Volume One Podcast
Hosted by Volume One
A weekly pop culture deep dive where two friends discuss the latest in anime, manga, and blockbuster TV shows.
This is a classic 'two friends on a couch' podcast, presented as a video show on YouTube. Hosts Josh Michaels and Mehgan Perine hold conversational reviews and discussions on a mix of Japanese and Western pop culture. They blend deep knowledge of anime and manga with passionate, timely reactions to mainstream genre shows and movies like 'Invincible' and 'The Boys'.
“The show's key distinction is its blend of deep-cut anime and manga knowledge with enthusiastic commentary on current, mainstream American shows. The dynamic between the two hosts feels like listening in on a genuine conversation between friends, complete with inside jokes and recurring segments like Josh's 'five-minute thing' rant.”
Who hosts this show
Volume One is a weekly podcast hosted by friends Josh Michaels and Mehgan Perine. They offer comedic commentary and reviews on a wide range of pop culture, with a special focus on anime and manga series. The show also frequently covers popular American TV shows like 'The Boys' and 'Invincible', as well as sci-fi and fantasy films.
Credentials & credits
- Host, Editor, Producer and Graphic Designer (Josh Michaels)
- Host, Editor and head of social media (Mehgan Perine)
- Opera-trained pop/rock musician (Josh Michaels)
Other ventures
- Volume One PLUS! (YouTube Channel)
- Patreon for exclusive content
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Oi Oi Oi, Bunt Bunt Bunt | The Boys, Hoppers & moreMay 6, 2026 · 1h 08m
- 02What made Invincible season 4 so good.Apr 29, 2026 · 1h 02m
- 03Not Good! Let's talk about the drama Mark...Apr 15, 2026 · 58 min
- 04Hollywood strikes againApr 10, 2026 · 25s
- 05Courtesy Flushing & Daemons of the Shadow RealmApr 8, 2026 · 59 min
- 06It was good but... | Steel Ball Run Episode 1 & Project Hail Mary ReviewMar 25, 2026 · 59 min
- 07The Horrors of Podcasting 😱Mar 18, 2026 · 1h 02m
- 08The Best Thing to Happen to Game of ThronesMar 11, 2026 · 56 min
Notable episodes
- 01Not Good! Let's talk about the drama Mark...
Features a detailed breakdown of the 4-year production drama and subsequent online leak of the animated 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' movie.
- 02What made Invincible season 4 so good.
Includes a deep discussion on the ethics of reanimation, prompted by the hosts' review of the anime 'The Summer Hikaru Died'.
- 03Oi Oi Oi, Bunt Bunt Bunt | The Boys, Hoppers & more
Provides a detailed critique of the final season of 'The Boys' and features the host's signature 'five-minute thing' rant about region-locked TV.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a co-hosted conversational podcast and does not feature guests or interviews.
This is a two-host conversational show with no guests or interviews. Episodes are loosely structured around a few key pop culture topics, often blending anime/manga discussion with reviews of current American TV shows and movies. The dynamic is informal and comedic, with frequent tangents and personal anecdotes. Josh often leads with a structured breakdown of news or topics, while Mehgan provides passionate, off-the-cuff reactions.
Signature segments
- · A 'five-minute thing' segment where a host sets a timer to rant on a topic.
- · The tagline: 'your favorite place for our favorite things'.
- · High-energy, rapid-fire introduction listing the episode's topics.
- · Singing snippets of songs before stopping to avoid copyright issues.
Topics covered repeatedly
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
No sponsors or ads were detected in the reviewed episodes. The show promotes its own Patreon for uncut reactions and exclusive content.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Volume One?
- The podcast is hosted by Josh Michaels and Mehgan Perine.
- Is Volume One an interview show?
- No, it is a conversational show with two co-hosts discussing pop culture news and reviews. It does not feature guests.
- What topics does the podcast cover?
- The show focuses on anime, manga, and popular American sci-fi/fantasy TV shows and movies, such as 'One Piece', 'Invincible', and 'The Boys'.
- How often do new episodes come out?
- A new episode is released weekly.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube and major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts.
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- [01]Volume One Podcast Official Websitevolumeonepodcast.com
- [02]Volume One Podcast on YouTubeyoutube.com
- [03]Volume One on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [04]Volume One on Listen Noteslistennotes.com
- [05]Josh Michaels' Official Music Websitejoshmichaels.org
- [06]INTERVIEW: Josh Michaels - musicmusingsandsuchmusicmusingsandsuch.wordpress.com
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