Monster Donut: A Percy Jackson Podcast
Monster Donut 83 episodes Nov 10, 2026
Monster Donut is a close-reading podcast about Rick Riordan's Riordanverse, hosted by Phoebe, a dramaturg and story consultant, and Emily, a writer and classicist. Every other week, they analyze books, short stories, and episodes of the Disney+ Percy Jackson adaptation, sometimes with special guests. The show also features interviews with cast members and creatives behind the series. While they talk, Phoebe sketches characters and scenes, which are shared on the podcast's social media accounts. New episodes are released every other Tuesday.
Episodes
84: Deep Diving Into Percy Jackson w/ Producer Zoë Neary! | Percy Jackson Season 2 Discussion
Surprise! This week, we're with producer Zoë Neary to wrap up season 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians before season 3 drops next week! Discussion topics may include: favorite shots from the first two seasons, creature design, the "airplane test," flashbacks, Fortnite, cabin designs, and hints at what's to come in season 3.Check us out on Patreon to submit questions fo
83: We've Got Work To Do | The Throne of Fire feat. Darien from Muses of Mythology
This week, we're joined by Darien from Muses of Mythology to talk The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan! Discussion topics may include: Carter's relationship to leadership, Walt's mysterious age-defying abilities, the pieces of the soul, chaos vs. order, mythological parallels, Moon Knight, parentification, what we take from the past, and predictions for The Serpent's Shadow.Find Dari
82: We Go Krony Hunting | The Wild Zone
This week, we're reading The Wild Zone for the first time! Join us as we take down our predictions, react to the book with mic in hand, and come back together to debrief. Discussion topics may include: Rogue One, having hope, Katie's parallels to Peleus, Ruegard, what Grant is up to, Camp Half-Blood propaganda, Prometheus, Hestia, Mr. Met, and spiraling down the predictions rabbit hole.Che
81: Exploring The Wild Zone w/ Rick Riordan & Annabelle Oh!
It's The Wild Zone Day! This week, we're with Rick Riordan and Annabelle Oh to talk about the first entry in the new Camp Half-Blood series, The Wild Zone. Discussion topics may include: the origins of this new series, building an unreliable narrator, returning to this point in the timeline, Percy's story as legend, Hestia's relationship with Katie, Argus, and WHAT HAPPENED TO GRAN
80: We Meet Some Fellow Podcasters | The Red Pyramid
This week, we're finally kicking off The Kane Chronicles with The Red Pyramid! Discussion topics may include: our newest narrators, puppets, identity, Supernatural Season 5, parenthood, replaying stories, and our new relationship with the gods.Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews and to get exclusive episodes, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.c
79: PJOTV Season 3 Interviews & San Diego Comic-Con Breakdown! feat. Walker Scobell, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Tamara Smart, Levi Chrisopulos, Olive Abercrombie, Dan Shotz, & Craig Silverstein
The Titan's Curse is upon us! This week, we're taking you through all of the season 3 news we gathered at SDCC, featuring our interviews with Walker Scobell, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Tamara Smart, Levi Chrisopulos, Olive Abercrombie, Dan Shotz, & Craig Silverstein! Discussion topics may include: the first three minutes of the season shown at the SDCC panel (!), Annabeth's role in seas
78: Clarisse Takes The Lead | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Wrap-Up
This week, we're finally wrapping up season 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians, with your analysis and questions to guide us! Discussion topics may include: color theory, whether Luke knew about Jason, who won the part of Odysseus, season 2 favorites, neglectful parents, Annabeth's leitmotif, and season 3 predictions.Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews and t
77: Concept Illustrator Fernando Acosta On Visualizing PJOTV | Percy Jackson Season 2 Discussion
This episode, concept illustrator Fernando Acosta is here to talk all things Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians! Discussion topics may include: finding the right look for Thalia's tree, the process behind concept art, illustrating Polyphemus' island, the brilliance of Production Designer Dan Hennah, and taking inspiration from the books as you go.Check out Fernando's work on Percy & more
76: Set Decorator Hamish Purdy On PJOTV Season 1 & 2 | Percy Jackson Season 2 Discussion
This episode, we're joined by Set Decorator Hamish Purdy to talk seasons 1 & 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians! Discussion topics may include: hidden details in Percy's bedroom, defining characters through the objects you surround them with, decorating the mythological world, statues, the coffin, and, of course, the carriage in Polyphemus' cave.Check out Hamish's work on Percy &
