One Piece at a Time

Episode 158: Chapters 721-725 Feb 24, 2025

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And more and more revelations are dropping all the time whether that's in the ring with Rebecca, during Law's fight with Doflamingo, or among any of the other characters. There's constantly something happening which leaves a lot to discuss as we cover it all in Chapters 721-725 of One Piece!Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitnerCheck out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonboviahttps://bsky.app/profile/brandonbovia.bsky.social

Episode 157: Chapters 716-720 Feb 10, 2025

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And Luffy has finally stepped into the ring. There may be may opponents, but Don Chin Jao is certainly the most tenacious. It's a set full of character personality reveals that really show the fun of Dressrosa. But that's only scratching the surface as we discuss everything in Chapters 716-720 of One Piece!Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitnerCheck out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonboviahttps://bsky.app/profile/brandonbovia.bsky.social

Episode 156: Chapters 711-715 Feb 03, 2025

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And we're in for the mother of all reveals! Doflamingo is proving to be just as cunning as we believed but there's so much more to him. Every character has something going on so there's a lot to cover as we discuss the jam packed Chapters 711-715 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia https://bsky.app/profile/brandonbovia.bsky.social

Episode 155: Chapters 706-710 Jan 27, 2025

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's time for a tournament arc! Tons of new characters have been introduced and we're about to see what the contestants in Block B are capable of. How does the manga handle none of the Straw Hats being the focus for the fight? We discuss the surprising developments as we cover Chapters 706-710 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia https://bsky.app/profile/brandonbovia.bsky.social

Episode 154: Chapters 701-705 Jan 20, 2025

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. The crew has arrived in Dressrosa but what exactly is the country that Doflamingo leads like? Well, it's time for subplot after subplot as tons of new characters get introduced! We discuss how it's all balanced as we cover Chapters 701-705 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia https://bsky.app/profile/brandonbovia.bsky.social

Episode 153: Chapters 696-700 Jan 13, 2025

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. Punk Hazard is at its end and already pushing toward the next arc, but the wrap-up here has a lot of solid moments. From the final interaction with G-5 to what may be coming in Dressrosa. And now Derrick is free to theorize so there's a lot to give our thoughts on as we cover Chapters 696-700 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia https://bsky.app/profile/brandonbovia.bsky.social

Episode 152: Film Z Jan 06, 2025

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And before we bring Punk Hazard to a close, it's time for the next movie! There's a lot to talk about in terms of the villain's characterization and the small stumbles it makes that keep it from being a perfect movie. But still, we are far from the rough origins of One Piece films so join us as we give our thoughts on Film Z! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia https://bsky.app/profile/brandonbovia.bsky.social

Episode 151: Chapters 691-695 Dec 30, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And surprisingly, this is a set where other characters still get more to do and new ones are shown to have amazing gimmicks. But more intriguing than them all are the tidbits of Doflamingo's character. There's a lot to discuss as we give our thoughts on Chapters 691-695 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia https://bsky.app/profile/brandonbovia.bsky.social

Episode 150: Chapters 686-690 Dec 23, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. Every mystery of Punk Hazard has been revealed and some of these are huge! Not only that, but there are plenty of characters getting a chance to shine. It's a fantastic set to celebrate 150 episodes as we give our thoughts on Chapters 686-690 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia https://bsky.app/profile/brandonbovia.bsky.social

Episode 149: Chapters 681-685 Dec 16, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And Punk Hazard has reached a weird point where things are feeling more off kilter. Why is that though? We dive into the possible reasons while also gushing about an amazing return of a longtime looming character. It's time to give our thoughts on Chapters 681-685 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia https://bsky.app/profile/brandonbovia.bsky.social

Episode 148: Chapters 676-680 Dec 09, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And everyone is coming together as the Land of the Dead takes shape. It's another section of laying out the next act of the arc, but there's one particular reveal that requires a conversation. Does the rest of it hold up just as well? We give our thoughts on Chapters 676-680 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia https://bsky.app/profile/brandonbovia.bsky.social

Episode 147: Chapters 671-675 Dec 02, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's time for a new wrinkle to appear in the form of Vergo, a powerful new foe that seems capable of overtaking Law. But nothing else is going well for the Straw Hats either as Caesar shows his true power and the poisonous slime draws closer. There's a lot of moving pieces so how well do they mesh? We give our thoughts on Chapters 671-675 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia https://bsky.app/profile/brandonbovia.bsky.social

Episode 146: Chapters 666-670 Nov 25, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And Punk Hazard has introduced its first potential slip-up, at least when it comes to setting up villains. Everything else is pretty solid though with a big new threat and the promise of a potential pirate alliance. There's a lot to talk about as we give our thoughts on Chapters 666-670 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia https://bsky.app/profile/brandonbovia.bsky.social

Episode 145: Chapters 661-665 Nov 18, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And the return of Law has thrown everything into chaos! We've got body swaps, the introduction of our new villain, and the dark implications of what's going on on this island. In what is often a maligned arc, we're have a lot of fun giving our thoughts on Chapters 661-665 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia https://bsky.app/profile/brandonbovia.bsky.social

