This is OPLA! Our limited-run series One Piece live action podcast series. Each week we bring you interviews with some of the talented individuals behind Netflix’s One Piece! This season, we talk to the actors who brought the characters from Eiichiro Oda's One Piece to life. Each week we talk to these amazingly talented individuals from across the world, and peer into what it was like to step into their role. Interview This week, we have Chioma Antoinette Umeala, the actress who plays Nojiko...

The One Piece manga is back! On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1112, “Hard Aspects” with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus), KC Green (cartoonist and comic artist behind Gunshow [home of the "This is Fine" meme], Graveyard Quest, and storyboard artist for Adventure Time), Cohen Edenfield (writer and game designer, whose credits include Hiveswap [a spin-off from Homestuck], Disney Heroes: Battle...

This is OPLA! Our limited-run series One Piece live action podcast series. Each week we bring you interviews with some of the talented individuals behind Netflix’s One Piece! This season, we talk to the actors who brought the characters from Eiichiro Oda's One Piece to life. Each week we talk to these amazingly talented individuals from across the world, and peer into what it was like to step into their role. Interview This week, we have the immensely talented Craig Fairbrass, the actor who...

This week on The One Piece Podcast we have a special episode LIVE from The City Winery on Pier 57 in New York City! We bring the nerd as we revisit The One Piece Connection in this special episode all about theorizing and looking back at the series we love. We have hosts Zach, Ed & Alex with special guests Mike Patten and Brodsky joining us live on stage! Thanks to all those who joined us, we hope to do more shows in the future! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! You can subscribe on Patreon and...

This is OPLA! Our limited-run series One Piece live action podcast series. Each week we bring you interviews with some of the talented individuals behind Netflix’s One Piece! This season, we talk to the actors who brought the characters from Eiichiro Oda's One Piece to life. Each week we talk to these amazingly talented individuals from across the world, and peer into what it was like to step into their role. Interview This week, we have Alexander Maniatis, the actor who plays the butler...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast, Team Dark takes the helm. We have our Manga Recap of Volume 108 with Stephen Paul, Vero, Josh McKenzie and Brodsky. Then we have hosts Sam & Ed on for an Anime Recap for the outstanding One Piece Episode 1100, “Powers on a Different Level! Luffy vs. Lucci!” 00:00:00 Introduction; 00:07:44 Manga Recap: Chapter 108; 00:02:32 Anime Recap: Episodes 1100; 00:44:32 To Be Continued! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! You can subscribe on Patreon and get...

This is OPLA! Our limited-run series One Piece live action podcast series. Each week we bring you interviews with some of the talented individuals behind Netflix’s One Piece! This season, we talk to the actors who brought the characters from Eiichiro Oda's One Piece to life. Each week we talk to these amazingly talented individuals from across the world, and peer into what it was like to step into their role. Interview This week, we have Aidan Scott, the actor who plays Helmeppo in One Piece....

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have an episode just for anime fans. We have hosts Sam & Ed on for a triple Anime Recap for One Piece Episode 1097, “The Will of Ohara! The Inherited Research“, One Piece Episode 1098, “The Eccentric Dream of a Genius“, One Piece Episode 1099, “Preparations for Interceptions! Rob Lucci Strikes!” 00:00:00 Introduction; 00:02:32 Anime Recap: Episodes 1097 - 1099 00:44:32 To Be Continued! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! You can subscribe...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we gird ourselves for One Piece Chapter 1111, “Sun-Shield” with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus), Jill Knight (One Piece Podcast contributor) and RogersBase (YouTube sensation). We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories and some trivia! 00:00:00 Introduction; 00:17:21 Manga Recap: Chapter 1111; 01:38:18 Piece Together; 02:17:11 To Be...

We are proud to announce that we will be doing a special live show at The City Winery on Pier 57 in Manhattan in New York City on Sunday, April 14th at 3:00 PM! The podcast crew will be live and in person to talk One Piece, take questions and answers, and give away a lot of cool prizes!  MORE DETAILS: https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/the-one-piece-podcast-live-ay7rw6  TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 22nd at 12:00pm ET! DOORS OPEN SUNDAY, APRIL 14th at 2:00pm ET! We will have hosts...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we dive into One Piece Chapter 1110, “Starfall” with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus), Delaney Jordan (Editor, The One Piece Podcast, Talking Simpsons) and Henry Gilbert (podcast host for Talking Simpsons and What a Cartoon). But that’s not all! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! 00:00:00 Introduction & Romance Dawn with...

