Episode Notes Here we are, 442 chapters into One Piece and finished one of the biggest arcs of One Piece.We talk about the Saga, our thoughts and feelings, compare it to arcs of the past, Side show of Naruto & bleach, and what we are interested to see coming ahead.Also Matt has a Spicy Take which is a good thing to consider as we continue forth int…

Episode Notes We have made it out! We got the new ship, new crew, new adventures to come!! We have some thoughts, good laughs, and a pun filled skull... oops, spoilers Yohohohoho! Next Chapter Assignment: The Water 7 Retrospective Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can find us Here! In the Show Notes! HI! Music Composed and Sung by: BERTIE You …

Episode Notes We are an episode away from finishing the saga!! WOOOOO!!!In this episode we get out of Enies Lobby and back to Water 7, with some tragedy of our dear friend and crewmate Merry D. Ship. But hey, we meet Luffy's Grampa... and learn that Luffy has a dad, Luffy was even surprised!? Wild. But we get lots of lore, lots of info dumping, and…

Episode Notes We finish up The Rob Lucci v Monkey D. Luffy fight, we get Xander being defensive over speed lines, and we finally wrap up Enies Lobby! Well, almost. We Leave Enies Lobby by the end of the episode, still got a couple more episodes for Post-Enies Lobby. An episode with Fights, Defense, and Usopp! Next Chapter Assignment: 429-435 Your t…

Episode Notes We get some fights, we get some moments, we get Usopp's Return, and we get the popularity poll with 96... 99 places!Whoever votes in these popularity polls are wrong and committed crimes against out mascot. But we got good laughs, good insights, and we are drawing near to the end of the arc and saga as a whole! Soon the BIG fight will…

Episode Notes Twist and Turns about... sort of. Pieces are in place. Fights are wrapping up. And the final Key is about to be retrieved!And after 40-ish Chapters we finished the cover story, so let's talk about that. Join as as we slide further off into Enies Lobby. Next Chapter Assignment: 414-420 Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can find us…

Episode Notes This will be a "short" episode as we only cover six small chapters that have no really cool giraffes or any interesting development at all... Oh wait... hold on, getting a transponder messages here.Oh shit, It's actually a long episode! WITH GIRAFFES!! Nice. Join as as we fall further into Enies Lobby, Get some good chuckles, and talk…

Episode Notes EPISODE 50!! LET'S GOO!!!And how are we celebrating this benchmark? That is right with a Sad Tragic Robin backstory!!! YAY!!! We get a lot of world stuff, we get some lil insights into the ponyglyphs, the world government, some notable figures to keep note of. We also get Spandam stroking their golden snail... we are unclear if that i…

Episode Notes We are fianlly in the Lobby of Enies! Where we got Fights, we got Exposition, we even have Trains doing sick ramps! And this is just the start of Enies Lobby, where Devil Fruits where the snack all along and Yokozuna is the real hero of Enies Lobby... maybe. Like Luffy, it's a stretch. So Join Matt as they learn about Some Devil Fruit…

Episode Notes WE HAVE MADE IT OUT OF WATER SEVEN AND INTO ENIES LOBBY!!! That is right! Next Episode we are in Enies Lobby! The anticipated arc for us all.In this episode, however, we talk Poptarts, Discuss the fight between Chefs, and how Rob Lucci really gets upset when they aren't the ones giving exposition. An episode full of Trains, Fights, an…

Episode Notes ALL ABOARD THE BATTLE TRAIN!!We are almost out of Water 7 and Chugging towards Enies Lobby.With our new friends, new ride, and a Masked Hero from Sniper Island. These chapters are building up towards one of the best arcs of One Piece. So let's buckle up and watch Rob Lucci get mad that they aren't giving train exposition. Next Chapter…

Episode Notes Time for ANOTHER Straw Hat Crew Tragic Backstory! This time with Franky!Zoro gets lost again.The crew learns more about the situation with Robin and why they are being all weird.It's Water 7, a lot of things keep happening. Oh, and Aqualaguna is still a thing... All aboard the Sea Train? Next Chapter Assignment: 361-367 Your two host …

