The Payoff - Stories of Sobriety

Results from Orlando, Perth, and Singapore! What Beats Charizard?!

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Results from Orlando, Perth, and Singapore! What Beats Charizard?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at...

EUIC Results, Tord Too Good, New Meta Decks, and Regional Predictions

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We cover all the results from EUIC. We also cover the educational topic for our listeners and what is going to win this weekend in Perth, Singapore, A...

Mark Howley

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pete talks to Mark Howley to discuss the journey of sobriety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared in Japan, EUIC Predictions, And Opportunity vs Void with Temporal Forces

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jared in Japan, EUIC Predictions, And Opportunity vs Void with Temporal Forces Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Priva...

Charlie Beljan

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Beljan explains what life is like as an active alcoholic on the PGA Tour but, most importantly, he details why his biggest victory has come o...

The Final Tourney for Mew with Top 8 Finisher at Vancouver, Collin Merli-Matthews

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is not a rerun! lolWe had Mew Master Collin back on the podcast to talk about his run with Mew at Vancouver. He said he was going to win it, and ...

Guest Episode: James Washer - Best Pokedad in NA?!

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

James Washer joins the podcast! Talking about his season, life as a poke dad, and how his son Carson is doing in the Senior division Learn more about...

Say Goodbye to Mew, Guest Collin Merli-Matthews, and Lost Zone Kitchen

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Say Goodbye to Mew, Guest Collin Merli-Matthews, and Lost Zone Kitchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Polic...

Sports Super Agent Leigh Steinberg

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leigh Steinberg is probably the most notable agent in the history of sports. He's often credited with being the real-life inspiration for the movie Je...

Guest: Owyn Kamerman! Back-to-Back Regionals/Special Event Winner in EU

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Owyn talks about his winning Mew Fusion and Chien Pao decks at Dortmund and UtrechtCoaching sessions available as you prepare for EUIC and Post Rotati...

Results of Goiânia Regional with WINNER Marco Cifuentes Meta and Educational Moment: Consistency vs Capacity

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Results of Goiânia Regional with WINNER Marco Cifuentes Meta and Educational Moment: Consistency vs Capacity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Amanda Pugh

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pete talks with Life Coach, Entrepreneur, and Fellow Podcaster Amanda Pugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Utrecht Results, Tord's Wild Deck, and What Are Your Thoughts on Judging??

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cory and Jared talk about the result from the Utrecht Special Event and jump into the topic of judging and how it impacts the play at tournaments Lear...

Tim Brooks - Lacrosse Player from Philadelphia (Cabrini)

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Brooks was one of the nation's top high school lacrosse recruits, from a great family, living in one of America's most affluent suburbs. But when ...

Interview with Pokemon’s Kyle Sabelhaus: Post Rotation, Best Caster, and Utrecht Prediction

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle talks about his thoughts on the current meta and where Pokemon TCG is heading post rotation. Who would win an all caster tournament? And someone ...

Cory's Report from a League Cup and Best of 1's vs Best of 3's

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cory and Jared debate is it better for best of 1's or best of 3's and how it went at the League Cup in Spring TXstraycollectionz.com Learn more about ...

Colonel Dan

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Col. Dan flew 159 combat missions in Vietnam, where he cheated death almost every day. However, a decorated career as a fighter pilot didn’t excuse ...

Champions League Fukuoka Results and How to Practice Opening Hands

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What’s going on in Japan?!!! And make the call, who is correct on the best ways to practice opening hands? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Guest: Randall Robertson - TO for Murfreesboro, TN Pokémon League

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Randall Robertson has been around the Pokémon TCG since 2010 and is the Pokémon League Leader and Tournament Organizer for the Murfreesboro Pokémon...

Erika

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erika is a fixture at 12-step meetings in the Austin area but she'll tell you that her work in recovery and on herself doesn't stop there. You'll hear...

Dortmund Regionals Results, Paldean Fates and Do You Learn From Your Mistakes?

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cory and Jared talk through the Dortmund Regionals results. Is Chien Pao or Gholdengo the Future? A rundown of Paldean Fates Learn more about your ad ...

Tracy Viola

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pete talks to Tracy Viola about her life and new memoir "Pretty Wrecked" which comes out April 9th. https://www.tracyviolaauthor.com/ Learn more about...

Murph

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At one point, every morning Murph told himself he wasn’t going to drink and every night the bottles stacked up. He says that’s why he considers th...

Interview: Aidan Khus, Runner Up at Knoxville Regionals.

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Aidin Khus - Regional winner and 2nd place finisher at 2024 Knoxville Regionals Aidan does coach on metafy and is on Team Daily Grind Learn more about...

