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Prophecy Radio episode #154 includes our discussion of Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 8, “The Fleece Works Its Magic Too Well.” We’re skipping the news again this week, but we also discuss the last episode of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official Podcast, which features Aryan Simhadri and Walker Scobell being besties. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

No News this week! We’ll get caught up soon!
Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 8 discussion (00:09:40)

• It’s finally time to discuss the finale!!
• We kick off this episode with a flashback to that night on Half-Blood Hill before jumping back to Percy listening to Annabeth and Grover excitedly discussing Thalia’s return.
• Blackjack appears in the road and Percy knows him.
• Sally wants to help, but this is quite literally Percy’s battle, so she has to let him go do demigod things.
• Tantalus is being insufferable back in the hippodrome, but everyone is put out of their misery pretty quickly.
• Luke’s forces have already been attacking Camp, and he arrives with even more.
• He’s changed his tune since last time, saying anyone left inside Camp will be burned to the ground, but he does say Thalia’s tree must be protected.
• Percy and Annabeth have an uncomfortable discussion about Thalia’s loyalty.
• Percy and Co. come across some armed Campers, and they have to surrender to them.
• Mr. D doesn’t want to believe anything is wrong, but Percy gives an impassioned speech about how Kronos is back.
• Clarisse listens as Chris tells her there are traitors in their midst, then reveals himself as one of those traitors!
• This is a little different than what happened in the book, but it makes sense to give Chris a larger role in the show.
• Turns out, Clarisse DOES have friends!!
• Percy and Luke square off, and it becomes obvious they have different objectives.
• It’s bloody and violent, but this is only the beginning—just wait until season 5!
• Tyson comes to the rescue, and he wins an award for Best Brother of the Century!
• Allison shoots Annabeth with an arrow, but Percy must focus on the task at hand: Saving Thalia’s tree.
• He hands the fleece off to Clarisse in another show of trust and maturity, and we’re totally here for it.
• Thalia’s shocking returns knocks Percy out.
• Percy is seaside with Poseidon, who tells him what they’re all up against.
• Poseidon invited Tyson to be by his side, but Percy’s destiny lies elsewhere.
• This scene is so emotional, between Tyson thanking Poseidon for bringing him to Percy and Sally, to Poseidon saying love is even stronger than Fate.
• Chiron is back and Percy still drools in his sleep, so all is right with the world.
• Clarisse is in charge of preparing Camp’s troops.
• It gets a little awkward, but one “Shut up, Jackson” makes everything feel normal again.
• Chiron tells the truth of what happened that night on Half-Blood Hill.
• What did we think of Courtney B. Vance’s interpretation of Zeus?
• Thalia returns, and Percy is feeling pretty conflicted about it.
• We also discuss the TWO bonus scenes at the end of the episode.
• Kristen has some follow-up questions.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official Podcast highlights (01:21:05)
* We get to see Aryan’s audition tape for Percy Jackson, the character! * Aryan interviews his best friend, Walker, who talks about how the fight sequence at the end of the finale sets up season 3. * They discuss Percy’s big speech, and how Percy will continue to grow and evolve over the coming seasons. * These books really did inform Walker’s personality. * Toby Stephens takes a break from playing Captain Hook to chat with them—but he never takes a break from smelling amazing! * Once again, everyone has such nice things to say about Daniel Diemer. * Walker and Toby also have some super nice things to say about each other. * It’s not easy playing a god, but Toby is pretty great at it. * Also, he’s acting royalty, so he’s kind of the perfect person for this role. * They talk about Lance Reddick and Courtney B. Vance. * Aryan and Walker discuss Thalia’s role in season 2. * Then it’s time to discuss season 3! * Olive and Levi (Bianca and Nico) just got drenched for the first time on set, which seems to be a right of passage for this cast. * Walker hates school and wishes he didn’t have to go anymore. * The guy playing Thorn (David Costabile) is apparently fantastic. * Aryan got to play his panpipes and the two of them also watched the first movie and then the first season together. * Walker also discusses his favorite scene from this season.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode #155, where we’ll discuss all the latest Percy Jackson and the Olympians news.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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Prophecy Radio episode #153 includes a lively discussion of Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 7, "I Go Down with the Ship." No news this time, but we will definitely catch up on that soon. Plus, hear a recap of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official Podcast, which features guests Virginia Kull, Jon Steinberg, Preiti Simhadri, and musical maestro Bear McCreary. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

No News this week! We'll get caught up soon!
Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 7 discussion (00:00:00)

• Let's start with a flashback (and emo Luke's beanie).
• Annabeth is having Golden Fleece fever dreams.
• The dock supervisor in the Long Island Sound is not happy about the unscheduled cruise ship docking
• We meet our first child of Aphrodite (and he totally steals the scene)
• Clarisse & Percy both have their missions and they head off with single-minded focus
• Mythomagic lives!
• Will we ever hear Blackjack? Or is it always going to be in Percy's head?
• Percy accomplishes his goal, but also takes new orders.
• Luke is having trouble believing Kronos is keeping secrets.
• Tyson and Grover have some issues with transportation.
• Sally Jackson to the rescue!
• Clarisse & Percy do a switcheroo and end up accomplishing each other's missions.
• Percy meets the Krono-phagus...
• And then he yoinks the Golden Fleece to shut him up.
• Percy and Luke have a moment (and it ends with a little stabbing between friends)
• Clarisse is flabbergasted that Percy is willing to let her go.
• "Thanks, Percy," is when everything started to change for Clarisse.
• Nothing like a road trip back to camp in a mysterious car
• Kronos gives Luke a splitting headache as punishment for questioning his authority.
• Next time on Percy Jackson and the Olympians...
• War prep
• Poseidon and Percy have a moment
• Time to rally the troops

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official Podcast highlights (00:00:00)
* Aryan, Walker, and Virginia call Toby for a quick check in. * This episode is all about the moms! * That bumper sticker belongs to a certain mortal educator * It's endearing how this cast and crew is so protective of these kids. * Sally feels Percy-vibes when Tyson shows up * Virginia really loves Tyson as a character and how the show is portraying him. * Jon Steinberg is right: Sally Jackson is the emotional center of the show. * Clarisse gets the spotlight to show that young bullies learn their ways from somewhere. * Plus, her growth makes the whole story more interesting. * This cast affects not just the writers, but how Rick Riordan himself envisions these characters. * Virginia gets thanked for helping a child to not feel broken. (And we all cry.) * Aryan's mom talks about how supportive and cooperative all the parents are. * Turning 18 doesn't magically make kids into adults. * Bear McCreary is here to talk all things score and soundtrack. * Each character's theme fits their arc: Percy's is big hero-ey, Grover's is light and funny, while Annabeth's brings the mystery.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode #154, where we'll recap Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 8, as well as the finale of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official Podcast.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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Prophecy Radio episode #152 offers wooly thoughts alongside a discussion of Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 6, “Nobody Gets the Fleece.” There’s also some news to discuss, as well as a recap of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official Podcast, which features guests Aleks Pauvnoic, Albert Kim, and the incomparable Andrew McIlroy. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:05:44)

• Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 has debuted with strong numbers according to The Wrap.
• We can’t help but mention Pluribus, as it seems everyone is watching it at the moment.
• Did you know there’s an official Percy Jackson and the Olympians shop now?
• You can also get some great merch at Hot Topic!
• Did you catch the beautiful birthday message to Walker from his dad?
• There’s no Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 4 renewal news, but they ARE working on it at the moment.
• We channel a little Positive Patty and/or Optimistic Olivia energy and talk about the chances of getting seasons 4 and 5.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 6 discussion (00:14:52)
* Let’s kick off the episode 6 discussion with Tyson in the water. * Daniel Diemer does such a good job of getting Tyson’s thoughts and feelings across while underwater. * RAINBOW TO THE RESCUE. * Percy has a pretty awful dream about Camp. * It looks like Kronos is dropping by, but when the hood is pulled back it’s someone else. * Why do you think they showed Thalia in this scene? * How does Percy know what she looks like? * Percy wants to get a head start on their plan, but Annabeth remains calm and tells him that’s not a good idea. * Back on the island, Polyphemus regales Clarisse and Grover with tales of his solitary life. * Shoutout to Nobody. * They made Polyphemus SO MUCH SCARIER than he was in the books. * We keep hearing Pan’s name. * Percy keeps watch while Annabeth grabs some pelts. * Luke interrupts with some rainbow wiggles. * Annabeth admits Luke might be right about Thalia’s feelings about Zeus, but he was also wrong to think she’d be on Kronos’ side. * This part wasn’t in the book, but it’s such a great addition. * Percy has a dramatic entrance. * Was he worried that Annabeth might be betraying him? * Was the call about recon or about checking in on Annabeth? * “Think wooly thoughts.” * Those sheep sounds were pretty legit. * Plot twist! Polyphemus set a trap for the demigods. * We get a classic Clarisse and Percy moment. * Annabeth uses that big brain of hers to distract Polyphemus. * Luke uses a portal to travel to the island, and Karen has some questions about the science of the magic. * Shoutout to the makeup department because Annabeth’s wounds looked BRUTAL. * All seems lost…until Tyson returns! * Did Percy understand what they said in Ancient Greek? * How did Tyson get one up on Polyphemus? * Luke arrives at the worst or possibly even the best time. * Percy really did try to come up with a different solution than just handing over the fleece. * Were we surprised Luke healed Annabeth? * How do we feel about the changes from the book here? * Tyson saves the day AGAIN, and Percy is so glad he’s alive. * And like the wish-granting fairy that he is, Tyson has a solution to their problem of no transportation. * Percy gets yet another epic line to end the episode. * Next time: Young Annabeth, a recovering sarcophagus, Clarisse liking her odds, and BLACKJACK!!

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official Podcast highlights (01:25:15)
Aryan and Aleks are in divorce arbitration, and Andrew makes his big debut on the podcast. * But first we need to talk about what is was like to play Polyphemus. * This is not the first time Aleks has been a cyclops in a Percy Jackson* production. * Did you realize they did mostly practical effects for Polyphemus? * What character inspired the “simple” version of Polyphemus? * Did you know what forced perspective was? * Which did you like better, the proposal or the prom pictures? * The second guest on the podcast was Albert Kim, one of the series’ writers. * They wanted to surprise even the most diehard fans of the books. * We talk about Percy’s fatal flaw, and his reaction to giving up the fleece. * It’s no surprise the sheep were afraid of Polyphemus. * Aryan finally gets his ring! * Andrew McIlroy returns to talk about his experience on the show so far. * It was interesting hearing how they “found” Tyson and Teen!Luke. * Kronos is totally a cult leader. * We get some insight into how the kids prepare for each scene, including an example of the exercise with the ball that they do to get into character. * Why doesn’t Andrew go to any of the functions? * Where did his commitment to the craft come from? * Everyone has such respect for Glynn Turman.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode #153, where we’ll recap Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 7, as well as the next episode of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official Podcast.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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Prophecy Radio episode 151 cruises through Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 5, "We Check into C.C.’s Spa and Resort." They also discuss all the behind-the-scenes goodies from the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official Podcast, as well as catch you up on some Christmas-related fun. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

No news this week
Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 5 discussion (00:12:30)

• Right away we know Percy and Annabeth are alive. That's a relief.
• And how convenient they find themselves in the only sanctuary in the Sea of Monsters!
• Hylla sighting! Is this our first Heroes of Olympus easter egg?
• C.C. wants to help them identify their fatal flaws so they can survive the sirens. How noble.
• Stavros, our little jet skiing anachronism, does not fair too well.
• We may not have seen Stavros' demise, but hearing it was pretty gnarly.
• Clarisse wakes up on the beach. Lucky lady can see the golden fleece, though, so... quest still on!
• But then she gets caught in Polyphemus' trap. Quest paused.
• I really hope they find ways to weave the consensus song into every season. It makes Kristen smile.
• She tells Grover that Percy and Annabeth are dead, but thanks to that empathy link, Grover is sure she's wrong.
• All he had was hope, but now he has Clarisse and some rope!
• Back to C.C.'s: Percy and Annabeth look ADORABLE. They don't agree.
• C.C. wants to help them find their fatal flaws with her very own Mirror of Swalflataf (if you know, you know)/li>
• Annabeth takes the opportunity to try and learn something about C.C.
• We have a super swoon moment when Percy goes full book boyfriend. Even if we are trying to temper our little shipper hearts because they are not supposed to be at the crush stage yet.
• Percy believes he is a danger to the quest, so he decides to stay at C.C's.
• Back to the island: Clarisse is trying to shimmy up a rope to escape the cave, but the sensitive, sassy Cuban Oak can only take so much.
• Polyphemus returns, but this time Grover forgets to lower his veil... not good.
• Back on C.C.'s island: Percy has a very enlightening chat with Zadie.
• Percy confronts C.C. to transformative results.
• Is that a pen cup full of souvenirs, or did C.C. just think Percy's pen would be happy there?
• Percy doesn't let a little thing like being a guinea pig keep him from trying to formulate a plan.
• Describing Ares as merciful is a dead giveaway. Whatever you say, fakeGrover.
• This Polyphemus is waaaaaay scarier than the book.
• We appreciate the consistency with representing all cyclopses the same.
• Annabeth has a plan. But she also knows how to freestyle like the best of them.
• Multivitamins to the rescue!
• Percy and Annabeth set sail, but only one gets the wax. The other gets roped.
• Aaaand just kidding. C.C. takes back her wax.
• Annabeth's vision is detailed, but she has a plan.
• ATHENA SIGHTING!
• It's a double cross! It was the sirens the whole time!
• Percy saves the day.
• Next time: Tyson sighting, Kronos in season 1 form, and its time to battle Polyphemus.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official Podcast highlights (01:34:34)
A bit of a surprise: This week's guest is Glynn Turman, aka, Chiron! * The Andrew counter lives. * Glynn is Chiron: Both run camps, both help campers learn new skills, both have lost campers. * Chiron's horse half is the same horse that plays Blackjack and has shown up in the background, too. * There is a Grover horn arc already plotted for five seasons. This detail has us absolutely fangirling. They're going to curl by season 5! * Next guests: Zoe Neary (Producer) and Jules O’Loughlin (Director of Photography) * The sirens were played by stuntwomen using windsurfing rigs. chef's kiss* * Realism at work: They gave costume department samples of the rock to match, they used real seaweed from the marina, and there was a crab wrangler on set! * One guinea pig is given the high ground. And different foods give them different eyelines. So much to learn about guinea pig acting. * Rosemarie Dewitt killed it as C.C. * Dior and Charlie shadowed producers to learn more about that part of the filmmaking process. * Getting away from the Volume stage this year. * Practical sets help them to lean into the weather and natural enviroments around them. * The sound department is not a fan of fidget spinners. Oops.

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Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode #152, where we'll recap Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 6, as well as the next episode of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official Podcast.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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Prophecy Radio episode #150 delves into Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 4, “Clarisse Blows Up Everything.” They also discuss the latest casting news for Atlas, Dr. Thorn, and Frederick Chase, as well as all the behind-the-scenes goodies from the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official Podcast. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News (00:15:32)
Deadline has shared casting news for three new Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 actors. * First up is Holt McCallany, who you may know from Mindhunter, as Atlas. * David Constabile, who we’re a little less familiar with, will be playing Dr. Thorn, and he certainly looks the part. * Lastly, the legendary Jesse L. Martin will be playing Annabeth’s Dad, Frederick Chase. * We also have runtimes for Percy Jackson and the Olympians* season 2, episodes 5, 6, and 7. * We’re so excited for next week!

Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 4 discussion (00:24:31)
Points to us for knowing Annabeth was in a sewer, even though we had no idea why. * We really see the relationship between Luke and Young Annabeth in the first flashback scene. * Did you expect Young Annabeth to call Luke out for telling her Keloggia was the goddess of stealth? * Did you like the Monster Donut and hydra details?? * Young Annabeth is SO CUTE. * Percy knows just what to say to Tyson. * He also knows how to break the tension. Boys are gross. * Clarisse makes a VERY dramatic entrance. * How did she know Annabeth wasn’t inside?? * Annabeth and Clarisse go toe-to-toe in a battle of wits. Then Percy and Clarisse go toe-to-toe in a battle of strength. * Did Percy think he could beat Clarisse, or was he just giving Annabeth time to make her move? * Why is Clarisse so hellbent on not having any other demigods with her? * Time to make some big choices! Will it be Scylla or…that other one? * Clarisse really doesn’t like the idea of sacrificing her men. There’s that bleeding heart again. * Grover is an excellent Protector. Demigods are just bad at listening. * Neither Luke nor Thalia wants to go to Camp. * Luke looks SO emo in this scene, and we’re eating it up. * What were your original theories as to why Annabeth’s bracelet kept returning to the boat? * We get a glimpse of Rainbow!! * Percy realizes he’s got some new abilities. * Will Tyson grow into more of his Poseidon skills? * Small choices make the biggest difference sometimes. * Percy has some great advice in this scene, but is it a little too clean and perfect? * Clarisse’s men are willing to follow her anywhere, and you can tell that sits heavy on her shoulders. * Was Percy channeling Sally Jackson in this scene with the sandwich? * We get the full prophecy, and even though it’s straight from the book, we’re glad to hear it from start to finish. * It’s time to follow through on those big choices! * “Heroes slay monsters, they don’t run from them.” * Sometimes it’s hard to remember, especially in the beginning, that Clarisse is a hero, too. * We loved watching Annabeth and Percy figure out how to correct course after Clarisse changes their heading. * Percy on the front of the ship, steady as a rock, was SO BADASS. * Clarisse saves Annabeth. How very friendly* of her! * Ironside blows up in the most dramatic way possible. * Can you believe the episode ended here?? * Next time: Sea Doos, sirens, guinea pigs, oh my!

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official Podcast highlights (01:20:26)
We get another opening bit for the podcast. * Aryan tells us about that time he fought a brick. * Charlie and Tamara join the podcast to talk about the flashback. * This was Charlie and Aryan’s first real scene together. * It’s a good thing Aryan didn’t do that stunt. * Young Annabeth is actually Leah’s cousin! * Wait till you hear how Charlie “found” Young Luke. * We finally get an Andrew shoutout counter. * Did you know Luke wasn’t in the original Percy Jackson story? * How does the whole Thalia-as-a-tree thing work? * Tamara knew Lance Reddick, so joining this show as his daughter was kismet. * Erik Henry and Eli Zagoudakis join to talk about how visual effects and stunt work go hand-in-hand. * They decided to go in a different direction when revealing Aegis. * They tilted Ironside* overnight! * When designing Tyson’s look, they wanted to change as little of Daniel’s face as possible. * The actors are all so willing to do their own stunts.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode #151, where we’ll recap Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 5, as well as the next episode of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official Podcast.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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On Prophecy Radio episode #149, Karen and Kristen discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 3, "We Board the Princess Andromeda." They still don't have much news to discuss, but there was more than enough to talk about between the episode and recapping all the most interesting behind-the-scenes facts from the Official Percy Jackson Podcast. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

Quick news segment
Rick posted two photo dumps on Insta with some behind the scenes bits and memories from when they were shooting and prepping for Percy Jackson and the Olympians* season 2, episode 3.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 3 discussion (00:07:28)
Clarisse goes full warrior when confronted with the creepiness of the Oracle. * We dig deep about why we think they chose Clarisse to read the prophecy to Clarisse. * Clarisse doesn't share the whole prophecy with us... interesting. * Let's check out this cruise ship... * Why doesn't Tyson have similar powers to Percy (versions of Poseidon's abilities)? * Percy chooses trust over anger and we are both impressed with his maturity. * The return of "boon"! * Clarisse and Ares get some screen time together for the first time. * Clarisse's quest isn't really a quest since she's alone. * Adam Copeland is really the very best Ares we could have hoped for. * We hope we see this godly greeting thing between demigods again. * Allison Simms falls overboard, but it's not goodbye. * Mitch from Blockbuster might be the best new addition to this series. * Was Annabeth invoking "boon" because of the Great Prophecy or was it just to keep Percy from killing Luke so soon? * Kronos smells worse than monsters to Tyson. * The children of the gods deserve freedom (demigods, monsters, et al) but what about humans? * We learn so much from this convo with Luke, Annabeth, and Percy. * Tyson saves the day by building a bomb?! * Clarisse gets a Braveheart* speech, and its the perfect motivation for her crew. * Annabeth goes rogue and gives Percy the bare bones of the Great Prophecy. * "What do you think?" We think there are SO many layers to that question. * Scenes from next week: Annabeth looks in a sewer, Clarisse and Percy fight on the beach, Thalia makes an appearance (must be a flashback), we get our first look at the Sea of Monsters.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official Podcast highlights (01:25:54)
* Dior Goodjohn is the major guest in this episode. * Even the official podcast has a fatal flaw. * Aryan got to train with the camera department during this episode. * How cool that the kids get to learn both the art and technical side of filmmaking. * Dior talks about Clarisse's backstory, and especially her mom. * Bad parental relationship representation is as important as a good one. * Motley crew of loser soldiers for the win. * The creation of Blockbuster Mitch is a perfect Rick-Riordan-esque addition. * That sea shanty came together on set after shifting it away from being too dirgy. * Will every episode 3 start with the Oracle in the attic? * Allison Simms will give us more and more understanding of Luke and what's going on in his head. * Craig Silverstein explains how they go about deciding what to keep and what to cut from the books. * Adam Copeland calls in from England and talks about Ares motivations as a father and how he relates to this storyline with Clarisse as a father in the real world. * Adam is definitely an actor in our book.

Listener Feedback (01:46:12)
Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 150 (!!), where we'll recap Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 4, as well as the next episode of the Official Percy Jackson Podcast.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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On Prophecy Radio episode #148, Karen and Kristen discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 2, “Demon Pigeons Attack.” They skip the news this time (since they just recorded the day before) and recap all the most interesting behind-the-scenes facts from the Official Percy Jackson Podcast. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 2 discussion (00:02:59)
This is the long-awaited chariot race episode! * The Stymphalian birds are super creepy looking. * Percy’s superpower is water and also breaking the rules. * Annabeth is so smart and sneaky! * Chiron’s musical choices are perfect and we wouldn’t change a thing. * Clarisse’s idea of flirting is…aggressive. * How do we feel about the new Chris Rodriguez? * Should Annabeth and Percy have kept the coordinates to themselves? * Chiron warns Annabeth of the Great Prophecy. * How do we feel about the line, “He can’t know there’s something he can’t know”? * Boon. * Tyson is so sweet to write home to Sally. * We love how they’re portraying Tyson as an innocent but intelligent person. * The mimicry is…unnerving. * We love Timothy Simons and Jason Mantzoukas playing opposite each other. * Will we see Bondi again down the line? * We love everything about the chariot race. * Tantalus screaming bloody murder almost took us out. * Mariah Carey was the perfect song choice, and Percy holding the stereo was classic. * Do you know what’s on Mr. D’s shirt? * Did Tantalus share the wrong coordinates on purpose or is he just an idiot? * Was it just us or did Clarisse not seem too excited about her quest? * It didn’t take much convincing for Clarisse to pick Annabeth. * But, oh, the betrayal!! * WE FINALLY GET THE WEDDING DRESS. * The interplay between these two characters is so natural. * Percy is not asking for permission. Is anyone surprised? * Quest approved! * We’re really coming around to Lin as Hermes. * He cares about his son so much, even if he’s been an absent father this whole time. * Percy reasoned out why Annabeth would betray him, and they have a really deep conversation. * Did Percy really leave the Camp border? * Is the fact that they can never return in the books?? * We talk about who Danny Virtue is. * Next time on Percy Jackson and the Olympians*…

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official Podcast highlights (01:07:20)
* There was SO MUCH awesome behind-the-scenes information in this episode. * Of course, one of the first things they talk about is the dress. * Tim’s kids are big fans of the series. * The dynamic between Tantalus and Mr. D is super interesting. * It must be so fun being an adult on a show like this where you just get to be silly. * Did you know the whole story behind Mrs. Dodds? * Tantalus looks so different from everyone else because he’s from the Underworld. * They spend a lot of time talking about the chariot race scene, and it is AWESOME. * How cool is it that the kids got to work with Danny Virtue? * Aryan had to teach someone else how to goat walk this season. * We learn more about how Lin came to be Hermes. * If given another chance, Tantalus would totally monologue again. * Tyson is now Percy’s most loyal friend…

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 149, where we’ll recap Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 3, as well as the next episode of the Official Percy Jackson Podcast.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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On Prophecy Radio episode #147, Karen and Kristen discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 1 and everything that goes with it. They also delve into the latest news, including some new footage from the upcoming season, and recap all the best moments from the new Official Percy Jackson Podcast premiere. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:09:42)
So, remember us dreaming of Percy Jackson video games? Fortnite is the first! * You won't want to miss the cast reactions to the game, either. * Have you seen this billboard, yet? * These kids have style. Has anyone else been paying attention to their clothes during this press tour?! * If you haven't heard of Percember, now you have. * A little behind the scenes footage for the Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 1 premiere! * Oh, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians* is certified fresh at 100% for season 2!

Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 1 breakdown (00:21:48)
* Grover asks for a sign and gets... thunder? Zeus? You got something to say? * Grover meets Allison Simms on his hunt for Pan. * We love cool details like the tentacle/bedsheet connection. * Book to show changes: How do we feel about Tyson and Percy living with Sally instead of being at boarding school? * Is the eyeball weird for you guys? Kristen thinks its just her brain. * Annabeth will pick you up in a freaky taxi if she has a bad dream. * Tyson's one eye and the Gray Sisters one eye are not the same thing. * Percy and Annabeth have both kept some things out of their letters. * Thank goodness Tyson is fireproof! * No Colchis bull makes Karen a little disappointed. * Luke is up to no good, and this time it involves stabbing a friend. What the heck, Luke?! * Meet Tantalus, whom we did not worry about picturing when we read the book. * We get some classic Disney innuendo and Karen can't believe they got away with it. * Percy chooses Tyson, and we don't think he's in the wrong. * Tyson is going to make us cry this season. We just know it. * Annabeth settles in to talk to her girl bestie... who just so happens to be a tree. Don't judge. * Empathy link dream, baby! Percy and Grover are so freaking cute in this scene. * Coordinates. * Percy goes to Annabeth this time, because he's got an idea on how to save Thalia's tree and camp. * New season, new post credits artwork, and there are hints at all the big tentpole monsters and moments that we can think of. * We are both very interested in some art prints of the credit artwork.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official Podcast highlights (01:35:29)
* Should the official podcast be called Grover Underwood and the Olympians instead? * Walker and Leah are Aryan's first guests. * We get a look at the original trio's chemistry read and they are SO YOUNG! * Walker is being very careful about the Percabeth timeline. He knows they have a long way to go in their friendship before either of them will be ready to play their bond like anything more. * Welcome Daniel Diemer, aka Tyson! * Lots of stories about their acting coach, Andrew, especially when he told Daniel his run looked a little too goofy. Oops. Too bad he wasn't going for anything but just, running. * Tyson’s Taxi Time Talk Show is the podcast's inspiration * Jason Mantzoukas crashes the pod and he is CHAOS (copied and pasted directly from Karen's notes). * We love that they are using the Big House to record the podcast.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 148, where we'll recap Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 2, as well as the next episode of the Official Percy Jackson Podcast.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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On Prophecy Radio episode #146, Karen and Kristen revisit Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1 in all its glory, discussing their very favorite moments and any lingering questions ahead of season 2. They also delve into the latest news, including some new footage from the upcoming season. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:6:07)
Do you have a Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt near you? If so, make sure you stop there on December 10! * The new Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 posters depict the giants, Polyphemus, and even the sirens. * Did you hear about the Percy Jackson and the Olympians official podcast? * Rick is the Indigo Author of the Month, which means it’s the perfect time to pick up the Sea of Monsters Deluxe Collector’s Edition. * (Rick shows off what it looks like on his Instagram.) * Illumicrate is reprinting their exclusive Percy Jackson and the Olympians set*! This is your sign to pick it up if you missed out last time.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1 revisit (00:18:44)
It’s time to jump into our revisit of Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, starting with–you guessed it–episode 1! * Walker is so young in these episodes! * And Young Percy is masterful in those early scenes (and the later ones, too!). * We’re still impressed with the CGI in this show. * The cabin scene is so emotional–both Walker and Virginia bring their A-Game. * Honestly, this pilot is one of the best we’ve ever seen. * Our first question after jumping into episode 2 is whether we’ll see the Council of Cloven Elders again. * Will we get another montage in season 2 of all the things Percy got better at?? * Was Annabeth watching Percy the whole time, or was she following Clarisse instead? * How big are the other symbols going to be when kids start getting claimed? * Clarisse is a textbook bully, and we’re so excited to see her growth in Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2. * Grover is smarter than both Chiron and Mr. D, and we’ll be taking no objections to that. * Episode 3 is fantastic for so many reasons, but especially the growth of the trio’s relationship. * Percy earned a lot of Annabeth’s respect when he talked about why he chose her for the quest. * Grover stood up to his friends, and that’s super difficult. * Percy IS impertinent. * Medusa was a standout in this episode–especially her speech about how the gods are the real monsters. * Episode 4 begins with Young Percy in the pool and ends with current-day Percy in the river. * It’s good that Percy got to see that not all mythological creatures are monsters. * Will we see more of the Mist in season 2? * Echidna was super terrifying, actually. * Episode 5 is a standout, for sure. * We get Percy and Annabeth’s first hug, so mark that down. * But the real emotional epicenter of this episode is during the chair scene and Annabeth’s speech to Hephaestus. * Ares is the worst, but we still kind of love him. * “Thank you for the cheeseburgers and the emotional abuse.” * Yeah, they’re not going to shy away from his abusive relationship with Clarisse. * Oh, Leah Jeffries is a PROFESSIONAL. * Will they have a callback to this episode once Aphrodite is introduced? * Episode 6 brings us to the Lotus Hotel and Casino. * We also meet Hermes in this episode, and it’s interesting to see Annabeth’s interactions with him. * We talk about Clarisse a little, too, and how she differs from Annabeth but has her own strengths.. * Percy misses out on his dad, unfortunately. * In episode 7, we get the long-awaited mattress shop scene, even if it was pretty brief. * Cerberus is super cute, and Annabeth is so smart! * We don’t always love flashbacks, but they work super well in this show. * How do we feel about Hades’ casting? * The best moment from this episode might just be the diner scene when Poseidon shows up. * Finally, we talk about the Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1 finale. * Percy vs. Ares was awesome, especially that ichor effect. * It’s amazing to see Percy own his abilities and the relationship with his dad. * What did we think of the look of Olympus? * Lance Reddick will always be our Zeus. * Poseidon totally still has the hots for Sally. * We can’t help but notice the lighting for the scene between Luke and Percy at the end. * Grover’s Searcher’s license is a flower!! * We’re so excited for Percy Jackson and the Olympians* season 2. It won’t be long now!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 147, where we’ll recap Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, episode 1, as well as all the latest news.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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On Prophecy Radio episode #145, Karen and Kristen discuss the brand new Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 trailer. They also discuss a few fun news items, and catch up on some personal news, too. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:15:00)
Roseanne A. Brown got married! Congratulations!! * Today's really big news: WE GOT A TRAILER. More on that later. * The London Cast recording of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is live on streaming! * (You can also preorder the CD from their website if you prefer) * Our favorite trio did an interview with MTV about their Percy Jackson* characters and how they relate to music

Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 trailer breakdown (00:20:45)
First: Check out the full trailer! * Walker has grown so much and it really shows in the opening shots. * Prophetic dreams? Are they talking about us?!?! * What happened to the three people around Grover when he gets snatched by that tentacle? * Laistrygonian sighting. When it's not Luke trying to kill you... * We take a pretty good look at Percy's room. Definitely reflects the inner workings of a kid with ADHD. * We love this dream talk. Percy's not the only one having dreams, even if we forget that sometimes. * The Stymphalian birds are incredible! Can't wait to see that whole scene in action! * Grey Sisters sighting: the comedy is on point. * The brief bits of Tyson we get here are very promising. * We see TreeThalia being stabbed by Luke. * Leah is going to absolutely destroy our emotions with her reactions to Thalia's tree being disturbed. * Quick shot of Grover (no, we don't see a wedding dress) and Polyphemus with his shepherd's hook. * THE POSTCARDS (is it weird that I kinda hope there's a special feature all about these?!) * The side by side of Annabeth and Clarice on the ship? New besties alert?! * We are desperately hoping we get to see the transformation of Thalia's bracelet into the Aegis. * (Here's a link to those stills we talked about on the Percyseries Insta.) * This moving rock shot has us a little stumped, but is Annabeth having her siren visions here? * That smooth black and gold rock HAS to be Kronos' sarcophagus (good call, Karen!) * Who is the winker? * Percy falling freaked us out for a second. * The CGI on these battle sequences is INSANE. This season is going to be beyond epic. * Our favorite moments from the trailer * Our predictions/wants/questions for Percy Jackson and the Olympians* season 2 * We are both really excited to see that siren scene play out. * Here's the link to that video of the trio watching the trailer together! Enjoy!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 146, where we'll recap and review Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, as well as all the latest news.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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On Prophecy Radio episode #144, Karen and Kristen discuss the final chapter of The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan, as well as what they might expect when they pick up Throne of Fire sometime in the future. They also chat about the latest Percy Jackson news, including the surprising Aphrodite casting. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:14:01)
Kate McKinnon has been cast as Aphrodite! * Yes, we’re surprised, but…we can see it. * Kristen also found a couple clips from Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 filming which you can watch here and here. * Blackjack and little baby Nico make an appearance! * NerdDaily did an interview with Rick and Mark for The Court of the Dead. * They describe writing the book as “improvisational jazz” and we really love that. * They have no plans for the future, but that doesn’t mean there might not be any…in the future. * Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Create Your Fate: A Coloring Book hits store shelves on November 11. * The Sea of Monsters* graphic novel (with a new cover) and the Disney+ tie-in edition also come out on the same day.

The Red Pyramid discussion (00:31:38)
This is it! We’re here to talk about the final chapter of The Red Pyramid and then make our predictions for what may come next. * A lot happened in the last two chapters, so we do a mini recap. * Carter gets the last POV chapter! * The kids (and Amos) return to Brooklyn and are greeted by an enthusiastic Khufu. * Muffin is safe and comfortable, and everyone gets a spot to sleep amongst the rubble. How thoughtful. * It takes a while to rebuild the mansion, and each sibling has their own strength. * Amos is still struggling with what happened to him, and we totally understand why–it was such a violation. * Who is the real Amos and will we get to see him in Book 2? * The amulets are safe, and we wonder what it’ll be like when the kids are actually ready to host the gods again. * Why can Carter see Anubis in his human form now? * It must be so weird to see their old home in L.A. * We were right about Julius, Osiris, and the Underworld throne! * The banter between Anubis and Sadie is what romance books are made of! * The situation with Julius is complicated to say the least, though we understand why he did what he did. * Ruby shows up and we learn that she was kind of there with Isis when Sadie was hosting the goddess. * Horus takes the throne of the gods and no one challenges him. * Then all the gods bow to the Kanes. ZEUS WOULD NEVER. * The gods restored the mansion, which is super nice, but we all know what we were really hoping for. * Amos is leaving to go back to the House of Life and leaving the kids on their own. * Except Bast is totally back! * Carter thinks Sadie will want to go back to her grandparents, but she’s totally going to stay with him in Brooklyn. * We really loved the end of this book and how it hints to more coming soon. * What were our favorite lines and favorite moments? * What can we expect in Book 2? * We can’t wait to see the new recruits! * Carter is totally going to track down the real Zia. * The next book is titled The Throne of Fire*, and we have a pretty good idea of what that could mean.

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* Thank you to Moon for sending in cute pictures of their kitty, Oreo!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 145, where we’ll chat about the Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 trailer, as well as all the latest news.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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On Prophecy Radio episode #143, Karen and Kristen catch up on some news odds and ends, including some new Percy Jackson and the Olympians character posters. They also discuss The Red Pyramid chapters 39 and 40, including their favorite moments and a few very significant twists and turns. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:24:11)
* Character posters, ya'll! * A trio poster that might be a repeat, but just in case you haven't seen it yet. * Rick took a photo with our new Zoe Nightshade and her significantly annotated book. * These kids are getting to do all kinds of stunts. * Steph Lurie dressed up to put Mark and Rick on trial at the Texas Book Festival * Happy Birthday, Virginia Kull!

The Red Pyramid discussion (00:30:50)
* Mini recap, in case you need a refresher. * Let's talk about chapter 39. * We take a minute to coo over Rick's narrative style in this book. * Zia confounds us with some pertinent but infuriating advice. * Set's secret name is underwhelming, but we discuss how that might have been inevitable. * Isis warns Sadie * Sadie's visions could have each been their own chapter. For sure. * Who will sit on these 3 thrones? * A touching father/daughter moment to ease the pain. * The tale of the four Kanes. Her mother saw what was coming, her father did what he had to do, and now Sadie and Carter must see it all through. * Isis and Sadie merge and we get our rainbow-warrior-goddess moment. * Favorite lines and Favorite moments * Time for the penultimate chapter discussion! * Sadie's dual vision might be one of the cooler story-telling devices I've read in a long time. * Time for a trip to the capital! * The real enemy is finally brought into the light. * Sadie and Carter have a moment. * Two twists in a row really show how much has been going on that we couldn't see earlier in the story. * Set was being used just like he was puppeteering Amos. * The enemy of my enemy might just come in useful later on, so we might have to spare them. * This Zia twist is one we definitely didn't see coming. * Desjardins is pissed and astonished at the Kane's willpower. * Favorite lines and Favorite moments

Feedback (01:32:10)
Longtime listener David Ludwig shares some of the Court of the Dead* book tour fun from Denver! * Here's that cocoa puff video in case you are interested!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 144, where we'll wrap up our discussion of The Red Pyramid with chapter 41, as well as get you up to date on more Percy Jackson and Rick Riordan news.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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On Prophecy Radio episode #142, Karen and Kristen dissect the latest Percy Jackson and the Olympians news, plus the release of The Court of the Dead by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro. They also discuss The Red Pyramid chapters 37 and 38, including their favorite moments and what they think will happen next. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:10:37)
The Court of the Dead by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro is officially out in the world! * Did you get any of the special editions? (We definitely did.) * Did you see the pictures and videos of Rick signing books and Funkos? * Leah turned 16 last month! * Do these Percy Jackson and the Olympians behind-the-scenes clips mean we’ll be getting another BTS documentary?? * We go through a slightly older Entertainment Weekly article* to discuss the next Senior Year Adventures book. * When can we expect the third and final Senior Year book to come out? * Rick is strictly a middle grade author, and we’re cool with that. * What other gods would make for good series fodder a la Trials of Apollo? * Other character-centric books are still on the table, and boy do we want them!

The Red Pyramid discussion (00:29:14)
All right, let’s refresh our brains on what happened last time. * Good. Now we can jump into The Red Pyramid chapter 37. * Why does Set keep flickering between forms? * We’ve really come around on Amos since we learned the truth. * Set is SO sassy, and we’re kind of here for it. * Horus still wants to take over Carter’s body, and Carter is still telling him no. * Uh, where the heck is Nephthys? * Sadie protecc. * Thank goodness Carter figures out what Zia meant when she told him not to resist. * Carter turns into a total badass! * Favorite lines and favorite scenes. * All right, time to jump into The Red Pyramid* chapter 38. * Carter having fun fighting and beating up on Set is slightly concerning. * Why do they BOTH bleed black? * They’re about to bring down the house, so Carter tricks Set into becoming a fruit bat and then drags him outside the pyramid. * Will Sadie be able to free their dad from the throne and his sarcophagus? * We kind of already knew how to defeat Set, but he really lays it out for Carter. * Did we feel bad about what happened to Desjardins? * We totally did not expect Set to put the capstone on top of the pyramid. * Sadie is a freaking rainbow, y’all! * What name could Sadie have shouted? * We wanted to read the next chapter SO BAD! * But we discuss our favorite lines and favorite moments instead.

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Ensign_Davies and Maria write in to tell us what they think of The Court of the Dead. * Caoimhe is super excited about Percy Jackson and the Olympians* season 2, and she let’s us know one of our previous episodes was missing links. That’s all fixed now!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 143, where we’ll discuss The Red Pyramid chapters 39 and 40, as well as get you up to date on more Percy Jackson and Rick Riordan news.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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On Prophecy Radio episode #141, Karen and Kristen discuss the latest Percy Jackson and the Olympians news that they can find, including some minor casting they've overlooked, and some Rick Riordan Presents books and authors to make note of. We also breakdown The Red Pyramid chapters 35 and 36. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:16:25)
Karen gets us caught up on her trip to New Orleans for her writing convention, as well as all the fun activities she found to do around town. * Kristen has decidedly less to update on, but she's happy about some downtime in the middle of a busy September. * No big official casting notices, but a couple things to keep in mind. * The actor credited as Kronos in season 1: Will they show up as Kronos later, too? * A camper credited as 'Sarah' is played by Threnody Tsai. Just in case that comes in handy later. * Karen reached out on Insta to see if anyone could think of what season 3 characters we might still see cast. * Grizzlymike718 reminded us about Apollo, Dr. Thorne, and Atlas. (As well as a few more very minor characters) * Afantastyfanatic added in Oceanus and Rachel Elizabeth Dare. * Final reminder that you can pick up your copy of A Court of the Dead VERY soon! * It Lurks in the Night by Sarah Dass will arrive on January 27, 2026. * The paperback for Serwa Boateng's Guide to Saving the World* by Roseanne A. Brown comes out on April 7, 2026 * We have a host of books being published in the next year from RRP authors via other publishing channels as well. A good variety of adult, fantasy, and even a little horror thrown in.

The Red Pyramid discussion (00:38:05)
Let's get started with our The Red Pyramid chapter 35 discussion. * First up: the mini-recap. * Sadie's ba travels to London where she seems some truly disturbing visions and is confronted by the truth that Carter would probably make a better ruler than her. Rude. * Zia wakes Sadie to have a quick heart to heart with the boys away. * Sadie puts her foot in her mouth for a second. * Zia and Sadie are still at odds over what exactly is going on with Amos. * Sadie makes a very specifically worded promise to Zia. * Time for favorite scenes and favorite lines. * And moving right along, it's time to discuss The Red Pyramid* chapter 36. * Our little group moves into the peace and calm of the eye of Set's storm. * Time to get a little cloudy! * How best to sabotage an Egyptian chaos agent from finishing his power pyramid. * Why don't you contribute something helpful to the planning, Amos?! * Zia is back in magical action (just a little light on the power at the moment) * Amos' grand gestures are getting a little unremarkable these days. * Karen is a little obsessed with all the red in that throne pyramid. * From coffin to foot rest: poor Osiris. * Real Amos is looking out, the other Amos is revealing something we all saw coming and didn't in equal measure. * Favorite scenes and favorite lines from chapter 36. * A quick bit of feedback where we wish a listener a very happy trip to see Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro on tour!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 142, where we'll discuss The Red Pyramid chapters 37 and 38, as well as get you up to date on more Percy Jackson and Rick Riordan news.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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On Prophecy Radio episode #140, Karen and Kristen discuss the latest Percy Jackson and the Olympians news, including the Artemis and Zoe Nightshade casting, plus the Percy Jackson 20th anniversary! We also breakdown The Red Pyramid chapters 33 and 34. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:09:50)
What’s been going on with us? Books and work and football, oh my! * There’s a lot of news to talk about this week, even though we did a whole episode on the news last week! * We go through the Percy Jackson season 2 stills from EW. * Did you go see Freakier Friday and see one of the Percy Jackson cast members?? * Karen is maybe too candid about her type. * Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 has started filming! * Is that…a monster? * How excited are we about the Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 casting of Artemis and Zoe Nightshade? * Are we waiting on anymore major casting for season 3? * Can you believe it’s been 20 years since The Lightning Thief has been released? * Be sure to check out the Walt Disney Company’s interview with Rick Riordan! * Everyone wished Percy Jackson a happy birthday, including the Empire State Building. * Don’t forget Court of the Dead* comes out on September 23! * We finish up with favorite scenes and favorite lines.

