Best Return To Camp HalfBlood Podcasts (2024)

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Harris-Bling 2024: The Sun and the Star, Ch. 13 - 16 59:16

3d ago59:16

59:16

Ava, Brayden, and Niamh interrogate the racism of the movie Zombies, ask if Will is Underworld racist, and select which Trog should be Kamala's VP while reading The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro! Find out more at returntocamp.com

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She's Mother but Who IS Mother: The Sun and the Star, Ch. 9 - 12 50:39

6d ago50:39

50:39

Ava, Brayden, and Niamh travel through nightmares, feel terrible for Will, and wonder who mother is while analyzing what fear means in The Sun and the Star, Chapters 9 - 12. Find out more at returntocamp.com

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Dionysus is Gay Jesus: The Sun and the Star, Ch. 5 - 8 46:53

13d ago46:53

46:53

It's Sisyphean Summer as Ava and Brayden talk the Olympics Opening Ceremonies, what to pack for Tartarus, and why Dionysus is the Gay Greek Jesus as they continue with Chapter 5 - 8 of The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro! Find out more at returntocamp.com

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She WILL Eat the Eye: The Sun and the Star, Ch. 1 - 4 45:55

20d ago45:55

45:55

A NEW ERA: Ava, Brayden, and Niamh enter a new era of the pod for Season 16 as they begin The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro! While analyzing vulnerability, memory, and isolation in Chapters 1 - 4 the RTCHB team talks Nico DiAngelo age discourse, godly amounts of trauma dumping, and indoor plumbing. Find out more at returntocamp.c…

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Trials of Apollo and Tower of Nero Wrap-Up 53:44

27d ago53:44

53:44

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh finish strong on Trials of Apollo and the Tower of Nero, looking back at the friends we made along the way and the entirety of Apollo's redemption arc. Find Us on Socials:Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirieHelp Fund This Cast:Don…

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Immortality: Tower of Nero, Ch. 33 - 36 35:15

1M ago35:15

35:15

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh talk godly families, what the thesis statement of this series was, and how well Rick wrote Bi-Con Apollo as they analyze the Trials of Apollo: Tower of Nero Chapters 33 - 36 through the theme of Immortality. Find Us on Socials:Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠For more of your Hosts: @bryd…

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Household: Tower of Nero, Ch. 29 - 32 54:45

2M ago54:45

54:45

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh look at how Nero's Imperial Household and the Olympians analog each other, praise Meg's character arc, and make a definitive list of Bebe Rexhas as they analyze the Trials of Apollo: Tower of Nero Chapters 25 - 28 through the theme of Megalomania. Find Us on Socials:Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠@Re…

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Megalomania: Tower of Nero, Ch. 25 - 28 1:03:30

2M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh talk types of antagonists, how Nero compares to Kronos and Gaea, and how to beat the heat as they analyze the Trials of Apollo: Tower of Nero Chapters 25 - 28 through the theme of Megalomania. Find Us on Socials:Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhh…

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Respect: The Tower of Nero, Ch. 21 - 24 35:05

2M ago35:05

35:05

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh talk self respect, earning relationships, and overcoming abuse as they analyze the Trials of Apollo: Tower of Nero Chapters 21 - 24 through the theme of Respect. Find Us on Socials:Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirieHelp Fund Thi…

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Revelation: Tower of Nero, Ch. 17 - 20 40:10

2M ago40:10

40:10

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh talk apocalypse, plot twists, who stabbed Caesar, and top hats as they analyze the Trials of Apollo: Tower of Nero Chapters 17 - 20 through the theme of Revelation. Find Us on Socials:Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirieHelp Fund …

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Wellness: Tower of Nero, Ch. 13 - 16 44:35

3M ago44:35

44:35

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh talk mental health, high school relationships, and cows as they analyze the Trials of Apollo: Tower of Nero Chapters 13 - 16 through the theme of Wellness. Find Us on Socials:Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirieHelp Fund This Cast…

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Anticipation: Tower of Nero, Ch. 9 - 12 39:43

3M ago39:43

39:43

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh atici-. Thoughts on Nico, Will, Apollo, and Rachel all while dissecting the Trials of Apollo: The Tower of Nero, Chapters 9 - 12 through the theme of -pation Find Us on Socials:Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirieHelp Fund This Ca…

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Home: Tower of Nero, Ch. 5 - 8 49:02