Knoxville, Melbourne, and Singapore Regional Results and Are Side Events Worth It?

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cory and Jared talk about the results from multiple major tournaments and his experience playing side events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

How Do You Make Meta Decks Better? And Liverpool Regionals Results

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cory and Jared talk about tweaking your deck to make it better and cover the results from the Liverpool Regionals Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Wes Cunningham

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pete talks again with his good friend Wes about music and sobriety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode* Liverpool Regionals Predictions

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cory and Jared give their picks for the Liverpool Regionals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https...

Mistakes vs Matchups and Recap of the Charlotte Regionals! Was Cory or Jared Correct?

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cory and Jared tackle the ages old question, what affects games more? Favorable matchups or making less mistakes than your opponent? Also how predicta...

Dr. Dick Chopp

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Dick Chopp’s ability to market his brand as a urologist performing vasectomies earned him incredible success and national recognition, including...

Is Pro Coaching Worth It? And a Preview of the Charlotte Regionals

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cory and Jared deep dive the benefits and drawbacks of hiring a Pokemon TCG Coach Also give their picks for the Charlotte Regionals  Learn more about...

Cheryl Brown-Merriwether

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cheryl Brown-Merriwether oversees the development of training courses and programs designed to meet the rapidly changing needs of professionals and ...

How to Plan for the 2024 Rotation and the Portland Regionals Review

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cory and Jared talk about the impact cards rotating out and what decks will be good post rotation. Also reviewing the Portland Regionals Learn more a...

Mark Suppelsa - WGN Chicago

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Suppelsa was a fixture in the Chicago scene for more than 25 years in a time when everyone turned to and trusted TV News for information. But in ...

Interview with Nick Robinson - Top 8 at San Antonio Regionals and Thoughts on Coin Flip Decks

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interview with Nick Robinson - Top 8 at San Antonio Regionals and Thoughts on Coin Flip Decks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Megan Wilcox - Founder and CEO of SobahSistahs Sobriety

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

sobahsistahssobahsistahs.com 𝗠𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗡 Wilcox | Alcohol-Free Life Coach (@sobahsistahs) • Instagram photos and videosinstagram.com Megan...

Fun Decks vs. Competitive Decks and Crazy Top 16 from Pokémon Kyoto Champions League

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Crazy Top 16 from Pokémon Kyoto Champions League and Can Fun Decks also be Competitive Decks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Karolina Rzadkowolska - Certified alcohol-free life coach

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Karolina Rzadkowolska is a certified alcohol-free life coach who helps powerful women make alcohol insignificant in their lives. This podcast answers ...

Does Pokémon Live Prepare You for a Regionals? Cory's San Antonio Report and Jared's Analysis

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does Pokémon Live Prepare You for a Regionals? Cory's San Antonio Report and Jared's Analysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Rich Shydner Stand-Up Comedian and Comic Writer

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ritch Shydner rode the comedy boom in the 1980s to stardom, thanks to his dysfunctional childhood and quick wit. He became a regular on The Tonight Sh...

Stuttgart Regionals and Cory's Plan for the San Antonio Regionals

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cory and Jared talk about the decks in top 8 from Stuttgart and the upcoming San Antonio Regionals  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Scott D

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scott D has been sober for almost 40 years. In this episode he explains how sobriety and 12-step meetings do not serve as a a tunnel to more meetings ...

Most Common Mistakes in Pokémon TCG, Preview of Germany Regionals, and San Antonio Regionals

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Anna David - Author/Publisher

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anna David is a New York Times bestselling author of eight books and is also a prolific speaker and publisher, who most importantly got sober in 2000....

Possible Decks for San Antonio Regionals, Gdansk Tournament Review, and Guest Tyler Mitchell

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does Cory run for San Antonio Regionals??Tyler Mitchell relives the OG Austin, TX tournaments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Christina Rae - Alchemizing your pain into your power

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

CHRISTINA RAE🔅Breathwork Queen 🌬️ she/her ✨Alchemizing your pain into your power ✨ • Healing • Horses • Sisterhood • Sobriety • ...

Recap of LAIC, Controversy, No Payouts, and Top Decks

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Results from LAICTord gets tossedWill there be payouts?Diverse Top 8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy ...

Dave C

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dave C is a good friend of Pete’s and a great friend of Bill’s. Almost 40 years sober, he sounds like a kid describing his love of sobriety Learn...

LAIC Predications, Top Decks, and What To Run??

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cory and Jared make their picks for the top decks at LAIC and what could surprise us! Sponsored by Stray Collectionz YouTube Channel Pokemon Internati...

