Seaweed Brain: A Percy Jackson Podcast
A fan podcast that discusses, overanalyzes, and fangirls over each Percy Jackson book and television episode. The hosts apply a critical fandom studies lens and seek to answer whether Percabeth is the greatest love story ever told. Contains spoilers for the Riordanverse through Trials of Apollo.
Episodes
The Throne of Fire Ch. 9-12: Every New Empire Wants a Piece of Egypt
I really wanted to title this episode "After seeing into the deepest recesses of Carter's mind I was a bit ashamed... possibly even in awe... there really wasn't much there" but it was too many characters. We are welcoming brand new guest but long time friend of the podcast Tomias Robinson to help us discuss these FANTASTIC Sadie chapters and totally fine Carter chapters (sorry C
The Throne of Fire Ch.5-8: I’d Forgotten How Irritating You Are
Oh boy oh boy, it's Sadie's birthday, we're in London, we're hangin with the girls, and we're walking into cemetaries to talk to mysterious goth boys!!! What a set of chapters. Joining us is London correspondent, Owen from Through the Mist podcast (check him out! he's better than the wiki!).Check out our Patreon for tons of fun bonus content and access to our exclusive Disc
The Throne of Fire Ch. 1-4: One Bloody Day Off Before the World Ends
It's the return of literacy to Seaweed Brain Podcast! Welcome to the first episode covering the second book of the Kane Chronicles series! We brought our literate friend Robert from the Pitt Crew and the Puck Crew podcasts, as well as leader of the Seaweed Brain Patreon book club, to help us discuss all the juicy set up for this sequel. I have missed Carter and Sadie. Welcome back to Brooklyn,
Percy Jackson (Armchair) Psychology!
Welcome to a SPECIAL BONUS episode of the pod as we transition between Season 2 and The Throne of Fire! We are thrilled to welcome Alex Yam and Lyn Koops for a two part conversation on the Enneagram types and attachment styles of each Percy Jackson character :) Head over to our Patreon if you'd like to hear a voice memo of Mike's thoughts! They are super different hahaha, come on over and
Percy Jackson Co-Creator & Showrunner Jon Steinberg on Season 1!
This is an Encore Episode (reupload) for y'all while we are on break :) Join us June 10th for a brand new bonus episode and then prepare to dive into the Throne of Fire with us! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! I REPEAT, JON STEINBERG IS IN THE HOUSE!!! And we are talking PERCABETH, foundaTIONAL TEXTS, ROOTING for LUKE, cultivating a dedicated and positive work enVIRonMENT, and so much more. This episode
Percy Jackson Season 2 Nori Awards Ceremony + Summer Schedule Update!
WELCOME BACK to the HIGHLY anticipated, world renown, internationally famous NORI AWARDS, voted on by YOU: the people who listen to this podcast on Spotify (we will think of a way for everyone to be able to vote on Season 3 Noris... maybe on Instagram as well?) We are so grateful to have been on this Season 2 journey with you all and are excited to move on to some Kane Chronicles joy while we wait
Percy Jackson Producer Zoë Neary on Steering the Ship!
We cannot believe we are welcoming to the podcast THEEE Zoë Neary-- one of the incredible producers of Percy Jackson & the Olympians! We have long admired Zoë's one-of-a-kind energy and enthusiasm for all things Percy and all things film and television in general. She is a brilliant mind and a brilliant leader and we feel very lucky she stopped by for a nice long conversation on the art of
Is Percy Jackson for Adults? Ft. Dylan DeLuca
This week we welcome to the main feed, for the first time ever, resident Film Bro, one of our earliest patrons, and #MySistersBoyfriend, DYLAN DELUCA! Dylan has NEVER read Percy Jackson, never seen Logan Lerman play Percy Jackson, never heard a note of the Lightning Thief Musical, and is here to join our council of AWOCs (Adults Without Children) as we analyze the famous (to us at least) JSTOPJOSM
Percy Jackson Stunt Performer Cassandra Ebner on the Art of Being Uncomfortable!
We are so happy to welcome back Cassandra Ebner, the incredible actor, stunt performer, and genuine Camp Half-Blood counselor, to the podcast. Last season, Cassandra spoke with us all about her job stunt doubling Walker Scobell. This season we discuss her myriad of roles as a Fury, Petra the Kronie, and the Siren that gets stabbed by Athena!!!Be sure to follow Cassandra on Instagram to see some co
Is Percy Jackson TV Truly a Family Story? Ft. Jennifer and Jayda Borget!
