The Newest Olympian

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Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

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  • Percy Nolan
    Ooooh my gosh this is so good
    I love this so much I play hades I think the movie is great Beth why!
  • From Ian a long time follower
    Awesome
    Hi I’m Ian and I just love the PJO, HOO, TOA, KC, and MC series. (Percy Jackson, Heroes of Olympus, Trials of Apollo, Kane Chronicles, and Magnus Chase). I may be 13 years old but I would love to be a guest on your podcast. I listened to Potterless. Thank you so much.
  • Cbstrikes
    I LOVE YOUR SHOW SO MUCH
    Hi I’m Claire and I just am OBSESSED with your podcast and can’t wait for your next episode and I think you should read the hero's of Olympus I’m on the third book and I love the series but not as much as I love you guys and want to be a guest on the show.Love,Claire Ruffino age nine love you both soooo much by guys.from Percy:so,my hair is on fire 🔥(:🏺🗡️🛡️i had airplane troubles recently because my plane got cancelled 😞.holes podcast pleeeeeeeaaaaaase🙏🏻when i was listening just now and when Johnny Frolicstien came on, I said hello HOARSE man P.s.my step dad is from Louisiana.
  • Schubert enthusiast
    Great show.
    Mike is funny and entertaining. I love all of his podcasts. They help me relax.
  • 1ginger the 23456 great7890
    Oh my freaking gods I love it!
    I absolutely love this podcast and though I am still only on season of monsters I will update with random thoughts I wanna spit out as I go along. First thing: As an Alaskan I always have my halloween costume a couple sizes bigger so my snow gear can fit under
  • TOAD IS COOL
    Love it
    This podcast is so good I love it so much.
  • daughterofneptune337
    HUGE FAN
    I recently rediscovered this podcast a month or two ago and have been eating up the content NONSTOP !! Love all of the tangents the laundry/pizza one was my favorite so far 😂 I can’t wait to be able to catch a live show near me 🥳
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  • He. Ea.
    Mike is awesome
    I love Mike Schubert he’s a beautiful man and he deserves the world. He makes fun of the right people as well :).
  • glasseskid12
    TRUMP
    TRUMP TRUMP TRUMP
  • Slyth98
    Cannot get caught up fast enough!
    I LOVE this podcast!! I’ve only just found it and I’m rushing through it to get caught up!! Shubes is now my PJo bff and I want to laugh at these half-bloods’ antics with him and all the guests!! The jokes are always 10/10, the commentary makes me realize things I hadn’t seen before (and I’ve been reading these since the first film came out) and I cannot get caught up fast enough and plan to get started on potterless next! Keep being shubperb, Mike!
  • Kiazan12
    Rap battle!
    Chefs kiss! Thanks shubes!
  • Definetly Not A Tree
    Love your podcast.
    I love your podcast. It’s my calm podcast. Helps me not freak out. 😅. If you ever do fanfiction I got something for ya. 😂. See you next time you’re in my City!
  • CantaloupeSoup
    Great and funny whether you’re a longtime PJO fan or new to the series!
    This podcast is comedic gold. I started reading the Percy Jackson books because of this podcast and have never been happier with a book/audio decision.
  • Squishy123475
    Hello
    Your predictions are godly (pun definitely intended)
  • hello you are a nice person
    God-tier. Literally.
    You deserve to actually become an Olympian god (of podcasts? Basketball? Comedy?). I first read the PJO books when I was a wee little nine-year-old, for the same reason that every younger sibling gets into anything-because my big brother was reading them. Since then, I have adored the PJO books and everything else Uncle Rick has written. I literally cannot wait for you to finish these books so you can go to the sequel series. And then the Kane Chronicles. And then the Magnus Chase trilogy. And then the Trials of Apollo. *fangirl delight intensifies* Anyways, you are the funniest, sweetest, coolest, most amazing Percy Jackson doppelgänger I’ve ever met (or heard in this case). Love ya bye
  • mbleavitt
    Grown Man Listening To Another Grown Man Read Children’s Books
    I’ve been listening to Mike for years. His podcasts are amazing and continue to get better.
  • Tfctfcfyvjhvugdyrdrftu
    Magnus chase
    Read the Magnus chase books their related to the Percy Jackson books
  • Divs.42
    Awesome show!! Top quality podcast
    Hi Mike, My theory for the reason The Lost Hero doesn’t have creative chapter titles is because it switches POVs and the names of each character are listed there for people to avoid being confused as to whose chapter it is..? Also I am a huge fan of your shows, thank you for all that you do!! Your podcasts got me through some tough times a few years ago it’s amazing to see how your career has grown since then. Wishing you, Kelly, and your daughter all the best. Hope you come to Chicago again for a live show sometime!
