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One Piece at a Time

One Piece at a Time

By Derrick Bitner

One Piece at a Time is a One Piece Podcast where Derrick Bitner, of Good Vibes Gaming, and Brandon Bovia, freelance letterer at Shonen Jump, read through 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week! We're starting from the very beginning and discussing the characters, the stories, the art, and how it evolves over time. What makes it one of the most popular manga of all time?
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Episode 117: Chapters 526-530

One Piece at a TimeMay 06, 2024

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Episode 117: Chapters 526-530

Episode 117: Chapters 526-530

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

May 06, 202401:20:32
Episode 116: Chapters 521-525

Episode 116: Chapters 521-525

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

Apr 29, 202401:17:59
Episode 115: Chapters 516-520

Episode 115: Chapters 516-520

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

Apr 22, 202401:09:36
Episode 114: Chapters 511-515

Episode 114: Chapters 511-515

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

Apr 15, 202459:41
Episode 113: Chapters 506-510

Episode 113: Chapters 506-510

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

Apr 08, 202401:00:18
Episode 112: Chapters 501-505

Episode 112: Chapters 501-505

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

Apr 01, 202401:03:22
Episode 111: Chapters 496-500

Episode 111: Chapters 496-500

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

Mar 25, 202401:22:37
Episode 110: Chapters 491-495

Episode 110: Chapters 491-495

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

Mar 18, 202451:44
Episode 109: Episode of Chopper Plus

Episode 109: Episode of Chopper Plus

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

Mar 11, 202440:08
Episode 108: Chapters 486-490

Episode 108: Chapters 486-490

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

Mar 04, 202401:08:28
Episode 107: Chapters 481-485

Episode 107: Chapters 481-485

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

Feb 26, 202401:01:11
Episode 106: Chapters 476-480

Episode 106: Chapters 476-480

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

Feb 19, 202449:60
Episode 105: Chapters 471-475

Episode 105: Chapters 471-475

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

Feb 12, 202401:01:53
Episode 104: Chapters 466-470 + Monsters

Episode 104: Chapters 466-470 + Monsters

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

Feb 05, 202401:08:03
Episode 103: Chapters 461-465

Episode 103: Chapters 461-465

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

Jan 29, 202458:58
Episode 102: Chapters 456-460

Episode 102: Chapters 456-460

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

Jan 22, 202401:03:45
Episode 101: Chapters 451-455

Episode 101: Chapters 451-455

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

Jan 15, 202401:03:13
Episode 100: Episode of Alabasta

Episode 100: Episode of Alabasta

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

Jan 08, 202438:11
Episode 99: Chapters 446-450

Episode 99: Chapters 446-450

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

Jan 01, 202401:00:19
Episode 98: Chapters 441-445

Episode 98: Chapters 441-445

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

Dec 25, 202354:56
Episode 97: Chapters 436-440

Episode 97: Chapters 436-440

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

Dec 18, 202301:08:46
Episode 96: Chapters 431-435

Episode 96: Chapters 431-435

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

Dec 11, 202301:20:50
Episode 95: Chapters 426-430

Episode 95: Chapters 426-430

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

Dec 04, 202348:24
Episode 94: Chapters 421-425

Episode 94: Chapters 421-425

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

Nov 27, 202354:53
Episode 93: Chapters 416-420

Episode 93: Chapters 416-420

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

Nov 20, 202349:17
Episode 92: Chapters 411-415

Episode 92: Chapters 411-415

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

Nov 13, 202347:06
Episode 91: Chapters 406-410

Episode 91: Chapters 406-410

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

Nov 06, 202348:07
Episode 80: Chapters 366-370

Episode 80: Chapters 366-370

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

Nov 03, 202355:45
Episode 90: The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Island

Episode 90: The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Island

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

Oct 30, 202338:04
Episode 89: Chapters 401-405

Episode 89: Chapters 401-405

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

Oct 23, 202352:57
Episode 88: Chapters 396-400

Episode 88: Chapters 396-400

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

Oct 16, 202357:16
Episode 87: Chapters 391-395

Episode 87: Chapters 391-395

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

Oct 09, 202301:01:23
Episode 86: Chapters 386-390

Episode 86: Chapters 386-390

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

Oct 02, 202343:46
Episode 85: Chapters 381-385

Episode 85: Chapters 381-385

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

Sep 25, 202349:39
Episode 84: Live Action Season 1

Episode 84: Live Action Season 1

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

Sep 18, 202301:08:60
Episode 83: Live Action Episode 1

Episode 83: Live Action Episode 1

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

Sep 03, 202338:27
Episode 82: Chapters 376-380

Episode 82: Chapters 376-380

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

Sep 02, 202344:17
Episode 81: Chapters 371-375

Episode 81: Chapters 371-375

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

Aug 28, 202354:55
Episode 79: Chapters 361-365

Episode 79: Chapters 361-365

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

Aug 20, 202348:56
Episode 78: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island

Episode 78: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island

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

Aug 07, 202348:26
Episode 77: Chapters 356-360

Episode 77: Chapters 356-360

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

Jul 31, 202301:04:39
Episode 76: Chapters 351-355

Episode 76: Chapters 351-355

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

Jul 24, 202357:36
Episode 75: Chapters 346-350

Episode 75: Chapters 346-350

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

Jul 17, 202355:13
Episode 74: Chapters 341-345

Episode 74: Chapters 341-345

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

Jul 10, 202353:48
Episode 73: Chapters 336-340

Episode 73: Chapters 336-340

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

Jul 03, 202353:52
Episode 72: Chapters 331-335

Episode 72: Chapters 331-335

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

Jun 19, 202351:07
Episode 71: Chapters 326-330

Episode 71: Chapters 326-330

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

Jun 12, 202354:05
Episode 70: Chapters 321-325

Episode 70: Chapters 321-325

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

Jun 05, 202358:34
Episode 69: Chapters 316-320

Episode 69: Chapters 316-320

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

May 29, 202350:51
Episode 68: The Cursed Holy Sword

Episode 68: The Cursed Holy Sword

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

May 22, 202341:03