Wanda finally fills the others in on Jacks attack of Zho. In the mean time, we still have no answers on what happened with Sanji. Annabelle is not having it....
Next Week: Episodes 761-765
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THIS WEEK ON!!! The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Brett's TMYHI...Police Academy
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We are back to our anime watch through! The crew arrives at the island of Zho, though I dont know that island is the correct term. Kinnemon and Kanjuro get delayed while Luffy and the others reunite with Nami and Chopper. The biggest question mark....where is Sanji?...
Next Week: Episodes 756-760
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THIS WEEK ON!!!! The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone w/ Derek
Short and sweet. We are covering the Season finale of Season 2 of the Live Action. NOW, to the other side of it. Thank you to every single one of our listeners for joining us on this voyage covering Season 2 of the Live Action. We appreciate all of you and hope you will consider sticking with us in the future, whether that is starting the anime for the first time OR starting over, continuing with us on our current watch through, or coming back and joining us for Season 3 of the Live Action when it comes out. We are thankful for any support you care to show.
I also want to thank Annabelle from the Variant Vendetta Podcast for joining us as a part time host for the Live Action. It was a pleasure as always and we hope our listeners will check out The Variant Vendetta Podcast and show them support as well.
Next Week: WE RETURN TO THE ANIME!!! Episodes 751-755.
Episode 751 is partial filler until ABOUT the 17min mark.
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THIS WEEK ON!!! The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Annabelle's TMYHI: Bedazzled
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Big thank you to John from the Konsole Kombat Podcast for joining us! Always a pleasure to have him on. Now that Nami is out of immediate danger, the crew learns about the past of Drum Kingdom and their new friend Chopper. One of the best things about One Piece is how easy it is to bond with characters in a short amount of time. This episode demonstrates that with flying colors.
Next Week: Live Action Season 2 Episode 8!!!!!
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THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: The Twilight Zone hosted by Brett!!
Big thank you to Emmy from the Abingers Podcast for joining us!!! Make sure you go check them out as they review the new Daredevil Born Again episodes coming out weekly. You will also find a special review of the Titanic that was released this week on the anniversary of the legendary ships one and only voyage. In the world of One Piece, Nami has become extremely ill and the Straw Hats make a pitstop at Drum Kingdom to find a doctor for her. While there, they discover a people and a culture that has been beat down by not only pirates, but their own ruler.
Next Week: Live Action Season 2 Episode 7!!
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THIS WEEK!!!! on The Variant Vendetta Podcast: 12 Angry Men
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With Boroque Works plan at full throttle, only Usopp is left to handle the assassins himself. One by one, he is able to free his friends from the snares of death. A major change happens this week compared to the anime and it will be interesting to see how it changes things going forward.
Next Week: Live Action Season 2 Episode 6
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The Variant Vendetta Pod is taking a week off, but they will be back next week with 12 Angry Men!!
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The only thing that matches her beauty is her ferocity. Miss All Sunday offers the crew an easy way to Alabasta, but Luffy is not having it. After the high tension encounter, the crew makes landfall on the island of Little Garden. They are not the only ones there. The island is also home to dinosaurs as well as 2 giants!! The straw hats quickly bond with the giants, but the fun is short lived when several Boroque Works agents remind them that they aren't out of the woods yet.
Next Week: Live Action Season 2 Episode 5
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THIS WEEK ON THE VARIANT VENDETTA PODCAST!!!!! Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
The Straw Hats make landfall at their first island on the grandline, Whiskey Peak. They are met with an unexpectedly warm welcome. When things are too good to be true, usually it is because they are. Our favorite pirate crew has stumbled onto an island inhabited entirely by Boroque Works assassins. Zoro, Nami, and Luffy do their parts to handle business and get out safely with the rest of the crew as well as a new passenger, Miss Wednesday, also known as Nefertari Vivi, Princess of Alabasta. Now back on open waters, they have another stow away...Miss All Sunday relaxes on the Merry and the crew is instantly ready for another fight.
Next Week: Live Action Season 2 Episode 4!!!
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THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Green Character Rankings
The Straw Hat Pirates finally make their way into the grand line, but they are met with a massive obstacle that they did not expect at all. Quickly, Luffy makes a couple new friends in Crocus and Laboon. Nami gains a special new tool to help them on the journey and the crew sets sail, not knowing what's infront of them.
Next Week: Live Action Season 2 Episode 3
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THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Million Dollar Baby - Clinton's Trust Me You'll Like It.
We wrap up the Dressrosa Arc with a bang as the Straw Hat Grand Fleet is formed. Fujitora and Luffy have one final clash before the Straw Hats departure. With one of their biggest foes yet now down, Luffy and Law head toward Zho and look in the direction of Kaido.
Next Week: One Piece Live Action Season 2 Episode 2
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THIS WEEK ON!!!! The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
The Live Action is back and we are so excited to continue this journey with you all. Huge thank you to our friend Keith from The Abingers Podcast for joining us! Always a pleasure to have such a great friend on. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates visit Loguetown before entering the grand line and run into some old friends. Marine Captain Smoker has his eye on a new pirate that he is determined to keep off of the open seas.
We have 2 episodes coming out this week!
-Tomorrow, Friday the 13th, we are releasing our finale of the Dressrosa Arc!!! Episodes 743-746.
Next Week: Live Action Season 2 Episode 2!!
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THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
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The crew is finally able to take a breather after a classic afternoon full of high pressure situations and fighting. Sabo checks in with Robin and Zoro before departing while Fujitora sits on stand-bye until his dice say otherwise. Make sure to vote for your favorite One Piece characters in the next pole!! Link Below:
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Next Week: WE HAVE A DOUBLE HEADER!!!!!
Thursday, March 12: Season 2 Episode 1 of the Live Action
Friday, March 13: Episodes 743-746
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THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: The Gladiator (Brett's TMYLI)
Luffy is back and ready to go. He upholds his promise and finishes the fight in one hit. Gyats has the city of Dressrosa roaring!!! Fujitora takes control of the narrative, and Fleet Admiral Akainu is not happy about it. We also get some news about the formal admiral, Kuzan, that has the pod perplexed.
Next Week: 737-742
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THIS WEEK ON!!!! The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade
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Luffy finally shows us the next step he has taken in his development as a fighter and the wait pays off. Doflamingo is majorly struggling to hold off the Straw Hat captain...until he's not. Time is running out. Luffy is out of energy and the birdcage is collapsing.
Next Week: Episodes 731-736
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THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Annabelle's "Trust Me You'll Like It" - Sign
Zoro is done playing around and has one of his best battle moments to date. Luffy finally gives in and finishes Bellamy in order to finally lend Law a hand. Doffy is feeling confident, but Law is chipping away at his facade while Luffy handles the physicality. The last of the Top Executives fall. Only Doflamingo remains.
Next Week: Episodes 725-730
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THIS WEEK ON!!!! The Variant Vendetta Podcast...Villain Tier List
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Executives are beginning to fall and fall fast. The Straw Hats and the Colosseum fighters are making good headway to de-throne the Donquixote Family. Leo is able to rescue Princess Monsheri and Kyros finally gets his revenge, taking out Diamante.
Next Week: Episodes 719-724
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THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Fact or Fiction
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Executives are beginning to drop and Doffy is slowly starting to unravel when he learns that he is facing not 1, but 2 members of the Will of D. Bellamy makes his final stand against Luffy while Sai metaphorically kneels to Baby 5. Dellinger is feeling confident but is quickly met by Hakuba!! Robin puts an end to this jeckel and hyde crap.
Next Week: Episodes 713-718
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Make sure you're checking out the Variant Vendetta Podcast! Season 4 is only 1 week away!
We are jumping straight into a flashback and finally learning what makes Law who he is. The duality of the Donquixote brothers is explored between Doflamingo and Rosinante. Cora goes out of his way to find a cure for Law and in the process, sacrifices himself so Law doesnt fall back into the clutches of Doflamingo.
Next Week: Episodes 707-712
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Make sure you are checking out The Variant Vendetta Podcast! They will be returning from their break in just a few weeks!
