I was told the intro to Mark of Athena was intense. In these chapters, I learned why! Come listen as I'm joined by Eric Schneider, co-creator of The Last and the Curious, live on stage in Chicago not only to cover these chapters, but also to do a live-reading of the end of Ch. 4! Topics include: Open Midwest, Culver’s, Casey’s, audiobook changes, failed moves, forgiving a boyfriend, Avengers: Endgame, international travel, secret twins, Mark of Athena, peaceful vessels, Fast & Furious, office dogs, New Rome TAs, food fights, Star Wars, pauldrons, Latin, The Lizzie McGuire Movie, the audiobook, dragon research, boat words, birthday parties, fit check, the WNBA, Midwest identities, Chicago food, Malört, and more!

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Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

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