75: Deep Diving Into Tyson w/ Daniel Diemer | Percy Jackson Season 2 Discussion
This episode, we're joined by Daniel Diemer to talk season 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians! Discussion topics may include: growing up with the Percy Jackson series, what meeting Sally might have been like, what home means for Tyson, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, and what could come in season 4.Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and to get early episo
74: Talking PJOTV Season 2 With Writer Daphne Olive! | Percy Jackson Season 2 Discussion
This week, Daphne Olive is back to discuss her work on season 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians! Discussion topics may include: building the myth of Thalia Grace, Daphne's prophecy theories, Excalibur, flashback POVs, looking toward Luke's future, radical humanity, and Larry the Tentacle.Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and to get early episodes, cut ma
BONUS: Post-S2 Set Visit Theories & Discussion | The Olympian Monster Brain
BONUS CROSSOVER EPISODE! On the way back from our season 2 set visit, we recorded this episode theorizing about what we'd seen for the wonderful Daphne Olive with Mike from The Newest Olympian and Erica and Carter from Seaweed Brain. Please enjoy us theorizing for ten minutes about a line that got cut (referenced in this interview with Craig Silverstein: https://www.tvinsider.com/1240398/percy-jac
73: Writer Shae Worthy On PJOTV's Leading Ladies, Flashbacks, & Season 3 | Percy Jackson Season 2 Discussion
This week, we're joined by writer Shae Worthy to discuss her work on season 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians!! Discussion topics may include: 204's leading ladies, crafting flashbacks, Luke Castellan, leadership, introducing Thalia Grace, and holding the weight of the world on your shoulders (literally).Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and to get early
72: Writer Tamara Becher-Wilkinson On Crafting 2.03 & 2.07, Luke Castellan, & Mitch From Blockbuster | Percy Jackson Season 2 Discussion
This week, Tamara Becher-Wilkinson is here to discussion writing for season 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians!! Discussion topics may include: finding the right arc for Luke this season, cut scenes from episode 7, what makes Alison Simms tick, writing the Luke and Annabeth dynamic, teeing up Thalia's return, leadership in season 2, and Mitch From Blockbuster.Check us out on Patreon to s
71: Talking All Things Clarisse with Dior Goodjohn | Percy Jackson Season 2 Discussion
This week, we're joined by Dior Goodjohn to deep dive into Clarisse La Rue in season 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians!! Discussion topics may include: Clarisse's journey this season, her rocky relationship with Percy, growing up with Annabeth and Luke, what Clarisse's sirens might have looked like, what draws Clarisse to Silena and Chris, the Thalia of it all, and what's to come in sea
70: We Find Out What Really Happened | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians 2.08 (The Fleece Works Its Magic Too Well) feat. Cam Silas
This week, we're joined by Cam Silas to discuss episode 8 of season 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Fleece Works Its Magic Too Well. Discussion topics may include: the Broken Trio leitmotif, Luke's new plan, taking care of our own, parenthood, the disarm, Alison, lying captains, Chris Rodriguez, and THALIA'S RETURN!!!!!Check out Cam's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com
69: Phoebe Makes A Prediction | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians 2.07 (I Go Down With The Ship)
This week, we're deep diving into episode 7 of season 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians, I Go Down With The Ship. Discussion topics may include: what really happened to Thalia, life on the Princess Andromeda, talking animals, manipulation, Luke's relationship with Kronos, choosing what hill to die on (literally), and all roads leading back to Thalia Grace.Check us out on Patreon to subm
68: We're All Odysseus | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians 2.06 (Nobody Gets The Fleece)
This week, we're deep diving into episode 6 of season 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Nobody Gets The Fleece. Discussion topics may include: Luke's quest, cyclops history, Percy's dream, Polyphemus, human(?) connections, messy choices, and Aaron Stone.Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and to get early episodes, cut material, art previews, and more! ht
67: We Start Our Own Hero Cult | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians 2.05 (We Check In To C.C.'s Spa and Resort)
