Chazingdra Chats (A Pokémon Podcast‪)‬ Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra)

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 less intense pursuit of Shiny hunting,* allowing him to engage with the game he loves so much on multiple levels. Come hang out with us in this bumper episode and discover Kyle's life story as well as his 6 carefully selected Pokémon for his Dream Team - laughter, inspiration, pearls of wisdom & nostalgia await. Let Kyle & I brighten your day!
*Shiny Pokémon: Each Pokémon has a Shiny version, an incredibly rare differently-coloured variant that sparkles when encountered (1/8192 chance to find a Shiny in Generation II - V Pokémon games, 1/4096 in Generation VI onwards). They are not otherwise different from regular Pokémon, no more powerful etc, but of course they are highly prized for their rarity. The Shiny Charm is a reward in later Pokémon games that slightly increases the chance of finding Shinies; this can also stack with various other aids.
Make sure to tune in to Kyle's fantastic streams on Twitch and keep up with his news on X! @Kwikpanik
https://www.twitch.tv/kwikpanik
https://x.com/Kwikpanik
I am @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, Instagram & TikTok:
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 episode a rating and review - it really helps :) You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see pictures of the Pokémon & Shiny variants that Kyle is talking about and share in the smiles! Drop a comment over there as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Kyle's 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 - chazingdra@gmail.com
Consider joining my Patreon to hear Kyle's Rapidash Round - 15 minutes or so of quickfire bonus questions he hasn't prepared for... Let the good times roll on! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra
You can also become a part of my Discord community here - it would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.gg/43P3F49s
(N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
03:53 Kyle's Introduction to Gaming
14:10 Kyle's 1st Dream Team Pokémon
18:48 Kyle's Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis
28:42 Kyle's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon
35:38 Kyle's High School & First Tournament Experiences
46:58 Kyle's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon
55:48 Kyle at University & his Introduction to the Pokémon Championships Circuit
1:06:51 Kyle's 4th Dream Team Pokémon
1:09:36 Kyle's Discovery of Shiny Hunting & Break from Competing
1:18:42 Kyle's 5th Dream Team Pokémon
1:25:57 Kyle Now inc. Return to Competing
1:41:48 Kyle's 6th Dream Team Pokémon
1:44:34 Kyle's Partner Pokémon
1:47:03 If Kyle were a Pokémon, what would he be?
1:49:14 Questions from the Community for Kyle
2:01:26 What's Next for Kyle?
2:05:00 Outro
All images of Pokémon (c) Pokémon. Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.

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 on Amy's Dream Team that have been there for her along the way. Come hang out with Amy & me and let us brighten your day!
#ChazingdraChats #6Pokémon1LifeStory
 
Keep up with Amy's news, art and streams on her X, Instagram & Twitch - @Pumpkaamy:
https://x.com/Pumpkaamy
https://www.instagram.com/pumpkaamy/
https://www.twitch.tv/pumpkaamy
 
I am @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, Instagram & TikTok: 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 on X too @ChazingdraChats: https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats 
 
If you enjoyed, do give the episode a rating and review - it really helps :) You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see pictures of the Pokémon Amy is talking about and share in the smiles! Drop a comment over there as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Amy's 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 - chazingdra@gmail.com
Consider joining my Patreon to hear Amy's Rapidash Round - 15 minutes or so of quickfire bonus questions she hasn't prepared for... Let the good times roll on! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra
You can also become a part of my Discord community here - it would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.gg/43P3F49s
 
*Shiny Pokémon: Each Pokémon has a Shiny version, an incredibly rare differently-coloured variant that sparkles when encountered (1/8192 chance to find a Shiny in Generation II - V Pokémon games, 1/4096 in Generation VI onwards). They are not otherwise different from regular Pokémon, no more powerful etc, but of course they are highly prized for their rarity.
 
