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Gym Leader Chat Lounge! | The Gym Leader Challenge Pokémon TCG Podcast
Welcome to the Gym Leader Chat Lounge, where your hosts talk everything related to the Gym Leader Challenge format of the Pokémon TCG! Gym Leader Challenge is the most popular secondary format in the Pokémon TCG, and is an incredibly fun, deep, and competitive way to play the game. From tournament recaps, to meta-game discussions, tier lists, card reveals, and deck workshops: take a seat in the Lounge as these accomplished and passionate Pokémon Trading Card Game players discuss all that and more. To learn more about the Gym Leader Challenge format, visit www.gymleaderchallenge.com
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Episodes
TOP 10 GLC DECKS OF ALL TIME! w/ Andrew Mahone (Tricky Gym) - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #23 07.07.2026 2:34:22
Andrew Mahone (Tricky Gym), creator of the Gym Leader Challenge format, joins us to count down the TOP 10 GLC Decks of ALL TIME! This was incredibly fun to do, thank you Andrew for joining us! GLCL PLAYMATS & MORE https://morsemakes.etsy.com Ben's Twitter/X Tony's Twitter/X Jon's Twitter/X Full Grip GLC Standings & Data - https://glc.morsemakes.com/ "Windows 95&...
Pokémon Print Interesting Cards For GLC Challenge: Impossible - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #22 30.06.2026 1:40:43
More new card reveals, but only disappointment if you are a GLC fan. Pokemon, please! That, and more Chesnaught talk, of course. GLCL PLAYMATS & MORE https://morsemakes.etsy.com Ben's Twitter/X Tony's Twitter/X Jon's Twitter/X Full Grip GLC Standings & Data - https://glc.morsemakes.com/ "Windows 95" Playmat & More Designs on my Etsy! - https://t.co/JNs...
Chesnaught Propaganda Continues (with Chace Giusti) - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #21 23.06.2026 1:16:13
We are joined by Chace Giusti to discuss his Gym Leader Challenge League WIN with the Chesnaught/Wo-Chien deck! GLCL PLAYMATS & MORE https://morsemakes.etsy.com Chace's Twitter/X Ben's Twitter/X Tony's Twitter/X Jon's Twitter/X Full Grip GLC Standings & Data - https://glc.morsemakes.com/ "Windows 95" Playmat & More Designs on my Etsy! - https://t.co/JNsg45Ymmr Gym Leader C...
The Most Dramatic GLC League We've Ever Had - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #20 16.06.2026 1:30:27
Resistance, Opponent's Opponent's Win Percentage, a Clown... Gym Leader Challenge League at Full Grip was wild this week! GLCL PLAYMATS & MORE https://morsemakes.etsy.com Ben's Twitter/X Tony's Twitter/X Jon's Twitter/X Full Grip GLC Standings & Data - https://glc.morsemakes.com/ "Windows 95" Playmat & More Designs on my Etsy! - https://t.co/JNsg45Ymmr Gym Leader Challenge...
This Chesnaught Might be a MONSTER in GLC - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #19 09.06.2026 39:37
A quick FGG League Gym Leader Challenge Recap episode, where CHESNAUGHT made a big splash! GLCL PLAYMATS & MORE https://morsemakes.etsy.com Ben's Twitter/X Tony's Twitter/X Jon's Twitter/X Full Grip GLC Standings & Data - https://glc.morsemakes.com/ "Windows 95" Playmat & More Designs on my Etsy! - https://t.co/JNsg45Ymmr Gym Leader Challenge Format Rules & Guides! - ...
The Best & Coolest Chaos Rising GLC $3K Decks- Gym Leader Chat Lounge #18 03.06.2026 2:08:38
Tony got 2 badges at Full Grip, Ben got 3rd at the $3k, and lots of other results and decks to talk about this week! Chaos Rising $3k Gym Leader Challenge results and decklists: https://glc.morsemakes.com/cri-3k-results GLCL PLAYMATS & MORE https://morsemakes.etsy.com Ben's Twitter/X Tony's Twitter/X Jon's Twitter/X Full Grip GLC Standings & Data - https://glc.morsemakes.com/ "W...
$3K GLC PREDICTIONS! Chaos Rising Set Release Tier List - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #17 19.05.2026 2:20:22
The gang shares their predictions and tier list for the upcoming Chaos Rising $3000 Cash Gym Leader Challenge tournament! GLCL PLAYMATS & MORE https://morsemakes.etsy.com Ben's Twitter/X Tony's Twitter/X Jon's Twitter/X Full Grip GLC Standings & Data - https://glc.morsemakes.com/ "Windows 95" Playmat & More Designs on my Etsy! - https://t.co/JNsg45Ymmr Gym Leader Challenge...
