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Prophecy Radio: A Percy Jackson Podcast

Prophecy Radio: A Percy Jackson Podcast

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 We are Prophecy Radio: A Percy Jackson Podcast. Dedicated to all things Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series, and the master of middle grade mythology. Listen in for our chapter by chapter breakdowns, adaptation updates, Rick Riordan Presents discussions and anything else that comes along. Give us a listen, and join this awesome community. All ages welcome! Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Episode #137 – Blind Optimism

    Episode #137 – Blind Optimism
    Jun 27 2025
    On Prophecy Radio episode #137, Karen and Kristen chat about The Red Pyramid chapters 29 and 30! They also talk about a bunch of book news from Rick Riordan, Roseanne A. Brown, and Roshani Chokshi. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13. News and Updates (00:11:32) Kristen talks about her trip to Maine!We loved Rick’s Pride post.Have you picked up your copy of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: A Guide to Gods & Monsters?Will you be picking up a copy of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 tie-in novel?Roseanne A. Brown has a new duology coming out in 2027 and we are SO EXCITED.Did you catch the cover of The Swan’s Daughter: A Possibly Doomed Love Story by Roshani Chokshi? The Red Pyramid discussion (00:27:37) We kick off with our The Red Pyramid chapter 29 discussion.Time to drive through Interstate 10 in Texas!Bast is great at “borrowing” vehicles–but don’t worry, no one will be missing this one. We think.Carter has a theory. What do we think of it?What does Kristen think is going on with Desjardins?Who would YOU trust to drive the vehicle?Sadie does NOT want Carter to ask her any questions.We get some great insight into what is going on with Bast.There’s NO WAY this will be relevant in the next chapter, right?Why did Anubis appear so hot to Sadie?Did Rick know what Bast’s plan was when he wrote this chapter?Carter needs some alone time with his sword BUT IT’S NOT WHAT IT SOUNDS LIKE.Horus is great at talking when you don’t want him to and terrible at talking when you do.What does Kristen think of Zia’s motivations?Uh, what’s this about not trusting Amos??Favorite scenes and favorite lines, as always.Time for our Red Pyramid chapter 30 discussion.Cats love to pounce, even if driving to the top of a mountain is super inconvenient.Why does Carter feel like this place is familiar?They need to speak into the water to make Nepthys appear, but Carter and Khufu are not liking the vibes.Despite it being a quick interaction, the immigrant family crossing the boarder seems like a poignant part of this chapter given everything going on these days.Sadie goes down, so it’s Carter’s time to shine. Too bad he has to take on a 20-foot tall god names Sobek.Carter proves himself in the fight, especially because he’s able to control Horus.Bast is gone, but probably not forever. …Right!?They’ve still got problems, but at least Philip of Macedonia is there to save them!Oh, and Uncle Amos. But can they trust him??Favorite scenes and favorite lines. Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 138, where we’ll discuss The Red Pyramid chapters 31 and 32, as well as get you up to date on whatever Percy Jackson news might pop up. This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen Each episode, Prophecy Radio‘s hosts will discuss any official news coming out of Camp Half-Blood before doing a chapter by chapter reread of Percy Jackson or one of Rick Riordan’s other series. Follow Us: Instagram // Facebook // Tumblr Listen and Subscribe: Audioboom // Apple // Spotify Feel free to leave us your questions or comments through any of these mediums! You can also email us at prophecyradiopodcast@gmail.com or visit our homepage for archives and more information about our show. Prophecy Radio is a Subjectify Media podcast production. Visit Subjectify Media for more shows, including Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast, ReWatchable, and Not About The Weather, and for all our latest articles about the stories we’re passionate about.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode #136 – Schmoozing with Shezmu