Lillo Brancato

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lillo Brancato is sober 17 years. He says the feeling he gets from helping other addicts feels better than the acclaim he got from staring in ‘A Bro...

League Report with Logan and LAIC Spicy Paradox Rift Decks

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Special Guest Logan filling in for JaredSpicy Decks that could appear at LAICSponsored by Stray Collectionz YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad c...

Troll Subin

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Troll Subin was an elite athlete, competing with (and beating) the best powerlifters in the world. Today, he owns one of the most influential gyms in...

Paradox Meta Decks and Rogue! Best Episode Ever?

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Avern ZardGarchompParadox RiftSpice and Rogue Decks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Pete Guest Stars on I LOVE BEING SOBER Podcast

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pete Guest Stars on the "I LOVE BEING SOBER" Podcast.   Pete Sousa is the  host of the The Payoff with Pete podcast. A podcast for anyone who is w...

Lille and Sacramento Regionals Recap, Ting-Lu Ability Lock, and OP Banette Item Lock

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cory and Jared discuss the Lille and Sacramento RegionalsPicks for Toronto and Spice Decks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Jayson Williams and Mike Gminski, Former NBA Players

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s said less than ten percent of people with addiction problems can stay sober and .03% of high school basketball players can make it up the NBA. ...

Peoria Regionals Recap with Logan

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cory and Jared catch up with Logan about his performance at the Peoria Regionals with his colorless Lugia deck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Filmmaker - Angie Wang

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Closing in on five years sober, Angie uses her incredible life experience and sober journey to spread hope to anyone in addiction who is looking for i...

The Rise of Charizard and Interview with Top 8 and 16 finisher Collin Merli-Matthews

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We had a pleasure chatting with Collin Merli-MatthewsTop 8 finish at Pittsburg Top 16 finish at PeoriaTaking his Mew deck to the next level Learn more...

Pete guests on Purpose Driven Sobriety

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pete talks with Kristine on her podcast Purpose Driven Sobriety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chat with Rahul Reddy about Pitt Regionals, Gameplay, and More

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cory and Jared talk with Rahul Reddy about his Lugia deck, the biggest Regionals ever, and so much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Hannah Sward - Author of Strip: A Memoir

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In addiction, Hannah Sward’s life was dark. Living under a cloud of crystal meth, while working as an escort and stripper, she masked childhood trau...

Lucas Xing Interview - Top 8 from Pittsburgh Regionals

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lucas Xing - Top 8$3000 and 100 CPPiloting Chien Paohttps://limitlesstcg.com/decks/list/8325 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Jennifer Leone

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer is a bright light in recovery and is proud to ‘recover out loud’.  Her story of using starts in Canada at 12 years old and ends in Holly...

WE ARE BACK! Interview with Kyle Sabelhaus! Worlds, New Season, and NAIC

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cory and Jared are back with Season 2 of Teach Me Pokemon Podcast!Kyle Sabelhaus talks about his experience casting the World Championship, the upcomi...

Former Texas, Red Sox MLB pitcher Calvin Schiraldi

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Calvin Schiraldi reached the major leagues on talent and will. But no amount of natural ability or desire could help him defeat alcoholism. His career...

Christina Rae - Breathwork Queen

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christina Rae was born in Mexico and moved to America at six years old, the only thing she lost in that transition was herself. However, she became th...

Award Winning Journalist - Vic Vela

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vic started his career as a sports anchor/reporter for an NBC affiliate in Texas. He also worked for newspapers, including as an investigative crime r...

Richard

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Richard’s story is the ultimate comeback and it wouldn’t have taken place without the miracle of recovery.A high school drug dealer, embedded in b...

L.A. Based Rock 'N' Roll Violinist Emily V.

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

L.A. Based Rock 'N' Roll Violinist, Emily V, is one of the most unique, eccentric, and exciting violinists of our day. Her style is commonly described...

Chris Farley's Brother Tom Farley

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tom has carried the message of recovery since his brother Chris lost his battle with addiction in 1997.  But only over the last five years has Tom t...

D. Jay McGrath

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

D Jay McGrath ex hockey player that danced with the devil and he's here to share his story and hopefully help people, specifically young people. He's ...

Pete and Brother Mike on Busy Living Sober with Host Elizabeth Chance

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and his brother Mike guest on Busy Living Sober with Host Elizabeth Chance who they have known for years.They all talk about their brother Kevin ...

Pete Guests on Sober Motivation

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pete, whose journey to sobriety has been nothing short of remarkable. Since November 7th, 2011, Pete has embraced a sober lifestyle. In the past, Pete...

Jerry Hoffman - Legendary Texas High School Basketball Coach

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jerry Hoffman is a legendary Texas high school basketball coach and a "late-bloomer" as an alcoholic.  She shares how she didn't drink much at all un...