Episode 144: Chapters 656-660 Nov 11, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And Punk Hazard is in full swing! We've got dragons, centaurs, Marines, sick kids, a mysterious master, and a new Warlord of the sea! There's a lot of spinning plates very quickly but do they all work? We give our thoughts on Chapters 656-660 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia https://bsky.app/profile/brandonbovia.bsky.social

Episode 143: Chapters 651-655 Nov 04, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And the end of the conflict in Fishman Island is nearly at hand. How is the Island saved from Noah? And what revelations will pop up before the next arc? There's a LOT to talk about as we give our thoughts on Chapters 646-650 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 142: Chapters 646-650 Oct 28, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And the end of the conflict in Fishman Island is nearly at hand. How is the Island saved from Noah? And what revelations will pop up before the next arc? There's a LOT to talk about as we give our thoughts on Chapters 646-650 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 141: Chapters 641-645 Oct 21, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's time to finally discover what truly drives Hody and some of the real meat behind Fishman Island. It's shockingly prescient as we give our thoughts on Chapters 641-645 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 140: Chapters 636-640 Oct 14, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And the fight with Hody finally has a hook beyond the actual match-up as Vanderdecken has unleashed Noah, a massive ship set in motion by his powers. How does everything else stand up? Let's talk about it as we give our thoughts on Chapters 636-640 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 139: Chapters 631-635 Oct 07, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And the action is starting to pick up as Hody's full plan comes into view though so does Jimbei's. Who will win out? Will Hody finally stand out as a villain? He's getting there at least. Let's talk about it as we give our thoughts on Chapters 631-635 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 138: Chapters 626-630 Sep 30, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And with the flashback coming to a close, it's time to return to Fishman Island's present. Has that fantastic storytelling carried over? Wellll, not especially but there are good moments! Let's talk about them as we give our thoughts on Chapters 626-630 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 137: Chapters 621-625 Sep 23, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's time to finally see the history of Otohime and Fisher Tiger and, really, the plight of the Fishmen. It's a fantastic showcase of themes and character motivations which means there's a lot to talk about as we give our thoughts on Chapters 621-625 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 136: Chapters 616-620 + Straw Hat Chase Sep 16, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's time for a double feature as we cover the 30 minute movie(?) One Piece 3D: Straw Hat Chase as well as the usual manga antics! Does One Piece in 3D have any value? Is Fishman Island finding its footing? We give our thoughts on both as we talk about Straw Hat Chase and Chapters 616-620 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 135: Chapters 611-615 Sep 09, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this around the two find themselves split. One is enjoying the arc even if it's not hitting as hard as past stories while the other is bored by it all. What's going on that we're feeling this way? We give our thoughts on Chapters 611-615 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 134: Chapters 606-610 Sep 02, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this time we're arriving on Fishman Island! But much like Thriller Bark, we don't have the best memories of this arc. Will this revisit shed light on what we may have missed the first time around? We give our thoughts on Chapters 606-610 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 133: Chapters 601-605 Aug 26, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And after a little demonstration of their new abilities, the crew is finally off to Fishman Island! But it's no simple matter reaching it. How does it feel to have the crew together again after so long? We give our thoughts on Chapters 600-605 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 132: Chapters 596-600 Aug 19, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. The timeskip is finally here and there's a lot to talk about ranging from the explanation of Haki, what happened over the two years, and most importantly, the design changes of the Straw Hats! We give our thoughts on it all from Chapters 596-600 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 131: Chapters 591-595 Aug 12, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And now it's time for set-up the episode as Oda must take the time to lay a lot of groundwork for the changes ahead, what the characters are facing, and how the characters may be changing. Does it all work? We give our thoughts on Chapters 591-595 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 130: Chapters 586-590 Aug 05, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. Luffy's flashback to his childhood with Ace and Sabo comes to a close as he must now look toward the future. What will it take for him to pick up the pieces? And that's just the story stuff as there's a lot of societal commentary worth talking about as we give our thoughts on Chapters 586-590 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 129: Chapters 581-585 Jul 29, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. The war between Whitebeard and the Marines is over, but now it's time to pick up the pieces. What is the world like now? How is Luffy coping? And what more of his history can we learn? Time to break it all down as we give our thoughts on Chapters 581-585 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 128: Chapters 576-580 Jul 22, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. The Paramount War is nearly over. But how does this massive war between the Marines and Whitebeard end? And just who will make the save when Luffy's in such bad shape? There's a LOT to talk about as we give our thoughts on Chapters 576-580 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 127: Chapters 571-575 Jul 15, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. It's the shakeup that rattled fans far and wide. The moment that changed everything about the story. And how does it hold up today? We give our thoughts on the devastating Chapters 571-575 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 126: Strong World + Chapter 0 Jul 08, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And we're back to the movies as the first production that Oda had a personal hand in has now arrived, Strong World! An old rival of Gold Roger's is threatening the East Blue and the Straw Hats find themselves in the direct path. It's time to take on Shiki the Lion. What does Oda's influence bring to the movie? We give our thoughts on One Piece Movie 10, Strong World along with the preview comic, Chapter 0! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 125: Chapters 566-570 Jul 01, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. The pirates are on the backfoot as they desperately try to reach Ace and save his life. And few are more dedicated than Luffy who seems ready to die to save his brother. There's a lot to talk about when it comes to character motivations as we give our thoughts on Chapters 566-570 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 124: Chapters 561-565 Jun 24, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. Luffy is right in the middle of this massive battle and desperately trying to reach Ace, but what about the man known as Whitebeard? What can we learn about him that makes this section so much more than a demonstration of powers and tactics. There's some texture here worth discussing as we give our thoughts on Chapters 561-565 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 123: Chapters 556-560 Jun 17, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. Luffy has arrived at the battle making everything as chaotic as ever. But what revelations will happen as things continue on as there's far more to this than just battles. Let's talk about it all as we give our thoughts on Chapters 556-560 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia • Follow Derrick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bitnerd_ • Watch the streams live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bitnerdgames #OnePiece #ShonenJump #Podcast

Episode 122: Chapters 551-555 Jun 10, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. The Paramount War has begun as Whitebeard and the Navy clash! But of course there's more than just action as character beats, history, and a true sense of scale are all worth talking about as we give our thoughts on Chapters 551-555 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 121: Chapters 546-550 Jun 03, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. The Impel Down arc has come to an end and while Luffy has obtained freedom, it's not without cost. We look back at the emotional core of this prison escape story and look ahead to what's next as we give our thoughts on Chapters 546-550 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 120: Chapters 541-545 May 27, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. Luffy has just missed Ace and now must make his way OUT of Impel Down though he has some new allies to help! It's a lot of action but that doesn't mean there are some fascinating character arcs to look at as we give our thoughts on Chapter 541-545 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 119: Chapters 536-540 May 20, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. Luffy has lost against Magellan but does that mean hope is to? Not when Bon Clay is here along with a true miracle worker! There's a lot to talk about regarding the true meaning of expression as we give our thoughts on Chapter 536-540 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 118: Chapters 531-535 May 13, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. It's reunion after reunion as Luffy has now met up by Bon Clay as his group continues to make their way toward Ace. But things won't be as easy now that Magellan is no longer distracted. Let's talk about the brutal efficiency of Impel Down's Warden as we give our thoughts on Chapters 531-535 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 117: Chapters 526-530 May 06, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. Luffy has succesfully arrived at Impel Down but there's a whole host of challenges to face, and that's without even mentioning the returning faces. But there's so much to talk about with new characters, new lore, and surprising connections . We give our thoughts on it all as we cover Chapters 526-530 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 116: Chapters 521-525 Apr 29, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. After facing off against Boa Hancok's sisters in the arena, Luffy has earned himself some new allies. But he's also learned of what's actually happening with Ace. Now a new goal is before him as it's time for a prison break! We give our thoughts on the rest of Amazon Lilly as we cover Chapters 521-525 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 115: Chapters 516-520 Apr 22, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. Luffy has found himself on Amazon Lily and its leader, Boa Hancock, is on her way back. How will the meeting between Luffy and another Warlord go? This is Luffy after all. Let's give our thoughts on Chapters 516-520 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 114: Chapters 511-515 Apr 15, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. With this strange Kuma defeated, it seems like the Straw Hats may be able to survive the three days they must stay on Sabaody. Emphasis on seems because things are going to take a turn few saw coming. It's a big moment as we give our thoughts on Chapters 511-515 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 113: Chapters 506-510 Apr 08, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. Camie and Hachi have been rescued but an Admiral is on his way meaning Sabaody is far from safe. But at least there's a little time to learn about Roger from Rayleigh before showcasing just what kind of terror awaits in the New World. Big fights and big revelations abound as we give our thoughts on Chapters 506-510 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 112: Chapters 501-505 Apr 01, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. Camie has been captured and is ready to be sold at the human auction, but with the Celestial Dragons there, do the Straw Hats have any hope of saving her? There's some incredible moments to discuss here with fantastic near characters so let's just dive in with our thoughts on Chapters 501-505 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 111: Chapters 496-500 Mar 25, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. With Hachi rescued, it's time to explore Sabaody Archipelago as the crew searches for the means to reach Fish Man Island. But the Archipelago is far more dangerous than they could expect with all-star pirates and the elite of the elite walking about. It's about to get harrowing as we give our thoughts on Chapters 496-500 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 110: Chapters 491-495 Mar 18, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And the Sabaody Archipelago arc has begun! The crew has met a mermaid and turns out she knows someone from their past, but someone else is seeking revenge on the crew. Time to give our thoughts on this bombastic start to a fan favorite arc as we give our thoughts on Chapters 491-495 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 109: Episode of Chopper Plus Mar 11, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And with Thriller Bark over, we return to the theater! It's already time for Movie 9 and it's another attempt at retelling a previous arc. But with a tighter focus and later characters, is this one a better attempt? We give our thoughts on Episode of Chopper Plus! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 108: Chapters 486-490 Mar 04, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. It's time to bring Thriller Bark to a close as we learn more about Brook's former life and see its true tragedy. But there are also moments that hint at what's to come. There's a lot to talk about as we give our thoughts on Chapters 486-490 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 107: Chapters 481-485 Feb 26, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. Oars is defeated but the shadows are still lost and time is running out. How will the final confrontation with Moria play out? And how will he immediately be outdone by Kuma? It's time to explore what doesn't work about Thriller Bark as we give our thoughts on Chapters 481-485 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 106: Chapters 476-480 Feb 19, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's time for Nightmare Luffy to take the stage as the fight against Oars continues. What works about this new power and what doesn't work about the general fight against Oars? And how does Moria stack so far as a villain? We give our thoughts on all this from Chapters 476-480 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 105: Chapters 471-475 Feb 12, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And the fight against Oars begin in earnest as we see all the different ways the Straw Hats can team up. From docking into greater forms to combo attacks we've never seen before, it's quite the bout. And then there's a certain Kuma who has showed up. We give our thoughts on all this from Chapters 471-475 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 104: Chapters 466-470 + Monsters Feb 05, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And we couldn't have asked for more fortuitous timing as the new Monsters anime released on Netflix along with the original manga on Viz just as we're covering the fight between Ryuma and Zoro. So naturally we got to talk about it all. Does Monsters hold up? And does Thriller Bark remain surprisingly entertaining? We give out thoughts on Chapters 466-470 of One Piece along with the Monsters one-shot! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 103: Chapters 461-465 Jan 29, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And as surprisingly good Thriller Bark has been, there's always the stumble that is Absalom. Could one of Usopp's best moments so far save this set? Or is Sanji just making it worse? Let's give our thoughts on Chapters 461-465 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 102: Chapters 456-460 Jan 22, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And the trek through Thriller Bark continues as we meet the ultimate zombie that possesses Luffy and learn what drives Brook after all these years. It's a whale of a revelation as we cover Chapters 456-460 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 101: Chapters 451-455 Jan 15, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And we're back to the manga as Oda shows he knows the right way to handle Absalom while also highlighting just how cool Brook is. Is this arc better than we thought after all these years? We give our thoughts so far as we cover Chapters 451-455 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 100: Episode of Alabasta Jan 08, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And we've hit 100 episodes!!! How are we celebrating? By watching a movie adapting the Alabasta arc. Does the film offer anything of value over the manga or anime? Well, we have some thoughts on that as we cover One Piece Movie 8: Episode of Alabasta! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 99: Chapters 446-450 Jan 01, 2024

