MetaZoo News Podcast
by MetaZooNews.com
Step into the seance circle of trading cards, cryptids, and community with MetaZoo News: The Podcast. Each episode dives into the latest happenings in the world of MetaZoo—covering product launches, organized play updates, convention highlights, artist spotlights, and the conversations shaping the game’s future. But it’s not just headlines: we’ll unpack the stories behind the news, explore the lore and design of fan-favorite cards, and hear from voices across the community—from players and collectors to creators and artists. Whether you’re here for competitive insights, sealed product drops, or just love chasing Mothman, this is your weekly guide to all things MetaZoo.
Episodes
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EP12 - New Year News, Favorite Cards & Trading with Meta.Carpals
This week meta.shab and meta.carpals discuss the latest happenings in the world of MetaZoo, go over their favorite cards in each set and end with a new trading segment of the show! Topics covered include: The future of MetaZoo Mondays New Product SKUs in the New Year Dynamic Deck Distributor Info...
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EP11 - 2025 End of Year Round Up!
Today, we take a look back at MetaZoo and MetaZooNews in 2025 and talk about what is to come in 2026! Topics Include: MZN History - Interviews, Analysts, Artists Website Features - Database, Deckbuilder Collect-A-Con Recaps & Friends We've Met Along the Way Tournament Coverage (NJ CaC & Christmas...
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EP10 - Global Cryptids, Prize Packs, and Holiday Surprises
Casters, this week’s MetaZoo Monday was packed with updates—from new card spoilers to fresh news on Prize Pack Series 1 and the upcoming Secret Shadows release. We break down Charlie’s reveals, including the textured Loveland Frogman promo coming to New Jersey Collect-A-Con, new details on the...
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EP9 – Bigfoot in the Booth: Houston Collect-A-Con, Spoilers & Community Talk
Step behind the MetaZoo booth at Houston Collect-A-Con for a firsthand look at one wild weekend! From the return of the infamous red retro tablecloths to the grand reappearance of the inflatable Mothman, this episode has it all—including my Sunday adventure inside the new full-sized Bigfoot…
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EP8 - Spoilers, Big Box Breakthroughs, and the Future of MetaZoo Collecting
Casters, this MetaZoo Monday was packed with reveals, announcements, and insight straight from Charlie Hurlocker. We’re breaking down every major moment — from the five new creature spoilers and their fresh gameplay mechanics, to MetaZoo blisters hitting big box stores this holiday season, to...
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EP7 - Conventions, MetaZoologists, & Old Zoo Drama
In Episode 7, we’re back from Chicago Collect-A-Con with stories, interviews, and updates from the MetaZoo community. We discuss the newly opened MetaZoologist certification exam, shout out MZN’s amazing contributors and retailers, and unpack the latest Discord debates surrounding “Old Zoo” and...
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EP6 - Secret Shadows Booster Box Reveal & MZN Updates
Casters, In this episode of MetaZoo News: The Podcast, we dive into the Secret Shadows booster box leak and the discussion it’s sparked across the community. We take a closer look at the cryptids featured on the packaging — and the ones that aren’t — while exploring the boundaries of how dark...
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EP 5 - Headless Horseman, Haunted Tournaments & High Hopes
This week on the podcast we dive into the latest MetaZoo Monday, where the focus was on the art and direction of Secret Shadows. We talk through how the creative team balances spooky themes with PG-13 boundaries, the community’s wishlist of future products, and the reveal of the haunting new...
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EP4 - Hex Counters, Retail Moves, and MetaZoo’s Longevity
Casters, Episode 4 is loaded with big reveals and important updates. We kick things off with the spoiler of Luna Rake, a Dark-type caster introducing the new Hex Counters mechanic, and dive into what this means for gameplay. From there, we look at the future of Card Pro and a MetaZoo magazine,...
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EP3 - Bloody Mary, Community Creators, and What’s Missing
Casters, in this episode of the MetaZoo News Podcast we open with the latest spoiler — the chilling arrival of Bloody Mary — and reflect on how new reveals continue to shape excitement for the game. I also share a call for opinion pieces on MetaZooNews.com, introduce our newest contributor...
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A Conjuring of Cryptids - Chapter 2
Casters, the saga of A Conjuring of Cryptids continues. In Chapter Two, our narrator turns fifteen — and his birthday wish takes him north to the legendary Loch Ness. What begins as a family trip quickly transforms into something far more mysterious when his mother reveals a secret: he, too, is a...
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A Conjuring of Cryptids - Chapter 1
Casters, welcome to the launch of a brand-new series on the show: a reading of the MetaZoo lore saga, A Conjuring of Cryptids. We begin with Chapter One — a haunting origin story told through the eyes of a boy born under extraordinary circumstances in 1922 Scotland. His mother’s desperate plea...
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EP2 - Secret Shadows, Spooky Rips, and Community Shakeups
This week on the MetaZoo News Podcast, we break down the latest MetaZoo Monday with the reveal of Secret Shadows, the next Dark-themed set. We cover Bunny Man’s return, updates on convention plans, and hints at a brand-new chase product in the works. We also explore alternate play formats for the...
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EP1 - From Prize Packs to Promos: Kicking Off MetaZoo News: The Podcast
Casters, welcome to the very first episode of MetaZoo News: The Podcast! I’m Shab — also known as Mr. MZN — executive editor of MetaZooNews.com. In this debut episode, we’re breaking down the biggest stories from the September 1st MetaZoo Monday: Organized Play takes shape with prize packs,...
About this show
Step into the seance circle of trading cards, cryptids, and community with MetaZoo News: The Podcast. Each episode dives into the latest happenings in the world of MetaZoo—covering product launches, organized play updates, convention highlights, artist spotlights, and the conversations shaping the game’s future. But it’s not just headlines: we’ll unpack the stories behind the news, explore the lore and design of fan-favorite cards, and hear from voices across the community—from players and collectors to creators and artists. Whether you’re here for competitive insights, sealed product drops, or just love chasing Mothman, this is your weekly guide to all things MetaZoo.
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