*Please be aware this episode and the chapters it discusses contain mention of sexual assault and PTSD. We are thrilled to have New York Times Bestselling Author Kyle Prue here today to talk about his favorite (not so favorite? It’s complicated) hero, the Best of the Greeks, Odysseus. Circe is going through a lot but I think we can all consider this entire relationship a canon event. Find Kyle at https://kyleprue.com/ and be sure to watch his web series Rabbit on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com...
Jul 02, 2025•47 min•Season 11Ep. 211
*Please be aware this episode and the chapters it discusses contain mention of sexual assault. This week we welcome back Jac and Sam to the pod for some real quality #CompLit (positive) Medea time! Evil, madness vs monstrosity as the sole escapes for women, the loss of innocence, nymphs, and more. Jac and Sam are both equally highly qualified to be on the podcast, thank you both Jac and Sam for being on the podcast. More on Christa Wolf: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christa_Wolf Circe Reading S...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 11Ep. 210
CHAPTERS 7-11 FEATURING OLA AND LIV! Who we forgot to mention on air... got MARRIED since the last time you saw them!!! This week is all about making monsters, pursuing your desires, and second boyfriends. Tell us in the comments what you think of Hermes and Daedalus!!! External Reading Mentioned In The Episode: Trans creation quote: “As my friend Julian puts it, only half winkingly: “God blessed me by making me transsexual for the same reason God made wheat but not bread and fruit but not wine,...
Jun 18, 2025•57 min•Season 11Ep. 209
WELCOME TO ODYSSEY ADAPTATION SUMMER! We are officially setting sail on our quest to best prepare ourselves for Season 2 of Percy Jackson & The Olympians AKA The Sea of Monsters by reading and analyzing various modern adaptations of The Odyssey, beginning with Madeline Miller’s 2018 best selling novel Circe. This week we are discussing chapters 1-6 with special guest Emily Garber from the Monster Donut Podcast , establishing themes, exploring girlhood (no matter how painful), and making. som...
Jun 11, 2025•48 min•Season 11Ep. 208
What do Pokémon, X-men, The Korean Royal family, and the mystery of dreams have in common? They are all excellent ingredients for a brand new middle grade novel about magic school, international relations, and big big feelings. We could not be more thrilled to welcome Graci Kim back to the pod for her FOURTH guest appearance! This time Graci joins us on the cafetorium stage of Seaweed Brain Middle School to #talkstory about her latest book and all it’s brilliant inspirations. Order Dreamslinger ...
Jun 04, 2025•59 min•Season 11Ep. 207
Welcome to our two week vacation before Circe officially begins June 11th with chapters 1-6! Bringing you this November 2023 Patreon exclusive episode. More on Patreon.com/seaweedbrain HERE WE GO!!! A big overview conversation that includes spoilers for pretty much everything...Seasons 1 and 2 of Netflix'a Shadow and Bone , Crooked Kingdom , Ruin and Rising , everything but the King of Scars duology basically. Featuring Fiona <3 Follow our show on Instagram ...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Thank you everyone who joined live or submitted a question for this special birthday mailbag! And a big thank you to the one and only Robert AKA The DamMemePage AKA TheDamMomPage for moderating for us. Remember next two weeks will be special patreon released FROM THE VAULT, and then we will be beginning Circe by Madeline Miller starting with Chapters 1-6 on June 11th! Link to Gillian's article on the order in which to read the Riordanverse: https://thedirect.com/article/percy-jackson-books-order...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 9Ep. 204
We're turning FIVE and we'd love to see you there! Monday May 12th, 7pm PST live on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/tfk7pnPDLt4?si=1rBUDDHszilIA9xa You can also submit a question ahead of time here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVhzFctoBBOf9LolqZDFzFIpZNAEs4jm8DaPltkcA55EaCvg/viewform?usp=header Circe coverage begins June 11th with Chapters 1-6! See y'all soon <3
May 07, 2025•3 min
We MADE IT to the jam-packed final two chapters of Red Pyramid. We're getting #ThePowerofSiblingship, we're getting teen angst, we're getting teen/immortal (?) teen flirting, we're getting does death really exist or is everything the law of conservation? This is an emotional, stunning, well tied-up finale and we've got Robert AKA TheDamMemePage to help us parse through it all. Follow Robert on all platforms @TheDamMemePage and listen to their podcast The Bits wherever you get your pods. SUBTLE A...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 9Ep. 203
BIG PENULTIMATE SECTION! BIG FIGHT! BIG MONTAGE TALKIN TO EVERYONE WHO HAS DIED OR IS HANGING AROUND DEAD PEOPLE! Thank the gods we've got Darien from Muses of Mythology to help us discuss all of it, AND a little absolute decimation of Desjardins, as a treat. Be sure to listen to Muses and Eragon and Back Again wherever you stream your pods and follow them on all socials! Check out the art we discussed at the beginning of the episode here: https://www.instagram.com/_.effervecence._/?igsh=ZzR...
