Finally, we have reached Rick Riordan's greatest writing: his scathing emails to the production team behind the film version of The Lightning Thief. First, Melissa joins to cover the movie's history and reception. Then, Meghan hops aboard to dissect the emails themselves. Topics include: Benjamin Sniddlegrass, Christmas With the Franks, Twilight, Cheaper by the Baker’s Dozen, “Read another book,” The Last of Us, Taylor Swift, Pride & Prejudice, The Hunger Games, sus recommendations, spaced o...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 110
Adam is back, Sequoia is in as our book reader guest, and Mike of course is here to continue covering this... film. On the bright side, the jokes flow like Diet Coke and the crowd is as hyped as Mr. D upon receipt of a Diet Coke. Topics include: Hitting us over the head, ESPN Zone, tasty soap, fringe, wish.com Kurt Cobain, White Lotus, discount Voldemort, Air Bud, Russell Offbrand, Australian Hades, vague motivations, Spider-Man, Legends of the Hidden Temple, security concerns, Candyland, Mike T...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 109
After 2+ years of positive vibes on TNO, we have finally come across something that Mike and the gang do not love: the first film adapatation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Schubes is joined live on stage in Philadelphia by Steven Parra and Adam Mamawala, who has never read the PJO books. Find out if Adam liked the movie having no reference for the story (spoiler alert: he hated it too)! Topics include: Indigenous Peoples’ Productions, Grey’s Anatomy’s Dr. Owen Hunt, va...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 108
We’ve returned to the classic format of bringing in Kelly for a discussion of the final chapters of a book! She’s here to conclude not only our coverage of The Last Olympian, but also the entire first series book episodes of The Newest Olympian! After covering the last chapter, we get into loads of questions from TNO patrons. Topics include: demi-satyrs, demigod prison, best friends, knowing the most, Grey’s Anatomy, The Bachelor, “You’re my person.”, seafood for breakfast, opening doors, beads,...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 107
Michael and Mike are back once more as we are just about ready to close the door on PJO Book 5. See what's in store by downloading this episode. Score! Topics include: cookie dough, Prince, Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, New Yorkers, Star Wars, exczeuses, deep ocean, RED, Giga-Blackjack, ope, cantering, crackling leather, Heroes of Olympus, resolutions, Destroy the World Landlord Jones, MGMT, Percy Hollywood, London, mint tea, rhythmic gymnastics, Here’s John, Pork Pie content, golf, Surv...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 106
Michael Hollis is back, this time on stage with Mike to cover a chapter that he deemed more interesting to discuss than the previous chapter in Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian. I KNOW, RIGHT?! YOU GOTTA TUNE IN TO HEAR WHY HE THINKS THAT! Topics include: No thoughts just vibes, dunking on Luke, old Percy, cursed dagger, Linguistics Corner, Katie Gardner, Captain Planet, joyful & punching, folding chairs, criss-cross applesauce, paperwork Hades, 2Pac, The Weakest Link, Mr. Wardwell, being...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 105
Sequoia Simone from But Make It Scary is back and is here for what is without a doubt the funniest episode of TNO that has ever been released. We cover an incredibly intense chapter that features the showdown with Kronos and so much more. It’s a fun show in front of a packed crowd and you’re gonna love it! Topics include: LeakyCon, New Jeans, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Illinois Lottery, Jaritos, untethered Olympus, Kronos LEGO, Inspector Gadget, Homer Simpson, Kronos makeover, efficient villains, The...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 104
Willa aka @WillorieWisp on TikTok & IG makes their guesting debut to cover a chapter and change of PJO Book 5 goodness! Topics include: Tourette’s Syndrome, PJO parties, Percy’s perspective, ADHD, Doctor #2, teenage boy perspective, bowl cuts, Surprisedon, Tyson’s Peanut Butter, serving, Dieron, daddy issues, sassy sports, TV show mist, getting dumped, Sally Jackson: Action Hero, Seaweed Brain usage, and more! NEW TNO MERCH: thenewestolympian.com/merch TNO TOUR: thenewestolympian.com/live Th...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 103
The Monster Donut duo returns to TNO, this time in their home state of Connecticut, to discuss the drakon fight, the spy reveal, and so much more! Topics include: Bronze Dragon Friend, puberty, grinding, Lee Fletcher’s mentions, The Iliad, Bang Bang, heterosexual explanations, Silena’s legacy, distressed armor, surprise Thalia, divine wrath, the penguins of Madagascar, pigeon rights, Liberty Mutual, retail jobs, and more! Camp Regular Person shirts, Pro-Pigeon Podcast pins, and more: www.thenewe...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 102
October was going to be a month where we took off a week since it's a 5-monday month, but Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods just came out, so here is a very special interview episode in celebration! Stephanie Lurie, Rick's longtime editor, joins to answer loads of questions from Mike and give details about the production process of these books! Topics include: Rick’s requests, Yay Neil, what editor’s do, Riordan Wiki, Kane Chronicles, Half Boy Half God ALL HERO, Tristan Strong, Main Char...