(N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)
 
TIMESTAMPS: 
00:00 Intro
02:00 Amy's Introduction to Pokémon as a Child
07:38 Amy's 1st Pokémon
09:44 Amy's Resolution in her Passion
14:41 Amy's 2nd Pokémon
19:58 Amy & Discovering Herself at University
29:53 Amy's 3rd Pokémon
32:09 Amy & Setting Up her own TCG League
40:15 Amy's 4th Pokémon
42:56 Amy & the Pandemic
50:06 Amy's 5th Pokémon
52:58 Amy & 'Living the dream she never knew could be'
57:44 Amy's 6th Pokémon
1:00:45 Amy's Partner Pokémon
1:02:08 If Amy were a Pokémon, what would she be?
1:03:12 Community Questions for Amy
1:13:24 What's next for Amy?
1:14:20 What advice would Amy give to her younger self?
1:15:04 Outro
 
All images of Pokémon (c) Pokémon. Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.

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 Team...
#ChazingdraChats #6Pokémon1LifeStory
There wasn't time to ask Justin the usual 'What advice would you give to your younger self?' question in the episode, but here's the answer he's given me since: 'Always try your best and don't take things for granted.' Words that chime so well with Justin's story. 
Keep up to date with Justin's news on X @unironicpanda https://x.com/unironicpanda
I am @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, Instagram & TikTok: 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 on X too @ChazingdraChats: https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats 
If you enjoyed, do give the episode a rating and review - it really helps :) You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see pictures of the Pokémon Justin is talking about and share in the smiles! Drop a comment over there as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Justin's 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 - chazingdra@gmail.com
Consider joining my Patreon to hear Justin's Rapidash Round - 15 minutes or so of quickfire bonus questions he hasn't prepared for, including a deeper dive into what Pokémon he thinks he would be... Let the good times roll on! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra
You can also become a part of my Discord community here - it would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.gg/43P3F49s
(N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:35 Justin's Very First Pokémon Game
07:32 Justin's 1st Pokémon
09:38 Justin & the Pandemic
16:05 Justin's 2nd Pokémon
17:32 Justin & Winning his First Ever Regional
25:15 Justin's 3rd Pokémon
27:13 Justin's Second Regional Win
37:35 Justin's 4th Pokémon
39:44 Justin & The End of his First Competitive Season
49:11 Justin's 5th Pokémon
51:20 Justin & Now - Second Competitive Season
01:01:47 Justin's 6th Pokémon
01:03:53 Justin's Partner Pokémon
01:05:03 If Justin were a Pokémon, what would he be?
01:06:33 Community Questions for Justin
01:12:53 What's Next for Justin?
01:14:07 Outro
(See above for Justin's answer to the usual 'What advice would you give to your younger self?' question!) 
All images of Pokémon (c) Pokémon. Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.

#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 defy you not to 'lol'.
Check out Jake's incredibly popular Pokémon UNITE content: https://www.youtube.com/@spragels
I am @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, Instagram & TikTok: 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 on X too @ChazingdraChats: https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats 
If you enjoyed, do give the episode a rating and review - it really helps :) You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see pictures of the Pokémon Jake is talking about and share in the smiles! Drop a comment over there as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Jake's 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 - chazingdra@gmail.com
Consider joining my Patreon to hear Jake's Rapidash Round - 15 minutes or so of quickfire bonus questions he hasn't prepared for... Let the good times roll on! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra
You can also become a part of my Discord community here - it would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.gg/43P3F49s
(N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
02:23 Jake & Pokémon at Middle School
07:16 Jake's 1st Pokémon
13:13 Jake & Poker
14:56 Jake's 2nd Pokémon
18:34 Jake & Comedy
29:42 Jake's 3rd Pokémon
32:15 Jake & The Birth of his Daughter
37:51 Jake's 4th Pokémon
39:52 Jake & Creating UNITE Content
50:06 Jake's 5th Pokémon
53:28 Jake Now
1:01:21 Jake's 6th Pokémon
1:03:32 Jake's Partner Pokémon
1:04:47 If Jake were a Pokémon, what would he be?
1:06:43 Community Questions for Jake
1:14:19 What's Next for Jake?
1:15:54 What advice would Jake give his younger self?
1:18:18 Outro
All images of Pokémon (c) Pokémon. Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.

