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Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever yo ...
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Heroics & Hijinks

Heroics & Hijinks Productions

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Half Blood Heroics & Hijinks is a City of Mist actual play podcast set in the PJO world. Our story centers around three demigods (2 Greek and 1 Roman), as they handle their very own prophecy and the challenges of growing up in a world of warring gods, terrifying monsters, and inconvenient prophecies. Content Warnings: Some strong language
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Welcome to Monster Donut! A chronological deep dive into the Percy Jackson series and all of its following spin-offs. Hosted by Phoebe, who professionally analyzes creative work as a dramaturg & story consultant, & Emily, a writer & classicist with a degree in Greek & Latin. Every two weeks, Phoebe & Emily (along with some occasional special guests) will analyze every book, short story, and odd narrative blog post in the order in which they occur within the PJO/HOO/TOA timeline. While they c ...
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What stories are the inspirational ‘Muses’ in your life? Many-headed monsters, ferocious fighters, scheming sorcerers, humble heroes: mythology, legends, and folklore are full of fascinating stories and vibrant characters. For thousands of years, humanity has used mythology to make sense of our own lives, express our creativity, and connect with each other. In Myths and Muses, the Mythik Camps team shares stories drawn from across many pantheons and cultures, with the hope that young demigod ...
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In this episode we’ll explore how employers can Manage Workers’ Compensation Claims to Minimize Financial Impact. Remember, to avoid risking your business, The Role of Legal Experts in Navigating Workers’ Compensation Claims is essential for your financial stability. Get in touch with our expert brokers today for guidance. Don’t let these claims be…
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In this episode we’ll explore how employers can Manage Workers’ Compensation Claims to Minimize Financial Impact. Remember, to avoid risking your business, The Role of Legal Experts in Navigating Workers’ Compensation Claims is essential for your financial stability. Get in touch with our expert brokers today for guidance. Don’t let these claims be…
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The Monster Donut duo is back on The Newest Olympian, this time making their Heroes of Olympus debut to cover some dream-filled Piper chapters! Topics include: DeviantArt, Tumblr, making decisions, emails, French: a vibe, action figures, Latin choices, direct feedback, The Lone Ranger, the 2010s, Denmark, Piper Girls, AI, Greek pronunciations, Sutr…
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The Kronos Kids get a taste of a Camp Half Blood tradition - Capture the Flag! Connor builds a fort. Lyra shows off a new trick. And Arella tries her hand at “reconnaissanc-ing.” Also, we get some hints to what is to come. Content Warning: Strong language Background music this episode is by Olexy and Guilherme Bernardes William Hosted and Co-produc…
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Stories of coming back from the Underworld are some of the biggest, most dramatic comebacks of all! And there are so many of them that they won't all fit in one episode! In this one, we’re exploring stories of heroes who went to the underworld and back for the sake of love. We already talked about the most famous story of this kind, Orpheus and Eur…
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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 Pat…
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Liam T. Crowley of Comicbook is back on TNO, this time to cover some book chapters, specifically the icy confrontation in The Lost Hero! Topics include: a spandex-centric life, birds of prey, everyday charmspeak, The Berenstain Bears, travel hair product, too much sauce, L"Equippe, accents, Three Body Problem, Fliptide, trademarks, Carnival, Devil …
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Connor, Lyra, and Arella have made it to Camp Half Blood. Hooray! Lyra confuses everyone with an outlandish claim. Connor receives some unwelcoming news. And Arella has an inkling of who her godly parent might be. Join us to see how the trio’s first day at Camp Half Blood goes! Production Note: We had to record this episode remotely, so there are s…
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A new guest enters the TNO mix, and it's our newly appointed Designated Canadian, Genna Buck! Not only does she share her Canadian expertise to discuss these chapters, but she joins Mike to talk about the non-Canadian parts too! Hooray! Topics include: tube TVs, Quebecois, old slang, color theory, Baldur’s Gate III, collecting, The Beastie Boys, th…