    Episode #136 – Schmoozing with Shezmu
    May 25 2025
    On Prophecy Radio episode #136, Karen and Kristen continue their discussion of The Red Pyramid with chapters 27 and 28! They also talk about their new obsession with Lorcana and some small updates with Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13. News and Updates (00:05:42) We take a few minutes to talk about how much we love Lorcana.Did you see the new Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 poster?We’re pretty sure this is Charybdis.We love the vibe and think it meshes very well with what we’ve seen in season 1.Liam has been putting in the work at Screenrant, giving us some good stuff to talk about while we wait for more season 2 information!Aryan talks about his experience filming season 2.We’re super excited to see Grover’s growth this year!We also learn when Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 starts filming.What can we expect from Comic-Con this year? The Red Pyramid discussion (00:13:48) This week’s chapters felt like they had a little more forward motion.Let’s kick this off with our Red Pyramid chapter 27 discussion!We really love being in Sadie’s POV!Which of the Kane siblings do you relate to most?YOU MUSTN’T READ FROM THE BOOK!Once again we are convinced this book would look so amazing on screen.We discuss how “conflicting stories can be equally true” and how difficult that is to accept.Sadie kind of doesn’t have a choice about accepting what’s going on around her.Why does Sadie feel guilty about Isis’ role in Set’s downfall but is also adamant that she’s a totally separate person!?We talk about demons in Egyptian mythology.What do we think of Shezmu??Why did Carter run for the Book of the Dead?Wait, HOW do they make the wine of the dead??Does Shezmu being the Lord of the Perfume actually make sense??What ARE secret names, exactly?There are SO many comparisons between Egyptian and Greek mythology.It’s time for our favorite lines and favorite moments!And now we’re going to move onto Red Pyramid chapter 28.Toilet humor + the apocalypse = Rick Riordan’s signature styleTurns out a lake of fire smells about as bad as you’d think.We were SO HAPPY to see Iskandar again.Was Iskandar’s heart in the right place when he banned the hosting of gods?It’s so nice when an adult can admit they’re wrong!!Did Sadie and Carter’s parents know what they were doing when they got married and had kids? Was this the Ma’at making sure the universe remained balanced?Were you surprised that Sadie formally forgave Iskandar?Why was this section in the Underworld so focused on Sadie?Is nobody worried about how they’re going to get back from the island in the middle of the lake of fire!?Carter is definitely a finger guns type of guy.Why are dogs so often connected to death and the Underworld?The dog is definitely Anubis and Sadie is definitely into him. And so are we.Baboon is a very efficient language.The fact that Anubis and Sadie are into each other is…complicated.Is there anyone who would turn down a hippodoodle!?Will Carter be angry that Sadie keeps leaving him behind?Anubis whips out the toilet paper to make a bench.He also kind of puts his foot in his mouth when he mentions her mother.The feather of truth is kind of intense and it is sure to lead to some interesting situations.There’s a reason Anubis is such a sad boy and it’s…yikes.He’s a lot like Hades, and Sadie says the ONE thing that could get him to hand over the feather.Would Sadie choose her father or the world?What are our favorite lines and favorite moments?? Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 137, where we’ll discuss The Red Pyramid chapters 29 and 30, as well as get you up to date on whatever Percy Jackson news might pop up. This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen Each episode, Prophecy Radio‘s hosts will discuss any official news coming out of Camp Half-Blood before doing a chapter by chapter reread of Percy Jackson or one of Rick Riordan’s other series. Follow Us: Instagram // Facebook // Tumblr Listen and Subscribe: Audioboom // Apple // Spotify Feel free to leave us your questions or comments through any of these mediums! You can also email us at prophecyradiopodcast@gmail.com or visit our homepage for archives and more information about our show. Prophecy Radio is a Subjectify Media podcast production. Visit Subjectify Media for more shows, including Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast, ReWatchable, and Not About The Weather, and for all our latest articles about the stories we’re passionate about.
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Episode #135 - When You Need a Pharoah

    Episode #135 - When You Need a Pharoah
    May 8 2025
    On Prophecy Radio episode #135, Karen and Kristen keep chugging right along with The Red Pyramid by discussing chapters 25 and 26! They also talk about Graci Kim’s new release, Dreamslinger and check in on April’s spotlight on independent bookstores. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13. News and Updates (00:04:59) Graci Kim’s Dreamslinger is out now!Independent Bookstore day was fun. Kristen got a chance to check out a new store near her.We learn about an independent bookstore we want to visit in the UK someday.Columbus Book Festival has Roseanne A. Brown this year!Any upcoming book events near you? Let us know!Rick’s Bluesky account continues to delight.Deep cut deities are a fabulous way to learn more about Greek mythology. The Red Pyramid discussion (00:19:13) Diving in to The Red Pyramid chapter 25Back in Carter’s POV!First we address Carter’s thoughts on his being forced to take lizard-shape.Then back to the plot… and Thoth.Giant pyramid arena shows that ancient cultures show up in modern cities and countries.Graceland was absolutely a test for both Sadie and Carter.Is that glow that the building gave off after Thoth tossed the ankh around the statue’s neck important?!Thoth doesn’t help them understand the painting, but the magic book he has a little guidance for.There is an incantation that will allow them to banish Set to the Duat where he will be contained for centuries.They will need to learn Set’s secret name and a Feather of Truth from the Land of Anubis.Khufu is gonna play guide.A wild riverboat appears!Favorite lines and favorite scenes!And now chapter 26The Egyptian Queen has eyes painted that are moving, blinking, and looking for trouble.We discuss if that has something to do with mastheads on other ships.Bast is back!She introduces us to Captain Bloostained Blade, complete with human body and a double-bladed battle ax for a head. And the red specks on the edge of the blade are concerning…A boat you can summon once a year when you need it? Sign me up.Giving BSB their desination feels like telling a genie a wish.The last time Bast was on this boat, she was with Julius, and the kids’ mother had just died.Cats and serpents are mortal enemies, which explains Bast and Apophis.The Ma’at doesn’t like it when you insult order. That way lies chaos.Carter goes to bed and his ba immediately takes off.His ba gets to watch a crazy plane situation that Zia & Dejardins handle very skillfully.And a snow storm in Brooklyn.And finally a memory of what exactly Set did to Osiris, and what it means for Julius.Sadie wakes Carter. They have arrived at the First Cataract, aka The Land of the Dead.Favorite lines and favorite scenes! Feedback (01:12:46) A huge thanks to David Ludwig for his lobster roll advice! Kristen is excited to look for both hot and cold preparations while she is in Maine. Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 136, where we’ll discuss The Red Pyramid chapters 27 and 28, as well as get you up to date on whatever Percy Jackson news might pop up. This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen Each episode, Prophecy Radio‘s hosts will discuss any official news coming out of Camp Half-Blood before doing a chapter by chapter reread of Percy Jackson or one of Rick Riordan’s other series. Follow Us: Instagram // Facebook // Tumblr Listen and Subscribe: Audioboom // Apple // Spotify Feel free to leave us your questions or comments through any of these mediums! You can also email us at prophecyradiopodcast@gmail.com or visit our homepage for archives and more information about our show. Prophecy Radio is a Subjectify Media podcast production. Visit Subjectify Media for more shows, including Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast, ReWatchable, and Not About The Weather, and for all our latest articles about the stories we’re passionate about.
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    1 hr and 15 mins

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