On this special episode of The One Piece Podcast, we celebrate the life and legacy of the author, artist, character designer and mangaka Akira Toriyama. We speak about his immense legacy — from the one-shots featured in Akira Toriyama’s Manga Theater, to Dr. Slump, to Dragon Ball, to Dragon Quest to Sandland and beyond. We discuss his relationship to each of our lives, his relationship with Eiichiro Oda, and the legacy he leaves behind. 0:00:00 Akira Toriyama 1:16:08 Voice Messages &...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we dive into One Piece Chapter 1109, “Interception” with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus), Giusil Vincenzi (YouTuber and transcreation specialist at The Pokémon Company) and SungWon Cho (actor, voice actor and YouTuber). Steve and Sam Leach also join us for our Anime Recap of One Piece Episode 1096, “A Forbidden Piece of History! A Theory Concerning a Kingdom” But that’s not all! We also have...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we dive into One Piece Chapter 1108, “Come In World!!” with special guests Bryan Newton (director on Teen Titans Go and Rick and Morty) and Joey Weiser (Eisner Award nominated author of Mermin, Ghost Hog and Dragon Racer). Ed and Sam Leach also join us for our Anime Recap of One Piece Episode 1095, “The Brain of a Genius! Six Vegapunks!” But that’s not all! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we dive into One Piece Chapter 1108, “Come In World!!” with special guests Bryan Newton (director on Teen Titans Go and Rick and Morty) and Joey Weiser (Eisner Award nominated author of Mermin, Ghost Hog and Dragon Racer). Ed and Sam Leach also join us for our Anime Recap of One Piece Episode 1095, “The Brain of a Genius! Six Vegapunks!” But that’s not all! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we dive into One Piece Chapter 1107, “I’ve Been Looking For You!!” with special guests Randy Troy (writer, season two of Netflix’s One Piece, actor, YouTuber), Sam Leach (our Anime Recap host) and Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Weekly Shonen Jump and Manga Plus). Ed and Sam also join us for our Anime Recap of One Piece Episode 1094, “The Mystery Deepens! Egghead Labophase” and Piece Together with your questions, comments, and...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have a double feature of insider perspectives. First, we have Toei Animation’s Henry Thurlow on the show to take us through his latest work on our Anime Recap of One Piece Episode 1093, “The Winner Takes All! Law vs. Blackbeard!” — plus some far-too-deep discussions on power scaling and Kuzan’s character.We also have our latest edition of Greg & Stephen joining forces for a new season of their wondrous, informative recurring segment: the...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we dive into One Piece Chapter 1106, “On Your Side” with special guests Emily Fajardo (ADR Director for Crunchyroll’s One Piece), Anthony Bowling (former ADR Director for Crunchyroll’s One Piece and voice of Kawamatsu), Marianne Bray (voice of Flampe for Crunchyroll’s One Piece), Brodsky and Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Weekly Shonen Jump and Manga Plus).Then we have our Anime Recap of One Piece Episode 1091 and One Piece Episode...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we dive into One Piece Chapter 1105, “The Height of Folly” with special guest Geoff Thew, YouTube and content creator also known as Mother’s Basement. We also have our contributor, and host of Real It In Jill Knight. We also have Piece Together, where we take your questions, comments and theories! 00:00:00 Introduction & MONSTERS; 00:12:40 Manga Recap: Chapter 1105; 01:33:02 Image Discussion; 01:41:03 Piece Together; 02:17:58 To Be...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we dive into One Piece Chapter 1104, “Thank You Daddy” with special guest Jeff Trammell, writer and producer for Craig of the Creek and the upcoming Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. We also have Piece Together — where we take your questions/comments — and trivia! 00:00:00 Introduction; 00:16:25 Manga Recap: Chapter 1104; 01:12:28 Piece Together; 01:48:11 To Be Continued & Trivia! CREDITS Hosted by Zach, Ed & SteveSpecial Guests:...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Greg & Stephen joining forces for a new season of their wondrous, informative recurring segment: the SGS! Plus we have our Manga Recap for One Piece Volume 107! This week, the duo discusses One Piece Chapters 1099 - 1103, plus they take your questions! During every manga break, Greg and Stephen come together to discuss the latest events in the manga, and answer your questions!! Plus, we have our recap of One Piece, Volume 107,...

On this episode of The One Piece Podcast we celebrate the 800th episode of our show! We celebrate with a LIVE episode recorded on YouTube and Twitch! We have a DOUBLE Manga Recap and a DOUBLE Anime Recap on this super-sized episode.For our double Manga Recap we have One Piece Chapter 1102, “Kuma’s Life” and One Piece Episode 1103, “I’m Sorry Daddy”. For our double Anime Recap we have One Piece Episode 1088, “Luffy’s Dream” and One Piece Episode 1089, “Entering a New Chapter! Luffy and Sabo’s...

On this episode of The One Piece Podcast … wait this isn’t The One Piece Podcast. This week we have Zach, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko on to introduce everyone to 4Kids Flashback: a podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there. 4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and many other anime series to English speaking audiences. On this episode the 4Kids Flashback crew has an interview Shawn Conrad! Shawn is best known for singing...

On this special holiday episode of The One Piece Podcast we celebrate the art of the shamisen in One Piece and beyond! Joining host Zach and contributor Brodsky is Kirsten Carey (vocalist and guitarist for Throwaway, and writer at The Mary Sue, Polygon and many others) who discusses her history and experience with the shamisen. We discuss the history of the shamisen and its use in the Wano Country arc of One Piece. Links and videos mentioned in this episode: Kirsten’s Sensei:...