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.

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 GO content - be sure to check it out! https://twitter.com/lundberger https://www.youtube.com/@LundbergerPoGo  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 Amanda is talking about and share in the smiles! Drop a comment over there as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Amanda'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 Amanda'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 (N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:35 Amanda's Adoption & Growing Up 07:37 Amanda's 1st Pokémon 10:06 Amanda's Gullibility As A Child & How It's Shaped Her Humour 17:05 Amanda's 2nd Pokémon 19:52 Amanda & Working For The College TV Station 31:05 Amanda's 3rd Pokémon 33:28 Amanda & Foxes 36:28 Amanda's 4th Pokémon 38:35 Amanda's Proposal To Her Husband 44:54 Amanda's 5th Pokémon 47:40 Amanda & Getting Into Pokémon GO And Casting 53:58 Amanda's 6th Pokémon 56:35 Amanda's Partner Pokémon 57:00 If Amanda Were A Pokémon, What Would She Be? 58:37 Community Questions For Amanda 1:09:22 What's Next For Amanda? 1:11:19 What Advice Would Amanda Give To Her Younger Self? 1:12:52 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.

#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 day!  Shai is @BurtsPTCG as well as @BurtsPTCGShorter on YouTube, also @BurtsPTCG on X and @BurtsTCG on Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/@BurtsPTCG https://www.youtube.com/@BurtsPTCGShorter https://twitter.com/BurtsPTCG https://www.instagram.com/burtstcg/  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 Shai is talking about and share in the smiles! Drop a comment over there as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Shai'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 Shai'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 02:52 Shai's First Foray Into Pokémon 07:09 Shai's 1st Pokémon 10:06 Shai & Secondary School 14:49 Shai's 2nd Pokémon 17:08 Shai & Pokémon Platinum 23:47 Shai's 3rd Pokémon  27:15 The Fun Era 31:42 Shai's 4th Pokémon 34:14 Shai & The Pandemic 40:41 Shai's 5th Pokémon 43:53 Shai & Casting 51:40 Shai's 6th Pokémon 55:11 Shai's Partner Pokémon 56:57 If Shai Were A Pokémon, What Would He Be? 59:43 Community Questions For Shai 1:09:08 What's Next For Shai? 1:10:27 Shai's Advice To His Younger Self 1:11:54 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 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 submitted by the community involving Machamp as a goalkeeper, come have a laugh with Lee and me! Let us brighten your day! Lee is @osirus on YouTube & @osirusvgc on X: https://www.youtube.com/@Osirus https://twitter.com/osirusvgc Please visit his GoFundMe page for the wonderful charity Little Princess Trust, and consider supporting if you can: https://www.justgiving.com/page/lee-provost-1710432452102?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LFCFRUK_Day7_SameDayNoDon&mi_u=53914196&mi_ecmp=LFCFRUK_Day7_SameDayNoDon 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 Lee is talking about and share in the smiles! Drop a comment over there as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Lee'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 If you want to hear what made Lee say 'I've been saving the gold for the patrons', consider subscribing to me on Patreon to hear Lee'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 join my Discord community here - it would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.gg/43P3F49s And I'd love to hear any feedback you have, and any suggestions for guests - aiming to expand beyond the competitive Pokémon community too. Get in touch! chazingdra@gmail.com (N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:24 Lee's First VG Tournament 09:20 Lee's 1st Pokémon 11:03 Lee's Introduction To Pokémon + The Celebi Tour 25:17 Lee's 2nd Pokémon 27:50 Lee On Earning His First Worlds Invitation 37:21 Lee's 3rd Pokémon 40:12 Lee's First Worlds Experience 45:09 Lee's 4th Pokémon 48:56 Lee's Second Worlds Experience 55:35 Lee's 5th Pokémon 58:21 Lee & Casting 1:03:08 Lee's 6th Pokémon 1:04:03 Lee's Partner Pokémon 1:04:52 If Lee Were A Pokémon, What Would He Be? 1:08:32 Community Questions 1:15:25 What's Next For Lee? 1:19:15 Lee's Advice To His Younger Self 1:21:00 Outro inc. Reveal Of Next Week's Guest + Little Princess Trust   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.