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Worlds Without WarningYou're the Best – A Literary Short Story by Jon NegroniWelcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, Jon Negroni reads aloud his new literary fiction story, "You're the Best." You can find the written version of "You're the Best" right here. About the Author Jon Negroni is a Puerto Rican author based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His published books include The Pixar Theory (Slimbooks, 2015), a pop culture nonfiction, and his debut fantasy novel Killerjoy (5050 Press, 2017). His recent short fiction includes "Men Who Are Strong" (IHRAM Press) and "Upon a Dream," an original fable published in The Fairy Tale Magazine. He's...
2025-12-2616 min
Worlds Without WarningHoliday Party – A Literary Short Story By Jon NegroniWelcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, Jon Negroni reads aloud his new literary fiction story, "Holiday Party." You can find the written version of "Holiday Party" right here. About the Author Jon Negroni is a Puerto Rican author based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His published books include The Pixar Theory (Slimbooks, 2015), a pop culture nonfiction, and his debut fantasy novel Killerjoy (5050 Press, 2017). His recent short fiction includes "Men Who Are Strong" (IHRAM Press) and "Upon a Dream," an original fable published in The Fairy Tale Magazine. He's the chief e...
2025-12-2114 min
Worlds Without WarningSomeone Lived There TooWelcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, Jon Negroni, Natalia Emmons, and Bridget Serdock present their collaborative cozy ghost story, "Someone Lived There Too." Set in an off-season Cape Cod rental cottage, this story follows Rena, an artist struggling with creative paralysis, who discovers that the old house she's staying in hasn't quite let go of its previous inhabitants. Blending slice-of-life grief with gentle supernatural communication and the mundane details of an artist trying to work again, the story explores how we leave traces of ourselves in the spaces we occupy and what happens when a haunted house...
2025-10-3033 min
Worlds Without WarningThe Caller isn't HumanWelcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, Jon Negroni reads aloud his new atmospheric horror story, "The Caller Isn't Human." Set during the graveyard shift at an all-night laundromat, this story follows Ray, a night-shift worker, through the hours between 2 and 4 a.m. when a payphone outside begins ringing at precise intervals, people start vanishing without explanation, and something begins testing the boundaries of the building. Blending cosmic dread with working-class isolation and meticulous attention to disrupted patterns, the story explores liminal spaces, the fragility of the systems we depend on, and what happens when reality quietly stops...
2025-10-2331 min
Worlds Without WarningThe Petals Beneath Her TongueSpecial thanks to the Type. Tune. Tint. podcast for sponsoring this week's story. Welcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, Jon Negroni reads aloud his new speculative horror story, "The Petals Beneath Her Tongue." Set in a near-future where emotions can be extracted and sold as consumable flavors, this story follows Vera Salazar, a disgraced influencer who signs a contract with Savorium to monetize her feelings...literally. Blending body horror with corporate exploitation and liturgical imagery, the story explores the commodification of authenticity, forced empathy, and what happens when the boundary between self and other dissolves c...
2025-10-1632 min
Worlds Without WarningHousekeeping for the DeadWelcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, Jon Negroni reads aloud his new literary horror story, "Housekeeping for the Dead." Set during the night shift at the Starlight Motel, this story follows a housekeeper who cleans seven rooms while five stay locked, encountering different versions of the same dying woman in each one. Blending grief with supernatural repetition and the mundane details of motel housekeeping, the story explores complicated mourning and what happens when someone can't stop trying to care for a person they've already lost. Content warning: this story deals honestly with terminal illness, death, and watching...
2025-10-0921 min
Worlds Without WarningI Am the Wolf, I Am the BoySpecial thanks to the Type. Tune. Tint. podcast for sponsoring this week's story. Welcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, Jon Negroni reads aloud his new fantasy story, "I Am the Wolf, I Am the Boy." Set in the mysterious Singing Woods, this story follows Ilen, a traveling bard searching for stories, who encounters Corrin, a young man cursed to transform into a wolf and forget anyone who truly loves him. Blending dark fantasy with queer romance, the story explores the ache of loving someone we're destined to lose and the role of art as memory t...
2025-09-2534 min
Worlds Without WarningSongs for the Dead and DrowningSpecial thanks to the Type. Tune. Tint. podcast for sponsoring this week's story. Welcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, Jon Negroni reads aloud his dark fantasy story, "Songs for the Dead and Drowning," which is a fan favorite originally published in May that we've been eager to share in audio form. Set in a fantasy version of Caribbean waters influenced by Taíno folklore, this story follows a nameless sirena who refuses to be the sanitized mermaid of popular culture, instead wielding teeth sharper than storms and a hunger for justice that runs deeper than an...
2025-09-2222 min
Worlds Without WarningThe ArchivistWelcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, Jon Negroni reads aloud his new magical realism story, "The Archivist." Set in Oakland, this story follows Isandro, a DJ who returns home from a late-night gig to find a mysterious woman in his apartment cataloguing all of his personal absences, which include missed calls, unsent birthday cards, and broken promises that have accumulated over the years. Blending fantastical elements with deeply grounded emotional realism and community healing, the story explores what we owe to the spaces where love should have been, as well as the weight of things left undone.
2025-09-1826 min
Mad Men MenS5E3 – 'Tea Leaves'Jon Hamm steps behind the camera for Mad Men Season 5, Episode 3, “Tea Leaves” and the results are…complicated! On this episode of Mad Men Men, Jon Negroni, Will Ashton, and Mike Overhulse react to Betty’s triumphant return. They also talk Peggy’s new hire Michael Ginsberg and Harry Crane continuing to be the worst man alive. We break down the real-life inspiration behind Betty’s storyline (and January Jones’ pregnancy), debate the effectiveness of Jon Hamm’s directorial debut, and explore how the show tackles themes of youth culture, generational anxiety, and desperate rebranding (looking at you, Roger). In case yo...
