The Half-Blood Report: Recent Episodes
Samuel and Diego
A Percy Jackson and Rick Riordan fan podcast! Each week Samuel and Diego give an update (Report, if you will) on the news of the Riordanverse fandom. Then they either give predictions on a future Riordan book, or review a recent (sometimes not so recent) Riordan book.
We talk to Tehlor Kay Mejia about the new Rick Riordan Presents sequel, Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares.
Order Forest of Nightmares (affiliate link):
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368049344
Tehlor's website: https://www.tehlorkaymejia.com/
Tehlor's twitter and instagram: @tehlorkay
Our Website: thehalfbloodreport.com
We talk to Graci Kim about The Last Fallen Star!
Make sure to order The Last Fallen Star if you haven't already:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368059633
Graci's website (where you can find her mailbag): https://www.gracikim.com/
Graci's Twitter: @gracikim
Graci's Instagram: @gracikimwrites
Our Website: thehalfbloodreport.com
In this episode we interview Kristin Stokes who played Annabeth in the Lightning Thief musical.
You can follow Kristin on Instagram @chitty_balone, on twitter @K_Stoked, and check out Kristin's Class: https://twusa.org/academy/mtaudition/
Our website is thehalfbloodreport.com and you can buy our new merch at https://half-blood-report.creator-spring.com/ (use code OUTRO at checkout)
In this episode we interview Jalynn Steele, who played Sally and others in the Lightning Thief Musical on Broadway!
You can follow Jalynn on instagram @jalynn_the_entertainer and check out her class: https://twusa.org/academy/lightningthiefexperience/
Our website is thehalfbloodreport.com and you can buy our new merch at https://half-blood-report.creator-spring.com/ (use code OUTRO at checkout)
In this episode we review the fourth book in the Pandava series!
Make sure to order Aru Shah and the City of Gold if you haven't already:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368013864
Demigod News Links:
Catching up with Aru And Aiden: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/04/06/aru-shah-and-the-city-of-gold-catching-up-with-aru-and-aiden/
Favorite Scenes from City of Gold: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/04/16/favorite-scenes-from-aru-shah-and-the-city-of-gold/
The Cursed Carnival Anthology Cover Reveal: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/04/07/cover-reveal-the-cursed-carnival-and-other-calamities/
Pahua and the Soul Stealer Cover Reveal: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/04/14/cover-reveal-pahua-and-the-soul-stealer/
Upcoming classes taught by the cast of the Lightning Thief Musical: https://twusa.org/academy/lightningthiefexperience/ & https://twusa.org/academy/mtaudition/
Readriordan published the Last Fallen Star sneak peek: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/04/09/the-last-fallen-star-sneak-peek/
Our website is thehalfbloodreport.com and you can buy our new merch at https://half-blood-report.creator-spring.com/ (use code OUTRO at checkout)
This week Roshani Chokshi joins us to discuss her fourth book in the Aru Shah series!
Make sure to order Aru Shah and the City of Gold:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368013864
You can follow Roshani on Instagram @roshanichokshi, on Twitter @Roshani_Chokshi, and her website is https://www.roshanichokshi.com/
Our website is thehalfbloodreport.com and you can buy our new merch at https://half-blood-report.creator-spring.com/ (use code OUTRO at checkout)
In this episode we make our last predictions on Aru Shah and the City of Gold. (Recorded before the book's release.)
Make sure to buy Aru Shah and the City of Gold from our online bookshop:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368013864
Links:
Rosh Visits the Carlos Museum: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/03/26/video-rosh-visits-the-carlos-museum/
Roshani on Tour: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/04/01/aru-shah-and-the-city-of-gold-rosh-on-tour/
Our Video w/ Rick Riordan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsXI4qJwuk0
Rick Riordan's Newest Update Blog: https://rickriordan.com/2021/03/updates-for-march-27/
Aru Shah Book 4 Preview Chapters: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/03/11/aru-shah-and-the-city-of-gold-sneak-peek/
4 Things We Know About Aru's New "Sister": https://www.readriordan.com/2021/03/19/4-things-we-know-about-aru-shahs-new-sister/
Meet Kubera: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/03/25/aru-shah-and-the-city-of-gold-meet-kubera/
Catching Up w/ Mini & Brynne: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/03/31/aru-shah-and-the-city-of-gold-catching-up-with-mini-and-brynne/
Our website is thehalfbloodreport.com and you can buy our new merch at https://half-blood-report.creator-spring.com/ (use code OUTRO at checkout)
In this episode we interview Crystal Bobb-Semple, founder of the Camp Half-Blood Brooklyn branch.
Check out Camp Half-Blood Brooklyn:
https://camphalfbloodbklyn.com/
https://www.instagram.com/camphalfbloodbk/?hl=en
Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport
In this episode we make predictions on the upcoming anthology from Rick Riordan Presents, The Cursed Carnival and other Calamities: New Stories about Mythic Heroes.
