Monster Donut

Monster Donut: A Percy Jackson Podcast

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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). N...

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3: Phoebe Tries To Start A Fistfight | The Diary of Luke Castellan 27.12.2022 54:05

What's a tragedy without a flashback right before the action starts? This week, Phoebe and Emily go back in time and read The Diary of Luke Castellan from The Demigod Diaries by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics include: fate, faith, sacrifice, having your story told, and all things Luke Castellan. Have a question? Want to share your own analysis? Feel like arguing? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.c...

2: We Realize It Hurts To Get Stabbed, Sometimes | The Sea of Monsters 13.12.2022 1:25:06

This time around, Phoebe and Emily dive into The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics include: The Odyssey (of course), the past, monsters, abandonment, and a very special donut shop. Have a question? Want to share 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 Tik...

1: We Accidentally Incur Athena's Wrath | The Lightning Thief 29.11.2022 1:19:56

In our first episode, Phoebe (the dramaturg) and Emily (the classicist) introduce themselves and dig into The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics include: glory, socks, dreams, Western Civilization, and Magic: The Gathering. Have a question? Want to share your own analysis? Feel like arguing? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com . Come say hi and check out the sketches Phoebe made th...