This week we're delighted to share a VERY educational conversation with Stunt Performer and Filmmaker Extraordinaire, Cassandra Ebner who just so happened to double for Walker Scobell in Percy Jackson Season 1! And before that, Carter and Erica freak out about Tina Fey's advice to Bowen Yang, reminisce about Robert's official documentary cameo, and plan a future Gray Sister's cosplay! Interview with Cassandra begins around 13 minutes if you'd like to skip the nonsense :) You can follow Cassandra...
Feb 21, 2024•40 min•Season 6Ep. 139
We are SO EXCITED to be joined today by Percy Jackson and the Olympians Stunt Coordinators Eli Zagoudakis and Trevor Addie!!! If you find yourself wondering, hmm, what exactly IS a Stunt Coordinator? How does one start working in stunts? How did these dudes train a bunch of kids using ping pong and why is Walker SO good at sword fighting? You've come to the right place. You can learn more about Trevor and Eli at stuntscanada.com. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for a back catalogue of weekly Watch-Alon...
Feb 10, 2024•35 min•Season 6Ep. 138
Joined by Alexis Sanchez from Latinx Geeks and Marissa Tandon from You Are What You Love Podcast , we break down every juicy moment (and big book change!) from the finale episode! We've got 3 Luke understanders and 1 Luke hater here, so get excited for some serious (loving, open) debate (lol), and so much more! Children's media and empire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ3CcbDMtO4 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for live-streamed *Tuesday* Watch-Alongs of the Disney+ show! patreon...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Season 6Ep. 137
Charlie Bushnell is a Luke Understander and so are we! We were so stoked to get screeners for the final four episodes mere hours before this interview. Naturally we had to binge them all and pivot most of our questions at the last second so we could talk about that EPIC LUKE TURN SCENE. So excited to finally share this conversation with you all. Topics include: Walker stealing Backbiter, Luke's gym playlist, and of course, who's gettin on that boat. Make sure to also stream Charlie's new show "I...
Jan 31, 2024•22 min•Season 6Ep. 136
In this HISTORICALLY LONG Seaweed Brain recording, J.Maya and Sophia Raines are in the house to discuss Poseidon propaganda, Sally supremacy, therapeutic thesis statements, Annabeth's astonishing attributes in line with Hades, and whether or not the god of the dead has been talking to the frozen statue of Percy Jackson's mom for several days as his only companion in a dim and lonely palace (he defs has). Enjoy! You can find J.Maya... Instagram: @J.Maya https://www.instagram.com/j.maya/?hl=en Twi...
Jan 28, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Season 6Ep. 135
Our favorite goat Aryan Simhadri joins us to discuss cut scenes from Season 1, his favorite moments of The Lightning Thief Musical, and of course, if Percabeth is the greatest love story ever told. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for live-streamed *Tuesday* Watch-Alongs of the Disney+ show! patreon.com/seaweedbrain (Anyone can still stream) Our Episodes 1&2 Watch Party on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/RoNsTTI2whQ?si=tsJGQVlK_clrcyqL Follow our s...
Jan 24, 2024•16 min•Season 6Ep. 134
Today we welcome Percy Jackson Associate Producer Stewart Strandberg to discuss Episode 6 (his favorite of Season 1), being in THE Writers Room, and what we want to see in *knock on wood* Season 2! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for live-streamed *Tuesday* Watch-Alongs of the Disney+ show! patreon.com/seaweedbrain (Anyone can still stream) Our Episodes 1&2 Watch Party on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/RoNsTTI2whQ?si=tsJGQVlK_clrcyqL Follow our s...
Jan 23, 2024•43 min•Season 6Ep. 133
Staff writer for PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS Daphne Olive joins us to discuss Episodes 1-4, the best writers' room ever, and how to survive in the world of the gods when you're... not a god. Watch Black Sails! Or else! Stream Fathoms Deep: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dKlM95n94MpKr6zl4FJQC?si=ccb1813b8f4f4838 Check out Daphne's jewelry here: https://www.daphneolive.com/ Daphne's book rec: "The King Must Die" by Mary Renault SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for live-streamed *Tuesday* Watch-Alongs ...
