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Cory and Jared outline their plans for Teach Me Pokemon, a podcast where champions share decks and strategies in a relaxed, humorous format. The trailer sets expectations for an educational yet light-hearted series aimed at players who want to sharpen their competitive Pokémon skills.
1:58•24 Feb 2023
Champions, Decks and Laughs: A First Look at Teach Me Pokemon
Episode Overview
- Cory and Jared introduce Teach Me Pokemon as a mix of education and fun focused on the Pokémon card game.
- The series will feature past regional, international and world champions sharing the decks they’ve used.
- Hosts plan to learn directly from guests and try the recommended decks at events.
- The show aims to explain what it takes to become a Pokémon champion in a relaxed, humorous style.
- Targeted at players who want to improve their game while enjoying light-hearted conversation.
“We’re going to have a great time with this. It’ll be educational, it’ll be funny, and we’ll get a deep dive into what it takes to be a Pokémon champion.”
Curious about how others sharpen their skills and share their passions? This trailer sets the stage for a light-hearted yet seriously nerdy journey into competitive Pokémon, with a format that feels like hanging out with mates who really know their stuff. Host Cory, joined by his best friend and co-host Jared, lays out what Teach Me Pokemon is all about.
They’ve been playing since their early college days, and now, older but still hooked, they’re turning that love of the game into a podcast that blends education with plenty of laughs. As Cory puts it, “We’re going to have a great time with this.
It’ll be educational, it’ll be funny, and we’ll get a deep dive into what it takes to be a Pokémon champion.” Across the series, they plan to bring on past regional, international, and world champions to talk through the decks they’ve run and the decisions behind them.
The idea is simple: use champion-level experience to “really teach us how to play Pokémon.” They’re hoping guests will share concrete advice, right down to suggesting which decks to run at major events, and they promise to follow through and give those builds a try themselves. The tone is relaxed, friendly, and aimed at players who want to improve their game without sitting through dry lectures.
You’ll get strategy, you’ll get stories from top players, and you’ll get two long-time friends geeking out together. It’s pitched as both a learning tool and a bit of fun for anyone who still loves the thrill of playing. If you’ve ever wondered what separates casual players from champions, or just fancy hearing how others keep their hobbies alive as adults, this trailer sets up a series that might give you a fresh way to think about your own passions.
What could you learn from stepping back into something you’ve always enjoyed?

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