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- Will We Ever See DS or 3DS Pokémon Games Ported to Switch 2?
In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the world of the Pokémon DS and 3DS games, what made them unique, and why they aren’t going to be (and shouldn’t be) ported to the Switch 2. We dive into the difference between a gimmick and being gimmicky, and why all of the newer games have felt flat compared to this era of Pokémon games (and no, it isn’t the 3D aspect).
Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:
Website: https://bonus-action.com
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity
Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social
Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social
Ezra’s Email: [email protected]
Chelsea’s Email: [email protected]
35 min - Pokémon That Will Haunt You
Happy Halloween! In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea talk all about the spookiest and scariest Pokémon. They break down who would be on their Halloween team and which Pokémon give them the heebee-jeebies to celebrate this final episode of the 2024 Halloween spookfest.
Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:
Website: https://bonus-action.com
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity
Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social
Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social
Ezra’s Email: [email protected]
Chelsea’s Email: [email protected]
32 min - Pikachu Goes To Space - Pokémon Story Time
In today’s episode, Ezra shares a story of how they and their bootleg Pikachu ended up on live television in Australia while on a visit to the Air and Space Museum in the early aughts.
Episode References:
- Mars Rovers: https://orbitalradar.com/mars-rovers
- Happy Birthday, Curiosity!: https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/11331
Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:
Website: https://bonus-action.com
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity
Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social
Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social
Ezra’s Email: [email protected]
Chelsea’s Email: [email protected]
29 min - Our Dream Pokémon Costumes & Why They Can’t Be Reality
With last week’s discussion on easy costumes, this week, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the world of the dream costume. These are idealistic or overly complex costumes they would love to dress as (or love to see someone else dressed as) that take time, engineering, or specialty pieces that are out of reach for most people.
Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:
Website: https://bonus-action.com
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity
Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social
Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social
Ezra’s Email: [email protected]
Chelsea’s Email: [email protected]
23 min - Fun, Easy Costume Ideas To Represent Your Favorite Pokémon
On today’s episode of Spilling the Sinistea, Ezra and Chelsea dive into their top picks for easy (and maybe not so easy) Halloween costumes for both adults and kids. From Kigurumis (and yes, we said amigurumi in the episode and only now just caught it - just roll with it) to Poké-Bounding to full-blown cosplays, there are so many great options no matter your abilities and resources.
Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:
Website: https://bonus-action.com
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity
Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social
Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social
Ezra’s Email: [email protected]
Chelsea’s Email: [email protected]
24 min - Cozy Pokémon Nostalgia - Our First Pokémon Memories
To start this spooky season, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the cutesy, cozy nostalgia of their earliest and favoritest Pokémon memories from childhood. From stickers and cards to TV and video games, millennials all have a Pokémon memory from which to draw. Share them with us and with each other during this 30th Anniversary year!
Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:
Website: https://bonus-action.com
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity
Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social
Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social
Ezra’s Email: [email protected]
Chelsea’s Email: [email protected]
22 min - Pokémon x Razer Collab - Pikachu and Eevee Light Up Desks in Adorable Baby Pink Accessory Set
In today’s episode, Ezra breaks down the Pokémon and Razer collab, giving both an aesthetic and a technical review of the headphones, keyboard, and mouse. With two options to choose from, a baby pink Pikachu and Eevee set, or a lovely purple Umbreon and Espeon set, there’s something for every Pokémon gamer in your life.
Disclaimer: Ezra and Bonus Action were gifted product samples of the Razer x Pokémon Pikachu and Eevee Accessory collaboration. This is not a sponsored episode, but they thank Razer for their generosity.
Episode References:
- Pokémon x Razer Collaboration Link
Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:
Website: https://bonus-action.com
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity
Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social
Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social
Ezra’s Email: [email protected]
Chelsea’s Email: [email protected]
33 min - The Effect Of Modern Social Media on The Pokémon Franchise
In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea try to break down the insane rise of the scalpers and influencer culture in the world of Pokémon and the Pokémon franchise. They talk about how it has impacted the TCG, the decline in quality of video games, and the rise in “luxury” Pokémon products no longer geared toward who should be their target audience - the 10-year-olds just starting on their own Pokémon journey.
Episode References:
- Fashion Really Wants to Catch 'em All: https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/pokemon-fashion-trend-2023/
Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:
Website: https://bonus-action.com
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity
Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social
Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social
Ezra’s Email: [email protected]
Chelsea’s Email: [email protected]
50 min - Pokémon Worlds 2026 Breakdown - There Isn’t Much to Discuss
In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea break down the mediocre closing ceremonies for the 2026 Pokémon World Championships. They discuss the over-focus that Pokémon has been giving to app games, and the under-focus they are giving their actual fan base. At its core, Pokémon is for children, and it feels like that is being forgotten in the midst of the pressure for more apps, more competition, and more nods to streamers and influencer culture. In the 30th anniversary year, we don’t have much to discuss because Pokémon isn’t giving the fans much to be excited about.
Episode References:
- PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships Closing Ceremonies Recap: https://www.pokemon.com/us/news/pokemonxp-and-the-2026-pokemon-world-championships-closing-ceremonies-recap
Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:
Website: https://bonus-action.com
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity
Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social
Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social
Ezra’s Email: [email protected]
Chelsea’s Email: [email protected]
45 min - Hide & Sneak Deck - How to Build & Run the Pitch Black TCG Gimmick
In today’s episode, Ezra breaks down how the Hide and Sneak gimmick from the Pitch Black TCG set worked on initial build and how it needs to be modified in order to run properly. They break down the Darkrai strategy from the set as well. Ez also discusses the lack of trainers when opening from standard packs and how to make the availability (or lack thereof) work for deck building.
Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:
Website: https://bonus-action.com
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity
Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social
Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social
Ezra’s Email: [email protected]
Chelsea’s Email: [email protected]
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About Spilling The Sinistea
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to Spilling the Sinistea, where we are spilling every drop of our fan opinions of the Pokémon franchise. If you are a fan of the TCG, video games, or anime, this is the place to be for the…
hot gossip.
Each week, listeners can expect in-depth conversations about TCG strategy, emotional nostalgia on Pokémon GO, and our personal opinions about what types make up the best teams - among many other exciting topics. Whether you've been a fan since Red, Blue, and Yellow, or just got your started in Paldea, there is definitely something for everyone.