Spilling The Sinistea

By Ezra Gray-Holt and Chelsea Sturkie

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

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How many episodes does Spilling The Sinistea have?

The podcast currently has 92 episodes available.

Spilling The Sinistea episodes:

September 04, 2025Pokémon Legends: Z-A Demo Breakdown - Are Games Just Made For Streamers?
In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea break down what we are seeing from the Pokémon Legends: Z-A Demo from Pokémon World Championships 2025. They discuss the potential problems of the real-time battles, the unfortunate art design, and the influencerization of the Pokémon franchise. While still trying to remain optimistic, Ez shares why it is getting more and more difficult for them to stay that way, the more we see coming out about the latest Pokémon video game.

Episode References:
10 Minutes of Pokémon Legends Z-A in 4K HDR | GAMEPLAY + PREVIEW [Direct Feed](Nintendo Switch 2) - Nintenduo World - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzi-oo32Tpg
Pokémon Legends Z-A Full Gameplay Demo (Pokémon World Championships 2025) - Austin John Plays - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTbBSDeOKck
Everything YOU Missed from the Pokémon Legends Z-A Demo! - Austin John Plays - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_mx3n9X0es

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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41min
July 31, 2025Experiencing Pokémon - Veteran vs Newbie
In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea chat about their experiences as a long-time Pokémon fan (Ez) and a newbie fan (Chels). They dive into some of the inside jokes (Ketchup Pikachu) and heartwrenching moments (Bye Bye Butterfree), as well as talking about how understanding more of the lore and history of the franchise brings a richer experience to your Pokémon journey. There is no wrong way to explore your journey, but delving into some of the older material can bring a depth and love for the franchise that you may not yet know.

Episode References:
Ketchup Bottle Pikachu - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8UHXGY-_BU
The Song of Jigglypuff - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss13Pnq6XII

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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39min
July 24, 2025Scarlet & Violet’s Stellar Attribute Is Not a Real Pokémon Type
In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea discuss the supposed 19th Pokémon type: Stellar. They dive into why Stellar should not qualify as one of the official typings, why it is more of an attribute that the Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet during certain battles can access, and express frustration with the world of Tera Raids and gaining access to the Stellar typing in-game.

Episode References:
Master the Stellar Tera Type—the 19th Tera Type! - https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-ca/news/stellar_tera_type/

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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24min
July 17, 2025Pokémon TCG Black Bolt & White Flare - A Unova Fan’s Dream, But at a Premium Price
In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the latest TCG Expansions…Black Bolt & White Flare! In this double expansion drop, fans of the Unova region have ample choices and cards to seek out. However, with so many chase cards and the lack of Booster Boxes, this is going to be a difficult set to get your hands on the products, let alone complete your set. Chelsea and Ezra encourage you to do your research ahead of time and see what’s really important to you in this set before purchasing.

Disclaimer: Ezra was gifted product samples of the Black Bolt & White Flare TCG Expansion sets ahead of launch by The Pokémon Company. This is not a sponsored episode, but they thank The Pokémon Company for their generosity.

Episode References:
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and White Flare Product Showcase
Black & White Pokédex: https://pokemondb.net/pokedex/game/black-white

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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25min
July 10, 2025 Scarlet & Violet Switch 2 Patch - Does It Make a Difference?
In today’s episode, Ez and Chelsea discuss the Switch 2 patch for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Ez breaks down the experience playing with the updated frame rates, the better graphics, and…all the same weaknesses that the game had before. They touch on the consumerist nature of S&V and, once again, ask for better from Nintendo.

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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30min
July 03, 2025 Nintendo Switch 2 Breakdown - Is It Worth It?
In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea (but mostly Ez) break down the truth of the new Nintendo Switch 2…. Is it worth it? They discuss the controversies around the price point of the console and the new games. They delve into the battery life, playability, screen graphics, and what you need to know about this next generation of Nintendo console.

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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25min
June 26, 2025Pokémon TCG Pocket - Out with Ultra Beasts & in with Eeveelutions!
Chelsea and Ez jump on the Eeveelutions bandwagon, speaking about the upcoming Eevee Grove expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket. They cover hopes, dreams, and desires for the set, and how this could be a chance for the mobile app to finally address some of its more pressing issues.

Episode References:
It’s a Cuteness Overload in Pokémon TCG Pocket’s Upcoming Eevee Grove Expansion https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/its-a-cuteness-overload-in-pokemon-tcg-pockets-upcoming-eevee-grove-expansion

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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25min
June 12, 2025What Has Two Legs And Really Shouldn’t? - Bipedal Horrors in Pokémon
In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the world of Pokémon that just give us the ick, particularly bipedal Pokémon who should just not be bipedal. They talk about the pros and the cons (mostly the cons) of super-humanoid Pokémon, Pokémon that appear to be wearing clothes or doing human jobs (for reasons unknown to all), and all others that fit the “that makes me uncomfortable” category. They also share their, perhaps, controversial favorite bipedal Pokémon! Share with us your favorite and least favorite Pokémon in a review or on socials!

Episode References:
Life of a Wailord | Pokearth by EnlargedKai: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmOGOVD3Vfc

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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41min
June 05, 2025Pokémon Abilities - How to Use Them in Pocket & Tabletop Matches
In this week’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the world of Pokémon TCG (and TCG Pocket) abilities! They discuss building decks utilizing abilities, pros and cons of building with abilities, and add the reminder to read your abilities all the way through to ensure full understanding before play. They talk about how they’ve used abilities in various decks and traps they have fallen into, so you don’t make the same mistakes. Let us know your favorite abilities and how you like to play them in a review, via email, or on socials!

Episode References:
Search “Ability” in Card Text on https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards

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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32min
May 29, 2025Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals Breakdown - Pull Rates, Best Cards & Top Deck Builds
In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the latest Pokémon TCG set - Destined Rivals. If you are a player, this set is exciting, full of hyper-playable cards, and fun trainers. If you are a collector, this set is going to be a difficult one, with a massive card list and low pull rates for the special illustrations and gold rare cards. Getting the full set will be difficult and expensive. They discuss their thoughts on the featured characters - including the disappointing exclusion of more focused Marnie and Steven trainer cards - and talk about the powerhouse cards of Cynthia’s Garchomp ex, Arven’s Mabosstiff ex, Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex, and Steven’s Metagross ex.

Episode References:
Pokémon TCG Hands-On: Is The Destined Rivals Expansion Worth It?: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/pokemon-tcg-destined-rivals-expansion-worth-it/
Best Cards To Pull in Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/pokemon-tcg-destined-rivals-best-cards/
Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals Set's Most Valuable Cards: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/pokemon-tcg-destined-rivals-sets-most-valuable-cards/

Disclaimer: Ezra was gifted product samples of the Prismatic Evolutions TCG Expansion set ahead of launch by The Pokémon Company. This is not a sponsored episode, but they thank The Pokémon Company for their generosity.

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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25min

FAQs about Spilling The Sinistea:

How many episodes does Spilling The Sinistea have?

The podcast currently has 92 episodes available.