The One Piece Podcast

This is OPLA! - our limited-run One Piece live action podcast series! Each week we're bringing you interviews with just a few of the many talented individuals from around the world behind Netflix’s One Piece: Into the Grand Line. Watch on Patreon now! Today we're sitting down with film & television actor Mark Harelik, who plays the role of Dr. Hiriluk in One Piece! Mark has also been featured in Jurassic Park III, Election, & The Swan Princess, amongst many other roles across stage & screen, and has written the book for numerous plays & musicals. SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Intro00:04:28 - Interview01:09:26 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1178 “Waking From a Nightmare” with friend of the show Ken O’Connor, and special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) and Golfergarebear (TikTok sensation)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON!We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:21:39 Manga Recap: Chapter 1178;01:31:59 Piece Together02:05:44 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is OPLA! - our limited-run One Piece live action podcast series! Each week we're bringing you interviews with just a few of the many talented individuals from around the world behind Netflix’s One Piece: Into the Grand Line. Today we're sitting down with film & television actor Brendan Sean Murray, who plays the role of Brogy in One Piece! Brendan has also been featured in Warrior, Raised By Wolves, and 24 Hours to Live, among many other roles on stage & screen. SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Intro (Brendan & Zach Debate Using Kids As Weights)00:05:42 - Interview00:31:51 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gababababa! This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1177 “Furious” with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) and OPLA star Brendan Sean Murray (Brogy in Netflix’s One Piece)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:22:18 Manga Recap: Chapter 1177;01:41:00 Piece Together;02:08:42 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brew that coffee, buckle up for the long drive into work, and start your morning right with the soothing tones of OP-NPR. Greg & Stephen are finally back with a new edition of their “interesting and completely useless” recurring segment; the SGS! During every manga break, Greg and Stephen come together to discuss the latest news and events in the series; This week, the duo discusses One Piece Chapters 1169 through 1171, plus they take your questions! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction00:18:37 Manga Recap with Stephen & Greg: Chapter 1172 - 1176;01:19:41 SGS: Chapter 1172 - 1176;02:30:56 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is OPLA! - our limited-run One Piece live action podcast series! Each week we're bringing you interviews with just a few of the many talented individuals from around the world behind Netflix’s One Piece: Into the Grand Line. Today we're sitting down with film & television actress Mikaela Hoover, the voice of Tony Tony Chopper! She's also a frequent collaborator with director James Gunn, most recently as Cat Grant in Superman and Floor the Rabbit in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and can be seen next in the upcoming season of Beef. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a very special International Women’s Day. This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1176 “With Pride” with friend of the show Ken O’Connor and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:17:04 Manga Recap: Chapter 1176;01:18:39 Piece Together;02:05:41 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1175 “Niddhoggr” with Sam Leach (Anime Recap host), friend of the show Ken O’Connor, and special guest Lucas DeRuyter (journalist with IGN, ANN, and many more)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:19:12 Manga Recap: Chapter 1175;01:28:18 Piece Together;02:05:19 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re polishing off our coverage of One Piece Magazine Vol. 20 with Sam Leach (Anime Recap host), friend of the show Ken O’Connor, and special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) and Golfergarebear (TikTok sensation)! Plus, a big surprise segment from Zach. SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:25:39 One Piece Magazine Vol. 20;02:08:41 Zach’s Amazing Surprise & To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1174 “The Strongest Thing in the World” with friend of the show Ken O’Connor and special