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Spilling The Sinistea Ezra Gray-Holt and Chelsea Sturkie
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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.
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Pokémon TCG Tips - How To Start Playing & What Decks To Try
Fans of Pokémon come in all ages - if you’re a new fan just getting started or an OG looking to get back into the trading card game, we have a slew of tips for picking out a deck, expanding on strategy, and having fun. We also talk about younger player safety, what kids need to know, and how parents can guide their young trainers as they get their footing.
Episode References:
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: All Sandwich Recipes Explained: https://www.dexerto.com/pokemon/pokemon-scarlet-violet-sandwich-recipes-picnic-shiny-1985892/
Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:
Website: https://bonus-action.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity
Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1
Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24
Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com
Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com
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Pokémon Pets - We Give Our Cats Pokémon Types & Movesets
In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea gush about all things kitty related. They discuss their collective 5! cats, tell the stories of how they were acquired, and then treat them like the Pokémon companions that they are - we typed them, gave them movesets, and, when applicable, assigned them to Pokémon game characters. Hit us up on Twitter or email and share your pet stories with us!
Episode References:
Little Kitty, Big City Walkthrough: https://bonus-action.com/guides/little-kitty-big-city-walkthrough/
Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:
Website: https://bonus-action.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo
Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1
Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24
Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com
Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com -
Pokémon Gimmicks: Why Dynamax is Better than Tera Raids
Pokémon Sword and Shield and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are two of the biggest Pokémon games in the last few years. However, the gimmicks provided in each give two very different experiences to the player. Today, Chelsea and Ezra discuss why the Sword and Shield mechanics of Dynamaxing are superior to the Tera Raids of Scarlet and Violet.
Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:
Website: https://bonus-action.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity
Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1
Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24
Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com
Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com
Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.gamepur.com/author/laura-gray -
Pokémon GO Needs a Subscription Model
In this week’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea discuss why we all need to be more conscious consumers of games, particularly those with microtransactions. They specifically talk to Niantic to encourage a subscription model and for more ethical monetary transactions with their players.
Episode References:
No, Trans Inclusion Doesn’t Make Me Want To Start Playing Pokémon GO Again - https://www.escapistmagazine.com/no-trans-inclusion-doesnt-make-me-want-to-start-playing-pokemon-go-again/
Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:
Website: https://bonus-action.com/
Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1
Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24
Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com
Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com -
Taylor Swift’s TTPD Album Is Out And We Have Pokémon Picks To Celebrate
As long-time Swifties, and in honor of the newest Taylor Swift album, The Tortured Poets Department, we decided to revisit each of her Eras and play The Match Game with the Pokémon we think would fit best in each Era. Spoilers: It Gets Deep.
Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:
Website: https://bonus-action.com/
Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1
Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24
Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com
Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com -
The Hardest Pokémon to Shiny Hunt in 2024
This week on Spilling the Sinistea, we talk about the most difficult Shiny Pokémon to catch. We discuss some of the different shiny hunting methods, talk about some of the hardest (and most insane) hoops trainers need to jump through to get particular shinies, and discuss our own shiny white-whale Pokémon.
Episode References:
Calculating the Best Odds for EVERY Shiny Pokémon (Again) by CannedWolfMeat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gVzlSytkEE The Best and Worst Shiny Hunting Methods in Pokémon by JPR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spl12cBvkBQ How Fast Can I Catch a Shiny Pokémon In Every Game? by R9beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxHUHEIWgyI Understanding the Appeal of Shiny Hunting by The Vulture - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQFGoEkkDE4
Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:
Website: https://bonus-action.com/
Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1
Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24
Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com
Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com
Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.gamepur.com/author/laura-gray