Best New Pokémon Release Podcasts (2025)

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Huge ANIMAL CROSSING NEW HORIZONS update includes ZELDA and SPLATOON crossover 8:45

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NEWS THIS WEEK Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Getting Collabs With Lego, Splatoon, And Zelda Crash Bandicoot Animated Series in the Works at Netflix Don’t Nod Announces Netflix Partnership for New Narrative Game PUBG and InZoi publisher Krafton declares itself an "AI-first company", "placing AI at the centre of problem solving" Open source GZDoom…

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 Is INSANE! | EP. 164 1:05:32

2d ago1:05:32

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EmSwizzle (Max) discusses everything about the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 update! Being Max's favorite franchise, we took quite a deep dive, pointed out some things you missed, we answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒 📓 Sources & ALL Mentioned Links ➡️ https://rentry.co/TMM164-S…

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PCC Multiverse #457-State of Pro Wrestling For October/November! 1:00:42

3d ago1:00:42

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John Orlando and Gerald Glassford head back into the ring to discuss John Cena, our most overrated and underrated in AEW and WWE, and Vince McMahon's 80th birthday! We send out best wishes to the ailing Mike Rotunda and Abdullah the Butcher, and have thoughts on what if we had been invited to Vinnie Mac's 80th birthday? Plus, John reflects on some …

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357: Pokemon Legends ZA is Here! 1:12:50

4d ago1:12:50

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On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, Anton finally joins the next generation of handheld hype as his Nintendo Switch 2 arrives—early impressions, surprise features, and launch quirks included. From UI tweaks to game transfers, he’s hands-on and has stories to tell. The Pokémon celebration continues as Anton dives into his early-…

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Are We Done With GameStop? Leaf’s $200K Polaroids Hit the Hobby & AI Crash = Card Boom? 1:35:38

5d ago1:35:38

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This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray break down a massive week across the non-sport hobby world. They kick off with an update on Leaf’s $200K celebrity Polaroid purchase, revealing the new Leaf Photographic product — and why the rollout may leave some collectors wanting more. Then, they turn to VeeFriends’ Super Stickers Spectacular Series, a…

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Why Pokémon Legends Z-A Works (Even If You Think It Doesn’t) 43:45

5d ago43:45

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Jim Viscardi and Christian Hoffer dive headfirst into the discourse surrounding Pokémon Legends ZA, defending its art style, dissecting its world design, and breaking down why it’s the best-looking Pokémon game yet. The two debate the $70 price tag, highlight how the game’s story and characters outshine its supposed “graphics problem,” and compare …

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Pop Culture Cosmos #478-Chainsaw Man, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Plus The Best Selling Costumes This Halloween! 59:15

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Josh and Gerald return as we update the box office and the success of Chainsaw Man, talk about XBOX's planned move to a more premium product, the announced Halo: Campaign Evolved, and what are the best-selling Halloween Costumes for 2025? All this and we continue our trek through the Marvel Universe with The Punisher as we cover the world of pop cu…

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Bluey's new game is on the way and finally being made by an Aussie dev 7:37

9d ago7:37

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NEWS THIS WEEK Bluey’s Quest For The Gold Pen Video Game Arrives December! Halo: Campaign Evolved Announced for Xbox, PC, and Yes, PS5 – Here’s Everything We Know So Far, Including New Missions Report: Generative AI is being heavily used to make new Halo games, including Halo CE Remake So, How’s The BDS Xbox Boycott Going? 2 years after release, Ni…

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My Favorite Halloween Video Games! | EP. 163 32:19

9d ago32:19

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EmSwizzle (Max) discusses his favorite Halloween video games since, ya know, tis the season! We go over Nintendo news including the Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Direct, Switch Online news, we answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒 📓 Sources & ALL Mentioned Links ➡️ https://rentry.co/TMM163…

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PCC Multiverse #456- NBA Season Predictions! 1:00:00

10d ago1:00:00

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With the NBA season having started this week, the guys of the Lakers Fast Break are set to predict what will happen for the 2025-26 NBA season. Tune in as they go over everyone who sent in their picks and predictions for the Eastern and Western Conference, Rookie of the Year, MVP, Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and who will take i…

