The Dam Snack Bar: A Percy Jackson Podcast

TON. I Choke On Singing Cows. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN23 Episode 3, where we discuss chapters 13-16 of The Tower of Nero. We’re discussing the pillars of our personalities; specific fashion statements out in public; and the mumps. We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 17-20 of The Tower of Nero!!! xx Kate & Jo ::SOCIALS:: Follow us on Ins...

TON. Breakfast Huevos Rancheros In My Undies. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN23 Episode 2, where we discuss chapters 9-12 of The Tower of Nero. We’re discussing sibling pranks (and why it’s the purest form of love) ; Jo lets the people know that she thinks Hell’s Kitchen is a real kitchen (hint, it’s not) ; and we air our grievances about Nero’s charact...

TON. Two-Headed Arrow Pees In My Shoe. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN23 Episode 1, where we discuss chapters 1-8 of The Tower of Nero. It’s a double episode (kinda)… we decided that chapters 1-4 had not a lot of material to build an entire episode around so we bulked it with 5-8. We hope Lu was wearing a helmet; despite having children himself, we find...

TTT. Win A Free Inferno Cake! Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN22 Episode 9, where we discuss chapters 40-43 of The Tyrant’s Tomb. It’s the book four finale! We’re talking about stick sacrifices; spirit animal fish; and everything wrong with graphic design. We hope you'll join us next week for the next (and final) book in the Trials of Apollo journey: The...

TTT. Captain Underpants Explodes A Swiss Army Unicorn. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN22 Episode 8, where we discuss chapters 36-39 of The Tyrant’s Tomb. We’ve hit T&G’s!! (Tired and Giggly). Jo is yelling about the injustice of Frank; the girlies are saving the day; and fits of giggles ensue over I don’t even know what… lol! We hope you'll join us next...

TTT. Target Shoppers Kill Us On Doomsday. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN22 Episode 7, where we discuss chapters 31-35 of The Tyrant’s Tomb. Good luck to everyone who is neurotypical, this episode is a doozy; we discuss EVERYTHING! Off Campus; why bicycles were invented by Satan; how to read spicy books on the train… need I go on? We hope you'll join us...

TTT. Let’s Play Stab The Strange Couple. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN22 Episode 6, where we discuss chapters 26-30 of The Tyrant’s Tomb. In this episode we are discussing video games with generational impact like Singstar and Mariokart; the amazingness of MJ’s discography; and the feminist rage one feels whenever Apollo opens his mouth. We hope you'l...

TTT. In My Pickup Truck With Dead Plants. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN22 Episode 5, where we discuss chapters 21-25 of The Tyrant’s Tomb. In this episode we are discussing death row meals; best Olympic sports to compete in; and Jo gets on her soapbox again, this time in service of the word ‘no.’ We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 26-30 of...

TTT. Meet The New Hamster Ball Of Death. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN22 Episode 4, where we discuss chapters 16-20 of The Tyrant’s Tomb. In this episode we are discussing cancel culture; the health benefits of soap and whether it even tastes good; and Jo gives us some insight into to stressful dreams. We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 21-...

TTT. My Plan To Grant The Senate A Poison Carousel. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN22 Episode 3, where we discuss chapters 11-15 of The Tyrant’s Tomb. In this episode we are discussing everything wrong with God Apollo; the timeline of Game of Thrones (I promise it’s relevant); and Jo puts in her bid to become NASA’s new recruit. We hope you'll join us n...

TTT. A Large Shirley Temple, Amen. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN22 Episode 2, where we discuss chapters 6-10 of The Tyrant’s Tomb. In this episode we are discussing The Cold, how exactly brains are hardwired to endure caffeine, and whether or not the series BigBadTM is good enough. We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 11-15 of The Tyrant’s To...

TTT. Swedish Fish Dude Chews My Guts. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN22 Episode 1, where we discuss chapters 1-5 of The Tyrant’s Tomb. In this episode we are discussing the lack of redheads in America, stubborn flab, and the horrific idea of ApolloXReyna. We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 6-10 of The Tyrant’s Tomb as we continue our Trials o...