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In this episode, we've got stories about heroes who got lost. Really lost. Lost-for-years-or-even-centuries lost. We'll hear about Odysseus's prolonged detour, some Celtic heroes who wandered into the fairy realm, and some creatures of West African forests who you might not mind running into if you get lost in the woods. Visit the World of Mythik w…
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Alyssa Esteban (Breakfast in Beauclair, Pecurliar Radio) returns to TNO for her HoO-era debut to discuss some chapters narrated by Piper, the namesake of her dog! Topics include: The Witcher, pickleball, sports, puppy adoption, Aphrodite campers, waking up, MySpace, puka shells, A Bug's LIfe, 2004-2006, Inuyasha, Ru Paul's Olympics, Tim Gunn, paren…
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Joel Rochester aka fictionalfates is back on TNO, this time to cover some very juicy Jason chapters that move the plot along significantly while still raising loads of questions. Topics include: comma usage, animal confrontations, quest ranking, tendrils, Jumani, Steven Wright, Shakira, furniture assembly, color statues, incorrect home design, K-dr…
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In this episode, we're exploring stories of gods who, for one reason or another, withdrew themselves and their gifts from the mortal world -- but who eventually either came back or at least made sure someone else picked up the slack in their absence. We'll hear about an Egyptian rain goddess who ran away, a Greek agricultural goddess in mourning, a…
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J'Neia Stewart (@TheLady_Artemis) is back on TNO to walk Mike through these Leo chapters of the Lost Hero that give us insight to his past and his future! BIG THEORY TIME AHEAD. Topics include: The Fast and the Furious, Fenti, Parenting 101, snake morality, The Purge, The Incredibles, steampunk playpens, speed pees, Houston Police, North Houston, H…
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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…
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Sequoia Simone from Fanatical Fics and But Make it Scary returns to TNO to continue our coverage of The Lost Hero and, in typical fashion, happens to be here for some TRULY IMPACTFUL CHAPTERS. Topics include: being liked, Big Sur, sharks & paparazzi, surfing, sandwiches, Bonne Mamman, stupid rich money, Larry the Cable Guy, PDAs, JD Power & Associa…
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Step 1. Go! Fight! Win! Step 2. Mad dash it and expect the bite that follows Step 3. Make it to Camp Half Blood? Come meet three new demigods living in a Percy Jackson Retirement, I mean College Era. Hopefully all of his and the rest of his friends’ hard work means for a peaceful time at Camp. Content warning: Strong language Hosted and Co-produced…
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In this episode, we're exploring stories of heroes who lost themselves in some way and had to find themselves again. We'll see how Heracles's Twelve Labors -- the things that made him one of the most famous demigods of all time -- only happened because of something he did while under a terrible curse. We'll also see how going into a frenzy makes so…
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Johnny, who has recently been devouring the Heroes of Olympus books and chatting about them with Kelly, can now finally talk to Mike about them! We cover two spicy chapters in this one and go on loads of lovely tangents. Topics include: Breaking Bad, eyeliner, yada yada, Chiron’s style, vines, Latin, infinity +1, Fliptide, journaling, Podcast Museu…
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In this episode, we will explain Employment Practices Liability Insurance, or EPLI, the benefits it offers, and why it's an essential option for your business in California. Remember, the stability and success of your business in Orange County, California, depend on the crucial protection that Employment Practices Liability Insurance provides. We e…
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In this episode, we will explain Employment Practices Liability Insurance, or EPLI, the benefits it offers, and why it's an essential option for your business in California. Remember, the stability and success of your business in Orange County, California, depend on the crucial protection that Employment Practices Liability Insurance provides. We e…
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Many moons ago, Dr. Steven Parra called dibs on covering these chapters of The Lost Hero. With this episode, we make good on that promise. Topics include: beach reads, Apu, Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep, Spider-Man PS5, Nintendo 64, The Fast & The Furious, Pimp My Ride, Scott Pilgrim, Spy Kids 3, B & P, Chuck Norris, original memes, James Patterso…
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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 prediction…