  • #lovethispodcast2747
    The best
    Every. Single. Podcast. Every one that he makes is awesome
  • pgrabin1
    So funny and clever!
    Love this podcast! So fun to read and listen- great comedy and **Latin** tips! :)
  • I love all the bits except…
    Fun and quirky
    Love that Mike didn’t know that Walker Scobell was Percy Jackson in episode 126 until Walker told him.
  • #booksnobattheageoftwelve
    Lovely podcast!
    This podcast has been so refreshing after being in a listening/reading slump! The humor is right up my alley and has me bursting out laughing every time. Definitely worth a listen.
  • Hufflepuff Stuff
    A Good Reminder
    I love being reminded of how fun the PJO world is.
  • BrooksKMitchell
    Love!!!!
    I absolutely love this podcast!! Mr. Schubert is hilarious and I love all his ideas!! Definitely a podcast worth listening to!! My favorite episodes have to be the interviews with the PJO tv series actors!! There is a moment in episode 127 where you say that you don’t understand how people can like Selina Beauregard after what she did. (Spoiler alert for those who haven’t finished PJO book 5) I am a huge fan of Selina as well as Luke because both could have stayed safe and risked everyone but instead they both gave up their own life to make up for what they had done. Now that I have finished my rant I want to thank you for taking the time to read it.
  • Sebastiodon
    Best podcast ever!
    I’ve been listening to Mike’s podcasts for a while and this one is definitely the best! I really enjoy the show
  • Athoughtisaspark
    Great show!
    Great show! Been catching up on this and it is enjoyable to hear the predictions and reactions from someone who has not read it. I will say a pet peeve is that consistently Hades is referred to as evil. Hades is not inherently evil in mythology. He’s just another one of the gods, for better or for worse. Shows like disneys Hercules have portrayed him as a bad guy, and there are some interesting analysis of the perception changing with Christianity. People started associating hades, who in Greek mythology was just the ruler of the underworld, not evil, to Satan, ruler of demons and the bad afterlife. Just even in Percy Jackson Hades isn’t any worse than other gods. In fact he’s one of the better ones sometimes? So he’s not one to be mentioned in the same breath as the real bad guys of the series. Well that was a silly rant and there might be a change as the series goes on. I’m only in the reading of the Titans Curse so we’ll see lol. Still, great show. Super enjoy
  • ZoeChase
    Best thing ever!
    It makes walking to school much better! Thank you! You have such a different perspective on something’s and the exact same on others. (Movies. : P) On part three of the second movie, you mentioned Super Carlin Brothers. They are my other favorite podcasters. Can’t wait for Heroes of Olympus!
  • Solangelo Fan 1
    This is the best podcast EVER!!!!!❤️
    I love the way he describes every single thing and has different aspects!!!! Def would recommend 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵
  • AaLlEeCk
    Huge fan
    I grew up with this series, and love it with my whole heart. I can’t believe I’ve been sleeping on this podcast. Just finished lightning thief with Mike, and I am addicted. Thank you for making this.
  • Ray Daves
    Scratches the itch of all itches
    Have you ever recommended someone a book almost overwhelmed by the excitement that they get to experience reading it for the first time? And then they tell you all about reading it and they light up getting into all the exciting details? And then you’re grinning ear to ear at getting to share in their excitement? Or maybe you’ve never had that experience, but always dreamed it would happen…if that’s the case, then this is the podcast for you. Mike’s enthusiasm is electric and every episode is just a riptide roaring good time.
  • Horseponyperson
    Like it a lot
    My only complaint is the host (I’m 15 episodes in) seems to be on a mission to be offended on other group’s behalf, even when the representation is either harmless (a 12yo harmless girl/boy convo), reclaimed (the word “cripple”), or very good and in fact groundbreaking (in the case of ADHD/dyslexia). But maybe he learns from that and further along. My only ask would to let people who have these attributes decide what is truly offensive because a large amount of things that being taken as negative/offensive are just a state of being for people! Otherwise, he’s funny, genuinely enjoys the books and it’s refreshing to see a new fan’s views on one of the best kid’s series ever made. ALSO BIGGEST ISSUE— the audio repeats. 20 mins repeats half way through wvery single episode! Please fix it’s driving me nuts 🥲
  • _Riley18
    Editing issues
    I enjoy this Podcast. Love PJO and Mike & guests are entertaining to listen to. However, I’m so frustrated with the editing. Almost every episode is cut poorly where it’ll go to an Ad break and then pick up 20 minutes before that Ad break and then cut off before the podcast actually ends. This has happened in countless episodes. Seems ridiculous considering he’s done multiple podcasts and is books deep in this one
  • happy7439282849
    ❤❤
    I started listening to this podcast after I finished the Percy Jackson series, and I just love Mike’s commentary on all of the books. He is so funny, and I love the books, excited for heroes of Olympus series. 😁
  • dorylynn17
    In Depth and Funny!
