Chazingdra Chats with CAM STEADY, Musician & Pokémon World Championships Performer Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-08-27 | #6pokemon1lifestory #pokemon #podcast #pokemonworlds Fresh from performing at the 2025 Pokémon World Championships with a 40-piece orchestra, discover the fascinating life story & 6 Dream Team Pokémon of musician Cam Steady: how his video game rap battles series ultimately paved the way for Worlds, the inspirational people he’s encountered along the way - and how he is at root deeply embedded within the Pokémon community.Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it, it would mean a huge amount and really helps out! Thank you :)Become a YouTube channel member or head to my Patreon for Cam’s RAPIDASH ROUND! Bonus quickfire questions he hasn't prepared for: Who are Cam's favourite music artists? What advice would he give to aspiring musicians? What's his favourite music from the Pokémon games? Answers to all these and more lie in store: let the merriment continue!LINKS BELOWMy links:youtube.com/@Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.compatreon.com/ChazingdraJoin my friendly Discord community: discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keAnd you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: twitter.com/ChazingdraChatsVideos mentioned:GlitchxCity’s episode - youtu.be/PdI1BCszyb4?si=XLCWc3ya8ClNG0khWolfe Glick’s episode - youtu.be/7ef-AnMHrjM?si=3Jetf6Sw1fClhkZvCam Steady’s song ‘Mewtwo!’ - youtu.be/Lx7M8xzX8k8?si=0r_ZkFoTC84N2GkMMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - on my channel I stream Pokémon games both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more.And there are now 70 episodes of the show featuring a broad range of people in the Pokémon community, from competitive to casual players & beyond - enjoy!All episodes: youtube.com/watch?v=f0M4tSxPGQg&list=PLwf6eLFz9YAQfrHjSGoMIAE5hflGIkiyV&pp=gAQB0gcJCWMEOCosWNinListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5JdoxYzR6lr7DBN0lihdQJ?si=5ee2f7a52fd14c27Keep up with Cam on all platforms: @TheCamSteadyTIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!01:53 Creating from the start13:28 Cam’s 1st Dream Team Pokémon16:29 Uploading a Pokémon rap to YouTube 25:25 Cam’s 2nd Dream Team Pokémon28:21 A gateway to close friends38:38 Cam’s 3rd Dream Team Pokémon 41:11 Side quests 51:18 Cam’s 4th Dream Team Pokémon52:33 From film school to music1:01:56 Cam’s 5th Dream Team Pokémon1:04:37 The Pokémon World Championships 20251:18:01 Cam’s 6th Dream Team Pokémon 1:19:51 Cam’s complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon1:25:46 If Cam were a Pokémon, what would he be?1:27:39 Community questions for Cam1:39:19 What’s next for Cam?1:40:30 What advice would Cam give his younger self? 1:42:16 Cam’s Rapidash Round Teaser1:43:00 Get involved and see you next time!Music by Tom HiomChannel art by Lee 'Osirus' ProvostLike/subscribe/notifications animation by mangofree on Pixabay: pixabay.com/videos/subscribe-button-subscribe-73041/ Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
Which Pokémon can beat the Elite Four FASTEST? Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-09-11 | #pokemon #bdsp #live Torterra took 28 MINUTES, 10 SECONDS. Tonight we find out if Infernape and Empoleon can beat that...Who can beat the Pokémon BDSP Elite Four FASTEST out of Torterra, Infernape & Empoleon? Join me LIVE and find out!Optimised movesets, random IVs/EVs.The *FIRST* in this series! Over the coming weeks we'll be compiling an overall tierlist.Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it, it directly supports the channel - thank you :)My links:Become a channel member/join my Patreon for exclusive perks including FOUR bonus videos per month!youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinpatreon.com/Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comJoin my friendly Discord community! discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. I stream all sorts of Pokémon challenges, usually Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in the evening UK time!Keep an eye out for my video about commentating the Europe International Championships 2025 - coming soon...Plenty more content on my channel, including my podcast Chazingdra Chats, exploring the life stories & Dream Teams of people in the Pokémon community. Previous guests include Wolfe Glick, AbsolBlogsPokemon & GlitchxCity: youtube.com/@Chazingdra/podcastsDon't miss Pokémon World Championships Host for 10 years & counting ANNA PROSSER on the show - dropped yesterday! youtu.be/a9dp_d2AOtoStream Intro/Outro music by Tom HiomDisclaimer: This stream is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
A DECADE Hosting Pokémon Worlds: Anna Prosser #fyp #pokemon #pokemonworlds #shorts Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-09-10 | ...
Chazingdra Chats with ANNA PROSSER, Pokémon World Championships Esports Host for 10 Years & Counting Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-09-10 | #6pokemon1lifestory #pokemon #pokemonworlds #podcast What an honour to have Anna Prosser on the show, who this year marked her 10th anniversary of hosting the Pokémon World Championships. Come discover all about her experiences, her fascinating life story - from gaming with her grandma as a child, to her musical background culminating in her stellar performance at Worlds 2025, to her winding job trajectory including serving as consultant on a water park and being Miss Oregon - and of course the 6 Pokémon most special to Anna over the years that she would choose for her Dream Team. Don't miss your chance to hear from a figurehead of the Pokémon world: with pearls of wisdom & laughs aplenty, let Anna Prosser & I #makeyourdaymerry !Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it, it would mean a huge amount and really helps out. Thank you!Become a YouTube channel member or head to my Patreon for Anna’s RAPIDASH ROUND! Bonus quickfire questions she hasn't prepared for: Who are Anna's favourite music artists & her inspirations? Which hosts does she herself admire? Which Pokémon World Championships rank among her favourites? What about hidden talents? Answers to all these & more lie in store: let the merriment continue!LINKS BELOWMy links:youtube.com/@Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comBecome a channel member for exclusive perks and support the channel: youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinJoin my Patreon or buy individual products and support the channel: patreon.com/ChazingdraJoin my friendly Discord community: discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keAnd you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: twitter.com/ChazingdraChatsMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - all sorts of content on my channel and I stream a broad range of Pokémon challenges, usually Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in the evening UK time. Come join me next time! Keep an eye out for my video about commentating the Europe International Championships 2025 - coming soon...And there are now more than 70 episodes of the show featuring a broad range of people in the Pokémon community, from competitive to casual players & beyond - enjoy!All episodes: youtube.com/watch?v=f0M4tSxPGQg&list=PLwf6eLFz9YAQfrHjSGoMIAE5hflGIkiyV&pp=gAQB0gcJCWMEOCosWNinListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5JdoxYzR6lr7DBN0lihdQJ?si=5ee2f7a52fd14c27Follow along with Anna's socials and check out her music! @AnnaProsser https://x.com/annaprosserinstagram.com/annaprossertwitch.tv/annaprosseropen.spotify.com/artist/7vpc6ktJXWtlMFBE8Vtn3t?si=NnsC_Zv2RYaSdDTEy6eFbgTIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!03:30 Gaming with Grandma & Dad12:35 Anna's 1st Dream Team Pokémon14:38 Church Theatre Kid & 'Mega Choir Nerd'21:14 Anna's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon22:50 Where Pokémon comes in33:51 University41:33 Anna's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon46:42 Winding Job Trajectory & 'One Step Closer' Rule59:13 Anna's 4th Dream Team Pokémon1:01:20 Pro D&D Player1:10:25 Anna's 5th Dream Team Pokémon1:12:04 Focus on Music & Performing Arts1:24:48 Anna's 6th Dream Team Pokémon1:27:43 Anna's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon1:29:24 10 Years of Hosting Worlds1:35:27 If Anna were a Pokémon, what would she be?1:36:38 Community Questions for Anna1:42:53 What's next for Anna?1:44:47 What advice would Anna give her younger self?1:46:31 Anna's Rapidash Round Teaser1:47:21 Get involved and see you next time!Music by Tom HiomChannel art by Lee 'Osirus' ProvostLike/subscribe/notifications animation by mangofree on Pixabay: pixabay.com/videos/subscribe-button-subscribe-73041 #esports Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
