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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Spilling The Sinistea episodes:

May 08, 2025 Pokémon TCG Pocket - Three Reasons To Start Playing Again
In today’s episode, Ezra touts the benefits of the newest updates in Pokémon TCG Pocket to convince Chelsea to reopen the game for the first time in months. They discuss the new trainer cards (including breaking down the benefit of the Rare Candies), appreciate the better rewards in the Solo Battle events, and, most importantly, mention the introduction of Bewear to the card set (a fact which, frankly, had Chelsea opening the app during the recording). Hit us up on Bluesky or via email about your TCG Pocket deck-building strategies and keep the conversation going!

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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28min
May 01, 2025The Switch 2 Is Here - What Does Next Gen Mean For Pokémon Fans?
In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into what we know about the Switch 2 and the increased price for the next Pokémon video game. They discuss the benefits of the Switch 2, as well as the downsides of the newest Nintendo console. They also talk about concerns they have for the fate of well-loved games currently in the Switch store and the concerning statement by Nintendo that “Certain Nintendo Switch games may not be fully supported or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.”

Episode References:
Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itpcsQQvgAQ
Nintendo Switch 2 – Overview Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9flte56erE8

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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23min
April 24, 2025Buying Pokémon TCG in 2025 - How To Support Local While Boycotting Box Stores
In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the world of buying Pokémon TCG Cards. They do get a little political and break down where to buy your TCG cards when you are supporting the boycotts of big box stores. They discuss the red flags to watch out for when purchasing and the green flags you will likely see at great local card shops. Ez and Chelsea encourage you to shop local, shop smart, and do your research to ensure the best experience possible.

Episode References:
YouTube, Streaming, Influencers & Scalpers - The Effect of Modern Social Media on The Pokémon Franchise: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6y35wroC0kCKMA0W30u4Xc?si=pMeQ1eVlTOiS9CCnn7xVdQ

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
April 17, 2025Pokémon TCG Journey Together Expansion - Trainer’s Cards, Best Pulls, & Biggest Tips
In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea break down what they know about the Pokémon TCG Journey Together set. They discuss the importance of reintroducing Trainer’s Pokémon cards and how they differ from the Trainer Gallery sets of Sword & Shield. They also discuss the best collector additions and put out a general PSA about not buying from scalpers.

Episode References:
Pokémon TCG Journey Together Card List – Most Valuable Cards & Buy Guide: https://bonus-action.com/guides/pokemon-tcg-journey-together-card-list-most-valuable-cards-buy-guide/
TCG Player: https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/pokemon/sv09-journey-together
Life of a Wailord | Pokearth: 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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32min
April 10, 2025Mega Evolution in Legends: ZA - The History of Megas, How it Could Save the Franchise Again, and Why We Need Mega Eeveelutions
In today’s episode, Ezra gives the equivalent of a Ted Talk on why Megas are the GOAT and how they actually function. Ez and Chelsea also talk about why you can expect more Mega Evolutions in the new Pokémon Legends: ZA game dropping later this year, speculate on what a Mega Eeveelution might be, and finally, drop their favorite current Mega Evolution forms. Share your favorite Mega forms as you rate, review, and engage with this podcast on social media and wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Episode References:
Confirmed Megas on Pokémon Legends: ZA - https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/

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
April 03, 2025March 2025 Pokémon Legends: ZA Trailer Breakdown - Battles, Catch Mechanics, & a General Lack of Sycamore
In today’s episode, Ez and Chelsea break down the exciting Pokémon Legends: ZA Trailer from the March 2025 Nintendo Direct. They talk about the excitement around bringing back the Arceus-style catch mechanics, the intrigue around the ZA Royale battling, and hopes and concerns around the wild areas mentioned in the trailer. They also discuss why we need Professor Sycamore and PokéPuffs reintroduced in this game, or Ezra will riot. Take a listen and share your thoughts about the trailer with us via socials or email!

Episode References:
Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Direct 3.27.2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tezs2FsIxgA

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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34min
March 20, 2025 Replaying Pokémon Legends: Arceus - Pros, Cons, Best Mechanics, & A Truly Insufferable Shinx Problem
In today’s episode, Ez and Chelsea dive into their replays of Pokémon Legends: Arceus. They share the things they missed the first time around, what they love about the immersive, intentional world, and the depressing truth of the minimal PokéDex and the unfinished storyline. They also touch on what they want to see from Arceus brought into the world of Pokémon Legends: ZA later this year and the things they’d rather leave in the past games.

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
March 13, 2025Pokémon Legends: ZA Trailer Breakdown - What’s Next For Kalos?
In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea give their initial reactions to the new Pokémon Legends: ZA trailer that dropped at the end of last month on Pokémon Day! They share what they noticed from the trailer that they are most excited about, talk about the Mega Evolutions they would like to see in the game, and warn players not to judge the game before it even drops and to be open-minded. As one last fan exhortation to the developers, Ez says, “Give me Sycamore, or Give me Death.”

Episode References:
Pokémon Legends: Z‑A: https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/
I’m Excited for Pokémon Legends: ZA & You Should Be Too: https://bonus-action.com/feature/im-excited-for-pokemon-legends-za-you-should-be-too/#google_vignette

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
February 27, 2025Addictive Video Game Recommendations For Pokémon Fans
In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea take a little bit of a left turn from their usual all Pokémon content and discuss some of the games they would recommend for fans of the Pokémon series that aren’t picking up and replaying a Pokémon game (since we’ve already had that discussion…if you missed it check it out below!). They talk about how nobody does Pokémon like Pokémon, but then cover some of the games that will scratch a similar vibe or mechanic that you did love from your favorite Pokémon games.

Episode References:
@LadyEmily.Nebula.TV Bluesky Post: https://bsky.app/profile/ladyemily.nebula.tv/post/3liegkeatws2h

Previous Games We Want to Replay While Waiting for Pokémon Legends: Z-A: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0XDjcYqHyKUvhkXbzKroNo

Game Recommendations:
3DS Story of Seasons
Stardew Valley
Terraria
Core Keeper
Infinity Nikki
Rune Factory 5
APICO
Faefarm
Skyrim
Baldur’s Gate 3
Little Kitty, Big City
A Little to the Left
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Sims
Rolling Hills Sushi
Immortal Life
Magical Delicacy

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]

Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/
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42min
February 20, 2025Pokémon Day 2025 Predictions - Game Announcements, TCG & Vibes
After last year’s empty Pokémon Day announcements, Ezra and Chelsea give their predictions and desires for Pokémon Day 2025 on February 27th. They talk about the trend we’ve been seeing with new games coming from AAA games, fears for what may happen with the Pokémon franchise if the upcoming Legends: Z-A game recreates the same lifespan of Scarlet & Violet, and give some excellent game suggestions for those looking for something new to play (that are not in the Pokémon space) before the next game drop.

Episode References:
Bonus Action Presents: Dialogue Choice’s #1 – To Preorder or Not To Preorder: https://bonus-action.com/feature/bonus-action-presents-dialogue-choices-1-to-preorder-or-not-to-preorder/

Some of the Games Referenced:
Spirit Swap
My Time At Sandrock
REKA
Dredge
Fields of Mistria
Coral Island
Wytchwood
Cuisineer
Luma Island
Core Keeper
Little Kitty, Big City
Fruitbus

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]

Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/
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48min

FAQs about Spilling The Sinistea:

How many episodes does Spilling The Sinistea have?

The podcast currently has 100 episodes available.