Andrew, Audrey, and Emma Crabmoney are here to work overtime and finish Round 5 of the Champs bracket. With only a handful of episodes left to go, which Pokemon will make it through the gauntlet of judgement and into Round 6? Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bra…

Clowne, Jacqueline, Jay and Oak have returned once more to kill some darlings! This episode's got it all: the fraught histories behind legendary birds, the generational shift in what a Ghost Pokemon is, the Unown dimension, purple Godzilla, silhouette tricks, and orbs that become other orbs. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonsh…

Have you or someone you love been affected... by Pokehypnosis? Clowne, Jacqueline, Jay, and Oak certainly have been! They're here to talk about the difficulties of dealing with a Poliwrath's emotions, the power of asymmetry, the youth vote, good boss Onix, and how to properly format your anti-Pokemon propaganda. Champs in the Making is a show where…

Can Snorlax be forgiven for being a little fucker in the games? Has Mew coasted far enough on a nostalgia factor? Which Route 1 Normal Type Pokemon will make it to Round 6? Marn, Logan, Ty, Clowne, and Jacqueline are asking the real questions as they enter Round 5 of the Champs bracket, and continue to cut a bloody path through the 'mon left standi…

Marn needed a crack team of hosts to finish the fourth round of the Champs bracket. Logan, Ty, Clowne, and Jacqueline answered the call. Join them as they discuss the Dragonite postal workers' union, their friends Fuckhands McMike and Little Ball Chin, and whether Shedinja's whole shtick is strong enough to get it into Round 5. Champs in the Making…

Jane, Jacqueline and Ravyn RETURN with the second of two completely bog standard episodes of champs! There's nothing strange at work here; no Wooper timeloops, no poorly hidden bird bias, and certainly no funny business when we match up Tortera against T̸H̷E̶ ̷U̵N̵M̴E̵N̸T̷I̵O̸N̴A̷B̶L̶E̵ ̷O̷N̸E̷!! Thanks for listening! Champs in the Making is a show…

Can you believe it's been 100 episodes of Champs? To celebrate the momentous occasion, Riley took Jay, Juliet, and Audrey on a statistical journey of the bracket so far.[episode desc] Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket mon…

Jane, Jacqueline and Ravyn tackle two completely bog standard episodes of champs! There's nothing strange at work here; no Wooper timeloops, no poorly hidden bird bias, and certainly no funny business when we match up Tortera against T̸H̷E̶ ̷U̵N̵M̴E̵N̸T̷I̵O̸N̴A̷B̶L̶E̵ ̷O̷N̸E̷!! Thanks for listening! Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora o…

What's better than a bunch of sleep-deprived Moonshot hosts arguing about Pokemon? A bunch of sleep-deprived Moonshot hosts arguing about Pokemon while physically packed into the same room. Live from Michigan, it's a special morning edition of Champs In The Making! Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check i…

Max, Jakey, PB, and Juliet debate Hoenn pseudo-legendaries, the ghost of mankind's malfeasances, an iconic starter vs. a new startup, and who might actually Win This Whole Pokemon Bracket Podcast. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Whi…

Max, Jakey, PB, and Juliet start off with some hard and harsh judgments on favorite starters, coughing babies, and the power of friendship in Round 4 of the Pokemon bracket.[episode desc] Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket…

Juliet, Audrey, and Riley begin their waltz through Round 4! These are the finest Pokemon in the world, just enough for a full region. There are no schmucks le- what? Alcremie? How the fuck did that make it this far? Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of a…

It's Episode 94 of Champs in the Making, and Round 3 is coming to an end! The wonderful DeepBlueInk (https://www.youtube.com/@DeepBlueInk) has joined Riley, Audrey, and Juliet to close it out. Will Eevee be allowed to live? Is Teddiursa worth anything? Find out this time, on Dragon Ball Z! Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot…

PB, Claudia, and Jaqueline are back again to find out what Sinistea's whole deal is, which real world locations are canon to the pokeverse, and which NES title Palafin wandered in from. Oh, and they kill an Eeveelution. Oops! Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bra…

This week on Champs, PB, Jacqueline, and Claudia tackle hot-button issues like the feminine charms of Celesteela, the flavor profiles of Bayleef and bay leaf, whether there has ever been a good fish Pokemon, and whether Golett has ever had a single thought. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenev…

This week on Champs in the Making, Jay, Audrey, Clowne and Jake work together to put Ravyn back in whatever wall it came out of. Audrey heads to Goodwill and picks up some Nihilego cookware. Ravyn takes the gang to corvid class. One Moonshot host's favorite Pokemon meets its maker. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts a…

Jay, Audrey, Jake, Clowne, and Ravyn continue the good fight through round 3 of Champs in the Making. Jay makes their "little guy" face turn. Everyone picks up Gible. Clowne reflects on Groudon: Who rescued who? Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 80…

Dead Teen House Champs continues! Marn, Jacqueline, Neassa, and Emma taking on some of the toughest matchups that Round 3 has to offer, deciding the fates of Raichu AND Pikachu and even passing judgement on an epic clown vs. clown battle. Who will make it out of this bracket bloodbath alive??? Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moon…

It's Dead Teen House Champs! Jacqueline, Emma, Marn, and Neassa are taking over to talk the finer points of ghost fish, Pikachu imitators, Heracross's :3 face, and getting hoisted by their own freak petard. Did they have to call in a record number of tiebreakers in the episodes they recorded? Maybe they did! And what about it! Champs in the Making …

Halloween in July continues, as Rufus, Victoria and Caro haunt their way through our round 3 bracket! Find out the historical value of one guy being a bunch of guys. Question what Tinkaton is keeping on that belt. Learn the forgotten lineage of Pikablu. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever t…

It's Halloween in July! Champs in the Making is haunted by (g)hosts with no current shows on the network - but plenty of opinions. Rufus, Victoria, Wheels and Caro investigate Ariados ant truthism, go to a Drifloon balloon festival, and honk Varoom's little nose-mouth. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests che…

Jay Petrequin, Kai Swanson, Lex Fraser and Theo Monk are back to see what happens when an ancient titan goes up against your childhood dog. Staryu and Horsea beef on their way to gifted class. Gourgeist pays an uninvited visit to Theo's mind palace. Sandygast literally said "Waaaaaaa." Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hos…

It's Additional Pokemon Required! Jay is joined by Kai Swanson, Lex Fraser and Theo Monk - three cast members of Additional Postage Required, Moonshot's resident sci-fi audio drama podcast. Does Remoraid know it's a gun? Does Delibird know what it does is a job? What's going on behind Cryogonal's cold, emotionless face - and can you throw it like a…

Riley, Andrew(s), and co. are back and blazing a trail through Round 3 of the Champs bracket! Will it finally be bye-bye for Butterfree? Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? …

It's time for another Champs! Riley and Andrew are joined by Jessica Howard, Ray Apollo, and...Andrew??? We discuss Miltank Jiggle Physics in this one. It's a lot. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the ver…

The game is on again as Marn, PB, Max, and Andrew kill some darlings, debate some fates, and promote several Pokemon into the next round of the bracket.[episode desc] Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the …

[episode desc]The Council of Champs convenes once more as PB, Marn, Max Newland and Andrew come together to decide who lives and who dies. Is Dratini overrated? Which starter Pokemon can hold a candle to Tropius? How many turtles will pass through Round 3 of the bracket unscathed??? Tune in to find out Champs in the Making is a show where a plethor…

Max, Riley, and PB continue to occupy the studio, make loud claims about which Pokemon are better, and push through Round 3 of the Champs bracket. Just how many matchups can three hosts rule on in 30 minutes? Tune in to find out.[episode desc] Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to…

Max, Riley, and new Moonshot host PB meet on the field of battle to once more affirm their shared commitment to being confidently wrong about Pokemon. Max gets Riley fuming over a silly little egg baby. PB reveals the previously unknown breakfast-themed region. Lugia awakens from their slumber to destroy a child. Champs in the Making is a show wher…

[episode desc] Jay, Max, Jacqueline and Jane are back again to dig into the second episode of round 3! Is Castform 420-friendly? How does one feed a Poliwhirl? And, most importantly, can Mr. Mime finally escape his dark Champs past and make it to the next round? Today's hosts are: Name: Jay @extremesalsaing Name: Max @MaxNewland_ Name: Jane@janeysh…

Round 3, folks! Give it up for round 3! Jay, Max, Jane and Jacqueline embark on the post-Paldean third round of Champs in the Making. Is Empoleon handsome or haggard? What does Jacqueline think about mold? Is Corviknight a taxi, a cop, or both? We're in it now. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in wh…

Welcome to the Paldean Play-In! This is the second of our two part lightning round to pick the 27 best Pokemon from Scarlet and Violet and put them in the bracket! Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the ver…

Welcome to the Paldean Play-In! This is the first of our two part lightning round to pick the 27 best Pokemon from Scarlet and Violet and put them in the bracket! Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very…