Who will WIN? Pokémon VGC Casters Cup Week 1: VS LouThePikachu • Competitive Scarlet/Violet Battles Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-09-09 | #pokemon #competitivepokemon #vgc #pokemonscarlet #pokemonviolet 16 Pokémon commentators will battle it out over the next few weeks to see who shall be worthy of lifting the trophy! The first tournament of its kind and it's a Draft League - ie we pick Pokémon from various tiers to complete our team, meaning all sorts of creatures we NEVER see in usual competitive play get a chance to shine...It's the very first week and my team goes up against Lou Akcoş-Cromie's aka LouThePikachu! Let's take a look at her team, see how I'm countering it, then get into the battles - and debrief with Lou on call afterwards!***SKIP TO 13:57 FOR JUST THE BATTLES***Thank you to Kosta & Babouras for organising the tournament, and to cbmarcus for the fantastic team graphics.I was streaming this LIVE right here on this channel - make sure you're subscribed with notifications turned on so you know when to join me next time! Please also like the video if you're enjoying it, it goes much further than it might seem - thank you :)Click here for my full team breakdown video: youtu.be/RkNJZdEKOfUClick here for World Champion Giovanni Cischke on my podcast Chazingdra Chats: youtu.be/Lp9GN89Df8EMy links:Become a channel member/join my Patreon for exclusive perks including FOUR bonus videos per month!youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinpatreon.com/Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comJoin my friendly Discord community! discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - all sorts of content on my channel and I stream a broad range of Pokémon challenges, usually Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in the evening UK time. Come join me next time!Keep an eye out for my video about commentating the Europe International Championships 2025 - coming soon...Plenty more content on my channel, including my podcast Chazingdra Chats, exploring the life stories & Dream Teams of people in the Pokémon community. Previous guests include Wolfe Glick, AbsolBlogsPokemon & PM7: youtube.com/@Chazingdra/podcastsTIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!00:51 Breaking Down Lou's Team04:15 My Picks VS Lou13:57 Game 125:15 Game 235:39 Debrief with Lou on Call42:19 Get involved and see you next time!Channel art by Lee Provost Intro/outro/stinger music by Tom HiomLou's team review features music from Track Tribe: 'Squirm Worm' & 'Fine Dining'Other music from Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon VioletDisclaimer: This stream is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
The FIRST EVER Pokémon VGC Casters Cup: My Team! Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-09-07 | #pokemon #vgc #competitivepokemon #pokemonscarlet #pokemonviolet 16 Pokémon commentators will battle it out over the next few weeks to see who shall be worthy of lifting the trophy! The first tournament of its kind and it's a Draft League - ie we pick Pokémon from various tiers to complete our team, meaning all sorts of creatures we NEVER see in usual competitive play get a chance to shine... Come join me as I walk you through my picks, and keep an eye out for my weekly battles I'll be uploading!Thank you to Kosta & Babouras for organising the tournament, and to cbmarcus for the fantastic team graphics.I was streaming this LIVE right here on this channel - make sure you're subscribed with notifications turned on so you know when to join me next time! Please also like the video if you're enjoying it, it goes much further than it might seem - thank you :)My links:Become a channel member/join my Patreon for exclusive perks including FOUR bonus videos per month!youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinpatreon.com/Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comJoin my friendly Discord community! discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - all sorts of content on my channel and I stream a broad range of Pokémon challenges, usually Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in the evening UK time. Come join me next time! #makeyourdaymerry Keep an eye out for my video about commentating the Europe International Championships 2025 - coming soon...Plenty more content on my channel, including my podcast Chazingdra Chats, exploring the life stories & Dream Teams of people in the Pokémon community. Previous guests include Wolfe Glick, AbsolBlogsPokemon & PM7: youtube.com/@Chazingdra/podcastsTIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!01:36 Pokémon 103:11 Pokémon 205:15 Pokémon 306:44 Pokémon 4 07:56 Pokémon 5 09:47 Pokémon 6 11:08 Pokémon 712:22 Pokémon 813:47 Pokémon 9 15:08 Pokémon 1016:34 Pokémon 1117:39 Pokémon 1218:41 See you next time!Channel art by Lee Provost Intro/outro music by Tom HiomAll other music from Track Tribe - in order of appearance:Fine DiningLost LoungeSquirm WormDisclaimer: This stream is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
‘It just can’t be REAL’ - World Champion GIOVANNI CISCHKE #fyp #pokemon #vgc #pokemonworlds #shorts Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-09-07 | ...
HOW TO SUCCEED w/ Pokémon World Champion GIOVANNI CISCHKE #fyp #pokemon #vgc #pokemonworlds #shorts Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-09-05 | ...
World Champ nearly didn’t COMPETE • Giovanni Cischke #pokemon #vgc #pokemonworlds #shorts Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-09-04 | ...
*LIVE* POKÉMON SILVER SHINY HUNTING! Ledyba: Dream Team Quest Member #2 | Full Odds Retro Johto Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-09-04 | #pokemon #shinyhunting #pokemongoldandsilver #ledyba #live Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it :) Become a channel member/join my Patreon for exclusive perks!youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinpatreon.com/Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comJoin my friendly Discord community: discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4kePokémon Silver is my favourite game of ALL TIME - and it recently celebrated its 25th anniversary! Having spent hours and hours (and hours and hours) playing it as a child, I am ecstatic to revisit it as a (sort of) grown-up and play through my CHILDHOOD COPY again in the most special way possible: with a hand-picked team of SIX SHINY POKÉMON! Every single Pokémon has an alternately-coloured version that sparkles on encounter, known as a Shiny - BUT they have a minuscule 1/8,192 chance of appearing. We've got Totodile, next up one of my all-time faves LEDYBA: a Pokémon I want to champion since it's pretty weak! Just HOW MANY encounters will it take until it shines...? Brace yourself for an EPIC QUEST - but mainly kick back & enjoy some cosy Shiny hunting! Let's go on a very special adventure! Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it :)The Dream Team:✅ Feraligatr (6,555 resets)👉 LedianEspeonKingdraStill deciding on the final two...My name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. I stream Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursday evenings UK time! Competitive, Shiny Hunting & Nuzlockes!PLENTY more content on my channel, including my podcast Chazingdra Chats, exploring the life stories & Dream Teams of people in the Pokémon community. Previous guests include Wolfe Glick, AbsolBlogsPokemon & GlitchxCity: youtube.com/@Chazingdra/podcastsDon't miss our new VGC World Champion GIOVANNI CISCHKE on the show - dropped TODAY!Channel members get access to FOUR BONUS VIDEOS from Chazingdra Chats per month & many more exclusive perks! Also available individually on my Patreon.ALL LINKS AT THE TOPStream Intro/Outro music by Tom HiomOther music from the album 'Secluded' from Streambeats by Harris Heller: open.spotify.com/album/0QtxVl7JfhZZ8Fsspi0UmS?si=jWvu8K1GRYeubLMAURQLDA#fullodds #gen2 #shinypokemon Disclaimer: This stream is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
LIVE: Pokémon COMMENTATOR Uses POKÉ-GOD ARCEUS! Competitive VGC Scarlet/Violet Battles in Reg J Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-09-03 | #pokemon #vgc #competitivepokemon #regulationj I'm a professional Pokémon commentator and I've just returned from the World Championships in California! Excited to be back streaming - especially in the new format which allows super-powerful MYTHICAL Pokémon to be used, almost unprecedented in competitive history! Today I'll be using a team featuring ARCEUS - it's the creator of the Pokémon universe so it's gotta be good... right? Come find out and let me #makeyourdaymerry ! Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it :)Team built by 2017 World Champion Ryota Otsubo: https://x.com/barudoru/status/1955423828584305013If you'd like to try out the team yourself, use this code in the Battle Stadium feature of your Pokémon Scarlet/Violet game: 779X22My links:Become a channel member/join my Patreon for exclusive perks including FOUR bonus videos per month!youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinpatreon.com/Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comJoin my friendly Discord community! discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. I usually stream Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in the evening UK time! Competitive, Shiny hunting & Nuzlockes!Keep an eye out for my video about commentating the Europe International Championships 2025 - coming soon...Plenty more content on my channel, including my podcast Chazingdra Chats, exploring the life stories & Dream Teams of people in the Pokémon community. Previous guests include Wolfe Glick, AbsolBlogsPokemon & GlitchxCity: youtube.com/@Chazingdra/podcastsDon't miss our new World Champion GIOVANNI CISCHKE on the show - drops TOMORROW!Stream Intro/Outro music by Tom HiomDisclaimer: This stream is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.#pokemonscarlet #pokemonviolet #esports #rankedbattles
Being Pokémon WORLD CHAMPION • Giovanni Cischke #fyp #pokemon #pokemonworlds #vgc #shorts Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-09-03 | ...
