon & share in the smiles! Leave a comment over there too as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Alex has shared with us - and what your own Dream Team would be... Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, from competitive to casual Pokémon players and beyond, feel free to get in touch - [email protected]

    And why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory here - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive or casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4ke

    (N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)

    TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!03:57 'The Introduction'08:34 Alex's 1st Dream Team Pokémon11:51 'The Phantom of the Opera, Elvis Presley, and My Dad'17:37 Alex's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon19:22 WHAT ARE SHINY POKÉMON?21:39 'Distractions'26:51 Alex's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon31:13 'An Ancient Japanese Ball in a Cup'38:40 Alex's 4th Dream Team Pokémon41:06 'Splatoon'48:44 Alex's 5th Dream Team Pokémon50:34 'I'm a Content Creator?'58:21 Alex's 6th Dream Team Pokémon1:01:27 Alex's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon1:04:58 If Alex were a Pokémon, what would he be?1:07:53 Community Questions for Alex1:19:01 What's next for Alex?1:20:00 What advice would Alex give his younger self?1:21:02 Alex's Rapidash Round Teaser1:21:54 Get involved and see you next time!

    Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.

  • #6Pokemon1LifeStory

    What a journey competitive Pokémon Video Game player Jeudy Azzarelli has been on with the franchise - and that journey is still young! From playing the Trading Card Game with his uncle to finishing 2nd at the 2014 Video Game World Championships, taking a step back from the game to re-entering with full force, discovering a talent for athletics and a love of travel & food along the way, come take a stroll through Jeudy's fascinating life story; and, of course, learn all about the 6 Pokémon most special to him throughout this ongoing journey that he'd choose for his Dream Team. Someone who pours his heart & soul into everything he does, be inspired by Jeudy's wonderful approach to life: hang out with Jeudy & me and let us #MakeYourDayMerry!

    Want to get to know Jeudy even better? Head to my Patreon for his Rapidash Round: quickfire bonus questions he hasn't prepared for... Let the merriment continue! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

    Keep up with Jeudy's latest on X @SoulSurVGC!

    https://x.com/SoulSurVGC

    And my name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - I stream all sorts of challenges within Pokémon games, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come join in the merriment!

    https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra

    https://twitter.com/Chazingdra

    https://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.social

    https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra

    And you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats

    If you enjoyed, do give the show a rating & review and drop a comment - it really helps! You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see Jeudy's Dream Team Pokémon & share in the smiles! Leave a comment over there too as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Jeudy has shared with us - and what your own Dream Team would be... Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, from competitive to casual Pokémon players and beyond, feel free to get in touch - [email protected]

    And why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory here - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive or casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4ke

    (N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)

    TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!03:52 Jeudy's Uncle09:54 Jeudy's 1st Dream Team Pokémon13:43 'Tournaments Near You'25:18 Jeudy's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon27:38 Athletics & Worlds 201440:46 Jeudy's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon42:12 College Extra-Curriculars50:58 Jeudy's 4th Dream Team Pokémon56:13 Hiatus, Pandemic & Working Life1:03:57 Jeudy's 5th Dream Team Pokémon1:05:31 Jeudy's Return1:12:13 Jeudy's 6th Dream Team Pokémon1:13:46 Jeudy's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon1:17:00 If Jeudy were a Pokémon, what would he be?1:20:01 Community Questions for Jeudy1:25:58 What's next for Jeudy?1:27:30 What advice would Jeudy give his younger self?1:28:31 Jeudy's Rapidash Round Teaser1:29:18 Get involved and see you next time!

    Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.

  • #6Pokemon1LifeStory

    Certified 'good egg' & hugely popular Pokémon GO Content Creator ZoëTwoDots joins me for the 35th episode of Chazingdra Chats! Take a stroll through her life story and learn what led her to become a YouTuber, how she dealt with the difficulties of lockdown and coming out the other side, how she's constantly striving to balance work & time with loved ones - and, of course, discover the 6 Pokémon most special to her over the years that she would choose for her Dream Team... Come chill out and have a laugh with Zoë & me - let us #MakeYourDayMerry!

    Want to get to know Zoë even better? Head to my Patreon for her Rapidash Round: quickfire bonus questions she hasn't prepared for... Let the merriment continue! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

    Make sure to check out Zoë's fantastic content & keep up with her on socials! https://www.youtube.com/@ZoeTwoDotss

    https://www.twitch.tv/zoetwodots

    https://x.com/_zoetwodots

    https://www.instagram.com/zoetwodots

    https://www.tiktok.com/@_zoetwodots

    And my name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - I stream all sorts of challenges within Pokémon games, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come join in the merriment!

    https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra

    https://twitter.com/Chazingdra

    https://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.social

    https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra

    And you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats

    If you enjoyed, do give the show a rating & review and drop a comment - it really helps! You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see Zoë's Dream Team Pokémon & share in the smiles! Leave a comment over there too as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Zoë has shared with us - and what your own Dream Team would be... Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, from competitive to casual Pokémon players and beyond, feel free to get in touch - [email protected]

    And why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory here - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive or casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4ke

    (N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)

    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 Welcome!