This week, we're analyzing episode 5 of season 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians, We Check In To C.C.'s Spa and Resort. Discussion topics may include: solitude, fatal flaws, hero cults, Hylla, human choices, pirate community, and the world Circe has built for herself.Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and to get early episodes, cut material, art previews,
66: Monster Donut Tears Our Family Apart | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians 2.04 (Clarisse Blows Up Everything) feat. Interviews w/ Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Dan Shotz, and Craig Silverstein
This week, we're deep diving into the episode 4 of season 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Clarisse Blows Up Everything, featuring interviews with Leah Sava Jeffries, Charlie Bushnell, Aryan Simhadri, Dan Shotz, and Craig Silverstein. Discussion topics may include: Thalia Grace's introduction, choice, responsibility, Cult Half-Blood, Sharpay Evans vs Tess Tyler, Treasure Island, the B
65: We Go Ghost Hunting On The Princess Andromeda | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians 2.03 (We Board The Princess Andromeda) feat. Interviews w/ Dior Goodjohn, Charlie Bushnell, Rick Riordan, Craig Silverstein, and Dan Shotz
This week, we're deep diving into the episode 3 of season 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians, We Board The Princess Andromeda, featuring interviews with Dior Goodjohn, Charlie Bushnell, Rick Riordan, Craig Silverstein, and Dan Shotz. Discussion topics may include: the coffin scene, Luke's taste in paintings, Clarisse and Ares, Clarisse and Luke's leadership styles, Allison Simms, mythics
64: The Chariot Race Ends With A Whimper | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians 2.02 (Demon Pigeons Attack)
This week, we're deep diving into the episode 2 of season 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Demon Pigeons Attack. Discussion topics may include: the Great Prophecy, foreshadowing in the chariot race, Percy's empathy, testing boundaries, Chris Rodriguez, betrayal, and Grover being cast as Penelope.Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and to get early episod
63: Phoebe Gets Canceled | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians 2.01 (I Play Dodgeball With Cannibals) feat. Interviews w/ Daniel Diemer, Rick Riordan, Walker Scobell, and Leah Sava Jeffries
This week, we're deep diving into the first episode of season 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians, I Play Dodgeball With Cannibals, featuring interviews with Daniel Diemer, Rick Riordan, Walker Scobell, and Leah Sava Jeffries! Discussion topics may include: our set visit, Percy's artistic side, the wild, Camp Rock parallels, getting lost, the Mets, Odysseus vs Achilles, Tyson's introducti
62: We Begin Our Homecoming | The Odyssey
This week, we're rereading The Odyssey in preparation for season 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians! Discussion topics may include: homecoming in The Sea of Monsters, Telemachus parallels, Helen's role in The Odyssey, Calypso's island, guest rights, and metamorphosis.Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and to get early episodes, cut material, art previews,
61: Season 2 Predictions! | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians feat. Gillian Blum
This week, we're theorizing our way through season 2, joined by our friend, entertainment reporter Gillian Blum! Discussion topics may include: episode titles, flashbacks, fatal flaws, building out Clarisse, Grover, & Luke's storylines, Triumvirate Holdings, the siren scene, and where Monster Donut fits into all of this.Find Gillian on Twitter here!: https://x.com/GillianBlumCheck us out on Pa
60: We Take The Authors To Court | The Court of the Dead (Live Reaction!) (feat. Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro)
This week, we're journeying through The Court of the Dead by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro, featuring a short interview with Rick and Mark, predictions, reactions, and a debrief after it all. Discussion topics may include: Hazel Levesque, facing the truth, The Oresteia, Circus Gothica, post-Trials of Apollo existence, and what justice looks like.Get your The Court of the Dead bingo board here!: htt
59: Talking The Court of the Dead with Rick Riordan & Mark Oshiro!
This week, we've got Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro here to discuss their upcoming novel, The Court of the Dead! Discussion topics may include: finding the right story for Nico & Hazel, writing Percy from Nico's perspective, crafting Will Solace, justice, choice, and choosing Westport for Luke's hometown.You can find more info on Rick and Mark's Court of the Dead tour here!: https://rickriordan.
