Manasa attempts to redeem herself post-milk debacle. She stands by her original theory. We discuss how this book sounds a lot younger in tone, and in themes. Percy and Grover continue their search for Gale throughout perfume departments, and Annabeth arrives to help them out and provide the brain cell. They find Gale, who is being metaphorically milked for knowledge, and fight some naiads to try and save Gale. We discuss if it's cool to yell out your move before executing it. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

We are very sleep deprived in this one, so topics somehow include the recession, the U.S. education system, and...milk? After getting Hecuba home, Percy, Annabeth, and Grover turn to finding Gale. We learn some more about Hecate's magic school and Sally's potential connection to it. Percy and Grover have a nice bonding moment, and Grover almost dies via squirrels. They go on the hunt for Gale in perfume stores. Manasa thinks they're literally milking Gale. Milk is now triggering for Manasa after this episode. If you're reading this, please comment milk on this episode to further harass her! Also make sure you stay for the last 5 minutes of this one. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

We start off this episode by being really confused about the timeline, thanks to some great points from listeners re: Percy's comments about Leo. Rick definitely doesn't know his own timeline. In these chapters, the gang is on the hunt for Hecuba this week, who is having a grand old time terrorizing Greek businesses. They fight undead warriors and Percy somehow travels through space and time to Troy. There's a really sweet conversation about grief and loss with Hecuba. She's forming a blended family with Nope. Also, there are three pee counts in this episode! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

Grover... you've really done it this time. We return to our roots, aka, making fun of Grover. Also Erin has a new microphone and it becomes her whole personality. Grover explodes the house because he has no self control, and the pets escape. If Manasa was Percy, she'd have to go on a lot of walks. Mrs. O'Leary shows up (we all missed her very much) and Percy randomly adopts a puppy. Then, for some reason, Chiron is at Percy's school. Also, Percy still has to go to school. We ask the important questions: is Chiron poor? Is camp poor? Is Chiron still a zaddy? SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

Today's episode is all about pet ownership. Percy, Annabeth, and Grover enter their domestic pet-sitting era at Hecate's mansion, and last almost a whole day before chaos breaks out. Erin thinks that Hecate is actually a very good dog (and polecat) mom. The trio learns that walking a polecat and a hellhound is not for the faint of heart. Manasa deep dives on Hecate, Hecuba, and Gale, and we get a refresher on the iconic myth of Gale and the sex lives of weasels (sorry, polecats!). Percy comes back to the mansion after school to find that it's a mess. Let the shenanigans begin... SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

WE’RE BAAAAAACK! This week we’re talking all things Wrath of the Triple Goddess, but first, we have some yapping to do. We discuss all the new casting announcements for the show, and the TSATS sequel. Erin and Manasa realize they are Mark and Rick. Then we dive into the chapters and learn the Percy is a fall girlie. Is Annabeth a natural people person? WTF is a pumpkin spice burrito?? Why does Rick make so many pee jokes? And what kind of novels is Sally writing?? We’re asking all the important questions here. We wrap up by checking in on our bingos!! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

This week, we're predicting the plot of Wrath of the Triple Goddess (out September 23, 2024!!!). But of course, we can't do things normally, because we're Camp Half-Pod. We turn our predictions into a competitive BINGO game, and you can play along and make your own BINGO sheet if you want! This is the free BINGO generator we used: https://myfreebingocards.com/bingo-card-generator
We then wrap up the episode with some more audio messages and a discussion of what's next. Love you all!SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod
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We are finally caught up on all PJO-universe books! Round of applause for Camp Half-Pod. This week, we are discussing the final chapters of Chalice of the Gods. Percy completes his quest, and we learn what clotted cream is (it’s a big day for all of us). The book wraps up nicely with some Sally, Paul, and Annabeth time. We wonder how Poseidon calls Percy. It reminds us of The Horse (RIP). We give our final thoughts on this book, read some theories and questions you all have sent us, and then talk about what’s next for Camp Half-Pod! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

