//podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~ecebdaca2e22dcf8dd196cbbe2aad02a7d2a5ca5c6220f921ac768c6a295c446 Hello everyone! Welcome to the Regional Variants Pod. We aim to bring fresh new takes on the world of Pokémon from video games, anime, TCG, merch, and all the current news, and brilliant guest interviews. So please sit back, relax, and enjoy Pokémon from Abra to Zygarde! This platform will feature Matthew (Gmeister) and Hovi (Trashman) as your main hosts. Please don't forget to follow us on our socials @variantsregional (Insta) or email us, regionalvariants@gmail.comAlso! Matt is a part of the Dark Nites, sister faction to D'Nair. If you wanna join us for a general chat in all things Pokémon, please join us there. https://discord.com/invite/EwCPezjQKN Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:28:36 +0000 https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2242022/episodes/17857645-spoilers-for-z-a-nintendo-direct-and-the-mega-discussion.mp3 Hello Regional Variant listeners; this week Hovey and Matt have a special coverage of the recent Nintendo Direct. Please join us for an in depth break down on what we are looking forward to and the "controversy" with the new DLC announcements. There are some links listed bellow for your leisurely viewing. Please view links while you are stationary. Be safe and have a wonderful September! Nintendo Direct:  https://www.youtube.com/live/tWIEv_aksvo?si=a3zRzjSIPVGBnpQI Pokopia:  https://pokejungle.net/2025/09/12/pokemon-pokopia-and-new-legends-z-a-information-and-dlc-announced-during-todays-nintendo-direct/ Legends Z-A:  https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/story-world/pokemon Patreon: patreon.com/regionalvariants Instagram: https://instagram.com/variantsregional?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Mad Rabbit Promo: https://sldr.page.link/7XL9 Use this promo code at check out to help support our show: BEAUTYININK Reach us at: regionalvariants@gmail.com Opening and Closing Them... Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2242022/episodes/17857645-spoilers-for-z-a-nintendo-direct-and-the-mega-discussion.mp3 https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2242022/episodes/17649316-nepo-baby-charizard-and-tacodog8-pokemon-presents-and-the-party-hat-mega-dragonite.mp3  Hello Regional Variant fans! This will be the final Guest featured episode of the year. We hope you enjoy and if you have any guest recommendations, please let us know. I also posted the GoFundMe for Justin Basil in case anyone was interested in supporting his family during this difficult time. Poke Park:  https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/prepare-for-pokepark-kantos-grand-opening-in-early-2026 Justin Basil (PokeBeach): https://www.pokebeach.com/2025/07/justinbasil-longtime-contributor-to-the-pokemon-tcg-community-has-passed-away GoFundMe for Justion Basil:  https://gofund.me/ea854f0c Pokémon Presents:  https://youtu.be/zZAe5ewM-ic?si=sO2pwmc0x8wcgOr- Patreon: patreon.com/regionalvariants Instagram: https://instagram.com/variantsregional?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Mad Rabbit Promo: https://sldr.page.link/7XL9 Use this promo code at check out to help support our show: BEAUTYININK Reach us at: regionalvariants@gmail.com Opening and Closing Theme: "Bit M... Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2242022/episodes/17649316-nepo-baby-charizard-and-tacodog8-pokemon-presents-and-the-party-hat-mega-dragonite.mp3 https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2242022/episodes/17548697-pokemon-x-and-y-was-mid-at-best-special-guest-ft-kylo-kendal-and-the-passing-of-a-legend.mp3 Hello Regional Variant fans! This month's interview was in the works for a while. We hope you all enjoy this episode. Have a pleasant day/ night wherever you are located in the world. Thank you for your continued support. James Carter Cathcart: https://mynintendonews.com/2025/07/10/pokemon-voice-actor-james-carter-cathcart-has-passed-away/ https://m.bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/James_Carter_Cathcart Pokémon Lids:  https://nintendosoup.com/pokelid-medals-coming-to-pokemon-home-from-june-2025/ https://local.pokemon.jp/en/manhole/ https://local.pokemon.jp/en/manhole/kanagawa.html Mijimaru Park/ Oshawatt Park: https://www.pokemon.jp/info/event/detail/20379.html NAIC Results: https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/internationals/2025/north-america/event-results Patreon: patreon.com/regionalvariants Instagram: https://instagram.com/variantsregional?