    This is one of my favorite podcasts to listen to. Mike goes over the books in such a way that you don’t have to have read them to enjoy his commentary and banter with his guests. A great thing about this creator is his inclusivity and willingness to learn. He brings in guests who have experience with ADHD, asexuality, etc to give their perspective on the books and express what excels and what could be better. Every episode has me laughing out loud regardless of what they’re covering. Percy Jackson fan, Mike Schubert fan, Greek mythology fan, or I just need something to listen to on this road trip fan, this is the podcast for you.
  • Mymys22
    Lacks Racial Diversity :/
    This is a great podcast. I was on Mike’s journey through Harry Potter and have been enjoying his journey through the PJ universe. I know that it is a podcast and we can’t see cast but based off the instagram posts, the name’s of guests, and the copious references to Taylor Swift the podcast comes across fairly white. As POC that’s into nerdy things that is something a lot of us are used to and I am not passing any moral judgements. In fact I want to commend Mike on having guest from around the world and having neurodivergent guests on to talk about their experience. That being said I really hope that there are some efforts made to improve racial diversity in the guests especially heading into the Heroes of Olympus as Rick consciously made the effort to include more racially diverse characters and I would love to hear from the perspective of people who’s identities are similar to those characters (I’m trying to remain spoiler free). All and all I am still having a great time and the guests are awesome. But this change would make this a 5 star podcast for me :)
  • review with me 😊
    This is a amazing podcast
    I love this podcast so much! I started out with potterless and now The Newest Olympian. I think that this podcast is hilarious and just a great listen.❤️
  • zach91robles
    I am catching up
    Absolutely love ur podcast I love every thing about u pleas shout this can not wait to hear you……
  • ballerina1212
    Another Great Podcast From Schubes
    I love this podcast soooooo much! I literally look forward to Mondays now because of it.
  • callmekeeper
    favorite podcast
    found this podcast looking for music and i’m obsessed. witty commentary gives me life. been listening to this and meddling adults almost nonstop lately. recommended this to multiple friends.
  • Kenzie123123
    The Percy Jackson Podcast to listen too!
    I have been listening to mikes podcasts since 2018 and love every episode. He’s super funny and always super respectful of all communities. He’s great at retelling the chapters and doing commentary in order, it’s a very easy flow to follow compared to a lot of other podcasts like this. 10/10 would recommend listening to this podcast and Potterless
  • Carleigh Y
    So much fun every time!
    This podcast is so much fun! Every single episode I’ve listened to has brought me so much joy!
  • mimi_monkey
    😍
    OMG IN LOVE CANT LIVE WITHOUT THIS POD
  • kaladeeen
    Great for adults
    Great for adults who want to relive the magic of having read the series for the first time but would be bored by actually rereading.
  • Lumitycat
    I love it
    I love this podcast! It always makes me laugh and smile. For a period of time I didn’t really like Percy Jackson but this podcast got me back into it. The only bad thing is that the episodes don’t come out sooner.
  • Guitar_ piano girl
    Best PJ podcast EVER!!
    5 stars! I’m loving the Dad jokes! u should get a teen on the pod! And do a live show in El Paso TX!!! Keep up the good work Mr. Schubert! :) -GuitarGrl! :D
  • Kxdyy
    Predictions
    I hate when you’re right with your predictions!! 10/10 podcast though.
  • Julia😃❤️💝
    So funny and addicting to listen to!
    I absolutely love this podcast! When i discovered it in March, I spent every minute I could catching up on all the episodes. Mondays are my favorite bc I know TNO is coming!
  • Katness11
    Everything Schusses touches turns to gold
    Title says it all ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
  • Knights_Alchemy
    Delightful
    Been listening for a while and forgot to review. Schubes is awesome and so is the show. If you are a PJO fan or just getting into it, it’s a high recommendation and very spoiler free
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