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The Shift Gear Podcast

Ciaran Farah & Aneil Saini
Pokémon TCG
Gardevoir
Twilight Masquerade
Charizard
Pokémon Trading Card Game
Raging Bolt
Lugia
NAIC
Retro Formats
Dragapult
North American International Championship
Brazil
Deck Building
Competitive Pokémon
Primal Clash To Guardians Rising
Base Set To Fossil
Iron Hands
Sableye
Ogre Pawn
Chen Pao

Here you'll find two long term Pokemon TCG players who want to share our thoughts on the meta, decks, and all things Pokemon TCG with our listeners. With a specific focus on providing high level content, we also like to take the time to bring on Canadian guests who are under-represented on the global stage and give them an opportunity to share their thoughts and shine! New episodes release weekly ... more

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Latest Episodes

Wagwan generals. This week, Aneil decided to take a week off from being the content guy. In this video, the boys break down that magical run, bring some Pokèmon day news, and pull a pokèpad all live on air. Following the garbage episode that was last... more

Wagwan generals welcome back to another episode of Shift Gear. In this one, we ran out of content so we broke down the top 16 from Fukuoka as well as had a look at some new cards in what no doubt will go down as one of the worst episodes of our podca... more

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Sup fellas. For the first time in Shift Gear history, the boys played the same deck and did well on the same weekend (we're equally shocked). In this Epi, we break down the runs as well as a look into how the meta is shaping up for future tournaments... more

This week Aneil is calling in from Amsterdam where he gets pickpocketed live on air! After Aneil's segment Ciaran is joined by good friend of the show Kamil Colatosti to break down EUIC. The guys go over the biggest questions posed to each meta deck ... more

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Recent Guests

Kamil Colatosti
A Pokémon TCG player and expert guest.
Episode: Answering All the BIG Questions for Each Deck Ahead of EUIC (and Aneil's Amsterdam Adventure)
Christian Fontenot
Denmark's finest Pokémon TCG player
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Episode: Breaking Down Stuttgart Regionals - is Charizard BDIF?
Henry Chao
First two-time guest on The Shift Gear Podcast and Monterrey Regional Finalist
Episode: The Gardevoir Master Strikes Again! Interviewing Henry Chao - Monterrey Regional Finalist
Riley McKay
2025 Pokémon TCG World Champion.
Episode: Our Exclusive Interview with Riley McKay, the 2025 Pokèmon TCG WORLD CHAMPION
Callie White
Breakout Player of the Year, a top-performing Canadian player
Episode: Who Was the MVP of 2025?! Our 2nd Annual Pokèmon TCG Awards Show!
Gabriel Fernandez
Senior division player nominated for MVP; known for his exceptional winning streak
Episode: Who Was the MVP of 2025?! Our 2nd Annual Pokèmon TCG Awards Show!
Piper Lepine
Two-time regional champion and talented Pokémon TCG player
Episode: Shadow Bulleting to Top 8! Interviewing the Top NAIC Grimmsnarl Player, Piper Lepine
Hunter Butler
A well-known Pokémon TCG player and tournament organizer.
Episode: Destined Rivals Results are In. What’s the Play?
Christian Labella
Championed the Milwaukee Regional Championships.
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Episode: Interviewing the Raging Bolt ex MASTER, Christian Labella!

Hosts

Aneil
Co-host who shares insights on personal experiences and strategies in the Pokémon TCG.
Ciaran
Co-host who provides tournament insights and personal reflections.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 82 ratings
  • Really good

    Very much enjoying their episodes so far

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I’m just a cool guy
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Great TCG podcast

    Love this pod, great guests and great banter! Ciaran was routing for you to win Toronto, it is going to happen tho I’m sure! If Aneil wasn’t a Leafs fan this would be the perfect podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BindingMochi
    United Statesa year ago
  • Audio issues were an issue in the past.

    One of the best pokemon podcasts that there is. Only thing keeping it from a 5 is the hosts audio is often so quiet that my volume has to be turned all the way up. This becomes an issue when guests are much louder than the hosts. You are stuck with one voice too loud or two voices too quiet.

    Edit: Seems like the issue has been fixed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loganlenny
    United Statesa year ago
  • Drug Content

    I have been listening to the most recent episodes from Shifting Gears and I have not been happy to hear about the drug references within the show mentioning “blunts” and other marijuana references. It really turns me off to the show, and I am not happy to hear it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    morrislevy
    United States2 years ago

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Some express concern over past audio quality issues but note improvements in recent episodes.
Many enjoy the deep dives into deck strategies, making it a valuable resource for competitive players.
Listeners praise the insightful discussions and humorous banter between the hosts.
A few listeners have voiced dissatisfaction regarding references to drug culture in certain episodes.

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#145
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Apple Podcasts
#199
Belgium/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#246
Mexico/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#250
Netherlands/Leisure/Games

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Big Performances For the Boys at EUIC with Grimmsnarl ex! EUIC Meta Breakdown
Q: What did you think about the structure of the tournament?
The hosts discussed that they felt there should be more rounds added back into the tournament to accommodate the large number of players and suggest a need for a ninth round.
The Gardevoir Master Strikes Again! Interviewing Henry Chao - Monterrey Regional Finalist
Q: What do you think about Gardevoir going into Pittsburgh?
I think it's positioned well, but potentially hard to counter.
The Gardevoir Master Strikes Again! Interviewing Henry Chao - Monterrey Regional Finalist
Q: Henry, how does it feel to start the season off in such a great way?
It feels great, especially with the deck performing well; it's quite a success.
Our Exclusive Interview with Riley McKay, the 2025 Pokèmon TCG WORLD CHAMPION
Q: What was it like the night before finals?
I didn't play any Pokémon; I relaxed, played games like Clash Royale, and prepared myself.
Our Exclusive Interview with Riley McKay, the 2025 Pokèmon TCG WORLD CHAMPION
Q: So how did you overcome nerves in the NAIC run?
Winning a tough match against a skilled opponent gave me the confidence I needed to perform well in subsequent matches.

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This podcast showcases discussions among two long-term players of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), with a keen focus on the evolving meta, strategies, and deck performances. Episodes frequently feature analyses of recent tournaments and player experiences, enriching the dialogue with personal anecdotes and reflections on sportsmanship within the community. A particularly notable aspect is the hosts' commitment to featuring Canadian players, providing a platform for those who might not receive significant recognition on an international scale. This podcast is likely to interest avid gamer enthusiasts, especially those engaged in competitive TCG play, as well as fans who enjoy a mix of light-hearted banter and insightful commentary on gam... more

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1. Kamil Colatosti
2. Christian Fontenot
3. Henry Chao
4. Riley McKay
5. Callie White
6. Gabriel Fernandez
7. Piper Lepine
8. Hunter Butler

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