Get ready to dive headfirst into the amazing world of the Percy Jackson series! Join us in the Jackson living room as we enthusiastically dissect the books, cha...
Ep. 11: We Settle On Making Our Own Choices (The Lightning Thief, Ch. 21 & 22)
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.Find our ultimate PJO Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/30TqDryWmI3CmwJKVt8b9x?si=1b381c87a96a4af1
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How 'Bonkers' is Court of the Dead? What We Know About The Sun and The Star Sequel
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.Find our ultimate PJO Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/30TqDryWmI3CmwJKVt8b9x?si=1b381c87a96a4af1Robert’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedammemepageRobert’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/07tWCMV6c8ge0AOskHB4P9?si=120ff6268ea34669Materials 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-deadCosmo 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/
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Ep. 10: We Find Out Gods Dream, Sort Of (The Lightning Thief, Ch. 19 & 20)
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.Find our ultimate PJO Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/30TqDryWmI3CmwJKVt8b9x?si=1b381c87a96a4af1
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Ep. 9: Justin and Camille Do Underworld Duty (The Lightning Thief, Ch. 17 & 18)
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.Tell us: who would your Underworld judges be?Find our ultimate PJO Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/30TqDryWmI3CmwJKVt8b9x?si=1b381c87a96a4af1
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Ep. 8: An Author Leaves us Breadcrumbs (The Lightning Thief, Ch. 15 & 16)
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.Tell us: what meal would you let a god pick up the tab for?
Get ready to dive headfirst into the amazing world of the Percy Jackson series! Join us in the Jackson living room as we enthusiastically dissect the books, chat about the TV series, and explore all the incredible works by Rick Riordan. Buckle up for an adventure filled with⚡ Spoilers⚡, as we’ll be peering ahead with the Gray Sisters' Eye all the way to The Wrath of The Triple Goddess. Let’s embark on this thrilling journey together—it's going to be epic!Follow us @104thand1st on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky!