This week on 104th and 1st, we're diving into Episode 3 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, "We Visit the Garden Gnome Emporium." We've got prophecies in Mist-Gabe form, flying shoes, democracy debates, and Medusa's turned over a new leaf…er, stone. From fighting off a Fury to a basement full of statues and consensus-building, this episode cements (get it?) the trio's bond and tests what they're each willing to fight for. Reminder: We're surfing the Sea of Spoilers, so everything from the Riordanverse is fair game! Don't forget to subscribe, follow us @104thand1st on Threads, Instagram, and Bluesky, and visit www.104thand1stpodcast.com [http://www.104thand1stpodcast.com/]. Find our ultimate PJO Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/30TqDryWmI3CmwJKVt8b9x?si=1b381c87a96a4af1

This week, we're diving into Episode 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: "I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom." Percy's got a new sword, some budding friendships, and a pretty pricey bottle of wine to fetch, but what he really wants is a dad who'll show up. From coffee can offerings and Luke Castellan's big bro energy to a Capture the Flag that turns into an epic (read: wet) claiming, there's a lot to unpack. Reminder: We're surfing the Sea of Spoilers, so everything from the Riordanverse is fair game! Don't forget to subscribe, follow us @104thand1st on Threads, Instagram, and Bluesky, and visit www.104thand1stpodcast.com [http://www.104thand1stpodcast.com/]. Find our ultimate PJO Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/30TqDryWmI3CmwJKVt8b9x?si=1b381c87a96a4af1

In this episode, we dive into Episode 1 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: "I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher." We talk first impressions, favorite shots, and how the series balances faithfulness to The Lightning Thief with new emotional depth. We explore Percy's inner world, his bond with Sally, and how the show sets up long-term themes like fate, prophecy, and who gets called a monster. Plus, we break down changes from the book (Mrs. Dodds' fight in public?) and highlight the set design, costuming, and the incredible score. Of course, we applaud how Walker Scobell nails Percy's vulnerability and mischief. Also, Gabe is gross in any timeline. Reminder: We're surfing the Sea of Spoilers, so everything from the Riordanverse is fair game! Don't forget to subscribe, follow us @104thand1st on Threads, Instagram, and Bluesky, and visit www.104thand1stpodcast.com [http://www.104thand1stpodcast.com/]. Find our ultimate PJO Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/30TqDryWmI3CmwJKVt8b9x?si=1b381c87a96a4af1

Hot off the heels of 16 Children's and Family Emmy nominations, eight wins (the most for a Disney+ series), a Season Two release month, and a Season Three renewal… it's a dam good time to be a Percy Jackson fan! What better way to celebrate the news and kick off our deep dive into Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season One than by chatting with someone from the creative team? Daphne Olive's path to the writers' room is anything but traditional. From jewelry designer to Black Sails podcaster to staff writer on The Old Man and Percy Jackson and the Olympians. In this episode, we dive into the collaborative process behind bringing Percy's world to life. We also explore how the show deepened perspectives on Percy, Annabeth, and Grover, the role of fate and prophecy in shaping their journeys, and how the creative team crafted a Percy Jackson that feels true to its roots while building its roots as a television series. Reminder: We're surfing the Sea of Spoilers, so everything from the Riordanverse is fair game! Don't forget to subscribe, follow us @104thand1st on Threads, Instagram, and Bluesky, and visit www.104thand1stpodcast.com [http://www.104thand1stpodcast.com/]. Find our ultimate PJO Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/30TqDryWmI3CmwJKVt8b9x?si=1b381c87a96a4af1

We've made it, demigods! After journeying from Camp Half-Blood to Mount Olympus and back, we're wrapping up our deep-dive coverage of The Lightning Thief! In this episode, we revisit our favorite moments, Percy's growth and emotional journey, Luke's motivations, Annabeth's vulnerability, Grover's underrated importance, and of course, we can't forget the humor (justice for Chiron's wheelchair!). We also explore The Lightning Thief special edition and Rick Riordan's original outline, exploring how the story evolved into the book we love. Next up? We're tackling Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1. So, grab your swim trunks, and let's dive in! Reminder: We're surfing the Sea of Spoilers, so everything from the Riordanverse is fair game! Don't forget to subscribe, follow us @104thand1st on Threads, Instagram, and Bluesky, and visit www.104thand1stpodcast.com [http://www.104thand1stpodcast.com/]. Find our ultimate PJO Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/30TqDryWmI3CmwJKVt8b9x?si=1b381c87a96a4af1

