"Notes from the Oracle" is a chapter-by-chapter read-through and breakdown of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and the rest of the Riordanverse that kickstarted our love of reading and mythology.
In each episode, Connor and Jack recap and discuss that week's chapter before deep diving into the mythology and real-world history that inspired the gods, monsters, and other details from the chapter. Sources referenced during the myth section will always, always be listed in the show notes.
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Chapter 12: We Check In to C.C.'s Spa & Resort | The Sea of Monsters
Season 2 · Episode 11
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • Duration 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!
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Chapter 11: Clarisse Blows Up Everything | The Sea of Monsters
Season 2 · Episode 10
Sunday, May 3, 2026 • Duration 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:
Scylla and Charybdis
The Clashing Rocks / The Sympleglades
And a special new section! This Week's History Section:
Laura Jackson and General Stonewall Jackson
The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
Homer, The Odyssey. Translated by Robert Fitzgerald. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1998.
Chapter 10: We Hitch a Ride with Dead Confederates | The Sea of Monsters
Season 2 · Episode 9
Sunday, April 19, 2026 • Duration 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:
The Bag of Winds from the Odyssey
Hydras
And a special new section! This Week's History Section:
The History of the Confederate Navy
The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)
Homer, The Odyssey. Translated by Robert Fitzgerald. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1998.
Chapter 9: I Have the Worst Family Reunion Ever | The Sea of Monsters
Season 2 · Episode 8
Sunday, April 5, 2026 • Duration 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!
Chapter 8: We Board the Princess Andromeda | The Sea of Monsters
Season 2 · Episode 7
Sunday, March 22, 2026 • Duration 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!
Riordan, Rick. The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2). Disney Hyperion, 2006.
Chapter 7: I Accept Gifts from a Stranger | The Sea of Monsters
Season 2 · Episode 6
Sunday, March 8, 2026 • Duration 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.
Chapter 6: Demon Pigeons Attack | The Sea of Monsters
Season 2 · Episode 5
Sunday, February 22, 2026 • Duration 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!
Chapter 5: I Get a New Cabin Mate | The Sea of Monsters
Season 2 · Episode 4
Sunday, February 8, 2026 • Duration 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.
Chapter 4: Tyson Plays with Fire | The Sea of Monsters
Season 2 · Episode 3
Sunday, January 25, 2026 • Duration 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.
Chapter 3: We Hail the Taxi of Eternal Torment | The Sea of Monsters
Season 2 · Episode 2
Sunday, January 11, 2026 • Duration 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!
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Still, William N. “Confederate Naval Strategy: The Ironclad.” The Journal of Southern History 27, no. 3 (1961): 330–43. https://doi.org/10.2307/2205212.
Surdam, David G. “THE CONFEDERATE NAVAL BUILDUP: Could More Have Been Accomplished?” Naval War College Review 54, no. 1 (2001): 107–27. http://www.jstor.org/stable/26391129.
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