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The Pod of Greed
The Pod of Greed is a weekly podcast that's all about the world of card games, hosted by Paul and Alec from the popular YouTube channel Team APS. If you're a fan of Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, or any other trading card game, then this is the podcast for you! Each episode, Paul and Alec dive into the latest news and trends in the world of card games, and share their personal experiences and insights on the games they love. But it's not just all about cards - they also chat about…
Episodes
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The Grandmaster Rare Honeymoon Phase Is Over?
Yu-Gi-Oh's second Grandmaster Rare set, Magnificent Maestros, is just around the corner. But the revealed set list doesn't seem to be very promising to…
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Yu-Gi-Oh Players Aren't Coming Back to Events! Why?
Paul and Alec discuss the apparent issue of Yu-Gi-Oh event attendance. After the biggest banlist ever, why are players still not showing up to regional events…
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The Yu-Gi-Oh Apocalypse Banlist is Here
Yu-Gi-Oh's gigantic banlist of 34 bans, 8 limits, and even a surprise semi-limit is here! Paul and Alec review for 2 hours! Also we get Paul's YCS Houston…
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Konami is Saving Yu-Gi-Oh with a 42-Card Banlist!?
Out of nowhere, Konami has announced a new emergency Yu-Gi-Oh TCG banlist update that will include a total of 34 bans and 8 limits! How did this happen? Let's…
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The Big Genesys 1-Year Anniversary, MTG's New God Packs, and Cyberpunk's League System
Genesys has finally gotten the long awaited 1-year points update! What have they learned in that time? Also, Magic the Gathering has revamped its pack…
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Yu-Gi-Oh Has a Plan to Get New Players, But...
Yu-Gi-Oh Europe is finally introducing a solid plan for getting new players into the game, but will it work? And Genesys has given us a look at the current…
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Yu-Gi-Oh's New Banlist is Not Enough
Well, Konami finally released the new banlist, but... it's not great. Paul and Alec discuss this, the new Genesys points update for Beyond the Brave, the…
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We Got More Yu-Gi-Oh Anime Before We Got a New Banlist
In this new episode of the Pod of Greed, Paul and Alec weigh in on the use of generative AI for translation in the upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh Tag Force GX game. Plus we…
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New Yu-Gi-Oh GX Video Game is Officially Announced!
Paul and Alec react to the exciting of Yu-Gi-Oh Tag Force GX, the newest Yu-Gi-Oh video game coming out next year! Plus some retractions about Magnificent…
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Paul's Two Hour Yu-Gi-Oh Crashout
Paul and Alec recap Yu-Gi-Oh Worlds, Magnificent Monsters, and the current troubles with Yu-Gi-Oh.
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Yu-Gi-Oh Worlds is Coming, But First... Crocs!
We preview the upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh Worlds happening this weekend, plus the return of Pokemon theft, Grand Theft Auto VI leaks, and Microsoft's disc to digital…
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Yu-Gi-Oh Worlds Approaches, Pokemon Krispy Kreme, One Piece x Spongebob, and More
Alec shares his Genesys format experience so far, we review the competitors in the upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh World Championship, recap the results of YCS Montreal, and…
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New Yu-Gi-Oh Prizes are HERE! But Card Games are Getting Dystopian
Konami has introduced a new set of prizes for upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh events. Paul and Alec discuss whether or not this is an improvement. And the dystopian nature…
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The Naruto Card Game is Finally Shown and Scalpers Are Already Here
Paul and Alec recap their adventures at Gen Con, checking out the Naruto Card Game and other TCGs. Plus our review of the amazing new Spider-Man movie!
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There is No Such Thing as Casual Yu-Gi-Oh
Paul and Alec answer viewer topics and questions from the Pot of Greed.
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Card Game Players Need to Relax
Paul and Alec talk about how so many trading card game players like to try to live in the future. But maybe it's better to slow down and play in the present.
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Yesterday's Gameplay, Today's Cards
Paul and Alec recap their experience at the Yu-Gi-Oh North America World Championship Qualifier, including the controversy around Genesys format.
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PlayStation vs Gamers, New TCGs Abound
Welcome back to the Pod of Greed! This week, Paul and Alec recap their weekend at Anime Expo and the NRG TCG Night Market, discuss the Cyberpunk TCG and new…
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Smelly Players Got Yu-Gi-Oh Tournaments Cancelled...
