Episodes

  • Fight Together #1: "Race & Politics"

    Fight Together #1: "Race & Politics"
    Jun 12 2020
    The One Piece Podcast presents an all new mini-series: Fight Together. In this series we will explore the major themes, stories, influences and ideas in One Piece, as well as the reverberations it has made in the real world. We will not shy away from the uncomfortable. We will critique and criticize, and we will explore topics that polarize. We hope you listen with open minds and open hearts.On the first episode of our series we explore race and politics with Bryan Newton (Rick and Morty, Teen Titans Go), Godswill Ugwa (That's Dope Entertainment), and Jill Knight. Support the Black Lives Matter movement. Find out how: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/Subscribe to us on Patreon for early releases, exclusive episodes and more!Next month: LGBTQ+ & One Piece. We'll see you then! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • Fight Together #2: "Pride & Pirates"

    Fight Together #2: "Pride & Pirates"
    Jul 2 2020
    The One Piece Podcast presents an all new mini-series: Fight Together. In this series we explore the major themes, stories, influences and ideas in One Piece, as well as the reverberations it has made in the real world. We do not shy away from the uncomfortable. We critique and criticize, and we explore topics that polarize. We hope you listen with open minds and open hearts.On the second episode we have Erica Friedman (Speaker/Writer/Editor/Adapter), Josh McKenzie (Storyboard, Comic Artist & Swimfans Podcast host), Mike Nordstrom (animator on Teen Titans Go, storyboard artist), Shannon Strucci (video essayist and Crtical Bits), Allen Ortega (Games PR & Marketing/Indie Developer), Jill Knight (contributor), and Bryan Newton (animation director for Rick & Morty & Teen Titans Go).This month we discuss LGBTQ+ and One Piece. What has the series done right and wrong? What does this series mean to those in the community? All that and a lot more on this month's Fight Together.Subscribe to us on Patreon for early releases, exclusive episodes and more! You can hear an extended version of this episode if you subscribe on Patreon at $5+ right now!Next month: Art & Artists. We’ll see you then! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • Fight Together #3: "Art & Artists"

    Fight Together #3: "Art & Artists"
    Aug 14 2020
    The One Piece Podcast presents an all new mini-series: Fight Together. In this series we explore the major themes, stories, influences and ideas in One Piece, as well as the reverberations it has made in the real world. We do not shy away from the uncomfortable. We critique and criticize, and we explore topics that polarize. We hope you listen with open minds and open hearts.On the third episode we have co-hosts Zach Logan & Bryan Newton (animation director for Rick & Morty & Teen Titans Go) with Steve Yurko (Rick & Morty, Duncanville, Robot Chicken & Hot Streets), Alex Kazanas (web designer, Super Art Fight), Joey Weiser (Eisner Award nominated author of Mermin and Ghost Hog). David Bednar (UI Designer), Maddie (our official artist), and Sai (designer of our Fight Together logo)!This month we discuss Art and Artists. What designs are their favorite to draw? What has Oda done well in his design, and what has he done poorly? How has One Piece influenced each of our artists?Subscribe to us on Patreon for early releases, exclusive episodes and more! You can hear an extended version of this episode if you subscribe on Patreon at $5+ right now!Next month: Women & Shonen. We’ll see you then! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 37 mins
  • Fight Together #4: "Women & Shonen"

    Fight Together #4: "Women & Shonen"
    Sep 5 2020
    The One Piece Podcast presents an all new mini-series: Fight Together. In this series we explore the major themes, stories, influences and ideas in One Piece, as well as the reverberations it has made in the real world. We do not shy away from the uncomfortable. We critique and criticize, and we explore topics that polarize. We hope you listen with open minds and open hearts.On the fourth episode we have co-hosts Zach Logan, Shannon Strucci (video essayist, @struccimovies, Kim on @criticalbitcast @strugglesesh)Bryan Newton (animation director for Rick & Morty & Teen Titans Go) with Erica Friedman (Speaker/Writer/Editor/Adapter), Kelly (our Editor-in-Chief), Jill Knight (our contributor) and Kendra (MHA Podcast & Haikyuu! Podcast host)!This month we discuss Women & Shonen. What has Oda done well and poorly with his portrayal of women in the series? What are some of the best and worst examples? How does it compare to other shonen series?Subscribe to us on Patreon for early releases, exclusive episodes and more! You can hear an extended version of this episode if you subscribe on Patreon at $5+ right now!Next month: Parents & Children! We'll see you on October 2nd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • Fight Together #5: "Parents & Children"