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$10K Sketch Card Sale Sparks Artist Backlash, Topps Chrome Labubu Doubles in Price & Quick Flips at Card Shows 1:25:38

12d ago1:25:38

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This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse welcomes Ray back from his trip and the duo dives into one of the busiest hobby weeks in recent memory! They kick things off with the Topps Chrome Labubu release, which may be even more limited than expected — and has already doubled in price on the secondary market. From there, they share their experiences at The…

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Pokémon ZA Is Unhinged (And We Love It) 54:13

13d ago54:13

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This week, Jim, Megan, and Christian dive headfirst into Pokémon Legends: ZA, breaking down everything from its wild NPC dialogue to its surprisingly adult tone and darker storytelling. The crew debates whether the $70 price tag is justified, compares the world-building to Arceus and Scarlet/Violet, and confesses which Pokémon have been jump-scarin…

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Pop Culture Cosmos #477- Tron's Actual Legacy, WWE Goes AI, and Are There Just Too Many Video Game Releases In October? 1:00:00

14d ago1:00:00

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TJ Johnson and Gerald are back together as they look at the abundance of video game releases in October and ask if so much is too much. They also go over how good the previous Tron films were and what the legacy of Tron will be after the box office failure of Tron: Ares. They also head to the ring to talk WWE and if Seth Rollins' latest injury is a…

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356: Our Most Anticipated Releases for the Rest of 2025 1:13:00

15d ago1:13:00

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On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the squad breaks down their most anticipated game releases for the rest of 2025! From long-awaited sequels to fresh new IPs, the hype levels are rising fast as we plan out what’s left of our gaming year. Anton continues pushing deeper into Hades 2, sharing build strategies and why this game s…

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Nintendo Hack, Ghost of Yotei’s Big Win & Next‑Gen Console Rumors 7:35

16d ago7:35

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NEWS THIS WEEK Nintendo Responds to Crimson Collective Hack Ghost of Yotei is Sony's Best-Selling Title in Europe Since Spider-Man 2 PS6 and next Xbox console are both aiming for 2027 release, separate reports claim RELEASE RADAR ISOPOD: A WEBBED SPIN-OFF - 21 October 2025 - PC JACKBOX PARTY PACK 11 - 23 October 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One…

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My Real Thoughts On Pokémon Legends Z-A! | EP. 162 51:12

16d ago51:12

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EmSwizzle (Max) discusses his first impressions the newly released Pokémon Legends Z-A game for the good ol' Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2! Along with that, we go over Nintendo news including The Pokémon Company's plans for the next 5 years LEAKED, we answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzl…

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PCC Multiverse #455-Pokemon Goes Z-A, XBOX Goes Handheld, and Crunchyroll Goes AI! 1:01:13

16d ago1:01:13

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Josh steps back into the Multiverse as he and Gerald talk Pokémon Z-A, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, Blood Phone 2, the XBOX handhelds, and more! Plus, the guys discuss the growing concern over Box Office Mojo with Demon Slayer, and the controversy with the AI subtitles at Crunchyroll! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and g…

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$200k Celebrity Polaroid Mystery, Disney Wonder Hits a New Market & SpongeBob Sales Soar 1:05:24

19d ago1:05:24

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This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse is joined by Alex of Clever Cuban Cards while Ray’s out of town, and the two dive deep into a packed week of hobby news and insights! They start by uncovering hidden gems in recent card releases — and Alex shares a possible reason why some of the best content isn’t being marketed as much as it should be. Then, the…

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The Great Pokémon Leak and the Moon Society of Clefairy 45:03

20d ago45:03

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The Pokémon world just exploded and we’re here for every chaotic detail. Jim Viscardi and Christian Hoffer dig into the massive Pokémon Legends: ZA leaks (without spoiling the story), breaking down the new Mega Evolutions, rumored Gen 10 games, and the wild idea of a full-on Pokémon MMO. Plus, we unpack the latest updates to Pokémon TCG Pocket, che…

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355: Microsoft, Master of Stepping on Rakes 51:27