Pokémon VGC WORLD CHAMPION Breaks Down HOW HE WON • Giovanni Cischke Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-09-03 | #pokemon #pokemonworlds #vgc #competitivepokemon #worldchampion #esports Get the insight of 2025 Pokémon VGC World Champion Giovanni Cischke as he talks in depth about his Worlds experience.Watch our full chat about his life story here: youtu.be/Lp9GN89Df8EPlease do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it, it would mean a huge amount and really helps out. Thank you!My links:youtube.com/@Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comBecome a channel member for EXCLUSIVE PERKS and support the channel: youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinJoin my Patreon or buy individual products and support the channel: patreon.com/ChazingdraJoin my friendly Discord community: discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keAnd you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: twitter.com/ChazingdraChatsMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - on my channel I stream Pokémon games both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more.Keep an eye out for my video about commentating the Europe International Championships 2025 - coming soon!There are now more than 70 episodes of Chazingdra Chats (where this footage is from) featuring a broad range of people in the Pokémon community, from competitive to casual players & beyond - enjoy!All episodes: youtube.com/watch?v=f0M4tSxPGQg&list=PLwf6eLFz9YAQfrHjSGoMIAE5hflGIkiyV&pp=gAQB0gcJCWMEOCosWNinListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5JdoxYzR6lr7DBN0lihdQJ?si=5ee2f7a52fd14c27TIMESTAMPS00:00 Background06:48 Preparation08:50 Anaheim & Day 112:54 Day 219:16 Top 16 VS Theotime Massaut26:22 Top 8 VS Mao Harada31:21 Top 4 VS Hirofumi Kimura36:16 Championship Sunday47:00 After Winning58:00 Reflections1:01:35 Going HomeMusic by Tom HiomLike/subscribe/notifications animation by mangofree on Pixabay: pixabay.com/videos/subscribe-button-subscribe-73041 Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
Chazingdra Chats with GIOVANNI CISCHKE, Pokémon VGC World Champion 2025 Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-09-03 | #6pokemon1lifestory #pokemon #podcast #pokemonworlds #vgc #competitivepokemon Look no further than this video for the most comprehensive insight into a World Champion's story that you could wish for. Thousands of Trainers competed all year long to reach that hallowed position, but it was Giovanni Cischke of the USA that came out on top in 2025. Discover his start with Pokémon watching over his brother's shoulder while he played, how he nearly didn't attempt to qualify for the World Championships - and ultimately why he always believed he could win.N.B. It just so happened that we recorded during a storm on Gio's end - I did my best to remove the background noise and I apologise if it's distracting.Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it, it would mean a huge amount and really helps out. Thank you!*For an extended discussion of Gio's Worlds experience, don't miss this video containing UNSEEN FOOTAGE from our chat:* youtu.be/sSo_qolwVqkBecome a YouTube channel member or head to my Patreon for Gio’s RAPIDASH ROUND! Bonus quickfire questions he hasn't prepared for: Hear about Gio's incredible memory that's served him so well in competitive Pokémon, what he enjoys beyond Pokémon in his downtime, who his dream dinner party guests would be and much more - let the merriment continue!LINKS BELOWMy links:youtube.com/@Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comBecome a channel member for exclusive perks and support the channel: youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinJoin my Patreon or buy individual products and support the channel: patreon.com/ChazingdraJoin my friendly Discord community: discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keAnd you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: twitter.com/ChazingdraChatsMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - on my channel I stream Pokémon games both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more.Keep an eye out for my video about commentating the Europe International Championships 2025 - coming soon...And there are now more than 70 episodes of the show featuring a broad range of people in the Pokémon community, from competitive to casual players & beyond - enjoy!All episodes: youtube.com/watch?v=f0M4tSxPGQg&list=PLwf6eLFz9YAQfrHjSGoMIAE5hflGIkiyV&pp=gAQB0gcJCWMEOCosWNinListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5JdoxYzR6lr7DBN0lihdQJ?si=5ee2f7a52fd14c27Keep up with Gio's latest: https://x.com/pqlarbearTIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!04:54 Origins with Pokémon: Brother10:26 Gio's 1st Dream Team Pokémon12:36 Discovering Competitive Pokémon: US Nationals 201418:46 Gio's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon20:47 Attending First Tournament: Dallas 201828:50 Gio's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon30:56 Introduction to the Community: Knoxville 202445:41 Gio's 4th Dream Team Pokémon48:09 Road to Worlds: 2025 Season1:10:48 Gio's 5th Dream Team Pokémon1:13:38 Winning the World Championships1:44:22 Gio's 6th Dream Team Pokémon1:47:56 Gio's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon1:49:24 If Gio were a Pokémon, what would he be?1:50:18 Community Questions for Gio2:00:39 What advice would Gio give his younger self?2:03:25 Gio's Rapidash Round Teaser2:03:58 Get involved and see you next time!Music by Tom HiomChannel art by Lee 'Osirus' ProvostLike/subscribe/notifications animation by mangofree on Pixabay: pixabay.com/videos/subscribe-button-subscribe-73041 #esports Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
CAM STEADY on POKÉMON WORLDS #fyp #pokemonworlds #pokemon #shorts Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-08-27 | ...
😂 Did you hear about the Slowpoke that only knew 25 letters of the alphabet?… #fyp #pokemon #shorts Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-08-26 | ...
WINNING the Pokémon WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS #fyp #pokemonworlds #pokemon #vgc #shorts Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-08-25 | ...
*KORAIDON* WON WORLDS! 🤯 Pokémon VGC World Championships Quick Summary #fyp #pokemon #vgc #shorts Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-08-24 | ...
The TERA STELLAR CELESTEELA Challenge… #fyp #pokemon #pokemonworlds #pokemoncommunity #shorts Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-08-23 | ...
LIVE: Whats it like Commentating the Pokémon World Championships? VGC Caster Reflects Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-08-23 | #pokemonworlds #pokemon #esports #vgc #live I had the honour of commentating the 2025 Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, California last week for the video game (VGC)! It was one of the most incredible weeks of my life. I'm going to be giving you an insight into my experience and reflecting on the event. Come join!Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying the stream :) Become a channel member/join my Patreon for exclusive perks including FOUR bonus videos per month!youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinpatreon.com/Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comJoin my friendly Discord community! discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. I usually stream Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in the evening UK time! Competitive, Shiny hunting & Nuzlockes!Plenty more content on my channel, including comedy skits and my podcast Chazingdra Chats, exploring the life stories & Dream Teams of people in the Pokémon community. Previous guests include Wolfe Glick, AbsolBlogsPokemon & GlitchxCity: youtube.com/@Chazingdra/podcastsVideos about my experiences commentating not only Worlds this year but also the Europe International Championships coming soon - stay tuned...Stream Intro/Outro music by Tom Hiom#behindthescenes #playpokemon Disclaimer: This stream is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
‘My life changed’ - Pokémon TCG Legend Tord Reklev #fyp #pokemon #pokemontcg #shorts Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-08-21 | ...
POKÉMON ONE-LINERS: #pokemonworlds Edition #fyp #pokemon #funny #oneliners #shorts Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-08-20 | ...
Chazingdra Chats with TORD REKLEV, One of the Greatest Pokémon Trading Card Game Players of All Time Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-08-20 | #6pokemon1lifestory #pokemon #podcast Winner of no fewer than 5 International Championships, Tord Reklev is regarded by many to be the greatest ever player of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Discover his insights, fascinating life story & the 6 Pokémon most special to him over the years that he would choose for his Dream Team.Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it, it would mean a huge amount and really helps out! Thank you :)Become a YouTube channel member or head to my Patreon for Tord's RAPIDASH ROUND! Bonus quickfire questions he hasn't prepared for... Let the merriment continue!LINKS BELOWMy links (@Chazingdra on all socials):youtube.com/@Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comUnlock exclusive perks by becoming a channel member: youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinJoin my Patreon or buy individual products: patreon.com/ChazingdraJoin my friendly Discord community! discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keAnd you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: twitter.com/ChazingdraChatsMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - on my channel I stream Pokémon games both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come be a part of the merriment!And there are now more than 60 episodes of the show featuring a broad range of people in the Pokémon community, from competitive to casual players & beyond - enjoy!All episodes: youtube.com/watch?v=f0M4tSxPGQg&list=PLwf6eLFz9YAQfrHjSGoMIAE5hflGIkiyV&pp=gAQB0gcJCWMEOCosWNinListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5JdoxYzR6lr7DBN0lihdQJ?si=5ee2f7a52fd14c27Keep up with Tord online! https://x.com/TordReklevTIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!01:54 Discovering the Pokémon Trading Card Game09:07 Tord's 1st Dream Team Pokémon12:05 The First Ever North American International Championships22:05 Tord's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon24:22 The European International Championships36:18 Tord's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon37:54 Completing the IC Gauntlet in Brazil49:53 Tord's 4th Dream Team Pokémon51:04 Making the World Championships Finals1:04:28 Tord's 5th Dream Team Pokémon1:05:18 The European International Championships - Take 21:17:02 Tord's 6th Dream Team Pokémon1:17:29 Tord's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon1:20:26 If Tord were a Pokémon, what would he be?1:21:45 Community Questions for Tord1:36:48 What's next for Tord?1:37:58 What advice would Tord give his younger self?1:39:12 Tord's Rapidash Round Teaser1:40:02 Get involved & see you next time!Music by Tom HiomChannel art by Lee 'Osirus' ProvostLike/subscribe/notifications animation by mangofree on Pixabay: pixabay.com/videos/subscribe-button-subscribe-73041/ #pokemontcg Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
ARE YOU READYYYY #pokemonworlds #fyp #pokemon #playpokemon #esports #shorts Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-08-18 | ...