This week we are joined by our friend Ishanie! Ishanie, long time Percy Jackson fan and person who knew us in high school, gets to hear us get low key emotional about growing old. Percy faces Geras, the god of old age (our predictions were right!!). We come down firmly against loin cloths. Manasa wishes Geras wore a cute old man sweater. Erin reads multiple passages from the book because these chapters are deep. Percy gives old age a nice hug, and then heads up to Olympus to help out our guy Ganymede. We all are very offended by Percy’s take on brunch. Thanks to Ishanie for joining us!! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

This one starts off strong, with Percy enchanting a bunch of snakes with a rainbow (the snakes say gay rights!). They complete their quest for Iris, and in exchange learn about a mysterious Gary (not the snail), who has likely stolen the cup. Percy gives relationship advice to Grover. Erin still thinks Grover is a bad boyfriend. Sally announces her pregnancy to Percy, and we come down hard against gender reveals. Percy makes sure we all know that he is a Good and Responsible Boy. He's also not very good at research. We make some strong predictions at the end of this episode, and it will be embarrassing if we're wrong. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

This week we are joined by our new friend Mal from Demigod Debut Podcast to talk all about The River Elisson and Yonkers. Mal confesses to crimes almost immediately. Erin thinks Grover is a bad boyfriend again. What was the point of Blanche? We’re not sure. Mal, a New York resident, gives us some context on Yonkers. We give Percy a new name. He is now known as Swimmy. Percy cleans a river, Annabeth gives a god some therapy, and Grover sings snake songs. Make sure to give Demigod Debut a follow @demigoddebutpod! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

Did you know there is deep lore about Hebe and lettuce? Well, you do now! Tune in to learn about how lettuce might be Hebe’s real dad. Also, Percy, Annabeth, and Grover fight some chickens as 8 year olds (classic shenanigans). We get some insight on a normal demigod week. We lament growing older and sound like we’re pushing 60 despite not even being 30. We make some predictions for the next few chapters and then discuss fountain drinks. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

We are so excited to start Chalice of the Gods with you all and get back to reading about Percy, Annabeth, and Grover! We start off with chapters 1-6, and celebrate the return of first person Percy. There are some real sweet Percabeth moments in these first few chapters. Also, Sally Jackson. Percy embarks on his new quest, with the help of his besties. Manasa deep dives on Ganymede, the original twink, and we revisit our time at Rick’s book tour for this book. We finish up by discussing PowerPuff Girls and candy. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

It is time for our long awaited bonus episode - that’s right, we’re going to put Erin through Tartarus. Thanks to Manasa’s coding and Sammie’s video editing, we are bringing you this brand new Camp Half-Pod VIDEO experience!! If you are listening on Spotify, we definitely recommend watching the video. If you are listening elsewhere, never fear! The video will be uploaded to YouTube here: https://youtu.be/smU9ABkStCk. If you want to try out the quiz spoiler-free, we recommend taking that before listening to the video. If you don't care about the spoilers, you're welcome to take it at any time. TAKE THE QUIZ HERE: https://tartarusproject.azurewebsites.net After the Tartarus experience, we wrap up with Lightning bolt questions from listeners, audio messages, and emails. Be sure to stick around for that! If you liked this episode, it took a lot of work, please consider donating on a one-time basis to our Ko-Fi, or a regular basis to our Patreon. All the links are below! PS — if you’ve been following along on Instagram, you’ll know the saga of this, but we had some audio issues. Please excuse any choppiness, & how loud Erin’s laughing sounds lol SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

Camp Half-Pod completes another book! We are wrapping up The Sun and The Star this week with the final chapters. Nico realizes that he can leave behind his trauma baby demons. They defeat Nyx with the help of Nyx's own children. Bob gets to see the sky again! The cacodemons are rebranded as the Cocoa Puffs, which Manasa low-key hates and Erin loves. Nico and Will get back to camp and we have a very classic Riordan ending. We then give our overall thoughts on this book, aka repeating all the points we've been making along the way and yapping a lot. Then we hear some fun audio messages from you all! Thanks for joining us for another book! ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

