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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 Paldea, there is definitely something for everyone.

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132 episodes

  1. Get an Early Start on Your Holiday Shopping - Tips and Tricks for the Pokémon Fans in Your Life 40:19
  2. Will We Ever See DS or 3DS Pokémon Games Ported to Switch 2? 34:44
  3. Pokémon That Will Haunt You 32:00
  4. Pikachu Goes To Space - Pokémon Story Time 28:49
  5. Our Dream Pokémon Costumes & Why They Can’t Be Reality 22:28
  6. Fun, Easy Costume Ideas To Represent Your Favorite Pokémon 23:07
  7. Cozy Pokémon Nostalgia - Our First Pokémon Memories 21:05
  8. Pokémon x Razer Collab - Pikachu and Eevee Light Up Desks in Adorable Baby Pink Accessory Set 32:32
  9. The Effect Of Modern Social Media on The Pokémon Franchise 49:04
  10. Pokémon Worlds 2026 Breakdown - There Isn’t Much to Discuss 44:44
  11. Hide & Sneak Deck - How to Build & Run the Pitch Black TCG Gimmick 26:53
  12. Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Thoughts - Dark Holes & A Lack of Direction 32:40
  13. Real Life Pokémon Team Picks - Who Would You Want in Your Actual House? 26:44
  14. Pokémon TCG Pitch Black Feels Like an Unfinished Thought 39:01
  15. TCG and Elementary School - Should Pokémon Cards Go to School? 22:02
  16. Evolution of a Hero - How I Choose You! Turned Ash Into a Real Pokémon Master 29:44
  17. I Choose You…Not Pikachu - Ranking All Electric Mouse Clones 45:06
  18. Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary Isn’t Feeling All That Festive & Here is Why 44:47
  19. Pokémon Picks to Celebrate Taylor Swift (and Travis Kelce) 44:31
  20. 5 Pokémon You Never Want to Find While Camping 29:24
  21. 5 Cozy Games To Try While Waiting for Pokopia DLC & Nostalgic Throwbacks Still Worth it in 2026 33:02
  22. Pokopia Surprised Us With a DLC Expansion Pass - But At What Cost? 37:26
  23. Pokopia Burnout - How We Crashed On A Cozy Game In Less Than One Month 34:13
  24. Adding Pizzazz To Your Pokémon TCG Decks 29:35
  25. Is Pokémon GO a Good Introduction to Pokémon Games? 26:59
  26. Pokémon That Could Reverse Climate Change 26:40
  27. Introducing My 5-Year-Old to Pokémon - Media Literacy and How to Level Up Young Gamers 47:00
  28. Pokémon TCG Pocket & Other App Games - The Good, The Bad, and The Unfortunate 44:35
  29. Nuzlockes 101 & How Consumption Culture Is Killing Pokémon Game Difficulty 39:11
  30. Pokopia Dystopia - A Breakdown on The Lore & History of The Ruined Kanto Region 36:49
  31. Pokémon Center History & Why They Aren’t in America 28:10
  32. FireRed and LeafGreen Breakdown - All The Best Nostalgic Reasons To Play The Switch 2 Ports 41:49
  33. Nintendo Store San Francisco Breakdown: “Where Was The Pokémon?” 36:41
  34. Bipedal Horrors in Pokémon 40:57
  35. Pokopia First Impressions - Should You Buy It & Is It Worth It? 35:58
  36. 30th Anniversary Pokémon Day Presents Thoughts - App Games, Pokopia, & Gen 10 Reveal 49:11
  37. Pokémon TCG Ascended Heroes Special Set Release Breakdown - Best Cards, Pull Rates, & Values 29:59
  38. What Pokémon Characters Would You Trust in Leadership? 30:05
  39. How To Delight Your Partner With Romantic Pokémon Cuteness 20:24
  40. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Pokémon 1st Stage Evolutions 36:31
  41. Pokémon Mascots - How Sports Teams Would Work in the Pokémon World 32:08
  42. Pokémon 101 - What Are Pokémon Natures & Why Do They Matter? 29:33
  43. Where We Are with Pokémon Go and Other Pokémon Mobile Apps? 32:30
  44. Pokémon Day 2026 Predictions - A Bland Announcement Year for the 30th Anniversary? 34:03
  45. Pokémon New Year's Goals - Nostalgia, Finding Your Play & Connecting With Joy 33:36
  46. If Pokémon Took Over The North Pole - Santa Serena, Baby Pokémon in the Workshop, & WHO is Mrs. Claus?! 21:11
  47. Pokémon Legends ZA: Mega Dimensions DLC - You Just Want It to be Over 35:22
  48. Pokopia First Impressions - Theories, Possible Settings, Thoughts & Concerns 33:01
  49. Holiday Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Pokémon Fans - What Makes The Best Stocking Gifts in 2025 23:29
  50. Pokémon Holiday Gift Ideas - Best Buys From The Pokémon Center in 2025 29:50