Volume One
342 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Volume One is a weekly anime and manga podcast where hosts Josh Michaels and Mehgan Perine review various manga series and cover new chapter releases each week!
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Episodes
E38: Poisonous Candy ('Monster' Review)
November 11, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBIn this episode we review volume one of 'Monster' a medical thriller about a doctor faced with a horrifying moral dilemma.
E37: Adopt Me Daddy ('A Man and His Cat' Review)
November 04, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBIn this episode we review volume one of 'A Man and His Cat' a heart warming story about a man and his cat.
E36: Chainsaw Man Part 2 ('Chainsaw Man' Series Review)
October 31, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 108 MBIt's part 2 of our 'Chainsaw Man' review! In this episode we discuss up to chapter 90 of the series and announce our 'Chainsaw Man' volume one give away winners!
E35: School Funeral ('Pumpkin Night' Review)
October 28, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBIn this episode we review volume one of 'Pumpkin Night' a campy slasher horror manga about revenge with a very strange cameo.
E34: Black Hole ('Kuro' Review)
October 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBIn this episode we review volume one of 'Kuro' a cute horror fairy tale about the adventures of a girl and her cat in a mysterious town.
E33: Hand on a Head ('Franken Fran' Review)
October 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBIn this episode we review volume one of 'Franken Fran' a cozy horror manga about Fran, whose life is rather uneventful until various medical cases begin falling into her lap, ranging from resurrection to aesthetic surgery.
E32: Toilet Lasagna ('Chainsawman' Review)
October 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBIn this episode we do our first ever series review of 'Chainsawman' and Josh drops a bombshell on Cody and Mehgan.
E31: Shiver Me Timbers! ('Shiver' Review)
September 30, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBIn this episode we kick off 'Spooktober' by reviewing 'Shiver' a collection of short stories by the horror manga master Junji Ito and rank our favorite stories from this truly horrific collection.
E30: Good Morning Pepe ('Goodnight Punpun' Review)
September 23, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBIn this episode we review volume one of 'Goodnight Punpun' by Inio Asano and things get real!
E29: Nanobot Eyes ('No Guns Life' Review)
September 16, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBIn this episode we review volume one of 'No Guns Life.' Mehgan is in love with Juzo, Josh wears a bucket hat and Cody asks everyone what their ideal cybernetic enhancement would be.
E28: Amusement Parks in the Sky ('Kagerou Daze' Review)
September 09, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBIn this episode Mehgan reviews volume one of 'Kagerou Daze' (a series that takes place in the 'Vocaloid' universe) and we discuss the new Goblin Slayer movie 'Goblin Slayer: Goblins Crown.'
E27: Genies are Sugar Daddies ('Magi' Review)
September 02, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBIn this episode we review volume one of 'Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic.' Cody explains the 'Dragons Dogma' anime trailer and Josh and Mehgan give a spoiler free review of 'Aggretsuko' Season 3.
E26: All Sizzle No Fajita ('Dungeon Meshi' Review)
August 26, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBIn this episode Cody reviews volume one of 'Dungeon Meshi' a fantasy D&D style cooking manga. We also talk about our 'Volume One' beach day, meeting Mehgan's parents and discuss some fantasy monster cooking recipes of our own.
E25: Who Done It!? ('Doubt' Review)
August 19, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBIn this episode Mehgan reviews volume one of 'Doubt,' Josh talks about his experiences with escape rooms and Cody raves about the 2012 horror film 'The Collection.' Pus, Meghan guides Cody and Josh through a D&D style thriller scenario of her own creation!
E24: I'm Gonna Kick Your Ass! ('Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple' Review)
August 12, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBIn this episode we review volume one of 'Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple' and discuss the 2006 anime adaptation plus talk about the fights (or lack there of) that we've experienced. We also talk about the next three manga that we'll be reviewing and the arrest of 'Act Age' creator Tatsuya Matsuki.
E23: Just Sell Your Blood ('I Sold My Life for 10000 Yen Per Year' Review)
August 05, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBIn this episode Mehgan reviews volume one of 'I Sold My Life for 10000 Yen Per Year' and in the spirit of short series (since the entire series is only three volumes long) Josh, Mehgan and Cody share some anime series with extremely short run times.
E22: Huge Balls ('Animal Land' Review)
July 29, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 102 MBIn this episode Josh reviews volume one of 'Animal Land' everyone talks about anime that they feel like is underrated or that no ones talks about and Cody confronts Mehgan and Josh in a heated 'Hunter X Hunter' debate...
E21: Flat Soda ('Baki the Grappler' Review)
July 22, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBIn this episode Cody reviews volume one of 'Baki the Grappler' and Mehgan and Josh discuss the first two episodes of 'The God of High School' while Cody takes a nap...
E20: Kisses from Daddy ('Blood on the Tracks' Review)
July 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBIn this episode Josh and Mehgan review volume one of 'Blood on the Tracks' and Cody talks about the 'Goblin Slayer' movie trailer. Plus, Josh talks about season one of 'Konosuba' and Mehgan talks about 'Fire Force' season two.
E19: Three Fingers ('And Yet the Town Moves' Review)
July 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBIn this episode Mehgan reviews volume one of 'And Yet the Town Moves' and talks about her experience working as a maid. Josh, Cody and Mehgan share stories about getting 'mixed signals' and Josh and Mehgan review season 2 of 'Kaguya Sama Love is War.'
E18: Flaming Hula Hoops ('Spirit Circle' Review)
July 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBIn this episode Josh and Mehgan review volume one of 'Spirit Circle' and each talk about their anime figure collections before Cody reveals what he collects...