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And things are getting downright terrifying for some of the members of the Straw Hats. For the others? Not so much. But the true danger of Thriller Bark is beginning to show itself. Can it maintain the scary fun or will the less than ideal elements bring it down? We give our thoughts as we cover Chapters 446-450 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 98: Chapters 441-445 Dec 25, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And the Thriller Bark arc has begun! We've got one wacky skeleton and a whole host of horror shenanigans, but does it click in the same way as past arcs? We give our thoughts on this divisive arc as we cover Chapters 441-445 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 97: Chapters 436-440 Dec 18, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And at long last, it's time to bring the adventure on Water 7 to an end. But before we can move on, there's a lot to cover. New and returning crewmates and a peek at how the world is taking Luffy's victory at Enies Lobby. Let's look at each moment as we cover Chapters 436-440 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 96: Chapters 431-435 Dec 11, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And the crew has finally returned to Water 7. But that only means that it's time for lore. A LOT of it. And there's a lot to say when it comes to all the reveal found in Chapters 431-435 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 95: Chapters 426-430 Dec 04, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's time to bring the battle at Enies Lobby to a close. How does Oda nail the chaotic escape and still manage one of the most emotional moments in the series thus far? Masterfully. We gotta hold back tears and give our thoughts on Chapters 426-430 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 94: Chapters 421-425 Nov 27, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's all down to Luffy vs Lucci as the fight kicks into its final phase. But how does the actual reveal of Gear 3 stand out compared to Gear 2? There's a lot to cover as we chat about Chapters 421-425 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 93: Chapters 416-420 Nov 20, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And is the fight between Zoro and Kaku as entertaining as the rest? Or will Zoro be outshined by an even greater hero? There's a fair amount to talk about as we cover Chapters 416-420 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 92: Chapters 411-415 Nov 13, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And there's only a handful of CP9 members left to defeat at this point. We've got two big fights this time around. Let's talk about how well they were handled as we chat about Chapters 411-415 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 91: Chapters 406-410 Nov 06, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And we return to the manga to see Chopper face off against Kumadori, Nami taken on Kalifa, and the pushing of a very bad button. The action has kicked into high gear, but what else stands out about Chapters 406-410 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 80: Chapters 366-370 Nov 03, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And the fight to get Robin back has begun! While most of the Strawhats are merely trying to catch up, Sanji has been joined by Franky and the mysterious Sniper King to assault the Marine presence on Puffing Tom! So let's talk about how the manga is slowly returning back to its silly side as we cover Chapters 366-370 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 90: The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Island Oct 30, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. But it's time for a break for the manga as the next movie has arrived! After such a fantastic entry with Movie 6, could the 7th movie be just as good? Noooooooooope. Let's talk about the failings of The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Island! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 89: Chapters 401-405 Oct 23, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's finally time for the Straw Hats to face off against CP9. But things are certainly not simple as everyone comes across each other in a mad dash to save Robin. Let's talk about how it's all structured as we cover Chapters 401-405 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 88: Chapters 396-400 Oct 16, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's time to bring Robin's flashback to a close with some of the most compelling scenes so far in the manga. It's all led up to this so let's talk about it as we cover Chapters 396-400 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 87: Chapters 391-395 Oct 09, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. It's Luffy vs Blueno as Luffy shows off his technique from out of nowhere! But does the reveal work? And what about one of the most iconic panels in the manga thus far? There's a lot of fun things to talk about as we cover Chapters 386-390 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 86: Chapters 386-390 Oct 02, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. It's Luffy vs Blueno as Luffy shows off his technique from out of nowhere! But does the reveal work? And what about one of the most iconic panels in the manga thus far? There's a lot of fun things to talk about as we cover Chapters 386-390 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 85: Chapters 381-385 Sep 25, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And the trek through Enies Lobby continues as the Straw Hats make their way for the gate while fending off all manner of Marine defenses. But is there more to these chapters than just fighting? Let's talk about what's beyond the battle as we cover Chapters 381-385 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 84: Live Action Season 1 Sep 18, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And our short break from the manga continues as we give our full thoughts on Netflix's live action adaptation! Character by character, what does this version do well and what could it improve upon? There's a lot to cover as we talk about season one of One Piece Live Action! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 83: Live Action Episode 1 Sep 03, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And we're taking a short break from the manga to talk about Netflix's live action adaptation of the series! After one episode, what does the series get right? What feels off? And could they be on track to nail the entire first season? Time to give our first impressions as we cover the first episode of One Piece Live Action! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 82: Chapters 376-380 Sep 02, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And the assault on Enies Lobby has begun! What kind of odds are the Straw Hats, Galley-La, and Franky Family up against? Well it's One Piece so lots of weirdness! Time to talk about the fun as we cover Chapters 376-380 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 81: Chapters 371-375 Aug 28, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And the Puffing Tom has nearly reached Enies Lobby. It's time to finish the fights on the train and discover just how traumatized Robin really is. It's the lead-up to all the big action coming up so join us as we talk about it all in Chapters 371-375 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 79: Chapters 361-365 Aug 20, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And now that the Strawhats know that Robin never wanted to betray them, it's time to get her back! It's shenanigans time as we get everyone together to get what was taken back. Let's chat about how it comes together as we cover Chapters 361-365 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 78: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island Aug 07, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And we're returning to the movies for one we've been looking forward to since the beginning. What is it that makes Baron Omatsuri so special? Does it still work to this day? Oh you bet it does as we give our thoughts on Movie 6, Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 77: Chapters 356-360 Jul 31, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And with the conclusion of Franky's flashback, things appear more dire than ever. But there is a ray of hope on the horizon, and it's about to bring a heck of shift. We've got a lot to say as we cover Chapters 356-360 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 76: Chapters 351-355 Jul 24, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's time to learn more of Franky's past, the man called Tom, and what has led Water 7 to its current state. There's a lot to take in as we cover Chapters 351-355 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 75: Chapters 346-350 Jul 17, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. CP9 has been revealed and their plans have begun in earnest. Things are not looking good for the crew at all. But what makes this so much more effective than previous losses? It's time to talk about just what CP9 is capable of as we cover Chapters 346-350 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 74: Chapters 341-345 Jul 10, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. The question on the Straw Hats minds is whether Robin has betrayed them or not, but the only way to find out is to stake out the Galley-La Headquarters. It's time to talk about some of the wildest reveals so far as we cover Chapters 341-345 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 73: Chapters 336-340 Jul 03, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. With one crewmate gone and another missing, things are not going great for the Straw Hats. And it's not getting much better as it feels like all sides are closing in on them. Let's chat about how Oda is masterfully building tension as more and more clues are dropped as we cover Chapters 336-340 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 72: Chapters 331-335 Jun 19, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And things are about to come to a head. With the money lost and the Going Merry beyond repair, the crew faces its greatest challenge. Can they survive this internal conflict? Let's talk about how Oda makes these moments gutwrenching as we cover Chapters 331-335 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 71: Chapters 326-330 Jun 12, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. Water 7 has started and already the crew are seeing amazing sights, but they're about to be tested in ways unseen up to this point. It's starting to ramp up as we cover Chapters 326-330 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 70: Chapters 321-325 Jun 05, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. Water 7 has begun. That's all we really need to say as we cover Chapters 321-325 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 69: Chapters 316-320 May 29, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And we're back from the movies to finish off the Davy Back fight! Does it land with its conclusion? Especially with one of the most beloved arcs right around the corner? Let's talk about the shift in tone as we cover Chapters 316-320 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 68: The Cursed Holy Sword May 22, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this time we're going back to the movies with The Cursed Holy Sword! Is this supposedly Zoro-focused movie any good? No! No it is not! Join us as we dig in to why this is the worst One Piece movie so far! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 67: Chapters 311-315 May 15, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's time to finish Round 2 of the Davy Back Fight before we revel in the full power of Luffy. Can we handle the outright Looney Tunes nature of this arc? Sure we can as we cover Chapters 311-315 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 66: Chapters 306-310 May 01, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And the Davy Back Fight is in full swing! The stakes aren't exactly high, but the zaniness is cranked up. We give our thoughts on how it all works as we cover Chapters 306-310 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 65: Chapters 301-305 Apr 24, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's time for a transition as the story shifts from the skies to a certain long island. Is it a smooth shift? We give our thoughts on it all was we cover Chapters 301-305 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 64: Chapters 296-300 Apr 17, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And the Skypeia arc is nearly at an end. Does it bring everything to a satisfying conclusion? Could this be the best written arc so far? We give our thoughts as we cover Chapters 296-300 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 63: Chapters 291-295 Apr 10, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's time to bring this flashback to a close as Eneru reveals just what he's capable of. But what makes this a good arc? How well placed is the flashback? We chat about all this and more as we cover Chapters 291-295 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 62: Chapters 286-290 Apr 04, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. This time we're looking 400 years into the past to see how the great warrior Kalgara and Montblanc Noland became friends. Is this an unneeded and ill placed flashback or does this build upon the themes of Skypeia? Join us as we chat about it all as we cover Chapters 286-290 of One Piece!