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Mad Rabbit Promo: https://sldr.page.link/7XL9 Use this promo ... Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2242022/episodes/17548697-pokemon-x-and-y-was-mid-at-best-special-guest-ft-kylo-kendal-and-the-passing-of-a-legend.mp3 https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2242022/episodes/17474444-the-regional-variants-nerd-talk-the-last-of-us-season-2-full-coverage-spoilers.mp3 How's it going Regional Variant fans and family! As we stated in the episode, we just wanted to test out a short segment that Hovey and I will plan on covering for a short while and see how this new format works for us.  We hope you all enjoy this new format to the podcast channel. Please send us any suggestions for pop culture series you'd like to hear us cover! Patreon: patreon.com/regionalvariants Instagram: https://instagram.com/variantsregional?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Mad Rabbit Promo: https://sldr.page.link/7XL9 Use this promo code at check out to help support our show: BEAUTYININK Reach us at: regionalvariants@gmail.com Opening and Closing Theme: "Bit Mac" by Nu Alkemi$t Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2242022/episodes/17474444-the-regional-variants-nerd-talk-the-last-of-us-season-2-full-coverage-spoilers.mp3 https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2242022/episodes/17302657-special-guest-ft-italee-togepi-stonks-are-on-the-rise-and-switch-2-is-a-disaster.mp3 Hello everyone! Thank you for tuning in for this month's episode. As we get into ramping up the summer festivities, we wanted to take the time to share a wonderful episode with you all! If anyone of our listeners are attending NAIC, please feel free to say hello if you spot me in the crowd. Good luck to all the Trainers attending New Orleans this week! JoyCon for Switch 2 Article:  https://www.ign.com/articles/so-what-about-joy-con-stick-drift-on-the-nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-responds Switch 2 Article:  https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/features/gamechat/ PokeBeach Monochrome Cards Source:  https://www.pokebeach.com/2025/05/more-cards-revealed-from-black-bolt-and-white-flare Patreon: patreon.com/regionalvariants Instagram: https://instagram.com/variantsregional?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Mad Rabbit Promo: https://sldr.page.link/7XL9 Use this promo code at check out to help support our show: BEAUTYININK Reach us at: regionalvariants@gmail.com... Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2242022/episodes/17302657-special-guest-ft-italee-togepi-stonks-are-on-the-rise-and-switch-2-is-a-disaster.mp3 https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2242022/episodes/17096149-special-guest-ft-jetforcegemini-and-the-crying-circle-plus-sitting-cuties-get-a-regional-variant.mp3 Hello Trainers! This weeks episode will be a bit longer than most other episodes. But I promise you'll enjoy this months extended recording with JetForceGemini. Sitting Cuties gets Regional Variant and Alolan debut: https://pokejungle.net/2025/04/25/alolan-pokemon-sitting-cuties-plushies-revealed/ Mecha Japan Alola Merchandise:   https://discord.com/channels/@me/1368000393304608919/1368005485629800459 Patreon: patreon.com/regionalvariants Instagram: https://instagram.com/variantsregional?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Mad Rabbit Promo: https://sldr.page.link/7XL9 Use this promo code at check out to help support our show: BEAUTYININK Reach us at: regionalvariants@gmail.com Opening and Closing Theme: "Bit Mac" by Nu Alkemi$t Mon, 12 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2242022/episodes/17096149-special-guest-ft-jetforcegemini-and-the-crying-circle-plus-sitting-cuties-get-a-regional-variant.mp3 https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2242022/episodes/17007401-special-guest-ft-staffordshire12-the-lotad-connoisseur-nintendo-direct-recap.mp3 Beginner To Winner PvP Links: https://linktr.ee/btwpvp MLB x Nintendo merch Collaboration:  https://x.com/cubs/status/1901952216875061588?s=46 https://x.com/mariners/status/1902725566542774493?s=46 https://x.com/nintendoamerica/status/1902706809691103249?s=12 Pokémon TCG News: https://www.pokebeach.com/2025/03/pokemon-center-singapore-and-pokemon-vending-machines-implement-new-anti-scalping-techniques-for-tcg-purchases Nintendo Direct:  https://www.youtube.com/live/9OqoRxXUjGA?si=vNUsTDj_hjriMc-A Patreon: patreon.com/regionalvariants Instagram: https://instagram.com/variantsregional?