Seaweed Brain: A Percy Jackson Podcast

Staff writer for PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS Daphne Olive joins us to discuss Episodes 1-4, the best writers' room ever, and how to survive in the world of the gods when you're... not a god. Watch Black Sails! Or else! Stream Fathoms Deep: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dKlM95n94MpKr6zl4FJQC?si=ccb1813b8f4f4838 Check out Daphne's jewelry here: https://www.daphneolive.com/ Daphne&#3...

Joined by Han (@Hazelsgems) and Mike from @NewestOlympian we break down Episode 6 in serious detail, discussing hidden Nico and Bianca gems, the choice that is "Levitating" by Dua Lipa, the Hermes sweatsuit set, what exposition actually is, and why this show is doing it right. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for live-streamed *Tuesday* Watch-Alongs of the Disney+ show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/seawe...

Reunited with Comicbook.com reporter and massive wrestling fan, Liam Crowley, we do some professional level fangirl analysis on both Percabeth AND about Adam Copeland's performance as Ares! Join us for some an opening conversation on Percy and Annabeth's relationship arc and how it differs from the books, WHY Annabeth is the one who saw the Fates cut that string, and what this means for th...

Join Carter, Erica, and special guests Jake Sweat and Yunuen Cho as we break down this week's central theme of family, and more specifically MOTHERHOOD. How have Percy and Annabeth's ideologies already begun to shift in the presence of one another? Will Grover's search for Pan tie into the currently unmentioned "flame of western civilization conversation?" Are demigods the RE...

Joined by returning friends of the pod, Kyle Prue and Thani Brant, we delve deep into the infinite, terrifying, and beautiful basement of this brand new portrayal of Medusa, and discuss how this episode structured so tightly around the idea of BETRAYAL propels our favorite characters and relationships forward!!! Where to find Kyle: @KylePrue on Tiktok, Instagram, and Twitter Stream Kyle's webs...

Co-hosts and lifelong PJO fans Carter and Erica are joined by screenwriter and film critic Aiko Hilkinger to breakdown Episode 2 and talk severe Luke apologism, foundational Percabeth, and *perfect* hair. Follow Aiko on Twitter @AikoHWrites SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for live-streamed *Tuesday* Watch-Alongs of the Disney+ show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patreon.com/seaweedbrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (You can still str...

A deep dive into the art and craft of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Episode 1 with life long fans, childhood besties, and television nerds Erica and Carter! Discuss, overanalyze, and generally fangirl about this brilliant adaptation with us. Episode 2 analysis coming Friday! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for live-streamed *Tuesday* Watch-Alongs of the Disney+ show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ patreon.com/seaweedbr...

Featuring brand new clips from press conferences and roundtables with Rick and Becky Riordan, Dan Shotz and Jon Steinberg (Showrunners), Jeff White (VFX Supervisor), Dan Hennah (Production Designer), Tish Monaghan (Costume Designer), and James Bobin (Director). AND detailing our experience at the WORLD PREMIERE at the Met!!! AND a no spoilers super vague review of Episodes 1&2. The past couple wee...

The final four chapters joined by Lochlyn from We Accidentally Vaporized Our Podcast and Sherry, very famous editor of The Newest Olympian! We are breaking down the end of TCOTG, discussing extreme Percabeth cuteness, being a son of Sally Jackson, and sharing a bit about our experience seeing Rick, Becky, and the cast at the 92NY Monday night!!! Next Wednesday 12am PST Youtube Livestream Watch-Alo...

Ch. 28-31 with returning guest Owen from Through the Mist podcast! We have to discuss Percy's anti-brunch campaign, the importance of crossword puzzles, and Percy's future marriage?!!?!? plans???!!! Listen to Owen's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7MthWoMZfOvzM0cP3EpO1P?si=89128fd392e34172 And follow him on Instagram @through_mist SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for live-streamed...

Ch. 21-27: From Percy's first swim meet to the surprisingly thick walls of Sally's apartment to Washington Square Park we have got some DILLY DALLYING to cover today, and most importantly, we've got to embrace Old Age. Featuring the incredibly sweet and talented Alessia Trunfio! Follow Alessia @AlessiaTrunfio on all platforms including ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠ Instagram Percy always falling edi...

Ch. 17-20 with returning guest all the way from Germany, Thomas! Much to debate AND fangirl about today. Does Percy actually dislike the song YMCA? Can there ever be too much #PowerOfLove? Does Annabeth carry a tote or a mini backpack??? Stay tuned for all this and more Follow Thomas on Instagram @To. Ma.567 ! And stream J. Maya's music here ! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR MONTHLY EXCLUSIVE EPI...

Ch. 15-16 with brand new guest and resident young person, Rebecca! We're hashing out Percy's Luke namedrop, whether the Seven were really "buddies," and more on the Jackson family music taste. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR MONTHLY EXCLUSIVE EPISODES:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/seaweedbrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CAMP HALF-BLOOD COUNSELOR HOODIE + MORE MERCH HERE:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Ch. 11-14 with returning guest Jake Sweat! We're talking Sally + Percy dialogue on the fire escape, Percabeth Epic Humidifier Facetime, and a brand new demigod!!! Blanche in the house!!! You can find Jake @Jakesweat34 on Instagram Resources to learn more about Gaza: Rashid Khalidi (historian, Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University ) interview: https://www.thedriftm...