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Episode 61: Chapters 281-285 Mar 27, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's time for the true fight against Eneru to begin! Or so we think. The Kami has more than a few tricks up his sleeve and his plans for Skypeia have things downright apocalyptic! Join us as we discuss just how well the build-up to the end is as we cover Chapter 281-285 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 60: Chapters 276-280 Mar 20, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And Eneru has shown just how powerful he is although there is still one person he hasn't fought. It's time to see just how Luffy will handle the electric god as we cover Chapters 276-280 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 59: Chapters 271-275 Mar 13, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And we're back from our movie break for more Skypeia! Now it's time to really show just how much of a threat Eneru really is. But does it completely land? Join us as we cover Chapters 271-276 of One Piece!

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Episode 58: Dead End Adventure Mar 06, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. Though it's time for another break from the manga as the 4th movie released around this time! And we're in for a good one as it goes full length with a solid villain and fun premise! Let's talk about the best One Piece movie yet as we cover Dead End Adventure!

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Episode 57: Chapters 266-270 Feb 27, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And while everyone has been separated for a while, it's time to start bringing the survivors together! Just how good are the fights in this set? Get our thoughts as we cover Chapters 266-270!

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Episode 56: Chapters 261-265 Feb 20, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's time for even more fights as Chopper, Nami, and Robin all get their own fights! But are they all good? We'll give our thoughts as we cover Chapters 261-265!

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Episode 55: Chapters 256-260 Feb 13, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's time for a battle royale as the Straw Hats, Shandians, and Heavenly Warriors duke it out in the Upper Yard! How well does this chaos begin? Let's dive into Chapters 256-260! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon!

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Episode 54: Chapters 251-255 Feb 06, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And suddenly everyone is reuniting to share information and prepare for what's going to be a big day. With three sides and no allies, there's a lot to set up. How does Oda handle it all? We talk about it all as we cover Chapters 251-255!

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Episode 53: Chapters 246-250 Jan 30, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. Things are picking up as the crew finds themselves facing the might of Eneru's Vassals. But what strange powers do they possess and what of the continually developing lore? Mysteries abound as we cover Chapters 246-250!

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Episode 52: Chapters 241-245 Jan 23, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And Nami has stumbled upon the realm of the Kami and witnessed his wrath firsthand. Things aren't so nice and fluffy in Skypeia. Time to see just how Oda is setting up his chess pieces for this arc as we cover Chapters 241-245!

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Episode 51: Chapters 236-240 Jan 16, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And at last the crew has reached the sky island! But what awaits them there and just how good is Oda's worldbuilding? It's some fascinating stuff as we cover Chapters 236-240!

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Episode 50: Chapters 231-235 Jan 09, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And we've reached 50 episodes!!! What better way is there to celebrate than one of the most satisfying punches in One Piece and a heck of an expansion to this world? So join us as we cover Chapters 231-235!

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Episode 49: Chapters 226-230 Jan 02, 2023

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's time for a bit of lore as we learn about the North Blue legend of Montblanc Noland and his so-called lies. Does all this exposition keep our attention? Join us as we cover Chapters 226-230!

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Episode 48: Chapters 221-225 Dec 26, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this time we're returning to the manga to properly start the next arc! And hoo boy are we in for some good stuff as the crew arrives in Jaya and the pirate-infested Mock Town! Join us as we cover Chapters 221-225!

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Episode 46: Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals Dec 12, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. Though this week marks the final detour before we return to the manga as we talk about the 3rd One Piece Movie! It's certainly the most uneven entry so far, but why is that? What does it do well? Where does it miss the mark? Join us as we cover One Piece: Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals!

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Episode 46: Clockwork Island Adventure Dec 05, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. Though this week we're continuing our detour to talk about the 2nd One Piece Movie! Does it improve upon the faults of the first? Or does it have its own share of problems? Join us as we cover One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure!

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Episode 45: One Piece - The Movie Nov 21, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. Though this week we're taking a detour to talk about the first One Piece Movie! It's a blast to the past thanks to a crew of four and a standard villain, but does it find a way to stand out? Join us as we cover One Piece: The Movie!

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Episode 44: Chapters 216-220 Nov 14, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And there's still a few things left to talk about in Alabasta before moving on to the next arc. Namely, will Vivi join the crew? Well, we do have someone in particular to talk about! Join us as we cover Chapters 216-220!

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Episode 43: Chapters 211-215 Nov 07, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's finally time to unwind after all the high strung moments of the battle against Baroque Works! We've got food, bath, new characters, and new bounties! Let's chat about it all as we cover Chapters 211-215!