Kevin Sousa - A Celebration of Life

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pete & his brother Mike share stories about their legendary brother Kevin, who tragically succumb to cancer at just 52-years old on May 26. The two sh...

Brad McLeod - Sober Motivation

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brad McLeod's spiral into addiction took everything he had.  But now, sober more than a decade, his comeback story includes giving back through his ...

Sully

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sully is from football royalty, as his family owned the New England Patriots from the late 1950s to the late 1980s. But you've never seen royalty with...

Tawny Lara (The Sober Sexpert)

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tawny Lara is a New York City-based writer, who specializes in sobriety and sex. She hosts the Recovery Rocks Podcast and her work examining the cross...

Matthew Williams - Wake Up The Sun Podcast, Fropro, Next Level

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Williams is 13 years sober and uses his story of recovery to inspire others.  He also hosts a podcast devoted to the different ways in which ins...

Troy Ganter

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Troy Ganter is a lighthouse but he didn’t start shining until he took the steps to get sober. His comeback story includes owning a restaurant in rec...

Peter F

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Peter F and Pete Sousa ran the streets together until Peter F ended up in rehab at 17 and Peter S developed a heart problem at 18. Peter F stayed sobe...

Interview with Kyle Sabelhaus and EUIC

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cory goes solo with a quick recap of EUIC finals and interview with Kyle Sabelhaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee P...

Marc Effron - Rrecovery Advocate

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Marc Effron has become a titan in the world of recovery. 15 years sober today, he’s the founder of Legacy Healing Center, which now has locations al...

The Payoff with Pete: Dana Wentzel Piscopo, CPRC, CFAA, CSRC, MVLCE

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dana Wentzel Piscopo, CPRC, CFAA, CSRC, MVLCE talks about helping others through sobriety. She's an enthusiastic sobriety and recovery coach with a un...

Interview with James Washer and Tournaments as a Pokedad

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cory and Jared return to the show with the excellent guest of the Pokedad himself James Washer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Chris 'Knuckles' Nilan NHL Enforcer Stanley Cup Winner

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Nilan's NHL career was a total longshot and after years of abusing alcohol and opiates so was his chance at sobriety. But, as he will tell you...

Interview with Lance Bradshaw and Knoxville Regionals Wrap Up with Logan

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cory and Jared interview Lance Bradshaw! Top 8 finisher at Knoxville. We also recap our day at the regionals and chat with Logan about his first regio...

NFL Football QB Dallas Cowboys Quincy Carter

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The only thing that could get between Quincy Carter and success was addiction and that’s exactly what happened. Drafted 52nd overall by the Cubs and...

Cory and Jared Intro, Interview with Stéphane Ivanoff, and Knoxville Regionals Preview

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy our interview with Stéphane Ivanoff and our Knoxville Regionals deck preview as we decide what to play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Trailer

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cory talks about what you can expect from this Pokemon series and the surprises that await us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Kristine

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kristine is a force of nature, in and out of the rooms of recovery. Two things she makes absolutely clear in the conversation; she’s an alcoholic an...

Tim Ryan - American Recovery Advocate

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If Tim Ryan's life story was sent to a Hollywood producer, they'd probably ask the screenwriter to go back and make it more realistic. But it's all t...

Brandon Novak - MTV Celebrity, Best-Selling Author, Professional Skateboarder, Recovery Speaker

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon Novak was discovered by Tony Hawk and was a pro skateboarder by the time he was 14 years old; filming commercials with Michael Jordan and tr...

Hannah Sward - Author

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In addiction, Hannah Sward’s life was dark. Living under a cloud of crystal meth, while working as an escort and stripper, she masked childhood trau...

Luke Timm - two-time all-state wide receiver and college football player at Princeton

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Timm was a two-time all-state wide receiver in New York before he decided to play college football at Princeton. At Princeton, it wasn't long bef...

Amy Dresner - Journalist, Author, and Former Comedian

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Dresner is a journalist, an author, a former comedian, and most importantly sober. Her book "My Fair Junkie: A Memoir of Getting Dirty & Staying C...

Former NBA Player and Current Coach Doug Overton

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Overton scratched and clawed his way to 12 seasons playing in the NBA, followed by a career coaching with the Sixers and Nets. But at 46 year...

Stephen Hill - Advocate and Attorney

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Hill is the founder of Speak Sobriety and has been sober for 10 years. He's also a young person in recovery, a bestselling author, a recovery ...

Megan Racer

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Megan Racer is a light in the world of recovery but for so long she was living in darkness. Her heroine addiction led to work for a cartel and a run-i...