Spilling The Sinistea

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://ww...

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 Tw...

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) b...

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea talk about all the cute, springtime Pokémon. Whether you’re celebrating Easter, Ramadan, Ostara, something else, or nothing at all, with the return of warmer temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere, now is the time to refresh your Pokémon teams with adorable goodness. We also talk about the Pokémon breeding mechanics in the games, why egg hatching is not curren...

The newest Pokémon TCG set released for Generation 9 - Scarlet and Violet - is Temporal Forces and we are excited for the ACE SPEC cards (if you like the Radiant Pokemon, we think you’ll like these too)! With a 200+ card list, there are some great finds…but beware of the difficult pull rates. Take a listen for our thoughts on playability, cards to look out for, and all things Temporal Forces. Disc...

Are you interested in starting your Pokémon adventure? Do you have children who are asking for their first Pokémon game and you don’t know where to begin? Take a listen to this episode as Chelsea and Ezra share their opinions on where to begin no matter your age.    Episode References: Is Pokémon GO a Good Starting Point? - https://open.spotify.com/episode/23SSw5CSKLnF5enFTwPhuu?si=tNTSQ...

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea discuss why the relatively spartan Pokémon Presents from Pokémon Day 2024 is actually a good thing. They also discuss theories and hopes for the Legends: ZA game, dropping in 2025 and issue a call to Game Freak to include a Poké Puff Simulator in the new legends game.  Articles Referenced: Pokémon Day Presents Shocks Fans With Legends: ZA Reveal - https://...

Pokémon Sword and Shield was the shiny rainbow of the pandemic. Chelsea and Ezra talk about how Dynamax Raids, Shiny Hunting, and Wonder Trading helped us get through the crazy, isolating, and difficult days of shutdown and beyond.      Connect with Ezra & Chelsea: Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1   Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24 Ezra’s...

Have you considered downloading Pokémon Go to play with your friends or kids? Are you interested in the mobile game as a way to jump-start your Pokémon Trainer journey? Listen in to hear our thoughts on why this might not be the best option for you…or maybe it is…   Episode References: Every Pokémon Type Weaknesses Explained: Which Is Best Against Which: https://screenrant.com/pokemon-type-we...

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea go on a nostalgic trip down Pokémon GO Lane and remember why they started playing the popular mobile game…and why they, inevitably, stopped. With calls to Niantic to remember their audience base, suggestions for improvement, and why the lack of accessibility hurts the game, they share their thoughts on Pokémon GO.   Connect with Ezra & Chelsea: Ezra’s...

The newest Pokémon TCG set released for Generation 9 - Scarlet and Violet - is Paldean Fates and it does not disappoint! With a 240+ card list, nearly half of which are shiny Pokémon, there is something for everyone. Take a listen for our thoughts on playability, cards to look out for, and all things Paldean Fates.  Disclaimer: Ezra was gifted product samples of the Paldean Fates TCG set ahea...

In a franchise that has been around for over 2 decades, there are so many hits, and so many misses, that have been introduced in Pokémon design, gameplay, storylines, and so much more. Today, Ezra and Chelsea discuss which generations they think are the best and why they are, arguably, the only correct answers. Take a listen to see if these rankings match with their favorite starters from the prev...

In this episode, Ezra and Chelsea talk about their favorite Pokémon starters across all nine generations, why those starters are superior to other options, and hold a discussion about our reasons for leaving some of the franchise's favorite starters off our lists. Also, get a sneak peek into our thoughts on a future episode - which bipedal Pokémon design is the most upsetting.    Connect...

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 m...