In Chapters 21 and 22 of The Lightning Thief, Percy braves the turbulent skies (and an elevator ride to the 600th floor) to return the Master Bolt to Zeus and finally meets his father, Poseidon. Both gods brush off the idea of Kronos returning, but Poseidon says he's proud of Percy…and that his mother is safely home. Oh, and there's a suspiciously familiar package waiting for them. Leaving Sally to handle Gabe her own way, Percy returns to camp a hero, only to be betrayed by a friend. Luuuuuuke! Luke, why would you do this, whyyyyyy? We made it home! But what's next for our young hero? A certain peanut butter-loving half-brother, perhaps?  Reminder: We're surfing the Sea of Spoilers, so everything from the Riordanverse is fair game! Don't forget to subscribe, follow us @104thand1st on Threads, Instagram, and Bluesky, and visit www.104thand1stpodcast.com [http://www.104thand1stpodcast.com/]. Find our ultimate PJO Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/30TqDryWmI3CmwJKVt8b9x?si=1b381c87a96a4af1

Robert from @TheDamMemePage joins us to break down everything we know about The Court of the Dead, the upcoming Nico Di Angelo & Will Solace sequel to The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro, out September 23rd, 2025! We analyze the cover art, and the copious special editions, get into some wild speculation, and wonder just how "bonkers" this new Percy Jackson-universe installment will be. Reminder: We're surfing the Sea of Spoilers, so everything from the Riordanverse (Percy Jackson, The Heroes of Olympus, The Sun and the Star, The Trials of Apollo) is fair game! Don't forget to subscribe and follow us @104thand1st on Threads, Instagram, and Bluesky, and visit www.104thand1stpodcast.com [http://www.104thand1stpodcast.com/]. Find our ultimate PJO Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/30TqDryWmI3CmwJKVt8b9x?si=1b381c87a96a4af1 Robert's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedammemepage Robert's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/07tWCMV6c8ge0AOskHB4P9?si=120ff6268ea34669 Materials discussed: Rick's blog: https://rickriordan.com/2025/02/the-court-of-the-dead/ Mark's blog: https://www.markoshiro.com/blog/2025/2/28/welcome-to-the-court-of-the-dead Cosmo Interview: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/books/a63959122/rick-riordan-mark-oshiro-the-sun-and-the-star-sequel-the-court-of-the-dead-cover-reveal/

In Chapters 19 and 20 of The Lightning Thief, our Trio meets Hades, but the convo goes off the rails fast. Hades wants the helm and the Master Bolt. Percy insists he doesn't have either… except, oh Styx, what's that in his backpack? With a final look at his mom, Percy strikes a deal: he'll return the helm if Hades keeps his word, then it's time for a face-off with the God of War himself. We're almost at the end, can you feel the storm coming? Reminder: We're surfing the Sea of Spoilers, so everything from the Riordanverse is fair game! Don't forget to subscribe, follow us @104thand1st on Threads, Instagram, and Bluesky, and visit www.104thand1stpodcast.com [http://www.104thand1stpodcast.com/]. Find our ultimate PJO Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/30TqDryWmI3CmwJKVt8b9x?si=1b381c87a96a4af1

In Chapters 17 and 18 of The Lightning Thief, Percy and friends make it to Santa Monica, where he promptly takes a dip in the Pacific and receives "help" from Poseidon in the form of three pearls. After a crusty encounter, the Trio finds their way to DOA Recording Studios, earning them a one-way trip to Hades. Working together, they evade lost souls and three-headed pups on their quest to parley with the Lord of the Dead. Reminder: we're surfing the Sea of Spoilers, so everything from the Riordanverse is fair game! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, follow us @104thand1st on Threads, Instagram, and Bluesky, and visit us at www.104thand1stpodcast.com [http://www.104thand1stpodcast.com/]. Tell us: who would your Underworld judges be? Find our ultimate PJO Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/30TqDryWmI3CmwJKVt8b9x?si=1b381c87a96a4af1

In Chapters 15 and 16 of The Lightning Thief, Percy and his friends make it to Denver, where they're immediately put into the crosshairs of Ares, who presents them with a side quest: retrieve his shield from an abandoned water park, in return for info about Percy's mom. The quest triggers a trap but the Trio makes it back and heads to Vegas, where they're tempted by the Lotus Hotel Casino. There's endless food, games, and…what do you mean there's only one day left until the solstice? Reminder: we're surfing the Sea of Spoilers, so everything from the Riordanverse is fair game! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, follow us @104thand1st on Threads, Instagram, and Bluesky, and visit us at www.104thand1stpodcast.com [http://www.104thand1stpodcast.com/]. Tell us: what meal would you let a god pick up the tab for?