Links:
Resources on Anti-Asian Violence:
https://www.napaba.org/page/HateCrimeResources
https://stopaapihate.org/resources/
https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/
https://deadline.com/2021/03/daniel-dae-kim-anti-asian-violence-house-hearing-1234717344/
Pre-order The Cursed Carnival: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781368070836
Aru Shah 4 Sneak Peek: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/03/11/aru-shah-and-the-city-of-gold-sneak-peek/
Aru Shah 4 Character Spotlight on Kara: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/03/19/4-things-we-know-about-aru-shahs-new-sister/
Aru Shah 4 Book Tour: https://www.roshanichokshi.com/
Read Riordan’s Article about Women’s History Month: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/03/16/a-womens-history-month-chat-with-graci-kim-and-roshani-chokshi/
2020 Read Riordan Women's History Month Article: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/03/06/celebrating-international-womens-day-with-rick-riordan-presents/
Rick Riordan Graduates from University College Cork: https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2021/0315/1204045-ucc-conferring/
Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport
In this episode we make predictions on the upcoming Rick Riordan Presents book inspired by Hmong mythology, Pahua and the Soul Stealer by Lori M Lee.
Make sure to pre-order Pahua and the Soul Stealer:
https://lorimlee.com/pahuaandthesoulstealer/
Demigod News Links:
Winston Chu Versus the Whimsies by Stacey Lee was announced for RRP: https://twitter.com/SOLurie/status/1366895638647087105
Readriordan Released A List of 5 reasons Percy Should’ve Ended Up W/ RED: https://twitter.com/readriordan/status/1367565558179393538
Readriordan released a list of Leo Valdez’s Top 5 Enchanted Tools: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/03/05/leo-valdezs-top-5-enchanted-tools/
Rick Riordan Presents Hired a New Senior Editor: https://twitter.com/reebsthereader/status/1367944240798568452
Greensboro Library of North Carolina is doing a zoom production of the Lightning Thief Musical (March 25, 5pm EST): https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwudu6rrzguHNNTS3L5evU77jbrPBBLqA2X
Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport
We discuss the announcements of two new books, one from Rick Riordan himself, and then make predictions on the upcoming Paola Santiago sequel.
Make sure to order Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368049344
Reference Links:
Rick’s New Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/announcing-the-newest-release-from-rick-riordan-daughter-of-the-deep/ / https://rickriordan.com/2021/02/daughter-of-the-deep/
Daniel Jose Older’s RRP will be YA: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/85608-rick-riordan-imprint-moves-into-ya-fiction-with-daniel-jos-older.html
Read Riordan Posted an Interview w/ Kwame Mbalia: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/02/24/5-questions-for-kwame-mbalia/
Rick’s Update about TV & RRP: https://rickriordan.com/2021/02/a-quick-february-update/
Interview w/ Tehlor Kay Mejia: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/07/21/rick-tehlor-and-paola-santiago-exclusive-interview/
Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport
Nia is 11 years old and already on her book review account Page2Page she's interviewed Rick Riordan Presents authors and has received many ARCs (advanced readers copies).
Make sure to follow Page2Page:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niaspage2page/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/niaspage2page
Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/niaspage2page/
Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport
We make predictions on the upcoming fourth book in the Pandava (Aru Shah) Series by Roshani Chokshi.
Make sure to order Aru Shah and The City of Gold:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368013864
Demigod News Links:
Becky Confirmed That Whoever Is Cast As Percy Will Be 12:
https://twitter.com/camphalfblood/status/1359511315224657922
We Got A Spotlight On Drew Tanaka:
https://www.readriordan.com/2021/02/09/spotlight-on-drew-tanaka/
We Got A readriordan.com List Of “5 Favorite Percy Crushes”:
https://www.readriordan.com/2021/02/11/5-favorite-percy-crushes/
Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport
In celebration of 20K downloads, we do our winter mailbag! We read through all our new apple reviews, a bunch of emails, and messages through our website. Also we apologize for the background noise.
Demigod News:
Graci Kim Gave Us Some News About Emmett:
https://twitter.com/gracikim/status/1357088179883397120
Tristan Strong Destroys the World made it on Today’s picks for Black History Month:
https://www.readriordan.com/2021/02/04/tristan-strong-destroys-the-world-on-today-for-black-history-month/
Other places to leave us reviews besides apple: https://ratethispodcast.com/guides/where-can-people-leave-podcast-reviews
Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport
We analyze the preview chapters of The Last Fallen Star, the upcoming Korean-mythology inspired book by Graci Kim. We also discuss the idea of guns as alternate weapons in the Riordanverse.
To Read the Preview Chapters:
https://www.amazon.com/Buzz-Books-2021-Spring-Summer-ebook/dp/B08RF1B4SC/ref
To Pre-Order The Last Fallen Star from Bookshop:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368059633
Demigod News Links:
Rick's news update: https://rickriordan.com/2021/01/rick-riordan-presents-chases-away-those-winter-blues/
Read Riordan news update: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/01/28/rick-riordan-presents-updates-new-awards-honors-and-covers/
The Lightning Thief can now be licenced: https://www.playbill.com/article/the-lightning-thief-the-percy-jackson-musical-licensing-rights-acquired-by-concord-theatricals
We got more information on Pahua and the Soul Stealer: https://twitter.com/LoriMLee/status/1354920914119512072
Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport
After making our first predictions on this book 13 months ago, Izzy joins us to finally review the newest book from Rick Riordan Presents, City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda!