The Red Pyramid discussion (00:34:26)
Let’s kick this thing off with our The Red Pyramid chapter 33 discussion. * Why are the gods so annoying!? * Man, Desjardins really hates those kids. Think this will come back to bite him later? * They land in a salsa factory, which they then light on fire, and we simply cannot begin to imagine that kind of pain. * Yeah, Sekhmet seems like a god you don’t want to mess with. * Zia has a great plan that involves a lot of salsa but omg can you imagine if it had been GREEN? * Do we trust Zia!? * Doughboy to the rescue! * We discuss our favorite scenes and favorite lines. * Next up: Our Red Pyramid* chapter 34 discussion. * It’s a good thing Carter has been practicing summoning things from the Duat. * His coat is VERY sassy. And rude. * Okay, something is seriously going on with Zia. What did Iskandar do to her?? * When she talks about the fact that “he” is coming back, who do you think she meant? * At least now we know where the fifth goddess went. * Who the heck is Set controlling!? * Zia does not need to be in the spotlight, and we love that about her. * Amos is back–is this good or bad?

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 141, where we’ll discuss The Red Pyramid chapters 35 and 36, as well as get you up to date on more Percy Jackson and Rick Riordan news.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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On Prophecy Radio episode #139, Karen and Kristen chat about all things SDCC! There's a cast panel to discuss, a trailer to break down, and a couple of additional news items you won't want to miss either. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

Let's talk about the cast panel (00:08:00)
* Dan Shotz gives us a list of monsters we are definitely going to see in season 2. * More practical sets this season, little to no Volume stage. * Daniel Diemer proves his Riordan-verse fanhood with a story about sharing the books with his family and then getting to show them the set. * Dior has a fantastic grasp of Clarisse's psychology in season 2. * Hopefully someday we will get to see this teaser clip (and see a glimpse of Grover in the wedding dress, maybe?)! * They built the entire set for the chariot race, which just seems insanely impressive to us. * We get to hear a lot about on-set antics, as well as some post-shooting shenanigans involving Aryan, the actor playing Polyphemus, and Walker Scobell. * A video from Rick Riordan himself reveals the two biggest casting announcements for season 3: Meet Nico and Bianca DeAngelo!

The trailer discussion (00:36:19)
* The first four characters we see are the trio and Luke the blade-poisoner... that feels significant. * The undead/ghost soldiers with Clarisse look like they may come from more than one war era. * Do you think casual viewers may believe that the black cloaked figure is Tantalus? * Percy and Clarisse are fighting again. * Are they dressing Luke in light colors for a reason? * This archer we see: Silena Beauregard? Or A Hunter of Artemis? * We think there is a lot this Alison Simms character can bring to the show. * A quick appearance from the Oracle. * Someone has a trident and saves Percy from being killed by Luke. * Meet Tyson the cyclops! * The Gray Sisters are going to be a really fun moment early this season.

The rest of the news (01:03:04)
* We talk for quite a bit about the Nico and Bianca casting. * A Walker Scobell story about his chemistry read has us REALLY excited for Nico. * Need a recap of season 1 without watching all the episodes? * This EW recap video has a lot of visual reminders of all the biggest moments, characters, and more in season 1. * Courtney B. Vance steps into play Zeus and knocks his tribute to Lance Reddick out of the park. * Courtney's Zeus gets a few pats on the back from the show's stars. * Fun fact: The actress playing Thalia played Lance Reddick's child in a Netflix series.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 140, where we'll discuss The Red Pyramid chapters 33 and 34 (we promise we will this time), as well as get you up to date on whatever Percy Jackson news might pop up.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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On Prophecy Radio episode #138, Karen and Kristen chat about The Red Pyramid chapters 31 and 32! They also talk about Karen's trip to Columbus for their book festival and a whole host of Rick Riordan-related Instagram posts. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:16:21)
Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief turns 20! * The Percy Musical is hitting the road in the UK starting this August 15th! * San Diego Comic Con starts this week, and the Percy Jackson cast will be in attendance. Could we get that season 2 trailer?! * Percy series on Insta dropped some gifs from Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2. * Rick and Mark are hitting the road for The Court of the Dead* this fall. From Sept 23rd-10/1 they will be hitting 9 stops across the US. Check out the dates and locations here.

The Red Pyramid discussion (00:23:31)
Chapter 31: Who can we trust these days? * Quick recap: Zia says not to trust Amos, and then guess who magically appears? * Sadie is emotional about Bast's sacrifice, so it's good Carter handled that last chapter. * Amos's look is not what Karen imagined. * Set used Amos like a statue in a garden for the demons' amusement. * Is Set the ultimate mastermind? or did Amos give him the slip? * Best place to hide is definitely in a government missle-testing range. * Let's hope Amos is wrong and Bast will be back sooner rather than later. * Sadie has already made SO MANY SACRIFICES! * Ba meet Geb. * We swoon a little over Geb's heart pocket. * What was with that cryptic message, Geb?! * Favorite scenes and favorite lines. * Chapter 32: Let's see where we stand. * Muffin is giving every cat in this scene. * Rick to readers: "We are not pulling a John Wick* here." * They can't trust Amos enough to tell him the plan, but they can definitely use his boat. * Time to eat some yummy food in Las Cruces-Messilla. * Just as Zia is defending Desjardins' allegiance against Set, he shows up and sticks to his script. * Amos using storm magic?! Talk about a red flag. * Zia's ultra-powerful column of fire proves she is all in with Sadie & Carter. * Desjardins gets desperate... and summons Sekhmet! * Favorite scenes and favorite lines.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 139, where we'll discuss The Red Pyramid chapters 33 and 34, as well as get you up to date on whatever Percy Jackson news might pop up.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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On Prophecy Radio episode #137, Karen and Kristen chat about The Red Pyramid chapters 29 and 30! They also talk about a bunch of book news from Rick Riordan, Roseanne A. Brown, and Roshani Chokshi. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:11:32)
Kristen talks about her trip to Maine! * We loved Rick’s Pride post. * Have you picked up your copy of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: A Guide to Gods & Monsters? * Will you be picking up a copy of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 tie-in novel? * Roseanne A. Brown has a new duology coming out in 2027 and we are SO EXCITED. * Did you catch the cover of The Swan’s Daughter: A Possibly Doomed Love Story* by Roshani Chokshi?

The Red Pyramid discussion (00:27:37)
We kick off with our The Red Pyramid chapter 29 discussion. * Time to drive through Interstate 10 in Texas! * Bast is great at “borrowing” vehicles–but don’t worry, no one will be missing this one. We think. * Carter has a theory. What do we think of it? * What does Kristen think is going on with Desjardins? * Who would YOU trust to drive the vehicle? * Sadie does NOT want Carter to ask her any questions. * We get some great insight into what is going on with Bast. * There’s NO WAY this will be relevant in the next chapter, right? * Why did Anubis appear so hot to Sadie? * Did Rick know what Bast’s plan was when he wrote this chapter? * Carter needs some alone time with his sword BUT IT’S NOT WHAT IT SOUNDS LIKE. * Horus is great at talking when you don’t want him to and terrible at talking when you do. * What does Kristen think of Zia’s motivations? * Uh, what’s this about not trusting Amos?? * Favorite scenes and favorite lines, as always. * Time for our Red Pyramid* chapter 30 discussion. * Cats love to pounce, even if driving to the top of a mountain is super inconvenient. * Why does Carter feel like this place is familiar? * They need to speak into the water to make Nepthys appear, but Carter and Khufu are not liking the vibes. * Despite it being a quick interaction, the immigrant family crossing the boarder seems like a poignant part of this chapter given everything going on these days. * Sadie goes down, so it’s Carter’s time to shine. Too bad he has to take on a 20-foot tall god names Sobek. * Carter proves himself in the fight, especially because he’s able to control Horus. * Bast is gone, but probably not forever. …Right!? * They’ve still got problems, but at least Philip of Macedonia is there to save them! * Oh, and Uncle Amos. But can they trust him?? * Favorite scenes and favorite lines.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 138, where we’ll discuss The Red Pyramid chapters 31 and 32, as well as get you up to date on whatever Percy Jackson news might pop up.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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On Prophecy Radio episode #136, Karen and Kristen continue their discussion of The Red Pyramid with chapters 27 and 28! They also talk about their new obsession with Lorcana and some small updates with Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:05:42)
We take a few minutes to talk about how much we love Lorcana. * Did you see the new Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 poster? * We’re pretty sure this is Charybdis. * We love the vibe and think it meshes very well with what we’ve seen in season 1. * Liam has been putting in the work at Screenrant, giving us some good stuff to talk about while we wait for more season 2 information! * Aryan talks about his experience filming season 2. * We’re super excited to see Grover’s growth this year! * We also learn when Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 starts filming*. * What can we expect from Comic-Con this year?

The Red Pyramid discussion (00:13:48)
This week’s chapters felt like they had a little more forward motion. * Let’s kick this off with our Red Pyramid chapter 27 discussion! * We really love being in Sadie’s POV! * Which of the Kane siblings do you relate to most? * YOU MUSTN’T READ FROM THE BOOK! * Once again we are convinced this book would look so amazing on screen. * We discuss how “conflicting stories can be equally true” and how difficult that is to accept. * Sadie kind of doesn’t have a choice about accepting what’s going on around her. * Why does Sadie feel guilty about Isis’ role in Set’s downfall but is also adamant that she’s a totally separate person!? * We talk about demons in Egyptian mythology. * What do we think of Shezmu?? * Why did Carter run for the Book of the Dead? * Wait, HOW do they make the wine of the dead?? * Does Shezmu being the Lord of the Perfume actually make sense?? * What ARE secret names, exactly? * There are SO many comparisons between Egyptian and Greek mythology. * It’s time for our favorite lines and favorite moments! * And now we’re going to move onto Red Pyramid* chapter 28. * Toilet humor + the apocalypse = Rick Riordan’s signature style * Turns out a lake of fire smells about as bad as you’d think. * We were SO HAPPY to see Iskandar again. * Was Iskandar’s heart in the right place when he banned the hosting of gods? * It’s so nice when an adult can admit they’re wrong!! * Did Sadie and Carter’s parents know what they were doing when they got married and had kids? Was this the Ma’at making sure the universe remained balanced? * Were you surprised that Sadie formally forgave Iskandar? * Why was this section in the Underworld so focused on Sadie? * Is nobody worried about how they’re going to get back from the island in the middle of the lake of fire!? * Carter is definitely a finger guns type of guy. * Why are dogs so often connected to death and the Underworld? * The dog is definitely Anubis and Sadie is definitely into him. And so are we. * Baboon is a very efficient language. * The fact that Anubis and Sadie are into each other is…complicated. * Is there anyone who would turn down a hippodoodle!? * Will Carter be angry that Sadie keeps leaving him behind? * Anubis whips out the toilet paper to make a bench. * He also kind of puts his foot in his mouth when he mentions her mother. * The feather of truth is kind of intense and it is sure to lead to some interesting situations. * There’s a reason Anubis is such a sad boy and it’s…yikes. * He’s a lot like Hades, and Sadie says the ONE thing that could get him to hand over the feather. * Would Sadie choose her father or the world? * What are our favorite lines and favorite moments??

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 137, where we’ll discuss The Red Pyramid chapters 29 and 30, as well as get you up to date on whatever Percy Jackson news might pop up.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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On Prophecy Radio episode #135, Karen and Kristen keep chugging right along with The Red Pyramid by discussing chapters 25 and 26! They also talk about Graci Kim’s new release, Dreamslinger and check in on April’s spotlight on independent bookstores. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:04:59)
Graci Kim’s Dreamslinger* is out now! * Independent Bookstore day was fun. Kristen got a chance to check out a new store near her. * We learn about an independent bookstore we want to visit in the UK someday. * Columbus Book Festival has Roseanne A. Brown this year! * Any upcoming book events near you? Let us know! * Rick’s Bluesky account continues to delight. * Deep cut deities are a fabulous way to learn more about Greek mythology.

The Red Pyramid discussion (00:19:13)
Diving in to The Red Pyramid* chapter 25 * Back in Carter’s POV! * First we address Carter’s thoughts on his being forced to take lizard-shape. * Then back to the plot… and Thoth. * Giant pyramid arena shows that ancient cultures show up in modern cities and countries. * Graceland was absolutely a test for both Sadie and Carter. * Is that glow that the building gave off after Thoth tossed the ankh around the statue’s neck important?! * Thoth doesn’t help them understand the painting, but the magic book he has a little guidance for. * There is an incantation that will allow them to banish Set to the Duat where he will be contained for centuries. * They will need to learn Set’s secret name and a Feather of Truth from the Land of Anubis. * Khufu is gonna play guide. * A wild riverboat appears! * Favorite lines and favorite scenes! * And now chapter 26 * The Egyptian Queen has eyes painted that are moving, blinking, and looking for trouble. * We discuss if that has something to do with mastheads on other ships. * Bast is back! * She introduces us to Captain Bloostained Blade, complete with human body and a double-bladed battle ax for a head. And the red specks on the edge of the blade are concerning… * A boat you can summon once a year when you need it? Sign me up. * Giving BSB their desination feels like telling a genie a wish. * The last time Bast was on this boat, she was with Julius, and the kids’ mother had just died. * Cats and serpents are mortal enemies, which explains Bast and Apophis. * The Ma’at doesn’t like it when you insult order. That way lies chaos. * Carter goes to bed and his ba immediately takes off. * His ba gets to watch a crazy plane situation that Zia & Dejardins handle very skillfully. * And a snow storm in Brooklyn. * And finally a memory of what exactly Set did to Osiris, and what it means for Julius. * Sadie wakes Carter. They have arrived at the First Cataract, aka The Land of the Dead. * Favorite lines and favorite scenes!

Feedback (01:12:46)
* A huge thanks to David Ludwig for his lobster roll advice! Kristen is excited to look for both hot and cold preparations while she is in Maine.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 136, where we’ll discuss The Red Pyramid chapters 27 and 28, as well as get you up to date on whatever Percy Jackson news might pop up.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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On Prophecy Radio episode #134, Karen and Kristen return to The Red Pyramid with their discussion of chapters 23 and 24! They also talk about Rick Riordan’s love of high-quality boxes, as well as some minor Percy Jackson and the Olympians news. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:07:24)
Independent Bookstore Day is on April 26–go support your local shop if you can!! * Did you catch Rick Riordan unboxing his Emmys? * The Dad vibes are strong with this video! * Jay Duplass will not return as Hades in Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2–but all is not lost. * We love how much his kids love Percy Jackson, which means the likelihood of him coming back for Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 is pretty high. * We can’t remember if we discussed the Gray Sisters casting* from D23 2024, but we’re doing it now! * Where do we know Sandra Bernhard, Kristen Schaal, and Margaret Cho from?

The Red Pyramid discussion (00:19:45)
Let’s start with The Red Pyramid chapter 23. * Sadie is human again! We find out how she did it. * Nobody woke Carter for lunch, but that’s the least of his worries right now. * Bast thinks Set might not be the one at the top of the food chain here, and that’s definitely cause for concern. * It’s time to head to Memphis–and this time they’re not “borrowing” a car, though Bast still requires a convertible. * There’s a lot of atmospheric description to this book, and we’re all for it. * Baboons playing basketball is probably a good indication that a god is nearby. * Carter is NOT great at basketball, but we find out why it’s so important to him. * We love how hard Sadie is working to be kind to him about this. * Finally, we get to meet Toth, the god of wisdom, as well as all of his ibis receptionists. * Is it weird that the Greeks likened him to Hermes? * Ah, yes, the importance of astrology and leechcraft. * The way Thoth’s powers are portrayed was super interesting and makes you wonder how powerful he is. * We get some important backstory about the relationship between Horus, Isis, Set, and Thoth. * Thoth seems to be a bit of a contradiction–highly intelligent and yet not very observant. * Knowing a creature’s actual name has such power, and we love this concept. * How can Sadie hold a goddess at bay if she was also having trouble with her sense of self enough to struggle coming out of her kite form? * Did we all feel on a spiritual level how much Thoth didn’t want to read his old work, or was that just us? * Was this chapter too long and too full of information to really comprehend everything? * Time for our favorite lines and favorite moments! * Now it’s time to head to Graceland in The Red Pyramid* chapter 24. * Was Elvis a magician? All signs point to yes. * Seriously, though, music really is magical. * It must be so weird to be at Graceland with no tourists. * STOP DESTROYING NATIONAL MONUMENTS. * Karen really wants to know what type of lizard Carter was turned into. * Sadie is SO resourceful, and we loved seeing how she defeated the magicians. * This time, we DO know what kind of reptile is on the page–and it’s a big one! * How did Sadie turn Carter back into a person? * Was this just a test from Thoth? * At least they fixed up Graceland before they left. * Could the cat of Ra actually be Bast?? * How does she feel about battling Apophis again? * Favorite lines and favorite scenes!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 135, where we’ll discuss The Red Pyramid chapters 25 and 26, as well as get you up to date on whatever Percy Jackson news might be out there.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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On Prophecy Radio episode #133, Karen and Kristen refresh themselves on where they left off last with The Red Pyramid! They also talk about that HUGE Percy Jackson and the Olympians news. Season 3 here we come! New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:14:53)
Sarah Dass is putting out another book with the Rick Riordan Presents imprint! * It Lurks in the Night comes out this November (you can pre-order now!) * Percy Jackson and the Olympians won 8 awards at the 2025 Children's and Family Emmys! * Including Best Young Teen Series! * Percy Jackson and the Olympians has been renewed for season 3! * Rick wrote a little blog post about it. * And we got a firm release month for season 2. * Rick makes sure to thank the fans for being so devoted to this show to make it such a rousing success. * Percy Jackson and the Olympians was one of the top five most streamed shows across all of streaming in 2024! * Rick is back on social media. Check out his posts on Bluesky if you've missed him on social media. Follow him at: x@rickriordan.bsky.social * He's posting a great mix of behind the scenes info, fun facts, and normal life stuff. * The Target special edition of The Court of the Dead is available now for pre-order.*

The Red Pyramid refresher course (00:36:01)
* Sadie (12) and Carter Kane (14) are siblings, but had to grow up apart. * Their father, Julius, is allowed to bring Carter to visit Sadie for two days once a year. * When they visit this time, some serious craziness ensues. * The British Museum gets rocked by Julius, stirring up all kinds of Egyptian god-related chaos. * Uncle Amos gets the kids safe as best he can, but it doesn't last long! * The Kane family traces back to two very powerful royal lines. * Demon Days start soon, and that is not some sale at Spirit Halloween. * Sadie's cat, Muffin, is keeping a secret. * If at first the House of Life isn't safe, why not try a different location. * Iskandar and Desjardins are not created equal. * Sadie and Carter learn a lot about their abilities while in the first Nome, even if they do get run out of there by a crazy leader who wants to kill them. * Sadie has an audience with Nut, the sky goddess, who sends her to Tennessee. * The Set animal is a scary dude, but Carter finds a loophole that should hold him. * Carter sees a vision of what Set may be up to, but it turns out Set was watching right back.

Feedback (00:55:44)
* A nice long email from Stephanie has us downright delighted by her comments and grateful for her fact-checking.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 134, where we'll discuss chapters The Red Pyramid and get you up to date on whatever Percy Jackson news might be out there.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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On Prophecy Radio episode #132, Karen and Kristen discuss the final two chapters of Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods! They also talk about the brand new Nico di Angelo novel, The Court of the Dead. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:06:47)
Karen’s officiating a wedding, which means you get this episode early! * Leah won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance by a Youth (for Percy Jackson)! * A Touch of Blood by Sajni Patel is out now. * The Court of the Dead: A Nico di Angelo Adventure releases in the US and the UK on September 25, 2023. * We go through the synopsis and it sounds fantastic. * Khadijah Khatib once again did the cover, and we’re obsessed with it! * We look at the cover pretty closely and see if we can find any clues about the story. * The Cosmopolitan interview with Rick and Mark about the new book is a lot of fun. * We love that this was Mark’s idea and that they keep describing the book as “bonkers.” * Will we see Bob and Small Bob again? * Could there be a third Nico di Angelo book?? * There IS a new character we can expect in Book 2. * We also love the three words each of them use to describe this book. * Check out Rick’s blog for a few more details. * We go through all the special editions that Read Riordan* announced on their Instagram. * Are you planning on getting any of the special editions? Would you spring for more than one?

Chalice of the Gods discussion (00:33:03)
We kick off our discussion with Chalice of the Gods* chapter 34. * “Delete, Delete” is the best running joke. * Did you remember when the spaghetti situation took place? * Is Paul basically Rick? * The art of the one-star review is something to be revered. * Is Sally’s one-star review really a review that Rick got? * We’re so interested in Sally’s book! What genre is it?? * Callie once again shows up to share her opinions. * The scene where Percy has to write his letter is SO FANTASTIC. * We go looking for the recommendation letter we thought we remembered being in one of the special editions and get a surprise. * As always, we get into our favorite lines and favorite scenes. * Lastly, we jump into chapter 35, “Pretty Much the Best Good-Night Kiss Ever.” * Percy gets Annabeth’s special smile! * Annabeth is very chill about giving out her autograph. * It’s so interesting that we learned something new about the cap. * Annabeth is speechless over the fact that Athena has maybe, sort of, kind of accepted Percy as her boyfriend? * We love visions of Percabeth’s future! * Easy-queasy has a lot of potential. * The “I love you” felt significant, but it’s not the first time they said it, right? * The goodnight kiss through the Iris Message was SO CUTE. * Favorite lines and favorite scenes!

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Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 133, where we’ll review what we’ve already discussed in The Red Pyramid before we pick it back up again.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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Prophecy Radio episode #131 brings Karen and Kristen to discussing the penultimate two chapters of Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods. They also highlight some upcoming YA/Middle Grade books from RRP authors and talk some exciting other news, too. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:18:28)
Check out this article about where Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1 ranked on Disney+ last year! * Karen compiled a list of current releases and upcoming releases from all of our favorite RRP authors. * You can see that list here on Insta! * While you’re on the Insta, make sure to check out all the Dreamslinger* swag that Karen received after signing up on Graci Kim’s website a couple weeks ago!

Chalice of the Gods discussion (00:24:55)
* Time to jump into chapter 32! * Which is more upsetting: The gods treating their kids like pets or NOT BRINGING THEM LEFTOVERS?! * Easy exit from Olympus * Percy specifically mentions not telling anyone at camp about this, which explains why we never heard anything about this adventure before. * Grover was the second-most stressed out he’s ever been. * Grover offers to run Annabeth’s hat back to her so Percy can get to school ASAP. * Godly parents can call you in late, too. * We all love Paul Blofis. * Poseidon keeps an eye on Percy… for better or for worse. * It’s time to talk about our favorite lines and favorite moments from this chapter! * And now its chapter 33 time! * Eudora stops Percy on his way to class. * She is not a Poseidon fan, but Percy talks her off the ledge. * Do-it-yourself recommendation letters (AKA blank godly paper) are all the rage. * She expects some credit for her work in Percy’s letter when he writes it. * Blue jolly ranchers are the best, clearly. * Percy hasn’t done the reading, but he’s still happy to be in class. * It’s nice to have a moment to appreciate the mundane. * Time for our favorite lines and favorite moments from this chapter.

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* Email from Caoimhe, who shared some pics of her ADORABLE pup with us!

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This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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Prophecy Radio episode #130 sees Karen and Kristen discussing the next two chapters of Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods. They also discuss Walker Scobell’s comments about the upcoming Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:09:14)
We kick off the episode talking about our anticipation (or lack thereof) for the Super Bowl, plus our excitement for Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. * Have you ever listened to a graphic audio before? * Do you have a spreadsheet for all the books you’re reading this year? * Happy belated birthday to Walker Scobell! * Filming for season 2 has officially wrapped, and we speculate about the possible release date. * Walker won the Rising Star Award at the 2025 SCAD TVfest! * Speaking with TV Insider, Walker says the beginning of Percy Jackson and the Olympians* season 2 will start in a slightly different place from the book—but we’re not worried. * We’re so ready for more action in season 2, and we’re excited to see what more they add to the show that isn’t in the books. * Sometimes we forget how long it takes for Annabeth and Percy to actually get together. They have a looooong road ahead of them. * Tyson is SO important to this series, and it sounds like Daniel Diemer has impressed Diehard Percy Jackson Fan Walker Scobell. * We’re also excited there will be more practical sets, and we’re curious how the Volume will come into play this season. * Could we see Director Walker Scobell some day!? * Rick answered some questions on Goodreads recently, and he’s said Clarisse will have a sizeable role in season 2 and that Dior is bringing her A game!

Chalice of the Gods discussion (00:22:05)
Okay, let’s jump into Chalice of the Gods chapter 30. * Where did we last leave Percy and where is he headed now? * Percy takes in the sights as he heads toward the kitchen. * Did we see the street-cleaning rhinoceros in the TV show? * We’re obsessed with the fact that satyrs give botanical directions. * Percy is smart to question why the gods have kitchens full of staff, and the reason makes SO MUCH SENSE. * Did you catch the Ghostbusters reference!? * It must be so uncomfortable to sweat Greek Fire. * There was A LOT of detailed description in this chapter. * How many of you knew what a conversation pit was? * We play a pretty easy game of Two Truths and a Lie. * It’s time to talk about our favorite lines and favorite moments from this chapter! * Next up, Chalice of the Gods* chapter 31. * It might be cliché, but hiding under the pastry cart as his new BFF Barbara wheels him into the banquet hall works wonders. * And in exchange, all Percy has to do is provide Barbara with an Annabeth Chase meet-and-greet opportunity. * Do nymphs and dryads see demigods as celebrities? * What’s scarier—facing down a lion or Percy’s future mother-in-law? * Really, Athena spotting him is best-case scenario because any of the others might’ve caused trouble for Percy. * We appreciate that Rick doesn’t shy away from how gross Zeus actually is. * Imagine what TOO MUCH praise would mean to Ganymede? * Did you figure out what a demi-bag was? * Did we want more of a scene in the banquet? Would it have worked out for Percy if there was more of a confrontation? * Sometimes Percy is a little lucky! * Time for our favorite lines and favorite moments from this chapter.

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* Solomon wonders if Annabeth could give Percy his third quest. * It’s an interesting question, and we have a theory of our own!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 131, where we’ll discuss the latest Percy Jackson news, along with Chalice of the Gods chapters 32 and 33.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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Prophecy Radio episode #129 brings Karen and Kristen back together again to discuss the next two chapters of Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods. They also dip into a quick look at the brand new Percy Jackson cookbook, full of some truly unique recipes. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:06:59)
Check out this fun Reel for a better glimpse at the PJO premiere last year * Check out Graci Kim's website to sign up for the Dreamslinger league. * Karen got a copy of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Official Cookbook as a late Christmas present. * It's a perfect gift for Percy Jackson* fans, especially if they like to throw parties for premiere weeks or in celebration of new books.

Chalice of the Gods discussion (00:21:21)
Let's start off our Chalice of the Gods discussion with chapter 28, "It Starts Raining Toys" * Gary is more than a little shell-shocked at Percy's choices. * Percy takes a moment to reflect on his mom's parents, and what it would be like if they had survived. * Gary wants to know why Percy offered hugs instead of muscle. * We are grateful that Gary has agreed that Percy has more life to live. * Gary has one more thing to ask Percy before he excuses himself in a poof! * Not everyone is like the gods, and Percy gives Gary hope. * Annabeth and Grover congratulate Percy on his brilliant gamble. * A hula hoop falls from the sky, which means Ganymede has a message for our trio. * Zeus has invited his mom over, which means, the chalice needs to find its way home... now. * Our favorite lines and moments * We also get to discuss Chalice of the Gods* chapter 29, "I Teeter on the Precipice of Mount Brunch" * Percy hates brunch. Like HATES it. * What the heck do gods eat for brunch, anyway? * No, Percy cannot FEDEx the chalice back to Ganymede. Major bummer. * Annabeth heads to school, while Percy and Grover head to the Empire State Building. * Grover knows someone who can get them into the brunch, as long as they find the side door to the Olympus kitchens. * Percy tries on Annabeth's Yankees cap of invisibility. It makes him feel fuzzy and weird. * We brainstorm better names for a satyr dating app. Satyr-er leave a bit to be desired. * Grover shakes his woolmaker to distract the Empire State security guards so Percy can sneak onto the elevator. * Percy worries the chalice may have a "one ring" thing going on. * Our favorite lines and moments

Feedback (00:53:35)
* Maria Steinmetz reached out on Instagram to let us know she signed up for a class with Roshani Chokshi. We hope its as amazing as we imagine! * Check out our Spotify playlists if you're looking for certain episodes that correlate with certain chapter discussions.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 130, where we'll discuss the latest Percy Jackson news, along with Chalice of the Gods chapters 30 & 31.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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Prophecy Radio episode #128 brings Karen and Kristen back together again to discuss the next two chapters of Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods. They also discuss a couple small snippets of news before diving into a fun fatal flaw quiz. Finally, they discuss chapters 26 and 27 of Chalice of the Gods. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:08:50)
Make sure you’re keeping up with the @PercySeries Instagram for some fun posts! * Have you gotten Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Official Cookbook yet? * Have you taken the Camp Half-Pod fatal flaw quiz* yet? * We had a great time taking it, but maybe not such a great time being read for filth by our results. * Since we were split on some of our answers, we decided to take it a second time to see if our results changed!

Chalice of the Gods discussion (00:32:26)
Let’s start off our Chalice of the Gods* discussion with chapter 26, “I Negotiate the Terms of My Disintegration.” * It’s time to wrestle a god! If we had a nickel every time we heard that one… * Really, Percy has no good choice here. On the plus side, we love how introspective Percy is in this book. (Thanks, Mark!) * We totally understand why the gods are superfans of Geras. * There are so many amazing quotes in this chapter. * Percy has been through this a time or two, so he knows to clarify the terms of the deal. He also has conditions! Very important conditions. * Annabeth is the brains of this operation. And Grover is the doughnut man. * “I love you…but you’re not Hercules.” * Why is it SO FUNNY that Percy hates Hercules so much? * It’s really interesting that Percy considers giving up on his quest but just can’t do it. And therein lies his fatal flaw. * Thank goodness for plot armor! * Grover’s offer of doughnuts almostttt changes Geras’ mind. * Geras is pretty quick for an old guy! * As always, we discuss our favorite lines and favorite moments. * Now it’s time to get into chapter 27, “My Dying Words Are Super Embarrassing.” * The fight has begun! Percy barely got away from Geras’ first move. * We love the comments from the peanut gallery. * Percy’s got some great initial ideas for how to defeat old age. * Eat your fiber! * Why didn’t Percy’s water powers work on Geras? * Once again, we see what kind of connection Percy and Annabeth have—and we are LIVING for it! * Geras really isn’t someone you want to mess with. The dude is STRONG. * Why does Rick have to bring up Jason so casually!? * There’s a reason we still read Rick Riordan books—not just for the humor but also because of the deeper meanings. * We lament about our age a little bit, but in reality, we still feel in development and not like a real person—and that’s okay! * Let’s not forget about our favorite lines and favorite moments.

Feedback (01:10:16)
* Solomon writes in with a suggestion for a new board game we might enjoy. * Check out our Spotify playlists if you’re looking for certain episodes that correlate with certain chapter discussions.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 129, where we’ll discuss the latest Percy Jackson news, along with Chalice of the Gods chapters 28 & 29.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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Prophecy Radio episode #127 finds Karen and Kristen back to discuss the next two chapters of Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods. We catch up on the board games we’ve played and loved recently (and tell a traumatic board game memory) before discussing the latest news from Rick Riordan and Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Finally, we discuss chapters 24 and 25 of Chalice of the Gods. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:09:37)
We decide not to worry about the D23 trailer since it has so little new footage for Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2. * We are ready and waiting for a real Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 trailer, though. * We do have some minor casting announcements to talk about. * You can take a look at all the info on the minor casting right here. * Timothy Simons as Tantalus, who keeps an eye on activities in Chiron’s absence. * Kevin Chacon has been recast as Chris Rodriguez * We take issue with the article calling him a villain*, though. * Rosemarie DeWitt will be our C.C. (AKA Circe) * Who is not to be confused with Calypso or any other water-related C-named goddesses * Aleks Paunovic will be our Polyphemus, although we’re not sure to what degree. * If they had only cast him for his voice, they would have mentioned that in the announcement, right? * Last, but certainly not least, we have our new non-book character played by Beatrice Kitsos * … or is she?!

Chalice of the Gods discussion (00:29:00)
* Chapter 24 starts with Percy waking up from a good old regular dream where all the gods were pregnant. * And of course it was Annabeth sneaking in his window that woke him. * She has a lot to tell him about what she learned about concetrated nectar from Juniper. * Is this book influencing the show? Or is the show influencing this book? * Percy gave good advice to Grover. * Sally would not have a problem with Annabeth in Percy’s room. She’d probably just make tea. * Trusting moms are some of the best parts of supernatural-being-living-in-a-human-world stories. * Annabeth Chase: Scheduler Extraordinaire! * We share our favorite lines and moments. * Time for chapter 25! And its a big one. * Doughnuts to start the day, then time to plug noses and get to work. * The menthol to koala/eucalyptus thing took a minute to process. * Our trio gets split up by the drops of nectar. * Of course Percy is in trouble the minute he’s off on his own. * Time to meet Gary! * He has a very specific look, and its not a flattering one. * The god of old age stole the chalice that stops people from getting old. It goes against the natural order of things. * Since Percy is the only human to turn down immortality, Geras wanted to give him a chance to understand why this god would steal from Ganymede. * Karen reminds us of that reference last week that makes a lot more sense now that we’re in the know. * Gary is not happy with Percy’s reaction and is totally ready to turn him to gravedust. * Percy wants to see if there’s a deal to be struck. * The challenge Geras throws down is not exactly what you would expect… * Time to close things out with more favorite lines and favorite moments!

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* No feedback this week, but we look forward to hearing all your board game recs for next week’s episode!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 128, where we’ll discuss the latest Percy Jackson news, along with Chalice of the Gods chapters 26 & 27.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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Prophecy Radio episode #126 finds Karen and Kristen back for a third week in a row (even though it’s a little behind schedule). We share what we’ve been watching lately before discussing the latest news from Rick Riordan and Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Finally, we discuss chapters 22 and 23 of Chalice of the Gods. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:06:51)
The 3rd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Nominees are out, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians scored a bunch of them! * Isn’t it exciting that Leah Jeffries has been nominated for an Emmy!? * What exactly is a show open? * They’ve got a great chance of getting an award for set dressing. * It’s great to see a nomination for stunt coordination! * Out of all the nominees, Percy Jackson and the Olympians is definitely one of the biggest and most popular shows. * Here’s the Variety article Kristen was referencing. * In case you missed it like we did, we discuss the November blog update on Rick’s website. * Wrath of the Triple Goddess by Rick Riordan, Pahua and the Dragon’s Secret by Lori M. Lee, and The Dark Becomes Her by Judy I. Lin are all available now. * A Touch of Blood, the Drop of Venom companion novel, by Sajni Patel is out on February 25 * We’re also getting a new Nico and Will novel! * What could Book 2 possibly be about?? We have a few ideas. * There will be another Senior Year Adventure Book, but it won’t be out in 2025. * We try to figure out a timeline for when his next books will be coming out. * We’re so excited he said Percy Jackson and the Olympians* season 2 is “better, bigger, funnier, faster and wilder” than the first season. * What other adaptations is Rick working on at the moment? * Walker has gotten SO BIG in the last year or so.

Chalice of the Gods discussion (00:31:05)
Let’s kick off our Chalice of the Gods discussion with chapter 22 today. * We love a woman who hyphenates her last name. * Annabeth taking up a culinary class and building famous landmarks out of cake makes SO MUCH SENSE. * Karen has a theory as to why Annabeth chose to make green and purple cupcakes. * Percy is a little shocked, but he takes Sally’s surprise news very well and is super happy for his mom. * We discuss whether Sally is relieved that her second child is not a demi-god. * It’s so cute that Percy wants to stick around to see his sibling grow up. * We make sure to do our favorite lines and favorite moments. * Next up is Chalice of the Gods* chapter 23! * Ho-Ho-Kus is a real place in New Jersey with a trade school. * Is Rick making a statement on high school guidance counselors and how useless they are!? * Turns out everyone wants updates from Percy today. * We love all the timely references in this book and a lot of Rick’s other works. * Percy visits the library even though he really doesn’t want to. * Favorite lines and moments, as always! * The reason Percy wants to help Ganymede is really sweet, actually.

Feedback (00:58:40)
* Wings of Legends left us some comments on Spotify. * Kyle left us an email back in March that we’re just getting to, but it was WELL worth the wait because he had an awesome idea for a discussion.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 127, where we’ll discuss the latest Percy Jackson news, along with Chalice of the Gods chapters 24 & 25.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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Prophecy Radio episode #125 sees Karen and Kristen back on our usual path, including a few detours while we talk about our excitement over the Wicked movie in theaters as well as the Greek-themed updates to Disney Dreamlight Valley courtesy of the expansion pass. We do also talk about chapter 21 of Chalice of the Gods, as well as continuing to talk about our future and plans for the podcast. As of right now, new episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week, and we’ll still keep our discussions PG-13.

We are so excited to talk about these casting choices! (00:09:50)
We are so proud of ourselves for getting our act together and kicking off our new schedule right away! * Daniel Diemer will be bringing Tyson to the screen! * Andra Day is absolute perfect embodiment of Athena (we’re both in awe). * Tamara Smart absolutely looks the part of Thalia Grace, and we can’t wait to see how she chooses to play Thalia. * Lance Reddick’s replacement for Zeus is…* * We will definitely get at least one episode of season 2 in 2025!

Chalice of the Gods refresher (00:26:36)
* Percy needs to complete 3 quests to get letters so he can join Annabeth at New Rome University. * Ganymede, Zeus’ cupbearer, to finds the chalice of the gods. He suspects Hebe and Iris. * They find a chalice-less Hebe (and her flock of chickens) at her arcade, and after a little creative trickery by Annabeth, our trio learns where they might find Iris. * Meet Blanche, daughter of Iris, who loves all things monochrome and death. She promises to introduce them to her mother if Grover poses for some photos. * Iris is desperate for her child’s approval, so she listens to our favorite trio, and tells them she has a hunch. * She won’t share that hunch, however, unless our trio does a little quest for her first. * While questing, Annabeth befriends a river, Percy almost drowns, Grover gets chased by snakes. * Percy gives us his (arguably) most romantic moment yet, and saves himself from mortal peril. * Once they return Iris’ staff to her, clean as a whistle, she lets them know the chalice is in Greenwich in the possession of someone named Gary, and hands them a vial of pure nectar to help in locating the famous drinking vessel.

Chalice of the Gods discussion (00:34:26)
* Grover arrives to Percy’s swim meet in some very specific regalia. * Percy is forced to look at Blanche’s dreary photos of Grover appearing dead amongst very dead-looking nature. * Grover had planned to give one of these photos to Juniper for her Bloom Day present, but she didn’t react well to the repeated mentioning of Blanche. Percy advises that Grover admit his stupidity in this moment, and apologize to Juniper. * Percy notes that, next to the Greek gods, he’s possibly the worst person to give relationship advice. * Grover asked the cloud nymphs about Greenwich village, scoping out the scene before they go adventuring there, and they admit to some weird energy around Washington Square Park. * While getting Juniper’s Bloom Day present right is important, Grover is more concerned with how things are going to work once Percy and Annabeth run off to New Rome University. * Percy reassures our favorite satyr that they need him as much as he needs them. They couldn’t survive without Grover in their lives. * Favorite lines and favorite moments. * Feedback! Thank you so much to everyone for all the kinds words on our return. It really means the world to us.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 126, where we’ll discuss the big news we missed while we were away, along with Chalice of the Gods chapters 22 & 23.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

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Prophecy Radio episode #124 sees Karen and Kristen returning after an accidental seven-month hiatus. That wasn’t supposed happen, but it did, so we discuss how and why and what’s been going on with us. (Shout-out to all the people who checked in on us—thank you!). We also talk about our future plans for the podcast and what you can expect from us going forward. As of right now, new episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week, and we’ll still keep our discussions PG-13.

Where the hell have you been, loca? (00:02:16)
* Yeah, that wasn’t supposed to happen, and we apologize to everyone we ghosted. * Kristen has a MAJOR life update to share with you all. * Karen’s been struggling with her mental health this year (but she’s actively working on it!). * Burnout is REAL. It’s important to take care of yourself. * We’re kind of done with the hustle, to be honest. * This all sounds bad, but it’s actually not. We’re choosing a healthier alternative for ourselves, and we hope you’ll come along for the ride.

Road Map of the Future (00:13:14)
First and foremost, we want this podcast to be FUN and to be a safe space for people in these troubling times. * We also really want to finish what we started with the books we were discussing. * We’ll be putting out a new episode every two weeks, and they’ll be about an hour long. * We’ll still discuss the news, but it’ll only be from official sources. * If you’re looking for more up-to-date information, there are a lot of other incredible podcasts out there! * We’ll always be here for the Elder Percy Jackson fans. * Right now, we’re focusing on Instagram for our socials (and our emails will always be open). * We plan on finishing both Chalice of the Gods and The Red Pyramid before reassessing our next moves. * We still want to cover Percy Jackson and the Olympians* season 2 when it comes out. * Did you miss us? Are we slaying? Do we still have the rizz?

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 125, where we’ll discuss the big news we missed while we were away, along with Chalice of the Gods chapter 21.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

Each episode, Prophecy Radio‘s hosts will discuss the major news coming out of Camp Half-Blood before doing a chapter by chapter reread of Percy Jackson or one of Rick Riordan’s other series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #123 has us excited to chat with Roseanne A. Brown about all things Percy Jackson and the Olympians, including season 1 and what lies ahead in season 2. Amongst a few other things, too (cough SERWA cough). We also use our news and feedback sections this week to highlight the upcoming Rick Riordan Presents books and to thank you all for your generous support. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:02:30)
Here are your upcoming Rick Riordan Presents books (and their release dates as best we know): * It Waits in the Forest by Sarah Dass (May 14) * The Dark Becomes her by Judy I. Lin (October 1) * Moko Magic: Carnival Chaos by Tracey Baptiste (Aug 6) (Freedom Fire–Kwame MBalia’s imprint) * Pahua and the Dragon’s Secret by Lori M. Lee (Sept 10) * Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Saving the World by Roseanne A. Brown (Nov 5)

A Conversation with Roseanne A. Brown(00:07:17)
Welcome Rosanne! We are so excited to geek out over Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1 with you. * Roseanne is very happy about how PJO season 1 turned out. And she acknowledges how hard adventures shows can be to get right. * We talk about all our favorite moments and characters. * Our most unexpected moments means we are once again gushing over Grover Underwood. (I have a feeling this is gonna keep happening, folks.) * It’s important to acknowledge that nothing is perfect, so we also touch on items we would change a little bit, if we had such power. * TYSON! TYSON! TYSON! We are all super excited to see Percy’s brother make his appearance, especially since his role is so pivotal to the story. * There are also tons of moments we’re looking forward to seeing, from tentpole to tender. * We want to see Percy working on his fighting, both swordsmanship and harnessing the power of the ocean. * If Percy Jackson and the Olympians inspires some competition, we hope it comes in the form of diverse mythologies. (And I mean, there’s a whole imprint’s worth just waiting for their chance in the sun.) * Serwa may (or may not) be coming out on November 5th, 2024, but stick here for all the latest updates, because that is one story we are DYING to get our hands on * We lose our cool a little, telling Rosie about how much we love the Serwa Boateng series. * Time to beg a little for a teaser detail or two for Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Saving the World*, and Rosie kindly DELIVERS. * Writing a book 3 is tough work. * There aren’t any projects on the horizon that Rosie can tell us about right now, but she does regale us with a list of all kinds of books she’s been reading lately. (Some are adult titles, so consider yourselves warned!)

