One of Mike's groomsmen, a huge nerd, and a passionate PJO fan, Steven Parra, grabs the guest torch and heads towards the House of Hades with us in The Lightning Thief! Topics include: Hades gaming pals, Texas hurricanes, mafia, stalactites, indistinct radio chatter, improv troupes, opera hecklers, HEB tortillas, Finding Nemo, Big Grover Energy, Frozen, pumpkin spice powers, J. Jonah Jameson, PPP loans, Stanley Tucci, margarita machines, evil showers, and more!

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• Editor: Sherry Guo
• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle
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— About The Show —
Is Percy Jackson the book series we should’ve been reading all along? Join Mike Schubert as he reads through the books 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 Greek mythology. 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!