WELCOME TO SEASON THREE FRIENDS! We're back with returning guest Jackson Bunis and brand new guest Mike Mason to discuss Magnus Chase Book 1: The Sword of Summer in its entirety! (WARNING: This episode WILL contain SPOILERS for all of Magnus Chase Book 1 as well as small bits of Book 2) We're talking Nprse Mythology, Samirah Al-Abbas, Magnus's two gay dads, evolved first person narration, mutual consent with magical weapons, and Rick's totally real secret plan to create an INFINITY WAR within the Riordanverse.

*also sorry Carter's audio is a little junk-- that was a technical issue on our end. We'll have it fixed next week!*

Carter's Recommended Reading:

Andrew Solomon, Far from the Tree is generally about forms of difference that are not shared between parents and children and theorizing them all in comparison

Rosemarie Garland Thomson, Extraordinary Bodies is early disability studies and some stuff about disability representation in media

Mike's socials:

TikTok: @mikebmason

Twitter: @mikebmason

Instagram: @mike.mason_

Jackson's Fundraising Message:

"My Mom is 4 years cancer free and that is a reason to celebrate!!!!

This year, my dad and I are riding, and I and have committed to raising $4,000 for Dana Farber Cancer Institute so that I can say thank you to all of the doctors, nurses, surgeons and everyone else who helped my mom and our family! 100% of all donations go directory to cancer research and treatment. Please help me hit my goal and no donation is too small! Donations of $15 and $20 will get me there in no time!”

You can donate here: https://profile.pmc.org/JB0840