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:...

We are excited to present a very special episode covering all the big news of the week, including: the announcement of an all new One Piece anime from Netflix and WIT Studio (Ranking of Kings, Spy x Family, Attack on Titan, Vinland Saga), more details about MONSTERS: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation, and a whole slew of announcements about Toei Animation’s One Piece as it hits the Egghead story arc! For this special episode we have Zach, Ed & Steve hosting with very special guest, translator...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Zach, Ed & Alex hosting for our recap of One Piece Chapter 1101, “To Bonney“! This week we are joined by special guests Casey a/k/a MinovskyArticle and Miles Atherton (formerly head of marketing at Anime Limited; Crunchyroll marketing director). We also have a double Anime Recap for One Piece Episode 1086, “A New Emperor! Buggy The Genius Jester!” and One Piece Episode 1087, “The War Involving The Island of Women! A Case Involving...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Zach, Ed & Steve hosting for our recap of One Piece Chapter 1100, “Thank You, Bonney“! This week we are joined by special guests Ben Juwono (Reel Start Charity, animation director on Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Big Hero 6: The Series, and The Adventures of Puss in Boots) and Brodsky (OPP Atlas head mod & financial advisor). We also have a triple Anime Recap for One Piece Episode 1083, “The World That Moves On! A New...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Zach, Ed, Steve & Alex hosting for our recap of One Piece Chapter 1099, “Pacifist”! This week we are joined by special guests Stephen Paul (official translator for One Piece in Weekly Shonen Jump and Manga Plus), Sean Aitchison (writer and podcaster on Attractineers and Sonic Podcast Adventure) and Dennis a/k/a Ichnob (Vintage Anime Club Podcast)! Plus we have Piece Together and Trivia! Credit to Mike Patten for this week’s episode...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Greg & Stephen joining forces for their wondrous, informative recurring segment: the SGS! During every manga break, Greg and Stephen come together to discuss the latest events in the manga, and answer your questions!! This week, the duo discusses One Piece Chapters 1096 - 1098, plus they take your questions! Credit to Steve for this week’s episode image! Check out all of the alternate images and titles on our Patreon, subscribe...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Zach, Ed, Steve & Alex hosting for our recap of One Piece Chapter 1098, “Bonney’s Birth”! This week we are joined by special guests Scott Frerichs a/k/a KaiserNeko (co-founder TeamFourStar and voice actor), Josh McKenzie (contributor and storyboard artist) and Vero (contributor, artist and OPLA! co-host). Plus, another round of YAOI THUNDERDOME!Credit to Steve Yurko for this week’s episode image! Check out all of the alternate images...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Zach, Ed, & Alex hosting for our recap of One Piece Chapter 1097, “Ginny” — plus a triple Anime Recap for Episodes 1080 - 1082 and Piece Together! This week we are joined by special guests Daniel Greene (author and YouTuber), Jose Argumedo (CNN Newsource director/editor, freelance for VIZ Media and Discotek) and Marianne Bray (voice of Flampe in Crunchyroll’s One Piece). Plus, we have a triple Anime Recap for Episodes 1080 - 1082,...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Zach, Ed, & Alex hosting for our recap of One Piece Chapter 1096, “Kumachi” — plus Piece Together and some trivia!This week we are joined by special guests Abby Denton (comedian and writer), Jill Knight (co-host, Real It In). Credit to Mike Patten for this week’s episode image! Check out all of the alternate images and titles on our Patreon, subscribe today at patreon.com/onepiecepodcast! This week’s episode is edited by...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Greg & Stephen joining forces for their wondrous, informative recurring segment: the SGS! During every manga break, Greg and Stephen come together to discuss the latest events in the manga, and answer your questions!! Credit to Steve for this week’s episode image! Check out all of the alternate images and titles on our Patreon, subscribe today at patreon.com/onepiecepodcast! This week’s episode is edited by Delaney! 0:00:00 -...

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, as well as a recap and review of the series two episodes at a time. Interview This week, we have Amanda Ross McDonald, hair and make-up designer for One Piece. After studying theatre, Amanda fell into the film industry at the age of 20. After apprenticing in several designations on a local drama, Amanda settled into...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Zach, Steve, & Alex hosting for our recap of One Piece Chapter 1095, “Better Off Dead in This World” — plus a double Anime Recap for Episodes 1078 & 1079! This week we are joined by special guests Geoff Thew (Mother’s Basement on YouTube), Delaney Jordon (Infinite Snow Productions, OPP Editor), and Sam Leach (OPP Anime Recap host) Credit to Steve for this week’s episode image! Check out all of the alternate images and titles on...

