The Pod of Greed

Paul McGee and Alec Fields

English Games Hobbies Leisure

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Episodes 160

Avg. Duration 1h 51m

Activity Highly Active

Apple Rating ★ 4.8 (115)

Since May 2023

Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Weekly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

100%

Hosting

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About This Podcast

The Pod of Greed is a weekly podcast that's all about the world of card games, hosted by Paul and Alec from the popular YouTube channel Team APS. If you're a fan of Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, or any other trading card game, then this is the podcast for you! Each episode, Paul and Alec dive into the latest news and trends in the world of card games, and share their personal experiences and insights on the games they love. But it's not just all about cards - they also chat about gaming, anime, and other pop culture topics that are relevant to the card game community. With a fun and casual approach to their discussions, Paul and Alec make the Pod of Greed an entertaining and informative listen for anyone who's passionate about card games. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started in the hobby, you're sure to find something to enjoy in each episode of the Pod of Greed!

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Recent Episodes

S1E160 Rest in Peace to Alex Cimo

Jun 11, 2026 1h 47m

Paul and Alec eulogize the late Alex Cimo. We also discuss some other Yu-Gi-Oh developments around Genesys format, the final Shadow Duelist Master Duel event, and more.

S1E159 Yu-Gi-Oh Manga Art Cards, Alec Competed in a Regional, Sony State of Play

Jun 04, 2026 1h 28m

Paul and Alec recap each of their individual weekends at both Yu-Gi-Oh and Digimon TCG regionals respectively, we discuss the new Yu-Gi-Oh Manga cards, Pokemon TCG's event sales policy, Magic x…

S1E158 Battles of Legend, $35 Magnificent Monsters, 10 Billion Pokemon Cards, Universes Beyond Forever, and Chaotic TCG Returns

May 28, 2026 2h 11m

This week, Paul and Alec have a lot of card game news to catch up. Yu-Gi-Oh has announced and priced the long awaited Magnificent Monsters set. It's got the first Grandmaster Rare cards, but it'll…

S1E157 Larry, Paul and Alec Play "This or That"

May 21, 2026 1h 36m

Pokemon or Yu-Gi-Oh? Console Gaming or PC Gaming? Anime subs or dubs? Paul, Alec, and even Larry return this week to play "This or That" with all of their favorite nerdy hobbies!

A Lot to Say About the New Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist

May 14, 2026 1h 52m

Paul and Alec discuss the newest Yu-Gi-Oh banlists, Paul's victory at a recent Blazing Dominion case tournament, and the Nintendo Switch 2 price increase! Plus more nihilistic AI stories.

S1E155 MTG One Ring Art Controversy, Star Fox Remake, $80 Videogames

May 07, 2026 1h 21m

Let's talk about the Magic the Gathering One Ring artwork controversy, the new Star Fox remake on Switch 2, and the idea of GTA VI costing $80.

S1E154 Yu-Gi-Oh Anime is Getting Better! More Fighting Over Pokemon TCG Cards? New Xbox and PlayStation News!

Apr 30, 2026 1h 29m

Paul and Alec discuss the newest Yu-Gi-Oh chronicles anime, a violent encounter at a Walmart over Pokemon cards, and news around Xbox and PlayStation.

S1E153 A New Yu-Gi-Oh Rarity, Mangaka vs Piracy, and Xbox Gains Ground

Apr 23, 2026 1h 49m

We talk about a new Yu-Gi-Oh product announcement, a mangaka against piracy, and Xbox Game Pass... getting cheaper?!

S1E152 How Do You Say "Playground Yu-Gi-Oh Did Not Exist?"

Apr 16, 2026 1h 48m

Paul and Alec talk about the Yu-Gi-Oh LEGO collab finalist submissions, as well as the controversial leak of the Avatar the Last Airbender movie. Also a One Piece Popeyes meal, and a poignant viewer…

S1E151 Pokemon Champions Controversy and Anime of the Year

Apr 09, 2026 2h 4m

Paul and Alec discuss the controversy around the release of Pokemon Champions, then go over our picks for Crunchyroll anime awards.

S1E150 Paul Made a Tweet and Yu-Gi-Oh People Were Not Happy

Apr 02, 2026 1h 55m

Paul and Alec discuss their time at the C2E2 convention and the fans they met. We also talk about Paul's controversial Yu-Gi-Oh tweet. Then discuss card reveals from Rarity Collection V, a LEGO theft…

S1E149 The $12,500 Yu-Gi-Oh Product You Hopefully Don't Need

Mar 26, 2026 1h 27m

Paul and Alec talk about the new Yu-Gi-Oh Red-Eyes Black Dragon guitar, the revamped Ultimate Tournament Pack, Spider-Man, Harry Potter, and DLSS5!

S1E148 Turn 0 Yu-Gi-Oh is Bad? Casual vs Competitive Tensions? What Game Will Logan Paul Ruin Next?

Mar 19, 2026 1h 36m

Paul and Alec answer a myriad of viewer questions. Is Yu-Gi-Oh's new trend toward Turn 0 plays a solution or just another problem? Will Overframe cards really save the casual falloff? And what card…

S1E147 Yu-Gi-Oh Is Really Changing...

Mar 12, 2026 1h 27m

Genesys comes to Japan, Chaos Origin gets more, MTG TMNT has too much pizza, and Xbox Helix is on the way.

S1E146 Paul Rants About Yu-Gi-Oh Player Mentality

Mar 05, 2026 1h 46m

Paul and Alec discuss news in the gaming community, Pokemon Wind and Waves, and Paul recaps his recent Regional Qualifier experience.

S1E145 Timothée Chalamet x Yu-Gi-Oh!? Pokemon Controversy, Xbox Meltdown

Feb 26, 2026 1h 36m

Paul and Alec discuss new Yu-Gi-Oh Overframe cards, a slightly bizarre Timothée Chalamet x Yu-Gi-Oh crososver, the drama around the Pokemon Leafgreen and Firered re-releases, and the burning house…

S1E144 Yugi Is Back on the Pack!

Feb 19, 2026 1h 46m

Yu-Gi-Oh is adding Yugi back to the packs with Chaos Origins! And there's some other depressing gaming news...

S1E143 MTG Getting Harry Potter? 2XKO Controversy, and More

Feb 12, 2026 1h 34m

Let's see what's up with the controversial layoffs around 2XKO, Hasbro getting the Harry Potter toy license, Discord's age verification concerns, and more.

S1E142 Yu-Gi-Oh x LEGO is Finally Happening!

Feb 05, 2026 1h 49m

Paul and Alec discuss the announcement of the Yu-Gi-Oh x LEGO blocks collaboration. Plus the recent controversy around Magic the Gathering Secret Lair pricing.

S1E141 The Future of Genesys Format, Comics vs Manga, MTG Lawsuit

Jan 29, 2026 1h 51m

Paul and Alec discuss the Yu-Gi-Oh roadmap for Genesys format and beyond, the big lawsuit against Hasbro for mismanaging Magic the Gathering, and the recent internet debate around comic books and…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Pod of Greed have?

The Pod of Greed has published 160 episodes since May 2023, covering topics in Games, Hobbies.

Is The Pod of Greed still active?

The Pod of Greed is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 51m.