Paul McGee and Alec Fields

The Pod of Greed

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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 gaming, anime, and other pop culture topics that are relevant to the card game community. With a fun and...

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Paul McGee and Alec Fields

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Leisure

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www.youtube.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Phantom Nightmare, PlayStation State of Play Recap, RIP MetaZoo, Deadpool Hype 01.02.2024

We discuss the new Yu-Gi-Oh set Phantom Nightmare, the latest Master Duel banlist, information about the Quarter Century Celebration live stream, the sudden end of MetaZoo, the Sony PlayStation State of Play showcase, and some hype for Deadpool 3. Plus, more viewer questions from the Pot of Greed! Submit topics or questions for the podcast! ➡️ https://forms.gle/nAtzEordbSpSb4we8

So Many Yu-Gi-Oh Cards! Runeterra in Trouble? Palworld vs Pokémon Controversy! Final Fantasy 7 News! 25.01.2024

We discuss the many new Yu-Gi-Oh cards and announcements, from Rarity Collection to Phantom Nightmare. We also cover the Riot Games layoffs and how they might affect Legends of Runeterra! Plus, we get into the huge Palworld vs Pokemon controversy, and some more stories from Magic the Gathering! Oh yeah, and more Pot of Greed questions!

Yu-Gi-Oh Starter Deck Controversy, Competitive Content, Price Problems, Lorcana, Marvel Echo Review 18.01.2024

Paul and Alec discuss a handful of controversial issues happening in the Yu-Gi-Oh community right now, from card prices to competitive content discourse and of course, the hotly contested new 2-Player Starter Set! Plus big announcements from Lorcana and an MTG fan who beat AI! Oh, and our review of the latest Marvel Disney+ show: Echo! And plenty of interesting questions from the Pot of Greed itse...

More $100 Yu-Gi-Oh Cards, MTG Caught Using AI, New Pokémon Card Type, SAG-AFTRA Controversy! 11.01.2024

Another week of crazy card game news! We talk about the new, expensive and controversial card in Maze of Memories, a huge slip-up by Magic the Gathering using AI imagery, some hard truths about collecting Pokemon cards, and the Digimon TCG experimenting with a new kind of banlist. Plus, we're answering more of your listener questions from the Pot!

Yu-Gi-Oh Reveals Cause Stir! AI Stealing MTG Artwork! Twitch Policy Controversy! China Microtransaction Crackdown, Mickey Mouse Goes Public! 06.01.2024

It's a new year and we've got loads to talk about in this extra long first episode back! New Yu-Gi-Oh card reveals have caused a bit of a stir in the community. Magic the Gathering has a handful of stories from product overload to AI actually stealing its card art. Twitch dances back and forth with its policies on adult content. Tekken's developer gets into it with fans on Twitter. China cracks do...

Our Yu-Gi-Oh 2023 Year in Review, Master Duel Banlist, 25th Anniversary: Good or Bad? 31.12.2023

We take a look back and review the past year in Yu-Gi-Oh as we look toward the things we hope to see from the game and brand in 2024. Plus, we answer loads more questions from the Pot of Greed, too! Thank you all for a wonderful first year of the podcast. See you again soon! Submit topics or questions for the podcast! ➡️ https://forms.gle/nAtzEordbSpSb4we8

New Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Banlist, $400 Egyptian God Cards, MTG AI Controversy, Insomniac Leaks 21.12.2023

We talk about the new Yu-Gi-Oh Forbidden & Limited List update, the $400 stainless steel Egyptian God Cards, a controversy around the use of AI imagery in Magic the Gathering, a new Digimon TCG banlist, and more!

New Yu-Gi-Oh Mystery Product, Hasbro MTG Layoffs, E3 is Dead, The Game Awards, and Edison Format's Appeal 14.12.2023

In this new episode of the podcast, Paul and Alec speculate on a new Yu-Gi-Oh mystery product announcement from Konami, compare Master Duel and the TCG, lament the huge employee layoffs from Hasbro and how they may affect Magic the Gathering, mourn the loss of E3, investigate the controversy of The Game Awards, and discuss why we don't make more Edison Yu-Gi-Oh content. Plus more viewer questions...

AI Made Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist, Yu-Gi-Oh Expense, GTA VI & Fortnite, Playstation Problem 07.12.2023

We discuss new Yu-Gi-Oh card reveals and Master Duel news, and also dive into some Yu-Gi-Oh player testimonials on Reddit. Plus, we react to the new GTA VI announcement, Fortnite's huge new game modes, an unfortunate PlayStation controversy, and Google's announcement of Gemini AI. Plus more of your viewer questions from the Pot of Greed!

Yu-Gi-Oh Pack RANT! Pokémon Marriage Proposal, State of the MCU, EA Video Games Take Your Voice 01.12.2023

This week we're catching up on Yu-Gi-Oh news like the new Master Duel ban list and Valiant Smashers, plus some exciting OCG card reveals! We also witness a man propose using a Pokemon card, discuss the state of the MCU, and talk about an EA patent that could use your voice in new video games! And of course, we're answering more of your questions from the Pot of Greed! Submit topics or questions fo...

Banlist Discussion is Hard, Valiant Smashers, New MTG Collab, The Marvels' Box Office Flop, Game of the Year Nominees Announced 16.11.2023

This week we talk about some awesome new Yugi based support cards, whether or not there are too many new products, the The Marvels movie's big box office flop, Game of the Year nominees, and another exciting MTG collab. And more questions from the Pot of Greed!