58: Things Get Wicked | Greco-Roman Riordanverse Wrap-Up
This week, we're finally wrapping up everything we've covered so far in the Greco-Roman Riordanverse. Discussion topics may include: a final consensus on Percy's fatal flaw, the Curse of Achilles, the storytellers of the Riordanverse, a ranking of the adaptations, Steve Rogers, and a long detour into Wicked.Listen to Phoebe's PJO/HOO/TOA playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6qcVBa8Wb38
57: Graphic Novelist Orpheus Collar on Adapting the Riordanverse
This week, we're joined by graphic novelist Orpheus Collar to discuss his work adapting the Riordanverse! Discussion topics may include: the design process, illustrating Tartarus, creating detailed environments, archeology, favorite scenes, the act of adaptation, and looking to the fans.You can find Orpheus on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/orpheuscollar/Check us out on Patreon to submi
56: San Diego Comic-Con Interviews & Recap | Disney+ Percy Jackson Season 2
In today's very special episode, we're breaking down our experience at SDCC featuring interviews from our roundtable conversations with Jon Steinberg, Dan Shotz, Craig Silverstein, Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Dior Goodjohn, and Daniel Diemer! Discussion topics may include: Thalia Grace, The Diary of Luke Castellan, Grover's relationship to loss, carne asad
55: We Take Percy To Therapy | Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes feat. Mal from Demigod Debut
This week, we're back from hiatus and joined by Mal from Demigod Debut for the final book in the Greco-Roman Riordanverse (for now), Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics may include: which heroes Percy chooses to see himself in, where in the Jason Grace timeline we are, morals, fatal flaws, Percy's fandom activities, repression, and why Percy is Just Like Us.Check us out
54: We Offend The Gods | Percy Jackson's Greek Gods
***CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of sexual assault throughout this episode, as well as mentions of suicide 47:06.*** This week, we're finally diving into Percy's post-Heroes of Olympus feelings on the gods in Percy Jackson's Greek Gods by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics may include: Percy's authorial career, which versions of the myths we're telling, which gods are given sympathy, cognitive dissona
53: We Choose Our Own Adventure | Demigods of Olympus: An Interactive Adventure
This week, we're playing through the defunct Percy Jackson Choose-Your-Own-Adventure app, Demigods of Olympus, and creating our own godly parent quizzes. Discussion topics may include: heroism, Black Mirror, agency, xenia, the Kim Kardashian app, Columbia and Libertas, temples, Rise of the Brave Tangled Dragons, and the alternate ending of Blood of Olympus published inside the UK paperback.Take Ph
52: Joe Tracz on Constructing The Lightning Thief Musical, the London Premiere, and Bringing Percy to Stage and Screen
This week, Joe Tracz is back, this time to talk The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical! Discussion topics may include: adapting Percy Jackson to multiple mediums, updating the show at The Other Palace, anime, new takes on the PJO characters, double casting, and the Trials of Apollo musical that should and WILL be.Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and to get
51: Monster Donut Takes London | The Lightning Thief Musical at The Other Palace
This week, we ventured to London to see The Other Palace's production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Discussion topics may include: changes between Broadway and Off-West End, trying, Castiel quotes, camp counselor Luke, the new staging of The Tree On The Hill, Annabeth as the prime suspect, and Percy's new jewelry.Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interview
50: Rob Rokicki On How The Lightning Thief Musical Works, Adapting Percy Jackson, and Taking The Show To London
This week, we have the wonderfully talented composer and lyricist behind The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, Rob Rokicki, with us! Discussion topics may include: musical world-building, the inner workings of Good Kid, The Oresteia, motifs, the power of an acoustic guitar, cut songs, philosophies on reprises, and updating the show for its upcoming London production. Check us out on Patr
49: Phoebe Polls The Audience | Wrath of the Triple Goddess (Live Reaction!)
New book!! This week, we're breaking down our predictions, reacting to the entire book with mic in hand, and coming back together to debrief Wrath of the Triple Goddess by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics may include: free will versus fate, crossroads, Alice in Wonderland, physical place, human connections, rage, womanhood, LISA, meddling pets, saving Castiel, and which god might write Percy's thir
48: We Plot To Take Over The Parthenon | The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical feat. Brendon from Wait in the Wings
This week, we're joined by Brendon from Wait in the Wings to break down our beloved The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Discussion topics may include: Greek choruses, being seen, reprises, behind-the-scenes stories, adapting PJO for the stage, Dionysus' role as the god of theater, Love Never Dies, and our dream production of TLTM.Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future i
47: The Phoenicians Strike Back | Sea of Monsters (2013)
