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Return to Camp Half-Blood: A Percy Jackson Podcast

Return to Camp Half-Blood: A Percy Jackson Podcast

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In the english class you've always wanted, three friends from college re-read one of their favorite childhood series. Having completed Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus, Brayden Stallman, Ava Pirie, Niamh Sherlock are now tackling Trials of Apollo. By taking on a few chapters at a time and analyze the books through various themes, this podcast attempts to apply these themes to life. Find Out More At returntocamp.com Twitter & Instagram: @ReturnToCamp Support!: https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp Redbubble: www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie
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Ephemerality: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 29 - 32 (w/ Robert - The Dam Meme Page)

Return to Camp Half-Blood: A Percy Jackson PodcastMar 27, 2024

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Ephemerality: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 29 - 32 (w/ Robert - The Dam Meme Page)

Ephemerality: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 29 - 32 (w/ Robert - The Dam Meme Page)

This week we're joined by Robert (The Dam Meme Page) to discuss the intangibility of time, what it means to be a flop, and the usual gay things as Brayden, Ava, and Niamh analyze Chapters 29 -32 of the Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb through the theme of Ephemerality.


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Recommendations This Week: Traitors US Season 2 on Peacock Read On: Buy Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant’s Tomb from an⁠ independent book store⁠

Credits: Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠returntocamp.com⁠

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Mar 27, 202401:02:22
Remorse: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 25 - 28

Remorse: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 25 - 28

This week cancel culture, colonization, and creating a new version of yourself as Brayden, Ava, and Niamh analyze Chapters 25 - 28 of the Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb through the theme of Remorse.


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Dive In More: Listen to the Tyrants Tomb Playlist: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3uolij1⁠ Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: ⁠https://bit.ly/451WJ9j⁠

Find Us on Socials: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠ For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie

Help Fund This Cast: Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! ⁠https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp⁠

Buy cool merch at Redbubble: ⁠www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop⁠

Recommendations This Week: Traitors US Season 2 on Peacock Read On: Buy Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant’s Tomb from an⁠ independent book store⁠

Credits: Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠returntocamp.com⁠

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Mar 20, 202459:40
Introspection: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 21-24 (w/ Darien - Muses of Mythology)

Introspection: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 21-24 (w/ Darien - Muses of Mythology)

This week we are joined by Darien (one half of Muses of Mythology) to talk sapphic Reyna, environmentalism, and how the hell do Apollo's powers work as Brayden, Ava, and Niamh analyze Chapters 21 - 24 of the Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb through the theme of Introspection.


More: Darien: @musesofmythology


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Help Fund This Cast: Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! ⁠https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp⁠

Buy cool merch at Redbubble: ⁠www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop⁠

Recommendations This Week: Traitors US Season 2 on Peacock Read On: Buy Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant’s Tomb from an⁠ independent book store⁠

Credits: Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠returntocamp.com⁠

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Mar 14, 202401:06:55
Belonging: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 17 - 20

Belonging: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 17 - 20

This week we talk what it means to find your own home, the death of miniseries, and the nightmares of gods more as Brayden, Ava, and Niamh analyze Chapters 17 - 20 of the Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb through the theme of Belonging.


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Find Us on Socials: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠ For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie

Help Fund This Cast: Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! ⁠https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp⁠

Buy cool merch at Redbubble: ⁠www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop⁠

Recommendations This Week: Traitors US Season 2 on Peacock Read On: Buy Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant’s Tomb from an⁠ independent book store⁠

Credits: Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠returntocamp.com⁠

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Mar 06, 202449:29
Youth: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 13 - 16

Youth: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 13 - 16

This week its Celtic vs. Greek Mythology, eternal life without youth and more as Brayden, Ava, and Niamh analyze Chapters 13 - 16 of the Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb through the theme of Youth.

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Dive In More: Listen to the Tyrants Tomb Playlist: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3uolij1⁠ Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: ⁠https://bit.ly/451WJ9j⁠

Find Us on Socials: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠ For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie

Help Fund This Cast: Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! ⁠https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp⁠

Buy cool merch at Redbubble: ⁠www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop⁠

Recommendations This Week: Traitors US Season 2 on Peacock Read On: Buy Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant’s Tomb from an⁠ independent book store⁠

Credits: Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠returntocamp.com⁠

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Feb 28, 202439:53
Discovery: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 9 - 12

Discovery: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 9 - 12

This week we discuss learning, maintaining, and manipulating knowledge throughout history and Imperialism, and more as Brayden, Ava, and Niamh analyze Chapters 9 - 12 of the Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb through the theme of Discovery.

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Find Us on Socials: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠ For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie

Help Fund This Cast: Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! ⁠https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp⁠

Buy cool merch at Redbubble: ⁠www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop⁠

Recommendations This Week: Traitors US Season 2 on Peacock Read On: Buy Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant’s Tomb from an⁠ independent book store⁠

Credits: Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠returntocamp.com⁠

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠https://www.purple-planet.com


Feb 21, 202446:32
Preservation: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 5 - 8

Preservation: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 5 - 8

We start off with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. Maybe we should stab Ceasar, Return of the Bees, Roman Funerals and more as Brayden, Ava, and Niamh analyze Chapters 5 - 8 of the Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb through the theme of Preservation.
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Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠
For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie
Help Fund This Cast:
Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! ⁠https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp⁠
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Read On:
Buy Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant’s Tomb from an⁠ independent book store⁠
Credits:
Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠returntocamp.com⁠
Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠https://www.purple-planet.com
Feb 14, 202401:00:08
Reverence: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 1 - 4

Reverence: The Tyrant's Tomb, Ch. 1 - 4

Off to the races this week as we start The Tyrant's Tomb. Grammy snubs, Warrior Cats, Hazel Levesque and more as Brayden, Ava, and Niamh analyze Chapters 1 - 4 of the Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb through the theme of Reverence.

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Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @ReturnToCamp

For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie

Help Fund This Cast:

Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp

Buy cool merch at Redbubble: www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop

Recommendations This Week:



Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant’s Tomb from an independent book store

Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at returntocamp.com

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Feb 07, 202442:52
Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Season One (Full SPOILER Review)

Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Season One (Full SPOILER Review)

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh provide their SPOILER FULL thoughts on all of the episodes in Season One of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 on Disney Plus, what do we think of the cinematography, the acting, the writing, the pacing, the changes?