Make sure to order City of the Plague God from our online bookshop:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368051507
Demigod News Links:
The newest anthology link already has a pre-order:
https://www.amazon.com/Cursed-Carnival-Other-Calamities-Stories/dp/1368070833/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=rick+riordan+presents&qid=1610577527&sr=8-1&pldnSite=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=samuelbachman-20&linkId=60310b36ac5a883622de732bec920c42&language=en_US
The first two chapters of The Last Fallen Star are available to read for free on kindle:
https://www.amazon.com/Buzz-Books-2021-Spring-Summer-ebook/dp/B08RF1B4SC/ref
Read Riordan Mentioned Our Newest Interview:
https://www.readriordan.com/2021/01/22/the-half-blood-report-interviews-sarwat-chadda/
Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport
This week Sarwat Chadda joins us to discuss his new Rick Riordan Presents book about Mesopotamian mythology, City of the Plague God.
Make sure to order City of the Plague God from our online bookshop:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368051507
You can follow Sarwat on twitter @sarwatchadda : https://twitter.com/sarwatchadda
Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport
Izzy joins us to help make our final predictions on City of the Plague God.
Make sure to order City of the Plague God from our online bookshop:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368051507
Demigod News Links:
The PJO TV Show got a mock-intro: https://rickriordan.com/2020/12/the-latest-from-athena-house/
Rick’s 1st report of 2021: https://rickriordan.com/2021/01/the-first-2021-report/
Rick Riordan’s review of the City of the Plague God: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/01/07/uncle-rick-says-you-wont-want-to-leave-city-of-the-plague-god/
Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport
Four special guests join Samuel to discuss whether or not Diego should finally see the Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters film. But how much good can really be found in this horrid adaptation?
Thanks so much to everyone who joined us, make sure to check them all out:
Brayden and Ava from Return To Camp Half-Blood:
https://anchor.fm/return-to-camp-half-blood
Robert from Into the RiordanVerse:
https://anchor.fm/robbypodsalot
Natalie from Floor 600:
https://floor600.podbean.com/
Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport
Wow we are back from our hiatus with a fun episode! And by fun I mean four people talk trash about the Lightning Thief movie. I mean review, review the Lightning Thief movie.
Make sure to check out Seaweed Brain!
https://open.spotify.com/show/1J4YAdz0Ai4vAG1x1ojKF9
Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport
Topher Bradfield, founder of Camp Half-Blood Austin Branch, comes onto the podcast to give us an update on all the fun happening there.
You can learn more about CHBA and sign up for the summer at https://camphalfbloodaustin.org
You can follow CHBA @CHBAustin and follow Topher @BradfieldTopher
Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport
This week we review The Tower Of Nero.
Make sure to order the book if you haven't already:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781484746455
Demigod News Links:
Aru Shah Short Story: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/10/22/all-by-mah-selllf-an-aru-shah-halloween-special/
We Got Mentioned on Readriordan.com: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/10/28/the-half-blood-report-interviews-rick-and-kwame/
Goodreads choice awards: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/10/29/3-reasons-to-follow-the-goodreads-choice-awards/
Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport
We talk with Kwame Mbalia, author of the Tristan Strong series from Rick Riordan Presents.
Make sure to order Tristan Strong Destroys the World:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368042383
Kwame Mbalia's website is https://kwamembalia.com/, his twitter is @KSekouM and his Instagram is @mbalia1
Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport
We got to sit down with Rick Riordan to talk about The Tower of Nero and his 15+ book journey to get there!
If you haven't already make sure to order The Tower of Nero:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781484746455
Uncle Rick's website is https://rickriordan.com/ and his twitter and instagram are @rickriordan
Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ , our twitter is @halfreport and our instagram is @thehalfbloodreport . Our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport
This week on the podcast we talk about the new Rick Riordan Presents book announced on Rick's tour and do our seasonal mailbag.
If you want to message us for the mailbag you can email us at thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com or through our website thehalfbloodreport.com
Demigod News Links:
Rick and Becky have created a new production company called Mythomagic Inc: https://rickriordan.com/mythomagic/
Cover Reveals for The Last Fallen Star and Paola Santiago 2:
https://www.readriordan.com/2020/10/08/rick-riordan-presents-cover-reveals-the-last-fallen-star-and-more-paola/
In our final episode in the lead up to The Tower of Nero, we make our final predictions on the end of The Camp Half-Blood Chronicles, as well as Tristan Strong Destroys the World.
Order The Tower of Nero from our online bookshop:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781484746455
Order Tristan Strong Destroys the World from our online bookshop:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368042383
Demigod News Links:
Our Demigod Map video w/ Rick Riordan: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/09/29/video-mapping-out-the-tower-of-nero/
Our Haiku video w/ Rick Riordan: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/10/02/video-haiku-hints-for-nero/
Tristan Strong Destroys the World Sneak Peak: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/09/23/tristan-strong-destroys-the-world-sneak-peek/
In this (highly delayed) episode we review The Shadow Crosser, the conclusion to the Storm Runner trilogy by J.C. Cervantes.
Make sure to order the Shadow Crosser from our online bookshop:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368052771
Demigod News Link:
Timeline of trials of Apollo based on food: https://twitter.com/readriordan/status/1306280458565701633
Arrow of Dodona Quotes:
https://www.readriordan.com/2020/09/16/all-caps-with-the-arrow-of-dodona/
This week on the podcast we talk about how THE KANE CHRONICLES ARE BEING ADAPTED FOR A MOVIE SERIES!!!
