Big episode today about what IS The Odyssey, what is NOT The Odyssey, why Spirited Away IS NOT The Odyssey but IS the The Odyssey we wanna SEE and also what is Annabeth's fatal flaw, like really??? Watch "Let's Generalize About Men" from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa_QtMf6alU Liked this episode? You can support more conten…

After weeks of dissecting feminist retellings of the odyssey, we welcome Sam back to the podcast to help us digest 3 hours of definitely not that. Liked this episode? You can support more content like this if you SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON! There you will also find exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, behind the scenes outlines, and On…

Our Odyssey Adaption Summer continues with The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood! An experimental theatre script— wait, just kidding?— novella* told from the perspective of constant Penelope and an echoing chorus of the maids murdered by Odysseus and Telemachus. Referenced video from Carter during the final spiral on men misinterpreting media! https://…

DELAYED POPMERGENCY- We still haven't discussed the teaser trailer we saw at SDCC!! This week we are remedying that by doing a shot for shot (#shotzbyshotz #shotzbergersrise) conversation about what we know so far and what we can hallucinate ourselves into imagining about the Sea of Monsters. Liked this episode? You can support more content like th…

Featuring ~exclusive~ interviews with Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Dior Goodjohn, Charlie Bushnell, Daniel Diemer, Jon Steinberg, Dan Shotz, and Craig Silverstein! Join us as we recap our experience last week at San Diego Comic Con (Thanks, Disney+!) and somehow magically edit together all our roundtable interview audio. Like…

On this week’s very special episode of Odyssey Adaptation Summer, we are having a formal roundtable discussion and thesis defense of 6 Reasons Why The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) is The Odyssey (7th Century BC), featuring guests Robert Gaymer, and Temporary Hires Paul Legallet, Maxwell Barnes, and Kyle Prue. Check out Maxwell and his free to…

THINK ABOUT THE SUN, PIPPIN! It’s time for a GRAND FINALE! And we brought in the absolute mother weaver of all grand finale guests. We hope you enjoy this conversation with the Rowan Hall on Chapters 21 through the end of Circe as much as we did. Join us next week for discussion on SpongeBob SquarePants the movie! You can find more of Rowan’s cooln…

This week is all about single witch moms, Chapters 18-20 with THE Janani K. Jha We are thrilled to be discussing Carter’s favorite topic, having any excuse to bring up Regina Mills, and of course, Deux Ex Leviathans (Leviathan Ex Machinas?) Stick Around. Join us next week for Part 6: Ch. 21-END SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access,…

*Please be aware this episode and the chapters it discusses contain mention of sexual assault and PTSD. We are thrilled to have New York Times Bestselling Author Kyle Prue here today to talk about his favorite (not so favorite? It’s complicated) hero, the Best of the Greeks, Odysseus. Circe is going through a lot but I think we can all consider thi…

*Please be aware this episode and the chapters it discusses contain mention of sexual assault. This week we welcome back Jac and Sam to the pod for some real quality #CompLit (positive) Medea time! Evil, madness vs monstrosity as the sole escapes for women, the loss of innocence, nymphs, and more. Jac and Sam are both equally highly qualified to be…

CHAPTERS 7-11 FEATURING OLA AND LIV! Who we forgot to mention on air... got MARRIED since the last time you saw them!!! This week is all about making monsters, pursuing your desires, and second boyfriends. Tell us in the comments what you think of Hermes and Daedalus!!! External Reading Mentioned In The Episode: Trans creation quote: “As my friend …

WELCOME TO ODYSSEY ADAPTATION SUMMER! We are officially setting sail on our quest to best prepare ourselves for Season 2 of Percy Jackson & The Olympians AKA The Sea of Monsters by reading and analyzing various modern adaptations of The Odyssey, beginning with Madeline Miller’s 2018 best selling novel Circe. This week we are discussing chapters 1-6…