2025-09-1643 min
Worlds Without WarningEnd of the LineWelcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, Jon Negroni reads aloud his new thriller story, "End of the Line." Set on Chicago's Blue Line during the late-night shift, this story follows Lily, a train conductor whose routine crossword puzzle is interrupted by a mysterious voice on an old radio frequency claiming there's a killer on board. Blending real-time suspense with transit procedural detail and character depth, the story explores quick decision-making under pressure, the courage to break protocol when lives are at stake, and what happens when an ordinary person must choose between following the rules and following...
2025-09-1117 min
Worlds Without WarningBehavioral PauseWelcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, Jon Negroni reads aloud his new speculative contemporary fiction story, "Behavioral Pause." Set in our near future, this story follows Eleanor, who volunteers for a clinical trial testing a drug designed to help people control their verbal impulses by creating a neural delay between thought and speech. Blending pharmaceutical science fiction with relationship dynamics and social commentary, the story explores authenticity versus acceptability, the pressure to optimize our personalities for social consumption, and what happens when we can no longer access our own voices. As Eleanor discovers the costs of chemical...
2025-09-0444 min
Worlds Without WarningWe Should CelebrateWelcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, Jon Negroni reads aloud his new contemporary literary fiction story, "We Should Celebrate." Set in Charlotte, North Carolina, this story follows Elena and Noah, roommates whose carefully maintained boundaries are tested when Elena receives a job offer that will take her across the country. Blending understated prose with emotional complexity inspired by Sally Rooney and Emily Henry, the story explores the concept of "never-lovers;" people who want to be together but battle against timing and circumstance. Using an experimental three-act structure compressed into short fiction, it examines missed connections, unspoken feelings...
2025-08-2822 min
Worlds Without WarningThe Hunger Beneath the WarrensWelcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, Jon Negroni reads aloud his new dark fantasy horror story, "The Hunger Beneath the Warrens." Set in a world of interconnected rabbit warrens bound by ancient magic, this story follows Captain Vetch of Thornburrow as he faces an undead infection that spreads through fallen communities, turning the dead into something far more dangerous than corpses. Blending fantasy worldbuilding with zombie horror and emotional depth, the story explores impossible leadership choices, community bonds, and what happens when the magical connections that define a society begin to crumble, forcing survivors to choose between...
2025-08-2145 min
Worlds Without WarningA Butcher's FableWelcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, Jon Negroni reads aloud his literary folk horror story, "A Butcher's Fable", which was originally published in April and now features a new edit by Natalia Emmons and fresh artwork by the author. Set in the fictional Caribbean coastal town of Bahía Roja, this story follows Juan Albizú, a meticulous butcher whose pristine shop becomes the center of dark secrets when his meat begins to whisper truths the community refuses to acknowledge. Blending Caribbean cultural traditions with Southern Gothic atmosphere and psychological horror, the story explores communal silence, moral complicity, an...
2025-08-1919 min
Worlds Without WarningFrequencyWelcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, Jon Negroni reads aloud his new horror fiction story, "Frequency." Set at San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, this story follows Christian, a DJ performing as the opening act to an indifferent crowd while nursing fresh rejection from his partner. Blending electronic music culture with body horror and psychological terror, the story explores artistic validation, emotional pain, and what happens when a performer's internal anguish begins literally transmitting through the music itself, transforming the audience in devastating ways. Content warning: includes substance use, body horror, and disturbing themes. You...
2025-08-1413 min
Worlds Without WarningYour Inner SourdoughWelcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, Jon Negroni reads aloud his new contemporary short fiction story, "Your Inner Sourdough." Set on a BART train in the Bay Area, this story follows Marina, who has claimed a specific seat as her daily sanctuary, only to find a stranger sitting in it every morning. Blending self-help culture satire with relatable commuter anxiety and awkward human connection, the story explores boundaries, control, and what happens when our carefully constructed inner peace meets someone else's completely reasonable existence in the most embarrassing ways possible. You can find the written...
2025-08-0718 min
Worlds Without WarningThe Little Matchgirl Makes GoodWelcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, Jon Negroni reads aloud his new dark fantasy story, "The Little Matchgirl Makes Good." A reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale, this story follows a girl who dies selling matches in the cold but is resurrected by the Daughters of Ashes, a group that brings back forgotten girls to seek revenge on those who let them perish. Blending gothic atmosphere with social commentary and moral complexity, the story explores class warfare, justice versus vengeance, and what happens when the discarded rise up to burn down the world that discarded...
2025-07-3144 min
Worlds Without WarningMagical PorkWelcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, host Jon Negroni reads aloud his magical realism story, "Magical Pork," which was originally published on Cetera in February 2025. Set in Oakland, this is the tale of Ruben, who runs a Puerto Rican food truck and discovers that his pernil has the power to feed an entire neighborhood without ever running out. Blending culinary tradition with community magic and emotional realism, the story explores hope, cultural heritage, and the miraculous ways food can transform strangers into family. Drawing from Jon's own Puerto Rican roots, it's a love letter to the power...
2025-07-2921 min
Worlds Without WarningThat's Your Problem to SolveWelcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, Jon Negroni reads aloud his new contemporary fiction story, "That's Your Problem to Solve." Set in a converted San Francisco nail salon, the tale follows Gabriel Hayes, a former therapist who charges people five hundred dollars an hour to professionally not help them with their problems. Blending dark comedy with sharp social commentary and emotional realism, the story explores codependency, recovery, and the strange ways we connect when we stop trying to fix each other and start trying to see each other instead. You can find the written version...
2025-07-2431 min
Worlds Without WarningThe Moon Dancer's BargainWelcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, host Jon Negroni reads aloud his original fairy tale, "The Moon Dancer's Bargain." This is Cetera's second published story from January 2025. Inspired by Caribbean folklore, this is a tale of a young woman who encounters mysterious magic and must make an impossible choice that will change everything. Blending timeless fairy tale elements with rich cultural traditions, the story explores sacrifice, desire, and the true cost of getting what we want most. Plus, Jon shares brand-new author's notes created specifically for this episode. You can find the written version of "...