We lose our minds a bit in this one. Nico and Will finally reach Nyx’s house! It’s made of bugs! Manasa accuses Nyx of being poor and boring, and not able to afford real walls. Manasa also projects onto Dr. Thorn this week, in a turn of events nobody saw coming. Bob is being kept in a Bob Pod in the Bug House. Is Nico the star? Or is he actually the sun? And isn’t the sun a star anyways? Oh! And Nico becomes a father in this episode! He adopts his trauma. Somebody who wrote this book has been to therapy (and it’s not Rick). Have fun listening to us lose our minds a bit! As usual! ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

We are joined once again by repeat guest Robert of TheDamMemePage to discuss chapters 33-38! Will fights off evil dogs while Nico befriends a mania. We see some returning characters (Small!! Bob!!) and locations (Tartarus Shrek’s Swamp). Nico and Will continue to have relationship problems. Manasa has to put the book down when we meet Carl and Bartholomew. Are antelopes aggressive? Find out here on Camp Half-Pod. Robert asks us an alarmingly depressing lightning bolt question. Erin wonders if she herself is a mania. Be sure to follow Robert @TheDamMemePage! ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

Nico and Will finally make it to Tartarus! Erin uses the word penchant. It triggers Manasa. We spend a while insulting Nyx and her methods. Gorgyra gives Will and Nico couples therapy. They still need more couples therapy tbh. Nico and Will make the fall via the river of pain, and land amongst bones and acid rain. Will tries to help while Nico takes a nap, but instead gets taken captive by evil birds. Also! If you want to read Erin’s book! All the info is here: https://www.ooliganpress.com/product/laurel-everywhere-by-erin-moynihan/ ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

It’s time to learn all about Nico’s experience in Tartarus, the first time. We miss the dumb giants from Gaea’s army. Nyx has a lot of babies, including hordes of children, which is fun. Manasa accuses Erin of being a Nico. The timeline in this book is confusing, ngl. We spend a long time discussing it. We meet a gay farmer demon (slay). Then Will meets Persephone, who is incredibly hot. ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

Nico and Will are heading deep into the underworld. We are heading deep into Care Bear lore. We’re introduced to Epiales, the nightmare demon, and then get to see our favorite not-frogs, the Troglodytes! Manasa gives us some history on Care Bears. Erin reveals her personal Care Bear lore. Editor Sammie makes a cameo to correct said Care Bear lore. Will and Nico eat shoe lace soup. We discuss mud pie. ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

We’re baaaaaack! By popular demand, we are reading The Sun and The Star. We catch up on our break from podcasting, and then dive into discussing our favorite emo boy and his sunshine boyfriend. Topics include Star Wars villains, literary structure, Sally Jackson, and trauma. Nico’s culture is not your costume. ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

We are so excited to wrap up this series (and this season of Camp Half-Pod!)! We start off with an overall discussion of some favorite moments from the series, and then give our own personal rankings for each episode. We talk about the documentary on Disney+ and then crown our winners of our Season Superlatives. We wrap up this episode by reading some emails and listening to the nicest audio messages ever. You all are truly a blessing, thank you so much for listening and for dealing with all our absurd takes! If you loved this season and you’re interested in supporting us on a one-time basis, please consider donating to our Ko-Fi here: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