Apr 23, 2025•46 min•Season 9Ep. 202
Happy 201st episode of Seaweed Brain!!! It's just Carter and Erica today to discuss THE big Set reveal, fashionable villainy, evil monologues, and of course, the great and powerful Guillermo Del Toro masterpiece that is Pacific Rim (2013). Check out our merch shop! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/seaweed-brain-podcast?ref_id=21682 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Dem...
Apr 16, 2025•37 min•Season 9Ep. 201
Joined once again by Sophia Raines, we somehow make these Red Pyramid chapters ALL about the Hunger Games (hopefully that's okay with everyone). Classic YA romance sequencing, discussion of what the HECK is going on with ZIA?!!? And some terrifying Amos moments... we're approaching the final battle, y'all. Be sure to follow Sophia's substack Analysis Paralysis https://sophiaraines.substack.com/ Check out our merch shop! https://www.teepub...
Apr 09, 2025•38 min•Season 9Ep. 200
Whoa whoa whoa whoa. Who exactly is evil here? Is it Desjardins? Is it Amos? Why is everyone suddenly a cartoon villain and what the heck is going on with Zia? We've got a lot to figure out here in the desert of New Mexico, and a lot of new flavors to expose Sadie to. Good thing we've got returning guest host Sophia Raines to help us out. Be sure to follow Sophia's substack Analysis Paralysis https://sophiaraines.substack.com/ Check out our merch shop! ...
Apr 02, 2025•49 min•Season 9Ep. 199
We SACRIFICE EVEN MORE this week with Darien from Muses of Mythology there to help us cope with the loss. Be sure to listen to Muses and Eragon and Back Again wherever you stream your pods and follow them on all socials! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV! patreon.com/seaweedbrain (Anyone can still stream) Our...
Mar 26, 2025•53 min•Season 9Ep. 198
Oh MY! We are HERE, we have ARRIVED, and we are joined by Phoebe from Monster Donut to help us discuss the first official Sadie/Anubis meet up, and some ensuing Carter/Zia drama as well. This is a big one. Join us. Be sure to follow Monster Donut on all platforms and listen to their show wherever you are streaming right now :) SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV! ...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr•Season 9Ep. 197
WE ARE BACK! LIVE FROM THE DUAT ONCE MORE! This week we finally return to Carter and Sadie, order and chaos, as we journey INTO THE UNDERWORLD to either save the world... or maybe save our missing parent... sound familiar? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV! patreon.com/seaweedbrain (Anyone can still stream) Our E...
Mar 05, 2025•47 min•Season 9Ep. 196
This week we welcome Head of Hair for Percy Jackson & The Olympiains - Jeannie Chow! We learn all about the hats, snakes, and helmets that defined Season 1, the CURL PRODUCTS used on set, the care behind each villain's silhouette, and more! Listen to the end to hear what Jeannie is most excited for everyone to see in Season 2! Follow Jeannie @JeannieChowHair on Instagram! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV! ...
Feb 26, 2025•50 min•Season 10Ep. 195
WAHOO! Welcome back to another interview with one of the brilliant artists behind PJOTV- Naomi Bakstad, Makeup Department Head! Naomi has had a PROLIFIC career working on everything from the original Lightning Thief Movie to Always Be My Maybe to being THE makeup artist for Lana Parilla in Once Upon A Time ! We are so lucky to have Naomi with us today to talk all things glitter, blood, freckles, and Evil Queen. Follow along with Naomi's work @NaomiBakstadMakeup SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclu...
Feb 19, 2025•54 min•Season 10Ep. 194
Hello sweet friends, no new episode this week as we transition out of The Wrath of the Triple Goddess and back into The Red Pyramid! Take care of yourselves and see y'all next week! And in the meantime, if you're ears are seeking content, check out Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD. We also, as always have Patreon exclusive episodes for you on all things from Wicked to The Little Mermaid to Saoirse Ronan career retrospectives available at patreon.com/seaweedbrain...
Feb 12, 2025•46 sec
Joined by the iconic Robert from @TheDamMemePage, we discuss the final chapters of Wrath! From choices to plant metaphors, we are neatly closing out all the various themes of this book and looking ahead to who we think will be writing Percy's final rec letter in the next Senior Year Adventures book! Find Robert's brand new Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY311ZdT9ZBrOjuriV_iTVw SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Demand W...