Feedback (00:47:01)
* A HUGE thank you to everyone who has ever left us a review or a rating on their chosen podcast-listening-platform. We appreciate you all so much, and we just wanted to take a quick moment this week to make sure you know we do see them (even if we forget to check on those sometimes).

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 124, an as yet undetermined topic because we cannot make up our minds. Make sure you keep an eye on our social media as we will be letting you know about our next discussion topic there!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought, Kristen Kranz, and Roseanne A. Brown.

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Prophecy Radio episode #122 sits down with a surprise guest to talk about A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel. We also get a newbie’s reaction to Percy Jackson season 1, including what questions they still had after the final credits rolled. There’s also some important Percy Jackson and Rick Riordan news to discuss, including our dreams coming true with the announcement of a Funko line, as well as some listener feedback from the past couple weeks. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:03:09)
Give a big, warm welcome to our friend Danielle, who we’re so excited to have on the show for the first time! * Did you see that we’re getting Percy Jackson Funkos!? * Perhaps even more surprising—we’re getting a Percy Jackson cookbook, too! * Oh, hey, Luke Arnold from Black Sails would make for an excellent addition to Percy Jackson and the Olympians*. * We pick Danielle’s brain about Percy Jackson season 1 considering she’s never read the books! * What improvements would she like to see in season 2?

A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel (00:20:15)
If you’re not mentally prepared for this discussion, please take care of yourself and either skip it or come back later! * How familiar were we with Medusa’s story and/or Indian mythology? * What were our overall thoughts on A Drop of Venom? * Let’s talk about Manisha and what a nagin is. * And we can’t forget about Noni! * Then there’s Pratyush, who’s a slayer because, well, his father was a slayer. * We liked that Sajni didn’t ignore the struggles men also have thanks to societal norms and pressures. * But did anyone else think he was a little sus in the beginning? * We talk explicitly about Manisha’s rape and how it was depicted on the page. * There are no words for how angry Sita’s betrayal made us. * The victim blaming in this book is, unfortunately, a reflection of real life. * It’s important not to use passive language when talking about violence against marginalized groups. * Was the General just Hera in disguise!? * He really should’ve made sure Manisha was dead. * This was not the only sexual assault in the book. * It’s important for men to stand up against other men when they are participating in rape culture. * We loved Dev, but he was pretty intense!? * Girls have to stick together! * Menstruation is totally normal and we should talk about it more. * Did you figure out who the three elders represented? * We LOVED that this book talked about the subjectivity of monstrosity, just like Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1. * Is Pratyush as much of a “monster” as Manisha? * Embrace your darkness! * The spoiler section begins at 1:20:12*. * Did the general suffer enough? * How did we feel about the “love story” between Manisha and Pratyush? * Thank GOODNESS Noni is still alive. * We have a couple guesses as to what the next book will be about, and even what the title might be!

Feedback (00:52:50)
* Steph agrees that Aryan Simhadri IS Grover Underwood. * Reilly also agrees that the video we posted in our IG stories needed to have a wedding dress for Grover.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 123, in which we’ll have a chat with Roseanne A. Brown about Percy Jackson and the Olympians, as well as her upcoming book, Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Saving the World!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #121 is our chance to give you all our highlights from Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1. We hit on our favorite moments, favorite characters, and talk a bit about what we would change if we had the chance. We also talk about the major Percy Jackson and Rick Riordan news, including Leah Sava Jeffries’ big win at the NAACP Image awards, as well as read some listener feedback. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:02:34)
Leah won the NAACP Image award! * She is so deserving, it’s not even funny. * Hopefully this is just the first of many… we’re looking at you, Emmy Awards. * There’s a new boxset with the first book in Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Kane Chronicles, The Heroes of Olympus, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, and The Trials of Apollo. * It’s the perfect gift for old Rick Riordan fans to give to new readers in their lives. * Stacey Lee (beloved author of Winston Chu vs. The Whimsies) has a new book coming out April 23 called Kill Her Twice*. * It’s a murder mystery set in 1932 Los Angeles Chinatown.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1 favorites wrap up (00:15:13)
Overall feelings for season 1? (Spoiler Alert: We liked it.) * We have similar thoughts on our favorite episode. * Kristen got into the doc first and stole all the best answers. * We’re big fans of impertinence. * We’re sensing a theme: We’re big fans of the show’s portrayal of Grover. * There are some strong feelings about our favorite gods this season. * What surprised us the most? * Let’s face it, we all wanted season 1 to be a million episodes, but eight still felt a little short to us. * If we were in charge, what would we have changed about Percy Jackson and the Olympians* season 1?

Feedback (00:52:50)
* You guys had some really wonderful reactions to our adjustments to the podcast structure. Thanks for hanging with us as we find a new normal. * Ensign Davies reminds us that an animated Kane Chronicles adaptation would not be the death of crossover potential.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 122, in which we’ll be talking all things A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel, and maybe have a guest host stop by for the discussion!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #120 explains where we’ve been over the last couple weeks before discussing the Percy Jackson and the Olympians documentary “A Hero’s Journey.” We’ve got plans to restructure the podcast a little bit, but don’t worry! We’re not going anywhere, and we have some awesome episodes planned. We tackle the biggest Percy Jackson and Rick Riordan news, including the season 2 renewal and the Kane Chronicles cancellation, as well as read some listener feedback. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:02:03)
Where the heck have we been over the last couple weeks? * Life is tough, but we’re getting through it. * We’re restructuring the podcast a little bit, and we think it’ll be better than ever! * We discuss some of our plans for upcoming episodes. * Let’s get into the news, shall we? * Yes, Percy Jackson and the Olympians has been renewed for season 2. * We touch on some of the highlights about season 2 that we know so far. * Unfortunately, the Kane Chronicles movie will not be going forward at Netflix. * Did you know there’s Percy Jackson merch at Barnes & Noble*?

Percy Jackson and the Olympians documentary “A Hero’s Journey” (00:30:53)
* Did the Percy Jackson documentary live up to our expectations? * It was so awesome seeing the fans at NYCC. We even saw a familiar face! (Or, rather, a familiar hat!) * We’re kind of obsessed with Andrew the acting coach. * Along with the Volume—but that shouldn’t come as a surprise. * Walker is gonna be a huge action star some day. * Aryan’s energy is the best—he’s so humble and genuine! * It was really cool seeing everyone’s parents. * Virginia Kull definitely made us cry! * What would we want to see in a season 2 documentary?

Feedback (00:59:18)
You told us which moments from Sea of Monsters* you’re most looking forward to seeing on screen. * We also took a poll to see how you’d like Kane Chronicles to be adapted.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 121, in which we’ll discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1 as a whole!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
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Prophecy Radio episode #119 discusses Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, episode 8, “The Prophecy Comes True.” What did we think of the Percy Jackson season 1 finale? Did Zeus live up to his reputation? Is it possible the show actually made us like Poseidon?? We also tackle the latest Percy Jackson news, including the cover for The Dark Becomes Her by Judy I. Lin, and read some listener feedback. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:03:39)
We JUST recorded our last episode, but we’ve got a couple pieces of news we wanted you to check out. * First and foremost, be sure to look at the beautiful and terrifying cover for The Dark Becomes Her by Judy I. Lin. * The Percy Jackson team also has a cross-country quest going on. Be sure to keep an eye on their Instagram for more details. * Apparently the guy who played Crusty was also in the Lightning Thief movie! * Did you see the footage of the trio at Disney World*?

Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, episode 8, “The Prophecy Comes True” (02:05:00)
We now live in a post-Percy Jackson and the Olympians* season 1 world. * They really just punched us in the gut with that opening line, didn’t they? * When did that training scene take place? * This was a great segue back into the Ares fight. * Someone really needs to get Annabeth up to speed. * Percy and Ares certainly know how to get under each other’s skin. * Does it make sense that Percy was holding his own against the god of war? * Ares found out exactly what Perseus Jackson is capable of!! * Adam Copeland is literally perfect in this role. * How come they heard Sally’s voice as soon as Annabeth picked up the helmet? * Did Percy offer the helm in good faith in the hopes that it would score him some bonus points with Hades? * Alecto has a lot of reverence for Hades and his artifacts. * It’s probably not the smartest idea for Percy to walk into Olympus, but he’s done running from monsters. * THE LOOK ON PERCY’S FACE AS ANNABETH GIVES HIM HER NECKLACE. * Luke is so excited Percy is picking up what he’s putting down. * Did Luke betray Annabeth by telling Percy she’s afraid of spiders? * Why didn’t we get to see what book the security guard was reading!? * Did you catch all the different architecture that makes up Olympus? * Why did Percy have to climb that hill?? * The silence as Percy handed over the bolt was SO LOUD. * We’re obsessed with Lance’s portrayal of Zeus and the musicality of his delivery. * It maybe wasn’t the smartest thing in the world to stand up to Zeus, but the guy really needed to hear what Percy had to say. * Poseidon surrenders in order to save his son!! * And he gets a little manipulative by bringing up Thalia’s bravery and how it inspired Percy to do the right thing with the bolt. * We loved hearing the Ancient Greek. * Oh, Zeus, you’re gonna be seeing A LOT of Percy going forward. * The meeting between Percy and Poseidon very nearly broke us. * The sea does not like to be restrained. * Poseidon’s face when Percy asks if he dreams about Sally–OMG. * That was an unceremonious exit if we ever saw one. * Was Percy supposed to end up in the ocean? * He’s a whole different person now, and Camp must feel like a totally different place. * Were those the Stohl Brothers!? * Annabeth has changed a lot too!! * When did Annabeth figure out that Luke was the one who betrayed them? * It was very helpful when Percy went back through the prophecy line by line. * Luke really didn’t want Grover to get hurt. * It’s SO easy to empathize with Luke’s feelings, even if we don’t agree with his actions. * Did you catch the glint in his eye?? * Anyone else forget that Backbiter could open portals?? * Luke does NOT want to hear Percy’s excuses for the gods. * What did that letter H represent? * Percy’s got some smooth moves! * Poor, poor Annabeth. At least Luke knows not to take her on, too. * Kronos might be very, very persuasive, but Percy is very, very stubborn. * We’re glad we got to see Mr. D again. * Annabeth looks so pretty in her final scene! * Of course Grover’s searcher’s license is an actual flower. * Did anyone figure out Percy’s reunion with his mom was actually a dream? * This is our best look yet at Kronos. * Whatever you do, don’t call Kronos “Grandpa.” * We’ve said this before and we’ll say it again—Sally Jackson is the best mom ever. * Blue pancakes!! * Did you catch the after credits scene? * Did Hermes do that on purpose, knowing what would happen?

Feedback (02:03:31)
* Judith wants to know what we think will happen to Cerberus since he swallowed one of those pearls.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 120, in which we’ll discuss the Percy Jackson and the Olympians behind-the-scenes documentary!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #118 discusses Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, episode 7, “We Learn the Truth, Sort Of.” How was Jay Duplass as Hades, and what did the Underworld look like? Was Cerberus as cute as we were promised? And can Percy please stop being so self-sacrificing for, like, two seconds!? We also tackle the latest Percy Jackson news and read a few pieces of listener feedback. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:04:55)
We wish Daniel José Older a belated happy birthday! * A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel is out now, and we WILL be discussing it next month. * Did you see the Wrath of the Triple Goddess covers posted on Rick’s blog? * The synopsis sounds amazing, and we can’t wait to read this one! * The Hollywood Reporter gives us some important stats regarding Percy Jackson and the Olympian‘s current streaming ratings. * Make sure you watch the BTS video for episode 5 and check out the poster for episode 6.. * Did you know that Augustus from Percy Jackson and the Olympians episode 6 was named after the Black Sails character? * In case you missed the big news, there WAS a Bianca and Nico di Angelo reference in the last episode. * Rick also gives us some additional information about this scene on Goodreads. * He also talks about what he wants to do for Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2*.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, episode 7, “We Learn the Truth, Sort Of” (00:24:17)
What did we think about this episode overall? * Spoiler alert: We’re still trying to figure out how we feel about the Crusty’s scene. * Are we okay with the kids knowing a lot more than they did in the book? * What was the secret code? * Crusty’s little monologue hints at what else is to come in this episode. * Are we sad he didn’t get his head chopped off? * There have been some top-tier quotes this season, and we may need to rank them at some point. * That stress ball does a lot of heavy lifting this episode. * Wait, is Annabeth more concerned about Percy’s mom than the quest!? * Sally gets mad in the first scene of the flashback, and we kind of love it. * So, like, the first movie Percy is showing Annabeth is The Wizard of Oz*, right? * Percy is such a city kid, and we love it. * Is Charon supposed to look like the figure in the vision? * Was that Janus on his staff? * Um, did Cerberus just eat Grover!? * Annabeth is such a badass, but of course we already knew that. * Did anyone else think she was gonna throw up once they pulled her up the edge of the cliff? * We get SUPER MAD about how the principal of Percy’s new school treats him. * Homeschooling is not an option for everyone!! * Percy refuses to blame Grover for losing one of the pearls. * We love him so much, but could he be a little less self-sacrificing!? * The Fields of Asphodel are very creepy. * What does Annabeth regret!? * Also, can we talk for a minute about the part where she says she trusts Percy’s dad!? * You know a place has bad vibes when the giant three-headed dog won’t follow you out there. * Who else thought Percy might chop off Grover’s legs? Just Kristen?? Okay. * If we don’t admit that’s the master bolt then it can’t be true!! * Everyone loves Sally! * Although Young Percy says some very mean things to her. * Okay, Hades’ Palace is huuuuge. * We’re still trying to figure out how we feel about Jay Duplass as Hades. * “I seldom cahoot.” * Do we believe Percy figured out it was Kronos? * Percy decides to do the right thing, even though it’s difficult. * How often does Sally get to talk to Poseidon? * Does Zeus know who Percy is? * In an alternate timeline, Percy and Annabeth could’ve been best friends at age seven. * There are so many great quotes in this scene, and we love Toby Stephens as Poseidon! * Why doesn’t Grover get a helping hand!? * Ares is going down, one way or another!

Feedback (02:03:31)
* Liz O is very happy we didn’t see the skin seat on Ares’ motorcycle. * Steph says there were no winter solstice presentations in the book.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 119, in which we’ll discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians episode 8!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #117 discusses Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, episode 6, “We Take a Zebra to Vegas.” How was Lin-Manuel Miranda as Hermes? What did they change from the books? Is Grover everyone’s number one suspect for the lightning thief!? We also tackle the latest Percy Jackson news and read a few pieces of listener feedback. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:01:44)
Take this quiz to find out which hero you are. * Here’s the BTS video for episode 4. * Have you seen the BTS video for episode 3? If so, send it our way! * Did you see how close they’re standing in the episode 5 poster!? * Rick has been sharing a lot of memories on Threads. * James Bobin has been nominated for a Directors Guild of America award for his work on Percy Jackson and the Olympians! * There will be a Camp Half-Blood experience in São Paulo, Brazil. * Kristen JUST MISSED the Percy Jackson and the Olympians exhibit* now in Hollywood Studios.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, episode 6, “We Take a Zebra to Vegas” (00:15:21)
* What did we think of this episode overall? * Let’s kick off our discussion by breaking down Percy’s latest nightmare. * The Iris Message scene was amazing for SO many different reasons. * Why was Luke in Chiron’s office??? * You should’ve heard our shriek when Luke called Percabeth an old married couple. * Percy needs to be a little more aware of how sensitive some demigods are about their parents. * Who has two thumbs and can release a horde of animals into downtown Las Vegas? * Does Grover not care about humans? * Did you catch that cute turtle on the median? * The Lotus Hotel and Casino was beautiful, inside and out. * “Levitating” by Dua Lipa was an inspired choice. * We love how the kids immediately remembered about the Lotus Eaters. * Graphic novels (and audiobooks) still count as reading!! * We finally get a Wise Girl!!! * Grover seemed a little miffed at Annabeth. * We get some backstory on Luke and Hermes. * Meanwhile, Grover meets Augustus. * Annabeth doesn’t know what to do about the bigger plan at play here and Percy is SHOCKED. * Why would Pan be in the Lotus Hotel and Casino? * Does anyone know what story Hermes was telling when he was first introduced? * The way Hermes’ face turns pained when they introduce them as Luke’s friends! * Was there anything of note in Hermes’ office? * Annabeth has all the subtly of a sledgehammer. * Mortal/god relationships are toxic. * What was up with that Young Percy flashback? * Hermes is insidious in a different way from Ares. * Did you catch Annabeth pulling out her hat as she left? * Hermes has some great quotes about parenting. * What is Hermes’ motivation here? * Speaking of motivation, what about Augustus’ motives? * Was Grover actually close to finding Pan? * Percy chose not to lie to Grover about how he kind of made them late. * The driving scene was hilarious, and we loved every second. * Does 3N17 stand for anything? * They made it to Santa Monica in one piece!! * This episode gave us some flashbacks to the Tartarus scenes from the books. * Is this the same nereid from the other episode? * The deadline already passed!! * Percy refuses to give up on his quest. * There’s no way one of those pearls doesn’t break, right? * What’s the difference between a nereid and a naiad?

Feedback (01:51:13)
* notjustanotherfangirl is looking forward to season 2’s credits sequence. * Nicolaas rightly says that mechanical monster from episode 1 was a rhino, not a bull. * Morgan had a guess for those bat/serpent/octopus creatures. * Judith likes that Grover doesn’t eat random things when he’s upset. * Jessica wants to know which added scenes we’ve liked best so far. * Solomon had some thoughts on Medusa. * Toby Stephens News warns us that making viewers reevaluate the definition of monstrosity is Jon Steinberg’s love language. * We need Athena and her owl ASAP. * Jessica writes back in to talk about the winter solstice visit. * And Nicolaas also loved Hephaestus’ musical cues.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 118, in which we’ll discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians episode 7!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
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Prophecy Radio episode #116 discusses Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, episode 5, “A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers,” in all its glory! All three of the kids were beyond fantastic this week, and Adam Copeland brought Ares to life in the best way possible! We also tackle the latest Percy Jackson news and read a few pieces of listener feedback that you sent in. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:03:08)
Happy birthday, Walker Scobell! * A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel comes out January 16. * Make sure you check out all of the Read Riordan articles! * “Confessions of a Teenage Slayer with Pratyush” * “10 Things Manisha Would Never Do as a Temple Priestess” * “Slither into a Game of Would You Rather with Noni” * “Dev Spills the Tea” * Did you catch the cover reveal for Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Saving the World? * Better late than never, make sure you check out Aryan Simhadri’s Vogue profile. * Percy Jackson and the Olympians has been leading several lists of the top streaming shows lately. * Take this “Which Camp Half-Blood Cabin Do You Belong In?” quiz at your own risk. * Percy Jackson might show up in Dreamlight Valley! * Have you listened to the Percy Jackson and the Olympians soundtrack? * Don’t forget about Riptide Radio! * The episode 1 and 2 watch party video is WELL worth your time. * And don’t forget the BTS videos for episode 1 and episode 2. * How much of this footage will be in the documentary? * Did you see the closeups of the dryads from episode 2? * Variety has a great article on Medusa. * Did you see Rick and Becky‘s statues from episode 3? * Percy Jackson and the Olympians forces us to reevaluate our definition of monstrosity. * The Do’s and Don’ts of Percy Jackson’s Visit to the Gateway Arch. * Here’s the Percy Jackson and the Olympians episode 4 poster*.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, episode 5, “A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers” (00:31:27)
* Are we disappointed we didn’t stay underwater with Percy? * Annabeth NEVER doubted Percy was alive. * Her FACE when she realizes she’s still hugging him. * Percy thinks he’s so clever, and Grover and Annabeth share the cutest look. * Also, he’s obsessed with that hug and she’s already moved on. * How is Percy so confident that he can change Fate? * Ares’ coat is SO. DRAMATIC. * Of course he would have the sound on his phone all the way up. * If you’re arguing with a Twitter troll, it’s probably the god of war. * We’re so glad they brought Gabe back to do the news interview. * Annabeth has NO FEAR! * Again, the show incorporates exposition in such a subtle, clever way. * Adam Copeland is so good at switching the deadly god persona on and off. * Grover does not hesitate to stay behind as collateral. * Did Percy just ask Annabeth on a date? * That whole thing with the door was brilliant, adding tension and showing us more of Annabeth’s personality. * Percy thinks Ares is super gross for bringing Aphrodite to Hephaestus’ waterpark, and you know what? He’s not wrong. * Grover is so good at buttering up Ares, and tbh he makes a lot of great points. * We’re loving the Percabeth banter so much. * Also obsessed with the music choice and the animation on the walls of the tunnel. * Is Percy a little angry at his mom? * We need this ride at Disney!! * “I’m figuring this out as I go” is Percy Jackson’s life motto. * Have we heard about this winter solstice presentation before? * Athena and her owl—we can’t wait to see it. * Grover is so clever, omg. * SEAWEED BRAIN. SEAWEED BRAIN. SEAWEED BRAIN. * It’s so Percabeth, and we’re beside ourselves. * The performances in this episode are out of this world. * Enter Hephaestus, who is not to be trifled with but is also maybe one of the more empathetic gods. * Annabeth has changed so much in such little time knowing Percy. * Was Ares surprised or disappointed to see the kids return with his shield? * The adults in this show are SO MEAN omg. * Just call him Impertinent Percy. * Wait, Grover knows who the lightning thief is!?

Feedback (01:43:13)
* Rowan has video proof of Rick’s pronunciation of Thalia. * Untherion wants to talk about the beach house, Blackjack, Grover’s (lack of) crutches, and Annabeth being invisible when Percy, um, relieved himself.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 117, in which we’ll discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians episode 6!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #115 discusses Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, episode 4, “I Plunge to My Death,” in all its glory! The Percabeth is strong with this one. We also tackle all the Percy Jackson news that came out in the hour between recording episodes, and read a few pieces of listener feedback that you sent in. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:01:53)
Hot Topic has more Percy Jackson official merch for you to choose from. * Oh, and Disney also has some official merch, too! * Have you seen the Percy Jackson and the Olympians episode posters? We’ve got episode I and episode II right here for you. * We also read out the Percy Jackson and the Olympians soundtrack official tracklist*.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, episode 4, “I Plunge to My Death” (00:08:21)
This episode was definitely short, but it also packed in a lot of stuff! * We start off with a flashback of Young Percy, and oh my gods OUR HEARTS. * It’s so interesting that he’s afraid of the water. * Sally implies she might not be around forever, and we just can’t handle this. * Young Percy shows up in one of the dreams, and we talk about who is warning Percy and who they’re warning him against. * Annabeth really looked up to Thalia, and you can tell she modeled herself on the other demigod. * Percy does NOT like the way you have to earn your parents’ respect in this world. * We hear a bit of Annabeth’s backstory, and it makes so much sense why she is the way she is. * Grumpy Grover is hilarious, and we need more of him ASAP. * Zeus must’ve sent Echidna, right? * The Percabeth is really Percabething this episode. * Seeing the centaurs out the window allows them to introduce the concept of Pan and the Searchers. * Never try to understand a prophecy because you will FAIL. * How do we feel about no Gladiola? * Leah is THE perfect Annabeth, and no one will convince us otherwise. * Echidna is one of those sickly sweet people who’s just waiting to stab you in the back. * Or, in Percy’s case, in the chest. * This series has such an interesting take on the concept of monstrosity. * How do we feel about them changing the name and gender of the chimera? * Did you know the St. Louis Arch was a sanctuary for Athena? * Annabeth’s love of architecture makes so much sense! * Grover does NOT like manifest destiny. * Percy makes Annabeth laugh!!! * Seriously, there are so many great Percabeth moments this episode. * Note to self: Fountain water does not cure illness due to poison stingers. * What did Echidna say to Annabeth? * Annabeth wants to sacrifice herself for the mission, but Percy is having none of that. * Percy looks rough*, but he’s holding on. * It’s okay that we think the chimera is super cute, right? * And we’re totally okay that it doesn’t have a goat-headed fire parascope coming out of its back. * Echidna is the mother of monsters AND cutting people down one zinger at a time. * The TV show fixed the issue with Percy falling into the river! * Was the Nereid out of focus to help save some money on CGI? * Poseidon has always been here, so trust him and breathe!

Feedback (01:16:09)
Sissypho has questions about Gladiola. * A Bite Of Pod agrees that this show has a lot of rewatchability. * The Damn Meme Page wants to know when we’re getting that Percy Jackson and the Olympians* season 2 renewal.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 116, in which we’ll discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians episode 5 in all its glory!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #114 takes an in-depth look at Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, episode 3, “We Visit the Garden Gnome Emporium.” Furies and Gorgons and gods, oh my! We also go through some of the articles that came out of Percy Jackson press week, and read a few pieces of listener feedback that you sent in. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:01:26)
Don’t forget to pre-order the Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Deluxe Collector’s Edition if you haven’t already! * Surprise, Percy Jackson and the Olympians now airs on Tuesdays at 9pm ET on Disney+. * Take a closer look at the Percy Jackson and the Olympians end credits and his monster notebook! * One of the hosts of Camp Half-Pod wrote an article about how Percy and Sally’s relationship is the beating heart of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. * The Empire State Building lit up blue on December 20. * There will be a Percy Jackson and the Olympians behind-the-scenes documentary. * Teen Vogue profiled Walker Scobell and Leah Sava Jeffries. * Watch as Rick Riordan reacts to the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Capture the Flag scene*.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, episode 3, “We Visit the Garden Gnome Emporium” (00:09:07)
What were our overall thoughts on this episode? * We loved seeing the attic and tried to spot as many items here as possible. * The Oracle is SO CREEPY and we know Percy would agree. * Why did we get so excited about the green smoke? * Chiron can’t fault Percy’s logic for picking Annabeth. * Poor Grover has to shovel poop as his punishment for defying Dionysus. * Did Percy choose Grover to go on the quest to keep his enemy closer? * Was that really Blackjack? * We get an explanation of drachmas, and we’re dying for some of our own. * The wings coming out of the shoe’s laces was amazing to watch. * Why didn’t Percy choose Luke for his quest? * Annabeth says goodbye to Thalia’s tree and Percy is NOT having it. * The tension between Percabeth is going to make their friendship even more rewarding down the line. * Did you realize which monster that woman in the convenience store was? * Even Mrs. Dodds knows Annabeth is a badass! * We got some major Percy Jackson* musical vibes from that scene in the woods. * Uncle Ferdinand’s backstory is going to be relevant VERY soon. * Why didn’t they mention how demigods shouldn’t have phones? * We’re really loving how much more we’re getting from Annabeth in this episode. * Percy is NOT happy that Grover was Annabeth’s protector first. * Saved by the burger! * Medusa is giving off good vibes, to be honest. * Though her house is giving Hansel and Gretel. * We get Medusa’s story from the Gorgon herself, and Annabeth doesn’t like what she has to say about Athena. * Medusa feels protective of Percy and offers him a choice, but he dips before he gets stuck between a rock and a hard place. * WHY WOULD YOU RUN INTO THE BASEMENT? * Did anyone else forget Medusa had snakes for hair? * Annabeth’s impromptu plan is pretty amazing. * Why doesn’t Uncle Ferdinand’s statue look afraid like the others? * Grover calls out both of his friends for their recent antics and attitude. * This is definitely the start of some kind of friendship between Percy and Annabeth. * What do you mean, Percy IS impertinent. * We’re obsessed with the consensus song. * We totally were not expecting to see Hermes at the end of the episode! * That song playing during the end credits is absolutely perfect.

Feedback (01:39:12)
Toni thinks we should get a renewal for 14 more seasons, and we totally agree. * Sword of Avalon writes in with an awesome idea for a vlog series called The Demigod Diaries*.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 115, in which we’ll discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians episode 4 in detail!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #113 dives deep into Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, episode 2, “I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom.” This is our in-depth, spoiler-filled analysis of the second episode. We also go through some of the articles that came out of Percy Jackson press week, and read out a few pieces of listener feedback. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:02:53)
Josh Horowitz had the trio and Rick and Becky Riordan on Happy Sad Confused. * Logan Lerman wrote a little message to Walker! * Aryan has CALVES OF STEEL. * Did you remember that the owls in the second episode were wild!? * Leah didn’t know Nirvana was a band and Lin was very upset. * Walker is terrified of Dior, and we love it. * We debate the merits of Percy Jackson vs. Harry Potter. * Everyone is so excited for us to see Ares! * All signs point toward Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2. * TV Insider quizzed the trio on their knowledge of the book, and it was TOUGH. * Percy Jackson and the Olympians led the charge for the top 25 buzziest shows of the week. * Screenrant’s interview might be full of ads, but we break down the important bits. * Liam’s interview with the trio was, of course, highly anticipated. * He also got to play a game of Heads Up with them! * Essence spoke to Leah Jeffries about staying true to herself. * The Percy Jackson and the Olympians premiere was the event of the year! * We talk about the blue carpet and the outfits that stood out to us. * We also got to see Adam Copeland and Dior Goodjohn meet for the first time. * There’s also plenty of BTS footage from the premiere. * Have you checked out the show’s ratings on Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes*?

Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, episode 2, “I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom” (00:42:12)
* SO glad we got the “you drool when you sleep” line! * Percy is still very mad at Grover, and you can tell Grover feels terrible. * He’s the one who told everyone about the minotaur! * The Big House is so incredibly beautiful. * PETER JOHNSON IS HERE! * Percy is so sassy, even when his life is hanging in the balance. * Jason Mantzoukas is the perfect Dionysus! * Percy is not at all phased by the fact that Mr. Brunner is actually Chiron the centaur. * Can we please have more Chiron and Mr. D banter? * Camp Half-Blood is everything we could’ve dreamed and more. * Percy’s already got the measure of the gods, and he’s been here for two seconds. * Being the new kid really sucks. * But at least Luke seems nice? * We’re OBSESSED with the dryad we meet in the next scene. * And we loved the Council of Cloven Elders even though we didn’t get to see much of it. * Mr. D is actually kind of scary when he wants to be. * What does Percy’s dream mean and WHO is talking to him?? * We love all the representation we see amongst the campers! * Was that Charlie Beckendorf? * There IS a a goddess of failure after all. * That scene where Percy burns the candy to talk to his mom was DEVASTATING. * Clarisse is up to no good, and even though she isn’t how we pictured her from the books, we like her portrayal a lot. * Annabeth totally figured out who Percy’s father was in this scene. * Why-oh-why do we have to pronounce Thalia that way?? * FINALLY we get the Capture the Flag scene, and it is GLORIOUS. * The fight choreography is great so far. * How much do you want to learn about crested geckos? * The way Percy just smashes Clarisse’s sword? Oh, he’s gonna pay. * Percy Jackson, son of the sea god, Poseidon. * We get a quest and a deadline. Must be a Percy Jackson story. * It makes SO MUCH SENSE to tell Percy that his mom is still alive.

Feedback (02:15:40)
* WisdomsDaughter correctly states that we’ve been waiting YEARS for an adaptation like this. * Annie tells us that Percy Jackson trends every day in Brazil! * The Demigod Disasters Podcast agrees that we’re OLD. * We have a new friend in the A Bite Of Podcast!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 114, in which we’ll discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians episode 3 in detail!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #112 is what you’ve all been waiting for, folks. We’re here to discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, episode 1, “I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher.” This is our in-depth, spoiler-filled analysis of the first episode—with the second episode’s discussion coming soon. We also go through some of the articles that came out of Percy Jackson press week, and read out a few pieces of listener feedback. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:04:22)
We are once again reminding you to check out Prophecy Radio Reading Room. * If you want to read through the Percy Jackson and the Olympians press week coverage, as well as our spoiler-free thoughts, you can check out this article. * Read Riordan gave us the Pahua and the Dragon’s Secret cover reveal, plus the synopsis and release date for Lori M. Lee’s book. * Rainbow Crate posted a list of 20 queer mythology books that we think you might like—and it even includes The Sun and the Star! * Bear McCreary seemingly confirms Film Music Reporter‘s tweet that the Percy Jackson and the Olympians soundtrack will be out on December 22. * Apparently, Percy Jackson and the Olympians episode 1 will be on Hulu. * TotalFilm shared a new shot of the trio. * Entertainment Weekly released an article about the show, which included both behind-the-scenes footage and some amazing new images. * In a second article, EW also talked about planting seeds for future seasons and when we might see Athena. * This B-roll footage has no audio, but it’s cool to watch anyway. * In a new scene, Grover arrives at Percy and Sally’s place with half a goat in his pants. * A second scene was released in which Percy meets Mr. D for the first time. * We also got some short clips for Percy, Annabeth, and Grover, as well as a three days left promo. * Leah Sava Jeffries IS Annabeth Chase. * Aryan Simhadri IS Grover Underwood. * Walker Scobell IS Percy Jackson*.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, episode 1, “I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher” (00:24:28)
It’s finally here! What are our first impressions of Percy Jackson and the Olympians? * That opening shot was really fantastic, and we’re obsessed with the camerawork. * This is definitely the dream sequence, right? * Azriel Dalman as Young Percy is so, so good. * And look! There’s Blackjack! * The colchis bull turning into the garbage truck was amazing, and we love Percy’s drawing. * We go through all of Percy’s drawings in his notebook and figure out which monsters he’s seen and heard about. * We NEED a set of Mythomagic cards. * Sally explains that not all heroes are heroic, and not all monsters are monstrous. * We already hate Nancy and Mrs. Dodds. They’re the worst! * People who don’t know that’s Riptide are about to be very surprised. * Did you catch the moment when Grover and Percy trade for the inside of their sandwiches? * Use the Force, Percy! * Alecto’s transformation was beautiful but also terrifying. * Did you catch Rick’s cameo in Percy Jackson and the Olympians* episode 1? * Percy is so mad that Grover betrayed him, and we honestly can’t fault him for that. * Eddie is totally the MVP of the episode (aside from Sally, of course). * You can tell Gabe is a terrible person by his choice in footwear. * We learn how to ACTUALLY pronounce Mr. Brunner’s name. * Let’s discuss Sally and Gabe’s relationship in the show because it feels different from the books. * Who is speaking to Percy in his dream? * The exposition in this show is done so, so well. * Was Percy able to heal himself in the drainage ditch because it was filled with water? * “You are singular” really stuck out to us. * Percy is PISSED, and the minotaur is gonna pay for what it did to his mother. * We finally, finally get a glimpse of Annabeth. * Welcome to Camp-Half Blood! * We loved the end credits sequence so much, we went through it frame by frame to pick out all the secrets.

Feedback (01:45:35)
Monster Donut Podcast tweeted out a picture of all of us interviewing Rick and Becky. * Paloma was so proud of us. Thank you! * Becky managed not to cringe at any of her quotes. * Timi loved how the kids absolutely raided their wardrobes. * Nicolaas loved Charlie’s skills with a sword. * Seaweed Brain Podcast clipped the video of our question to Rick and Becky*. * The DamMemePage thinks we’re creative!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 113, in which we’ll discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians episode 2 in detail!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #111 is our biggest and best episode yet. After attending several press conferences during Percy Jackson and the Olympians press week, we break down all the new information and behind-the-scenes stories. We also got to watch the first two episodes of the show, so we give you our spoiler-free thoughts on our initial reactions. December 20 is fast approaching! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:01:43)
Join the Prophecy Radio Reading Room group on Facebook! * Black Sails is coming to Netflix US in January. * The Sun and the Star is on Kirkus’ Best Of 2023 Middle Grade list. * If you went to one of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians advanced screenings, be sure to let us know! * Did you see the new Percy Jackson character posters? * Don’t forget the quick clip of Percy, Nancy, and Mrs. Dodds at the museum. * There’s a Your Morning interview with Walker, Leah, and Aryan. * We also got posters of Medusa, Alecto, and the minotaur. * Jason Mantzoukas was on Jimmy Kimmel Live. * The trio present Greek Mythology 101 and absolutely kill it. * This video also gave us our first look at the Fates and the Oracle. * There’s new promo left and right, like this clip with Grover saying, “Bad dog!” to Cerberus. * Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused with the trio will premiere soon. * We LOVE that Logan sent in a little message to Walker. * Liam is getting his own show called Riptide Radio, and we couldn’t be happier! * Rick answers five questions from Instagram, and then answers some more in his December 13 blog post*.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians press week (00:27:50)
We’ve got A LOT of interviews to cover, so sit back and enjoy our breakdown of the highlights. (You can also read the accompanying article.) * First up, we’ve got showrunners Jon Steinberg and Dan Shotz, plus Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri. * How familiar were the kids with the books? * How did they make these characters their own? * Which scenes best showcased Percabeth? * What was it like being on the Camp Half-Blood set? * Someone asked Walker if he was going to be in Deadpool 3! * What aspect of their own personalities did they put into their characters? * Which scenes were they most excited to film? * How much babysitting did Aryan have to do!? * How did they toe the line between being faithful to the books and bringing this story to life in a different medium? * What did they take home from the set? (Aryan’s answer got us VERY excited.) * What did Walker learn from his co-stars? * Our friends at Monster Donut Podcast got to ask what their favorite myths are. * There were several questions about being faithful to the books, and we love Jon and Dan’s answers. * Next up, we got to talk to Jeff White, the visual effects supervisor for Percy Jackson and the Olympians. * How did the team make the world of Percy Jackson stand out? * What creature did they have the most fun creating? * We get some really cool behind-the-scenes information about how Chiron was brought to life. * We also learned how much Aryan did to bring Grover to the small screen. * Jeff also talked about the Volume stage and how integral it was to creating the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. * He also told us a few fun stories about figuring out different ways to bring aspects of the story alive, like Riptide and Iris Messaging. * What drew Jeff to this project? * Time and time again, everyone said how often they’d go back to the books for inspiration! * Next up, we heard from set designer Dan Henna and costume designer Tish Monaghan. * They both talk about their process for expanding on what was given in the books. * We also learn how they both helped bring Camp Half-Blood to life. * Hearing about Alecto’s transformation really added to our feelings about the scene. * There was so much talk about Medusa’s portrayal, and we’re even more excited to see her on screen now. * And who can forget about the Lotus Hotel and Casino? * They both describe their favorite costumes and sets. * Again, the constant mantra on set was “go back to the book.” * Lastly, we also got to hear from Rick and Becky Riordan! * There was lots of talking about refreshing the story and doing some things Rick wished he would’ve done 20 years ago. * They also talk about how they just knew when they found the trio. * There were no pre-conceived notions about who would be cast as the gods. * Becky commented on the fact that they got to expand upon Luke’s motivations. * We also learn about some moments from the series that can’t be found in the book. * They didn’t want slapstick comedy, but there are still plenty of laughs. * It’s important that the show feels modern and timeless. * We can’t wait to learn more about Sally and Poseidon’s relationship! * Did you know that Rick and Becky didn’t go see Camp Half-Blood until it was all finished? * We were so excited to learn how important Becky was to the process of adapting the series. * Seaweed Brain Podcast got to ask them if Percabeth was the greatest love story of all time! * Would we want to see a Percy Jackson and the Olympians* musical episode? * We’ll have more to discuss next week! Be sure to leave us your thoughts!

Percy Jackson and the Olympians episodes 1 and 2 spoiler-free review (02:12:21)
We got to see Percy Jackson and the Olympians episodes 1 and 2 ahead of the premiere date and WE’RE SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS SHOW. * First, we have to give you our overall thoughts, which is that we absolutely loved the episodes we got to see. * The quality of the show is immaculate, between the set production, the costuming, and the visual effects. * It’s also extremely accurate to the source material! * Anything they changed was small-scale, and felt logical for the tone of the story. * Seeing Camp Half-Blood was surreal, and the Big House was beautiful! * It was amazing that they somehow made everyone look like individuals despite all wearing the same shirts. * And Chiron and Mr. D’s costumes were perfect and fit them so well. * We talk more about the dryad that Tish Monaghan mentioned. * Okay, but now we need to get into our thoughts on everyone’s performances. * Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson is literally perfect. He OWNS this character. * We also can’t get enough of Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase. * She’s silent a lot through her scenes, but she says SO MUCH. * And then there’s Aryan Simhadri as Grover Underwood. * He’s got great chemistry with Walker, and his comedic timing is also genius. * But we were super impressed by Virginia Kull as Sally Jackson. * And no one will be surprised that Jason Mantzoukas is the perfect Dionysus. * And the same goes for Glynn Turman as Chiron, who is more perfect than anyone could’ve dreamed. * This is, without a doubt, the Percy Jackson and the Olympians* adaptation that we’ve always dreamed of.

Feedback (02:42:58)
Mac wants to know if CRITICS will enjoy the show? * Ark is curious if there are some fan-favorite quotes that made it into the series. * Dr. Tiezn needs to know more about Camp Half-Blood coming to life. * Solomon’s son wants to know if the show is accurate to the book. * Meanwhile, Ennis is worried about Grover’s hair. * We also hear from Rebeca, who talks about Chalice of the Gods* and might start her own podcast in Spanish! * Darcy also writes in to tell us which Rick Riordan Presents book are currently optioned and at which streaming services. * Stick around for our updated schedule!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 112, in which we’ll discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians episode 1 in all its glory!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #110 tackles Chalice of the Gods chapters 18-20, where Annabeth once again proves she’s the best thing that ever happened to Percy Jackson! We also discuss the latest news from the Riordanverse, including a new Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV spot and poster. With better looks at Cerberus, the flying shoes, and Clarisse, we’re more excited than ever for the premiere on December 20. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:03:01)
How is it already December!? At least Percy Jackson and the Olympians is right around the corner! * We have official confirmation of the show’s episode titles. * Make sure you’re checking @PercySeries on Instagram, since they’re not posting on Twitter as much anymore. * Did you catch the recent Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV spot? * The minotaur scene is gonna be pretty significant, as we already know. * We got a new angle of the Capture the Flag scene! * Karen is very intense about fight choreography, and she’s already pretty impressed. * Are we disappointed we saw the claiming scene ahead of the premiere? * Did anyone picture the trident that big!? * What do the other symbols look like!? * It’s very important that we now know what the winged shoes look like. * Does this scene give away that the shoes are trouble? * How are they outrunning Cerberus!? * You can tell we’re film nerds because we talk about how impressed we are with the lighting. * This article from Deadline told us when the NYC and London premieres would take place. * What if they renewed Percy Jackson and the Olympians for season 2 AND 3 at the same time!? * Are we looking at a possible Rick Riordan Cinematic Universe? * We also discuss the new poster* that came out.

Chalice of the Gods discussion (00:36:53)
Let’s kick off this week’s discussion with Chalice of the Gods chapter 18. * Imagine being a son of Poseidon and then…drowning! * Did this scene feel like a nod to the complaints that Percy is a little OP sometimes? * And his first thought was whether Annabeth was okay!! * We loved Ellison’s reaction to Percy cleaning the cavern. * Tip of the day: Green tea can give you anxiety!! * How did the idea of demigods visiting the river come up, and was it Annabeth or Ellison’s idea? * Was Percy serious about whale yoga!? * Annabeth always has a plan! * Karen didn’t feel like choosing only one favorite quote this episode, so she didn’t. * Kristen serenades us with the chorus of “Help!” * Next up, we’re discussing Chalice of the Gods chapter 19. * Playing the song “YMCA” is clearly a desperate call for help. * We loved when Annabeth trolled Percy and tricked him into skipping. * It’s hard not to imagine what this book would look like on screen. * How long has Zeus known about Percy? * It was only a matter of time before Karen went off on a tangent about Tremors. * Karen did a mini deep dive into the mythologies centered around horned serpents. * Callie might not care about laser pointers or boxes, but she loves popcorn. * Percy’s last thoughts before he thinks he’ll die are centered around Annabeth AND WE LOVE TO SEE IT. * We want to know why rainbows taste and smell so bad, but maybe we shouldn’t question the science. * Last but not least, it’s time to discuss Chalice of the Gods* chapter 20. * Is…is this considered satyr boudoir? * We never would’ve guessed Mercedes was the staff. * Does Kristen have any idea who Gary is!? * Iris was shockingly helpful in this chapter. * Kristen was very excited to make fun of Wisconsin. * There are SO MANY great quotes in these three chapters.