It’s the final episode of the Disney+ Percy Jackson adaptation, “The Prophecy Comes True.” Cue the tears! The iconic battle between Ares and Percy comes to life on the screen (that giant wave? SO cool). Percy goes to Olympus, and we get to meet Zeus and Poseidon. Percy returns to camp, only to be betrayed by the real lightning thief. We spend a long time talking about portal swords. Percy reunites with Sally, and Gabe gets what he deserves. Thank you both new & old listeners for joining us on our watch-along, we’re saving our final thoughts on the season as a whole for our next episode! Be sure to vote in season superlatives on Instagram, and stay tuned for our next episode coming mid-February. Please note: episodes contain spoilers from the PJO book series. // Want to read our old outlines along with us? Join our patreon!————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

This week, we’re going down below to the Underworld in episode 7 of the Disney + PJO adaptation, “We Find Out The Truth, Sort Of.” Percy and gang heads down to the Underworld, and we nerd out about the design choices (upside down castle?? How COOL is that???). Erin teaches Manasa the word “stalactite.” We spend a long time talking about the implications of this version of asphodel. And also…. What the heck is Annabeth’s regret? Hades is introduced, and he’s honestly kind of a dork. Percy makes the ultimate choice to be a hero, and leaves behind his mother. Speaking of Sally, we spend about half this episode gushing over her and the flashback scenes. Then Manasa ends us off with a really lighthearted fun Lightning bolt question about regret! Please note: episodes contain spoilers from the PJO book series. // Want to read our old outlines along with us? Join our patreon!————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

VEGAS, BABY!!! This week is all about episode 6 of the Disney+ adaptation, “We Take A Zebra To Vegas.” Erin vows to make as many Hamilton references as she can in honor of Lin Manuel Miranda. The trio makes it to the Lotus Casino and Grover loses the plot pretty quickly. We meet Hermes for the first time, and get some fun insights on parenting from him. Our new favorite scene is the parking garage scene. It lives in our minds rent free. We gush over how adorable the trio is and how fantastic their bond is. They make it to Santa Monica, only to be let down by Poseidon. Erin decides that Manasa needs to stop letting her speak. Includes behind-the-scenes interview audio clips from Dan Henna (Production Design) and Tish Monaghan (Costume Design). Please note: episodes contain spoilers from the PJO book series. // Want to read our old outlines along with us? Join our patreon!————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

It’s tiiiiiiime! We’re talking all about episode 5 of the Disney+ adaptation, “A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers.” We recorded this at 10pm so start off by apologizing for probably getting things wrong. We meet two gods in this episode — Ares and Hephaestus. It’s packed full of Percabeth moments, with the Tunnel of Love and a brand new scene involving a golden throne. We discuss the changes and theorize about why some of them were made. Includes behind-the-scenes interview audio clips from Eric Henry and Jeff White (VFX Supervisors)! Please note: episodes contain spoilers from the PJO book series. // Want to read our old outlines along with us? Join our patreon!————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

This week we are joined by The Newest Olympian’s very own, Mike Schubert, to discuss episode 4 of the Disney+ adaptation, “I Plunge To My Death.” We dive DEEP into discussion about monstrosity, and how this show is honing in on the theme of who is/isn’t a monster. Kronos is theatrical, as always. Echidna is a Karen chihuahua mom. We talk about all the changes made to the St Louis arch scene, and how they almost had us with Percy’s little sword switcheroo. Please note: episodes contain spoilers from the PJO book series. If you want to take the godly parent quiz mentioned in this episode, find it here: https://uquiz.com/quiz/Og9a1f/who-is-your-godly-parent // You can find Mike’s podcast, The Newest Olympian, on all podcasting platforms! Find out more at: www.thenewestolympian.com ————————————————————— Want to read our old outlines along with us? Join our patreon! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

This week, we’re discussing episode 3 of the Disney+ adaptation, “We Visit The Garden Gnome Emporium.” It’s Medusa time!!! Our iconic trio sets off on a quest, complete with trials and tribulations, such as disagreements over the voting system, fury (not furry) attacks, and Grover singing! We discuss IN DEPTH the changes made to Medusa’s character and the way this show lends itself to conversations about monstrosity and what/who we consider monsters. Includes behind-the-scenes interview audio clips from Jon Steinberg (Show Runner) and Tish Monaghan (Costume Designer). Please note: episodes contain spoilers from the PJO book series. // Want to read our old outlines along with us? Join our patreon!————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

