The Going Merry: A One Piece Review Podcast

The only thing that matches her beauty is her ferocity. Miss All Sunday offers the crew an easy way to Alabasta, but Luffy is not having it. After the high tension encounter, the crew makes landfall on the island of Little Garden. They are not the only ones there. The island is also home to dinosaurs as well as 2 giants!! The straw hats quickly bond with the giants, but the fun is short lived when several Boroque Works agents remind them that they aren't out of the woods yet.Next Week: Live Action Season 2 Episode 5https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypodTHIS WEEK ON THE VARIANT VENDETTA PODCAST!!!!! Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destinyhttps://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

The Straw Hats make landfall at their first island on the grandline, Whiskey Peak. They are met with an unexpectedly warm welcome. When things are too good to be true, usually it is because they are. Our favorite pirate crew has stumbled onto an island inhabited entirely by Boroque Works assassins. Zoro, Nami, and Luffy do their parts to handle business and get out safely with the rest of the crew as well as a new passenger, Miss Wednesday, also known as Nefertari Vivi, Princess of Alabasta. Now back on open waters, they have another stow away...Miss All Sunday relaxes on the Merry and the crew is instantly ready for another fight.Next Week: Live Action Season 2 Episode 4!!!https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypodTHIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Green Character Rankingshttps://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

The Straw Hat Pirates finally make their way into the grand line, but they are met with a massive obstacle that they did not expect at all. Quickly, Luffy makes a couple new friends in Crocus and Laboon. Nami gains a special new tool to help them on the journey and the crew sets sail, not knowing what's infront of them.Next Week: Live Action Season 2 Episode 3https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypodTHIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Million Dollar Baby - Clinton's Trust Me You'll Like It.https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

We wrap up the Dressrosa Arc with a bang as the Straw Hat Grand Fleet is formed. Fujitora and Luffy have one final clash before the Straw Hats departure. With one of their biggest foes yet now down, Luffy and Law head toward Zho and look in the direction of Kaido.Next Week: One Piece Live Action Season 2 Episode 2https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypodTHIS WEEK ON!!!! The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skullhttps://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

The Live Action is back and we are so excited to continue this journey with you all. Huge thank you to our friend Keith from The Abingers Podcast for joining us! Always a pleasure to have such a great friend on. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates visit Loguetown before entering the grand line and run into some old friends. Marine Captain Smoker has his eye on a new pirate that he is determined to keep off of the open seas.We have 2 episodes coming out this week!-Tomorrow, Friday the 13th, we are releasing our finale of the Dressrosa Arc!!! Episodes 743-746.Next Week: Live Action Season 2 Episode 2!!https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypodTHIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skullhttps://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

The crew is finally able to take a breather after a classic afternoon full of high pressure situations and fighting. Sabo checks in with Robin and Zoro before departing while Fujitora sits on stand-bye until his dice say otherwise. Make sure to vote for your favorite One Piece characters in the next pole!! Link Below:https://onepiecewt100-2026.com/en/Next Week: WE HAVE A DOUBLE HEADER!!!!!Thursday, March 12: Season 2 Episode 1 of the Live ActionFriday, March 13: Episodes 743-746https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypodTHIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: The Gladiator (Brett's TMYLI)https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

Luffy is back and ready to go. He upholds his promise and finishes the fight in one hit. Gyats has the city of Dressrosa roaring!!! Fujitora takes control of the narrative, and Fleet Admiral Akainu is not happy about it. We also get some news about the formal admiral, Kuzan, that has the pod perplexed.Next Week: 737-742https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypodTHIS WEEK ON!!!! The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Indiana Jones and The Last Crusadehttps://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

Luffy finally shows us the next step he has taken in his development as a fighter and the wait pays off. Doflamingo is majorly struggling to hold off the Straw Hat captain...until he's not. Time is running out. Luffy is out of energy and the birdcage is collapsing.Next Week: Episodes 731-736https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypodTHIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Annabelle's "Trust Me You'll Like It" - Signhttps://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

Zoro is done playing around and has one of his best battle moments to date. Luffy finally gives in and finishes Bellamy in order to finally lend Law a hand. Doffy is feeling confident, but Law is chipping away at his facade while Luffy handles the physicality. The last of the Top Executives fall. Only Doflamingo remains.Next Week: Episodes 725-730https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypodTHIS WEEK ON!!!! The Variant Vendetta Podcast...Villain Tier Listhttps://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

