Binder and Brew: A Pokémon Podcast

When we recorded this it was 30th release day and we thought it would be best comparing each others experiences with products so far! Let us know how you did! Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 The 30th Anniversary Launch 18:13 Queuing for Collectibles 33:51 What's Worth More: A Fun Comparison Game 56:24 Closing Thoughts and Future Prospects

We took on the mega task of trying to rank every Scarlet and Violet TCG set, then we had the smart idea on building on our previous Sword and Shield ranking by combining the two for an ultimate tier list. Agree with our ranks? What would you have as the number one set of the last 3 years? Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction 03:18 Scarlet and Violet Base 07:05 Paldea Evolved 12:46 Obsidian Flames 18:01 Scarlet and Violet: 151 22:07 Paradox Rift 27:52 Paldean Fates 34:49 Temporal Forces 39:20 Twilight Masquerade 44:06 Shrouded Fable 47:56 Stella Crown 51:01 Surging Sparks 55:07 Prismatic Evolutions 01:00:57 Journey Together 01:06:33 Destined Rivals 01:13:42 Black Bolt and White Flare 01:21:08 Ranking the God Tier Sets 01:27:05 Final Thoughts and Conclusions

With the upcoming release of the 30th Anniversary Set we go through all the latest updates and then take on the mega task of ranking each of the 30 new Pikachu's released on the 16th September! Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction to the Celebration Cards 00:00 Release Day Plans and Anticipation 02:12 Delays in Product Releases 05:01 What's Worth More: Card vs. Real Life Items 25:26 Ranking Pikachu Cards: 01:12:12 Final Thoughts: Ranking the Pikachu Cards

This week we bring you all the latest in TCG updates released at the World Championships as well as feedback from what was a very busy weekend vending at Celtic Card Show! Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction and Show Overview 03:43 Pokemon World Championships and New Releases 07:54 EX Star Series and Collecting Insights 12:37 Exciting New Releases: Mega Mega Parade 17:40 Mega Attack Rares: A Closer Look 25:30 What's Worth More: The Game Begins 41:16 Celtic Card Post Show Review

With the upcoming Celtic Card Show on the 5th September we take a look into our goals for the show, all the different ways that people are starting to collect Pokémon cards and there's a very fitting theme for this week's What's Worth More which involves Alex's Favourite, Aunt Bessie's Yorkshire Puddings! Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Topics 00:52 eBay vs. Pokémon Center: The Takedown Request 13:49 Exploring Alternative Collecting Methods 35:04 Quickfire Collection Ideas: From Chase Cards to Cameos 39:28 What's Worth More 54:49 Celtic Card Show: Anticipation and Goals

With the release of Storm Emeralda, we dive into the latest set in Japan that features the glorious Mega Rayquaza cards, we talk about facial recognition being used by some card stores and What's Worth More makes a return! Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction 02:39 Discussion on the Storm Emeralda Set 26:52 Storm Emeralda: Set Overview and Pricing 28:02 The RGB Mews: Rarity and Design Discussion 37:51 30th Anniversary Figurines: A Collector's Dream 40:27 What's Worth More 56:05 Japan's New Facial Recognition System for Card Purchases

Would you put Pokémon Go above Evolving Skies? This week we took on the entire of the Sword and Shield era to rank every set. Let us know what you would have different! Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction 03:50 Sword and Shield Base 05:49 Rebel Clash 07:48 Darkness Ablaze 10:33 Champions Path 14:03 Vivid Voltage 17:18 Shining Fates 20:55 Battle Styles 23:53 Chilling Reign 27:33 Evolving Skies 31:52 Celebrations 34:55 Fusion Strike 38:09 Brilliant Stars 41:35 Astral Radiance 45:03 Pokémon Go 48:48 Lost Origin 52:58 Silver Tempest 55:35 Crown Zenith 01:06:36 Final Ranking

This week we have a full length deep dive on live selling platforms! Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Experiences with Live Selling Apps 06:13 Community Dynamics in Live Selling 08:31 Gamification and Seller Strategies 11:17 Building a Unique Selling Environment 22:30 Scams in Rip and Ship: A Cautionary Tale 46:38 Transparency in Selling Practices 54:16 Tips for New Sellers on Whatnot 01:01:01 The Future of Live Selling 01:12:14 Final Thoughts on Whatnot

This week on Binder and Brew it's time for something different, we took a deep dive into all things to do with Grading and we've got everything covered! Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Understanding Grading: What It Is and Why It Matters 10:19 Exploring Grading Options: Companies in the UK 19:43 The US Grading Companies 35:36 Personal Preferences in Grading 44:16 Experiences with Ace Grading's Break-In Incident 58:07 Controversies Surrounding PSA 01:11:26 Disappointing Grading Outcomes 01:16:45 Tips for Pre-Grading Pokémon Cards 01:23:07 Card Cleaning Services 01:27:45 Cracking Slabs: Risks and Rewards 01:32:41 Final Thoughts on Grading Pokémon Cards

This week on Binder and Brew it's time to suit up as we take a closer look into Poke-Investing. Can you beat the markets or is it all just shiny cardboard? We talk about all things for the Pitch Black release weekend and Joel has been at the Chepstow Card show and feeds back a different way to attend a show! Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introductions 01:48 Chepstow Card Show 11:59 Pitch Black Release weekend 17:55 30th Anniversary Set Drops on PokeCenter 29:37 What's Worth More 43:19 Pokémon Investing, A Closer Look 01:24:28 Investing Final Thoughts