Another big thank you to Annabelle from the Variant Vendetta Podcast for joining us this week. Yall think Derek is harsh on Usopp....The straw hat sniper has one of his biggest moments in the entirety of One Piece. Luffy and Doflamingo finally go head to head, while Kyros attempts to get revenge for Scarlett's murder.
Next Week: Episodes 701-706
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Make sure you are checking out The Variant Vendetta Pod as well!!!
Bartolomeo's hands are tied so he must adapt and find a new way to defend himself. Zoro is showing what he can really do coming out of the time skip, but yet he's still only goofing around. Sugar is back awake, and Luffy is is closer to danger than he realizes.
Next Week: Episodes 695-700
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The Variant Vendetta Podcast is taking their break between seasons, but make sure youre catching up on their past episodes and sticking around for updates on Season 4!!
Luffy and the colosseum fighters continue to surge toward Doffy's position. Zoro sticks back to toy with Pica and keep him busy while Sabo steps in to hold off the marines. Kelly Funk sets a trap for the straw hat captain, but things do not go according to plan.
Next Week: Episodes 690-694
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THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: The Lamb
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Bartolomeo starts putting together dots that just arent connecting right. One of our listeners puts Derek through the ringer. Unlikely allies gather to pay their respects to God Usopp.
Next Week: Episodes 685-689
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THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Double Feature!!
The Temple of Doom and Gremlins
Sabo is making is own way through life, but makes a big stride to honor his fallen brother, becoming the next user of the Flame Flame Fruit. Usopp is able to beat Sugar, though it is in a very unorthodox fashion. Doflamingo's plan is beginning to slip with chaos beginning to unfold across Dressrosa.
Next Week: Episodes 680-684
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THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast:
The Avengers w/ Derek
We finally get an answer as to the Toy Soldiers identity, but things are starting to go down hill for the straw hats. Zoro is getting occupied in a dual with Pica while Luffy, Violet, and the Toy Soldier head off to face Doffy. Franky has a 3rd executive appear and Robin is turned into a toy, all while Usopp has one of his worst moments in the show. If you are an Usopp fan, may want to skip this one. We are not kind lol
Next Week: Episodes 675-679https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod
THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast:
Clinton's Trust Me You'll Hate It
The Pesthttps://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
Block D finally comes to a close and Doflamingo is really missing his eyes from above, even if he wont admit it to himself yet. Sabo is determined to end the final round fast in the colosseum.
Next Week: Episodes 670-674
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THIS WEEK ON the Variant Vendetta Podcast:
Captain America: The First Avenger
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Thank you to Annabelle from the Variant Vendetta Podcast for joining us this week. Franky and Sanji have started wars on 2 fronts for the straw hat pirates. Doflamingo has kidnapped Law and Luffy runs in to someone from his past en route to exit the colosseum.
Next Week: Episodes 665-669
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THIS WEEK ON! The Variant Vendetta Podcast:
Captain America: The First Avenger
With Doffy ready to sink the Sunny, Sanji and Law jump in. In order to get Caesar away from Doflamingo, Nami's group departs for Zou, leaving the remaining Straw Hats behind. Bartolomeo tracks down Luffy for Zoro and Rebecca continues her battle in the colosseum. The Toy Soldier reveals to Robin's group that he is indeed Rebecca's father along with the recent history of Dressrosa and how Doflamingo came into power.
Next Week: Episodes 660-664
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THIS WEEK ON!!! The Variant Vendetta Podcast:
Inglorious Bastards w/ Keith
Luffy celebrates his victory with his new friend Rebecca. Things have started off rockey, but no hard feelings as always. Rebecca takes the platform for her fight in Block D while considering the events that have led to this moment. Doflamingo drops a bomb on us while Violet continues her chess match.
Next Week: Episodes 655-659
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Zoro struggles to make his way around the island. The Toy Soldier introduces Franky to the true horror of Dressrosa. The happiness is hides a civilization of true misery at the hands of its leader. Luffy demonstrates that he truly is a threat in The New World by taking out his first opponent with Conqueror's Haki.
Next Week: 650-654
The Straw Hats continue to get spread out across the island. Sanji is able to see past the mafia member side of Violet and into the caring and scared individual she truly is. Violet takes a huge step, betraying the Donquixote Family and helping the Straw Hats get a good start at achieving their goal. Luffy's fight in Block C begins as Law has a standoff with Doflamingo and Fujitora on the shores of Green Bit.
Next Week: Episodes 645-649https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod
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The 13 days of Halloween continue with...
10/27: The Thing
10/29: The Haunted House
10/31: Annabellehttps://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
The Block B battle rages with several new characters making themselves knows, including a couple that are very quickly becoming pod favorites. Luffy has enemies sprouting all over this colosseum and he is doing his best to stay out of trouble. He may be out of luck though because Block C is up next. Elsewhere, Law's group awaits Doflamingo's arrival at Green Bit. On the Sunny, there seems to be an unwelcomed guest.
Next Week: Episodes 640-644
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THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast...
The 13 days of Halloween continues with the following:
10/17 - Scooby Doo Monsters Unleashed w/ Derek
10/20 - Nosferatu w/ Whitney
10/22 - Scream 5
10/24 - Beetlejuice
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The Straw Hat Pirates have arrived in Dressrosa and half the crew is hitting the town early. Also in town is a member of another emperors crew as well as one of the new Navy Admirals. Things are starting to heat up fast as Luffy enters the Corrida Colosseum to go after the Flame Flame Fruit. Other fighters are hitting the ring as well and we are getting to know a lot of new characters really fast.
I was wrong. It was not a short episode. Actually I dont know that these End of the Arc episodes will ever be short, BUT we wrap up the arc with some good times and new outlooks on a few characters. The character list was extremely interesting this arc. I hope yall enjoyed it. Send in your own and let us know where you would rank these characters!
Next Week: 630-634
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This Week on The Variant Vendetta Podcast: 3 Episodes this week!!!!!!
Halloweentown
Paranormal Activity
Hocus Pocus!!!!
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Whitney returns to us just in time to get the victory celebration! Laws plan is slowly becoming a reality as he begins to poke the bear in the shape of one of the most dangerous warlords on the seas. In the meantime, a former admiral is also inbound to Punk Hazard for reasons unknown.
Next Week: Episodes 625, 628-629
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THIS WEEK ON the Variant Vendetta Podcast:
Late Night with the Devil
Halloweentown
Talk about off the rails lol im so sorry if you came to ONLY hear about One Piece. You are getting everything here. Thanks to Annabelle from the Variant Vendetta Podcast for joining us.
Next Week: Episodes 620-624https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod
THIS WEEK ON!!!
The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Animal House
Monet continues to wreak havoc on everything the Straw Hats are trying to do while Smoker steps in to inflict punishment on Vergo for his betrayal. Zoro reminds Tashigi that the straw hats have never been a joke and the past 2 years off have not been at a resort. Mocha makes the ultimate sacrifice to save her friends from the same fate.
Next Week: Episodes 615-619
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This Week On:
The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Star Wars Return of the Jedi
The marines and pirates begin to make their way through Caesar's lab. Not only do they continually face obstacles, but the poison gas continues to make it's way through the lab, pushing the straw hats and G5 faster.
Next Week: Episodes 610-614
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Anyone's Comic Book Podcast:
Smiley eats a candy and his full power is unleashed across the island. Zoro and the others run for deal life while Luffy's group makes there escape and wait for the rest of the crew inside. The new Luffy/Law Alliance temporarily agrees to allow Smoker in. Who knows how that is gonna go...
Next Week: 605-609
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THIS WEEK ON!!!
The Variant Vendetta: The Twilight Zone w/ King
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Anyone's Comic Book Podcast: N/A
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Law is ready for his plan to kick into gear, but Luffy has other thoughts. Sanji risks Nami's neck to look out for our puzzled samurai friend and Smiley continues his way across the island.