    Fight Together #5: "Parents & Children"
    Oct 2 2020
    The One Piece Podcast presents an all new mini-series: Fight Together. In this series we explore the major themes, stories, influences and ideas in One Piece, as well as the reverberations it has made in the real world. We do not shy away from the uncomfortable. We critique and criticize, and we explore topics that polarize. We hope you listen with open minds and open hearts.On the fifth episode we have co-hosts Zach Logan, Shannon Strucci (video essayist, @struccimovies, Kim on @criticalbitcast @strugglesesh)Bryan Newton (animation director for Rick & Morty & Teen Titans Go) with Anthony Holden (Precious Rascals), Ashleigh aka Pyawakit (Concept Artist at WayForward), Lauren Orsini (OtakuJournalist, Forbes and Anime News Network), Daniel Dockery (Senior Staff Writer at Crunchyroll) and David Bednar (UI Designer for mobile games).This month we discuss Parents & Children. How do your views of One Piece change when you become parents? When do you let your kids watch One Piece? What do you hope your children can take away from the series? We also discuss a lot more about consuming media (including One Piece) as a kid and as a parent.Subscribe to us on Patreon for early releases, exclusive episodes and more! You can hear an extended version of this episode if you subscribe on Patreon at $5+ right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs
  • Fight Together #6: "Fascism & Tyranny"

    Fight Together #6: "Fascism & Tyranny"
    Apr 7 2021
    The One Piece Podcast presents an all new season of Fight Together: In this series we explore the major themes, stories, influences and ideas in One Piece, as well as the reverberations it has made in the real world. We do not shy away from the uncomfortable. We critique and criticize, and we explore topics that polarize. We hope you listen with open minds and open hearts.On this first episode of our second season we have co-hosts Zach Logan, Shannon Strucci (video essayist, @struccimovies, @criticalbitcast & @strugglesesh)Bryan Newton (animation director for Rick & Morty & Teen Titans Go) with special guests @ZeroReq011 (writer for Anime Feminist, Anime News Network, Crunchyroll and more), @EdwardEOnePiece (co-host on The One Piece Podcast and curator at @WeebTrailers) and @PaulaGaetos (Library Generalist, founder of The Tokusatsu Network and co-host of The Comfort Society Podcast). This month we discuss Fascism & Tyranny -- government and governance. How real-life political figures, regimes, administrations, and nations have influenced Eiichiro Oda's One Piece -- and what characters/stories particularly resonate today.Articles discussed on this episode:History and Momotaro in One Piece's Wano Country Arc (Anime News Network, ZeroReq011)Pirates, Justice and Global Order in the Anime "One Piece" (Global Affairs)Authoritarianism Goes Global: The Challenge to Democracy (John Hopkins University)Australian University in Censorship Row Over China's Hong Kong Policy (Financial Times)Momotaro's Devil General (All The Anime)Harvard Professor's Paper Claiming 'Comfort Women' in Imperial Japan Were Voluntarily Employed Stokes International Controversy (The Harvard Crimson)The Attractions of Fascism: Social Psychology and Aesthetics of the 'Triumph of the Right' (John Millful) - Chapter 16: The Ritual and Stage Management of National Socialism: Techniques of Domination in the Public... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 14 mins
  • Fight Together #7: “Transgender Representation”

    Fight Together #7: “Transgender Representation”
    May 5 2021
    The One Piece Podcast presents our topic-focused series: Fight Together. In this series we explore the major themes, stories, influences and ideas in One Piece, as well as the reverberations it has made in the real world. We do not shy away from the uncomfortable. We critique and criticize, and we explore topics that polarize. We hope you listen with open minds and open hearts.On this second episode of our second season we have co-hosts Zach Logan, Shannon Strucci (video essayist, @struccimovies, @criticalbitcast & @strugglesesh)Bryan Newton (animation director for Rick & Morty & Teen Titans Go) with special guests @CarolAveryGrant (writer featured in VICE, IndieWire, Medium), @TheDrMonkey (NB game developer), and @VriskaChat (podcast host for Toho Yaro).This month we discuss what's done well ... and what's done not-so-well ... in One Piece's representation of transgender and gender-fluid characters. The contradictions in Eiichiro Oda's portrayals of transgender characters, and how we wrestle with those contradictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 16 mins
  • Fight Together #8: "Film & Media"

    Fight Together #8: "Film & Media"
    Jun 16 2021
    The One Piece Podcast presents our topic-focused series: Fight Together. In this series we explore the major themes, stories, influences and ideas in One Piece, as well as the reverberations it has made in the real world. We do not shy away from the uncomfortable. We critique and criticize, and we explore topics that polarize. We hope you listen with open minds and open hearts.On this third episode of our second season we have co-hosts Zach Logan, Shannon Strucci (video essayist, @struccimovies, @criticalbitcast & @strugglesesh)Bryan Newton (animation director for Rick & Morty & Teen Titans Go) with the crew of Toho Yaro -- special guests Joey Weiser (podcast host for Toho Yaro, Eisner Award nominated artist and author of Mermin, Ghost Hog and Dragon Racer), Alex Kazanas (podcast host for The One Piece Podcast and Toho Yaro), and @VriskaChat (podcast host for Toho Yaro).On this episode we discuss the influences in One Piece in Japanese and international film. How it has influenced One Piece and Eiichiro Oda, and vice verse. To have this discussion we have the Toho Yaro gang on the show!We'll see you for the next episode: Global Fandom and Western Europe this July! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 21 mins