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Monster Donut: A Percy Jackson Podcast

Monster Donut: A Percy Jackson Podcast

By: Monster Donut
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Monster Donut is a close reading of the Riordanverse including interviews with the cast and creatives behind the Disney+ series, hosted by Phoebe, a dramaturg and story consultant in the TV/theater industry, and Emily, a writer & classicist with a degree in Greek & Latin. Every two weeks, Phoebe & Emily (along with some occasional special guests) analyze every book, short story, and episode of the Disney+ adaptation. While they chat, Phoebe sketches whatever characters/scenes are speaking to her. Those sketches are posted on our Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok (@PJOPod on all accounts). New episodes every other Tuesday!

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Episodes
  • 77: Concept Illustrator Fernando Acosta On Visualizing PJOTV | Percy Jackson Season 2 Discussion
    Jun 23 2026

    This episode, concept illustrator Fernando Acosta is here to talk all things Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians! Discussion topics may include: finding the right look for Thalia's tree, the process behind concept art, illustrating Polyphemus' island, the brilliance of Production Designer Dan Hennah, and taking inspiration from the books as you go.


    Check out Fernando's work on Percy & more here: https://www.facosta.com/#/percy-jackson/


    Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews and to get exclusive episodes, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast


    Have a question? Want to contribute your own analysis? Feel like arguing? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com.


    Come say hi and check out the sketches Phoebe made this episode on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok! @PJOPod on all platforms.


    Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore.


    More information on the show can be found at https://www.monsterdonutpodcast.com/


    THEME SONG:

    "The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings


    OUTRO MUSIC:

    "Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    53 mins
  • 76: Set Decorator Hamish Purdy On PJOTV Season 1 & 2 | Percy Jackson Season 2 Discussion
    May 26 2026

    This episode, we're joined by Set Decorator Hamish Purdy to talk seasons 1 & 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians! Discussion topics may include: hidden details in Percy's bedroom, defining characters through the objects you surround them with, decorating the mythological world, statues, the coffin, and, of course, the carriage in Polyphemus' cave.


    Check out Hamish's work on Percy & more here: https://www.hamishpurdy.com/percyjackson


    Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and to get early episodes, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast


    Have a question? Want to contribute your own analysis? Feel like arguing? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com.


    Come say hi and check out the sketches Phoebe made this episode on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok! @PJOPod on all platforms.


    Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore.


    More information on the show can be found at https://www.monsterdonutpodcast.com/


    THEME SONG:

    "The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings


    OUTRO MUSIC:

    "Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    57 mins
  • 75: Deep Diving Into Tyson w/ Daniel Diemer | Percy Jackson Season 2 Discussion
    Apr 7 2026

    This episode, we're joined by Daniel Diemer to talk season 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians! Discussion topics may include: growing up with the Percy Jackson series, what meeting Sally might have been like, what home means for Tyson, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, and what could come in season 4.


    Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and to get early episodes, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast


    Have a question? Want to contribute your own analysis? Feel like arguing? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com.


    Come say hi and check out the sketches Phoebe made this episode on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok! @PJOPod on all platforms.


    Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore.


    More information on the show can be found at https://www.monsterdonutpodcast.com/


    THEME SONG:

    "The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings


    OUTRO MUSIC:

    "Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

    Guitars - Dan Corde

    Bass - Quinten Metke

    Drums - Todd Cummings

    Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    56 mins
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