If your main character is "overpowered," that's not necessarily a bad thing. The key is to make sure you find weaknesses that complement both the character and the story they're driving. So today on Fantasy Writing for Barbarians, I take a look at a prompt asking for feedback on a particularly overpowered protagonist. I use plenty of familiar examples of "op" characters done well and discuss the beauty of adding "contradictions" to powerful characters in order to make them more compelling and intriguing to readers.

Email your show feedback and/or advice prompts to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or join our Discord. You can find the first discussion prompt we referenced on the show right here, as well as the second prompt here.

Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is Jon Negroni, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options here.

If your main character is "overpowered," that's not necessarily a bad thing. The key is to make sure you find weaknesses that complement both the character and the story they're driving. So today on Fantasy Writing for Barbarians, I take a look at a prompt asking for feedback on a particularly overpowered protagonist. I use plenty of familiar examples of "op" characters done well and discuss the beauty of adding "contradictions" to powerful characters in order to make them more compelling and intriguing to readers.
Email your show feedback and/or advice prompts to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>. You can find the first discussion prompt we referenced on the show <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasywriters/comments/1gvs62a/feedback_for_my_character_idea_science_fiction/">right here</a>, as well as the second prompt <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasywriters/comments/1gqzc1s/they_make_it_look_harder_than_it_really_is/">here</a>.
Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a>, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/in-between-drafts/playlists/fantasy-writing-for-barbarians">here</a>.

How to write overpowered protagonists

Let's be real. A lot of authors (especially men like me) tend to fall short when writing female characters, let alone protagonists. There are all kinds of stereotypes, cliches, and blindspots that we're told to avoid. But at a certain point, it can all start to feel like we're fulfilling a checklist. When really, our goal should be to write complex characters that resonate with readers across the gender spectrum.

So today on a special extended episode of Fantasy Writing for Barbarians, I don't just give my own advice on writing female protagonists. I bring in some other perspectives too, including an extra prompt and of course some notes from one of our very own producers.

Email your show feedback and/or advice prompts to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or join our Discord. You can find the first discussion prompt we referenced on the show right here, as well as the second prompt here.

Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is Jon Negroni, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options here.

Let's be real. A lot of authors (especially men like me) tend to fall short when writing female characters, let alone protagonists. There are all kinds of stereotypes, cliches, and blindspots that we're told to avoid. But at a certain point, it can all start to feel like we're fulfilling a checklist. When really, our goal should be to write complex characters that resonate with readers across the gender spectrum.
So today on a special extended episode of Fantasy Writing for Barbarians, I don't just give my own advice on writing female protagonists. I bring in some other perspectives too, including an extra prompt and of course some notes from one of our very own producers.
Email your show feedback and/or advice prompts to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>. You can find the first discussion prompt we referenced on the show <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasywriters/comments/1gqxs8a/what_do_you_want_more_or_less_of_in_female/">right here</a>, as well as the second prompt <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasywriters/comments/1gqzc1s/they_make_it_look_harder_than_it_really_is/">here</a>.
Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a>, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/in-between-drafts/playlists/fantasy-writing-for-barbarians">here</a>.

How to write female protagonists

Your novel is a novel, not a movie or TV show. And that's not a bad thing! We can do a ton with novels that won't work nearly as well in a screenplay and vice versa. So if you find yourself struggling to make your writing more "cinematic," or for it to follow a visual scene in your head, this might be the episode for you.

Email your show feedback and/or advice prompts to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or join our Discord. You can find the discussion prompt we referenced on the show right here.

Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is Jon Negroni, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options here.

Your novel is a novel, not a movie or TV show. And that's not a bad thing! We can do a ton with novels that won't work nearly as well in a screenplay and vice versa. So if you find yourself struggling to make your writing more "cinematic," or for it to follow a visual scene in your head, this might be the episode for you.
Email your show feedback and/or advice prompts to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>. You can find the discussion prompt we referenced on the show <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasywriters/comments/1gpnkxp/trouble_rewriting_an_opening_movie_narration_into/">right here</a>.
Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a>, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/in-between-drafts/playlists/fantasy-writing-for-barbarians">here</a>.

Why you shouldn't write your novel like it's a movie

Our special guest today is Brenna English-Loeb, a literary agent for Transatlantic Literary Agency and the founder of BEL Tower Editorial, a developmental editing business where she helps authors craft rich, compelling stories across multiple genres, including of course fantasy.

Brenna English-Loeb was kind enough to answer a bunch of questions from our community and beyond, like how to know when it's time to do a developmental edit, if TikTok is "ruining" books, and how to set your query up for success. She also gives helpful advice on book titles, magic systems, dealing with criticism, and examples of genres/pitches she would like to see more of from fantasy authors.

Email your show feedback and/or advice prompts to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or join our Discord. 

Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is Jon Negroni, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options here.

Our special guest today is Brenna English-Loeb, a literary agent for Transatlantic Literary Agency and the founder of <a href="https://beltowereditorial.com/">BEL Tower Editorial</a>, a developmental editing business where she helps authors craft rich, compelling stories across multiple genres, including of course fantasy.
Brenna English-Loeb was kind enough to answer a bunch of questions from our community and beyond, like how to know when it's time to do a developmental edit, if TikTok is "ruining" books, and how to set your query up for success. She also gives helpful advice on book titles, magic systems, dealing with criticism, and examples of genres/pitches she would like to see more of from fantasy authors.
Email your show feedback and/or advice prompts to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>. 
Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a>, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/in-between-drafts/playlists/fantasy-writing-for-barbarians">here</a>.

Writing Advice from Literary Agent/Editor Brenna English-Loeb

Just say no to prologues. Right? Well, usually, yes. But there's a reason a lot of the most famous fantasy novels of all time just so happen to have (you guessed it) prologues. Even though a prologue or prelude or "chapter 0" is most likely unnecessary and maybe even detrimental to your own novel, it's smart to understand how they can sometimes work well in the best case scenario.

So today on Fantasy Writing for Barbarians, I take a look at an advice prompt from an author with a rather unique story framing device at the beginning that we think needs a little work. I discuss prologues, of course, but also the importance of starting your novel in the right place and assuring the reader that you have the story under control when it comes to POV, exposition, and more.

Email your show feedback and/or advice prompts to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or join our Discord. You can find the discussion prompt we referenced on the show right here.

Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is Jon Negroni, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options here.

Just say no to prologues. Right? Well, usually, yes. But there's a reason a lot of the most famous fantasy novels of all time just so happen to have (you guessed it) prologues. Even though a prologue or prelude or "chapter 0" is most likely unnecessary and maybe even detrimental to your own novel, it's smart to understand how they can sometimes work well in the best case scenario.
So today on Fantasy Writing for Barbarians, I take a look at an advice prompt from an author with a rather unique story framing device at the beginning that we think needs a little work. I discuss prologues, of course, but also the importance of starting your novel in the right place and assuring the reader that you have the story under control when it comes to POV, exposition, and more.
Email your show feedback and/or advice prompts to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>. You can find the discussion prompt we referenced on the show <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasywriters/comments/1gk7mxm/prologuepreludechapter_0/">right here</a>.
Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a>, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/in-between-drafts/playlists/fantasy-writing-for-barbarians">here</a>.

When prologues work and when they don't

Today on Fantasy Writing for Barbarians, I critique a magic system from an author who worries their idea might put them in a corner down the road. I get into the differences between hard and soft magic systems, some positive indicators that you're developing a good one, and ultimately how to make sure the rules and creative support and enhance your story and character.