Robert from @TheDamMemePage joins us to break down what happens when you turn sixteen, and Rick Riordan decides it's time for you to make an Olympus-altering choice. We're talking about Percy's fate (and ill-fated nosebleeds), Thalia's down-to-the-wire opt-out, and whether Nico will have his own sixteen-year-old crossroads in 2 Sun 2 Starry. Plus, the perfect blue cookie recipe, and an important question—is Mulder from the X-Files setting up his basement office in Cabin 13? Heads up: we're always surfing the Sea of Spoilers, but this episode kicks off with some big ones! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, follow us @104thand1st on Threads, Instagram, and Bluesky, and visit us at www.104thand1stpodcast.com [http://www.104thand1stpodcast.com/]. Find Robert's Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY311ZdT9ZBrOjuriV_iTVw Tell us: What's your birthday cake flavor of choice?

In Chapters 13 and 14 of The Lightning Thief, our Trio explores an architectural marvel in St. Louis—and dives into some serious parental failures. Percy meets Echidna, Mother of Monsters, First of Her Name, and her charming lion-goat-snake-poison-and-fire-shooting son, the Chimera. After a true leap of faith, Percy plunges into the Mississippi, learning he a) can breathe underwater and b) should never to trust so-called gifts. Reminder: we're surfing the Sea of Spoilers, so everything from the Riordanverse is fair game! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, follow us @104thand1st on Threads, Instagram, and Bluesky, and visit us at www.104thand1stpodcast.com [http://www.104thand1stpodcast.com/]. Tell us: what's your order at a floating McDonald's?

In chapters 11 & 12 of The Lightning Thief, Percy and his quest partners stumble into the New Jersey woods—tired, hungry, and wondering if they'll ever make it to LA. Enter Auntie Em's, where there are burgers, fries, and freaky, lifelike statues—what could go wrong? Medusa asks the trio to 'say cheese,' Grover takes flight, and Annabeth begrudgingly admits Percy has what it takes to save the day (and by "save," we mean decapitate a monster). Reminder: we're surfing the Sea of Spoilers—everything from the Riordanverse is fair game! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, follow us @104thand1st on Threads, Instagram, and Bluesky, and visit us at www.104thand1stpodcast.com [http://www.104thand1stpodcast.com/]. Tell us: How would you greet a pink poodle?

In chapters 9 and 10 of The Lightning Thief, Percy learns he's the prime suspect in Zeus' missing Master Bolt scandal, accepts a cryptic prophecy from the Oracle, and embarks on a quest that will take him straight to the Underworld—complete with furies, lightning strikes, and a gift of flying shoes from someone Percy calls a friend... So grab your backpacks and join us as we explore what it means to be a hero—or a prawn—sorry, pawn—in the endless fights between your godly parents. Reminder: we're surfing the Sea of Spoilers—everything from the Riordanverse is fair game! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, follow us @104thand1st on Threads, Instagram, and Bluesky, and visit us at www.104thand1stpodcast.com [http://www.104thand1stpodcast.com/]. Tell us: If you got a ticket to the Ages Tour, would you sit front row for Kronos' set?

And some big Luke Castellan feelings… In chapters 7 and 8 of The Lightning Thief, Percy navigates the world of camp politics, prophecy debates, and the dynamics of divine family drama. We dive into Percy's bonding moments with Annabeth, plus Luke's easy charm and subtle foreshadowing. Meanwhile, Clarisse swings an electric spear, a hellhound's unleashed, and Percy finds himself in a creek with a revealing glow-up moment. We unpack a lot in this one, so grab your brisket, burn your offerings, and join us as we surf the Sea of Spoilers. Everything from the Riordanverse is fair game. You've been warned! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, follow us @104thand1st on Threads, Instagram, and Bluesky, and visit us at www.104thand1stpodcast.com [http://www.104thand1stpodcast.com/].  Tell us: What would you have Luke Castellan steal for you from the camp store? And don't say hearts...