We interrupt your steady stream of PJO TV Interviews to give you this extra special episode with mother/daughter dynamic duo Jennifer and Jayda Borget! This week, the Borgets help us get to the bottom of Jon Steinberg's Famous (at least to us) Tetrahedron of PJO Showmaking. How did PJO Season 2 manage to work as a show for both adults AND kids? Book fans AND non-book fans? We get to the bottom
The Props of Percy Jackson & The Olympians - With Dean Goodine and Michelle Hendriksen
We are beyond thrilled to welcome the mighty leaders of the PJO props department to the podcast! Everything from Stymphalian bird corpses to chariot race paper hats, weapons, maps, compasses, and MYTHOMAGIC, tune in for this very educational and inspiring conversation with some of the unsung heroes behind the world of Percy Jackson :,)Read Dean's book: https://www.theydontpaymetosayno.ca/Follo
Percy Jackson VFX Supervisor Erik Henry Talks Season 2!
We are so honored to have two-time Emmy Winner Erik Henry on this podcast this week! Here to discuss the joys and challenges of designing creatures that have existed in the pop cultural zeitgeist for millennia, adding literal MAGIC to the world in Season 2, and creating a tropical island right in the middle of a parking lot in Vancouver :) NOT TO MENTION, what he's most excited for us to see i
Percy Jackson Director Jason Ensler Teaches Us Cinematic Judgement!
It's a special week at Seaweed Brain! This week we welcome JASON ENSLER, our first ever DIRECTOR onto the pod! We learned so much about Jason, from how to create character arc through the photography of the shot and the physics of framing, to the importance of embracing versatility, curiosity, and an endless beginner's mind in your creative work. NOT TO MENTION, very serious discussion on
The Olympian Monster Brain Presents: Wrath of Pod
Welcome to an extra special bonus episode recorded OVER A YEAR AGO in January 2025 that we truly believed would never see the light of the internet. We (Mike from Newest Olympian, Emily & Phoebe from Monster Donut, and Carter and Erica from here) all sat in a Disney van together on the way back to our hotel from our last hours on set for Season 2 and recorded this at the request of one famous
Coloring Percy Jackson & The Olympians with Charles Bunnag, Senior Colorist!
Welcome to our powerpoint party with Charles Bunnag, Senior Colorist of Percy Jackson & The Olympians (as well as every other movie you have ever seen). Charles came prepared to teach us all about light, instinct, and not fixing, but FINISHING in post. Thank you Charles for the education! Like this content? Support our podcast on Patreon! There you'll find exclusive episodes, access to our
Percy Jackson TV Writer Daphne Olive Discusses Season 2!
Daphne Olive returns for her THIRD legendaric appearance on Seaweed Brain!!! From subtly anti-olympian earrings to Emily Dickinson quotations to romance vs romance and everything in between- you know we had to ask all our most niche Sea of Monsters adaptation questions and you know sometimes Daphne had to sit there and smile and nod and say I CAN'T ANSWER THAT. You don't wanna miss this. S
Percy Jackson Head of Hair Jeannie Chow Discusses Season 2 Side Parts!
We are SO thrilled to welcome back the incomparable Head of Hair/Head of Heads Jeannie Chow to speak to us about ANGSTY SIDE PARTS, Gorgeous (and Awkward?) Makeovers, throwing buckets of water on teenagers, and the #Bitchbob. Thank you Jeannie for coming back and we can't wait to see those GRAY STREAKS :,)Like this content? Support our podcast on Patreon! There you'll find exclusive episod
Percy Jackson Costume Designer Cate Adair Walks Us Through Season 2!
We are so grateful to have the incredible and prolific Cate Adair join us on the podcast this week! We had to discuss everything MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY of course, as well as THE Percabeth color scheme, the surprising evil of Luke's neutral palette, forcing perspective through clothing, and the power of fan cosplayers.Follow Cate on instagram for BTS content! https://www.instagram.com/cate
Percy Jackson Head of Makeup Naomi Bakstad on Season 2!
Today we are talking waterproof products, Circe's makeovers, lip stains, creating Thalia's iconic eyeliner look, gels and oils and sealants and solvents, and of course, the good old fashioned spray bottle full of water. Thank you so much Naomi for joining us! We adore you!!!Follow Naomi on instagram for BTS content: https://www.instagram.com/naomibakstadmakeup/?hl=enLike this content? Supp
Percy's Jackson's Daniel Diemer Teaches us About Tyson!
