The Going Merry: A One Piece Review Podcast

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

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