Dis+PercySeries. S02E08 pt2 The Fleece Works It’s Magic Too Well. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN21 Episode 16, where we discuss the second half of episode 8 of season two of the PercySeries. In this episode we are discussing Luke absolutely BODYING Percy, as well as Jo’s continued hatred of Show! Poseidon. And Percy and Clarisse continue their crusade...

Dis+PercySeries. S02E08 pt1 The Chariot Race Ends With A Bang. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN21 Episode 15, where we discuss the first half of episode 8 of season two of the PercySeries. In this episode we are discussing the new version of Thalia’s tree night, as well as Percy’s new relationship with Blackjack. We hope you'll join us next week for the...

Dis+PercySeries. S02E07 pt2 We Get A Surprise On Miami Beach. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN21 Episode 14, where we discuss the second half of episode 7 of season two of the PercySeries. In this episode we are discussing Clarisse’s unfailing ability to body any and all enemies! We also talk about subway rats and shenanigans, and work horror stories. We...

Dis+PercySeries. S02E07 pt1 I Go Down With The Ship. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN21 Episode 13, where we discuss the first half of episode 7 of season two of the PercySeries. In this episode we are discussing Bridgerton, Wallace and Gromit, How To Train Your Dragon, The Lion King, and Trees… oh, and what was I forgetting? That’s right, we talk about...

Dis+PercySeries. S02E06 Nobody Gets The Fleece. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN21 Episode 12, where we discuss episode 6 of season two of the PercySeries. In this episode we are discussing the very quick humbling of two podcasters who spent nearly the entirety of E5 being negative only to absolutely love E6! Also, Percy is absolutely desperate in rescui...

Dis+PercySeries. S02E05 pt2 Annabeth Tries To Swim Home. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN21 Episode 11, where we discuss the second half of episode 5 of season two of the PercySeries. In this episode we are discussing the importance of theme and tone, as well as pirates and impossibly high standards from parents. We also get to see water powers!! We hope...

Dis+PercySeries. S02E05 pt1 We Check Into CC’s Spa And Resort. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN21 Episode 10, where we discuss the first half of episode 5 of season two of the PercySeries. In this episode we are discussing the dangers of jetski’s in the open ocean; Kate steps into the soapbox to argue the semantics of ‘trials’; and Grover is giving Pleak...

Dis+PercySeries. S02E04 Clarisse Blows Up Everything. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN21 Episode 9, where we discuss episode 4 of season two of the PercySeries. In this episode we are discussing BABY ANNABETH! BABY ANNABETH AND EMO PRETEEN LUKE AND FIRST LOOK AT THALIA! Oh and Clarisse makes Sophie’s choice between some people who are alive and some who...

Dis+PercySeries. S02E03 pt2 I Have The Worst Family Reunion Ever. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN21 Episode 8, where we discuss the second half of episode 3 of season two of the PercySeries. In this episode we are discussing Popeye and fireballs and preaching on a soapbox. We hope you'll join us next week for episode four!!! xx Kate & Jo ::SOCIALS:: Fol...

Dis+PercySeries. S02E03 pt1 We Board The Princess Andromeda.   Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN21 Episode 7, where we discuss the first half of episode 3 of season two of the PercySeries. In this episode we are discussing cruise etiquette, as well as fun games to play in your next pool party, and how to behead the creepy tenants in your attic. We hope yo...

Dis+PercySeries. S02E02 pt2 I I Accept Gifts From A Stranger. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN21 Episode 6, where we discuss the second half of episode 2 of season two of the PercySeries. In this episode we are discussing the Percabeth BETRAYALS and tension, as well as Tantalus’ penchant for killing children lol. Oh and Mr Hamilton is back gracing our sc...

Dis+PercySeries. S02E02 pt1 I Demon Pigeons Attack.   Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN21 Episode 5, where we discuss the first half of episode 2 of season two of the PercySeries. In this episode we are discussing the chariot race, our infamous escapes of swooping magpies in early childhood, and Clarisse’s flirting blunder. Also is it appropriate for gods...

Dis+PercySeries. S02E01 I I Play Dodgeball With Cannibals.   Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN21 Episode 4, where we discuss the first episode of season two of the PercySeries. In this episode we are discussing our first thoughts on the opening of the season, including Jo’s thoughts on the improvements she so kindly recommended after season one. ALSO TYSO...