Oct 02, 2023•59 min•Ep. 174
Fran from the Best Dam Camp podcast hops into the guest chair to go on a ride, not in a crashing helicopter, but instead, through most of PJO Book 5 Ch. 16! Topics include: gateways, Film Four, the UK Covers, the Nine Dash Line, Buzz Lightyear, Rosie the Riveter, Wonder Woman, collateral drama, Santa Claus Energy, St. Thomas, artistic autistics, horse flicks, main character energy/syndrome, bringing booty back, hated Percy Jackson podcasters, accidental narcissism, Stardew Valley, Pete Wentz, Ni...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 100
Johnny returns to the pod and joins Mike IN THE SAME ROOM to discuss an action-packed chapter and a half of Percy Jackson Book 5 for a goof-packed episode! Topics include: Marriage Club, David Ortiz, 007: Nightfire, LOTR Ents, cheese pump up songs, Game of Thrones, gym socks, Nelly Furtado, practical effects, O-Zone, needle drops, Taylor Swift, The Now Sow, Rick’s self-awareness, fourth wall, horse powers, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Train, Modern Muckraker, wedding speeches, Laffy Taffy...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 99
Kelly returns to the pod to finally fulfill the prophecy of making a Schubes live show in Toronto happen! Speaking of prophecies, this one is FULL OF VISIONS. Topics include: lies, Tim Horton’s, the FAA, *NSYNC, boops, J Hope, Ancient Greek Boxes, no-take-backsies, Thalia: Voice of Reason, author cash grabs, Twilight, the Cyclopes Union, Kronos’ voice, Power Rangers, Gollum, RED prediction, puzzles, The Raptors, the WNBA, Meddling Adults, pasta, and more! Thanks to our sponsors: ATHLETIC GREENS:...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 98
Midwest boy Eric Schneider is back in the guest chair, ready to cover some of the pre-battle chapters of Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian! Topics include: squeaky cars, LEGO, danger zones, too little to late Luke, Fast and Furious, Kronos 2: Electric Boogaloo, spy thoughts, the Jersey Shore, Ohio, Appalachia, sleepy alcohol, fatal flaws, cholesterol, oily men, DEADlines, tax loopholes, Kneeco, Uno, sunk cost fallacy, B.A.D., HYPErion, soccer fields, Heckscher, dog stereotypes, zingers, Beyonc...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 191
Schubes' longtime creator pal, Eric Hamilton Schneider, makes his TNO debut in his hometown of The Land to cover some PJO Book 5 chapters filled with battles and emotions! Topics include: bowling, Ohio ads, Extreme Measures 3, high roads, drawing an axe, invincibility, feral hogs, Arts & Krafts, Slash McGee, pigeon references, “interesting,” weak spots, Bridge Simulator, T-Mobile, Sidekick Vol. 3, Dr. Everythingsokay, pee mugs, the Dougie, horse powers, Gasolina, gabled roofs, Alfred Hitchco...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 96
Fellow nerdy podcaster, Talia Franks, makes their TNO debut to discuss the beginning of Percy saving Manhattan and, more importantly, take us on some lovely tangents. Topics include: biblically accurate angels, Yankees/Red Sox, Dylan’s Candy Bar, appearances, coffee costs, NJ highways, Leah’s casting, fancy brands, purses, Blackberry, Thalia/Talia origins, falconry, Burger Joint, sweet potato fries, Hebe, scary ponds, geese, tactical trash talk, pollution, and more! WATCH SUNDAY'S TLT MOVIE WATC...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 95
Sherry makes her return to cover the turning point chapter of The Last Olympian and OH BABY IT IS A GOOD ONE. Tangents and analysis in peak form on today's TNO! Topics include: La Croix Moments, tooth enamel, small aircrafts, Takis, Santacon, voicemails, the Queens Midtown Tunnel, UHAUL, motion sickness, Mr. Guo on blast, Twilight, Taylor Swift, John Wick, Drachma economics, New York, final sentences, and more! TNO Patreon for the 8/26 weekend movie watch party: http://www.thenewestolympian.com/...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 94