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, as well as a recap and review of the series two episodes at a time. Interview This week, we have Marc Jobst, director and executive producer for One Piece, and a director on six additional Netflix series, including Luke Cage. Jobst directed the first two episodes of One Piece and was integral in the casting of the...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Zach, Ed, Steve, & Alex hosting for our recap of One Piece Chapter 1094, “Five Elders, Godhead of Science & Defense, St. Jaygarcia Saturn” — plus Piece Together and some delicious trivia for you! This week we are joined by special guests Stephen Paul (official translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump and Manga Plus), and our good friend Joey Weiser (Eisner Award nominated author of Ghost Hog, Dragon Racer, Mermin). Credit to...

This is OPLA! Our limited-run series One Piece live action podcast series. Each week our hosts bring you interviews with some of the talented individuals behind Netflix’s One Piece, as well as a recap and review of the series two episodes at a time. This week, we have an interview Tomorrow Studios’ Senior VP for Development, and One Piece co-executive producer, Nic Louie! Mr. Louie has been a part of the Tomorrow Studios development team since its launch in 2014, and he has worked with...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Greg & Stephen joining forces for their wondrous, informative recurring segment: the SGS! During every manga break, Greg and Stephen come together to discuss the latest events in the manga, and answer your questions!! Credit to Steve for this week’s episode image! Check out all of the alternate images and titles on our Patreon, subscribe today at patreon.com/onepiecepodcast! This week’s episode is edited by Delaney! 0:00:00 -...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Ed, Steve, & Alex hosting for our recap of One Piece Chapter 1093, “Luffy vs. Kizaru”; plus we have Sam, Ed & Steve hosting the triple Anime Recap for One Piece Episodes 1075 - 1077. This week we are joined by special guests Stephen Paul (official translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump and Manga Plus), and our good friend Mike Patten (lazy river aficionado and storyboard artist). Credit to Steve for this week’s episode image!...

This is OPLA! Our limited-run series One Piece live action podcast series. Each week hosts Steve and Vero bring you interviews with some of the talented individuals behind Netflix’s One Piece, as well as a recap and review of the series two episodes at a time. This week, we have an interview showrunner and executive producer Steven Maeda! Mr. Maeda was previously an executive producer and writer on Lost, Day Break, Helix, and many more. We discuss the challenges and rewards behind the...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Zach & Josh hosting for our recap of One Piece Chapter 1092, “Kuma The Tyrant’s Holy Land Rampage”! This week we voice actors and ADR Directors Anthony Bowling and Emily Fajardo returning to the show to talk about the latest chapter and the state of the One Piece dub! Credit to Josh for this week’s episode image! Check out all of the alternate images and titles on our Patreon, subscribe today at patreon.com/onepiecepodcast! This...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of our One Piece live action limited-run series. Over the coming weeks, we will bring you interviews with some of the creators behind Netflix’s One Piece, and bring you our review of the series arc-by-arc. First, we have an interview with the immensely talented composers of the One Piece live action series: Sonya Belousova and Giona Ostinelli! Belousova & Ostinelli have previously worked on The Witcher, The Thing About Pam, The Romanoffs, The Mist and many...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have a very special episode with three very special segments: This week we have an interview with the voice actor for Jimbei in Crunchyroll’s One Piece, Daniel Baugh. We discuss his induction into the crew, his travels and travails on the convention circuit, and much more! We have our Manga Recap of Volume 106 with Stephen Paul (official translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump and Manga Plus), Brodsky (OPP financial advisory, artist) and Josh...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Zach, Ed & Steve hosting for our recap of One Piece Chapter 1091, “Sentomaru” and Steve & Sam host the Anime Recap for One Piece Episode 1074, “I Trust Momo - Luffy’s Final Powerful Technique!” We also have an extensive discussion on the One Piece Live Action series from Netflix! This week we have Kirsten Carey (writer for The Daily Beast, The Mary Sue, and guitarist/vocalist for Throwaway), Joey Weiser (Eisner Award-nominated...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Steve & Vero hosting a special episode of the podcast. First, we have an interview with Michelle Rojas, voice of Yamato in Crunchyroll’s One Piece! Then, we have Steve & Vero on to talk about the Santa Monica Pier premiere of the Netflix series One Piece, as well as the first episode of the live-action series. CONTENT WARNING: For the Michelle Rojas interview, note that if you are sensitive to graphic conversations depicting...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Zach, Ed, Steve & Alex hosting for our recap of One Piece Chapter 1090, “Kizaru” and Steve & Sam host the Anime Recap for One Piece Episode 1073, “No Way Out! A Hellish Scene at Onigashima”! This week we have MelonTeee (YouTube sensation and video essayist) and Tamara Fritz (voice over artist, Warhammer 40K, Marvel: Avengers Academy, Wargroove)!Credit to Steve for this week’s episode image! Check out all of the alternate images...

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we gear up for the premiere of GEAR 5 in the One Piece anime with a ton of special guests! First, we have an interview with One Piece animators Vincent Chansard and Kofi Fiagome! Vincent Chansard - Vincent is a storyboard artist and animator who studied at Gobelins l’école de l’image in Paris. His talents are on display in Black Clover, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Mob Psycho 100, The Witcher and many more! He has also been an animator on...