Feedback (01:25:12)
Maria asks if that scene between Eudora and Percy where she tells him about getting double credit for the quests was Rick’s backup plan for doing this story all in one book. * Shout-out to J. Maya for being a fan of the podcast. We hope her music makes it into the show at some point! * If you’re from the UK, you can enter a chance to win tickets to the London premiere for Percy Jackson and the Olympians*.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 111, in which we’ll discuss Chalice of the Gods chapters 21-23!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #109 tackles Chalice of the Gods chapters 15-17, in which we head to the River Elisson and meet the Man Bun of Doom! We also discuss the latest news from the Riordanverse, but it’s a pretty light week because of the holiday. At least we have some new photos to discuss thanks to the Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief tie-in edition. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:06:20)
We spend a good amount of time talking about…volcanoes. * Be sure to check out PJO Pod’s interviews from NYCC! * We also discuss the photos that came out with the Lightning Thief tie-in edition*. * We all want a Yancy Academy sweatshirt. * Is that second picture outside of Yancy Academy? * How does everyone feel about Luke’s scar? * Have we seen a bigger photo of Percy and Annabeth in the bathroom? * We can’t wait to see Percy trying out all the different activities to see what he’s good at. * Will we see anyone who could be Beckendorf? * Dior Goodjohn is really convincing Kristen that she’s gonna be an amazing Clarisse. * Look at Grover’s little horns!! * That box has got to be the shoes…right?? * We’re obsessed with Medusa’s whole look.

Chalice of the Gods discussion (00:14:14)
This week, we’re starting off with Chalice of the Gods chapter 15. * Reader, she flushed Percy Jackson all the way out to Yonkers. * Applying to college is SO confusing. * Ellison sounds grumpy and Eudora does NOT want to make him any angrier. * Luckily, she finds a way to send him where he needs to go. * Maybe we figured out how kids get all their gold drachmas? * Did you know they paved over a lot of streams in New York City? * The river is really, REALLY dirty downstream. * Percy has to come back later with the staff and some backup. * In Chalice of the Gods chapter 16, Grover busts out some snake songs—though, unfortunately, none of them are from Taylor Swift. * Kristen is SO Annabeth and Karen is SO Grover. * The bioluminescent moss scene was soooo cute. * We loved every second Grover decided to take the lead and how far he’s come. * Shockingly, Annabeth brings up both Luke Castellan and his flying shoes. * They’ve got a pretty solid plan until they hear the panpipes, then Annabeth shoves Percy off the cliff! * In Chalice of the Gods chapter 17, they meet the Man Bun of Doom. * Somehow Percy loves the fact that Annabeth shoved him off a cliff. * Did you see the Read Riordan article* about the River Elisson? * We’re kind of obsessed with how sarcastic Elisson is. * No demigods, no shoes, and absolutely NO using his headwaters!! * Who hurt Elisson? We really need to know. * He clearly has an inferiority complex, and Percy hits a nerve. * How long DOES it take for a child of Poseidon to drown? * Can your dreams determine who your godly parent is!?

Feedback (00:51:30)
* Shannon wrote in about Sally Jackson’s age and some great moments in this week’s chapters.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 110, in which we’ll discuss Chalice of the Gods chapters 18-20!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #108 finally discusses Chalice of the Gods chapters 12-14, which we’ve been promising for a couple weeks now! We also do a deep dive into the brand-new, full-length Percy Jackson and the Olympians trailer. The show is almost a month out now, and we’re getting more excited than ever! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:09:46)
We spend a good part of our intro talking about the fact that Goodreads removed the middle grade & children’s, poetry, and graphic novels categories. * Timothy Omundson wrote a beautiful message on Instagram about playing Hephaestus. * Andrew Alvarez FINALLY confirmed he’s playing Chris Rodriguez. * We found out that the review embargo lifts on December 14. * Liam gives us some pretty amazing stats about the Percy Jackson and the Olympians trailer. * Okay, it’s time to talk about the full-length Percy Jackson and the Olympians trailer. * We cannot get over how much Azriel Dalman looks like a young Walker Scobell! * Seaweed Brain Podcast* mentioned how they went to NYCC and found out that Percy and Sally’s relationship will be expanded for the show. * There are a bunch of blink-and-you’ll-miss-it flashes of footage before the title hits the screen. * We’re totally supposed to hate Nancy Bobofit, but we really love this actress. * Gotta be careful about how trailers are cut because it could be misleading! * Is that shot of Blackjack from the opening seven minutes of the show? * We also see Chiron give Percy Riptide, which was another scene they got to see at NYCC 2023. * Did you catch that quick flash of Cerberus jumping for the red ball in Percy’s hand? * What do you think of Luke’s scar? * It definitely looks like the minotaur comes down from the sky. * Still laughing at the choice to make Poseidon’s shirt so wrinkly. * Did you notice that the top of Poseidon’s throne looks like waves? * We discuss what the thrones actually look like according to the book. * Placing the master bolt down in from of the Empire State Building guard was SO exciting to see! * Clarisse’s spear is BADASS. * Is that dark forest the underworld? If so, could what we thought was the oracle actually be something else? * Could we possibly see Hestia? * Percy’s shirt is SO MUCH BRIGHTER than everyone else’s. * We’re so glad this trailer gives us some more humorous moments. * Is that hydra target a reference to the first movie!? * Did you catch the demigod in a wheelchair? * What lit up the tunnel of love ride? * Annabeth is amazing, but we’re not telling you anything you don’t already know. * Unlock your destiny. Unleash your power. * Hold fast. Brave the storm. OUR HEARTS. * That chimera looks terrifying!

Chalice of the Gods discussion (00:45:39)
This week, we’re starting off with Chalice of the Gods chapter 12. * We really love how much of a slice-of-life story this is. * Percy was impressive, but not TOO impressive. * The Mist really works wonders! * We’re kind of obsessed with Standard Olympian Beverage Number 5. * Percy fills Ganymede in on the plan, and even though Ganymede is nervous, he’s choosing to trust his elected demigod. * Percy and Annabeth chat via Iris Message, and we love their relationship so much. * But we still have a lot of questions about how they earn drachmas! * Imagine being Annabeth’s roommate lol. * In Chalice of the Gods chapter 13, the trio meets up with Blanche. * Grover is obsessed with Blanche. Karen is obsessed with Blanche. Everyone is obsessed with Blanche. * We get a really specific description of Iris, and her eyes sound absolutely mesmerizing. * Reptile guys and goth girls really go together, if you didn’t already know. * Is complete indifference the best way to get your godly parent’s attention!? * We discuss the favor that Annabeth now owes Blanche for introducing them to her mother. * Next up is Chalice of the Gods chapter 14, in which Iris gives Percy a big stick! * Imagine that, Iris is actually a good listener. * And being a cupbearer is a thankless job. * The goddess doesn’t give information away for free, so they have a quest within a quest to accomplish. * We also get an official deadline for Ganymede’s quest, and it’s pretty long compared to most of the others Percy’s had to deal with over the years. * Where is the River Elisson and how can they possibly find it!? * Now the horned serpents and all the rainbows on the Chalice of the Gods* UK cover make so much more sense.

Feedback (01:13:15)
Sean has another guess as to what could be in the box. * Nicolaas may have fallen behind (it’s okay!), but he was excited to jump into our discussion of all the recent Percy Jackson and the Olympians* footage. * And Ms. Bobbilicious also wrote in to tell us her idea for Rick’s cameo—and we LOVE IT.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 109, in which we’ll discuss Chalice of the Gods chapters 15-17!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #107 discusses ALL of the recent Percy Jackson and the Olympians footage, including teasers, photos, and interviews because the SAG-AFTRA strike is now officially over! We also break down the latest Riordanverse news, including a super fun Read Riordan article and Rick’s latest blog post. Could this be the end of Kristen’s Korner forever!? Tune in to find out! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:01:39)
If you couldn’t tell, we’re VERY excited to jump into this week’s discussion because it’s been a long, long, LONG time coming. * But first, make sure you check out this hilarious article from Read Riordan titled, “The Monster’s Guide to Posing as a Human.” * Rick also gave us yet another blog post on November 10. * But it didn’t tell us anything we didn’t already know, and we’ll discuss more of what he posted about later. * Could this be the final Kristen’s Korner!? * The strikes are over and we are free to talk about Percy Jackson and the Olympians! * You can read the full text of the agreement between the AMPTP and SAG-AFTRA on the SAG-AFTRA website. * There’s also a thread on Twitter* that gives you a good overview. * We go over a few of the highlights, including the amount of money in new wages and the streaming participation bonus. * SAG also negotiated for consent and compensation for the use of AI, but let’s be honest here: this is not the end of the discussion by far. * This contract only lasts three years, and it’ll be interesting to see what’s changed in that time. * Increased pension and health caps are important! * And so are the protections for diverse communities. * Overall, this did a lot for the community, and we hope everyone benefits greatly moving forward.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians teaser trailers and images (00:11:47)
But now it’s time to talk about all of the footage, images, and interviews for Percy Jackson and the Olympians we couldn’t discuss previously! * We have A LOT to get through, so sit back, put on your thinking cap, and let us know if we’ve missed any details. * First up, we have the teaser for the teaser trailer. * We finally have a premiere date, and it’s coming so much sooner than expected! * It’s interesting that we’re already getting a look at shots from the END of the season. * Karen really went all out to get all the details. Did you see the giant skeleton hanging from the ceiling of the Poseidon cabin? * We’re guessing at a lot of the context of these scenes, but we’re pretty sure we’re right. * Who can do a smoky eye better than Medusa!? * Did you catch Thalia’s tree along the left side of the screen as the trio was leaving camp? * Annabeth is most likely stabbing the chimera, and she looks SO BADASS. * We’re gonna be emotionally damaged when the minotaur attacks Sally. * Glynn Turman really has the best voice for the character of Chiron! * We love the outro titles, along with the cover of Vance Joy’s “Riptide” by Stealth. * This teaser didn’t give away any big moments, especially for those unfamiliar with the story. * We discuss the list of directors for each episode of Percy Jackson and the Olympians * James Bobin has a lot of great productions under his belt targeted toward children. * Jet Wilkinson has dome some SERIOUS directorial work for Disney already, along with some other great shows. * Anders Engström has done a few projects we’ve heard about, and one of them was with Jon Steinberg and Dan Shotz. * Did you read the September 18 Entertainment Weekly article? * We talk about Aryan Simhadri as Grover, along with how a Black Annabeth falls perfectly in line with what Rick wanted to accomplish with this story. * We also get FOUR new still and discuss them in detail. * Okay, it’s time to talk about the real teaser trailer now. * We’re really loving that cover of “Riptide.” * Here’s the statue of Perseus that Percy is looking at while at the museum. * Mr. Brunner is very excited to be teaching Greek History. * Percy is SO ready to beat up Nancy Bobofit on Grover’s behalf. * Megan Mulally as Mrs. Dodds is truly inspired casting. * We try to figure out why Percy is crying into the mirror. * Did you catch all the details on Zeus’ throne? * We love the exchange between Percy and Grover in this trailer. * Is Percy standing on the porch of the Big House in the next shot? * Why are the Poseidon and Ares signs the only ones painted? * Chiron has a brace on his leg, and we love this added detail SO MUCH. * Did you catch the details of Hades and Persephone’s thrones? * Liam Crowley has an interview that explains the direction they took with the Underworld. * PercySeries released some blurry photos during our recording that we pick apart. * Did you spot Auntie Em’s Garden Gnome Emporium, along with the Lotus Hotel & Casino? * Will we see the human skin on Ares’ motorcycle!? * Is that statue of Aphrodite an automaton? * Was that the Oracle or another creature? * Why is Annabeth hugging Percy!? * Did you know some people think this show looks low budget??? * We’ve seen the minotaur scene a hundred times and it’s still gonna wreck us. * According to Rick, he has a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo in the show. * Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like Becky’s made the cut. * We also got confirmation that he’s NOT the Empire State Building Security Guard. * Don’t forget to pick up an official Camp Half-Blood T-shirt from Hot Topic. * Knight Edge Media revealed the episode titles for Percy Jackson and the Olympians. * It’s now time to talk about everything that came out of NYCC 2023! * Go follow Liam Crowley on Twitter because he has a lot of great coverage! * Fans will definitely get some surprises in the first season. * Did you see the description of the first seven minutes of the show? * The first exclusive clip was Mr. Brunner giving Percy Riptide. * The second exclusive clip was the minotaur scene. * Everyone is excited for fans to see the chimera and Cerberus. * Rick and Becky showed up to introduce the capture the flag scene. * Make sure you watch through the credits. * Here are some new images of Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson. * Did you see the amazing motion poster—which is also a subway ad? * Yes, the Percy Jackson and the Olympians teaser trailer is the most popular video on the Disney+ YouTube Channel. * Bear McCreary is scoring PJOTV. * Azrael Dalman will play young Percy Jackson. * It’s time to go through ALL the official cast photos and look for hints at what’s to come. * Here’s the BTS photos of Lin-Manuel Miranda on set. * Do yourself a favor and set time aside to read the Variety cover story on Percy Jackson and the Olympians. * We’re probably getting a new trailer (and maybe a season 2 announcement?) on November 16*.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 108, in which we’ll discuss Chalice of the Gods chapters 12-14!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #106 discusses Chalice of the Gods chapters 9 through 11 in all of their glory, including how wistful and introspective Percy is these days! We also break down the latest Riordanverse news, including Rick’s latest blog posts, J. Maya’s fate on Survivor season 45, the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, and Graci Kim’s newly announced series coming in 2025. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:02:02)
Life has been pretty chaotic on every front lately, but we’re doing our best to get back into the groove of the podcast. Thanks for sticking with us! * We start the episode with a discussion of Rick’s October 17 blog post, in which he discusses what’s going on in Gaza at the present moment. * This post had no promotion, and it was seemingly deleted and then reuploaded. * Rightfully, fans have been critical of Rick for talking about Gaza and then transitioning into self-promotion. * Please be aware there is A LOT of misinformation out there about what’s happening right now, so do your due diligence and verify all the information you’re receiving before passing it on. * Tehlor Kay Mejia, Daniel José Older, and Sarwat Chadda have been speaking out a lot on their platforms about Gaza, Israel, and Palestine, so be sure to follow them for additional resources. * Mark Oshiro is raising funds for Palestine through Books for Palestine. The auction is now live. * Here is a list of Palestinian journalists on the ground in Gaza. * If you have the ability to donate, charities like Save the Children, Doctors without Borders, and Palestine Children’s Relief Fund are good places to start. * You can also use 5Calls to talk to your representatives about a ceasefire. * Rick also wrote a blog post on October 23 about the recent releases from Rick Riordan Presents, and some upcoming titles. * We’re particularly looking forward to A Drop of Venom, Winston Chu vs. the Wingmeisters, and It Waits in the Forest. * Read Riordan has also been busy over the last two weeks, wanting you to catch up with Zyanya from Dawn of the Jaguar, as well as meet Admiral Paik from Fox Snare. * They also wrote a cute little article about how to sneak into Camp Half-Blood. * Graci Kim also announced the title and a vague release date for her next book, Dreamslinger. * We read through the synopsis and confirm that we’re really excited about this one! * Kristen’s Korner is back as we discuss the last two episodes of Survivor* season 45 and J’s fate on the island. * The SAG-AFTRA strikes are ongoing, and we’re waiting with bated breath to see what becomes of them.

Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan (00:36:54)
Let’s kick off our discussion with Chalice of the Gods chapter 9! * Getting chased by chickens is, like, Karen’s worst nightmare. * Annabeth is SO SMART, and we love how single-minded she is in leading the trio. * Grover is so helpful in this chapter, and we love seeing him be the person with all the helpful information. * Did you know that Hebe and Hercules got married!? * Did we just find out why satyrs age half as fast as humans!? * Grover must go distract the chickens while Annabeth and Percy commit a party fowl. * NGL, we kinda love Li’l Killer. * Okay, the plan is to sing a song and beg for forgiveness. * The backup plan is Plan Chick…whatever that means! * This chapter may have contained Karen’s single favorite joke in all of Rick Riordan’s books. * Let’s move on to Chalice of the Gods chapter 10. * It’s time to belt out a tune by some guy. * Why is the choice always the plan succeeds or we die!? * This is 90% all Percy’s fault. * Percy has his priorities, and Annabeth has hers. * When did you figure out what Plan Chick was? * Annabeth really is a genius. This was SO CLEVER. * The trio FINALLY get returned to their proper ages. * It’s now time for Chalice of the Gods* chapter 11. * Hebe sends the trio after Iris, down at the farmers’ market. * It’s so cute how excited Percy is for a local quest, but also pretty sad how traumatized he is by being turned back into a little kid. * Sally Jackson gets the Mother of the Century award. * Do we have to worry about her getting older!? * What was Percy like when he was a kid? * Mark Oshiro’s influence on Rick is SO OBVIOUS in this chapter. * Yes, Percy, MILLIONS of people have dreamt of slipping into your life. * Can Percy wash the dishes and play video games at the same time!?

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 107, in which we’ll discuss Chalice of the Gods chapters 12-14!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #105 discusses Fox Snare by Yoon Ha Lee, the final book in the Thousand Worlds series! We also break down the latest Riordanverse news, including updates on Survivor season 45, the SAG-AFTRA strike, and those STUNNING new covers for the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series exclusively found at Illumicrate. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:02:37)
Khadijah Khatib shared her paintings for Chalice of the Gods and the first three Percy Jackson and the Olmypians covers. * A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel got a starred review from Publishers Weekly. * Read Riordan has an exclusive excerpt of Fox Snare, as well as a spotlight on Captain Chaewon. * You can also meet Eréndira from Dawn of the Jaguar. * Becky talked about the differences in the Chalice of the Gods special editions. * Did you see the gorgeous Illumicrate editions of Percy Jackson and the Olympians? * Kristen updates us on J. Maya’s progress on Survivor season 45. * Let’s hope she doesn’t have a target on her back! * SAG-AFTRA is going back to the negotiating table on Tuesday, October 24*. * Here’s to hoping we’ll have good news next week!

Fox Snare by Yoon Ha Lee (00:24:13)
We can’t believe the Thousand Worlds series has come to a close! * What is Fox Snare about? * What did we think of this book, and how did it compare to the others? * We talk about the various themes we found throughout this book. * Min matured so much throughout these books, and it was so great to see her again in this one! * Not everyone is happy that she’s the bearer of the Dragon Pearl. * Jun very much acts as Min’s conscience. * More on Silhouette later… * We wish there had been more information about Sebin’s family. * The dynamic between Haneul and the others is super interesting and leads to some good conversation. * There’s also a lot of political intrigue within the pages of this book, but it’s done so subtly that it doesn’t overtake the story. * The Haetae shows up in this book, too, but in a totally different form! * It’s SO important to remember how young all these characters are! * Miho is an interesting character that we’ll have to talk more about in the spoiler section. * Speaking of, the spoiler section starts at 46:07. * We loved all the descriptions of the food that Min was unfamiliar with! * Did you realize who the Sun Clans represent? * It was interesting to read about the intricacies of the language and culture even though we’re reading this in English. * We really liked Ambassador Tanaka! * And we were so sad to hear about what happened to Silhouette. * What was her real name!? * The Dragon Pearl will make the best tangerines you’ve ever had in your life. * Did we trust Miho at all over the course of this story?? * How did she have control over those creatures on the planet? * We’re so mad at her for making Haneul sick. And also for blowing up the space station. * THE WINK WAS SO GOOD. * So…Miho is, like, really* old. * We really loved how Yoon wrapped up the part of the story with the ghosts. * In fact, we loved the end of this book as a whole. * We have so many ideas for the future of this series if Yoon Ha Lee decides to write more.

Feedback (01:12:38)
* Anthony writes in to tell us how he got into Percy Jackson and discovered the podcast. Thank you for your kind words!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 106, in which we’ll discuss Chalice of the Gods chapters 9-11!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #104 discusses Chalice of the Gods chapters 6-8 in all their glory! Who is Hebe and why is she so obsessed with chickens? Did your elementary school pizza look like melted vinyl? How do you practice dominance in the herd? We also break down the latest Riordanverse news, including updates on Survivor season 45, the SAG-AFTRA strike, and which Rick Riordan Presents book we’ll be discussing next. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:01:45)
Dawn of the Jaguar by J.C. Cervantes came out on October 10! * You can meet Prince Lord on Read Riordan, as well as read an exclusive excerpt. * Fox Snare by Yoon Ha Lee is on sale on October 17. * Meet Yang Miho and refamiliarize yourself with Haneul. * For the first time in a few months, we got a new blog post from Rick! * Rick regales us with highlights from the Chalice of the Gods book tour. * He also talked about the WGA strike ending and what that means for the projects he has in the works. * Did you see the design of this ORIGINAL Camp Half-Blood shirt? * Was anyone else disappointed that the sprayed edges on the UK edition of Chalice of the Gods didn’t include the top and bottom? * But let’s talk about how GORGEOUS those new covers are for Percy Jackson and the Olympians that Khadijah Khatib designed. * Here’s a link to the Disney Create 100 auction. Tell your rich uncle! * Kristen kicks off her korner by talking about J. Maya’s current situation on Survivor season 45. * Will switching tribes actually help her game!? * Who would J team up with if she switched tribes? * In worse news…the SAG-AFTRA strike is still ongoing because the AMPTP has stepped away from the negotiating table. * Here is SAG-AFTRA’s thread about their proposal. * You can also read Deadline’s articles about how the talks were suspended and the bully tactics* being used against SAG-AFTRA.

Chalice of the Gods discussion (00:54:16)
Let’s kick off this discussion with Chalice of the Gods chapter 6! * Times Square is, like, a one time thing. * We got a billboard reference!! * Hebe Jeebies is pretty much the greatest name forever. So funny and so useful! * Apparently goat guys love licorice?? * This arcade has the same addictive qualities as those stupid phone games you can’t seem to put down. * Hebe Jeebies definitely has an element of magic to it. * Do kids in America know what a hen party is? * Percy is in RARE form in these chapters, and we take a moment to talk about how Rick is just killing it in this book. * Would you hand Chalice of the Gods or The Lightning Thief to someone you want to get into the series? * Who ISN’T always anxious and hungry?? * Percy and Stiles are one in the same. * WE LOVE SALLY JACKSON!!! * Next up: Chalice of the Gods chapter 7. * Big Shocker: I Offend a Goddess — Percy Jackson’s Memoir * We spend a considerable amount of time discussing the pizza of our childhood. * Percy is SO anti-boomer, and we’re here for it. * Why would Hebe assume the trio wants to shave some years of their lives? * To her credit, Hebe pretty much instantly realizes what’s going on here. * And she is NOT happy that they’re accusing her of stealing the chalice. * Kristen regales us with memories from her elementary school days. * Let’s wrap this up with Chalice of the Gods* chapter 8. * We have to define the phrase ‘younged us.’ * Seeing baby Percy, Annabeth, and Grover was FANTASTIC. * Can someone PLEASE draw this?? * UNLEASH THE PREDATORS! * Karen understands this intense fear of chickens. Just call her Arlo. * Are you telling us that Riptide has a childproof cap!? * This chapter was SO QUOTABLE. * It really was fascinating to see the trio as young kids and see what they struggled with the most.

Feedback (01:18:49)
Shoutout to The Dam Meme Page and all the other Riordanverse podcasters for being superheroes. * Moving forward, we’re going to put a spoiler warning on our quote graphics on Instagram for Chalice of the Gods*!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 105, in which we’ll discuss Fox Snare by Yoon Ha Lee!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #103 discusses the Chalice of the Gods book tour stop in Chicago, and brings you an exclusive interview with Rick Riordan himself. We also break down the latest Riordanverse news, including updates on Survivor season 45, the SAG-AFTRA strike, upcoming Rick Riordan Presents books, and more. Oh, and we also discuss Chalice of the Gods chapters 4 and 5. It’s a packed episode that you don’t want to miss! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:01:45)
There’s a lot of birthdays to celebrate this week! * Fox Snare by Yoon Ha Lee releases on October 17. * Read Riordan wants you to meet Sparkstriker, from Dawn of the Jaguar by J.C. Cervantes, out on October 10. * Sarwat Chadda just got a deal for a new middle grade fantasy series from Simon & Schuster, according to Publishers Weekly. * We are already obsessed, and we can’t wait to check it out in 2025! * Read Riordan also wants you to meet Elisson from Chalice of the Gods. * Percy Jackson has been on the NYT bestsellers list for approximately eight thousand years. * Welcome back to yet another installment of Kristen’s Korner! * We give you a little update on J. Maya’s progress on Survivor season 45. * We’re so happy she ended up as a GIF. * Could she make it to the merge!? Only time will tell! * Did you see that Dylan O’Brien and Logan Lerman were striking together the other day? * According to SAG-AFTRA*, negotiations are ongoing. * Hopefully we’ll have good news next week!

Chalice of the Gods book tour—Chicago (00:17:39)
Karen provides all the details from the Chalice of the Gods book tour stop in Chicago. * When you see orange t-shirts, you know you’ve found your people. * The WILDEST coincidence occurred while she was there. * Shoutout to our new best friend from Anderson’s Bookshop. * Oh, yeah, we totally have a giveaway in the works. Check our Twitter and Instagram for details! * Speaking of, Anderson’s sounds like an amazing place with an awesome history. * Apologies for the background noise!! * Karen got to meet Daniel José Older and it went well even though she was super nervous! * Rick definitely gives teacher vibes. * One of the highlights of this tour stop was speaking to Stephanie Lurie, Rick’s editor! * Long live Rick Riordan Presents! * Have you seen the promotional video for Chalice of the Gods? If you find it, can you send it to us!? * We love how much Daniel and Rick were excited to be there in conversation with each other. * A lot of the presentation consisted of information we’ve already discussed. * Can you guess which of the Rick Riordan Presents titles the audience was more excited about? * Rick has already seen the cover for the third Serwa Boateng book! * It should come as no surprise that the audience went WILD when Rick starting talking about the show. * We’ll bring you more information from that section after the strike is over. * Stephanie Lurie makes an excellent Coach Hedge. * Congratulations to everyone who won a chalice!!! * Karen got to meet some listeners, and they were AWESOME!! * Hopefully Karen AND Kristen can go to the next book tour together. * We can’t wait for Wrath of the Triple Goddess*!

Interview with Rick Riordan (00:41:15)
Check out our Rick Riordan interview discussing Chalice of the Gods! * How does Rick usually plot out his stories? * Was this one harder because it fits between two previous series? * When did he start working on Wrath of the Triple Goddess? * Has anything changed since the last time Rick wrote from Percy Jackson’s point of view? * Was writing this book different because it was a slice-of-life story? * You can definitely feel Mark Oshiro’s influence on this book! * The spoiler section starts at 49:06. * Did Rick ever consider someone else to be the bad guy in this story? * Are there any myths that Rick still hasn’t written about after all these years? * Everyone is a huge fan of Grover and Aryan Simhadri. * Rick gives us a little teaser for Wrath of the Triple Goddess! * Was it hard writing about Jason? * Will we ever get another standalone novel like The Sun and the Star*? * When might we be getting some updates on all the projects he has going on?

Chalice of the Gods discussion (00:54:16)
First, let’s tackle Chalice of the Gods chapter 4! * Percy managed to make it through an entire day of school! * We loved the details about Percy trying not to look too weird during swim practice. * It’s not hard to figure out someone’s a god when they can freeze time. * There’s no way around this: Ganymede is hot. * Let’s take a trip to Himbo Juice! * It’s VERY important that we discuss everyone’s drink order. * There’s a very good reason why Ganymede doesn’t like eagles. * In case anyone doubted it, Annabeth and Grover still have Percy’s back. * The gig economy is rough on everyone—even gods. * Now it’s time to discuss Chalice of the Gods chapter 5. * Poor Ganymede is triggered*. * It’s a VERY big deal that the chalice is missing. * But who could’ve stolen it? Ganymede has a lot of enemies. * Hera is mad that Ganymede has nicer legs than her. * But Hebe and Iris used to have the job he has now… * What kind of deadline are we working with? * Ganymede has a few restrictions for the trio… * Thank goodness Grover knows where to start!

Feedback (01:18:49)
Should this book have included all three quests, or do we like that we’re getting a new trilogy? * Rachel brings up a question about the timeline of this book and the events of The Last Olympian* and Heroes of Olympus.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 104, in which we’ll discuss Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods chapters 6 through 8!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #102 jumps into Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan, discussing the first three chapters in detail. We also break down the latest Rick Riordan news, including updates on Survivor season 45, the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strikes, the Mark of Athena graphic novel, and more. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:01:23)
Happy birthday to Leah Jeffries, who turned 14 on September 25! * Roseanne A. Brown is stepping away from Twitter and will primarily be on Instagram. * The Mark of Athena graphic novel is officially on sale! * Khadijah Khatib has created new covers for the UK edition of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. * Did you pick up a Barnes & Noble exclusive edition of Chalice of the Gods? * Check to see if any pages are missing! * We give you a couple of small updates about the sequel(!) to Chalice of the Gods. * Introducing Kristen’s Korner! * She gives us an awesome update about the Survivor season 45 premiere, starring J. Maya! * Kristen also talks about the latest updates for the strikes. * The writers are officially back to work! * You can read about the agreement here. * Adam Conover has a great summary* of what they won. * It’s important to note that SAG-AFTRA is still striking, so we can’t talk about the show just yet.

Chalice of the Gods discussion (00:26:40)
This week, we’re talking about Chalice of the Gods chapters 1-3. * Let’s kick it off with chapter 1, where Percy can’t go a single day without getting mixed up with the Greek gods. * We are OBSESSED with the first line of the book. * If you were worried about this not feeling like Percy Jackson…it was all in vain! * Percy just wants to go to school and do his homework and not have to worry about all this other stuff!! * That being said, thank goodness for Alternative High School. * It’s New Rome University (and Annabeth) or DEATH! * We’re still fascinated by how the Mist works. * The biggest twist of this chapter is that Eudora was actually trying to be helpful. * Now we know where the blue jolly ranchers came from. * What is a psychoeducational evaluation?? * Percy is SO annoyed he has to do NEW quests for the gods. * We really want to know more about other demigod schools around the country or the world. * Was Eudora more scared of Poseidon or Percy? * How was Poseidon eavesdropping on their conversation?? * In Chalice of the Gods chapter 2, Percy visits Poseidon, who “helps” him with his recommendation letters. * Poseidon’s Private Plumbing System™ is classic Rick Riordan. * Percy has some pretty eclectic friends. * Percy is in debt…life debt. * All these rules and stipulations are a little ridiculous, if you ask us. * Will Nico have to go through all of this if he wants to get into NRU? * Would Thalia, if she ever leaves the Hunters? * Will Percy Jackson ever reach 18 years old? * We could totally see Percy being a part of Camp Half-Blood even as an adult. * What would a second-gen demigod be like, and could we ever get a story about that? * Let’s talk about Chalice of the Gods* chapter 3 because… * …PERCABETH IS BACK!!! * We loved how Annabeth immediately volunteered to help with Percy’s quests. * Is it true that Percy never really wanted to date anyone else? * Percabeth reminds us of Rick and Becky, and it makes us so happy! * THEIR PULSES ALIGN WHEN THEY HOLD HANDS. * Is something going on with Annabeth at her school? * Annabeth and Paul being BFFs is amazing, and we loved every second. * Percy is so reflective and introspective in this book. * Kristen reminds Karen that we do not trumpet…we panflute! * Grover no longer wears pants. * Was Luke not able to transition into the real world? * We have SO many good ideas for future Percy Jackson books. * Percy’s love of family dinner hit us both pretty hard. * Sally Jackson is about to be a published author!! * How amazing would it be if we got a standalone novel following Grover as the Lord of the Wild??

Feedback (01:29:58)
Rachel writes in to give us some feedback about the first three chapters of Chalice of the Gods*.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 103, in which we’ll discuss the Chicago stop of the Chalice of the Gods book tour before tackling chapters 4 and 5 of Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #101 discusses the latest Rick Riordan Presents book, Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Witchcraft and Mayhem by Roseanne A. Brown. We also break down the latest Rick Riordan news, including updates on Chalice of the Gods, the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strikes, and more. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:02:44)
Don’t forget that Serwa Boateng 2 is out in the world now. * Read Riordan wants you to meet the god of death, Owuo. * If you couldn’t make it to any of the Chalice of the Gods book tour stops, be sure to register (FOR FREE) for the Flip event taking place on October 5. * If you’re going to NYCC, be sure to stop by Disney Publishing to check out what they have on their shelves. * Read Riordan also posted an article about Ganymede. * He is, in fact, the himbo in question. * Could the chalice be used to kill a god!? * A mortal stealing the chalice just seems boring. * Karen gets very defensive of poor Ganymede. * Suddenly, Iris or Hebe stealing the chalice seems too obvious. * Speaking of, Read Riordan also wants us to meet Hebe. * Hebe Jeebies seems like the Lotus Hotel and Casino all over again. * We find out that Hebe is the one with the chickens. * As always, we toss out some wild and unhinged theories. ONE of them has to be close to the truth, don’t you think!? * Kristen also provides us with a quick update on the strikes. * The WGA is meeting with the AMPTP as we speak! * Thank goodness Drew Barrymore backpedeled. * Did you know Dancing with the Stars is a WGA show because we sure didn’t! (And neither did Matt Walsh*.) * We’ll bring you more news next week, but things are looking up!

Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Witchcraft and Mayhem by Roseanne A. Brown (00:22:32)
It’s time to talk about Serwa Boateng 2, so let’s kick this off with Karen’s review of the book. * We’re starting off with a spoiler-free section but it will ruin the surprises from the first book if you haven’t read that already! * What is this book about? Where did we leave Serwa at the end of the last one? * How did this one compare to the first Serwa book? * It should come as no surprise that we are BIG fans. * As always, there are a lot of important themes to discuss. * Poor Serwa is dealing with a lot of change in her life right now. * It’s gotta be tough resisting the urge to drink blood when you’re a vampire. * Auntie Effie is super different than we expected her to be. * Can we blame her for hating the Abomofuo? * Okay, let’s talk about Serwa’s ETERNAL NEMESIS, Declan Amankwah. * Was anyone (other than Serwa) surprised she had a little crush on him? * We thought their interactions were mostly pretty cute, but Kristen is VERY angry with some of Declan’s life choices. * The spoiler section starts at 00:50:54. * What did we think about Nana Bekoe’s backstory? * Funtunfunefu-Denkyemfunefu ended up being a delightful part of this book. * Serwa’s motives might’ve been duplicitous, but we liked the scenes where she hangs out with Declan. * Except when they had to fight off that giant bird. That’s a giant NOPE from us. * Can the cobra come back for Book 3? * Serwa was pretty clever in the way she escaped from the adze. * The trampoline chat was so tragic yet so important for SO many reasons. * Oh no, it’s a trap! * Kristen is very angry with Declan, but WAIT! It’ll get WORSE! * Serwa’s punishment is…going back to her parents. * Did her parents make the right choice in hiding her true nature from her? * We’re SO proud of Serwa’s maturity in the scene where her friends confront her. * Did we guess how Serwa was going to escape into the Underworld? * Please mark us down as totally intimidated by Owuo. * Did Serwa make the right choice by striking a deal with the god of death? * Why was Nana Bekoe able to trick Declan into playing the Midnight Drum? * Let’s just say we are NOT fans of Serwa’s grandmother. * Will Nana Bekoe come back for Auntie Effie? * We’re very, very mad at Declan. But also…maybe we can find some sympathy for him, too? * Serwa’s friends stand up to her again, and we’re not mad at all. * Serwa found the perfect solution to the problem of her bargain with Death. * I’m sorry, her mother is WHAT!? * What can we expect in Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Saving the World*?

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 102, in which we’ll tackle the first THREE chapters of Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #100 celebrates our huge milestone by looking back on our favorite episodes, guest stars, book discussions, and more. We also break down what Percy, Annabeth, and Grover were doing at the end of Heroes of Olympus in anticipation of the next Percy Jackson book. As always, we also discuss all the latest Rick Riordan news, including the chapter titles for Chalice of the Gods. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:01:07)
Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Witchcraft and Mayhem is now out in the world, and you can read an excerpt on Read Riordan. * Rainbow Crate gives us an update on the second batch of The Sun and the Star books being shipped out. * Becky gives us a little update on the Kane Chronicles contract amid the strikes. * Did you see the Indonesian cover for Chalice of the Gods? * Yes, Jesse Bernstein is returning to voice Percy Jackson in Chalice of the Gods. * Did you catch Rick’s video about CotG? * Have you read the FIRST THREE CHAPTERS OF CHALICE OF THE GODS*? * We discuss the chapter titles in detail and speculate on the plot for the book.

Celebrating 100 episodes of Prophecy Radio (00:30:02)
We discuss our favorite episodes of the podcast, particularly over the course of the last 50 episodes. * What fun facts have we learned in our nearly two years as a podcast? * It’s so hard to pick favorite guest stars, but there are a few authors who really stick out in our minds. * It’s also difficult to pick a favorite Rick Riordan Presents book discussion, but we both had similar answers. * What were some of our most surprising moments on the podcast? * There’s SO much to look forward to in our future. * Of course, we can’t wait for Chalice of the Gods. * We also can’t wait to be able to talk about the show, but for now, we’re staying #WGASTRONG. * Leaving on such a cliffhanger, we can’t wait to get back to The Red Pyramid*. * There are also a couple of Rick Riordan Presents books that we’re really looking forward to coming up soon! * Thank you for listening and celebrating with us!

Chalice of the Gods character catch-up (01:02:49)
Chalice of the Gods takes place after the Heroes of Olympus and before Trials of Apollo. * Percy Jackson went through A LOT in Heroes of Olympus, like being switched with Jason, losing his Curse of Achilles, and falling into Tartarus. * Speaking of Tartarus, there’s a part about him disintegrating, and we’re wondering if that could be related to one of the CotG chapter titles. * Will the trio still be mourning Leo’s death, or do they know he’s alive now? * Annabeth spends a lot of time looking for Percy until Mark of Athena, where she really gets to shine. * We love a good ol’ Percabeth reunion. * Percy and Annabeth totally awaken Gaea with their blood, but everything works out in the end and they’ll be at New Rome University soon enough. * Grover wasn’t in the Heroes of Olympus a lot, so we’re excited to see more of him in Chalice of the Gods. * Will we see Jason in the next book? * We also go over some information about Ganymede, since we know he’s an integral part of this story. * Could Hebe be the Big Bad of Chalice of the Gods? * Did you know we (kind of) saw him in Sea of Monsters*? * Since we know Iris will also be involved, we get some background information on her as well. * Surprisingly, our research also mentioned cupcakes and tea! * Did we mention how excited we are for this book!?

Feedback (01:25:26)
* Thank you for sharing your Percy Jackson origin story with us, Ian! * And thanks again for writing in to us, Caoimhe!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 101, in which we’ll discuss Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Witchcraft and Mayhem by Roseanne A. Brown!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #99 discusses all the latest Rick Riordan news, including some new information about the Chalice of the Gods book tour and the special guests who will be attending. Plus, we tackle The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid chapter 22, in which Carter gets up close and personal with Leroy, before breaking down our predictions for the rest of the book ahead of us putting the discussion on pause to switch over to Chalice of the Gods. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:01:43)

• You’ll never guess who’s going to be on the next season of Survivor! Or, if you saw our tweet, you already know.
• You can listen to our interview with J. Maya on Prophecy Radio episode #69.
• Make sure you watch her intro video and read her blurb on EW.
• Have you been keeping an eye on the Rick Riordan Presents books on Book Outlet?
• Have you read The Spirit Glass yet?
• Don’t forget that Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Witchcraft and Mayhem comes out on September 12!
• Read Riordan wants you to meet Declan and Auntie Effie.
• Don’t miss out on the in-person event for Serwa Boateng 2 at Loyalty Books.
• The Sun and the Star has been on the NYT Bestsellers list for HOW many weeks!?
• The Chalice of the Gods book tour has some very special guests.

The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid discussion (00:15:37)

• This week, we’re discussing The Red Pyramid chapter 22.
• It really shouldn’t be that easy to get through airport security?
• The set animal kind of looks like a moose, I guess?
• Bast wants them to run, but Carter wants to hold his ground, and we’re so proud of him.
• Is this Horus making him more reckless, or is he becoming braver?
• How awesome was it that he could just pull his sword from thin air?
• Carter then gets up close and personal with Leroy.
• Go, chicken-man, go!
• Leroy gets shoved in a locker, and it’s pretty impressive.
• Time to go to sleep, which means it’s time for Prophecy Count #37!
• There’s a giant underground red pyramid in Phoenix, and this does not bode well.
• We’re choosing not to picture Face of Horror.
• Unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like Set will underestimate Carter and Sadie again.
• Is Face of Horror working for another baddie?
• Can’t believe we’re leaving off on this chapter while we go read Chalice of Gods…

Predictions for The Red Pyramid and beyond! (00:39:55)

• Will Carter and Sadie’s mom ever come back into the story?
• Will Nephthys be able to convince Set to walk away from his evil machinations?
• Do we think Amos is going to survive this book?
• Is it possible that Thoth won’t take sides?
• There will be a greater evil, and we’ll just leave it at that.
• What if Zia ends up going against the House?
• By the end of this book, could the House accept Carter and Sadie as godlings?
• And if so, will Desjardins survive this!?
• We really need to learn more about him and his backstory.
• What if Bast is the one to make the big sacrifice?
• Will the kids have trouble controlling the gods inside them?
• Who is that boy Sadie keeps seeing and what does he want!?
• What other gods do we want to see? Ra has to show up at SOME point, right?
• What happens if and when Julius comes back into the picture?

Feedback (01:10:07)

• When chatting with Ian, we learned some info about how publishing the Rick Riordan Presents books work. (Here’s the link to The Spirit Glass on Amazon UK.)

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 100, where we’ll celebrate our major milestone and do a character catch-up ahead of Chalice of the Gods!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.

Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #98 discusses Rick Riordan Presents’ latest release: The Spirit Glass by Roshani Chokshi! We also catch you up on all the latest Rick Riordan news, including various upcoming releases like Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Witchcraft and Mayhem, as well as Chalice of the Gods. This week, we also tackle The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid chapter 21, which is our first introduction to Aunt Kitty. Hey, she looks kinda familiar!? New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:02:00)
Don’t forget to check out Karen on Seaweed Brain Podcast! * Are you going to one of the Chalice of the Gods book tour stops? * Read Riordan wants you to meet Flordeliza from The Spirit Glass. * You can also read an exclusive excerpt from Roshani Chokshi’s latest novel. * Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Witchcraft and Mayhem releases on September 12. * Chalice of the Gods* also releases on September 26, and we give you an update on our plans for discussing the book. * Kristen also gives us an update on the strikes and…Taylor Swift!?

The Spirit Glass by Roshani Chokshi (00:13:24)
What is this book about? * What did we think about the writing, and how does it compare to Aru Shah (the series)? * You should definitely pick up The Last Tale of the Flower Bride if you liked this book. * There are a lot of relatable themes in this book that we’ll be discussing throughout this episode. * We love a book with Graci Kim vibes! * Okay, let’s talk about Corazon Lopez, our hero for this adventure. * Althea is awesome, but Emilio? He’s the best dad EVER. * How does Corazon compare to Aru Shah (the character)? * Saso is undoubtedly the standout character in this book. * Aunt Tina is super powerful and super suspicious. * The Midnight Bridge market sounds like a spooky and amazing place to visit. * You could say that Librarian Bulosan is a bit entian in nature. * And then there’s Leo (not that Leo!), who is super cute but definitely has some secrets of his own. * Lastly, we have Flordeliza, who we’ll have to talk more about later. * Oh, and how could we forget to talk about the House!? * The spoiler section starts at 00:38:57. * Let’s kick off this part by talking about the Library of Mirrors. * Did you catch that Aru Shah reference? * So we can blame mirrors for stealing our socks!? * We get a proper quest for this adventure, and all seems right with the world. * First stop? Visiting ~~Mushu~~ ~~Tamatoa~~ Bakunawa. * We really loved how Corazon decided what was a fair trade for his blessing. * Um, the manananggal is terrifying* but also kind of cool? * Next up, we visit the diwata and meet the Marias. * The mystery around Leo deepens! * Did the Marias purposefully send Corazon into danger, and were their intentions nefarious? * Kristen totally knew that Corazon’s dress was a clue to what was going on. * We backtrack a little bit to talk about Flordeliza’s backstory. * Padre Francisco was, hands down, the worst person in this book. * Did you guess the Leo reveal!? * Okay, let’s talk about the end of this book now. * Aunt Tina is WHO!? * The House ended up being so much more important than we thought. * Ohhhhh, that’s how the soul key was formed. * This book really is about grief and acceptance. * Saso just needs something to fight against! * Would we like a sequel to this story?

