The Newest Olympian

J'Neia Stewart (@TheLady_Artemis) is here to kick off our coverage of the second book in Rick Riordan's PJO series: The Sea of Monsters! Topics include: the audiobooks, v(ch)oices, popcorn reading, daily Florida life, Encyclopedia Brown, The Good Place, back covers, Hobby Lobby & Michael’s, the Epic of Gilgamesh, James Avery, Prom with Jesus, infinity scarves, javelin, skateboarding, Grandpa G...

Fay Onyx of writingalchemy.net chats with Mike about where The Lightning Thief portrayed disability well and where there was room for improvement. They begin with physical disabilities, but later towards discussing Percy mental health struggles as well. Topics include: speculative fiction, proper terminology, ablest metaphors, storytelling tropes, mermaid in a wheelchair, Myst opportunities, passi...

Amanda Morin of Understood joins to discuss how well The lightning Thief represented ADHD and dyslexia. She answers many questions from Mike and shares loads of helpful information about these conditions! Topics include: big pants, learning differences, teaching adjustments, focus, terminology, rainbow post-its, tangential threads, hyperfocus, ADHD as a superpower, executive function, analysis par...

Dr. Moiya McTier (@GoAstroMo) returns to the pod, this time in her full-fledged role as TNO's Greek Mythological Correspondent! Come hear her answer questions about everything Mike wondered about while reading the first PJO book, cover the desired topics as chosen by patrons, and beyond! Ctrl+F, mythology sources, theoi.com, Perseus, Medusa’s origin, Luciano Garbati, John Wick, the Portland god, a...

*very Europe (the band) voice* It's the final episode (about Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief)! Kelly (@VoteForMeKellyB) is back and is ready to close the cover on our TLT coverage! Topics include: Practicing poker, custom do not disturb, losing friends, Puffs, camp awards, Becky Kellner, New Girl, ukulele, surfer bros, compelling villains, Joker, Survivor challenges, Betrayal Legacy, Spider-...

The people have clamored for her appearance, and now she makes her TNO debut! Mike's wife Kelly joins as guest to cover the villain reveal, a new Mike prediction, and the rest of the penultimate chapter of The Lightning Thief! Topics include: Throm, re-records, turbulence, LaGuardia Airport, Amii Stewart, Rock Lobster, New Orleans, Batman Begins, Grand Central Terminal, Hera’s seat, Ozone smell, B...

Steven Parra is back, the team is in a heated confrontation with Hades, and that's not even the most intense face-off in this section of the Lightning Thief! Topics include: Schubes exposed, Dr. Strange, Superman, The Olympians ft. Percy Jackson, inFamous, no worries if not, backpacks, Krabby Patties, Lil’ Jon, Demigod Katy Perry, basketball trash talk, aristeia, “and my tin can!”, Oatmeal Creme P...

One of Mike's groomsmen, a huge nerd, and a passionate PJO fan, Steven Parra, grabs the guest torch and heads towards the House of Hades with us in The Lightning Thief! Topics include: Hades gaming pals, Texas hurricanes, mafia, stalactites, indistinct radio chatter, improv troupes, opera hecklers, HEB tortillas, Finding Nemo, Big Grover Energy, Frozen, pumpkin spice powers, J. Jonah Jameson, PPP...

The Bright Session's Lauren Shippen (@laurenshippen) returns to talk about the next chapter in Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief! Since we didn't talk about Hades the video game last week and the team goes to the underworld in this episode, YOU BETCHA WE TALK ABOUT HADES. Topics include: title ambiguity, Pumpernickel Pictures, Capitol Records, the Eye of Sauron, Valencia Blvd., rugs, tortoise...

Podcaster, author, and all-around A+ human, Lauren Shippen joins the pod to continue the discussion of The Lightning Thief, lending her expertise on writing, Los Angeles, and beyond! Topics include: Clickbait YouTube titles, infinity signs, Santa Monica pollution, shark scariness, Persassy, fantasy rules, Houdini prequel, Roxette, Barbara Walters, All Too Well, Encyclopedia Brown, the rise and fal...

Alyssa Esteban, creator of Breakfast in Beauclair, joins the pod and brings loads of notes to the table! If you were craving a nerdy episode, prepare to be satisfied. Topics include: accessible design, Papyrus, Foursquare, audiobook narrators, Denver, Newark, It’s Always Sunny, Italian mannerisms, Fruit Ninja, okapi, Arachne, friendship, dank bad, straitjackets, Ludo Bagman, Dave & Buster’s, B...

Alison Lührs (@alisontheperson), an improv pal of Mike's, joins to cover two chapters of Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief. We meet Ares in this one, who is A LOT. Topics include: confetti canons, Dan Brown, et cetera, LA traffic, shoe trustworthiness, Floating McDonald's, maximum hip hop, The Diner State, The Stand, Hydra Cupid, YouTube pranks, boogie boards, friendly whales, charismatic megafau...