With the World Cup Final we thought we should have a go at drafting our own Pokémon Super teams for the ultimate football game! We find even more 30th Anniversary leaks to talk about and Alex has been keeping with the Nuzlocke Invitational and tries to explain to Joel how it all works! Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction and Setup 00:11 Weekend Ripping Experience 04:11 Nuzlocke Invitational Tournament 18:53 30th Anniversary Card Leaks 34:23 What's Worth More: Game 47:19 The Pokémon Football Draft

On this weeks episode we take a look back at Wrexham Card Show, as well as dive into the world of Japanese football who now all have Pokémon mascots! We bring back What's Worth More and have a look into some techy Pokémon collaborations! Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Reflections on the Wrexham Card Show 20:43 What's It Worth? Game Begins 33:39 Pokémon and Football: A Unique Collaboration 39:15 Imagining Pokémon Mascots for UK Football Teams 47:55 Tech and Gaming: The Latest Collaborations

With the updated information on the 30th Anniversary line-up, we break down exactly what to expect with releases in the next few months. We bring back What's Worth More and have a new game for the audio listeners! Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Intro 02:04 Lincolnshire Card Show: A New Approach 07:57 Community Response: Embracing Change at Card Shows 15:39 Wrexham Card Show: Anticipation and Expectations 19:03 Pitch Black Drop: A Missed Opportunity 21:43 What's Worth More: A Fun Challenge 39:02 Game Time: Who's That Cry? 49:36 30th Anniversary: Upcoming Product Releases

We break down the absolute rush of pulling the stunning Darkrai EX from Abyss Eye. Then, we dive into our experience with the latest Pokémon Center Early Access drop (the queues, the stress, and the scores!). Finally, we look ahead to later this year — is the upcoming Rayquaza set about to completely take over the meta and our wallets? Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction to Binder and Brew Podcast 01:31 Updates on Challenges and Entries 03:41 World Cup Challenge and Pack Openings 08:30 What's Worth More: Card vs. Real Life Item 22:59 PokeCourt: Pokémon and The Early Access System. 38:55 Anticipating For The Rayquaza Set 49:17 Joint Releases: The Future of Pokemon TCG Sets

This week on the pod, we bring back What's Worth More with plenty of everyday items against some very popular cards. We introduce a new challenge that you can take part in and win! As well as a look into the Chinese cards that re taking over in the latest boom! Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 The Rise of Chinese Cards 21:37 Pokecourt - Pokémon and Copyright 41:43 What's Worth More 58:07 Introducing the Undervalued Cards Challenge

This week on the pod, Alex loses his cool after failing to get Pitch Black Pre-orders on Pokémon Centre. We have ways in which product drops could be fixed and we have even more leaks from the 30th Anniversary set coming in September. Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction 05:18 Frustrations with the Pokémon Centre drop 25:40 Pokecourt: Japanese system and introducing ID. 35:55 What's Worth More: A Fun Game of Value 51:47 New Releases from the 30th Anniversary set.

This weeks episode explores the first glimpses of the 30th anniversary Pokémon set which has some very interesting cards for sure! We bring back What's It Worth where this week it's Joel's turn in the hotseat. PokeCourt has us debating whether reprints are a good thing and we squeeze in some post Card show thoughts after a busy week at Celtic Card Show in Wales. Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction 01:10 30th Anniversary Initial Reactions 29:44 What's It Worth 39:15 Poke Court: Reprints in Anniversary Sets Discussion 53:20 A Review of Celtic Card Show 01:06:04 Challenges and Fun at the Show 01:12:44 Final thoughts

This week on Episode 4 of Binder and Brew we talk all things card show related with the upcoming Celtic Card show. There’s a new game to test our pricing skills, and we discuss challenges in person from previous events. Finally an important update from Ace Grading gets us thinking about the grading scene right now! 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Let's Talk About Card Shows 11:03 Advice for Anyone Going to a Card Show 18:36 Missed Opportunities at Card Shows 22:29 Top Tips for First-Time Card Show Attendees 24:59 What's it worth? A New Game 34:43 ACE Grading's New Service Structure 51:43 Community Feedback and Evolving Discussions 54:37 PokeCourt -The Value of Mystery Packs 01:06:41 Challenges at Card Shows

Welcome back to the Binder and Brew Podcast! We've got a new set on the horizon so it's time to see those early release pics! We explore the art of hidden Pokémon in our new mini-game and we debate whether it's time to reduce the amount of sets released each year. Let us know your thoughts and if you've got suggestions for PokeCourt get in touch! Please like and follow to help grow the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction 01:36 Mega Darkrai EX and Abyss Eye 05:35 Theming and Vibe of the Set 09:24 Changes Coming to ACE Grading 15:34 Pokemon's Collaboration with National Trust 26:34 PokeCourt - How many sets a year? 44:55 Hidden Pokémon: The Game Begins

Welcome back to the Binder and Brew Podcast! On today's episode we get into the upcoming set of Chaos Rising, the Poke Courtroom debates whether it's better to rip packs or buy singles to get your hands on cards and we fly through some incredible Pokémon Promos! Please like and follow to help grow the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Reflecting on Episode One 00:24 Discussion on Upcoming Set: Chaos Rising 05:44 Highlighting Favorite Cards from Chaos Rising 09:05 Comparing Greninja Cards 13:32 The Value of Gold Cards in Collecting 19:19 Challenges of Acquiring New Sets 26:36 PokeCourt: Ripping Packs vs. Buying Singles 44:07 30th Anniversary Promos: First Partner 52:04 The Hype of Promos 01:07:43 The Future of Promo Cards 01:11:18 Confusion Over Promo Selections