Monster Donut: A Percy Jackson Podcast

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Monster Donut: A Percy Jackson Podcast

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 chat, Phoebe will sketch whatever characters/scenes are speaking to her. Those sketches will be posted on our Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok (@PJOPod on all accounts). New episodes every other Tuesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 12 NOV

    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 Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and to get early episodes, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast Questions? Thoughts? Arguments? 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. Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore. More information on the show can be found at https://monsterdonut.wixsite.com/podcast. THEME SONG: "The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde Guitars - Dan Corde Bass - Quinten Metke Drums - Todd Cummings Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings OUTRO MUSIC: "Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde Guitars - Dan Corde Bass - Quinten Metke Drums - Todd Cummings Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  2. 22 OCT

    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 third letter. Play WOTTG bingo with us! Get your board here: https://mfbc.us/m/zuvz3zs Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews and to get early episodes, bonus content, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast Questions? Thoughts? Arguments? 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. Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore. More information on the show can be found at https://monsterdonut.wixsite.com/podcast. THEME SONG: "The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde Guitars - Dan Corde Bass - Quinten Metke Drums - Todd Cummings Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings OUTRO MUSIC: "Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde Guitars - Dan Corde Bass - Quinten Metke Drums - Todd Cummings Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 38m

  3. 21 SEPT

    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 interviews, and to get early episodes, season 1 reactions, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast Questions? Thoughts? Arguments? 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. Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore. More information on the show can be found at https://monsterdonut.wixsite.com/podcast. Check out Brendon's channel, Wait in the Wings, on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@WaitintheWings THEME SONG: "The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde Guitars - Dan Corde Bass - Quinten Metke Drums - Todd Cummings Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings OUTRO MUSIC: "Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde Guitars - Dan Corde Bass - Quinten Metke Drums - Todd Cummings Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 19m

  4. 16 AUG

    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, season 1 reactions, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast Questions? Thoughts? Arguments? 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. Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore. More information on the show can be found at https://monsterdonut.wixsite.com/podcast. THEME SONG: "The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde Guitars - Dan Corde Bass - Quinten Metke Drums - Todd Cummings Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings OUTRO MUSIC: "Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde Guitars - Dan Corde Bass - Quinten Metke Drums - Todd Cummings Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 25m

  5. 16 JUL

    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 Newest Olympian, wherever you listen to podcasts! Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and to get early episodes, season 1 reactions, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast Questions? Thoughts? Arguments? 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. Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore. More information on the show can be found at https://monsterdonut.wixsite.com/podcast. THEME SONG: "The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde Guitars - Dan Corde Bass - Quinten Metke Drums - Todd Cummings Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings OUTRO MUSIC: "Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde Guitars - Dan Corde Bass - Quinten Metke Drums - Todd Cummings Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 30m

  6. 2 JUL

    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 to get early episodes, season 1 reactions, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast Questions? Thoughts? Arguments? 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. Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore. More information on the show can be found at https://monsterdonut.wixsite.com/podcast. THEME SONG: "The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde Guitars - Dan Corde Bass - Quinten Metke Drums - Todd Cummings Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings OUTRO MUSIC: "Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde Guitars - Dan Corde Bass - Quinten Metke Drums - Todd Cummings Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 31m

  7. 31 MAY

    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 interviews, and to get early episodes, season 1 reactions, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast Questions? Thoughts? Arguments? 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. Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore. More information on the show can be found at https://monsterdonut.wixsite.com/podcast. THEME SONG: "The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde Guitars - Dan Corde Bass - Quinten Metke Drums - Todd Cummings Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings OUTRO MUSIC: "Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde Guitars - Dan Corde Bass - Quinten Metke Drums - Todd Cummings Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  8. 9 MAY

    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 future interviews, and to get early episodes, season 1 reactions, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast Questions? Thoughts? Arguments? 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. Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore. More information on the show can be found at https://monsterdonut.wixsite.com/podcast. THEME SONG: "The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde Guitars - Dan Corde Bass - Quinten Metke Drums - Todd Cummings Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings OUTRO MUSIC: "Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde Guitars - Dan Corde Bass - Quinten Metke Drums - Todd Cummings Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m
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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 chat, Phoebe will sketch whatever characters/scenes are speaking to her. Those sketches will be posted on our Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok (@PJOPod on all accounts). New episodes every other Tuesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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