Play GLC Online with these Trainer Trials Decks! - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #16 05.05.2026 1:42:21
Submit a Support Ticket to request more official GLC support from Pokemon! GLC Trainer Trials Deck Links! Diggersby (Colorless) Dragonite (Dragon) Tanky Water Water Mill Palatoad Lost Zone (Psychic) Emboar/Blaziken (Fire) GLCL PLAYMATS & MORE https://morsemakes.etsy.com Ben's Twitter/X Tony's Twitter/X Jon's Twitter/X Full Grip GLC Standings & Data - https://glc.morse...
Cooking BUSTED GLC Decks with DWEESH (Dillon Ryan) - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #15 28.04.2026 1:36:45
We are joined by DWEESH to give us all of his GLC deckbuilding tips and strategies! His brews have won the last FOUR Full Grip GLC league nights. GLCL PLAYMATS & MORE https://morsemakes.etsy.com Ben's Twitter/X Tony's Twitter/X Jon's Twitter/X Full Grip GLC Standings & Data - https://glc.morsemakes.com/ "Windows 95" Playmat & More Designs on my Etsy! -...
NEW Dark Cards for GLC Revealed in Abyss Eye set - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #14 21.04.2026 1:07:10
The GLCL Crew goes over new cards revealed from the upcoming Japanese Pokemon TCG set, "Abyss Eye," after recapping Full Grip's GLC League night. GLCL PLAYMATS & MORE https://morsemakes.etsy.com Ben's Twitter/X Tony's Twitter/X Jon's Twitter/X Full Grip GLC Standings & Data - https://glc.morsemakes.com/ "Windows 95" Playmat & More Designs...
Goodbye D-Valley.. and Viewer Questions Answered - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #13 14.04.2026 1:35:37
The GLCL crew recaps their Top 4 sweep at Full Grip GLC league (behind Dillon) says goodbye to Dimension Valley, and answers some viewer questions! GLCL PLAYMATS & MORE https://morsemakes.etsy.com Ben's Twitter/X Tony's Twitter/X Jon's Twitter/X Full Grip GLC Standings & Data - https://glc.morsemakes.com/ "Windows 95" Playmat & More Designs on my Etsy!...
The COOLEST GLC Decks from the Perfect Order $3k - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #12 07.04.2026 1:34:24
We take a look at interesting GLC decks played at the Full Grip Games Perfect Order $3000 Tournament from March 29, 2026 after going over the FGG GLC League results from last week. SEE THE DECKS WE COVERED HERE: (Will post soon) GLCL PLAYMATS & MORE https://morsemakes.etsy.com Ben's Twitter/X Tony's Twitter/X Jon's Twitter/X Full Grip GLC Standings & Data - https://gl...
The BEST GLC Decks from the $3000 Perfect Order Tournament - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #11 03.04.2026 1:52:11
NEW GLCL PODCAST PLAYMAT 15% OFF ALL APRIL! Link to view Decklists (Twitter Thread) We review the BEST GLC decks from the recent $3000 Cash tournament at Full Grip Games for the release of the new Pokemon TCG set Perfect Order. Ben's Twitter/X Tony's Twitter/X Jon's Twitter/X Full Grip GLC Standings & Data - https://glc.morsemakes.com/ Gym Leader Challenge Format Rules &am...
$3K Perfect Order Predictions & Tier List! - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #10 24.03.2026 2:38:25
Watch Tricky Gym's Ban Discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xis95NMaqg&t=9s Welcome to the GYM LEADER CHAT LOUNGE! A brand-new Gym Leader Challenge Podcast from Ben Morse, Tony Saia, and Jon Patterson. This show will discuss all things GLC, from our Full Grip League recaps, meta discussion, tier lists, and GLC News. Episodes uploaded weekly on Tuesday, and available on Youtube...
Psychic BAN is Coming Soon to GLC - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #9 17.03.2026 1:25:07
Welcome to the GYM LEADER CHAT LOUNGE! A brand-new Gym Leader Challenge Podcast from Ben Morse, Tony Saia, and Jon Patterson. This show will discuss all things GLC, from our Full Grip League recaps, meta discussion, tier lists, and GLC News. Episodes uploaded weekly on Tuesday, and available on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you get your podcasts. Ben's Twitter/X Tony's Twitter/X...