guests Marianne Bray (voice of Flampe for Crunchyroll’s One Piece) and RogersBase (our little sprinkle)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:20:32 Manga Recap: Chapter 1174;01:52:55 Piece Together;02:32:29 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Politics? In MY One Piece? Sounds fake, but we figured we’d check with Kat Abughazaleh, a former journalist and current Congressional candidate for Illinois District Il-09. We also ask her about her relationship with fiction, the necessity of protest and political activism, and the role of One Piece in the current cultural climate. Apolitically. Featuring special guests GolferGareBear (TikTok sensation) Kirsten Carey (vocalist and guitarist for Throwaway, and writer at The Mary Sue, Polygon and many others) and Dr. Raylene Bentlin (Cultural Anthropologist and One Piece scholar)! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Intro;00:05:22 Interview with Kat Abughazaleh;00:55:47 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1173 “Warrior Generation” with Sam Leach (Anime Recap host) Joey Weiser (Eisner Award nominated author of Mermin, Ghost Hog and Dragon Racer) & special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) and Isaiah Colbert (journalist for Aftermath, Rolling Stone, & more)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction;00:14:53 Manga Recap: Chapter 1173;01:29:57 Piece Together;02:07:22 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another arc, another broadcast. This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1172 “The Elbaph I Dreamed Of” with OPP contributor Jill and special guest Golfergarebear (TikTok sensation)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:13:24 Manga Recap: Chapter 1172;01:09:43 Piece Together;01:43:18 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brew that coffee, buckle up for the long drive into work, and start your morning right with the soothing tones of OP-NPR. Greg & Stephen are finally back with a new edition of their “interesting and completely useless” recurring segment; the SGS! During every manga break, Greg and Stephen come together to discuss the latest news and events in the series; This week, the duo discusses One Piece Chapters 1169 through 1171, plus they take your questions! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction00:20:27 Manga Recap with Stephen & Greg: Chapter 1169 - 1171;01:21:41 SGS: Chapter 1169 - 1171;02:02:08 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1171 “Ragnir” with Sam Leach (Anime Recap host) & special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction;00:18:54 Manga Recap: Chapter 1171;01:42:49 Piece Together;02:22:19 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re taking a peek into One Piece Magazine Vol. 20 with Sam Leach (Anime Recap host), Kirsten Carey (vocalist and guitarist for Throwaway, writer at The Mary Sue, Polygon and many others) and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:11:14 One Piece Magazine Vol. 20;02:13:21 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bring out the Brew - we’ve hit our 900th episode! To ring in a very OPP 2026, we go through One Piece Chapter 1170 “Contrary”, featuring our man in Japan Greg Werner and special guests Quest for the Best cohosts Miles Atherton (CEO of White Box Entertainment) and Geoff Thew (YouTube sensation)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction;00:10:37 Manga Recap: Chapter 1170;01:51:46 Piece Together;02:17:00 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No, don’t rush, Loki, they’re not going anywhere. We’re rounding off a very One Piece 2025 with OPP contributors Jill & Ken, Kirsten Carey (vocalist and guitarist for Throwaway, writer at The Mary Sue, Polygon and many others) and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! ⁠Episode 900⁠ is coming soon, and we’re streaming it LIVE for charity! Join us on YouTube on January 4th for a Manga Recap, arc rankings, and more! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:10:51 2025 OPP Recap;01:57:14 Piece Together & To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He just didn’t think Imu would ever eat his face! On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we chat about Jump Festa and go through One Piece Chapter 1169 “My Death Cannot Come Soon Enough” with editor Delaney and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:22:36 Manga Recap: Chapter 1169;01:47:38 Piece Together;02:16:37 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brew that coffee, buckle up for the long drive into work, and start your morning right with the soothing tones of OP-NPR. Greg & Stephen are finally back with a new edition of their “interesting and completely useless” recurring segment; the SGS! During every manga break, Greg and Stephen come together to discuss the latest news and events in the series; This week, the duo discusses One Piece Chapters 1161 through 1168, plus they take your questions! 