Spilling The SinisteaWelcome 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.



]]>en-usfalseEzra Gray-Holt and Chelsea Sturkiehttps://turnkeypodcast.com/Chelsea Sturkieteam@turnkeypodcast.comepisodic2024 Chelsea SturkeyPokémon Center History & Why They Aren’t in AmericaF1V_ftghUThu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT1690https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea discuss the lack of physical Pokémon Center stores in the US, why the one that was here was removed, and if there is ever going to be another in the United States. They also discuss the difference between the Nintendo Store, the Pokémon Center Stores, and the Pokémon licensed merchandise you find at box stores near you.  


Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>1102FireRed and LeafGreen Breakdown - All The Best Nostalgic Reasons To Play The Switch 2 Portsh7eNXwDTPThu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT2509https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into their early play of FireRed (because neither got LeafGreen….and we say early because Brock has not yet let either of us past Pewter City). They talk about all of the amazing things this game has to offer, including amazing childhood nostalgia, remembering how to love the grind, and enjoying the beauty of the sprites. 

  

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>1101Nintendo Store San Francisco Breakdown: “Where Was The Pokémon?”szAVkLcyhThu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT2201https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into their adventure in the Nintendo Store in San Francisco during GDC week! They talk about the really cool finds for fans of anything Zelda or Mario, and discuss their thoughts about the options for fans of Pokémon. With many, many side tangents into their adventures in San Francisco (and trying to escape at the end of the week), listen in for laughs and thoughts on their adventure! 

  

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>1100Bipedal Horrors in Pokémon fwtgkCpYNThu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT2457https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the world of Pokémon that just give us the ick, particularly bipedal Pokémon who should just not be bipedal. They talk about the pros and the cons (mostly the cons) of super-humanoid Pokémon, Pokémon that appear to be wearing clothes or doing human jobs (for reasons unknown to all), and all others that fit the “that makes me uncomfortable” category. They also share their, perhaps, controversial favorite bipedal Pokémon! Share with us your favorite and least favorite Pokémon in a review or on socials! 

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>199Pokopia First Impressions - Should You Buy It & Is It Worth It?JrVsOVktWThu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT2158https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into their first three days with Pokémon Pokopia. They talk about the things they are excited for as they progress further in the game, the longevity they expect to get out of playing this game, and explore a few of the early play (while doing their best to avoid spoilers). With the game full of excellent storytelling, open world exploration, and a whole host of your favorite Pokémon, this game is sure to be a hit for those who pick it up.  

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>19830th Anniversary Pokémon Day Presents Thoughts - App Games, Pokopia, & Gen 10 RevealizHzbcDCTThu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT2951https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into their initial thoughts and reactions to the 2026 Pokémon Presents for the 30th Pokémon anniversary. They discuss the sheer amount of app games that are referenced in the 24-minute and 44-second video, talk about their excitement for Pokopia (which drops on March 5, 2026), and give their honest opinions on the Gen 10 reveal.

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>197Pokémon TCG Ascended Heroes Special Set Release Breakdown - Best Cards, Pull Rates, & Valuesv-uUHdX7BThu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT1799https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Chelsea and Ezra delve into the newest (and still releasing) special TCG set - Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes. This is a set for those who are fans of Dark-type Pokémon and those who love good art. The cards are vibrant and gorgeous, but it may be a struggle to get your hands on the set due to card availability. As always, if you’re going to shop, shop smart and avoid paying significantly over MSRP for the cards.  

 

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Disclaimer: Ezra was gifted product samples of the Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes TCG Expansion set ahead of launch by The Pokémon Company. This is not a sponsored episode, but they thank The Pokémon Company for their generosity. 


Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com

]]>196What Pokémon Characters Would You Trust in Leadership?ick-LxDubThu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT1805https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Chelsea and Ez dive into the world of Pokémon leadership. Which characters would you trust to run a business? To run a school? To run a country? In honor of the upcoming Pokopia game, which Pokémon would you want to have as your professor or running….anything? Listen in for their answers and a conversation full of chaotic twists and turns.    

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com

]]>195How To Delight Your Partner With Romantic Pokémon CutenessvE420a0eXThu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT1224https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into all things cutesy and lovely with ideas for Pokémon-themed dates, engagements, and weddings. They talk about fun ways you can get creative with Pokémon activities (from cooking/baking to crafting) to ways to bring your favorite starter into your special day.   

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>194The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Pokémon 1st Stage EvolutionsndRm7bKpyThu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT2191https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the Stage 1 evolutions - those often overlooked, frequently awkward, and sometimes adorable second Pokémon in a given evolutionary line. They talk about their favorites and the great - including Sylveon and Toxtricity, the ones we don’t want to talk about (Naclstack), and the ones that are just forgotten unintentionally (sorry Drakloak). 

  

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>193Pokémon Mascots - How Sports Teams Would Work in the Pokémon WorldfJzHd1RHHThu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT1928https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the world of sportsball and mascots - what would your favorite Pokémon region use as their mascot? Who would be the face of Pallet Town? Of Cerulean City? Of Spikemuth?

  

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>192Pokémon 101 - What Are Pokémon Natures & Why Do They Matter?YOP7igOylThu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT1773https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn this episode, Ezra and Chelsea talk about Pokémon Natures, what they do, how they work, and why or why not people should pay attention to them. They also give a brief breakdown on how looking at stats and natures can help you identify genuine or fake Pokémon while trading or competing in online battles.