This week we welcome very special guest DANIEL DIEMER to the podcast!!! World famous and greatly renown for his incredible performance in Alice Wu's 2020 queer coming of age film The Half of It and yes yes of course also Tyson yes this is why we are here I promise we discuss both roles #StreamTHeHalfOfIt. Come learn about Daniel's unique path into this industry, the angel that is Andrew Mc
Percy Jackson Cinematographer Jules O'Loughlin Controls the Weather!
This week we are thrilled to welcome back JULES O'LOUGHLIN to the podcast! Cinematographer extraordinaire teaches us about the paintings that inspire him, the paintings that inspired Season 2, filming the most rewarding sequences of his life, and of course, controlling the weather.You can follow Jules @Jules.OLoughlin on Instagram and check out his website: https://www.julesoloughlin.com/homeL
Percy Jackson Acting Coach Andrew McIlroy Talks Season 2!
SUPER ULTRA SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT! THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND, THE MOST NAME DROPPED PERSON ON THE OFFICIAL PODCAST IS HERE WITH US TODAY! Andrew McIlroy, Acting Coach of the Demigods, talks with us about each character's journey this season, how the cast found their own #HandshakeGiggleOrBlush of recognition, and of course, sticking a fork in the socket of Universal Knowledge. Andrew, we l
Percy Jackson's Dior Goodjohn Talks Clarisse LaRue Season 2!
Dior is IN THE HOUSE YALL! We are here to talk fashion, fragrance, Mythomagic, shadowing craft services, sisterhood, the power of friendship, Ruegard/Chris Rodriguez, one women shows, and so much more. You don't wanna miss this. Andrew McIlroy, acting coach of the Demigods, interview coming tomorrow!Like this content? Support our podcast on Patreon! There you'll find exclusive episodes, ac
Percy Jackson Episode 208: The Fleece Works Its Magic Too Well
ARE YOU BRACING YOURSELF?!?! It's finale week and we need to discuss WHAT REALLY HAPPENED in addition to some stunt-telling, some traitoring, some kronie insubordination, some big watery single eyeballs, some Poseidon hate, and of course, a whole heaping spoonful of Zeus hate. AND, SURPRISINGLY, Chiron choosing the sneaky third choice??? Let's talk. Thank you Robert AKA TheDamMediaPage for
Percy Jackson Episode 207: I Go Down With The Ship
ALL ABOARD, we are back on the Princess Andromeda seeing the face of Friendship Jesus, praising our lord and savior, BLACKJACK, going on sneaky third choice side quests, and discussing the golden hair tinsel technology that allows Kronos to telepathically communicate with people through Kronic Headaches induced from the ipad inside his sarcophagus. If you wanna know what literally any of that mean
Percy Jackson Episode 206: Nobody Gets The Fleece (ft. brief words from Aryan Simhadri)
IT'S OUR FAVORITE EPISODE OF THE WHOLE SEASON, and we have Mal from Demigod Debut here to help us discuss the pure cinema of shooting a frame within a frame, fatal flaw CRASHOUTS, monster/mythic linguistics, Kronipulation, Grovipulation, and WHY THIS EPISODE IS AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER SEASON 1 EPISODE 13Check out Mal's pod Demigod Debut: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AuQplWr0nGeEK1tdnE
Percy Jackson Episode 205: We Check Into C.C.'s Spa and Resort
AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. We have Robert from The Dam Media Page joining us this week to help us make sense of the percabeth screaming that is filling our brains and our hearts. Fatal flaws, adaptive choices, Grover as Mother Mary, MORTAL TETHERS, EARRINGS, and MORE. I cannot believe we're really here! WE are the fish gossiping at the bottom of Siren Bay, listen at 2x speed maybe, enj
Percy Jackson TV Writer Shae Worthy Discusses Episode 204!