Will Fire EVER Get Good Cards? Ninja Spinner GLC Set Review - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #8 10.03.2026 1:48:00
Welcome to the GYM LEADER CHAT LOUNGE! A brand-new Gym Leader Challenge Podcast from Ben Morse, Tony Saia, and Jon Patterson. This show will discuss all things GLC, from our Full Grip League recaps, meta discussion, tier lists, and GLC News. Episodes uploaded weekly on Tuesday, and available on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you get your podcasts. Ben's Twitter/X Tony's Twitter/X Jon'...
LOTS of Pokemon Day Reveals + DRAGONS get a GLC Badge! - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #7 03.03.2026 1:41:51
Happy Pokemon Day! Join us for our discussion about all the news and new cards revealed, as well as going over the last week's tournaments! TONY IS BACK AND WON THE BADGE WITH DWAGONS!! Dragon Decklist: https://x.com/tonypoke_/status/2027240989774303699 Ben's Twitter/X Tony's Twitter/X Jon's Twitter/X Full Grip GLC Standings & Data - https://glc.morsemakes.com/ "W...
Seismitoad WINS a Tournament + "Ninja Spinner" GLC Cards Review - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #6 24.02.2026 1:33:07
Jon's Palafin/Seismitoad Deck NO BANS GLC Tournament TurboblazeGLC Channel This week in the Lounge, the gang discusses Jon's tournament win, Full Grip Games GLC League, and the new cards revealed from Japan's upcoming set, "Ninja Spinner." Ben's Twitter/X Tony's Twitter/X Jon's Twitter/X Full Grip GLC Standings & Data - https://glc.morsemakes.com/ &qu...
Hot New GLC Decks, How to Play Dark now, and the "No Bans" Tournament! - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #5 17.02.2026 1:41:17
Ben and Jon discuss lots of new community GLC decks, with a special focus on the Dark type in the current GLC meta. They also discuss the ongoing "No Bans" tournament happening right now! No Bans tournament + decklists: https://play.limitlesstcg.com/tournament/6978f342b1294bfab720717f/standings Ben's Twitter/X Tony's Twitter/X Jon's Twitter/X Full Grip GLC Standings &a...
Colorless Decks + Ascended Heroes GLC Set Review! w/ Alex C. (Plopal) - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #4 10.02.2026 1:38:49
We are joined by 2x FGG GLC Season Champion Alex Carpenter, aka Plopal! We discuss our league results, how Colorless decks are into the current meta and strategies for playing against Fighting, and do a quick Ascended Heroes GLC Set Review! Ben's Twitter/X Tony's Twitter/X Jon's Twitter/X Full Grip GLC Standings & Data - https://glc.morsemakes.com/ "Windows 95" P...
Responding to YOUR GLC Hot Takes! - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #3 03.02.2026 1:30:32
In this episode, Ben and Jon respond to listener-submitted Gym Leader Challenge "Hot Takes," and also recap the latest week of GLC League at Full Grip Games. Ben's Twitter/X - https://x.com/morsemakes Tony's Twitter/X - https://x.com/tonypoke_ Jon's Twitter/X - https://x.com/PeekoPost Full Grip GLC Standings & Data - https://glc.morsemakes.com/ "Windows 95" Play...
TIPS on IMPROVING Your GLC Deck! - Gym Leader Chat Lounge #2 27.01.2026 1:15:34
In this episode, the gang recaps FGG GLC League, where Ben and Jon got 1st and 2nd place! Then, they discuss their decklists and strategies for how to identify weak spots in your deck and push it to its powerful limit! Welcome to the GYM LEADER CHAT LOUNGE! A brand-new Gym Leader Challenge Podcast from Ben Morse, Tony Saia, and Jon Patterson. This show will discuss all things GLC, from our Full Gr...
GLC League Recap & INSANE New Psychic Energy! (GLCL E1) 20.01.2026 1:17:17
Welcome to the GYM LEADER CHAT LOUNGE! A brand-new Gym Leader Challenge Podcast from Ben Morse, Tony Saia, and Jon Patterson. This show will discuss all things GLC, from our Full Grip League recaps, meta discussion, tier lists, and GLC News. Episodes uploaded weekly on Tuesday, and available on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you get your podcasts. Ben's Twitter/X Tony's Twitter/X Jon's Twit...
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