This week, we're breaking down the classic film, Sea of Monsters (2013). Discussion topics may include: alternate universes, memory, storytelling, Spaceship Earth, womanhood, doubles, Ichneutae, faith, demi-titans, interpreting the prophecy, heroism, the siren scene, and Luke's journey into Tartarus.Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and to get early episodes, seaso
46: We Spread The Word Of The Lord | The Lightning Thief (2010) feat. Mike from The Newest Olympian
This week, Mike from The Newest Olympian joins us to commit literary analysis on Chris Columbus' 2010 hit film, The Lightning Thief. Discussion topics may include: the hero's journey, Persephone's lovers, isolation, what happened to Uncle Ferdinand, the Great Recession, retellings, deleted scenes, modern warfare, the Destiel handprint, and the return of Jesus Christ.Check out Mike's podcast, The N
45: Emily Loses Track Of Reality | The Sun and the Star
This week, we're reading the last of the Camp Half-Blood Chronicles books (so far), The Sun and the Star by Mark Oshiro and Rick Riordan. Discussion topics may include: Orpheus and Eurydice, the purpose of storytelling, mothers, memory, mythic side characters, how Nico sees Percy, PTSD, Pandora, and embracing darkness and light.Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and
44: Phoebe Communes With Her Past Self | Trials of Apollo Wrap-Up
This week, we're picking it back up where we left off and finally wrapping up the Trials of Apollo series by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics may include: ranking every book in the Camp Half-Blood chronicles, love, blaming Zeus, godhood, Jason's thoughts in The Burning Maze, future books in the Riordanverse, and undoing happily ever afters.Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future inte
43: We Write Some Fan Fiction | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 Wrap-Up
This week, we're finally wrapping up season 1 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians!! Discussion topics may include: the cinematographer acting as the narrator, Luke's quest for the golden apples, philosophies on criticism versus dramaturgy, sanctuaries, alternative names for the podcast, the power of witnessing, and some season two predictions.Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for
42: Deep Diving Into Luke w/ Charlie Bushnell | Disney+ Percy Jackson Season 1 Discussion
This week, we're joined by Charlie Bushnell to dig into Luke Castellan and Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1! Discussion topics may include: Luke's mindset in Sea of Monsters, how to pronounce "Castellan," filming the betrayal scene, Luke's wardrobe, how Luke sees Percy in season 1, and what's down the road for Luke...Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews
41: Walker Scobell on the Riordanverse, Future Seasons, and Playing Percy | Percy Jackson Season 1 Discussion
This week, Walker Scobell joins us to talk Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1 and look ahead to the future of the series!!! Discussion topics may include: ranking the PJO books, cut scenes, Thalia and Percy's relationship, fatal flaws, and what happens if and when Disney adapts Heroes of Olympus.Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and to get early episo
40: Aryan Simhadri on Heroes of Olympus, Season 2, and Playing Grover | Percy Jackson Season 1 Discussion
This week, we're sitting down in person with Aryan Simhadri to break down season one and hopes for season two of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians!!! Discussion topics may include: Percy and Grover's empathy link, wedding dress styles, Grover & tragedy, favorite changes from book to screen, Achilles and Patroclus, Percy in House of Hades, Grover's character arc, Chalice of the Gods, and
39: Writer Joe Tracz on Episode 4, 6, and The Lightning Thief Musical | Percy Jackson Season 1 Discussion
This week, we're joined by Joe Tracz, writer of Percy Jackson & The Olympians episode 4 and 6 and book writer of The Lightning Thief Musical! Discussion topics may include: making the artistic medium work for you, the Luke & Percy dynamic, Hermes' time in the Lotus Casino, crafting Kronos dreams, musical episodes, Solangelo, and The Lightning Thief Video Game.CHECK OUT OUR NEW PATREON!!!!
38: Luke Castellan, Sea of Monsters, & Black Sails w/ Staff Writer Daphne Olive | Percy Jackson Season 1 Discussion
This week, we're joined again by Percy Jackson & the Olympians staff writer Daphne Olive, this time for a post-season 1 chat about storytelling, Sea of Monsters, and how we can make this all about Black Sails. Discussion topics may include: creating Percy's arc this season, Luke Castellan, how much Hermes knows about Luke's future, introducing Hades, the Sea of Monsters, and what makes Percy a
37: Interview w/ Co-Creator Jon Steinberg | Disney+ Percy Jackson Season 1 Discussion
This week, we are joined by Jon Steinberg, co-creator of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians, to celebrate the conclusion of the first season of this incredible series! Discussion topics may include: kleos and nostos (of course), Black Sails (double of course), the act of adaptation, translating Percy's inner world, having Rick and Becky in the room, Luke and Annabeth's relationship, and Thali
36: Phoebe's Prophecy Comes True | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians 1.08 (The Prophecy Comes True)
This week, we're heading up to Olympus in Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians episode 8, The Prophecy Comes True. Discussion topics may include: Black Sails spoilers, the Golden Age, the other floors on Olympus, running away, Percy's definition of who he is, and Zeus as the monster at the end of this book.CHECK OUT OUR NEW PATREON!!!! PJO SEASON 1 PREDICTIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!!!!Have a questi