Find Us on Socials: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie Help Fund This Cast: Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy cool merch at Redbubble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney Plus: Percy Jackson is on a dangerous quest. Outrunning monsters and outwitting gods, he must journey across America to return Zeus’ master bolt and stop an all-out war. After losing his mother, Percy is sheltered at Camp Half-Blood, a sanctuary for demigod children. He must prove himself and confront his origins once he discovers he too is a demigod, and will take off into the perils of pursuing enemies in search of the Underworld. With the help of his quest mates Annabeth and Grover, Percy’s journey will lead him closer to the answers he seeks: how to fit into a world where he feels out of place, if he'll ever see his mother again, and if he can ever find out who he’s destined to be. Based on Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan, "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" stars Walker Scobell (“Percy Jackson”), Leah Sava Jeffries (“Annabeth Chase”), and Aryan Simhadri (“Grover Underwood.) Created by Rick Riordan and Jon Steinberg, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is executive produced by Steinberg and Dan Shotz alongside Rick Riordan, Rebecca Riordan, The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Bert Salke, The Gotham Group’s Jeremy Bell and D.J. Goldberg, James Bobin, Jim Rowe, Monica Owusu-Breen, Anders Engström, Jet Wilkinson.  Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Jan 31, 202401:02:40
Initiative: The Burning Maze, Ch. 45 - 47 (Raw Audio Re-Release)

Initiative: The Burning Maze, Ch. 45 - 47 (Raw Audio Re-Release)

AUDIO FIXED


This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh have a lengthy discussion on plot devices, story structure, and how The Burning Maze stacks up against the other Trails of Apollo, Percy Jackson, and Heroes of Olympus books. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 45-47 through the theme of Initiative. Dive In More: Listen to the Burning Maze Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/49yuukH⁠ Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/451WJ9j⁠⁠⁠ Find Us on Socials: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠⁠⁠ For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie Help Fund This Cast: Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! ⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp⁠⁠⁠ Buy cool merch at Redbubble: ⁠⁠⁠www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop⁠⁠⁠ Recommendations This Week: PERCY JACKSON ON DISNEY PLUS and the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Credits: Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠⁠

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Jan 25, 202401:04:13
Selfhood: The Burning Maze, Ch. 41 - 44

Selfhood: The Burning Maze, Ch. 41 - 44

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh dive into Medea's lore and representation, address hot topics in the Percy Jackson fandom, and applaud the character growth for Meg, Piper, and Apollo. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 41-44 through the theme of Ingenuity.


Add us on Good Reads! Dive In More: Listen to the Burning Maze Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/49yuukH⁠ Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/451WJ9j⁠⁠⁠ Find Us on Socials: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠⁠⁠ For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie Help Fund This Cast: Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! ⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp⁠⁠⁠ Buy cool merch at Redbubble: ⁠⁠⁠www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop⁠⁠⁠ Recommendations This Week: PERCY JACKSON ON DISNEY PLUS and the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Credits: Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠⁠ Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Jan 17, 202447:29
Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Episode 6, Spoiler Review (w/ Gretchen D'Amato)

Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Episode 6, Spoiler Review (w/ Gretchen D'Amato)

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh provide their SPOILER FULL thoughts on the sixth episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 on Disney Plus, how does the series improve the Lotus Hotel? What changes have we seen in the Percy Jackson fandom? Is Levitating the new Poker Face? These thoughts and more in a bite sized episode! Stay tuned for a Spoiler Review Mini-Episode every week as soon as the episodes are available on Disney Plus! Find Us on Socials: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie Help Fund This Cast: Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy cool merch at Redbubble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney Plus: Percy Jackson is on a dangerous quest. Outrunning monsters and outwitting gods, he must journey across America to return Zeus’ master bolt and stop an all-out war. After losing his mother, Percy is sheltered at Camp Half-Blood, a sanctuary for demigod children. He must prove himself and confront his origins once he discovers he too is a demigod, and will take off into the perils of pursuing enemies in search of the Underworld. With the help of his quest mates Annabeth and Grover, Percy’s journey will lead him closer to the answers he seeks: how to fit into a world where he feels out of place, if he'll ever see his mother again, and if he can ever find out who he’s destined to be. Based on Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan, "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" stars Walker Scobell (“Percy Jackson”), Leah Sava Jeffries (“Annabeth Chase”), and Aryan Simhadri (“Grover Underwood.) Created by Rick Riordan and Jon Steinberg, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is executive produced by Steinberg and Dan Shotz alongside Rick Riordan, Rebecca Riordan, The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Bert Salke, The Gotham Group’s Jeremy Bell and D.J. Goldberg, James Bobin, Jim Rowe, Monica Owusu-Breen, Anders Engström, Jet Wilkinson.  Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Jan 17, 202420:02
Ingenuity: The Burning Maze, Ch. 37 - 40

Ingenuity: The Burning Maze, Ch. 37 - 40

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss games, crosswords, Housewives of Salt Lake City, and Apollo's taste in Spider-Men. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 37-40 through the theme of Ingenuity. Dive In More: Listen to the Burning Maze Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/49yuukH⁠ Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/451WJ9j⁠⁠⁠ Find Us on Socials: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠⁠⁠ For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie Help Fund This Cast: Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! ⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp⁠⁠⁠ Buy cool merch at Redbubble: ⁠⁠⁠www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop⁠⁠⁠ Recommendations This Week: PERCY JACKSON ON DISNEY PLUS and the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Credits: Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠⁠ Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Jan 10, 202439:26
Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Episode 5, Spoiler Review

Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Episode 5, Spoiler Review

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh provide their SPOILER FULL thoughts on the fifth episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 on Disney Plus, how does the series improve Ares and Hephaestus? What does the change of medium allow for character perspectives? PERCABETH! These thoughts and more in a bite sized episode! Stay tuned for a Spoiler Review Mini-Episode every week as soon as the episodes are available on Disney Plus! Find Us on Socials: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie Help Fund This Cast: Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy cool merch at Redbubble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney Plus: Percy Jackson is on a dangerous quest. Outrunning monsters and outwitting gods, he must journey across America to return Zeus’ master bolt and stop an all-out war. After losing his mother, Percy is sheltered at Camp Half-Blood, a sanctuary for demigod children. He must prove himself and confront his origins once he discovers he too is a demigod, and will take off into the perils of pursuing enemies in search of the Underworld. With the help of his quest mates Annabeth and Grover, Percy’s journey will lead him closer to the answers he seeks: how to fit into a world where he feels out of place, if he'll ever see his mother again, and if he can ever find out who he’s destined to be. Based on Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan, "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" stars Walker Scobell (“Percy Jackson”), Leah Sava Jeffries (“Annabeth Chase”), and Aryan Simhadri (“Grover Underwood.) Created by Rick Riordan and Jon Steinberg, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is executive produced by Steinberg and Dan Shotz alongside Rick Riordan, Rebecca Riordan, The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Bert Salke, The Gotham Group’s Jeremy Bell and D.J. Goldberg, James Bobin, Jim Rowe, Monica Owusu-Breen, Anders Engström, Jet Wilkinson.  Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com


Jan 10, 202410:15
Grief: The Burning Maze, Ch. 34-36

Grief: The Burning Maze, Ch. 34-36

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss popular ya character deaths and look at how Piper, Apollo, and Coach Hedge respond to Jason's death. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 34-36 through the theme of Grief. Dive In More: Listen to the Burning Maze Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/49yuukH⁠ Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/451WJ9j⁠⁠⁠ Find Us on Socials: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠⁠⁠ For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie Help Fund This Cast: Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! ⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp⁠⁠⁠ Buy cool merch at Redbubble: ⁠⁠⁠www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop⁠⁠⁠ Recommendations This Week: PERCY JACKSON ON DISNEY PLUS Credits: Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠⁠ Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Jan 03, 202440:18
Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Episode 4, Spoiler Review

Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Episode 4, Spoiler Review

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh provide their SPOILER FULL thoughts on the fourth episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 on Disney Plus, how does the series improve on the story of Echinda mother of monsters and mother of mothers? Plus finally the St. Louis Arch! These thoughts and more in a bite sized episode! Stay tuned for a Spoiler Review Mini-Episode every week as soon as the episodes are available on Disney Plus! Find Us on Socials: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie Help Fund This Cast: Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy cool merch at Redbubble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney Plus: Percy Jackson is on a dangerous quest. Outrunning monsters and outwitting gods, he must journey across America to return Zeus’ master bolt and stop an all-out war. After losing his mother, Percy is sheltered at Camp Half-Blood, a sanctuary for demigod children. He must prove himself and confront his origins once he discovers he too is a demigod, and will take off into the perils of pursuing enemies in search of the Underworld. With the help of his quest mates Annabeth and Grover, Percy’s journey will lead him closer to the answers he seeks: how to fit into a world where he feels out of place, if he'll ever see his mother again, and if he can ever find out who he’s destined to be. Based on Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan, "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" stars Walker Scobell (“Percy Jackson”), Leah Sava Jeffries (“Annabeth Chase”), and Aryan Simhadri (“Grover Underwood.) Created by Rick Riordan and Jon Steinberg, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is executive produced by Steinberg and Dan Shotz alongside Rick Riordan, Rebecca Riordan, The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Bert Salke, The Gotham Group’s Jeremy Bell and D.J. Goldberg, James Bobin, Jim Rowe, Monica Owusu-Breen, Anders Engström, Jet Wilkinson.  Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com


Jan 03, 202415:13
Altruism: The Burning Maze, Ch. 29-33

Altruism: The Burning Maze, Ch. 29-33

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss what both Apollo and Jason's sacrifices mean for their character archs and the trajectory of the franchise. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 29 - 33 through the theme of Altruism. Dive In More: Listen to the Burning Maze Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/49yuukH⁠ Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/451WJ9j⁠⁠⁠ Find Us on Socials: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠⁠⁠ For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie Help Fund This Cast: Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! ⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp⁠⁠⁠ Buy cool merch at Redbubble: ⁠⁠⁠www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop⁠⁠⁠ Recommendations This Week: PERCY JACKSON ON DISNEY PLUS Credits: Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠⁠ Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Dec 27, 202343:25
Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Episode 3, Spoiler Review

Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Episode 3, Spoiler Review

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh provide their SPOILER FULL thoughts on the third episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 on Disney Plus, how does the series improve the adaptation of the Medusa? What is our trio like as they're finally together on their quest! These thoughts and more in a bite sized episode! Stay tuned for a Spoiler Review Mini-Episode every week as soon as the episodes are available on Disney Plus!

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Credits:
Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney Plus: Percy Jackson is on a dangerous quest. Outrunning monsters and outwitting gods, he must journey across America to return Zeus’ master bolt and stop an all-out war. After losing his mother, Percy is sheltered at Camp Half-Blood, a sanctuary for demigod children. He must prove himself and confront his origins once he discovers he too is a demigod, and will take off into the perils of pursuing enemies in search of the Underworld. With the help of his quest mates Annabeth and Grover, Percy’s journey will lead him closer to the answers he seeks: how to fit into a world where he feels out of place, if he'll ever see his mother again, and if he can ever find out who he’s destined to be.
Based on Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan, "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" stars Walker Scobell (“Percy Jackson”), Leah Sava Jeffries (“Annabeth Chase”), and Aryan Simhadri (“Grover Underwood.) Created by Rick Riordan and Jon Steinberg, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is executive produced by Steinberg and Dan Shotz alongside Rick Riordan, Rebecca Riordan, The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Bert Salke, The Gotham Group’s Jeremy Bell and D.J. Goldberg, James Bobin, Jim Rowe, Monica Owusu-Breen, Anders Engström, Jet Wilkinson.
Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com
Dec 27, 202313:37
Growth: The Burning Maze, Ch. 25 - 28

Growth: The Burning Maze, Ch. 25 - 28

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh examine how Jason, Apollo, Piper, and Meg have all changed over the course of the time in these books and look closely at Piper's "coming out" scene. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 25 - 28 through the theme of Worth. Dive In More: Listen to the Burning Maze Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/49yuukH⁠ Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/451WJ9j⁠⁠⁠ Find Us on Socials: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠⁠⁠ For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie Help Fund This Cast: Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! ⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp⁠⁠⁠ Buy cool merch at Redbubble: ⁠⁠⁠www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop⁠⁠⁠ Recommendations This Week: Chapelle Roan Credits: Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠⁠ Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com


Dec 20, 202301:06:15
Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Episodes 1 & 2, Spoiler Review

Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Episodes 1 & 2, Spoiler Review

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh provide their SPOILER FULL thoughts on the first two episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 on Disney Plus, grading how accurate this adaptation of the Lightning Thief is, hyping up Grover and Sally, in awe of the Camp, and overall very pleased with this show! Stay tuned for a Spoiler Review Mini-Episode every week as soon as the episodes are available on Disney Plus!


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Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney Plus: Percy Jackson is on a dangerous quest. Outrunning monsters and outwitting gods, he must journey across America to return Zeus’ master bolt and stop an all-out war. After losing his mother, Percy is sheltered at Camp Half-Blood, a sanctuary for demigod children. He must prove himself and confront his origins once he discovers he too is a demigod, and will take off into the perils of pursuing enemies in search of the Underworld. With the help of his quest mates Annabeth and Grover, Percy’s journey will lead him closer to the answers he seeks: how to fit into a world where he feels out of place, if he'll ever see his mother again, and if he can ever find out who he’s destined to be.

Based on Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan, "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" stars Walker Scobell (“Percy Jackson”), Leah Sava Jeffries (“Annabeth Chase”), and Aryan Simhadri (“Grover Underwood.) Created by Rick Riordan and Jon Steinberg, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is executive produced by Steinberg and Dan Shotz alongside Rick Riordan, Rebecca Riordan, The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Bert Salke, The Gotham Group’s Jeremy Bell and D.J. Goldberg, James Bobin, Jim Rowe, Monica Owusu-Breen, Anders Engström, Jet Wilkinson. 

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Dec 20, 202322:42
Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Episodes 1 & 2, Non-Spoiler Review and Interviews

Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Episodes 1 & 2, Non-Spoiler Review and Interviews

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh provide their spoiler free thoughts on the first two episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 on Disney Plus, grading how accurate this adaptation of the Lightning Thief is! Stay tuned for a Spoiler Episode dropping right when Episodes 1 and 2 are available on Disney Plus!


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Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney Plus: Percy Jackson is on a dangerous quest. Outrunning monsters and outwitting gods, he must journey across America to return Zeus’ master bolt and stop an all-out war. After losing his mother, Percy is sheltered at Camp Half-Blood, a sanctuary for demigod children. He must prove himself and confront his origins once he discovers he too is a demigod, and will take off into the perils of pursuing enemies in search of the Underworld. With the help of his quest mates Annabeth and Grover, Percy’s journey will lead him closer to the answers he seeks: how to fit into a world where he feels out of place, if he'll ever see his mother again, and if he can ever find out who he’s destined to be.

