One Piece at a Time

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 58...

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 On...

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...

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...

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 o...

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...

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 On...

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! Su...

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 Pi...

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 541-5...

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!...

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&#...

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 ....

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...

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 Pie...

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 Cha...

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...

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 ju...

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...

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 ou...

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 Episo...

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-...

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...

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 though...

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 s...