Paul and Alec talk about the unfortunate new Yu-Gi-Oh development where a card shop had to stop tournaments because of smelly players. Also the removal of…
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Slow Yu-Gi-Oh Week, $1000 Steam Machine, GTA VI, Social Media Ban
Paul and Alec discuss the handful of small Yu-Gi-Oh news stories before getting into the disappointing announcement of the Steam Machine price tag and the…
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New Naruto TCG is HERE!
Konami has revealed details on Chaos Origin, Bandai has announced a new Naruto TCG, and Pokemon is having an AI competition!
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Rest in Peace to Alex Cimo
Paul and Alec eulogize the late Alex Cimo. We also discuss some other Yu-Gi-Oh developments around Genesys format, the final Shadow Duelist Master Duel event…
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Yu-Gi-Oh Manga Art Cards, Alec Competed in a Regional, Sony State of Play
Paul and Alec recap each of their individual weekends at both Yu-Gi-Oh and Digimon TCG regionals respectively, we discuss the new Yu-Gi-Oh Manga cards, Pokemon…
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Battles of Legend, $35 Magnificent Monsters, 10 Billion Pokemon Cards, Universes Beyond Forever, and Chaotic TCG Returns
This week, Paul and Alec have a lot of card game news to catch up. Yu-Gi-Oh has announced and priced the long awaited Magnificent Monsters set. It's got the…
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Larry, Paul and Alec Play "This or That"
Pokemon or Yu-Gi-Oh? Console Gaming or PC Gaming? Anime subs or dubs? Paul, Alec, and even Larry return this week to play "This or That" with all of their…
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A Lot to Say About the New Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist
Paul and Alec discuss the newest Yu-Gi-Oh banlists, Paul's victory at a recent Blazing Dominion case tournament, and the Nintendo Switch 2 price increase! Plus…
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MTG One Ring Art Controversy, Star Fox Remake, $80 Videogames
Let's talk about the Magic the Gathering One Ring artwork controversy, the new Star Fox remake on Switch 2, and the idea of GTA VI costing $80.
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Yu-Gi-Oh Anime is Getting Better! More Fighting Over Pokemon TCG Cards? New Xbox and PlayStation News!
Paul and Alec discuss the newest Yu-Gi-Oh chronicles anime, a violent encounter at a Walmart over Pokemon cards, and news around Xbox and PlayStation.
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A New Yu-Gi-Oh Rarity, Mangaka vs Piracy, and Xbox Gains Ground
We talk about a new Yu-Gi-Oh product announcement, a mangaka against piracy, and Xbox Game Pass... getting cheaper?!
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How Do You Say "Playground Yu-Gi-Oh Did Not Exist?"
Paul and Alec talk about the Yu-Gi-Oh LEGO collab finalist submissions, as well as the controversial leak of the Avatar the Last Airbender movie. Also a One…
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Pokemon Champions Controversy and Anime of the Year
Paul and Alec discuss the controversy around the release of Pokemon Champions, then go over our picks for Crunchyroll anime awards.
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Paul Made a Tweet and Yu-Gi-Oh People Were Not Happy
Paul and Alec discuss their time at the C2E2 convention and the fans they met. We also talk about Paul's controversial Yu-Gi-Oh tweet. Then discuss card…
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The $12,500 Yu-Gi-Oh Product You Hopefully Don't Need
Paul and Alec talk about the new Yu-Gi-Oh Red-Eyes Black Dragon guitar, the revamped Ultimate Tournament Pack, Spider-Man, Harry Potter, and DLSS5!
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Turn 0 Yu-Gi-Oh is Bad? Casual vs Competitive Tensions? What Game Will Logan Paul Ruin Next?
Paul and Alec answer a myriad of viewer questions. Is Yu-Gi-Oh's new trend toward Turn 0 plays a solution or just another problem? Will Overframe cards really…
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Yu-Gi-Oh Is Really Changing...
Genesys comes to Japan, Chaos Origin gets more, MTG TMNT has too much pizza, and Xbox Helix is on the way.
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Paul Rants About Yu-Gi-Oh Player Mentality
Paul and Alec discuss news in the gaming community, Pokemon Wind and Waves, and Paul recaps his recent Regional Qualifier experience.
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Timothée Chalamet x Yu-Gi-Oh!? Pokemon Controversy, Xbox Meltdown
Paul and Alec discuss new Yu-Gi-Oh Overframe cards, a slightly bizarre Timothée Chalamet x Yu-Gi-Oh crososver, the drama around the Pokemon Leafgreen and…
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Yugi Is Back on the Pack!
Yu-Gi-Oh is adding Yugi back to the packs with Chaos Origins! And there's some other depressing gaming news...