The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid discussion (01:20:14)
This week, we’re reading The Red Pyramid* chapter 21. * You do NOT want to mess with the Set animal. * How does Carter’s falcon eyesight work and what does it mean? * Is there something to the fact that Carter’s abilities are more physical? * What do we think about Set and Set’s animal being described as evil? * Cats always land on their feet, and so do cat goddesses! * It’s kind of cool there are consequences to turning into birds too often. * We love seeing the growth between Carter and Sadie! * There’s lots of aunts in this week’s discussion! * Being able to store stuff in the Duat seems highly convenient! * Did you remember the bit about the locker from the beginning of the book? * This was a well-balanced chapter!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 99, where we’ll discuss The Red Pyramid chapter 22 before doing some predictions for the rest of the book!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #97 does a Deep Dive of the Egyptian god Horus. We also catch you up on all the latest Rick Riordan news, including some information about a couple characters we’ll meet in The Spirit Glass by Roshani Chokshi, as well as the latest from the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strikes. This week, we also tackle The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid chapter 20, where we get to meet the beautiful goddess Nut. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:06:05)
You should definitely check out this week’s episode of Seaweed Brain Podcast. * Don’t forget to check the CBCC Etsy store for some signed John Rocco prints. * Roseanne A. Brown’s A Song of Wraiths and Ruin made Paste Magazine’s list of 10 of the best YA fantasies of all time. * Read Riordan wants us to meet both Leo and Aunt Tina from The Spirit Glass. * We discuss a now-deleted tweet from @UpdatesPercy about how the cancellation of The Spiderwick Chronicles and Disney+ shouldn’t affect the Percy Jackson show. * We also give you the latest from the WGA regarding the August 22 negotiations. * Deadline also reports on AMPTP’s release of the August 11 proposal. * The Hollywood Reporter* also reports that AMPTP hired a new crisis PR firm.

Deep Dive: Horus (00:22:37)
* There were a lot of different versions of Horus, and he had a lot of different names! * This makes sense because Ancient Egypt lasted about twice as long as Ancient Greece. * You might’ve already known he was the falcon god, but do you know which of his eyes represents the moon and which represents the sun? * Do you know, specifically, what kind of falcon Horus turns into? * The family dynamics for any god will be super interesting! * How was Horus conceived? * We really earn our PG-13 rating with our discussion of Set and Horus’ battle for dominance. * Do you know what the Egyptians considered the sixth sense? * Even if you don’t know much about Egyptian mythology, you’ve probably seen the eye of Horus once or twice in your life. * Again: The family dynamics of gods are SUPER WEIRD. * Do you know which god the Greeks associated with Horus? * Horus was a BIG deal for the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. * And his fight with Set was extremely symbolic. * The Festival of Victory was kind of barbaric. * Set has a lot of sacred and symbolic animals. Like, A LOT.

Sources:
Britannica.com * EgyptianMuseum.org * BeliefMap.org * Medium.com * Study.com * Wikipedia.org*

The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid discussion (00:42:45)
This week, we discuss The Red Pyramid chapter 20. * Why was Sadie able to change the shape of her ba? * And why is everyone a chicken!? * Why does this mysterious boy only visit Sadie? * Shame on everyone who didn’t remind Karen about the Prophecy Count! * Nut looks awesome*, and she reminds us of another goddess we saw recently. * Would you try sahlab? * What kind of relationship do Nut and Isis have? * For a goddess, nut is kind of chill, which is a relief considering Sadie’s…personality quirks. * We get into a philosophical discussion about chaos and order. * Why couldn’t Nut just TELL Sadie what happened when she descended to earth? * Will Set ever become an ally? * We got so much information in this chapter!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 98, where we’ll discuss The Spirit Glass by Roshani Chokshi before jumping into The Red Pyramid chapter 21!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #96 celebrates Percy Jackson’s birthday with some great fanart, awesome recipes, and a few fun quizzes. How did you celebrate!? We also catch you up on all the latest Rick Riordan news, including some great articles that hint at what’s to come in Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Witchcraft and Mayhem, The Spirit Glass, and even Chalice of the Gods. This week, we also tackle The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid chapter 19 and get to experience a picnic in the sky. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:01:04)

• We remind you that we won’t be discussing any news about the forthcoming Disney+ show until the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strikes are over.
• Happy birthday, Dior Goodjohn!
• It’s time to meet Funtunfunefu-Denkyemfunefu from Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Witchcraft and Mayhem by Roseanne A. Brown.
• And not to be left out, we also talk about Corazon from the upcoming The Spirit Glass by Roshani Chokshi.
• Read Riordan also had a nice little check-in with the goddess Iris, and we got some cool insight into what will happen in Chalice of the Gods.
• We also now have a release date for the Lightning Thief collector’s edition.
• Lastly, we talk about AI and art after seeing a tweet on the topic from Victo Ngai.

Happy birthday, Percy Jackson! (00:20:13)

• You can make some awesome Percy Jackson-inspired cupcakes like we did!
• We also have some other ideas for things you can bake, like these cookies or your own ambrosia/nectar.
• Have you listened to the Percy Jackson musical soundtrack lately?
• The Percy Jackson coloring book is always a good way to pass the time.
• There are so many things you can throw on in the background while you color, like, oh, a certain podcast?
• Or maybe you want to listen the audiobooks! Kristen recommends them.
• If you can travel, you should totally do a Percy Jackson tour of NYC.
• It’s completely normal to expect presents for someone else’s birthday, right?
• We also go through some of the best artwork we saw on Percy Jackson’s birthday, like this polaroid and cute little Nico/Percy scene from Soia.
• Dududrigs drew a picture of Percy attending Blue Beetle for his birthday.
• And even the Empire State Building got in on the action.
• Thanks to Camp Half-Blood Updates, we saw this beautiful illustration of older and younger Percy from @starsarekind.
• Hellredsky also drew a picture of Percy covered in icing.
• And then there was this beautiful illustration of the trio from @182tweets.
• We finish up Percy’s birthday by taking a couple of quizzes.
• Based on your work habits, which god are you descended from?
• Based on your college experience, which demigod are you?

The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid discussion (01:04:48)

• This week, we’re discussing The Red Pyramid chapter 19.
• It’s pretty cool that the entirety of the Louvre is a portal.
• Carter lost his sword, and this is such a foreign concept to us.
• If you already lost your sword, WHY WOULD YOU THROW YOUR WAND?
• Bast very helpfully throws the kids through the portal.
• We discuss the fact that the Washington Monument is the default portal in the U.S.
• Why can’t anyone read Thoth’s book? Is it because it’s too dangerous?
• For some reason Bast can’t understand why the kids prefer grilled cheese over Friskies.
• Did you know what the shape of an obelisk represented?
• Bast finally tells us more about her time being trapped in the obelisk, and honestly, it sounds horrible.
• Do we really think the monster didn’t escape?
• Sadie finally tells Carter about what Iskandar said.
• If their parents weren’t trying to release Bast, what were they trying to do!?
• We love Big Brother Carter.

Feedback (01:25:46)

• Ian shares how he celebrated Percy’s birthday with his kids.
• Robert makes us crave some blue smoothies.
• And Rachel shows off her awesome art skills!
• Thank you, Sarwat, for listening to our discussion of your book and being so supportive of the podcast!
• JustAMediaGuy wants an RRP crossover as badly as we do.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 97, where we’ll do a Deep Dive on Horus before jumping into The Red Pyramid chapter 20!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.

Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #95 asks which Rick Riordan Presents characters would make for the best team-ups before catching you up on all the latest Rick Riordan news, like who Chalice of the Gods is dedicated to and what a few of our favorite campers are up to this summer. This week, we also tackle The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid chapter 18 and get a firsthand look at how formidable fruit bats can truly be. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:01:49)

• Did you see who Rick dedicated Chalice of the Gods to?
• If you’re in a book burnout, short stories and novellas are a good place to get you back into the swing of it!
• We read through a couple of the blurbs from Read Riordan’s Camp Half-Blood middle of summer check-in article.
• Will Solace has a special set of skills…
• The world is so weird, the existence of Camp Half-Blood is the least of our worries these days.
• What is Bob the Titan up to now?
• Can you willfully ignore Rachel’s prophecies??

Best Rick Riordan Presents team-ups (00:13:45)

• We were inspired to do this episode based on Kristen’s idea to pair Annabeth, Chela, and Belet together for an adventure.
• And let’s not forget the chaos that would ensue between the Arrow of Dodona, Jack/the Sword of Summer, and Kasusu.
• There are plenty of characters who are into science and must face a mythological monster.
• Dead Brothers Club unite!
• There are two stories that deal in Korean mythology, and so we can’t pass up that opportunity.
• Karen mentioned this before, but Sik and Samirah could end up being such a great duo.
• Would Samirah and Belet become best friends? Probably.
• We start thinking of monsters who would make great team-ups.
• Let’s not forget about the parents!!
• Some of our listeners write in with their own pairings.

The Red Pyramid discussion (00:49:18)

• This week, we’re discussing The Red Pyramid chapter 18.
• It’s a rainy day in Paris, but you know, it’s still Paris.
• Being in Paris is actually the best place they ever could’ve ended up.
• We learn more about godlings and what happened in the museum and how the amulets work.
• Who is hosting Set!?
• This is the chapter with all the answers, finally, because we learn what happened to their mom.
• Time to break into Desjardins’ house!
• Why couldn’t Sadie turn back into a human?
• We learn a little bit more about Desjardins and how young he is…for a magician.
• It’s time to go, but the fruit bats don’t want them to leave.
• Where can they go to escape a second time?
• We can’t wait for a Sadie chapter to learn more about her relationship with Isis.

Feedback (01:18:17)

• Dr. Gina writes in to say how much she loved our interview with Sarwat Chadda!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 96, where we’ll celebrate Percy Jackson’s birthday before jumping into The Red Pyramid chapter 19!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.

Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #94 discusses Fury of the Dragon Goddess by Sarwat Chadda before catching you up on all the latest Rick Riordan news, including some fun news from several different Rick Riordan Presents authors. Oh, and we give you a quick update on the WGA/SAG strikes and how they’ll affect the podcast moving forward. This week, we pause our discussion of The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid in order to chat with Sarwat Chadda about his latest release. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:01:28)

• Read Riordan did a spotlight on up-and-coming Camp Half-Blood Campers and this seems to be mostly focused on characters from The Trials of Apollo.
• Fury of the Dragon Goddess by Sarwat Chadda is now officially out in the world!
• Read a Fury of the Deagon Goddess excerpt on Read Riordan.
• Kristen tells us about her experience attending the Fury of the Dragon Goddess virtual tour that Sarwat did with Books of Wonder.
• Did you know Kwame Mbalia is writing a short story for the Star Wars anthology From a Certain Point of View?
• Mark Oshiro will be at the National Book Festival on August 12.
• Make sure you check out Daniel José Older’s new podcast Inkbottle.
• We also talk about some SAG-AFTRA updates that will affect the podcast.

Fury of the Dragon Goddess by Sarwat Chadda (00:11:16)

• At long last, it’s time to talk about Fury of the Dragon Goddess, the second book in the Adventures of Sik Aziz series.
• What is this book about?
• How did we feel about this book compared to the last one?
• What was it like reading about Sik and the others being in London instead of NYC?
• There are a lot of themes shared between these two books, but there are also some specific to Dragon Goddess.
• It’s so interesting that we’re reading this book at the same time we’re talking about The Red Pyramid!
• Sik is still not a warrior, and we LOVE that about him.
• We’re so happy he got to travel this time around…even if it all went horribly wrong.
• Daoud is, like, super famous now.
• We loved that this didn’t solve all his problems, and we still got to see him (and his relationship with Sik) grow over the course of the book.
• Is Belet no longer looking for her mother?
• What’s the deal with this tablet?
• Did we like that this book dealt a lot with (female) rage?
• Have you read “The Loneliest Demon” from Cursed Carnivals and Other Calamities?
• Who is Rabisu and why is she so great?
• Why does she want to kill Belet so badly, and why can’t she?
• Everyone likes a pigeon sandwich…right?
• Wait, Rabisu has been WHERE?
• Who’s Dumuzi, and how did he get with Ishtar?
• He might not be the greatest dad, but he seemed like a pretty good person.
• Lugal, on the other hand, seems to be a lot more complicated.
• And if you’re looking for another character to compare him to, maybe try…Ultron.
• The spoiler section starts at 00:49:37.
• Let’s talk about that black market party and how utterly racist those old ladies were.
• What did we think of Daoud’s reaction to it all?
• Did we believe Mo was really back when we first saw him again?
• The repercussions of this mistake are huge, and Lugal just makes it worse.
• And you thought Belet was full of rage before…
• Sik’s changes happen slowly, but some of them are pretty cool.
• Okay, we have to talk about the asylum scene.
• What’s Lugal’s ultimate purpose?
• During that final confrontation, Sik wins in his own way.
• We thought we lost Mo all over again, but Sik wasn’t gonna let that happen.
• How does this story end, and what could possibly be next?

Interview with Sarwat Chadda (01:19:05)

• We’re so excited to talk about Fury of the Dragon Goddess with Sarwat Chadda!!
• How does he get into (and stay in) the mood to write?
• Any go-to snacks?
• Sarwat gives us a great breakdown of what inspired this story.
• How did he balance the horror in this book for his audience?
• Which came first, this book or the short story with Rabisu?
• Sarwat talks a little bit about having Fury of the Dragon Goddess take place in London.
• And yes, he definitely remembers the Kane Chronicles!
• He also gives us a fantastic answer regarding the topic of repatriation.
• What did he want to accomplish with a character like Lugal?
• Can rage ever be used as a force for good?
• What makes Daoud so compelling?
• It’s time to talk about those Percy Jackson references!
• Who would Sarwat choose from Greek mythology to have as a godly parent?
• Which Rick Riordan Presents book would he love to live inside?
• Any book recommendations for us?
• Has Sarwat thought about what comes next after Fury of the Dragon Goddess?
• You’ll never guess how many more projects he has coming up!
• Thank you for talking with us, Sarwat! It was a pleasure.

Feedback (02:25:58)

• We hear from a couple listeners about their experience reading Fury of the Dragon Goddess.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 95, in which we’ll discuss which Rick Riordan Presents characters would make for the best team-ups, before jumping into The Red Pyramid chapter 18!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.

Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #93 discusses City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda ahead of the sequel’s release, Fury of the Dragon Goddess before catching you up on all the latest Rick Riordan news, including what sort of Percy Jackson and the Olympians content we got from San Diego Comic-Con 2023. This week, we’re also talking about The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid by tackling chapter 17, in which the Kanes end up in Paris and run into an old friend. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:02:32)

• We’re kicking off this week’s news and updated by talking about SDCC.
• We had some boots on the ground at the convention and got a peek at what the campers were handing out.
• Next up, we talk in-depth about the new Percy Jackson and the Olympians character posters.
• Oh yeah, and there was even a flash mob!
• Don’t forget that Fury of the Dragon Goddess comes out on August 1!
• Books of Wonder is hosting a virtual tour, and it’s gonna be awesome.
• Read Riordan also posted an article about Lugal, the god of insanity.
• On June 27, Rick wrote a blog post talking about the Chalice of the Gods book tour.
• We go through all of the tour stops, plus the Boston Book Festival happening in October.
• Can Rick talk about the show on tour?
• We also think he’ll be talking about his next project.
• Oh, and Karen will be at another stop!
• We also discuss whether we’ll stop our The Red Pyramid discussion to talk about Chalice of the Gods.
• Don’t forget to check out this Bookseller interview.

City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda (00:23:38)

• Talking about this book has been a long time coming, and we’re so glad to finally discuss it on the podcast!
• What’s this book about?
• We talk about our overall feelings for the book and the writing.
• It’s wild to think this was written before COVID.
• But don’t worry, this book won’t remind you too much of the pandemic.
• It’s well worth reading the Foreword, if only to see what it was like to have Rick as a teacher.
• This book teaches us a lot about racism, being a hero, dealing with grief, and fighting for your home.
• It seems only right to kick off the character section by talking about Sikander Aziz.
• All work and no play makes Sik a tired boy.
• There’s so much to love about Sik, but especially his compassion for other people.
• We draw some parallels between Sik and Samirah/Magnus Chase.
• Daoud seems only skin-deep at first glance, but we both loved him from the beginning.
• We also loved Belet, who has a killer roundhouse kick.
• She’s so intense, but her and Sik balance each other out perfectly.
• SO. MANY. CATS.
• Kasusu is an amazing sword, and it reminds us a lot of another magical weapon from one of Rick’s books.
• What’s it like being both the goddess of love AND war?
• Ishtar is both amazing and terrifying.
• And then there’s Nergal.
• Sure, he’s the antagonist in this book, but he’s also a necessary balance to the circle of life.
• The spoiler section starts at 01:04:05.
• If you’re used to handling New Yorkers in the morning, you can definitely take on a pack of demons.
• SURPRISE, Sikander is immortal.
• We’re a little smitten with Gilgamesh, not gonna lie.
• How do you accidentally end up in the afterlife? By taking the wrong train, of course.
• The scenes between Sik and Mo were incredible but also heartbreaking.
• THE BAGHDAD SAUCE.
• It wasn’t easy to get the flower that grants immortality, but they did it.
• We learn something amazing about Mo and Daoud.
• Nergal is defeated in the most spectacular way.
• The end of the book gives us some interesting final moments between Sik and Daoud, his family, and even Belet.
• We’re so happy City of the Plague God gets a sequel in Fury of the Dragon Goddess.
• It’s fun to read the author’s note, and Sarwat has some wonderful things to tell us about this book and about Rick Riordan.

Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid discussion (01:35:18)

• This week, we’re discussing The Red Pyramid chapter 17!
• Carter becomes a chicken again, and we talk about what this dream could mean.
• Carter gets in trouble with Zia, but it informs us a lot about her AND about him.
• Gods, her story is tragic, and now we’re sad.
• Did someone steal Zia’s memories?
• It’s nice that Carter still remembers his mom.
• Are Carter and Zia going on a date!?
• Okay, it’s time to leave and go to…Paris!?
• Thank the gods for Bast.

Feedback (01:54:08)

• We got some wonderful mentions on Threads, and several people remind us how much they miss our old podcast, Book Hype.
• Did you know you can leave reviews for podcasts on Audible!?

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 94, in which we’ll discuss Fury of the Dragon Goddess by Sarwat Chadda, before jumping into an interview with the man himself!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.

Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #92 catches you up on all the latest Rick Riordan news, from upcoming Rick Riordan Presents books like Fury of the Dragon Goddess to the current WGA/SAG-AFTRA strikes and what they mean for the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series on Disney+. This week, we’re also talking about The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid by tackling chapter 16, in which Zia embraces the singed-eyebrow look. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and Updates (00:06:26)

• Happy birthday, Annabeth Chase!
• Fury of the Dragon Goddess by Sarwat Chadda releases on August 1. Pre-order it here.
• Make sure you check out the virtual launch event for the book!
• Read Riordan has an article so you can refresh your memory on City of the Plague God.
• If you want play D&D with Sarwat Chadda, you can learn all the details here.
• You can also catch up with Daoud and meet Dumuzi, thanks to Read Riordan.
• Sarwat had a lot of wonderful things to say about being a part of the Rick Riordan Presents family.
• The Spirit Glass by Roshani Chokshi got a starred review from Publisher’s Weekly.
• Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro share their favorite recent reads.
• Be sure to check out the Boston Book Festival, where Rick will be a keynote speaker this year.
• Read Riordan is hitting it out of the park with this Chalice of the Gods articles, including the one about the New Rome University course guide.
• We have SO. MANY. IDEAS.
• Would you want John Rocco to do a special edition cover for Chalice of the Gods so it could match your original series?
• Someone needs to update this Percy Jackson guide to the Met Museum.
• Don’t expect to see Nico and Bianca in Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1.
• We’re so happy Glynn Turman got to pick the horse he’s working with on the show.
• Let’s talk about Percy Jackson at San Diego Comic-Con 2023.
• Did you catch the new Percy Jackson poster and SDCC bag?
• Looks like there’s a chance of Percy Jackson on Saturday.
• We get to see a slightly new image of the trio.
• And here’s a picture of the Disney Books poster at SDCC 2023.
• Kristen breaks down new information about the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, plus what it means for us at the podcast.
• Huge thank you to Mel for asking us to go into detail about all of this!
• You can find the SAG-AFTRA strike rules on Variety.
• The biggest one to keep in mind is that if the studio is asking you to promote something, DON’T DO IT.
• Yes, the podcast will keep covering all the Percy Jackson and the Olympians news because we are just fans talking about what we love.
• What’s the future of these strikes?
• D.B. Woodside had some really important information to share about why SAG is striking.
• What does all this mean for Percy Jackson and the Olympians?
• Why isn’t Rick saying much about the show?
• What projects are on hold and which ones can he still work on?
• Why wasn’t Rick Riordan at Comic-Con?
• We’ll keep you updated with more information once it becomes available!

Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid discussion (01:08:50)

• This week, we’re reading The Red Pyramid chapter 16.
• Put us down for not wanting to be woken up the way Zia wakes Sadie.
• Why didn’t Carter sleep well?
• How do we get some bottled Thoth Water?
• That tongue tattoo was pretty cool.
• Either do what Zia tells you to…or die.
• What are the magicians’ specialties and which can we unanimously agree is a no-go for us?
• There are some really great moments while Carter and Sadie learn to bring hierglyphs to life with magic.
• We’re so happy we learned about Luxor/Thebes in our last episode.
• How strong is Zia, exactly?
• It’s time to duel, and it definitely does not go according to plan.
• We learn a little bit more about the Kanes’ familial background.
• Iskandar is dead, and even though we saw this coming, it’s still sad.
• It also spells major trouble for the Kanes.
• Zia’s willing to give them a five-minute head start, and that’s about as good as it’s going to get.

Feedback (01:28:42)

• Tim writes in with a little What If… for The Last Olympian.
• Caoimhe also catches us up on her reactions to the last few episodes and gives us a great idea for a future one.
• It seems Bobbi is as big of a fan of Hapshetsut as we are.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 93, in which we’ll discuss City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda, and then read The Red Pyramid chapter 17!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.

Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #91 provides you with a brief history lesson on some of the more well-known monuments found across Egypt, since several of them have been mentioned in The Red Pyramid so far. This week, we’re skipping the news, but we’ll be back with more in the next episode. We also return to The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid by tackling chapter 15, in which Osiris has the worst birthday of his life. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

History Lesson: 5 Egyptian Monuments You Should Know (00:01:03)

• We’re talking about five awesome monuments you should know about from Egyptian history.
• And, of course, we have to start with the Great Pyramid of Giza.
• Believe it or not, Khufu is NOT just a baboon.
• English just doesn’t phlegm as well as other languages.
• It’s pretty impressive that a PYRAMID was the largest man-made structure for such a long time.
• You can’t talk about the Great Pyramid without mentioning in the Sphinx!
• Are there differences between the Greek and Egyptian sphinxes?
• It’s important to acknowledge the dark history behind a lot of historical monuments.
• Let’s travel to Karnak next. Have you heard of this one before?
• It has so much historical significance, it’s wild!
• If you haven’t heard of Luxor, you’ve probably heard of Thebes.
• Do you remember talking about Aten before?
• There’s so much duality when it comes to the gods.
• Wait, HOW many pharaohs contributed to Karnak?
• There’s a reason why we’re talking about Hatshepsut and that reason is because she’s awesome.
• What’s a mortuary temple and what purpose does it serve?
• Okay, it would be a little cool to have a cult (not THAT kind of cult).
• Let’s learn a little more about Hatshepsut because she is FASCINATING.
• We’d love to learn more about her through a queer lens.
• Let’s learn more about Luxor/Thebes.
• Instead of being dedicated to a specific god or pharaoh, it was dedicated to kingship in general.
• Everyone wanted to say they were crowned here, even if they never made it that far (looking at you, Alex).
• The chapel inside changed a lot over time, for better or worse.
• You’ve probably heard of the Valley of the Kings, but do you know its official name?
• We’re learning so many new words this week!
• The Valley of the Monkeys is just as interesting, too!
• If you’re wondering, yes, this is where King Tut is buried.
• Did you enjoy this History Lesson?

Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid discussion (00:34:54)

• This week, we’re tackling The Red Pyramid chapter 15.
• Cobras wandering the halls? NBD.
• The grass is always greener on the other side!
• Sadie’s attitude about not fitting in is much healthier than ours was as kids.
• Imagine reliving a GOD’S memory!?
• It’s definitely weird that Isis looks like Sadie’s mom.
• C’mon, Osiris, you should know better than to trust Set!
• Is this the origin of the sarcophagus?
• When do you think we should do a Deep Dive on Set?
• No big deal, but Sadie almost died.
• Unfortunately, Osiris DID die, but it kind of worked out for him.
• The relationships between gods is always gonna be weird.
• Being the host for a god sounds hazardous to your health.
• Do we have any guesses as to who the mysterious kid was?
• Is Iskandar dying!?

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 92, in which we’ll catch you up on all the latest Riordanverse news, and then read The Red Pyramid chapter 16!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.

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Prophecy Radio episode #90 catches you up on all the latest news within the Riordanverse, including some Fury of the Dragon Goddess characters, as well as a possible location for one of the stops on the Chalice of the Gods book tour. Stay tuned for more information as we come across it! We also return to The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid by tackling chapter 14, in which a French guy almost kills the Kane siblings. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News & Updates (00:02:44)

• Happy birthday, Jason Grace! Oh—wait.
• Fury of the Dragon Goddess comes out on August 1. Are you ready for Rabisu and Lugal?
• Have you checked out Sarwat Chadda’s newly designed website?
• Did you know you can get signed copies of Ballad & Dagger and Last Canto of the Dead from Daniel José Older’s shop?
• Read Riordan wrote an article for incoming freshman at New Rome University.
• Are you following Orpheus Collar on Instagram?
• We know who will be the showrunner for Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2.
• Rick will be in Seattle for the Chalice of the Gods book tour.
• Becky has a controversial opinion about the Percy Jackson movies.
• Make sure you submit a question to the BBC for Rick to answer!

Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid discussion (00:23:26)

• This week, we’re tackling The Red Pyramid chapter 14.
• This is a classic Rick Riordan chapter title.
• It’s so hard not to picture Hannibal Lecter now.
• The Hall of Ages is gorgeous, and we can’t wait to see it on screen!
• We’re really impressed with the visual timeline of Egypt.
• It’s time to meet the Chief Lector and the French guy.
• HOW old is the Chief Lector!?
• Can Iskandar read Carter’s mind?
• Why is Desjardins so weird!? He’s giving…Cornelius Fudge.
• And while we’re at it, why is it SO bad to consort with gods!?
• Fly or die! Or something like that.

Feedback (00:46:40)

• Nicolaas agrees he isn’t as familiar with Egyptian mythology as he is with Greek mythology.
• Thank you, Bobbi, for sending pictures of your kitties and your bunny!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 91, in which we’ll discuss some of the major Egyptian monuments you should know about, and then read The Red Pyramid chapter 15!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.

Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #89 takes a look at the documentary The Legend of Glynn Turman, starring the man who will be Chiron in Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+. This week, we’re skipping the news, but we’ll be back to catch up in the next episode. We also return to The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid by tackling chapter 13, in which Carter goes forth, like a good king. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

The Legend of Glynn Turman (00:04:34)

• You can watch The Legend of Glynn Turman for free on Tubi.
• This documentary was more like an extended interview, but if you like film and theater history, then we highly recommend watching it.
• What was Glynn’s childhood like?
• It all goes back to A Raisin in the Sun.
• He was surrounded by so many important people who changed the course of Hollywood forever.
• Can you imagine if Glynn had become an aviations engineer instead?
• Growing up in New York City during that time definitely led to some life experience.
• His time at the High School of Performing Arts was very informative for him and his career.
• And while not all of his experiences were good, they turned him into the person he is today.
• Let’s talk about some career highlights because there are A LOT of them.
• It seems like Glynn Turman was a witness to history given the people he was surrounded with and the experiences he took part in.
• Part of it is luck, sure, but his tenacity played a huge role, too.
• Not to mention that he’s wildly talented. Now we have an urge to go back and watch some of his projects.
• But how does he remember so many stories!?
• It was nice to hear him be honest about his low points because, hey, that’s reality.
• We loved Glynn’s love of horses and Black Western history.
• Movies like Buffalo Soldiers have always been important to him.
• We have some other random thoughts like YOUNG JAMES EARL JONES and GREMLINS!
• What would it have been like if Glynn had been Han Solo?
• He is the perfect person to play Chiron, and we talk about all the reasons why.

Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid discussion (00:51:07)

• This week, we’re discussing The Red Pyramid chapter 13!
• Does Carter have a little crush on Zia?
• It’s funny that they have to deal with cooldowns in this universe.
• Sadie is like a cat—tell her not to do something, and she’s gonna do it. All while making uncomfortable eye contact.
• Are female magicians more powerful?
• Is Carter hardwired for battle just like Percy?
• What is a ba and does it always have to look like a giant bird? Asking for a friend.
• Did you know the origins of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice?
• Gonna pass on meeting a tiger fish, tbh.
• WHY WOULDN’T YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT THE MAGIC PENGUINS?
• Do you know how much of Egypt’s ruins we’ve actually uncovered? Because it’s not a whole lot.
• Time to meet ~~Hannibal Lector~~ the Chief Lector
• Why are there so few children? Why, Zia!?

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 90, in which we’ll discuss the news, and then read The Red Pyramid chapter 14!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.

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Prophecy Radio episode #88 gets back to Egyptian mythology by doing a Deep Dive on everyone’s favorite cat goddess, Bast. Plus, we tackle all the latest Riordanverse news, including the possibility that we could be getting a Chalice of the Gods sequel. This week, we also return to The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid by tackling chapter 12 and facing off with the scorpion deity Serqet. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and updates (00:01:30)

• Fury of the Dragon Goddess by Sarwat Chadda got a Kirkus starred review!
• Read Riordan did a cute interview with Graci Kim.
• They also asked, “Who is the most powerful god or goddess in ther Riordanverse?“
• DID YOU REMEMBER THAT THE NEW THE SUN AND THE STAR COVER GLOWS IN THE DARK BECAUSE WE DID NOT.
• Keep an eye on Rainbow Crate’s socials for a possible reprint of The Sun and the Star with the new cover.
• The UK cover for Chalice of the Gods is spectacular, and we once again have to give major props to Khadijah Khatib.
• You can pre-order the exclusive edition from Waterstones.
• And if you want to see the original painting of the cover you can go to Khadi’s Twitter.
• And we might’ve figured out what the mysterious book Rick is working on is.
• Variety reports that Disney and several other studios will not host panels at SDCC this year.
• Becky says Disney will still have a presence at the con, however.
• She also says she doesn’t know anything about D23 yet.

Deep Dive: Bast (00:17:04)

• We’re super excited to talk about Bast, and—by association—Callie!
• We’re already starting off on rough footing because we don’t actually know the origins of her name.
• It makes a lot of sense that Bast is associated with Artemis.
• Weirdly enough, she started off as a lioness goddess of the SUN, not the moon.
• She’s got some pretty recognizable family members.
• Bast has a lot of important roles in Egyptian society, which explains why she was so popular.
• Shoutout to Brendan Fraser in The Mummy!
• There seems to be some connection between Bast and alabaster.
• What symbols are usually associated with her?
• We didn’t expect to see the word aegis again!
• Her transformation from a lion goddess to a domesticated cat goddess is super interesting.
• Can we not name deadly asteroids after the enemies of the sun god?
• Ancient Egyptians really, REALLY loved cats.
• Bubastis is such a cool name for a city, and it sounds like it was a fun place to hang out, too.
• Is it weird that an important component to Bast’s temples was water?
• Karen wants more information on the festivals of Bast because they sound amazing.
• It makes so much sense that Bast is the first deity we really get to know in The Red Pyramid.
• Will she end up fighting Apophis?
• We hope Bast sticks around for all three books!
• Sources: Wikipedia | WorldHistory.org

Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid discussion (00:41:15)

• This week, we’re discussing The Red Pyramid chapter 12!
• Serqet is, like, SUPER creepy…but also a little awesome?
• Why is Sadie so drawn to help Zia, who is clearly holding her own just fine?
• How did Sadie know about the Seven Ribbons of Hathor?
• Regardless, Zia must be pretty powerful to be able to wield them.
• We wonder if Sadie’s powers come from her mother and if it’s a female lineage kind of thing.
• We already know who we want to play Bast in the Red Pyramid Netflix film.
• Kristen tries to make scorpions even scarier than they already are.

Feedback (00:57:32)

• Thank you, Rachel, for sharing a picture of your cat!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 89, in which we’ll discuss The Legend of Glynn Turman, and then read The Red Pyramid chapter 13!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.

Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #87 discusses Last Canto of the Dead, the final book in Daniel José Older’s Outlaw Saints duology. Plus, we tackle all the latest Riordanverse news, including several new covers for upcoming Rick Riordan Presents books. Instead of our usual chapter discussion of The Red Pyramid, we had an enlightening chat with Daniel about developing this book, whether he’d ever revisit this world, and what’s coming next. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and updates (00:02:42)

• Happy birthday to Charlie Bushnell, who turned 19 on June 17.
• We totally forgot to mention the Winston Chu vs. the Wingmeisters cover reveal last week, so we made sure to talk about it this week.
• There was also a SECOND cover reveal this week for It Waits in the Forest by Sarah Dass.
• Read Riordan gave us the demigod’s guide to a successful Father’s Day.
• If you’re going to the ALA conference in Chicago where Rick and Mark will be talking about The Sun and the Star, let us know!
• Can you believe Percy Jackson and the Olympians has been on the NYT bestsellers list for 13 years?
• Did you see our copy of TSATS with Alessia Trunfio’s cover?
• Kristen gets to see the book for the first time in person, live on air!
• Will you grab a copy of the Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief deluxe edition?
• We discuss whether Rick will be signing copies of this one.
• According to Becky, Rick is currently under contract for another book that has nothing to do with Irish mythology and is definitely not Chalice of the Gods.

Last Canto of the Dead by Daniel José Older (00:29:59)

• Listen to Prophecy Radio episode #33 for a refresher on Ballad & Dagger and our first interview with Daniel.
• What is this book about?
• Read Karen’s Last Canto of the Dead book review.
• This book kicks off with some serious chaos, but it also gives us a good overview of San Madrigal.
• Did this book give off different vibes from the first one?
• Is Tolo our…ideal book boyfriend?
• But let’s not forget about Tams, who is also wonderful.
• What was it like being inside Chela’s head this time around?
• The spoiler section for Last Canto starts at 00:42:42.
• What did we think about Mateo and Chela being separated for the majority of this book?
• Sometimes you gotta draw a line in the sand and never, ever, ever cross it.
• Mateo and his father have warring ideologies, and this thread throughout the book was one of the highlights for us.
• When is the right time to forgive someone? When is the right time to forget what someone has done to you?
• It was so powerful to see Mateo become such an effective leader in this book.
• Surprise, surprise: Mimi Baracasa is still alive and has a very interesting army at her fingertips.
• We are big, big fans of Odé Kan.
• What was going on with those scars on Chela’s arms?
• We’re not feeling great about the color orange all of a sudden.
• How does all this immortality business work?
• Would we read more books set in this world?

Interview with Daniel José Older (01:20:23)

• Read along with our Daniel José Older interview on Subjectify Media.
• Are there any reactions to this book that have stood our to him the most?
• We also discuss the cover for Last Canto of the Dead and how it compares to the first.
• Was the worldbuilding in this book easier since some of it had already been established in Ballad & Dagger?
• We also talked about the process of coming up with the title.
• What about keeping the momentum going between books, especially given they take place one second apart?
• The spoiler section of our Daniel José Older interview starts at 01:35:03.
• We want to know…how hard was it separating Mateo and Chela? What was it like finding Chela’s voice in this book?
• Let’s talk about the political undertones of Last Canto.
• As well as Mateo’s relationship with his father.
• It’s time to talk about Odé Kan!
• Would Daniel revisit the Outlaw Saints world again in the future?
• And does he ever think about what Mateo and Chela have gotten up to since the end of the book?
• We also once again talk about defining success for yourself as a creative person.
• What else is Daniel working on right now?
• Check out Daniel’s website and subscribe to his Substack.
• After the interview, we discuss a few of Daniel’s answers.

Feedback (02:14:57)

• @AMediaGuy19 wrote in to tell us he needs some Last Canto art of Chela and Mateo’s midnight meetings, and we couldn’t agree more!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 88, in which we’ll do a Deep Dive on Bast, and then read The Red Pyramid chapter 12!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.

Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #86 discusses The Last Fallen Realm, the final book in Graci Kim’s Gifted Clans series based on Korean mythology and folklore. Plus, we tackle all the latest Riordanverse news, including Rick and Becky’s birthaversary. Instead of our usual chapter discussion of The Red Pyramid, we have a fun chat with Graci Kim about her series, now that it’s done, and what’s coming up next for her. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and updates (00:00:59)

• A very happy birthaversary to Rick and Becky, who celebrated their 59th birthday and their 38th year of marriage on June 5.
• Rick even wrote a blog post about it, which included some pretty fantastic pictures.
• Congratulations to Charlie Bushnell, who just graduated high school!
• Brave + Kind Books is re-streaming the Atlanta The Sun and the Star event on June 12 at 5pm ET.
• There are still signed book available, and they’ll even ship internationally!
• We also announce the countries of the people who won our international giveaway!
• This Hollywood Reporter interview doesn’t have a lot of new info, but it’s still nice hearing Rick talk so passionately about combating the racism Leah has experienced since her casting.
• Read Riordan has a whole article on the bulgae from The Last Fallen Realm.
• If you missed the Last Fallen Realm virtual event from Mysterious Galaxy, you can watch it on YouTube and even order a copy of the book with a signed bookplate!
• Karen goes through some of the highlights from the event in case you don’t have time to watch the whole thing yourself!

The Last Fallen Realm by Graci Kim (00:16:25)

• What is this book about? We give you a very short synopsis.
• Read Karen’s Last Fallen Realm book review!
• This book takes place in Vegas! Have we ever been there?
• Reality is collapsing, and even though it’s cool to see the Godrealm’s version of our stores, it’s not a good thing!
• People are so skeptical, they didn’t think any of what was happening was actually real.
• Everyone is back for this book, and it was a lot of characters to keep track of!
• Did anyone else vibe something more between Dahl and Taeyo?
• We really love how Riley’s parents adopted Dahl into the family.
• We get to meet the other goddesses in this book, and they’re pretty interesting! Do we have a favorite?
• We’re kicking off the spoiler section at 00:31:19.
• What did we think of the Water Dragon Goddess?
• And we finally get some answers about Hattie!
• It was really beautiful seeing Hattie support Riley and help her combat her imposter syndrome.
• We would TOTALLY have Moon Bunny ears if we could.
• The mini golf tournament had total Alice in Wonderland vibes.
• How useful would it be if we could fold space??
• We absolutely loved the bulgae and what the second trial ended up being.
• If you’ve watched The Good Place, you’ve heard of the Trolley Problem.
• Emmett and Riley finally admit how they feel about each other.
• We feel so BETRAYED by what the Mayor did in this book.
• Let’s take a moment to pour one out for Dahl.
• Did anyone see that Taggy reveal coming?
• Okay, it’s time to talk about the ending of The Last Fallen Realm.
• Kristen has an alternate ending—what do you think!?
• We don’t like being sad, but that doesn’t mean this ending didn’t have its merit.
• WE TOTALLY DIDN’T ALMOST CRY WHILE WE WERE RECORDING THIS EPISODE.
• Where do all the rest of the characters end up?
• This book made us feel a little bit better about the world, and honestly, what more could we ask for?

Interview with Graci Kim (01:12:10)

• Check out the written interview here, in case you want to follow along!
• The first thing we want to know is…how is Graci doing now that the Gifted Clans series has come to a close?
• What were the challenges of writing The Last Fallen Realm?
• Had Graci ever been to Vegas before?
• We learn why Riley Oh dealt with so much imposter syndrome in this book.
• Was it difficult to balance Hattie and Riley’s personalities?
• Is Hole-in-One-Riley based on Graci’s real life!?
• Let’s talk about all the wonderful food in this book!
• Why is the Tree of Life such a consistent symbol across multiple cultures?
• The spoiler section for these questions starts at 01:34:52.
• Okay, we’ve gotta talk about the mayor’s betrayal.
• Graci explains why she ended Riley and Dahl’s story like that, and the surprise she came across after she drafted this book.
• Has she thought about Riley’s life after this book at all?
• Would she revisit this world at some point down the line?
• Graci also talks about how Rick Riordan Presents has started to change the publishing world.
• Would Graci ever be involved in an adaptation of her series?
• Lastly, she gives us an update on the new series she’s working on!
• Stick around to listen to us discuss a few of her answers and give our input!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 87, in which we’ll discuss Last Canto of the Dead by Daniel José Older, plus an interview with the author himself!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.

Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #85 discusses The Last Fallen Moon, the second book in Graci Kim’s Gifted Clans series based on Korean mythology and folklore. Plus, we tackle all the latest Riordanverse news, including an update on the WGA strike and the fact that the official Percy Jackson and the Olympians Twitter account finally posted after four months of silence. This week, we’re also reading The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid chapter 11! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and updates (00:02:35)
Happy birthday (and happy Pride Month) to Piper McLean! * The official Percy Jackson and the Olympians Twitter account finally broke their four-month silence to tell us…nothing. * Becky gave us a little more info about the WGA strike and what mini-rooms are. * Oh, and Read Riordan wants us to meet the water dragon goddess from The Last Fallen Realm*.

The Last Fallen Moon by Graci Kim (00:14:29)
We’re so excited to be talking about this book this week, especially with the next one right around the corner. * Don’t forget, you can read Karen’s Last Fallen Moon book review from last year. * Also be sure to check out the interview we did with Graci Kim (which also links to the podcast episode if you’d like to listen instead)! * So…what is this book about, exactly? * This book starts off rough—everyone is so mean to Riley and her family. * Why did Riley insist on going it alone!? * How amazing was the depiction of the Spiritrealm? * It’s interesting to think about how stories and mythologies change over the years and WHY they change. * Torture is still torture, even when it’s disguised as fun. * We talk a lot about the changes to Hell, and why Graci made them. * Karen once again talks about the brilliance of shared universes. * Hattie and Riley’s relationship has been so wonderful to experience. * We talk about some of the new characters we get to meet in this book, but we’ll save the details for the spoiler section. * Speaking of…the major spoilers start at 00:45:34! * Let’s talk about that forgotten underwater kingdom, shall we? * The cosplaying protestors were pretty great, and we have a very important question for our listeners. * What about all the creatures we meet in this book? * Riley goes through so much in this book! Let’s break it all down. * Was Hattie being selfish and impulsive? Was Riley being too self-sacrificing? * Can you believe they actually got arrested!? * Were we surprised by the mayor? * Shout-out to that edible forest! We can’t wait to see the food in Fallen Realm*. * Of course the one thing that can destroy the snake is the one thing they gave away! * The culmination of the story in this book is pretty huge. * Let’s talk about Hattie’s big reveal. * That hairpin was important after all! * Thank goodness they got the memory book back! * Will there be more Emmett in the next book?