Nathan Cox is back and this time it's live in Vancouver (Schubes' first Canadian show!) to discuss the Underworld escape chapter of PJO Book 5! Topics include: Dude Chilling Park, returnable objects, diamond studded pancakes, Van Gogh, gongs, ultimate naps, Wordle, French, Troy, Muppet Christmas Carols, reverse bellybuttons, Stratego, jacked deltoids, LOST, Lobster Percy, Predator, Grain Ball Z, Symbiote Percy, Buffalo Exchange, Caroline Bingley, seagulls, all dressing chips, and more! WATCH THE...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 93
WHAT'S THIS?! AN EPISODE ON AN OFF WEEK?! That's right, Mike is here with a bonus episode to cover the remaining bits of the Demigod Files we didn't cover in our episodes. This audio comes from a bonus episode posted previously as a Patron-exclusive bonus episode. If you want content like this every month, head on over to www.thenewestolympian.com/patreon and join at the Supergod tier or above! — Find The Newest Olympian Online — • Website: www.thenewestolympian.com • Patreon: www.thenewestolymp...
Jul 31, 2023•24 min•Ep. 190
Seattle improv comedian, Nathan Cox, joins Schubes to continue TNO's coverage of Percy Jackson and The Last Olympian! Topics include: Seattle ghosts, Jim Henson folktale specials, Doorpheus, K-dramas, Beauty Inside, Physical 100, ACAB Jackson, E-40, tree surfing, The Matrix, Excel, lucid dreaming, A Muppets Christmas Carol, edgelords, Reputation, camo boat shoes, harumph, pomegranates & mangoes, fungeon, and more! Per-See Ya Later merch: www.thenewestolympian.com/patreon Thanks to our sponso...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 91
The duo from the Monster Donut podcast join to give their Connecticut expertise for the Connecticut chapter! Topics include: DeviantArt, Athens, rollercoasters, the game of Life, Connecticut, Gossip Girl, Luke’s villain origin story, Tony Hawk’s Underground, Now That’s Another Story, wind chimes, Greek & Latin, Axe body spray, Kool-Aid pitchers, eyes, cults, seed planting, lovely stories, COSTCO, side stories, ESB colors, Theseus, cartoon dogs, and more! TNO in CHI, MKE, and MSP: www.thenewe...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 90
Sequoia Simone from Fanatical Fics and But Make It Scary is back in the guesting saddle and ready to talk more Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian! Topics include: Romance girlies, clothes, sir?, The Princess Diaries, Rock Lobster, bonbons, finger energy, bone pain, Doylestown, nerding out, in-laws, boast shoe adjacency, tetherball, HMM INDEED, Snape, TV tropes, darkness, Connecticut, and more! TNO Live: www.thenewestolympian.com/live Thanks to our sponsor, Tab For a Cause! Raise money for chari...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 89
Sequoia Simone from Fanatical Fics and But Make it Scary FINALLY makes her debut on The Newest Olympian to finish up Ch. 2 and get through a good chunk of Ch. 3 of Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian! Topics include: NYC hanging, The Bad Film, John Wick Chapter 4, surprises, Victor Wembanyama, SpongeBob, Thomas Hobbes, Tyson’s social skills, dolphins, Po-sigh-don, Kevin Durant, crawfish dynamics, Twitch plays Pokémon, Lobsterus, Craig the Arm Guy, Jeff Bridges Hair Stylist #3, Teddy Roosevelt, N...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 88
