# Episode 2-24: The Next Big Retro Format

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Podcast: [Battle Frontier - A Pokemon TCG Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/battle-frontier-a-pokemon-tcg-podcast-7060765)
Published: 2026-03-26T16:44:53+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaron-curry6/episodes/Episode-2-24-The-Next-Big-Retro-Format-e3h0q7j
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Duration seconds: 5380

## Resource

Aaron and John catch up on what they've been up to in the TCG related to the Ascended Heroes format including prep for upcoming events and John's experience judging in Houston, John grills Aaron on Team Rocket trivia in Blaine's Quiz Show, and the guys close out the show with talk on how they expect the format to evolve heading into the final events preceding rotation. Follow us on socials: @BFPTCGPod @_Aaron_Curry @JohnOrgel.bsky.social

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