35: We Visit The Seventh Circle Of Hell | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians 1.07 (We Find Out The Truth, Sort Of) feat. Liam Crowley
This episode, we're joined by Liam Crowley from Comicbook.com to breakdown the seventh episode of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians, We Find Out The Truth, Sort Of. Discussion topics may include: the show's version of the Crusty scene, parenthood, hurting the people you love, Dante's Inferno, Annabeth's regret, The Garden of Earthly Delights, and finally meeting Hades and Poseidon.CHECK OUT
34: Kronos Makes A Three-Way Call | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians 1.06 (We Take A Zebra To Vegas)
This week, we're trapped in the Lotus Hotel & Casino in Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians episode 6, We Take A Zebra To Vegas. Discussion topics may include: what Kronos wants, Hermes' and Luke's backstory, forgetting, Augustus' whole deal, the Lotus Eaters, loss, and the pearls.CHECK OUT OUR NEW PATREON!!!! PJO SEASON 1 PREDICTIONS ARE NOW UP!!!!Have a question? Want to contribute your
33: Interview w/ Staff Writer Daphne Olive | Post-1.05 Percy Jackson Discussion
In a VERY special episode of Monster Donut, we are joined by Percy Jackson & the Olympians' Staff Writer, Daphne Olive (with another surprise guest appearance...), to discuss episodes 1 through 5 of the first season! Discussion topics may include: fatal flaws, storytelling philosophies, sibling dynamics, fate versus prophecy, monstrosity, the new Tunnel of Love scene, and Black Sails (duh).CHE
32: Emily Solves The Cave Puzzle | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians 1.05 (A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers)
This week, we're venturing into the Thrill Ride O' Love in Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians, A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers. Discussion topics may include: reinterpreting the Fates scene, the origin of Percabeth movie dates, Ares & Grover's diner scenes, Hephaestus, the power of empathy, and every single fresco in the tunnel.CHECK OUT OUR NEW PATREON!!!! PJO SEASON 1 PREDICTIONS ARE NOW UP
31: We Place Our Bets | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians 1.04 (I Plunge To My Death)
This week, we're analyzing the fourth episode of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians, I Plunge To My Death, featuring interviews with VFX Supervisor Erik Henry & ILM VFX Supervisor Jeff White. Discussion topics may include: building Thalia's ghost, parenthood, westward expansion, what makes a monster, temples, belief, and how you treat your family.CHECK OUT OUR NEW PATREON!!!! PJO SEASON 1
30: We Enter The Ethan Nakamura Easter Egg Hunt | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians 1.03 (We Visit The Garden Gnome Emporium) feat. Erica and Carter from Seaweed Brain
CONTENT WARNING FOR DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT (from 33:55 to 35:06) AHEAD!! This episode, we're joined by Erica and Carter from Seaweed Brain to discuss the third episode of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians, We Visit The Garden Gnome Emporium, featuring interviews with co-creator Jon Steinberg and costume designer Tish Monaghan. Discussion topics may include: monstrosity, Luke's expecta
29: It's All Camp Rock To Us | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians 1.02 (I Become Supreme Lord Of The Bathroom)
This week, we're deep diving into the second episode of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians, I Become Supreme Lord Of The Bathroom, featuring interviews with RICK RIORDAN AND BECKY RIORDAN, showrunners Jon Steinberg & Dan Shotz, director James Bobin, Production Designer Dan Hennah, & Costume Designer Tish Monaghan! Discussion topics may include: a whole bunch of character introductions
28: Sally Gets Over Sliced | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians 1.01 (I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher)
This week, we're discussing THE FIRST EPISODE OF DISNEY+ PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS, I ACCIDENTALLY VAPORIZE MY PRE-ALGEBRA TEACHER, featuring interviews with showrunners Jon Steinberg & Dan Shotz, director James Bobin, & VFX supervisors Erik Henry and Jeff White!!!!!!! Discussion topics may include: the Perseus myth, Percy's anti-story agenda, Mythomagic, our first glimpse at Kronos,
27: It All Comes Back To Mithras | The Tower of Nero feat. Ashley A.K.A. newathens
This week, we have Day 1 Trials of Apollo fan Ashley A.K.A. newathens on Tumblr on to discuss The Tower of Nero by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics may include: the early days of PJO DeviantArt, Meet The Robinsons, nostalgia, power shifts, Olympus, cycles of abuse, the next generation, Styx, THE RETURN OF MITHRAS, and the end of the main series.CHECK OUT OUR NEW PATREON!!!! PJOTV SEASON 1 PREDICTIO
26: We Eat A Single Grape | The Tyrant's Tomb (feat. Darien from Muses of Mythology)
This week, we're joined by Darien from Muses of Mythology to discuss The Tyrant's Tomb by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics may include: funerals, Frank Zhang, gaslighting, Reyna's relationship to romance, living past your time, and the naval battle that could have been.Have a question? Want to contribute your own analysis? Feel like arguing? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com.Come say hi and check
25: Emily Decides To Make Things Worse | The Burning Maze
