Chazingdra Chats (A Pokémon Podcast)

6 - Spragels, Pokémon UNITE Content Creator & Caster

#Yeehaw! Content Cowboy & comedian Spragels is here on Chazingdra Chats to bring the belly laughs & brighten your day! 🌞 From his Wild West-esque childhood neighbourhood where kids would relentlessly challenge each other to Pokémon battles on Red & Blue, all the way up to earning his spurs as one of the biggest Pokémon UNITE content creators and a caster, via improv comedy - and, of course, the 6 Pokémon he would choose for his Dream Team... Come hang out with Jake Sprague and me!
I defy you not to 'lol'.
Check out Jake's incredibly popular Pokémon UNITE content: https://www.youtube.com/@spragels
I am @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, Instagram & TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra
https://twitter.com/Chazingdra
https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/
https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra
And you can follow the podcast on X too @ChazingdraChats: https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats 
If you enjoyed, do give the episode a rating and review - it really helps :) You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see pictures of the Pokémon Jake is talking about and share in the smiles! Drop a comment over there as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Jake's shared with us - and what your own Dream Team would be... Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, from competitive to casual Pokémon players and beyond, feel free to get in touch - chazingdra@gmail.com
Consider joining my Patreon to hear Jake's Rapidash Round - 15 minutes or so of quickfire bonus questions he hasn't prepared for... Let the good times roll on! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra
You can also become a part of my Discord community here - it would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.gg/43P3F49s
(N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
02:23 Jake & Pokémon at Middle School
07:16 Jake's 1st Pokémon
13:13 Jake & Poker
14:56 Jake's 2nd Pokémon
18:34 Jake & Comedy
29:42 Jake's 3rd Pokémon
32:15 Jake & The Birth of his Daughter
37:51 Jake's 4th Pokémon
39:52 Jake & Creating UNITE Content
50:06 Jake's 5th Pokémon
53:28 Jake Now
1:01:21 Jake's 6th Pokémon
1:03:32 Jake's Partner Pokémon
1:04:47 If Jake were a Pokémon, what would he be?
1:06:43 Community Questions for Jake
1:14:19 What's Next for Jake?
1:15:54 What advice would Jake give his younger self?
1:18:18 Outro
All images of Pokémon (c) Pokémon. Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.

5 - MEweedle, Pokémon GO Competitor with Regional, International & World-Level Wins

In just two years, Maxwell Ember (in-game name MEweedle) went from discovering competitive Pokémon GO to winning the World Championships in the Senior Division. Hear Maxwell's extraordinary journey, from his dad introducing him to the game (that's right - not the other way around!) all the way up to also winning the 2024 Europe International Championships, via the events that didn't go so well, what he learned along the way, and the vital importance of the community. What about the 6 Pokémon Maxwell would choose for his Dream Team? It's all here in the fifth episode of Chazingdra Chats! Let Maxwell & I brighten your day! 🌞 
You can keep up with Maxwell's latest news by following him on X @MEweedle https://twitter.com/MEweedle
I am @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, Instagram & TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra https://twitter.com/Chazingdra https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra
And you can follow the podcast on X too @ChazingdraChats: https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats 
If you enjoyed, do give the episode a rating and review - it really helps :) You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see pictures of the Pokémon Maxwell is talking about and share in the smiles! Drop a comment over there as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Maxwell's shared with us - and what your own Dream Team would be... Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, get in touch - aiming to expand beyond the competitive Pokémon community too! chazingdra@gmail.com
Consider joining my Patreon to hear Maxwell's Rapidash Round - 15 minutes or so of quickfire bonus questions he hasn't prepared for... Let the good times roll on! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra
You can also become a part of my Discord community here - it would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.gg/43P3F49s
(N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:03 Maxwell's Introduction to Pokémon GO
06:12 Maxwell's 1st Pokémon
09:26 Maxwell & Reaching No. 1 on GO Battle League Leaderboard
13:19 Maxwell's 2nd Pokémon
15:10 Maxwell's First Worlds (2022)
19:40 Maxwell's 3rd Pokémon
24:57 Maxwell & The 2023 Stuttgart Regional Championships + 4th Pokémon
33:08 Maxwell & Worlds 2023
37:18 Maxwell's 5th Pokémon
40:03 Maxwell & EUIC 2024
49:02 Maxwell's 6th Pokémon
51:04 Maxwell's Partner Pokémon
51:54 If Maxwell Were A Pokémon, What Would He Be?
54:16 Community Questions for Maxwell
1:02:30 What's Next for Maxwell?
1:03:35 What Advice Would Maxwell Give His Younger Self?
1:04:19 Outro inc. Reveal of Next Week's Guest
All images of Pokémon (c) Pokémon. Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.

