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Chazingdra Chats (A Pokémon Podcast)

Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra)

Hello there and a very warm welcome to Chazingdra Chats! The show where we take a stroll through the life stories of people in the Pokémon community, discovering the 6 Pokémon on their dream team along the way. I’m Charlie Merriman, otherwise known as Chazingdra, a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator, and I’m joined each week by a new guest. Come hang out with us and hear my guest’s fascinating tales, soak up some Pokémon nostalgia and share the

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All Episodes

01:50:05

20 GlitchxCity - Music Producer & Pokémon Content...

Chazingdra Chats (A Pokémon Podcast) ·

2024/08/21

#6Pokemon1LifeStoryYou've heard her music - now hear her story! For the 20th episode of Chazingdra Chats, I have the honour of being joined by GlitchxCity, whose beloved Pokémon music remixes are ubiquitous - and it all started around the age of 13 when she sat down at a piano during a family reunion... Discover how Glitch got from there to here, via a fear of a very particular Gengar, the remix that made her name (it's not the one you think...), concerts conducted by the legendary Junichi Masuda -

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01:28:38

19 Gabby Snyder - Pokémon Video Game & Pokémon GO Caster

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2024/08/14

#6Pokemon1LifeStory With the 2024 Pokémon World Championships taking place the week of this episode's release, let's get to know one of the Video Game casters: Gabby Snyder! Did you know Gabby's grandfather was a famous musician? Or that she met her fiancé at her very first competitive Pokémon event? That as a child she wrote to Pokémon asking them to bring an event to Boston - and they did? Trust me, this barely scratches the surface of the fascinating tales Gabby has to share - get in here and

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01:04:32

18 Doobsnax - Pokémon UNITE Caster

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2024/08/07

#6Pokemon1LifeStory'What's good ya beaut. Those first two podcast eps rocked. Obviously if you ever need someone, give the ol' kid a shout.' Kirk Dubé aka Doobsnax sent me this message a few months ago - I did indeed give the ol' kid a shout! Bubbling over with enthusiasm, Kirk talks us through his fascinating life story from how he got his rugby nickname 'Magic' via his first taste of casting with the Pokémon Trading Card Game up to becoming the stellar Pokémon UNITE caster he is today - in Kirk's

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01:27:16

17 Taran Birdee - Pokémon VGC Competitor & Perth...

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2024/07/31

#ChazingdraChats #6Pokémon1LifeStoryUK-based Pokémon Video Game Competitor Taran Birdee has been a force to be reckoned with especially since emerging from lockdown, with victory at the 2023 Perth Regional Championships and a slew of impressive results at the International level to his name - as well as all the Gold Symbols from Pokémon Emerald's Battle Frontier! Discover Taran's life story, from his undying competitive streak that got him where he is today, via taking the leap to attend live

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01:11:04

16 Connor Hayward - Graphics Operator for EU Pokémon...

Chazingdra Chats (A Pokémon Podcast) ·

2024/07/24

Connor Hayward has a wealth of experience behind the scenes of Trading Card Game streams, and I'm excited for everyone to hear this perspective for the first time on the show. From getting very good at speed-running Pokémon Red thanks to being unaware of the ability to save the game(!), via a chance encounter with Limitless TCG after the finals of a tournament, all the way up to operating the graphics on official EU Pokémon streams now, come and discover Connor Hayward's fascinating story - as well,

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01:19:46

15 OutOfPoket - Pokémon GO NAIC Champion

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2024/07/17

Hear how OutOfPoket aka Aiden Hedderly, winner of the 2024 North America International Championships for Pokémon GO, got to where he is today, from sharing a phone with his mum when they discovered the game via figuring out how best to balance school & games all the way up to what was going through his head during that fateful NAIC - and, as always, discover the 6 Pokémon he would choose for his Dream Team. This cheeky champion is sure to charm you - come hang out with Aiden & me and let us

