The Newest Olympian

Out of the editor's chair and into the guest's chair (but then back to the editor's chair because she still edited this episode), it's Emma Nelsen back on the pod to discuss more Heroes of Olympus Book 5! Topics include: not putting down books, e-readers, door stoppers, Greek names, Goo Goo Dolls, car stuff, ruining sports, shirts vs. skins, “Hey, Lady!”, collaborative board games, long Tartarus, You Can See Everything, spoilers, claustrophobia, the Gulf Freeway, Greek MythBusters, interviewing Rick, death predictions, and more!

The Bookmarks of Athena will be sent to annual patrons at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/patreon starting 1/1/27

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• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

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• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

— About The Show —

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

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Fresh off of hanging with me at New York Comic-Con, reporter Gillian Blum is back on TNO to cover some Leo chapters in BoO! Topics include: peanut butter ice cream, Friendly’s, masking frustration, Worcestershire sauce, the Marx Brothers, video game crafting, Caleo, TikTok compilations, The Hulk, MediTOURanean, orange juice, Gatorade, Community, Rick on Twitter, logic puzzles, 2014 Tumblr, quest beads, shoe sizes, the metric system, Steven King, art snobbery, and more!

Info on #WizardOff: https://www.instagram.com/p/De4k6v7xP3m/

House of Hades Bonus ep: https://www.patreon.com/thenewestolympian/posts/bonus-episode-of-172867793

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• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

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• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

— About The Show —

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

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First-time guest but long-time collaborator, Danielle Salerno, makes her TNO debut live on stage in Philadelphia after overcoming a nor'easter to get there! She also surprised me with something I absolutely DID NOT see coming before Q&A! Topics include: the Nor’easter, Carly Rae Jepsen, tourists, Mary Poppins, museum vibes, Bass Pro Shops, spicy food, auto-suggestions, wedding photography, the moon, X-Men, the Azores, Pontiac, bottle music, John Wick, DTE, angsty teens, flying, Allen Iverson, Amtrak, Hadestown, New Jersey beaches, and more!

Video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/thenewestolympian/posts/tno-245-uncut-172752494

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— About The Show —

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

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Kelly returns to TNO live on stage in Boston (technically Somerville), to cover the first two chapters in the sequel series narrated by Reyna! Topics include: Maine lobster rolls, bubble guns, narration, Twilight, sauna headaches, Might Morphin’ Power Rangers, Huntr/x, caldera, Kingdom Hearts, That’s So Crates, Lumiere, Zooboomafoo, tennis racket knives, Sahara, Rick & Becky, fan fiction, All Too Well (Taylor’s Version), Alex Mack, Cruella, lucid dreams, hot chocolate, loam, gilded thrones, white cloth mantles, Dolly Parton, marshmallow fluff, spreads, walking tours, the Acela, vanity plates, LOBSTER, Kingdom Hearts, and more!

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• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

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• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

— About The Show —

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

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MIKE COVERING A NEW BOOK!? MIKE COVERING AN ENTIRE BOOK IN ONE EPISODE?!?! Emily and Phoebe from Monster Donut hop aboard this landmark episode of TNO to break down the newest Riordanverse book, The Wild Zone, from start to finish! The first 15-minutes are spoiler free if you want to get a taste of the book without any plot being revealed! Topics include: yuri & yaoi couples, Rogue One, waiting for the next book, very legal PDFs, K-Pop, Book Clarisse, millennial fashion, the Mets, The Lord of the Rings, Luke, The Grant Theory, musical theater, breakfast tacos, unreliable narrators, James Bond, modern references, and more!

Monster Donut's TWZ Bingo: https://mfbc.us/m/bf255rw

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• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

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• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

— About The Show —

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

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UNCLE RICK ON THE POD! ANNABELLE OH ON THE POD! WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE! The co-authors of the latest installment in the Percy Jackson series, The Wild Zone, join to give a behind-the-scenes look into the book! This chat is mostly spoiler-free (only minor details revealed), so you can safely watch it before reading the book!

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• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

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— About The Show —

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

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THE DESIGNATED CANADIAN IS BACK (and also Buck). Genna returns to cover more of the Jason-narrated intro to Heroes of Olympus Book 5! Topics include: The Extrovert’s Curse, memories, phone photos, staplers, Aunt Beryl, boring allegations, cramming, the Great British Bake-Off, P.D. Eastman, dust, Wolverine, potato guns, fake money, Spider-Man & MJ, Parks & Rec, Broccolius, DCOM humor, Pierce My Bain, hair, Dr. Steven Parra’s Medical Advice, Citizen Kane, and more!

Greek Myth Improv Replay: https://www.thenewestolympian.com/live

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— Production —

• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

• Editor: Emma Nelsen

• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

— About The Show —

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

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West End's own, Beth Eyre, is kicking off another Heroes of Olympus book, this time Book 5 in the series! Topics include: Manchester, Guavamania Snapple, the British cover, old people texts, grey/gray, guys/lads/y’all, bifurcrum, ocean colors, high school English class, sleeping hot, challenges, Robert Pattinson, Worms, veganism and vegetarianism, Percy Pigs, besmirch, Duluth, blood pact, English muffins/crumpets, and more!

