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On The Contrary

by Jamvad Academy

We discuss all things competitive Pokémon. Whether you're new to the space or a seasoned veteran, you'll always leave with some great insights. Join the conversation!

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Episodes

  1. How One Guy Used Pokémon To Changed Everything In 2 Weeks

    This is the inspiring story of a guy who beat his laziness by diving into the world of competitive Pokémon. Through dedication and perseverance, he honed his skills and took control of his life at record speed. He then used what he learned to land employment after initially thinking about…

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  2. From depressed to living the dream: Here's How one guy used competitive Pokémon to completely change his life.

    This is a heartwarming story of how a young man battling depression found hope and purpose in an unexpected place – the world of competitive Pokémon. Feeling trapped in a cycle of despair, the guy stumbled across the competitive gaming scene one day and decided to give it a shot. Little did he…

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  3. How This College Student Went From Dabbler To Dominator Through Competitive Pokemon

    By immersing himself in the strategic world of Pokémon battles, he developed discipline, critical thinking skills, and perseverance. Through practice, resilience, and failure, he learned the importance of hard work and honed his ability to adapt to different situations. This newfound mindset...

  4. How An Engineering Student Used Competitive Pokémon To Transform His Life

    In this captivating episode, we meet ThirdRidoku, a brilliant engineering student who discovered an unconventional source of inspiration that propelled him to excel in his studies – competitive Pokémon battles. We delve into the specific techniques, mindset shifts, and strategies he employed to...

  5. How Competitive Pokémon Helped Him Get Jacked, Quit PRON And Vaping!

    Join us as we discuss how Kenny used competitive Pokemon to break free from his destructive habits and create a new lifestyle. We'll dive into the science behind addiction and gaming, the benefits of gaming as a form of therapy, and how you can apply these principles to your own life. If you're...

  6. He Went From Frustrated Pokémon Player To P.I.M.P - The Pokémon Podcast

    This episode is another edition of 'Beyond the Bootcmao' where we highlight people who've used Pokemon to massively transform other areas of their lives fast. Today's gets literally went from struggling with motivation and addiction to thriving and living the life he wants. You don't want to miss...

  7. WHATS THE BEST WAY TO GET THE FASTEST RESULT?!

    Question - Something I've struggled with figuring out in my series is how much training can one take in a day and how can you know when you're reaching your limit? Can you take a break and come back to it later that day or is that not how it works? I think it may have to do with the brain...

  8. THIS IS WHY IS IT SO HARD TO USE WHAT YOU LEARNED

    Today's Question - "So IDK if this goes too far into the specifics of psychology but there is a difference between cognitively understanding what it takes to improve your mindset and actually changing what you feel while playing. I'd love to hear about the steps that are in between just...

  9. 😮 13 YEAR OLD WENT FROM 1000-1900 IN SIX DAYS! HERE'S HOW HE DID IT

    What's up guys! This one is something that I should've made a long time ago, but now is the right time. This is the final piece to the puzzle

  10. If you're not progressing, it's because of one of these four things

    I genuinely want to see my people grow and so I pay attention. A lot. Something I've noticed recently was how often players allow themselves to be mentally destroyed (even me) after getting certain results. In this episode, I aim to put an end to that by providing this four-step process for...

  11. 🚩 AVOID THESE MAJOR MISTAKES

    In this interview, we discuss the journey of someone that I've enjoyed seeing blossom. If you're currently in a rut or maybe even forgot what got you to where you are, then this is definitely one to listen to!

  12. CODE CRACKED?! A PROGRAM THAT CAN CREATE TEAMS IN SECONDS!

    What if there was a program that built a great team for you, and all you have to do is decide?

  13. BEHIND THE CURTAINS OF HIGH-LEVEL POKEMON - FT Cybertron

    What's up guys! Today's podcast was a true pleasure to record as today's guest is @CybertronProductions - the VGC master himself. If you didn't know Pokemon has many competitive formats beyond smogon. Vgc is the official format endorsed by the Pokemon company and today we'll be diving deep into...

  14. PICK UP DOES WHAT IN BATTLE?! - Ft FooFooToo The Pokemon Scientist!

    Today's video features someone I've been familiar with for quite some time now. If you're interested in super cool move interactions, and very well made videos then this is the channel for you. In this podcast we discuss @foofootoo 's beginnings, focusing on your end goal as a content creator and...

  15. THE ILLUMINATI OF COMPETITIVE POKEMON Ft @BKC

    What's up guys! Today we have another episode of on the contrary: the worlds best competitive Pokemon podcast. In today's video, we will be discussing old generations and some of the secrets and paradigm shifts needed to up your level of play to goat status. Stay tuned and make sure to leave...

  16. THE STATE OF THE METAGAME - POKEMON EXPERTS JAM AND @pokeaimMD SHARE THE TRUTH

    You guy's are in for a rollercoaster of a ride. In this episode, we discuss how the metagame has evolved after 9 days of Pokemon Isle of Armor DLC. Showdown is on fire at the moment. Learn what the experts think and leave your own thoughts! You don't want to miss this one.

  17. POKEAIMMD AND I DISCUSS THE NEW REVEALED POKEMON

    In today's podcast, we'll be discussing how we believe the new Pokemon will do in the upcoming metagame! This is definitely one you don't want to miss!

  18. POST-HOME METAGAME AND TOURNAMENT SECRETS REVEALED

    What's up guys! In today's episode, PokeaimMD and I dissect the current metagame and give our thoughts on it as we close out this phase and welcome the Isle Of Armor! We also provide a behind the scenes look of the tournament scene and how you can get into it. Enjoy!

  19. HOW TO GET TO THE TOP OF THE LADDER

    What's up guys! In this episode, we'll ve talking about what it's going to require for you to top any ladder you choose and finally break through those platters! I'm joined by a guest whos been through hell and high water and managed to start seeing success after almost quitting. It's a hell of a...

  20. NEW METAGAMES! ISLE OF ARMOR & THE CROWN TUNDRA

    In today's episode, PokeaimMD, MrMoet and I will be discussing all things metagame related and discussing how we believe the metagame will be impacted in the upcoming months! Join the conversation

  21. THE TRUTH ABOUT STALL REVEALED? - ON THE CONTRARY [POKEMON PODCAST]

    STALL EXPOSED! In this episode, we will be discussing the most hated word in Pokemon... STALL. Is it broken? is it overrated? Is it real? Find out in today's episode.

  22. DYNAMAX IS BANNED!..WHAT NOW?

    Today's episode is the biggest we've had yet! Everyone gathered today to discuss the Dynamax ban, their predictions and what happens next. Join the conversation!

  23. On The Contrary - Should Dynamax Be Banned?

    Today we'll be discussing the newest game mechanic introduced by The Pokemon Company, Dynamax. It has been almost one month since its release and it has been a very controversial topic. PokeaimMD, Mrmoet, Chimpact and I will be discussing our thoughts on it and determining whether it should be...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

We discuss all things competitive Pokémon. Whether you're new to the space or a seasoned veteran, you'll always leave with some great insights. Join the conversation!

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Jamvad Academy

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We discuss all things competitive Pokémon. Whether you're new to the space or a seasoned veteran, you'll always leave with some great insights. Join the conversation!

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On The Contrary has 23 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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