Next Week: Episodes 600-604
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The Variant Vendetta Podcast: The Empire Strikes Back w/ Garrett
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Anyone's Comic Book Podcast: Deadly Class Vol. 1
I love lamp.
Next Week: Episodes 595-599
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Anyone's Comic Book Podcast: Memetic w/ DJ
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The Variant Vendetta Podcast: The Count of Monte Cristo, Clinton's TMYLI
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Nami's group barges from the door of the lab with the kids, only to find....Trafalgar Law?!?! A fan favorite has returned but he seems to be acting a little strange and has aligned himself with an obvious antagonist. Questions continue to pop up on Punk Hazard, but the straw hats have already regrouped and are now filling eachother in on the situation. The trailer for the One Piece Live Action Season 2 released and we are breaking it down, looking forward to that release.
Next Week: Episodes 589, 591-594
Episode 590 is fillerhttps://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod
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The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Legends of Dogtown
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Anyone's Comic Book Podcast: Something is Killing the Children Vol. 4
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The Straw Hats have arrived at the mysterious island of Punk Hazard. Part of the crew gets kidnapped while the other half deals with a living hell. In the meantime, Smoker and his marines are approaching from the opposite shore. Another pirate from the past is lurking about, but they have yet to reveal themselves.
Next Week: Episodes 584-588
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THIS WEEK ON!!!!!
Anyone's Comic Book Podcast: Sex Criminals w/ Emmy
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The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Unknown Ranking Episode
The Straw Hats finally make their departure from fishman island, and Luffy has managed to do so without breaking Fishman Island as Madam Shyarly predicted. Will this be something that looms over Luffy going forward? Madam Shyarly is never wrong... They may still be under the sea, but Luffy is already making waves in the New World. Hoist the sails as the straw hats are bound for Punk Hazard!!!
Next Week: Episodes 579-583
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Anyone's Comic Book Podcast: Swamp Thing
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The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Star Wars: A New Hope
Thank you to all of our listeners to giving us a couple weeks to relax on a vacation together and re-collect ourselves. It was a great feeling to be back recording and a solid set of episodes to come back to. The New Fishman Pirates have been defeated and the Straw Hats FINALLY get their banquet. it has been 2 years since the crew has celebrated together, but Jinbe interrupts the celebration to drop some news on them after being absent the last 2 years. Luffy decides to enter the New World with a bang and picks a fight with one of the 4 emperors before heading back up to the surface!
Next Week: Episodes 572-574 End of the Fishman Island Arc
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The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Iron Claw - Matt's TMYLI
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Anyone's Comic Book Podcast: N/A
The fighting between the fishmen pirates and the straw hats come to a decisive end. A controversial revelation is made in regards to Hody's background. While Luffy wouldve been successful in stopping the Noah, a group of unexpected visitors had to arrive and ruin the captain's fun.
We are all going on vacation over the next week so there will be no episode next week, and the following week is up in the air. Updates will be posted on socials and in our discord (linktree).
Next Episode: Episodes 568-571
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Anyone's Comic Book Podcast: All Star Superman w/ DJ
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Variant Vendetta Podcast: N/A (Between Season Break)
Luffy and Hody take their fight to the sea, where Hody begins to get a massive advantage. Decken is betrayed and left unconcious, causing the Noah to fall back down and threaten to crush Fishman Island. One just has to wonder if all the blood will stain the sea red...
Next Week: Episodes 563-567
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Anyone's Comic Book Podcast: The Deviant w/ Whitney
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The Variant Vendetta Podcast: They are on more of a break than Ross and Rachel
We are back this weak and it is FINALLY TIME TO THROW DOWN. Hody has started a war that he can't hope to win. This is the definition of the battle being over before it started if I've ever seen it. The Straw Hats are putting on a clinic down unda.
Next Week: Episodes 558-562
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Anyone's Comic Book Podcast: Harley Quinn: The Eat Bang Kill Tour w/ Amanda and Bianca
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The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Letter Boxd Reviews w/ Bubb
Hody continues his overthrow of fishman island and finally gathers in the plaza along with the New Fishman Pirates and the subdued royal family. Prior to the beginning of the execution, he reveals some big news! Our favorite mermaid princess somehow already knew and seems to be holding strong in spite of the tragedy unfolding before her eyes.
Next Week: Episodes 553-557
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Anyone' Comic Book Podcast: THE WICKED + THE DIVINE with Amanda!
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The Variant Vendetta Podcast: The Revenant w/ Derek and Clinton
We continue with the recent history of fishman island and witness the tragic tales of 2 legends in Fisher Tiger and Queen Otohime. Coming back out, we are reminded why we love this crew so much. Now that everyone except for a single minor character is aware of what's going on, it's time to take care of business. Jinbe got dust in his eye.
Next Week: Episodes 548-552
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The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Iron Man 2 w/ Derek and Garrett
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Anyone's Comic Book Podcast: Wynd by James Tynion IV
After a little bit of a distraction in town with Shirahoshi, Luffy finally reunites with Jinbe! While it feels like a happy gathering at first, the tone darkens due to Nami and Jinbe's mutual connection to Arlong. To give further background to why Arlong was in the East Blue as well as on the rising tension at fishman island, Jinbe tells the group about 2 huge role models for Fishman Island. Fisher Tiger and Queen Otohime both fought to end the prejudice between fishmen and humans, but they did so in their own separate ways.
Next Week: Episodes 543-547
Episode 542 is filler
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Anyone's Comic Book Podcast:
Department of Truth: End of the World by James Tynion IV - featuring Keith and Emmy from the Abingers Podcast
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Dude Where's My Car? - A Trust Me You'll Hate It Episode
The Straw Hats get deeper and deeper into the trouble for no reason. In the meantime, Luffy and Megalo are taking Shirahoshi out for a spin around town. Hody and Vander Decken are stepping in as antagonists, but there step is proving to be a pretty small ineffective one.
Please support our friend Brandon as he goes into this fight!! Anything you can do is much appreciate it. The link is below anyone who is willing. We are so thankful for anything you can do.
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Next Week: Episodes 537-541
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Anyone's Comic Book Podcast: Ms. Marvel: No Normal w/ Amanda
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Varian Vendetta Podcast: Into the Twilight Zone w/ King
The crew has arrived at fishman island but they are once again split up. Tension is brewing with the New Fishman Pirates and the straw hats dont even realize it! King Neptune formally invites the crew for a banquet at the palace. The bigger question is if the event will stay pleasant with Luffy bugging the princess and the 3 princes learning of Madam Shyarly's premonition that Luffy will bring about the destruction of Fishman Island.
Next Week: Episodes 527-531
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Anyone's Comic Book Podcast: Saga w/ DJhttps://linktr.ee/anyonescomic
Variant Vendetta Podcast: Incredible Hulk
Finally all back together, the crew departs Sabaody and set sail for fishman island. With all kind of monsters, fish, other pirates, and even water pressure attempting to do them in, the crew is handling obstacle after obstacle with flying colors. They arrive at fishman island but it remains to be seen if they will have a warm welcome or not. We also get to review the much loved Fan Letter Episode this week!!!
Next Week: Episodes 527-531
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Anyone's Comic Book Podcast: War of the Realms w/ Annabelle
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The Variant Vendetta Podcast: 2001 A Space Odyssey
We are back and the crew has finally reunited! Maybe? Im not really for sure. Kinda? Idk something happened. People are here with the correct names of the crew. New designs and new abilities have us hooked and ready to be reeled into Fishman Island. Luffy demonstrates quickly that he isnt the same man that he was 2 years ago. This is blowin my mind. I gotta get outta here.
Next Week: Episodes 522-526 and THE FAN LETTER EPISODE
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After reviewing the longest arc thus far, it is time to wrap up the Sabaody Arc. We get some final glances of the crew prior to the 2 year time skip and Rayleigh drops some major knowledge on Luffy that completely changes the power scaling in One Piece going forward. The hosts get into a large conversation over who, of the many valid options, will get Captain of the Arc. Finally, we are wrapping up the arc with out classic character rankings. You can find the tiermaker on Tiermaker.com and search "The Going Merry". The Paramount War Character rankings will appear. Send us your tier list and also make sure to join our discord!
