Explore every episode of the podcast Binder and Brew: A Pokémon Podcast
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| The Future Is Live Selling | Binder and Brew Podcast | 10 Aug 2026 | 01:16:10 | |
This week we have a full length deep dive on live selling platforms! Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Experiences with Live Selling Apps 06:13 Community Dynamics in Live Selling 08:31 Gamification and Seller Strategies 11:17 Building a Unique Selling Environment 22:30 Scams in Rip and Ship: A Cautionary Tale 46:38 Transparency in Selling Practices 54:16 Tips for New Sellers on Whatnot 01:01:01 The Future of Live Selling 01:12:14 Final Thoughts on Whatnot | |||
| Should I Grade this card? | Binder and Brew Podcast | 03 Aug 2026 | 01:37:36 | |
This week on Binder and Brew it's time for something different, we took a deep dive into all things to do with Grading and we've got everything covered! Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Understanding Grading: What It Is and Why It Matters 10:19 Exploring Grading Options: Companies in the UK 19:43 The US Grading Companies 35:36 Personal Preferences in Grading 44:16 Experiences with Ace Grading's Break-In Incident 58:07 Controversies Surrounding PSA 01:11:26 Disappointing Grading Outcomes 01:16:45 Tips for Pre-Grading Pokémon Cards 01:23:07 Card Cleaning Services 01:27:45 Cracking Slabs: Risks and Rewards 01:32:41 Final Thoughts on Grading Pokémon Cards | |||
| Buy this Pokémon Card To Get Rich | Binder and Brew Podcast | 27 Jul 2026 | 01:31:49 | |
This week on Binder and Brew it's time to suit up as we take a closer look into Poke-Investing. Can you beat the markets or is it all just shiny cardboard? We talk about all things for the Pitch Black release weekend and Joel has been at the Chepstow Card show and feeds back a different way to attend a show! Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introductions 01:48 Chepstow Card Show 11:59 Pitch Black Release weekend 17:55 30th Anniversary Set Drops on PokeCenter 29:37 What's Worth More 43:19 Pokémon Investing, A Closer Look 01:24:28 Investing Final Thoughts | |||
| Pokemon At The World Cup! | Binder and Brew Podcast | 20 Jul 2026 | 01:12:55 | |
With the World Cup Final we thought we should have a go at drafting our own Pokémon Super teams for the ultimate football game! We find even more 30th Anniversary leaks to talk about and Alex has been keeping with the Nuzlocke Invitational and tries to explain to Joel how it all works! Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction and Setup 00:11 Weekend Ripping Experience 04:11 Nuzlocke Invitational Tournament 18:53 30th Anniversary Card Leaks 34:23 What's Worth More: Game 47:19 The Pokémon Football Draft | |||
| Pokémon and Football | Binder and Brew Podcast | 13 Jul 2026 | 00:59:21 | |
On this weeks episode we take a look back at Wrexham Card Show, as well as dive into the world of Japanese football who now all have Pokémon mascots! We bring back What's Worth More and have a look into some techy Pokémon collaborations! Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Reflections on the Wrexham Card Show 20:43 What's It Worth? Game Begins 33:39 Pokémon and Football: A Unique Collaboration 39:15 Imagining Pokémon Mascots for UK Football Teams 47:55 Tech and Gaming: The Latest Collaborations | |||
| Pokémon 30th Celebration, Too Many Products | Binder and Brew Podcast | 07 Jul 2026 | 01:22:59 | |
With the updated information on the 30th Anniversary line-up, we break down exactly what to expect with releases in the next few months. We bring back What's Worth More and have a new game for the audio listeners! Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Intro 02:04 Lincolnshire Card Show: A New Approach 07:57 Community Response: Embracing Change at Card Shows 15:39 Wrexham Card Show: Anticipation and Expectations 19:03 Pitch Black Drop: A Missed Opportunity 21:43 What's Worth More: A Fun Challenge 39:02 Game Time: Who's That Cry? 49:36 30th Anniversary: Upcoming Product Releases | |||
| Chasing Shadows, Waiting on Dragons | Binder and Brew Podcast | 01 Jul 2026 | 00:54:31 | |
We break down the absolute rush of pulling the stunning Darkrai EX from Abyss Eye. Then, we dive into our experience with the latest Pokémon Center Early Access drop (the queues, the stress, and the scores!). Finally, we look ahead to later this year — is the upcoming Rayquaza set about to completely take over the meta and our wallets? Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction to Binder and Brew Podcast 01:31 Updates on Challenges and Entries 03:41 World Cup Challenge and Pack Openings 08:30 What's Worth More: Card vs. Real Life Item 22:59 PokeCourt: Pokémon and The Early Access System. 38:55 Anticipating For The Rayquaza Set 49:17 Joint Releases: The Future of Pokemon TCG Sets | |||
| Get Ready To Learn Chinese Buddy | Binder and Brew Podcast | 23 Jun 2026 | 01:15:37 | |