Episode Notes This is a wild reading. So Hold onto your ships and let us dive head first into all these reveals and revelations. And we have Rob Lucci walking us through it all. The start of Lucci never not taking the moment to deposit some exposition. It'll be a growing trend. But this chapter has so much LORE and flows like butter. Matt has a lot…

Episode Notes More Water 7. More Drama. More Franky!We learn of a train to a certain Lobby, we get a Government Agency Name Drop, Get a Cola Refill, and that Robin might be... A CRIMINAL!!!The Water 7 Mystery is building and soon we will get this sea train rolling. Next Chapter Assignment: 342-351Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can find us H…

Episode Notes WATER 7! WATER 7! WATER 7! WE ARE HERE! The Arc that Takes Two, The SUUUUUUPER Train Stop, The City of Water! It is WAAAAAAATER SEVEN!!! Oh and sure howdy does this kick off strong with some Shipwrights who we don't need to bother remembering, Rob Lucci who? Paulie What?Matt will come to learn those names. YOHOHOHOOOO Next Chapter Ass…

Episode Notes The End of Long Ring Long Land! We got one of the best Luffy Fights, The Best Foxy Fight so far... They are bound to return, right?We also got our boi back who was taken from us!... Unfortunately it is not Condoriano. Hahaha... We miss you Condoriano.And we finally get back ON TRACK at the end after our exciting run in with a pretty C…

Episode Notes SEASON FIVE HAS BEGUN!!With the LOOOOOONGEST and RING filled arc! Long Ring Long Land!Join Xander as we listen to Matts first dive into the arc that seems to not exist in the minds of most we talk to. But this arc is a FOX of a TIME. There is no SLOWING down in this arc. LONG! Next Chapter Assignment: 312-322 Your two host are Xander …

Episode Notes Time to jump on into the Marine Base G8! It might be filler, but it fills a hole that One Piece needed. Join us as we recap and dive into this gem of a good time.Ep 196-206 of the Anime Will Xander gush about this Filler Arc? Yes. Will Matt enjoy Usopp this arc? Stay Tune. Will this be another Syrup Village for our bois? Absolutely No…

Episode Notes Here it is the Saga Retrospective of Jaya... and Skypiea too.We talk about our feelings on the Saga as a whole, mostly Skypiea as it just 80% of the Saga, we get excited for Water Seven. We thank you all once again for spending the time with us as we document and badly recap and discuss One Piece. Like 40 Episodes is crazy! Only 10% i…

Episode Notes End of the Flash Back, End of the Arc, end of the Skypiea Saga! We Are! Free... well after the Retrospective!So join us next week for big talks about the Skypiea Saga Next Chapter Assignment: 304-311Anime Watch Assignment: the G8 Arc (We will be covering G8) Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can find us on Twitter https://www.twi…

Episode Notes Time for NOLAN BACKSTORY!! REDUX! Most the reading is very good Nolan backstory and we go over the list of Devil Fruits. Also next reading is the final Skypiea Saga!! Exciting! Next Chapter Assignment: 292-303 Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can find us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/SailingAllBlue Music Composed and Sung b…

Episode Notes FINALLY!! The best 2 page spread in all of One Piece. Hands Down.Also more Skypiea, we get some Meta Plot with Robin, we get weird Zoro lines, and Super Kami God Eniru learns about Rubber. Next Chapter Assignment: 280-291 Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can find us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/SailingAllBlue Music Compose…

Episode Notes More Fights, More Sky, More Clouds... Where even is everyone? Next Chapter Assignment: 271-279 Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can find us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/SailingAllBlue Music Composed and Sung by: BERTIE You can find them on Twitter @HeyItsBertie and on Spotify as BERTIE. ( https://open.spotify.com/artist/4M…

Episode Notes So much LORE! Do much WORLDBUILDING! Very much Skypiea.We are still in Skypiea and it is taking a toll. So join us for this... good arc? Join us for this arc. Next Chapter Assignment: 263-270 Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can find us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/SailingAllBlue Music Composed and Sung by: BERTIE You can …

Episode Notes Time to hit the Trial of Balls and Play along with Satori!!Skypiea has it's ups and Satori the first enemy we run into that really escalates it even higher. Join us as we dive more into Skypiea and see how Matt goes from Skypiea Bad to Skypiea Alright. Next Chapter Assignment: 253-262 Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can find us…

