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Spilling The Sinistea

by Ezra Gray-Holt and Chelsea Sturkie
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Latest episodes

  • Our Dream Pokémon Costumes & Why They Can’t Be Reality

    October 15, 2026 · 22 min

    With last week’s discussion on easy costumes, this week, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the world of the dream costume. These are idealistic or overly complex costumes they would love to dress as (or love to see someone else dressed as) that…

  • Fun, Easy Costume Ideas To Represent Your Favorite Pokémon

    October 8, 2026 · 23 min

    On today’s episode of Spilling the Sinistea, Ezra and Chelsea dive into their top picks for easy (and maybe not so easy) Halloween costumes for both adults and kids. From Kigurumis (and yes, we said amigurumi in the episode and only now…

  • Cozy Pokémon Nostalgia - Our First Pokémon Memories

    October 1, 2026 · 21 min

    To start this spooky season, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the cutesy, cozy nostalgia of their earliest and favoritest Pokémon memories from childhood. From stickers and cards to TV and video games, millennials all have a Pokémon memory from…

  • Pokémon x Razer Collab - Pikachu and Eevee Light Up Desks in Adorable Baby Pink Accessory Set

    September 24, 2026 · 33 min

    In today’s episode, Ezra breaks down the Pokémon and Razer collab, giving both an aesthetic and a technical review of the headphones, keyboard, and mouse. With two options to choose from, a baby pink Pikachu and Eevee set, or a lovely…

  • The Effect Of Modern Social Media on The Pokémon Franchise

    September 17, 2026 · 49 min

    In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea try to break down the insane rise of the scalpers and influencer culture in the world of Pokémon and the Pokémon franchise. They talk about how it has impacted the TCG, the decline in quality of video…

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  • Pokémon Worlds 2026 Breakdown - There Isn’t Much to Discuss

    September 10, 2026 · 45 min

    In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea break down the mediocre closing ceremonies for the 2026 Pokémon World Championships. They discuss the over-focus that Pokémon has been giving to app games, and the under-focus they are giving their…

  • Hide & Sneak Deck - How to Build & Run the Pitch Black TCG Gimmick

    September 3, 2026 · 27 min

    In today’s episode, Ezra breaks down how the Hide and Sneak gimmick from the Pitch Black TCG set worked on initial build and how it needs to be modified in order to run properly. They break down the Darkrai strategy from the set as well…

  • Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Thoughts - Dark Holes & A Lack of Direction

    August 27, 2026 · 33 min

    In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea break down their early thoughts on the $35 DLC expansion for Pokopia. They talk about the lack of narrative direction, huge map size, and the lack of things to do in such a large space. They also tell…

  • Real Life Pokémon Team Picks - Who Would You Want in Your Actual House?

    August 20, 2026 · 27 min

    In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea share their top picks for a real-life Pokémon team. They discuss why they chose each of their six picks and why both of them had one overlapping Pokémon on the list! Share with them your top six Pokémon…

  • Pokémon TCG Pitch Black Feels Like an Unfinished Thought

    August 13, 2026 · 39 min

    In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea break down the newest Pokémon TCG set, Pitch Black. They discuss the pros (few as there are), cons (of which there are many), and gimmicks of the deck. They break down the cards that are worth it and…

  • TCG and Elementary School - Should Pokémon Cards Go to School?

    August 6, 2026 · 22 min

    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…

  • Evolution of a Hero - How I Choose You! Turned Ash Into a Real Pokémon Master

    July 30, 2026 · 30 min

    In today’s episode, Chelsea and Ezra sit down to chat about Ash Ketchum’s backstory and how Indigo League isn’t the best place to start when jumping into the series for the first time. Ez breaks down the history of Ash’s original journey…

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About the show

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.