Welcome back to The Matt Podcast, where Matty Mac and Kaizen break down everything happening in esports, gaming, and the trading card world.

In this episode, we kick off with late nights, caffeine addiction, and a relaxed chat before diving straight into the esports scene — starting with T1’s run to the finals and their showdown against KT. We explore T1’s deep champion pool, the strategic decisions that carried them through, and why their path to the finals has been one of the most exciting storylines in competitive League of Legends.

Matty Mac then shares his worst gaming decision ever — merging Sleeper Gaming with multiple teams — and reflects on what he learned from that experience.

The conversation shifts into the trading card frenzy, covering the Pokémon craze, retail shortages, scalpers, and the growing excitement around Magic: The Gathering’s Avatar set. We discuss why collectors are hunting these products and how the market is reacting to the hype.

We also dive into the importance of content creation in esports, highlighting players like Scump and Nadeshot, and how building a personal brand can outlast a competitive career.

The episode wraps with talk about Worlds 2025, comparing it to massive cultural events and discussing why players like Faker command so much respect within esports. We close out with some laughs, social media rambling, and an invitation for listeners to share their thoughts.

If you love esports, TCGs, Pokémon, MTG, League of Legends, or just good chaotic conversation, this episode has it all.