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MTG Getting Harry Potter? 2XKO Controversy, and More
Let's see what's up with the controversial layoffs around 2XKO, Hasbro getting the Harry Potter toy license, Discord's age verification concerns, and more.
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Yu-Gi-Oh x LEGO is Finally Happening!
Paul and Alec discuss the announcement of the Yu-Gi-Oh x LEGO blocks collaboration. Plus the recent controversy around Magic the Gathering Secret Lair pricing.
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The Future of Genesys Format, Comics vs Manga, MTG Lawsuit
Paul and Alec discuss the Yu-Gi-Oh roadmap for Genesys format and beyond, the big lawsuit against Hasbro for mismanaging Magic the Gathering, and the recent…
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New Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist and Pokemon Heist
There is a new Yu-Gi-Oh banlist out for the TCG, a Pokemon shop was held up at gunpoint, somebody found an infinite money glitch at GameStop, and we ponder how…
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We Caught the Crush Card Virus But Survived
First episode of 2026 is finally here! We survived the sickness.
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Christmas Brought Full-Art Yu-Gi-Oh Card Reveals!
Paul and Alec are joined by Alex for a special Christmas episode of the pod! And we all react to the huge news of the new full-art Overframe Yu-Gi-Oh cards!
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The Internet Consumes Us All
Paul and Alec discuss new changes to Yu-Gi-Oh Genesys format, Pokemon's new increased printing plans, the Game Awards winners, and how the internet is…
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Yet Another New TCG Joins the Party...
Paul and Alec discuss the strange identity crisis of Yu-Gi-Oh's Genesys format, the introduction of the CyberPunk 2077 TCG, and Magic the Gathering's Marvel…
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Rarity Collection 5, MTG Pulls Back a Secret Lair, Pokemon Theft is BACK!
You can read the title.
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Can We Stop Hating on New Card Games? Let's Be Thankful!
We answer a myriad of viewer questions from the Pot!
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Tragic Yu-Gi-Oh Product Delay and The Game Awards Nominees
Legendary 5Ds decks has been DELAYED?! Oh, and we talk about the Game Awards nominees, GameStop's weird "Trade Anything" day and the Word of the Year!
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Modern Yu-Gi-Oh Decks You Can Buy, Valve's Steam Hardware, Riftbound Controversies Abound
We discuss the new Legendary Modern Decks in Yu-Gi-Oh, get an interesting insight into an OCG player's experience, talk about Riftbound's huge issues with its…
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Master Duel FINALLY Banned Her!
Master Duel finally banned Apollousa! Also, we discuss GameStop's new "Power Packs" for getting PSA graded cards, a huge new update for the PlayStation Portal…
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Emergency Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist!? New World Premiere Archtypes! Parasocial Relationships!
There's a new emergency Yu-Gi-Oh banlist here! Genesys format got a huge points update! We're getting a bunch more World Premiere decks! Magic shows off Avatar…
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Yu-Gi-Oh Counts as Gaming News, Right?
This week, Paul and Alec discuss a number of small Yu-Gi-Oh updates like the Neuron event, Holiday Charity, and the Fallen and the Virtuous Deck release. MTG…
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FULL ART Cards Coming to Yu-Gi-Oh!
We have to talk about the huge announcement that Yu-Gi-Oh will finally be getting extended art cards, called Overframes! Paul and Alec also recap their…
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Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Just Got Really Weird Again
YCS Anaheim was a bit of a mixed bag, but there's plenty of stuff to talk about regardless!
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Why is Everything So Expensive Now?
Yu-Gi-Oh Genesys format is off to a good start, Master Duel has a bit of a weak new banlist, and video games are just getting WAY too expensive now...
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Everything About Yu-Gi-Oh Genesys Format, Sony State of Play
Paul and Alec dive in deep with the new Yu-Gi-Oh Genesys format, and our review of the Sony State of Play!
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Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist, Demon Slayer, Nintendo Direct
We have to talk about the new Yu-Gi-Oh TCG banlist, and give our recap of the latest Nintendo Direct and our review of the Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie.
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No, Yu-Gi-Oh Tournaments are NOT Ruined Forever
Paul and Alec discuss the new Yu-Gi-Oh tournament policies that just went into effect. Oh, and we talk about a big Yu-Gi-Oh AI controversy? And an upcoming…
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Yu-Gi-Oh Worlds Was WEIRD
Paul and Alec recap some of the announcements at Yu-Gi-Oh WCS, we talk about the MTG Spider-Man Universes Beyond, and another AI art controversy.