Pokémon TCG Pocket & Other App Games - The Good, The Bad, and The Unfortunate

Adding Pizzazz To Your Pokémon TCG Decks

In 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: * Pokémon TCG Tips - How To Start Playing & What Decks To Try: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vovmGtMoMkwtWFBWB62mM?si=mvFtN6FzQw62pMTjx3z8_g [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vovmGtMoMkwtWFBWB62mM?si=mvFtN6FzQw62pMTjx3z8_g]    Connect with Ezra & Chelsea: Website: https://bonus-action.com [https://bonus-action.com]   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo [https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo]  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity [https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity]  Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social] Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social]  Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com [laura.grayholt@gmail.com]  Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com [chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com]

Is Pokémon GO a Good Introduction to Pokémon Games?

Have you considered downloading Pokémon Go to play with your friends or kids? Are you interested in the mobile game as a way to jump-start your Pokémon Trainer journey? Listen in to hear our thoughts on why this might not be the best option for you…or maybe it is…   Episode References: * Every Pokémon Type Weaknesses Explained: Which Is Best Against Which: https://screenrant.com/pokemon-type-weakness-combinations-strategy-team-battle/ [https://screenrant.com/pokemon-type-weakness-combinations-strategy-team-battle/]    Connect with Ezra & Chelsea: Website: https://bonus-action.com [https://bonus-action.com]   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo [https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo]  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity [https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity]  Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social] Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social]  Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com [laura.grayholt@gmail.com]  Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com  [chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com]

Pokémon That Could Reverse Climate Change

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea share a giggle and a good message as they break down their top 5 Pokémon to help combat and reverse climate change in our real world. With some obvious choices and some not-so-obvious ones, guided by their lives in the Mountain West of the United States, join in the fun and share your picks. Which Pokémon could help with fires? With glacier melting? With rising temperatures and water? With hurricanes? Share on social media and continue the conversation.     Connect with Ezra & Chelsea: Website: https://bonus-action.com [https://bonus-action.com]   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo [https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo]  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity [https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity]  Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social] Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social]  Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com [laura.grayholt@gmail.com]  Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com [chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com]

Introducing My 5-Year-Old to Pokémon - Media Literacy and How to Level Up Young Gamers

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea talk about the process of introducing children to video games in a healthy, media-literate way. They discuss some of the detriments of introducing content at the wrong age, the benefits of reading and listening comprehension before starting on video games, and how to help your child understand and respect healthy boundaries around video games and media.    Episode References: * Critically Speaking Podcast: https://criticallyspeaking.net/ [https://criticallyspeaking.net/]    Connect with Ezra & Chelsea: Website: https://bonus-action.com [https://bonus-action.com]   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo [https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo]  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity [https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity]  Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social] Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social]  Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com [laura.grayholt@gmail.com]  Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com [chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com]

Pokémon TCG Pocket & Other App Games - The Good, The Bad, and The Unfortunate

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the latest in Pokémon TCG Pocket. TCGP also becomes a platform for launching into other topics related to app game monetization, predatory game development, and gambling tactics that are being targeted at players. While not everything about app games is bad (if it brings you joy, it is not a bad thing), they can be dangerous if they’re becoming an addiction or adding stress to your life. Ez and Chelsea encourage everyone to take a hard look at the games on their phones and only keep what brings joy.    Connect with Ezra & Chelsea: Website: https://bonus-action.com [https://bonus-action.com]   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo [https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVideo]  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity [https://www.patreon.com/BonusActionCommunity]  Ezra’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/lauragrayholt1.bsky.social] Chelsea’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/chelseasturkie.bsky.social]  Ezra’s Email: laura.grayholt@gmail.com [laura.grayholt@gmail.com]  Chelsea’s Email: chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com [chelseataylorsturkie@gmail.com]