Email your show feedback and/or advice prompts to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or join our Discord. You can find the discussion prompt we referenced on the show right here.

Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is Jon Negroni, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options here.

Today on Fantasy Writing for Barbarians, I critique a magic system from an author who worries their idea might put them in a corner down the road. I get into the differences between hard and soft magic systems, some positive indicators that you're developing a good one, and ultimately how to make sure the rules and creative support and enhance your story and character.
Email your show feedback and/or advice prompts to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>. You can find the discussion prompt we referenced on the show <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasywriters/comments/1gluuw0/feedback_on_my_magic_system_high_fantasy/">right here</a>.
Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a>, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/in-between-drafts/playlists/fantasy-writing-for-barbarians">here</a>.

How to master your magic system

One of the hardest things about writing a fantasy novel (or any novel) is starting. Where do you even begin? And how do you know if you're even ready?

Today on Fantasy Writing for Barbarians, I talk all about overcoming those creative blocks that can mess up our writing process. Especially if you're just trying to get started. I take a look at an advice prompt from an aspiring writer who feels like they've done all the prep work they can, but now when it comes to sitting down and doing the thing, they can't quite find the words. If that sounds like something you've gone through either currently or in the past, then this advice is for you, too.

Email your show feedback and/or advice prompts to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or join our Discord. You can find the discussion prompt we referenced on the show right here.

Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is Jon Negroni, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options here.

One of the hardest things about writing a fantasy novel (or any novel) is starting. Where do you even begin? And how do you know if you're even ready?
Today on Fantasy Writing for Barbarians, I talk all about overcoming those creative blocks that can mess up our writing process. Especially if you're just trying to get started. I take a look at an advice prompt from an aspiring writer who feels like they've done all the prep work they can, but now when it comes to sitting down and doing the thing, they can't quite find the words. If that sounds like something you've gone through either currently or in the past, then this advice is for you, too.
Email your show feedback and/or advice prompts to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>. You can find the discussion prompt we referenced on the show <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasywriters/comments/1gfp36j/needed_some_advice_from_someone_who_is_actively/">right here</a>.
Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a>, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/in-between-drafts/playlists/fantasy-writing-for-barbarians">here</a>.

How to unlock your fantasy writing potential

If you're writing a fantasy romance — or maybe just a fantasy with some romance — then at some point you're probably going to wonder if your love interest is compelling enough. Readers typically bemoan one-dimensional love interests who don't really have their own character arcs. When they're just props in the story or merely an extension of the main character instead of their own character.

So in this episode of Fantasy Writing for Barbarians, I discuss ways you can create "round" love interests who make readers swoon as much as the main character. I take a look at a specific prompt from a fantasy writer and provide direct feedback on their question. While also offering some examples from popular TV shows and books to help illustrate the contrast between a well-written romance and a weak one. 

Email your show feedback and/or advice prompts to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or join our Discord. You can find the discussion prompt we referenced on the show right here.

Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is Jon Negroni, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options here.

If you're writing a fantasy romance — or maybe just a fantasy with some romance — then at some point you're probably going to wonder if your love interest is compelling enough. Readers typically bemoan one-dimensional love interests who don't really have their own character arcs. When they're just props in the story or merely an extension of the main character instead of their own character.
So in this episode of Fantasy Writing for Barbarians, I discuss ways you can create "round" love interests who make readers swoon as much as the main character. I take a look at a specific prompt from a fantasy writer and provide direct feedback on their question. While also offering some examples from popular TV shows and books to help illustrate the contrast between a well-written romance and a weak one. 
Email your show feedback and/or advice prompts to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>. You can find the discussion prompt we referenced on the show <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasywriters/comments/1ge3h8n/how_do_i_effectively_make_a_love_interest_for_my/">right here</a>.
Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a>, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/in-between-drafts/playlists/fantasy-writing-for-barbarians">here</a>.

How to write love interests who aren't one-dimensional

Most fantasy stories benefit from a great map. But is it really ok to draw upon real-world geography as inspiration? Well, yeah! There are certainly some do's and don'ts when it comes to mirroring real locations, but it usually comes down to when and how you start thinking about your setting as a living, breathing, world. Not just an abstract idea.

So today on Fantasy Writing for Barbarians, I talk all about maps for your fantasy setting and how they can actually make your narrative even more unique and original. I take a look at some examples from popular fantasy novels as well, so all you aspiring authors can find practical ways to make your map more convincing and true to you.

Email your show feedback and/or advice prompts to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or join our Discord. You can find the discussion prompt we referenced on the show right here.

Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is Jon Negroni, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options here.

Most fantasy stories benefit from a great map. But is it really ok to draw upon real-world geography as inspiration? Well, yeah! There are certainly some do's and don'ts when it comes to mirroring real locations, but it usually comes down to when and how you start thinking about your setting as a living, breathing, world. Not just an abstract idea.
So today on Fantasy Writing for Barbarians, I talk all about maps for your fantasy setting and how they can actually make your narrative even more unique and original. I take a look at some examples from popular fantasy novels as well, so all you aspiring authors can find practical ways to make your map more convincing and true to you.
Email your show feedback and/or advice prompts to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>. You can find the discussion prompt we referenced on the show <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasywriters/comments/1ga8w71/how_do_you_feel_about_a_fantasy_setting_just/">right here</a>.
Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a>, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/in-between-drafts/playlists/fantasy-writing-for-barbarians">here</a>.

How to make your fantasy map feel true-to-life

Special guest Kate Brauning (creator of the Breakthrough Writers' Bootcamp) joins me today to answer a particularly dicey question about original ideas. What if your concept for a new fantasy story has already been done before? Kate and I discuss the current landscape of publishing in the fantasy genre and how to break through the noise with your novel. We also get into strategies for finding success with original ideas, starting with honing your premise. Then we answer a listener question about navigating your media influences and embracing comparisons to your work.

Email your show feedback and/or advice prompts to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or join our Discord. You can find the discussion prompt we referenced on the show right here.

Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is Jon Negroni, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options here.

Special guest Kate Brauning (creator of the <a href="https://www.breakthroughwriters.com/">Breakthrough Writers' Bootcamp</a>) joins me today to answer a particularly dicey question about original ideas. What if your concept for a new fantasy story has already been done before? Kate and I discuss the current landscape of publishing in the fantasy genre and how to break through the noise with your novel. We also get into strategies for finding success with original ideas, starting with honing your premise. Then we answer a listener question about navigating your media influences and embracing comparisons to your work.
Email your show feedback and/or advice prompts to fantasywritingforbarbarians@gmail.com or <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>. You can find the discussion prompt we referenced on the show <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasywriters/comments/1g72n6w/what_if_your_idea_has_already_been_done_before/">right here</a>.
Fantasy Writing for Barbarians‘ host is <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a>, author of The Pixar Theory, Killerjoy, and more. Our producers are Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock. You can find all our episodes and various podcast app options <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/in-between-drafts/playlists/fantasy-writing-for-barbarians">here</a>.

How to find original ideas with Kate Brauning

Whether you're a beginner fantasy writer or maybe even a barbarian, Fantasy Writing for Barbarians can help take your story to some exciting new worlds. Hosted by Jon Negroni and produced by Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock.

