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Spilling The Sinistea

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 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

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All Episodes

35:22

Pokémon Legends ZA: Mega Dimensions DLC - You Just...

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2025/12/18

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the disappointing world of the Pokémon Legends ZA: Mega Dimensions DLC. They talk about the letdown of the donut mechanics, the frustration of repetitive and seemingly useless tasks, and the unimpressive grind of catching more Pokémon than you know what to do with that you do not care about. They express their frustration and exhaustion with the developers and encourage people to shop wisely with their holiday bucks and to consider games that offer more

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33:01

Pokopia First Impressions - Theories, Possible...

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2025/12/11

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea discuss the latest about the new Pokémon Pokopia Extended Trailer. They dive into the Kanto lore, theorize about some of the game mechanics, and share thoughts about the current state of modern Pokémon games compared to the older (3DS and previous) games.Episode References:Watch the Pokémon Pokopia Trailer - https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/watch-the-pokemon-pokopia-trailerConnect with Ezra & Chelsea:Website: https://bonus-action.com Bluesky:

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23:29

Holiday Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Pokémon Fans -...

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2025/12/04

In today’s episode, Ez and Chelsea dive into the world of Stocking Stuffers! They discuss family stocking traditions, think of creative options for introducing Pokémon items into the stocking for both new fans and long-time lovers, and encourage people to pick stocking stuffers with an eye towards togetherness and cozy community. They share their top picks from keychain Pokémon plushies, socks, and games for the family!Episode References:Pokémon Center Stocking Stuffers:

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29:50

Pokémon Holiday Gift Ideas - Best Buys From The...

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2025/11/27

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea discuss their top picks from the Pokémon Center website and delve into the holiday collection for 2025! With great quality and competitive pricing, The Pokémon Center has something for every Pokémon trainer on your list! They highlight the quality of the kitchenware, variety of higher-end jewelry, and activities to do as a family, from cookie cutters to puzzles. This episode is not sponsored. Chelsea and Ez just wanted to drop some of their top choices and gush

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35:32

Pokémon Legends Z-A Infinite Battle Thoughts - What...

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2025/11/20

In this episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the things they like and the things they dislike about the new battling systems in Pokémon Legends Z-A. They talk a little bit about streamer culture, why Pokémon should be considering their casual players, and how not everything needs to be eSports-inspired. Finally, they break down what they would love to see evolve in Pokémon battling in Generation 10 and what really should be left behind to be forgotten.Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:Website:

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35:32

Pokémon Legends Z-A Mega Dimensions DLC Is Dropping...

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2025/11/13

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea discuss the latest news to come out of the Pokémon Legends Z-A universe - the Mega Dimensions DLC. They talk about the megas that are introduced in the trailer, why seeing Korrain return is not a good thing, speculate about the new character introduction of Ansha, and question why donut-making was not part of the original gameplay to begin with. Although they look forward to some of the new mechanics, they also question why it is included in a $30 DLC and not

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24:49

Pokemon TCG Phantasmal Flames Breakdown - Card Pulls,...

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2025/11/06

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the newest TCG Expansion set - Phantasmal Flames! Fans of Charizard are going to want to try and get their hands on this set with a gorgeous Special Illustration Rare of the Mega Charizard X ex. There are also great playable cards with the dark-typed Toxtricity, a fierce Mega Sharpedo ex, and a stunningly pretty Mega Diancie ex.Disclaimer: Ezra was gifted product samples of the Phantasmal Flames TCG Expansion sets ahead of launch by The Pokémon Company

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67:22

Our Initial Thoughts After the First Weekend of...

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2025/10/23

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea give their initial thoughts on the revisit to Kalos and Lumiose City with Pokémon: Legends Z-A. They share the things (few as they are) that they believe the game is doing well, and share their critiques on the destruction of the history of the Kalos region, the paper-thin characters (and buildings), and the repetitive nature of the activities in the game. Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:Website: https://bonus-action.com Bluesky:

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38:13

Fairy-Type Pokémon Are Not As Cute As You Think

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2025/10/16

In this episode, Ezra and Chelsea get into the true nature of Fairy-types. They discuss how these “cute” catches aren’t as snuggly and shiny as they appear, and offer speculation on what other Pokémon might be like if they acquired a Fairy-type. Queue Gucci Gengar and Monster Slurpuff!Episode References:Fairy Type Pokémon: https://pokemondb.net/type/fairyConnect with Ezra & Chelsea:Website: https://bonus-action.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.socialYouTube:

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28:07

Pokémon Halloween Parties - How To Party Like a...

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2025/10/09

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the world of Halloween parties! Better yet, how to throw the best Halloween Pokémon Party for you! They discuss food options, activity options for kids (and adults) of all ages, theme possibilities, and challenge you to build a replica Spikemuth in your backyard for your very own Pokémon battles (if that’s something that interests you). Pick a theme, make it fun, and have a Happy Halloween!Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:Website:

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29:04

Episode #76 - Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Breakdown...

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2025/10/02

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea break down the latest Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution set! They discuss the gorgeous artwork, the playability of the cards, and the successful reboot of the Mega ex cards, done better than the original. They also break down the difficulty of getting your hands on some of these cards, and the current sky-high prices of the most difficult pulls, but ultimately have high praise for the set.Disclaimer: Ezra was gifted product samples of the Prismatic Evolutions TCG

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26:08

Mega Evolution in Pokémon Legends: Z-A Looks Terrible...

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2025/09/25

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea give their hot takes as to why the new Mega Evolutions being shown for the upcoming Legends: Z-A game are so disappointing, both from an artistic point of view and from a nostalgic point of view. They discuss the evolution of the design in Pokémon games and why the newer games feel less grounded and real than they did in previous iterations.Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:Website: https://bonus-action.com Bluesky:

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22:02

TCG Hot Take: Should Your Kids Bring Their Pokémon...

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2025/09/18

Today, Chelsea and Ezra talk about why kids should be allowed to bring cards to school (as long as it’s not against the rules), why it’s good for kids to do so, and what to look out for. They dive into how to prepare kids for the possibility of loss or theft, and offer insight on how taking cards to school can be a learning experience and build responsibility in kids while supporting community and fun with friends.Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:Website: https://bonus-action.com Bluesky:

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39:11

The History of Nuzlockes & How Modern Consumption...

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2025/09/11

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea go on a wild journey from Intro to Nuzlockes 101 through how modern culture and consumerism are changing the way players engage with video games and media.Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:Website: https://bonus-action.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideoPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunityEzra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.socialChelsea’s Bluesky:

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40:07

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Demo Breakdown - Are Games Just...

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2025/09/04

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

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38:43

Experiencing Pokémon - Veteran vs Newbie

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2025/07/31

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

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23:53

Scarlet & Violet’s Stellar Attribute Is Not a Real...

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2025/07/24

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! -

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24:34

Pokémon TCG Black Bolt & White Flare - A Unova Fan’s...

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2025/07/17

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

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29:38

Episode #68 Scarlet & Violet Switch 2 Patch - Does It...

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2025/07/10

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.socialYouTube:

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24:42

Nintendo Switch 2 Breakdown - Is It Worth It?

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2025/07/03

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.socialYouTube:

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