Jan 23, 2024•46 min•Season 6Ep. 130
Joined by Han (@Hazelsgems) and Mike from @NewestOlympian we break down Episode 6 in serious detail, discussing hidden Nico and Bianca gems, the choice that is "Levitating" by Dua Lipa, the Hermes sweatsuit set, what exposition actually is, and why this show is doing it right. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for live-streamed *Tuesday* Watch-Alongs of the Disney+ show! patreon.com/seaweedbrain (Anyone can still stream) Our Episodes 1&2 Watch Party on Youtube: ...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 6Ep. 132
Reunited with Comicbook.com reporter and massive wrestling fan, Liam Crowley, we do some professional level fangirl analysis on both Percabeth AND about Adam Copeland's performance as Ares! Join us for some an opening conversation on Percy and Annabeth's relationship arc and how it differs from the books, WHY Annabeth is the one who saw the Fates cut that string, and what this means for the future of the series. Then stick around as we travel scene by scene through our favorite episode thus far ...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 6Ep. 131
Join Carter, Erica, and special guests Jake Sweat and Yunuen Cho as we break down this week's central theme of family, and more specifically MOTHERHOOD. How have Percy and Annabeth's ideologies already begun to shift in the presence of one another? Will Grover's search for Pan tie into the currently unmentioned "flame of western civilization conversation?" Are demigods the REAL monsters? Let's talk. You can follow Jake on Instagram and Letterboxd @JakeSweat34 You can follow Yunuen @CuteSonnyAnge...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 151
Joined by returning friends of the pod, Kyle Prue and Thani Brant, we delve deep into the infinite, terrifying, and beautiful basement of this brand new portrayal of Medusa, and discuss how this episode structured so tightly around the idea of BETRAYAL propels our favorite characters and relationships forward!!! Where to find Kyle: @KylePrue on Tiktok, Instagram, and Twitter Stream Kyle's webseries Rabbit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=TyRPGZcfjNohaLfc&v=CW-VsxYXEnI&feature=youtu.be "...
Dec 28, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 6Ep. 129
Co-hosts and lifelong PJO fans Carter and Erica are joined by screenwriter and film critic Aiko Hilkinger to breakdown Episode 2 and talk severe Luke apologism, foundational Percabeth, and *perfect* hair. Follow Aiko on Twitter @AikoHWrites SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for live-streamed *Tuesday* Watch-Alongs of the Disney+ show! patreon.com/seaweedbrain (You can still stream) Our Episodes 1&2 Watch Party: https://www.youtube.com/live/RoNsTTI2whQ?si=tsJGQVlK_clrcyqL...
Dec 23, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 6Ep. 128
A deep dive into the art and craft of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Episode 1 with life long fans, childhood besties, and television nerds Erica and Carter! Discuss, overanalyze, and generally fangirl about this brilliant adaptation with us. Episode 2 analysis coming Friday! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for live-streamed *Tuesday* Watch-Alongs of the Disney+ show! patreon.com/seaweedbrain (You can still stream) Our Episodes 1&2 Watch Party: https://www.youtube.com/li...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 127
Featuring brand new clips from press conferences and roundtables with Rick and Becky Riordan, Dan Shotz and Jon Steinberg (Showrunners), Jeff White (VFX Supervisor), Dan Hennah (Production Designer), Tish Monaghan (Costume Designer), and James Bobin (Director). AND detailing our experience at the WORLD PREMIERE at the Met!!! AND a no spoilers super vague review of Episodes 1&2. The past couple weeks have been a total whirlwind dream come true and we're so happy to be celebrating this amazing...