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On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew dives deep into Hades 2 and its fiery rise through the underworld of early access. The squad reacts to K-pop demon hunters storming into Fortnite, Daredevil joining the Marvel Rivals roster, and the growing anticipation for Ghosts of Yotei. They also unpack Microsoft’s latest Game Pa…

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Pop Culture Cosmos #476- New York Comic-Con, Peacemaker Season Two, And Tron Gets De-Rezzed! 1:00:00

21d ago1:00:00

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Josh and Gerald are talking Tron: Ares and its disappointment at the box office, NYCC 2025, and what was revealed, Battlefield 6, Peacemaker Season Two, XBOX, and Rolling Stone's Top 250 songs of the 21st Century. Josh also continues are march through the MCU with the original Hulk movie and more! Will Disney "end program" for Tron? Find out our th…

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Nintendo's Baby Video Was A MESS! | EP. 161 42:12

23d ago42:12

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EmSwizzle (Max) discusses this incredibly odd baby short film Nintendo released this week that had everyone and their mother confused and goes IN on Nintendo. We also go over Nintendo news such as a new Animal Crossing rip off hitting the market, Nintendo suing a man, we answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ ht…

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PCC Multiverse #454- State of Pro Wrestling Extra- Stories From The Road With John Orlando! 1:00:00

24d ago1:00:00

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John Orlando and Gerald Glassford are back in this special episode. John shares some of the fascinating tales behind the scenes of independent wrestling. Plus, who do the guys think are the best managers and valets? Find out as we share some tales from the road on the State of Pro Wrestling from The PVDCast and the Pop Culture Cosmos! Gear up with …

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When Pokemon Die, Do They Become Gastlys? 22:09

25d ago22:09

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It’s one of those weeks where the Pokémon world feels like a fever dream. GameStop points the finger at The Pokémon Company over the shiny code fiasco, the new TCG Pocket set has collectors in open revolt, and OpenAI’s “Sora 2” has fans literally animating Pokémon movies out of thin air. If thats not enough, how about some chat about Pokémon graves…

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Exclusive: Upper Deck’s Batman Metal Set with First PMGs Revealed! Plus Dune Chrome, Pokémon Leaks & Disney Market News 1:18:18

26d ago1:18:18

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This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray cover a packed slate of hobby news and exclusives. They kick things off with their recent WWE card break experiences, followed by excitement over the massive sale of a unique Walt Disney card that has collectors talking. They also react to leaked Pokémon product sets for the upcoming year, speculating on w…

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Pop Culture Cosmos #475- Taylor Swift Dominates, XBOX Infuriates, and The Rock Taps Out! 1:00:00

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354: TGS 2025 1:39:09

30d ago1:39:09

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On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew dives into a jam-packed week of gaming news and impressions! Anton breaks down Hades II finally reaching its 1.0 release, while the squad debates the lasting dominance of Xbox controllers on PC. Chris shares his early thoughts on Silent Hill F and reacts to the Fortnite x Daft Punk e…

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353: Preparing for Transfer 1:12:00

30d ago1:12:00

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On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, Anton preps his games while waiting for his Switch 2 to arrive, testing out the Nier: Automata Switch port to see how it runs before the big transfer. Meanwhile, Chris shares his impressions of Chronos: The New Dawn and gets hyped for Fortnite’s upcoming Daft Punk experience. The crew talks p…

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Ranking Every Animal Crossing Game! w/ AbdallahSmash | EP. 160 1:29:46

30d ago1:29:46

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It's time EmSwizzle (Max) & AbdallahSmash rank every Animal Crossing game! With both of them being veterans of the series, this is sure to get spicy! We also go over Nintendo news including Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 releasing, answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒 📓 Sources & ALL Mentio…

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PCC Multiverse#453- Marvel Zombies, EA Goes Private, and Has XBOX Finally Broken The Last Straw? 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

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TJ Johnson is back! And just in time, as he and Gerald review Marvel Zombies, and if it goes with success into a darker part of the Marvel universe. And then he and Gerald go HEAVY into the latest bad news from XBOX with their raising of the price of their subscription-based Game Pass Ultimate. They also talk about the controversial (and largest) s…

