Champs in the Making - Ranking Every Pokémon

It's Halloween in July! Champs in the Making is haunted by (g)hosts with no current shows on the network - but plenty of opinions. Rufus, Victoria, Wheels and Caro investigate Ariados ant truthism, go to a Drifloon balloon festival, and honk Varoom's little nose-mouth. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket o...

Jay Petrequin, Kai Swanson, Lex Fraser and Theo Monk are back to see what happens when an ancient titan goes up against your childhood dog. Staryu and Horsea beef on their way to gifted class. Gourgeist pays an uninvited visit to Theo's mind palace. Sandygast literally said "Waaaaaaa." Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue...

It's Additional Pokemon Required! Jay is joined by Kai Swanson, Lex Fraser and Theo Monk - three cast members of Additional Postage Required, Moonshot's resident sci-fi audio drama podcast. Does Remoraid know it's a gun? Does Delibird know what it does is a job? What's going on behind Cryogonal's cold, emotionless face - and can you throw it like a frisbee? All will be revealed on Champs in the Ma...

Riley, Andrew(s), and co. are back and blazing a trail through Round 3 of the Champs bracket! Will it finally be bye-bye for Butterfree? Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the...

It's time for another Champs! Riley and Andrew are joined by Jessica Howard, Ray Apollo, and...Andrew??? We discuss Miltank Jiggle Physics in this one. It's a lot. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episo...

The game is on again as Marn, PB, Max, and Andrew kill some darlings, debate some fates, and promote several Pokemon into the next round of the bracket.[episode desc] Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to ep...

[episode desc]The Council of Champs convenes once more as PB, Marn, Max Newland and Andrew come together to decide who lives and who dies. Is Dratini overrated? Which starter Pokemon can hold a candle to Tropius? How many turtles will pass through Round 3 of the bracket unscathed??? Tune in to find out Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever t...

Max, Riley, and PB continue to occupy the studio, make loud claims about which Pokemon are better, and push through Round 3 of the Champs bracket. Just how many matchups can three hosts rule on in 30 minutes? Tune in to find out.[episode desc] Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which...

Max, Riley, and new Moonshot host PB meet on the field of battle to once more affirm their shared commitment to being confidently wrong about Pokemon. Max gets Riley fuming over a silly little egg baby. PB reveals the previously unknown breakfast-themed region. Lugia awakens from their slumber to destroy a child. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in...

[episode desc] Jay, Max, Jacqueline and Jane are back again to dig into the second episode of round 3! Is Castform 420-friendly? How does one feed a Poliwhirl? And, most importantly, can Mr. Mime finally escape his dark Champs past and make it to the next round? Today's hosts are: Name: Jay @extremesalsaing Name: Max @MaxNewland_ Name: Jane @janeyshivers Name: Jacqueline @swampduchess Our theme mu...

Round 3, folks! Give it up for round 3! Jay, Max, Jane and Jacqueline embark on the post-Paldean third round of Champs in the Making. Is Empoleon handsome or haggard? What does Jacqueline think about mold? Is Corviknight a taxi, a cop, or both? We're in it now. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 80...

Welcome to the Paldean Play-In! This is the second of our two part lightning round to pick the 27 best Pokemon from Scarlet and Violet and put them in the bracket! Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episo...

Welcome to the Paldean Play-In! This is the first of our two part lightning round to pick the 27 best Pokemon from Scarlet and Violet and put them in the bracket! Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episod...

Riley, Kam, Pilnok, Nate, and Audrey close out Round 2 of the bracket with a bang (the bang is them taking several beloved Pokemon out behind the barn and shooting them). Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen t...

Riley joins up with the SomeGoodShows crew to finish up round 2! Today, they are joined by Kam, Pilnok, Nate, and Audrey where we say some absolutely vile things about Bastiodon. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can...

Claudia and Jory continue their Doubles Battle against the Champs bracket, and shake hands over the demise of some unexpected contenders. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting th...

With no one around to stop them, Claudia and Jory send all your favorites to super hell. Yes you, the one reading this specifically. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the net...

This episode was recorded before Hextra Life, and before... some decisions came outta that. Riley, Wheels, Roma and Juliet give some Pokemon what for in this episode! Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to ep...

Wheels, Riley, Roma, and Juliet ask all of life’s most pressing questions: What’s the worst grass starter? Who will emerge victorious in the battle of the Hot Topic Quadropeds? How does Natu weigh four pounds?[episode desc] Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will...

Welcome to Champs in the Making: Nights, the sexiest idea for an ASMR podcast of all time. Nice. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about Pokémon designs. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the network at $1+ a month, and this public feed is updat...

Jay, Audrey, Caro, and Marn are this episode's Pokemon Council. Which Champs in the Making will they grant the rank of Master? Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about Pokémon designs. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the network at $1+ a month,...

Fantast, Nicole, Max and Juliet return for a shockingly cordial round of Champs in which they attempt to kill several fan favorite Pokemon. It's not cold blooded murder as long as you're having fun with it, right? You may notice that Champs in the Making has a BRAND NEW LOGO! Thank you to @_Mnots for delivering on this art that we believe is emblematic of our vibes on this show. Champs in the Maki...

Fantast, Nicole, Max and Juliet step into the arena to begin the last chunk of Round 2 - some of the toughest, most heartbreaking matchups in Champs history. The crew leaves a trail of Poke-pain in their wake as they debate over Ditto vs. Drifblim, Pumpkaboo vs. Sandslash, and more. You may notice that Champs in the Making has a BRAND NEW LOGO! Thank you to @_Mnots for delivering on this art that...

Riley, Caro, Claudia, Marn, and Max continue working their way down the bracket, but this episode comes with a very special bonus rule that's sure to make things a little more interesting. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about Pokémon designs. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can list...

We're back with another episode of Champs in the Making! It's time for us to relitigate Pokemon Necromancy Crimes, figure out whether or not Galvantula is actually a bug (?), and put a number of Pokemon where they belong: Christian Hell. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about Pokémon designs. Which pocket monster will...