Dec 14, 2023•58 min•Season 7Ep. 126
The final four chapters joined by Lochlyn from We Accidentally Vaporized Our Podcast and Sherry, very famous editor of The Newest Olympian! We are breaking down the end of TCOTG, discussing extreme Percabeth cuteness, being a son of Sally Jackson, and sharing a bit about our experience seeing Rick, Becky, and the cast at the 92NY Monday night!!! Next Wednesday 12am PST Youtube Livestream Watch-Along: https://www.youtube.com/live/RoNsTTI2whQ?si=KVpXAQxg31CJaHBE #BookTok/Goodreads Into It Episode:...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 125
Ch. 28-31 with returning guest Owen from Through the Mist podcast! We have to discuss Percy's anti-brunch campaign, the importance of crossword puzzles, and Percy's future marriage?!!?!? plans???!!! Listen to Owen's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7MthWoMZfOvzM0cP3EpO1P?si=89128fd392e34172 And follow him on Instagram @through_mist SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for live-streamed Wednesday Watch-Alongs of the Disney+ show! patreon.com/seaweedbrain Follow our show on In...
Dec 06, 2023•39 min•Season 5Ep. 124
Ch. 21-27: From Percy's first swim meet to the surprisingly thick walls of Sally's apartment to Washington Square Park we have got some DILLY DALLYING to cover today, and most importantly, we've got to embrace Old Age. Featuring the incredibly sweet and talented Alessia Trunfio! Follow Alessia @AlessiaTrunfio on all platforms including Twitter and Instagram Percy always falling edit: https://twitter.com/seaweedbrainpod/status/1729248436036513975 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for live-streamed Wed...
Nov 29, 2023•58 min•Season 5Ep. 123
Ch. 17-20 with returning guest all the way from Germany, Thomas! Much to debate AND fangirl about today. Does Percy actually dislike the song YMCA? Can there ever be too much #PowerOfLove? Does Annabeth carry a tote or a mini backpack??? Stay tuned for all this and more Follow Thomas on Instagram @To.Ma.567 ! And stream J. Maya's music here ! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR MONTHLY EXCLUSIVE EPISODES: patreon.com/seaweedbrain CAMP HALF-BLOOD COUNSELOR HOO...
Nov 15, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 121
Ch. 15-16 with brand new guest and resident young person, Rebecca! We're hashing out Percy's Luke namedrop, whether the Seven were really "buddies," and more on the Jackson family music taste. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR MONTHLY EXCLUSIVE EPISODES: patreon.com/seaweedbrain CAMP HALF-BLOOD COUNSELOR HOODIE + MORE MERCH HERE: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/seaweed-brain-podcast?ref_id=21682 Follow our show on In...
Nov 08, 2023•46 min•Season 5Ep. 120
Ch. 11-14 with returning guest Jake Sweat! We're talking Sally + Percy dialogue on the fire escape, Percabeth Epic Humidifier Facetime, and a brand new demigod!!! Blanche in the house!!! You can find Jake @Jakesweat34 on Instagram Resources to learn more about Gaza: Rashid Khalidi (historian, Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University ) interview: https://www.thedriftmag.com/a-desperate-situation-getting-more-desperate/ Khalidi's most recent novel: "The Hundred Years' Wa...
Nov 01, 2023•55 min•Season 5Ep. 119
Ch. 7-10 with epic returning guest OLA! We're talking Ola's latest fantasy book rec, the absolute terror of totally normal chickens, John Lennon as a cultural touchstone for Percabeth, and PERCY TYPING THE ENTIRE RIORDANVERSE ON HIS LAPTOP APPARENTLY?!?! Check out Fandom Forward's Save Our Progress Campaign: https://fandomforward.org/ And their November 4th virtual event: https://actionnetwork.org/events/save-our-progress/ When Love Arrives Poem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPG6nJRJeWQ...
Oct 25, 2023•49 min•Season 5Ep. 118
Ch. 4-7 with THE Maddie Who Won Trivia and Tom Her Dad!!! Together we dive further into themes of growing up and moving on, we breakdown the concept of the himbo, and we establish Karaoke as one of life's greatest joys. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR MONTHLY EXCLUSIVE EPISODES: patreon.com/seaweedbrain CAMP HALF-BLOOD COUNSELOR HOODIE + MORE MERCH HERE: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/seaweed-brain-podcast?ref_id=21682 Follow...