Riley, Kam, Pilnok, Nate, and Audrey close out Round 2 of the bracket with a bang (the bang is them taking several beloved Pokemon out behind the barn and shooting them). Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be …

Riley joins up with the SomeGoodShows crew to finish up round 2! Today, they are joined by Kam, Pilnok, Nate, and Audrey where we say some absolutely vile things about Bastiodon. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster …

Claudia and Jory continue their Doubles Battle against the Champs bracket, and shake hands over the demise of some unexpected contenders. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over?…

With no one around to stop them, Claudia and Jory send all your favorites to super hell. Yes you, the one reading this specifically. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You …

This episode was recorded before Hextra Life, and before... some decisions came outta that. Riley, Wheels, Roma and Juliet give some Pokemon what for in this episode! Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a bracket of all 800+ Pokémon. Which pocket monster will be the …

Wheels, Riley, Roma, and Juliet ask all of life’s most pressing questions: What’s the worst grass starter? Who will emerge victorious in the battle of the Hot Topic Quadropeds? How does Natu weigh four pounds?[episode desc] Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about a brack…

Welcome to Champs in the Making: Nights, the sexiest idea for an ASMR podcast of all time. Nice. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about Pokémon designs. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episodes early by supporting the net…

Jay, Audrey, Caro, and Marn are this episode's Pokemon Council. Which Champs in the Making will they grant the rank of Master? Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about Pokémon designs. Which pocket monster will be the very best when it's all over? You can listen to episod…

Fantast, Nicole, Max and Juliet return for a shockingly cordial round of Champs in which they attempt to kill several fan favorite Pokemon. It's not cold blooded murder as long as you're having fun with it, right? You may notice that Champs in the Making has a BRAND NEW LOGO! Thank you to @_Mnots for delivering on this art that we believe is emblem…

Fantast, Nicole, Max and Juliet step into the arena to begin the last chunk of Round 2 - some of the toughest, most heartbreaking matchups in Champs history. The crew leaves a trail of Poke-pain in their wake as they debate over Ditto vs. Drifblim, Pumpkaboo vs. Sandslash, and more. You may notice that Champs in the Making has a BRAND NEW LOGO! Tha…

Riley, Caro, Claudia, Marn, and Max continue working their way down the bracket, but this episode comes with a very special bonus rule that's sure to make things a little more interesting. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue about Pokémon designs. Which pocket monster will…

We're back with another episode of Champs in the Making! It's time for us to relitigate Pokemon Necromancy Crimes, figure out whether or not Galvantula is actually a bug (?), and put a number of Pokemon where they belong: Christian Hell. Champs in the Making is a show where a plethora of Moonshot hosts and guests check in whenever they can to argue…

Jay is back at it again at the PokeMart with new Moonshot hosts Claudia, Jacqueline and Roma to get some FRESH EYES on the Pokemon bracket! Join them as they continue cutting down the contenders of Round 2! Champs in the Making started on The Orange Groves Podcast Network's Patreon as a show where a plethora of (formerly TOG, now Moonshot) hosts an…

It is the DAWN OF A NEW DAY at Champs in the Making! Jay welcomes three brand-spanking-new members of the Moonshot Podcast Network - Claudia, Jacqueline and Roma - to get assertive about Pokemon pants, pit ghosts against other ghosts, and wonder, at least once, if a given creature of the day would taste good. Our theme music is Trapped in a Pokébal…

CHAMPS 61 is HERE and ready to PARTY. Wheels, Marn, and Fantast are here to send more Pokemon to the shadow realm, featuring a guest appearance by Alyssa and her brother Ian in a recording from our otherwise lost Thanksgiving episode. Champs in the Making started on The Orange Groves Podcast Network's Patreon as a show where TOG hosts check in when…

It's time for Champs in the Making #60! This episode, Wheels, Marn, Fantast and Jay are ready to throw down about guys both big and little! Due to some issues recovering audio from Extra Life, we are relitigating some Pokemon! Will the same ones make it forward? We don't know! Last November is a sweet sweet haze. We will be getting future episodes …

In November 2021's Extra Life stream we raised enough money to hit the donation incentive of CHAMPIONS IN THE MAKING, a special 32 spot Digimon Bracket where we would find the statistically best Digimon! And now, Ty, Riley, Marn, Chris, and Ravyn are here to share it with you in it's full TWO HOUR GLORY. Champs in the Making is a Moonshot Network s…