3M ago49:02

49:02

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh tackle what home really is, swerve the car around as three not hags, and talk X-Men. All this while dissecting the Trials of Apollo: The Tower of Nero, Chapters 5 - 8 through the theme of Home. Find Us on Socials:Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamh…

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The Turnabout: Tower of Nero, Ch. 1 - 4 1:13:11

3M ago1:13:11

1:13:11

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh begin the final book of the Trials of Apollo, discuss the current state of the music industry, and look at what it means to be a double agent. All this while examining the character trope of the Turnabout in Trials of Apollo: The Tower of Nero Chapters 1 - 4. Find Us on Socials:Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and …

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Gladiator (2000): A Commodus Deep Dive 58:06

4M ago58:06

58:06

Are you not entertained? This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss a movie the same age as themselves, Gladiator (2000) dir. by Ridley Scott! Find Us on Socials:Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirieHelp Fund This Cast:Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! …

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Rebuilding: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 41 - 43 1:03:22

4M ago1:03:22

1:03:22

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh give their final thoughts on this strange 4th entry in the Trials of Apollo series. All this while dissecting the Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb Chapters 41 - 43 through the theme of Rebuilding. Find Us on Socials:Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn …

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Deus Ex Machina: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 37 - 40 43:41

4M ago43:41

43:41

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh pull out their theatre degrees and talk plot devices, the Hunters of Artemis, and why we should have a book about Hazel. All this while dissecting the Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb Chapters 37 - 40 through the trope of Deus Ex Machina Find Us on Socials:Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠@ReturnToC…

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Reckoning: Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 33 - 36 42:06

4M ago42:06

42:06

It's time to come to terms with somethings this week on Return To Camp as Brayden, Niamh, and Ava dissect the climax of The Tyrant's Tomb through the theme of Reckoning. Dive In More:Listen to the Tyrants Tomb Playlist: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3uolij1⁠Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: ⁠https://bit.ly/451WJ9j⁠ Find Us on Socials:Follow us on Twitt…

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The Percy Jackson Awards 42:04

5M ago42:04

42:04

Happy 200 Episodes CampersReturn to Camp Half-Blood is proud to present the Percy Jackson Awards in honor of 200 episodes!Hundreds of Percy Jackson fans across the Globe have sent in their thoughts on the beloved series and now it's time for the votes to be heard!Hosts Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie are joined by podcasters and gue…

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Ephemerality: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 29 - 32 (w/ Robert - The Dam Meme Page) 1:02:21

5M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

This week we're joined by Robert (The Dam Meme Page) to discuss the intangibility of time, what it means to be a flop, and the usual gay things as Brayden, Ava, and Niamh analyze Chapters 29 -32 of the Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb through the theme of Ephemerality. Check out robert @thedammemepage Dive In More:Listen to the Tyrants Tomb Play…

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Remorse: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 25 - 28 59:40

5M ago59:40

59:40

This week cancel culture, colonization, and creating a new version of yourself as Brayden, Ava, and Niamh analyze Chapters 25 - 28 of the Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb through the theme of Remorse. Visit: @nextlifetheatreco Dive In More:Listen to the Tyrants Tomb Playlist: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3uolij1⁠Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: ⁠h…

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Introspection: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 21-24 (w/ Darien - Muses of Mythology) 1:06:55

5M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

This week we are joined by Darien (one half of Muses of Mythology) to talk sapphic Reyna, environmentalism, and how the hell do Apollo's powers work as Brayden, Ava, and Niamh analyze Chapters 21 - 24 of the Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb through the theme of Introspection. More: Darien: @musesofmythology Vote for the RTCHB Percy Jason Awards:…

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Belonging: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 17 - 20 49:29

6M ago49:29

49:29

This week we talk what it means to find your own home, the death of miniseries, and the nightmares of gods more as Brayden, Ava, and Niamh analyze Chapters 17 - 20 of the Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb through the theme of Belonging. Vote for the RTCHB Percy Jason Awards:⁠⁠ returntocamp.com/vote⁠⁠ Dive In More:Listen to the Tyrants Tomb Playli…

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Youth: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 13 - 16 39:52

6M ago39:52

39:52

This week its Celtic vs. Greek Mythology, eternal life without youth and more as Brayden, Ava, and Niamh analyze Chapters 13 - 16 of the Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb through the theme of Youth. ⁠returntocamp.com/vote⁠ Dive In More:Listen to the Tyrants Tomb Playlist: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3uolij1⁠Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: ⁠https:…

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Discovery: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 9 - 12 46:32