If you are able please consider donating to helping Tehlor Kay Mejia's father rebuild after the Almeda Fire:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-our-dad-rebuild-after-almeda-fire?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1
Demigod News Links:
Rick Riordan's Tour Dates: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/09/04/rick-set-for-virtual-nero-tour/
Kane Chronicles TV Show: https://rickriordan.com/2020/09/news-from-rick-for-sept-12/
The conclusion to the Storm Runner series by J.C. Cervantes just came out, so we invited Jen on the podcast to talk about it and the series as a whole!
Make sure to order The Shadow Crosser from our online bookshop:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368052771
You can follow Jen on Twitter @jencerv and on Instagram @authorjcervantes
Her website is https://www.jennifercervantes.com/
This week on the podcast we celebrate our 50th episode and bring on some special guests to compete against Diego in PJO Trivia!
Make sure to check out all the guests and their respective projects!
You can email the show at thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com, and please leave an apple review!
In this episode we make predictions for The Shadow Crosser based off of the new sneak peak we got.
Order The Shadow Crosser from our online bookshop:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368052771
Demigod News Links:
The Shadow Crosser Sneak Peak came out: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/08/21/the-shadow-crosser-sneak-peek/
Tour dates for Jen Cervantes: https://twitter.com/jencerv/status/1297950789122498561
Tristan Strong was Nominated for 2020 Chesley awards: https://asfa-art.com/news/2020-chesley-nominees/
You can follow the show on twitter @halfreport and on instagram @thehalfbloodreport
In this episode we review Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia.
Make sure to order Paola Santiago from our online bookshop:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368049177
Demigod News Links:
Readriordan released the second edition of their “Demigod Relations Map”, now updated for The Tyrant’s Tomb: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/08/10/demigod-map-2-0-the-tyrants-tomb-edition/
We got the name of the series The Last Fallen Star will belong to:
https://twitter.com/gracikim/status/1294044449677275136
In this episode we talk about how we expect Paola Santiago to be adapted for TV.
Order Paola Santiago and the River of Tears from our online bookshop:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368049177
Demigod News Links:
Paola Santiago has just come out, and already got picked up for a TV Show: https://twitter.com/tehlorkay/status/1291497997306458113
Kwame Mbalia announced that there would be a third book of Tristan Strong, a conclusion to the trilogy: https://twitter.com/KSekouM/status/1291806969305726981
Rick Riordan gave an update on the Percy Jackson TV Show: https://rickriordan.com/2020/08/update-from-rick-aug-8/
In this episode, we discuss the newly announced Rick Riordan Presents book and make our last predictions on Paola Santiago. Diego makes a bet he is sure to regret. (That rhymed!)
Demigod News Links:
We got a New Rick Riordan Presents Book Announced!: https://rickriordan.com/2020/07/news-for-the-week-of-july-27/
We got character art for Ondina: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/07/28/paola-santiago-and-the-river-of-tears-meet-ondina/
We got Tehlor’s Paola Santiago and Rick Riordan’s Tower of Nero tour dates: https://rickriordan.com/2020/08/tour-dates-and-other-news-for-august-1/
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @half report
Email the show at thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com
Yup it's finally here! In this episode we discuss Iris mythology and guess how it might play out in Rick Riordan's next series.
Demigod News Links:
Readriordan released an interview between Rick Riordan and Tehlor Kay Mejia: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/07/21/rick-tehlor-and-paola-santiago-exclusive-interview/
We learned a bit more about The Last Fallen Star: https://twitter.com/gracikim/status/1285713992372158465
On the B&N youtube channel, Wednesday 4pm est Carlos will be talking with Rick Riordan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY01DeftKO8
Make sure to email the show: thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com
We would really appreciate an apple review!
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In this episode we talk about the great time we had at our one week of Camp Half-Blood Austin Online! We also have the important discussion about criticism regarding Rick Riordan's diversity.
It's Still Possible to Sign Up For CHB Austin Online! https://online.camphalfbloodaustin.org/
Demigod News Links:
Rick’s thoughts on harmful stereotypes in Piper McClean ( https://rickriordan.com/2020/07/feathers-why-feathers/ ) and Samirah Al-Abbas ( https://rickriordan.com/2020/07/samirah-al-abbas-and-other-thoughts/ )
Bruto character art from Paola Santiago:
https://www.readriordan.com/2020/07/17/paola-santiago-and-the-river-of-tears-meet-bruto/
Make sure to email the show: thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com
We would really appreciate an apple review!
Our Twitter: @halfreport
Instagram: @thehalfbloodreport
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Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport
Our Teespring Shop (merch): https://teespring.com/stores/the-half-blood-report
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Our Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/thehalfbloodreport
Exactly one year ago, the first episode of HBR came out. Today, Samuel and Diego celebrate that, and do some fan appreciation, with this episode.
Make sure to email the show: thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com
We would really appreciate an apple review!
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In this episode we make predictions on Paola Santiago and talk about how crazy the origins of the Chupacabra are.
To Order Paola Santiago from our online bookshop:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368049177
Demigod News Links:
Rick Riordan and 5 RRP authors will be playing D&D on July 18th: https://twitter.com/rickriordan/status/1282129011225907200
A spin-off series to The Storm Runner trilogy has been announced, focusing on Ren Santiago: https://twitter.com/jencerv/status/1280621386856198144
A Sneak Peak to Paola Santiago has been released: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/07/08/paola-santiago-and-the-river-of-tears-sneak-peek/
Paola Santiago character art has been released for Dante: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/07/09/paola-santiago-and-the-river-of-tears-meet-dante/
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This week we have a great interview with Topher Bradfield, the Founder of the Camp Half-Blood Austin Branch; which has been around since 2006!
CHB Austin is still taking enrollment! Check out camphalfbloodaustin.org/quest
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This week on the podcast we make predictions on The Shadow Crosser, the upcoming conclusion to the Storm Runner Trilogy.
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Sarwatt Chadda told us not all his tweets are true:
https://twitter.com/sarwatchadda/status/1275127069521973248
The Tower of Nero tour will be virtual:
https://twitter.com/rickriordan/status/1276262775967363073
Kwame Mbalia and Carlos Hernandez gave speeches on Sunday for receiving their respective awards:
http://www.ala.org/news/book-award-celebration
The Lightning Thief turns 15:
https://www.readriordan.com/2020/06/26/the-lightning-thief-turns-15/
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In this episode Izzy joins us as we make predictions on City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda. We also talk about Camp Half-Blood Austin going virtual and the cover reveal of Aru Shah 4.
Demigod News Links:
Camp Half-Blood Austin has a free online Quest - and an awesome looking one if you pay:
https://camphalfbloodaustin.org/
Cover Reveal For Aru Shah and the City of Gold:
https://twitter.com/Roshani_Chokshi/status/1273782268570611713
Another Rick Riordan Article highlighting great books by Black authors:
https://rickriordan.com/2020/06/some-great-books-by-black-authors-collected-from-my-previous-reviews/
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We make predictions on Tristan Strong Destroys the World. And for some reason, whenever Tristan Strong is on the agenda, Samuel feels the need to complain about Warriors. Also, sorry for the audio quality of this episode.
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Demigod News links:
- Some #OwnVoices Reads For Pride Month (by Rick Riordan): https://rickriordan.com/2020/06/some-ownvoices-reads-for-pride-month/
- "The Art of Balance With Nemesis" from Read Riordan: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/06/11/the-art-of-balance-with-nemesis/
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In this episode we try to break down the prophecy of The Tower of Nero, and hopefully make some predictions based off of it.
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Demigod News:
- Tristan Strong is back on the NYT bestseller list: https://twitter.com/rickriordan/status/1268294885481885697
- Rick Riordan's birthday wish: https://twitter.com/rickriordan/status/1268862239479599104
- In Lack of Demigod News, we recommend you check out other Riordan content: Radio Camp Half Blood (podcast), Floor 600 (podcast), The Best Dam Camp Podcast, ahealthydoseoffran (youtube), areadersworld (youtube), Through The Mist (new podcast), Demipod (podcast), Into The Riordanverse (new podcast; formerly Consult The Oracle)
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In this episode we take the new "What Monster Are You?" Quiz from Read Riordan. And because a listener asked us to, we also talked about demigod ships.
Links Mentioned in Episode:
Rick Riordan Book Recommendations:
https://rickriordan.com/2020/05/a-round-up-of-recommendations/
Our Percy Jackson Trivia Livestream:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQWik_pFhfk
"What Monster Are You?" Quiz:
https://www.readriordan.com/2020/05/28/quiz-what-monster-are-you/
Top 5 Demigod Couples (readriordan article):
https://www.readriordan.com/2019/02/13/5-favorite-demigod-couples/
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In this episode we review Camp Jupiter Classified, a new official Rick Riordan companion book. And we also figure out who "helped" write the book? Helped as in google says this person is a ghostwriter...
To avoid spoilers for Camp Jupiter Classified: After we tell you to skip to avoid spoilers, skip to time stamp 25:34
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Demigod News in this episode:
Paola Santiago Chapter Title:
https://twitter.com/tehlorkay/status/1257851605040287746
Mitochondria in Aru Shah:
https://twitter.com/Roshani_Chokshi/status/1258408719240609794
The Tower of Nero has a new release date:
https://www.readriordan.com/2020/05/22/the-tower-of-nero-on-book-riot/
Rick Riordan Presents Readathon:
https://twitter.com/demigodathon
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In this episode we talk about Percy Jackson going to Disney+ and review Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe. We do a spoiler and spoiler free review, so don't worry!
To avoid spoilers for Sal and Gabi go to 30:32 after we give you our spoiler warnings.
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Readriordan articles mentioned:
https://www.readriordan.com/2020/05/01/sal-gabi-an-acclaimed-duo/
https://www.readriordan.com/2020/05/05/sal-gabi-fix-the-universe-day-principal-torres-and-fix-gabi/
https://www.readriordan.com/2020/05/08/sal-gabi-fix-the-universe-aventura-american-stepmom-and-papi/
https://www.readriordan.com/2020/05/13/irish-mythology-next-for-rick-riordan/
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Another interview with Carlos Hernandez, in which we discuss radio tours, Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe, and artificial intelligence. Also, Carlos tell us about his upcoming projects like Negocios Infernales and his new novel!
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In this episode we discuss Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe, Camp Jupiter Classified, and whether or not Mallory Keen would appear in an Irish Mythology series.