THE BOYS ARE BACK AND THE GOOFS ARE HERE. Johnny Frohlichstein (@johnnyfrohl) returns as he and Schubes make their way through more of Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief. Topics include: Architectural Correspondent Kelly Schubert, G.O.A.T. Boy, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, curved elevators, Lewis & Clark, history class, museum pronunciation, Yankee Stadium, The City Museum, therapy monkeys, de...

Mike's best man, Johnny Frohlichstein, makes his TNO debut after calling dibs to cover Ch. 13 long ago. Hear the obnoxious reason why toward the end! Topics include: Marathoning the books, beach reads, snoring, Interviewing 101, #JusticeForSatyrs, Mozart, Mufasa, YA dreams, sleepovers, #AdoptDontShop, “Amtrack”, Trenton, Trent Krimm, types of ADHD, train boys, Dad Mode Uncle Rick, Heartless, The b...

Author of The Kissing Booth, Beth Reekles, joins Schubes to discuss our heroes' trip to the Garden Gnome Emporium in Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief! Topics include: Overachieving in school, translations, Halloween costumes, Lizzie McGuire, regional fast food, “yes and”, thematic insults, Hindsight Percy, ear vitamins, garden orbs, Pompeii, “in English, please?!”, The Red Baron, bodega bags,...

Bobby Wagner (@bwags) is back for another episode as we continue our quest through Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief! Topics include: Latvia, NYC MTA, Girl Scout Cookies, Yankees vs Mets, Jay Z vs. Babe Ruth, Papa Roach, Jordans, Ted Lasso, healthy male friendships, Oprah, pen preferences, fencing, pet names, server pen struggles, WFAN, cosmic intrigue, olives on pizza, Premier League, Men in...

Bobby Wagner (The Ringer, Tipping Pitches) enters the fray to continue the TNO run of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief episodes! Topics include: Jaded existences, Holden Caulfield, Notes App apology, The New York Post, name generators, predictions, BTS, disapparation, TLT predictions, LimeWire, unwritten rules, petty gods, golden nets, OutKast, Jimi Hendrix, Mike Schubert Wild Prediction Time...

Dr. Moiya McTier (@GoAstroMo) is back as we continue through The Lightning Thief, learning whether or not Mike's first big swing prediction is correct! Topics include: Capture the Flag, Manhunt, god of toilets, underwater basket weaving, Hot Topic, Hadestown, page-time, being canonically hot, improved repercussions, Pretty Woman, caffeine overloads, the Yankees, Romeo & Juliet, video game easy...

Exolore host and mythological scholar Dr. Moiya McTier joins to lend her expertise and charm as Schubes continues to make his way through the Lightning Thief! Topics include: myth nerds, wall sandwiches, becoming one with the plumbing, genie questions, naiads, Misery Business, Destiny’s Child, wisegirl, Upstate New York, Texas A&M rings, LIRR, The Dark Knight, wedding planning, Garden of Hespe...

Delia Gallegos (@deliaistyping) is back to conclude our coverage of Ch. 6 of Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief! Topics include: 13-year-olds, mythological basketball, Giannis Antentokounmpo, Gildan 3XL, horse-themed sports teams, teaching, triangles, curious kids, cool scars, wooing Kelly, Property Brothers, mental health medication, punch painting, Troy Bolton, tennis head game...

Black Girls Create's Delia Gallegos joins Schubes to continue covering Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief! Topics include: English class, New York Grover, magical food, new icebreakers, baklava, Hershey’s milkshakes, Taqueria Ruby, Dooky Chase, boy/girl scouts, Rogue One, scantron art, Danny devito, Top Gun, spades, Captain Planet, Western Civilization, #LiveLaughLove, Empire State of Mind, drunk...

Jackson Bird (Sorted, Kottke Ride Home) returns to chat more with Schubes about the beginning of The Lightning Thief! Topics include: Percy Jackson and the Pension Plan, Santa Claus, smelly cigars, George Costanza, fancy NY friends, The Little Mermaid, Greekseltongue, Mr. Tumnus, channelling anger, toreadors, Paddington 2, and more!    — Find The Newest Olympian Online —  • Website: https://thenew...

Welcome to the first episode of Mike Schubert's new Percy Jackson podcast, The Newest Olympian! Jackson Bird (author of Sorted, host of Kottke Ride Home) joins to break down the first two chapters of The Lightning Thief. Topics include: Name pronunciation, Chris Columbus, Rick Riordan: The Anti-JK Rowling, Lemony Snicket, Captain Underpants, podcast growth, Art Slobs, elbow patches, Acronym Land,...

In this introductory episode, host Mike Schubert lays out what he knows about the PJO universe (almost nothing) and Greek mythology (basically just Hades the game and Hercules the movie). He also shares information about the structure of the podcast and what to expect in future episodes! — Find The Newest Olympian Online — • Website: https://thenewestolympian.com • Patreon: https://thenewestolympi...

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