Time to start a new book! Meg and Apollo are on their way to Camp Jupiter, with Jason’s coffin in tow. But of course, they have some run ins with monsters on their way. Namely, Zombie Gollem. We meet a new character, Lavinia, and reconnect with some old ones (remember Don the Faun?). They make it to camp, and Apollo has to break the news about Jason. He decides to do this in song form, singing the longest song ever. He really is Rachel Berry. At least it wasn’t a rap song, right? ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr

Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, The Horse. You were our favorite. We will never know how you use a phone. We are joined by returning guest Robert of @TheDamMemePage to discuss the final chapters of The Burning Maze. These chapters are SAD. First, the horse dies. Then, we reunite with Leo. This is actually the saddest part of this book. We low key get choked up. And then proceed to make too-soon jokes and ruin it. We talk about all the Riordanverse deaths, and also water features in homes (it’s a no from us). We wrap up this book (it was GOOD), listen to a fun audio message about a fan theory, and Manasa makes some predictions for our next book. Be sure to follow Robert and check out all the wonderful podcasts they host! ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr

These chapters are FULL of riddles and puzzles. Erin loves a good word puzzle. Manasa has strong feelings against Boggle. We start off with a fun audio message from our wonderful listener Coffee, who defends Southern California against Rick’s wrath. Then, Apollo, Meg, and Grover have to face the challenge of crossword puzzles. Apollo messes up and almost gets them all killed (classic). He has a nice little chat with Helios, who wants Medea dead. Now. Then, Medea shows up and is ready to kill them all. ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr

Well, we did it. We kept the biggest Riordanverse spoiler from Manasa. She is SHOCKED in this one. We’re processing a lot of emotions. We’re joined by Darien and DJ from Muses of Mythology to witness Manasa read this for the first time. Jason, Apollo, Piper, and Meg face off with Caligula. Even The Horse can’t make these chapters fun. A prophecy is fulfilled, and Rick kills off his first main character. Somehow we end up talking about Bianca again in this, too. Be sure to check out Muses of Mythology (@musesofmyth)! ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr MUSES OF MYTHOLOGY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/01YK2bZe8lIQKDZkqwrN92?si=xEAFh4cOQQmmK3hvXBzn9Q

THE RETURN OF THE HORSE!!!! He has his own evil horse agenda!!! But we still don’t know how he talks on the phone. Jason, Piper, Meg, and Apollo sneak onto the yachts (and promptly get caught) (where are the orcas when you need them???). We lose the plot a little discussing the Pandai and their furriness. The team splits up, and unfortunately for everyone, there is more singing as combat thanks to Piper and Apollo. We get some more tea on the Piper/Jason breakup. Then, Apollo finds Caligula’s special shoes, and they’re caught by The Horse. ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr

Time to find Jason Grace! Piper, Apollo, and Meg make it out of the maze, nearly burned to death. Apollo dreams of Caligula. Caligula has killer outfits (or lack thereof). We learn a bit more about Meg’s heritage, and then discuss Caligula’s plan. Caligula and Commodus are both much funnier than Nero. Nero would have a boring PowerPoint presentation for his plan. They head on over to Jason’s school and get the TEA on him and Piper. Manasa is shocked to learn that Piper dumped Jason (good for her!). We learn about a prophecy that someone will die (what’s new) and then head to Santa Barbara to find Caligula’s shoes among his many yachts. ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr

Both Erin and Manasa cannot breathe thanks to allergies this week. Or is it that we’re method acting and are in the maze with Apollo? The burning maze was within us all along. Turns out tax evasion was what got Tristan McLean, not PTSD. With Piper’s help, they steal a car and then head over to the maze entrance. They meet a fun looking large ear creature. In the maze, the gang finds themselves with an old enemy - Medea!!! Girlboss! She has dragons and also the essence of her father, Helios. So things are getting hot, hot, hot. ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr

This week we meet Erin’s new favorite character: The Horse. Not just any horse, The Horse. He can talk on a phone. We’re not sure how. Apollo, Grover, and Hedge blow up Macro’s Military surplus store. Hedge broke the mold for satyrs. Why is he so violent?! We learn the name of the emperor, Caligula. Caligula probably had a mug that said “Horse Daddy” on it. Meg tells us more about her background, and Manasa is disappointed she’s not a time child. They meet up with Piper, who is clearly fighting with Jason and really going through something. ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod DM US FOR DISCORD INFO!

HAPPY 100TH EPISODE! This one is a bit shorter as we’re just starting a new book, so if you want some more content go check out our 100th episode Instagram Live (@camphalfpod). It’s been so fun and we’re so lucky to have damaged your ears for 100 hours. We find Apollo, Meg, and Grover in the labyrinth, and it’s not going too well. They’re attacked by strixes, and then finally make it to Grover’s base camp and meet some dryads. We also learn that Coach Hedge’s first name is Gleeson, furthering the theory that this series is Glee. Thanks all for tuning in, and to celebrate 100 episodes, we’ve launched a discord! DM or email us to join. ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod

Time to finish this book! We wrap our book up with final Commodus confrontation, and then a brand new prophecy in the form of a Shakespearean sonnet. Manasa gives us her own interpretation of the prophecy. Erin thinks that authors should stop killing animals and actually kill people instead (Justice for Heloise). The gang analyzes the prophecy, and then Leo sets off. Meg and Apollo have to summon a cloven guide for this trip west - and it’s none other than our old pal, Grover! ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod