Monster Donut: A Percy Jackson Podcast

Monster Donut
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Monster Donut is a close reading of the Riordanverse including interviews with the cast and creatives behind the Disney+ series, hosted by Phoebe, a dramaturg and story consultant in the TV/theater industry, and Emily, a writer & classicist with a degree in Greek & Latin. Every two weeks, Phoebe & Emily (along with some occasional special guests) analyze every book, short story, and episode of the Disney+ adaptation. While they chat, Phoebe sketches whatever characters/scenes are speaking to her. Those sketches are 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. 17M AGO

    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 submit questions for future interviews, and to get early episodes, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast Have a question? Want to contribute 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. Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore. More information on the show can be found at https://www.monsterdonutpodcast.com/ 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.

    43 min

  2. FEB 3

    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 season 3. 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 Have a question? Want to contribute 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. Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore. More information on the show can be found at https://www.monsterdonutpodcast.com/ 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 3m

  3. JAN 28

    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/@cameronsilas 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 Have a question? Want to contribute 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. Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore. More information on the show can be found at https://www.monsterdonutpodcast.com/ 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 57m

  4. JAN 15

    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 submit questions for future interviews, and to get early episodes, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast Have a question? Want to contribute 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. Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore. More information on the show can be found at https://www.monsterdonutpodcast.com/ 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 16m

  5. JAN 8

    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! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast Have a question? Want to contribute 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. Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore. More information on the show can be found at https://www.monsterdonutpodcast.com/ 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 14m

  6. JAN 4

    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, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast Have a question? Want to contribute 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. Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore. More information on the show can be found at https://www.monsterdonutpodcast.com/ 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 20m

  7. 12/29/2025

    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 Bracelet of Broken Promises and Misfortune, and a VERY! SPECIAL! CEREAL BRAND! 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 Have a question? Want to contribute 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. Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore. More information on the show can be found at https://www.monsterdonutpodcast.com/ 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 39m

  8. 12/22/2025

    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 vs. monsters, the Great Prophecy, Luke Castellan's very important opinions on the Jonas Brothers, and our own journey onto the Princess Andromeda set. 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 Have a question? Want to contribute 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. Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore. More information on the show can be found at https://www.monsterdonutpodcast.com/ 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 23m
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Monster Donut is a close reading of the Riordanverse including interviews with the cast and creatives behind the Disney+ series, hosted by Phoebe, a dramaturg and story consultant in the TV/theater industry, and Emily, a writer & classicist with a degree in Greek & Latin. Every two weeks, Phoebe & Emily (along with some occasional special guests) analyze every book, short story, and episode of the Disney+ adaptation. While they chat, Phoebe sketches whatever characters/scenes are speaking to her. Those sketches are 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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