# #297 How to Start Your Journey to Become a World Champion

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Podcast: [Meta Pod: A Pokemon TCG Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/meta-pod-a-pokemon-tcg-podcast-1002325)
Published: 2026-09-08T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/metapodtcg/episodes/297-How-to-Start-Your-Journey-to-Become-a-World-Champion-e3ogapm
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Duration seconds: 3457

## Resource

It's a brand new season! Whether you're new to playing the Pokemon TCG, or just looking to up your game, this episode is all our thoughts from starting out to competing at the highest levels. -- If you're looking to find events near you: https://events.pokemon.com/EventLocator/?locale=en-US&range=25&startdate=2026-09-07&iskm=false -- Hope you enjoy this week's episode once again hosted by @gyrosean and @AtrociousJake -- If you have any ideas or suggestions please let us know in the comments! -- We have a Discord server! Join here: https://discord.gg/5DhX4sbJu3 -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metapodtcg/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metapodtcg Check out the Meta Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcPqrzElSZKqYOIkMgOZuw Follow our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@metapodtcg -- Here are a few of the other places where we make content: Sean's YouTube: https://youtube.com/gyrosean Jake's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atrocioustcg Sean's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gyrosean Jake's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/atrociousjake Sean's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gyrosean

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