Episode 71
#6pokemon1lifestory
Look no further than this video for the most comprehensive insight into a World Champion's story that you could wish for. Thousands of Trainers competed all year long to reach that hallowed position, but it was Giovanni Cischke of the USA that came out on top in 2025. Discover his start with Pokémon watching over his brother's shoulder while he played, how he nearly didn't attempt to qualify for the World Championships - and ultimately why he always believed he could win.
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N.B. It just so happened that we recorded during a storm on Gio's end - I did my best to remove the background noise and I apologise if it's distracting.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Lp9GN89Df8E?si=z0J3H9o6V-8YIBab
For an even deeper dive into Gio's Worlds experience, don't miss this video containing UNSEEN FOOTAGE from our chat: https://youtu.be/sSo_qolwVqk?si=tfjbJz1oingshT5G
Become a YouTube channel member or head to my Patreon for Gio’s RAPIDASH ROUND! Bonus quickfire questions he hasn't prepared for: Hear about Gio's incredible memory that's served him so well in competitive Pokémon, what he enjoys beyond Pokémon in his downtime, who his dream dinner party guests would be and much more - let the merriment continue!
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My name's Charlie Merriman - Merri by name, merry by nature - a pleasure to meet you! I'm a host & commentator for the Pokémon Video Game Championships Series and a content creator. You can find me as @Chazingdra on YouTube, X, BlueSky, Instagram & TikTok - on my channel I stream Pokémon games both competitively & casually including Shiny hunting, vlog events I cast, make comedy skits and loads more.
Keep an eye out for my video about commentating the Europe International Championships 2025 - coming soon!
And there are now more than 70 episodes of the show featuring a broad range of people in the Pokémon community, from competitive to casual players & beyond - enjoy!
All episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0M4tSxPGQg&list=PLwf6eLFz9YAQfrHjSGoMIAE5hflGIkiyV&pp=gAQB0gcJCWMEOCosWNin
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JdoxYzR6lr7DBN0lihdQJ?si=5ee2f7a52fd14c27
Keep up with Gio's latest: https://x.com/pqlarbear
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Welcome!
04:54 Origins with Pokémon: Brother
10:26 Gio's 1st Dream Team Pokémon
12:36 Discovering Competitive Pokémon: US Nationals 2014
18:46 Gio's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon
20:47 Attending First Tournament: Dallas 2018
28:50 Gio's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon
30:56 Introduction to the Community: Knoxville 2024
45:41 Gio's 4th Dream Team Pokémon
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Published on 2 months ago
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