46 episodes

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!
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    • 4.8 • 51 Ratings

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.

    37: We Spread The Word Of The Lord | The Lightning Thief (2010) feat. Mike from The Newest Olympian

    37: 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

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    • 1 hr 29 min
    36: Emily Loses Track Of Reality | The Sun and the Star

    36: 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

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    • 1 hr 31 min
    35: Phoebe Communes With Her Past Self | Trials of Apollo Wrap-Up

    35: 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

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    • 46 min
    34: We Write Some Fan Fiction | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 Wrap-Up

    34: 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

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    • 1 hr 10 min
    Deep Diving Into Luke w/ Charlie Bushnell | Disney+ Percy Jackson Season 1 Discussion

    Deep Diving Into Luke w/ Charlie Bushnell | Disney+ Percy Jackson Season 1 Discussion

    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 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
    Have a question or topic to contribute to our season 1 wrap up episode? 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.

    • 33 min
    Walker Scobell on the Riordanverse, Future Seasons, and Playing Percy | Percy Jackson Season 1 Discussion

    Walker Scobell on the Riordanverse, Future Seasons, and Playing Percy | Percy Jackson Season 1 Discussion

    This week, Walker Scobell joins us to talk Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1 and look ahead to the future of the series!!! Discussion topics may include: ranking the PJO books, cut scenes, Thalia and Percy's relationship, fatal flaws, and what happens if and when Disney adapts Heroes of Olympus.
    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
    Have a question or topic to contribute to our season 1 wrap up episode? 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.

    • 49 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
51 Ratings

51 Ratings

Cbstrikes ,

Your skipping stuff

I just started listening and I’ve read the series and I’ve noticed that you aren’t covering everything(never mind that I love you guys you are awesome and i understand that you can’t fit everything in one podcast episode

karategal1210 ,

Great recap and analysis

Thank you for sharing your recap and analysis of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. It’s entertaining and provides some fresh perspective. I enjoy your interest in the mythology you bring to the podcast. I hope you continue through Kane Chronicles and Magnus Chase.

GEMMA MICATROTO ,

HOW??????????????

Hi i wanted to ask how you got so many people from the show????
Me and my friends are starting a pro podcast coming out in late August and we would love to interview some of theam.

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