Next Week: Episodes 517-521
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The crew is back this week in its entirety. Luffy makes a shocking return to Marineford and makes a statement. What kind of statement? That is in the eye of the beholder, but Vivi seems to have it figured out pretty well. Derek gets excited about some foreshadowing and Garrett gets bit by a fish. Amanda and Whitney use some amazing detective skills to figure out exactly how Luffy is contacting the clue. Now it is just figuring out what comes next. I guess we will just have to be patient until next week.
Next Week: Episodes 514-516
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Big thank you to Annabelle from the Variant Vendetta podcast for joining us this week as we come out of the flashback with a great group of episodes. Windmill Village reacts to the loss of Ace while Luffy himself struggles to deal with it. Luckily, he has some strong and caring people around him even if they havent known eachother the longest. We finally get the chance to check in with the rest of the crew as well after an extended period of time at Marineford. Speaking of Marineford...Luffy is going back?...uhhh what?..
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Our flashback to the Goa Kingdom continues as Sabo is taken back to his family and fights the morals of the inner city. An unexpected ally shows up and helps save countless lives. More loss that Luffy dealt with 10 years ago takes us back to present day where Luffy continues to struggle comprehending Ace's death.
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Our flashback continues as Luffy, Ace, and Sabo continue to get to know eachother and wreak all the havoc possible. A couple special visitors appear that has the Going Merry crew feeling all sorts of emotions. Amanda wanted to know last week how Sabo is dressed so fancily and she gets her answer this week, though it does come with more turmoil than she was expecting. A central character makes his appearance..or doesnt...depending on your point of view. Is he really central?...In other news, a celestial dragon is inbound to pay a visit to Goa Kingdom. That always means great things are on the horizon.
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Marineford ends in an unexpected and anti-climactic fashion. The marines claim victory, but should it really feel like a victory?Do the citizens of the world actually have reason to celebrate? What will the fallout be after this result? Boa takes Luffy, Jinbe and the Heart Pirates back to Amazon Lily where our favorite straw hat boy finally wakes up and must face the brutal truth. In the mean time, we get to flash back to see how Luffy and Ace truly met.
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As Marineford wraps up we get visits from MULTIPLE unexpected guests. Jinbe and the whitebeard fleet are still in an all out retreat as the marines continue their massacre. Derek FINALLY gets to reveal a couple large One Piece theories that he subscribes to. I encourage viewers to check out the youtube by Ohara that Derek references. Very very well done breakdown of the theory:
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Next Weeks Episodes: 489-491, 493-494
Episode 492 is filler.
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We are back with some killer moments from Whitebeard. Portgas D. Ace is finally free, but the success is short lived thanks to Admiral Akainu. Pirates are sent reeling as the battle that continues on. It is time to retreat, but the Marines are continuing to force pressure.
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Next Week: Episodes 484-488
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Longest title in the history of our pdcast...just had to make me do it Moria. Still a pain in my ars. We are back this week and Luffy is making massive strides in the eyes of the Marines and some of the strongest pirates in the world. Ace's execution is almost carried out twice, but he is saved by both Crocodile and Luffy himself, though the race toward the platform continues. Whitebeard still is one of the strongest men on the battlefield, but he is losing steam as the battle rages on. The marines have all the momentum on there side. Time to see if Luffy can turn it back and free Ace.
Next Week: Episodes 479-483
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Im pretty sure we reviewed the right episodes. Somebody check back to last weeks recordings and take a gander. Regardless, Luffy continues to run toward Ace going nowhere fast. Boa and Jinbe still coming in clutch while Marco tosses his hat into the ring of making a difference. Whitebeard takes a shot in the dark while Vista makes his presence felt as a swordsman. Admiral Akainu continues to show how ruthless he is as a leader and this battle is proving to be no holds barred.
Next Week: Episodes 474-478
i think...
Luffy has finally arrived to the Battle of Marineford and he makes his presence known early. Whitebeard senses something fishy and orders a majority of his forces to stick back outside the bay while his main crew pushes the marines back. Luffy runs into a few foes from the past, but thanks to recent allies, he doesnt have to worry about them at the current point in time. The race to save Ace continues. Can our straw hat get there before it is carried out?
Next Week: Episodes 469-473
Out of nowhere we hit a fantastic set up episodes full of action, lore dumping, and many new faces and powers. We dive deep into the conversation to set things straight and figure out how this could impact the world going forward. Stakes are high but our favorite straw hat boy has disappeared following a flashy entrance by Whitebeard.
Next Week: 464-468
In a world like any other...a college of dragon riders is the center of the civilization. At the head of the school is the man himself. Shadow Daddy.....Nope. Wrong media again. Huge thank you to Annabelle for joining us for our bonus episode reviewing the movie One Piece Strong World. Shiki is out of prison and targets a very special crew member. The Straw Hats must go against the legendary pirate in order to get their friend back and continue on their journey in search of adventure. Brought to you by the real hero..Billy.
Luffy is officially on the seas bound for Marineford. In the meantime, we get another chance to check in with our favorite crew members. Perona continues to deal with bullshit while Robin gets set up with an interesting group of people. A lot of different stories continue, but the common denominator is it doesnt seem like anyone is making it back to Sabaody in a good amount of time.
Next Week: 459-463
Episodes 457-458 are fillier.
After a long journey to the depths of Impel Down and back out, Luffy has finally made it through, though his main goal still has yet to be accomplished. Along the way we have seen some new faces and some old faces, but these characters continue to surprise us on the impact they bring to Luffy's journey. A lot of questions are still up in the air and the only way to answer them is to keep sailing and let Luffy grow. We can only hope that this isnt the last time we get to see our lovely dancing boy.
Next Week: Episodes 452-456
Luffy is working his way back up with some unexpected allies. We've got a lot of fighting this week and some dumb lines that create some excellent entertainment. Just when Ace was so close, the Navy pulls him far away and Luffy feels the responsibility to keep fighting for his brother. In the meantime, Whitebeard is still missing from the map and Blackbeard shows up out of nowhere with some unknown intentions.
Next Week: Episodes 447-451
Credit to Marc Rebillet for the wonderful Blackbeard Song
With Luffy hanging on by a thread, Bon Clay returns and drags Straw Hat to the miracle worker Ivankov!!!! Thrilled to be in the presence of this new group of prisoners, Luffy ends up finding an unexpected connection with the Queen of Kamabaka Kingdom. With tensions continuing to build, more and more connections are blossoming as well. The result is continuing to push toward an all out war and time is running out.
Next Week: Episodes 442-446
We are back with our lovely dancing boy and his favorite straw hat boy!! Unfortunately, their progress is quickly halted by the warden after finally reaching level 4. On the upside, the Pirate Empress has made a clean infiltration and message delivery to Ace and she heads out bound for Marineford to meet up with the rest of the Warlords. Wars continue to make waves as Shanks engages Kaido in the midst of the coming war between Whitebeard and The World Government!
Next Week: Episodes 437-441
No I didnt put a fun title cuz IDK why. Luffy has finally infiltrated Impel Down to rescue his brother Ace. Chaos is quickly unfolding as we run into some familiar faces en route to the bottom floor. Can Luffy make it in time to save Ace!?! Guess we will have to find out. Cuz we have no other option. Cuz this is a One Piece Review Podcast. #NotMyMVPiece
Next Week: Episodes 432-436
After a brief hiatus, we are back and raring to go!! Perfect time for a little break because we are checking in on the rest of the crew this week. Some interesting info comes in that could be huge in the long run. OR it could be nothing because Oda do what Oda do. Boa and Luffy finally arrive at Impel down, but there are more guests there than originally expected!
Next Week: Episodes 423-425, 430-431
Episodes 426-429
Luffy goes all out in these episodes both physically an emotionally. We get to see more of his character than we have in a while and it really makes for some great entertainment. Not only does he save his new friends, but he develops a close relationship with a new pirate crew that will be a strong ally for the Straw Hats going forward. Finally, he finds out the situation that his brother is in and with all odds stacked against him, he charges forward to the backyard of the world government once again!