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Episode 42: Chapters 206-210 Oct 24, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And let's bring the fight for Alabasta to a close as Luffy and Crocodile battle it out in an epic way while the hidden bomb is just as much of a pain in the heroes' sides. Join us as we chat about it all that and more as we cover Chapters 206-210!

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Episode 41: Chapters 201-205 Oct 17, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's time to ramp up both the fight and the tension as the Alabasta arc reaches its climax! There's some good stuff in here as we cover Chapters 201-205!

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Episode 40: Chapters 196-200 Oct 10, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this time we're talking about the mastery Oda has of making it feel like a character's lowest point before Luffy comes in with encouraging words and a smile. Join us as we chat about Luffy vs Crocodile, Round 2 as we cover Chapters 196-200!

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Episode 39: Chapters 191-195 Oct 03, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's finally time to talk about Nami's first big fight. Is it better than what I remember from the anime? Or does it still feel like a misstep? Either way, there's a dang good Zoro fight to talk about too as we cover Chapters 191-195!

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Episode 38: Chapters 186-190 Sep 26, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this time it's all about the fights as Usopp and Chopper finish their's while Sanji takes on his opponent! Does the quality stay consistently high between the two? Let's chat about it as we cover Chapters 186-190!

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Episode 37: Chapters 181-185 Sep 19, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And the Straw Hats have finally arrived in Alubarna! Will Vivi be able to stop the war? How will they fare against Baroque Works? And is Karoo the secret MVP? Join us as we discuss the start of all the big fights as we cover Chapters 181-185!

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Episode 36: Chapters 176-180 Sep 12, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this time we have the big showdown between Luffy and Crocodile! What can we expect from this face-off? And what do we have to say about the big first in this episode? Join us as we discuss all the big events of Chapters 176-180!

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Episode 35: Chapters 171-175 Sep 05, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. Operation Utopia is underway and it is devastatingly devious. It's a major step up in terms of villains as the people of Alabasta fall for Crocodile's plan and the Straw Hats almost entirely captured. Join us as we discuss what could be considered the next step up in terms of Oda's writing as we cover Chapters 171-175!

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Episode 34: Chapters 166-170 Aug 29, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. A plan is in place and the Straw Hats are now headed directly to Crocodile to put a stop to this. But we know how it goes with them and plans. Let's chat about Crocodile's diabolical chat, All Sunday's fantastic Devil Fruit powers, and more as we cover Chapters 166 -170!

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Episode 33: Chapters 161-165 Aug 22, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. With Ace now gone, it's time to focus on the journey to the rebel base. How well does the crew handle the trek across the desert? And does the story stay interesting when it's mostly setup? Give us your thoughts as we discuss Chapters 161-165!

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Episode 32: Chapters 156-160 Aug 15, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's time for us to arrive in Alabasta, meet the rest of the Baroque Works, and most importantly, get properly introduced to the man known as Ace! Things aren't slowing down anytime soon as we talk about Chapters 156-160!

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Episode 31: Chapters 151-155 Aug 01, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's time to wrap up the Drum Kingdom. Though there's a lot to talk about. From the mysterious man Ace to the Will of D to the proper introduction of Crocodile himself! Things are ramping up as we cover Chapters 151-155!

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Episode 30: Chapters 146-150 Jul 25, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week, it's time to take the fight to Wapol as Chopper shows what he can do and we can see just how much of a threat this king really is. Will it be a satisfying scuffle? Or are there a few issues? Join us as we cover Chapters 146-150!

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Episode 29: Chapters 141-145 Jul 18, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week, it's time to take a look back at when the Drum Kingdom was still a kingdom, Kureha was (slightly) younger), and a quack doctor inspired a monster reindeer. Let's talk about past as we cover Chapters 141-145!

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Episode 28: Chapters 136-140 Jul 11, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week, things are about to get desperate as Wapol returns, Lapins attack, Nami is still sick, and Luffy must climb a sheer mountain in a blizzard. Let's talk about the harrowing events of Chapters 136-140!

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Episode 27: Chapters 131-135 Jul 04, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week, we're meeting what could be one of the most despicable characters we've met up until this point...as well as one of the best. What do we think of the beginning of Drum Island? Let's talk about how things are set up as we cover Chapters 131-135!

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Episode 26: Chapters 126-130 Jun 27, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week, we're finishing the Little Garden arc! Does it all come to a satisfying conclusion? And what's on the horizon next for the crew? Let's see what set our souls ablaze as we cover Chapters 126-130!

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Episode 25: Chapters 121-125 Jun 20, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week, it's a different kind of fight as Luffy and Usopp race against time to rescue their friends from Baroque Works! It's a lot of action but what kind of character beats do we see? Let's talk about it as we cover Chapters 121-125!

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Episode 24: Chapters 116-120 Jun 13, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week, we're getting a proper introduction to Little Garden. How quickly can we care about two new characters? And what kind of new villains are we working with? It's time to see some more dynamics as we cover Chapters 116-120!

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Episode 23: Chapters 111-115 Jun 06, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week, we're finishing the Whiskey Peak arc! It might be short but there's always something changing up the dynamics. But do they always work? Let's give our thoughts as we cover Chapters 111-115!