2025-07-2332 min
Worlds Without WarningOne Good GhostWelcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, Jon Negroni reads aloud his new paranormal contemporary fiction story, "One Good Ghost." Set at a beachside wedding, this is a tale where past and present collide when a bridesmaid encounters her brother's dead ex-fiancée in a bathroom mirror. Blending supernatural elements with sharp family dynamics and emotional realism, the story explores love, loss, and the complicated ghosts we carry, even into new beginnings. You can find the written version of "One Good Ghost" right here. About the Author Jon Negroni is a Puerto R...
2025-07-1718 min
Worlds Without WarningTo Feel Like a Person AgainWelcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, host Jon Negroni reads aloud his paranormal romance story, "To Feel Like a Person Again." Set at Starling Academy, a school where students who die become ghosts until graduation, this is the story of teen witches Hollie and Luce as they navigate love when one person gets to keep living and the other doesn't. Blending supernatural elements with sharp emotional realism, the story explores agency, identity, and what it means to truly "see" someone. Even when they're no longer fully there. You can find the written version of "To...
2025-07-1419 min
Worlds Without WarningPaper DreamsWelcome back to Worlds Without Warning. This week, host Jon Negroni reads aloud his new speculative literary short story, "Paper Dreams." Set in a near-future Silicon Valley, this is a world where dreams are taxed as intellectual property. Blending soft sci-fi and dystopian satire with emotional realism, the story explores grief, surveillance, and the quiet rebellion of a woman whose inner life is no longer her own. You can find the written version of "Paper Dreams" right here. About the Author Jon Negroni is a Puerto Rican author based in the San Francisco B...
2025-07-1034 min
Worlds Without WarningSoulmate SeasonWelcome to the very first episode of Worlds Without Warning! Host Jon Negroni introduces the podcast and reads their own speculative fiction story, "Soulmate Season." A tale of cosmic destiny meeting heart-crushing reality when two strangers discover their invisible thread connection at the worst time possible. You can find the written version of "Soulmate Season" right here. About the Author Jon Negroni is a Puerto Rican author based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His published books include The Pixar Theory (Slimbooks, 2015), a pop culture nonfiction, and his debut novel Killerjoy (5050 Press, 2017). His recent short...
2025-07-0714 min
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1145-1146 Manga Recap: 'Wildfire in Forest Sector 2, Branch Route 8' and 'Motion in Stillness'Hosts Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas reunite (finally!) to talk through the chaos, carnage, and character drama in One Piece Chapters 1145 “Wildfire in Forest Sector 2, Branch Route 8” and 1146 “Motion in Stillness.” After a month-long break, the duo break down Gunko’s shocking fight with the Straw Hats, Loki’s past encounter with Rocks D. Xebec, and why Elbaf may be headed toward all-out war. Also on deck: is Dr. Hiriluk secretly Xebec?? Jon pitches the reddit theory. Travis pretends to like it. Topics this week include: Usopp and Nami step up against a full-on god (and pay...
2025-04-2159 min
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1143-1144 Manga Recap: 'Holy Knights' and 'A Time For Warriors'Host Jon Negroni (me) sails solo this week as he dives into two jam-packed One Piece chapters: 1143 “Holy Nights” and 1144 “A Time for Warriors.” With Travis off this week, Jon breaks down everything from mythical Zoan reveals and villain backstories to the re-arrival of Scopper Gaban and the Straw Hats finally getting in on the action. And after the recap, Jon goes through some comments! Topics this week include: The Holy Knights’ bizarre Devil Fruits (Thorn-Thorn and Dream-Dream). The terrifying mind control over Elbaf’s kids. Loki’s last gasp and his mysterious past with King Harald. Frankie...
2025-04-0336 min
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1142 Manga Recap: 'What I'm Afraid Of'This week on Rookie Pirate Radio, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled "What I'm Afraid Of.” One Piece 1141 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookiepirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers. We’ll be back to discuss the next chapter after it comes out, but in the meantime, be sure to subscribe t...
2025-03-1152 min
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1141 Manga Recap: 'An Older Woman'This week on Rookie Pirate Radio, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled "An Older Woman.” One Piece 1141 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookiepirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers. We’ll be back to discuss the next chapter after it comes out, but in the meantime, be sure to subscribe to Rookie Pi...
2025-03-0644 min
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1140 Manga Recap: 'Scopper Gaban'This week on Rookie Pirate Radio, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Scopper Gaban.” One Piece 1140 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookiepirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers. We’ll be back to discuss the next chapter after it comes out, but in the meantime, be sure to subscribe to Rookie Pirate R...
2025-02-271h 01
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1137-1139 Manga RecapThis week on the podcast, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the three most recent chapters of the One Piece manga, titled “Introducing Shamrock,” “The Harley,” and “Mountain-Eater.” One Piece 1137-1139 are currently available to read for free on Viz. And you can also read an edited transcript of our conversation below! We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookiepirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers! We’ll be back to discuss the next ch...
2025-02-101h 03
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1136 Manga Recap: 'The Land that Awaits the Sun'This week on Rookie Pirate Radio, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “The Land that Awaits the Sun.” One Piece 1136 is currently available to read for free on Viz.We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookiepirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers. Extra Credits: Our intro music is a remix version of “Overtaken” from the One Piece anime, cut...
2025-01-2356 min
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1133-1135 Manga RecapThis week, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the three most recent chapters of the One Piece manga, titled “Nice Things,” “The Owl Library,” and "Friends' Cups." One Piece 1133-1135 are currently available to read for free on Viz. And you can read an edited transcript of our conversation right here! We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookiepirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers! We’ll be back to discuss the next c...
2025-01-061h 02
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1132 Manga Recap: 'Adventure in Elbaph'This week on Rookie Pirate Radio, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Adventure in Elbaph.” One Piece 1132 is currently available to read for free on Viz. And you can read an edited transcript of our conversation right here! We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookiepirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers. Extra Credits: Our intro music is a remix...
2024-12-031h 01
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1131 Manga Recap: 'Loki in the Underworld'This week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Loki in the Underworld.” One Piece 1131 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookiepirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers. Extra Credits: Our intro music is a remix version of “Overtaken” from the One Piece anime, cut together by Jon Negroni. Our podcast...
