The Going Merry: A One Piece Review Podcast

We did it yall. Annabelle is in on Straw Hat Pudding. Kinda. We can ignore the rest of her words. We are wrapping up the events of Whole Cake and returning to the Reverie. In the mean time, the media is naming Luffy as a 5th emperor....but will it hold up? Next Week: Episodes 879-883 Episodes 879, and 881-883 are all partial filler https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire w/ Derek and Garrett https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

Luffy plays his last hand and ends it while Pudding takes advantage of her final moments with Sanji. Germa reappears to come in clutch and get the straw hats out of another sticky situation. Next Week: Episodes 874-878 878 is partial filler https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod They are on a break this week but make sure youre checking out VVP!!! https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

We are back and SOMEBODY is feelin a liiiittle thirsty this week. It's Garrett. Duh. So like him. Luffy does continue to get thrashed, but he is gaining ground on improving his haki if he can just last long enough. Bege grabs Big Mom's attention while Smoothie has Brook's Next Week: Episodes 869-873 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast...Whitney's Mom https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

Whitney returns this week. A bit comes to the head and a special honorary crew member makes her presence known. Pudding continues to fall and Pound wins Father of the show. Next Week: Episodes 864-868 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Tier list of Movie Soundtracks https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

We are not whole this week, but we will hold the fort down. Luffy and Katakuri are deep into their fight now and Katakuri holds all of the momentum. After falling out of 4th gear, Luffy looks for a spot to hide. Sanji, Pudding, and Chiffon have finished their individual pieces of the cake and will put it together en route to the Sunny. Next Week: Episodes 859-863 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod The Variant Vendetta Podcast is on their Bi-Weekly break this week. Make sure youre checking them out! https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

Yet another week of Jinbe doing Jinbe things. Luffy is facing what might be his toughest opponent to date. Even with all the growth from him since the beginning the show, this fight almost feels insurmountable both mentally and physically. Pedro finally reaches the moment he has been waiting on his entire life and Sanji is truly appreciated for the first time. Next Week: Episodes 849-853 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta: Brett's Trust Me You'll Like It! https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

Now that the straw hats have gotten out of the chateau, it is time to get back to the Sunny. That is much easier said than done. Pudding decides to form a trio with Sanji and Chiffon to bake Mamma a new cake while Nami decides to throw down with an Emperor of the Sea. Katakuri wait patiently for Luffy's arrival on the Sunny. Next Week: Episodes 849-853 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod NO EPISODE for The Variant Vendetta Podcast this week. They will be back next week!! https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

We are back this week and have a guest host for a very short amount of time that we love! So glad that our friend Clinton finally got to come on the pod with us even if it was just for a bit. On to One Piece episodes. Big Mom's children bounce back and throw their best at Bege and the Straw Hats. With the help of Germa and King Neptune, the straw hats are able to make it out of a tough situation. Now to get out of Mamma's territory. Next Week: Episodes 844-848 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Ranking Horror Movies with Whitney https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

We've got the full crew here featuring our special guest host Annabelle from the Variant Vendetta Podcast. Bege's plan is coming to a head with the help of Brook. Big Mom's screams incapacitate the entire room with the exception of the Straw Hats and Fire Tank Pirates. We finally get a chance to learn about Mamma's dark past and upbringing under the WONDERFUL Mother Carmel. Back in the present day, Caesar's rockets fail (of course), but even worse news is that Mamma's screams shatter their escape mirror. Next Week: Episodes 839-843 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod Break This Week for the Variant Vendetta Podcast! https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

This might be the best set of episodes that we have had in a hot minute. Multiple characters argue this week over the coveted MVPiece as Bege's plan comes to a head during Sanji and Pudding's wedding ceremony. On the other end, multiple characters also scuffle over the Piece of S***. Next Week: Episodes 834-838 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: The Fallout - Annabelle's TMYLI https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

Im gonna be honest...We got really off the rails this set of episodes. I will apologize ahead of time for that, and it was at no fault of the episodes. Brook continues to contribute to the crew and their journey in a major way. Sanji and Luffy finally communicate and get on the same page. Jinbe has been putting in work and is ready to proceed with whatever decision Luffy makes. A fan favorite character, Katakuri, FINALLY makes his first appearance. Next Week: Episodes 829-833 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod The Variant Vendetta Podcast is on a break this week, but will return next week! https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

Sanji makes sure that Reiju is ok and understands what really happened to her following her encounter with Pudding. After hearing that Sanji is aware of the situation, Luffy decides to head back out to the field to be there for him when he is ready. In the mirror world, it is time for Jinbe to lead a rescue mission for Brook: Next Week: Episodes 824-828 https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypod THIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Movie Game w/ Garrett https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

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