00:00:00 Introduction00:20:39 Manga Recap with Stephen & Greg: Chapter 1161 - 1168;01:12:07 SGS: Chapter 1161 - 1168;02:12:07 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1168 “The Snows of Elbaph”, plus an interview with special guest Henry Thurlow (Animator & Director on One Piece Episode 1066)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction;00:05:06 A Chat with Henry Thurlow;01:07:40 Manga Recap: Chapter 1168;02:14:41 Piece Together;02:21:16 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We promise we won’t be mad. On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1167 “Ida’s Sons” with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) & Joey Weiser (Eisner Award-nominated author of The Littlest Fighter, Mermin, Ghost Hog & Dragon Racer)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! Bonus: Alex's thoughts on Chapter 1167 as a special Lil' Piece! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:16:56 Manga Recap: Chapter 1167;02:05:33 Piece Together;02:36:02 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1166 “New Stories” with friend of the show Ken O’Connor, Kirsten Carey (vocalist and guitarist for Throwaway, writer at The Mary Sue, Polygon and many others) and special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) and GolferGareBear (TikTok sensation)! We also have an Anime Recap of Episode 1150 “Get the Ship Moving! The Iron Giant Activates” with Sam and Ken, and our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:07:31 Manga Recap: Chapter 1166;01:33:26 Anime Recap: Episode 1150;01:48:52 Piece Together;02:17:44 Trivia & To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Volume 113 with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus and Mike Patten (storyboard artist, animation supervisor for “Reset,” lazy river guy)! Next, join Sam and Ken for a double Anime Recap of Episode 1148 “The Lost History - Joyboy, the First Pirate” & Episode 1149 “The Void Century - A Revelation About a Sinking World“! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! You can subscribe on Patreon and get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:14:58 Manga Recap: One Piece Vol. 113;01:42:18 Anime Recap: Episodes 1148/1149;02:15:43 Piece Together;02:52:43 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Swimfans to Stevefans; on this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1165 “Reverberations“ with Josh McKenzie (OPP contributor and storyboard artist)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction;00:09:46 Manga Recap: Chapter 1165;01:24:26 Piece Together;02:32:53 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1164 “Davy Blood” with OPP contributors Sam Leach & Ken O’Connor, and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have a double Anime Recap of Episode 1146 “An Imminent Threat - Stussy and Edison's Resolve” & Episode 1147 “A Stunning Conclusion - Vegapunk's Great Prediction“ with Sam and Ken, and our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:28:26 Manga Recap: Chapter 1164;01:27:54 Anime Recap: Episode 1146 & 1147;01:54:47 Piece Together;02:33:20 Trivia & To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1163 “Promise” with OPP contributors Jill Knight, Sam Leach, and special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) and Luke Herr (cohost of D’ohMance Dawn)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:22:01 Manga Recap: Chapter 1163;01:33:48 Piece Together;02:01:40 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re sitting down for a conversation about the recent widespread use of the Straw Hat flag in international protests - how it gained prominence, reflects on the themes of the series, and what the future might hold now that the iconography of One Piece is entering the political sphere. Featuring special guests GolferGareBear (TikTok sensation) and Dr. Raylene Bentlin (Cultural Anthropologist and One Piece scholar)! CHECK OUT OUR SOURCES SUPPORT HUMANITARIAN AID: https://www.wateraid.org - WaterAid brings clean water systems, toilets, and feminine hygiene products to communities across 22 countries, including Madagascar and Nepal. https://www.pcrf.net/ - The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund sends volunteer medical teams on missions to provide free specialized healthcare for children across the Middle East. https://www.nilc.org/ - The National Immigration Law Center is fighting to protect the legal rights of immigrants across the United States on both the state and national level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1162 “God Valley Battle Royale” with special guests Marianne Bray (voice of Flampe for Crunchyroll’s One Piece) and GolferGareBear (TikTok sensation)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:16:44 Manga Recap: Chapter 1162;01:38:12 Piece Together;02:11:18 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was it something we ate? We’re having a sick day episode with Sam Leach (Anime Recap host) and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! Featuring a double Anime Recap of Episode 1144 “The Worst Nightmare - The Five Elders Come Together” and Episode 1145 “Friends Fight Together! Luffy and the Warriors of Elbaph“ with Sam and Steve, and our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction;00:21:55 Anime Recap: Episodes 1144 & 1145;01:08:11 Piece Together;02:03:36 Trivia & To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love Shakk, baby! On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1161 “A Song of Love Bound Under a Hail of Arrows“ with OPP contributor Jill Knight, Joey Weiser (Eisner Award-nominated author of The Littlest Fighter, Mermin, Ghost Hog & Dragon Racer) and Jose Argumedo (CNN Newsource director/editor, freelance for VIZ Media and Discotek)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction;00:07:08 Manga Recap: Chapter 1161;01:26:29 Piece Together;01:45:41 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Lunarian Life? Wait Wait, Don't Haki? A Whiskey Peak Companion? Nope - it's Greg & Stephen joining forces for a new edition of their “interesting and completely useless” recurring segment: the SGS! During every manga break, Greg and Stephen come together to discuss the latest news and events in the series; This week, the duo discusses One Piece Chapters 1157 through 1160, plus they take your questions! We also have a double Anime Recap of Episode 1142 “Come in, World - Vegapunk’s Message” and Episode 1143 “Vegapunk’s Secret Plan - A Tense Worldwide Broadcast“ with Sam and Steve! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction00:15:26 Manga Recap with Stephen & Greg: Chapter 1157 - 1160;01:33:08 Anime Recap: Episodes 1142/1143;02:05:00 SGS: Chapter 1157 - 1160;03:08:35 To Be Continued…! Stephen Paul ROLE: Very Special Guest and Translator of One Piece in Shonen Jump and MangaPlus, How’s it Going, Stephen? CREW SINCE 2010 | FIRST APPEARANCE: Episode 112 Stephen is a veteran professional translator who has worked on hit series like Akane-banashi, Show-ha Shoten, Saint Young Men, Vinland Saga, Durarara!!, Soul Eater, Yotsuba, and of course, One Piece. He has been responsible for the translations of VIZ’s One Piece manga since early 2012 and will probably never stop. On the podcast, he sheds light on little-known or otherwise unexplainable references behind the series, as well as in-depth background on translation choices. Don’t challenge him to wordplay unless you want a pun of bricks dropped on your head. When not podcasting you may also find him with his wife and cat Simba. You can find our oomfie on Twitter at @translatosaurus. Greg Werner ROLE: Our Man in Japan CREW SINCE 2009 | FIRST APPEARANCE: Episode 29 Greg brings us news and perspectives from One Piece’s homeland, and his unique insight about the series. Greg has been a One Piece fan since nearly the beginning of its run, starting thegrandline.com where he meticulously documented the beginnings of the series. In Japan, Greg has become a One Piece celebrity, winning a major televised competition against One Piece’s manga editors. Today, Greg writes columns on the official One Piece website, one-piece.com and teaches students in Japan, and is intimately involved with the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1160 “The God Valley Incident“ with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) and Anthony Bowling (former ADR Director for Crunchyroll’s One Piece and voice of Kawamatsu)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction;00:12:39 Manga Recap: Chapter 1160;01:59:11 Piece Together;02:29:54 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1159 “The Island of Fate” with friend of the show Ken O’Connor and special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) and GolferGareBear (TikTok sensation)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:50 Manga Recap: Chapter 1159;01:48:21 Piece Together;02:24:17 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1158 “Rocks Vs. Harald” with Sam Leach (Anime Recap host) Jill Knight (OPP contributor) and friend of the show Ken O’Connor! Next, join Sam and Ken for an Anime Recap of Episode 1141, “Reliable Reinforcements! Dorry and Brogy Arrive!” We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories, and a round of our new segment; Brackets of Consequence! