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by Ciaran Farah & Aneil Saini
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 on Wednesdays at 12:00 :)
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- 2 weeks ago45 min
The 2025/2026 Pokèmon TCG Awards Show - 3rd Annual Shifties
Welcome back y'all to a very special epi. This week is the 25/26 Shifties, where we finally reveal the winners of the awards chosen by you in our fan voting. Who got snubbed? Let us know down below :All graphics are thanks to the incredible work done by Paulo. Check him out here (commissions open!) linktr.ee/paulotothepeakSign up for Ciaran's camp! https://www.ciarantcg.com/worldsScoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Timestamps :00:00 Intro01:34 60 of the Year07:15 Card of the Year09:51 Rogue Deck of the Year 12:24 Deck of the Year15:14 Stream Play of the Year19:19 Rookie of the Year21:34 Breakout Player of the Year24:44 Best/Worst Tournament Location27:24 Yapper of the Year33:38 Wasteman of the Year36:30 Fan of the Year38:06 2025/26 MVP 42:50 Outro
- 4 weeks ago1h 7m
NBA x Pokèmon roundup - Kawhi Leonard is a Toronto Raptor (Again)
Sup y'all, welcome to the second ever emergency Shift Gear episode. In this episode, we brought in our NBA correspondent to help us break down the news of the huge Kawhi Leonard trade back to the Raptors. How do teams going all in on superstars compare to Pokèmon board states? All that and more on this (filler) episode of the Shift Gear. SHIFTIES NEXT WEEK!!!!Vote here : https://forms.gle/MCcfyq6AaYcnxhLT9Sign up for Ciaran's camp! https://www.ciarantcg.com/worldsScoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Timestamps : 00:00 Intro & Trade Reaction30:33 How does this relate to Pokèmon?39:27 World Cup Discussion 52:16 Dadton's Evacuation 53:55 Early Shifties Results
- Jun 24, 20262h 11m
We Answered ALL your Questions… AMA
Welcome back fellas. Last week we asked you to send in all your questions and this week we answer ALL (yes, ALL) your questions. What did we get right or wrong? Let us know down below : Vote for the Shifties: https://forms.gle/MCcfyq6AaYcnxhLT9 Sign up for Ciaran's camp! https://www.ciarantcg.com/worlds Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/
- Jun 16, 20261h 30m
NAIC 2026 Was a Doozy (RIP Bourbon Street)
Welcome back folks. TONS of content this week with all the reveals, news, and the biggest tournament of the year. What should we add to the Shifties this year? Let us know down below:Sign up for Ciaran's camp! https://www.ciarantcg.com/worldsScoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEARFind us:Aneil: @AneilTCGCiaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Timestamps00:00 Intro11:51 NAIC 202726:32 News36:54 NAIC 20261:12:05 Worlds Points Discussions/Jank
- Jun 8, 202645 min
What's the Play for NAIC?
Wagwan generals, welcome back to arguably the most important epi of the year. Not only are the New York Knicks potentially about to burn down New York, but we also have the biggest event of the year on the horizon this weekend. In this episode, we'll break down all our thoughts about NAIC and what decks fit where, what do you think is the play for the weekend? Let us know down below :Sign up for Ciaran's camp! https://www.ciarantcg.com/worlds Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Timestamps : 00:00 Not Pokemon06:34 Shilling 07:03 Pokemon17:45 Tier List
- Jun 3, 202653 min
Alakazam is IN CONTROL!
Welcome back fellas. This week we break down the Indianapolis regionals, won by a control variant of Alakazam which really took the field by surprise. We also break down the new 30th anniversary cards whilst debating their historical relevance. Any misses or cards you think should have been reprinted? Let us know down below : Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/Timestamps : 00:00 Intro03:40 30th Anniversary Reprint Reactions24:10 Indianapolis Results
- May 26, 202656 min
I think I've seen this film before
Dragapult won again!!! The fellas recap a slightly predictable weekend from Melbourne. Lots of discussion in this episode, very little of it about Pokèmon. What should Aneil play this weekend? Let us know down below : Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/ Timestamps : 00:00 Intro 04:39 Pack Opening(?) 12:30 Melbourne Results 35:56 Tangent & Iceman Review 46:37 Back to Pokemon
- May 20, 202645 min
This is not hell (Dragapult didn’t win)
Wagwan generals, welcome back to another week. This week there is cause for widespread celebration in acknowledging the fact that neither of this weekend’s events were won by Dragapult ex. How y’all feeling, sick of Pult yet? Let us know down below :Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: @AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/
About The Shift Gear Podcast
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 on Wednesdays at 12:00 :)
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