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Episode 22: Chapters 106-110 May 30, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week, we've reached the first island of the Grand Line, Whiskey Peak! But what can we expect from this island? Is it everything it seems? And could it lead to some of the best action in the series so far? Let's talk about it all as we cover Chapters 106-110!

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Episode 21: Chapters 101-105 May 23, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week it's time for the crew to enter the Grand Line! How far they get is another story. Let's meet a host of new characters including a very sad whale as we cover Chapters 101-105!

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Episode 20: Chapters 96-100 May 16, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week, the crew has been assembled and it's time to head for the Grand Line! But before that, they need to make a stop at Logue Town, where Gold Roger met his end, and Luffy will find enemies old and new alike. Let's take a look at this mini-arc as we cover Chapters 96-100!

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Episode 19 w/ RogersBase: Chapters 91-95 May 02, 2022

elcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where this week I'm not only joined by the wonderful Brandon Bovia but the Nakama to all, RogersBase! And it's time to finish the Arlong Park arc as the fight between Luffy and Arlong comes to a close and everything wraps up. But does the conclusion match everything that's come before? Let's talk about it as we cover Chapters 91-95!

Episode 18: Chapters 86-90 Apr 25, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week it's time to take the fight back to Arlong. It's match-up time as Sanji and Usopp get to show off their fights! Let's see how they hold up as we cover Chapters 86-90!

Episode 17: Chapters 81-85 Apr 18, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week it's time to relive the moment that made us One Piece fans. Nami has been pushed to the edge and everything is falling apart. It's time for Luffy to fight back as we cover Chapters 81-85!

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Episode 16: Chapters 76-80 Apr 11, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week it's time to learn more of Nami's past. What was she like as a child? Who was Belle-Mere? And how did Arlong change everything? It's time to get emotional as we cover Chapters 76-80!

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Episode 15: Chapters 71-75 Apr 04, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week we're getting into the meat of the Arlong Park arc. How does it differ from everything that's come before? What makes Arlong such a threat? And what will it mean for Luffy's crew? Let's dive into this fantastic storyline and talk about what works as we cover Chapters 71-75!

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Episode 14: Chapters 66-70 Mar 28, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week the battle with Don Krieg comes to a close! How does it wrap up? And how does the next arc begin? It's a brave new world as we cap off a great arc and begin something even better. Let's talk about it all as we cover Chapters 66-70!

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Episode 13: Chapters 61-65 Mar 21, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week the fight between Don Krieg and Luffy can finally begin! Is this battle worth the wait? How does it compare to what came before? Can it salvage Krieg as a villain? Let's talk about it all as we cover Chapters 61-65!

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Episode 12: Chapters 56-60 Mar 14, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week it's time for backstory as we learn just why Sanji is the way he is. What hits harder? His story of survival? Or the blows from Pearl? Let's talk about it all as we cover Chapters 56-60!

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Episode 11: Chapters 51-55 Mar 07, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week we're interrupted by someone straight out of the Grand Line in one of the most intense and emotional showdowns in the series thus far. Let's talk about this amazing moment and its aftermath as we dive into Chapters 51-55!

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Episode 10: Chapters 46-50 Feb 28, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week it's time to meet the infamous Don Krieg. What is this man like? And what caused him to run from the Grand Line? There's a lot of good things happening so let's dive into Chapters 46-50!

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Episode 9: Chapters 41-45 Feb 21, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week has us wrapping up the Kuro arc before diving into the chaos that is the Baratie. This arc sees a shift in many things for the manga, but does it stand out as a favorite? Let us know what you think as we cover Chapters 41-45!

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Episode 8: Chapters 36-40 Feb 14, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week sees the conclusion to the fight with Kuro! Does it raise the stakes? Is it a satisfying end? See who shines as we cover Chapters 36-40!

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Episode 7: Chapters 31-35 Feb 08, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And this week starts a little rough thanks to a pair of unfortunate brothers. Who would guess that Kuro himself would save this arc? See what we mean as we cover Chapters 31-35!

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Episode 6: Chapters 26-30 Jan 31, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. A foul plan is afoot in Usopp's village and it's time to prepare! But what struggles will he face? And how good is this secret plan anyway? It's time to cover Chapters 26-30!

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Episode 5: Chapters 21-25 Jan 24, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. With Buggy defeated, Luffy and his friends are setting out on a new adventure! An island full of strange animals and the search for a proper ship awaits as we cover Chapters 21-25!

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Episode 4: Chapters 16-20 Jan 17, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. It's time for Luffy's showdown with Buggy the Clown! What will this fight between Devil Fruit users be be like? Let's find out as we cover Chapters 16-20! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia

Episode 3: Chapters 10-15 Jan 10, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. This time we're looking at the aftermath of Luffy's first encounter with Captain Buggy, meet some of the people of this town, and learn more about Nami as we cover Chapters 11-15!

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Episode 2: Chapters 6-10 Jan 10, 2022

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. This time we're looking at Luffy's face-off with Captain Morgan, our first look at Zoro's abilities, and where their journey takes them next as we cover Chapters 6-10!

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Episode 1: Chapters 1-5 Jan 10, 2022

It all begins with a young boy, dreams of the open sea, a fruit, and a promise. Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. This time we're looking at the origins of Monkey D. Luffy and his quest for the first member of his crew as we cover Chapters 1-5!

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