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| Chapter 11: Clarisse Blows Up Everything | The Sea of Monsters | 03 May 2026 | 02:45:22 | |
It's official. Here there be monsters... That's right! Percy Jackson and friends are crossing the threshold into the Sea of Monsters where they're facing down the biggest, most dangerous foes they've faced yet: the legendary Scylla and Charybdis. Connor and Jack are breaking down every moment of this chapter's heart-pounding action before exploring the depths of the mythology that these monsters have to offer. But that's not all because Jack has brought a brand new Ramblings from Cabin 6 where this time he's providing another historical deep dive into America's civil war. This time, he's covering Union hero Laura Jackson, a lesser known historical figure and sister of the famous confederate, General Stonewall Jackson, so be sure to stick around to the very end of this episode, so you don't miss a moment! This Week's Myths:
And a special new section! This Week's History Section:
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| Chapter 10: We Hitch a Ride with Dead Confederates | The Sea of Monsters | 19 Apr 2026 | 02:13:06 | |
An encounter with a hydra can't bog this chapter down! It's got Monster Donut in it! Percy Jackson and friends finish their escape from the Princess Andromeda, and Connor and Jack are breaking down every detail of the phenomenal character interactions they have along the way and their discussions within the demigod hideout they stop to rest in before the attack from the Hydra. That means that in this week's myth section, we're talking about one of the most memorable multi-headed monster in Greek mythology, the dreaded Hydra. And the wind bag of course! So get yourself a box of donuts and prepare to dive into this delectable chapter. This Week's Myths:
And a special new section! This Week's History Section:
The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| 100 FOLLOWER SPECIAL | Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief - Live Action Movie Review | 14 Dec 2025 | 01:49:28 | |
We swore it upon the River Styx... or at least, we told you we were going to make it, so here it is! Our full review of the live action movie adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, and oh boy was it something! Thank you all again for following, subscribing, commenting, and reviewing! Your participation is what makes this all worth it! Programming Updates: Chapter 1 of The Sea of Monsters releases next on December 28th! We hope you all enjoyed this torturous conclusion to book 1! This holiday season, we hope you find time to curl up with a good book, watch a better movie than this one, and spend time with the people you love. We'll see you soon! Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-the-oracle/id1792459969 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGNB8zoWnCGh6eVLMv1ah Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/80e263d0-d879-4a42-9e33-4dfc0ce4b96c/notes-from-the-oracle YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotesfromtheOracle Want to connect with us? Please direct all business inquiries to notesfromtheoraclepodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Connor and Jack Battle for Glory | The Lightning Thief - Quiz Episode | 30 Nov 2025 | 01:18:11 | |
We're trying something new in today's episode of Notes from the Oracle! We've compiled a list of difficult and obscure quiz questions from all throughout The Lightning Thief, and now, it's time for Jack and Connor to test their knowledge! Join us for a more casual episode filled with fierce competition alongside all the usual wits, laughs, and banter. If you like this style of episode and want to see more like it, make sure to let us know in the comments of this episode! And tell us your score in the comments if you played along! A big thank you again to Sam for being our Quizmaster for the day! Follow her @Shakespearean.Sam on Instagram! Tell her Notes from the Oracle sent you! Don't worry! Notes from the Oracle will continue presenting brand new mythology breakdowns as we begin The Sea of Monsters. Programming Updates: Here is our expected release schedule as we head into Sea of Monsters. We are just two people, so in the event of unforeseen circumstances, these dates may be changed
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| We Beat a Dead Centaur | The Lightning Thief - Full Book Review | 16 Nov 2025 | 02:11:29 | |
Hello, and welcome to Notes from Oracle's full book review and final episode for Book 1 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Lightning Thief! Much like Percy and his friends, this has been a long journey from where we started, and we are so grateful for everyone listening who has joined us on this journey. We hope you enjoy this celebratory episode where we discuss our favorite and least favorite parts of The Lightning Thief and the myths we encountered along the way. We couldn't make this show without your support, so from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Remember, be impertinent folks! And we'll see you next time for The Sea of Monsters... See ya! Vote for your favorite myths and chapters by clicking here! Don't worry! Notes from the Oracle will continue presenting brand new mythology breakdowns as we begin The Sea of Monsters. Programming Updates: Here is our expected release schedule as we head into Sea of Monsters. We are just two people, so in the event of unforeseen circumstances, these dates may be changed
