Regional Variants: A Pokémon Podcast

Regional Variants
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Hello everyone! Welcome to the Regional Variants Pod. We aim to bring fresh new takes on the world of Pokémon from video games, anime, TCG, merch, and all the current news, and brilliant guest interviews. So please sit back, relax, and enjoy Pokémon from Abra to Zygarde! This platform will feature Matthew (Gmeister) and Hovi (Trashman) as your main hosts. Please don't forget to follow us on our socials @variantsregional (Insta) or email us, regionalvariants@gmail.comAlso! Matt is a part of the Dark Nites, sister faction to D'Nair. If you wanna join us for a general chat in all things Pokémon, please join us there. https://discord.com/invite/EwCPezjQKN

  1. JAN 21

    Special Guest Reis20cassion. Plus, the great Lego Debate!

    Welcome back you lovely Regional Variant listeners & fans! We appreciate your patience while we went through the most chaotic holiday season we have ever had in the history of Regional Variants. But fret not, we are back this year stronger than ever. We hope you enjoy listening to our special guest this week. He is a professional Pokemon Go player, Shout caster (announcer) for the Play! Pokémon Go circuit, and has a unique YouTube channel in the Go scene. Down below you will find his links to his socials:  YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Reis2TheOccasion X: Chris Reisner or https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1JMOGF5b2VTZ0h6ZzFPSk5HbUczaUtXSkVvUXxBQ3Jtc0ttV1loZGtsTFc5NFNVRFZPN0ttMkg1REh3clgzbms1Q3ZHR1ZiSmtfTWl6NkNPWGwxa0ZKTERGTkd6aURXQW1MTk82a3o4alpqQlVrM0pwM05oNU1MOVdENzBQREZ1X0M5SjB3Vmw0bV9ZVUZkN3cxOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FReis2Occasion Twitch: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm16VDVrc1hWUjVBeXVhOGZQWG45Uy1RZ3RaZ3xBQ3Jtc0trNlN3MW5CTkF5VkpBcmZwRjcwZzl1OEh3N2ZwOHpaMVhKdUQ5RlY3REhPUFNHS2J5NzlwbTNDY0RLd2Q3cDNSem1zV2YwRjRkVFZqSHVUV05ndm1Wb09BT2cyZjhyZ0cyc3BhZThLTUJLYW9yRklVOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitch.tv%2Freis2occasion Perfect Order TCG: https://www.pokebeach.com/2026/01/perfect-order-product-lineup-revealed McDonald's Collab: https://www.pokebeach.com/2025/12/mcdonalds-pokemon-tcg-promotion-coming-to-the-u-s-for-franchises-30th-anniversary Pokémon Lego Collab: https://www.serebii.net/lego/ Patreon: patreon.com/regionalvariants Instagram: https://instagram.com/variantsregional?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Mad Rabbit Promo: https://sldr.page.link/7XL9 Use this promo code at check out to help support our show: BEAUTYININK Reach us at: regionalvariants@gmail.com Opening and Closing Theme: "Bit Mac" by Nu Alkemi$t (ep 1 - 46) "Chillwave Serenity" by Movavi (ep 47 onward)

    3h 9m

  2. 10/29/2025

    Regional Variants After Hours!

    Happy PokeWeen ya'll! I hope you all have a cozy and safe Halloween! We'll cover some PokeWeen in the next episode. Patreon: patreon.com/regionalvariants Instagram: https://instagram.com/variantsregional?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Mad Rabbit Promo: https://sldr.page.link/7XL9 Use this promo code at check out to help support our show: BEAUTYININK Reach us at: regionalvariants@gmail.com Opening and Closing Theme: "Bit Mac" by Nu Alkemi$t (ep 1 - 46) "Chillwave Serenity" by Movavi (ep 47 onward)

    21 min

  3. 10/27/2025

    Legends Z-A is finally out! TCG & Shiny Legendary Shenanigans.

    New Shiny Legendaries: https://x.com/serebiinet/status/1966372663259242503?s=46&t=Tg-glGx6PsdGZMs7gifWLg https://x.com/serebiinet/status/1966291194859676125?s=46&t=Tg-glGx6PsdGZMs7gifWLg https://x.com/phillybeatzu/status/1971648760133701797?s=46&t=Tg-glGx6PsdGZMs7gifWLg Legends Z-A LATAM Promotion:  https://x.com/pokemonlatam/status/1971404148081115369?s=46&t=Tg-glGx6PsdGZMs7gifWLg https://x.com/carlosc34566529/status/1971427894867231115?s=46&t=Tg-glGx6PsdGZMs7gifWLg TCG Shenanigans:  https://x.com/gmeister117/status/1963574291686961472?s=46&t=Tg-glGx6PsdGZMs7gifWLg https://x.com/moore33gaming/status/1967681478143381637?s=46&t=Tg-glGx6PsdGZMs7gifWLg Patreon: patreon.com/regionalvariants Instagram: https://instagram.com/variantsregional?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Mad Rabbit Promo: https://sldr.page.link/7XL9 Use this promo code at check out to help support our show: BEAUTYININK Reach us at: regionalvariants@gmail.com Opening and Closing Theme: "Bit Mac" by Nu Alkemi$t (ep 1 - 46) "Chillwave Serenity" by Movavi (ep 47 onward)

    2h 25m

  4. 10/10/2025

    Regional Variants Update: Exciting and Upcoming News!

    Hello Regional Variants' enjoyers and listeners. This is your Host Matt (GMEISTER) just checking in with everyone. It's a small update in what is to come this month leading up to the release of Legends Z-A, we hope you all are excited! Thank you for checking in and we'll catch you in the next episode! Patreon: patreon.com/regionalvariants Instagram: https://instagram.com/variantsregional?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Mad Rabbit Promo: https://sldr.page.link/7XL9 Use this promo code at check out to help support our show: BEAUTYININK Reach us at: regionalvariants@gmail.com Opening and Closing Theme: "Bit Mac" by Nu Alkemi$t (ep 1 - 46) "Chillwave Serenity" by Movavi (ep 47 onward)

    14 min

  5. 09/17/2025

    *Spoilers for Z-A*, Nintendo Direct and the "Mega" Discussion

    Hello Regional Variant listeners; this week Hovey and Matt have a special coverage of the recent Nintendo Direct. Please join us for an in depth break down on what we are looking forward to and the "controversy" with the new DLC announcements. There are some links listed bellow for your leisurely viewing. Please view links while you are stationary. Be safe and have a wonderful September! Nintendo Direct:  https://www.youtube.com/live/tWIEv_aksvo?si=a3zRzjSIPVGBnpQI Pokopia:  https://pokejungle.net/2025/09/12/pokemon-pokopia-and-new-legends-z-a-information-and-dlc-announced-during-todays-nintendo-direct/ Legends Z-A:  https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/story-world/pokemon Patreon: patreon.com/regionalvariants Instagram: https://instagram.com/variantsregional?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Mad Rabbit Promo: https://sldr.page.link/7XL9 Use this promo code at check out to help support our show: BEAUTYININK Reach us at: regionalvariants@gmail.com Opening and Closing Theme: "Bit Mac" by Nu Alkemi$t (ep 1 - 46) "Chillwave Serenity" by Movavi (ep 47 onward)

    2h 5m

  6. 08/13/2025

    Nepo Baby Charizard and TacoDog8, Pokémon Presents and the Party Hat Mega Dragonite.

    Hello Regional Variant fans! This will be the final Guest featured episode of the year. We hope you enjoy and if you have any guest recommendations, please let us know. I also posted the GoFundMe for Justin Basil in case anyone was interested in supporting his family during this difficult time. Poke Park:  https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/prepare-for-pokepark-kantos-grand-opening-in-early-2026 Justin Basil (PokeBeach): https://www.pokebeach.com/2025/07/justinbasil-longtime-contributor-to-the-pokemon-tcg-community-has-passed-away GoFundMe for Justion Basil: https://gofund.me/ea854f0c Pokémon Presents: https://youtu.be/zZAe5ewM-ic?si=sO2pwmc0x8wcgOr- Patreon: patreon.com/regionalvariants Instagram: https://instagram.com/variantsregional?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Mad Rabbit Promo: https://sldr.page.link/7XL9 Use this promo code at check out to help support our show: BEAUTYININK Reach us at: regionalvariants@gmail.com Opening and Closing Theme: "Bit Mac" by Nu Alkemi$t (ep 1 - 46) "Chillwave Serenity" by Movavi (ep 47 onward)

    3 hr

  7. 07/23/2025

    Pokémon X and Y was mid at best? Special Guest ft. Kylo Kendal, and the passing of a Legend.

    Hello Regional Variant fans! This month's interview was in the works for a while. We hope you all enjoy this episode. Have a pleasant day/ night wherever you are located in the world. Thank you for your continued support. James Carter Cathcart: https://mynintendonews.com/2025/07/10/pokemon-voice-actor-james-carter-cathcart-has-passed-away/ https://m.bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/James_Carter_Cathcart Pokémon Lids:  https://nintendosoup.com/pokelid-medals-coming-to-pokemon-home-from-june-2025/ https://local.pokemon.jp/en/manhole/ https://local.pokemon.jp/en/manhole/kanagawa.html Mijimaru Park/ Oshawatt Park: https://www.pokemon.jp/info/event/detail/20379.html NAIC Results: https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/internationals/2025/north-america/event-results Patreon: patreon.com/regionalvariants Instagram: https://instagram.com/variantsregional?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Mad Rabbit Promo: https://sldr.page.link/7XL9 Use this promo code at check out to help support our show: BEAUTYININK Reach us at: regionalvariants@gmail.com Opening and Closing Theme: "Bit Mac" by Nu Alkemi$t (ep 1 - 46) "Chillwave Serenity" by Movavi (ep 47 onward)

    2h 31m

  8. 07/09/2025

    The Regional Variants Nerd Talk: The Last of Us, season 2 full coverage. (spoilers!)

    How's it going Regional Variant fans and family! As we stated in the episode, we just wanted to test out a short segment that Hovey and I will plan on covering for a short while and see how this new format works for us.  We hope you all enjoy this new format to the podcast channel. Please send us any suggestions for pop culture series you'd like to hear us cover! Patreon: patreon.com/regionalvariants Instagram: https://instagram.com/variantsregional?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Mad Rabbit Promo: https://sldr.page.link/7XL9 Use this promo code at check out to help support our show: BEAUTYININK Reach us at: regionalvariants@gmail.com Opening and Closing Theme: "Bit Mac" by Nu Alkemi$t (ep 1 - 46) "Chillwave Serenity" by Movavi (ep 47 onward)

    53 min
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Hello everyone! Welcome to the Regional Variants Pod. We aim to bring fresh new takes on the world of Pokémon from video games, anime, TCG, merch, and all the current news, and brilliant guest interviews. So please sit back, relax, and enjoy Pokémon from Abra to Zygarde! This platform will feature Matthew (Gmeister) and Hovi (Trashman) as your main hosts. Please don't forget to follow us on our socials @variantsregional (Insta) or email us, regionalvariants@gmail.comAlso! Matt is a part of the Dark Nites, sister faction to D'Nair. If you wanna join us for a general chat in all things Pokémon, please join us there. https://discord.com/invite/EwCPezjQKN

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