TNO Live on internet, NYC, and Philly: https://www.thenewestolympian.com/live

Grandma had wheels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6rQQrP9tZ4

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— Production —

• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

• Editor: Emma Nelsen

• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

— About The Show —

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

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IT'S THE MOST MYTHOLOGICAL TIME OF THE YEARRRR(unless the calendar lines up in which there are two myth check episodes in one year, because then they'd be tied for first place)RRRRR! Dr. Moiya is back, this time to all of Mike's myth questions he asked about while covering House of Hades! Topics include:

TNO LIVESTREAM (Sep. 26) AND LIVE SHOWS: https://www.thenewestolympian.com/live

GET MOIYA'S BOOK: https://bookshop.org/p/books/mothers-of-invention-a-history-of-creativity-from-the-greek-muses-moiya-mctier/95469e50f3af5334

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— Production —

• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

• Editor: Emma Nelsen

• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

— About The Show —

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

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HOLY MOLY WE HAVE REACHED THE END OF MY FAVORITE BOOK IN THE HEROES OF OLYMPUS SERIES (thus far)! Alyssa Esteban from Breakfast in Beauclair hops in the guest chair to conclude our coverage of The House of Hades. Topics include: cheerleading, putting good into the world, ripple effects, Waffle House cyclone, Hecate, Facebook, cringe messaging, Real Life Math, Mrs. Woodman, Mario Party, Frank’s journey, Arson Judge, The Power of Friendship, the Knicks Parade, Old Yeller, Windex, Brooklyn 99, wan, halter tops, narrator predictions, Book 5 predictions, Twilight, and more!

TNO Live in MA, NY, and PA: https://www.thenewestolympian.com/live

Greek Myth Improv Show & Stream: https://caveat.nyc/events/improvising-the-heros-journey-for-good-2026-09-26

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— Production —

• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

• Editor: Emma Nelsen

• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

— About The Show —

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

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Owen attended the TNO live show in Manchester that kicked off our coverage of Heroes of Olympus Book 4 and very politely requested to be the guest for these chapters. Well 87 years later, we've made it a reality! Topics include: Rita Repulsa, Power Rangers, Wonder Man, The Pantheon, The Best Nest, deep myth pulls, chess, nonstandard elevators, ether, Indiana Jones, Luke Skywalker, tendrils, Pokémon, Team Fortress 2, Lord of the Rings, 1 health, flavor text, Kingdom Hearts IV, The Force, and more!

TNO in MA and PA: https://www.thenewestolympian.com/live

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— Production —

• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

• Editor: Emma Nelsen

• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

— About The Show —

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

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Live from New York, it's The Newest Olympian! I'm joined on stage by two fan-favorite guests, Sequoia Simone of Professional Talkers and Paul Caiola of That Aged Well! We cover the four chapters deemed MOST HYPE END-OF-BOOK CHAPTERS by the TNO patrons! Then, we're joined by two special guests, Robert Gaymer and Sherry Guo, for Q&A! Topics include: NY-specific jokes, cursing, Brooklyn, Florence, Hocus Pocus, Toy Story, The Secret Life of Alex Mack, The Elite Four, Tiny Tony™️, Game 4, Spider-Man, One Night Only AKA Sex Purge, Alanis Morissette, phlebotomies, OG Anunoby, jerkin, DM Rick, elevators, Coco, the Serenity Prayer, elevators, muzak, Copacabana, Jimmy Buffett, Buffy: the Vampire Slayer, and more!

WATCH THE IMPROV SET: https://youtu.be/iErQ3OIVWdI

WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION OF ACT 1: https://www.patreon.com/thenewestolympian/posts/tno237-preview-166891411

SEE TNO ON TOUR: https://www.thenewestolympian.com/live

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• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

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• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

— About The Show —

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

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The Monster Donut duo is here at long last for a House of Hades episode! Come for the chapter breakdowns, stay for the Latin pop quiz Emily gives Mike. Topics include: The Odyssey, Lupita Nyong’o, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Emily Wilson, Leo’s depiction, the Percy Jackson Cookbook, historical food, barley, ergot, allyship, gift shops, catacombs, Sedlec Ossuary, NOT not-like-other-girls girls, Latin test, Mars/Ares workout merch, Legolas, softball identity crisis, good D&D DMs, and more!