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| Chapter 22: The Prophecy Comes True | The Lightning Thief | 02 Nov 2025 | 02:33:03 | |
Are you ready for the final chapter of The Lightning Thief? Join Connor and Jack as they dive into a chapter packed with goodbyes, villainous monologues, scorpions, and... WISDOM!?! As Percy Jackson enjoys the end of his Summer at Camp Half Blood, we're savoring every moment of it. And we're talking about Luke. We have A LOT to say about Luke Castellan. Make sure to stick around for this week's myths to learn about Chiron actually being useful and that time Artemis unleashed a giant murder pig! The ending of The Lightning Thief has come all too quickly! But the fun doesn't stop here. Notes from the Oracle are continuing our journey through the Riordanverse with Percy Jackson and the Olympians - The Sea of Monsters! For more details, please see the programming update below. This Week's Myths:
Check out the art referenced in today's episode! Programming Updates: Here is our expected release schedule as we head into Sea of Monsters. We are just two people, so in the event of unforeseen circumstances, these dates may be changed
The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 21: I Settle My Tab | The Lightning Thief | 19 Oct 2025 | 01:55:20 | |
Join Connor and Jack as they discuss the penultimate chapter of the novel in which Percy Jackson finally completes his quest and returns the Master Bolt to Zeus. They're talking about a peak chapter as Connor shares the mythology of the peaks of Mount Olympus! See the pages of our notes we talked about in the episode here! Support Your National Parks: Notes from the Oracle has made a donation to each of the following organizations, and we hope you will consider donating as well.
This Week's Myths:
The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 20: I Battle My Jerk Relative | The Lightning Thief | 05 Oct 2025 | 01:37:07 | |
Sword-fighting with Ares, giant boars, and two myths that feature the goddess of love? Things are heating up around here! But that might just be from Connor and Jack are getting fired up in this episode. Wanna know why? You'll just have to listen and find out! Hopefully we don't boar you with today's myth section which discusses Ares's association with pigs by means of violent revenge in the myth of Adonis... Programming Updates: As mentioned in today's episode, we plan to release our episode discussing the movie adaptation of The Lightning Thief after our full-book recap episode. Episodes of Notes from the Oracle will continue to release bi-weekly through the final two chapters and any remaining content we produce related to The Lightning Thief. We have also started recording episodes for the second book in the series, The Sea of Monsters! We hope you enjoy our remaining episodes for book one as we prepare ourselves to continue our collective journey into uncharted waters... This Week's Myths:
The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 19: We Find Out the Truth, Sort Of | The Lightning Thief | 22 Sep 2025 | 01:43:40 | |
Join Jack and Connor as they follow Percy Jackson and his friends deeper into the underworld. Which of course means Connor has a bunch more to tell you about Hades and its inhabitants! This week, we're discussing the Fields of Elysium and the Asphodel Fields as well as an abridged version of the myth of Hades and Persephone... This Week's Myths:
The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 18: Annabeth Does Obedience School | The Lightning Thief | 07 Sep 2025 | 01:37:03 | |
On this week's episode of Notes from the Oracle, join Percy Jackson and his friends as they begin their descent into the underworld! Listen in as Jack tries to convince Connor that this chapter is better than he originally thought it was and enjoy the vivid descriptions that mix the ancient depictions of death with the worst parts of modern life. And to cap it all off, Connor is talking about Greek mythology's favorite dog, Cerberus, as well as Charon, the ferryman of the dead, Erebus, and the River Styx! This Week's Myths:
The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 17: We Shop for Water Beds | The Lightning Thief | 24 Aug 2025 | 01:54:20 | |
I hope you're ready for a chapter that is absolutely packed. Percy, Annabeth, and Grover finally make it to LA, Percy has an emotional moment on the beach at Santa Monica, and Jack loses his shit as the group is delayed one final time before they can enter the underworld. Hopefully this chapter isn't stretched too far by the time Connor arrives at this week's myths. (See what I did there? It's a Procrustes joke.) This time we're talking about the surprisingly interesting epithets of Hades and the trope of katabasis as well as some of the defining mythology for Athen's founder hero as Connor details the labors of Theseus! Follow @Shakespearean.Sam on Instagram!!! Tell her we sent you. (And that she should read more Percy Jackson!) This Week's Myths:
