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The Shift Gear Podcast
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 :)
- 20 episodes
- weekly
- Avg 1 hr 4 min
- English
- TSS1 · E139September 15 · 40 min
Tier Listing Plays for Baltimore Regionals
Wagwan generals welcome back. Thank you for sticking with us in this busy time! This week we're back talking about the plays for the first regional of the season. Bored of this format like us? 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/ Season Review Article: https://www.ciarantcg.com/blog-1/2025-26-season-review Timestamps : 00:00 Intro 08:55 Tier List
- TSS1 · E138September 4 · 1 hr 24 min
Fully Evaluating the Worlds 2026 Experience
Well would you look who's back... The boys finally make a return to the mic to break down the entirety of the 2026 San Francisco World Championships. What worked and what didn't work well? We have lots of thoughts... Thank you for sticking with us and let us know how you enjoyed this worlds 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/ Season Review Article: https://www.ciarantcg.com/blog-1/2025-26-season-review Timestamps : 00:00 Intro & Yapperinos 31:19 Worlds 2026 Results 1:07:40 Worlds 2027 - SINGAPORE!
- TSS1 · E137August 4 · 52 min
We're Back! Discussing the State of the Game
Wagwan generals! Been a minute, hope everyone's good. In this episode, we go over the state of the game - Where we're at and where it's headed. Since we've been gone so long we also go over all of the "new" news about the 2027 season, pretend to be excited please. How are you feeling about the game? Let us know 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/ Season Review Article: https://www.ciarantcg.com/blog-1/2025-26-season-review
- TSS1 · E136July 10 · 45 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/paulotothepeak 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 Intro 01:34 60 of the Year 07:15 Card of the Year 09:51 Rogue Deck of the Year 12:24 Deck of the Year 15:14 Stream Play of the Year 19:19 Rookie of the Year 21:34 Breakout Player of the Year 24:44 Best/Worst Tournament Location 27:24 Yapper of the Year 33:38 Wasteman of the Year 36:30 Fan of the Year 38:06 2025/26 MVP 42:50 Outro
- TSS1 · E135July 1 · 1 hr 7 min
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/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/ Timestamps : 00:00 Intro & Trade Reaction 30:33 How does this relate to Pokèmon? 39:27 World Cup Discussion 52:16 Dadton's Evacuation 53:55 Early Shifties Results
- TSS1 · E134June 24 · 2 hr 11 min
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/
- TSS1 · E133June 16 · 1 hr 30 min
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/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 Intro 11:51 NAIC 2027 26:32 News 36:54 NAIC 2026 1:12:05 Worlds Points Discussions/Jank
- TSS1 · E132June 8 · 45 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 Pokemon 06:34 Shilling 07:03 Pokemon 17:45 Tier List
- TSS1 · E131June 3 · 53 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 Intro 03:40 30th Anniversary Reprint Reactions 24:10 Indianapolis Results
- TSS1 · E130May 26 · 56 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
- TSS1 · E129May 20 · 45 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/
- TSS1 · E128May 13 · 59 min
Is this hell?
Wagwan generals. Welcome back to another epi. This week the fellas discuss the state of Dragapult and it's stanglehold on the current game as we know it. Is this healthy? Other topics include OKC Thunder to Dragapult analogies, Aneil finding his 11 year old HGSS save files, and recaps of Japan's expanded Champions League. All that and more on this nonsense filled episode :) Let us know down below how you're feeling about this Dragapult thing 🔽 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 00:50 Discussing Dragapults Dominance (DDD?) 20:01 LA Regionals Results 33:11 Expanded Results (Surprisingly super interesting?) 46:59 New Reveals
- TSS1 · E127May 6 · 1 hr 5 min
LA Regionals Tier List!
Wagwan generals! Slow week in the game so the fellas revisited the tier list and updated the picks for LA. Lots of filler and banter in this epi, enjoy! Let us know your thoughts on consolidated debt down below ⬇️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro/Nonsense 11:35 Tier List 48:52 Reverse Shoutout Pokémon 54:00 Am I in the Wrong (bare federal)
- TSS1 · E126April 30 · 55 min
This Format is Weird...
Wagwan generals. This week the boys are back to break down one of the strangest formats we can remember. With Prague regionals in the books, we got our first taste of this new format with real results to back it up. How are you feeling about our new reality and where this game is at right now? 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/ Eesho (Vintage Clothes): https://www.eesho.co/?utm_source=affi...
- TSS1 · E125April 22 · 56 min
Prague Regionals Tier List!
Wagwan generals. Welcome back to another epi - In this one, the fellas break down an extremely dramatic week in the game of Pokèmon as well as give their top picks for Prague Regionals this upcoming weekend. How do you feel about the statement from TPCi and all of the ensuing fallout? Let us know down below : Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" Timestamps : 00:00 Shiftgear Banter 7:12 Drama! 27:51 Live Updates! 30:00 Tier List
- TSS1 · E124April 15 · 54 min
The Ultimate Pokèmon TCG 2026 Rotated Cards Tier LIst (funeral)
Wagwan generals. Welcome back to another episode. This week the fellas go through every notable card (Even Jacq) we lose to the 2026 Pokèmon TCG rotation. Do you agree with our rankings? 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/ Eesho (Vintage Clothes): https://www.eesho.co/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=ciaran Timestamps : 00:00 Intro 05:20 Tierlist
- TSS1 · E123April 8 · 1 hr 13 min
Fully Breaking Down the Most Dramatic Weekend in Pokémon History (ft. the official rulebook)
Wagwan generals, this week we have a doozy. We witnessed one of the most dramatic weekends in Pokèmon history, not a single headset was safe. To make matters more entertaining, Ciaran also made finals at the other regionals of the weekend. All that and more in this (long) episode. What are your thoughts on the situation? 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/ Eesho (Vintage Clothes): https://www.eesho.co/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=ciaran Timestamps : 00:00 Intro 05:20 Aneil's Recap 08:48 Ciaran's Recap 21:35 DRAMA 56:11 Rulebook Updates
- TSS1 · E121April 1 · 1 hr 11 min
A Sevillian Festival! How to Play Festival Lead, with 2026 Seville SPE Finalist Ethan Wilde
Wagwan generals. This week, the boys are graced by the presence of the man who took FESTIVAL LEAD to it's highest heights, Ethan Wilde. In this episode, the fellas recap the new formats Champions League results, as well as learn how Ethan took Festival Lead to a finals appearance in Seville. Ethan's Links : https://x.com/emothann https://metafy.gg/@emothann/guides 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/ Eesho (Vintage Clothes): https://www.eesho.co/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=ciaran Aneil’s Grimmsnarl Guide : https://metafy.gg/guides/view/an-ultimate-guide-to-marnies-grimmsnarl-sl-LfIBPZpeIB3 Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Banter 10:57 Champions League Breakdown 29:54 Festival Lead Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlgnW_T-iE9DdsUY6UNCtQ/join
- TSS1 · E120March 25 · 1 hr 1 min
Mega Box Takes Houston! Our Assessment of Today’s Meta (Audio Fixed)
Welcome back generals. This week the boys recap the Houston Regional Championships to assess this meta and how it may continue to adapt as we try and narrow down our plays for this format. On top of that, the fellas talk and talk and talk about things non-pokemon. Are you going to miss this meta as much as us after it rotates? 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/ Eesho (Vintage Clothes): https://www.eesho.co/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=ciaranAneil’s Grimmsnarl Guide : https://metafy.gg/guides/view/an-ultimate-guide-to-marnies-grimmsnarl-sl-LfIBPZpeIB3