The Going Merry: A One Piece Review Podcast

This was a really solid set of episodes and a wrap up to possibly the best arc we have had so far. Whitney misses her man, Nami is back on screen, and Derek goes off on a mini rant about a certain character. Amanda also has a special surprise toward the end of the episode that I am dying to try. Is Luffy different these episodes or is it just the possibility that we are seeing him in a different light than previously? We have hit the magic number 30. This is where Oda's writing starts to change

Huge shoutout to Smash Trivia John from the Gamma Analysis Podcast for joining us this week. This set of episodes might be the best set of 5 that we have done so far. A lot of action and solid dialog to go along with some excellent gags. We meet one of the most dominant forces in the One Piece world as well as someone new for Luffy to throw hands with. 2 new bits we are going to be running on a regular basis including a last minute namination. Next Weeks Episodes: 26-30

The podcast has a new favorite character as we dive into a new flashback episode this week. Voices get heard on some much disliked characters by the host. We have made it to a new location and it is time to learn a whole new set of characters and side characters. This is going to be a fun arc to dive into as we get closer and closer to the next benchmarks in our binge, episodes 30 and 45. Enjoy the characters, enjoy the episodes, enjoy our voices as we continue to dive in to the building of the One

Finally we are in one place during the full 5 episodes. A lot of action in these episodes and Captain Kuro establishes something different in the show. Luffy continues to do Luffy things and we see an old friend in a flashback. Make sure to vote for the MVPiece for these episodes on our Twitter @goingmerrypod! Next weeks episodes: 16-20

We are breaking down One Piece Episodes 6-10! lot of good fights to wrap up Orange Town and plenty of new characters introduced in Syrup Village. One character that doesnt know how to do his common job very well has a lot of resemblance to a certain celebrity. Derek seems to have some sort of frustrations toward one of the new characters. prepare to get slapped in the face with whatever it is. it's there. and it slaps.

The adventure to find the One Piece has begun! We meet Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and Whitney's new crush, Coby! We are talking spoiled Marine brats, red haired individuals that freak out the Loch Ness Monster, and the clown that haunts your dreams at night. A lot happened in these episodes for being short and we have a lot of world building to discuss. Hear our thoughts as our main characters embark on an incredible journey and we are introduced to A WHOLE NEW WOOOOORLD *sings in an Ariel voice*. Did I

THE CHALLENGE HAS BEEN ISSUED! Watch the first 45 episodes of One Piece with 3 friends as we dive into the world of pirates and adventure. In this first episode we just discuss thoughts and expectations going in to the show. There is a reason the challenge is 45 episodes long. A very specific time line that shapes the show into what it is today, going on 25 years on the air. 3 friends. 5 episodes a week. 1 podcast. One Piece. The episodes for next weeks podcast episodes are 1-5. Be ready! Enjoy