Next Week: Episodes 418-422
Episode 421 is partial filler.
We are back this week following along with our favorite straw hat boy. He meets a new friend but he is quickly targeted by the ruler of the island Boa Hancock. She is also the last warlord that we have been waiting on in our watch through so far. Luffy feels determined to get out of this and save his friend, but Hancock has other plans for him.
Next Week: 413-417
For a couple weeks now, the fallout has been building after Luffy knocked the teeth out of a celestial dragon. It's here. Admiral Kizaru has arrived on scene with vegapunks new science project and a spunky Captain of the science division. Rayleigh does Rayleigh things, but it goes from bad to worse when a Warlord decides to join the party as well. The crew faces their biggest challenge yet, and they are far from up to it.
Next Week: Episodes 408-412
Episodes 406 and 407 are filler
Chaos begins to unfold after Luffy's hit felt across Sabaody. A fight breaks out early but also finishes early thanks to the arrival of the legendary Dark King Silvers Rayleigh. We finally get to see 2 of the top members of the Worst Generation in action along side Luffy, but the victory is short lived with the arrival of one of the 7 Warlords. The straw hats are able to find some temporary sanctuary, but now they have to prepare for the arrival of Admiral Kizaru while still ignorant to the presence of the warlord as well.
Next Week: Episodes 401-405
We are finally getting the opportunity to explore Sabaody, but unfortunately things are not as fun on the clump of trees as they seem. Oda dives hard into this arc, tackling some real world issues. We also get to meet some pretty intriguing characters and it will be interesting to see how they fit into the story going forward.
Next Week: 397-400
We have officially arrived to the half way point of the grand line. The crew is still bound for fishman island, however getting to the bottom of the ocean is proving to be a difficult task. We make a pit stop to help out some new friends and an old friend before hitting the Sabaody Archipelago and prepping for the Sunny's deep dive to the bottom of the red line.
Next Week: Episodes 391-396
It is time to finish up the Thriller Bark Arc. We review Thriller Bark as a whole and dive deeper into the characters as a whole. This one was tricky but hey we worked our way through it! Looking forward to moving on to the next location. Derek is taking over episode counts over the next couple months so some of the episodes may not be the standard 5 episodes we are used to. Next week, we have 6 episodes!!!
Next WeekL 385-390
The crew is back this week to bring you a review of one of Zoro's most iconic moments in all of One Piece. Not only that, but we are diving more into Brook and his backstory with Laboon. Emotions are high along with the laughs. We look forward to being back next week to wrap up the Thriller Bark Arc!!!
Next Week: Episodes 380-381
Huge thank you to our friends Matt and Annabelle for joining us all the way from the Variant Vendetta Podcast. Make sure to check them out on all major podcast platforms and on twitter and instagram @variantvendetta. We bring you this bonus episode reviewing the Netflix special, Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation. The story of legendary samurai, Ryuma The King. We had a lot of fun talking about this episode but also got off on a lot of entertaining tangents. it was a very fun episode to record and I hope you all enjoy!! We will be back next week to continue our journey through the Thriller Bark Arc!!
We are here and ready to roll for the wrap up of the Moria and Oars fights. We are ready to take a breath now. Wait....Nope! Kuma is here and he is wreaking havoc on on an already demolished crew. His motives remain a mystery outside of just following orders, but let's worry about that later after the straw hats find a way to beat this monster.
Next Week: Episodes 377-379
We are back with the straw hats stepping up against Oars in all of his glory. The time for fun is over. Robin is not having it with these shenanigans. They do need to figure something out quick though because our favorite pirates are beginning to drop like flies.
Next Week: Episodes 372-376
We are back this week as fights continue to wrap up. Even though several are being finalized, We are still building to possibly the biggest battle the straw hats have tackled yet, and I'm not talking about Luffy taking out another Warlord. Before we even get there though, one of Oda's antagonists hits home with his treatment of one of his Zombies. Luckily, Chopper is there to school him on what it truly means to be a doctor. Zoro also makes massive strides as a swordsman, claiming his 2nd of the 21 Legendary blades for himself.
Next Week: Episodes 367-371
We have a big announcement on this episode of The Going Merry!!!! But after that, we are jumping right into our adventure with the straw hat pirates. In these particular episodes, it is more Sanji and Usopp. There is a lot of frustrations here, but also a lot of laughs. Thriller Bark is proving to be well...an arc lol
Next Week: Episodes 362-366
FINALLY the crew has regrouped and gotten a full grasp of the situation. There is a bad guy to beat up and when luffy does that, everything is better. They still have to find a way to get past the ghost girl herself, Perona. I guess the question just comes down to if the straw hats have an Ace up their sleeves. On the other hand, our budding friend Brook reveals a little bit more of his backstory and has a connection to a much beloved friend from our past.
Next Week: Episodes 357-361.
Our friend Annabelle joins us once again this week!! While Thriller Bark is a ton of fun to watch with all of the gags, the crew is in a very bad situation. With Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji down and out, it is up to Franky, Robin, and Brook. Luckily our new skeleton friend has some major experience dealing with this undead pirate crew. Moria and his mysterious 3 are proving to be a capable group even though they have yet to prove themselves in open combat. The straw hats need to come up with a new plan and quickly.
Next Week: Episodes 352-356
354 is partial filler due to the amount of flashbacks
We are back with our friend Garrett this week who gives a big update on his own watch through of One Piece. The gags at Thriller Bark continue as we build toward a new antagonist to step in Luffy's way. The Straw Hats need to figure something out in a hurry if they are going to overcome this because their numbers are dwindling fast!!
Next Week: Episodes 347-351
Welcome to Thriller Bark!!!! The crew has arrived at an extremely mysterious island full of all kinds of zombies, ghosts, and ghouls. Not to mention a very special talking skeleton that Luffy bonds with quickly. It's time to start all over learning new characters and building to the main plot and antagonist of this arc. In the mean time, we have the worst split possible with Usopp, Nami, and Chopper all on their own. We have one group that is scared of everything and another that is scared of nothing!!!
Next Week: Episodes 342-346
It is time for the straw hats to make their departure from Water 7, though the are rushed a little bit by a beloved family member. There is a heated discussion over who will walk away from this arc with the coveted Captain of the Arc award after such a great arc at Water 7. Make sure to check out our character rankings on social media. You can put together your own list on Tiermaker.com. You can find the template by searching Water 7 Character Rankings - The Going Merry Podcast. Now on to the next arc!!!!!
Next Week: Episodes 337-341
Information continues to drop as Coby and Luffy catch up about their adventures. The crew finally relaxes a little bit while waiting for their new ship to be built. No name drop yet, but the Straw Hats new vessel makes her debut in all her glory. We have a new crew member on the straw hats and we also get a visit from a couple emperors this week!
Next Week: Episodes 323-325 The End of the Water 7 Arc
The crew is ready to depart Ennies Lobby and head back to Water 7, but they did hit a stop on the way back to say goodbye to a much beloved crew member. Upon returning to Water 7, a certain marine has something to say bout the Straw Hats presence. Luffy's family gets a little light shed on it while Oda also establishes the 4 emperors system in the world of One Piece!
Next Week: Episodes 315-316, 320-322
Episodes 317-319 are filler
Finally the crew is reuniting on the bridge thanks to some heroics by Granny Kokuro!! The marines are wrapping up their Buster Call after completely destroying Ennies Lobby. All thats left is taking out the straw hats and getting Nico Robin back into custody. While the crew fends off the Marines, Luffy continues to battle against Rob Lucci. All that's needed now is an escape!
Next Week: Episodes 310-314
The final fights continue to dwindle down at Ennies Lobby while the Marines arrive just in time for things to get a little crazy. Chimney and Gombey continue to be the stars of the show from the background. The crew is slowly re-convening even with Rob Lucci doing his best to trap them while taking on Luffy. In the meantime, our favorite straw hat boy continues to surprise us with new fighting styles. Go big or go home.