Whether you're a beginner fantasy writer or maybe even a barbarian, Fantasy Writing for Barbarians can help take your story to some exciting new worlds. Hosted by Jon Negroni and produced by Natalia Emmons and Bridget Serdock.

Fantasy Writing for Barbarians

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 artwork is by Jon Negroni. Travis Hymas is the Anime & Manga editor of InBetweenDrafts, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1131 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz. In case you didn’t know already, Eiichiro Oda is the creator of One Piece. Plus, we’re not just a One Piece podcast by the way! If you have a manga or anime you’d like us to cover or mention on the show, definitely reach out.

This week, <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a> and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/hymastravis/">Travis Hymas</a> 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 <a href="https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/one-piece?locale=en">Viz</a>.
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 <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>, 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 artwork is by Jon Negroni. Travis Hymas is the Anime &amp; Manga editor of <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/our-origin-story/">InBetweenDrafts</a>, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1131 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz. In case you didn’t know already, Eiichiro Oda is the creator of One Piece. Plus, we’re not just a One Piece podcast by the way! If you have a manga or anime you’d like us to cover or mention on the show, definitely reach out.

One Piece 1131 Manga Recap: 'Loki in the Underworld'

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 podcast artwork is by Jon Negroni. Travis Hymas is the Anime & Manga editor of InBetweenDrafts, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1130 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz. In case you didn’t know already, Eiichiro Oda is the creator of One Piece. Plus, we’re not just a One Piece podcast by the way! If you have a manga or anime you’d like us to cover or mention on the show, definitely reach out.

This week on the show, <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a> and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/hymastravis/">Travis Hymas</a> discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “The Accursed Prince." One Piece 1130 is currently available to read for free on <a href="https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/one-piece?locale=en">Viz</a>.
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 <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>, 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 artwork is by Jon Negroni. Travis Hymas is the Anime &amp; Manga editor of <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/our-origin-story/">InBetweenDrafts</a>, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1130 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz. In case you didn’t know already, Eiichiro Oda is the creator of One Piece. Plus, we’re not just a One Piece podcast by the way! If you have a manga or anime you’d like us to cover or mention on the show, definitely reach out.

One Piece 1130 Manga Recap: 'The Accursed Prince'

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 these years?
Do these recent chapters feel a bit too much like filler?
How do we feel about Luffy's mastery of his devil fruit?
OK, but are we actually in Elbaph??

Extra Credits:

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. Travis Hymas is the Anime & Manga editor of InBetweenDrafts, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1128-1129 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz. In case you didn’t know already, Eiichiro Oda is the creator of One Piece. Plus, we’re not just a One Piece podcast by the way! If you have a manga or anime you’d like us to cover or mention on the show, definitely reach out.

This week, <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a> and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/hymastravis/">Travis Hymas</a> 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 <a href="https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/one-piece?locale=en">Viz</a>.
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 <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers! 
Discussion Points for One Piece 1128-1129 (Spoilers!):
<ul>
<li>What's the significance of Elbaph gods versus Skypiea gods?</li>
<li>What makes Luffy Luffy even after all these years?</li>
<li>Do these recent chapters feel a bit too much like filler?</li>
<li>How do we feel about Luffy's mastery of his devil fruit?</li>
<li>OK, but are we actually in Elbaph??</li>
</ul>
Extra Credits:
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. Travis Hymas is the Anime &amp; Manga editor of <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/our-origin-story/">InBetweenDrafts</a>, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1128-1129 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz. In case you didn’t know already, Eiichiro Oda is the creator of One Piece. Plus, we’re not just a One Piece podcast by the way! If you have a manga or anime you’d like us to cover or mention on the show, definitely reach out.

One Piece 1128-1129 Manga Recap:  'RPG' and 'Livedolls'

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 (Spoilers!):
Are those people at the beginning actually giants, or normal-sized humans?
Is Chopper around?
What is the Ear God?! Bugs Bunny perhaps?
Is Luffy a Loki imposter?
Why are there so many errors, are we dealing with more hallucinations and/or illusions?

Extra Credits:

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. Travis Hymas is the Anime & Manga editor of InBetweenDrafts, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1127 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz. In case you didn’t know already, Eiichiro Oda is the creator of One Piece. Plus, we’re not just a One Piece podcast by the way! If you have a manga or anime you’d like us to cover or mention on the show, definitely reach out.

This week, <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a> (me) and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/hymastravis/">Travis Hymas</a> 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 <a href="https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/one-piece?locale=en">Viz</a>.
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 <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers. 
Discussion Points for One Piece 1127 (Spoilers!):
<ul>
<li>Are those people at the beginning actually giants, or normal-sized humans?</li>
<li>Is Chopper around?</li>
<li>What is the Ear God?! Bugs Bunny perhaps?</li>
<li>Is Luffy a Loki imposter?</li>
<li>Why are there so many errors, are we dealing with more hallucinations and/or illusions?</li>
</ul>
Extra Credits:
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. Travis Hymas is the Anime &amp; Manga editor of <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/our-origin-story/">InBetweenDrafts</a>, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1127 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz. In case you didn’t know already, Eiichiro Oda is the creator of One Piece. Plus, we’re not just a One Piece podcast by the way! If you have a manga or anime you’d like us to cover or mention on the show, definitely reach out.

One Piece 1127 Manga Recap: 'Adventure in the Land of Mystery'

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 officially at Elbaf?
Is the lego house a kid giant's toy house?
Why is the missing crew the first six members, A.K.A the Alabasta crew? Is there any significance with that and Vivi possibly reuniting with the Straw Hats soon?
Did Kuzan really intend to kill Garp?
Why are we getting a flashback to a month ago with Bartolomeo and Shanks?

Extra Credits:

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. Travis Hymas is the Anime & Manga editor of InBetweenDrafts, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1126 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz. In case you didn’t know already, Eiichiro Oda is the creator of One Piece. Plus, we’re not just a One Piece podcast by the way! If you have a manga or anime you’d like us to cover or mention on the show, definitely reach out.

This week, <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a> and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/hymastravis/">Travis Hymas</a> 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 <a href="https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/one-piece?locale=en">Viz</a>.
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 <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers. 
Discussion Points for One Piece 1126 (Spoilers!):
<ul>
<li>Are we officially at Elbaf?</li>
<li>Is the lego house a kid giant's toy house?</li>
<li>Why is the missing crew the first six members, A.K.A the Alabasta crew? Is there any significance with that and Vivi possibly reuniting with the Straw Hats soon?</li>
<li>Did Kuzan really intend to kill Garp?</li>
<li>Why are we getting a flashback to a month ago with Bartolomeo and Shanks?</li>
</ul>
Extra Credits:
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. Travis Hymas is the Anime &amp; Manga editor of <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/our-origin-story/">InBetweenDrafts</a>, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1126 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz. In case you didn’t know already, Eiichiro Oda is the creator of One Piece. Plus, we’re not just a One Piece podcast by the way! If you have a manga or anime you’d like us to cover or mention on the show, definitely reach out.

One Piece 1126 Manga Recap – 'Settling the Score'

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 (Spoilers!):
Will we get to see Garling's "deal with the devil" contract play out?
How will the Revolutionary Army get involved with the race for the one piece?
Jon still thinks Elbaf won't happen so easily...is he right?
Will we see the Cross Guild and/or the man marked by flames soon?
We now have some confirmations about the Gorosei and how old they must really be...does it change anything?
How satisfying was Saturn's [REDACTED]?

