3 friends diving deep into the incredible world of One Piece. Join us on this adventure full of pirates, marines, action, mind blowing story telling, and some messed up fruit. 2 of us have not seen the show and we are getting first thoughts and reactions on record. It’s the ultimate trio, the ultimate show, and the ultimate One Piece podcast!
Thank you to Annabelle from the Variant Vendetta Podcast for joining us once again this week. It was a wild ride for sure. Luffy and Nami remain trapped in the library prison. Sanji tries to do something sweet for his bride to be, but instead gets a rude awakening. Brook is over hear setting up to have one of the greatest episode stretches for any character in Once Piece. Next Week: Episodes 819-823 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod The Variant Vendetta Podcast is looking to return for Season 4 on August 13th! Make sure youre ready! https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
Sanji and the Vinsmokes finally arrive at Big Mom's chateau, but Luffy is not having as near of a relaxing time. Mamma's army has arrived and he and Nami are forced to make a stand. They are captured and taken to the library prison. Elsewhere, Pedro and Brook are starting to make moves in an attempt to get copies of the 3 Poneglyphs in the Emperor's possession. Next Week: Episodes 814-818 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod The Variant Vendetta's season break continues. Make sure youre still checking them out in preparation for Season 4!!! https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
Ok so maybe it is not a duel of the fates but we definitely have an altercation between 2 unexpected characters. It's one of the most emotionally draining episodes in one piece when the reunion does not go as expected. Chopper does things (much to Derek's dismay). Reiju does MORE things (should've gotten it). Im not salty at all. Next Week: Episodes 809-813 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod Variant Vendetta is on their season break! however make sure youre going to check out some of their older movie reviews. The Odyssey comes out this week. Maybe check out their Oppenheimer review to get your Christopher Nolan fix in? https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
Luffy is struggling dealing with Sweet 3 General Cracker. Sanji reunites with his brothers after 13 years, but I dont know that I'd call it a warm reunion. When Luffy has to take some recoup time, Nami steps up to take on Cracker herself. With his family back together, Sanji thinks back to the last time they were together and all of the hell he was put through as a child. Next Week: Episodes 804-808 807 is partial filler https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod The Variant Vendetta Podcast is taking their season break, but make sure you are catching up on some of their old movie reviews theyve done!! https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
Sanji and Judge's face off comes to a climax. Nami is able to escape Brulee's clutches and reunite with Luffy only to one into one of Big Mom's Sweet 3 Generals, her son Cracker. Not to worry though, they are able to get some surprising assistance from an old friend that has been long forgotten. Next Week: 799-803 803 is partial filler https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Letterboxd Reviews https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
Jinbe makes a heroic appearance on Whole Cake. Luffy and the others make landfall as well, but they quickly get lost in the woods. Pedro and Brook take the sub to begin the infiltration while Sanji gets some quality bonding time in with his family. Next Week: Episodes 794-798 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Harry Potter and the Prisoner Azkaban w/ Derek https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
Annabelle joins us once again as Luffy's group makes landfall in Totto Land. While they still have another day's journey to get to Whole Cake itself, that is not going to stop Luffy from already stirring up trouble. Maybe a little bit too much for his own good, if it wasn't for Sanji's sister and fiancé. Next Week: Episodes 789-793 Episode 789 is partial filler https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: False Movies https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
I do want to apologize for getting the episode out late. We did have technical difficulties and where unable to get the recording done in 1 sitting. The Ninja, Pirate, Mink, Samurai alliance splits into their groups and goes their separate ways. Luffy is officially bound for Whole Cake to get Sanji back. They are not the only ones beginning a voyage though. Around the world, Vivi, Rebecca, Shirahoshi, Dalton, and Dr. Koreha all prepare to depart for this years World Summit! Sanji officially arrives in Big Moms territory, though he has yet to meet his new bride. Next Week: Episodes 784-788 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: The Substance https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
Derek continues his rant about crew members and takes a swing below the belt. The new alliance has put together a base of a plan. It's like 12% of a plan. maybe 10%. Luffy is reading to go, but gives Chopper some time to make sure Zunesha and the minks are all good. Next Week: Episodes 776-779, 783 Episodes 777-778 are partial filler. https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK on the Variant Vendetta Podcast: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets w/ Derek and Garrett https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
The Going Merry is on the move. It's the hunt for the dog's dinner as well as ours. This week we get some major information dumps and it was so much fun to talk about. The crew takes a gigantic stride on their quest to find the One Piece, Next Week: Episodes 771-775 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: The Hateful Eight https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
GOTTA RUUUUN! Love to hang longer but i got someone--The Straw Hats finally figure out a little bit more about Sanji's sudden departure. With this sudden change of circumstances, they debate on how to proceed. Due to their quick action to help the minks, they luckily seem to have a bit of an inside connection with the Big Mom pirates. How much of one remains to be seen. Next Week: Episodes 766-770 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod I know in our episode we did mention a Variant Vendetta episode was coming, but they will be taking a week off! Make sure to check out some of their other episodes though and catch up on some VVP lore. https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
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 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK ON!!! The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Brett's TMYHI...Police Academy https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
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 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK ON!!!! The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone w/ Derek https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
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. https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK ON!!! The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Annabelle's TMYHI: Bedazzled https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
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!!!!! https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: The Twilight Zone hosted by Brett!! https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
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!! https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK!!!! on The Variant Vendetta Podcast: 12 Angry Men https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
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 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod The Variant Vendetta Pod is taking a week off, but they will be back next week with 12 Angry Men!! https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta Also make sure you are checking out The Abingers Podcast!! They are going through their weekly reviews of Daredevil Born Again Season 2. Make sure you're keeping up with them!
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 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK ON THE VARIANT VENDETTA PODCAST!!!!! Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
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!!! https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Green Character Rankings https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
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 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Million Dollar Baby - Clinton's Trust Me You'll Like It. https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta
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