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Mad Rabbit Promo: https://sldr.page.link/7XL9 Use this promo code at check out to help support our show: BEAUTYININK Reach us at: regionalvariants@gmail.com Opening and Closing Theme: "Bit Mac" by Nu Alkemi$t Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2242022/episodes/17007401-special-guest-ft-staffordshire12-the-lotad-connoisseur-nintendo-direct-recap.mp3 https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2242022/episodes/16803002-special-guest-ft-fishonaheater-is-aces-in-our-books.mp3 If you liked our interview with FishOnAHeater and are looking to follow his content and Pokemon Go Journey. Here are a plethora of outlets where you can find him. Twitch:  https://www.twitch.tv/pallettownpvp Discord Server (PalletTownPVP):  https://discord.gg/e6fApWwqR3 Twitter/ X:  https://x.com/FishOnAHeater_ Go Cast Podcast (also available on ApplePod):  https://open.spotify.com/show/6ADiUmrUCaL3FA9tGneHIZ?si=5c10e015e7ba431a Story Mode Games (YouTube Channel):  https://www.youtube.com/@StoryModeGamesOfficial MLB Partnership:  https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-and-pokemon-go-launch-partnership-for-2025 Niantic Sells Pokemon Go to Scopely (acquisition confirmed after recording):  https://www.si.com/esports/news/niantic-may-sell-pokemon-go TAG:  https://x.com/SteeloAndKri/status/1890821946440577529/photo/3 Patreon: patreon.com/regionalvariants Instagram: https://instagram.com/variantsregional?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Mad Rabbit Promo: http... Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2242022/episodes/16803002-special-guest-ft-fishonaheater-is-aces-in-our-books.mp3 https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2242022/episodes/16700481-jiminy-kricketune-it-s-pokemon-day-29th-anniversary.mp3 Honda Motor Sports X Pokémon:  https://x.com/pokemon_cojp/status/1894915355526463509?s=46 Serebii Web Page:    https://www.serebii.net/ Pokémon Day Presents Video '25:    https://youtu.be/W7FTkUFU7nw?si=9ICJnyUUkZ0-Odf5 Pokémon Japan's Twitter Pokémon Day Countdown: Day 7:  https://x.com/pokemon_cojp/status/1892499468617916913?s=46 Day 6:  https://x.com/pokemon_cojp/status/1892695770400264668?s=46 Day 5:  https://x.com/pokemon_cojp/status/1893058150279921979?s=46 Day 4:  https://x.com/pokemon_cojp/status/1893420533053542899?s=46 Day 3:  https://x.com/pokemon_cojp/status/1893782928678694922?s=46 Day 2:  https://x.com/pokemon_cojp/status/1894145354792095978?s=46 Day 1:  https://x.com/pokemon_cojp/status/1894507712219697506?s=46 Pokémon Day Presents: https://x.com/pokemon_cojp/status/1894870094116774327?s=46 Patreon: patreon.com/regionalvariants Instagram: https://instagram.com/variantsregional?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA... Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2242022/episodes/16700481-jiminy-kricketune-it-s-pokemon-day-29th-anniversary.mp3 https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2242022/episodes/16627831-the-regional-variants-are-immobilized-by-love-special-guests-ft-rachel-erica.mp3 No show notes today folks. Thank you for you patience and we hope you enjoy this beautiful episode that Hovey and Matt got to share with the loves of their lives. Happy month of February. Please look forward to our special Pokémon Day coverage episode. Patreon: patreon.com/regionalvariants Instagram: https://instagram.com/variantsregional?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Mad Rabbit Promo: https://sldr.page.link/7XL9 Use this promo code at check out to help support our show: BEAUTYININK Reach us at: regionalvariants@gmail.com Opening and Closing Theme: "Bit Mac" by Nu Alkemi$t Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2242022/episodes/16627831-the-regional-variants-are-immobilized-by-love-special-guests-ft-rachel-erica.mp3