Joe Brown’s Pokémon Journey #fyp #pokemon #podcast #vgc #competitivepokemon #shorts Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-08-07 | ...
Chazingdra Chats with JOE XEMINAN BROWN, Pokémon VGC Commentator Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-08-06 | #6pokemon1lifestory #pokemon #podcast Joe Brown & I shared a whole lot of laughs recording this - his infectious enthusiasm is bound to #makeyourdaymerry ! Discover Joe's fascinating life story - how he grew up 'with a video game controller in one hand', being a production assistant on Major League Baseball, two epiphanies he experienced watching the film Inception and attending the 2015 Pokémon World Championships in Boston - and find out the 6 Pokémon most special to Joe over the years that he would choose for his Dream Team...Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it, it directly supports me and ensures I can continue to create content for you! Thank you :)Become a YouTube channel member or head to my Patreon for Joe's RAPIDASH ROUND! Bonus quickfire questions he hasn't prepared for: What's Joe's favourite event he's casted? What are some of his favourite casting memories? What hidden talents does he have? Who would be his dream dinner party guests? Answers to all these and more lie in store: let the merriment continue!LINKS BELOWMy links (@Chazingdra on all socials):youtube.com/@Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comUnlock exclusive perks by becoming a channel member: youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinJoin my Patreon or buy individual products: patreon.com/ChazingdraJoin my friendly Discord community! discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keAnd you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: twitter.com/ChazingdraChatsMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - on my channel I stream Pokémon games both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come be a part of the merriment!And there are now more than 60 episodes of the show featuring a broad range of people in the Pokémon community, from competitive to casual players & beyond - enjoy!All episodes: youtube.com/watch?v=f0M4tSxPGQg&list=PLwf6eLFz9YAQfrHjSGoMIAE5hflGIkiyV&pp=gAQB0gcJCWMEOCosWNinListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5JdoxYzR6lr7DBN0lihdQJ?si=5ee2f7a52fd14c27Videos mentioned:Wolfe Glick's episode - youtu.be/7ef-AnMHrjMSierra Dawn's episode - youtu.be/doOlDYM4yKsLee Provost's episode - youtu.be/WeHr0XzoTRAShai Burton's episode - youtu.be/bXUjSmLw67QKeep up with Joe's latest!https://x.com/xeminanTIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!02:16 Growing up10:00 Joe's 1st Dream Team Pokémon15:55 Passion for sport23:46 Joe's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon29:08 High school & college37:04 Joe's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon42:54 Production Assistant on Major League Baseball51:56 Joe's 4th Dream Team Pokémon58:58 The journey to casting competitive Pokémon1:09:22 Joe's 5th Dream Team Pokémon1:13:35 Casting beyond Pokémon1:25:56 Joe's 6th Dream Team Pokémon1:29:39 Joe's complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon1:31:18 If Joe were a Pokémon, what would he be?1:32:42 Community questions for Joe1:41:56 What's next for Joe?1:43:51 What advice would Joe give his younger self?1:45:41 Joe's Rapidash Round teaser1:46:22 Get involved and see you next time!Not sure what the background noise is around 1:25:00 on & off for 10 minutes - apologies about this.#vgc #competitivepokemon Notes:- Shiny Pokémon are ultra rare alternately-coloured variants.- The 'Machampion' - Mark McQuillan of the UK famously used Machamp, a Pokémon no-one expected to have competitive success, to win the 2015 World Championships in the Seniors Division!- Protean - An ability that changes the Pokémon's type to that of the move it's using, boosting the move's power. From Generation IX onwards, it only activates the first time a move is chosen.- Mega-evolved Pokémon - a temporary final form some Pokémon have access to, boosting their stats and sometimes changing their type and ability.Music by Tom HiomChannel art by Lee 'Osirus' ProvostLike/subscribe/notifications animation by mangofree on Pixabay: pixabay.com/videos/subscribe-button-subscribe-73041 Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
“I BEAT Wolfe Glick at Pokémon!” - Sierra Dawn #fyp #pokemon #podcast #vgc #pokemoncommunity Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-30 | ...
Chazingdra Chats with SIERRA DAWN, Esports Host/Caster inc Pokémon & Valorant, Creator & Streamer Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-30 | #6pokemon1lifestory #pokemon #podcast From initially streaming the Trading Card Game to a 50-hour drive across country with two cats, from sending a random message to hugely popular creator aDrive to casting & hosting events for Pokémon, Valorant & more: discover Sierra Dawn's fascinating life story and the 6 Pokémon she would choose for her Dream Team. Come hang out with Sierra & me and let us #makeyourdaymerry !Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it, it directly supports me and ensures I can continue to create content for you! Thank you :)There's no Rapidash Round this week but become a channel member/join my Patreon for access to bonus rounds of quickfire questions with most of my other guests! Links below!My links (@Chazingdra on all socials):youtube.com/@Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comUnlock 4 bonus videos per month & many more exclusive perks by supporting the channel as a member: youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinJoin my Patreon or buy individual products: patreon.com/ChazingdraJoin my friendly Discord community! discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keAnd you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: twitter.com/ChazingdraChatsMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - on my channel I stream Pokémon games both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come be a part of the merriment!And there are now more than 60 episodes of the show featuring a broad range of people in the Pokémon community, from competitive to casual players & beyond - enjoy!All episodes: youtube.com/watch?v=f0M4tSxPGQg&list=PLwf6eLFz9YAQfrHjSGoMIAE5hflGIkiyV&pp=gAQB0gcJCWMEOCosWNinListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5JdoxYzR6lr7DBN0lihdQJ?si=5ee2f7a52fd14c27Videos mentioned:Wolfe Glick's episode: youtu.be/7ef-AnMHrjMAaron Zheng's episode: youtu.be/f0M4tSxPGQgAdam Dorricott's episode: youtu.be/WSBvNeJVSgoKeep up with Sierra's latest and check out her streams & content!https://x.com/sierradawnx3twitch.tv/sierradawnyoutube.com/sierradawnTIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!02:12 Childhood09:10 Sierra's 1st Dream Team Pokémon13:40 Pokémon TCG & streaming20:39 Sierra's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon22:56 Moving across the country31:17 Sierra's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon35:21 Full-time content & COVID42:40 Sierra's 4th Dream Team Pokémon45:52 VGC origins1:03:45 Sierra's 5th Dream Team Pokémon1:05:29 Casting career1:16:41 Sierra's 6th Dream Team Pokémon1:21:24 Sierra's complete Dream Team & partner Pokémon1:22:23 If Sierra were a Pokémon, what would she be?1:22:56 Community questions for Sierra1:39:22 What's next for Sierra?1:40:46 What advice would Sierra give her younger self?1:41:48 Get involved & see you next time!Music by Tom HiomChannel art by Lee 'Osirus' ProvostLike/subscribe/notifications animation by mangofree on Pixabay: pixabay.com/videos/subscribe-button-subscribe-73041 #vgc #competitivepokemon #interview #valorant #esports Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
LIVE: Pokémon COMMENTATOR Uses PIKACHU! Scarlet/Violet Competitive VGC Regulation I Switch 2 Battles Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-24 | #pokemon #vgc #competitivepokemon #live #makeyourdaymerry I'm a professional Pokémon commentator and today I'm trying out a unique team featuring the one & only PIKACHU! It may be the mascot of the entire franchise but we hardly ever see it in competitive play, despite offering some unique tools. Come join me and see how well the beloved electric mouse can fare!This team - also featuring Kyogre, Zacian, Galarian Moltres, Amoonguss & Grimmsnarl - reached Top 100 on the battle ladder! If you'd like to try it out yourself, use this Rental Code in the Battle Stadium of your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game: Y2SH20Team Creator: https://x.com/dodoriosiriru/status/1930619505279193184We'll also be discussing all the news from yesterday's #pokemonpresents !Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it :) Become a channel member/join my Patreon for exclusive perks including FOUR bonus videos per month!youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinpatreon.com/Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comJoin my friendly Discord community! discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. I usually stream Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in the evening UK time! Competitive, Shiny hunting & Nuzlockes!Plenty more content on my channel, including my podcast Chazingdra Chats, exploring the life stories & Dream Teams of people in the Pokémon community. Previous guests include Wolfe Glick, AbsolBlogsPokemon & GlitchxCity: youtube.com/@Chazingdra/podcastsDon't miss NORAINTHEFUTURE on the show, Shiny hunting streamer & content creator - episode dropped TODAY! youtu.be/3m07lSANLmk?si=npVSV07oeTXb9mnPStream Intro/Outro music by Tom HiomDisclaimer: This stream is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.#regulationi #pokemonscarlet #pokemonviolet #esports #rankedbattles #pokemonvgc #pokemonbattle #nintendoswitch2
NoraInTheFuture’s Story #shorts #pokemon #fyp #shinyhunting #trans #podcast Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-23 | ...
