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Yu-Gi-Oh Event Attendance is Down — Here's Why.

39K views · 2d ago · 1:39:24

Paul and Alec discuss the apparent issue of Yu-Gi-Oh event attendance. After the biggest banlist ever, why are players still not showing up to regional events in droves again? The answer should be pretty obvious! Main Channel ▸ Podcast Clips ▸ About the Pod of Greed Every week on Thursdays at 10am EST! Submit topics or questions! ▸ RSS Feed ▸

Topics: Maze of Machines & Bandit Keith Retrains · New Anime Support & Upcoming Reprints · Why Yu-Gi-Oh Event Attendance is Down · Are Content Creators to Blame? · Casual Players vs. Competitive Mindset · How Konami Can Win Players Back

Why Old-School Yu-Gi-Oh Doesn't Feel Fun Anymore

34K views · 4d ago · 11:19

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2 Hours on the Yu-Gi-Oh Apocalypse Banlist

38K views · 1w ago · 1:44:57

Out of nowhere, Konami has announced a new emergency Yu-Gi-Oh TCG banlist update that will include a total of 34 bans and 8 limits! How did this happen? Let's discuss! Main Channel ▸ Podcast Clips ▸ About the Pod of Greed Every week on Thursdays at 10am EST! Submit topics or questions! ▸ RSS Feed ▸

Topics: Welcome and YCS Houston intro · YCS Houston tournament review · Neuron app issues at YCS · Genesis and advanced format · Post-tournament interview · Metagame and deck analysis

I Have a BURNING Hot Yu-Gi-Oh Take

15K views · 1w ago · 9:09

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Don't Be Fooled By The Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist

34K views · 1w ago · 11:54

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Topics: The new ban list context · Miracle of a massive change · Critiquing long-term neglect · Looking toward the future · Community impact and legacy

Yu-Gi-Oh is Hitting the PANIC BUTTON with an Emergency Banlist

59K views · 2w ago · 1:49:35

Out of nowhere, Konami has announced a new emergency Yu-Gi-Oh TCG banlist update that will include a total of 34 bans and 8 limits! How did this happen? Let's discuss! Main Channel ▸ Podcast Clips ▸ About the Pod of Greed Every week on Thursdays at 10am EST! Submit topics or questions! ▸ RSS Feed ▸

Topics: Ban list announcement · Ban list predictions · The future of card design · Yu-Gi-Oh reanimation news · Voice acting and trivia · Cyberpunk TCG Holophone

Yu-Gi-Oh is Finally Pleasing Everybody

20K views · 2w ago · 17:59

Paul and Alex discuss the 3 major Yu-Gi-Oh demographics and how Konami is actually serving all of them right now! Main Channel ▸ Podcast Clips ▸ About the Pod of Greed Every week on Thursdays at 10am EST! Submit topics or questions! ▸ RSS Feed ▸

Topics: The three consumer groups · Defining player archetypes · Modern design strategies · Integrating player needs · Adapting to market shifts

No, These Yu-Gi-Oh Cards Aren't Good Anymore

39K views · 3w ago · 10:13

Maybe I was right about those old banned Yu-Gi-Oh cards after all... Main Channel ▸ Podcast Clips ▸ About the Pod of Greed Every week on Thursdays at 10am EST! Submit topics or questions! ▸ RSS Feed ▸

Genesys Might Be Yu-Gi-Oh's BEST Format in Years

42K views · 3w ago · 1:32:43

Genesys has finally gotten the long awaited 1-year points update! What have they learned in that time? Also, Magic the Gathering has revamped its pack structure, introducing God Packs into the fold. Oh, and Cyberpunk TCG has an innovative new league system in the works.

Topics: Gundam Assemble Recap · Big Genesys Points Update · New Magic the Gathering God Packs · Wizards of the Coast Employees Unionizing · Pokemon Cards in Space · Cyberpunk TCG Holophone Teaser?

The Slippery Slope of Keywords in Card Games

19K views · 3w ago · 25:59

Alex discusses the ups and downs of using keywords when designing trading card games. Main Channel ▸ Podcast Clips ▸ About the Pod of Greed Every week on Thursdays at 10am EST! Submit topics or questions! ▸ RSS Feed ▸

Topics: The role of keywords · Types of keywords · Self-explanatory utility · The downside of complexity · Communication challenges · Keyword bloat and soup

What Should You Expect from a Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist?

49K views · 1mo ago · 34:54

7 questions about the Yu-Gi-Oh banlist that I want answers to! Main Channel ▸ Podcast Clips ▸ About the Pod of Greed Every week on Thursdays at 10am EST! Submit topics or questions! ▸ RSS Feed ▸

Topics: Purpose of ban lists · Frequency of updates · Handling archetype hits · Consistency vs ceiling · Non-engine staples · FTKs and non-games

Yu-Gi-Oh Has a Plan to Help New Players

53K views · 1mo ago · 1:38:54

Yu-Gi-Oh Europe is finally introducing a solid plan for getting new players into the game, but will it work? And Genesys has given us a look at the current format. Also Konami messed up on translating a Yu-Gi-Oh card... let's chat!

Topics: Konami Made an Oopsie · Yu-Gi-Oh New Player Demos in EU · More Genesys Format Updates · New Pokemon McDonald's Meal · Coinbase Joins the Pokemon TCG Hype · Pokemon Players Smell So Bad They Made Somewhat Vomit

Maybe Yu-Gi-Oh Needs Some New Rules

87K views · 1mo ago · 16:58

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Topics: History of master rules · Ignition effect priority · Master Rule 3 and beyond · Proposing an extra draw · Extra normal summons · Restricting first-turn damage

Yu-Gi-Oh's September 2026 Banlist Wasn't Great

60K views · 1mo ago · 2:14:04

The new Yu-Gi-Oh banlist is out and Paul and Alec have some thoughts. Main Channel ▸ Podcast Clips ▸ About the Pod of Greed Every week on Thursdays at 10am EST! Submit topics or questions! ▸ RSS Feed ▸

Topics: YCS Paris Was Really Cool · New Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist is Not Enough · Genesys Early Beyond the Brave Points Updates · Miscellaneous Yu-Gi-Oh · Pokemon Scalpers are Angry · Player Attacked at One Piece Bandai Card Game Fest

Reflecting on the First Year of Yu-Gi-Oh Genesys Format

54K views · 1mo ago · 30:55

Let's talk about the 1-year anniversary of the Yu-Gi-Oh Genesys format. Main Channel ▸ Podcast Clips ▸ About the Pod of Greed Every week on Thursdays at 10am EST! Submit topics or questions! ▸ RSS Feed ▸

Topics: Genesis origin and state · How Genesis works · Goals and marketing · The first Genesis decks · Deck building challenges · Newer decks and power creep