This week, Phoebe's fighting demons and Emily makes it worse while trying to talk about The Burning Maze by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics may include: Jason Grace, the labyrinth's continued ties to grief, Teen Wolf, Patroclus parallels, Piper's identity, Grover's leadership, legacy, the power of words, Melpomene, and The Horse.Have a question? Want to contribute your own analysis? Feel like argu
24: Disney+ PJO New York Comic Con Interviews & Recap (feat. Mike from The Newest Olympian)
In a very special interlude episode, we're finally sharing our audio and stories from New York Comic Con, the Percy Jackson panel, and our roundtable interviews with Disney+ PJO Executive Producers Jon Steinberg and Dan Shotz, EP and director of the first two episodes James Bobin, production designer Dan Hennah, costume designer Tish Monaghan, VFX Supervisor Erik Henry, and ILM VFX Supervisor Jeff
23: The Oracle Calls His Dad | The Dark Prophecy
This week, we're visiting the oracle in The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics may include: lovers-to-enemies, the real life Oracle of Trophonius, giving up immortality, fathers and sons, memory, Pacific Rim, cycles, Meditations (from Black Sails), and the new and improved names for the months.Have a question? Want to contribute your own analysis? Feel like arguing? Email monsterdonu
22: We Get Megged | The Hidden Oracle
This week, we're finally kicking off our beloved Trials of Apollo series with The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics may include: NYCC, immortality, horror movie parallels, Over The Garden Wall, storytelling, Dungeons and Dragons, betrayals in the woods, and what it means to have a body.Have a question? Want to contribute your own analysis? Feel like arguing? Email monsterdonutpodcas
21: We Cheat At Bingo Night | The Chalice of the Gods (Live Reaction!)
It's Chalice of the Gods week!! We're breaking down our predictions, reacting to the entire book with mic in hand, and coming back together to debrief The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics may include: Gilgamesh, stolen youth, AHS swim team lore, growing up, Luke's pre-The Lightning Thief heist on Olympus, helplessness, and spoilers for The Cursed Child.Play Chalice of the God
20: Percy Says Yes To Michael | The Crown of Ptolemy
This week, we're wrapping up the Kane Chronicles crossovers with The Crown of Ptolemy by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics may include: godhood, movie dates, Percy's perception of himself, ancient weaponry, the Mist, and Luke's possession by Kronos.Have a question? Want to contribute your own analysis? Feel like arguing? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com.Come say hi and check out the sketches Phoe
19: Phoebe Requests A History Lecture | The Son of Sobek & The Staff of Serapis
While we await The Chalice of the Gods, we're reading The Son of Sobek and The Staff of Serapis by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics may include: the power of names, Chalice of the Gods bingo, Alexander the Great, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Annabeth's state of mind.Have a square we should include on our Chalice of the Gods bingo cards? Want to contribute your own analysis? Feel like arguing? Email mons
18: We Eat Nachos After The War | HoO Series Wrap-Up
This week, Phoebe and Emily look back at the Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan, with help from your analysis and questions. Discussion topics include: a character-by-character analysis, the shift to third person, Dark Percy, the state of Percy and Annabeth's relationship, and the infamous Nachos After The War outtake.Have something you'd like us to discuss on the show? Email monsterdonutpod
17: Emily Has Enough | The Blood of Olympus (feat. Manasa from Camp Half-Pod)
This week, we're wrapping up Heroes of Olympus with our favorite Blood of Olympus apologist, Manasa from Camp Half-Pod. Discussion topics include: blood sacrifices, archeology, determinism, Rick's cruise around Greece, trauma, and even MORE Jason Grace analysis.Have a question to add to our Heroes of Olympus wrap-up? Want to contribute your own analysis? Feel like arguing? Email monsterdonutpodcas
16: We Forget To Talk About The House of Hades | The House of Hades
This time around, we're venturing into Tartarus in The House of Hades by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics may include: desire, power, Riordanverse fandom history, Percy's apotheosis, fate, The Scene, and the importance of remembering.Have a question to add to our Heroes of Olympus wrap-up? Want to contribute your own analysis? Feel like arguing? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com.Come say hi and c
15: We Join The Corporate Sponsorship Game | The Mark of Athena
In this week's (belated) episode, we're reading The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics may include: the Hercules encounter, identity crises, Rome, Annabeth's fatal flaw, mystery cults, and Phoebe's inability to remember names.Have a question to add to our Heroes of Olympus wrap-up? Want to contribute your own analysis? Feel like arguing? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com.Come say
14: The God of Dramaturgy Gifts Phoebe A Dream | The Son of Neptune
This week, Phoebe and Emily read The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics include: New Rome, choice, vulnerability, The Princess Bride, pawns, and sacrifice.Have a question? Want to share your own analysis? Feel like arguing? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com.Come say hi and check out the sketches Phoebe made this episode on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok! @PJOPod on all platforms.Mo
13: The Sun and the Star Live Reaction!