Chazingdra Chats with NORAINTHEFUTURE, Pokémon Shiny Hunter, Streamer & Content Creator Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-23 | #6pokemon1lifestory #pokemon #podcast #makeyourdaymerry Born before Pokémon, a student of rocket science, a trans woman and someone who strives tirelessly for trans rights within the Pokémon community & beyond, discover the life story of NoraInTheFuture and the 6 Pokémon most special to her over the years that she would choose for her Dream Team.Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it, it directly supports me and ensures I can continue to create content for you! Thank you :)Become a YouTube channel member or head to my Patreon for Nora's RAPIDASH ROUND! Bonus quickfire questions she hasn't prepared for: discover her advice to aspiring streamers, dive into her experience hosting Retro Shiny Challenges at Pokémon events, learn more about Pokémon Pride and more: let the merriment continue!LINKS BELOWMy links (@Chazingdra on all socials):youtube.com/@Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comUnlock exclusive perks by becoming a channel member: youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinJoin my Patreon or buy individual products: patreon.com/ChazingdraJoin my friendly Discord community! discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keAnd you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: twitter.com/ChazingdraChatsMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - on my channel I stream Pokémon games both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come be a part of the merriment!And there are now more than 60 episodes of the show featuring a broad range of people in the Pokémon community, from competitive to casual players & beyond - enjoy!All episodes: youtube.com/watch?v=f0M4tSxPGQg&list=PLwf6eLFz9YAQfrHjSGoMIAE5hflGIkiyV&pp=gAQB0gcJCWMEOCosWNinListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5JdoxYzR6lr7DBN0lihdQJ?si=5ee2f7a52fd14c27Videos mentioned:Cecilily's episode: youtu.be/ErXRbqm47AM?si=pZB7e63RLutJmctZPM7's episode: youtu.be/pKJc-nsABFs?si=npD0VQfgmngYpJacMy Safari Week 2024 video - I RAN AWAY from a SHINY Pokémon after 50,000 ENCOUNTERS: youtu.be/ZRwMjqVQeT4Check out Nora's fantastic content and keep up with her latest!twitch.tv/norainthefutureyoutube.com/channel/UC2-PHp0f3IK5tiaYe6aNcKAhttps://x.com/norainthefuturehttps://bsky.app/profile/norainthefuture.tvTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Welcome!01:17 Childhood07:24 Nora's 1st Dream Team Pokémon11:30 College & Career17:03 Nora's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon18:53 Transition35:59 Nora's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon37:41 Streaming49:00 Nora's 4th Dream Team Pokémon51:29 Events & Activism59:49 Nora's 5th Dream Team Pokémon1:02:32 The Future1:12:03 Nora's 6th Dream Team Pokémon1:13:47 Nora's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon1:14:33 If Nora were a Pokémon, what would she be?1:15:34 Community questions for Nora1:23:51 What advice would Nora give her younger self?1:27:49 Nora's Rapidash Round Teaser1:28:39 Get involved & see you next time!Music by Tom HiomChannel art by Lee 'Osirus' ProvostLike/subscribe/notifications animation by mangofree on Pixabay: pixabay.com/videos/subscribe-button-subscribe-73041 #trans #transwoman #shinyhunting #shinypokemon Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
6 WINS, 1 LOSS: Pokémon COMMENTATOR Uses PIKACHU! Scarlet & Violet Competitive VGC Reg I Battles Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-23 | #pokemon #vgc #competitivepokemon #live #makeyourdaymerry I'm a professional Pokémon commentator and today I'm trying out a unique team featuring the one & only PIKACHU! It may be the mascot of the entire franchise but we hardly ever see it in competitive play, despite offering some unique tools. Come join me and see how well the beloved electric mouse can fare!This team - also featuring Kyogre, Zacian, Galarian Moltres, Amoonguss & Grimmsnarl - reached Top 100 on the battle ladder! If you'd like to try it out yourself, use this Rental Code in the Battle Stadium of your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game: Y2SH20Team Creator: https://x.com/dodoriosiriru/status/1930619505279193184We'll also be discussing all the news from today's #pokemonpresents !Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it :) Become a channel member/join my Patreon for exclusive perks including FOUR bonus videos per month!youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinpatreon.com/Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comJoin my friendly Discord community! discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. I usually stream Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in the evening UK time! Competitive, Shiny hunting & Nuzlockes!Plenty more content on my channel, including my podcast Chazingdra Chats, exploring the life stories & Dream Teams of people in the Pokémon community. Previous guests include Wolfe Glick, AbsolBlogsPokemon & GlitchxCity: youtube.com/@Chazingdra/podcastsDon't miss NORAINTHEFUTURE on the show, Shiny hunting streamer & content creator - episode drops TOMORROW!Stream Intro/Outro music by Tom HiomDisclaimer: This stream is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.#regulationi #pokemonscarlet #pokemonviolet #esports #rankedbattles #pokemonvgc #pokemonbattle #nintendoswitch2
*LIVE* Pokémon Presents WATCH ALONG! Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-23 | #pokemonpresents The latest news from the world of Pokémon - let's see what's revealed...Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it :) Become a channel member/join my Patreon for exclusive perks including FOUR bonus videos per month!youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinpatreon.com/Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comJoin my friendly Discord community! discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. I usually stream Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in the evening UK time! Competitive, Shiny hunting & Nuzlockes!Plenty more content on my channel, including my podcast Chazingdra Chats, exploring the life stories & Dream Teams of people in the Pokémon community. Previous guests include Wolfe Glick, AbsolBlogsPokemon & GlitchxCity: youtube.com/@Chazingdra/podcastsDon't miss PM7 on the show, hugely popular Pokémon content creator with over 1 million subscribers - episode drops TOMORROW!Stream Intro/Outro music by Tom HiomDisclaimer: This stream is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
Things we WON’T hear in the Pokémon Presents #pokemonpresents #pokemon #shorts Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-22 | ...