We couldn't be more excited to have writer of Episode 204, Shae Spence Worthy on the podcast this week! Listen to their incredible career journey, their love of Thalia Grace, and uncovering Cult Half-Blood in the writer's room. And if you stick around, there may even be some poetry reading if you're lucky...Join our Patreon for live watch parties, special episodes, episode outlines, ac
Percy Jackson Episode 204: Clarisse Blows Up Everything (ft. Leah Sava Jeffries, Charlie Bushnell)
It only took me two seconds to see how special this episode is. We have KYLE PRUE in the house this week to help us break down this absolutely phenomenal episode full of mentally unstable women and one super chill teenage boy. Stay tuned later today for our interview with episode writer, Shae Worthy!Watch Kyle's show RABBIT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW-VsxYXEnIOrder How to Piss Off Men:
Percy Jackson & The Olympians Cast & Producers Chat Episodes 1-4 (ft. Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Daniel Diemer, Dior Goodjohn, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, and Rick Riordan)
Very special episode alert! We are so thrilled to share our full interviews with Aryan Simhadri, Dior Goodjohn, Charlie Bushnell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Walker Scobell, Daniel Diemer, Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan Shotz, Craig Silverstein, and RICK RIORDAN from our Percy Jackson & The Olympians Season 2 press junket day. We were so grateful to be included in this and learned so much- like for exampl
Percy Jackson TV Writer Tamara Becher-Wilkinson on Episode 203!
We could not be more excited to have Tamara Becher-Wilkinson on the podcast this week to talk all about Episode 203! All aboard, toot toot! Get ready to discuss Percabeth, cut scenes, the chess game of Thalia, Luke, and Annabeth, and us potentially needing to shift into a ThaLuke podcast... Follow Tamara on Instagram @teebeedubsPremiere Watch Party (available for all on Youtube): https://www.you
Percy Jackson Episode 203: We Board the Princess Andromeda (ft. Walker Scobell, Dior Goodjohn, and Craig Silverstein)
ALLLLLL ABOARD!!! TOOT TOOT! It's time for EPIC MONOLOGUES, Luke CAMPAIGNING, Percabeth PERCABETHING, Prophecies PROPHECIZING, and we have Janani K. Jha to help us out, plus interview clips with Walker Scobell, Dior Goodjohn, and Craig Silverstein. This is my favorite episode of this podcast ever. Premiere Watch Party (available for all on Youtube): https://www.youtube.com/live/5XtcZWpSiWQ?si=3di
Percy Jackson Stunt Coordinator Eli Zagoudakis Talks Chariot Races + More Season 2 Action!
We are so lucky to be graced a SECOND time by the presence of Percy Jackson Stunt Coordinator Eli Zagoudakis! This week Eli tells us all about designing brand new equipment to shoot the iconic Chariot Race sequence of Episode 202, how to typecast your horses, AND a sneak peak into the rest of the season. If you love learning from Eli like we do, be sure to tune back in at the end of the season for
Percy Jackson Episode 202: Demon Pigeons Attack
Who else is excited to hear Carter talk about Mariah Carey? Cause I sure am. Join us and honorary third host Sophia Raines (Analysis Paralysis) as we break down the chariot races, the Percabeth AAAANGST, poor Clarisse in her eldest daughter meltdown era, THE The Birds, and of course, another edition of "Now Why Would Chiron Say That???"Interview with Eli Zagoudakis, Head Stunt Coordinato
Percy Jackson Episode 201: I Play Dodgeball with Cannibals (ft. Aryan Simhadri)
*mariah carey voice* IT'S TIIIIIIIIIME!!! Join Carter and Erica for some true deep diving into Season 2 Episode 1 of Percy Jackson & The Olympians including a special appearance by Aryan Simhadri answering one of our questions during press week! Stick around for the line by line Percabeth scene discussion at the end of the episode, and a very special announcement we've been keeping secret for
Sea of Monsters Reorientation + Season 2 Predictions
ALLL ABOAARD! It's time to SET SAIL into the SEA OF MONSTERS! This week we are revisiting the plot, themes, and percabeth of The Sea of Monsters, making predictions for Seaosn 2, and asking ourselves the most important question to date: are they going to cut George and Martha?Liked this episode? You can support more content like this if you SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON! patreon.com/seaweedbrain
Mark Oshiro Talks The Court of the Dead!
We are so happy to welcome back THE Mark Oshiro to the podcast today for a full spoilers conversation on The Court of the Dead: A Nico Di Angelo Adventure! Be sure to watch the video to see the shenans shenan again.December 3rd we officially switch into Percy Jackson TV mode with our Sea of Monsters Reorientation episode <3Liked this episode? You can support more content like this if you SUBSCR
The Court of the Dead Part 9: Elders
Joined (and thank the gods) by Owen from Through the Mist, we wrap up this delightful book and spiral into all our remaining lore questions. #AsterionforPraetor #AsterionforMayorofNewRomeLiked this episode? You can support more content like this if you SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON! patreon.com/seaweedbrainThere you will also find ex
The Court of the Dead Part 8: The Mist as Metaphor
Chapters 34-37 are gettin KOOKY so we needed to bring in both Vic and Darien (Muses of Mythology) to talk multiverse, Semele and Minotaur shipping, minor god taxonomy, soft world-building, timeline nonsense, Will as a Banana and MORE.Find Darien's other podcasts Eragon and Back Again and The Bad Moons Orbit here: https://musesofmythology.com/more-showsLiked this episode? You can support more c
The Court of the Dead Part 7: Mythic Resources
Ch. 29-33: Weaponized cocoa puffs, a final monologue from Pirithuos, the question of what FREEDOM really looks like, and whether Hazel is a good person... not to mention Frank being rude to Naomi Solace, everyone strap in we have a lot to discuss. With Hannah aka @hazelsgems on all platforms!Liked this episode? You can support more content like this if you SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON! There you will
The Court of the Dead Part 6: Repair the Damage
Nico's iconic jacket ripping? Evil villain monologue time? BREAKING the MIST? TALKING TO DAD??? We needed to bring Robert in to cover all the BIG moments in Chapters 24-28, join us!Liked this episode? You can support more content like this if you SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON! There you will also find exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, behind the scenes outlines, and On-Demand Watc
POP EMERGENCY: Percy Jackson Season 2 Official Trailer Breakdown
We are so excited for this season that we're voluntarily doing extra video content. Join the Patreon for live watch parties all season long! Patreon.com/seaweedbrainpodcastIf you enjoyed this discussion you can check out our season 1 analysis episodes: https://open.spotify.com/episode/08UTPQ88tBdo8TA0yjddNI?si=e076113acdf14a7dOur interviews with cast and crew: https://youtu.be/EkaznoQ2-PM?si=N
The Court of the Dead Part 5: Necrobabies
Yall we have finally made it to the TITULAR ROLE. It's time to visit the Court of the Dead and discuss all the whack nonsense going on there, plus thrilling Mist/lore updates, and our delightful "questing" (sleuthing?) trio of Hazel, Will, and Nico, with brand new guest, Patron, and Certified Young Person, TJ!Liked this episode? You can support more content like this if you SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREO
The Court of the Dead Part 4: Introductory Mist Theory with Hazel Levesque!
This is not THE Hazel book but you know what we are taking the witchy crumbs we can get. Chapters 14-18 with brand new guest and long time listener Haley! More kidnapping! Mystery! Drama! The demigods have cellphones now??? Much to discuss. Stick around.Liked this episode? You can support more content like this if you SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON! There you will also find exclusive Discord access, mon
The Court of the Dead Part 3: Elder Demigods
Chapters 9-13 this week with brand new guest Amanda to help us feel like elderly demigods indeed. From panic attacks to more Mr. D therapy to separatist factions, there is much to discuss at Camp Jupiter... isn't there always?Check out Saikat Chakrabarti/Canvassing in the bay area: https://www.saikat.us/enLiked this episode? You can support more content like this if you SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREO
The Court of the Dead Part 2: Nico's People
Chapters 5-8, where we meet our found family of oddball mythics and re-meet the one and only Frank Zhang. Featuring brand new guest, Professor Laura! Find Laura @lordcurrysroomie and @thehungryhungryherviboresLiked this episode? You can support more content like this if you SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON! There you will also find exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, behind the scenes outl
The Court of the Dead Part 1: Guncles, Look It Up
KICKING IT OFF WITH CHAPTERS 1-4!!! Joined by brand new guest and loyal friend of the pod, Vic, we are breaking down the introduction of our major themes, and asking the real questions about whether or not they are doing school over at Camp Jupiter... no but seriously, are they??Liked this episode? You can support more content like this if you SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON! There you will also find exc
The Court of the Dead Book Tour Recap!
We are BACK with another book tour recap for y'all! ***No spoilers for the book but spoilers for the event itself*** If you're going in Redwood City, California, say hi to Carter!Stay tuned for details on our coverage of the book and what chapters we'll be starting with next week!! Yipee!!!Liked this episode? You can support more content like this if you SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON! There
Mark Oshiro Reflects on The Sun and The Star!
