Best Camp Half Pod Podcasts (2024)

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BONUS: We Predict The Plot of "Wrath of the Triple Goddess" 45:33

1d ago45:33

45:33

This week, we're predicting the plot of Wrath of the Triple Goddess (out September 23, 2024!!!). But of course, we can't do things normally, because we're Camp Half-Pod. We turn our predictions into a competitive BINGO game, and you can play along and make your own BINGO sheet if you want! This is the free BINGO generator we used: https://myfreebin…

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Weird Girl Syndrome: The Sun and the Star, 17 - 20 44:15

4h ago44:15

44:15

Ava, Brayden, and Niamh look at pick-me energy, weird girl syndrome, and Hiss Majesty's incredible vibes as they discuss The Sun and the Star Chapters 17 - 20 by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro. Find out more at returntocamp.com

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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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143: Sponsored By Sea-Mobile (CHALICE OF THE GODS Ch 31-35) 53:06

26d ago53:06

53:06

We are finally caught up on all PJO-universe books! Round of applause for Camp Half-Pod. This week, we are discussing the final chapters of Chalice of the Gods. Percy completes his quest, and we learn what clotted cream is (it’s a big day for all of us). The book wraps up nicely with some Sally, Paul, and Annabeth time. We wonder how Poseidon calls…

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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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142: All Roads Lead Back To Zeus ft. Ishanie (CHALICE OF THE GODS Ch 25-30) 1:05:34

1M ago1:05:34

1:05:34

This week we are joined by our friend Ishanie! Ishanie, long time Percy Jackson fan and person who knew us in high school, gets to hear us get low key emotional about growing old. Percy faces Geras, the god of old age (our predictions were right!!). We come down firmly against loin cloths. Manasa wishes Geras wore a cute old man sweater. Erin reads…

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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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141: Snakes Canonically Love Rainbows (CHALICE OF THE GODS Ch 19-24) 47:51

29d ago47:51

47:51

This one starts off strong, with Percy enchanting a bunch of snakes with a rainbow (the snakes say gay rights!). They complete their quest for Iris, and in exchange learn about a mysterious Gary (not the snail), who has likely stolen the cup. Percy gives relationship advice to Grover. Erin still thinks Grover is a bad boyfriend. Sally announces her…

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140: Swimmy Jackson and the Stolen Cup ft. Demigod Debut Podcast (CHALICE OF THE GODS Ch 13-18) 1:00:50

1M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

This week we are joined by our new friend Mal from Demigod Debut Podcast to talk all about The River Elisson and Yonkers. Mal confesses to crimes almost immediately. Erin thinks Grover is a bad boyfriend again. What was the point of Blanche? We’re not sure. Mal, a New York resident, gives us some context on Yonkers. We give Percy a new name. He is …

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

2M 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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139: My Godly Parent Is Lettuce (CHALICE OF THE GODS Ch 7-12) 46:27

1M ago46:27

46:27

Did you know there is deep lore about Hebe and lettuce? Well, you do now! Tune in to learn about how lettuce might be Hebe’s real dad. Also, Percy, Annabeth, and Grover fight some chickens as 8 year olds (classic shenanigans). We get some insight on a normal demigod week. We lament growing older and sound like we’re pushing 60 despite not even bein…

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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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138: We Found God In This Hebe Jeebies (CHALICE OF THE GODS Ch 1-6) 56:55

2M ago56:55

56:55

We are so excited to start Chalice of the Gods with you all and get back to reading about Percy, Annabeth, and Grover! We start off with chapters 1-6, and celebrate the return of first person Percy. There are some real sweet Percabeth moments in these first few chapters. Also, Sally Jackson. Percy embarks on his new quest, with the help of his best…

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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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BONUS: We Try To Survive Tartarus (and you can too!) 53:53

2M ago53:53

53:53

It is time for our long awaited bonus episode - that’s right, we’re going to put Erin through Tartarus. Thanks to Manasa’s coding and Sammie’s video editing, we are bringing you this brand new Camp Half-Pod VIDEO experience!! If you are listening on Spotify, we definitely recommend watching the video. If you are listening elsewhere, never fear! The…

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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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137: It’s Not A Phase, Mom (THE SUN AND THE STAR Ch 45-51) 1:01:13

3M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Camp Half-Pod completes another book! We are wrapping up The Sun and The Star this week with the final chapters. Nico realizes that he can leave behind his trauma baby demons. They defeat Nyx with the help of Nyx's own children. Bob gets to see the sky again! The cacodemons are rebranded as the Cocoa Puffs, which Manasa low-key hates and Erin loves…

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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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136: Nico Becomes A Father? (THE SUN AND THE STAR Ch 39-44) 50:16

3M ago50:16

50:16

We lose our minds a bit in this one. Nico and Will finally reach Nyx’s house! It’s made of bugs! Manasa accuses Nyx of being poor and boring, and not able to afford real walls. Manasa also projects onto Dr. Thorn this week, in a turn of events nobody saw coming. Bob is being kept in a Bob Pod in the Bug House. Is Nico the star? Or is he actually th…

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

4M 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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135: Attack of the Mega Antelope ft. TheDamMemePage (THE SUN AND THE STAR Ch 33-38) 55:43

4M ago55:43

55:43

We are joined once again by repeat guest Robert of TheDamMemePage to discuss chapters 33-38! Will fights off evil dogs while Nico befriends a mania. We see some returning characters (Small!! Bob!!) and locations (Tartarus Shrek’s Swamp). Nico and Will continue to have relationship problems. Manasa has to put the book down when we meet Carl and Bart…

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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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134: World’s Worst River Rapid Ride (THE SUN AND THE STAR Ch 25-32) 51:46

4M ago51:46

51:46

Nico and Will finally make it to Tartarus! Erin uses the word penchant. It triggers Manasa. We spend a while insulting Nyx and her methods. Gorgyra gives Will and Nico couples therapy. They still need more couples therapy tbh. Nico and Will make the fall via the river of pain, and land amongst bones and acid rain. Will tries to help while Nico take…

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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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133: Nyx Brings Back Galaxy Pants (THE SUN AND THE STAR Ch 17-24) 53:13

4M ago53:13

53:13

It’s time to learn all about Nico’s experience in Tartarus, the first time. We miss the dumb giants from Gaea’s army. Nyx has a lot of babies, including hordes of children, which is fun. Manasa accuses Erin of being a Nico. The timeline in this book is confusing, ngl. We spend a long time discussing it. We meet a gay farmer demon (slay). Then Will …

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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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132: Even Care Bears Have Enemies (THE SUN AND THE STAR Ch 9-16) 47:53

4M ago47:53

47:53

Nico and Will are heading deep into the underworld. We are heading deep into Care Bear lore. We’re introduced to Epiales, the nightmare demon, and then get to see our favorite not-frogs, the Troglodytes! Manasa gives us some history on Care Bears. Erin reveals her personal Care Bear lore. Editor Sammie makes a cameo to correct said Care Bear lore. …

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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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131: Nobody Understands Nico (THE SUN AND THE STAR Ch 1-8) 51:45

5M ago51:45

51:45

We’re baaaaaack! By popular demand, we are reading The Sun and The Star. We catch up on our break from podcasting, and then dive into discussing our favorite emo boy and his sunshine boyfriend. Topics include Star Wars villains, literary structure, Sally Jackson, and trauma. Nico’s culture is not your costume. ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PA…

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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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130: PJO TV Overall Review, Documentary Discussion, + What’s Next 1:08:39

6M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

We are so excited to wrap up this series (and this season of Camp Half-Pod!)! We start off with an overall discussion of some favorite moments from the series, and then give our own personal rankings for each episode. We talk about the documentary on Disney+ and then crown our winners of our Season Superlatives. We wrap up this episode by reading s…

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

7M 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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129: Episode 8, “The Prophecy Comes True” 1:04:29

7M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

It’s the final episode of the Disney+ Percy Jackson adaptation, “The Prophecy Comes True.” Cue the tears! The iconic battle between Ares and Percy comes to life on the screen (that giant wave? SO cool). Percy goes to Olympus, and we get to meet Zeus and Poseidon. Percy returns to camp, only to be betrayed by the real lightning thief. We spend a lon…

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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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128: Episode 7, “We Find Out The Truth, Sort Of” 1:10:00

7M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

This week, we’re going down below to the Underworld in episode 7 of the Disney + PJO adaptation, “We Find Out The Truth, Sort Of.” Percy and gang heads down to the Underworld, and we nerd out about the design choices (upside down castle?? How COOL is that???). Erin teaches Manasa the word “stalactite.” We spend a long time talking about the implica…

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127: Episode 6, “We Take A Zebra To Vegas” 54:05

7M ago54:05

54:05

VEGAS, BABY!!! This week is all about episode 6 of the Disney+ adaptation, “We Take A Zebra To Vegas.” Erin vows to make as many Hamilton references as she can in honor of Lin Manuel Miranda. The trio makes it to the Lotus Casino and Grover loses the plot pretty quickly. We meet Hermes for the first time, and get some fun insights on parenting from…

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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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