In chapters 5 and 6 of The Lightning Thief, Percy "you drool in your sleep" Jackson wakes up at Camp Half-Blood with a Minotaur horn in hand, a downtrodden satyr as his best bro, and the last image of his mother dissolving into golden light. We meet Mr. D, the camp director who is definitely not drinking Diet Coke by choice. We cross paths with Annabeth Chase, strategic daughter of Athena, Luke Castellan, cool with a side of ominous scar energy, and Clarisse LaRue, who learns a hard lesson about messing with unclaimed demigods near plumbing fixtures. So grab your favorite beverage (or not, Zeus might be watching), and join us as we unpack the relatable struggle of being a 12-year-old swept up in family drama. We are surfing the Sea of Spoilers—everything from the Riordanverse is fair game. You've been warned! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, follow us @104thand1st on Threads, Instagram, and Bluesky, and visit us at www.104thand1stpodcast.com [http://www.104thand1stpodcast.com/]. Tell us: do you know how to play Pinochle? Would you play it with a centaur?

In this episode, we tackle chapters 3 and 4 of The Lightning Thief. Percy's life takes a turn as he discovers his best friend has hooves, his mom harbors some big secrets, and the Minotaur has some questionable wardrobe choices. We discuss Percy's messy home life, the origins of blue food, and Sally Jackson's reign as one of the greatest moms in fiction. Period. And, of course, we can't forget Annabeth's iconic "he must be the one!"—because Percy "Main Character" Jackson has arrived at Camp Half-Blood. So grab your cherry coke (blue, of course), and join us as we unpack Percy's early struggles with identity, belonging, and the impossible task of keeping his mom happy while avoiding literal death. Reminder: we're navigating the Sea of Spoilers together. This is a retrospective deep dive, so no breadcrumb of prophecy or twist is left unexplored—from The Lightning Thief to Wrath of the Triple Goddess. You've been warned! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, follow us @104thand1st on Threads, Instagram, and Bluesky, and visit us at www.104thand1stpodcast.com [http://www.104thand1stpodcast.com/]. Let us know your favorite comfort candy!

In our first full episode, we're unravelling the threads of The Lightning Thief chapters 1 and 2, diving into Percy Jackson's chaotic yet iconic introduction to the mythological world. A field trip to the Met goes from a yawn-fest to life-threatening as Percy faces a monster masquerading as his pre-algebra teacher. Armed with a pen that turns into a sword (don't you wish you had that in math class?), Percy steps into a world he never asked for. Grab your blue cookies, and let's navigate the Sea of Spoilers together. This is a retrospective deep dive, so no breadcrumb of prophecy or twist is left unexplored—from The Lightning Thief to Wrath of the Triple Goddess. You've been warned! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, follow us @104thand1st on Threads, Instagram, and Bluesky, and visit us at www.104thand1stpodcast.com [http://www.104thand1stpodcast.com/]. Let us know if your pre-algebra teacher was secretly a fury—we'll keep it between us.

Before we plunge into Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief, we're starting with the origin story of…us! In this teaser episode, we share how we each discovered Percy Jackson, why we believe the world (and fandom) needs yet another Percy Jackson podcast, and the hilarious chaos of taking an official Read Riordan godly parent quiz based on our work habits. Hint: one of us is thrilled, the other…not so much. (Don't worry, no plumbing disasters occurred!) We'll also lay out the ground rules for our podcast: a retrospective deep dive into the world of Percy Jackson, spanning The Lightning Thief to Wrath of the Triple Goddess. Proceed with caution—we'll be cruising the Sea of Spoilers! Take the official Read Riordan godly parent quiz here and tell us which Olympian should work on their parenting skills! Link: https://www.readriordan.com/wp_quiz/what-god-are-you-descended-from-quiz/ [https://www.readriordan.com/2017/10/12/what-god-are-you-descended-from/] Don't forget to subscribe (wherever you get your podcasts), and follow us @104thand1st on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky. Visit us at www.104thand1stpodcast.com [http://www.104thand1stpodcast.com/] for more!

Welcome to 104th and 1st, a Percy Jackson podcast!  We're Camille and Justin – and we're here to share the origin story of…us. What happens when two grown adults from different parts of the country bond over a middle-grade series that mixes Greek mythology with way too much danger for 12-year-olds? Simple: you start a podcast. So, climb the fire escape and join us in Sally Jackson's living room. We've got the tea, seven-layer dip, pan flute tunes, Hilary Duff queued up on the iPod—and Nico di Angelo is bringing the Happy Meals. The teaser drops December 13th, and the quest of our retrospective podcast officially begins December 20th, the Winter Solstice. See you there, demigods!