We’re talking all about episode 2 of the Disney+ adaptation, “I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom.” We get to see Camp Half-Blood come to life, and meet a lot of iconic characters, like Mr. D, Annabeth, Clarisse, and Luke. We discuss changes made from the book, and whether or not these changes work for us. Includes behind-the-scenes interview audio clips from Eric Henry and Jeff White (VFX Supervisors) and Tish Monaghan (Costume Designer). Please note: episodes contain spoilers from the PJO book series. // Want to read our old outlines along with us? Join our patreon!————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

We analyze the first episode of the new Disney+ show, “I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher.” We talk about the changes made from book to movie, our favorite moments, and the fantastic portrayals of characters. Also, the Minotaur. Includes behind-the-scenes interview audio clips from Eric Henry (VFX Supervisor) and Dan Shotz (Executive Producer). We also listen to an audio message that makes Manasa cry!! Shoutout to Kristin. Please note: episodes contain spoilers from the PJO book series. // Want to read our old outlines along with us? Join our patreon!————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

In this very exciting bonus episode, we give you all the details on the Percy Jackson Disney+ Press Conference that we got to attend! The first conference was with Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Jon Steinberg, and Dan Shotz. We got to hear some fun stories behind the scenes of set. The second conference was with VFX Supervisors Erik Henry and Jeff White. And finally, we got to listen to Dan Henna (Production Design) and Tish Monaghan (Costume Design). We also share with you some more exciting news about the upcoming show, and our schedule for future episodes. Get hyped! ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

Apollo went through his trials…now it’s time for us to put him on trial. For his crimes (and just generally everything he did that offended us). In a mock-debate style, we take turns defending and prosecuting Apollo for all the terrible things he did in Greek mythology. We discuss Daphne, Cassandra, Hyacinthus, Midas, and more myths. We use the straw man argument frequently. Please note this is all very satirical and we actually think Apollo sucks for all these crimes. Enjoy the chaos! **** CONTENT WARNING: mentions of rape and suicide in the context of Greek mythology. ***————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

It’s here. It’s time to finish the last book in the last series (so far) in the Greek god universe. We can’t believe it’s been 3 whole series and 3 whole years. Erin claims that we are the Taylor Swift of podcasts. You’ll have to listen to try to understand that logic. We get sappy talking about the show and friendship, and all you amazing listeners. Apollo too gets sappy, visiting all his friends. He visits Camp Half-Blood and Camp Jupiter. Percy got into college!! Piper is queer!! Hazel is no longer cursed?? Apollo gets a sweet moment with Meg in the end. Then we rank all 5 books and discuss our overall thoughts. We wish Apollo had overthrown Zeus, but otherwise, we love this ending. Thank you all for joining us for this series, and we’ll be back with a bonus episode next to put Apollo on trial for his crimes! And then the countdown to the show begins… ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

It’s the second to last episode of Trials of Apollo, and things get intense. But first, we talk about the actors strike ending, and how excited we are for the show. Erin can’t stop debating with herself this episode. She blames the cheese puffs. Apollo destroys Nero and his fasces, but the battle isn’t done. He has some sweet moments with Meg, and then thinks about generational trauma! Then heads down to Python via Nero and Python’s love tunnel. Python and Apollo fight. The Arrow of Dodona, our favorite stick with a tragic backstory, saves the day. May he, and the ukulele, rest in peace. Apollo and Python fall into Tartarus together, fighting. Python is defeated, and Apollo is met with the goddess Styx. She actually never wanted to punish him — he learned his lessons during his time as a mortal. Apollo then returns to godhood. Manasa’s predictions were all very true and accurate!! ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

