Johnny returns to the pod and joins Mike IN THE SAME ROOM to discuss an action-packed chapter and a half of Percy Jackson Book 5 for a goof-packed episode! Topics include: Marriage Club, David Ortiz, 007: Nightfire, LOTR Ents, cheese pump up songs, Game of Thrones, gym socks, Nelly Furtado, practical effects, O-Zone, needle drops, Taylor Swift, The Now Sow, Rick’s self-awareness, fourth wall, horse powers, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Train, Modern Muckraker, wedding speeches, Laffy Taffy jokes, triaging, PWNIES, surprise Thalia, prequels, John WHOA, Percy’s maturity, The Bobby Earl Chronicles, Casting Emmy, Duane Reade, Pac-Man, Waystar Royco, and more!

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• Editor: Sherry Guo

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• Art: Jessica E. Boyd

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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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