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Rick's update on #DisneyAdaptPercyJackson:
https://rickriordan.com/2020/04/no-news-is-no-news-but-we-keep-trying/
Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe Sneak Peek:
https://www.readriordan.com/2020/04/21/sal-gabi-fix-the-universe-sneak-peek/
Camp Jupiter Classified Sneak Peek:
https://www.readriordan.com/2020/04/28/camp-jupiter-classified-sneak-peek/
Rick's blog on Irish mythology books:
https://rickriordan.com/2020/04/irish-mythology-and-me/
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Natalie and Quinn, co-hosts of the Floor 600 podcast, come on to talk about their favorite scenes from PJO, the podcasting process, and take a Read Riordan quiz. This episode is sponsored by Hey It's Jali Entertainment. Make sure to check out The Veiled Monarch on amazon, kindle, or heyitsjali.com!
To take the same quiz along with us: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/04/24/quiz-dream-about-your-next-vacation-and-find-out-which-rick-riordan-series-to-pack/
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Samuel and Diego talk about the new series announcement and review Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes. (There is a spoiler-free & a spoiler filled review, so something for everyone.) This episode is sponsored by Hey It's Jali Entertainment. Make sure to check out The Veiled Monarch on amazon, kindle, or heyitsjali.com!
To Skip Spoilers For Aru Shah 3, go to 29:00 after our last spoiler warning.
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Some things mentioned in the episode:
Irish Radiostation Interview w/ Rick Riordan: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GQ10FYM2PPrnyme3gGCOH?si=D7xMg0eISpOlwzl_vTSY1g
Rick's Blog on the new series: http://rickriordan.com/2020/04/irish-mythology-and-me/
Readriordan Spotlight on Iris: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/04/17/spotlight-on-iris/
Readriordan Character Highlights from Aru Shah 3: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/04/07/its-aru-shah-and-the-tree-of-wishes-day/
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A fun interview with Roshani Chokshi, author of the Aru Shah series from Rick Riordan Presents. We talk about writing, myths that are incorporated in the books, and overall themes in Aru Shah. This episode is sponsored by Hey It's Jali Entertainment. Make sure to check out The Veiled Monarch on amazon, kindle, or heyitsjali.com!
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In this episode we talk about our theories for The Tower of Nero, Carlos Hernandez's new youtube channel, and some news about Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes. This episode is sponsored by Hey It's Jali Entertainment. Make sure to check out The Veiled Monarch on amazon, kindle, or heyitsjali.com!
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Links mentioned in episode:
- Rick Riordan Presents: Storytime With Rosh And Ba: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/03/25/rick-riordan-presents-storytime-with-rosh-and-ba/
- Volcanic Writing Ep. 1 (Carlos's new writing video series): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glpWdPDJ-Uo
- Sal & Gabi Interview (On Carlos's youtube channel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y84MXTKMChY
- Sal & Gabi Interview (Conducted by the Half-Blood Report): https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/podcast/episode/223eba43/9the-gods-behind-it-all-carlos-hern-dad-ez
- Nachos after the War: A Heroes of Olympus Outtake: http://rickriordan.com/2020/03/nachos-after-the-war-a-heroes-of-olympus-outtake/
- Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes: Introducing Opal: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/04/03/aru-shah-and-the-tree-of-wishes-introducing-opal/
- Tower of Nero preview of chapters 1 & 2: https://www.hypable.com/tower-of-nero-cover-chapter-1-2/
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John Rocco has illustrated the cover for almost every Rick Riordan book, as well as illustrating Percy Jackson's Greek Gods, Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes, and The Lightning Thief Illustrated Edition. In this interview we talk about how he first got the job to illustrate Percy Jackson and stories from his many years illustrating Rick Riordan's covers. He also tells us about his new book, How We Got to the Moon.
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Izzy replaces Diego in this episode. We talk Aru Shah 3, Sal and Gabi 2, and The Son of Neptune
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Some stuff from the episode:
Sneak peak of Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/03/19/aru-shah-and-the-tree-of-wishes-sneak-peek/
Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe gets a star from ALA_Booklist: https://twitter.com/search?q=sal%20and%20gabi%20ala&src=typed_query&f=live
Samuel's photoshop image: https://twitter.com/HalfReport/status/1239994136247316480
Quiz: https://www.readriordan.com/2018/08/03/percy-jackson-and-the-olympians-quiz-who-said-that/
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In this episode we discuss demigod news and our theories on the upcoming book Camp Jupiter Classified by Rick Riordan. We also take the What's your magical object? quiz.
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Liniks referenced in episode:
Aru Shah's Guide to Holi 2020: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/03/09/aru-shahs-guide-to-holi-2020/
Terminus & Julia: Some Stone, All Heart: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/03/13/terminus-and-julia-some-stone-all-heart/
Quiz: https://www.readriordan.com/2017/12/04/quiz-whats-magical-object/
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In this episode we talk about demigod news, and review The Lost Hero. We also take a godly parent quiz.
Discussed in this episode:
Celebrating International Women's Day: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/03/06/celebrating-international-womens-day-with-rick-riordan-presents/
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Yallwest: https://www.yallwest.com/
Tristan Strong Audiobook: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/02/28/a-strong-audiobook/
Rick Riordan's Adult Books:
http://rickriordan.com/series/tres-navarre/
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In this episode we discuss demigod news, our predictions for Aru Shah 3, and which characters we believe are most likely to get their own spin-off.