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>191Where We Are with Pokémon Go and Other Pokémon Mobile Apps? JcgEQDehMThu, 15 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT1950https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea talk about what they are doing these days with the multitude of Pokémon mobile apps, including TCG Pocket, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Masters EX, and Pokémon Sleep. They talk about their digital detox goals for 2026, how they are managing gaming apps versus screen time, and discuss the good and the bad about the apps in general.

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com

]]>190Pokémon Day 2026 Predictions - A Bland Announcement Year for the 30th Anniversary?MR19Kbnt4Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT2043https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Chelsea and Ez go over what could be announced during the 2026 Pokémon Day stream. They chat about possible remakes, if Gen 10 will make an appearance, if news about Pokémon XP will drop, and what other announcements could be included. They also theorize how hard the Pokémon team will go following the hype from the 25th anniversary.

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>189Pokémon New Year's Goals - Nostalgia, Finding Your Play & Connecting With JoymLiGLWWwMThu, 01 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT2016https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into their themes of Play and Reconnection for 2026 and talk about their Pokémon goals that fit into those themes. They talk about the old school games they want to replay, the decks they dream of building, and the connection with themselves and their loved ones they hope to experience along the way.  

  

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>188If Pokémon Took Over The North Pole - Santa Serena, Baby Pokémon in the Workshop, & WHO is Mrs. Claus?!2FCSaIktGThu, 25 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT1271https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Chelsea and Ez vibe with the holiday season and ask the real question: Who is running the joint if Pokémon (and trainers) ran the North Pole?


Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>187Pokémon Legends ZA: Mega Dimensions DLC - You Just Want It to be Over_4b6cHiefThu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT2122https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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 value than this DLC does, particularly given the hefty price tag. 

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>186Pokopia First Impressions - Theories, Possible Settings, Thoughts & Concerns19l_WboMQThu, 11 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT1981https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>185Holiday Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Pokémon Fans - What Makes The Best Stocking Gifts in 2025dIfKJ-DOrThu, 04 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT1409https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com

]]>184Pokémon Holiday Gift Ideas - Best Buys From The Pokémon Center in 2025p3gA2fq5UThu, 27 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT1790https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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 about the cute winter collections!   

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com

]]>183Pokémon Legends Z-A Infinite Battle Thoughts - What Should Come to Gen 10 & What Should Stay BehinddcGC1ad2WThu, 20 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT2132https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>182Pokémon Legends Z-A Mega Dimensions DLC Is Dropping Two Months Early - Why This Isn’t a Good Thing Z8FmHKFAbThu, 13 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT2132https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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 part of the already $70 game they purchased, and delve a bit into the Fortniteification of the Pokémon franchise.   

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>181Pokemon TCG Phantasmal Flames Breakdown - Card Pulls, Quality & That Mega Charizard X ex8i3BoRby0Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT1489https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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. This is not a sponsored episode, but they thank The Pokémon Company for their generosity. The set will release on November 14, 2025.

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>180Our Initial Thoughts After the First Weekend of Pokémon: Legends Z-AKNf6wWsfUThu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT4042https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>179Fairy-Type Pokémon Are Not As Cute As You Think0-5niwOBvThu, 16 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT2293https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>178Pokémon Halloween Parties - How To Party Like a Pokémon MastermDL7lxY9UThu, 09 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT1687https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>177Episode #76 - Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Breakdown - Mega ex Cards, Pull Rates & Best CardskwgKu-zzGThu, 02 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT1744https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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 Expansion set ahead of launch by The Pokémon Company. This is not a sponsored episode, but they thank The Pokémon Company for their generosity. 


Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>176Mega Evolution in Pokémon Legends: Z-A Looks Terrible For One Big Reason & It’s Not The Head Wingsy4uKkk20kThu, 25 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT1568https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>175TCG Hot Take: Should Your Kids Bring Their Pokémon Cards to School?v1RzBTn8mThu, 18 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT1322https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseToday, 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: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com

]]>174The History of Nuzlockes & How Modern Consumption Culture Is Killing Pokémon Game Difficulty85VrJ-_yKThu, 11 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT2351https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>173Pokémon Legends: Z-A Demo Breakdown - Are Games Just Made For Streamers?nCLFC_9IyThu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT2407https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>172Experiencing Pokémon - Veteran vs NewbieA80r_-phLThu, 31 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT2323https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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 franchise that you may not yet know. 

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com

]]>171Scarlet & Violet’s Stellar Attribute Is Not a Real Pokémon TypeFyW3pHeF6Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT1433https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com

]]>170Pokémon TCG Black Bolt & White Flare - A Unova Fan’s Dream, But at a Premium PriceGvl6qfrwcThu, 17 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT1474https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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 purchasing.

 

Disclaimer: Ezra was gifted product samples of the Black Bolt & White Flare TCG Expansion sets ahead of launch by The Pokémon Company. This is not a sponsored episode, but they thank The Pokémon Company for their generosity. 


Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>169Scarlet & Violet Switch 2 Patch - Does It Make a Difference?LwqgVGLnNThu, 10 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT1778https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com

]]>168Nintendo Switch 2 Breakdown - Is It Worth It?7yKOZefPmThu, 03 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT1482https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>167Pokémon TCG Pocket - Out with Ultra Beasts & in with Eeveelutions!kb-t29xcJThu, 26 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT1491https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseChelsea and Ez jump on the Eeveelutions bandwagon, speaking about the upcoming Eevee Grove expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket. They cover hopes, dreams, and desires for the set, and how this could be a chance for the mobile app to finally address some of its more pressing issues.

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>166What Has Two Legs And Really Shouldn’t? - Bipedal Horrors in Pokémon rLd_kKPtNThu, 12 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT2457https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the world of Pokémon that just give us the ick, particularly bipedal Pokémon who should just not be bipedal. They talk about the pros and the cons (mostly the cons) of super-humanoid Pokémon, Pokémon that appear to be wearing clothes or doing human jobs (for reasons unknown to all), and all others that fit the “that makes me uncomfortable” category. They also share their, perhaps, controversial favorite bipedal Pokémon! Share with us your favorite and least favorite Pokémon in a review or on socials! 

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>165Pokémon Abilities - How to Use Them in Pocket & Tabletop MatchesE63_7eNagThu, 05 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT1864https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn this week’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the world of Pokémon TCG (and TCG Pocket) abilities! They discuss building decks utilizing abilities, pros and cons of building with abilities, and add the reminder to read your abilities all the way through to ensure full understanding before play. They talk about how they’ve used abilities in various decks and traps they have fallen into, so you don’t make the same mistakes. Let us know your favorite abilities and how you like to play them in a review, via email, or on socials! 

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com

]]>164Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals Breakdown - Pull Rates, Best Cards & Top Deck Builds WjujRk7xNThu, 29 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT1457https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the latest Pokémon TCG set - Destined Rivals. If you are a player, this set is exciting, full of hyper-playable cards, and fun trainers. If you are a collector, this set is going to be a difficult one, with a massive card list and low pull rates for the special illustrations and gold rare cards. Getting the full set will be difficult and expensive. They discuss their thoughts on the featured characters - including the disappointing exclusion of more focused Marnie and Steven trainer cards - and talk about the powerhouse cards of Cynthia’s Garchomp ex, Arven’s Mabosstiff ex, Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex, and Steven’s Metagross ex. 

 

Episode References:


Disclaimer: Ezra was gifted product samples of the Prismatic Evolutions TCG Expansion set ahead of launch by The Pokémon Company. This is not a sponsored episode, but they thank The Pokémon Company for their generosity.

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com

]]>163Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me and It's Not for the Reason You ThinkNBfXlC9OxThu, 22 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT1707https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Chelsea and Ezra talk about why Scarlet & Violet saved bank accounts, how a love for Charizard became a full-on card-hunting addiction, and what happens when you have a need to be the very best in a situation where you have no control over pull rates. This episode is NOT clickbait.


Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>162URGENT POKEMON TCG REPORT - Third Party Sellers on Target Online Store & Other Dangerous "Deals"834e29x_3Thu, 15 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT1445https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea reiterate what they discussed back on Episode 58: Buying Pokémon TCG in 2025, but delve deeper into pitfalls and things to watch out for when buying from online box store websites. Many box stores these days, including Target, have third-party resellers. They are not always super clear as to who is doing the selling, and it is not always obvious as to the markups that you are seeing with these resellers. They talk about the things to watch out for and the things that you, as a smart, savvy consumer, can do to make sure you aren’t being scammed by scalpers. 

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>161Pokémon TCG Pocket - Three Reasons To Start Playing Again6UVh235oGThu, 08 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT1657https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra touts the benefits of the newest updates in Pokémon TCG Pocket to convince Chelsea to reopen the game for the first time in months. They discuss the new trainer cards (including breaking down the benefit of the Rare Candies), appreciate the better rewards in the Solo Battle events, and, most importantly, mention the introduction of Bewear to the card set (a fact which, frankly, had Chelsea opening the app during the recording). Hit us up on Bluesky or via email about your TCG Pocket deck-building strategies and keep the conversation going!

  

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com

]]>160The Switch 2 Is Here - What Does Next Gen Mean For Pokémon Fans?GTdThzAr0Thu, 01 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT1368https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into what we know about the Switch 2 and the increased price for the next Pokémon video game. They discuss the benefits of the Switch 2, as well as the downsides of the newest Nintendo console. They also talk about concerns they have for the fate of well-loved games currently in the Switch store and the concerning statement by Nintendo that “Certain Nintendo Switch games may not be fully supported or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.”

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>159Buying Pokémon TCG in 2025 - How To Support Local While Boycotting Box Storesbwzam1I5SThu, 24 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT1891https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the world of buying Pokémon TCG Cards. They do get a little political and break down where to buy your TCG cards when you are supporting the boycotts of big box stores. They discuss the red flags to watch out for when purchasing and the green flags you will likely see at great local card shops. Ez and Chelsea encourage you to shop local, shop smart, and do your research to ensure the best experience possible. 

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com

]]>158Pokémon TCG Journey Together Expansion - Trainer’s Cards, Best Pulls, & Biggest Tipsl8vQXs1ivThu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT1875https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea break down what they know about the Pokémon TCG Journey Together set. They discuss the importance of reintroducing Trainer’s Pokémon cards and how they differ from the Trainer Gallery sets of Sword & Shield. They also discuss the best collector additions and put out a general PSA about not buying from scalpers.  