Feb 05, 2025•46 min•Season 10Ep. 193
Joined once more by usual suspect Sophia Raines, we cover all things Pete Stuyvesant, Ghostbusters remakes, and glorious redemption for the children of Aphrodite! Sophia's substack: https://sophiaraines.substack.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV! patreon.com/seaweedbrain (Anyone can still stream) Our Episodes 1&...
Jan 29, 2025•52 min•Season 9Ep. 192
After some discussion of New Years resolutions (#Letterboxd), we pivot to a conversation that is 40% percabeth, 40% colonizer enemy plot pivots, and 20% the magic of Halloween. Empire City: The Untold Origin of the NYPD by Crooked Media: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ciniOD0JwTk17eDg3QnEC?si=74657f4920aa430b Places to direct your donations during the LA Fires: Pasadena Humane: https://give.pasadenahumane.org/give/264243/#!/donation/checkout Altadena Girls: https://www.latimes.com/delos/story/20...
Jan 15, 2025•49 min•Season 9Ep. 191
Featuring special guest and friend of the pod Sophia Raines, we cover this emotional set of chapters including Percy and Annabeth’s discussion about her insecurities, Sally’s MYSTERIOUS PAST, whether or not we ship Eudora with Hecate, and who WE wanna see attending magic school in the future… "Claiming Soft Black Girlhood..." by Sophia on Screen Speck! Sophia's substack: https://sophiaraines.substack.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Dem...
Jan 08, 2025•54 min•Season 9Ep. 190
Featuring Mal from the Demigod Debut Podcast , we dive into the octopus magic vision of Gale's transformation at the hands of Hecate, and figure out what exactly went down in that rich, rich dialogue. Featuring also, Owl-abeth, Octo-percy, and terrifying Man Grover. Supplemental suggested media this week include Mrs. America on Hulu and BoJack Horseman. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV! ...
Dec 18, 2024•54 min•Season 9Ep. 189
With long time listener first time caller Talia Brown, we have a comparative discussion surrounding the parallel makeovers of Wrath Ch. 22-24 and Sea of Monsters Ch. 12! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV! patreon.com/seaweedbrain (Anyone can still stream) Our Episodes 1&2 Watch Party on Youtube: ...
Dec 11, 2024•44 min•Season 9Ep. 188
Joined by returning guest Han ( @HazelsGems ) we break down Season 2 teaser crumbs and journey further into the depths of the Nolita perfumery empire so that Grover and Percy can have some good old-fashioned bonding time. More on Nolita's perfumeries: https://www.curbed.com/2022/07/perfume-stores-elizabeth-street.html https://maps.app.goo.gl/4hF6h9YK8TdS1Jxs5 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV! ...
Nov 27, 2024•42 min•Season 9Ep. 187
We welcome special guests Robert AKA TheDamMemePage and Emily from Monster Donut to discuss some BIG feelings including Percy's trip to Troy and Grover and Percy's heart to heart, man... The dog is peeing! https://www.tiktok.com/@peacock/video/7333385209699683627 Rick reading Dante’s inferno in Italian: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/30/books/review/rick-riordan-interview.html The Italian short story: https://www.wattpad.com/1052355416-un-natale-mezzosangue-a-half-blood-christmas-a SUBSCRIBE TO...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 9Ep. 186
We welcome a brand new guest to help us discuss an campy encounter with Hecate, Hecuba's rampage of terror in Astoria, the true rats of New York City, and of course, the ever present (desperation for a?) nuclear family dynamic present in this book. You can follow Justin on socials @justinscarelli ! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV! patreon.com/seaweedbrain...
Nov 06, 2024•47 min•Season 9Ep. 183
With returning guest and certified young person, Thomas, we discuss the true meaning of halloween-- reflecting upon and interrogating the nuclear family structure. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV! patreon.com/seaweedbrain (Anyone can still stream) Our Episodes 1&2 Watch Party on Youtube: https://www.youtu...
Oct 30, 2024•48 min•Season 9Ep. 182
This week we are joined by a brand new guest Camille AKA @prisseusjackson to discuss the evolving post-Tartarus friendship/family dynamics of our golden trio, Chekhov’s Ghost Child On A Bike With Ghost Glasses, and the start of some Season 2 predictions! Lion King Bathing Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNIiu7k--lg SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV! patreon.com/seaweed...
Oct 23, 2024•56 min•Season 9Ep. 181
