# publish date (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover publish date. Page: Feed: --- ## 204. Japan, NAIC, and Too Many Pikachu _2026-06-17 · Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast_ This week on Special Conditions, Adam and Justin keep things lighter with a Pokémon life catch-up. Between travel plans, podcast chaos, collecting fatigue, and the constant stream of Pokémon news, this episode is more conversation than deep dive. We talk through the current Pokémon TCG vibes, the 30th Celebration reveal, NAIC 2026, reported changes around graded slabs and high-dollar vendor items… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/LRepwp5qpb5gFHpx2dD7/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR1912096137.mp3) ## 203. The Pokémon Card Hunt Is Getting Weird _2026-05-11 · Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast_ A Magikarp promo in Korea drew a massive crowd, led to the Pokémon Mega Festa distribution being shut down, and quickly became another example of how strange Pokémon promo hunting has become. We start this week’s episode talking about that situation, the frustration around limited promos, and why trying to get special cards from places like GameStop or major events can feel more stressful than… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/LRepwp5qpb5gFHpx2dD7/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR7645672002.mp3) ## 202. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly _2026-04-27 · Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast_ Justin is joined by guest host Lane for a wide-ranging episode of Special Conditions covering the collector side, the player side, and the “wait, what just happened?” side of Pokémon TCG. Lane shares what it’s like working at a card store during modern product drops, while Justin talks Collect-A-Con pickups, Arcanine binder goals, and the continued explosion of Pokémon 151 prices. Then it’s time… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/LRepwp5qpb5gFHpx2dD7/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR3371061809.mp3) ## 201. Houston, The Braviary Has Landed | Houston Regionals Recap _2026-03-30 · Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast_ Episode 201 of Special Conditions is all about Justin’s trip to Houston Regionals, and he’s joined by fellow Texas Pokémon player and Star Wars nerd Mitchell Le to break it all down. From tournament prep, deck choices, and brutal matchups to the reality of best-of-three pacing, this one is a full weekend recap from the player perspective. Mitchell talks through his Zoroark run and finishing just… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/LRepwp5qpb5gFHpx2dD7/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR9822984649.mp3) ## 200. How Card Show Vendors Actually Make Money _2026-03-17 · Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast_ How Card Show Vendors Actually Make Money | Special Conditions 200 Episode 200 of Special Conditions is a real behind-the-table conversation with two guests who live the hobby from the vendor side. We’re joined by Zach and Niche from the New England card scene to talk about how they got started, what made them fall in love with vending, and what the card show grind actually looks like once you’re… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/LRepwp5qpb5gFHpx2dD7/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR8905701742.mp3) ## 199. I Iono’d Them to 3… Then Lost Anyway _2026-02-14 · Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast_ Episode 199 feels like a classic Special Conditions hang—one part “this card rules,” one part “how did that just happen,” and one part real-life hobby grind. We start with Flamigo as the Card-of-the-Day and why United Wings is such a satisfying little engine when it’s clicking. Then we get into the moment that basically defined the episode: Adam hits an Iono to 3, thinks it’s over… and still ends… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/LRepwp5qpb5gFHpx2dD7/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR9054857634.mp3) ## 198. Sleepers, Steals, and Binder Deals _2026-01-23 · Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast_ New year = new segments! In Episode 198 of Special Conditions, we roll out Burned or Learned, Behind the Booth, Sleeve it or Leave it, Sleepers & Steals, and Status: Recommended—plus a festive Card of the Day to kick things off. 🔥 In this episode Card of the Day: Delibird Holiday Calendar promo (snowflake stamp!) Burned or Learned: Light Toxtricity grading gamble (PSA vs CGC talk), Hisuian… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/LRepwp5qpb5gFHpx2dD7/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR2057450961.mp3) ## 197. Taste is Greater Than Value _2026-01-06 · Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast_ Episode 197 – Special Conditions (Pokémon TCG) This week’s Card of the Day is a full-on vibes pick: Mega Manectric EX full art—loud colors, chaotic Mega-era energy, and the kind of card you love because it rules, not because someone on the internet said it’s “a smart buy.” That “collect what you like” energy keeps showing up all episode: Adam talks card shows, trades, and the kind of personal… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/LRepwp5qpb5gFHpx2dD7/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR3254850750.mp3) ## 196. This Meta Shouldn’t Be This Open… But It Is _2025-11-21 · Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast_ Episode 196 – Special Conditions (Pokémon TCG) In This Meta Shouldn’t Be This Open… But It Is, Adam, Justin, and Lane dive into how strangely wide-open the Pokémon TCG feels right now—on both the tabletop and Pokémon TCG Live. Lane talks about grinding the ladder while waiting for Phantasmal Flames legality, hunting for underpriced singles, and falling in love with one-prize decks again. Adam… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/LRepwp5qpb5gFHpx2dD7/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR3653894086.mp3) ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dn9CUsZR8HCd) _2025-11-21 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## 195. TCG Live is actually… fun again? _2025-11-14 · Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast_ Episode 195 – Special Conditions (Pokémon TCG) Card of the Day: Uxie 43/146 (Legends Awakened) Main Topics: TCG Live is actually… fun again? In this episode, Adam and Justin catch up after a short hiatus to talk about their TCG Live ladder challenge, the current regional meta and online events, and why Mega Absol Box might secretly be the deck to beat. They also dive back into Diamond & Pearl era… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/LRepwp5qpb5gFHpx2dD7/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR2720010038.mp3?updated=1763097668)