Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 4/5/2021 Publish Date - 4/18/2021   On Episode 79 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh have a bunch of fun, opening packs, talking about cards, and chatting about Pokemon. The show starts off with the hosts opening a bunch of Burning Shadows packs, for better or for worse. Right after some cardboard was exposed, they talk about some news, including a ne...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 3/29/21 Publish Date - 3/31/21   Episode 78 of Special Conditions, is short but sweet, and definitely shining bright like a … dwebble staring into the sky? To start off the show, Adam gives an update on his team tournament that he participated in. After that, Adam and Josh opened up some Shining Fates packs, because, of course they did. Did the pulls sh...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 3/22/21 Publish Date - 3/25/21   On Episode 77 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh are back after taking a week off, and they have a lot to discuss! To start off the show, Adam breaks down how he did in the Players Cup tournament that took place this last weekend. From there, the two were itching to open some packs, so Shining Fates were cracked open! ...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 3/8/21 Publish Date - 3/11/21   On Episode 76, Adam and Josh discover things that are shiny, dream about international destinations to find some Pokemon happiness, and heat up in battle against each other. To start the show, the hosts discuss the upcoming in-person Pokemon TCG events in Australia and New Zealand, and how new COVID protocols will change...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 2/22/21 Publish Date - 3/6/21   On Episode 75 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh discuss their Fates, and whether or not things are Shiny for them. They start off the show by breaking down the release of the newest set to hit shelves (allegedly), Shining Fates! Adam talks about his experiences with finding the cards, and how hard it’s going to be for...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 2/17/2021 Publish Date - 2/18/2021   On Episode 74 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh have a LOT to talk about, and do their best to cover it all, despite, you know, not being a “news” podcast. But before they get into all the issues needing to cover, Adam gives an update on his standing in the Players Cup. Spoiler: he’s kicking butt!    From there, t...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 2/8/2021 Publish Date - 2/15/2021   On Episode 73 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh ring the bell, talk about playing well, and read some e-mail! To start the show, Adam breaks down how the Players Cup is going for him, and how much fun he is having this time around as opposed to the last one. The duo also open up some Champion’s Path, which is alway...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 2/1/2021 Publish Date - 2/15/2021   On Episode 72 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh talk about some Turtle Power and heat it up in the PTCGO! To start off the show, the two hosts open some packs of Champion’s Path, because, why not?! From there, they break down the Art of the Week, featuring the blue ninja turtle, Carracosta! Not to be outdone, the C...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 1/25/21 Publish Date - 2/2/21   On Episode 71 of Special Conditions, co-hosts Adam and Josh DIG into some fossil Pokemon! First, however, they duo discuss the upcoming Players Cup III, which has already started by the time this episode is released. With in-person tournaments still unable to happen, the PTCGO is the best way for Trainers to test their sk...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 1/18/21 Publish Date - 1/26/21   On Episode 70 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh just CHILL OUT, chat, and battle it out once again! First off, they read some feedback and emails from some awesome folks in the community, and hopefully they answer a question or two adequately. From there, the duo talk about the freeze Pokemon, Articuno, as it is the f...

Special Conditions Podcast 69 Recording Date - 1/12/21 Publish Date - 1/15/21   On Episode 69 (nice) of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh sit down and get serious, having a full, candid conversation about the entire state of Pokemon TCG. Before the realness hits though, Adam discusses his recent pick-ups of the week, which is followed by the Art of the Week, featuring the weird and wild Slurpuff....

Special Conditions Podcast 68  Recording Date - 1/5/2021 Publish Date - 1/11/2021   On Episode 68 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh glide into the New Year with a little more chill episode of the show. Instead of the normal segments and fun they have, the two decide to start 2021 off on the right foot, with a good ole fashioned mirror match in PTCGO! They both use their Cinderace Theme Decks, a...

Special Conditions Podcast 67  Recording Date - 12/28/2020 Publish Date - 12/30/2020   On Episode 67 of Special Conditions, for the final episode of 2020, Adam and Josh just hang out and chill, and try to put as many end of the year positive vibes out there for everyone. They start out with their Pick Ups of the week, which was mostly just the holiday cheer they each had delivered. For the Art of...