The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid discussion (14:31:37)
This week, we’re reading The Red Pyramid* chapter 11! * Do you know what a group of scorpions is called? * It was really great for Sadie and Carter to talk about the difficulties in their lives, even if their conversation got cut off. * What were our first reactions to Zia Rashid? * Would you have fun memorizing all those auspicious times? * We want a fire-breathing staff!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 86, in which we’ll discuss The Last Fallen Realm by Graci Kim, plus an interview with the author herself!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #84 plays catch-up now that we’re back from our mini-break. We discuss all the latest Riordanverse news, including some upcoming Rick Riordan Presents releases, like The Last Fallen Realm by Graci Kim, as well as one of Rick’s Goodreads answers we thought made for an important discussion. This week, we’re also returning to our The Red Pyramid discussion with chapter 10! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and updates (00:02:48)

• The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro is still on the NYT bestsellers list!
• Check out the current list of the international publishers for The Sun and the Star.
• Kristen talks about Libby and the fact that they have a dyslexic font option!
• We discuss Mark’s original map for The Sun and the Star.
• Apparently, Taylor Swift(‘s concert experience) gave Rick COVID.
• Thanks to Publishers Marketplace, you can read excerpts from A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel and The Spirit Glass by Roshani Chokshi.
• Read Karen’s Last Canto of the Dead book review.
• Read Riordan did an interview with Daniel José Older.
• You can also read Karen’s The Enchanted Hacienda book review for J.C. Cervantes’ latest novel.
• Plus, our interview with J.C. Cervantes talks about the book, as well as Rick Riordan Presents, an upcoming Disney project, and Dawn of the Jaguar.
• Be sure to pre-order The Last Fallen Realm by Graci Kim, out on June 6.
• Read Riordan has also done a spotlight on two characters from the upcoming book, Areum and Taggy.
• Make sure you sign up for one of the Last Fallen Realm virtual events!
• Read Riordan also gives us “Nyx’s Guide to Getting a Good Night’s Sleep.”
• Oh, and don’t forget about all of Rick Riordan’s Presents’ AAPI books that are upcoming and on sale!
• According to Variety, Walker Scobell joined the cast of an upcoming movie!
• Rick Riordan answered a question on Goodreads about fans drawing white Annabeth.

The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid discussion (00:53:31)

• This week, we’re reading The Red Pyramid chapter 10!
• If we could put out a cat signal, we would sleep in a pile of cats whenever we’re sad.
• They’re heading toward Central Park, and the entrance to the Underworld is RIGHT THERE.
• Bast isn’t really good at making people feel calm.
• It’s kind of weird to think your clothes could still carry residual life auras.
• The concept of good vs. evil and order vs. chaos is so interesting.
• Bast’s combat magic is pretty epic. And now we want to watch Pacific Rim.
• If you’re in an area with scorpions…be careful.
• Let’s learn more about Serqet!
• Do you know the temple in the Met that Bast referenced in this chapter?

Feedback (01:16:31)

• Friend of the Podcast Ian Davies finished TSATS and started listening to our discussion episode!
• Thank you for tuning into Prophecy Radio, Shannon, and happy early birthday!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 85, in which we’ll discuss The Last Fallen Moon by Graci Kim and The Red Pyramid chapter 11.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.

Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #83 discusses The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro, with both a spoiler-free and spoiler-filled section, as well as features an exclusive interview with the authors. We also discuss all the latest Riordanverse news, including Rick’s official blog for the TSATS book tour. This week, we’re skipping our The Red Pyramid chapter discussion in order to maximize our time with the new Nico di Angelo book! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and updates (00:03:45)
Do you want us to read Chalice of the Gods chapter by chapter in September? * First off, we shoutout a couple birthdays and anniversaries from this past week. * The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities is now in paperback (listen to Prophecy Radio episode #2 for our discussion). * The Sun and the Star is a #1 NYT Bestseller! * We do some cleanup following the Sun and the Star book tour, including this interview on Read Riordan. * Rick also wrote a blog post on May 11 to talk about everything he experienced during the tour. * Rick is already signing tip-ins for Chalice of the Gods, which doesn’t come out until September. * Read Riordan has an excerpt for Last Canto of the Dead by Daniel José Older, out on May 16. * If you need to refresh your memory on Ballad & Dagger, you can listen to Prophecy Radio episode #33. * J.C. Cervantes has an adult romance, The Enchanted Hacienda coming out the same day! * Be sure to enter Sarwat Chadda’s giveaway for Fury of the Dragon Goddess. * We also talk about our own giveaway we’re doing for The Sun and the Star*!

The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro (00:17:56)
What is the book actually about? * Go read the Sun and the Star book review that made mark Oshiro cry. * Did we actually think it was Bob calling out to Nico? * What did we think of Mr. D’s characterization in this book? * Were we excited to see Rachel again? * Getting to talk about Sally Jackson on Mother’s Day is next-level awesome. * It was super interesting seeing Percy and Annabeth from Nico’s point of view. * Nico and Will’s differing opinion of the Underworld was an obstacle, but not one that they couldn’t overcome. * Okay, so the Underworld is kind of scary, but it’s also beautiful and full of life. * Everyone loves an opposites-attract story, but what’s that like in practice? * Gorgyra’s chapters were, surprisingly, one of our favorite parts of the book. * It was so great getting to see Solangelo from their POV. * If you’ve every experienced anxiety, depression, or PTSD, then the effects that Tartarus has on the demigods will feel very familiar to you. * This book really tests Solangelo’s relationship, but they continuously choose each other throughout it, and that’s the most important part. * The spoiler section starts at 00:59:21. * We revisit the Mary Sue interview* and get a little emotional about the title of the book. * Persephone’s Garden was a really wonderful, surprising addition to this book. * Is there any world in which Will doesn’t know “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” by Lil Nas X? * It’s time to talk about all of the wonderful and terrifying monsters in this book. * The troglodytes were totally standouts, and we wouldn’t mind seeing them again. * Menoetes is dating WHO!?!? * Amphithemis’ character was so interesting, especially because his character didn’t go in the direction we were especting. * We discuss how the Aeternae ended up in this book and why they were the way they were. * And here we thought Small Bob couldn’t be anymore amazing than he already was. * Bob went through so, so much while he was down in Tartarus. * On the count of three, repeat after me: KAREN WAS RIGHT. * Nyx really was the perfect villain for this book, and we have a wonderful discussion about how important it is to choose happiness. * Can you believe even Nemesis and Epiales rebelled against their mother? * We discuss Nico and his Coco Puffs. * Didn’t Bianca choose rebirth? What’s up with her still being in Elysium? * Hades was actually being a great father in this book, and we’re all for it. * That conversation between Piper and Nico at the end was SO IMPORTANT.

The Sun and the Star interview with Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro (01:59:13)
You can also read an edited transcript of it at this link. * Rick and Mark had so many nice things to say to each other, and it was so lovely to witness. * It’s also amazing how much of a collaboration this story was, and we love it! * Is there any chance that we could get more standalone novels in the future? (Karen has some ideas*.) * What did Mark and Rick learn from each other? * Becky is a genius and she deserves ALL the credit. * Oh, and we can thank Mark for Nico’s flashback. * We find out the exact moment Mark decided to do the book. * That final scene between Nico and Piper is so, so good.

Feedback (02:29:01)
* You can always leave comments for previous episodes! * We love that a lot of older fans are finding our podcast. * We’re still totally willing to do that doughnut episode. * Who had the better arc, Nico or Lester? * Would we want a Thalia standalone novel?

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 83, where we’ll talk about The Sun and the Star (with spoiler-free AND spoiler-filled sections), plus an interview with Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #82 regales you with every detail Karen can remember about the Sun and the Star Boston tour stop with Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro. We also discuss all the latest Riordanverse news, including the updated covers for The Lightning Thief, The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel, and Camp Half-Blood Confidential. Lastly, we continue our journey through The Kane Chronicles with The Red Pyramid chapter 9! Remember, we’re keeping this discussion spoiler-free! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and updates (00:03:43)
The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro is officially out in the world! * You can read Karen’s The Sun and the Star book review right here on Subjectify. * AJ Beckles is the solo narrator for the book. * Did you know that The Titan’s Curse came out on May 1, 2007? * Check out this Mary Sue interview, but be warned that it contains spoilers! * Rick has seen early versions of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians PR material! * We discuss the updated covers for The Lightning Thief, The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel, and Camp Half-Blood Confidential. * The next book from Rick Riordan Presents will be The Last Canto of Dead by Daniel José Older, out May 16. * Congratulations to Daniel for being nominated for a Locus Award for Ballad & Dagger. * Did you see that Velinxi was the surprise artist for the May Rainbow Crate, which features The Sun and the Star? * Kristen gives us a great breakdown of the WGA on strike and what this means for all of Rick’s adaptation projects. * Jake Abel also had some thoughts on the subject*! * We’ll keep you up to date on the strike going forward!

The Sun and the Star book tour — Boston (00:33:34)
Karen details her night at the Boston tour stop! * Go follow Liam T. Crowley on Twitter if you haven’t already. * It was awesome seeing Rick and Mark BUT KAREN GOT TO SEE BECKY. * We are not going to include the interview in this week’s episode for some very valid reasons, and we promise the wait will be worth it! * Karen almost walked out on stage on accident! And she almost didn’t get her signed copy! * Mark and Rick were both fantastic, but tbh Steph Lurie stole the show. * This show was so amazing, and the energy levels never dropped, from start to finish. * Why did Rick choose Mark to co-write this book with him? * Can you guess the title of Mark’s first book, which they wrote when they were nine? * Mark drew the map that ended up on the endpapers, and the original version is hilarious and amazing. * They were each asked which part of the book was their favorite. * Becky came out on stage, and the crowd went wild! * Karen teases the interview for the first time, but definitely not the last. * Go read books from Rick Riordan Presents! * Everyone loves Roshani Chokshi, as they should!! * Don’t forget that there are still graphic novels of Rick’s books coming out! * Everyone is super excited for the Kane Chronicles movie, and that made us so happy! * We discuss the possibility that the Kane Chronicles movie might not get made (but we agree with Rick that we’re guardedly optimistic it will!). * What about the Daughter of the Deep movie adaptation? * Unsurprisingly, everyone is super, super excited about the Percy Jackson and the Olympians show on Disney+. * Rick said his first reaction to seeing the principal photography was relief. * Rick has learned so much from Mark’s writing! * Mark also got to talk about all of their books that they’ve published! * Could you ever write the last line of a book first? * How long has Rick known that Nico was gay? * Prophecy Radio totally got a name drop during the event! * You’d be surprised which is Mark’s favorite dinosaur. * Which gods would be their parents? * Knowing which characters would be a Swiftie is apparently a big deal. * Karen teases the interview once again, but it’s going to be totally worth it! * Did you see the selfie* from the Boston tour stop? * Stay tuned for our upcoming giveaway!

The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid (01:30:00)
This week, we’re reading The Red Pyramid* chapter 9. * Who could be sabotaging the House and the kids? * Wouldn’t it be amazing to have a cat network? * Bast is pretty spectacular, and we can’t wait to see more of her. * Who are the Carriers, and what is their purpose? * We learn a little bit more about Bast and how her powers work. * Does the Mist exist in this world, or is it something else? * What’s going on with Bast’s role in the Kane siblings’ mother’s death?

Feedback (01:46:36)
Thank you for listening to the show, Teddy, and Karen is so sorry she couldn’t meet you! * Hope you had fun at the show, Elizabeth! * And thank you to everyone else for the kind words about interviewing Rick and Mark! * LJ wrote in with some wild theories about The Sun and the Star. * We rectify a major mistake and read out Henry’s The Sun and the Star theory. * TJ writes in with some kind words about the podcast and asks us a very important question, which is accompanied by a super cute picture. * Crystal is super excited for The Sun and the Star*, and that makes us so happy!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 83, where we’ll talk about The Sun and the Star (with spoiler-free AND spoiler-filled sections), plus an interview with Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #81 catches you up on everything you need to know about The Sun and the Star—with both a spoiler-free and spoiler-filled section. We also discuss all the latest Riordanverse news, including Rick and Becky’s trip to Ireland and Karen’s plans for the TSATS book tour. Lastly, we continue our journey through The Kane Chronicles with The Red Pyramid chapter 8! Remember, we’re keeping this discussion spoiler-free! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and updates (00:01:32)
Sarwat Chadda received a starred review from Kirkus for Fury of the Dragon Goddess! * Be sure to read Rick’s April 22 blog post to learn about his and Becky’s trip to Ireland. * We get a miniature update for the adaptation of “My Life as a Child Outlaw,” the short story from Cursed Carnivals and Other Calamities. * The Sun and the Star book tour is right around the corner! * Stay tuned to win some swag from the book tour! * Waterstones is offering a signed edition of the UK version of TSATS, so be sure to pre-order that ASAP! * Plus, sign up for Rick’s newsletter on his UK site for a possible look at The Sun and the Star chapter 1. * Barnes & Noble* is having a sale on pre-orders, so be sure to take advantage of it! * Don’t worry, we’ll talk about Nemesis in the next section!

Everything you need to know about The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro (00:13:58)
This first part of the discussion is just a refresher of what has happened in previous books (so there are no spoilers for TSATS). * The Sun and the Star synopsis gives nothing away but definitely entices you to read. * Read Riordan did an OTP timelines article about Nico and Will, which was super helpful. * “The Sword of Hades” is a super helpful short story to read ahead of The Sun and the Star. * In The Son of Neptune, Nico goes to Tartarus for the first time. * Remember how great House of Hades is? * Could you imagine if Nico had left forever after The Blood of Olympus? * Nico is in a good chunk of the first and last books of The Trials of Apollo series. * In The Tower of Nero, we learn that Nico is suffering from PTSD. * Rick really set up The Sun and the Star in that final book in more than one way! * The troglodytes are super important in defeating Nero. * Which books are the most important to reread ahead of The Sun and the Star? * At this point, we announce that you may not want to keep listening if you’re avoiding all spoilers from the officially released articles. (Skip to the chapter discussion, if so!) * According to Read Riordan, it’s going to be important to know Bianca’s di Angelo’s backstory. * We learned A LOT about The Sun and the Star from the Amphithemus entry on Read Riordan. * Hypnos is gonna show up in the story, but we’re much more worried about Epiales. * Then there’s Gorgyra, and all we care about is what the real estate prices are like at the edge of Tartarus. Maybe it’s worth it? * The Sun and the Star is a book for Solangelo fans. * Will Gorgyra end up being an ally? * Now it’s finally time to talk about Nemesis. * Who’s in need of dealing with their inner balance? * Listen to our full discussion of The Sun and the Star chapter 1. * Who will be the villain in this story, and how big of a threat could they pose if this is meant to be a standalone novel? * We read your wildest theories for The Sun and the Star. * Will this all be a fever dream? * Could Mark and Rick pull from the Orpheus myth for the end of this book? * Will Bianca come back from the dead? * We know we’ll learn Will’s sexuality in The Sun and the Star*. * What would Nico look like as a doughnut? * Is Small Bob gonna be Big Bob now?

The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid (01:16:12)
This week, we’re reading The Red Pyramid chapter 8. * Karen gets a flashback to The Land Before Time*. * Poor Philip of Macedonia. * How cool (and stressful) would it be to have a little shabti go retrieve the actual artifacts you’re looking for? * Ermahgerd, serpopards! * Amos’ magic kind of sucks, tbh. * Thank the gods for Bast! * This chapter was super fun and had a lot of great moments and lines.

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* Thank you, Stephanie, for tuning in and giving us such a lovely compliment!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 82, in which we’ll discuss the Boston The Sun and the Star book tour stop before discussing The Red Pyramid chapter 8.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
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Prophecy Radio episode #80 takes a look at The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones graphic novel, and has a chat with Ethan Young, who adapted and illustrated the book. We also catch up on all the latest Riordanverse news, including the cover, synopsis, and release date for A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel. Lastly, we continue our journey through The Kane Chronicles with The Red Pyramid chapter 7! Remember, we’re keeping this discussion spoiler-free! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and updates (00:03:32)
Karen regales Kristen with her tale of visiting the Field Museum in Chicago and going through the Ancient Egypt exhibit. * Happy birthday to Toby Stephens, who will play Poseidon in Percy Jackson and the Olympians. * Did you catch the A Drop of Venom cover reveal? Sajni Patel’s first book for Rick Riordan Presents is going to be a stunner! * Do Hades and Persephone have good advice for long-distance relationships? * We also get to meet Gorgyra, who will show up in The Sun and the Star. * Could Bear McCreary be working on Percy Jackson and the Olympians? * This is also your reminder that Ballad & Dagger* is now out in paperback!

The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones + Interview with Ethan Young (00:09:59)
Neither Kristen nor Karen had read The 39 Clues before, so this was a good time to check out the story via the graphic novel. * Did you think there were 39 books in this series? If so, you’re not alone (or that far off)! * Sarwat Chadda wrote a book in The 39 Clues series! * Will there ever be a movie (or television) adaptation? * We give you a brief overview of what happens to kick off The Maze of Bones. * Would we take the money or take the clue? * If you like National Treasure, there’s no way you wouldn’t love The 39 Clues series. * This series is a lot more global, which makes for a lot of interesting adventures. * Plus, all the different clans and family members made everything a lot trickier! * We both totally want to keep reading the graphic novels to find out what happens next! * Make sure you check out the 39 Clues website! * Now it’s time to talk to Ethan Young, who adapted and illustrated The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan. * Are there any designs that really stand out to him after all these years? * What’s the most important part of tackling the kinds of projects he’s done in the past? * Is there ever any time for personal artwork outside of commissions? * How does Ethan avoid burnout? * What made Ethan interested in adapting The Maze of Bones? * What is the process like for adapting a book into a graphic novel? * We’re so lucky to have smart phones these days. * Was Rick involved in the process of adapting this at all? * Why are graphic novels so important for people who love (or maybe don’t love) to read? * Which of the characters were Ethan’s favorite to illustrate? * Did Ethan have a favorite location? * We also take some time to talk about the potential sequel to Maze of Bones* and whether Ethan will be attached to future adaptations. * Who would Ethan want to have as a godly parent? * Which graphic novels does he recommend? What about artists to watch? * We take some time to shout out all the amazing Percy Jackson fan artists! * If you remember being on MySpace, you might be old… * What are some of Ethan’s dream projects? * And what else does he having coming up next?

The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid (01:02:22)
This week, we’re reading The Red Pyramid* chapter 7. * Carter and Sadie are definitely very different people. * Muffin is like a canary in a coal mine, and Kristen is paying attention. * Sadie was a little scary in this chapter! * Carter should’ve been WAY more cautious about curses and booby traps. * Why do Egyptians walk the way they do? * There seems to be a lot more going on inside Doughboy than most gollum-type creatures. * Do we really think Julius is dead? * Did you know how to pronounce cartouche? * What would you do if you found out you were descended from the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt? * Teach kids cursive! It could save their lives! * This story about Nut and Geb’s children overthrowing Ra sounds a little familiar… * Put us down as not wanting to stay pregnant forever. * The story about how Nut made it a 365-day year is pretty awesome. * FINALLY WE KNOW WHO THE FIERY MAN IS.

Feedback (01:29:46)
Henry suggests we watch House of Anubis*.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 81, in which we’ll talk about everything we know so far The Sun and the Star before discussing The Red Pyramid chapter 8.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #79 discusses our favorite references to Egyptian mythology in pop culture. We also catch up on all the latest Riordanverse news, including that Read Riordan article about Hypnos, which we’ll see in The Sun and the Star. Lastly, we continue our journey through The Kane Chronicles with The Red Pyramid chapter 6—and finally get some answers! Remember, we’re keeping this discussion spoiler-free! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and updates (00:05:56)
Have you played Immortals Fenyx Rising? * Read Riordan reminds us about some minor Greek gods and goddesses we forgot existed. * They also did a spotlight on Hypnos, who we’ll meet in The Sun and the Star. * There’s not as much information in here as there was in the Amphithemus article, but Karen’s looking out for all those Nyx references. * There’s apparently going to be a Lightning Thief tie-in edition. * Plus another Camp Half-Blood Confidential? * It’s been one whole year since Walker has been cast, and it feels both like an eternity and no time at all. * Did you catch the video of Timothy Omundson talking about being cast as Hephaestus in Percy Jackson and the Olympians*? Because it’s pretty great. * Are you Team Kristen or Team Kristen’s Brother?

Egyptian mythology in pop culture (00:20:13)
Kristen kicks us off with an Easter classic—The 10 Commandments. * She explains what it’s about and some of its shortcomings. * Apparently there are a lot of drapes? * It doesn’t have mythology, per se, but there are a lot of cultural aspects to the film. * Karen’s gotta talk about The Mummy (1999), of course. * This kicked off her interest in Egyptian mythology. * The flashbacks to Ancient Egypt were probably not super accurate, but interesting, nonetheless. * We don’t talk about The Mummy 3. Or the Mummy reboot. Or The Scorpion King. * Next up is Prince of Egypt, Kristen’s second pick. * This one is animated! It also contains a chariot race explaining why the Sphinx is missing a nose. * Moon Knight is a much more recent property dealing in Egyptian mythology. * Watching this show really got Karen excited about reading The Kane Chronicles. * They also highlighted a lot of lesser known Egyptian deities. * You can’t talk about Egyptian mythology in pop culture without mentioning Indiana Jones! Specifically, The Lost Ark. * They also have to find the last piece to the Staff of Ra! * The Map Room at Tanis shows a lot of hieroglyphics and iconography. * Have you ever heard of the book series Everworld by K.A. Applegate? * Gods and monsters and heroes from different pantheons all exist in the same world! * Egyptian mythology definitely existed, but Karen mostly remembers Hel from Realm of the Reaper. * Next up is Night at the Museum, which actually did a lot of things right by Egyptian culture and mythology. * Karen also learned something knew about SHAZAM and Black Adam*. * Do you have any other suggestions of books, movies, or TV that talk about Egyptian mythology?

The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid (00:56:39)
This week, we’re reading The Red Pyramid chapter 6. * Kristen totally called that sleeping without the headrest was a mistake. * We got our first Prophecy Count of The Kane Chronicles! * How many gods were released? How many are on the board right now? * Is Bast the one that’s weak and easily manipulated? * Karen went down a rabbit hole about dreaming in black and white*. * Karen knows what it’s like to wake up to a cat on her chest. * What’s up with Sadie and Carter’s clothes? * We really enjoyed the moment where Carter discussed why he dresses the way he does. * Khufu’s meal choices are interesting… * What do we know about lapis lazuli, and will it be important? * We are big fans of Philip of Macedonia. * Will there be invisible pets in the future? * We finally, FINALLY get some answers!! * Are Egyptian gods still worshipped? * Can you compare the supercharged relics to the Spoils of War from Percy Jackson? * It’s sad that Carter never knew the stakes when it came to his life on the road with his father. * We finally know why Sadie and Carter were separated! * The Duat is such an interesting concept, with such incredible imagery. * Someone’s totally gonna trick them into opening the door.

Feedback (01:27:09)
Seaweed Brain Podcast got us thinking about the future of Nico and Bianca. * Remember to send us your unhinged The Sun and the Star* theories!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 80, in which we’ll talk about The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones (the graphic novel) and chat with Ethan Young before discussing The Red Pyramid chapter 7.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #78 takes a look at the amazing Olympus fanzine, created by and for Percy Jackson fans. We also catch up on all the latest Riordanverse news, including a new Read Riordan article that gives us a look at a character we’ll meet in The Sun and the Star. Lastly, we continue our journey through The Kane Chronicles with The Red Pyramid chapter 5. Remember, we’re keeping this discussion spoiler-free! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.

News and updates (00:01:23)
It was revealed that Alessia Trunfio will be the artist behind the new The Sun and the Star cover for Rainbow Crate. * Did you know they have a discreet packaging option? * The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones graphic novel by Rick Riordan and adapted/illustrated by Ethan Young published on April 4. * Daughter of the Deep is now also in paperback! * Did you catch Rick’s unbooking of The Sun and the Star? * There’s probably going to be a crazy flashback. * The endpapers are super cool! * We’re gonna try to avoid unsanctioned spoilers as much as possible, especially leading up to the release. * The book is sustainably sourced! * Let’s meet Amphithemus, from The Sun and the Star. * He’s sort of like a half-satyr, half-centaur who has a short-term memory problem like Dory. * Does this mean Nico and Will are going to get separated? * We actually read about Lamian centaurs when we did our episode on Chiron. * There’s a good reason why he hates Zeus and Hera. * Will Amphithemus ever meet Dionysus? * It’s gotta be important that he can pass through Acheron unaffected, right? * Mark posted some no-context spoilers for The Sun and the Star*.

Olympus: A Percy Jackson Fanzine (00:18:20)
CosmicCowZine puts together a ton of amazing fanzines. * These are for the fans, by the fans! * They’ve done a bunch of fanzines for popular properties in the past, and they’ve got some incredible ones coming up soon, too. * Visit the CosmicCowZine shop for pre-orders and leftovers! * Catch them on social media: Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr * Karen was super impressed with all the goodies she got with her magazine, too. * And the quality is super high and amazing. * All of the art is incredible, and everyone’s usernames are inside, so you can go follow your favorite artists. * Mochosum (mod/editor-in-chief) writes in to tell us a little bit more about the process of making Olympus*. * It’s time to dive into the Summer 2022 issue! * The ads in these magazines are INCREDIBLE. * Kristen loves to find out what people have in their bags. * Would you take flirting lessons from Leo? * Nico deserves a McDonald’s sponsorship. * We find out who our godly parents could be. * Now it’s time for Karen to tell Kristen about the Winter 2022 issue. * Again, we just love the ads so much! We want some Swiss Mist! * But the Odyssey+ ads are really quite brilliant. * The article about Annabeth going to school and designing Olympus is so perfect for her. * That article about Silena and Charlie was SO STINKIN’ CUTE. * The clothes in the gala article are incredible. * Karen’s got a quiz to determine which petsona we are! * Let’s hope this isn’t the last issue they ever come out with!

The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid (01:09:47)
This week, we’re reading The Red Pyramid* chapter 5. * How about that boat ride, huh? * It makes sense that the living stay on the East bank and the dead stay on the West bank. * Welcome to the 21st Nome! * This book series already feels bigger and more global than PJO. * The mansion sure is unique. * Carter opens the door on his own, and Amos thinks the way he did it was interesting. * What does this say about the kind of person Carter is? * Is Muffin a god or a vampire? * Were you surprised by the monkey? * How do we feel about Amos taking the workbag? * Is the House of Life sentient? * We loved when Carter shifted into big brother mode. * We’re finally getting some more answers and information!

Feedback (01:36:55)
* Thank you, Alyssa, for recommending some Percy Jackson read-a-likes.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 79, in which we’ll talk about our favorite pieces of pop culture that tackle Egyptian mythology before discussing The Red Pyramid chapter 6.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #77 discusses a little chat we had with Mark Oshiro about working on The Sun and the Star and their excitement for the upcoming book tour. We also catch up on all the latest Riordanverse news, including Rick’s latest blog post and a few Read Riordan articles. Lastly, we continue our journey through The Kane Chronicles with The Red Pyramid chapter 4. Remember, we’re keeping this discussion spoiler-free! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and updates (00:02:36)
We get off to a chaotic start, but what’s new? * Read Riordan asks, “Who Was Bianca Di Angelo?” * When was the last time in the Riordanverse we heard about Bianca? * Will we ever see Bianca’s reincarnated soul at Camp Half-Blood? * Can Nico recognize reincarnated souls? * Read Riordan also shared “April Fool’s Day Prank Plans from the Gods and Demigods.” * We are very anti-April Fool’s Day, so this will always be a safe space. * Turns out “How to Tell if You’ve Become a Rick Riordan Presents Sidekick” is not a quiz. * We discuss Rick’s March 27 blog post, “A Spring Update.” * Are you ready for all the books coming out this year? We run through all the titles and dates. * Mythomagic (the production company) has been pretty busy the last couple of years! * Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1 is wrapping up nicely! * We, once again, try to guess when it’ll premiere on Disney+. * Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 is underway, even though this is not an official green-light. * Could production on season 2 move faster now that they’ve already got sets built and characters cast? * Could season 2 have a larger budget? * Daughter of the Deep is moving along at a great clip! * In fact, it’s moving along a little faster than the Red Pyramid adaptation at Netflix. * What about Magnus Chase!? * We’re big fans of an animated Magnus Chase adaptation, and it sounds like a lot of other people are, too. * Be sure to catch Rick Riordan in conversation with Angie Thomas* in NYC if you can!

Mark Oshiro and The Sun and the Star (00:33:57)
Did you pick up a copy of Mark Oshiro’s latest novel? Check out Karen’s spoiler-free Into the Light book review. * You can also read the interview with Mark Oshiro about Into the Light. * Karen also got to talk to them about The Sun and the Star. * Mark says this was not a dream project—and their answer makes a lot of sense. * Do you remember the Daughter of the Deep book tour when Mark was announced as the co-author of the Nico di Angelo book. * If you have any doubts…Mark is one of us. * Rick really made sure Mark was involved in every decision in regards to this book. * Has anyone come close to guessing what happens in The Sun and the Star? * Cross your fingers that Mark gets to come back and talk about The Sun and the Star spoilers with us! * Fandom has really come such a long way, and it’s exciting whenever you meet someone on your level. * Hearing Mark’s excitement for this book has us even more excited than we already were. * As a fan, it’s so important to hear that Rick and Mark had equal billing and both made decisions about this book. * What are your completely unhinged theories for what could happen in The Sun and the Star? * Did you catch the Rainbow Crate announcement for The Sun and the Star*?

The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid (01:06:07)
This week, we’re reading The Red Pyramid* chapter 4. * We’re doing Netflix synopses for our brief recaps now. * BELIEVE CHILDREN. * Is Julius’ work bag invisible? * What do we think of Gran and Gramps? * Does Sadie have a dual citizenship? * What’s going on with Amos and the House? * Do Gran and Gramps actually believe in the Egyptian gods? * Who wouldn’t want a bullet boat? * There’s definitely something weird going on with that cat. * Hopefully we’ll get answers once Carter and Sadie make it to New York.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 78, which will discuss the fanzine Olympus before tackling The Red Pyramid chapter 5.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #76 dives into the late Lance Reddick’s body of work, where we talk about his most iconic roles and which of his movies we watched most recently. As always, we also catch you up on all the latest Riordanverse news, including some updated information for the The Sun and the Star tour with Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro. Lastly, we continue our journey through The Kane Chronicles with The Red Pyramid chapter 3. Remember, we’re keeping this discussion spoiler-free! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and updates (00:03:29)
Read Riordan has a women’s history month spotlight on Gaea. * This is your reminder that tickets for the NYC stop of the Sun and the Star book tour are now available. * And if you can’t see Mark Oshiro on tour for TSATS, be sure to find them on tour for Into the Light. * Becky NEEDS you to listen* to this Cinelinx interview with Roseanne A. Brown. * There’s a bit more news we’re saving for next week, including a quiz and Rick’s latest blog post.

Lance Reddick (00:09:07)
We talk about where Lance Reddick grew up and how he started off by studying music. * The Yale School of Drama has had a lot of famous alumni at this point. * Of course, Lance’s breakout role was on The Wire, and we talk about how much we’d love to go back and watch it some day. * And let’s not forget Lost and Fringe. * He also put out an album called Contemplations & Remembrances. * We’ve talked a lot about his role as Charon, and also about his imposing presence and deep voice. * That deep voice made made him the perfect choice for Commander Zavala in Destiny. * Did you tear up when you read about how Destiny players saluted Zavala in the game on the day he died? Because we did. * It’s really too bad the Resident Evil Netflix show got cancelled. * One of the best parts about digging through a prolific actor’s IMDb page is searching for their forgotten roles. * Did you know Lance made an appearance on The Nanny? * Kristen didn’t forget that he appeared in an episode of The West Wing. * He also had several roles on various Law & Order and CSI shows—as do most actors these days. * And let’s not forget the throwback that is Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s “03 Bonnie & Clyde.” * If Karen gets the opportunity to talk about Numb3rs, she will. * Can you guess which two roles Lance had within the Batman universe? * It’s time to talk about the Lance Reddick roles we were already familiar with. * White House Down and Olympus Has Fallen kicked off two franchises that Lance Reddick has appeared in. * And although Karen wouldn’t recommend It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, you can see Lance on that show, too. * Now it’s time to talk about the two new Lance Reddick movies we watched for this episode. * Karen heard good things about The Guest, but Kristen isn’t sure how she feels about it. * Monster Party is not for people who don’t like body horror. * Lance might not have huge role in either of these movies, but like most of his other portrayals, he makes an impact. * We talk about all of Lance’s upcoming, unreleased roles. * What are we expecting and looking forward to in Lance’s portrayal of Zeus in Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1? * Watch the video of Lance talking about his role as Zeus*.

The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid (00:58:58)
This week, we’re reading The Red Pyramid* chapter 3. * We’re so excited that we get Sadie’s perspective in this chapter! * Why are the police treating these kids like criminals? * What’s with the icy chill down Sadie’s back? * Is that inspector evil? Is he in on what’s happening? * Despite her complicated relationship with her dad, Sadie always wears her necklace. * Have you seen an ankh before? * Why even bother telling adults the truth if they’re not going to believe you!? * We talk a little bit about the ongoing conversation around ancient artifacts and repatriation. * Was the inspector being super racist toward Carter? * Did Carter tell the inspector some sort of cover story, or did the inspector lie to Sadie? * Would Thalia and Sadie be best friends, or mortal enemies?

Feedback (01:18:03)
Henry calls us out* on expecting answers in chapter 3.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 77, which will be a random catch-up episode and will include a portion of an interview with Mark Oshiro about The Sun and the Star before tackling The Red Pyramid chapter 3.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #75 looks into how Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt influenced each other over the years, and how their culture, art, and religion transformed due to contact between these two great societies. (We promise it’s a lot more interesting than it sounds!) As always, we also catch you up on all the latest Riordanverse news, including the death of Lance Reddick, who will be portraying Zeus in Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Lastly, we continue our journey through The Kane Chronicles with The Red Pyramid chapter 2. Remember, we’re keeping this discussion spoiler-free! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and updates (00:06:06)
Lance Reddick passed away on March 17, at the age of 60, from natural causes. * Read Rick Riordan’s beautiful tribute to Lance Reddick. * Donations may be made to momcares.org in Baltimore, his hometown. * These are the goddesses you should be worshiping this women’s history month. * What do your favorite gods and demigods have planned for spring break? * If you can’t make one of the Sun and the Star* tour stops, be sure to check your local bookstores/libraries for release parties!

Connecting Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt (00:14:30)
* Get ready to learn some stuff! Karen went full-out to teach you about this topic today. * And where should we start? The beginning, of course! * The Greeks held Ancient Egypt in high regard, a kingdom full of wisdom and culture. * Did you know that Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics influenced the Greek alphabet? * Have you ever heard of the city of Naucratis? * During the Hellenistic period, the Greeks ruled Egypt, allowing the Egyptians to retain many of their practices. * We love a good word of the day, so here’s yours: syncretic. * Apologies to all the ancient philosophers and mathematicians whose names we pronounce incorrectly. * Herodotus is considered the Father of History, and he equated several of the Egyptian gods with their Greek counterparts. * Some of these really do make a lot of sense. * Do you remember why Serapis is so important? * We are NOT endorsing the conquering of other countries, but if you have to…assimilate into their culture. * Greek and Egyptian creation myths definitely contain some of the same themes. * Remember when we talked about Io? Turns out she’s pretty important to what we’re talking about today. * Don’t let a god breathe on you or there could be some serious consequences. * Everything really is coming full circle. * Thoth and Hermes are basically the same person, and both the Egyptians and the Greeks loved them. * The Egyptians weren’t the only ones who influenced the Greeks, but we’ll have to talk about that some other time.

Sources:

• Oxford University Press: Ancient Greek and Egyptian interactions
• Medium: Egyptian influence on Ancient Greece
• Jstor: Egyptian influence on Ancient Greece
• Pantheon: Heracles
• Wikipedia: Ma’at
• Wikipedia: Ancient Egyptian creation myths
• Wikipedia: Ancient Egyptian creation myths
• Wikipedia: Isis
• Wikipedia: Hermes Trismegistus
• The Collector: The God Hermes: The Roman obsession with the Egyptian God Thoth

The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid (00:54:30)
This week, we’re reading The Red Pyramid* chapter 2. * Who is Imhotep and what kind of spells can he do? * Openly staring at Sadie because she looks different than Carter and their dad is so rude. * The Rosetta Stone is so cool, and this week’s discussion was very relevant to the chapter! * Saying “regular mortals” is highly suspicious. * Why does Sadie go along with Carter to lock up the curator? * This book feels so interactive, and we love how we can see the hieroglyphics on the page. * How is Sadie able to translate everything her dad is saying!? * It’s so sad that they wrecked that room in the British Museum. * Is Julius really Dr. Kane’s name? * What is the House (capital H)? * And who walked through the door!? * We hope that staff wasn’t important because it’s gone now. * Good-bye…Osiris!? * Do the people from the House really want to kill the kids? * Should Kristen know who the fire man is at this point!?

Feedback (01:25:29)
Edward has a theory for how Annabeth knew about Percy’s Achilles’ heel. * Rowen wrote in to make sure we knew Caoimhe meant Demigods & Magicians* by Rick Riordan. * Rowen also asked about some more fancasting, but we’re going to save that for later (so we have more time to think). * Henry has a great idea for how to make the Riordanverse timeline easier to keep track of. * Teddy asks what Prophecy Count we’re on and what book recommendations we have. * Nicolaas says we should add our dreams from last week to the Prophecy Count, but that might be a little dangerous.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 76, where we’ll talk about some of the movies and TV shows from Lance Reddick’s vast catalogue before tackling The Red Pyramid chapter 3.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #74 dives into Egyptian mythology for the first time! We tackle some of the most important gods in the pantheon so we can be a little more familiar with the subject ahead of our Kane Chronicles discussion. As always, we also catch you up on all the latest Riordanverse news, including the official synopsis for The Spirit Glass by Roshani Chokshi, as well as the dates for Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro’s in-person The Sun and the Star book tour. Lastly, we kick off our Kane Chronicles read with The Red Pyramid chapter 1. Remember, we’re keeping this discussion spoiler-free! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and updates (00:06:48)
Are we going to change the name of our podcast? Spoiler alert: No. * If you’re interested in Kristen’s favorite Best Picture nominees for the 2023 Oscars, be sure to read her article! * And don’t forget to read Nichole’s article about Everything Everywhere All at Once. * Becky has been reading along to Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods 50 pages at a time, and it’s really channeling the kids from the show. * Read Riordan gave us the official synopsis for The Spirit Glass by Roshani Chokshi, as well as an exclusive look at Rick’s introduction to the book. * If we weren’t already excited for this one, Rick’s high praise definitely would’ve done the trick. * Rick also posted a March 9 blog post in which he gave us the dates for his The Sun and the Star book tour with Mark Oshiro. * Yes, the rumors are true—Karen will be at the Boston stop! * Keep an eye on Rick and Mark’s Twitter for when the NYC tickets go live. * These two will also be at the ALA conference in Chicago*, which takes place June 22-27. * This is for librarians, though, so it’s pretty expensive if you’re not a member!

Introducing the Egyptian gods (00:18:32)
This is going to be a brief overview because there are literally hundreds of gods we could talk about. * Karen got her list from Britannica. * Starting off with Osiris, did you know he used to be a king? * Getting reassembled doesn’t sound too fun, but at least it came with a promotion. * But was he eternally moldy? * Isis was Osiris’ wife and embodied the traditional virtues of a wife and mother. * She also had a lot to do with mourning and funeral rites. * Even though she sounds a bit like Hera, she was more closely identified with Aphrodite. * And her depictions with her son, Horus, could’ve influenced depictions of Mary with Jesus. * Next up is Horus, the sky god, who was associated with war and hunting. * So many of the Egyptians gods were shown as animals or as humans with the head of an animal. * Imagine being raised to avenge your father’s murder. No pressure! * Did you know that the moon is actually Horus’ left eye? * Set is definitely NOT the god of desserts. * We wonder what kind of mythical creature he was supposed to be. * Have you heard of Ptah before? What about his wife, Sekhmet, or his son, Nefertem? * Ra, the sun god, is one of the most well-known Egyptian gods, and he sounds a little like Apollo. * Is there a reason why Ra sailed in a boat and Apollo drove a chariot? * We definitely get a lesson on how Amun-Ra came to prominence. * Who would win a fight, Amun-Ra or Apollo? * How does Hathor differ from Isis? * It kind of makes sense that Hathor was associated with cows. * Next up is Anubis, which is another very well-known Egyptian god. * Any fans of The Mummy here!? * A lot of the gods are associated with funerary rites. * Everybody gets a patron god, even embalmers! * Thoth is the scribe of the gods, and we get Hermes vibes from him. * He also has the very important job of weighing the hearts of the deceased. * Have you heard of the goddess Bast? * Even though she used to be associated with wild cats, she’s since taken the likeness of a domestic cat. * Of course Kristen has a West Wing* story for this. * It makes sense she was associated with Artemis, the hunter goddess.

The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid (00:41:49)
This week, we’re reading The Red Pyramid* chapter 1. * Kristen and Karen decide to share their dreams even though it has nothing to do with the book. * This opening chapter really sets up the dynamic between Carter, Sadie, and their dad, plus makes you ask a lot of questions. * It also totally gives us some Percy Jackson vibes thanks to the warning in the beginning. * Does Kristen have any guesses as to what the item in the locker could possibly be? * Carter and Sadie are very different, and they hardly see each other, so they’re not even really friends. * Do Carter’s grandparents not like him either? * We can’t wait for the Netflix adaptation of this book! * Muffin HAS to be important, right!? * Guess which Kane sibling we relate to most? * Guess what? Karen has totally seen Cleopatra’s Needle in person! * Does Kristen have any idea what’s going on with their dad? * What do we think of the siblings so far?

Feedback (01:11:01)
Caoimhe writes in to remind us that Hecate is associated with The Mist. * She also gives us a great idea for a future episode of the show. * We love hearing from our listeners! * Henry also wrote in to bring up a couple fantastic points. * Do we think they’ll show Hestia in Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1? * Which book does Henry like the least? What about the most? Favorite character? * How do we feel about a Percy Jackson audio drama? * Katherine writes in to talk about why she loves Titan’s Curse*.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 75, where we’ll discuss how Greek and Egyptian mythology may have influenced each other before tackling The Red Pyramid chapter 2.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #73 looks back on our re-read of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Which book is our favorite? Did any of our opinions change now that we’re older and wiser? We also tackle all the latest Riordanverse news, including more information about Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods and some books from a few Rick Riordan Presents authors we think you might like. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and updates (00:02:59)
We’re back to talk about Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods because Read Riordan had a little teaser about what the chickens will get up to in this story. * Rick also wrote a blog on February 24 that gave us some information about the UK and international additions, as well as signed copies. * We’ve heard variations of his answer before, but we discuss the latest bit of information regarding whether there will be more Percy Jackson books after Chalice of the Gods. * If you love Magnus Chase and Alex Fierro, then Read Riordan has the article for you! * Karen wrote a book review for The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi, so be sure to check that out. * And don’t forget that Lucha of the Night Forest by Tehlor Kay Mejia and Into the Light* by Mark Oshiro both come out soon!