The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 16: We Take a Zebra to Vegas | The Lightning Thief | 10 Aug 2025 | 01:55:53 | |
Jump in as Connor and Jack talk about the most elusive myth they've covered yet: zebras! But don't worry, they also take the time to talk about how the chapter furthers the characterization of our trio of protagonists with great heartfelt moments before they arrive at the Lotus Casino. Of course, we'll be discussing the mythological origins of the Lotus Eaters and how Poseidon became known as the Father of Horses! This Week's Myths:
The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 9: I Have the Worst Family Reunion Ever | The Sea of Monsters | 05 Apr 2026 | 01:51:31 | |
I hope everyone at home is ready for a high energy episode because this one has everything! The stakes are high aboard the Princess Andromeda as we discuss our heroes encounter with Luke. A duel of wits ensues between Percy Jackson and Luke Castellan, and Jack and Connor are taking the time to analyze every detail of the confrontation. But that's not all this chapter has to offer. Tyson really shines in this chapter, so we're discussing what makes him such a valuable member of the team and part of the story and how he functions differently than Grover. And finally, we of course have a myth to discuss as we are introduced to the great-grandsons of Ares, the Bear Twins Agrius and Oreius! This Week's Myths:
The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 15: A God Buys us Cheeseburgers | The Lightning Thief | 27 Jul 2025 | 01:28:47 | |
In this week's episode, Connor and Jack discuss Percy Jackson's first meeting with Ares, the god of war! Percy sends his first ever Iris message, so in this week's myth section we're talking about Iris, the messenger goddess. And since our group of heroes finds themselves caught in a trap set by Hephaestus for Ares and Aphrodite, Connor also deep dives into the original myth that inspired the chapter, the repeated misfortune surrounding the birth of Hephaestus, and the marriage of Hephaestus and Aphrodite. This Week's Myths:
The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 13: I Plunge to My Death & Chapter 14: I Become a Known Fugitive | The Lightning Thief | 13 Jul 2025 | 01:53:59 | |
Buckle in for this week's two-chapter MEGA EPISODE! We're following Percy Jackson as he explores the St. Louis Arch with his friends and encounters Echidna, the mother of monsters, and her fearsome, fire-breathing child, the Chimera. Of course, more chapter means more mythology for us to explore, and this week may have found our new favorite hero, Blameless Bellerophontes! This Week's Myths:
The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 12: We Get Advice from a Poodle | The Lightning Thief | 29 Jun 2025 | 01:04:16 | |
Join Connor and Jack as they discuss the death of Pan in this smaller chapter. The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 11: We Visit the Garden Gnome Emporium | The Lightning Thief | 15 Jun 2025 | 01:57:16 | |
This week, Connor and Jack talk about one of the best chapters in the novel. Chapter 11 features Percy Jackson entering the lair of Medusa in a horror-mystery style encounter that creates some amazing character interaction and allows this classic monster to shine before Connor breaks down everything you need to know about Medusa in this week's myth section! The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 10: I Ruin a Perfectly Good Bus | The Lightning Thief | 03 Jun 2025 | 01:51:17 | |
Join in as Connor and Jack talk about Percy Jackson officially starting his quest in this chapter! They're discussing a really dumb quote from Chiron, fun character moments for our questing trio, and some great action during the chapter breakdown before jumping into whopping FIVE separate myths including the surprisingly comedic contest for the patronage of Athens! The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 9: I Am Offered a Quest | The Lightning Thief | 20 May 2025 | 01:54:40 | |
Please note: we had some technical issues causing Connor and Jack's audio to overlap as you get toward the end of the episode. Apologies for any sections that sound like we're starting a sentence while the other person is still talking! Percy Jackson is getting a quest! Join Connor and Jack as they talk about the prophecy for Percy's first quest, create new headcanon about demigods at Woodstock and of course, chastise Chiron. All of that is followed up by a myth section featuring the history and mythology of the Oracle of Delphi. The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 8: We Capture a Flag | The Lightning Thief | 06 May 2025 | 01:39:19 | |
It's time for capture the flag. That's right everyone! It's time for Connor and Jack's most anticipated chapter of Percy Jackson and the Olympians so far! Join in the excitement as they talk about the incredibly well written tragedy of Luke's setup as an antagonist, Camp Half-blood shenanigans, and an important conversation with Grover, and of course, don't forget that this all leads up to capture the flag! And after all that, Connor does his most in depth myth breakdown yet as this week's entire myth section is dedicated to the history and mythology surrounding the fearsome hellhound... The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 7: My Dinner Goes Up in Smoke | The Lightning Thief | 22 Apr 2025 | 01:29:25 | |