Extra Credits:

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. Travis Hymas is the Anime & Manga editor of InBetweenDrafts, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1125 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz. In case you didn’t know already, Eiichiro Oda is the creator of One Piece. Plus, we’re not just a One Piece podcast by the way! If you have a manga or anime you’d like us to cover or mention on the show, definitely reach out.

This week on Rookie Pirate Radio, <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a> (me) and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/hymastravis/">Travis Hymas</a> 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 <a href="https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/one-piece?locale=en">Viz</a>.
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 <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers! 
Discussion Points for One Piece 1125 (Spoilers!):
<ul>
<li>Will we get to see Garling's "deal with the devil" contract play out?</li>
<li>How will the Revolutionary Army get involved with the race for the one piece?</li>
<li>Jon still thinks Elbaf won't happen so easily...is he right?</li>
<li>Will we see the Cross Guild and/or the man marked by flames soon?</li>
<li>We now have some confirmations about the Gorosei and how old they must really be...does it change anything?</li>
<li>How satisfying was Saturn's [REDACTED]?</li>
</ul>
Extra Credits:
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. Travis Hymas is the Anime &amp; Manga editor of <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/our-origin-story/">InBetweenDrafts</a>, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1125 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz. In case you didn’t know already, Eiichiro Oda is the creator of One Piece. Plus, we’re not just a One Piece podcast by the way! If you have a manga or anime you’d like us to cover or mention on the show, definitely reach out.

One Piece 1125 Manga Recap – 'What Death Means'

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 arrive on Elbaf?
Could something else catastrophic happen in the meantime?
Are we good with the Vegapunk mind-erasing retcon thing?
Who is the silhouetted figure at the end of 1124?
Is Zoro right to scrutinize Luffy for mourning Vegapunk?
Is Lilith about to join the Straw Hats?
Is Lilith really Vegapunk, now? How does this really work?
Is Kizaru's "unclear justice" taking on a new meaning?
Is there significance to Vivi closing her left eye when talking about hope?
Are we getting updated bounties?
What is Big News Morgan really up to?

Extra Credits:

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. Travis Hymas is the Anime & Manga editor of InBetweenDrafts, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1123-1124 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz.

This week, <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a> and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/hymastravis/">Travis Hymas</a> 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 <a href="https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/one-piece?locale=en">Viz</a>.
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 <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers! 
Discussion Points (Spoilers!):
<ul>
<li>Is this really the end of Egghead Island arc?</li>
<li>How many chapters before we actually arrive on Elbaf?</li>
<li>Could something else catastrophic happen in the meantime?</li>
<li>Are we good with the Vegapunk mind-erasing retcon thing?</li>
<li>Who is the silhouetted figure at the end of 1124?</li>
<li>Is Zoro right to scrutinize Luffy for mourning Vegapunk?</li>
<li>Is Lilith about to join the Straw Hats?</li>
<li>Is Lilith really Vegapunk, now? How does this really work?</li>
<li>Is Kizaru's "unclear justice" taking on a new meaning?</li>
<li>Is there significance to Vivi closing her left eye when talking about hope?</li>
<li>Are we getting updated bounties?</li>
<li>What is Big News Morgan really up to?</li>
</ul>
Extra Credits:
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. Travis Hymas is the Anime &amp; Manga editor of <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/our-origin-story/">InBetweenDrafts</a>, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1123-1124 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz.

One Piece 1123-1124 Manga Recap – 'The Void Fortnight' and 'Close Friend'

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!):
Are you feeling nostalgic about the My Hero Academia tribute on the cover?
Will Koby come around on trying to "stop" Luffy from claiming the One Piece?
What can we confirm about Joy Boy from that silhouette??
Do we now have a better idea of how the Gorosei summoning works and what their weakness is?
How does tying haki into a knot connect to Weatheria?
After Elbaf, could be possibly get a God Valley part two, in which the four emperors all clash on the same island?
Will Blackbeard go to Fishman Island and/or Wano to get the Ancient Weapons per Caribou's tip, or will he focus on the last road poneglyph first?
Why does Emmet look sort of like a viking/giant in the flashback?
Is Egghead Island the best arc post-timeskip?
What will it take for Luffy to master conqueror's haki the same way Joy Boy apparently did?

Extra Credits:

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. Travis Hymas is the Anime & Manga editor of InBetweenDrafts, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1122 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz. In case you didn’t know already, Eiichiro Oda is the creator of One Piece. Plus, we’re not just a One Piece podcast by the way! If you have a manga or anime you’d like us to cover or mention on the show, definitely reach out.

This week on the show, <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni </a> and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/hymastravis/">Travis Hymas</a> 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 <a href="https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/one-piece?locale=en">Viz</a>.
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 <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers! 
Discussion Points for One Piece 1122 (Spoilers!):
<ul>
<li>Are you feeling nostalgic about the My Hero Academia tribute on the cover?</li>
<li>Will Koby come around on trying to "stop" Luffy from claiming the One Piece?</li>
<li>What can we confirm about Joy Boy from that silhouette??</li>
<li>Do we now have a better idea of how the Gorosei summoning works and what their weakness is?</li>
<li>How does tying haki into a knot connect to Weatheria?</li>
<li>After Elbaf, could be possibly get a God Valley part two, in which the four emperors all clash on the same island?</li>
<li>Will Blackbeard go to Fishman Island and/or Wano to get the Ancient Weapons per Caribou's tip, or will he focus on the last road poneglyph first?</li>
<li>Why does Emmet look sort of like a viking/giant in the flashback?</li>
<li>Is Egghead Island the best arc post-timeskip?</li>
<li>What will it take for Luffy to master conqueror's haki the same way Joy Boy apparently did?</li>
</ul>
Extra Credits:
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. Travis Hymas is the Anime &amp; Manga editor of <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/our-origin-story/">InBetweenDrafts</a>, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1122 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz. In case you didn’t know already, Eiichiro Oda is the creator of One Piece. Plus, we’re not just a One Piece podcast by the way! If you have a manga or anime you’d like us to cover or mention on the show, definitely reach out.

One 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 “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 One Piece spoilers! 

Discussion Points for One Piece 1121 (Spoilers!):
Ok, so where is the final road poneglyph? Probably not Elbaf, so what about Vira?
Is the Man Marked by Flames Deuce's or Shanks' theoretical evil holy knight twin?
Who has which road poneglyphs at this point?
Will the Cross Guild go after Luffy while Shanks goes after Blackbeard?
Will Zoro's next major opponent be Mihawk?
What if Sabo/Dragon and the various marines like Koby and Akainu will be more like kingmakers, while the four emperors will be the true contenders for the one piece?
Could there be a Marine King??

Extra Credits:

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. Travis Hymas is the Anime & Manga editor of InBetweenDrafts, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1121 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz. In case you didn’t know already, Eiichiro Oda is the creator of One Piece. Plus, we’re not just a One Piece podcast by the way! If you have a manga or anime you’d like us to cover or mention on the show, definitely reach out.