Oct 18, 2023•58 min•Season 5Ep. 117
CH. 1-3 EPIC KICK-OFF EVENT!!! FEATURING THE COUNCIL OF CLOVEN ELDERS: ERICA, CARTER, TREVOR, HANNAH, AND TAY! Check out Trevors website: https://justamediaguy.com/ And follow him online @AMediaGuy19 Follow Tay @Percytrailer Follow Hannah @Hazelsgems Check out School Colors wherever you listen to podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5WkHaBixgSBVICYpGyxaWG?si=366075ef60424a44 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR MONTHLY EXCLUSIVE EPISODES: patreon.com/seaweedbrain ...
Oct 11, 2023•49 min•Season 5Ep. 116
We attended the virtual Seattle stop of the book tour tonight and boy do we have ANNOUNCEMENTS and GOOFY SILLY TIMES to share, including a BRAND NEW BOOK?!?!! <3 Link to the virtual tour video: https://lectures.org/event/rick-riordan/ Sarah Kay's "The Type": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-8jtBOorpE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR MONTHLY EXCLUSIVE EPISODES: patreon.com/seaweedbrain CAMP HALF-BLOOD COUNSELOR HOODIE + MORE MERCH HERE: https://www...
Sep 27, 2023•35 min•Season 5Ep. 115
Carter and Erica explain the origins of #PercyJackson6, recount their own harrowing experiences securing college rec letters, and discuss every single chapter title as leaked by Richard himself!!! CW: This episode contains mention of sexual violence found in the ancient Greek myth of Zeus and Ganymede Rick's original blog post on TCOTG 10/18/2022: https://rickriordan.com/2022/10/percy-jackson-and-the-chalice-of-the-gods/ Chapter titles: https://twitter.com/updatespercy/status/1702419744778064114...
Sep 20, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 114
We are joined by VERY SPECIAL GUEST MARK OSHIRO to wrap up and reflect on The Sun And The Star! From decoding their original color-coded note tabs to what got #cutfortime, we are getting deeeeeep into all our TSATS questions, and getting all of Mark's stories in this excluuuuuusive spoiler-filled interview! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR MONTHLY EXCLUSIVE EPISODES: patreon.com/seaweedbrain CAMP HALF-BLOOD COUNSELOR HOODIE + MORE MERCH HERE: https://www...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 113
WE'RE FINISHING THE BOOK! What a slayful, emotional, vulnerable, hot emo girl summer it's been reading through this book with y'all. We're joined today by the wonderful Fran (of The Best Dam Camp) to cover the final moments of Nico and Will's journey back to Camp Half-Blood, Nico's big family reunion dream, and Nico's call with Piper! Find Fran's books here: https://francescamcmahon.com/publications/into-the-wild (And a short story of Fran's narrated by Erica here: https://www.audible.com/pd/The...
Sep 07, 2023•59 min•Season 4Ep. 98
Ch. 40-46 with brand new guest, Karen from Prophecy Radio!!! Battling NYX and meeting the cocoa puffs :,) Listen to Prophecy Radio on all platforms and find Karen at subjectifymedia.com Stream our chronological Nico playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27kiamWyxg4I1SL5aMMtKr?si=d014b3d68ef84be3 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR MONTHLY EXCLUSIVE EPISODES: patreon.com/seaweedbrain CAMP HALF-BLOOD COUNSELOR HOODIE + MORE MERCH HERE: https://www.teepublic...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 111
Ch. 37-39 with usual suspect Caitlin (aka @percabethfeelsfandom aka @caitlincries_) and oh boy, we are HEALING today. Meeting the aeternae, making it to Damsen's hut, and going FULL Orpheus-and-Eurydice-Wait-For-Me-Reprise mode as Will follows Nico single file into the dark. Follow Caitlin @PercabethFeelsFandom and @CaitlinCries_ Stream our chronological Nico playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27kiamWyxg4I1SL5aMMtKr?si=d014b3d68ef84be3 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR MONTHLY EXCLUSIVE ...
Aug 24, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 109
