Episode #112 - What's Up, Boss?
Dec 20, 2023, 08:09 PM
Prophecy Radio episode #112 is what you’ve all been waiting for, folks. We’re here to discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, episode 1, “I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher.” This is our in-depth, spoiler-filled analysis of the first episode—with the second episode’s discussion coming soon. We also go through some of the articles that came out of Percy Jackson press week, and read out a few pieces of listener feedback. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13.
News and Updates (00:04:22)
News and Updates (00:04:22)
- We are once again reminding you to check out Prophecy Radio Reading Room.
- If you want to read through the Percy Jackson and the Olympians press week coverage, as well as our spoiler-free thoughts, you can check out this article.
- Read Riordan gave us the Pahua and the Dragon’s Secret cover reveal, plus the synopsis and release date for Lori M. Lee’s book.
- Rainbow Crate posted a list of 20 queer mythology books that we think you might like—and it even includes The Sun and the Star!
- Bear McCreary seemingly confirms Film Music Reporter‘s tweet that the Percy Jackson and the Olympians soundtrack will be out on December 22.
- Apparently, Percy Jackson and the Olympians episode 1 will be on Hulu.
- TotalFilm shared a new shot of the trio.
- Entertainment Weekly released an article about the show, which included both behind-the-scenes footage and some amazing new images.
- In a second article, EW also talked about planting seeds for future seasons and when we might see Athena.
- This B-roll footage has no audio, but it’s cool to watch anyway.
- In a new scene, Grover arrives at Percy and Sally’s place with half a goat in his pants.
- A second scene was released in which Percy meets Mr. D for the first time.
- We also got some short clips for Percy, Annabeth, and Grover, as well as a three days left promo.
- Leah Sava Jeffries IS Annabeth Chase.
- Aryan Simhadri IS Grover Underwood.
- Walker Scobell IS Percy Jackson.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, episode 1, “I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher” (00:24:28)
- It’s finally here! What are our first impressions of Percy Jackson and the Olympians?
- That opening shot was really fantastic, and we’re obsessed with the camerawork.
- This is definitely the dream sequence, right?
- Azriel Dalman as Young Percy is so, so good.
- And look! There’s Blackjack!
- The colchis bull turning into the garbage truck was amazing, and we love Percy’s drawing.
- We go through all of Percy’s drawings in his notebook and figure out which monsters he’s seen and heard about.
- We NEED a set of Mythomagic cards.
- Sally explains that not all heroes are heroic, and not all monsters are monstrous.
- We already hate Nancy and Mrs. Dodds. They’re the worst!
- People who don’t know that’s Riptide are about to be very surprised.
- Did you catch the moment when Grover and Percy trade for the inside of their sandwiches?
- Use the Force, Percy!
- Alecto’s transformation was beautiful but also terrifying.
- Did you catch Rick’s cameo in Percy Jackson and the Olympians episode 1?
- Percy is so mad that Grover betrayed him, and we honestly can’t fault him for that.
- Eddie is totally the MVP of the episode (aside from Sally, of course).
- You can tell Gabe is a terrible person by his choice in footwear.
- We learn how to ACTUALLY pronounce Mr. Brunner’s name.
- Let’s discuss Sally and Gabe’s relationship in the show because it feels different from the books.
- Who is speaking to Percy in his dream?
- The exposition in this show is done so, so well.
- Was Percy able to heal himself in the drainage ditch because it was filled with water?
- “You are singular” really stuck out to us.
- Percy is PISSED, and the minotaur is gonna pay for what it did to his mother.
- We finally, finally get a glimpse of Annabeth.
- Welcome to Camp-Half Blood!
- We loved the end credits sequence so much, we went through it frame by frame to pick out all the secrets.
Feedback (01:45:35)
- Monster Donut Podcast tweeted out a picture of all of us interviewing Rick and Becky.
- Paloma was so proud of us. Thank you!
- Becky managed not to cringe at any of her quotes.
- Timi loved how the kids absolutely raided their wardrobes.
- Nicolaas loved Charlie’s skills with a sword.
- Seaweed Brain Podcast clipped the video of our question to Rick and Becky.
- The DamMemePage thinks we’re creative!
Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 113, in which we’ll discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians episode 2 in detail!
This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.
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This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz.
Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series.
Follow Us: Twitter // Instagram // Facebook // Tumblr
Listen and Subscribe: Audioboom // Apple // Spotify
Feel free to leave us your questions or comments through any of these mediums! You can also email us at prophecyradiopodcast@gmail.com or visit our homepage for archives and more information about our show.
Prophecy Radio is a Subjectify Media podcast production. Visit Subjectify Media for more shows, including Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast, ReWatchable, and Not About The Weather, and for all our latest articles about the stories we’re passionate about.