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Retrospective (00:13:16)
Now that we’ve finished all five books in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, we’re doing a bit of a retrospective to see how we feel about them overall. * Even though we all remember what happens in The Lightning Thief, we revisit it for reasons. * This book is so good at introducing us to this world and the characters that occupy it. * Can you imagine if someone was like nah, we don’t need anymore books about Percy Jackson? * These kids were SO YOUNG, and things just keep getting darker as they grow up. * Moving on to Sea of Monsters, it’s apparent that this book laid a lot of groundwork for character development. * It was nice to see more Clarisse, but this book also brought us Tyson!!! * He’s so genuine and loveable. He was really the perfect character to teach Percy and Annabeth a valuable lesson. * As we start talking about Titan’s Curse, we confess which books are our least favorites (but we swear we still love them!). * Annabeth is gone for SO LONG in this book. * The Hunters of Artemis are so iconic, and it’s pretty cool to meet and get to know Artemis better. * On a scale from approachable to aloof, where do all of the gods land? * We get to say hello to Nico, but we also have to say goodbye to Bianca. * Battle of the Labyrinth is such a dense book because there’s so much going on. * We also have to balance a lot of characters in this book, both new and old. * Nico has a lot of feelings, and we can’t say we blame him. * The Labyrinth is a character in and of itself. * That battle at Camp Half-Blood was a lot more significant than we first realized. * Now we’re onto the The Last Olympian* * There’s a lot of Backstory! in this book. * We kind of love that the Battle of Manhattan takes up so much room. * That final confrontation is iconic, and so is Percy’s decision to turn down immortality. * Btw, Percabeth is a go. * All right, what’s our favorite book, and why? * It’s difficult choosing a favorite character, but we’ve got some pretty solid options. * There are so many iconic moments from the books, and we can’t wait to see them in the show. * We should’ve totally planned to pick out our favorite creatures/monsters, too. * We have a lot of favorite quotes to choose from, and it was tough to decide. * This time, we stayed away from Percabeth quotes when we could, since we just talked about them in the last episode. * This is yet another reminder that Rick is SO good at first lines. * Now that we’ve really dissected these books, did we have any changes of heart? Did anything surprise us? * Lastly, what are we looking forward to seeing the most when we finally get to Heroes of Olympus?

Feedback (01:29:51)
* Nicolaas writes in to give us his answers to all our same questions. * Karen’s in the hot seat…is she gonna be replaced!?

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 74, where we’ll do an overview of the Egyptian gods before tackling The Red Pyramid chapter 1.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #72 is all about Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies by Stacey Lee. We do a deep-dive into the latest Rick Riordan Presents book, with both a spoiler-free and spoiler-filled section. We also tackle all the latest Riordanverse news, including our live and in-the-moment reactions to the Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods cover reveal and accompanying interview with Rick Riordan. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and updates (00:04:01)
The Chalice of the Gods cover reveal dropped just as we started our news section. * We go through the interview one question at a time, and talk about Victo Ngai’s artwork for the cover. * We can’t stop saying nice things about Walker Scobell—we’re so excited to see him as Percy and beyond. * Read Riordan posted an article to celebrate Black heroes with fan-favorite titles from Rick Riordan Presents*. * We also find out Serwa Boateng by Roseanne A. Brown will be a trilogy!

Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies by Stacey Lee (00:31:23)
This book is total chaos, but it’s purposeful and we kind of loved it. * Don’t forget to check out Karen’s Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies book review. * Stacey was so good at capturing a 12-year-old boy’s voice. * Kristen tells us her experience with listening to the audiobook, narrated by Brian Kim McCormick. * But what is this story actually about?? Well, let us tell you. * Winston is a bit chaotic and doesn’t always look before he leaps—but we love that this becomes an asset for him. * We take a moment to talk about sports. * Which of Winston’s friends did we like best? * Phillipa broods for most of the book, but she still looks out for Winston whenever she can. * She was totally a standout character, and we loved her relationship with Winston by the end of the book. * Monroe totally surprised us! * Was it surprising that Winston and Phillipa had such a good relationship with Coco? * Okay, Not-Coco was SUPER, SUPER CREEPY though. * Let’s talk about Mr. Pang, because he’s the definition of chaotic neutral. * Spoilers begin at 01:03:50. * Winston’s journey to understanding what happened to his father was really nuanced. * We were super worried about Monroe’s character to begin with, but he ended up being pretty smooth! * How do we feel about Dani’s aunt? * Either way, we loved Dani, and we can’t wait to see more of her! * Will there be more jealousy in the second book from Winston’s teammates over Dani? * Okay, it’s time to talk about the Cowherd and the Cloud Weaver. * It’s cool that this story takes place inside Winston’s everyday life. * We’d never heard of Mirth and Sorrow before, and it made Mr. Pang’s story so much more interesting. * But Mr. Gu was hella suspicious the whole time. * We’re so glad that Winston’s dog tags survived the process. * Is Coco going to have trauma for the rest of her life? Will she have residue? * Winston Chu vs. the Wingmeisters* is coming in 2024! * We definitely want to learn more about Chinese mythology and folklore. * Does Winston have a leg up on Mr. Gu? * How did we forget about Lucky!!??

Feedback (01:32:45)
* Thank you to the winners of our J. Maya giveaway! * Karen goes over the results for the poll in which we asked everyone what their favorite short story was. * Seaweedbrain Podcast is funnier than us, and we’re okay with that.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 72, where we’ll discuss Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies by Stacey Lee.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #71 celebrates Percabeth in honor of Valentine’s Day, and we can’t wait to talk about how naturally their relationship evolved over the course of all five Percy Jackson and the Olympians books. Plus, we talk about all the latest news in the Riordanverse, including the the Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies sequel title, as well as read and discuss “Percy Jackson and the Staff of Hermes.” Honestly, we kind of impressed ourselves this week, because it was the perfect story to read alongside our PercyxAnnabeth discussion. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and updates (00:03:06)
The Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief movie has been out for 13 years! * It once again makes us appreciate how long it’s taken to get a faithful adaptation of this book. * Read Riordan posted a belated Valentine’s Day gift guide from some overlooked demigods. * While Rachel Elizabeth Dare isn’t a demigod, her answer was probably the best out of all of them. * There was also a cute little interview between Rick Riordan and Stacey Lee, and we even found out the name of the Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies sequel! * Daniel José Older’s shop is now open, which means you can get signed copies of his stuff! * Jason Gray Stanford has confirmed he’ll be in Percy Jackson and the Olympians* season 1 as Maron the satyr.

Percabeth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) (00:10:55)
Valentine’s Day seemed like the perfect excuse to talk about Percabeth—especially because we just finished the first series! * Let’s talk about where they started out in Lightning Thief. * It was kind of nice they were strangers and then became friends because of their quest. * That Athena vs. Poseidon rivalry is REAL. * Grover is the common denominator between these two. That, and being a demigod. * That first Seaweed Brain is truly something special. * Next up is Sea of Monsters, and things are TENSE. * That being said, Annabeth really opens up in this book, though that was sort of out of her control. * What’s a little kiss on the cheek amongst friends? * Titan’s Curse is where the feelings start coming hard and fast. * The idea of Annabeth becoming a Hunter of Artemis is…not ideal. * We hope there’s lots of Leah in this season of the show. * Aphrodite definitely helps Percy realize his feelings are not just platonic. * In Battle of the Labyrinth we get a real kiss! * Unfortunately, confusion over Luke, Rachel, and Calypso means these two aren’t really on the same page. * This extends to The Last Olympian*, where they’re separated for a good chunk of the book. * But that doesn’t mean Annabeth wouldn’t sacrifice her life for Percy! * And what does Percy do in return? Decline immortality, of course. * That underwater kiss means these two are definitely together! * Was this a fitting conclusion to their relationship? * Thank goodness we’ll get more in the Heroes of Olympus series. * We’ve both got some favorite moments we want to talk about in depth. * And a couple favorite lines that are super special, too. * We’ll have to do this again when we finish the Heroes of Olympus series.

“Percy Jackson and the Staff of Hermes” (00:57:16)
We still can’t get over how perfect it was that we picked “The Staff of Hermes” to read this week. * Percy and Annabeth have been together for one month now! * Kristen really felt for Percy in this opening scene. * HERNIAS ARE US. Wait, no. That’s not right. * Karen can appreciate the Mortal Kombat* reference, even if it wasn’t spelled correctly. * Poor George and Martha! * This story confirms Luke had feelings for Annabeth, which we’re just gonna gloss over. * More interestingly, it seems like all has NOT been forgiven between Annabeth and Hermes. * It sounds like Janus is still messing up network television. * Percy agrees to a deal with Hermes, and they have to stop using Annabeth’s shield for a cheese platter. * Cacus’ hideout was, like, super disgusting. * That said, we actually kind of liked him? He has that entrepreneurial spirit! * The staff being stolen is kind of a big deal, and this story has a lot more impact on the canon of the series than “The Singer of Apollo” did. * Annabeth’s shield gets destroyed here, which explains why we don’t remember it from the rest of the series! * Percy’s “solution” to their problem wasn’t great. * LASER MODE is pretty cool, albeit dangerous. Don’t try this at home, kids. * HER NAME IS ANNABETH AND SHE’S ONE OF A KIND. * With Cacus defeated, Percy and Annabeth get to go on a lovely date for their one-month anniversary.

Feedback (01:22:00)
* JustAPositiveGuy has a great headcanon for Percabeth. * Krose reminds us how many great moments for Annabeth and Percy there will be in Heroes of Olympus. * We also asked everyone what Percy would’ve become the god of, and we got some truly inspired answers.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 72, where we’ll discuss Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies by Stacey Lee.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #70 wonders what if certain events in Percy Jackson and the Last Olympain were changed? How would it affect the rest of the book, and the series as a whole? Plus, we talk about all the latest news in the Riordanverse, including the Spirit Glass by Roshani Chokshi cover reveal, as well as read and discuss “Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo.” We might be done reading Percy Jackson and the Olympians now, but we’ve still got plenty to discuss before we move onto The Red Pyramid (Kane Chronicles #1). New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and updates (00:02:07)
Don’t forget that we’re giving away THREE copies of J. Maya’s debut Ep, Poetic License. Visit us on Instagram and Twitter, and then follow the instructions to enter. * Jelena Milinkovic has been cast as the Nereid. * Did you catch the Spirit Glass by Roshani Chokshi interview, cover reveal, and excerpt!? * Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies by Stacey Lee is now out in the world! Read an excerpt and meet Mr. Pang. * Oh, and you can also go read Karen’s spoiler-free Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies book review to see if it’s something you’d also enjoy! * Becky dashes our hopes of getting a Percy Jackson video game* anytime soon.

What If… season 5: Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian (00:14:56)
It’s yet again time for another rendition of What If…, where we change one small aspect of the Percy Jackson universe and see how it would affect the rest of the story. * Karen’s first suggestion isn’t very clever, but it’s definitely an interesting alternate universe to consider. What if…Kronos had won!? * Would the trio even still be alive? * Would Hades side with Kronos, or would he just hole up in the Underworld? * And what about the rest of the gods? Which ones would be on Kronos’ side, which would go into hiding, and which would play double agents? * What does the collapse of Western Civilization look like? There’s probably a book for that. * Would another hero rise in order to kill Kronos? * Kristen wonders what if…someone other than Beckendorf had accompanied Percy to the Princess Andromeda*? * Who would’ve gone instead, and why is Clarisse such a perfect answer? * How would Beckendorf still being alive affected the Battle of Olympus? * Would Silena’s arc have played out any differently? * Rachel writes in to ask what if…Beckendorf had survived the explosion? * Kristen’s idea gave Karen goosebumps, and now we’re kind of bummed it didn’t happen that way! * Karen was wondering about Silena, too. What if…Silena had been able to convince Clarisse to leave camp? * Would she have survived the drakon, and if so, would the others have forgiven her if she hadn’t made the ultimate sacrifice? * What would her life had been like after that? Would Clarisse have been her friend still? * Would Clarisse have even been able to defeat the drakon without the anger over Silena’s death that caused the Blessing of Ares? * Now Kristen wants to know what if…Percy didn’t take a dip in the River Styx? * How much would this have changed his relationship with Annabeth? * Karen is an optimist and thinks it wouldn’t have changed anything. * Would more people have died if Percy wasn’t invincible? * What if…Will Solace had died during the Battle of Manhattan? * We’ve decided Nico and Will still would’ve been boyfriends forever. * What if…Ethan Nakamura had changed sides? * How would this have changed the final scene? Would he have played double agent? * Rachel writes in to ask what would have happened if Percy did become a god, and our first question is…what would he have been the god of!? * Is there any reality in which this could’ve happened? * What other requests could Percy have made? We have SO many cool ideas that would’ve really shaken up the series. * Krose13_99 wants to know what would have happened if the Ares cabin had been there for the whole fight?

“Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo” (00:57:23)
Next up, we’re reading a short story that takes place after the events of The Last Olympian*. * Rick sure does know how to hook you with a first line. What a visual! * We’re definitely curious to learn more about Juniper and the other dryads and nature spirits. * Why is Grover suggesting to pin a tail on the human!? * Apollo has a very specific look, and we know exactly what to picture when he’s first described. * The Chryseae Celedones are super interesting…and very dangerous. * We need a whole album of songs Apollo would sing. * Isn’t it cool that we recognized Apollo’s lyre from the time we did the Deep Dive on Hermes? * Percy controls the Mist here, and it’s kind of a big deal!! * Grover is not so great at controlling the magic of the lyre, though. * Why didn’t anyone tell Percy that the celedon could turn into a bird!? * Blackjack is too busy looking for a girlfriend to help out. * About when does this short story take place in the chronological timeline? * It’s a good thing Percy didn’t lose more than his pants. * Annabeth continues to be Percy’s anchor, and we love it so much! * Percy is brilliant, and his plan truly is inspired. * So much for getting any kind of reward, but at least they didn’t have to listen to Apollo sing.

Feedback (01:20:55)
Nyklaus writes in while we’re recording to give us some more What If* scenarios.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 71, where we’ll tackle Percabeth’s arc throughout Percy Jackson and the Olympians, plus discuss “Percy Jackson and the Staff of Hermes.”

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #69 invites a very special guest—J. Maya, of “Achilles Heel” fame—to join us and talk about her debut EP, Poetic License, as well as her hopes and dreams for the Percy Jackson and the Olympians soundtrack. Plus, we talk about all the latest news in the Riordanverse, including Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies‘ imminent release date, as well as read and discuss Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian chapter 23. This is the final chapter in the book, which means we’ve made it to the end of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series!! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and updates (00:02:36)
Happy birthday to Glynn Turman! * Don’t forget to pick up Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies by Stacey Lee, which comes out on February 7! * Read Riordan had a couple articles this week, one in which we’re introduced to Dani, as well as the Cowherd and the Cloud Weaver. * Congratulations to Yoon Ha Lee (Tiger Honor) and Mark Oshiro (You Only Live Once, David Bravo) who made it into the 2023 Rainbow Book List Top 10 Titles for Young Readers! * We have a new Rick Riordan Presents author in Sarah Dass! * Kristen is a little skeptical of all these creepy tree stories, but Karen is totally on board. * Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1 has officially wrapped production! * It’s now time for the show to enter post-production, which involves a lot of editing, music, and visual effects. * Did you see all the pictures and videos from the wrap party? It looked beautiful! * And Walker’s little “Send Help” video was so cute, too! * Can you believe it took Rick eight months to notice they’d misspelled his name on his set ID tag? * According to IMDb, Jennifer Shirley* has been added to the cast as The Oracle.

Interview with J. Maya (00:13:12)
You are now entering a post-You-Have-Met-J. Maya world! * Deferring Harvard Law to build a music career is a huge decision to make, so we’re curious what convinced her this was the right choice for her. * “Two Roads” is about that very choice, and talks about giving up stability to follow your dream, so we’re curious if J. Maya has figured out how to find stability in a creative career like this. * Yes, we are definitely all “we’d rather be home reading” people. * J. Maya has built an incredible audience for herself, especially on TikTok and Instagram, and we just have to know what her secret is! * Social media has its pros and cons, but it certainly allows artists to be authentically themselves and build a community of like-minded people. * But we also have to know—how do you avoid getting burnt out from social media? * As book people, it’s so important to find time to read for pleasure. * We’re all a big fan of “Prophecies” here. * How did J. Maya’s parents react when “Achilles Heel” went viral and she decided to quit her job to pursue music? * Karen has a lot of feelings about this song, so strap in for this one. * Our advice is for all ages! You, too, can achieve your dreams when you are An Old. * We get some background information on “Achilles Heel.” * What makes Greek mythology (and mythology in general) so captivating? * If you love mythology, make sure you check out her song “Golden Age.” * And if you’re a Percy Jackson fan, you’re gonna want to listen to “Library Card” super closely. * But that’s not the only one that references the series! * J. Maya breaks down some of her favorite musicians (and musicals!). * Now we’re really getting into the Percy Jackson content! Favorite book in the series? Favorite character? * How excited is J. Maya about Percy Jackson and the Olympians? * We take some time to talk about how important Aryan and Leah’s casting is and will continue to be. * Plus, let’s not forget about Rick Riordan Presents! * We play a little rapid fire game matching up genres of music with characters from the book. * If J. Maya had her pick of genres or eras of music to put in the show, what would they be? * Which scene would she love to write a song for? * What does J. Maya have in store for 2023? What are her hopes and dreams? * This was such a fun episode, and we’re so grateful J. Maya took the time to chat with us! * Make sure you stick around for details about our giveaway for J. Maya’s debut EP, Poetic License*.

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian (01:47:37)
It’s time to talk about the FINAL CHAPTER—The Last Olympian* chapter 23. * We’re excited and sad at the same time! * We wonder how Nico’s undead warriors are compensated for their labor. * This universe is so rich, and we’re always coming up with more stories we’d like to read. * We’re so glad the Hermes Cabin has a little more space these days. * What exactly was Poseidon thanking Percy for?? * That joke about Poseidon having other children was a little mean… * How did they fit all the names of the fallen on that Empire State Building bead?? * We’re so happy to see Hestia back at Camp Half-Blood. * Annabeth is totally staying in New York City to keep an eye on Olympus’ rebuilding and definitely not for any other reasons. * Maybe that next Great Prophecy will be decades for now…but it’s unlikely. This IS Rick Riordan after all. * Isn’t it weird how fast we got through these five books? * It’s great seeing Annabeth and Rachel as friends at the end of this one. * We’re gonna save our big thoughts on the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series in another episode!

Feedback (02:10:35)
Here are the composers Henry had in mind for the show. * “Run Boy Run” by Woodkid* would be an incredible song to have on the show, too!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 70, where we’ll do our What If…? scenarios for The Last Olympian, plus discuss “Percy Jackson and the Singer Apollo.”

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #68 dives into the connection between astrology and Greek mythology—specifically talking about the stories behind the zodiac signs. Plus, we talk about all the latest news in the Riordanverse, including the fact that Zeus and Poseidon have finally been cast in Percy Jackson and the Olympians, as well as read and discuss Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian chapter 22. After this, there’s only one more chapter to go! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and updates (00:01:36)
Mark gives us some stats on their signing of The Sun and the Star. * Is Rick a doodler? We’re not so sure he is… * It’s Nico di Angelo’s birthday! This article made us realize we forgot an important detail about his sister, Bianca. * Read Riordan answers the question—What exactly ARE the whimsies? * Don’t forget that Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies by Stacey Lee comes out on February 7! * Rick teases a possible blooper reel, and we are HERE for it. * Midgard Times (of all places) lets us know about the new Percy Jackson and the Olympians filming end date. * And yes, it’s now finally time to talk about Rick’s January 26 blog post, aka the place where we finally get to meet Zeus and Poseidon. * We wonder why they don’t announce actors until after they’re done filming? * We definitely know Lance Reddick from a few places, and he’s gonna make an awesome Zeus. * And Toby Stephens*? We just learned a VERY interesting fact about him this morning. * We might be a little less familiar with him, but you can’t deny he looks like he’s gonna be an awesome Poseidon. * We wonder which demigods won’t show up in season 1. * Will Argus be completely CGI in the show?

Astrology and Greek mythology (00:32:28)
First, we’ve got to talk about the Babylonians. * Did you know there were originally about 17 or 18 constellations in the zodiac? * Aries was first associated with a shepherd, and then later with the ram. * Even the Egyptians kept this meaning, which they associated with Amon-Ra (no relation to the football player). * Everything comes back to Percy Jackson, which is excellent news for us, a Percy Jackson podcast. * Taurus is tied to the spring equinox, which leads down some interesting paths that we are choosing not to explore too deeply. * We’re already noticing a pattern with Herakles… * Moving into Gemini, we meet Castor and Pollux, which are a pair of names you’ve probably heard before, even if you aren’t familiar with the mythological origins. * Cancer seems to be a bit of a newer constellation. * Surprise, surprise, Herakles is once again involved in this one. * Have you read Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons? * The constellation of Leo has been associated with the lion for a long time and amongst many different cultures. * We never knew Hera was the Oprah of constellations. * Unfortunately for Kristen specifically, the stories behind Virgo and Libra are very confusing. * Demeter, Astraea, Dike, and Persephone are all possible players in this game. * We try to puzzle out how all of these figures are associated with the zodiac and it breaks our brains a little bit. * Kristen keeps making How I Met Your Mother references and they go right over Karen’s head. * In case you were wondering, this is NOT a Brooklyn Nine-Nine podcast. * Scorpio’s myth is pretty straight forward. * Babylonia probably saw more scorpions than jellyfish. * The god Nergal from Babylonian mythology is somehow even stranger than Chiron and his human legs. * There were simply no constellations before Herakles. * It seems Capricorn has always been a goat-fish. * Okay, it feels a little TOO convenient that Pan could just grow a fishtail to escape. * No matter how you spin it, Aquarius is associated with flooding. * This sign is also associated with Ganymede, who we’ll meet in Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods*. * There are so many things we’re just gonna skip over. * Shapeshifting was a PLAGUE back in the day, apparently. * We go on a WHOLE journey about ichthyocentaurs and Camp Fish-Blood.

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian (01:14:40)
Let’s talk about The Last Olympian chapter 22. * Rainbow came to visit, and we’re so happy!! * How did Rachel get into Camp Half-Blood unscathed? * And why wasn’t Chiron more concerned about Rachel’s fate!? * Do you think they’ll push Rachel’s story to earlier in the TV series in case we don’t get a Heroes of Olympus* series? * The Great Prophecy is officially Prophecy Count #32! * The memorials were super sad and beautiful at the same time. * We’re so happy Nico got the credit and acceptance he deserves!! * Annabeth and Tyson have come such a long way as friends!! * We kind of wish we had a bit more Percabeth at the end here. * Rick is CRUEL for naming this chapter “I Am Dumped.” * How did neither one of us pick “And it was pretty much the best underwater kiss of all time”!? * The end of this chapter is just so ICONIC.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 69, where we’ll have a chat with J. Maya about music—both her own and what she’d like to see in the show.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #67 discusses The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure chapter 1, which can be found in the back of the “Percy Jackson and the Sword of Hades” re-release. Plus, we talk about all the latest news in the Riordanverse, including the Last Canto of the Dead cover reveal, as well as read and discuss Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian chapter 21. We’re so close to the end of the book now! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News (00:01:38)
Happy birthday to Magnus Chase and Daniel José Older! * Did you see the Last Canto of the Dead cover and synopsis reveal? This book is gonna be amazing. * Read Riordan also gives us a tourist’s guide to Tartarus. * They also break down the Rick Riordan Presents new releases of 2023, and we discuss which titles are missing from the list. * J.C. Cervantes announces her adult debut, The Enchanted Hacienda. * Paola Santiago is getting translated into Spanish! * Rick answers some more Goodreads questions. * Maze of Bones (39 Clues) is being turned into a graphic novel*! * Make sure you’re checking Rick’s Mastodon because he’s been sharing some updates!

The Sun and the Star chapter 1 (00:21:44)
We discuss Nico’s choice to go on a date with…Darth Vader!? * There’s gonna be a BIG decision Nico will need to make in this book, mark our words. * We absolutely love everything about Solangelo, and we can definitely feel Mark’s fingerprints all over this. * Our hunch is that the Gray Sisters will be significant later in the story. * We kind of love that this book is not going to be about saving the world. * Who wants to bet we’re going to tackle a lot of mental health issues in The Sun and the Star? * Will probably has a lot to deal with as well, and we’re curious where this will lead. * What ghosts do we think Nico will come up against in this book? * When will we get to hear the prophecy!? * Everything’s gonna be fine…right? * We really loved this first chapter, even if it feels like an anvil hanging over our heads. * Why doesn’t he acknowledge that the voice belongs to Bob in this chapter? * What are our plans when The Sun and the Star* comes out?

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian (00:53:56)
Let’s talk about The Last Olympian chapter 21. * The Mist is so interesting, and we theorize where it came from and who might control it. * What did we think of Percy’s apology, and Hermes’ choice to let Luke walk his own path? * Good job delivering Annabeth’s apology to Percy, Hermes. eye roll * In the end, did Luke love his father? * Can the gods change their natures? * Quick, what do Percy Jackson, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Doctor Who have in common? * Would you rather see a Percy Jackson story set in the future or the past? * Can you IMAGINE having Athena as your mother? Ares has got nothing on her. * Sally trying to get up to Olympus in one breath and admonishing Paul for wanting the same in the next will never not be hilarious. * We still can’t stop imagining Paul Rudd as Paul Blofis. * Becky gives us some clues* as to why there might be a difference in the signal Zeus puts out to tell Sally that Percy is okay. * Karen definitely thought Blackjack was gonna get buff. * We’re so ready for some answers about Rachel Elizabeth Dare!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 68, where we’ll discuss some constellations and how they may relate to Greek myths.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #66 returns from our mini-hiatus to catch you up on all the news we missed while we were away. We’re talking about The Sun and the Star, Rick Riordan Presents, Percy Jackson and the Olymjpians, and much, MUCH more. Plus, we read and discuss Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian chapter 20, which contains one of the most iconic scenes in the entire series. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News Roundup (00:04:49)
We’re back! We had a nice little break, but we’re super excited to jump back into Prophecy Radio and catch up on all the news we missed while we were away. * We’re totally going to keep talking about Greek mythology and Percy Jackson, even as we start in on The Red Pyramid. * Let’s kick this off by wishing both Thalia Grace (December 22) and Walker Scobell (January 5) a happy, happy birthday. * We’re so happy that everyone on set seems optimistic about getting more seasons of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. * Did you see the stunt video that Alex Kyshkovych posted of Walker training for The Adam Project? * Read Riordan posted some New Year’s resolutions from the gods and demigods, as it’s super cute! * Except for that last part about Gaea. We find that highly suspicious. * Karen has some qualms with their article about the five most underrated demigods, but she finds peace by the end of the discussion. * As always, when we see a quiz, we’ve gotta take it! How did we do on the Rick Riordan Presents quotes quiz? * Have you seen the cover to Dawn of the Jaguar by J.C. Cervantes? * We’re also very excited about Fox Snare, the conclusion to the Thousand Worlds trilogy by Yoon Ha Lee. * It’s so awesome that Daughter of the Deep is still on the New York Times bestselling books list. * Becky has some stuff to say about Chalice of the Gods. * Don’t forget to pick up The Sword of Hades and get that sneak peek of The Sun and the Star. * Karen took some SERIOUS notes about Mark Oshiro’s Instagram takeover for Macmillan, so buckle in and made sure you pre-order Into the Light before March 28! * We’re counting down the days until Mark writes a Rick Riordan Presents book! * We really loved the picture of Mark and Rick meeting for the first time. * How could you not be jealous about Mark witnessing Rick’s process and brilliance firsthand?? * Why does Nico mean so much to Mark Oshiro? * It’s not too much to hope that because this process went so smoothly that we could get books for other characters, right? * How crazy is the end of The Sun and the Star going to be!? * Rick found it very important to make Will a big part of this book, and we are so excited about that. * Do you think Nico is a…snake person!? * Keep your eye out for more announcements from Mark soon! * Walker confirmed there’s only three more weeks of filming after they return from their break. * Do we REALLY think the show’s release date could be late 2023? * Logan Lerman talks about how talented Walker Scobell is. * If you’re interested, here’s a link to the Esquire article about him as well. * Becky has some really good things to say about Alexandra Daddario and actors in general. * And this article from Sydney Morning Herald was also very good. * And that’s what you missed on Prophecy Radio*!

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian (01:28:52)
We’re talking about The Last Olympian chapter 20. * This chapter is kind of a big deal, and there’s a reason why so many people reference it all the time. * Why did the Fates remove Luke’s body?? Is this a big honor? * That bit with the string from The Lightning Thief* totally blows our minds. * Is this conformation that Percy will grow old!? * Will Hermes be able to help May now that the prophecy has been fulfilled? * In your copy of the book, does Zeus fly a flag or light up the top of the Empire State Building? * We love that both Hades and Nico were welcomed into Olympus as heroes. * Why doesn’t anyone stand up to Ares and talk about the fact that he’s physically abusive to Clarisse? * Karen has issues with the scene where Dionysus talks about Zeus reducing his sentence. * Poor Grover is feeling so sad, and we hate it! * You get a gift! And you get a gift! And YOU get a gift! * Grover has had so much growth over these last five books. * Hades isn’t even ashamed he’s the one who told Percy about making them swear on the River Styx. * Percy really covered ALL the bases when it comes to his request. * Would Sally have been upset if Percy had become a god, or would she have been relieved she wouldn’t have to worry about him anymore? * Thank goodness Athena spoke up on Percy’s behalf. * Percy is officially a Hero of Olympus.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 67, where we’ll discuss The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure chapter 1.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
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Prophecy Radio episode #65 takes a look at both the Lightning Thief illustrated edition, as well as the graphic novel. We’re once again skipping the news as we take a little break for the holidays, but we’ll be back next week to catch you up on everything you missed. And don’t worry! We’re still going to reread and discuss Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian chapter 19. We’re getting close to the end now! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

The Lightning Thief illustrated edition/graphic novel (00:01:12)
Let’s jump right into discussing Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Illustrated Edition, which was published in 2018 and illustrated by John Rocco. * We really liked John’s dedication in the back of the book. * It’s so sad there are no current plans for more, but maybe the TV show will change that! * Who doesn’t love a map in the front of a book!? * We’re super impressed by all of the illustrations, big and small. * Did they accidentally spoil Percy’s godly parentage at the end of chapter 1? * Unlike most other depictions of him, Chiron is actually a white stallion in the illustrated edition! * Are we disappointed we can’t see Ares’ motorcycle seat made of human skin?? * The official merchandise HAS to include a ballpoint pen. * If those little mechanical spiders were meant to be a jump-scare, they worked! * How beautiful was that sea spirit who gave Percy the pearls!? * The way they placed certain characters on the page, like Procrustes and Zeus and Poseidon, was super impactful. * Clarisse is SO TALL in that Capture the Flag illustration. * Being compared to Gabe is NOT a compliment. * The scenes that take place in the Underworld are so iconic. * What did we think of the actual style of art that John Rocco brought to the page? * Now it’s time to switch over to Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel. * We compare the art in each book, and whether the styles are at odds. * We go through all the differences between the book and the graphic novel, according to the Fandom* website. * Most of these are understandable, but a few of them were a little surprising. * The Trio looks SO much older in the graphic novel, but Kristen has an idea as to why that may be. * Seeing so much of the Lotus Hotel was pretty cool! * We hope the show makes the Olympian thrones really individualized and cool. * Okay, but why is Grover so hot at the end of the graphic novel!? * There are some scenes that were MADE for this format.

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian (00:39:11)
We’re talking about The Last Olympian* chapter 19. * This is the biggest of the biggest chapters, but that makes sense considering this is the climax of the whole book. * Rick’s writing is so cinematic, and this book is a testament to that. * What do we think about Hera’s curse coming into play at the end here? * Luke smiling at Annabeth is like Void Stiles smiling at Scott. * Grover playing his reed pipes and growing grass was surprisingly helpful. * Is Aryan going to take reed pipe lessons!? * We totally get why people like Ethan Nakamura so much, even after everything he did. * Would you read a standalone novel about Ethan? * Did you envision Typhon the way he’s described in the book? * We got GOOSEBUMPS when Poseidon and Tyson showed up. * We’re glad Annabeth got so many moments in this chapter! * Hestia also has some time to shine, and it’s all so significant. Rick is a genius. * Does it make sense that Annabeth’s knife was the cursed blade? * Okay, let’s talk about that moment where Luke asks Annabeth if she loved him. * Did Luke deserve to go to Elysium? * Thank GOODNESS we have a few more chapters to wrap up this book.

Feedback (01:20:52)
* A Positive Guy lets us know just how much he loves the illustrated edition.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 66, where we’ll catch up on all the latest news throughout the Riordanverse.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #64 takes a look ahead at all the projects we know are coming up in 2023, as well as our goals for the year as a podcast! This week, we’re skipping the news since we’re recording ahead of time, and we’ll catch up on that in a couple weeks. But don’t worry! We’re still going to reread and discuss Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian chapter 18. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

Looking ahead to 2023 (00:02:07)
On January 10, The Sword of Hades will be re-released with a The Sun and the Star sneak peek. Are you going to pre-order it? * One of the biggest books to come out this year will be The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro, which will release on May 2. * Here’s everything we know about The Sun and the Star so far. * We speculate what we might get when we read Chalice of the Gods, which comes out on September 26. * And let’s not forget the Rick Riordan Presents imprint! What books can we look forward to in 2023? * First up on the list is Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies by Stacey Lee, who will be releasing her first book under RRP. * We loved Ballad & Dagger, so it should come as no surprise that Last Canto of the Dead by Daniel José Older is at the top of our lists for 2023. * Next up, we have The Last Fallen Realm by Graci Kim, which will wrap up the Gifted Clans series. * Roshani Chokshi is writing another book for RRP, this time about Filipino mythology! * Obviously we can’t wait for the second book in the Serwa Boateng series by Roseanne A. Brown. And maybe it won’t be the last! * We really need to read City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda…if only so we can read Fury of the Dragon Goddess. * This fall, we can also expect Pahua and the Dragon’s Secret by Lori M. Lee to hit store shelves. * Moko Magic by Tracey Baptiste also promises to be great, and we wonder if there will be any similarities to Ballad & Dagger. * And even though we haven’t covered the books yet on the podcast, we’re excited for the next book in the Shadow Bruja series by J.C. Cervantes. * Many of the Rick Riordan Presents authors have OTHER books coming out outside of the imprint. Which ones are we most looking forward to? * First up, Roshani Chokshi gives us a Valentine’s Day treat with The Last Tale of the Flower Bride. * And then there’s Tehlor Kay Mejia’s Lucha of the Night Forest, out on March 21. * And then there’s Into the Light by Mark Oshiro, which has mushrooms on the cover, so you know it’s going to be cool. * What announcements for Percy Jackson and the Olympians do we think we’ll get in 2023? * They have to tell us who Zeus and Poseidon are eventually, right?? * Could we get a trailer by the end of the year? * Will Percy Jackson attend SDCC? Will they be at D23 again? * What if they did monster reveals!? * Make sure you check out Aryan’s show on Paramount+, Adventures in Wonder Park. * When could we expect a season 2 greenlight? * As far as the Red Pyramid film coming to Netflix, we can probably expect the script to be finished. * But we know it’s not coming out in 2023, so we need to be patient! * What about a director? Or any casting announcements? * What’s Prophecy Radio* hoping to accomplish next year? * We want to bring as many exclusives to you as we possibly can! * But we’re super excited to start The Kane Chronicles.

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian (00:54:52)
We’re talking about The Last Olympian* chapter 18. * How can Clarisse survive being turned into a block of ice? * Chiron standing in between Kronos and Mount Olympus is pretty badass. * Annabeth gave it a good old college try, but it just wasn’t enough. * How could you not LOVE AND RESPECT Nico di Angelo until the ends of the Earth after this scene?? * Seeing Demeter and Persephone in action was pretty cool. * And speaking of badasses—Paul and Sally can totally handle their own! * Why does Ethan Nakamura have such a place of honor amongst Kronos’ army? * We need more fanart from the Battle of Manhattan!

Feedback (01:19:49)
A positive guy says he’s really looking forward to Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Witchcraft and Mayhem and Fury of the Dragon Goddess. * Meanwhile, Phoebe’s got her heart set on The Sun and the Star*.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 65, where we’ll discuss the Lightning Thief illustrated edition, as well as the graphic novel!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #63 takes a look back on the last year to reminisce about all the announcements we witnessed and all we’ve accomplished in 2022! We also talk about the most recent news in the Riordanverse, including the livestream and the winner of our art giveaway, as well as reread and discuss Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian chapter 17. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and Updates (00:01:45)
Thank you to everyone who tuned into the Percy Jackson for Good Winter Solstice Fundraiser! * We let you know what kind of content to expect from us in the coming weeks. * Shoutout to @JessycaJill, who won our art giveaway, and to @Hellredsky, for working with us on that! * Graci Kim’s tweet from the other day was bittersweet, and we take a moment to recognize all she’s accomplished. * Read Riordan also gave us some tips for how to throw a Camp Half-Blood-themed holiday party*.

End of the year round-up and reflection (00:10:26)
Once again we really love that we switched over to one chapter an episode. * We’re very proud of our episode titles, but which ones are our favorites? * What’s the most interesting thing we learned in our pursuit of increasing our knowledge of mythology? * Our memories are so bad, but we did think of a couple fun facts we enjoyed learning. * And it’s not just Greek mythology that fascinated us! * The books Karen was talking about were Skin of the Sea and Soul of the Deep by Natasha Bowen. * It’s so hard to pick a favorite interview since everyone has been lovely, and we managed to talk about pretty much all of them. * In particular, make sure you go back and listen to our chat with Roseanne A. Brown and Roshani Chokshi but also Daniel José Older. * There are so many talented people in the Percy Jackson fandom, but we have to shout-out a couple of our favorite artists we’ve discovered this year. * There’s definitely been an Annabeth Chase art renaissance, and we are so here for it. * All of the Sun and the Star artwork has been incredible, but a special shout-out to @AlessiaTrunfio (Kristen’s choice picks: here and here). * Obviously Sarah (@Hellredsky) is one of our favorites, and Soia also has a special place in our hearts. And how could we forget about @Velinxi. * Were you as surprised by the length of our longest episode as we were? * What about our shortest episode? Did we ever get under an hour? * We got a lot of big announcements this year, but which ones stick out in our minds the most? * It’s so hard to concentrate when there’s so much awesome Percy Jackson news in the world. * Chalice of the Gods was a really shocking announcement, and we’re still recovering. * Surprise, surprise, we had a lot to talk about this episode. * Percy Jackson and the Olympians* is truly the gift that keeps on giving.

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian (00:54:21)
We’re here to talk about The Last Olympian* chapter 17. * We’re coming up on the end of this book pretty quickly!! * We don’t want to talk about Silena dying OR the fact that she was the traitor, but we have to. * This was a great twist to the book, and it would’ve been hard to guess. * Are we upset with Silena for being the traitor? * CLARISSE DRAKON-SLAYER, FIRST OF HER NAME. * The Blessing of Ares is super interesting, especially because it makes Clarisse momentarily invulnerable. * Who does Percy summon with Mrs. O’Leary? * Okay, why was Leneus’ death so sad??? * Aryan is going to be so great as Grover. We can see it so clearly. * That elevator ride was a beautiful full circle moment. * Is the Empire State Building guard mortal? * We have another Will Solace sighting! * How do we feel about Annabeth’s confession that she no longer thinks Luke can be saved? * Okay, hear us out: Rachel is Jacob. Percy is Bella. Mount Olympus is Renesmee. * It would’ve been nice to see a conversation between Annabeth and Rachel after this moment. * The moment at the hearth is what the sand dollar scene should’ve been like! * Thank goodness Poseidon decided to listen to Percy. * Kronos is near!

Feedback (01:38:09)
Daphne Olive totally agrees with us that Frozen II is the best Frozen*.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 64, which will take a look ahead at everything coming in 2023!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #62 does a Deep Dive on Chiron, trainer of heroes and the wisest of all centaurs! We also talk about the most recent news in the Riordanverse, including the Mark of Athena graphic novel cover reveal and all the latest on the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series coming to Disney+, as well as reread and discuss Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian chapter 16. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and Updates (00:01:25)
December 19 is your last day to enter our art giveaway! See instructions. * And don’t forget about the livestream fundraiser. Details here. * Read Riordan gave us a last-minute holiday gift guide from the gods and demigods. * We got the cover reveal for Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Witchcraft and Mayhem by Roseanne A. Brown. * We even got the cover reveal for the upcoming Mark of Athena graphic novel. * Hazel’s birthday was on December 17! * Cool. Awkward. Black., edited by Karen Strong, features short stories from Roseanne A. Brown and Kwame Mbalia. * Someone on Twitter also asked Becky about merchandise, and she talked a bit about how it all depends on the success of the show. * As Percy Jackson and the Olympians goes into their winter break, we probably won’t be getting the Zeus and Posiedon casting. * In a now-deleted Tweet, Becky also talks about seeing a network cut of an episode, and how it’s interesting to see what ends up being cut. * Charlie Bushnell has officially wrapped on the first season. * Jessica Parker Kennedy talks about playing Medusa. * Becky and Stephanie Lurie also helped us figure out approximately how many books Rick might’ve signed in his lifetime. * Ashlee will no longer be in charge of Rick’s socials, but here’s an update on what they’ll be doing (and their dream jobs for the future). * We also go through some new Goodreads answers from Rick Riordan. * There are no current plans for a Daughter of the Deep sequel. * That also goes for any additional Percy Jackson illustrated editions. * Will we ever see Leo Valdez again? * It turns out we’ll learn how Will identifies in The Sun and the Star. * Is there a Magnus Chase adaptation in our future? * Could Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities* ever get an adaptation?

Deep Dive: Chiron (00:30:30)
There weren’t many references to Chiron in Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes and Greek Gods. * The Party Ponies are much closer to what actual centaurs are like. * Chiron is pretty different because he doesn’t share the same ancestry as the other centaurs. * There are several different origin stories for centaurs, and all of them are…weird. * Did you know some centaurs are horned!? * Why does it always come back to Zeus and Hera? * Poor Chiron didn’t have a very nice childhood. * How do you teach a horse gymnastics!? * We find out what Chiron is REALLY supposed to look like. * We get into the age-old debate of how centaurs would wear pants. * Who are some of the heroes Chiron trained? * Karen discovers a fun fact about Disney’s Hercules*! * How did Chiron die? * What was Chiron like in the Percy Jackson books? * More importantly, what did he look like? * Why wasn’t he a white stallion in any of the visual adaptations of the books? * Chiron has a couple of pretty interesting abilities. * What are some Chiron-related fun facts from the series?

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian (00:47:39)
This week, we’re reading The Last Olympian chapter 16. * Did this chapter make us emotional? Did we find it exciting? * Is it believable that Annabeth was able to fly the helicopter? * This part is going to be SO exciting in the show. * If this is Rachel without any training and focus, imagine what’s coming next! * Do we sympathize with Percy about being mad that Rachel told him he’s not the hero? * Is it weird that Chiron really wasn’t worried when Rachel showed up with some possible prophetic thoughts and dreams? * We’re up to Prophecy Count #31! And Demeter and Persephone definitely stole the show. * How do we feel about Nico’s arguments to get Hades to help the Olympians? * Seriously, Hades needs some family therapy. * Is Ethan purposefully trying to stall Kronos? Is he having regrets? * Does Prometheus think he’s smarter than Kronos? * That drakon is very large. And very close. * Percy’s anger throughout The Last Olympian* is totally valid. * We’re constantly impressed with how good of a leader and strategist Percy is. * Why was Silena the one to lead the charge with the Ares Cabin? * We really have to wait until next week to talk about what sort of impact this will have on the book and all these characters.