2024-11-1350 min
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1130 Manga Recap: 'The Accursed Prince'This week on the show, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “The Accursed Prince." One Piece 1130 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookiepirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers. Extra Credits: Our intro music is a remix version of “Overtaken” from the One Piece anime, cut together by Jon Negroni. Our...
2024-10-3159 min
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1128-1129 Manga Recap: 'RPG' and 'Livedolls'This week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the two most recent chapters of the One Piece manga, titled “RPG” and “Livedolls.” One Piece 1128-1129 are currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookiepirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers! Discussion Points for One Piece 1128-1129 (Spoilers!): What's the significance of Elbaph gods versus Skypiea gods? What makes Luffy Luffy even after all...
2024-10-1534 min
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1127 Manga Recap: 'Adventure in the Land of Mystery'This week, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Adventure in the Land of Mystery,” a wonderfully fitting reference to a certain Marvel comic involving norse mythology, wouldn't you know. One Piece 1127 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookiepirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers. Discussion Points for One Piece 1127 (Spoi...
2024-10-0148 min
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1126 Manga Recap – 'Settling the Score'This week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Settling the Score,” and trust us when we say we're about to score when it comes to chapters with cliffhangers! One Piece 1126 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookiepirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers. Discussion Points for One Piece 1126 (Spoilers!): Are we off...
2024-09-1851 min
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1125 Manga Recap – 'What Death Means'This week on Rookie Pirate Radio, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “What Death Means,” and fortunately you don't have to wonder what the death of this podcast means...yet. One Piece 1125 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookiepirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers! Discussion Points for One Piece 1125...
2024-09-111h 10
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1123-1124 Manga Recap – 'The Void Fortnight' and 'Close Friend'This week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the two most recent chapters of the One Piece manga, titled “The Void Fortnight” and "Close Friend." One Piece 1123-1124 are currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookiepirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers! Discussion Points (Spoilers!): Is this really the end of Egghead Island arc? How many chapters before we actually ar...
2024-08-2653 min
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1122 Manga Recap – 'Time is Right'This week on the show, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Time is Right,” and let's be fair. When is the time ever wrong to talk about One Piece? One Piece 1122 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookiepirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers! Discussion Points for One Piece 1122 (Spoilers!):
2024-08-041h 08
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1121 Manga Recap – 'The Upheaval of the Era'This week on the show, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “The Upheaval of the Era,” and the last thing we want to do now is throw up or heave after reading what Oda has in store for the final saga! One Piece 1121 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookiepirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things O...
2024-07-2457 min
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1120 Manga Recap – 'Atlas'One Piece 1120 is here, and we’re ready to talk about it on Rookie Pirate Radio, a podcast dedicated to the world of anime and manga. This week, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Atlas,” a character we end up only barely talking about because the Will of D is just too dang mysterious. One Piece 1120 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookiepirateradio@gmail.com) or join...
2024-07-171h 00
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece Manga Recap 1119 – 'Emet'This week on Rookie Pirate Radio, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Emet,” which we of course spend an outsized portion of this episode just on the name of chapter alone! One Piece 1119 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookiepirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers! Discussion Points for One Piece 11...
2024-07-031h 02
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1118 Manga Recap – 'The Most Free'This week on Rookie Pirate Radio, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “The Most Free,” which has pretty much broken the fandom even more-so than a certain pirate's devil fruit. One Piece 1118 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookiepirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers! Discussion Points for One Piece 1118 (S...
2024-06-261h 03
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1117 Manga Recap – 'A'This week on Rookie Pirate Radio, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “A,” or "also" or "another" depending on the translation. One Piece 1117 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookiepirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers! Discussion Points for One Piece 1117 (Spoilers!): What does the name of this chapter actua...
2024-06-191h 01
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1116 Manga Recap – 'Inner Conflict'This week on Rookie Pirate Radio, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Inner Conflict.” One Piece 1116 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can either email us (rookipirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers! Discussion Points for One Piece 1116 (Spoilers!): How does Vegapunk know that the Roger pirates know everything about the Void Century? Did...
2024-06-051h 18
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1115 Manga Recap – 'Pieces of a Continent'This week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Pieces of a Continent.” One Piece 1115 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, please email us (rookipirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord! Discussion Points for One Piece 1115 (Spoilers!): It's a big lore episode, but are there any real revelations here? This really feels like the end of the series is upon us, even more than ever. Who haven't we revisited...
2024-05-291h 16
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1114 Manga Recap – 'The Wings of Icarus'This week on Rookie Pirate Radio, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “The Wings of Icarus.” One Piece 1114 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! You can email us (rookipirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord to share your own theories, speculation, and suggestions. Discussion Points for One Piece 1114 (Spoilers!): Vegapunk's message about the world sinking is apparently reaching the ENTIRE world! The Mother Flame has some metaphorical connections to nuclear power and the history of Japan... There's still some mystery be...
2024-05-151h 15
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1112 – 'Hard Aspects'This week, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Hard Aspects.” And don't worry, not an aspect of this conversation is hard to understand. One Piece 1112 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, please email us (rookipirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord! Discussion Points for One Piece 1112 (Spoilers!): We speculate about the potential reveal of Vegapunk's brain and its role in the broadcast. The Straw Hats' survival and...
2024-04-241h 11
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1111 Manga Recap – 'Sun-Shield'One Piece 1111 is here, and we’re ready to talk about it on Rookie Pirate Radio, a podcast dedicated to the world of anime and manga. This week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Sun-Shield.” And you'll have to shield our eyes from the sun after reading such an unbelievably wild chapter. One Piece 1111 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, please leave us a comment on our website. You can also email u...
2024-03-271h 24
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1110 Manga Recap – 'Starfall'One Piece 1110 is here, and we’re ready to talk about it on Rookie Pirate Radio, a podcast dedicated to the world of anime and manga. This week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Starfall.” And trust us, we're wishing upon several stars when it comes to. a certain "giant" character finally waking up! One Piece 1110 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, please email us (rookipirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discor...