This week on the show, <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni </a> and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/hymastravis/">Travis Hymas</a> 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 <a href="https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/one-piece?locale=en">Viz</a>.
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 <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers! 
Discussion Points for One Piece 1121 (Spoilers!):
<ul>
<li>Ok, so where is the final road poneglyph? Probably not Elbaf, so what about Vira?</li>
<li>Is the Man Marked by Flames Deuce's or Shanks' theoretical evil holy knight twin?</li>
<li>Who has which road poneglyphs at this point?</li>
<li>Will the Cross Guild go after Luffy while Shanks goes after Blackbeard?</li>
<li>Will Zoro's next major opponent be Mihawk?</li>
<li>What if Sabo/Dragon and the various marines like Koby and Akainu will be more like kingmakers, while the four emperors will be the true contenders for the one piece?</li>
<li>Could there be a Marine King??</li>
</ul>
Extra Credits:
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. Travis Hymas is the Anime &amp; Manga editor of <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/our-origin-story/">InBetweenDrafts</a>, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1121 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz. In case you didn’t know already, Eiichiro Oda is the creator of One Piece. Plus, we’re not just a One Piece podcast by the way! If you have a manga or anime you’d like us to cover or mention on the show, definitely reach out.

One Piece 1121 Manga Recap – 'The Upheaval of the Era'

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 our Discord, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers! 

Discussion Points for One Piece 1120 (Spoilers!):
Is Edison really dead?
Will Lilith join the Straw Hats?
Emet is a funny character?!
Could Toki have sent Emet (and Joyboy) forward into the future?
What is Emet's "it" ?
Why would the World Government hunt down people with "D" in their names 26 years ago, but not as much now?
Why didn't the Gorosei move the One Piece after Roger found it? Or did they?

Extra Credits:

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. Travis Hymas is the Anime & Manga editor of InBetweenDrafts, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1120 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz. In case you didn’t know already, Eiichiro Oda is the creator of One Piece. Plus, we’re not just a One Piece podcast by the way! If you have a manga or anime you’d like us to cover or mention on the show, definitely reach out.

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, <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a> (me) and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/hymastravis/">Travis Hymas</a> 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 <a href="https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/one-piece?locale=en">Viz</a>.
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 <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>, where we have a special channel devoted to all things One Piece spoilers! 
Discussion Points for One Piece 1120 (Spoilers!):
<ul>
<li>Is Edison really dead?</li>
<li>Will Lilith join the Straw Hats?</li>
<li>Emet is a funny character?!</li>
<li>Could Toki have sent Emet (and Joyboy) forward into the future?</li>
<li>What is Emet's "it" ?</li>
<li>Why would the World Government hunt down people with "D" in their names 26 years ago, but not as much now?</li>
<li>Why didn't the Gorosei move the One Piece after Roger found it? Or did they?</li>
</ul>
Extra Credits:
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. Travis Hymas is the Anime &amp; Manga editor of <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/our-origin-story/">InBetweenDrafts</a>, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1120 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz. In case you didn’t know already, Eiichiro Oda is the creator of One Piece. Plus, we’re not just a One Piece podcast by the way! If you have a manga or anime you’d like us to cover or mention on the show, definitely reach out.

One Piece 1120 Manga Recap – 'Atlas'

From InBetweenDrafts, Rookie Pirate Radio is a podcast dedicated to the world of anime and manga. We primarily do One Piece manga recaps, but also anime roundtables and seasonal previews.

From InBetweenDrafts, Rookie Pirate Radio is a podcast dedicated to the world of anime and manga. We primarily do One Piece manga recaps, but also anime roundtables and seasonal previews.

Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece Podcast

We're not known for blowing smoke on Mad Men Men, but I guess we can make an exception for this penultimate episode of the season! That's right, we're back to discuss Season 4, Episode 12, titled "Blowing Smoke." Which finds the old gang at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce scrambling in the fog of losing Lucky Strike. As usual, we recap the episode, give our analysis, and reference the director/writer/actors’ commentaries as well as Mad Men Carousel by Matt Zoller Seitz. 

In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively instead of having a functional social life.

“Blowing Smoke” Discussion Points: 
What can we make of the dynamic between Sally and Glen in this episode?
How can we connect Don's American Cancer pitch to the "kids" in "Blowing Smoke"?
Does this really feel like a penultimate episode?
Is the Midge subplot all that believable?
What is the current state of Don and Faye's relationship?

Extra credits:

Matthew Weiner created Mad Men, which aired on AMC from 2007 to 2015. John Slattery directed “Blowing Smoke” and Andre Jacquemetton and Maria Jacquemetton wrote the script. The show stars Jon Hamm, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Robert Morse, and many more. Our intro music is “Mad Men Men” by Tom Davidson, which is an original remix of the show’s opening theme “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2. Podcast illustration is by Jon Negroni. Our podcast hosts include Jon Negroni (Podcast Editor of InBetweenDrafts), Will Ashton (cohost of the Cinemaholics podcast), and Michael Overhulse (a guy who’s addicted to working at startups).

We're not known for blowing smoke on Mad Men Men, but I guess we can make an exception for this penultimate episode of the season! That's right, we're back to discuss Season 4, Episode 12, titled "Blowing Smoke." Which finds the old gang at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce scrambling in the fog of losing Lucky Strike. As usual, we recap the episode, give our analysis, and reference the director/writer/actors’ commentaries as well as Mad Men Carousel by Matt Zoller Seitz. 
In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively instead of having a functional social life.
“Blowing Smoke” Discussion Points: 
<ul>
<li>What can we make of the dynamic between Sally and Glen in this episode?</li>
<li>How can we connect Don's American Cancer pitch to the "kids" in "Blowing Smoke"?</li>
<li>Does this really feel like a penultimate episode?</li>
<li>Is the Midge subplot all that believable?</li>
<li>What is the current state of Don and Faye's relationship?</li>
</ul>
Extra credits:
Matthew Weiner created Mad Men, which aired on AMC from 2007 to 2015. John Slattery directed “Blowing Smoke” and Andre Jacquemetton and Maria Jacquemetton wrote the script. The show stars Jon Hamm, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Robert Morse, and many more. Our intro music is “Mad Men Men” by Tom Davidson, which is an original remix of the show’s opening theme “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2. Podcast illustration is by Jon Negroni. Our podcast hosts include <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a> (Podcast Editor of InBetweenDrafts), <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/iamwillashton/">Will Ashton</a> (cohost of the Cinemaholics podcast), and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/moverhulse/">Michael Overhulse</a> (a guy who’s addicted to working at startups).

S4E12 – Blowing Smoke

The Chinese Walls are coming down for Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce this week as we dig into Season 4, Episode 11. That's right, Mad Men Men is back for another dive into how Don Draper is the absolute worst at balancing professional and personal relationships, plus how desperation truly drives all of us. As usual, we recap the episode, give our analysis, and reference the director/writer/actors’ commentaries as well as Mad Men Carousel by Matt Zoller Seitz.

In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively instead of having a functional social life.

Discussion Points: 
What IS a Chinese Wall in the workplace?
Should we read Sterling's Gold?
Does the episode still work even when it's this on the nose?
How does SCDP come back from this major shakeup?
Can you relate to a workplace crisis like this?
What does Peggy's pitch remind you of?
How has Peggy grown as a character since Season 1?
What is really going on between Don and Megan?
Is this it for Joan and Roger?

Extra credits:

Matthew Weiner created Mad Men, which aired on AMC from 2007 to 2015. Phil Abraham directed “Chinese Wall” and Erin Levy wrote the script. The show stars Jon Hamm, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Robert Morse, and many more. Our intro music is “Mad Men Men” by Tom Davidson, which is an original remix of the show’s opening theme “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2. Podcast illustration is by Jon Negroni. Our podcast hosts include Jon Negroni (Podcast Editor of InBetweenDrafts), Will Ashton (cohost of the Cinemaholics podcast), and Michael Overhulse (a guy who’s addicted to working at startups).