This is an encore rerelease of our interview with Mark from 2023 to celebrate one week until COURT OF THE DEAD! Thanks for joining us!We are joined by VERY SPECIAL GUEST MARK OSHIRO to wrap up and reflect on The Sun And The Star! From decoding their original color-coded note tabs to what got #cutfortime, we are getting deeeeeep into all our TSATS questions, and getting all of Mark's stories in
Odyssey Summer Finale: Our Pitches
Wrapping up our Hot Girl Odyssey Adaptation Summer this week with OUR pitches for retellings of The Odyssey we feel are missing from the canon. Please do write these things... and then cast Erica.Next week is a Mark Oshiro interview replay and then we will be diving in to The Court of the Dead!!!***The explicit marking on this episode is for mention of the phenomenon of pederasty of Ancient Greece
Spirited Away As Also The Odyssey (But Better) (Just Trust Us)
Big episode today about what IS The Odyssey, what is NOT The Odyssey, why Spirited Away IS NOT The Odyssey but IS the The Odyssey we wanna SEE and also what is Annabeth's fatal flaw, like really???Watch "Let's Generalize About Men" from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa_QtMf6alULiked this episode? You can support more content like this if you SUBSCRIBE TO OU
The Odyssey (1997 miniseries)
After weeks of dissecting feminist retellings of the odyssey, we welcome Sam back to the podcast to help us digest 3 hours of definitely not that. Liked this episode? You can support more content like this if you SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON! There you will also find exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, behind the scenes outlines, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV Season 1!
The Penelopiad // Pure Symbol
Our Odyssey Adaption Summer continues with The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood! An experimental theatre script— wait, just kidding?— novella* told from the perspective of constant Penelope and an echoing chorus of the maids murdered by Odysseus and Telemachus.Referenced video from Carter during the final spiral on men misinterpreting media! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zHTg0zM__I&feature=yo
Percy Jackson Season 2 Teaser Trailer Analysis!
DELAYED POPMERGENCY- We still haven't discussed the teaser trailer we saw at SDCC!! This week we are remedying that by doing a shot for shot (#shotzbyshotz #shotzbergersrise) conversation about what we know so far and what we can hallucinate ourselves into imagining about the Sea of Monsters. Liked this episode? You can support more content like this if you SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON! There you
SDCC with the Percy Jackson Cast + Showrunners!
Featuring ~exclusive~ interviews with Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Dior Goodjohn, Charlie Bushnell, Daniel Diemer, Jon Steinberg, Dan Shotz, and Craig Silverstein! Join us as we recap our experience last week at San Diego Comic Con (Thanks, Disney+!) and somehow magically edit together all our roundtable interview audio. Liked this episode? You can support more content like
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Is The Odyssey (ft. Kyle Prue, Maxwell Barnes, and Paul Legallet)
On this week’s very special episode of Odyssey Adaptation Summer, we are having a formal roundtable discussion and thesis defense of 6 Reasons Why The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) is The Odyssey (7th Century BC), featuring guests Robert Gaymer, and Temporary Hires Paul Legallet, Maxwell Barnes, and Kyle Prue.Check out Maxwell and his free toilets: https://www.instagram.com/maxwell_is_online/
Circe Part 6: Strong Girl (by NIKI)
THINK ABOUT THE SUN, PIPPIN! It’s time for a GRAND FINALE! And we brought in the absolute mother weaver of all grand finale guests. We hope you enjoy this conversation with the Rowan Hall on Chapters 21 through the end of Circe as much as we did.Join us next week for discussion on SpongeBob SquarePants the movie!You can find more of Rowan’s coolness at https://rowanhall.com/. Rowan’s podcast is c
Circe Part 5: Regina Mills (Once Upon A Time)
This week is all about single witch moms, Chapters 18-20 with THE Janani K. Jha We are thrilled to be discussing Carter’s favorite topic, having any excuse to bring up Regina Mills, and of course, Deux Ex Leviathans (Leviathan Ex Machinas?) Stick Around.Join us next week for Part 6: Ch. 21-END SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, behind the scenes outlin
Circe Part 4: Cassandra (Florence + The Machine)*
*Please be aware this episode and the chapters it discusses contain mention of sexual assault and PTSD.We are thrilled to have New York Times Bestselling Author Kyle Prue here today to talk about his favorite (not so favorite? It’s complicated) hero, the Best of the Greeks, Odysseus. Circe is going through a lot but I think we can all consider this entire relationship a canon event. Find Kyle at h