2024-03-201h 03
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1109 Manga Recap – 'Interception'One Piece 1109 is here, and we’re ready to talk about it on Rookie Pirate Radio, a podcast dedicated to the world of anime and manga. This week, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Interception.” But you don't have to wait 10 whole minutes to start listening because the episode is out right now! One Piece 1109 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can email us (rookipirateradio@gmail.com) and/or join our D...
2024-03-041h 04
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1108 Manga Recap – 'Come In, World'One Piece 1108 is here, and we’re ready to talk about it on Rookie Pirate Radio, a podcast dedicated to the world of anime and manga. This week, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Come In, World." So you should come on in and listen along as we reveal the truth of this podcast. One Piece 1108 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, you can email us (rookipirateradio@gmail.com) and/or jo...
2024-02-2859 min
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1105 & 1106 – Manga RecapJon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the two latest chapters of the One Piece manga, titled “The Height of Folly” (1105) and "On Your Side" (1106). And yes, missing last week was the height of our folly, but we hope you all stay on our side! We chat about One Piece 1105 and One Piece 1106 in our usual overload of detail, speculation, and free-wheeling analysis. Saturn digs Vegapunk into a hole. Luffy stops for lunch then Kizaru stops for punch. Bonney stares into the sun. And there are some giant implications happening right outside of Egghead Island... One Piece 1...
2024-02-071h 06
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1104 Manga Recap – 'Thank You, Daddy'This week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Thank You, Daddy.” And hey let's take this moment to thank YOU! The listeners! For not overly criticizing us for when we get our theories wrong! Also, we finish the show with a super brief anime check-in. We chat about One Piece 1104 in our usual overload of detail, speculation, and free-wheeling analysis. This week, Kuma arrives with some punch. Saturn shows off a party trick with his arm. Monkey D. Luffy has vanished. Franky has a radical idea, Sanji isn't annoying...
2024-01-221h 02
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1103 Manga Recap – 'I'm Sorry, Daddy'This week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “I'm Sorry, Daddy.” We're sorry too for how late this episode is... We chat about One Piece 1103 in our usual overload of detail, speculation, and free-wheeling analysis. This week, we get a new mystery (who gave Luffy food this time?!) Kuma cleans up a spider-web. Bonney wants to LIVE. Kizaru, who are you? Vegapunk would've voted for Obama a third time if he could've. Saturn needs to get spaced. One Piece 1103 is currently available to read for free on Viz....
2024-01-101h 10
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastFrieren: Beyond Journey's End – Anime RoundtableThis week on Rookie Pirate Radio, special guest Kayla Chu joins Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas to discuss Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. Also known as Frieren, the Final Farewell to the Dead, this is a new cozy fantasy adventure anime produced by Madhouse Inc. and currently streaming on Crunchyroll. Based on the manga written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, Frieren has been rapidly building a passionate fanbase. Partly for its slow-burn, melancholic storytelling but also its whimsical, humorous characters. For some bonus content, you can read Jon's review of the first four episodes from...
2023-12-2138 min
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1101 – Manga RecapThis week, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “To Bonney." And we think Oda is really writing this chapter "to" his daughters. One Piece 1101 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, please email us (rookipirateradio@gmail.com). Or join our Discord! Our intro music is a remix version of “Overtaken” from the One Piece anime, cut together by Jon Negroni. Our podcast artwork is by Jon Negroni. Tra...
2023-12-131h 03
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1100 – Manga RecapThis week, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Thank You, Bonney,” plus we read out a listener email about power-scaling and leveling up in the One Piece world! One Piece 1100 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, please email us (rookipirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord! There you can chat with us whenever you like and get to know the rest of our Rookie Pirate Radio community.
2023-12-061h 07
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1098 – Manga RecapThis week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Bonney's Birth,” and it's just too bad Oda didn't release this chapter on Father's Day... We chat about One Piece 1098 in our usual overload of detail, speculation, and free-wheeling analysis. This week, Oda is going full grim-dark on us with one of the most harrowing, emotional backstories yet, but with some gems of relief and happiness along the way. Since we have a break next week, we spend some extra time theorizing on what we think might happen next. What cured Bonn...
2023-11-1558 min
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1097 – Manga RecapThis week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Ginny," and honestly can someone absorb our pain bubbles?! We chat about One Piece 1097 in our usual overload of detail, speculation, and free-wheeling analysis. We dive into all kinds of theories about Jewelry Bonney's parent(s), Dragon's Navy revelation, and the amount of darkness Oda will send our way by the end of Kuma's flashback... One Piece 1097 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your...
2023-11-0842 min
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1096 – Manga RecapThis week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Kumachi,” which we could hardly...bear. We chat about One Piece 1096 in our usual overload of detail, speculation, and free-wheeling analysis. As you may have heard, this is the Avengers: Endgame of One Piece chapters. We see the Rocks pirates crew in its (almost) full glory. Additionally, we see a ton of lore revelations, Garp's ideal vacation mode, and Ginny's incredible wire-tapping skills. One Piece 1096 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedbac...
2023-10-311h 08
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1095 – Manga RecapThis week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Better Off Dead In This World." Stand aside My Chemical Romance... We chat about One Piece 1095 in our usual overload of detail, speculation, and free-wheeling analysis. As predicted, the Kuma flashback is finally here, plus some other correct predictions and new theories for Bonney, Jinny, Luffy, Stussy, and plenty more. One Piece 1095 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculati...
2023-10-171h 16
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1094 – Manga RecapThis week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled "Five Elders, Warrior God of Science and Defense, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn." Did you get all that? One Piece 1094 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, please leave us a comment below. You can also email us (rookipirateradio@gmail.com). Or join our Discord! Extra Credits Our intro music is a remix version of “Overtaken” from the One Piece ...