Next Week: Episodes 305-309
Who else is slid into this week like Sanji slid into the fight with Jabra? Pretty much all fighting, but Nami and Sanji are dealing some top tier scenes this week. Not only that, but a certain child and companion almost come in with the MVPiece for the 2nd week in a row. ALMOST. Only 2 CP9 agents left going into next week! We are getting closer and closer to the climax of the Water 7 Arc!
Next Week: 299-302, 304
Episode 303 is filler
The trio is back this week as we finally dig into the main fighting events. On the match card this week, we have Franky taking on the Chapa Papa himself, Fukuro-und and Find Out. Windego Chopper finally shows himself to take on Kumudori, and Nami steps up to the plate to take on the sexy secretary herself, Kalifa!!! Let's talk about it :)
Next Week: Episodes 294-298
We are back this week with possibly one of the best pair of episodes to date included in this set of 5 episodes. While there is great moments, there is also one of the most blah episodes in this set. We are adopting a range of emotions to go over everything that has happening. Robin's backstory gets finished up and Granny Kokuro comes flying in for ANOTHER clutch moment. It's time. The build up is complete. The stage is set. While the matchups are kind of set, we have a wild card in Chopper that could shake this up in a lot of ways!
Next Week: Episodes 287-290, 293
Episodes 291 and 292 are filler.
Luffy whips out some fancy footwork to quickly wrap up his battle with Blueno from the Bar. The question now is how did he do it?...2nd Gear is here, with a capital 2. Finally we are diving in to Robin's backstory and the legendary incident at Ohara. Make sure to tune in next week as we wrap up Ohara and see how Luffy and the straw hats proceed in rescuing there much loved crew mate!
Next Week: 277-278, 284-286
Episodes 279-283 are filler. It is not a special filler arc. It is just flashbacks showing how each crew member joined. No need to watch unless you would like a refresher or you are just jumping in somewhere without seeing each crew member's origins
This episode only got better. The slower episodes do not hold us back from having a great time!!! This might be one of the more off the rails episodes we have done and it was a ton of fun. The straw hats are getting closer and closer to their destination, in the mean time our gigantic fish friends have fallen. One of them rises again to claim the prize!!
Next Week: Episodes 272-276
The crew has finally landed on Ennies Lobby! It is time to saddle up and beat some Marine ass. Behind the aggressive Straw Hat Luffy, Galley La has the head start to pave the way for the rest of the straw hat pirates. In the mean time, we also meet the rest of CP9. It is obvious which half is the CIA half and which half is Team Rocket. The rest of the straw hats charge in next week!
Next Week: Episodes 267-271
WE ARE BACK after a brief break last week bringing you some very interesting episodes. Big thank you to our friend Garrett for joining us again. The straw hats continue to head toward Ennies Lobby to save their friend Robin. Many obstacles appear in front of them but they have yet to be slowed down. Usopp heads out with his tail between his legs, but luckily one of his friends tags in and takes the episodes by storm!!!!
Next Week: Episodes 262-266
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Our friend Annabelle is back this week to get us on track and bound for Ennies Lobby!! ROCKETMAAANN!!!! Burnin down a field with Carol's bones!! Plenty of gags this week to discuss but shit in Water 7 is starting to get serious. Friends are in trouble and need some help. In the mean time, Luffy pulls out all the stops to show why he is the captain. Ultimately, Chimney is the favorite though...sweet sweet Chimney....
Next Week: 257-261
We finally get to meet Tom! So much information and insight was given in these episodes. Dots are starting to connect and it is time to start gearing up for round 2 of Straw Hats v. CP9!
Next Week: Episodes 252-256
We have a full crew including 2 special guests! Thank you Annabelle and Garrett for joining us this week!!! A lot of stuff happened in these episodes and a lot of information revealed this week. The question that everyone has been asking...what is CP9? We now have our answer. We also have even more speculation as to what actually happened in Robins past. Even with the extra thoughts, Robin remains a massive mystery. The crew continues to struggle ever since hitting the shores of Water 7. First losing crew members, now getting a government approved beat down. Time for them to get back up and see what happens next!
Next Week: Episodes 247-251
The crew works to get over the departure of one of their crew members while simultaneously in denial of the departure of another. Water 7 is going from a lovely quaint city to one of the most dramatic and mysterious locations that we have been to yet. CP9 is here and their motives are still unknown. The straw hats are in the middle of something, but what is coming?
Next Week: Episodes 242-246
It was actually a different quote but i didnt want to use that particular expletive in the title of the episode. We are back this week talking about possibly the most serious episodes in one piece to this point. Water 7 is just beginning but Luffy is getting hit hard with lessons on what it means to be a captain. Speaking of captain, Captain Usopp makes some quick decisions and life changes. It's a bold strategy Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for em.
Next Week: Episodes 237-241
We are complete again! Welcome back Whitney! But also welcome back to our friend Annabelle and huge thank you for joining us this week. We have finally arrived. It is time for Water 7!!!! One of the most beautiful locations in the world of One Piece, but also one of Oda's best story lines in the world of One Piece. A lot of people acting strange in these episodes and it is time to get all of the information and start unwinding it. Not only that, but the crew has an unwelcome visit from one of the most powerful authorities in the Marines!
Next Week: Episodes 232-236
Luffy barges on to these episodes with a new hair style. He needs something to take the attention away from some of the questionable decisions he has made on Long Ring Long Island. We will all forgive him though...do you know why? He has the power of Afro. Atleast something coming out of this arc is memorable.
Next Week: Episodes 226-231
226 is partial filler. The cannon part of the episode does not start until about 19:30
We made the same reference twice in a week. It happened. call it. Time of death? Ok maybe thats a little dark BUT nothing dark happens in these episodes so it balances out. We have reached the Davy Back Games!!!! Luffy got the crew in another pickles and ends up leaving them a man short. Hey....sounds just like us!!!
Next Week's Episodes: 214-219
Our friend Garrett has caught up and joined us this week to wrap up the Sky Island Arc!! Thank you for your time Garrett! We get a nice book end from Robin as she continues to lean more and more information about the past. Another connection between Luffy and Roger is causing Whitney to keep notes in her detective book. Luffy tries to have a pirate mindset with a little bit of theft, but the execution just isnt there...especially when people have cannons. and rubber bands. ON TO WATER 7!!!!!!!
Next Week: Episodes 207-213
The full crew is back this week as we begin wrapping up the sky island story. The flashback ends which leads to an emotional resolution of the battle in the present day. The bell has been wrung and now it is time to see the effects of the battle of Upperyard.
Next Week: Episodes 193-195
Amanda is back this week as we jump into a fantastic flashback and see what really happened with Noland the Liar. While the plot of the present day didnt necessarily move along greatly, these episodes definitely had their ups! Due to closing in on the end of the are splitting the last 7 episodes up more evenly. Instead of doing 5 and 2 we are going to be doing 4 and 3.
Next Week: Episodes 189-192
We are missing a crew member but we must sail on! Finally Luffy and Eneru face off. The initial confrontation does not seem to be going in the direction that Eneru wanted it to. On the other side, Whitney gains a new appreciation for a character that she has disliked for a while now!!
Next Week: Episodes 184-188
We are back reviewing the Sky Island Arc. This might be the most off the rails we've gotten though. Not a lot happened in the episodes, but a lot happened in this episode!!! Derek makes a shocking decision at the end of this episode that he still kind of regrets as he is typing this out. HEY! No ragrets...
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Next Week: Episodes 179-183
Considering we are reviewing the are reviewing a show about pirates and the title of this episode is what it is, I promise that is not where we are going. This time...We are in agreeance on a lot in this set of episodes and it is kind of weird. While a lot of different things happened in these episodes, not a lot of plot was furthered. Now youre curious on how we as individuals and as a team handle that fact...
Next Week: Episodes 174-178
We have some controversy this week between different characters and different scenes. I dont know that there has been this much disagreement for a while on episodes. We are half way through Sky Island and the crew has their groups. Now it just comes down to if they can stick to their groups!