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>157Mega Evolution in Legends: ZA - The History of Megas, How it Could Save the Franchise Again, and Why We Need Mega Eeveelutionsj2Mov7pt7Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT2411https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra gives the equivalent of a Ted Talk on why Megas are the GOAT and how they actually function. Ez and Chelsea also talk about why you can expect more Mega Evolutions in the new Pokémon Legends: ZA game dropping later this year, speculate on what a Mega Eeveelution might be, and finally, drop their favorite current Mega Evolution forms. Share your favorite Mega forms as you rate, review, and engage with this podcast on social media and wherever you listen to your podcasts. 

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com

]]>156March 2025 Pokémon Legends: ZA Trailer Breakdown - Battles, Catch Mechanics, & a General Lack of SycamoreVkzU3m6_wThu, 03 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT1988https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ez and Chelsea break down the exciting Pokémon Legends: ZA Trailer from the March 2025 Nintendo Direct. They talk about the excitement around bringing back the Arceus-style catch mechanics, the intrigue around the ZA Royale battling, and hopes and concerns around the wild areas mentioned in the trailer. They also discuss why we need Professor Sycamore and PokéPuffs reintroduced in this game, or Ezra will riot. Take a listen and share your thoughts about the trailer with us via socials or email! 

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com

]]>155Replaying Pokémon Legends: Arceus - Pros, Cons, Best Mechanics, & A Truly Insufferable Shinx ProblemHLgHKWu4IThu, 20 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT1900https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ez and Chelsea dive into their replays of Pokémon Legends: Arceus. They share the things they missed the first time around, what they love about the immersive, intentional world, and the depressing truth of the minimal PokéDex and the unfinished storyline. They also touch on what they want to see from Arceus brought into the world of Pokémon Legends: ZA later this year and the things they’d rather leave in the past games. 

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 

]]>154Pokémon Legends: ZA Trailer Breakdown - What’s Next For Kalos?zPI-zCHIZThu, 13 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT1902https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea give their initial reactions to the new Pokémon Legends: ZA trailer that dropped at the end of last month on Pokémon Day! They share what they noticed from the trailer that they are most excited about, talk about the Mega Evolutions they would like to see in the game, and warn players not to judge the game before it even drops and to be open-minded. As one last fan exhortation to the developers, Ez says, “Give me Sycamore, or Give me Death.” 

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com

]]>153Addictive Video Game Recommendations For Pokémon Fans R5Q2h7ax3Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT2493https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea take a little bit of a left turn from their usual all Pokémon content and discuss some of the games they would recommend for fans of the Pokémon series that aren’t picking up and replaying a Pokémon game (since we’ve already had that discussion…if you missed it check it out below!). They talk about how nobody does Pokémon like Pokémon, but then cover some of the games that will scratch a similar vibe or mechanic that you did love from your favorite Pokémon games.    

 

Episode References:



Game Recommendations: 

  • 3DS Story of Seasons
  • Stardew Valley 
  • Terraria
  • Core Keeper
  • Infinity Nikki
  • Rune Factory 5
  • APICO
  • Faefarm
  • Skyrim
  • Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Little Kitty, Big City
  • A Little to the Left
  • Hello Kitty Island Adventure
  • Sims
  • Rolling Hills Sushi
  • Immortal Life
  • Magical Delicacy

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 


Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/ 

]]>152Pokémon Day 2025 Predictions - Game Announcements, TCG & Vibes6rjKq3oimThu, 20 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT2836https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseAfter last year’s empty Pokémon Day announcements, Ezra and Chelsea give their predictions and desires for Pokémon Day 2025 on February 27th. They talk about the trend we’ve been seeing with new games coming from AAA games, fears for what may happen with the Pokémon franchise if the upcoming Legends: Z-A game recreates the same lifespan of Scarlet & Violet, and give some excellent game suggestions for those looking for something new to play (that are not in the Pokémon space) before the next game drop.  

 

Episode References:


Some of the Games Referenced: 

  • Spirit Swap
  • My Time At Sandrock
  • REKA
  • Dredge
  • Fields of Mistria
  • Coral Island
  • Wytchwood
  • Cuisineer
  • Luma Island
  • Core Keeper
  • Little Kitty, Big City
  • Fruitbus

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 


Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/ 


]]>151YouTube, Streaming, Influencers & Scalpers - The Effect Of Modern Social Media on The Pokémon FranchiseqxonXVWWJThu, 13 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT2944https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea try to break down the insane rise of the scalpers and influencer culture on the world of Pokémon and the Pokémon franchise. They talk about how it has impacted the TCG, the decline in quality of video games, and the rise in “luxury” Pokémon products no longer geared toward who should be their target audience - the 10-year-olds just starting on their own Pokémon journey.     

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1 

Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24

Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 


Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/ 


]]>150Spilling the Sinistea’s 1st Anniversary Tea Party!3giagTsH4Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT1785https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea have a great time discussing the really important question of life: if Sinistea was hosting a tea party, who is invited, who ghosts, who is not going to be invited back, and who is absolutely uninvited to this tea party? They discuss key tea party issues of snacks, drinks, music, friendship, rabble-rousers, and all things necessary for having a great time. Thanks for listening to Spilling the Sinistea for the last year, and we look forward to spending time with you in the next year of the podcast. 