The Chinese Walls are coming down for Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce this week as we dig into Season 4, Episode 11. That's right, Mad Men Men is back for another dive into how Don Draper is the absolute worst at balancing professional and personal relationships, plus how desperation truly drives all of us. As usual, we recap the episode, give our analysis, and reference the director/writer/actors’ commentaries as well as Mad Men Carousel by Matt Zoller Seitz.
In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively instead of having a functional social life.
Discussion Points: 
<ul>
<li>What IS a Chinese Wall in the workplace?</li>
<li>Should we read Sterling's Gold?</li>
<li>Does the episode still work even when it's this on the nose?</li>
<li>How does SCDP come back from this major shakeup?</li>
<li>Can you relate to a workplace crisis like this?</li>
<li>What does Peggy's pitch remind you of?</li>
<li>How has Peggy grown as a character since Season 1?</li>
<li>What is really going on between Don and Megan?</li>
<li>Is this it for Joan and Roger?</li>
</ul>
Extra credits:
Matthew Weiner created Mad Men, which aired on AMC from 2007 to 2015. Phil Abraham directed “Chinese Wall” and Erin Levy wrote the script. The show stars Jon Hamm, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Robert Morse, and many more. Our intro music is “Mad Men Men” by Tom Davidson, which is an original remix of the show’s opening theme “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2. Podcast illustration is by Jon Negroni. Our podcast hosts include <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a> (Podcast Editor of InBetweenDrafts), <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/iamwillashton/">Will Ashton</a> (cohost of the Cinemaholics podcast), and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/moverhulse/">Michael Overhulse</a> (a guy who’s addicted to working at startups).

S4E11 – Chinese Wall

Fittingly enough, we're on our hands and knees begging you to give Mad Men Men a chance. Just don't hit us over the head for it. That's right, this week we're talking about Season 4 Episode 10 of Mad Men, titled "Hands and Knees." As usual, we recap the episode, give our analysis, and reference the director/writer/actors' commentaries as well as Mad Men Carousel by Matt Zoller Seitz.

In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively instead of having a functional social life.

Discussion Points: 
Thematically, is "Hands and Knees" a little clunky?
How does the late/great Lynn Shelton do as director with this episode?
What do you make of Don and Pete's changing dynamic since Season 1?
Why do you think Betty bails Don out with the government guys?
What can we glean about Lane after such a strained storyline concerning his father and estranged family?
If this episode is all about secrets, then how can we relay that to each storyline?
What is Joan's perspective on Roger at this point, and what might be going through her mind in the clinic scene?
What makes this episode so bold in terms of the actors' performances?

Extra credits:

Matthew Weiner created Mad Men, which aired on AMC from 2007 to 2015. Lynn Shelton directed “Hands and Knees” and Matthew Weiner co-wrote the script with Jonathan Abrahams. The show stars Jon Hamm, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Robert Morse, and many more. Our intro music is “Mad Men Men” by Tom Davidson, which is an original remix of the show’s opening theme “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2. Podcast illustration is by Jon Negroni. Our podcast hosts include Jon Negroni (Podcast Editor of InBetweenDrafts), Will Ashton (cohost of the Cinemaholics podcast), and Michael Overhulse (a guy who’s addicted to working at startups).

Fittingly enough, we're on our hands and knees begging you to give Mad Men Men a chance. Just don't hit us over the head for it. That's right, this week we're talking about Season 4 Episode 10 of Mad Men, titled "Hands and Knees." As usual, we recap the episode, give our analysis, and reference the director/writer/actors' commentaries as well as Mad Men Carousel by Matt Zoller Seitz.
In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively instead of having a functional social life.
Discussion Points: 
<ul>
<li>Thematically, is "Hands and Knees" a little clunky?</li>
<li>How does the late/great Lynn Shelton do as director with this episode?</li>
<li>What do you make of Don and Pete's changing dynamic since Season 1?</li>
<li>Why do you think Betty bails Don out with the government guys?</li>
<li>What can we glean about Lane after such a strained storyline concerning his father and estranged family?</li>
<li>If this episode is all about secrets, then how can we relay that to each storyline?</li>
<li>What is Joan's perspective on Roger at this point, and what might be going through her mind in the clinic scene?</li>
<li>What makes this episode so bold in terms of the actors' performances?</li>
</ul>
Extra credits:
Matthew Weiner created Mad Men, which aired on AMC from 2007 to 2015. Lynn Shelton directed “Hands and Knees” and Matthew Weiner co-wrote the script with Jonathan Abrahams. The show stars Jon Hamm, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Robert Morse, and many more. Our intro music is “Mad Men Men” by Tom Davidson, which is an original remix of the show’s opening theme “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2. Podcast illustration is by Jon Negroni. Our podcast hosts include <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a> (Podcast Editor of InBetweenDrafts), <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/iamwillashton/">Will Ashton</a> (cohost of the Cinemaholics podcast), and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/moverhulse/">Michael Overhulse</a> (a guy who’s addicted to working at startups).

S4E10 – Hands and Knees

We're podcasters, not astronauts, so give us some slack if we don't shoot for new heights with "The Beautiful Girls." A Mad Men episode with ample hijinks and comedy mixed with dramatic workplace sexism and Don Draper constantly disappointing the women in his life. Because, well, this is Mad Men. And the Mad Men "Men" never know what's going on...

In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively instead of having a functional social life.

Discussion Points: 
What is "The Beautiful Girls" truly saying about sexism underneath it all?
Does this episode feel too much like a redux of previous Mad Men episodes?
What drives Joan and Roger and to do what they do after getting mugged?
Can we give it up for Ms. Blankenship, Queen of Perversions, first of her name and protecter of the realm, an astronaut if there ever was one?
Is Sally really Don's weak spot?
Speaking of spots, why did Don put Faye on one?
Why does Faye struggle to connect with Sally?
Is this the springtime of Peggy's youth?

Extra credits:

Matthew Weiner created Mad Men, which aired on AMC from 2007 to 2015. Michael Uppendahl directed “The Beautiful Girls” and Matthew Weiner co-wrote the script with Dahvi Waller. The show stars Jon Hamm, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Robert Morse, and many more. Our intro music is “Mad Men Men” by Tom Davidson, which is an original remix of the show’s opening theme “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2. Podcast illustration is by Jon Negroni. Our podcast hosts include Jon Negroni (Podcast Editor of InBetweenDrafts), Will Ashton (cohost of the Cinemaholics podcast), and Michael Overhulse (a guy who’s addicted to working at startups).