E17: Zip Up Your Monster ('Gleipnir' Review)
June 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBIn this episode Mehgan, Josh and Cody review volume one of 'Gleipnir' a story about a high school boy with the ability to transform into a giant dog mascot with a zipper down his back and a large cartoonish smile. Josh and Cody take a quiz to see who remembers more about the first volume, plus Mehgan and Josh talk 'Re:Zero' Season 2.
E16: Icky Fingies ('Jujutsu Kaisen' Review)
June 17, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBIn this episode Cody reviews volume one of 'Jujutsu Kaisen' and Josh is disappointed in Mehgan and Cody for not watching 'Dorohedoro.'
E15: Goblin Season ('Goblin Slayer: Year One' Review)
June 10, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 104 MBIt's another jam packed episode! Mehgan and Cody review volume one of 'Goblin Slayer: Year One' (the 'Goblin Slayer' prequel.) We talk about the 'Attack on Titan' final season trailer, 'Hunter x Hunter' and we rate our top three anime outfits.
E14: Punctuation! ('Blame!' Review)
June 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBIn this episode Josh and Mehgan review volume one of 'Blame!' and Josh tries to pitch 'Dorohedoro' to Mehgan and Cody.
E13: Too Real ('I Am a Hero' Review)
May 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBIn this episode Cody, Josh and Mehgan review volume one of 'I Am a Hero' and if you ask Cody, zombies haven't been this cool since 2004.
E12: Lost in Translation (Subs vs Dubs)
May 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBSubs or Dubs? In this episode Josh, Mehgan and Cody discuss the age old question!
E11: Learn How to Act ('Act-Age' Review)
May 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBIn this episode Josh, Cody and Mehgan talk about fandoms and review volume one of 'Act-Age' a manga about a high school girl who strives to become an actress.
E10: Bad Dog ('Gantz' Review)
May 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBIn this episode Cody reviews volume one of 'Gantz' while Josh and Mehgan gush over 'Fruits Basket' 'Anohana' and 'Death Parade.'
E09: The Sanrio River ('Utakata Dialogue' Review)
April 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBIt's a slice of life episode! In this episode Mehgan reviews 'Utakata Dialogue' and Josh takes Cody and Mehgan down the Sanrio river to review 'Aggretsuko.'
E08: Immigrants From Another Dimension ('Promare' Movie Review)
April 22, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBIn this episode Cody, Josh and Mehgan talk about the 'One Punch Man' live action movie adaptation, they review 'Promare' and talk about the manga they'll be reviewing in the upcoming weeks.
E07: Big ol' Orbs ('Samurai 8' Review)
April 15, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBIn this episode Josh reviews volume one of 'Samurai 8' and tries to explain his love of Naruto to Cody and Mehgan.
BONUS CHAPTER: Don't Hang Out With Kids ('Erased' Review)
April 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBIn this episode we review 'Erased' and learn that if you ever get falsely accused of stealing a chocolate bar, instead of abandoning your family, just pay for it.
E06: Spooky Perverts ('Yajin' Review)
April 08, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBIn this episode things get spooky! Mehgan reviews volume one of 'Yajin' a manga series about a girl that can see ghosts!
BONUS CHAPTER: Judgement Knights of Thunder ('Goblin Slayer' Season 1 Review)
April 05, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 97 MBIt's the episode that everyone's been waiting for and by everyone we mean Cody. In this episode we review season one of Goblin Slayer!
E05: Defend Your Quirk! ('MHA Vigilantes' Review)
April 01, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBIn this episode Cody reviews volume one of the 'My Hero Academia' prequel series 'Vigilantes' and everyone picks a quirk that other people have deemed useless, to defend and call their own! Plus we talk other spin off series like 'Burn the Witch' and 'Goblin Slayer: Year One.'
BONUS CHAPTER: Phasing Through Nets ('Haikyuu' Season 1 Review)
March 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBIn this episode we review season one of 'Haikyuu' and Josh says some pretty dicey things.
E04: Furries in Vegas
March 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn this episode we recommend some anime that's easily available to stream during the quarantine, Mehgan gives us updates on Anime Expo, Josh comes out as a full fledged furry and we announce the manga that we'll be reviewing in the month of April.
E03: Bunny Titties ('Spy X Family' Review)
March 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBIn this episode Josh reviews volume one of 'Spy X Family', Josh and Mehgan talk about 'Beastars' and Cody gives us 'Fursonas.'
E02: Asta la Vista! ('Gangsta' Review)
March 11, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBIn this episode Mehgan reviews 'Gangsta' and everyone shares an anime that they think is overrated!
E01: Off The Chain-saw Man ('Chainsaw Man' Review)
March 04, 2020 09:42 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBIn this episode Cody reviews Volume One of "Chainsaw Man", Josh reviews the new My Hero Academia movie "My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising", Mehgan talks cosplay and shares her initial thoughts on next weeks manga, "Gangsta."
Dance Me Your Story: A Little Bit About Us
February 25, 2020 12:21 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBVolume One is a weekly anime and manga podcast where hosts Josh Michaels, Mehgan Perine and Cody Dekker talk about everything from manga and anime to cosplay and cons PLUS each week they review a manga that they’ve never read before! In this episode everyone gets to know each other by sharing their top 3 favorite anime/manga and comparing themselves to manga/anime characters! (Cody's makes Mehgan laugh and Josh feels left out because he's never seen Attack on Titan...I know.) We also share o...