This week on the pod, we bring back What's Worth More with plenty of everyday items against some very popular cards. We introduce a new challenge that you can take part in and win! As well as a look into the Chinese cards that re taking over in the latest boom! Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 The Rise of Chinese Cards 21:37 Pokecourt - Pokémon and Copyright 41:43 What's Worth More 58:07 Introducing the Undervalued Cards Challenge | |||
| Pokémon Centre Goes Pitch Black!| Binder and Brew Podcast | 15 Jun 2026 | 01:05:20 | |
This week on the pod, Alex loses his cool after failing to get Pitch Black Pre-orders on Pokémon Centre. We have ways in which product drops could be fixed and we have even more leaks from the 30th Anniversary set coming in September. Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction 05:18 Frustrations with the Pokémon Centre drop 25:40 Pokecourt: Japanese system and introducing ID. 35:55 What's Worth More: A Fun Game of Value 51:47 New Releases from the 30th Anniversary set. | |||
| First Look at 30th Anniversary Set and Celtic Card Show | Binder and Brew Podcast | 09 Jun 2026 | 01:15:21 | |
This weeks episode explores the first glimpses of the 30th anniversary Pokémon set which has some very interesting cards for sure! We bring back What's It Worth where this week it's Joel's turn in the hotseat. PokeCourt has us debating whether reprints are a good thing and we squeeze in some post Card show thoughts after a busy week at Celtic Card Show in Wales. Like and follow to support the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction 01:10 30th Anniversary Initial Reactions 29:44 What's It Worth 39:15 Poke Court: Reprints in Anniversary Sets Discussion 53:20 A Review of Celtic Card Show 01:06:04 Challenges and Fun at the Show 01:12:44 Final thoughts | |||
| We Love a Good Card Show | Binder and Brew Podcast | 01 Jun 2026 | 01:18:28 | |
This week on Episode 4 of Binder and Brew we talk all things card show related with the upcoming Celtic Card show. There’s a new game to test our pricing skills, and we discuss challenges in person from previous events. Finally an important update from Ace Grading gets us thinking about the grading scene right now! 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Let's Talk About Card Shows 11:03 Advice for Anyone Going to a Card Show 18:36 Missed Opportunities at Card Shows 22:29 Top Tips for First-Time Card Show Attendees 24:59 What's it worth? A New Game 34:43 ACE Grading's New Service Structure 51:43 Community Feedback and Evolving Discussions 54:37 PokeCourt -The Value of Mystery Packs 01:06:41 Challenges at Card Shows | |||
| Hiding In The Abyssal Eye | Binder and Brew Podcast | 25 May 2026 | 01:07:49 | |
Welcome back to the Binder and Brew Podcast! We've got a new set on the horizon so it's time to see those early release pics! We explore the art of hidden Pokémon in our new mini-game and we debate whether it's time to reduce the amount of sets released each year. Let us know your thoughts and if you've got suggestions for PokeCourt get in touch! Please like and follow to help grow the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction 01:36 Mega Darkrai EX and Abyss Eye 05:35 Theming and Vibe of the Set 09:24 Changes Coming to ACE Grading 15:34 Pokemon's Collaboration with National Trust 26:34 PokeCourt - How many sets a year? 44:55 Hidden Pokémon: The Game Begins | |||
| The Chaos Is Rising | Binder and Brew Podcast | 18 May 2026 | 01:13:12 | |
Welcome back to the Binder and Brew Podcast! On today's episode we get into the upcoming set of Chaos Rising, the Poke Courtroom debates whether it's better to rip packs or buy singles to get your hands on cards and we fly through some incredible Pokémon Promos! Please like and follow to help grow the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Reflecting on Episode One 00:24 Discussion on Upcoming Set: Chaos Rising 05:44 Highlighting Favorite Cards from Chaos Rising 09:05 Comparing Greninja Cards 13:32 The Value of Gold Cards in Collecting 19:19 Challenges of Acquiring New Sets 26:36 PokeCourt: Ripping Packs vs. Buying Singles 44:07 30th Anniversary Promos: First Partner 52:04 The Hype of Promos 01:07:43 The Future of Promo Cards 01:11:18 Confusion Over Promo Selections | |||
| This Set Forced Us To Start A Podcast | Binder and Brew Podcast | 11 May 2026 | 01:09:10 | |
Welcome to the Binder and Brew Podcast! On today's episode we get into all things Ascended Heroes, the Poke Courtroom is created to debate whether Trade-Up challenges are good or bad and our thoughts on the crazy Japanese market crisis. Please like and follow to help grow the podcast! @binderandbrew @koicardsuk @hookcards 00:00 Introduction to a new Podcast 03:59 Ascended Heroes 06:52 Comparing Iconic Cards 14:09 Hidden Details in Card Artwork 14:27 Exploring Mega Attack Rares 16:26 Set Value Insights 18:10 The Value Game: Card Comparisons 22:55 Comparing illustration rares 26:26 Chasing Cards: Pull Rates and Expectations 30:10 The Impact of Staggered Releases 37:53 Introducing the Poke Courtroom 39:00 Debating the Trade-Up Challenge 53:41 The Japanese Market Crisis 01:03:37 The Future of Japanese Cards 01:08:31 Wrapping Up the Podcast | |||