Episode Notes Info Dump the Arc! AGAIN!!With even MORE exposition. Skypiea kicks off proper and boy howdy does Matt already have some thoughts as we go up into the sky and play with some dials. Chapter Assignment: 245 - 252 Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can find us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/SailingAllBlue Music Composed and Sung b…

Episode Notes Info Dump the Arc! We kick off where we left off and head into a lot of set up, exposition, and the reveal of WHITE BEARD! And we get to see a good punch. Chapter Assignment: 235 - 244 Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can find us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/SailingAllBlue Music Composed and Sung by: BERTIE You can find th…

Episode Notes Season Three Has Begun!! With Chapters 218 to 225! We did it!! AGAIN!! We sail into Darkness, Meet a Bouncy Boi, and learn to FOLLOW OUR DREEEAAAAMMMSSS!! But we kick off Season 3 with Jaya! and into the Sky Island Saga! Very excited as always. So let's just jump right into it. Chapter Assignment: 226 - 234 Your two host are Xander an…

Episode Notes We tackle the First Movie of One Piece!! Join Xander and Matt as they dive into a strange parallel world without Chopper or Sanji. Before Baratie and Don Kreig. A world where Movie And Manga Series split into their own branching timelines. Will Xander gush about this movie? Will Matt enjoy Usopp this movie? Will this be another Syrup …

Episode Notes We have finished Season 2 of Sailing All Blue!! Which is so exciting! We are nearing the end of recording our Season 3, The Skypiea Saga! So here are is a brief announcement of Season 3 and our general thoughts of our experience mid recording of Season 3. Enjoy and let's Set Sail Soon!!!…

Episode Notes Season Two Finale! We did it!! AGAIN!! We sailed through the East Blue. We Survived Reversed Mountain, We overcame harsh winter storms, giants, conspiracies, and we fled Alabasta! Join us for our thoughts of the Saga, our feelings on characters, and Xander's love for Bon Clay and terrible jokes. Anyways welcome to the END of Season TW…

Episode Notes Chapters 204-217 of One Piece! We are at the end of Alabasta and Nearing the end of Season Two!!! We finish up the Fight with Crocodile, The Result of the Bomb, and how Vivi is totally the newest crewmate. So Join us for this end and join us next week for the End of Season Two and our Retrospective of the whole Alabasta Saga from Reve…

Episode Notes Chapters 196-203 of One Piece! We get the second Luffy v Crocodile, we get some lore, Zoro is in a forest somehow, and Robin smiles.Oh and we see the Poneglyph and hear what it says. So that's cool. Next Episodes Assignment: Chapters 204-217 Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can find us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/SailingA…

Episode Notes Chapters 187-195 of One Piece! BON CLAY FIGHT!!! We got Bon Clay v Sanji, we got Nami vs Doublefinger, we got Zoro vs Mr.1. An episode of fights and an episode of mysterious lore drops and ancient histories hinted at. Next Episodes Assignment: Chapters 196-203 Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can find us on Twitter https://www.t…

Episode Notes Chapters 178-186 of One Piece! Luffy vs Crocodile, Usopp & Lashes vs Bon Clay, Chopper vs Baseball Sniper.It is an episode of fight after fight. And we cover Usopp's Lies to spice things up. Next Episodes Assignment: Chapters 187-195 Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can find us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/SailingAllBlue M…

Episode Notes Chapters 171-177 of One Piece! Mr.Prince makes a return and The Straw Hats argue over Banana Gators. We get Miss All Sunday laughing at Crocodile and Mr.3 makes a return. Next Episodes Assignment: Chapters 178-186 Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can find us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/SailingAllBlue Music Composed and Su…

Episode Notes Chapters 162-170 of One Piece! Crocodile is on the move, the Straw Hats Dig a Well, and The Clock Strikes Seven. Next Episodes Assignment: Chapters 171-177 Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can find us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/SailingAllBlue Music Composed and Sung by: BERTIE You can find them on Twitter @HeyItsBertie a…