How To Find Success on YouTube ft. PM7 (1M Subs) Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-18 | #6pokemon1lifestory #pokemon #podcast The hugely popular Pokémon content creator discusses what made his channel blow up. Check out our full chat here: youtu.be/pKJc-nsABFsPlease do like & subscribe if you're enjoying this video, it directly supports me and ensures I can continue to create content for you! Thank you :)My links (@Chazingdra on all socials):youtube.com/@Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comUnlock exclusive perks by becoming a channel member: youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinJoin my Patreon or buy individual products: patreon.com/ChazingdraJoin my friendly Discord community! discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keAnd you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: twitter.com/ChazingdraChatsBecome a YouTube channel member or head to my Patreon for John's RAPIDASH ROUND! Bonus quickfire questions he hasn't prepared for: Which of his videos is he proudest of? How does he deal with burnout? What advice does he have for aspiring creators? What about hidden talents and fun facts about him? Answers to all these & many more lie in store: let the merriment continue!LINKS ABOVEMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - on my channel I stream Pokémon games both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come be a part of the merriment! #makeyourdaymerry And there are now more than 60 episodes of the show featuring a broad range of people in the Pokémon community, from competitive to casual players & beyond - enjoy!All episodes: youtube.com/watch?v=f0M4tSxPGQg&list=PLwf6eLFz9YAQfrHjSGoMIAE5hflGIkiyV&pp=gAQB0gcJCWMEOCosWNinListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5JdoxYzR6lr7DBN0lihdQJ?si=5ee2f7a52fd14c27Check out John's fantastic content!youtube.com/@PM7Music by Tom HiomChannel art by Lee 'Osirus' ProvostRed Zubat by Alex! on Amino: aminoapps.com/c/pokemon/page/blog/shiny-zubat-family/5GhV_uLm5GNeR5JGbzK0wve0BEjJ50Like/subscribe/notifications animation by mangofree on Pixabay: pixabay.com/videos/subscribe-button-subscribe-73041 #youtube #contentcreation #tips Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
PM7s CRAZY Pokémon Origin Story Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-17 | #6pokemon1lifestory #pokemon #podcast The hugely popular Pokémon content creator discusses his first Shiny encounter, a magazine that showed Zubat in 4 different colours and how Pokémon is for all ages. Check out our full chat here: youtu.be/pKJc-nsABFsPlease do like & subscribe if you're enjoying this video, it directly supports me and ensures I can continue to create content for you! Thank you :)My links (@Chazingdra on all socials):youtube.com/@Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comUnlock exclusive perks by becoming a channel member: youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinJoin my Patreon or buy individual products: patreon.com/ChazingdraJoin my friendly Discord community! discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keAnd you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: twitter.com/ChazingdraChatsBecome a YouTube channel member or head to my Patreon for John's RAPIDASH ROUND! Bonus quickfire questions he hasn't prepared for: Which of his videos is he proudest of? How does he deal with burnout? What advice does he have for aspiring creators? What about hidden talents and fun facts about him? Answers to all these & many more lie in store: let the merriment continue!LINKS ABOVEMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - on my channel I stream Pokémon games both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come be a part of the merriment! #makeyourdaymerry And there are now more than 60 episodes of the show featuring a broad range of people in the Pokémon community, from competitive to casual players & beyond - enjoy!All episodes: youtube.com/watch?v=f0M4tSxPGQg&list=PLwf6eLFz9YAQfrHjSGoMIAE5hflGIkiyV&pp=gAQB0gcJCWMEOCosWNinListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5JdoxYzR6lr7DBN0lihdQJ?si=5ee2f7a52fd14c27Check out John's fantastic content!youtube.com/@PM7Music by Tom HiomChannel art by Lee 'Osirus' ProvostRed Zubat by Alex! on Amino: aminoapps.com/c/pokemon/page/blog/shiny-zubat-family/5GhV_uLm5GNeR5JGbzK0wve0BEjJ50Like/subscribe/notifications animation by mangofree on Pixabay: pixabay.com/videos/subscribe-button-subscribe-73041 #shinypokemon #shinyhunting Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
The Fascinating Story of PM7 #podcast #shorts #pokemon #fyp Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-17 | ...
Chazingdra Chats with PM7, Hugely Popular Pokémon Content Creator Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-16 | #6pokemon1lifestory #pokemon #podcast 'There's nothing more beautiful in this world than getting invested in something that doesn't really matter - because you can make it matter.' Well, with his undying drive to create, John aka PM7 has made Pokémon matter to his 1 million subscribers & counting, and now you have the chance to discover the life story of this phenomenally popular content creator: how he got his start with Pokémon, with YouTube, how his dedication saw him thrive all the way up to those 1 million subscribers - and, as always, find out the 6 Pokémon most special to John over the years that he would choose for his Dream Team. His enthusiasm is infectious and the pearls of wisdom keep on coming: hang out with John & me and let us #makeyourdaymerry ! Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it, it directly supports me and ensures I can continue to create content for you! Thank you :)Become a YouTube channel member or head to my Patreon for John's RAPIDASH ROUND! Bonus quickfire questions he hasn't prepared for: Which of his videos is he proudest of? How does he deal with burnout? What advice does he have for aspiring creators? What about hidden talents and fun facts about him? Answers to all these & many more lie in store: let the merriment continue!LINKS BELOWMy links (@Chazingdra on all socials):youtube.com/@Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comUnlock exclusive perks by becoming a channel member: youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinJoin my Patreon or buy individual products: patreon.com/ChazingdraJoin my friendly Discord community! discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keAnd you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: twitter.com/ChazingdraChatsMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - on my channel I stream Pokémon games both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come be a part of the merriment!And there are now more than 60 episodes of the show featuring a broad range of people in the Pokémon community, from competitive to casual players & beyond - enjoy!All episodes: youtube.com/watch?v=f0M4tSxPGQg&list=PLwf6eLFz9YAQfrHjSGoMIAE5hflGIkiyV&pp=gAQB0gcJCWMEOCosWNinListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5JdoxYzR6lr7DBN0lihdQJ?si=5ee2f7a52fd14c27Videos mentioned:Wolfe Glick's episode: youtu.be/7ef-AnMHrjMPokeaimMD's episode: youtu.be/N2t7J779LgcTruegreen7's episode: youtu.be/Rt-VZAAFkeETom Rocks Maths' episode: youtu.be/m2yYNnSXugIPTCGRadio/Ross Gilbert's episode: youtu.be/9qij6ELMjXkMy Safari Week 2024 video - I RAN AWAY from a SHINY Pokémon after 50,000 ENCOUNTERS: youtu.be/ZRwMjqVQeT4Check out John's fantastic content!youtube.com/@PM7TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!02:20 Finding his first Shiny10:25 John's 1st Dream Team Pokémon15:50 Creating a Pokémon website28:57 John's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon31:58 Going to a PokeMoshPit tournament43:10 John's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon48:13 Joining the second season of the Global Battle Association57:41 John's 4th Dream Team Pokémon1:02:08 Creating a new YouTube channel1:19:25 John's 5th Dream Team Pokémon1:22:26 Reaching 1 million subscribers1:31:06 John's 6th Dream Team Pokémon1:34:14 John's complete Dream Team & partner Pokémon1:35:49 If John were a Pokémon, what would he be?1:37:32 Community questions for John1:53:55 What's next for John?1:55:26 What advice would John give his younger self?1:56:58 John's Rapidash Round Teaser1:57:50 Get involved and see you next time!Music by Tom HiomChannel art by Lee 'Osirus' ProvostLike/subscribe/notifications animation by mangofree on Pixabay: pixabay.com/videos/subscribe-button-subscribe-73041 Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
LIVE Pokémon COMMENTATOR uses GIRATINA! Scarlet/Violet Competitive VGC Regulation I Switch 2 Battles Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-16 | #pokemon #vgc #competitivepokemon #live #makeyourdaymerry I'm a professional Pokémon commentator and today I'm trying out a unique team featuring the beloved mascot of Pokémon Platinum version, Giratina! The team made the second day of competition at the North America International Championships recently and also features Kyogre, Rillaboom, Volcarona, Whimsicott & Chien-Pao - let's see how well we can do with it!Team built by Henry Rich: https://x.com/HobbitVGC/status/1934274216573968814If you'd like to try out the team yourself, use this Rental Code in the Battle Stadium feature of your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game: 9M870JPlease do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it :) Become a channel member/join my Patreon for exclusive perks including FOUR bonus videos per month!youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinpatreon.com/Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comJoin my friendly Discord community! discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. I usually stream Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in the evening UK time! Competitive, Shiny hunting & Nuzlockes!Plenty more content on my channel, including my podcast Chazingdra Chats, exploring the life stories & Dream Teams of people in the Pokémon community. Previous guests include Wolfe Glick, AbsolBlogsPokemon & GlitchxCity: youtube.com/@Chazingdra/podcastsDon't miss PM7 on the show, hugely popular Pokémon content creator with over 1 million subscribers - episode drops TOMORROW!Stream Intro/Outro music by Tom HiomDisclaimer: This stream is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.#regulationi #pokemonscarlet #pokemonviolet #esports #rankedbattles #pokemonvgc #pokemonbattle #nintendoswitch2