We're podcasters, not astronauts, so give us some slack if we don't shoot for new heights with "The Beautiful Girls." A Mad Men episode with ample hijinks and comedy mixed with dramatic workplace sexism and Don Draper constantly disappointing the women in his life. Because, well, this is Mad Men. And the Mad Men "Men" never know what's going on...
In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively instead of having a functional social life.
Discussion Points: 
<ul>
<li>What is "The Beautiful Girls" truly saying about sexism underneath it all?</li>
<li>Does this episode feel too much like a redux of previous Mad Men episodes?</li>
<li>What drives Joan and Roger and to do what they do after getting mugged?</li>
<li>Can we give it up for Ms. Blankenship, Queen of Perversions, first of her name and protecter of the realm, an astronaut if there ever was one?</li>
<li>Is Sally really Don's weak spot?</li>
<li>Speaking of spots, why did Don put Faye on one?</li>
<li>Why does Faye struggle to connect with Sally?</li>
<li>Is this the springtime of Peggy's youth?</li>
</ul>
Extra credits:
Matthew Weiner created Mad Men, which aired on AMC from 2007 to 2015. Michael Uppendahl directed “The Beautiful Girls” and Matthew Weiner co-wrote the script with Dahvi Waller. The show stars Jon Hamm, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Robert Morse, and many more. Our intro music is “Mad Men Men” by Tom Davidson, which is an original remix of the show’s opening theme “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2. Podcast illustration is by Jon Negroni. Our podcast hosts include <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a> (Podcast Editor of InBetweenDrafts), <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/iamwillashton/">Will Ashton</a> (cohost of the Cinemaholics podcast), and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/moverhulse/">Michael Overhulse</a> (a guy who’s addicted to working at startups).

S4E9 – The Beautiful Girls

A thing like that, we managed to get to "The Summer Man" before the end of the summer. That's right, this week we dig into the eight episode of the fourth season of Mad Men, in which Peggy is on "fire" and Don faces his toughest nemesis yet: sobriety.

In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively instead of having a functional social life.

Discussion Points: 
Is it fair to compare "The Summer Man" to Season 1 episodes of the show?
What is the point of all the voiceover narration?
How well does Jon Hamm handle Don's journey to sobriety?
What is the true nuance of Peggy and Joan's complicated work relationship?
Does this episode work as a follow-up to the well-regarded "The Suitcase" in the previous episode?

Extra credits:

Matthew Weiner created Mad Men, which aired on AMC from 2007 to 2015. Phil Abraham directed “The Summer Man” and Matthew Weiner co-wrote the script with Lisa Albert and Janet Leahy. The show stars Jon Hamm, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Robert Morse, and many more. Our intro music is “Mad Men Men” by Tom Davidson, which is an original remix of the show’s opening theme “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2. Podcast illustration is by Jon Negroni. Our podcast hosts include Jon Negroni (Podcast Editor of InBetweenDrafts), Will Ashton (cohost of the Cinemaholics podcast), and Michael Overhulse (a guy who’s addicted to working at startups).

A thing like that, we managed to get to "The Summer Man" before the end of the summer. That's right, this week we dig into the eight episode of the fourth season of Mad Men, in which Peggy is on "fire" and Don faces his toughest nemesis yet: sobriety.
In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively instead of having a functional social life.
Discussion Points: 
<ul>
<li>Is it fair to compare "The Summer Man" to Season 1 episodes of the show?</li>
<li>What is the point of all the voiceover narration?</li>
<li>How well does Jon Hamm handle Don's journey to sobriety?</li>
<li>What is the true nuance of Peggy and Joan's complicated work relationship?</li>
<li>Does this episode work as a follow-up to the well-regarded "The Suitcase" in the previous episode?</li>
</ul>
Extra credits:
Matthew Weiner created Mad Men, which aired on AMC from 2007 to 2015. Phil Abraham directed “The Summer Man” and Matthew Weiner co-wrote the script with Lisa Albert and Janet Leahy. The show stars Jon Hamm, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Robert Morse, and many more. Our intro music is “Mad Men Men” by Tom Davidson, which is an original remix of the show’s opening theme “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2. Podcast illustration is by Jon Negroni. Our podcast hosts include <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a> (Podcast Editor of InBetweenDrafts), <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/iamwillashton/">Will Ashton</a> (cohost of the Cinemaholics podcast), and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/moverhulse/">Michael Overhulse</a> (a guy who’s addicted to working at startups).

S4E8 – The Summer Man

Want us to talk about "The Suitcase," widely considered one of the greatest episodes of any television show ever? Well, that's what the podcast is for! That's right, this week we dig into the seventh episode of the fourth season of Mad Men. And listeners, it's a knockout.

In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively instead of having a functional social life.

Discussion Points: 
Why is "The Suitcase" such a widely regarded episode and what went into its writing?
Does this episode live up to the hype?
Does this qualify as a bottle episode? Or at least bottle episode-adjacent?
Does this episode better resolve the tension between Don and Peggy compared to the Season 3 finale?
What does Peggy truly mean to Don personally and professionally?
Is this really the halfway point of the series?
What goes into the ownership of a creative idea?
How well does the episode balance emotion and comedy?
What's your stance on Ghost Anna?
Does anyone truly know Don?

Extra credits:

Matthew Weiner created Mad Men, which aired on AMC from 2007 to 2015. Jennifer Getzinger directed “The Suitcase” and Matthew Weiner wrote the script. The show stars Jon Hamm, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Robert Morse, and many more. Our intro music is “Mad Men Men” by Tom Davidson, which is an original remix of the show’s opening theme “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2. Podcast illustration is by Jon Negroni. Our podcast hosts include Jon Negroni (Podcast Editor of InBetweenDrafts), Will Ashton (cohost of the Cinemaholics podcast), and Michael Overhulse (a guy who’s addicted to working at startups).

Want us to talk about "The Suitcase," widely considered one of the greatest episodes of any television show ever? Well, that's what the podcast is for! That's right, this week we dig into the seventh episode of the fourth season of Mad Men. And listeners, it's a knockout.
In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively instead of having a functional social life.
Discussion Points: 
<ul>
<li>Why is "The Suitcase" such a widely regarded episode and what went into its writing?</li>
<li>Does this episode live up to the hype?</li>
<li>Does this qualify as a bottle episode? Or at least bottle episode-adjacent?</li>
<li>Does this episode better resolve the tension between Don and Peggy compared to the Season 3 finale?</li>
<li>What does Peggy truly mean to Don personally and professionally?</li>
<li>Is this really the halfway point of the series?</li>
<li>What goes into the ownership of a creative idea?</li>
<li>How well does the episode balance emotion and comedy?</li>
<li>What's your stance on Ghost Anna?</li>
<li>Does anyone truly know Don?</li>
</ul>
Extra credits:
Matthew Weiner created Mad Men, which aired on AMC from 2007 to 2015. Jennifer Getzinger directed “The Suitcase” and Matthew Weiner wrote the script. The show stars Jon Hamm, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Robert Morse, and many more. Our intro music is “Mad Men Men” by Tom Davidson, which is an original remix of the show’s opening theme “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2. Podcast illustration is by Jon Negroni. Our podcast hosts include <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a> (Podcast Editor of InBetweenDrafts), <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/iamwillashton/">Will Ashton</a> (cohost of the Cinemaholics podcast), and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/moverhulse/">Michael Overhulse</a> (a guy who’s addicted to working at startups).

S4E7 – The Suitcase

Many have said that Mad Men Men is the cure for the common podcast. That's right, this week we discuss and analyze 'Waldorf Stories,' the sixth episode of the fourth season of Mad Men. And we're planning on going on a bender even if we don't win an award for this.

In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively instead of having a functional social life.

Extra credits:

Matthew Weiner created Mad Men, which aired on AMC from 2007 to 2015. Scott Hornbacher directed “Waldorf Stories” and Matthew Weiner co-wrote the script with Brett Johnson. The show stars Jon Hamm, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Robert Morse, and many more. Our intro music is “Mad Men Men” by Tom Davidson, which is an original remix of the show’s opening theme “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2. Podcast illustration is by Jon Negroni. Our podcast hosts include Jon Negroni (Podcast Editor of InBetweenDrafts), Will Ashton (cohost of the Cinemaholics podcast), and Michael Overhulse (a guy who’s addicted to working at startups).