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 would choose for his Dream Team? It's all here in the fifth episode of Chazingdra Chats! Let Maxwell & I brighten your day! 🌞 
You can keep up with Maxwell's latest news by following him on X @MEweedle https://twitter.com/MEweedle
I am @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, Instagram & TikTok: 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 on X too @ChazingdraChats: https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats 
If you enjoyed, do give the episode a rating and review - it really helps :) You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see pictures of the Pokémon Maxwell is talking about and share in the smiles! Drop a comment over there as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Maxwell's shared with us - and what your own Dream Team would be... Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, get in touch - aiming to expand beyond the competitive Pokémon community too! chazingdra@gmail.com
Consider joining my Patreon to hear Maxwell's Rapidash Round - 15 minutes or so of quickfire bonus questions he hasn't prepared for... Let the good times roll on! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra
You can also become a part of my Discord community here - it would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.gg/43P3F49s
(N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:03 Maxwell's Introduction to Pokémon GO
06:12 Maxwell's 1st Pokémon
09:26 Maxwell & Reaching No. 1 on GO Battle League Leaderboard
13:19 Maxwell's 2nd Pokémon
15:10 Maxwell's First Worlds (2022)
19:40 Maxwell's 3rd Pokémon
24:57 Maxwell & The 2023 Stuttgart Regional Championships + 4th Pokémon
33:08 Maxwell & Worlds 2023
37:18 Maxwell's 5th Pokémon
40:03 Maxwell & EUIC 2024
49:02 Maxwell's 6th Pokémon
51:04 Maxwell's Partner Pokémon
51:54 If Maxwell Were A Pokémon, What Would He Be?
54:16 Community Questions for Maxwell
1:02:30 What's Next for Maxwell?
1:03:35 What Advice Would Maxwell Give His Younger Self?
1:04:19 Outro inc. Reveal of Next Week's Guest
All images of Pokémon (c) Pokémon. Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.

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 Pokémon on his Dream Team. It's an episode full of joie de vivre, laughter and heart - enjoy!
You can keep up with everything Simon is up to by following him on X - @Shmonstah https://twitter.com/Shmonstah
I am @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, Instagram & TikTok: 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 on X too @ChazingdraChats: https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats 
If you enjoyed, do give the episode a rating and review - it really helps :) You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see pictures of the Pokémon Simon is talking about and share in the smiles! Drop a comment over there as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Simon's shared with us - and what your own Dream Team would be... Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, get in touch - aiming to expand beyond the competitive Pokémon community too! chazingdra@gmail.com
Consider joining my Patreon to hear Simon's Rapidash Round - 15 minutes or so of quickfire bonus questions he hasn't prepared for... Let the good times roll on! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra
You can also become a part of my Discord community here - it would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.gg/43P3F49s
(N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:47 Simon's early childhood in the Congo
08:06 Simon's 1st Pokémon
10:15 Simon & Sporta Kampen
15:14 Simon's 2nd Pokémon
17:08 Simon & PokéPlay
26:07 Simon's 3rd Pokémon
28:57 Simon & Studying
36:07 Simon's 4th Pokémon
38:13 Simon & The First European International Championships
47:03 Simon's 5th Pokémon
48:53 Simon & Nurturing The Local Scene/Casting
1:02:36 Simon's 6th Pokémon
1:07:36 Simon's Partner Pokémon
1:09:31 If Simon Were A Pokémon, What Would He Be?
1:11:28 Questions From The Community For Simon
1:21:53 What's Next For Simon?
1:24:03 What Advice Would Simon Give To His Younger Self?
1:26:00 Outro
All images of Pokémon (c) Pokémon. Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.