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01:25:27

14 Freya Pearce - Pokémon Trading Card Game Caster &...

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2024/07/10

It just so happened that the day I recorded with Freya, not only was it her & her husband's anniversary but she'd also been made a job offer! Freya Pearce is thriving as a Pokémon Trading Card Game Caster & Competitor - hear how she got here, from her childhood in Brazil all the way up to settling in Denmark, via reaching Top 16 of the World Championships twice, discovering the furry community, her transition, and - of course - her hand-picked 6 Dream Team Pokémon that have been there for

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02:01:20

13 Ben Kyriakou - Pokémon Video Game Caster & 2x...

Chazingdra Chats (A Pokémon Podcast) ·

2024/07/03

As a child, Ben Kyriakou couldn't work out how to leave the house you start in in Pokémon Red/Blue. Somewhat miraculously after this rocky start, he went on to become one of the UK's best competitors at the video game, securing two National Champion titles, two Top 4 finishes at International Championships & seven invitations to the World Championships - and then became a caster, like me, which is how we became firm friends! Discover Ben's journey here: the people, the experiences - and of

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01:12:40

12 AbsolBlogsPokemon - Pokémon Content Creator,...

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2024/06/26

"It's the journey, not the destination." This is an emerging mantra of Matt Brandl aka AbsolBlogsPokemon from this episode of the show, someone whose Pokémon YouTube channel suddenly blew up on New Year's Day 2019, who is one of the most prolific & dedicated Shiny hunters out there and who showcases the jaw-dropping amount there is to explore in the Pokémon video games. A scroll through his aforementioned channel is a journey in itself: with videos spanning the past 14 years his audience has

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01:24:01

11 Nick Livezey (AlphaFeeb) - Pokémon GO Caster

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2024/06/19

The enjoyment Nick Livezey aka AlphaFeeb gets from Pokémon GO has always stemmed from helping others to enjoy the game, be it organising online communities when the game launched or as a commentator now. Hear how his love of RuneScape was a stepping stone towards GO, learn about the fascinating scientific projects he undertook at grad school - and, of course, discover his hand-picked 6 Pokémon for his Dream Team! Come hang out with Nick & me and let us brighten your day!Stay up to date with

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01:15:15

10 - Rahul Reddy, 7x World Championships Competitor...

Chazingdra Chats (A Pokémon Podcast) ·

2024/06/12

Rahul Reddy has a long history with the Pokémon TCG. Hear all about his experiences - from how his strict parents warmed to the idea of him playing Pokémon, via an enthusiastic professor who allowed him to take his Senior Year exams early so he could compete in EUIC 2019, all the way up to the present and making sure he stops and smells the roses along his competitive Pokémon journey. All this as well, of course, as Rahul's 6 hand-picked Pokémon for his Dream Team await you!*Shiny Pokémon: Each

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02:08:49

9 - Kwikpanik, Pokémon Video Game Competitor & Shiny...

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2024/06/05

One of the aims of Chazingdra Chats is to showcase the breadth of what Pokémon has to offer - something Kwikpanik aka Kyle Wilkinson does so well by himself. Pokémon has always been there for Kyle, helping 24-hour car journeys seem to pass more swiftly, as a solace when he was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and enabling friendships to be made throughout life. It's no wonder that over the years he has built up an extensive knowledge of competitive Pokémon as well as developed a passion for the

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01:18:38

8 - Amy Wosley, Pokémon Trading Card Game Caster &...