6M ago46:32

46:32

This week we discuss learning, maintaining, and manipulating knowledge throughout history and Imperialism, and more as Brayden, Ava, and Niamh analyze Chapters 9 - 12 of the Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb through the theme of Discovery. returntocamp.com/vote Dive In More:Listen to the Tyrants Tomb Playlist: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3uolij1⁠Keep up wi…

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Preservation: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 5 - 8 1:00:08

6M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

We start off with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. Maybe we should stab Ceasar, Return of the Bees, Roman Funerals and more as Brayden, Ava, and Niamh analyze Chapters 5 - 8 of the Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb through the theme of Preservation. returntocamp.com/voteDive In More:Listen to the Tyrants Tomb Playlist: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3uolij1⁠Keep up with t…

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Reverence: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 1 - 4 42:52

6M ago42:52

42:52

Off to the races this week as we start The Tyrant's Tomb. Grammy snubs, Warrior Cats, Hazel Levesque and more as Brayden, Ava, and Niamh analyze Chapters 1 - 4 of the Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb through the theme of Reverence. Dive In More: Listen to the Tyrants Tomb Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3uolij1 Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Of…

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Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Season One (Full SPOILER Review) 1:02:40

7M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh provide their SPOILER FULL thoughts on all of the episodes in Season One of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 on Disney Plus, what do we think of the cinematography, the acting, the writing, the pacing, the changes? Find Us on Socials:Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For …

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Initiative: The Burning Maze, Ch. 45 - 47 (Raw Audio Re-Release) 1:04:13

7M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

AUDIO FIXED This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh have a lengthy discussion on plot devices, story structure, and how The Burning Maze stacks up against the other Trails of Apollo, Percy Jackson, and Heroes of Olympus books. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 45-47 through the theme of Initiative.Dive In More:Listen…

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Selfhood: The Burning Maze, Ch. 41 - 44 47:28

7M ago47:28

47:28

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh dive into Medea's lore and representation, address hot topics in the Percy Jackson fandom, and applaud the character growth for Meg, Piper, and Apollo. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 41-44 through the theme of Ingenuity. Add us on Good Reads!Dive In More:Listen to the Burnin…

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Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Episode 6, Spoiler Review (w/ Gretchen D'Amato) 20:02

7M ago20:02

20:02

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh provide their SPOILER FULL thoughts on the sixth episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 on Disney Plus, how does the series improve the Lotus Hotel? What changes have we seen in the Percy Jackson fandom? Is Levitating the new Poker Face? These thoughts and more in a bite sized episode! Stay tuned for …

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Ingenuity: The Burning Maze, Ch. 37 - 40 39:25

7M ago39:25

39:25

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss games, crosswords, Housewives of Salt Lake City, and Apollo's taste in Spider-Men. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 37-40 through the theme of Ingenuity.Dive In More:Listen to the Burning Maze Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/49yuukH⁠Keep up with the Offerings and Votes O…

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Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Episode 5, Spoiler Review 10:15

7M ago10:15

10:15

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh provide their SPOILER FULL thoughts on the fifth episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 on Disney Plus, how does the series improve Ares and Hephaestus? What does the change of medium allow for character perspectives? PERCABETH! These thoughts and more in a bite sized episode! Stay tuned for a Spoiler…

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Grief: The Burning Maze, Ch. 34-36 40:17

8M ago40:17

40:17

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss popular ya character deaths and look at how Piper, Apollo, and Coach Hedge respond to Jason's death. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 34-36 through the theme of Grief.Dive In More:Listen to the Burning Maze Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/49yuukH⁠Keep up with the Offerin…

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Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Episode 4, Spoiler Review 15:12

8M ago15:12

15:12

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh provide their SPOILER FULL thoughts on the fourth episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 on Disney Plus, how does the series improve on the story of Echinda mother of monsters and mother of mothers? Plus finally the St. Louis Arch! These thoughts and more in a bite sized episode! Stay tuned for a Spoi…

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Altruism: The Burning Maze, Ch. 29-33 43:25

8M ago43:25

43:25

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss what both Apollo and Jason's sacrifices mean for their character archs and the trajectory of the franchise. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 29 - 33 through the theme of Altruism.Dive In More:Listen to the Burning Maze Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/49yuukH⁠Keep up with…

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Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Episode 3, Spoiler Review 13:37

8M ago13:37

13:37

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh provide their SPOILER FULL thoughts on the third episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 on Disney Plus, how does the series improve the adaptation of the Medusa? What is our trio like as they're finally together on their quest! These thoughts and more in a bite sized episode! Stay tuned for a Spoiler …

