Episode 77 of 3rd Coast Podcast is the Christmas episode—and naturally, it turns into chaos.

We spend a big chunk of the episode breaking down One Piece, diving headfirst into Joy Boy theories, time travel implications, silhouettes, Haki logic, and whether certain assumptions fans are making actually hold up. What starts as a theory discussion slowly turns into a full debate, with nobody fully backing down and the holiday spirit hanging on by a thread.

We also talk about the ending of My Hero Academia, reflecting on how it wrapped up, what worked, what didn't, and how it feels to finally say goodbye to a series that's been part of the culture for so long. There's a quick check-in on Stranger Things, including confusion around its villains and where the story hierarchy actually sits. We also touch on the new Dave Chappelle special and give our initial thoughts on Banshee

Later, we hit highlights from The Game Awards, including standout announcements and why certain concepts—like music-driven gameplay—feel underused despite their obvious potential. We also touch on the Houston Texans and how things are shaping up as the season tightens.

The episode wraps with a holiday-flavored Grinding of the Gears, covering pay schedules that make no sense and words people confidently use incorrectly… repeatedly.

Festive? Technically.
Calm? Absolutely not.

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