Fight Together: a One Piece Podcast series – Details, episodes & analysis

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 third season we talk about asexuality and aromanticism, its portrayal in One Piece and how it relates to the real world. On this episode we have co-hosts Zach Logan & Shannon Strucci (video essayist, @struccimovies, @criticalbitcast & @strugglesesh) with guests Tommy Rae (artist, writer and cosplayer), Sai (artist and OPP artist), and Jo (OPP Discord Moderator and contributor)Edited by Dan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 first episode of our third season we talk about colonialism and assimilation: its portrayal in One Piece and how it relates to the real world. On this episode we have co-hosts Zach Logan, Shannon Strucci (video essayist, @struccimovies, @criticalbitcast & @strugglesesh) Bryan Newton (animation director for Rick & Morty & Teen Titans Go) and guests Carol Grant (screenwriter) and librarian Paula Gaetos!New episodes premiere the first Thursday of each month, and premiere a month early on Patreon!We'll be back next month for our episode on Asexuality & Aromanticism! It premieres next week on Patreon!Important Links & Texts, thanks to Paula Gaetos:Queering The Global Filipina BodyMoral Evil, Economic Good' Whitewashing The Sins of ColonialismPleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling GoodFighting from a Distance: How Filipino Exiles Helped Topple a DictatorBrown Skin, White Minds: Filipino-American Postcolonial PsychologyHow to Fight Book Bans and Challenges: an Anti-Censorship Tool KitKaetrena Davis Kendrick on Low Morale Among Public LibrariansVocational Awe and Librarianship: The Lies We Tell OurselvesManifest Technique: Hip Hop, Empire and Visionary Filipino American Culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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 final episode of our second season we have co-hosts Zach Logan, Shannon Strucci (video essayist, @struccimovies, @criticalbitcast & @strugglesesh) Bryan Newton (animation director for Rugrats, Rick & Morty & Teen Titans Go) talking about the second season of Fight Together and the strings connecting all of the episodes.Edited by Dan!Season 3 starts in early 2022:- Colonization & Assimilation- Asexuality & Aromanticism- Global Fandom & Latin America- Disability & Disfigurement- Music & Musicians- Mental Health & Mental Illness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 fifth 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) and introducing Tommy Rae (artist, writer and cosplayer) with Carol Grant (writer, screenwriter), who makes her return!On this episode we discuss neurodivergence and neurodiversity (simply put, the variety of ways we as people neurocognatively function, i.e., autism, OCD, ADHD, dyslexia, bipolarity) as fans, and present in the series itself. We delve into how society views our neurocognative diversity and how its viewed in the One Piece world.Edited by Dan!We’ll see you for the next episode where hosts Zach, Shannon & Bryan wrap up the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Gizem in Germany, Adil in Pakistan and Germany, and Guillaume in Belgium and Japan!On this episode we discuss the treatment of One Piece and fandom in Western Europe -- specifically Belgium and Germany!We’ll see you for the next episode about Neurodivergence & Neurodiversity in August Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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