This episode is sponsored by Bull City Press. Make sure to check out Capable Monsters by Marlin M. Jenkins at bullcitypress.com, amazon, or wherever books are sold.
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Demigod news discussed in this episode:
Hypable Tower of Nero cover reveal & two chapter preview: https://www.hypable.com/tower-of-nero-cover-chapter-1-2/
Hypable interview w/ Rick Riordan: https://www.hypable.com/rick-riordan-interview-upcoming-projects/
Cover reveals for 4 Rick Riordan Presents Books: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/02/18/rick-riordan-presents-stunning-new-covers/
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10 days ago Diego went to Boskone 2020, a science fiction convention. He joined the Rick Riordan Presents Panel (including Carlos Hernandez, Kwame Mbalia, & Eric Wilkerson) there and conducted some interviews. This episode is full of clips from the convention and explanations from Diego.
Boskone's website: https://www.boskone.org/
Kwame Mbalia's twitter: @KSekouM
Kwame Mbalia's website: website: https://kwamembalia.com/
Carlos Hernandez's twitter: @WriteTeachPlay
Carlos Hernandez's website: https://hernandooney.com/
Eric Wilkerson's website: http://ericwilkersonart.com/
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A fun interview with Stephanie Lurie, editorial director of Rick Riordan Presents. We talk the Rick Riordan Presents process, upcoming books from the imprint, and more!
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Join for a Review of Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse, the most recent Rick Riordan Presents Book. We also talk about Boskone, and we rank the Percy Jackson & Olympians from our favorite to least favorite.
To avoid Race to the Sun spoilers: After we give the spoiler warning, skip to 22:44
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Some stuff discussed in this episode:
Tyrants Tuesday: Eurynomos: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/02/04/tyrants-tuesday-eurynomos/
Boskone: https://www.boskone.org/
Samuel mentioned demigodathon playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKBoUlrOY6Z_KRtR6ruwe-610t_XTO5cX
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In this episode we talk #demigodathon (for the last time), The Last Olympian, and how Paola Santiago might change Rick Riordan Presents.
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Some stuff discussed in this episode:
Rick Riordan Presents Wins Big: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/01/29/rick-riordan-presents-wins-big/
The Trials of Nizhoni Begay: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/01/29/the-trials-of-nizhoni-begay/
Finding Strength In Spooky Stories: Spotlight on Tehlor Kay Mejia: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/profiles/article/82147-finding-strength-in-scary-stories-spotlight-on-tehlor-kay-mejia.html
#demigodathon: https://twitter.com/demigodathon?lang=en
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We talk about #demigodathon, demigod news, & The Battle of the Labyrinth. Don't miss our goofiest episode yet, featuring math, laughs, & a prank-call!
Some stuff discussed in this episode:
How to Tell if Your a Monsterslayer: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/01/22/how-to-tell-if-youre-a-monsterslayer/
Demigod near death Stats: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/01/24/near-death-sats/
Demigodathon: https://twitter.com/demigodathon
The shortly used beep sound effect was from here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIpOnR7zpmg
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In this episode we discuss Race to the Sun promotional articles, when we think City of the Plague God will be released, and #demigodathon.
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https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368024662
Some stuff discussed in this episode:
Riordan2020: https://twitter.com/riordan2020
Race to the Sun Promotional Articles: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/01/09/rebecca-roanhorse-on-tour/ / https://www.readriordan.com/2020/01/13/why-uncle-rick-thinks-everyone-should-read-race-to-the-sun/ / https://www.readriordan.com/2020/01/14/race-to-the-sun-meet-nizhoni/
All 2020 RR Presents & Rick Riordan books: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/01/08/whats-new-in-rick-riordan-for-2020/
What is Chaos? Theory: https://riordan.fandom.com/f/p/3343172654596395146
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Listen into this great interview with Rebecca Roanhorse, author of Race to the Sun, the upcoming Rick Riordan Presents book about Navajo mythology.
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Rebecca's Twitter: @RoanhorseBex
Rebecca's Website: https://rebeccaroanhorse.com/
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Join us as we talk demigod news, the new sneak-peak on Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhoarse, and #demigodathon.
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https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368024662
Stuff discussed in this episode:
Paola Santiago is now available for preorder: https://twitter.com/tehlorkay/status/1212783630008799232
Rick Riordan thanked the Lightning Thief Musical for being so good to the fans: https://twitter.com/camphalfblood/status/1213152875196690433
Race to the Sun sneak peak is available: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/01/02/race-to-the-sun-sneak-peek/
Join the Riordan discord (where our Mimir's Well question came from: https://riordan.fandom.com/wiki/Riordan_Wiki:Discord
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Join us in this week's episode as we talk about demigod news, what we're looking forward to about demigodathon, and how The Lightning Thief would've been different if it were from Annabeth's perspective.
Some stuff discussed in this episode:
Camp Jupiter Trivia: https://www.readriordan.com/2019/12/26/quiz-camp-jupiter-trivia/
Interview With Rebecca Roanhorse: https://www.readriordan.com/2019/12/23/rick-interviews-rebecca-roanhorse-race-to-the-sun/
Demigodathon: https://twitter.com/demigodathon
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Join as we talk about demigod news, upcoming Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe by Carlos Hernandez, and using fake brand names in books.