YCS Misplay Controversy, Bandai Walks Back One Piece Banlist, Legend of Zelda Movie, GTA 6 Announcement 09.11.2023

We discuss the latest Yu-Gi-Oh misplay controversy from the last YCS, some Master Duel updates, a weird banlist walk back from Bandai for One Piece TCG, and go over big new video game announcements.

Yu-Gi-Oh Prices RANT! Pokemon Cards Lost at Sea? MTG x Evil Dead! One Piece BANLIST! 03.11.2023

This week we discuss two big Yu-Gi-Oh community issues from the release of Rarity Collection and the recent Duelist Cup. We also find out more about how Pokemon cards are made and a story of somebody finding them on a cruise. Plus, the newest Magic the Gathering collaboration and the One Piece TCG's latest banlist update!

Is Yu-Gi-Oh Too Expensive? Marvel x MTG Collab! BIG Nintendo Controversy! 26.10.2023

This week we dive into the current price of the Yu-Gi-Oh TCG, the return of Exodia at YCS Indianapolis, the recently announced Marvel x Magic the Gathering collaboration, and some unfortunate gaming news from Nintendo! Plus your questions from the Pot of Greed!

Yu-Gi-Oh Product Early Look, Big MTG Change, Marvel Daredevil Controversy, Best Selling Videogames 19.10.2023

We talk about some newly revealed Yu-Gi-Oh products from New York Comic Con, discuss the best selling video games of all time, and deep dive into the Marvel Daredevil Born Again controversy.

Duel Links HACKED, Ariseheart in Master Duel, Weird Pokemon Scam, Lorcana Expands, PS5 Slim! 12.10.2023

We discuss some startling new hacks in Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links Rush Duel mode, lament the arrival of Kashtira Ariseheart in Master Duel, talk about the PS5 Slim, Lorcana's expanding to more countries, a weird Pokemon TCG workplace scam, and more!

Another Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist, Pokémon Van Gogh Controversy, Flesh & Blood News, Meta AI Nightmare 05.10.2023

We talk about the new banlist in Master Duel and other Yu-Gi-Oh news, discuss the Pokemon TCG x Van Gogh Musuem controversy, talk about an interesting new Flesh & Blood product, and more! Excuse the iffy setup and audio this week, we're still adjusting!

Yu-Gi-Oh Rant, Rush Duels in Duel Links, $400 Pokémon Classic Box, Too Many MTG Collabs? Stars Wars and Final Fantasy VII TCGs! 28.09.2023

In this episode of the Pod of Greed, we share our opinions on the new Rush Duel mode in Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links. Plus, Paul and Alec go on a huge Yu-Gi-Oh tangent about banlists, game balance, and community discussions. We also learn about the wildly expensive new Pokemon TCG Classic set, learn a new perspective on Magic the Gathering's many crossovers, get more insight into the upcoming Star Wars Reb...

Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Banlist Review, CGC Grading Controversy, New MTG Collab, Huge Xbox News Leaks, YouTube AI Features 22.09.2023

We discuss the controversial new Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Forbidden & Limited list, give our takes on the huge Microsoft and Xbox news leaks, talk about how a YouTuber exposed the CGC grading company, learn more about the Magic the Gathering x My Little Pony collab, and much more! Plus, as always, new questions and topics from the Pot of Greed!

New Yu-Gi-Oh Meta, Master Duel/Duel Links Events, Honoring Sheldon Menery, New Lorcana Set, DC Dual Force Review 14.09.2023

Strap in for an extra long episode! This week on the Pod of Greed, Alec and Paul discuss lots of new Yu-Gi-Oh developments: YCS Vancouver and the rise of the Unchained deck, a new banlist in Speed Duel format, the current Duel Links metagame, Master Duel's new balanced Type-driven format, Phantom Nightmare reveals, and China's unique banlist. We also honor the late Sheldon Menery (creator the the...

New Mystery Yu-Gi-Oh Cards, The REAL Best Yu-Gi-Oh Product, Pokemon Price Crash 07.09.2023

Let's talk about a host of new Yu-Gi-Oh announcements and rumors, plus exciting news from Pokémon and even Marvel Snap! And some hot takes thrown in, too!

Disappointing Yu-Gi-Oh Tins! $1300 Dark Magician?! Pokemon Cash Prize Increases 31.08.2023

Lots of exciting card game news this week on the Pod of Greed. From the underwhelming Yu-Gi-Oh tin reveals to the weirdly expensive $1300 Platinum Dark Magician from Konami, there's a lot going on. Plus more draws from the Pot as always!

Yu-Gi-Oh Product Rant! New Master Duel Banlist! PlayStation Portal! - Pod of Greed Episode 17 24.08.2023

This week we discuss the controversy around Yu-Gi-Oh's recent product value problem, go over the Master Duel banlist again, and talk about the weird PlayStation Portal device. Plus some new viewer topics and questions!

Yu-Gi-Oh Too Expensive? Pokémon Hacking Controversy! Magic Copies Lorcana? 17.08.2023

Has the Yu-Gi-Oh TCG gotten too expensive? What happened at the Pokémon World Championships? Why is trading banned in Diablo IV? And did Magic the Gathering rip off Lorcana? Alec and Paul talk about that and more this week on the Pod of Greed!

Yu-Gi-Oh Worlds Recap, Pokemon Presents, Lorcana Launch, MTG One Ring Sold 11.08.2023

We discuss our experience at Yu-Gi-Oh's WCS last weekend in Japan, the plethora of Pokémon Presents announcements, trading card game news from Gen Con, and more viewer questions!

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