TNO Live: https://www.thenewestolympian.com/live

TNO NYC Video: https://www.patreon.com/thenewestolympian

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— Production —

• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

• Editor: Emma Nelsen

• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

— About The Show —

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

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J'Neia returns to the pod to talk with Mike IN PERSON in his hotel room at [UNDISCLOSED LOCATION] in San Diego to cover one shocking Percy/Annabeth chapter and one UNREAL HEDGE LORE DROP CHAPTER. Topics include: engineering, Supernatural, Badlur’s Gate 3, insults, emoji race, quibbles and squabbles, Hades II, ton foil, Scooby Doo, the covers, Houston mosquitos, keels, financial advice, Twilight: New Moon, kilometres, the Berenstain Bears, surprise marriage announcements, Hedge lore, Magic the Gathering, Frank Ocean, and more!

TNO in NYC: https://www.thenewestolympian.com/live

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— Production —

• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

• Editor: Emma Nelsen

• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

— About The Show —

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

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At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, I was able to interview Walker Scobell (Percy Jackson), Aryan Simhadri (Grover Underwood), Levi Chrisopulos (Nico DiAngelo), Olive Abercrombie (Bianca DiAngelo), Tamara Smart (Thalia Grace), Charlie Bushnell (Luke Castellan), Dan Shotz (Executive Producer), and Craig Silverstein (Executive Producer) about the upcoming third season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians!

Me and the other PJO podcasters had a whole table set up for our interviews, so I've also included fun moments of chatting before and after the interviews! FULL BREAKDOWN COMING TO THE PATREON FOR FREE SOON. Check back here for a link or check https://www.patreon.com/thenewestolympian for when it's posted!

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It's another TNO guesting debut, this time from our very own Emma Nelsen, who recently debuted as our new editor! Emma joins to talk Heroes of Olympus Book 4 and do a lovely amount of improv bits along the way. Topics include: nice comment sections, Twilight, voting, French goodbyes, Jason the good friend, AI companies, sad songs, barbells, pints of blood, estimation, selling “face”, two extra moms, Gen Alpha, The Walking Dead, between classes, the Knicks, Archer, Penn Station, experiencing joy, the Monster Mosh, bear-shaped helmets, Jared Leto, Gallon Men, landlords, Bluey, Space Jam 2, and more!

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— Production —

• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

• Editor: Emma Nelsen

• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

— About The Show —

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

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It's the newest guest on the newest episode of The Newest Olympian! McKenna Finley makes her TNO debut to cover some Jason chapters that have our crew in a new location. SO MUCH NEW. Topics include: reading marathons, overstimulation, hot wind, Coach Hedge’s hat, Nico’s parasol, tanning, LeBron and Kevin Love, high heels, time anxiety, face subtitles, major life changes, creative focus, Seabiscuit, Hoof Hearted, Disney Channel Original Movies, parallel parking, feats of strength, long flights, and more!

TNO on tour: https://www.thenewestolympian.com/live

Thanks to McKenna's Etsy for sponsoring this episode! Get 10% off with code TNOXSHINE at https://shinetheatrics.etsy.com?coupon=TNOXSHINE)

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— Production —

• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

• Editor: Emma Nelsen

• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

— About The Show —

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

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Are you RED-y for a new ep of TNO?! BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA (Red from OSP is back on TNO and we talk HoH, Book 4 from HoO). Topics include: revealing spoilers, Hades 1 and 2, Shirley Temples, working as a server, primordial gods, borrowing pens, warrior Percy, “expecially,” improv chemistry, Hades romances, MTV Cribs, congratulating sports fans, content after death, smart characters, and more!

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— Production —

• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

• Editor: Emma Nelsen

• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

— About The Show —

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

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THE DOC IS (BACK) IN! Steven called dibs on these chapters long ago, for good reason, and I proudly present this episode made up of two recording sessions: one before the Knicks won the title and one after. HEAR THE JOY IN MY VOICE (AND IN STEVEN'S EVEN THOUGH HE IS A SPURS FAN). Topics include: causes of death, The NBA Finals, anti-Steven, OG Anunoby, distracted from eating, Adam West, dull knives, Texas summer, Star Wars Battlefront, Thor Ragnarok, Spider-Span, trash talk, Mike Jones, the 2026 NBA Finals, the 2026 NBA Champion New York Knicks, The Power of Friendship, humOUR, narration differences, Calypso’s humanity, Meddling Adults, and more!

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— Production —

• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

• Editor: Sherry Guo

• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

• Art: Jessica E. Boyd

— About The Show —

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

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After covering the initial Calypso chapters on his first TNO appearance, Michael Hollis makes his return in honor of her return in House of Hades! Topics include: The Chum Bucket, closets, Tumblr, rocketry, Project Hail Mary, Calypso’s return, Uncharted, functional front yard, Bob the Plant, makeup, meringue, the Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Dylan O'Brien, parent meddling, Cabin Michael, and more!

[Ch. 51A stopping point is after Leo's new discovery in the sand]

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Bonus ep on Percy Jackson's Greek Gods: https://www.thenewestolympian.com/patreon

— Find The Newest Olympian Online —

• Website: https://www.thenewestolympian.com

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• Merch: https://www.thenewestolympian.com/merch

— Production —

• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

• Editor: Sherry Guo

• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

• Art: Jessica E. Boyd

— About The Show —

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.