Based on Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan, "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" stars Walker Scobell (“Percy Jackson”), Leah Sava Jeffries (“Annabeth Chase”), and Aryan Simhadri (“Grover Underwood.) Created by Rick Riordan and Jon Steinberg, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is executive produced by Steinberg and Dan Shotz alongside Rick Riordan, Rebecca Riordan, The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Bert Salke, The Gotham Group’s Jeremy Bell and D.J. Goldberg, James Bobin, Jim Rowe, Monica Owusu-Breen, Anders Engström, Jet Wilkinson. 

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Dec 14, 202334:16
Worth: The Burning Maze, Ch. 21 - 24

Worth: The Burning Maze, Ch. 21 - 24

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh applaud Piper's choices and discuss hoe Jason's character has made large strides. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 21 - 24 through the theme of Worth.

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Listen to the Burning Maze Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/49yuukH⁠
Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/451WJ9j⁠⁠⁠

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Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠⁠⁠
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Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! ⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp⁠⁠⁠
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Recommendations This Week:
Chapelle Roan

Credits:
Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠⁠
Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com
Dec 06, 202349:02
Ego: The Burning Maze, Ch. 17 - 20

Ego: The Burning Maze, Ch. 17 - 20

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss the differences between Nero, Commodus, and Caligula looking at what they represent in society and how they reflect Apollo's story. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 17 - 20 through the theme of Ego.


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Listen to the Burning Maze Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/49yuukH⁠

Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/451WJ9j⁠⁠⁠



Find Us on Socials:

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠⁠⁠

For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie



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Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! ⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp⁠⁠⁠

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Recommendations This Week:

Chapelle Roan



Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠⁠

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Nov 29, 202301:05:17
Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Trailers

Percy Jackson Disney Plus Series: Trailers

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh are joined by Gretchen D'Amato in our first episode following the Disney Plus Percy Jackson Series adapting the Lighting Thief! This week we look at trailers and promotional images and share our thoughts and predictions! Dont worry if you're on Spotify you can view the images along with us, or check out the full video podcast on YouTube!


Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D4dR-zEVvQk


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Recommendations This Week:

Gen V - Amazon Prime


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠⁠

Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney Plus: Percy Jackson is on a dangerous quest. Outrunning monsters and outwitting gods, he must journey across America to return Zeus’ master bolt and stop an all-out war. After losing his mother, Percy is sheltered at Camp Half-Blood, a sanctuary for demigod children. He must prove himself and confront his origins once he discovers he too is a demigod, and will take off into the perils of pursuing enemies in search of the Underworld. With the help of his quest mates Annabeth and Grover, Percy’s journey will lead him closer to the answers he seeks: how to fit into a world where he feels out of place, if he'll ever see his mother again, and if he can ever find out who he’s destined to be.

Based on Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan, "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" stars Walker Scobell (“Percy Jackson”), Leah Sava Jeffries (“Annabeth Chase”), and Aryan Simhadri (“Grover Underwood.) Created by Rick Riordan and Jon Steinberg, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is executive produced by Steinberg and Dan Shotz alongside Rick Riordan, Rebecca Riordan, The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Bert Salke, The Gotham Group’s Jeremy Bell and D.J. Goldberg, James Bobin, Jim Rowe, Monica Owusu-Breen, Anders Engström, Jet Wilkinson. 

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Nov 22, 202358:53
Succession: The Burning Maze, 13-16

Succession: The Burning Maze, 13-16

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh explore Piper and Medea and they're juxtaposition, and maybe a little Selena Gomez discussion. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 13 - 16 through the theme of Succession.


⁠Dive In More:⁠

Listen to the Burning Maze Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/49yuukH⁠

Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/451WJ9j⁠⁠⁠



Find Us on Socials:

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@ReturnToCamp⁠⁠⁠

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Help Fund This Cast:

Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! ⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp⁠⁠⁠

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Recommendations This Week:

Chapelle Roan



Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠⁠

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Nov 17, 202353:58
Leadership: The Burning Maze, Ch. 9 - 12

Leadership: The Burning Maze, Ch. 9 - 12

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss the burden of leadership, Grover's growth, and the power and responsibilities of fandom. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 9 - 12 through the theme of Leadership.


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Recommendations This Week:

Chapelle Roan


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Nov 08, 202356:34
Fascism: The Burning Maze, Ch. 5 - 8

Fascism: The Burning Maze, Ch. 5 - 8

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh delve into the structures of fascism that the Triumvirate uphold and how Macro reflects alt right followers. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 5 - 8 through the theme of Fascism.


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Recommendations This Week:

Chapelle Roan


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠⁠

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Nov 01, 202349:46
Instinct: The Burning Maze, Ch. 1 - 4

Instinct: The Burning Maze, Ch. 1 - 4

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh begin the Burning Maze and faun over their fave Grover while discussing the structure of this new team. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze, Chapters 1 - 4 through the theme of Instinct.


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Recommendations This Week:

Chapelle Roan



Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠⁠

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Oct 25, 202346:38
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl

Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh try something new and use their theatre majors to look at Greek mythology in other adaptations, this week with Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl.


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Recommendations This Week:

Turn Off the Light by Kim Petras


Chapter Summary:

Apollo, the Greek God of light, music, healing, truth, and prophecy, has been turned into a mortal teenager called Lester Papadopoulos by his father, Zeus. In the first book of the series, Apollo met the demigod Meg McCaffrey, a 13-year-old girl, who became his “master” after she learned Apollo must serve someone to regain his godhood. To become immortal again, Apollo must consult the oracles, the chief sources of wisdom and future-telling in the series’ universe. Since the main oracles are under the control of three evil emperors from ancient Rome, Apollo and Meg go on a quest to find hidden sources of prophecy. By the end of the first book in the series, Apollo has received a prophecy from the Oracle of the Grove of Dodona but has been separated from Meg.

The prophecy of Dodona guides Apollo and his friends Leo and Calypso to Indiana. In Indianapolis, the three are attacked by blemmyae, monsters under the control of Commodus, the second of the trio of Roman emperors. Apollo and the others are rescued by Emmie and Josephine, two former Hunters of Artemis, who run a safe house called the Waystation.


Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy from an independent book store


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at returntocamp.com

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Oct 18, 202343:06
Parting: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 41 & 42

Parting: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 41 & 42

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh summarize they're thoughts about this book and where it lines up with the rest of the 12 we've read, and what it means to shake up the cast again. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy, Chapters 41 & 42 through the theme of Parting.


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Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @ReturnToCamp

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Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp

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Recommendations This Week:

Chapelle Roan


Chapter Summary:

Apollo, the Greek God of light, music, healing, truth, and prophecy, has been turned into a mortal teenager called Lester Papadopoulos by his father, Zeus. In the first book of the series, Apollo met the demigod Meg McCaffrey, a 13-year-old girl, who became his “master” after she learned Apollo must serve someone to regain his godhood. To become immortal again, Apollo must consult the oracles, the chief sources of wisdom and future-telling in the series’ universe. Since the main oracles are under the control of three evil emperors from ancient Rome, Apollo and Meg go on a quest to find hidden sources of prophecy. By the end of the first book in the series, Apollo has received a prophecy from the Oracle of the Grove of Dodona but has been separated from Meg.

The prophecy of Dodona guides Apollo and his friends Leo and Calypso to Indiana. In Indianapolis, the three are attacked by blemmyae, monsters under the control of Commodus, the second of the trio of Roman emperors. Apollo and the others are rescued by Emmie and Josephine, two former Hunters of Artemis, who run a safe house called the Waystation.


Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy from an independent book store


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at returntocamp.com

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Oct 11, 202355:46
Fallout: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 37 - 40

Fallout: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 37 - 40

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss what happens after the worst thing you can imagine happens, how scary funny the peaches are, and how a snake would wear a shirt. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy, Chapters 37 - 40 through the theme of Fallout.


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Listen to the Dark Prophecy Playlist: https://bit.ly/3KpTvn4

Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: https://bit.ly/451WJ9j


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Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @ReturnToCamp

For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie


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Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp

Buy cool merch at Redbubble: www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop


Recommendations This Week:

Feed the Beast - Kim Petras


Chapter Summary:

Apollo, the Greek God of light, music, healing, truth, and prophecy, has been turned into a mortal teenager called Lester Papadopoulos by his father, Zeus. In the first book of the series, Apollo met the demigod Meg McCaffrey, a 13-year-old girl, who became his “master” after she learned Apollo must serve someone to regain his godhood. To become immortal again, Apollo must consult the oracles, the chief sources of wisdom and future-telling in the series’ universe. Since the main oracles are under the control of three evil emperors from ancient Rome, Apollo and Meg go on a quest to find hidden sources of prophecy. By the end of the first book in the series, Apollo has received a prophecy from the Oracle of the Grove of Dodona but has been separated from Meg.

The prophecy of Dodona guides Apollo and his friends Leo and Calypso to Indiana. In Indianapolis, the three are attacked by blemmyae, monsters under the control of Commodus, the second of the trio of Roman emperors. Apollo and the others are rescued by Emmie and Josephine, two former Hunters of Artemis, who run a safe house called the Waystation.


Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy from an independent book store


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at returntocamp.com

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Oct 04, 202359:28
Cost: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 33 - 36

Cost: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 33 - 36

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss consequences and what it means for a god to learn that you have to pay for your actions. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy, Chapters 33 - 36 through the theme of Cost.


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Listen to the Dark Prophecy Playlist: https://bit.ly/3KpTvn4

Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: https://bit.ly/451WJ9j


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Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @ReturnToCamp

For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie


Help Fund This Cast:

Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp

Buy cool merch at Redbubble: www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop


Recommendations This Week:

The Real Housewives of New York


Chapter Summary:

Apollo, the Greek God of light, music, healing, truth, and prophecy, has been turned into a mortal teenager called Lester Papadopoulos by his father, Zeus. In the first book of the series, Apollo met the demigod Meg McCaffrey, a 13-year-old girl, who became his “master” after she learned Apollo must serve someone to regain his godhood. To become immortal again, Apollo must consult the oracles, the chief sources of wisdom and future-telling in the series’ universe. Since the main oracles are under the control of three evil emperors from ancient Rome, Apollo and Meg go on a quest to find hidden sources of prophecy. By the end of the first book in the series, Apollo has received a prophecy from the Oracle of the Grove of Dodona but has been separated from Meg.

The prophecy of Dodona guides Apollo and his friends Leo and Calypso to Indiana. In Indianapolis, the three are attacked by blemmyae, monsters under the control of Commodus, the second of the trio of Roman emperors. Apollo and the others are rescued by Emmie and Josephine, two former Hunters of Artemis, who run a safe house called the Waystation.


Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy from an independent book store


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at returntocamp.com

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com



Sep 27, 202335:36
Absolution: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 29 - 32

Absolution: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 29 - 32

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss what it means to be forgiven, the conflict in Meg and Apollo’s relationship, and Once Upon a Time. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy, Chapters 29 - 32 through the theme of Absolution.

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Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: https://bit.ly/451WJ9j


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Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @ReturnToCamp

For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie


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Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp

Buy cool merch at Redbubble: www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop


Recommendations This Week:

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City


Chapter Summary:

Apollo, the Greek God of light, music, healing, truth, and prophecy, has been turned into a mortal teenager called Lester Papadopoulos by his father, Zeus. In the first book of the series, Apollo met the demigod Meg McCaffrey, a 13-year-old girl, who became his “master” after she learned Apollo must serve someone to regain his godhood. To become immortal again, Apollo must consult the oracles, the chief sources of wisdom and future-telling in the series’ universe. Since the main oracles are under the control of three evil emperors from ancient Rome, Apollo and Meg go on a quest to find hidden sources of prophecy. By the end of the first book in the series, Apollo has received a prophecy from the Oracle of the Grove of Dodona but has been separated from Meg.

The prophecy of Dodona guides Apollo and his friends Leo and Calypso to Indiana. In Indianapolis, the three are attacked by blemmyae, monsters under the control of Commodus, the second of the trio of Roman emperors. Apollo and the others are rescued by Emmie and Josephine, two former Hunters of Artemis, who run a safe house called the Waystation.


Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy from an independent book store


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at returntocamp.com

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com


Sep 20, 202336:22
Spectacle: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 25 - 28

Spectacle: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 25 - 28

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss the metaphor of wealth and capitalism and displayed through Commodus, the legacy of empire, and what it means when your ex is a madman. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy, Chapters 25 - 28 through the theme of Spectacle.


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Listen to the Dark Prophecy Playlist: https://bit.ly/3KpTvn4

Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: https://bit.ly/451WJ9j


Find Us on Socials:

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @ReturnToCamp

For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie


Help Fund This Cast:

Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp

Buy cool merch at Redbubble: www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop


Recommendations This Week:

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City


Chapter Summary:

Apollo, the Greek God of light, music, healing, truth, and prophecy, has been turned into a mortal teenager called Lester Papadopoulos by his father, Zeus. In the first book of the series, Apollo met the demigod Meg McCaffrey, a 13-year-old girl, who became his “master” after she learned Apollo must serve someone to regain his godhood. To become immortal again, Apollo must consult the oracles, the chief sources of wisdom and future-telling in the series’ universe. Since the main oracles are under the control of three evil emperors from ancient Rome, Apollo and Meg go on a quest to find hidden sources of prophecy. By the end of the first book in the series, Apollo has received a prophecy from the Oracle of the Grove of Dodona but has been separated from Meg.

The prophecy of Dodona guides Apollo and his friends Leo and Calypso to Indiana. In Indianapolis, the three are attacked by blemmyae, monsters under the control of Commodus, the second of the trio of Roman emperors. Apollo and the others are rescued by Emmie and Josephine, two former Hunters of Artemis, who run a safe house called the Waystation.


Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy from an independent book store


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at returntocamp.com

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Sep 13, 202347:14
Conviction: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 21-24

Conviction: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 21-24

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss the consquences of the level of power Meg has reached, what this chair means, and how Rick deals with the tone of this book. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy, Chapters 21 - 24 through the theme of Conviction.


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Listen to the Dark Prophecy Playlist: https://bit.ly/3KpTvn4

Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: https://bit.ly/451WJ9j


Find Us on Socials:

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @ReturnToCamp

For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie


Help Fund This Cast:

Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp

Buy cool merch at Redbubble: www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop


Recommendations This Week:

Batman and The Joker - Routledge Focus on Gender, Sexuality, and Comics) 1st Edition by Chris Richardson


Chapter Summary:

Apollo, the Greek God of light, music, healing, truth, and prophecy, has been turned into a mortal teenager called Lester Papadopoulos by his father, Zeus. In the first book of the series, Apollo met the demigod Meg McCaffrey, a 13-year-old girl, who became his “master” after she learned Apollo must serve someone to regain his godhood. To become immortal again, Apollo must consult the oracles, the chief sources of wisdom and future-telling in the series’ universe. Since the main oracles are under the control of three evil emperors from ancient Rome, Apollo and Meg go on a quest to find hidden sources of prophecy. By the end of the first book in the series, Apollo has received a prophecy from the Oracle of the Grove of Dodona but has been separated from Meg.

The prophecy of Dodona guides Apollo and his friends Leo and Calypso to Indiana. In Indianapolis, the three are attacked by blemmyae, monsters under the control of Commodus, the second of the trio of Roman emperors. Apollo and the others are rescued by Emmie and Josephine, two former Hunters of Artemis, who run a safe house called the Waystation.


Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy from an independent book store


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at returntocamp.com

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Sep 06, 202343:09
Regret: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 17 - 20

Regret: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 17 - 20

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh take the chance in these filler chapters to really focus on the narrative of Apollo and Commodus's romance and betrayal, maybe our villan has something on our hero this week. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy, Chapters 17 - 20 through the theme of Regret.


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Listen to the Dark Prophecy Playlist: https://bit.ly/3KpTvn4

Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: https://bit.ly/451WJ9j


Find Us on Socials:

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @ReturnToCamp

For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie


Help Fund This Cast:

Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp

Buy cool merch at Redbubble: www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop


Recommendations This Week:

Could Cry Just Thinking About You (Full Version) (2021) - Troye Sivan

Build a Problem (2021) - Dodie


Chapter Summary:

Apollo, the Greek God of light, music, healing, truth, and prophecy, has been turned into a mortal teenager called Lester Papadopoulos by his father, Zeus. In the first book of the series, Apollo met the demigod Meg McCaffrey, a 13-year-old girl, who became his “master” after she learned Apollo must serve someone to regain his godhood. To become immortal again, Apollo must consult the oracles, the chief sources of wisdom and future-telling in the series’ universe. Since the main oracles are under the control of three evil emperors from ancient Rome, Apollo and Meg go on a quest to find hidden sources of prophecy. By the end of the first book in the series, Apollo has received a prophecy from the Oracle of the Grove of Dodona but has been separated from Meg.

The prophecy of Dodona guides Apollo and his friends Leo and Calypso to Indiana. In Indianapolis, the three are attacked by blemmyae, monsters under the control of Commodus, the second of the trio of Roman emperors. Apollo and the others are rescued by Emmie and Josephine, two former Hunters of Artemis, who run a safe house called the Waystation.


Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy from an independent book store


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at returntocamp.com

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Aug 30, 202340:24
History: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 13 - 16

History: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 13 - 16

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss the tragedy of history, both personal and cultural, and how it influences relationships and the systems of the world. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy, Chapters 13 - 16 through the theme of History.


Dive In More:

Listen to the Dark Prophecy Playlist: https://bit.ly/3KpTvn4

Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: https://bit.ly/451WJ9j


Find Us on Socials:

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @ReturnToCamp

For more of your Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie


Help Fund This Cast:

Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp

Buy cool merch at Redbubble: www.redbubble.com/people/onthevergepro/shop


Recommendations This Week:

Unreal Earth (2023) - Hozier


Chapter Summary:

Apollo, the Greek God of light, music, healing, truth, and prophecy, has been turned into a mortal teenager called Lester Papadopoulos by his father, Zeus. In the first book of the series, Apollo met the demigod Meg McCaffrey, a 13-year-old girl, who became his “master” after she learned Apollo must serve someone to regain his godhood. To become immortal again, Apollo must consult the oracles, the chief sources of wisdom and future-telling in the series’ universe. Since the main oracles are under the control of three evil emperors from ancient Rome, Apollo and Meg go on a quest to find hidden sources of prophecy. By the end of the first book in the series, Apollo has received a prophecy from the Oracle of the Grove of Dodona but has been separated from Meg.

The prophecy of Dodona guides Apollo and his friends Leo and Calypso to Indiana. In Indianapolis, the three are attacked by blemmyae, monsters under the control of Commodus, the second of the trio of Roman emperors. Apollo and the others are rescued by Emmie and Josephine, two former Hunters of Artemis, who run a safe house called the Waystation.


Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy from an independent book store


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at returntocamp.com

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Aug 23, 202358:55
Longevity: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 9 - 12 (Ft. Robert - @TheDamMemePage)

Longevity: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 9 - 12 (Ft. Robert - @TheDamMemePage)

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh are joined once again by Robert (@TheDamMemePage) with a ground breaking double feature in an Olympus sized episode. The team dive into what it means for humans to adopt other cultures gods, how the Roman Catholic church destroyed and accidentally also preserved pagan religions, and sprinkled in with stanning of mother icon queen Britomartis. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy, Chapters 9 - 12 through the theme of Longevity.


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Recommendations This Week:

Autobiography of Red by Anne Carson


Chapter Summary:

Apollo and the others are rescued by Emmie and Josephine, two former Hunters of Artemis, who run a safe house called the Waystation. Commodus is preparing to take over Indianapolis and is collecting demigods and magical creatures for a “savage” games event he will hold in celebration. He has kidnapped a pair of griffins who were Emmie and Josephine’s guests at the Waystation. Emmie and Josephine’s seven-year-old adopted daughter, Georgina, went to consult the nearby oracle for advice on finding the griffins, had a mental health crisis, and was kidnapped by Commodus. The oracle is the same that Apollo is seeking, the dangerous Oracle of Trophonius. Prophecies from Trophonius can only be interpreted with a magical artifact called the Throne of Memory, which Commodus also has stolen and hoarded in his palace.


Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy from an independent book store


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at returntocamp.com

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com




Aug 16, 202301:09:14
Courtship: : The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 5 - 8 (Ft. Robert - @TheDamMemePage)

Courtship: : The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 5 - 8 (Ft. Robert - @TheDamMemePage)

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh are joined by Robert (@TheDamMemePage) to fan girl over lesbians, discuss what it means for relationships to develop, and share opinions on Rick's choice to ban all love, including queer love, from the Hunter of Artemis. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy, Chapters 5- 8 through the theme of Courtship.


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Keep up with the Offerings and Votes Off: https://bit.ly/451WJ9j


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Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @ReturnToCamp

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Recommendations This Week:

Astonishing Iceman #1

Written by Steve Orlando, Penciled by Lan Medina


Chapter Summary:

Apollo and the others are rescued by Emmie and Josephine, two former Hunters of Artemis, who run a safe house called the Waystation. Commodus is preparing to take over Indianapolis and is collecting demigods and magical creatures for a “savage” games event he will hold in celebration. He has kidnapped a pair of griffins who were Emmie and Josephine’s guests at the Waystation. Emmie and Josephine’s seven-year-old adopted daughter, Georgina, went to consult the nearby oracle for advice on finding the griffins, had a mental health crisis, and was kidnapped by Commodus. The oracle is the same that Apollo is seeking, the dangerous Oracle of Trophonius. Prophecies from Trophonius can only be interpreted with a magical artifact called the Throne of Memory, which Commodus also has stolen and hoarded in his palace.


Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy from an independent book store


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at returntocamp.com

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com



Aug 09, 202356:14
Acclimatization: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 1 - 4

Acclimatization: The Dark Prophecy, Ch. 1 - 4

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh begin the Dark Prophecy and are incredibly freaked out by the surprise body horror, talk about Sleep Hallow, and analyze how monsters, gods, and mortals adjust and adapt to change. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy, Chapters 1 - 4 through the theme of Acclimatization.


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Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @ReturnToCamp

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Recommendations This Week:

The Loveliest Time (2023) - Carly Rae Jepsen


Chapter Summary:

Apollo, the Greek God of light, music, healing, truth, and prophecy, has been turned into a mortal teenager called Lester Papadopoulos by his father, Zeus. In the first book of the series, Apollo met the demigod Meg McCaffrey, a 13-year-old girl, who became his “master” after she learned Apollo must serve someone to regain his godhood. To become immortal again, Apollo must consult the oracles, the chief sources of wisdom and future-telling in the series’ universe. Since the main oracles are under the control of three evil emperors from ancient Rome, Apollo and Meg go on a quest to find hidden sources of prophecy. By the end of the first book in the series, Apollo has received a prophecy from the Oracle of the Grove of Dodona but has been separated from Meg.

The prophecy of Dodona guides Apollo and his friends Leo and Calypso to Indiana. In Indianapolis, the three are attacked by blemmyae, monsters under the control of Commodus, the second of the trio of Roman emperors. Apollo and the others are rescued by Emmie and Josephine, two former Hunters of Artemis, who run a safe house called the Waystation.


Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy from an independent book store


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at returntocamp.com

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com


Aug 02, 202350:20
The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)

The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)

We're running out of films that have to do with Greece and Rome but still have this classic DCom! This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh take a school trip with Hillary Duff to learn what Dreams are Made Of, discuss the merits of waterparks, praise Alex Bornstein, and talk about how fierce Hillary Duff's Sparks is.


The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003) dir. Jim Fall is avalible on Disney Plus and PVOD!


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Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @ReturnToCamp

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Recommendations This Week:

Barbie (2023) dir. Greta Gerwig star. Margo Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Issa Rea, Kate McKinnon, and Simu Liu


Chapter Summary:

The Lizzie McGuire Movie is a 2003 American teen comedy film directed by Jim Fall. The film serves as the finale of the Disney Channel television series of the same name, and was the first theatrical film based on a Disney Channel series. The film stars Hilary Duff, Adam Lamberg, Robert Carradine, Hallie Todd and Jake Thomas, and tells the story of Lizzie's graduation trip to Rome. It was released on May 2, 2003, by Buena Vista Pictures, peaking at number two at the domestic box office behind X2. The events of the film take place after the second and final season of Lizzie McGuire.


Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle from an independent book store


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at returntocamp.com

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Jul 26, 202353:42
Ego: The Hidden Oracle, Ch. 37 - 39

Ego: The Hidden Oracle, Ch. 37 - 39

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh wrap up the Hidden Oracle and dive into Apollo’s journey of Ego death and his ability to regain self confidence through humility. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle, Chapters 37 - 39 through the theme of Ego.

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Recommendations This Week:

Joy Ride (2023) starring Ashley Park, Stephanie Hsu, Sherry Cola, and Sabrina Wu


Chapter Summary:

With the help of Percy Jackson, who arrives just in time, and the other campers, Apollo enchants an arrow with a plague and shoots the Colossus in the ear. The infected Colossus sneezes his head off and dies. Apollo relays his prophecy to Rachel and Percy. Apollo believes the next Oracle he has to seek and protect is the Oracle of Trophonius. Percy decodes that Apollo’s companion on the quest will be the demigod Leo Valdez, the son of Hephaestus, Roman god of machines. As if on cue, Leo flies into the camp on his metal dragon Festus, with the nymph Calypso in mortal form in tow. Apollo, Leo, and Calypso form an alliance and decide to search for the next Oracle in Indiana, as per the grove’s direction, setting up the stage for The Dark Prophecy, book two of the series.


Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle from an independent book store


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at returntocamp.com

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Jul 19, 202346:59
Authority: The Hidden Oracle, Ch. 33-36

Authority: The Hidden Oracle, Ch. 33-36

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh examine what it means to give power, the responsibilities of power, and the power that relationships have on your mental health. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle, Chapters 33 - 36 through the theme of Authority.

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Recommendations This Week:

Nimona (2023) on Netflix!


Chapter Summary:

The grove tells Meg and Apollo a prophecy, which holds clues for Apollo’s next quest. Freeing Apollo of her service, Meg rushes off to find her stepfather Nero, whom she still believes will keep her safe. Apollo frees the captives. Apollo and the former hostage demigods return to Camp Half-Blood, where another crisis unfolds: Colossus Neronis, Nero's giant automaton, is attacking the camp


Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle from an independent book store


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at returntocamp.com

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com



Jul 12, 202342:39
Devotion: The Hidden Oracle, Ch. 29 - 32

Devotion: The Hidden Oracle, Ch. 29 - 32

Content Warning: The second half of this episode post the ad break contains discussions of parental abuse, as well as discussion of the allusions to physical and sexual assault in the text. If this is a concern for you feel free to listen to the first half and then join us next week!


This week, Ava, Brayden, and Niamh take some time to really discuss the cycles of abuse present in these chapters and look at what that means in a mid grade / young adult novel. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle, Chapters 29 - 32 through the theme of Devotion.


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Recommendations This Week:

American Gods by Neil Gaiman


Chapter Summary:

Rachel Elizabeth Dare, Apollo’s priestess and the Oracle of Delphi, flies into the camp using her dad's helicopter. She agrees with Apollo's suspicions that Triumvirate Holdings is behind the attempt to control the Oracles, and that she thinks the missing campers are being led to the Grove of Dodona. Apollo and Meg enter the woods in search of the grove. A geyser spirit or palikos directs them to the gateway to the grove while advertising the woods to the pair. Apollo and Meg are attacked by the ants or myrmeke. Apollo distracts the ants by playing the ukulele, breaking his oath to the River Styx. In the process, another set of ants carry off Meg to their lair.


Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle from an independent book store


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at returntocamp.com

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com


Jul 06, 202348:51
Trailer: It's Time to Return To Camp Half-Blood!

Trailer: It's Time to Return To Camp Half-Blood!

In the english class you've always wanted, three friends from college re-read one of their favorite childhood series. Having completed Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus, Brayden Stallman, Ava Pirie, Niamh Sherlock are now tackling Trials of Apollo. By taking on a few chapters at a time and analyze the books through various themes, this podcast attempts to apply these themes to life. Find Out More At returntocamp.com Twitter & Instagram: @ReturnToCamp Support!: https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp Hosts: @brydnstllmn @niamhhsherlock @avapirie

Jul 03, 202303:35
Relationships: The Hidden Oracle, Ch. 25 - 28 (ft. Darien Smartt, Muses of Mythology)

Relationships: The Hidden Oracle, Ch. 25 - 28 (ft. Darien Smartt, Muses of Mythology)

This week Brayden and Niamh are joined by Darien Smartt from the Muses of Mythology, Entering Storybrooke, and Thats the Sitch podcasts. They look further into how Rick Riordan reworks the myths of Apollo into a redemption arch, the way Rhea is canonized, and what it means to develop relationships along side your positionality. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle, Chapters 25 - 28 through the theme of Revelation.


Thanks to Darien for guest hosting! Find her @dariensmartt and musesofmythology.com


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Donate the price of a coffee to keep us going! https://ko-fi.com/returntocamp

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Recommendations This Week:

American Gods by Neil Gaiman


Chapter Summary:

Rachel Elizabeth Dare, Apollo’s priestess and the Oracle of Delphi, flies into the camp using her dad's helicopter. She agrees with Apollo's suspicions that Triumvirate Holdings is behind the attempt to control the Oracles, and that she thinks the missing campers are being led to the Grove of Dodona. Apollo and Meg enter the woods in search of the grove. A geyser spirit or palikos directs them to the gateway to the grove while advertising the woods to the pair. Apollo and Meg are attacked by the ants or myrmeke. Apollo distracts the ants by playing the ukulele, breaking his oath to the River Styx. In the process, another set of ants carry off Meg to their lair.


Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle from an independent book store


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at returntocamp.com

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Jun 28, 202353:17
Charisma: The Hidden Oracle, Ch. 21 - 24

Charisma: The Hidden Oracle, Ch. 21 - 24

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh evaluate the effectiveness of the plaikos' marketing for the Camp Half-Blood Woods and absolutely read the giant ants to filth. They dive deep into the tactics that characters like Apollo, Percy, and Piper use to combat powers greater than themselves and why Rick Riordan's stories focus on these tactics. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle, Chapters 21 - 24 through the theme of Charisma.


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Recommendations This Week:

The Other Two on HBOMax (now MAX)


Chapter Summary:

Rachel Elizabeth Dare, Apollo’s priestess and the Oracle of Delphi, flies into the camp using her dad's helicopter. She agrees with Apollo's suspicions that Triumvirate Holdings is behind the attempt to control the Oracles, and that she thinks the missing campers are being led to the Grove of Dodona. Apollo and Meg enter the woods in search of the grove. A geyser spirit or palikos directs them to the gateway to the grove while advertising the woods to the pair. Apollo and Meg are attacked by the ants or myrmeke. Apollo distracts the ants by playing the ukulele, breaking his oath to the River Styx. In the process, another set of ants carry off Meg to their lair.


Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle from an independent book store


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at returntocamp.com

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Jun 21, 202332:51
Revelation: The Hidden Oracle, Ch. 17 - 20

Revelation: The Hidden Oracle, Ch. 17 - 20

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh are gooped and gagged by the reveals and twists in this set of chapters. They dive deep into what the Triumvirate means and the clues that are retconned together about it. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle, Chapters 12 - 20 through the theme of Revelation.


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Recommendations This Week:

Succession on HBOMax (now MAX)


Chapter Summary:

Meg and Apollo are paired for the three legged death race. The two enter the Labyrinth, they overhear a conversation between Python the Beast. The Beast tells Python that he will be able to control all the Oracles once he has the fifth Grove of Dodona. Apollo and Meg retrieve the apples and escape the Labyrinth. Back at the camp it is revealed that Apollo's children Kayla and Austin have disappeared into the woods during the game. Apollo tries to go after them, but Meg orders him to wait. Meg reveals to Apollo that she knows the Beast, he is the man who killed Meg’s father.


Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle from an independent book store


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at returntocamp.com

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Jun 14, 202339:42
Capacity: The Hidden Oracle, Ch. 13-16

Capacity: The Hidden Oracle, Ch. 13-16

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh are curing Demeter for allergies but hyping her up for her incredibly daughter and her powers. Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle, Chapters 13 - 16 through the theme of Capacity.


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Listen to the Hidden Oracle Playlist: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3IjSooa⁠

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Recommendations This Week:

The Other Two on HBOMax (now MAX)


Chapter Summary:

Meg defends herself against a prank at dinner, where she shows her powers and fighting style for the first time. Demeter claims Meg as her child by displaying her symbol of a sickle and sheaves of wheat above Meg’s head. Later on, Apollo finds himself still so good at music, no one can resist listening, but learns his hand cramps after playing an instrument because he is human. After he fails at archery, Apollo swears on the River Styx to never to use his powers till he is a god again. In the afternoon, the campers form teams of two for a three-legged death race in the Labyrinth crafted by Harley.


Read On:

Buy Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle from an⁠ independent book store⁠


Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠returntocamp.com⁠

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music: ⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠

Jun 07, 202331:32
Mentorship: The Hidden Oracle, Ch. 9-12

Mentorship: The Hidden Oracle, Ch. 9-12

This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh are take these packed chapters and wonder what it means to teach and how we hold accountability for institution . Together the team analyzes Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle, Chapters 9 - 12 through the theme of Mentorship.

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Chapter Summary:

Meg and Apollo walk to Camp Half-Blood with the terrifying karpoi Peaches. Apollo hallucinates about a man and a woman telling him to find a mysterious gateway and faints, while ruminating on Daphne and Hyacinths. Waking at Camp Half-Blood, Apollo meets his demigod children Will Solace, Kayla Knowles, and Austin Lake. Apollo learns from them and Chiron that the Oracle of Delphi can longer foretell the future and the demigods are unable to communicate in and out of the camp. Even worse, campers have been mysteriously disappearing into the woods surrounding the camp. Apollo wants Chiron to prioritize his problems but learns that his fall and the events at the camp may be linked. The two also worry about who Meg may be.


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Credits:

Return to Camp Half-Blood is an independent podcast by Brayden Stallman, Niamh Sherlock, and Ava Pirie. Each week these friends from college dive deep into the books of the Percy Jackson universe by Rick Riordan, starting with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and now Trials of Apollo. While analyzing each set of chapters, the trio takes an english class approach while diving into how this effects their lives, relates to pop culture, and means about its relationship to literature and the Greek classics. Find out more about this podcast at ⁠⁠returntocamp.com⁠⁠

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May 31, 202333:43