Special Conditions Podcast 66 Recording Date - 12/21/2020 Publish Date - 12/23/2020   On Episode 66 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh celebrate their last episode before Christmas with an episode full of news, beauty, and fun. First, they talk about the recently announced Players Cup 3, as Adam begins preparations for the big tournament. Also in the news department, they break down the upcoming...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 12/14/2020 Publish Date - 12/16/2020   For Episode 65 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh put on their tin foil hats and pull out their crystal balls as they attempt to figure out what could be on the horizon for the Pokemon TCG, especially with the rumors of “V-Union” coming to the set. From there, they talk about their recent pick-ups, which include...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 12/7/2020 Publish Date - 12/14/2020   On Episode 64 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh keep it short and sweet on this episode, but still manage to bring the fire … and the noise! First, they start off with some housekeeping, talking about all the fun stuff coming up from the Pokemon Professor Network, including tournaments and more! Then, the hosts o...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 12/3/2020 Publish Date - 12/8/2020   On Episode 63 of Special Conditions, despite being a few days later than expected, Adam and Josh are bringing the magic, the sparkles, and typical awesomeness that comes with every show! They start by breaking down the newly announce set, Shining Fates, and how incredible the set is going to be for collectors. From t...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 11/26/2020 Publish Date - 12/1/2020   On Episode 62 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh prove yet again why they are thankful for Pokemon Cards, on this Episode on the eve of Thanksgiving. They start out by talking about their pick-ups of the week, which is highlighted by Josh opening his birthday present from Adam! From there, the duo open up a trio o...

Special Conditions Podcast 61 Recording Date - 11/17/2020 Publish Date - 11/19/2020   On Episode 61 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh bring the electricity to this show with hype, pulls, and excitement! First, they talk about the pick-ups of the week, which include Vivid Voltage, the newest set released from the Pokemon TCG. But they don’t just talk about the pick-ups, they open some packs as w...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 11/11/2020 Publish Date - 11/16/2020   On Episode 60 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh wrestle with their love for Pokemon cards, as they agree that love and positivity in the community is really what it’s all about. First, the guys share their recent pick-ups, including the new Jirachi Black Friday boxes from Walmart. While the duo restrained themse...

Special Conditions Podcast 59 Recording Date - 11/2/2020 Publish Date - 11/4/2020   On Episode 59 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh are all over the place this week, running from one corner of the TCG to another. First, the hosts talk about their recent pick-ups this week, and offer some words of encouragement to the trainers out there still searching to find some Champion’s Path sets - or what...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 10/26/2020 Publish Date - 10/28/2020   This week starts off with our pickups for the week as the hunt for Champion’s Path continues. New cards aren’t the only thing on the menu, as Adam digs in to his addiction to purchasing graded Delibird cards!   Art of the Week brings us to Sigilyph, with some of our favorites coming from Plasma Freeze, Break Point...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 10/19/2020 Publish Date - 10/21/2020   On Episode 57 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh finally realize that if you can’t beat them, you gotta join them. To start out the show, the guys talk about their pick-ups of the week, with both of them getting incredibly lucky with some awesome sets to find in the wild. They of course can’t just talk about thei...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 10/12/20 Publish Date - 10/20/20   On Episode 56 of Special Conditions, the guys bust out the balloons and streamers in order to celebrate Adam’s birthday!!! The hosts start out by talking about how frustrating hunting Champion’s Path can be, even though they both got lucky this week. Hashtag blessed, right? Of course, no birthday party would be complet...

Special Conditions Podcast  Recording Date - 10/5/2020 Publish Date - 10/7/2020   On Episode 55 of Special Conditions, Adam and Josh are all over the place, despite still being firmly fixated on the hottest set since Hidden Fates … Champion’s Path! They start off the show discussing their pick-ups from the previous week, which included a lot of running around to many different places, all in searc...