Circe Part 3: Stay With Me (Into the Woods)
*Please be aware this episode and the chapters it discusses contain mention of sexual assault. This week we welcome back Jac and Sam to the pod for some real quality #CompLit (positive) Medea time! Evil, madness vs monstrosity as the sole escapes for women, the loss of innocence, nymphs, and more. Jac and Sam are both equally highly qualified to be on the podcast, thank you both Jac and Sam for be
Circe Part 2: The Devil Wears Prada
CHAPTERS 7-11 FEATURING OLA AND LIV! Who we forgot to mention on air... got MARRIED since the last time you saw them!!! This week is all about making monsters, pursuing your desires, and second boyfriends. Tell us in the comments what you think of Hermes and Daedalus!!! External Reading Mentioned In The Episode:Trans creation quote: “As my friend Julian puts it, only half winkingly: “God blessed m
Circe Part 1: Pure Heroine
WELCOME TO ODYSSEY ADAPTATION SUMMER! We are officially setting sail on our quest to best prepare ourselves for Season 2 of Percy Jackson & The Olympians AKA The Sea of Monsters by reading and analyzing various modern adaptations of The Odyssey, beginning with Madeline Miller’s 2018 best selling novel Circe.This week we are discussing chapters 1-6 with special guest Emily Garber from the Monst
Graci Kim Discusses Dreamslinger!
What do Pokémon, X-men, The Korean Royal family, and the mystery of dreams have in common? They are all excellent ingredients for a brand new middle grade novel about magic school, international relations, and big big feelings. We could not be more thrilled to welcome Graci Kim back to the pod for her FOURTH guest appearance! This time Graci joins us on the cafetorium stage of Seaweed Brain Middle
Six of Crows (Patreon Vault Encore)
Welcome to our two week vacation before Circe officially begins June 11th with chapters 1-6! Bringing you this November 2023 Patreon exclusive episode. More on Patreon.com/seaweedbrainHERE WE GO!!! A big overview conversation that includes spoilers for pretty much everything...Seasons 1 and 2 of Netflix'a Shadow and Bone, Crooked Kingdom, Ruin and Rising, everything but the King of Scars duolo
5th Birthday Party Livestream Mailbag!
Thank you everyone who joined live or submitted a question for this special birthday mailbag! And a big thank you to the one and only Robert AKA The DamMemePage AKA TheDamMomPage for moderating for us. Remember next two weeks will be special patreon released FROM THE VAULT, and then we will be beginning Circe by Madeline Miller starting with Chapters 1-6 on June 11th!Link to Gillian's article
5th Birthday Party Invitation + Schedule for #CirceSummer
We're turning FIVE and we'd love to see you there! Monday May 12th, 7pm PST live on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/tfk7pnPDLt4?si=1rBUDDHszilIA9xaYou can also submit a question ahead of time here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVhzFctoBBOf9LolqZDFzFIpZNAEs4jm8DaPltkcA55EaCvg/viewform?usp=headerCirce coverage begins June 11th with Chapters 1-6! See y'all s
The Red Pyramid Ch. 40-41: Carter, God Help Me, Was Also My Friend
We MADE IT to the jam-packed final two chapters of Red Pyramid. We're getting #ThePowerofSiblingship, we're getting teen angst, we're getting teen/immortal (?) teen flirting, we're getting does death really exist or is everything the law of conservation? This is an emotional, stunning, well tied-up finale and we've got Robert AKA TheDamMemePage to help us parse through it all.
The Red Pyramid Ch. 38-39: Through Death, Life
BIG PENULTIMATE SECTION! BIG FIGHT! BIG MONTAGE TALKIN TO EVERYONE WHO HAS DIED OR IS HANGING AROUND DEAD PEOPLE! Thank the gods we've got Darien from Muses of Mythology to help us discuss all of it, AND a little absolute decimation of Desjardins, as a treat.Be sure to listen to Muses and Eragon and Back Again wherever you stream your pods and follow them on all socials!Check out the art w
The Red Pyramid Ch. 36-37: I Told You So
Happy 201st episode of Seaweed Brain!!! It's just Carter and Erica today to discuss THE big Set reveal, fashionable villainy, evil monologues, and of course, the great and powerful Guillermo Del Toro masterpiece that is Pacific Rim (2013).Check out our merch shop! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/seaweed-brain-podcast?ref_id=21682
The Red Pyramid Chapters 34-35: But You Don't Know Me
Joined once again by Sophia Raines, we somehow make these Red Pyramid chapters ALL about the Hunger Games (hopefully that's okay with everyone). Classic YA romance sequencing, discussion of what the HECK is going on with ZIA?!!? And some terrifying Amos moments... we're approaching the final battle, y'all.Be sure to follow Sophia's substack Analysis Paralysis https://sophiaraines.