    03:25 Childhood

    10:14 Zoë's 1st Dream Team Pokémon

    15:34 Teens

    20:52 Zoë's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon

    25:10 Alan

    30:13 Zoë's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon

    33:25 YouTube

    46:43 Zoë's 4th Dream Team Pokémon

    49:02 Lockdown

    1:04:37 Zoë's 5th Dream Team Pokémon

    1:07:11 Balance

    1:13:26 Zoë's 6th Dream Team Pokémon

    1:16:11 Zoë's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon

    1:17:37 If Zoë were a Pokémon, what would she be?

    1:19:49 Community Questions for Zoë

    1:28:41 What's next for Zoë?

    1:30:36 What advice would Zoë give her younger self?

    1:31:55 Zoë's Rapidash Round Teaser

    1:32:17 Get involved & see you next time!

    Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.

  • #6Pokemon1LifeStory

    The 'leader' of his three younger brothers, Fareed Anees aka Tomahawk was encouraged to pursue law over his aspirations to be an actor - but can now feed that hunger to perform as a Pokémon GO caster instead, having also competed at the game to an incredibly high level. Discover Fareed's life story, from the difficulties he experienced moving to the remote island of Guernsey as a child via the gaming experiences with his brothers that helped shape him, as well as the 6 Pokémon most special to him over the years that he would choose for his Dream Team. Giving every single answer so much care & thought, Fareed will provide you with an illuminating, amusing, fascinating time. Come hang out with Fareed & me, and let us #MakeYourDayMerry!

    Want to get to know Fareed even better? Head to my Patreon for his Rapidash Round: bonus quickfire questions he hasn't prepared for... Let the merriment continue! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

    Keep up with Fareed's latest on X and catch his streams & content on Twitch & YouTube

    https://x.com/tomahawk_uk

    https://www.twitch.tv/tomahawkuk

    https://www.youtube.com/@tomahawkuk

    And my name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, Instagram & TikTok - I stream all sorts of challenges within Pokémon games, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come join in the merriment!

    https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra

    https://twitter.com/Chazingdra

    https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra

    And you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats:

    https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats

    If you enjoyed, do give the show a rating & review and drop a comment - it really helps! You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see Fareed's Dream Team Pokémon & share in the smiles! Leave a comment over there too as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Fareed has shared with us - and what your own Dream Team would be... Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, from competitive to casual Pokémon players and beyond, feel free to get in touch - [email protected]

    And why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory here - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive or casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4ke

    (N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)

    TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!02:39 Moving to Guernsey11:53 Fareed's 1st Dream Team Pokémon15:39 Gaming with Brothers19:11 Fareed's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon22:54 Appendicitis28:04 Fareed's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon31:13 Becoming a Lawyer37:05 Fareed's 4th Dream Team Pokémon39:16 Pokémon49:50 Fareed's 5th Dream Team Pokémon52:12 Becoming a Caster56:58 Fareed's 6th Dream Team Pokémon58:46 Fareed's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon1:00:18 If Fareed were a Pokémon, what would he be?1:02:05 Community Questions for Fareed1:10:14 What's next for Fareed?1:11:28 What advice would Fareed give his younger self?1:15:02 Fareed's Rapidash Round Teaser1:15:52 Get involved and see you next time!

    Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.

  • #6Pokemon1LifeStory

    Having watched The Parent Trap most nights when she was younger, PokiLegends was shocked when her friend suggested they watch this new show ‘Pokémon’ one day instead: “It will change your world”… Cue PokiLegends collecting & playing with the cards, through her PhD and right up to the present as a Pokémon content creator! Come take a stroll through her fascinating life story, and discover the 6 Pokémon most special to her that she would choose for her Dream Team… Kick back & have a laugh with PokiLegends & me: let us #MakeYourDayMerry!