Many have said that Mad Men Men is the cure for the common podcast. That's right, this week we discuss and analyze 'Waldorf Stories,' the sixth episode of the fourth season of Mad Men. And we're planning on going on a bender even if we don't win an award for this.
In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively instead of having a functional social life.
Extra credits:
Matthew Weiner created Mad Men, which aired on AMC from 2007 to 2015. Scott Hornbacher directed “Waldorf Stories” and Matthew Weiner co-wrote the script with Brett Johnson. The show stars Jon Hamm, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Robert Morse, and many more. Our intro music is “Mad Men Men” by Tom Davidson, which is an original remix of the show’s opening theme “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2. Podcast illustration is by Jon Negroni. Our podcast hosts include <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a> (Podcast Editor of InBetweenDrafts), <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/iamwillashton/">Will Ashton</a> (cohost of the Cinemaholics podcast), and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/moverhulse/">Michael Overhulse</a> (a guy who’s addicted to working at startups).

S4E6 – Waldorf Stories

It's ok Don, Mad Men Men doesn't have a budget for a commercial, either. That's right, this week we're getting into 'The Chrysanthemum and the Sword,' the fifth episode of Season 4. And we don't need a "gift" from you the listeners, as you just being our listeners is plenty gift enough. Just don't invite us to any sleepovers anytime soon.

In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively instead of having a functional social life.

Extra credits:

Our intro music is “Mad Men Men” by Tom Davidson, which is an original remix of the show’s opening theme “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2. Podcast illustration is by Jon Negroni. Our podcast hosts include Jon Negroni (Podcast Editor of InBetweenDrafts), Will Ashton (cohost of the Cinemaholics podcast), and Michael Overhulse (a guy who’s addicted to working at startups).

It's ok Don, Mad Men Men doesn't have a budget for a commercial, either. That's right, this week we're getting into 'The Chrysanthemum and the Sword,' the fifth episode of Season 4. And we don't need a "gift" from you the listeners, as you just being our listeners is plenty gift enough. Just don't invite us to any sleepovers anytime soon.
In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively instead of having a functional social life.
Extra credits:
Our intro music is “Mad Men Men” by Tom Davidson, which is an original remix of the show’s opening theme “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2. Podcast illustration is by Jon Negroni. Our podcast hosts include <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a> (Podcast Editor of InBetweenDrafts), <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/iamwillashton/">Will Ashton</a> (cohost of the Cinemaholics podcast), and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/moverhulse/">Michael Overhulse</a> (a guy who’s addicted to working at startups).

S4E5 – The Chrysanthemum and the Sword

We at Mad Men Men know a little something about being the rejected podcast. That's right, we're talking about Season 4 Episode 4 this week, directed by the one and only John Slattery A.K.A. Roger Sterling! If you have any criticisms, be sure to write half a sentence on your typewriter and then throw the paper out.

In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively instead of having a functional social life.

Extra credits:

Our intro music is “Mad Men Men” by Tom Davidson, which is an original remix of the show’s opening theme “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2. Podcast illustration is by Jon Negroni. Our podcast hosts include Jon Negroni (Podcast Editor of InBetweenDrafts), Will Ashton (cohost of the Cinemaholics podcast), and Michael Overhulse (a guy who’s addicted to working at startups).

We at Mad Men Men know a little something about being the rejected podcast. That's right, we're talking about Season 4 Episode 4 this week, directed by the one and only John Slattery A.K.A. Roger Sterling! If you have any criticisms, be sure to write half a sentence on your typewriter and then throw the paper out.
In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively instead of having a functional social life.
Extra credits:
Our intro music is “Mad Men Men” by Tom Davidson, which is an original remix of the show’s opening theme “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2. Podcast illustration is by Jon Negroni. Our podcast hosts include <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a> (Podcast Editor of InBetweenDrafts), <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/iamwillashton/">Will Ashton</a> (cohost of the Cinemaholics podcast), and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/moverhulse/">Michael Overhulse</a> (a guy who’s addicted to working at startups).

S4E4 – The Rejected

This week on Mad Men Men, we venture back out to sunny Los Angeles to visit our old friend Anna Draper and get some decidedly NOT good news to ring in the new year. But at least Don gets to stay in his Lane. In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively instead of having a functional social life.

Discussion Points: 
Why do some people dislike the California portion of this episode?
Why are we so surprised to see Greg being somewhat competent?
What's the real dynamic between Don and Anna?
Does Anna know she's dying?
Why does this episode switch to the Lane night out?
Why is this episode called "The Good News?"

Extra credits:

Matthew Weiner created Mad Men, which aired on AMC from 2007 to 2015. Jennifer Getzinger directed “The Good News” and Matthew Weiner co-wrote the script with Jonathan Abrahams. The show stars Jon Hamm, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Robert Morse, and many more. Our intro music is “Mad Men Men” by Tom Davidson, which is an original remix of the show’s opening theme “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2. Podcast illustration is by Jon Negroni. Our podcast hosts include Jon Negroni (Podcast Editor of InBetweenDrafts), Will Ashton (cohost of the Cinemaholics podcast), and Michael Overhulse (a guy who’s addicted to working at startups).

This week on Mad Men Men, we venture back out to sunny Los Angeles to visit our old friend Anna Draper and get some decidedly NOT good news to ring in the new year. But at least Don gets to stay in his Lane. In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively instead of having a functional social life.
Discussion Points: 
<ul>
<li>Why do some people dislike the California portion of this episode?</li>
<li>Why are we so surprised to see Greg being somewhat competent?</li>
<li>What's the real dynamic between Don and Anna?</li>
<li>Does Anna know she's dying?</li>
<li>Why does this episode switch to the Lane night out?</li>
<li>Why is this episode called "The Good News?"</li>
</ul>
Extra credits:
Matthew Weiner created Mad Men, which aired on AMC from 2007 to 2015. Jennifer Getzinger directed “The Good News” and Matthew Weiner co-wrote the script with Jonathan Abrahams. The show stars Jon Hamm, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Robert Morse, and many more. Our intro music is “Mad Men Men” by Tom Davidson, which is an original remix of the show’s opening theme “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2. Podcast illustration is by Jon Negroni. Our podcast hosts include <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a> (Podcast Editor of InBetweenDrafts), <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/iamwillashton/">Will Ashton</a> (cohost of the Cinemaholics podcast), and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/moverhulse/">Michael Overhulse</a> (a guy who’s addicted to working at startups).

S4E3 – The Good News

The weekly show where we discuss a show that used to come out weekly. On Mad Men Men, we take a close look at each episode of the AMC series "Mad Men," which ran from 2007 to 2015, gearing our conversation around the conversation the show is having about gender, the patriarchy, and other things that make us mad. Hosted by Jon Negroni, Will Ashton, and Mike Overhulse.

The weekly show where we discuss a show that used to come out weekly. On Mad Men Men, we take a close look at each episode of the AMC series "Mad Men," which ran from 2007 to 2015, gearing our conversation around the conversation the show is having about gender, the patriarchy, and other things that make us mad. Hosted by Jon Negroni, Will Ashton, and Mike Overhulse.

Mad Men Men

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