Thank you to Gabriela for commissioning this episode! This trio of episodes is the one where we finally get to see Crocodile get defeated, and it's really quite a spectacle. While Luffy is busy kicking his ass into the sky, Vivi is being as ineffectual as ever by screaming from the clock tower at the unhearing crowd below. Eventually, our friends get to rest and eat, and have a bath, and we get a pretty cringey scene with Nami flashing everyone that nobody asked for. Thanks for listening, and I ...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Thank you to Yama for commissioning this new episode! This chapter is the one in which our whole crew is gathered together again just in time for an attack from a bunch of Yaldiv warriors...an attack that was somehow overlooked by the powerful entity occupying Ronan's body. We also learn about the differences in the way the Choice went between the Yaldiv and dogs, and I really do love the dog version. Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you again soon with a new episode!
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Thank you so much to Max for commissioning this episode! So this episode is the one where we find out what Bradley's connection is to all the shit that's been going on, and we also get to meet the Father and watch him kill his own...son? I guess?...so as to absorb his essence back into himself and hopefully create a new homunculus that functions a little more according to specs. Thanks so much to you all for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Thank you so much to Florian for commissioning this episode! So in these episodes, we've got Luffy finally catching up with Crocodile & Co. down in the hidden temple, and starting his fight with a bloody fist which apparently functions in the same way as water. Good thinking, dude! Meanwhile our friends above ground are scrambling to get to the cannon that is poised to hit the square, and we unexpectedly meet Mr. 7 and Miss Father's Day, who may be the most bonkers so far. So far....
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Thank you to Andy for commissioning this episode! In these chapters, I'm really sad because it turns out that we're having to say goodbye to the united crew as one by one, they each use up all their power coping with some major attacks from Subject One and then go back to the surface. I'm really curious why Ziel is the only one sent up to a totally different area than everything else, and I'm worried that our group is getting a little sabotaged here somehow. Meanwhile, Lindon and Eithan are stil...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Thank you to Max for commissioning this episode! This is such a great premise for an episode, I love this a LOT. The whole concept is that our vampire friends (well at least the undead ones, we don't know what Colin's deal is) died and left ghosts behind with unfinished business. Each of them has to figure out what that is, and fulfill it (or not, as the case may be) to send their spirit on to the great beyond. Also, it appears we haven't actually said goodbye to Gregor forever! But now he's cal...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Thank you to Heather for commissioning this episode! In these final chapters, I find out that my theory on Aftermath keeping Lilly alive secretly is not what's going on, and I'm deeply disappointed that she's actually dead. Meanwhile, Jordan and Jason have a talk and basically decide that they're going to defect and create a squad of their own, since obviously McIntyre can't be trusted at all. But sadly, Jordan doesn't talk about ANY of this with Brian, and the rift between them just seems to be...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Thank you again so much to Max for commissioning this episode! So this episode is the one where Al gets kidnapped because he got a little cocky about being able to handle a real sketchy crowd that lures him into an alley. Turns out that the one that heads this little gang is Greed, and he's surprised to meet someone who is just a soul bound to armor, even though this is definitely not as unusual as we all thought it was. Greed fights Ed, and he's got some weird powers and Ed seems to have met hi...
Mar 08, 2022•59 min
Thank you very much to Andy for commissioning this episode! These chapters are the ones in which we get a little further into the conflict with the Abidan, and I express some frustration with that whole plotline in the series and also some frustration with myself for having such trouble following what's going in within it. I would love to hear all your thoughts about that and how you all deal with it. Meanwhile, our people are in the labyrinth and beginning to sort of fight against its wishes as...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Thank you to Max for commissioning this episode! In this installment of The Elric Brothers Reflect On Their Mysterious Past, we find out only a TINY bit more about what the deal is with their father, and I don't mind telling you all that I hate the man already. He seems like a real piece of shit and I'm not looking forward to finding out all the ways he's let his kids down in addition to abandoning them, because he clearly is up to no good. Thank you all so much for listening, and I will see you...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Thank you to Max for commissioning this episode! This episode is when our friends arrive at Rush Valley, the center of all things Automail, and there's a pickpocket there who is saving money up to pay back a man who has always refused to accept any money from her in the past. Which is a bulletproof plan that makes total sense. Also, a lady goes into labor and Winry's can-do attitude gets her a spot as an apprentice! Thanks for listening!
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Thank you to Heather for commissioning this episode! In these chapters, we've got a major confrontation with Aftermath and Lillly going head-to-head in the streets, and and this is followed by a confrontation between Aftermath and Ethan going head-to-head on a Zoom call. It seems like maybe Ethan has been a lot shadier than he's let on, and perhaps Aftermath has some more valid points than I thought. Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you again soon with a new episode!
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Thank you to Florian for commissioning this episode! In these two, we get a rematch between Luffy and Crocodile, in which Luffy loses AGAIN. I cannot believe this! Meanwhile, the rest of the crew searches for a cannon, and we learn more about Miss All-Sunday AKA Nico Robin. Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Thank you to Gabriela for commissioning this episode! These episodes are the ones in which Zorro goes up against Mr. 1, and while I wasn't sure what to expect, I really enjoyed this fight a lot. That said, I'm not sure I totally understand what Zorro did to win. Meanwhile, Crocodile is out here reading Vivi like a book and I can't say I really disagree with any of his points. Thanks for listening!