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Why Is There No Possum Pokemon Yet? 36:47

1M ago36:47

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Megan, and Christian dive deep into the latest Pokémon TCG chaos. From a bizarrely short-lived TCG Pocket Deluxe Packs EX set to the jaw-dropping $11,000 pull rates for Mega Gardevoir and Mega Lucario, we break down the craziness in the TCG space. Plus, the scalper-fueled mess of shiny giveaways, and a surpri…

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MTG Spider-Man Price Crash, Fake Graded Card Issues & Disney Chrome’s EXTRA Surprise 1:10:52

1M ago1:10:52

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This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray cover a whirlwind of hobby news and trends: 📉 The rise and fall of MTG: Spider-Man pricing — and why gameplay might be playing a bigger role than expected. 🧍‍♂️🧍‍♀️ Disney Chrome’s massive success, including surprise celebrity autos that stunned collectors. 🚨 The fake graded card problem continues, and the…

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Pop Culture Cosmos #474- One Battle After Another, Tokyo Game Show, and MORE Xbox Price Hikes? (Grrrrr...) 59:30

1M ago59:30

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Josh and Gerald are back as they talk about the initial box office returns for Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another". They also praise the success of the Demon Slayer movie and its ultimate success in theaters worldwide, and they get you up to speed on the XBOX price hikes (again!) of their consoles and handhelds, Tokyo Game Show news, …

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A brutal first look at Insomniac's WOLVERINE at PlayStation State of Play 9:24

1M ago9:24

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NEWS THIS WEEK Everything Shown At Today’s Sony State Of Play, Including Insomniac’s Wolverine Angry Discord users lash out at Australian age verification checks 2025 Screen Music Awards Palworld Devs Announce Farming Sim Spin-Off, Palworld: Palfarm RELEASE RADAR LEGO PARTY - 30 September 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlaySta…

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What Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Does Better Than Mario Kart! w/ Russ Vandy | EP. 159 1:15:30

1M ago1:15:30

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With Mario Kart World's biggest competitor out now, EmSwizzle (Max) and Russ Vandy talk about whether or not it's better than Mario Kart, but also what Sonic Racing DOES BETTER! We also go over Nintendo news, answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒 📓 Sources & ALL Mentioned Links ➡️ http…

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PCC Multiverse #452- State of Pro Wrestling September/October 2025! 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

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John Orlando from the PVDCast and Gerald Glassford step back into the ring to talk WWE's Wrestlepalooza, AEW's All Out, Dave Meltzer's recent comments, the higher price tag of watching pro wrestling, and how would we book John Cena's ending? Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Breaking Exclusive News! MLB x Disney Collab & First Topps Age-Graded Product Revealed with Aaron Abrams 1:01:04

1M ago1:01:04

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This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse (yes, in a Buzz Lightyear suit) and Ray are joined by Aaron Abrams of Topps to deliver two massive exclusive hobby scoops you won’t hear anywhere else! First, Aaron reveals embargoed news of an upcoming MLB x Disney collaboration, a groundbreaking partnership that could reshape how licensed entertainment and sport…

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Palworld Farm Reveal, Pokémon Museum Event, and LEGO Starter Sets 48:16

1M ago48:16

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan dive headfirst into another chaotic stretch of Pokémon news. We break down The Pokémon Company’s latest museum partnership with the British Natural History Museum (and the scalper nightmares it might unleash), react to the Department of Homeland Security’s bizarre Pokémon-themed promo, an…

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Pop Culture Cosmos #473- A Sample Of Our NBA Team Previews! 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

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The NBA season is just around the corner, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break brings you just a taste of a couple of the great team previews he now has on the LFB experience! Tune in as he talks with Justin Quinn from USA Today and Celtics Wire about what Boston's season will look like without their injured superstar, Jayson Tatum. He t…

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352: Anton's Newest Pokémon Rant 1:47:00

1M ago1:47:00

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On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, Anton and Chris break down all the highlights from Nintendo’s September 2025 Direct. The spotlight shines on Pokémon Legends Z-A, with new Mega Evolutions stealing the show alongside the reveal of the Mega Dimensions DLC. Anton dives deep into how Pokémon Home compatibility works across conso…