What do Pokémon, X-men, The Korean Royal family, and the mystery of dreams have in common? They are all excellent ingredients for a brand new middle grade novel about magic school, international relations, and big big feelings. We could not be more thrilled to welcome Graci Kim back to the pod for her FOURTH guest appearance! This time Graci joins …

Welcome to our two week vacation before Circe officially begins June 11th with chapters 1-6! Bringing you this November 2023 Patreon exclusive episode. More on Patreon.com/seaweedbrain HERE WE GO!!! A big overview conversation that includes spoilers for pretty much everything...Seasons 1 and 2 of Netflix'a Shadow and Bone, Crooked Kingdom, Ruin and…

Thank you everyone who joined live or submitted a question for this special birthday mailbag! And a big thank you to the one and only Robert AKA The DamMemePage AKA TheDamMomPage for moderating for us. Remember next two weeks will be special patreon released FROM THE VAULT, and then we will be beginning Circe by Madeline Miller starting with Chapte…

We're turning FIVE and we'd love to see you there! Monday May 12th, 7pm PST live on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/tfk7pnPDLt4?si=1rBUDDHszilIA9xa You can also submit a question ahead of time here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVhzFctoBBOf9LolqZDFzFIpZNAEs4jm8DaPltkcA55EaCvg/viewform?usp=header Circe coverage begins …

We MADE IT to the jam-packed final two chapters of Red Pyramid. We're getting #ThePowerofSiblingship, we're getting teen angst, we're getting teen/immortal (?) teen flirting, we're getting does death really exist or is everything the law of conservation? This is an emotional, stunning, well tied-up finale and we've got Robert AKA TheDamMemePage to …

BIG PENULTIMATE SECTION! BIG FIGHT! BIG MONTAGE TALKIN TO EVERYONE WHO HAS DIED OR IS HANGING AROUND DEAD PEOPLE! Thank the gods we've got Darien from Muses of Mythology to help us discuss all of it, AND a little absolute decimation of Desjardins, as a treat. Be sure to listen to ⁠Muses⁠ and ⁠Eragon and Back Again⁠ wherever you stream your pods and…

Happy 201st episode of Seaweed Brain!!! It's just Carter and Erica today to discuss THE big Set reveal, fashionable villainy, evil monologues, and of course, the great and powerful Guillermo Del Toro masterpiece that is Pacific Rim (2013). Check out our merch shop! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/s…

Joined once again by Sophia Raines, we somehow make these Red Pyramid chapters ALL about the Hunger Games (hopefully that's okay with everyone). Classic YA romance sequencing, discussion of what the HECK is going on with ZIA?!!? And some terrifying Amos moments... we're approaching the final battle, y'all. Be sure to follow Sophia's substack Analys…

Whoa whoa whoa whoa. Who exactly is evil here? Is it Desjardins? Is it Amos? Why is everyone suddenly a cartoon villain and what the heck is going on with Zia? We've got a lot to figure out here in the desert of New Mexico, and a lot of new flavors to expose Sadie to. Good thing we've got returning guest host Sophia Raines to help us out. Be sure t…

We SACRIFICE EVEN MORE this week with Darien from Muses of Mythology there to help us cope with the loss. Be sure to listen to Muses and Eragon and Back Again wherever you stream your pods and follow them on all socials! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Oh MY! We are HERE, we have ARRIVED, and we are joined by Phoebe from Monster Donut to help us discuss the first official Sadie/Anubis meet up, and some ensuing Carter/Zia drama as well. This is a big one. Join us. Be sure to follow Monster Donut on all platforms and listen to their show wherever you are streaming right now :) SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATR…

WE ARE BACK! LIVE FROM THE DUAT ONCE MORE! This week we finally return to Carter and Sadie, order and chaos, as we journey INTO THE UNDERWORLD to either save the world... or maybe save our missing parent... sound familiar? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

This week we welcome Head of Hair for Percy Jackson & The Olympiains - Jeannie Chow! We learn all about the hats, snakes, and helmets that defined Season 1, the CURL PRODUCTS used on set, the care behind each villain's silhouette, and more! Listen to the end to hear what Jeannie is most excited for everyone to see in Season 2! Follow Jeannie @Jeann…