We are approaching the end of the Tower of Nero… so naturally, it’s time for a full out battle. Apollo beats up some IT guys. All of New York can be destroyed with a single button. Nero gives another evil villain monologue, but this time it’s on Zoom. We wish this was written a few years later because Nero definitely would have had a funny background. Apollo confronts Nero in the throne room. Meg fights back, Nero can’t find his remote, and Nico once again comes to save the day. Also, Nero can’t remember names, even when his life depends on it. We discuss Nero as a villain and how he’s scarier and not as fun to read as Kronos or Gaea, because he’s so real. We also give ourselves Troglodyte names. Introducing: meep-Erin and AHHHHHH-Manasa. ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

In these chapters, Apollo makes it to the titular Tower of Nero, and nothing goes according to plan. Nero’s tower is boring, and his plan is evil. He gives a brilliant villain monologue which begins with blaming his mother, and ends with him announcing his dream job: daddy to everyone! Then he makes a child cut off Lu’s hands. We discuss the surprisingly deep gender commentary about fathers. Then Apollo gets to spend some time dreaming in a fancy jail cell. Him and Lu actually bond and then enact a plan to escape the cell and try and find the fasces and save Meg. Manasa makes some predictions for the last bit of this book, and then we discuss the merits of vertical vs horizontal battles. ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

Trogs! Trogs! Trogs! This week we meet the Troglodytes. It’s also our Halloween episode! But first, we must fight the cows. Where’s Frank when you need him to murder cows?? Manasa makes the bold claim that all cows are socialists. Let us know if you understand her logic because Erin does not. Apollo and friends escape the cows and travel to the home of Nico’s new best friends, the Troglodytes, aka, the cave dwellers. Erin thinks that the Trogs should look like frogs. We get really sidetracked by the Trogs’ appearance. Apollo eats soup and admires some nice hats. ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

It’s time to go back to camp! Apollo and Meg take a ride with the gray ladies and end up back at Camp Half-Blood. Apollo invented the “honey he gay” meme according to Rick. We get to see our favorite goth son, Nico!! Mr. D and Nico are bros now. Apollo has some visions of Python, who apparently knows chess. He probably plays it with Nero. We also get a dramatic backstory about the arrow of Dodona, who is just a little branch with big dreams. Then, it’s time to go fetch our fav billionaire, Rachel, to help with the quest. ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

We’re starting the fifth of final book of Trials of Apollo! It starts off strong with a train ride and murder. We don’t like Lu because she murdered an innocent snake man with a wife. Lu does help Apollo and Meg escape from Nero’s clutches, though, so we’ll give her that. We encourage the youth to talk about people behind their backs. Then, we get to see our favorite… the queen of our hearts… Sally Jackson. Who is THRIVING. Sally and Paul feed and clothe Apollo and Meg. Then Apollo gets to push Lu off of a building. This section ends with them heading to Camp Half Blood! ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

We are joined by the infamous Sammie, our editor, who is also Erin’s little sister. She shares evidence that Erin was an evil child. Erin defends her behaviors because she was a budding actress. We go through lots of your Lightning bolt questions and sweet audio messages - thank you everyone always for your support! Topics this episode include: adopting demigods, typical CHP bloopers, optimal face placement, and sacrificing Jason for shoes. We also talk a bit about the SAG AFTRA strike and how we can all support it!————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

New band name dropped: Five Unicorns of the Apocalypse. This week, we’re wrapping up this book with the final battle. They have it out with Tarquin and, FINALLY, godly help shows up. Artemis/Diana is here to save the day, and also stop Apollo from turning into a zombie. Also, Frank is alive! We discuss the merits of Captain Underpants. Reyna quits her job and gets another job. Manasa comes down hard against Lavinia. We review the book as a whole, and Manasa makes some final predictions for the fifth and final book. ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