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https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368022835
Stuff Discussed:
Mac in Race to the Sun: https://www.readriordan.com/2019/12/19/race-to-the-sun-meet-mac/
DEMIGODATHON: https://twitter.com/demigodathon
Mythomagic: https://plato-learning.myshopify.com/
Sal and Gabi Fix: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368022835
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Join as we talk about the prospect of a PJO TV show, the upcoming Rick Riordan Presents book The City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda, and who we want to see one last time in Tower of Nero.
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https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781484746455
This episode includes special guest host Izzy W.
Background Reading:
https://www.readriordan.com/2019/12/13/another-percy-jackson-milestone/
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43517256-city-of-the-plague-god
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We discuss demigod news, upcoming Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse, as well as how to become a Rick Riordan Presents author.
Order Race to the Sun from our online bookshop:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368024662
Links discussed:
Demigod Quiz: https://www.readriordan.com/2019/11/26/quiz-which-demigod-are-you/
National Roof Over Your Head Day: https://www.readriordan.com/2019/12/03/magnus-chase-and-national-roof-over-your-head-day/
Exploring Navajo Influences In Race To The Sun: https://www.readriordan.com/2019/11/08/exploring-the-navajo-influences-in-race-to-the-sun/
Race To The Sun: Meet Spider Woman: https://www.readriordan.com/2019/12/06/race-to-the-sun-meet-spider-woman/
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We talk demigod news and extended segment on a review of Tristan Strong Punches A Hole In The Sky by Kwame Mbalia.
Order Tristan Strong from our online bookshop:
https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368039932
Some stuff discussed in this episode:
- 5 Reasons Why Meg Mccaffrey Is Definitely NOT a Sidekick: https://www.readriordan.com/2019/11/14/5-reasons-meg-mccaffrey-is-definitely-not-a-sidekick/
- Exploring The Navajo Influences In Race To The Sun: https://www.readriordan.com/2019/11/08/exploring-the-navajo-influences-in-race-to-the-sun/
- Camp Jupiter Classified: https://www.readriordan.com/2019/11/06/camp-jupiter-classified/
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A great interview with Carlos Hernandez, author of Sal and Gabi Break the Universe and the upcoming Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe. Join us as we talk Sal & Gabi, Spanish, Spoilers for book 2, and all things Riordan.
Find Carlos on Twitter: @WriteTeachPlay or his website.
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Join us for a fun interview with Sam Leicht, understudy to Percy in the Lightning Thief Musical on Broadway.
You can find Sam on twitter @leichtning.
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Join us for our review of The Lightning Thief Musical!
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...Sorry about Diego's audio.
In this episode we discuss our theories for a Percy Jackson TV show, the upcoming Rick Riordan presents book, Paola Santiago and the River of Tears (based on the tale of "La Llorona), as well as which character crossover we'd like to see most.
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In this episode we discuss the upcoming Rick Riordan Presents book Race to the Sun, as well as what we theorize Rick Riordan will write after Trials of Apollo ends.
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An amazing interview with Kwame Mbalia, author or Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, a new book from the Rick Riordan's Presents imprint, based on West African Mythology and African American folklore. We'd like to thank him so much, as well as Books of Wonder for this fun interview. Make sure to get a copy of Tristan Strong!
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Sorry for the long wait in between episodes!
In this episode we discuss how excited we are for Tyrant's Tomb and The Fire Keeper, our thoughts on Sal and Gabi Break the Universe, as well as of our theories around the gods and their jobs. Also, bonus footage from our next episode!
Make sure to check out https://kwamembalia.com/events/ for his upcoming book tour!
EDIT: I'm sorry, when I first published the episode I forgot to put in the time stamp for avoiding spoilers. If you want to avoid spoilers for Sal & Gabi break the universe, go to 13:58 after we tell you too.
In this episode we discuss Rick Riordan's Tyrant's Tomb tour, the upcoming RR Presents book The Fire Keeper, and what might've happened between The Blood of Olympus and The Trials of Apollo.
Remember to contact us! thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com
Some stuff we looked at in this episode:
http://rickriordan.com/2019/05/tyrants-tomb-tour-dates/
https://www.readriordan.com/2019/07/16/happy-world-snake-day/
https://www.readriordan.com/book/the-fire-keeper/
HEY IT'S US FROM THE FUTURE!!! We thought you should know, we are a news podcast. We cover the most recent stuff going on in the fandom. Our more recent episodes will be more informative. Also, they have better audio quality. If you're looking to start the podcast for the first time, you should listen to one of our interview episodes or our most recent episode.
Original Episode Description:
Welcome the first episode of the Half-Blood Report, our podcast on all things Riordan. In this episode we talk about Demigod #2019 events, look at the mythology behind the upcoming book Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, and discuss some theories about Hera and the big three prophecy.
Remember to contact us! thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com
Some stuff we looked at in this episode:
https://brooklynbookfestival.org/authors#filter=.childrens-day
https://www.readriordan.com/2019/06/27/demigodgoals-2019/
https://www.readriordan.com/2019/07/02/midsummer-magic-with-zia-rashid/
https://www.readriordan.com/book/tristan-strong-punches-a-hole-in-the-sky/