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Growth: The Burning Maze, Ch. 25 - 28 1:06:15

8M ago1:06:15

1:06:15

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh examine how Jason, Apollo, Piper, and Meg have all changed over the course of the time in these books and look closely at Piper's "coming out" scene. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 25 - 28 through the theme of Worth.Dive In More:Listen to the Burning Maze Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https:…

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Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Episodes 1 & 2, Spoiler Review 22:42

8M ago22:42

22:42

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh provide their SPOILER FULL thoughts on the first two episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 on Disney Plus, grading how accurate this adaptation of the Lightning Thief is, hyping up Grover and Sally, in awe of the Camp, and overall very pleased with this show! Stay tuned for a Spoiler Review Mini-Epis…

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Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Episodes 1 & 2, Non-Spoiler Review and Interviews 34:16

8M ago34:16

34:16

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh provide their spoiler free thoughts on the first two episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 on Disney Plus, grading how accurate this adaptation of the Lightning Thief is! Stay tuned for a Spoiler Episode dropping right when Episodes 1 and 2 are available on Disney Plus! Find Us on Socials: Follow us …

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Worth: The Burning Maze, Ch. 21 - 24 49:02

9M ago49:02

49:02

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh applaud Piper's choices and discuss hoe Jason's character has made large strides. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 21 - 24 through the theme of Worth.Dive In More:Listen to the Burning Maze Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/49yuukH⁠Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: ⁠⁠⁠http…

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Ego: The Burning Maze, Ch. 17 - 20 1:05:17

9M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss the differences between Nero, Commodus, and Caligula looking at what they represent in society and how they reflect Apollo's story. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 17 - 20 through the theme of Ego. ⁠⁠Dive In More:⁠⁠ Listen to the Burning Maze Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://spot…

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Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Trailers 58:53

9M ago58:53

58:53

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh are joined by Gretchen D'Amato in our first episode following the Disney Plus Percy Jackson Series adapting the Lighting Thief! This week we look at trailers and promotional images and share our thoughts and predictions! Dont worry if you're on Spotify you can view the images along with us, or check out the full vi…

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Succession: The Burning Maze, 13-16 53:58

9M ago53:58

53:58

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh explore Piper and Medea and they're juxtaposition, and maybe a little Selena Gomez discussion. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 13 - 16 through the theme of Succession. ⁠Dive In More:⁠ Listen to the Burning Maze Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/49yuukH⁠ Keep up with the Offerings…

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Leadership: The Burning Maze, Ch. 9 - 12 56:34

9M ago56:34

56:34

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss the burden of leadership, Grover's growth, and the power and responsibilities of fandom. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 9 - 12 through the theme of Leadership. Dive In More: Listen to the Burning Maze Playlist: ⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/49yuukH Keep up with the Offerings an…

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Fascism: The Burning Maze, Ch. 5 - 8 49:45

10M ago49:45

49:45

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh delve into the structures of fascism that the Triumvirate uphold and how Macro reflects alt right followers. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 5 - 8 through the theme of Fascism. Dive In More: Listen to the Burning Maze Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/49yuukH⁠ Keep up with the Of…

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Instinct: The Burning Maze, Ch. 1 - 4 46:38

10M ago46:38

46:38

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh begin the Burning Maze and faun over their fave Grover while discussing the structure of this new team. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 1 - 4 through the theme of Instinct. Dive In More: Listen to the Burning Maze Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/49yuukH⁠ Keep up with the Offeri…

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Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl 43:05

10M ago43:05

43:05

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh try something new and use their theatre majors to look at Greek mythology in other adaptations, this week with Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl. Find Us on Socials: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @ReturnToCamp For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie Help Fund This Cast: Donate the price o…

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Parting: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 41 & 42 55:45

10M ago55:45

55:45

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh summarize they're thoughts about this book and where it lines up with the rest of the 12 we've read, and what it means to shake up the cast again. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy, Chapters 41 & 42 through the theme of Parting. Dive In More: Listen to the Dark Prophecy Playlist: https:…

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Fallout: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 37 - 40 59:28

11M ago59:28

59:28

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss what happens after the worst thing you can imagine happens, how scary funny the peaches are, and how a snake would wear a shirt. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy, Chapters 37 - 40 through the theme of Fallout. Dive In More: Listen to the Dark Prophecy Playlist: https://bit.ly/3…

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