Next Week: Episodes 169-173
Amanda is back with us after a brief hiatus last week! She comes back just in time for absolutely nothing!!! While we do get a lot of build up toward the story going forward, there is a lot of drawn out scenes in these episodes. There is a lot of mystery though. What is this land? What is Mantra? How are all of these people hitting others without touching? Would going OOOOOOHHUOHUOHUOHHHHHHH made Nami's swing more graceful?
Next Week: Episodes 164-168
The Going Merry has docked at Skypiea. Kinda. There's not really a dock there. Actually, Im not really sure what is holding the Merry there. Definitely not a giant crab. We get a special MVPiece nomination from an outside source. Our crew is also a little light today due to one of our hosts being out of the country, BUT we got an amazing visit from a friend that is a great addition to our subtraction. We went off the rails multiple times but dammit it is just a big circle!
Next Week: Episodes 159-163
We are back this week discussing the Straw Hats finally making their way to Sky Island! We just met a lot of new characters that are going to be around for a long time as well is more about the authority structure in the world of One Piece. Some things are easy to remember and others...not so much. Only Skypeia lies ahead. What will the people look like? What will the city look like? I wonder if they know what steak tastes like?...
Next Week: Episodes 154-158
We are entering the Sky Island Arc this week!! It was a wake up call after getting comfortable in one spot for so long and now it is on to learning a whole new group of characters. It's a new place and new rules of the world are given. Our new crew member shows us a little bit of what she brings to the table and Luffy makes some questionable decisions that have us all scratching our heads. Time to see if the dreams and beliefs payoff next week!!!
Next Week: Episodes 149-153
We are wrapping the Alabasta Arc this week with the return of our friend Annabelle! Thank you again Annabelle for joining us this week. A lot happened here, but also not a lot happened here. We ge a new face from the Marines that brings some steam to Smoker's life as well as a new Straw Hat Crew member!!!! 2 different characters make touching sacrifices this week to help the Straw Hats succeed in their mission to help Vivi free her nation from Crocodile. We also went through a tier list of some of the characters from this arc. You can find that tiermaker on tiermaker.com and search "Going Merry Alabasta Arc". On to a new arc next week!!!
Next Week: Episodes 144-148
We are back after a brief break last week and we are finally at the Luffy v. Crocodile fight! Not only is Luffy approaching this with a different fighting style, but also showing off his battle intelligence. We get more hints at a background on Miss All Sunday along with a showcase of her intellect. We are climaxing right now and it is amazing. Next week we get the wrap up of the Alabasta Arc!
Next Week: Episodes 126-130
Im just gonna say it, this MVPiece came out of nowhere, but isnt that what this podcast is about. Throwing you off the game in any way we can with the random rants we get into. Bewbs and Moons and Santa having to buy his milk and cookies from Sandradee. The Alabasta Arc is getting closer and closer to its close. Something is building, but in the mean time, a majority of the straw hat crew is wrapping up their fights!
Next Week: Episodes 121-125
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Luffy struggles to get out of the kiddy pool but gets help from an unlikely source. The hero returns and once again makes his way to the front runner for the MVPiece award. After Usopp's 2 seconds of non glory we finally get our first fight as we get closer to the end of the Alabasta Arc. It's Chopper an Usopp v. Mr. 4 and Miss Merry Christmas. Not only that, but Sanji and Mr. 2 are just getting warmed up!
Next Week's Episodes: 116-120
REMINDER!!!!! Next week the new opening starts so if you dont want spoilers, dont watch until after youve seen episode 130.
SWEEEET CAROLINE! BA BA BA! I had it in the title. I couldnt not continue it somewhere! We are finally learning more and more about the strategic brilliance of Crocodile as well as his powers along with Miss All Sunday's powers. Amanda thinks she is onto something in the near future. We also get an interesting team up in this episode that is surprisingly running at a 100% efficiency together. A FANTASTIC cliff hanger leads us into the beginning of the final battle in the civil war of Alabasta. Tensions rise as we get closer and closer to the end of the Alabasta arc!
Next Weeks Episodes: 111-115
We are here to skip the last filler of the Alabasta Arc. The rest of the Baroque Works agents reveal themselves as we get a wicked scene with the boss, Mr. 0. Luffy whips out some of his character depth to help Vivi grow. We also have a new member of the Will of D (if is wasnt mentioned last week and we just missed it). Tensions continue to rise as our Straws are finally in the same building as the head of Baroque Works!
Next Week: Episodes 106-110
We are back reviewing the anime after 2 Months off reviewing the live action! While these episodes did not have the quickness of pace that the anime did, there were definitely events that remind us the true characters of the Straw Hats! The mysterious Ace is in town and we find out his connection to Luffy. Smoker is on their tail, but he is also sensing that something is going on in the country of Alabasta that is more than meets the eye!
Next Weeks Episodes: 100-101, 103-105
98, 99, and 102 are all filler episodes. 101 is partial filler.
We wrap up our review of the Live Action One Piece this week with Episode 8! We had 2 very special guests joining us this week, Mad Trivia John from the Mad Trivia Podcast as well as a returning guest, Annabelle from the Variant Vendetta Podcast. Make sure to check out the show and thoughts overall, more anime comparisons, and the question that is on everyone's mind; Would watching the live action be a replacement for watching the first 45 episodes of the One Piece anime? Next week, it is back to continue our anime review!!!! It's been so long *Says in Peggy Carter voice*
Next Week: One Piece Episodes 93-97
Massive thank you to our friend Emmy from the Abingers Podcast for joining us. The Going Merry hosts are all massive fans of the Abingers so having Keith on a couple weeks ago and Emmy on this week was fantastic. Now Brandon just needs to get off his ass. The scene that Derek has been waiting for is finally here and again, he breaks the rules of the MVPiece. When will he learn? We are approaching the climax of the Live Action and this build up is all about Nami and her past.
Next Week's Episode: Live Action Episode 8
Thank you to our friends Garrett and Brandy for joining us this week to review Episode 6 of the Live Action! Definitely some changes in this episode that are different from the anime! We are breaking this episode down from the outside looking in as well as the inside looking out. Derek went for the double up on MVPiece but his ground was shaky so it didnt take. We are looking forward next week as the live action gets to the pinnacle of the East Blue arc!!!
Next Week's Episode: Live Action Episode 7
Very oversized thank you to our friend Keith aka FilmKritter for joining us this week. He is also a host of the Abingers Podcast as well as of the Gamma Analysis with our friend Smash Trivia John that has made appearances in the past. This episode was absolutely full of action and we got introduced to some of our favorite characters from the anime. We have talked about him a lot already on the show, the much anticipated arrival of Sanji to the live action screen. What an episode and what a guest to have on this week!
Next Week's Episode: Live Action Episode 6
The Marines are on the island as the tension continues to build between the Black Cat Pirates and the Straw Hats. With the Straws all separated, they most come together to finish off Kuro and his 2 crewmates. Massive bomb drop in this episode and we also get a surprise visit from Big Silver Dick. Pleasure to have you on with us!
Next Week: Live Action Episode 5
The 3 "friends" have reached Syrup Village and come across a strange individual that has an very rich friend. Nami must confront pre-consumptions about people living many different styles of life. Zoro hunts for more booze, and Luffy has his eye on a sheep. Not a lot of action in this episode, but a lot of scenes had our eyes and ears captured. We are really looking forward to seeing what this episode is building to and how the ending of this show may impact a large fork from where the anime headed.
Next Week: Live Action Episode 4
Big thank you to our friend Tom for joining us this week on the Going Merry. It was great having you on with us! Luffy Nami and Zoro have been taken hostage by the Buggy Pirates. I feel like hostage means that there will be a ransom or some sort of blackmail involved and thats not really the case? map maybe? kinda? maybe captive is a better word. Either way, Luffy is going up against his first opponent that is also a devil fruit user. We had a lot of fun looking at these characters, breaking these scenes down, and looking forward to what comes ahead!