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2024/05/29

In her own words, Amy Wosley aka Pumpkaamy is 'living the dream she never knew could be'. Her life story is a lesson in just being yourself - good things will follow, and Amy is thriving as an artist, board game café manager, content creator and caster. Hear how she got to this point, from her first Pokémon game - Crystal - to enabling others to find near-instant success competing in the Trading Card Game via accidentally becoming a Twitch-partnered streamer - and, of course, discover the 6 Pokémon

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01:16:00

7 - Justin Tang, 2x Pokémon Video Game Regional Champion

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2024/05/22

Justin Tang's story is one for the history books, winning the first Regional Championship he ever attended - and winning another just a month later. He's already achieved what so many competitors dream of, and then some - and he's also just a fun guy to hang out with! Come relax with Justin & me and learn from the insight of this prodigious talent, hear his journey from childhood right up to the present, and, of course, discover the 6 Pokémon he would choose for his Dream

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01:21:18

6 - Spragels, Pokémon UNITE Content Creator & Caster

Chazingdra Chats (A Pokémon Podcast) ·

2024/05/15

#Yeehaw! Content Cowboy & comedian Spragels is here on Chazingdra Chats to bring the belly laughs & brighten your day! 🌞 From his Wild West-esque childhood neighbourhood where kids would relentlessly challenge each other to Pokémon battles on Red & Blue, all the way up to earning his spurs as one of the biggest Pokémon UNITE content creators and a caster, via improv comedy - and, of course, the 6 Pokémon he would choose for his Dream Team... Come hang out with Jake Sprague and me!I

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01:08:05

5 - MEweedle, Pokémon GO Competitor with Regional,...

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2024/05/08

In just two years, Maxwell Ember (in-game name MEweedle) went from discovering competitive Pokémon GO to winning the World Championships in the Senior Division. Hear Maxwell's extraordinary journey, from his dad introducing him to the game (that's right - not the other way around!) all the way up to also winning the 2024 Europe International Championships, via the events that didn't go so well, what he learned along the way, and the vital importance of the community. What about the 6 Pokémon Maxwell

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01:29:53

4 - Simon Van der Borght, VG Player & Tournament...

Chazingdra Chats (A Pokémon Podcast) ·

2024/05/01

My guest this week is the wonderful Simon Van der Borght, and he's guaranteed to leave you with a smile! Simon is a figurehead of the competitive Pokémon world: though principally a Video Game player, he has also accrued Championship Points for the Trading Card Game and GO, as well as being a tournament judge and even organiser, making the Belgian scene go from strength to strength. Keen to give back to the community that has given him so much, discover Simon's inspiring life story as well as the 6

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01:17:44

3 - Amanda Lundberg, YouTuber & GO Caster

Chazingdra Chats (A Pokémon Podcast) ·

2024/04/24

Bears in people costumes? Talking maple syrup bottles? Baboons stealing lunches? It must be Amanda Lundberg's episode of Chazingdra Chats! The brilliant Pokémon GO caster & content creator takes us through her enthralling and hilarious life stories as well as the 6 Pokémon she would choose for her Dream Team. Join in the fun and let Amanda & I brighten your day - you're in for a treat!Amanda is @lundberger on X and @LundbergerPoGo on YouTube, where she uploads all sorts of fantastic Pokémon

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01:19:34

2 - Shai Burton, YouTuber & TCG Caster

Chazingdra Chats (A Pokémon Podcast) ·

2024/04/16

#BringTheNoise! My guest this week is Shai Burton, providing larger-than-life energy and all the laughs! Come and hear why Shai is a pioneer in every sense of the word, from card sets to mindset and even Feraligatr movesets... Learn from Shai's wisdom - delivered in his trademark infectiously upbeat style - discover his hand-picked 6 Pokémon for his Dream Team, find out the heaviest Pokémon he can bench press (yep) - we had such a blast chatting, you're sure to love listening! Let us brighten your

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01:27:20

1 - Lee Provost, YouTuber & VG Caster

Chazingdra Chats (A Pokémon Podcast) ·

2024/04/03

My inaugural guest on Chazingdra Chats is Lee Provost, a seasoned Pokémon VGC caster and player. Time to discover just HOW seasoned! From discovering Pokémon via the anime and his brother, through Lee's first time playing in the World Championships in 2013 right up to casting and taking the plunge into creating content, it's all here for you to enjoy - as of course is Lee's hand-picked team of 6 Pokémon for his dream team... Featuring tales of a terrifying Houndour and a no-less terrifying conundrum

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