HeyJaredMid Piece: A TCG Journey
Embark on a weekly TCG adventure with "Mid Piece: A TCG Journey Podcast" hosted by Theo and Levi. Delve into the world of the One Piece Trading Card Game by Bandai as they discuss highlights, meta decks, upcoming releases, and engage with the community in this thrilling…
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Episode 131 "Next Stop: Utrecht” 2/9/2026 (opens the original)
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This week on Mid Piece, we take a deep dive into the current state of Green Mihawk and the problems surrounding what has quickly become a Tier 0 deck in the OP-17 meta. We discuss just how dominant Mihawk has become and look at some of the potential solutions Bandai could explore, including whether paired bans could help bring the format back towards a healthier and more balanced place. I then recap my week in the hobby, where I took Purple Kaido to locals before continuing my final testing with
Episode 130 "The OP-17 Meta Takes Shape" 26/8/2026 (opens the original)
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In Episode 130 of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I look back at OP-17 pre-release week, including the different events I attended and my experience winning one of them. I then recap my week in the hobby before exploring some of the new decks and strategies beginning to emerge from the OP-17 format. I discuss the Fish-Man package finding a home in Green Mihawk, the growing use of the Big Mom package across Yellow Enel and Blue/Yellow Boa Hancock, and its most disgusting form yet in Purple/Yellow Nico
Episode 129 "Six Packs, One Deck" 17/8/2026 (opens the original)
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In Episode 129 of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I take an extensive look at the OP-17 pre-release and everything you need to know before playing in your event. I break down the cards you should look out for in your six packs, which cards are worth including in your deck, which ones you should avoid, and the key fundamentals that can help you succeed in the pre-release format. I then recap my week in the hobby, where I took Green Mihawk to locals and discuss how the deck performed, before wrapping u
Episode 128 "Bandai App Chaos" 12/8/2026 (opens the original)
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In Episode 128 of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I discuss the chaos surrounding registration for the OP-17 pre-release events, from the ongoing problems with the Bandai TCG+ app to the growing number of scalpers entering events purely to get hold of product. I share my frustrations about how this affects genuine players and the wider One Piece Card Game community. I then recap my week in the hobby, where I took Green Mihawk to locals on both Tuesday and Friday. I break down my games, the different
Episode 127 "A Frustrating Week" 5/8/2026 (opens the original)
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This week on Mid Piece, we kick things off by discussing one of the biggest issues currently facing the One Piece TCG community, the growing impact of scalpers. We talk about how difficult it's becoming for players to get hold of sealed product, the effect it's having on the game, and why something needs to change to make products more accessible for the people who actually want to play. We then revisit the Leader Showcase as I share my thoughts after spending time with Yellow Captain Kid, discu
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