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 


Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>149Pokémon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Breakdown - Pull Rates, Best Cards, & AvailabilityRdEYkR9cFThu, 30 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT1904https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ez and Chelsea discuss the latest Pokémon TCG set that everyone has been talking about - Prismatic Evolutions. They talk about the Year of Eevee, the dismal pull rates, and give a sneak preview for the upcoming Episode 50 in regards to scalpers, shortages, and markups. They also talk about the playability of the trainers and the cards they would love to get their hands on when reasonable.

 

Disclaimer: Ezra was gifted product samples of the Prismatic Evolutions TCG Expansion set ahead of launch by The Pokémon Company. This is not a sponsored episode, but they thank The Pokémon Company for their generosity. 


Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 


Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>148Pokémon Legends: Z-A Leaks Breakdown - When Is a Release Date Coming?vvdrrIrUSThu, 23 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT1664https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ez gives us a breakdown of the current leaks and rumors that are swirling around surrounding the upcoming Legends: Z-A videogame and the Switch 2. They discuss things they’d like to see in the videogame, questions about what may be happening, and what we can expect from the new console. 

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1 

Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24

Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 


Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/ 

]]>147Pokémon TCG Pocket Needs More Content - Mythical Island, PvP Stagnation, and What The Game Needs To Stay Relevant0qfxBHJZgThu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT1793https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ez and Chelsea revisit Pokemon TCG Pocket and chat about the pros and cons of simple gameplay. They discuss what they like, admire awesome deck names, and break down their worries for the future of the game. Is there not enough variety? How can the dev spice up gameplay? Also, where are challenge-style PvP brackets?

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1 

Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24

Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 


Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>146Pokémon 2024 Year in Review - Beige and Prepping for Something Bigger94VeBYcqYThu, 09 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT1497https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea talk about the highs and lows of Pokémon releases in 2024 and touch briefly on what they’re excited about coming up in 2025. While 2024 was definitely a stasis year with minimal action happening, it feels like things are prepping up for big releases in 2025, namely Legends: Z-A. Share your thoughts on your favorites from the previous year with Chelsea & Ez on Bluesky, via email, or in a review!

 

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1 

Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24

Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 


Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/ 

]]>145Ringing in the New Year With Galar Love & Gen 8 AppreciationGEfmtdVq2Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT2167https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseTo end 2024 with a bang, Ez and Chelsea talk about everything Galar (and sprinkle in shout-outs for Arceus, as another Gen 8 game).  They discuss their love of the characters, the Dynamax gimmick, the starters, and everything surrounding this amazing generation. Happy New Year and thanks for listening to Spilling the Sinistea…see you in 2025. 

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1 

Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24

Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 


Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>144Pokémon Holiday Traditions to Make Your Season Bright65xSloeiVThu, 19 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT1983https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIt’s the holiday season, and Pokémon is definitely making it bright. Chelsea and Ez talk about making Pokémon part of your traditions, offer ideas for how to include Pokémon as part of the season, and wax nostalgic about their own relationships with the universe during the chilly time of year. There is also a story about exploding glue that has nothing to do with Pokémon, but everything to do with family bonding.


Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1 

Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24

Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 


Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>143Celebrate the Holidays With Pokémon Movies - Best Picks For Your Winter BreakoFUtwIQdIThu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT1833https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseEzra and Chelsea are here to give you the breakdown of the best Pokémon movies to watch this holiday season. From epic classics to modern films that require no knowledge of the franchise, they have breakdowns of which picks will keep you toasty during school break, or at least keep the kiddos distracted while you wrap presents or make dinner.

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1 

Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24

Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 


Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>142Holiday Gifts for Pokémon Lovers - What to Buy, What Not to Buy, What We LoveuuwKFNmYVThu, 05 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT2419https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea break down Pokémon gift ideas for fans of all ages! From books or plushies for the littlest Pokémon trainers in your life to TCG beginners, video game lovers, or adults who want a little nerdy with their adulting, we’ve got ideas for you! They share some Pokémon gifts they’ve received and given over the years and break down great locations for acquiring authentic Pokémon gifts with great value for your dollars. 

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity 


Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1 

Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social


Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24

Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social 


Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com 

Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com 


Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>141Pokémon TCG Pocket Is Eating Our Lives - Meta Decks, Big Wins, Frustrating LossespOeFUFN_IThu, 28 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT2289https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea delve deep into their loves and frustrations when it comes to battling in Pokémon TCG Pocket after about 3 weeks with the app. They talk about their feelings on the current meta decks, hopes for the future of the playability in the app, why you can’t play TCG Pocket like you would TCG Standard, and break down some of their best wins…and most frustrating losses in the battle arenas. 

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/ 


]]>140Pokémon TCG Surging Sparks Breakdown - Rare Cards, Best Strategies & Collector TipsZbQz8xRs3Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT1565https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseToday, Ezra and Chelsea discuss the latest expansion of the Pokémon TCG sets with Surging Sparks. They talk about the most expensive cards if you’re looking to buy singles and whether it is better to buy boosters or individual cards to build your best, creative deck. They discuss their favorite cards, some deck strategies, and what you don’t want to miss in this large, 252-card list. 