A LOT is going on in these chapters. And in our brains. Manasa is ready to kill Rick for potentially killing Frank. Apollo and Meg make their way back to camp to fight in the battle. We think the triumvirate’s monsters are kind of lame. They’re all just lil guys. Yet still, things are not looking good for Camp Jupiter. Apollo meets up with Ella and Tyson to do the god-summoning ritual. Nothing happens. So instead, Apollo joins the battle. Frank challenges the emperors to a duel. Then…. he explodes in fire!!!! Hot!!! ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

Apollo, Reyna, and Meg climb up Sutro Tower, and we learn the tale of how Apollo really sucks. He had his ex murdered for cheating on him!! We provide you all with a deep dive on Dean Martin. He had a colorful divorce history. We learn that doves were the Twitter of Ancient Greece. We meet the god of silence, Harpocrates, a child that Apollo bullied. They manage to get what they came there for — they take Harpocrates’s last breath in the jar of the Sybil (apparently they were in love?). ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

This week, Camp Jupiter prepares for battle, and Apollo heads out on his quest (for love?). Meg and Apollo have a sweet bonding moment. Apollo drools over Reyna some more. He sneaks out with Don and Lavinia to see some dryads and Peaches, and naturally, has to perform a remix of his hours-long Jason song (10 minute version…sad dryad version). Apollo, Reyna, and Meg head towards Sutro Tower and Apollo tries to ask Reyna out. It doesn’t go well for him. However, it goes great for Reyna, who laughs harder than she has in years! Love that for her! We discuss the merits of the “friendzone” and hate men for a good few minutes. But not all men. Men who listen to us are Good. Also… does anyone understand angel numbers? What does 111 mean? ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

Apollo’s memories are not a good look for him this episode. He remembers what he did to the Sybil. He’s also slowing dying from Zombie Scratch. Hazel, Lavinia, Meg, and Apollo make the worst group project. Tarquin is basically Skeletor. They get into Tarquin’s Tomb and see his huge undead army. Meg fully tries to take on Tarquin by herself. Lavinia’s manubalista is kind of annoying. We discover that Python has legs!!! We give you a deep dive on the etymology of the Python. We then answer some fun lighthearted questions about aging and if people are truly redeemable. ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

We are in peak form this episode. Manasa blames the heat. Erin has AC, but she did have the plague while recording this. We reflect on how Apollo stopped climate change by giving the sun some therapy. Perhaps we should try that out. But it’s time for a funeral. Manasa thinks that we should be done grieving by now. Lester is an Aries. We meet up with Tyson and Ella. Ella does tattoos now. Then we go burn Jason!!! Wolf Mama shows up to have a chat with Apollo. Apollo takes a nap and we get some background on Tarquinius and the Sybil. They get a group together for a quest to go to the tomb — Hazel, Lavinia, and Meg. Also Apollo, but he apparently doesn’t count as a full person. Yikes! Manasa wishes that the trials of Apollo were him being tried for his war crimes. ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

Time to start a new book! Meg and Apollo are on their way to Camp Jupiter, with Jason’s coffin in tow. But of course, they have some run ins with monsters on their way. Namely, Zombie Gollem. We meet a new character, Lavinia, and reconnect with some old ones (remember Don the Faun?). They make it to camp, and Apollo has to break the news about Jason. He decides to do this in song form, singing the longest song ever. He really is Rachel Berry. At least it wasn’t a rap song, right? ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support

Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, The Horse. You were our favorite. We will never know how you use a phone. We are joined by returning guest Robert of @TheDamMemePage to discuss the final chapters of The Burning Maze. These chapters are SAD. First, the horse dies. Then, we reunite with Leo. This is actually the saddest part of this book. We low key get choked up. And then proceed to make too-soon jokes and ruin it. We talk about all the Riordanverse deaths, and also water features in homes (it’s a no from us). We wrap up this book (it was GOOD), listen to a fun audio message about a fan theory, and Manasa makes some predictions for our next book. Be sure to follow Robert and check out all the wonderful podcasts they host! ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-half-pod/support