Feedback (01:21:09)
* Jessica writes in to tell us she totally agrees with us on the concept of Western Civilization. * Phoebe thinks Dionysus is afraid of the Party Ponies, and we find that visual totally hilarious.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 63, which will look back on everything that happened in 2022 and all that we accomplished!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #61 offers up some gift ideas if you have a godly parent and have no idea what to get them this holiday season! Who was the hardest to shop for, and who would be happy just to spend some quality time with their family? We also talk about all the latest news in the Riordanverse, which includes taking a quiz that tells us which Rick Riordan Presents villain we are, as well as reread and discuss Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian chapter 15. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and Updates (00:02:06)
We’re doing a livestream fundraiser with the other Riordanverse podcasters! See details here. * Don’t forget about our art giveaway! You have until Dec. 19 to enter! * Karen wrote an article about why now is the perfect time to be a Percy Jackson fan (and how it’s only going to get better). * Did you catch the New York Times crossword puzzle clue about Percy Jackson? * In case you missed the news, Read Riordan posted about Judy I. Lin joining Rick Riordan Presents! * Mark Oshiro has to sign HOW MANY tip-ins for The Sun and the Star!? * Can you believe there’s only one(ish) month left of filming!? * We recently found out what Sonny the chihuahua/chimera looks like. * Comicbook.com did an interview with Alexandra Daddario, and she had nothing but nice things to say about Leah and the Percy Jackson and the Olympians show. * Read Riordan put out another quiz, and you KNOW we had to take it to figure out which Rick Riordan Presents villain* we were.

Gifts worthy of the gods (00:29:43)
We decided to come up with some gifts worthy of the gods, whether they deserved it or not! * Kristen had trouble coming up for a gift for Zeus, but honestly, he would love what she landed on. * Karen really wanted to get him a lame tie, but she found something a little better. * Hera’s gifts came a lot easier, and Kristen’s idea was GENIUS. * Both of our presents are centered around her relationship with Zeus, but in two VERY different ways. * Poseidon was kind of a big deal, and we really wanted to do something special for him. * Gotta feed the ego of a god, you know? * When it comes to Hades, the best thing to do is appeal to his hardworking nature. * Like, would he even enjoy going on vacation?? * Kristen’s gift for Athena is clever AND practical. * Karen also wanted to get her something practical, but with a little extra sparkle. * Does Ares’ gift from Kristen actually work better for…Hermes? * Whatever gift you get Ares, it has to include violence. And meat. * This week’s chapter inspired Kristen’s gift for Dionysus. * Meanwhile, Karen is wracking up some serious debt to get on Mr. D’s good side. * When it comes to Apollo, it’s a good idea to feed into his vanity. * Karen takes some inspiration from the Hermes myth for her idea. * If you’re gonna get something solar-powered for Apollo, you gotta go with a moon present for Artemis. * Meanwhile, Karen really wants her to take a day off from all that hunting. * Hephaestus doesn’t need any junk. Keep it simple. And symbolic. * But he’d probably also like something complicated that engages his mind. * Kristen’s idea for Aphrodite is actually really clever, and she has a fantastic reason for giving it to her. * Meanwhile, Karen wants to gift her something that’ll allow her to see the latest and greatest fashions. * What to get for Demeter? It’s corn! It has the juice! * Karen goes above and beyond for Demeter, and she wracks up even more debt to do it. * While Kristen didn’t gift Hermes any Redbull, she did think of another beverage he might enjoy. * But we all know what he would really like—a way to trap and embarrass Zeus. * Hestia might be the easiest god to please with a gift for the holidays. Kristen wants to make sure she stays nice and toasty*. * And Karen wants to give her the gift of spending time with her family.

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian (00:59:23)
It’s time to talk about The Last Olympian chapter 15. * This chapter was a little lighter than last week’s. * We appreciate that this battle wasn’t over right away. * What would you do if you were invincible? * Did anyone else cry when the Party Ponies arrived? * It’s nice that Annabeth and Percy finally had a heart-to-heart. * This was a really nice Annabeth moment after not seeing her much in this book. * But this scene really made us worry about her future! * We’re totally counting this as Prophecy Count #30. * But what is* a prophecy, exactly? * It’s always Party Time with the Party Ponies! * Dionysus TOTALLY meant to call Percy into this little vision chat. * We discuss the idea that Western Civilization will fall if the gods are defeated. Is this a fair assessment, given how global and interdependent our culture is these days? * What came first, the chicken or the Greek god? * Okay, Karen has come up with a better nickname for Lukronos. All in favor?? * Are any of the other gods worried about their demigod children? * That scene where Percy discovers Paul’s car with his parents inside is going to be rough to watch on screen. * Okay, Prometheus is definitely as manipulative as everyone said he was. * What do we think of Rachel and Annabeth’s rivalry?

Feedback (01:39:12)
Caoimhe gave us an EXCELLENT idea for another episode. * Monster Donut Podcast also did an episode on pit scorpions*! * Ian also discovered Percy Jackson because of the films, just like Sarah from last week! * P.S. Stick around for the bloopers!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 62, where we’ll do a Deep Dive on Chiron!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #60 talks about all things fan art, and even has a special guest! Please welcome Sarah Barra (aka @Hellredsky), who graciously joined us for another fun discussion. We also talk about all the latest news in the Riordanverse, including the new Rick Riordan Presents author who recently joined the roster, as well as reread and discuss Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian chapter 14. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and Updates (00:02:28)
The start of this episode is chaotic, but what else is new? * We recorded a little early this week, so news is light. * Read Riordan lets us know some great gifts you can receive as a demigod. * They definitely stole our idea for next week! Except no they didn’t, our idea is pretty different. * Rebecca Kuss at Rick Riordan Presents/Disney-Hyperion announced a new book coming to the RRP imprint! * Judy I. Lin has joined Rick Riordan Presents! * We’ve definitely heard of A Magic Steeped in Poison. * It’ll be so fun and interesting to read about Taiwanese folklore! * Karen is super excited about a horror novel joining the lineup! * Kristen is…not. (The book she references is The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich.) * This book takes place in Vancouver, so we can live vicariously through the characters to explore the city where Percy Jackson and the Olympians* is filming! * Kristen rebukes Karen’s idea of exposure therapy for horror novels.

Percy Jackson fanart (feat. Sarah Barra aka @Hellredsky) (00:09:31)
Welcome, Sarah! It’s so great to finally talk in person because we’ve been mutually supporting each other for a while now! * Sarah tells us about how she’s been drawing fanart since she was little! * They also give us some good advice on how to keep the enjoyment of your craft alive when it’s become your fulltime job. * And if you’re looking for some good tools, Sarah has some great advice for that, too! * Remember: Digital art is just as valid and beautiful as traditional art mediums. * Does anyone else struggle to color in their creations? * You can’t please everyone! Even ugly or bad art invokes an emotion, and that’s important, too. * Create something YOU enjoy, first and foremost. * It’s so interesting how a fandom can grow into something new thanks to fanart and fandom. * In particular, we’re thinking of Velinxi, whose art is monumentally influential in the Percy Jackson fandom. * It’s fun to put your own spin on a character like Percy Jackson, and it’s interesting to hear how Sarah does that in their artwork. * All three of us talk about how old we are and how long we’ve been around the internet and fandom culture. * Social media might be a dumpster fire on any given day, but it also brings us a lot of opportunities to meet new people and see different kinds of artwork. * What are some of our biggest fandoms? Shout-out to Teen Wolf!! * Kristen and Karen are huge fans of Karen Hallion and Lord Mesa. * Sarah tells us how she first got into Percy Jackson. * Some of Sarah’s favorite PJO artists include: Viria, Velinxi, Sarah Moustafa (@smoustart), Arisha (@arishatistic) Drazen (@spiderdeli), and Marik (@marik_draw). * What kind of influences, good or bad, will the show have on the fandom once it comes out? * We love the Percy Jackson multiverse! * Sarah makes a good point about how Clarisse’s portrayal in the fandom could change a lot because of Dior Goodjohn’s casting in the show. * Karen wants to see more demigods wearing glasses! * All of us also want to see more diversity in the fandom! * We’re giving away one of Sarah’s $40 chibi commissions! * The rules are simple: 1. Make sure you’re following @prophecypodcast and @Hellredsky on Twitter, and 2. Tell us who your favorite Percy Jackson character is using the hashtag #ProphecyRadioGiveaway. * You’ll have until December 19 to enter, and then we’ll pick one random winner to receive the prize! * Make sure you follow Sarah @Hellredsky on Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr/Hive/Mastodon, as well as check out their ko.fi as well as their podcast Herosgrafia*. * “Bye bye!” “(I waved.)” * We had a BLAST. Thanks again to Sarah, and we can’t wait to have her on again!

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian (01:08:50)
It’s time to talk about The Last Olympian* chapter 14. * Why was this chapter SO. LONG. * Kristen’s recap this week is poetry to the ears. * We loved hearing Thalia’s perspective on the whole LuKronos situation. * It’ll be so interesting to see how the Hunters are portrayed in the show. * Why is Thalia defending Hermes in this situation? * Percy doesn’t want anymore nightmares, but you can’t always get what you want. * We’re up to Prophecy Count #29! * Prophetic dreams are a demigod thing, and it’s simply not mentioned enough. * What does Clarisse dream about?? * We loved the callback to Auntie Em’s Garden Gnome Emporium. * Why do certain monsters take longer to reform? What’s the correlation between intelligence and the length of time it takes for them to return from Tartarus? * Are we meant to empathize with Ethan Nakamura at all? * When did Luke start regretting his decision to join with Kronos? * Oh, to be a fly on the wall inside Kronos’ mind. * Has the Big House always been blue!? * Why does the Oracle choose young girls as its vessel? (Is this an Apollo thing…?) * Was May Castellan unstable even before she was hit with Hades’ curse? * We kind of spoiled ourselves last week. Oops. * Have we seen Thalia use lightning before!? * Okay, how did Percy create that hurricane? And on ACCIDENT? * Can we assume Percy can control hurricanes, too? And if so…what the heck, man!? You’re falling down on the job. * We once again discuss whether Percy Jackson is overpowered. * We try to figure out where the Clazmonian Sow is from. * How do the lion statues come to life? * That visual of Percy lassoing the flying pig is hilarious.

Feedback (02:02:01)
* Jessica chimes in with some comments on the gods and the Fates. * Espeon is excited about the new Rick Riordan Presents book, not least because it’s a young adult book!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 61, where we’ll try to come up with a few gifts good enough for the gods!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #59 does another Monster Guide, this time on pit scorpions (and all related materials). In addition, the hosts discuss all the latest news in the Riordanverse, though we’re happy to report it looks like everyone took a break during Thanksgiving week here in the States, as well as reread and discuss Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian chapter 13. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and Updates (00:02:00)
There’s not a lot of news this time, which is pretty nice after the last couple of weeks. * Read Riordan posted an article asking what are the gods and demigods thankful for this year? * Becky answers a question about whether more The Sun and the Star samplers will be available. * We also learned that the book will be 480 pages long*.

Monster Guide: Pit Scorpions (00:06:41)
* In turns out pit scorpions are kind of generic monsters, BUT we did find some scorpion-related content to talk about. * Hesiod wrote of Skorpios and Orion, and there are several different versions of this myth. * But they were both put into the sky, and they never appear at the same time! * We also learn all about the Skorpios constellation and how it relates to Kristen and Karen specifically. * Oh, and do you know what the Skorpios constellation is called in a culture that is very specific and related to our interests?? * Scorpio is associated with death and rebirth, and you know what? That just makes a lot of sense. * Can you guess what planet rules this sign? * Ovid also wrote about Phaethon, the son of Helios, and how he drove his father’s chariot among the stars. * It’s interesting to think about what real life things this story tries to explain. * But what about pit scorpions in Percy Jackson? * Let’s just say, we wouldn’t want to battle this monster, like, ever. * Percy is also super lucky to have survived being stung by one. * Do the scorpions come out to play during any of the battles?

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian (00:19:12)
It’s time to talk about The Last Olympian* chapter 13. * Grover and Anya need to form a No Bunnies Allowed Club House. * Would YOU have a snowball fight with a bunch of ice giants? * We wonder how giants are usually portrayed throughout various pieces of media. * Prometheus is a super interesting character, and we really liked his presence in the story. * What advancement could Prometheus have given mankind? * Can we actually trust what Prometheus is saying? * That back-and-forth between Percy and Ethan was fantastic. * This is Prophecy Count #28 because we make the rules. * It couldn’t have been easy for Luke to grow up with May as his mother. * How did May end up the way she did? We might be skipping ahead here. * Okay, we don’t feel bad for Hermes here, but hear us out… * We get a nice little Grover moment in this chapter. * Who started the rumor that Pandora had a box!? * Prometheus is very good at his job, and you know what really helps? He’s not wrong. * But you know who’s worse than the Olympian gods. KRONOS! * Percy was on FIRE this chapter! Figuratively speaking.

Feedback (00:57:52)
* Thanks for your email, Edward! We love learning about the inconsistencies and mistakes throughout the books. * Nicolaas gives us another Percy Jackson fun fact.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 60, where we’ll talk about fanart, complete with a couple surprises!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #58 sees the hosts talking about food. Specifically, what kind of food represents each of the main Olympian gods (plus Hades)? In addition to this, the hosts discuss all the latest news in the Riordanverse, including the casting of Hades and Hephaestus for Percy Jackson and the Olympians, as well as reread and discuss Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian chapter 12. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and Updates (00:03:23)
Read Riordan released another OTP timelines article, this time about Nico di Angelo and Will Solace. * Then, we try to guess which gods said what in the Riordanverse. * Did you do better than us?? You probably did. * Let’s talk about the November 11 blog post. * What moments from The Lightning Thief do they need an underwater set for? * The Underworld set is going to be AMAZING. * It’s so interesting to think which gods we’re going to see this season and which have to wait. * It has been confirmed and confirmed again: No actors from the Percy Jackson movies will appear in Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+. * It’s so amazing to hear that the studio partners keep giving them excellent notes and that everything has been super collaborative. * We got another update for Daughter of the Deep! How long do you think it’ll be until that movie comes out? * Make sure you’ve ordered The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro. * Hopefully we’re able to go to an in-person tour stop for this book, but if not, maybe we can catch the virtual event. * Okay, it’s time for the November 18 blog post, which is all about new casting. * First up is Jay Duplass as Hades. * Do we know Jay from anything? One of our friends is definitely excited for this one! * We’ve also got Timothy Omundson* as Hephaestus! * Is there a better, more prolific actor for this role?? We think not! * Kristen makes a confession that SHOCKS Karen to the core. * We do a lot of speculating about how Hephaestus’ role could be expanded for the show.

Divine recipes (00:40:41)
It’s almost Thanksgiving here in the United States, so let’s talk about food! * Despite the fact that Zeus’ recipe inspired Karen to come up with this series, Kristen had the most trouble with him! * We both definitely tried to incorporate weather somehow. * How do you turn Hera’s personality into a recipe?? * We agreed it had to be something homemade and comforting. * For Poseidon, is there really any choice other than seafood? * Kristen went for freshness and Karen went for abundance, but both work really well! * And no, there’s no blue JELL-O with goldfish inside. * Hades definitely demands some sort of MEAT. * We both also incorporated fire in different ways. * And maybe the Italian flag?? * Athena was a little bit of a tricky one, but we both knew it HAD to involve olives or olive oil in some way. * Plus, it had to be light and have enough substance to sustain you during battle! * Kristen’s pick for Ares was honestly the best recipe out of the entire list. * We both knew it had to be meat, and it had to be violent. * Kristen also describes Ares in the nicest* way possible. * Next up is Dionysus, and we go in two different directions for this one. * Kristen was thinking parties, and Karen was thinking wine. How could you go wrong with either? * Kristen knew she HAD to work oranges into her recipe for Apollo. * Karen had a similar reasoning for going with her choice for Apollo as well. * Artemis is next on our list, and Kristen had a really clever way of working one of her major symbols into her choice. * Why did we both think Artemis was vegetarian?? She’s the goddess of the HUNT. * And yes, Karen found a way to incorporate mushrooms. Obviously. * Hephaestus is such an interesting god to find a recipe for, and apparently Kristen had NO trouble with this one. * That being said, we think of Hephaestus VERY differently. * For Aphrodite, are there any options other than chocolate?? * Callie interrupts us to eat a little bit of dinner. * Whatever Aphrodite gets, it has to be elegant and decadent. * Demeter is an interesting one, but Kristen found a really good recipe for that. * Meanwhile, Karen went with something a little more classic. * Hermes was another god who was really fun and interesting to come up with recipes for. * Seriously, tacos are so versatile and they’re good to eat on the go! * Our last god on the list is Hestia, and we knew from the get-go it would be a little bit difficult. * Whatever her meal is, it’s gotta be roasted over an open fire! * Was this fun? Did you like it? Should we do some more?

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian (01:24:45)
It’s time to talk about The Last Olympian chapter 12. * Is this the first time we’re meeting Will Solace? * He must be an excellent healer if Percy is allowing him to look after Annabeth. * How much does Pompona look like Demeter? * Watch out for that foreshadowing! It’ll bite you right on the nose. * We really wanted to root for you, Ethan! * We’re really feeling the Percabeth vibes in this chapter!! * There was a point in time where Luke wanted to run away from Kronos and everything he had to do. How do we feel about this? * Grover returns to deliver some bad news and eat some furniture. * Karen totally forgets the word for hellhounds. * We’re officially up to Prophecy Count #27. * Nico needs to learn the delicate art of listening to your elders*. * Did Maria di Angelo make the right call, or was she being naïve? * Zeus would totally kill children. * Poor Persephone would’ve been forced to live with Hades’ mistress. YIKES. * Hades goes full God of Death on the Oracle, and we just feel so bad for her. * Rachel’s father is kind of the worst. * Kristen has ANOTHER confession.

Feedback (02:00:40)
Henry lets us know that there’s a Mythic Quest/Percy Jackson* crossover…in Becky’s dreams. * Phoebe tries to help us out with the whole sand dollar problem.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 59, where we’ll do a Monster Guide on pit scorpions.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
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Prophecy Radio episode #57 does a Deep Dive on Hermes, which couldn’t come at a better time since Lin-Manuel Miranda was just cast in the role for the Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV show airing on Disney+ in 2024. In addition to talking about this latest bit of news, we also discuss the cover for Fury of the Dragon Goddess by Sarwat Chadda, as well as reread and discuss Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian chapter 11. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and Updates (00:01:39)
Read Riordan posted Ares’ guide to fatherhood, and it’s just about as helpful as you would think. * What did you think of the new Ares/Clarisse artwork? * They also posted the cover for Fury of the Dragon Goddess by Sarwat Chadda, the sequel to City of the Plague God. * Sarwat is super excited for this book, and so are we! * Did you catch the video of Rick trolling us for the big casting announcement? * Okay, let’s talk about the November 7 blog post. * Yes, Lin-Manuel Miranda has been cast as Hermes in Percy Jackson and the Olympians. * This is quite a surprise, since in the books, he doesn’t show up until Sea of Monsters. * What could this mean for the rest of the casting, especially the Big Three? * We love that Lin’s kid is a fan of the books! * What scene could Percy, Annabeth, and Hermes have together? * Annabeth’s reaction to Hermes is going to be VERY interesting. * Deadline has a better description of Hermes’ role in the show. * Becky reminds everyone to be kind*, and we discuss why some people aren’t happy about the casting.

Deep Dive: Hermes (00:26:12)
* Let’s find out how Hermes ended up going to Juvie. * Literally, what is Hermes NOT the god of?? * We really love learning new words, can’t you tell? * Wait. One of his symbols is the WHAT? * Hermes accomplished a lot as a baby and none of it was good. * IS Hermes the god of cheeseburgers!? * It’s cool that Argus is tied into this myth, and we can’t wait to see how he’s portrayed in the show. * Hermes could seriously use a little self-reflection. * He’s had a lot of children with a lot of women, and not all of it was consensual. * As always, please bear with us regarding the pronunciation. We’re trying! * At what times does Hermes show up throughout the Camp Half-Blood Chronicles? * We also get Hermes’ physical description, and it reminds us of someone who is decidedly not Lin-Manuel Miranda. * Can Hermes unlock any phone or computer? How do their powers work with modern technology?

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian (00:49:11)
It’s time to talk about The Last Olympian* chapter 11. * Thank goodness for Blackjack because he saved the day multiple times. * Are we more or less annoyed at Clarisse after this chapter? * Oh, it’s PERSONAL between Percy and the Minotaur. * The necklaces on the Minotaur’s axe?? OH, IT’S ON. * How do those spoils of war work? * Was the battle with the Minotaur anticlimactic, or was this on purpose? * Percy has given Ethan SO many chances, the least he could do is NOT stab Annabeth!! * Is it Kronos or the Kool-Aid Man? YOU DECIDE! * The realities of war are heavy in this chapter, and it’s especially hard when you’re battling your friends and peers. * Yet another named character has bitten the dust. Stakes are high. * It’s a good thing Pegasi gallop when they fly because the alternative is a little strange to imagine.

Feedback (01:20:04)
* Nicolaas reminds us that we’ll see the video shield again in the “Staff of Hermes” short story.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 58, where we’ll come up with some recipes we think are worthy of the gods.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #56 talks about the Lotus Hotel & Casino, and all of the references and Easter eggs we might see in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV show. The hosts tackle all the latest news in the Riordanverse, including the Crown of Wishes adaptation, the Freedom Fire imprint, and yet another blog post from Rick Riordan, as well as a reread and discussion of Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian chapter 10. This book is really heating up, and we’re only halfway through! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and Updates (00:03:53)

• Read Riordan lets us know how we can win a wilderness survival competition with the Hunters of Artemis.
• Make sure you go follow Tehlor Kay Mejia on Instagram, as she is no longer on Twitter.
• Roshani Chokshi’s A Crown of of Wishes is getting an adaptation on Disney+!
• It’s pretty cool that the show’s lead, Avantika, has ties to both Aryan Simhadri (Grover) and Charles Bushnell (Luke).
• This might even help pave the way for an Aru Shah adaptation!
• Kwame Mbalia gives everyone a pep talk for NaNoWriMo.
• Did you also hear the Kwame is heading up a new imprint for Disney Books, called Freedom Fire?
• Yeah, we’re super excited about this.

Lotus Hotel & Casino references and Easter eggs (00:12:04)

• Obviously a Nico and Bianca Easter egg is at the top of everyone’s lists, but there’s A LOT more Percy Jackson and the Olympians can do with this scene/episode.
• Obviously Karen’s first choice is to put a Disney Hercules reference in the show somehow.
• Maybe the kids could be playing the Hercules Playstation game that came out way back in 1997?
• You can currently buy this game on Steam. Is anyone a fan?
• Kristen also had some ideas for what kind of Disney Easter eggs could end up in the show.
• We gotta get Finding Nemo or The Little Mermaid in there somehow.
• But what about Doctor Who!? That could actually make for a GREAT crossover/reference.
• And, of course, there’s always Wreck-It-Ralph.
• Karen is definitely on board for the water theme—but she had an idea for what their rooms at the hotel could look like.
• Where would Grover and Annabeth stay?
• And how could we fit Oliver and Company into this world?
• We really couldn’t pass up this opportunity to drop some movie references.
• Wouldn’t it be cool if Logan Lerman or Alexandra Daddario showed up in the background as one of the adult characters in the hotel?
• It totally makes sense if the Lotus Hotel was hosting a convention that week!
• Really, though, Disney needs to hire us. We’re so good at this.
• Poor Grover needs a Lotus Hotel & Casino redemption arc after what he went through in the movie.
• Some famous missing person HAS to show up at the hotel. It just makes so much sense!
• Book canon and show canon don’t have to match exactly.
• Do we want the show to break the fourth wall at all?
• How cool would it be if this scene foreshadowed what would happen in Sea of Monsters aka Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2.
• How many classic videogames can they fit into this one scene!?
• What’s more likely, a Kingdom Hearts or Dreamlight Valley reference?
• Just please, for the love of the gods, don’t turn this into Ready Player One.

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian (00:38:37)

• This week, we’re talking The Last Olympian chapter 10.
• Thank goodness Mrs. O’Leary didn’t get put to sleep!
• Do we ever see the video shield again in the series?
• Where’s the line between science and magic within this universe?
• What is Grover up to right now? Is he back at CBH?
• Should Annabeth have been the one to direct all the troops, considering she’s a daughter of Athena?
• This is, like, a REAL war, you guys.
• Karen NEEDS that Death to Barbie t-shirt.
• Please give us a Thalia spinoff series!!
• Percy and Annabeth are such good people. How could you not love them!?
• These automatons are awesome and SCARY.
• The scene with the two rivers was pretty cool, but…
• Can someone please explain how the heck Percy knew what to do with the sand dollar?
• Percy’s got a lot of baggage when it comes to the Minotaur, and we can’t wait to see what happens next!
• Does it make sense that the demigods would be fighting for Olympus, specifically?

Feedback (01:17:03)

• Shout-out to Phoebe for also thinking a Hercules reference would be perfect to see in the Lotus Hotel & Casino scenes.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 57, where we’ll do a Deep Dive on Hermes (seriously, it’s perfect timing).

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.

Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #55 does another Monster Guide—this time on Procrustes, aka “The Stretcher,” who had a brief cameo in The Lightning Thief. The hosts tackle all the latest news in the Riordanverse, including a pre-Halloween blog post from Rick Riordan himself, as well as a reread and discussion of Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian chapter 9. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and Updates (00:03:59)

• Read Riordan posted several articles, like this one about seven terrifying monsters from the Rick Riordan Presents imprint.
• And in case you were wondering, they also wrote about what the gods and demigods have planned for Halloween.
• Roseanne A. Brown also gave Rick Riordan some advice on hunting vampires.
• Did you see the Entertainment Weekly interview with Rick and the trio?
• We loved the story about Aryan walking like a goat!
• Let’s talk about Rick’s October 28 blog post.
• THIS IS NOT A DRILL. THEY ARE FILMING THE LOTUS HOTEL AND CASINO SCENES.
• The real-time commentary while Rick was on set was pretty cool.
• It’s so interesting to hear all the details of production.
• And it’s exciting that they’re looking to the end of the season now!
• How surprising is it that one episode could take a month or longer to finalize!?
• Rick also talks about his other film projects, including The Red Pyramid, Daughter of the Deep, and his pitch for “My Life as a Child Outlaw.”
• We’re really excited about the potential for that last one because they could do so many things with it!
• In terms of writing projects, you gotta start with Chalice of the Gods.
• How cool would it be for Walker to be one of the beta readers!?
• Did you see what everyone dressed up as for Halloween?

Monster Guide: Procrustes (00:17:31)

• The Procrustes myth is pretty straight forward, and if you remember what happened in the Lightning Thief, then you already know the important parts.
• But let’s talk about the Ancient Greek myth anyway.
• What do you call an old-time hotel?
• If your host looks like he’s out of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, maybe turn around and find somewhere else to sleep for the night.
• Thankfully, Theseus was smart and chose the 10-foot bed after tricking Procrustes into the other one.
• This myth was pretty short, so we decided to find some fun facts.
• Maybe this story was based on a local serial killer?
• Make sure you add the word procrustean to your vocabulary!
• Isn’t it interesting that Thomas Jefferson used this as an argument for religious freedom?
• We hate math, but for those who don’t, you might also want to learn the term procrustean.
• And if you’re not a fan of spiders, don’t look up the genus Damastes.
• Did you know Procrustes was also supposed to show up in the Lightning Thief movie!?
• At least there’s a high chance we’ll see Procrustes this time around.
• Procrustes is not a clown, but you can picture him that way if you want to.
• All we want is for them to keep Crusty’s fashion sense in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV show.
• A six-foot bed isn’t that out of the ordinary, is it?

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian (00:30:43)

• This week, we’re discussing The Last Olympian chapter 9.
• We’re only about halfway through the book, but this already feels like the climax of the story. There’s so much left!
• We really miss Annabeth! She’s hardly been in the book so far.
• Daedalus’ laptop probably has special protections, right?
• Why didn’t Chiron want to go to Mount Olympus?
• How much do we blame Clarisse for not showing up when Percy called the campers to action?
• Was Percy’s moment to shine as the leader of the campers rushed? And was that on purpose?
• The Empire State Building security guard really tries to stay up on all the latest books, doesn’t he?
• What might he be reading in Chalice of the Gods?
• Could all those campers really fit inside the elevator in the Empire State Building?
• Who’s responsible for choosing the elevator music?
• Prophecy Count #26!
• What was so important about this particular vision/flashback?
• It’s hard not to feel bad for Annabeth and what she’s going through now that Luke has sided with Kronos.
• The Hermes we meet in Sea of Monsters feels so different from the one we see in Last Olympian.
• Forty demigods defending all of Manhattan? Yeah, sure, why not.
• Okay, Plan 23 must be risky.
• More vague advice from the gods? Must be a day ending in ‘y’!
• Morpheus is back, baby! It’s invasion time.

Feedback (01:04:23)

• Henry writes in to suggest the dog Rick was talking about meeting could be Cerberus.
• We all still want Luke to have Egyptian blood, but it’s just not meant to be.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 56, which is a complete mystery to everyone, including your intrepid hosts.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.

Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #54 dives into the latest news in the Riordanverse, including three—yes, you heard right—THREE blog posts from Rick Riordan. This includes updates on Rick Riordan Presents, the latest casting information for the Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV show, as well as the announcement of Percy Jackson Book 6 (aka Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods). We also return to our Percy Jackson reread with a discussion of The Last Olympian chapter 8. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and Updates (00:02:28)

• If you haven’t already, be sure to listen to our interview with Roseanne A. Brown about Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Vampire Hunting.
• Roseanne is also doing an educator giveaway of the book, ending 10/28.
• Read Riordan put up another OTP Timelines article—this time about Leo and Calypso.
• This isn’t really news, but we love Angie Thomas and Rick Riordan’s friendship.

Blog-a-palooza (00:06:56)

• We have a lot of blog posts to talk about this week—and one extra than we expected!
• There’s so much awesome news, so let’s just get into it.
• First up is the October 9 blog post, titled “News from the Riordanverse October 2022.”
• You can still pre-order signed copies of The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro from Barnes & Noble.
• We’re pretty excited that Rick mentions there could be more Will and Nico books in the future.
• We talk about some Trials of Apollo spoilers and how it could affect The Sun and the Star.
• What other characters do you think we’ll get to see in this book?
• Don’t forget about The Lords of Night by J.C. Cervantes!
• And how could we forget about The Spirit Glass by Roshani Chokshi!?
• It’s so interesting that Filipino mythology is one of the most requested topics for them to explore.
• Rick also gives us a few updates from the set of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
• We learn roughly where we are in the adaptation of The Lightning Thief.
• Rick says more nice things about Walker and Leah, and we love to hear it.
• We guess as to which on-set dog Rick recently met.
• Rick also has some very interesting insight into the production process and how much he’s learned about making a film/television adaptation.
• It’s time to quiz Kristen on more TV/film lingo!
• Next up: The October 13 blog post, “More Casting News for PJOTV.”
• Jessica Parker Kennedy has been cast as Medusa.
• Kristen has definitely seen her in quite a few different shows.
• She also seems to be a Jon Steinberg darling, and it’s exciting that they’ve worked together so many times!
• Suzanne Cryer has been cast as Echidna, and she has A LOT of TV credits to her name.
• Like, a lot. You’ve probably seen her in something.
• Her Instagram post about the announcement was so beautiful and heartwarming.
• Lastly, we’ve got Adam Copeland as Ares, and is there a more perfect person to step into this role?
• Maybe this is a good excuse for Karen to finally watch Vikings.
• Lastly, we’ve got the October 18 blog post about Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods.
• Karen reads you the entire blog post so you don’t miss A SINGLE DETAIL.
• Make sure you also read the Publisher’s Weekly article, which offers a few additional details.
• Rick was REALLY trying to get the PJOTV off the ground, and we’re here for it.
• How do we feel about calling Chalice of the Gods Percy Jackson 6?
• When does this book take place?
• Okay, but, like, is this the first in a trilogy…?
• Yeah, we’re gonna buy this no matter what, you don’t have to worry about that.
• We’re PRETTY sure no one is going to die in this book, so don’t panic!
• Rick reminds us just how much of a big deal Percy Jackson and the Olympians really is.

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian (01:06:37)

• This week, we’re discussing The Last Olympian chapter 8.
• It feels like it’s been ages, but we’re back!
• That windowless, doorless room is cruel and unusual punishment.
• Why has Percy been dreaming of Rachel throughout this book? Who does that power belong to?
• We liked the countdown with Typhon instead of racing the clock against another solstice.
• This episode proves we need to work on our United States geography.
• Let’s talk about this whole situation between Percy and Nico.
• One thing’s for sure, we’re always going to talk about how much we love Mrs. O’Leary.
• Achilles seems to have learned a lot from his death.
• Okay, we find out the real reason why Luke was able to host Kronos.
• We love Nico so much, but he’s driving us crazy in this book.
• Is it weird that Percy submerges completely in the River Styx?
• We loved the moment when Percy pins Hades, but maybe he should’ve made sure the river thing worked first.
• Rick didn’t have to include that moment with Hades’ cloak, but we’re glad he did.

Feedback (01:33:54)

• Ian wants to remind everyone to go listen to our Daughter of the Deep review if you’ve read the book!
• He also has some clever ideas for the Percy Jackson Monopoly pieces.
• Sword of Avalon also has some great ideas to improve our Demigod Life game. Thanks for the kind words, too!
• Henry wrote us a monster of a letter, and we tackle a couple of the most important sections.
• We really love doing chapters one at a time, even if The Red Pyramid is a bigger book.
• Thanks for correcting a few timeline things for us! We’re old and our memories are bad.
• We want Tom Sturridge as Morpheus in Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 5!
• Henry also gives us a great idea for our 100th episode.
• Is Nico friendly with Anubis, the Egyptian God of Death?
• He also has a tech question for us, and we need your help!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 55, which will do a Monster Guide on Procrustus.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.

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Prophecy Radio episode #53 discusses Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Vampire Hunting by Roseanne A. Brown, as well as talks to the author herself—who’s also a massive Percy Jackson fan! Karen and Kristen also tackle all the latest news, and provide a little bit of an update about what’s going on in their lives. But don’t worry, the podcast isn’t going anywhere! There is no chapter review this week. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and Updates (00:01:16)

• We provide a little bit of an update in our lives, which includes the next chapter of our story for both of us.
• Suffice it to say we’re a little stressed.
• But don’t worry! The podcast isn’t going anywhere.
• The Lords of Night by J.C. Cervantes is out in the world!
• Being the tricksiest author at Rick Riordan Presents is quite the accomplishment.
• Read Riordan also wants you to meet Monty, a Jaguar Warrior, and catch up with A.P., the Mayan God of Death.
• How amazing would it be if Walker Scobell showed up in Deadpool 3?
• Did you catch the Percy Jackson reference in Bullet Train?
• Jason Gray-Stanford appears to have been cast in Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Vampire Hunting by Roseanne A. Brown (00:18:56)

• Beware of spoilers if you’re trying to go into the book without knowing anything!
• What is this book about?
• Doesn’t Mean Girls meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer sound like such a good combination?
• What kind of character is Serwa?
• How do we feel about her parents? We have a lot of thoughts.
• At least Boulder is around?
• It’s okay not to be perfect, and Serwa certainly teaches us this lesson.
• We love how complex Roxy is.
• But her story is also about immigration and deportation, making it a pretty heavy—but important!—topic to talk about.
• Eunju is a complicated character, and it was interesting to see behind the mask.
• It’s so refreshing when creators allow girls and women be angry!
• How could you NOT love Mateo?
• It took us a little longer to love Gavin, but once you understand where he’s coming from, it really makes a difference!
• Everyone’s magic fits them so well.
• The adze are kind of scary, and we never thought we’d be afraid of fireflies.
• Learning about the adinkra has been so interesting. Make sure you look in the back of your book to learn more!
• SPOILER SECTION STARTS AT 01:04:44.
• We talk about who the adze was and whether it was obvious.
• Mrs. Dean is THE ABSOLUTE WORST, and it makes us so angry.
• But at least we have Mr. Riley, who is her antithesis in every possible way.
• Mr. Riley and Roxy’s ancestry is so interesting.
• Okay, let’s talk about the BIG spoiler here because it’s a doozy.
• Is her aunt as bad as everyone thinks she is?
• Is Serwa the Midnight Drum?
• There is SO MUCH to look forward to in Book 2.

Roseanne A. Brown Interview (01:25:31)

• We’re SO excited to talk to Roseanne because not only is she a huge Percy Jackson fan, but she’s got some love for Teen Wolf, too.
• First up—what are her go-to snacks when she’s writing?
• We learn that the length of an edit letter does not correlate to how much work you have to do on your second draft.
• Yes, there were people writing fanfiction on DeviantArt back in the day.
• No, we will never get to see her Percy Jackson fanfiction. Booooooo.
• Can you believe Mrs. Dean is based on someone Roseanne knows!?
• Wait until you hear who Mr. Riley is based on…
• Roseanne explains what the treasure hunting aspect of the book would’ve looked like.
• Making Serwa already a part of the world of Slayers was an intentional choice Roseanne made when writing the book.
• She tells us one of the crazy mythological creatures we’ll see in Book 2.
• Three guesses which of the kids is Roseanne’s favorite.
• We have an amazing discussion about how it’s important to talk to kids about racism and how the book doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to this topic.
• Who would Roseanne’s Greek godly parent be?
• And she has the godly parents for each of the kids picked out!
• Which Rick Riordan Presents world would Roseanne like to live in?
• Is Roseanne excited for the Teen Wolf movie?
• You want some teasers for Book 2!?
• What about the other projects Roseanne is working on?

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 54, which will discuss the latest blog posts from Rick Riordan.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.

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Prophecy Radio episode #52 explores some ideas for both Percy Jackson-themed board games and original concepts. Karen and Kristen also tackle all the latest news, including the Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure cover reveal, as well as discuss Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian chapter 7. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and Updates (00:02:05)

• Don’t forget that Carlos Hernandez is now OFFICIALLY a Marvel Comics writer!!
• Did you see the GIANT billboard for Ballad & Dagger in NYC?
• Read Riordan got Ren Santiago to write a blog post for them.
• We also got to meet Edison from Lords of Night by J.C. Cervantes, which comes out October 4.
• Happy birthday to Leah Jeffries (aka Annabeth), who turned 13 on September 25!
• We’ve decided on #SolangeloBook as the hashtag for The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure.
• Rick also wrote a September 28 blog post!
• We discuss the Sun and the Star cover reveal, as well as its artist, Khadijah Khatib.
• The US and UK release dates will both be May 2, 2023—it’s really not far away!
• Mark and Rick will be doing an IN-PERSON tour!
• Could there be more spinoff novels??
• We talk about Nico and Will’s fate and whether we have to be worried.
• Oh, maybe we should read the Sun and the Star synopsis, huh?
• Don’t forget to pre-order The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure!

Percy Jackson Board Games (00:30:50)

• We’re starting off with which existing board games we could theme to Percy Jackson.
• First up? Clue! What would we use as the different rooms in the mansion?
• Kristen’s also got some ideas for a Percy Jackson Monopoly game.
• How would you organize the gods? What would represent the railroads?
• Caoimhe also has some excellent suggestions for the games pieces.
• There are a lot of ways to adapt The Game of Life for the Percy Jackson world.
• A Guess Who game would actually be really fitting for the demigods.
• This may even entice non-Percy Jackson fans to pick it up!
• If there’s a Harry Potter version of a game, there can be a Percy Jackson version of the game.
• We come up with which gods would be on which special UNO cards.
• Apples to Apples is like a family-friendly version of Cards Against Humanity.
• Does Charging Rhinos always win in YOUR game?
• It’s bonus time! Karen thinks Forbidden Island/Forbidden Desert would make for a great Percy Jackson-themed game.
• And if you want to play a Percy Jackson game right now, you could make your own Dungeons and Dragons campaign.
• Let’s talk original games! Should we be giving these ideas away for free?
• Camp Half-Blood Chronicles balances social points and fighting experience to see who comes out on top at the end of the summer.
• Kristen explains all the dating games she and her sister used to play, and it blows Karen’s mind.
• You have to say QUEST! with all the enthusiasm you can muster.
• Kristen explains what it would take to Outwit the Oracle.
• Karen was a little overzealous and came up with one more original game called Underworld, and yes, it borrows some ideas from Hades.
• Yeah, we could really talk about this topic forever, but it’s time to move on!

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian discussion (01:15:48)

• It’s that time of the week—let’s discuss Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian chapter 7.
• Okay, this part where Grover was in Central Park kind of came out of nowhere…
• Grover has matured a lot over the course of these books, and we love it.
• Two months is better than forever, but Grover’s been out for a WHILE.
• Morpheus is an interesting character, especially after having watched Netflix’s Sandman.
• Okay, Nico tricking Percy…is this a big deal or not?
• But why didn’t Nico just talk to Percy??
• We are definitely not a fan of Hades in this chapter.
• Mrs. O’Leary continues to be the MVP, though.
• What’s everything we learned about Nico’s mom and his childhood?
• It’s a much bigger conversation than we can have right now, but there’s a lot of (valid) criticisms about the depiction of Hades and his children.
• Hades’ plan seems ill-advised, to say the least.
• We FINALLY find out who the lawyer was that freed Nico and Bianca.
• Why couldn’t Hades just let Percy go in four years!?

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 53, where we’ll discuss Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Vampire Hunting by Roseanne A. Brown.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.

Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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Prophecy Radio episode #51 gets into our next Monster Guide, this time about Echidna and the Chimera. Karen and Kristen also tackle all the latest news, including the title for the Solangelo book, The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure, as well as discuss Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian chapter 6. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in.

News and Updates (00:02:25)

• You Only Live Once, David Bravo by Mark Oshiro is now out in the world!
• What does Read Riordan think of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians teaser trailer? (Check out Prophecy Radio episode #49 for our breakdown.)
• The same people producing Percy Jackson will also be adapting The Ring and the Crown by Melissa de la Cruz.
• Mark Oshiro confirms the Solangelo book title is The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure!
• And yes, it’s probably a reference to Bob.
• What’s the last we saw from Nico and Will? (Listen to Prophecy Radio episode #5.)

Monster Guide: Echidna and the Chimera (00:16:38)

• We decided to put these two creatures together because they kind of go hand-in-claw.
• This episode is surprisingly relevant to our current reading because Typhon (aka Typhoeus) was her husband.
• You can pretty much thank Echidna for all the famous Greek monsters you know.
• We definitely question the anatomy of the Chimera.
• Sorry, King Amisodarus, but you kind of had it coming.
• Bellerophon seems like an interesting hero, and we can thank him for killing the Chimera.
• How did Rick Riordan depict Echidna? We wonder if they’ll change her appearance for the show.
• Are Kampê and Echidna related?
• Echidna may have stepped out on Typhon to have the Sphinx.
• Believe it or not, Echidna and the Chimera are one of the only monsters not defeated and sent to Tartarus in all of the Camp Half-Blood Chronicles.
• How is the Chimera depicted in Percy Jackson and the Olympians?
• Do monsters adapt their appearances to better scare modern demigods?
• Mark us down for not wanting to go up against a monster with human intelligence.
• Chimeras are totally a real thing in the science world.
• We’re always gonna shout out Teen Wolf, and this week we get to do it because they also had chimeras on the show.

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian discussion (00:38:58)

• It’s that time of the week—let’s discuss Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian chapter 6.
• Do you think you’d like Shadow Travel as much as Percy?
• We need some little monster Beanie Babies from Disney now.
• Luke’s mom is a little scary, especially her eyes.
• How does this whole Oracle thing work, and is this why the Oracle in the attic is just a dead body?
• What did we think of Hestia and what she was trying to impart on Percy?
• Did you realize we’ve seen her before?
• If you didn’t already love Nico, how could you resist now?
• Hestia really is a different kind of goddess, and we love that.
• Paul and Mrs. O'Leary on the same page is just too much adorableness for us to process coherently.
• Poor Sally has to make a huge decision, and we’re kind of glad she’s hesitating?
• The Empire State Building lighting up blue in our world means SO much more now.

Feedback (01:13:26)

• We get a wonderful email from Jubilee, who gives us a What If scenario from Lightning Thief.
• Nephele lets us know the Iliad and Odyssey mention that the gods have their own language, and we definitely want to know more!
• Mac also wonders if the symbols will transform into numbers on the flags on the cabins.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 52, where we’ll come up with some ideas for a Percy Jackson board game.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.

Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.

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