Disclaimer: Ezra was gifted product samples of the Surging Sparks TCG Expansion set ahead of launch by The Pokémon Company. This is not a sponsored episode, but they thank The Pokémon Company for their generosity. 


Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>139Pokémon Videogame Experience: To Guide or Not to Guide - That is the QuestiontmHUVp6WqThu, 14 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT2592https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the world of games guiding. Ezra goes deep into the world of games journalism and gives an inside look into the world of a videogame guider. They talk about the games they have used guides for (and the ones they wish they had a guide for), when many people may like to use a guide, and give props to those who want to go in blind and complete the games with no outside help. They also talk about the current distrust of online guides and how many sites in the industry are working to overcome the negative stigmas.


Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>138Pokémon TCG Pocket First Impressions - Battles, Crumply Packs, Features & Premium Pass e475LctnlThu, 07 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT2350https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea give their initial thoughts into the Pokémon TCG Pocket mobile app. They delve into their first 5 days with the app, talk about battling, pack opening (including the crumply pack theory), and wishes and concerns as the game continues to grow and evolve.  

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/ 

]]>137Pokémon That Will Haunt You - Scariest Pokédex Entries & Best Halloween Teams.oENAvIgzuThu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT1920https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseHappy Halloween! In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea talk all about the spookiest and scariest Pokémon. They break down who would be on their Halloween team and which Pokémon give them the heebee-jeebies to celebrate this final episode of the 2024 Halloween spookfest. 

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/ 

]]>136Pokémon Halloween Costume Ideas - Best Buys, How to Craft, & What to AvoidLlbK8xSHdThu, 24 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT2171https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseToday, in the spirit of Halloween, Ezra and Chelsea talk about the pros and cons of purchasing Pokémon themed Halloween costumes online or in-store, making your own, and plenty of ideas for easy or last-minute Halloween options for anyone in your family. As Halloween lovers (and a former cosplayer in Ez), they share ideas for people of all budgets and skill levels. 

 

Episode References:


 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>135Pokémon TCG Trick or Trade is Back and Better than Before! MA9z-KiT5Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT1321https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn this episode, Chelsea and Ez discuss the Pokémon 2024 BOOster Bundle card packs and whether they are worth purchasing. They talk about the value of handing them out for Halloween and the benefits of opening them for collections and playability. They also review some particularly good cards, and Ez won’t shut up about how SHINY the holos for the set are this year.


Disclaimer: Ezra was gifted product samples of the Trick or Trade BOOster Bundle set ahead of launch by The Pokémon Company. This is not a sponsored episode, but they thank The Pokémon Company for their generosity.

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>134 Finding A Treasure Lost in Time - An Adventure to Reclaim Pokémon HeartGoldicsoFMw2OThu, 10 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT1848https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseToday, Ez and Chelsea talk about their random adventure of the week….to retrieve Ezra’s long-lost, original copy of Pokémon HeartGold! They also delve into what to look for when finding and considering playing vintage games, the scams and problems you may encounter (especially around the batteries), and why you should be a good vintage game consumer.  

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>133Let Ash Retire!! - Why New Main Characters Are The Best Thing for the Pokémon AnimebWAzPsfiIThu, 03 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT1921https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn this episode, we go on a wild, tangent-filled adventure about why Ash Ketchum leaving the anime as a main character was a solid and necessary choice by the Pokémon anime creators. They touch on why Horizons is the perfect fit for modern audiences, how it does a better job of providing connections for viewers, and what on earth it is Ash is doing now that he is no longer forced to travel the world as a ten-year-old Pokémon protégé. 


Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>132Pokémon TCG Expansion Stellar Crown is Fuel For Deck ArchitectsngxxskVJIThu, 26 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT1481https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea talk about the newest expansion in the Scarlet & Violet Pokémon TCG collection: Stellar Crown. This set isn’t for collectors, but it is a feast for fans of deck building and complex strategy. They chat about the best cards for deck building, how the Energy strategy works with Stellar Tera cards, which Stadium and Ace Spec cards are worth using, and how best to invest when it comes to buying packs. This is a fantastic set, so tune in to hear how you can use the cards in your future competitions.


Disclaimer: Ezra was gifted product samples of the Stellar Crown TCG Expansion set ahead of launch by The Pokémon Company. This is not a sponsored episode, but they thank The Pokémon Company for their generosity. 

 

Episode References:



 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/ 


]]>131PAX West 2024 Pokémon Play Lab Demo Decks…Pikachu is Irrelevant pDZwPs6mIThu, 19 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT1698https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea talk about their experience at the Pokémon Play Lab at PAX West 2024. They break down the beginner-friendly mechanics of how Play Lab is set up, discuss the demo decks they had the chance to run, and talk about which Pokémon is really the superior electric mouse. 


See below for the card lists and remember, supporting the scalpers harms TCG players in the long run. Each of these cards can be purchased as individuals on tcgplayer.com for a fraction of the price the scalped Demo Decks are going for on eBay.  