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New spooky game PENGUIN COLONY from the creator of UMURANGI GENERATION 7:42

1M ago7:42

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NEWS THIS WEEK Stop Removing the Modern Day!' Assassin's Creed Fans React as Black Flag Remake Reportedly Cuts Everything Outside the Animus The studio behind award-winning Umurangi Generation is reimagining Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness from the perspective of a penguin, and it's brought the voice of Disco Elysium onboard to do it Pengui…

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My Game Pickups For The Rest Of 2025! | EP. 158 56:26

1M ago56:26

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With the holiday season coming up, a TON of video games are coming out! EmSwizzle (Max) gives his picks on which of the TON he is going to be picking up and maybe which ones you should wish for this season! We also go over Nintendo news, answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒 📷 Main Cha…

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PCC Multiverse #451- What's Gone Wrong With Star Wars...And Can It Be Fixed? 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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Josh and Gerald take some time to delve into the Star Wars universe and find out what's wrong. They also look at whether it can be repaired to its great heights once again. Tune in as they go over where it started to go awry, the brief hope Andor gave the franchise, and what parts of the franchise they don't want to return to. The guys also put the…

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Mega Raichu Madness, Pokémon Pokepia Revealed, and a $4 Million Card Sale 53:09

2M ago53:09

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim and Christian dive into a jam-packed week of Pokémon news straight out of the latest Nintendo Direct. We break down the shocking announcement of Pokémon Legends ZA launching with DLC, including the debut of not one but TWO Mega Raichu forms, Mega Malamar, and new Mega starters. We also react to the reveal of P…

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Two Surprise Topps Releases + Pokémon or Baseball: Which Is the Better Investment? 1:07:38

2M ago1:07:38

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This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray tackle a wave of major new releases! First up: two surprise Topps products—Disney Wonder and Dune Chrome—each loaded with unexpected inclusions that collectors are already buzzing about. Next, it’s on to the Pokémon Mega Evolutions release and the most collectible cards from the set. That leads into a bigg…

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Pop Culture Cosmos #472- Demon Slayer Slays, Borderlands 4, and Is Paramount Buying Warner Bros.? 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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Josh and Gerald recap the busy weekend at the box office with the big winner (and biggest US opening ever) for an anime coming from Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle. They also talk about whether Borderlands 4 is a return to the Borderlands gamers love, the prospects of Paramount possibly buying Warner Bros., and the latest Nintendo Direct featuring a …

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Celebrate Super Mario's 40th anniversary with the Nintendo Direct 10:38

2M ago10:38

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NEWS THIS WEEK New Nintendo Direct kicks off the Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary and brings slate of new announcements Finalists Announced for the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards Silksong Konami code explained Hollow Knight: Silksong is being review-bombed in China Sega Accused Of Using Police To Recover Nintendo Dev Kits It Had "Negligent…

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351: Take Two It 44:10

2M ago44:10

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On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the squad breaks down the freshly announced iPhone 17 lineup and what those upgrades really mean for gamers on the go. The long-awaited Silksong discussion makes its triumphant return, with the crew diving into hopes, expectations, and fears. They also check out Tokon: Fighting Souls, the new…

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That Nintendo Direct Was Out of This Galaxy! w/ cdotkom | EP. 157 1:30:07

2M ago1:30:07

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EmSwizzle (Max) and @cdotkom dive into recapping all of the September 12th, 2025 Nintendo Direct including The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Mario Tennis Fever, more looks at upcoming Switch 2 games and everything in between! We also answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒 📓 Sources & ALL Me…

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PCC Multiverse #450- What's Gone Wrong With Marvel...And Can It Be Fixed? 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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Josh and Gerald discuss Marvel and whether there is still a big future for Disney's superhero brand. They talk about the rise of Marvel as a cinematic superpower and the rise of its cinematic universe. They also talk about how Marvel has fallen on hard times this decade in the fallout from Avengers: Endgame and what decisions were made that took th…