For the final #Tourope show, Steven & Schubes continue to cover the intro of the fifth book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series! Topics include: flip-flops, percentage of jerk, Stardew Valley, 2Back2Biter, 2.54 cm, watches, The Little Mermaid, brilliant, Kozel Velkopopovickÿ, Rome2Rio.com , dreams, kebabs, Modern. Muckraker’s Lina Ehlerman, orange drinks, tomatoes, SpazOut999, BlueHooper6, FrankLloydBright, PanFan, Xx_punkrockgirl_xX, L0rdOfTim3, DefinitelyNotACentaur, ShutUpPeterJ...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 87
PJO BOOK 5! WE HAVE MADE IT! WOW! Kelly and Schubes kick off TNO's coverage of Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian with a fun episode recorded in front of a packed out. This chapter is a rollerocaster in the best way. Topics include: official stepdads, the wedding, driving lessons, annulments, scheduled bad, New Hampshire, makin’ it, Jane Austen taxes, Wingspan, love angles, Sweet Escape, Hannah Montana, The Hunger Games, My Little Pony, Hedwig, meatloaf sandwiches, BlackJack Eats, buffets, Moan...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 86
Red from Overly Sarcastic Productions is back to cover more Greek myths and figures that came up in PJO Book 4 and the Demigod Files! Topics include: froyo strategies, fancy tastes, Peleus, Krios, Hyperion, Kampê, Briares, Gerson, Heracles speedrun any%, pronunciation guides, art motifs, krater vases, museum blurbs, Nickeeback, modern art, Despoina, Hera, The Iliad, Melinoe, ant-people, Noah, the Keres, and more! TNO ON TOUR: thenewestolympian.com/live OSP video on Golden Net: https://www.youtub...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 85
Before we can get into Book 5, we have to talk about the myths from the previous book because they are JUICY. This time, we switch things up with a new myth expert, Red from OSP! Topics include: liking your parents, Hades II (the video game), Dionysus’ backstory, leopard print, “legs,” Orphic cults, gods DLC, Heracles, Kris Kardashian, Calypso, The Oceanic Adventure of Odysseus, Pan, Fern Gully, eclipse totalities, Ovid, exploding, SpongeBob, The Bachelor, citation needed, Minos, labyrinths, the...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 84
Steven and Schubes are ready to conclude our coverage of The Demigod Files with a discussion of the second half of the Sword of Hades live in Munich, Germany! Topics include: favorite basketball players, Christmas dinner, tamales, Lethe, Timberlands, hot eyes, blond(e), Lee & Percy, the river blank, ouchies, gains, Shake Shack, PJO fan fiction, The River Stynx, The River Sox, and more! TNO in Seattle, Vancouver, and more: www.thenewestolympian.com/live Thanks to our sponsors: Annie's Kit Clu...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 83
Kelly and Schubes discuss the first half of the final installation of the PJO Demigod Files live in Finland! Stick around for the Q&A where Mike eats the forbidden salty licorice. Topics include: note-taking, e-readers, business expenses, English class, Hummers, poodles, Espoo marketing, Carl Schurtz Park, unlikely friendship videos, thematic elements, New Orleans, escape rooms, Kingdom Hearts 1.5 Final Mix HD, Ke$ha, 22 Bridges, Carnation Corner w/ Kelly, Beauty and the Beast, Taylor Swift,...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 82
It's time for the second story of the Demigod Files, this time with Steven Parra live in Oslo, Norway! Topics include Norwegian board games, predictions, Blitzen, non-demigod campers, Hey Arnold, fire ants, Fort Knox, dudes, time management, engineering, CAAM 335, Gyarados, stationary walls, pizza trophies, composting, anime, rodeos, compliments, architects, Mona Lisa, Kingdom Hearts, Oprah, Seigmen vs Malort, Zagreus, and more! TNO Live: thenewestolympian.com/live Seattle, Vancouver, Cleveland,...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 81