LIVE: POKÉMON COMMENTATOR Uses CRAZY TEAM! Scovillain, Koraidon, Miraidon | Scarlet & Violet VGC Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-11 | #pokemon #vgc #competitivepokemon #live I'm a professional Pokémon commentator and today I'm trying out a unique team: Scovillain with both Koraidon AND Miraidon. Scovillain's signature Spicy Extract move boosts its ally's offence which can make it unstoppable, and we rarely see the mascots of the latest games Scarlet & Violet on the same team! Come find out how well they all gel together alongside Chesnaught, Female Indeedee & Clefairy... This team was built by Michael Zhang and he nearly made the second day of competition at the North American International Championships with it. If you'd like to try out the team yourself, use this Rental Code in the Battle Stadium feature of your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game: 6WLB0NMichael on X: https://x.com/EternalSnowman/status/1933915569532940495Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it :) Become a channel member/join my Patreon for exclusive perks including FOUR bonus videos per month!youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinpatreon.com/Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comJoin my friendly Discord community: discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. I usually stream Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in the evening UK time! Competitive, Shiny hunting & Nuzlockes!Plenty more content on my channel, including my podcast Chazingdra Chats, exploring the life stories & Dream Teams of people in the Pokémon community. Previous guests include Wolfe Glick, AbsolBlogsPokemon & GlitchxCity: youtube.com/@Chazingdra/podcastsDon't miss TOM ROCKS MATHS, maths content creator & Pokémon lover as seen recently on Countdown, on Chazingdra Chats - dropped yesterday! youtu.be/m2yYNnSXugI Stream Intro/Outro music by Tom HiomDisclaimer: This stream is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.#regulationi #pokemonscarlet #pokemonviolet #esports #rankedbattles #pokemonvgc #pokemonbattle #nintendoswitch2
5 WINS, 2 LOSSES! POKÉMON COMMENTATOR Uses 3RD PLACE MAUSHOLD TEAM! Competitive VGC Scarlet/Violet Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-10 | #pokemon #vgc #competitivepokemon #live I'm a professional Pokémon commentator and today I'm trying out the team that finished 3rd at the most prestigious tournament in Japan. Featuring my favourite of the new Pokémon, Maushold! Its fearsome Population Bomb move can hit 10 times in a row, and alongside it are the oppressive Legendary duo of Kyogre & Ice Rider Calyrex, a tricksy Smeargle and equally tricksy Volcarona & Farigiraf. Come join!If you'd like to try out the team yourself, use this Rental Code in the Battle Stadium feature of your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game: VYL2QFTeam created by Haruki Sato - congratulations on the incredible finish at the Japan Championships! https://x.com/Newcon8/status/1937131680059511111Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it :) Become a channel member/join my Patreon for exclusive perks including FOUR bonus videos per month!youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinpatreon.com/Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comJoin my friendly Discord community: discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. I usually stream Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in the evening UK time! Competitive, Shiny hunting & Nuzlockes!Plenty more content on my channel, including my podcast Chazingdra Chats, exploring the life stories & Dream Teams of people in the Pokémon community. Previous guests include Wolfe Glick, AbsolBlogsPokemon & GlitchxCity: youtube.com/@Chazingdra/podcastsDon't miss TOM ROCKS MATHS, maths content creator & Pokémon lover as seen recently on Countdown, on Chazingdra Chats - dropped today! youtu.be/m2yYNnSXugI Stream Intro/Outro music by Tom HiomDisclaimer: This stream is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.#regulationi #pokemonscarlet #pokemonviolet #esports #rankedbattles #pokemonvgc #pokemonbattle #nintendoswitch2
Tom Rocks Maths on Countdown & Charizard #fyp #countdown #charizard #pokemon #maths #podcast #shorts Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-10 | ...
Chazingdra Chats with TOM ROCKS MATHS - Countdown, Maths Content Creator, Pokémon Lover Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-09 | #6pokemon1lifestory #pokemon #podcast #countdown #maths Tom Rocks Maths aka Dr Tom Crawford was presented to the UK on the hugely popular game show Countdown in early 2025 - and as his tattoos show, he loves Pokémon! Here's your chance to discover the maths content creator's life story: relishing solving maths problems deep into the night as an 8-year-old, the tale of his Oxford University interview, of course a deep dive into his Countdown experience - and as always find out the 6 Pokémon most special to Tom over the years that he would choose for his Dream Team... Let Tom Rocks Maths & I #makeyourdaymerry !Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it :) Become a YouTube channel member/head to my Patreon to hear more from Tom & all my guests! Channel members also get early access to new videos plus many more perks!My links (@Chazingdra on all socials):youtube.com/@Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comBecome a channel member: youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinJoin my Patreon or buy individual products: patreon.com/ChazingdraJoin my friendly Discord community! discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keAnd you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: twitter.com/ChazingdraChatsBecome a YouTube channel member or head to my Patreon for Tom's RAPIDASH ROUND! Bonus quickfire questions he hasn't prepared for: For Tom, why is maths so fun? What advice would he give to creators and people wanting to get involved in the media? What's his favourite mathematical formula? And favourite of his Pokémon tattoos?! Answers to all these & many more lie in store: let the merriment continue!LINKS ABOVEMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - on my channel I stream Pokémon games both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come be a part of the merriment!And there are now more than 60 episodes of the show featuring a broad range of people in the Pokémon community, from competitive to casual players & beyond - enjoy!All episodes: youtube.com/watch?v=f0M4tSxPGQg&list=PLwf6eLFz9YAQfrHjSGoMIAE5hflGIkiyV&pp=gAQB0gcJCWMEOCosWNinListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5JdoxYzR6lr7DBN0lihdQJ?si=5ee2f7a52fd14c27Check out Tom's content, website & socials:youtube.com/@TomRocksMathstomrocksmaths.comhttps://x.com/tomrocksmathsinstagram.com/tomrocksmathsAs mentioned: Tom's favourite moment from Countdown solving a near-impossible maths problem - youtu.be/kiEzqGZKQyU?si=ei6QayPVeOneTGTNTIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!03:04 First memory of doing maths for fun10:04 Tom's 1st Dream Team Pokémon15:42 Tom's realisation that he was clever22:54 Tom's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon25:36 Oxford interview36:02 Tom's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon40:38 Tom's PhD supervisor49:59 Tom's 4th Dream Team Pokémon52:35 Starting YouTube1:06:45 Tom's 5th Dream Team Pokémon1:11:28 Countdown1:22:35 Tom's 6th Dream Team Pokémon1:25:55 Tom's complete Dream Team & partner Pokémon1:28:43 If Tom were a Pokémon, what would he be?1:30:08 Community questions for Tom1:40:17 What's next for Tom?1:43:50 What advice would Tom give his younger self?1:45:40 Tom's Rapidash Round Teaser1:46:30 Get involved & see you next time!Apologies for the choppiness of Tom's footage - we encountered internet problems while recording!Music by Tom HiomChannel art by Lee 'Osirus' ProvostLike/subscribe/notifications animation by mangofree on Pixabay: pixabay.com/videos/subscribe-button-subscribe-73041 Countdown footage at the relevant timestamp from Channel 4Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
LIVE: POKÉMON COMMENTATOR Uses Team That WON JAPAN CHAMPIONSHIPS! Competitive VGC Scarlet/Violet Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-09 | #pokemon #vgc #competitivepokemon #live I'm a professional Pokémon commentator and today I'm trying out the team that won the most prestigious tournament in Japan. Featuring the most feared combination of powerful legendary Pokémon in the format, Shadow Rider Calyrex & Zamazenta, with Smeargle able to boost their offence and render opponents useless with sleep. Come join!If you’d like to try out the team yourself, use this rental code in the Battle Stadium on your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game: KVYP2LCongratulations to the team’s pilot & Japan Champion, Yuma Kinugawa! https://x.com/kinurincipall?s=21&t=XdWZKre5tpXrfnx9CMU-WABuilt by Yuma, Markus Hamann & Aaron TraylorPlease do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it :) Become a channel member/join my Patreon for exclusive perks including FOUR bonus videos per month!youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinpatreon.com/Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comJoin my friendly Discord community: discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. I usually stream Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in the evening UK time! Competitive, Shiny hunting & Nuzlockes!Plenty more content on my channel, including my podcast Chazingdra Chats, exploring the life stories & Dream Teams of people in the Pokémon community. Previous guests include Wolfe Glick, AbsolBlogsPokemon & GlitchxCity: youtube.com/@Chazingdra/podcastsDon't miss Tom Rocks Maths, maths content creator & Pokémon lover as seen recently on Countdown, on Chazingdra Chats TOMORROW!Stream Intro/Outro music by Tom HiomDisclaimer: This stream is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.#regulationi #pokemonscarlet #pokemonviolet #esports #rankedbattles #pokemonvgc #pokemonbattle #nintendoswitch2
LIVE Minior COLLECTING + SHINY HUNTING for PRIDE! NINTENDO SWITCH 2 Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-04 | #pokemon #pride #live #shinyhunting #shinypokemon With Pride celebrations happening all around the world and London's this weekend, let's try to collect as many different colours of Minior as we can - including the ultra-rare Shiny variants!Please check out these incredible charities:Stonewall, fighting for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community: stonewall.org.ukPoint of Pride, providing financial aid & direct support to transgender and non-binary people: pointofpride.orgPlease do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it :) Become a channel member/join my Patreon for exclusive perks!youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinpatreon.com/Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comJoin my friendly Discord community: discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keMy name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. I usually stream Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in the evening UK time! Competitive, Shiny hunting & Nuzlockes!PLENTY more content on my channel, including my podcast Chazingdra Chats, exploring the life stories & Dream Teams of people in the Pokémon community. Previous guests include Wolfe Glick, AbsolBlogsPokemon & GlitchxCity: youtube.com/@Chazingdra/podcastsChannel members get access to FOUR BONUS VIDEOS from Chazingdra Chats per month alongside other perks! Also available individually on my Patreon.Thank you for watching :)Stream Intro/Outro music by Tom Hiom#pokemonscarlet #pokemonviolet #nintendoswitch2 Disclaimer: This stream is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
From ROCKET LEAGUE to POKÉMON: Mike ‘Gregan’ Ellis #fyp #pokemon #pokemontcg #rocketleague #shorts Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-02 | ...