Pikachu Deck Card List:


  • X1 Pikachu ex - PAL
  • X2 Kilowattreal - PAL
  • X2 Wattrel - PAL
  • X1 Pawmot - PAL
  • X2 Pawmo - PAL
  • X2 Pawmi - SVI
  • X1 Miraidon - SVI


Charizard Deck Card List:


  • X1 Charizard ex - MEW (151)
  • X2 Charmeleon - OBF
  • X2 Charmander - OBF
  • X2 Torkoal - SVI
  • X2 Houndoom - SVI
  • X2 Houdour - SVI


Trainers in Both Decks: 

  • X2 Great Ball
  • X2 Nemona
  • X1 Calvell
  • X1 Jacq
  • X1 Potion
  • X1 Switch
  • X1 Youngster 
  • X10 Lightning Energy (Pikachu Deck)
  • X10 Fire Energy (Charizard Deck)


 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/ 


]]>130Pokémon GO Gimmicks are an Anxiety-Inducing Cash Grab 3fmFPAYBsThu, 12 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT1956https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseDo you have a game that you love and want to play but it is a bit of a toxic relationship? For us, that is Pokémon GO! Today, Ezra and Chelsea have what can only be called a bit of a rant about the Pokémon gimmicks in PoGo that are causing us to stress for no reason or spend real-life money in a game we so desperately want to love but feels like it does not equally love and support its fanbase.  

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>129Something Massive This Way Comes: Dynamax & Gigantamax Crash Into Pokémon GObng2s25vbThu, 05 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT1644https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseThe latest news from Pokémon GO has us very excited! Chelsea and Ezra talk this week about the announcement regarding the introduction of Dynamax and Gigantamax into PoGO. As diehard fans of the Sword and Shield (as we’ve talked about many times before) and lovers of the Dynamax mechanics, we are stoked to see it coming to the mobile app. We break down how we think it may work, talk about why it is such great news for fans of the app, and fangirl over the hopes of finally getting more from the world of Galar. 

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/ 

]]>128Pokémon World Championships 2024 Breakdown - A Beige Announcement Year9PWVlNcN7Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT2059https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseThe 2024 Pokémon World Championships happened last weekend in Hawaii, bringing some interesting decks and strategies from the TCG competition, but lackluster announcements from The Pokémon Company for the rest of the year. Ezra and Chelsea break down their thoughts on the TCG competition decks, the new TCG Pocket game coming to mobile on October 30, 2024, and give some predictions for the next few years of Pokémon content.    

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>127Pokémon Shrouded Fable TCG is a Mixed Bag vIzHtZk8DThu, 22 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT1206https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseToday, Ezra and Chelsea talk about the latest TCG set - Shrouded Fable. For those looking for just the base set, the cards are super playable and, with a tiny set list of only 99, super easy to get. The struggles with this set come with the rare and special cards at the end - while most of them are gorgeous, they are hard to pull and are not worth buying the tins, ETBs, and other special sets due to the rough pull rates. 


Disclaimer: Ezra was gifted product samples of the Shrouded Fates TCG set ahead of launch by The Pokémon Company. This is not a sponsored episode, but they thank The Pokémon Company for their generosity. 

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>126Pokemon Games We Need Ported - Please Bring Classics to the Switch!VOz_5bmD5Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT1671https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn a bit of a continuation from their last episode regarding previous games they want to play, Ezra and Chelsea talk about Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team, its latest availability on Nintendo Switch Online, and other games that we might (or want) to see come to the Switch. This is super exciting news for players who miss the nostalgia of the games on the Game Boy Advanced, Game Boy Color, or 3DS, or new fans who want to tackle older games. 

 

Episode References:



 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>125Previous Games We Want to Replay While Waiting for Pokémon Legends: Z-APxITT9OlPThu, 01 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT2819https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn this week’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea discuss their desire to fall back in love with the world of Pokémon video games by revising old favorites before the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A in 2025. They delve into favorite characters, favorite mechanics, and what they’re hoping to see out of the new game. As always, there are side conversations about why they fell out of love with many of the videogames, what could have been done better with the newer releases, and a call out to the Game Freak to remember who their audience actually is. 

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>124Raising the Next Generation of Pokémon TrainersNHWtlBodKThu, 25 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT1580https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseEz and Chelsea tackle the massive responsibilities of being Pokémon professors to the next generation of trainers. How do you get your offspring/nibling/random kid at the grocery store asking you questions in the toy aisle into Pokémon? Here are a few tips about embracing creativity, nurturing curiosity, and building memories together to strengthen the new batch of future Pokémon Masters.

 

Episode References:


 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/ 

]]>123Weird Themed TCG Decks - How To Add Some Pizzazz To Your Pokémon15quwIz-VThu, 11 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT1775https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn this week’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the realm of Pokémon TCG deck building - specifically themed decks! Whether you have a favorite Disney character you want to honor, a superhero that’s calling for their own tough-to-beat deck, your favorite meal, or any other theme you can dream up, they’ve got tips for building your perfect deck! Listen in to hear about how we built some of our favorite themed decks AND hit us up on Twitter and share your favorite themes for decks, whether you’ve built them or it’s still just a dream! 

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/ 

]]>122Squeezable & Squishable - The Best Pokemon Plushies & Why We Love Thembdtau-kjlThu, 04 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT2548https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive deep into their love of all things squishable and Pokémon. They discuss the pros and cons of different Poké Plushes from Build-A-Bear to key chains to articulated Pokémon friends and everything in between. Whether you’re looking for an immensely huggable friend, something cuddly for you or your tot, or a buddy to keep you company as you go about life’s day adventures, there is a Pokémon plush out there for you!  