WAHOO! Welcome back to another interview with one of the brilliant artists behind PJOTV- Naomi Bakstad, Makeup Department Head! Naomi has had a PROLIFIC career working on everything from the original Lightning Thief Movie to Always Be My Maybe to being THE makeup artist for Lana Parilla in Once Upon A Time! We are so lucky to have Naomi with us tod…

Hello sweet friends, no new episode this week as we transition out of The Wrath of the Triple Goddess and back into The Red Pyramid! Take care of yourselves and see y'all next week! And in the meantime, if you're ears are seeking content, check outEmpire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD. We also, as always have Patreon exclusive episodes f…

Joined by the iconic Robert from @TheDamMemePage, we discuss the final chapters of Wrath! From choices to plant metaphors, we are neatly closing out all the various themes of this book and looking ahead to who we think will be writing Percy's final rec letter in the next Senior Year Adventures book! Find Robert's brand new Youtube channel here: htt…

Joined once more by usual suspect Sophia Raines, we cover all things Pete Stuyvesant, Ghostbusters remakes, and glorious redemption for the children of Aphrodite! Sophia's substack: https://sophiaraines.substack.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

After some discussion of New Years resolutions (#Letterboxd), we pivot to a conversation that is 40% percabeth, 40% colonizer enemy plot pivots, and 20% the magic of Halloween. Empire City: The Untold Origin of the NYPD by Crooked Media: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ciniOD0JwTk17eDg3QnEC?si=74657f4920aa430b Places to direct your donations during …

Featuring special guest and friend of the pod Sophia Raines, we cover this emotional set of chapters including Percy and Annabeth’s discussion about her insecurities, Sally’s MYSTERIOUS PAST, whether or not we ship Eudora with Hecate, and who WE wanna see attending magic school in the future… "Claiming Soft Black Girlhood..." by Sophia on Screen Sp…

Featuring Mal from the Demigod Debut Podcast, we dive into the octopus magic vision of Gale's transformation at the hands of Hecate, and figure out what exactly went down in that rich, rich dialogue. Featuring also, Owl-abeth, Octo-percy, and terrifying Man Grover. Supplemental suggested media this week include Mrs. America on Hulu and BoJack Horse…

With long time listener first time caller Talia Brown, we have a comparative discussion surrounding the parallel makeovers of Wrath Ch. 22-24 and Sea of Monsters Ch. 12! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/seaweed…

Joined by returning guest Han (@HazelsGems) we break down Season 2 teaser crumbs and journey further into the depths of the Nolita perfumery empire so that Grover and Percy can have some good old-fashioned bonding time. More on Nolita's perfumeries: https://www.curbed.com/2022/07/perfume-stores-elizabeth-street.html https://maps.app.goo.gl/4hF6h9YK…

We welcome special guests Robert AKA TheDamMemePage and Emily from Monster Donut to discuss some BIG feelings including Percy's trip to Troy and Grover and Percy's heart to heart, man... The dog is peeing! https://www.tiktok.com/@peacock/video/7333385209699683627 Rick reading Dante’s inferno in Italian: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/30/books/revi…

We welcome a brand new guest to help us discuss an campy encounter with Hecate, Hecuba's rampage of terror in Astoria, the true rats of New York City, and of course, the ever present (desperation for a?) nuclear family dynamic present in this book. You can follow Justin on socials @justinscarelli! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord acce…

With returning guest and certified young person, Thomas, we discuss the true meaning of halloween-- reflecting upon and interrogating the nuclear family structure. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/seaweedbrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

This week we are joined by a brand new guest Camille AKA @prisseusjackson to discuss the evolving post-Tartarus friendship/family dynamics of our golden trio, Chekhov’s Ghost Child On A Bike With Ghost Glasses, and the start of some Season 2 predictions! Lion King Bathing Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNIiu7k--lg SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON f…