SPOILERS FOR HEROES OF OLYMPUS/TRIALS OF APOLLO & CONTENT WARNING FOR BRIEF MENTION OF SUICIDE (from 17:33 through 18:44) AHEAD!! This week, Phoebe's on her own and reading through The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro with her mic at the ready. Discussion topics include: disastrously wrong TSATS predictions, nightmares, The Percy Scene, House of Hades parallels, loneliness, and
12: We Send A Message To Haley Riordan | The Quest for Buford & The Son of Magic
This week, we read the last (!) of the published short stories, Leo Valdez and the Quest for Buford by Rick Riordan, and The Son of Magic by Haley Riordan. Discussion topics may include: maenads, the bloody origins of live theater, Renaissance art history, what happened to the titan army, and dismantling the Riordanverse Empire.Have a question? Want to share your own analysis? Feel like arguing? E
11: We Play God With Jason's Parentage | The Lost Hero (feat. Charlie from Of The Eldest Gods)
To kick off The Heroes of Olympus, Charlie from Of The Eldest Gods joins us to discuss The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics include: a Jason Grace deep dive, Rick Riordan's signature, godly parent swaps, memory, and The Aeneid (Again. Sorry.)Have a question? Want to share your own analysis? Feel like arguing? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com.Come say hi and check out the sketches Ph
10: Emily Puts Pausanias On Blast | The Singer of Apollo & The Staff of Hermes
Before they get into The Heroes of Olympus, Phoebe and Emily read The Singer of Apollo and The Staff of Hermes by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics include: the original travel writers, the empathy link, how to snap, the Sumerians, Disneyland Paris, and following your dreams.Have something you'd like us to discuss on the show? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com or get in touch on Twitter, Instagram
9: We Invent The Riordanverse Machete Order | PJO Series Wrap-Up
This week, Phoebe and Emily reflect on the entire Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan, accompanied by your analyses and questions! Discussion topics include: immortality, what Kronos' master plan really was, The Song of Achilles, Western Civilization, the Jonas Brothers, and the greatest love story ever told.Have something you'd like us to discuss on the show? Email monsterdonut
8: Our Hometown Hero Destroys Manhattan | The Last Olympian
Series finale time! This week, Phoebe and Emily investigate Luke's childhood in their shared hometown in Connecticut, discuss the epic highs and lows of high school football, and connect it all back to The Illiad in The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics include: Rick Riordan's 2007 encounter with Emily in Westport, legacy, fate, Supernatural Season 5, The Illiad, balance, and coming
7: We Unknowingly Spoil The Entire Hades Game | The Sword of Hades
This week, Phoebe and Emily read Phoebe's favorite PJO short story, Percy Jackson and the Sword of Hades from The Demigod Files by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics include: Greek mystery cults, ghosts, the line between life and death, spoilers for the Hades video game, Orpheus, and a necessary Thalia deep dive.Want to submit a question or add your own analysis to our PJO Wrap-Up? Email monsterdonut
6: Emily Hosts A Lesson On Marmots | The Bronze Dragon & The Stolen Chariot
In a short detour before the finale, Phoebe and Emily read Percy Jackson and the Bronze Dragon and Percy Jackson and the Stolen Chariot from The Demigod Files by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics include: fear, marmots, camp legends, Percy's newfound confidence, and whether Annabeth REALLY planned all that.Want to submit a question or add your own analysis to our PJO Wrap-Up? Email monsterdonutpodca
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