Ch. 7-10 with epic returning guest OLA! We're talking Ola's latest fantasy book rec, the absolute terror of totally normal chickens, John Lennon as a cultural touchstone for Percabeth, and PERCY TYPING THE ENTIRE RIORDANVERSE ON HIS LAPTOP APPARENTLY?!?! Check out Fandom Forward's Save Our Progress Campaign: ⁠https://fandomforward.org/⁠ And their November 4th virtual event: ⁠https://ac...

Ch. 4-7 with THE Maddie Who Won Trivia and Tom Her Dad!!! Together we dive further into themes of growing up and moving on, we breakdown the concept of the himbo, and we establish Karaoke as one of life's greatest joys. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR MONTHLY EXCLUSIVE EPISODES:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/seaweedbrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CAMP HALF-BLOOD COUNSELOR HOODIE + MORE MERCH HERE:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

CH. 1-3 EPIC KICK-OFF EVENT!!! FEATURING THE COUNCIL OF CLOVEN ELDERS: ERICA, CARTER, TREVOR, HANNAH, AND TAY! Check out Trevors website: https://justamediaguy.com/ And follow him online @AMediaGuy19 Follow Tay @Percytrailer Follow Hannah @Hazelsgems Check out School Colors wherever you listen to podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5WkHaBixgSBVICYpGyxaWG?si=366075ef60424a44 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR...

We attended the virtual Seattle stop of the book tour tonight and boy do we have ANNOUNCEMENTS and GOOFY SILLY TIMES to share, including a BRAND NEW BOOK?!?!! <3 Link to the virtual tour video: https://lectures.org/event/rick-riordan/ Sarah Kay's "The Type": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-8jtBOorpE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR MONTHLY EXCLUSIVE EPISODES:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreo...

Carter and Erica explain the origins of #PercyJackson6, recount their own harrowing experiences securing college rec letters, and discuss every single chapter title as leaked by Richard himself!!! CW: This episode contains mention of sexual violence found in the ancient Greek myth of Zeus and Ganymede Rick's original blog post on TCOTG 10/18/2022: https://rickriordan.com/2022/10/percy-jackson-...

WE'RE FINISHING THE BOOK! What a slayful, emotional, vulnerable, hot emo girl summer it's been reading through this book with y'all. We're joined today by the wonderful Fran (of The Best Dam Camp) to cover the final moments of Nico and Will's journey back to Camp Half-Blood, Nico's big family reunion dream, and Nico's call with Piper! Find Fran's books here: https:/...

Ch. 40-46 with brand new guest, Karen from Prophecy Radio!!! Battling NYX and meeting the cocoa puffs :,) Listen to Prophecy Radio on all platforms and find Karen at subjectifymedia.com Stream our chronological Nico playlist!  ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27kiamWyxg4I1SL5aMMtKr?si=d014b3d68ef84be3⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR MONTHLY EXCLUSIVE EPISODES:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/seaweedbrai...

Ch. 37-39 with usual suspect Caitlin (aka @percabethfeelsfandom aka @caitlincries_) and oh boy, we are HEALING today. Meeting the aeternae, making it to Damsen's hut, and going FULL Orpheus-and-Eurydice-Wait-For-Me-Reprise mode as Will follows Nico single file into the dark. Follow Caitlin ⁠@PercabethFeelsFandom⁠ and ⁠@CaitlinCries_⁠ Stream our chronological Nico playlist!  https://open.spotif...

Ch. 32-36 with brand new special guest and lovely internet friend Trevor AKA ⁠⁠JustAMediaGuy⁠⁠ ! Accidentally getting separated, reunited, having some BIG arguments and some BIG resolutions <3 Will is GROWING Y'ALL! And so is Nico :) PLUS the return of everyone's favorite ferocious undead feline, Small Bob <333 Check out Trevor's website h ⁠⁠ttps://justamediaguy.com/⁠⁠ and follow...

Ch. 25-31. WE ARE FALLING INTO TARTARUS with our good pal, returning guest Robert. Which means it's time to officially start our INTERTEXTUAL examination of this book alongside The House of Hades , get excited. You can find Robert... @TheDamMemePage ⁠Truham Grammar Book Club⁠ That's The Sitch (currently on hiatus in solidarity with the striking workers of SAG-AFTRA and WGA) The Bits (curre...

WE'RE BACK FROM JAPAN! Ch. 22-24 with returning special guest, Darien! Today we cover cargo shorts, gorgeous witchy stepmoms, and, FINALLY CANONICALLY *bisexual chaos.* Darien can be heard on... Muses of Mythology That's the Sitch Eragon and Back Again Entering Storybrooke SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR MONTHLY EXCLUSIVE EPISODES:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/seaweedbrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CAMP HALF-BLOOD COU...