The Red Pyramid Ch. 32-33: We Have Enough Enemies
Whoa whoa whoa whoa. Who exactly is evil here? Is it Desjardins? Is it Amos? Why is everyone suddenly a cartoon villain and what the heck is going on with Zia? We've got a lot to figure out here in the desert of New Mexico, and a lot of new flavors to expose Sadie to. Good thing we've got returning guest host Sophia Raines to help us out.Be sure to follow Sophia's substack Analysis Par
The Red Pyramid Ch. 30-31: And Tell Your Father I Kept My Promise
We SACRIFICE EVEN MORE this week with Darien from Muses of Mythology there to help us cope with the loss. Be sure to listen to Muses and Eragon and Back Again wherever you stream your pods and follow them on all socials!SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV! patreon.c
The Red Pyramid Ch. 28-29: The Boy From My Dreams
Oh MY! We are HERE, we have ARRIVED, and we are joined by Phoebe from Monster Donut to help us discuss the first official Sadie/Anubis meet up, and some ensuing Carter/Zia drama as well. This is a big one. Join us.Be sure to follow Monster Donut on all platforms and listen to their show wherever you are streaming right now :)SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special ep
The Red Pyramid Ch. 26-27: Conflicting Stories Can Be Equally True
WE ARE BACK! LIVE FROM THE DUAT ONCE MORE! This week we finally return to Carter and Sadie, order and chaos, as we journey INTO THE UNDERWORLD to either save the world... or maybe save our missing parent... sound familiar? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV! patreon.
Percy Jackson Hair Department Head Jeannie Chow on Season 1!
This week we welcome Head of Hair for Percy Jackson & The Olympiains - Jeannie Chow! We learn all about the hats, snakes, and helmets that defined Season 1, the CURL PRODUCTS used on set, the care behind each villain's silhouette, and more! Listen to the end to hear what Jeannie is most excited for everyone to see in Season 2!Follow Jeannie @JeannieChowHair on Instagram!SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PA
Percy Jackson Makeup Department Head Naomi Bakstad on Designing Season 1!
WAHOO! Welcome back to another interview with one of the brilliant artists behind PJOTV- Naomi Bakstad, Makeup Department Head! Naomi has had a PROLIFIC career working on everything from the original Lightning Thief Movie to Always Be My Maybe to being THE makeup artist for Lana Parilla in Once Upon A Time! We are so lucky to have Naomi with us today to talk all things glitter, blood, freckles, an
Schedule Update!
Hello sweet friends, no new episode this week as we transition out of The Wrath of the Triple Goddess and back into The Red Pyramid! Take care of yourselves and see y'all next week!And in the meantime, if you're ears are seeking content, check outEmpire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD.We also, as always have Patreon exclusive episodes for you on all things from Wicked to The Litt
The Wrath of the Triple Goddess Ch. 37-39: I'm Happy With My Choices
Joined by the iconic Robert from @TheDamMemePage, we discuss the final chapters of Wrath! From choices to plant metaphors, we are neatly closing out all the various themes of this book and looking ahead to who we think will be writing Percy's final rec letter in the next Senior Year Adventures book!
Find Robert's brand new Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY311ZdT9ZB
The Wrath of the Triple Goddess Ch. 34-36: Fatal Strengths
Joined once more by usual suspect Sophia Raines, we cover all things Pete Stuyvesant, Ghostbusters remakes, and glorious redemption for the children of Aphrodite!
Sophia's substack: https://sophiaraines.substack.com/
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The Wrath of the Triple Goddess Ch. 31-33: ...Together
After some discussion of New Years resolutions (#Letterboxd), we pivot to a conversation that is 40% percabeth, 40% colonizer enemy plot pivots, and 20% the magic of Halloween.
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