2023-10-101h 05
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastBoruto – The Good, the Bad, and the ShinobiThis week on Rookie Pirate Radio, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the anime and manga Boruto, especially now that its follow-up manga Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is already a couple chapters into its run. Originally a spinoff sequel series aimed at younger fans of Naruto, Boruto has a notorious reputation for being an inconsistent mess among some of the fandom and an overhyped underdog by others. We're here to give our own takes, and it's not so one-sided. So fire up your Rasengans, because we're about to Talk no Jutsu the Boruto discourse. We want you...
2023-10-041h 16
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1093 – Manga RecapThis week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Luffy vs. Kizaru.” But is this maybe, really, a fight between One Piece and every other Shonen manga in the shadow of Dragon Ball? We chat about One Piece 1093 in our usual overload of detail, speculation, and free-wheeling analysis. Additionally, at 00:55:20 we do a quick check-in on Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, which just blew up the internet. And yes, we tease our possibly inevitable episode about Boruto: Two Blue Vortex with a quick preview. One Piece 1093 is currently available to rea...
2023-09-261h 15
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1092 – Manga RecapThis week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Kuma the Tyrant's Holy Land Rampage,” and you better believe we're going to rampage on some massive theories we've been saving up for quite some time. Additionally, we end the show with a quick check-in on the latest episode of the One Piece anime, plus some manga we've been getting into while waiting for the Frieren anime to drop at the end of the month... One Piece 1092 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We wan...
2023-09-191h 07
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece Live-Action – Season 1 ReviewThis week on Rookie Pirate Radio, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss One Piece Season 1 with special guest Katey Stoetzel, who's watching the series from the perspective of someone who has never read or watched One Piece before. So you can bet we keep this one spoiler-free within everything revealed in the actual One Piece live-action series thus far. You can start watching the One Piece live-action series here. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, please leave us a comment below. You can also email u...
2023-09-1458 min
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1091 – Manga RecapThis week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Sentomaru," and we're going to need OUR strongest defense, at least when it comes to defending our wacky theories. We chat about One Piece 1091 in our usual overload of detail, speculation, and free-wheeling analysis. Additionally, we end the show with a quick check-in on what we’ve been watching and reading manga-wise and light-novel-wise...and anything else-wise outside of One Piece lately. One Piece 1091 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback...
2023-09-121h 17
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece Live-Action – Episode 1 ReviewNetflix’s One Piece live-action series is finally here, and we're finally talking about it! This week on Rookie Pirate Radio, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas recap One Piece Season 1 Episode 1, titled "Romance Dawn." And if you're a total newbie to the crew, don't worry, we keep our discussion spoiler-free and focused in on the episode itself. We chat about the casting, costumes, action sequences, easter eggs, what we like, what we dislike, and what this series could mean to the broader One Piece community and then some. We want your feedback! If you have any questi...
2023-09-0153 min
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1090 – Manga RecapThis week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Kizaru.” Truly a, uh, admiral-ble choice. We chat about One Piece 1090 in our usual overload of detail, speculation, and free-wheeling analysis. Additionally, we end the show with a quick check-in on what we've been reading manga-wise and light-novel-wise outside of One Piece lately. One Piece 1090 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, please leave us a comment below. You can...
2023-08-221h 04
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1089 – Manga RecapThis week on Rookie Pirate Radio, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Hostage Situation." In which we discover that Oda has been holding our expectations hostage. We chat about One Piece 1089 in our usual overload of detail, speculation, and free-wheeling analysis. Plus we end the show with a discussion of the Gear 5th reveal in the anime (episode 1071). How did the anime event of the year(?) go over with the broader community? Time to discuss! One Piece 1089 is currently available to read for free on Viz.
2023-08-071h 16
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1088 – Manga RecapThis week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Final Lesson.” And one lesson we'll keep learning over and over again is to never assume our predictions are correct...Definitely stick around for our anime check-in at 00:57:20 to hear about the latest stuff we've been watching, both new and old. From yet another random trash rom-com that Jon wants to rant about to what Travis proudly dubs commie propaganda, we have plenty to discuss this week. One Piece 1088 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We wan...
2023-07-241h 12
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece Live Action – First Official Trailer BreakdownNetflix's One Piece live action series is only a little over a month away — set your log post to August 31, even though that's not how log poses work. But to tie us over, we finally have a full trailer to dissect and overanalyze, with cameos and bounty poster easter eggs galore. For a special bonus episode of Rookie Pirate Radio, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the trailer's many revelations and how it appears to consolidate the East Blue Saga into just eight hour-long episodes. Hour long? Arlong? Coincidence? Yes. Anyway, we also dive into the special effects, figh...
2023-07-231h 05
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1087 – Manga RecapThis week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Battleship Bags.” And we're going to have bags under our eyes from crying so much over the ending... We chat about One Piece 1087 in our usual overload of detail, speculation, and wild analysis. It's a more straightforward chapter than usual, so we cover the major fights, flashback scenes, and what we think might happen next to Garp, Koby, and the marines currently on the run. We end this week's conversation with an extended anime check-in covering some new summer releases. And...w...
2023-07-181h 03
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1084 – Manga RecapThis week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “The Attempted Murder of a Celestial Dragon.” We chat about One Piece 1084 in our usual overload of detail, speculation, and wild analysis. This time covering the major revelations around a new character from the Void Century. Imu is on the move, and so many theories have poured out of the One Piece community for us to sift through. And yes. We discuss. The D. If you haven't read the chapter yet, you better get on your empty throne and check it out...
2023-05-281h 06
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1083 – Manga RecapThis week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “The Truth of that Day.” We chat about One Piece 1083 in our usual overload of detail, speculation, and wild analysis. This time covering Sabo's explanation of what happened during the Reverie, with revelations surely to come next week. Why is King Cobra confronting the Five Elders? Does Bonney find Kuma? Is Karasu really a Logia? Is that really Shanks' silhouette? Will we get at least one more Ivankov "YEE-HAW!" before cutting back to Egghead? Tune in to hear us attempt answer...