Chazingdra Chats with MIKE GREGAN ELLIS, Pokémon Trading Card Game Commentator; Rocket League Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-02 | #6pokemon1lifestory #pokemon #podcast #pokemontcg #rocketleague Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it :) Become a YouTube channel member/head to my Patreon to hear more from Mike & all my guests! Channel members also get early access to new videos plus many more perks!My links (@Chazingdra on all socials):youtube.com/@Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comBecome a channel member: youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinJoin my Patreon or buy individual products: patreon.com/ChazingdraJoin my friendly Discord community! discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keAnd you can follow the podcast itself on X too @ChazingdraChats: twitter.com/ChazingdraChatsDiscover the fascinating life story of Mike Ellis aka Gregan: a lifelong passionate believer in the potential of esports, he was casting & coaching for the Rocket League Championships Series at a young age which paved the way, via some important lessons, for commentating the Pokémon Trading Card Game now. As always, find out too the 6 Pokémon most special to Mike over the years that he would choose for his Dream Team... Come hang out with Mike & me and let us #makeyourdaymerry! Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it :)Become a YouTube channel member or head to my Patreon (links above) for Mike's RAPIDASH ROUND! Bonus quickfire questions he hasn't prepared for... Let the merriment continue!My name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - on my channel I stream Pokémon games both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more! Come be a part of the merriment!And why not join the friendly Merrifolk? Become a member of my Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory - if you enjoy all the treats that the Pokémon video games have to offer, competitive or casual, then it's the place for you. It would be a pleasure to welcome you :)ALL LINKS AT THE TOP!There are now more than 60 episodes of the show featuring a broad range of people in the Pokémon community, from competitive to casual players & beyond - enjoy! I work really hard on these episodes so if you’d like to support, likes & subscribes to my YouTube channel @Chazingdra really do go such a long way, as do comments with your thoughts - I’d love to read them! On Spotify & other audio apps, ratings, reviews & comments are really helpful. Spreading the word about the show, by telling your friends, sharing episodes & using the hashtag #6Pokemon1LifeStory online helps a lot too, and again becoming a YouTube channel member or joining my Patreon (links above) ensures I can continue to bring content to you. Thank you :)All episodes: youtube.com/watch?v=f0M4tSxPGQg&list=PLwf6eLFz9YAQfrHjSGoMIAE5hflGIkiyV&pp=gAQB0gcJCWMEOCosWNinListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5JdoxYzR6lr7DBN0lihdQJ?si=5ee2f7a52fd14c27Keep up with Mike's latest:https://x.com/mikeellisptcg?lang=enhttps://x.com/gregan?lang=en-GBTIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome!01:23 Official Nintendo Magazine Community08:53 Mike's 1st Dream Team Pokémon12:47 Minecraft Era21:42 Mike's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon23:21 University33:28 Mike's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon35:45 Full-Time Esports41:28 Mike's 4th Dream Team Pokémon44:21 London Life51:46 Mike's 5th Dream Team Pokémon57:05 Full-Time Work, Norwich & Pokémon Commentary1:05:00 Mike's 6th Dream Team Pokémon1:06:44 Mike's Complete Dream Team & Partner Pokémon1:07:57 If Mike were a Pokémon, what would he be?1:08:58 Community Questions for Mike1:16:14 What's next for Mike?1:17:05 What advice would Mike give his younger self?1:18:13 Mike's Rapidash Round Teaser1:19:05 Get involved & see you next time!NB Rocket League, in Mike's own words, 'simply put is football/soccer with cars. The cars are controlled by the player and can fly, making the gameplay fast, mechanical and precise'.Music by Tom HiomChannel art by Lee 'Osirus' ProvostLike/subscribe/notifications animation by mangofree on Pixabay: pixabay.com/videos/subscribe-button-subscribe-73041/ Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
I ❤️ SHINY Pokémon RUNNING AWAY! #fyp #pokemon #safariweek #shinyhunting #shinypokemon #shorts Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-07-01 | ...
LIVE: Shiny Hunting Pokémon That FLEE! SAFARI WEEK Charlie Merriman (Chazingdra) 2025-06-30 | #pokemon #shinyhunting #safariweek #retrogaming #live Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it :) Become a channel member/join my Patreon for exclusive perks like *FOUR* bonus videos per month!Channel membership: youtube.com/channel/UCgdVDcJyZoKX-GSmrMF1yYg/joinpatreon.com/Chazingdratwitter.com/Chazingdrahttps://bsky.app/profile/chazingdra.bsky.socialinstagram.com/chazingdratiktok.com/@chazingdrachazingdra@gmail.comJoin my friendly Discord community! discord.com/invite/f2ssjED4keCheck out my video of last year's crazy Safari Week experience here - I RAN AWAY from a SHINY Pokémon after 50,000 ENCOUNTERS: youtu.be/ZRwMjqVQeT4IT'S HERE! Safari Week 2025 is upon us and I couldn't be more excited! Looking for ultra rare Shiny Pokémon in the Safari Zone where they can run away from you - but last year it was ME that accidentally ran away from a Shiny Venonat after a whopping *50,000* encounters! Will we see the glorious reclaim? What other Shinies might we find? Will I find one sooner than that this year? And will we actually be able to catch anything?! The next chapter of the Safari Saga is being written RIGHT NOW: come hang out and let's Shiny hunt! Please do like & subscribe if you're enjoying it :)Tonight I stream with my friend @Kwikpanik - we streamed together the first day of Safari Week 2024 and he found a Shiny, now we're doing the same on the final day of Safari Week 2025 - will it be my turn this time...?My name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. I stream competitive, Shiny Hunting & Nuzlockes! Come be a part of the merriment!@Chazingdra on all socials.PLENTY more content on my channel, including my podcast Chazingdra Chats, exploring the life stories & Dream Teams of people in the Pokémon community. Previous guests include Wolfe Glick, AbsolBlogsPokemon & GlitchxCity: youtube.com/@Chazingdra/podcastsChannel members get access to FOUR BONUS VIDEOS from Chazingdra Chats per month alongside other perks! Also available individually on my Patreon.It would be a pleasure to welcome you into my friendly Discord community Chazingdra's Chocolate Factory - come and join the Merrifolk!ALL LINKS AT THE TOP!Thank you for watching :)Stream Intro/Outro music by Tom HiomFeaturing music from the album Slaps by Streambeats by Harris Heller: open.spotify.com/album/5fp77NLnE8jHiQzzNE9sox?si=eQpdCBRKReCRtYKi3fNfjQDisclaimer: This stream is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.