4 - Simon Van der Borght, Pokémon Video Game Competitor & Tournament Organiser

My guest this week is the wonderful Simon Van der Borght, and he's guaranteed to leave you with a smile! Simon is a figurehead of the competitive Pokémon world: though principally a Video Game player, he has also accrued Championship Points for the Trading Card Game and GO, as well as being a tournament judge and even organiser, making the Belgian scene go from strength to strength. Keen to give back to the community that has given him so much, discover Simon's inspiring life story as well as the 6 Pokémon on his Dream Team. It's an episode full of joie de vivre, laughter and heart - enjoy!
You can keep up with everything Simon is up to by following him on X - @Shmonstah https://twitter.com/Shmonstah
I am @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, Instagram & TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra https://twitter.com/Chazingdra https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra
And you can follow the podcast on X too @ChazingdraChats: https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats 
If you enjoyed, do give the episode a rating and review - it really helps :) You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see pictures of the Pokémon Simon is talking about and share in the smiles! Drop a comment over there as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Simon's shared with us - and what your own Dream Team would be... Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, get in touch - aiming to expand beyond the competitive Pokémon community too! chazingdra@gmail.com
Consider joining my Patreon to hear Simon's Rapidash Round - 15 minutes or so of quickfire bonus questions he hasn't prepared for... Let the good times roll on! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra
You can also become a part of my Discord community here - it would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.gg/43P3F49s
(N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:47 Simon's early childhood in the Congo
08:06 Simon's 1st Pokémon
10:15 Simon & Sporta Kampen
15:14 Simon's 2nd Pokémon
17:08 Simon & PokéPlay
26:07 Simon's 3rd Pokémon
28:57 Simon & Studying
36:07 Simon's 4th Pokémon
38:13 Simon & The First European International Championships
47:03 Simon's 5th Pokémon
48:53 Simon & Nurturing The Local Scene/Casting
1:02:36 Simon's 6th Pokémon
1:07:36 Simon's Partner Pokémon
1:09:31 If Simon Were A Pokémon, What Would He Be?
1:11:28 Questions From The Community For Simon
1:21:53 What's Next For Simon?
1:24:03 What Advice Would Simon Give To His Younger Self?
1:26:00 Outro
All images of Pokémon (c) Pokémon. Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.   

3 - Amanda Lundberg, Pokémon GO Caster & Content Creator

Bears in people costumes? Talking maple syrup bottles? Baboons stealing lunches? It must be Amanda Lundberg's episode of Chazingdra Chats! The brilliant Pokémon GO caster & content creator takes us through her enthralling and hilarious life stories as well as the 6 Pokémon she would choose for her Dream Team. Join in the fun and let Amanda & I brighten your day - you're in for a treat!
Amanda is @lundberger on X and @LundbergerPoGo on YouTube, where she uploads all sorts of fantastic Pokémon GO content - be sure to check it out! https://twitter.com/lundberger https://www.youtube.com/@LundbergerPoGo 
I am @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, Instagram & TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra https://twitter.com/Chazingdra https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra
And you can follow the podcast on X too @ChazingdraChats: https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats 
If you enjoyed, do give the episode a rating and review - it really helps :) You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see pictures of the Pokémon Amanda is talking about and share in the smiles! Drop a comment over there as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Amanda's shared with us - and what your own Dream Team would be... Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, get in touch - aiming to expand beyond the competitive Pokémon community too! chazingdra@gmail.com
Consider joining my Patreon to hear Amanda's Rapidash Round - 15 minutes or so of quickfire bonus questions she hasn't prepared for... Let the good times roll on! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra
You can also become a part of my Discord community here - it would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.gg/43P3F49s
(N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)
 
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:35 Amanda's Adoption & Growing Up
07:37 Amanda's 1st Pokémon
10:06 Amanda's Gullibility As A Child & How It's Shaped Her Humour
17:05 Amanda's 2nd Pokémon
19:52 Amanda & Working For The College TV Station
31:05 Amanda's 3rd Pokémon
33:28 Amanda & Foxes
36:28 Amanda's 4th Pokémon
38:35 Amanda's Proposal To Her Husband
44:54 Amanda's 5th Pokémon
47:40 Amanda & Getting Into Pokémon GO And Casting
53:58 Amanda's 6th Pokémon
56:35 Amanda's Partner Pokémon
57:00 If Amanda Were A Pokémon, What Would She Be?
58:37 Community Questions For Amanda
1:09:22 What's Next For Amanda?
1:11:19 What Advice Would Amanda Give To Her Younger Self?
1:12:52 Outro inc. Reveal Of Next Week's Guest
 
All images of Pokémon (c) Pokémon. Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.    

