Mike and Kevin have been using Pokémon Showdown forever. Now it's time to really explain to people why it's such a pivotal part of our community. What do you think? Is it infringing on IP? Or is it fostering a competitive group of intellectuals?

Also, it's a new month, so we're all about those Usage Stats! Get a load of Bisharp this month!

This week, we spoke to JoeUX9: A popular Twitch Streamer, Competitor, and Tournament Organizer about all the intricacies of VGC20. He's been on a hot streak, and we wanted to capture the wealth of knowledge that he has. Check it out!

Someone tell us who used Yawn on Kevin. We'll wait.

It was a big week for tournaments, and a long week for the World Cup of Pokemon. Also, Dexit makes an appearance!

Have you ever asked yourself the question "What does meta even mean?" well, Kevin and Mike have you covered. They discuss the current Series 5 meta/counter-meta and how to decide what playstyle suits you best.

Kevin participated in the PlayPokémon Players Cup this past weekend, and boy did he learn a thing or two. Listen as we recant the tale of what it's like for a young professional to go through the trials and tribulations that is high-stakes esports in Pokémon.

Mike raps the oddly specific group of Smogon OU Pokémon that dropped to UU. The guys discuss the Patreon-Only Pokésports League, and they also have a real deal battle to explain best of 3 mindset in tournaments. 

Mike would like to apologize for the rap, but we won't let him do that.

In which Kevin & Mike discuss the upcoming new meta, the changes that it'll bring, and what you can do to get yourself mentally prepared for it.

Kevin & Mike do their absolute best to get through every single competitive thing about The Isle of Armor that you should know in order to step your game up in the DLC. Happy Belated Fathers Day to all the fathers out there! If you know what a Praline is, you're more in the know than either of these guys.

Kevin & Mike are SUPER excited for the Isle of Armor DLC. So excited that they decided to put together a team they can each use right from the get-go. You'll get the entire thought process of building a team, from type matchups to moves to abilities to items.

We finally got an Isle of Armor video, explaining tons of new information and exposing a bunch of new mechanics. Mike and Kevin break it down, and illustrate exactly what they're excited for!