• 54: We Offend The Gods | Percy Jackson's Greek Gods
    Apr 8 2025

    ***CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of sexual assault throughout this episode, as well as mentions of suicide 47:06.*** This week, we're finally diving into Percy's post-Heroes of Olympus feelings on the gods in Percy Jackson's Greek Gods by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics may include: Percy's authorial career, which versions of the myths we're telling, which gods are given sympathy, cognitive dissonance, relationships between the gods and humanity, and the Blame Zeus of it all.


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    Have a question or thought for us to discuss in our PJO-verse wrap-up? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com.


    Come say hi and check out the sketches Phoebe made this episode on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok! @PJOPod on all platforms.


    Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore.


    More information on the show can be found at https://monsterdonut.wixsite.com/podcast.


    THEME SONG:

    "The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings


    OUTRO MUSIC:

    "Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • 53: We Choose Our Own Adventure | Demigods of Olympus: An Interactive Adventure
    Feb 26 2025

    This week, we're playing through the defunct Percy Jackson Choose-Your-Own-Adventure app, Demigods of Olympus, and creating our own godly parent quizzes. Discussion topics may include: heroism, Black Mirror, agency, xenia, the Kim Kardashian app, Columbia and Libertas, temples, Rise of the Brave Tangled Dragons, and the alternate ending of Blood of Olympus published inside the UK paperback.


    Take Phoebe's cabin quiz: https://uquiz.com/quiz/7a5Vmf/who-is-your-godly-parent-real


    Take Emily's cabin quiz: https://uquiz.com/quiz/aGKGTw/who-is-your-godly-parent-pjo


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    Questions? Thoughts? Arguments? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com.


    Come say hi and check out the sketches Phoebe made this episode on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok! @PJOPod on all platforms.


    Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore.


    More information on the show can be found at https://monsterdonut.wixsite.com/podcast.


    THEME SONG:

    "The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings


    OUTRO MUSIC:

    "Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 52: Joe Tracz on Constructing The Lightning Thief Musical, the London Premiere, and Bringing Percy to Stage and Screen
    Feb 11 2025

    This week, Joe Tracz is back, this time to talk The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical! Discussion topics may include: adapting Percy Jackson to multiple mediums, updating the show at The Other Palace, anime, new takes on the PJO characters, double casting, and the Trials of Apollo musical that should and WILL be.


    Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and to get early episodes, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast


    Questions? Thoughts? Arguments? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com.


    Come say hi and check out the sketches Phoebe made this episode on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok! @PJOPod on all platforms.


    Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore.


    More information on the show can be found at https://monsterdonut.wixsite.com/podcast.


    THEME SONG:

    "The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings


    OUTRO MUSIC:

    "Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    44 mins
  • 51: Monster Donut Takes London | The Lightning Thief Musical at The Other Palace
    Jan 3 2025

    This week, we ventured to London to see The Other Palace's production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Discussion topics may include: changes between Broadway and Off-West End, trying, Castiel quotes, camp counselor Luke, the new staging of The Tree On The Hill, Annabeth as the prime suspect, and Percy's new jewelry.


    Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and to get early episodes, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast


    Questions? Thoughts? Arguments? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com.


    Come say hi and check out the sketches Phoebe made this episode on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok! @PJOPod on all platforms.


    Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore.


    More information on the show can be found at https://monsterdonut.wixsite.com/podcast.


    THEME SONG:

    "The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings


    OUTRO MUSIC:

    "Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 50: Rob Rokicki On How The Lightning Thief Musical Works, Adapting Percy Jackson, and Taking The Show To London
    Nov 12 2024

    This week, we have the wonderfully talented composer and lyricist behind The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, Rob Rokicki, with us! Discussion topics may include: musical world-building, the inner workings of Good Kid, The Oresteia, motifs, the power of an acoustic guitar, cut songs, philosophies on reprises, and updating the show for its upcoming London production.


    Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and to get early episodes, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast


    Questions? Thoughts? Arguments? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com.


    Come say hi and check out the sketches Phoebe made this episode on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok! @PJOPod on all platforms.


    Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore.


    More information on the show can be found at https://monsterdonut.wixsite.com/podcast.


    THEME SONG:

    "The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings


    OUTRO MUSIC:

    "Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    55 mins
  • 49: Phoebe Polls The Audience | Wrath of the Triple Goddess (Live Reaction!)
    Oct 22 2024

    New book!! This week, we're breaking down our predictions, reacting to the entire book with mic in hand, and coming back together to debrief Wrath of the Triple Goddess by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics may include: free will versus fate, crossroads, Alice in Wonderland, physical place, human connections, rage, womanhood, LISA, meddling pets, saving Castiel, and which god might write Percy's third letter.


    Play WOTTG bingo with us! Get your board here: https://mfbc.us/m/zuvz3zs


    Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews and to get early episodes, bonus content, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast


    Questions? Thoughts? Arguments? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com.


    Come say hi and check out the sketches Phoebe made this episode on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok! @PJOPod on all platforms.


    Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore.


    More information on the show can be found at https://monsterdonut.wixsite.com/podcast.


    THEME SONG:

    "The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings


    OUTRO MUSIC:

    "Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • 48: We Plot To Take Over The Parthenon | The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical feat. Brendon from Wait in the Wings
    Sep 21 2024

    This week, we're joined by Brendon from Wait in the Wings to break down our beloved The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Discussion topics may include: Greek choruses, being seen, reprises, behind-the-scenes stories, adapting PJO for the stage, Dionysus' role as the god of theater, Love Never Dies, and our dream production of TLTM.


    Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and to get early episodes, season 1 reactions, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast


    Questions? Thoughts? Arguments? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com.


    Come say hi and check out the sketches Phoebe made this episode on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok! @PJOPod on all platforms.


    Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore.


    More information on the show can be found at https://monsterdonut.wixsite.com/podcast.


    Check out Brendon's channel, Wait in the Wings, on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@WaitintheWings


    THEME SONG:

    "The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings


    OUTRO MUSIC:

    "Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • 47: The Phoenicians Strike Back | Sea of Monsters (2013)
    Aug 16 2024

    This week, we're breaking down the classic film, Sea of Monsters (2013). Discussion topics may include: alternate universes, memory, storytelling, Spaceship Earth, womanhood, doubles, Ichneutae, faith, demi-titans, interpreting the prophecy, heroism, the siren scene, and Luke's journey into Tartarus.


    Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and to get early episodes, season 1 reactions, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast


    Questions? Thoughts? Arguments? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com.


    Come say hi and check out the sketches Phoebe made this episode on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok! @PJOPod on all platforms.


    Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore.


    More information on the show can be found at https://monsterdonut.wixsite.com/podcast.


    THEME SONG:

    "The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings


    OUTRO MUSIC:

    "Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 25 mins
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