Join Connor and Jack as they discuss Percy Jackson's first week at Camp Half-blood before sitting down to talk some history and some myths. This week, Connor details the historical precedent for celebration of the winter solstice in the ancient Greek world, where the term "demigod" originates, and introduces the Garden of Hesperides. The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 6: I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom | The Lightning Thief | 08 Apr 2025 | 01:44:32 | |
As Percy Jackson gets his tour of Camp Half-blood from Chiron, Connor and Jack rapidly flip between discussing the things they love about the setting and yelling at Chiron for refusing to give a straight answer at literally every possible opportunity! Alongside that, this chapter features the proper introduction of Annabeth as well as Luke and Clarisse. And to round things out, Connor discusses some of the mythology of the Hermes, patron of travelers and thieves and carrier of a magical snake stick! The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 5: I Play Pinochle with a Horse | The Lightning Thief | 25 Mar 2025 | 01:11:23 | |
Listen in as Connor and Jack go on a variety on tangents in this slower chapter of the novel. Will Connor pronounce Pinochle correctly in this episode? No! Is he wrong about how many times Argus appears in the book? Yes! All that and more as they discuss the food of the gods, Nectar and Ambrosia, and introduce you to the watchful Argus as well as Camp Half-blood's director, Dionysus, just like Chiron does for Percy Jackson. The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 8: We Board the Princess Andromeda | The Sea of Monsters | 22 Mar 2026 | 02:07:11 | |
Listen in as Jack and Connor find their spirits further revived as Percy, Annabeth, and Tyson navigate zombie passengers and haunting dreams aboard the Princess Andromeda. We're discussing Percy and Tyson's brotherly dynamic, trying accents from down-under, and—wait a minute is that Luke? We'll have to hold off on that distraction until the end because first, we have a princess to rescue as we discuss the myth of Perseus and Princess Andromeda in today's myth section! This Week's Myths:
The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 4: My Mother Teaches Me Bullfighting | The Lightning Thief | 11 Mar 2025 | 01:22:11 | |
A foe approaches! Listen in as Connor and Jack discuss an action packed chapter during which Percy Jackson learns his best friend is a satyr and comes out victorious in a battle against the Minotaur, both of which are featured in the myth breakdown at the end of the episode! The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 3: Grover Unexpectedly Loses His Pants | The Lightning Thief | 25 Feb 2025 | 01:16:20 | |
Come along as Jack and Connor discuss Percy Jackson's step-dad, the spectacular introduction of Sally Jackson, nostalgic places, and the birth of Heracles. The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 2: Three Old Ladies Knit the Socks of Death | The Lightning Thief | 11 Feb 2025 | 01:24:39 | |
Join as Connor and Jack discuss some odd choices by Chiron and who the socks of death are for, before reviewing the long list of ancient Greek names on Percy's history final and the origins of the Fates. The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 1: I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher | The Lightning Thief | 28 Jan 2025 | 01:07:02 | |
Listen in as Jack and Connor re-immerse themselves in the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians starting with Chapter 1 of The Lightning Thief. They discuss the introduction of characters and ponder some discrepancies that arise before sitting down this episode's myth notes on the real world artifact that inspired Rick Riordan to write the Percy Jackson novels and the birth of Zeus. The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Notes from the Oracle - A Percy Jackson Podcast: Episode 0 | Introductions! | 24 Jan 2025 | 00:05:01 | |
Curious about our show? Start here! In this introductory episode, Connor and Jack introduce themselves and talk about what Rick Riordan's critically acclaimed novels mean to them before they start their reading of Percy Jackson and the Olympians with the first installment in the series, The Lightning Thief. New episodes of "Notes from the Oracle" will release bi-weekly on Tuesdays. "Notes from the Oracle: Just the Myths" will release the following Sunday with, as the title suggests, just the myths from the previous week's episode! Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-the-oracle/id1792459969 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGNB8zoWnCGh6eVLMv1ah Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/80e263d0-d879-4a42-9e33-4dfc0ce4b96c/notes-from-the-oracle YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotesfromtheOracle Want to connect with us? Please direct all business inquiries to notesfromtheoraclepodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Chapter 7: I Accept Gifts from a Stranger | The Sea of Monsters | 08 Mar 2026 | 02:37:09 | |
For another chapter where our main characters remain in one place, this one really moves things forward! Let us steal a moment of your time as Jack and Connor break down a chapter filled with intrigue as Percy and Annabeth work together once more to make a plan to save Grover and the rest of Camp Half-blood, battle wits against Tantalus, and meet with Hermes, god of messengers. And once you've enjoyed all the depth that this chapter has to offer, Connor is back with some rather unique myths this week that you won't want to miss! Connor is correcting Rick's mythological retelling of the story of the origins of the Golden Fleece, discussing hospitality in the ancient world, and even touching the surface of the modern mythology of the Bermuda Triangle. This Week's Myths:
The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 6: Demon Pigeons Attack | The Sea of Monsters | 22 Feb 2026 | 02:12:49 | |
Pay no mind to the carnivorous birds in the trees, we have a chapter to discuss! As Percy, Annabeth, and Tyson prepare for the chariot race, we're discussing the growing tension at Camp Half-blood. Join us as we talk about what we would have liked to see in this chapter, defend Dean Martin, and finish it all off with this week's myths, so stay tuned for another labor of Heracles and the wide spanning mythology of winged horses! This Week's Myths:
The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 5: I Get a New Cabin Mate | The Sea of Monsters | 08 Feb 2026 | 02:04:42 | |
This chapter's theme? Torment. Percy and Annabeth are finally home at Camp Half-blood, but things aren't the way they left them. Like in Tantalus's eternal torture, our heroes are left wanting from their return to camp. Meanwhile, Connor and Jack are here to brave the exposition, break down all the important details, and complain about Chiron of course! And to round things out, we're learning all about Tantalus's punishment and what he did to deserve it with a detour into the world of his son, Pelops and some examples of chariot racing in Greek myth. This Week's Myths:
The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 4: Tyson Plays with Fire | The Sea of Monsters | 25 Jan 2026 | 01:42:20 | |
Percy and his friends may have arrived at Camp Half-Blood, but this book continues to charge forward at a blazing pace! As Jack and Connor attempt to rein in another action packed chapter, Percy is battling against the bronze fire-breathing Colchis Bulls, a lesser known creature that the Argonauts encountered in their quest for the Golden Fleece. So come along as we discuss the nuance of Clarisse, the happenings at camp, and the iconic one-eyed monsters of Greek myth. This Week's Myths:
The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 3: We Hail the Taxi of Eternal Torment | The Sea of Monsters | 11 Jan 2026 | 01:32:36 | |
This episode may be short, but it is packed tighter than a demonic taxi with a cyclops in it! Join Jack and Connor for a frenetic chapter that is filled with comedy and action. We're talking about the leading ladies for this chapter, the Graeae, in today's myth section as well as learning a little bit about the origins of Ganymede! So buckle up because this chapter is about to be a bumpy ride! This Week's Myths:
The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| BOOK 2 PREMIERE! Chapters 1&2: My Best Friend Shops for a Wedding Dress & I Play Dodgeball with Cannibals | The Sea of Monsters | 28 Dec 2025 | 02:00:08 | |
I hope you're ready to set sail because Notes from the Oracle is taking to the seas! This week, we're diving into the second book in the series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters, with a 2 chapter MEGA EPISODE! We're meeting new characters, reacquainting ourselves with the world, and of course, breaking down brand new ancient myths! Well.. brand new to us at least! So pack your things and put on your sailors hats; we're raising anchor! Sea you out there... Oh and one last thing: I hope you're ready for a lot moor nautical humor because I have plenty of puns on deck. This Week's Myths:
The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
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| Chapter 12: We Check In to C.C.'s Spa & Resort | The Sea of Monsters | 17 May 2026 | 03:51:15 | |
YARGHH MATEYS! Beware the Sea of Monsters, for great evils lurk within. Including... pirates? Dead men tell no tales, so it's a good thing we're alive and well to break down this chapter for you! We're covering a real variety in today's episode. The chapter starts slow and somber as Percy Jackson grapples with the presumed death of his brother before quickly descending into complete chaos on Circe's island. As such, Connor is presenting a deep dive on Odysseus's encounter with Circe on her island before we get another special history deep dive from Jack! This week, Ramblings from Cabin 6 is all about the famed pirate Blackbeard, so climb aboard as we set sail for our longest episode yet! This Week's Myths:
This Week's Ramblings from Cabin 6:
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