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Thank you so much to Andy for commissioning this episode! In these chapters, the crew delves further into the labyrinth, and comes up against MULTIPLE hydras, moving floors and walls, and a variety of unpleasant scenarios involving being separated from one another. Then, to top it off, Reigan Shen turns up. DISLIKE. Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you again soon with a new episode!
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Max, this is the second time that I'm going to be cursing you instead of thanking you for commissioning this damn show. Why would you do this to me. Poor Hughes.
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Thank you so much to Florian for commissioning this episode and joining me in the conversation! These episodes are another series without ANY Luffy appearances, so we're completely in it with our sidekicks (sorry guys, but that's what you are) and mostly get to watch Nami learn to use the weird-ass weapon that Usopp made for her. Parts of this work for me and parts of it don't, but overall it's a lot of fun. Except for the CRUCIFIXION. Fuck.
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 33 min
Thank you to Max for commissioning this episode! This is the episode where Al deals with his suspicions about being a created, artificial being that Ed invented and filled with fictional memories. I was sad that the bad guy managed to get under Al's skin so much, but I'm glad that it's been dealt with so quickly, although I wouldn't have been mad about it if they stretched it out a little longer. Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you again very shortly with a new episode!
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Thank you so much to Heather for commissioning this episode! I'm back with the team, and there's all kinds of interesting developments. It turns out that humanity is actually a back-up colony of less advanced Incarna, in case all of them die in the war with the Jenagyr. That's kind of rude, and I'm offended. But also, I like that there's potential for me to eventually have powers in this equation. Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you again soon with a new episode!
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Thank you so much to Andy for commissioning this episode! These chapters are the ones in which our crew begins their journey to the center of the labyrinth, and start to get an idea of just what they're going to be up against. Only an *idea*, you understand, because shit is pretty mild thisearly on. Meanwhile there's a whole thing that I am excited about between Jai Long and Wei Shit Kelsa, and I'm HERE for it! Thanks for listening, everyone, and I will see you soon with a new episode!...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Thank you to Roy for commissioning this episode, and for joining me for this recording! These three episodes are the ones that focus on Usopp's fight with Miss Merry Christmas and Mister Four, and occasionally skip over to Sanji fighting Mister Two. There's not a lot of Vivi in these episodes, and no Luffy at all! I'm hoping to see him next time. Thanks so much for listening, and see you soon!
Jan 30, 2022•1 hr 36 min
Thank you so much to Max for commissioning this episode! This episode is the one where the boys face off with the two hollow suits of armor that area inhabited by the souls of serial killers. In Ed's case, he's nearly bested simply because his arm gives out, while Al is being psychologically attacked in a way I never expected. Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!
Jan 30, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Thank you so much to Max for commissioning this episode! In this episode we find out that one of the key ingredients required to make the Philosopher's Stone is a human life, which I am pretty sure most of us had figured already. Meanwhile, the sweet summer children who are guarding Ed and Al seem totally surprised that the government would EVER be involved in something like that. LOL.
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Thank you to Gabriela for commissioning this episode! In these two episodes, I have to go on a rant. I'm just getting very annoyed with Vivi, and I was so hopeful that after a few moments of the show seeming to be aware of the way she's been portrayed that they were going to address that. But no. However, I'm pretty into Miss All Sunday. She's dope. Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Thank you to Andy for commissioning this episode! I am so nervous now because the vacation is now officially over and we're getting into the fray again. Can I just tell y'all how much I don't want to do this right now, with a weird psuedo-Dross tagging along? I just...look I love the team and I believe in them, but I'm worried. Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you next week with a new episode!
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Thank you Max for commissioning this episode! This is the one where our dudes go get their metal parts repaired by Pinako and Winry, and Ed zeros in on an alchemist who has successfully made some close approximations of the Philosophers Stone. CLOSE. But not quite. I get mad at Ed.
Jan 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Thank you to Joanna for commissioning this episode! These chapters are the climax of both Nina and Zoya's stories, and honestly Nina's shit always winds up being so fucking epic and satisfying. I love her so much. But Zoya, you know you my girl tho.
Jan 23, 2022•1 hr
Thank you so much to Florian for commissioning this episode! This is the one where Luffy finally gets to go up against Crocodile, and while his friends have total faith in him, it seems like maybe it was a little bit misplaced. Or at least optimistic. Thanks for listening!
Jan 23, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Thank you to Max for commissioning this episode! This time around, we're talking about the State Alchemist Murderer, AKA Scar, and how he's really pretty much totally justified in his desire for revenge, no matter what Ed may say. Also, Hawkeye should be in charge and Mustang needs to be demoted. Thanks for listening!
Jan 22, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Thank you to Gabriela for commissioning this episode! This segment is the one where Crocodile reveals his dastardly plan to Vivi, while Mister Two prances about disguised and King Kobra. Meanwhile, the rebels amass to attack, and Chaka does his best in his king's inexplicable absence. Thanks for listening!
Jan 22, 2022•58 min
