Binder and Brew: A Pokémon Podcast

Joel and Alex
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The Binder and Brew Podcast Hosted by Joel and Alex, we just love talking about shiny cardboard! Having been collectors for years, we decided that our long discussions about Pokémon would be better with you involved! Each week we'll be addressing recent news, completing challenges and interacting with Pokémon fans in a way that brings the community closer together! Let us know what you think we should talk about on the next episode of the Binder and Brew Podcast!

Episodes

  1. 3 days ago

    Pokémon Centre Goes Pitch Black!| Binder and Brew Podcast

    This week on the pod, Alex loses his cool after failing to get Pitch Black Pre-orders on Pokémon Centre. We have ways in which product drops could be fixed and we have even more leaks from the 30th Anniversary set coming in September. Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction 05:18 Frustrations with the Pokémon Centre drop 25:40 Pokecourt: Japanese system and introducing ID. 35:55 What's Worth More: A Fun Game of Value 51:47 New Releases from the 30th Anniversary set.

    1hr 5min

  2. 9 Jun

    First Look at 30th Anniversary Set and Celtic Card Show | Binder and Brew Podcast

    This weeks episode explores the first glimpses of the 30th anniversary Pokémon set which has some very interesting cards for sure! We bring back What's It Worth where this week it's Joel's turn in the hotseat. PokeCourt has us debating whether reprints are a good thing and we squeeze in some post Card show thoughts after a busy week at Celtic Card Show in Wales. Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction 01:10 30th Anniversary Initial Reactions 29:44 What's It Worth 39:15 Poke Court: Reprints in Anniversary Sets Discussion 53:20 A Review of Celtic Card Show 01:06:04 Challenges and Fun at the Show 01:12:44 Final thoughts

    1hr 15min

  3. 1 Jun

    We Love a Good Card Show | Binder and Brew Podcast

    This week on Episode 4 of Binder and Brew we talk all things card show related with the upcoming Celtic Card show. There’s a new game to test our pricing skills, and we discuss challenges in person from previous events. Finally an important update from Ace Grading gets us thinking about the grading scene right now!  00:00 Introduction 01:26 Let's Talk About Card Shows 11:03 Advice for Anyone Going to a Card Show 18:36 Missed Opportunities at Card Shows 22:29 Top Tips for First-Time Card Show Attendees 24:59 What's it worth? A New Game 34:43 ACE Grading's New Service Structure 51:43 Community Feedback and Evolving Discussions 54:37 PokeCourt -The Value of Mystery Packs 01:06:41 Challenges at Card Shows

    1hr 18min

  4. 25 May

    Hiding In The Abyssal Eye | Binder and Brew Podcast

    Welcome back to the Binder and Brew Podcast! We've got a new set on the horizon so it's time to see those early release pics! We explore the art of hidden Pokémon in our new mini-game and we debate whether it's time to reduce the amount of sets released each year. Let us know your thoughts and if you've got suggestions for PokeCourt get in touch! Please like and follow to help grow the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction 01:36 Mega Darkrai EX and Abyss Eye 05:35 Theming and Vibe of the Set 09:24 Changes Coming to ACE Grading 15:34 Pokemon's Collaboration with National Trust 26:34 PokeCourt - How many sets a year? 44:55 Hidden Pokémon: The Game Begins

    1hr 8min

  5. 18 May

    The Chaos Is Rising | Binder and Brew Podcast

    Welcome back to the Binder and Brew Podcast! On today's episode we get into the upcoming set of Chaos Rising, the Poke Courtroom debates whether it's better to rip packs or buy singles to get your hands on cards and we fly through some incredible Pokémon Promos! Please like and follow to help grow the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Reflecting on Episode One 00:24 Discussion on Upcoming Set: Chaos Rising 05:44 Highlighting Favorite Cards from Chaos Rising 09:05 Comparing Greninja Cards 13:32 The Value of Gold Cards in Collecting 19:19 Challenges of Acquiring New Sets 26:36 PokeCourt: Ripping Packs vs. Buying Singles 44:07 30th Anniversary Promos: First Partner 52:04 The Hype of Promos 01:07:43 The Future of Promo Cards 01:11:18 Confusion Over Promo Selections

    1hr 13min

  6. 11 May

    This Set Forced Us To Start A Podcast | Binder and Brew Podcast

    Welcome to the Binder and Brew Podcast! On today's episode we get into all things Ascended Heroes, the Poke Courtroom is created to debate whether Trade-Up challenges are good or bad and our thoughts on the crazy Japanese market crisis. Please like and follow to help grow the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction to a new Podcast 03:59 Ascended Heroes 06:52 Comparing Iconic Cards 14:09 Hidden Details in Card Artwork 14:27 Exploring Mega Attack Rares 16:26 Set Value Insights 18:10 The Value Game: Card Comparisons 22:55 Comparing illustration rares 26:26 Chasing Cards: Pull Rates and Expectations 30:10 The Impact of Staggered Releases 37:53 Introducing the Poke Courtroom 39:00 Debating the Trade-Up Challenge 53:41 The Japanese Market Crisis 01:03:37 The Future of Japanese Cards 01:08:31 Wrapping Up the Podcast

    1hr 9min
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The Binder and Brew Podcast Hosted by Joel and Alex, we just love talking about shiny cardboard! Having been collectors for years, we decided that our long discussions about Pokémon would be better with you involved! Each week we'll be addressing recent news, completing challenges and interacting with Pokémon fans in a way that brings the community closer together! Let us know what you think we should talk about on the next episode of the Binder and Brew Podcast!

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