Executives are beginning to fall and fall fast. The Straw Hats and the Colosseum fighters are making good headway to de-throne the Donquixote Family. Leo is able to rescue Princess Monsheri and Kyros finally gets his revenge, taking out Diamante. Next Week: Episodes 719-724https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypodTHIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Fact or Fictionhttps://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

Executives are beginning to drop and Doffy is slowly starting to unravel when he learns that he is facing not 1, but 2 members of the Will of D. Bellamy makes his final stand against Luffy while Sai metaphorically kneels to Baby 5. Dellinger is feeling confident but is quickly met by Hakuba!! Robin puts an end to this jeckel and hyde crap.Next Week: Episodes 713-718https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypodMake sure you're checking out the Variant Vendetta Podcast! Season 4 is only 1 week away!https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

We are jumping straight into a flashback and finally learning what makes Law who he is. The duality of the Donquixote brothers is explored between Doflamingo and Rosinante. Cora goes out of his way to find a cure for Law and in the process, sacrifices himself so Law doesnt fall back into the clutches of Doflamingo.Next Week: Episodes 707-712https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypodMake sure you are checking out The Variant Vendetta Podcast! They will be returning from their break in just a few weeks!https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

Another big thank you to Annabelle from the Variant Vendetta Podcast for joining us this week. Yall think Derek is harsh on Usopp....The straw hat sniper has one of his biggest moments in the entirety of One Piece. Luffy and Doflamingo finally go head to head, while Kyros attempts to get revenge for Scarlett's murder.Next Week: Episodes 701-706https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypodMake sure you are checking out The Variant Vendetta Pod as well!!!https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

Bartolomeo's hands are tied so he must adapt and find a new way to defend himself. Zoro is showing what he can really do coming out of the time skip, but yet he's still only goofing around. Sugar is back awake, and Luffy is is closer to danger than he realizes.Next Week: Episodes 695-700https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypodThe Variant Vendetta Podcast is taking their break between seasons, but make sure youre catching up on their past episodes and sticking around for updates on Season 4!!https://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

Luffy and the colosseum fighters continue to surge toward Doffy's position. Zoro sticks back to toy with Pica and keep him busy while Sabo steps in to hold off the marines. Kelly Funk sets a trap for the straw hat captain, but things do not go according to plan.Next Week: Episodes 690-694https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypodTHIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: The Lambhttps://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

Bartolomeo starts putting together dots that just arent connecting right. One of our listeners puts Derek through the ringer. Unlikely allies gather to pay their respects to God Usopp.Next Week: Episodes 685-689https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypodTHIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast: Double Feature!!The Temple of Doom and Gremlinshttps://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

Sabo is making is own way through life, but makes a big stride to honor his fallen brother, becoming the next user of the Flame Flame Fruit. Usopp is able to beat Sugar, though it is in a very unorthodox fashion. Doflamingo's plan is beginning to slip with chaos beginning to unfold across Dressrosa.Next Week: Episodes 680-684https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypodTHIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast:The Avengers w/ Derekhttps://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

We finally get an answer as to the Toy Soldiers identity, but things are starting to go down hill for the straw hats. Zoro is getting occupied in a dual with Pica while Luffy, Violet, and the Toy Soldier head off to face Doffy. Franky has a 3rd executive appear and Robin is turned into a toy, all while Usopp has one of his worst moments in the show. If you are an Usopp fan, may want to skip this one. We are not kind lolNext Week: Episodes 675-679https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypodTHIS WEEK ON The Variant Vendetta Podcast:Clinton's Trust Me You'll Hate ItThe Pesthttps://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

Block D finally comes to a close and Doflamingo is really missing his eyes from above, even if he wont admit it to himself yet. Sabo is determined to end the final round fast in the colosseum.Next Week: Episodes 670-674https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypodTHIS WEEK ON the Variant Vendetta Podcast:Captain America: The First Avengerhttps://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta

Thank you to Annabelle from the Variant Vendetta Podcast for joining us this week. Franky and Sanji have started wars on 2 fronts for the straw hat pirates. Doflamingo has kidnapped Law and Luffy runs in to someone from his past en route to exit the colosseum.Next Week: Episodes 665-669https://linktr.ee/goingmerrypodTHIS WEEK ON! The Variant Vendetta Podcast:Captain America: The First Avengerhttps://linktr.ee/VariantVendetta