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:11:29 Manga Recap: Chapter 1158;01:39:07 Anime Recap; Episode 1141;01:56:47 Piece Together;02:25:30 Brackets of Consequence & To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through Chapter 1157 “Legendary Bar“ with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) and One Piece scholar Dr. Raylene Gomez! We also have a double Anime Recap of Episode 1139 “Destroy Egghead - The Buster Call is Invoked” and Episode 1140 “An Admired Hero - The Warrior of Liberation Who Saves Bonney“ with Sam and Steve, as well as our Piece Together segment! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction;00:09:11 Manga Recap: Chapter 1157;02:06:57 Anime Recap: Episodes 1139/1140;02:16:45 Piece Together;02:49:13 To Be Continued…! Don’t miss out, subscribe at patreon.com/onepiecepodcast to get the full One Piece Podcast experience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Lunarian Life? Wait Wait, Don't Haki? A Whiskey Peak Companion? Nope - it's Greg & Stephen joining forces for a new edition of their “interesting and completely useless” recurring segment: the SGS! During every manga break, Greg and Stephen come together to discuss the latest news and events in the series; This week, the duo discusses One Piece Chapters 1152 through 1156, plus they take your questions! We also pop in to cover all the breaking news from One Piece Day, plus a double Anime Recap of Episode 1137 “I'm Sorry, Dad - Bonney's Tears and Kuma's Fist“ and Episode 1138 “Thank You, Dad - Bonney and Kuma's Warm Embrace“! 00:00:00 Introduction00:05:02 Manga Recap with Stephen & Greg: Chapter 1152 - 1156;01:18:03 One Piece Day News;02:08:47 Anime Recap: Episodes 1137/1138;02:35:37 SGS: Chapter 1152 - 1156;03:01:40 To Be Continued…! Stephen Paul ROLE: Very Special Guest and Translator of One Piece in Shonen Jump and MangaPlus, How’s it Going, Stephen? CREW SINCE 2010 | FIRST APPEARANCE: Episode 112 Stephen is a veteran professional translator who has worked on hit series like Akane-banashi, Show-ha Shoten, Saint Young Men, Vinland Saga, Durarara!!, Soul Eater, Yotsuba, and of course, One Piece. He has been responsible for the translations of VIZ’s One Piece manga since early 2012 and will probably never stop. On the podcast, he sheds light on little-known or otherwise unexplainable references behind the series, as well as in-depth background on translation choices. Don’t challenge him to wordplay unless you want a pun of bricks dropped on your head. When not podcasting you may also find him with his wife and cat Simba. You can find our oomfie on Twitter at @translatosaurus. Greg Werner ROLE: Our Man in Japan CREW SINCE 2009 | FIRST APPEARANCE: Episode 29 Greg brings us news and perspectives from One Piece’s homeland, and his unique insight about the series. Greg has been a One Piece fan since nearly the beginning of its run, starting thegrandline.com where he meticulously documented the beginnings of the series. In Japan, Greg has become a One Piece celebrity, winning a major televised competition against One Piece’s manga editors. Today, Greg writes columns on the official One Piece website, one-piece.com and teaches students in Japan, and is intimately involved with the series. SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! You can subscribe on Patreon and get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. NEWS & UPDATES Want to know when One Piece is going to end? So does our man in Japan and OPLA live action series advisor Greg Werner! Check out his column “The End of One Piece,” posted exclusively by the OPP! Our video recording of the OPP at City Winery is now LIVE for patrons! You can watch our previous show from April on YouTube here! The OPP is officially British Famous! Read what Zach had to tell the good people of England about One Piece as it lands on BBC iPlayer in “One Piece: From ‘niche within a niche’ to global phenomenon” by Samuel Spencer! OPLA! is back for a whole new season! Check out interviews with the cast including Aidan Scott (Helmeppo), Alexander Maniatis (Kuro), Craig Fairbrass (Zeff) and Chioma Umeala (Nojiko)! Don’t miss out, subscribe at patreon.com/onepiecepodcast to get the full One Piece Podcast experience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through Chapter 1156 “Idols” with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) Mike Patten (storyboard artist, animation supervisor for “Reset”) and Kris Dobbins (animator and comic book artist)! We also have a double Anime Recap of Episode 1135 “To The Sea Where My Father Is! The Future Bonney Chooses” and Episode 1136 “Kuma’s Life” with Sam and Steve, as well as our Piece Together segment! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction;00:19:45 NEWS;00:32:44 Manga Recap: Chapter 1156;02:06:57 Anime Recap: Episodes 1135/1136;02:41:57 Piece Together;03:17:24 To Be Continued…! NEWS & UPDATES Want to know when One Piece is going to end? So does our man in Japan and OPLA live action series advisor Greg Werner! Check out his column “The End of One Piece,” posted exclusively by the OPP! Our video recording of the OPP at City Winery is now LIVE for patrons! You can watch our previous show from April on YouTube here! The OPP is officially British Famous! Read what Zach had to tell the good people of England about One Piece as it lands on BBC iPlayer in “One Piece: From ‘niche within a niche’ to global phenomenon” by Samuel Spencer! OPLA! is back for a whole new season! Check out interviews with the cast including Aidan Scott (Helmeppo), Alexander Maniatis (Kuro), Craig Fairbrass (Zeff) and Chioma Umeala (Nojiko)! Don’t miss out, subscribe at patreon.com/onepiecepodcast to get the full One Piece Podcast experience! We have an all new series about the history of 4Kids … as told by the people who were actually there. Check out 4Kids Flashback every Wednesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through Volume 112 with Josh McKenzie (contributor and storyboard artist) and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! This week we’re also catching up on the latest One Piece collaborations and events, including an exclusive rundown of the One Piece x Dodgers game from our sports correspondent Steve Yurko! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction;00:34:27 Manga Recap: Volume 112;01:49:49 Trivia & To Be Continued…! NEWS & UPDATES Want to know when One Piece is going to end? So does our man in Japan and OPLA live action series advisor Greg Werner! Check out his column “The End of One Piece,” posted exclusively by the OPP! Our video recording of the OPP at City Winery is now LIVE for patrons! You can watch our previous show from April on YouTube here! The OPP is officially British Famous! Read what Zach had to tell the good people of England about One Piece as it lands on BBC iPlayer in “One Piece: From ‘niche within a niche’ to global phenomenon” by Samuel Spencer! OPLA! is back for a whole new season! Check out interviews with the cast including Aidan Scott (Helmeppo), Alexander Maniatis (Kuro), Craig Fairbrass (Zeff) and Chioma Umeala (Nojiko)! Don’t miss out, subscribe at patreon.com/onepiecepodcast to get the full One Piece Podcast experience! We have an all new series about the history of 4Kids … as told by the people who were actually there. Check out 4Kids Flashback every Wednesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re bringing Davy Back! On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1155 “The Rocks Pirates” with Vero (OPP Yaoimaster) Joey Weiser (Eisner Award-nominated author of The Littlest Fighter, Mermin, Ghost Hog & Dragon Racer) and special guest Golfergarebear (TikTok sensation)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories, and a lightning round of Yaoi Thunderdome! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:18:11 Manga Recap: Chapter 1155;01:22:23 Piece Together;01:58:05 Yaoi Thunderdome & To Be Continued…! NEWS & UPDATES Want to know when One Piece is going to end? So does our man in Japan and OPLA live action series advisor Greg Werner! Check out his column “The End of One Piece,” posted exclusively by the OPP! Our video recording of the OPP at City Winery is now LIVE for patrons! You can watch our previous show from April on YouTube here! The OPP is officially British Famous! Read what Zach had to tell the good people of England about One Piece as it lands on BBC iPlayer in “One Piece: From ‘niche within a niche’ to global phenomenon” by Samuel Spencer! OPLA! is back for a whole new season! Check out interviews with the cast including Aidan Scott (Helmeppo), Alexander Maniatis (Kuro), Craig Fairbrass (Zeff) and Chioma Umeala (Nojiko)! Don’t miss out, subscribe at