This week we get a lovely house tour from Hecate and learn about how to care for a geriatric hellhound and a totally metal, totally lactose intolerant mustelid. If you're reading a long, next week we'll be switching to three chapters per episode! Carter was rightfully confused as there are many Peter Stuyvesants (related, and famous) throughout New…

Joined by usual suspect Sophia Raines, we discuss the appearance of Annabeth! In her natural school environment! And new school friends! Plus-- who the heck is Peter Stuyvesant and where the heck is Leo Valdez? Carter was rightfully confused as there are many Peter Stuyvesants (related, and famous) throughout New York history. Here is some further …

A brand new book AND a Thalia casting announcement!? What a week!! To kick us off on this delightful spooky adventure, it's just your main hosts today. In the words of Percy Jackson being violently awoken from a nap in English class, let's discuss "THEME!" As we said, sorry about any audio discrepancies in this episode, we're enjoying recording on …

We say a fond see you later to Carter and Sadie this week as we prepare to pause Red Pyramid coverage and dive into The Wrath of the Triple Goddess next week! But first, Sadie epic power up at Graceland, Carter epic loser mode continued, and Thoth being a messy queen who lives for drama!!! If you're here, seated for the Kane Chronicles, seriously, …

Featuring the brilliant Janani K. Jha (the artist formerly known as J. Maya), we discuss perhaps the two most painful chapters in history for Young Mr. Carter Kane. From getting clocked by a child in the airport to being totally destroyed on the baboon basketball court, at least Sadie is there to witness it all… and promise not to tell Dad. Cited w…

Joined by returning special guest, Lilly Caines, we discuss some extremely tender moments between Carter and #BirdSadie, as well as some extremely FABULOUS moments with miss Aunt Kitty at the D.C. airport. We lost the very end of Lilly's audio while recording, so make sure to find her @lilcaines on Instagram and @sugarcaines on Tiktok! SUBSCRIBE TO…

Joined by returning guest and true friend of the pod, Samantha Oh, we journey through Paris, visit the Louvre, portal all the way to Washington DC, and get to know a lot more about the mysterious past of our favorite Aunt Bast. This episode contains a LOT of referenced media, here are links to some of the pieces mentioned or discussed: Didi, a film…

Welcome to the pod first time guest, lifelong fangirl, and professional journalist Tamia Fowlkes! Join us as Sadie and Carter duel one another for the very first time, ISKANDAR CROAKS AND EVERYTHING CHANGES, and Carter asks Zia out?!?!! Tamia's substack: https://tamiatalks.substack.com/ Tamia's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/15bNxwIXzBPSttQ…

SOUND THE ALARM AND WELCOME TO A SPECIAL POP EMERGENCY DISCUSSION OF THE SEASON 2 TEASER AND OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM D23 THIS WEEKEND!!! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for monthly special episodes and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/seaweedbrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Anyone can still stream) Our Episod…

We're back with Darien from the Muses of Mythology to talk the nuances of siblings vs. friends, being #IskandarHive, variations on the theme of humanity, and of course, who is this mysterious cute boy that notices Sadie in her time travel vision?!? HMMmm??!? Most Popular Girls in School (for reference, we do not endorse, etc): https://www.youtube.c…

This week we are joined by the famous Robert from The Dam Meme Page to discuss Carter and Sadie's new friend (or foe?) ZIA and, of course, how we can begin to understand this new relationship through the lens of brat summer. Be sure to follow Robert @TheDamMemePage on every platform and listen to their Steven Universe podcast, The Bits! SUBSCRIBE T…

Today we are joined by true demigod Rob Rokicki, composer and lyricist of The Lightning Thief musical, to talk all about his journey in musical theatre, our mutual admiration for our favorite shared college professor (we love u Brent Wagner!!!), and OF COURSE how Paramore helped inspire Percy Jackson's own "I Want" song. Cut From Camp Songbook: ⁠ht…