Next week: Live Action Episode 3
We are finally here! The Live Action has arrived and already there is a lot of hype surrounding it. Big thank you to our friend Matt from the Variant Vendetta podcast for joining us this week. Both Amanda and Whitney absolutely are loving the live action, and while Derek is loving it too, he has some small things bugging him. There are definitely some changes that were done. Let us know what you are thinking of the live action so far! Make sure to give Matt and Annabelle's podcast a follow @VariantVendetta on Twitter and Instagram and you can also find them on all major podcast platforms.
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So quickly after leaving Drum Kingdom, we are alrady getting a ton of build up as we make landfall on Alabasta. We are finally getting a look at some of the top foes that Baroque works has to offer, not to mention adding a new crew member in the process! Tension rises as Mr 2 and Crocodile demonstrate what they can do while Miss All Sunday, Mr 1, Miss Double Finger, Mr. 4, and Miss Merry Christmas all remain a mystery for the Straw Hats. All this build up just to take a 2 month break as we start our review of the live action next week!
Next Week: Live Action Episode 1
We are getting close and closer to the release of the live action!! The straw hats are continuing their adventure on Drum Island with some heavy episodes this week. It seriously is amazing that a cartoon can make you feel so much emotion. There was every kind of emotion in these episodes for sure. It seems like the outcome of this arc has been kind of spoiled, but none the less, the journey is the important part!
Next Week's Episodes: 88-92
The Straw Hats have arrived at Drum Island. Nami is being a total attention hog in these episodes. Amanda sems to know something that the rest of us do not know. We have a new villain and while he is absolutely ridiculous, he's also leaving an effect. Hints were dropped at more devil fruit information in these episodes. Sounds like we are going to be taken to Devil Fruit School soon! Also, Derek announces that at this point in the show, we have officially met his favorite Straw Hat crew member and top 2 character in all of One Piece. I guess he is going to leave us hanging with that!
Next Week's Episodes: 83-87
These episodes had their moments both good and bad. There is 1 character in particular that is an absolute gem. Derek finally busts a small gasket over a scene in One Piece. We have now had a proper chance to evaluate the new Boroque Works agents introduced at Little Garden. We head to the next island as our 3 hosts eagerly await the arrival of the Live Action hitting Netflix on August 31st.
Next Weeks Episodes: 78-82
The Straw Hats arrived at a new location in these episodes. Last week, Miss All Sunday warned the crew of the dangers they faced ahead. Do they live up to her warnings? Boroque Works is on the scene again and we meet some new agents who are extremely mysterious. Also, one of the most beloved characters in all of One Piece makes his arrival in a very sugar hangovery sort of way. I really hope you enjoyed this weeks episodes. Let us know your thoughts!
Next Week's Episodes: 73-77
We are wrapping up the East Blue Arc in this episode! It is time to move on to The Grand Line, but not before we look back on some of our favorite characters and stories from this arc. We got to know a lot of people over the last few months of reviewing and there are definitely some that still have question marks. We are excited to see what happens next week as this entire arc has been about the build up to The Grand Line and WE ARE HERE!!!!
Next Week's Episodes: 62-67
Thank you to Smash Trivia John for joining us again all the way over from the Gamma Analysis Podcast! We had a great time in these episodes getting to meet some new characters and learning more about the world of One Piece. Whitney found more eye candy and John is frustrated with his. Tension is building as it looks to be 3 Devil Fruit users converging on the same spot for the first time in our watch through. We also got a chance to learn more about Gold Roger and the way that he left this world. While the episodes might have started off slow, the meat of these episodes were pleasing.
Next Weeks Episodes: 52, 53, 61.
Episodes 54-60 are straight filler so we are not reviewing those. Feel free to watch if you are just wanting some fun that has no impact on the characters or story. Episode 61 is partial filler. The beginning of the episode is the end of the filler arc. 13 minutes in is where the canon starts.
We are wrapping up the Arlong Park arc and have gotten to the point of the 45 episode challenge that was issued in our introduction episode. We had some more emotional points in these episodes and a lot of excellent quotes. Now it is time to enter the last smaller arc before wrapping up the East Blue and head into the Grand Line.
Next Weeks Episodes: 46-51
These episodes were just plain all over the place in a good way. There were several very emotional and tough scenes to watch and also several scenes that make you laugh every time. The tension continues to build in Arlong Park as the Straw Hats enter the fight. Nami's backstory hits its peak. John Travolta makes his appearance. Emily Rudd has a hell of a bar to live up to when the live action comes around.
Next Weeks Episodes: 41-45
We are joined this week by our good friend Annabelle and it was an absolute pleasure to have her with us. These episodes hit as we get introduced to some major One Piece world building and start diving in to the backstory on one of the most disliked characters on this particular podcast. We also get introduced to a new island and some new characters. Zoro also just cant help but turn heads at any point in time. We also discuss the newly released trailer of the live action One Piece show hitting in August! This was a great set of episodes and we had a lot of fun reviewing them!
Next Weeks Episodes: 36-40
This was a really solid set of episodes and a wrap up to possibly the best arc we have had so far. Whitney misses her man, Nami is back on screen, and Derek goes off on a mini rant about a certain character. Amanda also has a special surprise toward the end of the episode that I am dying to try. Is Luffy different these episodes or is it just the possibility that we are seeing him in a different light than previously? We have hit the magic number 30. This is where Oda's writing starts to change and building for the long haul. This was a solid arc, but the next arc is the one that changes a lot of peoples minds and shows how deep this fun cartoon show can actually be.
Huge shoutout to Smash Trivia John from the Gamma Analysis Podcast for joining us this week. This set of episodes might be the best set of 5 that we have done so far. A lot of action and solid dialog to go along with some excellent gags. We meet one of the most dominant forces in the One Piece world as well as someone new for Luffy to throw hands with. 2 new bits we are going to be running on a regular basis including a last minute namination.
Next Weeks Episodes: 26-30
The podcast has a new favorite character as we dive into a new flashback episode this week. Voices get heard on some much disliked characters by the host. We have made it to a new location and it is time to learn a whole new set of characters and side characters. This is going to be a fun arc to dive into as we get closer and closer to the next benchmarks in our binge, episodes 30 and 45. Enjoy the characters, enjoy the episodes, enjoy our voices as we continue to dive in to the building of the One Piece world and the Straw Hat Crew.
Next Week's Episodes: 21-25
Finally we are in one place during the full 5 episodes. A lot of action in these episodes and Captain Kuro establishes something different in the show. Luffy continues to do Luffy things and we see an old friend in a flashback. Make sure to vote for the MVPiece for these episodes on our Twitter @goingmerrypod!
Next weeks episodes: 16-20
We are breaking down One Piece Episodes 6-10! lot of good fights to wrap up Orange Town and plenty of new characters introduced in Syrup Village. One character that doesnt know how to do his common job very well has a lot of resemblance to a certain celebrity. Derek seems to have some sort of frustrations toward one of the new characters. prepare to get slapped in the face with whatever it is. it's there. and it slaps.
The adventure to find the One Piece has begun! We meet Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and Whitney's new crush, Coby! We are talking spoiled Marine brats, red haired individuals that freak out the Loch Ness Monster, and the clown that haunts your dreams at night. A lot happened in these episodes for being short and we have a lot of world building to discuss. Hear our thoughts as our main characters embark on an incredible journey and we are introduced to A WHOLE NEW WOOOOORLD *sings in an Ariel voice*. Did I spell that right? eh. itll buff out. Dont miss the highly debated discussion of who our first MVPiece is going to be!
Episodes to watch for next week: 6-10
THE CHALLENGE HAS BEEN ISSUED! Watch the first 45 episodes of One Piece with 3 friends as we dive into the world of pirates and adventure. In this first episode we just discuss thoughts and expectations going in to the show. There is a reason the challenge is 45 episodes long. A very specific time line that shapes the show into what it is today, going on 25 years on the air. 3 friends. 5 episodes a week. 1 podcast. One Piece. The episodes for next weeks podcast episodes are 1-5. Be ready! Enjoy them.
The website with a filler list referred to in this episode is https://www.animefillerlist.com/shows/one-piece