2023-05-161h 04
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1082 – Manga RecapOne Piece 1082 is here, and we’re ready to talk about it on Rookie Pirate Radio, a podcast dedicated to the world of anime and manga. This week, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Let's Go and Take it!” We chat about One Piece 1082 in our usual overload of detail and speculation, covering some interesting revelations and motivations related to the "genius jester" Buggy the Clown. Will more former Warlords join the Cross Guild? How did our boy, T-Bone, get got? And yes, we talk about all things Sabo and the Rev...
2023-05-091h 05
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOur Top 5 One Piece ArcsThis week on Rookie Pirate Radio, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss our top 5 One Piece arcs from Romance Dawn to Wano. You will not see at least one of these lists coming, and in addition to explaining what these arcs mean to us and why we consider them the best, we also chat about the differences between arcs and sagas. Plus we dive into how we believe Eiichiro Oda uses this type of storytelling to drive audience engagement. It's one of our most contentious discussions yet on the podcast, so you definitely don't want to miss our tho...
2023-05-021h 23
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1081 – Manga RecapOne Piece 1081 is here, and we’re ready to talk about it on Rookie Pirate Radio, a podcast dedicated to the world of anime and manga. This week, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Tenth Ship Captain of the Blackbeard Pirates, Kuzan.” We chat about One Piece 1081 in our usual overload of detail and speculation, particularly when it comes to the age-old question, what is Kuzan's deal? We also discuss the color of the supreme color spread, that Hibari/Akainu theory, and OK seriously what are the Blackbeard pirates going to do...
2023-04-251h 19
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1080 – Manga RecapOne Piece 1080 is here, and we’re ready to talk about it on Rookie Pirate Radio, a podcast dedicated to the world of anime and manga. This week, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “The Hero of Legend.” We chat about One Piece 1080 in our usual overload of detail and speculation, mainly when it comes to the workings of the Blackbeard Pirates. Is Teach's new plan for real? What's next for Captain Koby and Sword? Will Garp take the captains on by himself? What's up with these flower powers? Tune in to...
2023-04-091h 10
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1079 – Manga RecapThis week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “The Emperor's Crew, The Red-Haired Pirates.” We chat about One Piece 1079 in our usual overload of detail and speculation, and yes we cover one of the most momentous, unbelievable moments in the entire series. Who from the Blackbeard pirates is heading to Egghead? How powerful is Shanks really? What's next for Eustass Kid and his crew? And are there more secrets to future sight the series is yet to cover? Tune in to hear our thoughts on all these questions and more! On...
2023-03-281h 06
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1078 – Manga RecapOne Piece 1078 is here, and we’re ready to talk about it on Rookie Pirate Radio, a podcast dedicated to the world of anime and manga. This week, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Escape Limit.” We chat about One Piece 1078 in our usual overload of detail and speculation, plus we cover some massive theories and revelations for the manga. The battle against the Seraphim heats up! The narrator returns! Have we reached the halfway point of the arc? And the traitor finally reveals themselves, but is there another layer to th...
2023-03-211h 26
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1077 – Manga RecapOne Piece 1077 is here, and we’re ready to talk about it on Rookie Pirate Radio, a podcast dedicated to the world of anime and manga. This week, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Should Have Noticed Sooner.” We chat about One Piece 1077 in our usual overload of detail and speculation, plus we cover some massive theories and revelations for the manga. Sentomaru invokes Ohara! The Seraphim have weaknesses, actually. The Straw Hats take a plethora of "Ls" and seriously, who is the saboteur traitor?! The answer might be Shaka-ing...
2023-03-141h 06
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1075 & 1076 – Manga RecapOne Piece 1075 and 1076 dropped recently, and we're finally ready to cover both of these momentous chapters now that Jon is back from his vacation in Japan. Welcome back to Rookie Pirate Radio, a podcast dedicated to the world of anime and manga! This week, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the last two chapters of the One Piece manga, titled “Labophase Death Game” and "Old Friends." We chat about One Piece 1075 and 1076 in our usual overload of detail and speculation, plus we cover some massive theories and revelations for the manga. Who is the saboteur? Is this really a tournam...
2023-03-071h 44
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1074 – Manga RecapOne Piece 1074 is here and we’re ready to talk about it on Rookie Pirate Radio, a podcast dedicated to the world of anime and manga. This week, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Mark III.” We chat about One Piece Chapter 1074 in our usual overload of detail and speculation, plus we cover some massive theories and revelations for the manga, including the return of a classic Mugiwara ally to the story, possibly huge revelations about Kuma's past, and yes, a traitor, a saboteur even, is on the loose! One Piece 1...
2023-02-131h 22
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece 1072 – Manga RecapIn our third episode, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “The Weight of Memory.” We chat about One Piece 1072 in detail, plus we cover some big theories for the manga, like the origin of Bartholomew Kuma, how Zoan awakenings might work, and a whole lot more. One Piece 1072 is currently available to read for free on Viz. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, join our Discord and message us in the One Piece Spoilers Chat server. We’ll be back so...
2023-01-221h 30
Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece PodcastOne Piece Odyssey – Our First ImpressionsOne Piece Odyssey is a new JRPG video game from ILCA and Bandai Namco. It's also the latest major game to feature the Straw Hat Pirates from one of the most iconic (and longest-running) anime series of all time. Naturally, we had to talk about it on Rookie Pirate Radio, the official anime and manga podcast of InBetweenDrafts. This isn't a formal video game review (that's coming soon to the site), but more of a first impressions discussion between Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas. We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your ow...
2023-01-181h 03
Sequel RightsEp 59 - The Brave Little Toaster To The Rescue (GUEST: Jon Negroni)The Brave Little Toaster is back this week with some exciting insights on the internet and technology! Your hosts, Justin, Eliz and Tyler are joined by very special guest Jon Negroni to discuss the insanity of The Brave Little Toaster To The Rescue.
Star ratings help us build our audience! Please rate/review/subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, and share us with your virus filled super computer friends. Email us at sequelrights@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions on future franchises! Special Guest: Jon Negroni.