Episode Notes Chapters 155-161 of One Piece! Bon Clay has come to slap some faces, Baroque Works Have some Tea, and then we go back to the Straw Hats who run into some familiar faces and a fellow hat wearer. Welcome to Sailing All Blue. A Podcast where we document Matt's Journey through the series a few chapters at a time! Next Episodes Assignment:…

Episode Notes Chapters 149-154 of One Piece! LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE BALL!!!! As we quickly finish these fights, sled through the sky, and get some hints at what is to come. Welcome to Sailing All Blue. A Podcast where we document Matt's Journey through the series a few chapters at a time! Next Episodes Assignment: Chapters 155-161 Your two host …

Episode Notes Chapters 142-148 of One Piece! More sad Chopper backstory... But then we bounce back to the power of friendship and Rumbleballs? Welcome to Sailing All Blue. A Podcast where we document Matt's Journey through the series a few chapters at a time! Next Episodes Assignment: Chapters 149 - 154 Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can fi…

Episode Notes Chapters 130-141 of One Piece! Oh NO!! Nami is sick and Zoro is navigating the ship?! Thankfully they come across Drum Island, what adventures await us there? Welcome to Sailing All Blue. A Podcast where we document Matt's Journey through the series a few chapters at a time! Next Episodes Assignment: Chapters 142 - 148 Your two host a…

Episode Notes Chapters 123-129 of One Piece! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! It the fighting half of the arc, we love it. and MECHA! MECHA! GIANT CANDLE WAX ROBOT!!! We love to see that as well. Welcome to Sailing All Blue. A Podcast where we document Matt's Journey through the series a few chapters at a time! Next Episodes Assignment: Chapters 130 - 141 Your…

Episode Notes Chapters 115-122 of One Piece! We have arrived on our Biggest Island Yet, Little Garden. Join us as we hunt dino-nuggies, chat with giants, and see our candelabra! Welcome to Sailing All Blue. A Podcast where we document Matt's Journey through the series a few chapters at a time! Next Episodes Assignment: Chapters 123 to 129 Your two …

Chapters 106-114 of One Piece! We have arrived at Cactuses Island... or normally referred to and known as Whiskey Peak. Where we Have a feast. Have some Fights. Meet some cool characters. And of course an explosion or two. Welcome to Sailing All Blue. A Podcast where we document Matt's Journey through the series a few chapters at a time! Next Episo…

Episode Notes Chapters 101-105 of One Piece! We have dived up Reverse Mountain to sail down into... LABOON!!! Our favorite whale friend! YOHOHOHO!! Laboon is very 45 degrees. Welcome to Sailing All Blue. A Podcast where we document Matt's Journey through the series a few chapters at a time! Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can find us on Twit…

Episode Notes Chapters 97-100 of One Piece! We are setting off to the Grand Line! But first we need to stop at Loguetown to resupply and get some lore. Welcome to Sailing All Blue. A Podcast where we document Matt's Journey through the series a few chapters at a time! Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can find us on Twitter https://www.twitter…

Episode Notes WE DID IT!!! SEASON TWO BABAY!!!! Just like Oda at the End of June 2022, we are taking a break to wrap up Season 2 of the show! We hit Mountains, We hit Islands, We hit Drums, and we find out who Crocodile is!! Or well Matt finally does. So stay Tune!

Episode Notes We did it!! All of East Blue! Join us for us just sort of talking about the past 96 chapters and Xander doing their best to avoid spewing spoilers. Welcome to the End of Season One of Sailing All Blue. A Podcast where we document Matt's Journey through the series a few chapters at a time! Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can fin…

Episode Notes Chapters 90-96 of One Piece! The ending of Arlong Park and the ending of the East Blue Saga!!Episode 14 will be a whole retrospective on the saga and our thoughts over all.WE DID IT!!! Welcome to Sailing All Blue. A Podcast where we document Matt's Journey through the series a few chapters at a time! Your two host are Xander and Matt.…

Episode Notes Chapters 84-89 of One Piece! Welcome to Sailing All Blue. A Podcast where we document Matt's Journey through the series a few chapters at a time. Your two host are Xander and Matt. You can find us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/SailingAllBlue Music Composed and Sung by: BERTIE You can find them on Twitter @HeyItsBertie and on Spot…