    Want to get to know PokiLegends even better? Head to my Patreon for her Rapidash Round: bonus quickfire questions she hasn't prepared for... Let the merriment continue! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

    Catch PokiLegends' content on Instagram @pokilegends! https://www.instagram.com/pokilegends

    And my name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, Instagram & TikTok - I stream all sorts of challenges within Pokémon games, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come join in the merriment!

    https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra

    https://twitter.com/Chazingdra

    https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra

    And you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats:

    https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats

    If you enjoyed, do give the show a rating & review and drop a comment - it really helps! You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see PokiLegends' Dream Team Pokémon & share in the smiles! Leave a comment over there too as I'd love to know your thoughts on what PokiLegends has shared with us - and what your own Dream Team would be... Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, from competitive to casual Pokémon players and beyond, feel free to get in touch - [email protected]

    And why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory here - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive & casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4ke

    (N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)

    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 Welcome!

    01:52 “It will change your world”

    06:03 PokiLegends’ 1st Dream Team Pokémon

    06:51 A New Horizon on the Cards

    12:10 PokiLegends’ 2nd Dream Team Pokémon

    13:03 PokiLegends’ 3rd Dream Team Pokémon

    13:49 The Summer of Pokémon GO

    17:12 Starting a Masters

    22:47 PokiLegends’ 4th & 5th Dream Team Pokémon

    24:49 PhD in the UK

    28:32 Starting Instagram: “A sense of belonging”

    40:06 PokiLegends’ 6th Dream Team Pokémon

    41:57 PokiLegends’ Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon

    43:23 If PokiLegends were a Pokémon, what would she be?

    44:28 Community Questions for PokiLegends

    47:50 What’s next for PokiLegends?

    49:00 What advice would PokiLegends give her younger self?

    50:55 PokiLegends’ Rapidash Round Teaser

    51:32 Get involved & see you next time!

    Notes:

    - An Audino card surprised everyone by winning the TCG Worlds in 2016 - having not seen much play at all beforehand, it happened to be a perfect call in the metagame at the time.

    Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.

  • #6Pokemon1LifeStory

    Having put Pokémon to one side in his youth, Jake Muller then found a copy of Emerald Version on the floor of a fairground cart - and the rest is history: multiple fantastic competitive tournament finishes led to him becoming a commentator, and he's since even made a name for himself within the Trading Card Game and Pokémon GO too! But as with all my guests, crucially get to know the person behind the Pokémon: discover the influence of theatre on Jake's upbringing, his background in meteorology and the advice he would give to others based on his own mental health journey. Along with, as always, the 6 Pokémon Jake would choose for his Dream Team, there is so much awaiting you in the 32nd episode of Chazingdra Chats: come kick back & have a laugh with Jake Muller & me, and let us #MakeYourDayMerry!

    Want to get to know Jake even better? Head to my Patreon for his Rapidash Round: bonus quickfire questions he hasn't prepared for... Let the merriment continue! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

    Keep up with Jake's latest on X @MajorBowman_ !

    https://x.com/majorbowman_

    And my name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, Instagram & TikTok - I stream all sorts of challenges within Pokémon games, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come join in the merriment!

    https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra

    https://twitter.com/Chazingdra

    https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra

    And you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats:

    https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats

    If you enjoyed, do give the show a rating & review and drop a comment - it really helps! You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see Jake's Dream Team Pokémon, plushie shelf - and share in the smiles! Leave a comment over there too as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Jake has shared with us - and what your own Dream Team would be... Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, from competitive to casual Pokémon players and beyond, feel free to get in touch - [email protected]

    And why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory here - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive & casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4ke

    (N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)

    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 Welcome!

    01:58 A Fateful Fair

    09:24 Jake's 1st Dream Team Pokémon

    12:26 Jake's VGC Journey

    24:54 Jake's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon

    27:25 From Theatre to Casting

    34:32 Jake's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon

    37:21 Enter GO & TCG

    44:18 Jake's 4th Dream Team Pokémon

    46:27 Meteorology

    53:45 Jake's 5th Dream Team Pokémon

    55:54 Jake's Mental Health Journey

    1:03:25 Jake's 6th Dream Team Pokémon

    1:05:09 Jake's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon

    1:06:31 If Jake were a Pokémon, what would he be?

    1:08:12 Community Questions for Jake

    1:15:32 What's next for Jake?

    1:16:28 What advice would Jake give his younger self?

    1:17:58 Jake's Rapidash Round Teaser

    1:18:36 Get involved & see you next time!

    Notes:

    *Chansey and Shedinja (Jake's VGC Journey): Both these Pokémon are often used for unorthodox and potentially frustrating strategies! Chansey tends to use moves like Minimize to make itself more likely to dodge attacks and Shedinja only takes damage from a very limited pool of moves thanks to its Ability Wonder Guard.

    *Mega-Evolved Pokémon (Jake's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon): Certain Pokémon have a temporary further evolved form on top of their permanent final form which is more powerful, might provide a new typing & Ability, etc.

    Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.