2018-10-031h 07
Now ConspiringQ&A and the Last Episode of Now Conspiring<br /><img alt="final episode" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7913" height="360" src="https://jonnegroni.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/final-episode.jpg?w=1024" width="640" /><br /><br />This week we have a mega reunion for our final episode of Now Conspiring. The entire group is back to saw farewell and to answer your questions regarding our favorite movies, Jon Negroni's Pixar Detective and Kayla's artistic projects.<br /><br />Don't worry! we are still going to be around every week but with our new name <strong>Part Time Characters. </strong>...
2017-07-1832 minNow ConspiringDisney’s LGBT Characters, Logan, and Oscar Fails<div style="background-color: white; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"><img alt="disney lgbt" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-7281" data-mce-src="https://jonnegroni.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/17195651_10155948942325550_223698344_o.jpg?w=798" height="449" src="https://jonnegroni.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/17195651_10155948942325550_223698344_o.jpg?w=798" style="clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="798" /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"><span data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">With Bridget off duty this week, the lovely Jenny Pan joins us all...
2017-03-0732 minNow Conspiring2017 Oscar Predictions<div style="background-color: white; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"><img alt="oscars" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-7206" data-mce-src="https://jonnegroni.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/16442727_10155829402090550_1437355272_o.jpg?w=798" height="449" src="https://jonnegroni.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/16442727_10155829402090550_1437355272_o.jpg?w=798" style="clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="798" /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;">With the New Year comes new changes to our podcast. Jon Negroni is starting a new podcast called Cinemaholics...
2017-02-0132 minNow ConspiringSplit, The Founder, xXx: Return of Xander Cage<div style="background-color: white; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"><img alt="split" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-7197" data-mce-src="https://jonnegroni.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/copy-of-describe-yourself-in-three-fictional-characters-even-though-its-pointless-and-an-exercise-in-futility-because-human-beings-are-more-complex-than-wish-fulfillment-archetypes-we1.png?w=798" height="669" src="https://jonnegroni.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/copy-of-describe-yourself-in-three-fictional-characters-even-though-its-pointless-and-an-exercise-in-futility-because-human-beings-are-more-complex-than-wish-fulfillment-archetypes-we1.png?w=798" style="clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="798" /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;">This week on the show, Jon and Will review <em>Split</em>, the...
2017-01-2332 minNow ConspiringSIlence and The Young Pope Review<div style="background-color: white; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"><img alt="silence" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-7176" data-mce-src="https://jonnegroni.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/copy-of-describe-yourself-in-three-fictional-characters-even-though-its-pointless-and-an-exercise-in-futility-because-human-beings-are-more-complex-than-wish-fulfillment-archetypes-we.png?w=798" height="669" src="https://jonnegroni.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/copy-of-describe-yourself-in-three-fictional-characters-even-though-its-pointless-and-an-exercise-in-futility-because-human-beings-are-more-complex-than-wish-fulfillment-archetypes-we.png?w=798" style="clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="798" /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif...
2017-01-1632 minNow ConspiringOur Favorite Movies of 2016<div style="background-color: white; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"><img alt="movies" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-7151" data-mce-src="https://jonnegroni.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/describe-yourself-in-three-fictional-characters-even-though-its-pointless-and-an-exercise-in-futility-because-human-beings-are-more-complex-than-wish-fulfillment-archetypes-we-only-sor.png?w=798" height="669" src="https://jonnegroni.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/describe-yourself-in-three-fictional-characters-even-though-its-pointless-and-an-exercise-in-futility-because-human-beings-are-more-complex-than-wish-fulfillment-archetypes-we-only-sor.png?w=798" style="clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="798" /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;">It's that time of year again for the Now Conspiring podcast to count off their favorite movies of 2016! There...
2017-01-0932 minNow ConspiringBonus Ep: Rogue One On One<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--qbxnRGVThc/WHLDHXFg7kI/AAAAAAAAB18/q_Fm_jOutM8AYupxl8Vq5fmlsvNdqQABwCEw/s1600/Describe%2Byourself%2Bin%2Bthree%2Bfictional%2Bcharacters%252C%2Beven%2Bthough%2Bit%2527s%2Bpointless%2Band%2Ban%2Bexercise%2Bin%2Bfutility%2Bbecause%2Bhuman%2Bbeings%2Bare%2Bmore%2Bcomplex%2Bthan%2Bwish-fulfillment%2Barchetypes%2Bwe%2Bonly%2Bsort%2Bof%2Brelate%2Bto%2B%2528sort%2Bof%2529-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="536" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--qbxnRGVThc/WHLDHXFg7kI/AAAAAAAAB18/q_Fm...
2017-01-0932 minNow ConspiringWhat We're Watching In December<div style="background-color: white; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"><img alt="december" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-7060" data-mce-src="https://jonnegroni.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/describe-yourself-in-three-fictional-characters-even-though-its-pointless-and-an-exercise-in-futility-because-human-beings-are-more-complex-than-wish-fulfillment-archetypes-we-only-sor.jpg?w=798" height="669" src="https://jonnegroni.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/describe-yourself-in-three-fictional-characters-even-though-its-pointless-and-an-exercise-in-futility-because-human-beings-are-more-complex-than-wish-fulfillment-archetypes-we-only-sor.jpg?w=798" style="clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="798" /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;">We've watched a lot of movies this year, but as we wind down in December, what are the movies...
2016-12-0632 minNow ConspiringOscar Bait Breakdown, 2016<div style="background-color: white; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"><img alt="oscar bait breakdown" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-7049" data-mce-src="https://jonnegroni.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/describe-yourself-in-three-fictional-characters-even-though-its-pointless-and-an-exercise-in-futility-because-human-beings-are-more-complex-than-wish-fulfillment-archetypes-we-only-sor1.jpg?w=798" height="669" src="https://jonnegroni.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/describe-yourself-in-three-fictional-characters-even-though-its-pointless-and-an-exercise-in-futility-because-human-beings-are-more-complex-than-wish-fulfillment-archetypes-we-only-sor1.jpg?w=798" style="clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="798" /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;">It's time for our first annual Oscar Bait Breakdown on the Now Conspiring podcast, but that's not...
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