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>121Why Does Pokémon GO Hate Gen 8? YFnQVXYTY9Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT1774https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ez and Chelsea discuss (rant) about the biggest missing element of Pokémon Go - Gen 8. They ask Niantic where Galar Starters are, theorize why Gen 8 is still mostly missing from the mobile app, and discuss how key mechanics could be implemented in the future. Mostly, they are both deeply confused as to why Sobble and Scorbunny are still missing from their storage boxes.

 

Episode References:

 


Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>120Gen 10 Content Debate - Fresh Ideas To Keep Pokémon InterestingAqugBgTQmThu, 20 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT1883https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the imaginings of what could be for the next generation of Pokémon. They discuss some of the things that worked and were beloved by players from previous generations, things that The Pokémon Company could embrace and bring in, and state their desire (and the desire of many Pokémon fans) to build a game that makes players want to explore, want to create, want to play for hundreds of hours.  

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>119The Growth of Pokémon TCG Decks - How We Evolved To Defeat Each OtherDe0vzepqGThu, 13 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT2245https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseThis week, Ezra and Chelsea chat about how they got started in the TCG, the origination and modifications of their primary decks (Galarian Obstagoon/Piers and a Leon’s Charizard), and how playing Expanded in group settings can sometimes cause unexpected challenges. They also go into how playing Expanded socially compares to the current (and former) competitive scene and invite anyone who listens and does play competitively to reach out to share their experience! 

 

Episode References:

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Website: https://bonus-action.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonusActionSOCL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/ 

]]>118Pokémon TCG Tips - How To Start Playing & What Decks To Tryv2oqvAwORThu, 23 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT2362https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseFans 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:

 

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.dexerto.com/author/lauragray/

]]>117Pokémon Pets - We Give Our Cats Pokémon Types & Movesets YvdM2cCfqThu, 16 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT2337https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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:

 

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

]]>116Pokémon Gimmicks: Why Dynamax is Better than Tera Raids JQPNIJWSAThu, 09 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT2052https://turnkeypodcast.com/falsePokémon 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 



]]>115Pokémon GO Needs a Subscription Model oFNg86NoMThu, 02 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT1976https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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:

 

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 

]]>114Taylor Swift’s TTPD Album Is Out And We Have Pokémon Picks To CelebrateOUl7W87IiThu, 25 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT2671https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseAs 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. 

 

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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

]]>113The Hardest Pokémon to Shiny Hunt in 2024rJ_BdR27gThu, 11 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT2069https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseThis 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:

 

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 

]]>112The Pokémon Springtime Team Egg-stravaganzamN0y_v-Z3Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT1955https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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 currently working for many fans, and offer ideas to The Pokémon Company on how these breeding mechanics could be modernized for new audiences.


Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

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.escapistmagazine.com/author/laura-gray/ 



]]>111Pokémon TCG Temporal Forces - Expansion Breakdown FbWuos3IOThu, 28 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT2149https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseThe 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.


Disclaimer: Ezra was gifted product samples of the Temporal Forces TCG set ahead of launch by The Pokémon Company. This is not a sponsored episode, but they thank The Pokémon Company for their generosity. 

 

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Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

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 



]]>110The Best Pokémon Video Game for BeginnersPmF0RZD--Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT1605https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseAre 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. 

 

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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 

]]>19Pokémon Day Recap and Legends ZA ThoughtsEQl8gcHQ7Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT1736https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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. 


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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 

]]>18How Pokémon Sword and Shield Helped Us Through the Pandemic7mMamus5WThu, 07 Mar 2024 11:00:00 GMT1976https://turnkeypodcast.com/falsePokémon 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. 

 

 

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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 

]]>17Is Pokémon GO a Good Starting Place for the Main Series Games? 2sSw03tFqThu, 29 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT1619https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseHave 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…

 

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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

]]>16Why We Stopped Playing Pokémon GOMVTbNPgzJThu, 22 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT1662https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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.

 

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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 

]]>15The Best of Pokémon TCG Paldean Fates - A Complete Breakdown XB4h1NxpRThu, 15 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT1655https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseThe 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 ahead of launch by The Pokémon Company. This is not a sponsored episode, but they thank The Pokémon Company for their generosity. 

 

Episode References:

Paldean Fates - Pokémon TCG Gallery - https://tcg.pokemon.com/en-us/galleries/paldean-fates/ 

Paldean Fates - TCG Player - https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/pokemon/sv-paldean-fates



 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

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 

]]>14Best Pokémon Gens - Hot Takes IncludedRSZiVX7QrThu, 08 Feb 2024 11:02:00 GMT1842https://turnkeypodcast.com/falseIn 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 previous episode. 

 

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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

]]>13Our Top Favorite Pokémon Starters & Why We Love Them 30Dq6JMDaThu, 08 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT1241www.turnkeypodcast.comfalseIn 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 with Ezra & Chelsea:

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 



]]>12Welcome to Spilling the SinisteaWFxMwpuMYTue, 06 Feb 2024 16:53:00 GMT285www.turnkeypodcast.comfalseWelcome 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. 

 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

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 



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