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In this episode, the Muses have decreed that we’ll be looking at stories of heroes who were exiled from their homes and had to fight to regain what they had lost. There are a lot of epic tales that feature this theme, and it provides a great opportunity to send the hero on some sort of journey, where they can encounter monsters and challenges and a…
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Come for the Greek mythology nerds! Stay for the rules breakdown! This is an overview episode for the new actual play podcast Half Blood Heroics & Hijinks. Join podcast host and player Echo Linn and Rexy the Demigod Wrangler as they attempt to lay out the basic rules for City of Mist. They will also be dishing (nerding) out about Greek mythology an…
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Kelly is here with Mike to pick up TNO's coverage of Heroes of Olympus by discussing The Lost Hero Ch. 4, which features Piper's Camp Half-Blood tour! Topics include: being famous, third grade lessons, vests, omega, Dune 2: Twone, The Bright Sessions, NYC homes, Romos, OOF, 7th grade relationships, SmartBoards, Calculus BC, Walker Corner, High Scho…
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Charlie Bushnell (Luke Castellan in the Percy Jackson Disney+ series) chats with Schubes about his role in the show, sharing loads of behind the scenes info and discussing his love for the PJO books! Topics include: Acting cool, keeping the twist secret, Luke’s changing looks, boat shoes, Backbiter’s name, milkshakes, Neapolitan, dapping, new chara…
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Season Two of Myths & Muses kicks off with the tale of a hero who lost it all and had to start again somewhere new! Aeneas rises from the ashes almost literally, leaving the destruction of Troy behind and setting off on an adventure that takes him all over the Mediterranean and even to the Underworld. Driving him all the way is his looming destiny:…
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Schubes is joined by Heroes of Olympus superfan, Walker Scobell, to discuss the third chapter of The Lost Hero! You might also recognize Walker from his role as Percy Jackson in Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+. Whether you know him or not, it’s a fun episode! Topics include: skiing jackets, minor gods, Leo theories, Star Trek movies, Bea…
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Season 2: The Comeback Kid starts on April 25th! Hello, demigods! I’m Cass, host of the Myths & Muses podcast and daughter of Clio, the muse of history, here to announce that Season 2 will be launching soon! The Muses have pointed me in a really interesting direction for this season. They sent me on a bunch of research trips over the winter, and th…
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In this episode of our podcast, we're diving deep into the complexities of Errors and Omissions Insurance, highlighting its critical role in Arizona's business landscape. Remember, almost every business that provides a service for a fee will have some Errors and Omissions exposure, and thus is vulnerable to claims and lawsuits alleging negligence, …
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In this episode of our podcast, we're diving deep into the complexities of Errors and Omissions Insurance, highlighting its critical role in Arizona's business landscape. Remember, almost every business that provides a service for a fee will have some Errors and Omissions exposure, and thus is vulnerable to claims and lawsuits alleging negligence, …
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AT LONG LAST, THE HEROES OF OLYMPUS ERA OF THE NEWEST OLYMPIAN HAS BEGUN! Schubes and Michael Hollis take to the stage in Charlotte, NC to break down the first two chapters of The Lost Hero to ponder everyone's favorite question, "WHO THE H*CK IS JASON?!" Topics include: snowboarding jackets, narrators, eye color, height, Holes, spit-wad, special b…
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To complete our coverage of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, Schubes chats with Joe Tracz, who wrote the book for the musical! They also talk about Joe’s work on the Disney+ series. Topics include: Border’s, book vs. lyrics, songs capturing ideas, The Godfather, the (heathen) Shuberts, more toilet paper, Joe Trash: Private Eye, rough…
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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 o…
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Mx. Thief themself, Ashlee Latimer, returns to The Newest Olympian to detail the work she did running the @LTMusical social accounts before breaking down Act 2 of The Lightning Thief Musical with Schubes! Topics include: figuring your life out, RiordanWiki, Mx. Thief, emergency dresses, The New York Times, grammar snobs, High School Musical, earwor…
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