patreon.com/onepiecepodcast to get the full One Piece Podcast experience! We have an all new series about the history of 4Kids … as told by the people who were actually there. Check out 4Kids Flashback every Wednesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sure hope nothing exciting happened this chapter; On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1154 “Can’t Even Die” with Sam Leach (Anime Recap host) and special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) & Quest for the Best cohosts Miles Atherton (CEO of White Box Entertainment) and Geoff Thew (YouTube sensation)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:11:43 Manga Recap: Chapter 1154;02:16:21 Piece Together;02:50:39 To Be Continued…! NEWS & UPDATES Want to know when One Piece is going to end? So does our man in Japan and OPLA live action series advisor Greg Werner! Check out his column “The End of One Piece,” posted exclusively by the OPP! Our video recording of the OPP at City Winery is now LIVE for patrons! You can watch our previous show from April on YouTube here! The OPP is officially British Famous! Read what Zach had to tell the good people of England about One Piece as it lands on BBC iPlayer in “One Piece: From ‘niche within a niche’ to global phenomenon” by Samuel Spencer! OPLA! is back for a whole new season! Check out interviews with the cast including Aidan Scott (Helmeppo), Alexander Maniatis (Kuro), Craig Fairbrass (Zeff) and Chioma Umeala (Nojiko)! Don’t miss out, subscribe at patreon.com/onepiecepodcast to get the full One Piece Podcast experience! We have an all new series about the history of 4Kids … as told by the people who were actually there. Check out 4Kids Flashback every Wednesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey, slugger. It’s us, your dads. On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we’re breaking out the pool floaties and grilling up a live Q&A! We answer One Piece questions, play some trivia games, and figure out whose mom Kaido is. Featuring special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus), Sam Leach (Anime Recap host) and Mike Patten (storyboard artist, animation supervisor for “Reset”)! This episode was recorded LIVE on YouTube on 07/06/2025. 00:00:00 Introduction and News; 00:23:53 Piece Together LIVE;01:23:05 Trivia/To Be Continued…! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! You can subscribe on Patreon and get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. NEWS & UPDATES Our video recording of the OPP at City Winery is now LIVE for patrons! You can watch our previous show from April on YouTube here! The OPP is officially British Famous! Read what Zach had to tell the good people of England about One Piece as it lands on BBC iPlayer in “One Piece: From ‘niche within a niche’ to global phenomenon” by Samuel Spencer! Check out the August edition of our new column Ri’s Reactions! Every month, Ri brings you his latest takes on the latest happenings in the One Piece world. They are available at onepiecepodcast.com before anywhere else! OPLA! is back for a whole new season! Check out interviews with the cast including Aidan Scott (Helmeppo), Alexander Maniatis (Kuro), Craig Fairbrass (Zeff) and Chioma Umeala (Nojiko)! Don’t miss out, subscribe at patreon.com/onepiecepodcast to get the full One Piece Podcast experience! We have an all new series about the history of 4Kids … as told by the people who were actually there. Check out 4Kids Flashback every Wednesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1153 “The Birth of Loki” with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus), Kirsten Carey (writer, vocalist and guitarist for Throwaway), Sam Leach (our anime recap host) and One Piece scholar Dr. Raylene Gomez! We also have an Anime Recap for One Piece Episode 1134, “Cruel Fate - Kuma’s Decision as a Father!” and our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories and more! 00:00:00 Introduction and News;00:21:28 Manga Recap: Chapter 1153;01:52:20 Anime Recap: Episode 1134;02:15:32 Piece Together;02:34:34 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1152 “A Horrible Day” with Josh McKenzie (OPP contributor and storyboard artist), Vero (OPP contributor and artist) and Delaney Jordan (OPP editor and video essayist)! Next, join Sam and Steve for a double Anime Recap of Episode 1132, “A Pledge to Ginny - Kuma Becomes a Father” and Episode 1133 “To Save His Daughter - Kuma the Timid Pacifist“ We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories, and a special round of Yaoi Thunderdome! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! You can subscribe on Patreon and get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:10:12 Manga Recap: Chapter 1150;01:39:24 Anime Recap; Episodes 1132 & 1133;02:14:19 Piece Together;02:42:21 Yaoi Thunderdome & To Be Continued…! NEWS & UPDATES Want to know when One Piece is going to end? So does our man in Japan and OPLA live action series advisor Greg Werner! Check out his column “The End of One Piece,” posted exclusively by the OPP! Our video recording of the OPP at City Winery is now LIVE for patrons! You can watch our previous show from April on YouTube here! The OPP is officially British Famous! Read what Zach had to tell the good people of England about One Piece as it lands on BBC iPlayer in “One Piece: From ‘niche within a niche’ to global phenomenon” by Samuel Spencer! OPLA! is back for a whole new season! Check out interviews with the cast including Aidan Scott (Helmeppo), Alexander Maniatis (Kuro), Craig Fairbrass (Zeff) and Chioma Umeala (Nojiko)! Don’t miss out, subscribe at patreon.com/onepiecepodcast to get the full One Piece Podcast experience! We have an all new series about the history of 4Kids … as told by the people who were actually there. Check out 4Kids Flashback every Wednesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Greg & Stephen joining forces for a new edition of their “interesting and completely useless” recurring segment: the SGS! During every manga break, Greg and Stephen come together to discuss the latest news and events in the series; This week, the duo discusses One Piece Chapters 1143 through 1151, plus they take your questions! We also have a very special interview by Steve and Vero with actor and theme park performer Antonio Josh Medina! 00:00:00 Introduction00:34:34 Manga Recap with Stephen & Greg: Chapter 1143 - 1151;01:29:51 SGS: Chapter 1143 - 1151;02:37:12 SVS: Interview with Antonio Josh Medina;03:16:26 To Be Continued…! ROLE: Very Special Guest and Translator of One Piece in Shonen Jump and MangaPlus, How’s it Going, Stephen? CREW SINCE 2010 | FIRST APPEARANCE: Episode 112 Stephen is a veteran professional translator who has worked on hit series like Akane-banashi, Show-ha Shoten, Saint Young Men, Vinland Saga, Durarara!!, Soul Eater, Yotsuba, and of course, One Piece. He has been responsible for the translations of VIZ’s One Piece manga since early 2012 and will probably never stop. On the podcast, he sheds light on little-known or otherwise unexplainable references behind the series, as well as in-depth background on translation choices. Don’t challenge him to wordplay unless you want a pun of bricks dropped on your head. When not podcasting you may also find him with his wife and cat Simba. You can find our oomfie on Twitter at @translatosaurus. ROLE: Our Man in Japan CREW SINCE 2009 | FIRST APPEARANCE: Episode 29 Greg brings us news and perspectives from One Piece’s homeland, and his unique insight about the series. Greg has been a One Piece fan since nearly the beginning of its run, starting thegrandline.com where he meticulously documented the beginnings of the series. In Japan, Greg has become a One Piece celebrity, winning a major televised competition against One Piece’s manga editors. Today, Greg writes columns on the official One Piece website, one-piece.com and teaches students in Japan, and is intimately involved with the series. SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! You can subscribe on Patreon and get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4’ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. NEWS & UPDATES Want to know when One Piece is going to end? So does our man in Japan and OPLA live action series advisor Greg Werner! Check out his column “The End of One Piece,” posted exclusively by the OPP! Our video recording of the OPP at City Winery is now LIVE for patrons! You can watch our previous show from April on YouTube here! The OPP is officially British Famous! Read what Zach had to tell the good people of England about One Piece as it lands on BBC iPlayer in “One Piece: From ‘niche within a niche’ to global phenomenon” by Samuel Spencer! OPLA! is back for a whole new season! Check out interviews with the cast including Aidan Scott (Helmeppo), Alexander Maniatis (Kuro), Craig Fairbrass (Zeff) and Chioma Umeala (Nojiko)! Don’t miss out, subscribe at patreon.com/onepiecepodcast to get the full One Piece Podcast experience! We have an all new series about the history of 4Kids … as told by the people who were actually there. Check out 4Kids Flashback every Wednesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices