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• We’re having a quarter-life crisis. But also: am baby.
• Not a ton of news this week, but that’s okay because a lot has been happening recently!
• Becky told us where Rick first learned to scuba dive and what project he was working at the time.
• A lovely listener also sent us this article from 2001 detailing the experience.
• Then we debate the merits of snorkeling and whether sharks and puppies are the same thing.
• Did you read the Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality sneak peek?
• Next, we take some time to do the Nine Worlds quiz on air.
• Be sure to tell us what you got, too!

• We had to expand this section to include television, AND THAT’S OKAY.
• Karen kicks us off with Hercules, even though she forgot it existed.
• Kristen is full of fun facts today, including a heartwarming story about Danny DeVito.
• We really love the songs in Hercules, and Hades is just so charismatic.
• Kristen switches tones with her first pick: Immortals.
• We might be in disagreement about how we feel about this movie, but we definitely agree the cast is stellar.
• Kristen is still mad Luke Evans wasn’t nominated for Beauty and the Beast.
• We just HAD to include Xena: Warrior Princess.
• And Karen found out this show has some significant connections to a few other properties she loves.
• Most of this episode is just us convincing each other to watch things.
• Sorry, Karl Urban. At least you’re a very handsome man.
• Next up: 300.
• Kristen has strong feelings about Zack Snyder.
• We take a little time to do some Gerard Butler appreciation.
• Karen wants everyone to know about Blood of Zeus, especially if you’re a Percy Jackson fan.
• This one also has an interesting connection to Immortals!
• Animation for the win!
• Kristen picks Troy for her last movie, and Karen shares her viewing experience of the film.
• Shout-out to Air Force One.
• That Troy cast, though.
• Kristen sends Karen a very unsubtle message.
• Kristen’s got some runners-up, but they’re not all winners.
• There is room for some modern adaptations of Greek mythology, so let’s go, Hollywood!

• Okay, let’s get ready for Titan’s Curse chapter 7.
• Would Grover choose Artemis or Pan?
• Zoë is very intense.
• Does Mr. D actually care about the campers?
• Don’t be embarrassed, Percy!
• Is Zoë a good leader?
• Why do all these sage older mentors never share pertinent information!?
• Not going on this quest is…kind of a good thing?
• Is Sally’s support of Percy’s journey realistic? Does she have ulterior motives?
• Prophecy Count: 14
• Luke will definitely make more bad choices.
• What does Blackjack sound like, and who could voice him?
• Let’s talk about Titan’s Curse chapter 8 and all of Percy’s bad decisions.
• Is Bessie cute even though she has a snake butt?
• We super do not trust Zoë just yet.
• Trying to manipulate a prophecy is not going to end in your favor.
• Making dangerous promises probably will not also end in your favor.
• We’re so glad Blackjack is an active part of this story now.

• What is your preferred episode length?
• Henry linked us to the Production Weekly page about Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians‘ start and end dates.
• Who’d be the best god at editing podcasts?
• Thank you for the lovely email, Caoimhe!
• Should we do a Harry Potter/Percy Jackson crossover episode?