2 - Shai Burton, Pokémon Trading Card Game Caster & Content Creator

#BringTheNoise! My guest this week is Shai Burton, providing larger-than-life energy and all the laughs! Come and hear why Shai is a pioneer in every sense of the word, from card sets to mindset and even Feraligatr movesets... Learn from Shai's wisdom - delivered in his trademark infectiously upbeat style - discover his hand-picked 6 Pokémon for his Dream Team, find out the heaviest Pokémon he can bench press (yep) - we had such a blast chatting, you're sure to love listening! Let us brighten your day! 
Shai is @BurtsPTCG as well as @BurtsPTCGShorter on YouTube, also @BurtsPTCG on X and @BurtsTCG on Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/@BurtsPTCG https://www.youtube.com/@BurtsPTCGShorter https://twitter.com/BurtsPTCG https://www.instagram.com/burtstcg/ 
I am @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, Instagram & TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra https://twitter.com/Chazingdra https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra
And you can follow the podcast on X too @ChazingdraChats: https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats 
If you enjoyed, do give the episode a rating and review - it really helps :) You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see pictures of the Pokémon Shai is talking about and share in the smiles! Drop a comment over there as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Shai's shared with us - and what your own Dream Team would be... Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, get in touch - aiming to expand beyond the competitive Pokémon community too! chazingdra@gmail.com
Consider joining my Patreon to hear Shai's Rapidash Round - 15 minutes or so of quickfire bonus questions he hasn't prepared for... Let the good times roll on! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra
You can also become a part of my Discord community here - it would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.gg/43P3F49s
(N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)
 
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:52 Shai's First Foray Into Pokémon
07:09 Shai's 1st Pokémon
10:06 Shai & Secondary School
14:49 Shai's 2nd Pokémon
17:08 Shai & Pokémon Platinum
23:47 Shai's 3rd Pokémon 
27:15 The Fun Era
31:42 Shai's 4th Pokémon
34:14 Shai & The Pandemic
40:41 Shai's 5th Pokémon
43:53 Shai & Casting
51:40 Shai's 6th Pokémon
55:11 Shai's Partner Pokémon
56:57 If Shai Were A Pokémon, What Would He Be?
59:43 Community Questions For Shai
1:09:08 What's Next For Shai?
1:10:27 Shai's Advice To His Younger Self
1:11:54 Outro inc. Reveal Of Next Week's Guest
 
All images of Pokémon (c) Pokémon. Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.

1 - Lee Provost, Pokémon Video Game Caster & Content Creator

My inaugural guest on Chazingdra Chats is Lee Provost, a seasoned Pokémon VGC caster and player. Time to discover just HOW seasoned! From discovering Pokémon via the anime and his brother, through Lee's first time playing in the World Championships in 2013 right up to casting and taking the plunge into creating content, it's all here for you to enjoy - as of course is Lee's hand-picked team of 6 Pokémon for his dream team... Featuring tales of a terrifying Houndour and a no-less terrifying conundrum submitted by the community involving Machamp as a goalkeeper, come have a laugh with Lee and me! Let us brighten your day!
Lee is @osirus on YouTube & @osirusvgc on X: https://www.youtube.com/@Osirus https://twitter.com/osirusvgc
Please visit his GoFundMe page for the wonderful charity Little Princess Trust, and consider supporting if you can: https://www.justgiving.com/page/lee-provost-1710432452102?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LFCFRUK_Day7_SameDayNoDon&mi_u=53914196&mi_ecmp=LFCFRUK_Day7_SameDayNoDon
I am @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, Instagram & TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/@Chazingdra https://twitter.com/Chazingdra https://www.instagram.com/chazingdra/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chazingdra
And you can follow the podcast on X too @ChazingdraChats: https://twitter.com/ChazingdraChats 
If you enjoyed, do give the episode a rating and review - it really helps :) You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see pictures of the Pokémon Lee is talking about and share in the smiles! Drop a comment over there as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Lee's shared with us - and what your own Dream Team would be... Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, get in touch - aiming to expand beyond the competitive Pokémon community too! chazingdra@gmail.com
If you want to hear what made Lee say 'I've been saving the gold for the patrons', consider subscribing to me on Patreon to hear Lee's Rapidash Round - 15 minutes or so of quickfire bonus questions he hasn't prepared for... Let the good times roll on! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra
You can also join my Discord community here - it would be a pleasure to welcome you :) https://discord.gg/43P3F49s
And I'd love to hear any feedback you have, and any suggestions for guests - aiming to expand beyond the competitive Pokémon community too. Get in touch! chazingdra@gmail.com
(N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)
 
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:24 Lee's First VG Tournament
09:20 Lee's 1st Pokémon
11:03 Lee's Introduction To Pokémon + The Celebi Tour
25:17 Lee's 2nd Pokémon
27:50 Lee On Earning His First Worlds Invitation
37:21 Lee's 3rd Pokémon
40:12 Lee's First Worlds Experience
45:09 Lee's 4th Pokémon
48:56 Lee's Second Worlds Experience
55:35 Lee's 5th Pokémon
58:21 Lee & Casting
1:03:08 Lee's 6th Pokémon
1:04:03 Lee's Partner Pokémon
1:04:52 If Lee Were A Pokémon, What Would He Be?
1:08:32 Community Questions
1:15:25 What's Next For Lee?
1:19:15 Lee's Advice To His Younger Self
1:21:00 Outro inc. Reveal Of Next Week's Guest + Little Princess Trust
 
All images of Pokémon (c) Pokémon. Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International.