The Newest Olympian

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• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

• Editor: Emma Nelsen

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— About The Show —

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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BONUS: PJOTV Cast and Crew Discuss Season 3! (SDCC Interviews) Aug 03, 2026

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At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, I was able to interview Walker Scobell (Percy Jackson), Aryan Simhadri (Grover Underwood), Levi Chrisopulos (Nico DiAngelo), Olive Abercrombie (Bianca DiAngelo), Tamara Smart (Thalia Grace), Charlie Bushnell (Luke Castellan), Dan Shotz (Executive Producer), and Craig Silverstein (Executive Producer) about the upcoming third season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians!

Me and the other PJO podcasters had a whole table set up for our interviews, so I've also included fun moments of chatting before and after the interviews! FULL BREAKDOWN COMING TO THE PATREON FOR FREE SOON. Check back here for a link or check https://www.patreon.com/thenewestolympian for when it's posted!

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234 | The House of Hades Ch. 60–63 w/ Emma Nelsen Jul 27, 2026

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It's another TNO guesting debut, this time from our very own Emma Nelsen, who recently debuted as our new editor! Emma joins to talk Heroes of Olympus Book 4 and do a lovely amount of improv bits along the way. Topics include: nice comment sections, Twilight, voting, French goodbyes, Jason the good friend, AI companies, sad songs, barbells, pints of blood, estimation, selling “face”, two extra moms, Gen Alpha, The Walking Dead, between classes, the Knicks, Archer, Penn Station, experiencing joy, the Monster Mosh, bear-shaped helmets, Jared Leto, Gallon Men, landlords, Bluey, Space Jam 2, and more!

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— Production —

• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

• Editor: Emma Nelsen

• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

— About The Show —

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233 | The House of Hades Ch. 57–59 w/ McKenna Finley Jul 20, 2026

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It's the newest guest on the newest episode of The Newest Olympian! McKenna Finley makes her TNO debut to cover some Jason chapters that have our crew in a new location. SO MUCH NEW. Topics include: reading marathons, overstimulation, hot wind, Coach Hedge’s hat, Nico’s parasol, tanning, LeBron and Kevin Love, high heels, time anxiety, face subtitles, major life changes, creative focus, Seabiscuit, Hoof Hearted, Disney Channel Original Movies, parallel parking, feats of strength, long flights, and more!

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• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

• Editor: Emma Nelsen

• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

— About The Show —

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232 | The House of Hades Ch. 53–56 w/ Red from Overly Sarcastic Productions Jul 13, 2026

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Are you RED-y for a new ep of TNO?! BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA (Red from OSP is back on TNO and we talk HoH, Book 4 from HoO). Topics include: revealing spoilers, Hades 1 and 2, Shirley Temples, working as a server, primordial gods, borrowing pens, warrior Percy, “expecially,” improv chemistry, Hades romances, MTV Cribs, congratulating sports fans, content after death, smart characters, and more!

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— Find The Newest Olympian Online —

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• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design:Mike Schubert

• Editor: Emma Nelsen

• Music:Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

— About The Show —

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231 | The House of Hades Ch. 51B–52 w/ Dr. Steven Parra Jul 06, 2026

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THE DOC IS (BACK) IN! Steven called dibs on these chapters long ago, for good reason, and I proudly present this episode made up of two recording sessions: one before the Knicks won the title and one after. HEAR THE JOY IN MY VOICE (AND IN STEVEN'S EVEN THOUGH HE IS A SPURS FAN). Topics include: causes of death, The NBA Finals, anti-Steven, OG Anunoby, distracted from eating, Adam West, dull knives, Texas summer, Star Wars Battlefront, Thor Ragnarok, Spider-Span, trash talk, Mike Jones, the 2026 NBA Finals, the 2026 NBA Champion New York Knicks, The Power of Friendship, humOUR, narration differences, Calypso’s humanity, Meddling Adults, and more!

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— Find The Newest Olympian Online —

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— Production —

• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

• Editor: Sherry Guo

• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

• Art: Jessica E. Boyd

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230 | The House of Hades Ch. 49–51A w/ Michael Hollis Jun 29, 2026

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After covering the initial Calypso chapters on his first TNO appearance, Michael Hollis makes his return in honor of her return in House of Hades! Topics include: The Chum Bucket, closets, Tumblr, rocketry, Project Hail Mary, Calypso’s return, Uncharted, functional front yard, Bob the Plant, makeup, meringue, the Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Dylan O'Brien, parent meddling, Cabin Michael, and more!

[Ch. 51A stopping point is after Leo's new discovery in the sand]

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Bonus ep on Percy Jackson's Greek Gods: https://www.thenewestolympian.com/patreon

— Find The Newest Olympian Online —

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— Production —

• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

• Editor: Sherry Guo

• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

• Art: Jessica E. Boyd

— About The Show —

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229 | The House of Hades Ch. 46–48 w/ Sherry Guo Jun 22, 2026

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Sherry is back in the guest chair (and still the editor chair, of course) to cover some House of Hades chapters that feature a VERY INTENSE PERCY SCENE. Topics include: The Other Sherry Guo, Timothée Chalamet, heavy metal, “rheumy,” WbMD, mewling, “Who are you?”, “work with me,” choppelgänger, 67, showering, running, desecrated coconut, cotton candy, nightmares, water sponsors, symbiotic Spider-Man, Nyx, and more!

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— Production —

• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

• Editor: Sherry Guo

• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

• Art: Jessica E. Boyd

— About The Show —

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228 | The House of Hades Ch. 43–45 w/ Paul Caiola Jun 15, 2026

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WE ARE BACK IN THE STUDIO FOR AN EPISODE! Paul of the That Aged Well podcast makes his glorious return for our first non-live show House of Hades episode of TNO! Topics include: the Nico reveal, routines, planners, The Breakfast Club, chartreuse/vermillion, disco-age mullets, Caddyshack, sports in movies, Wolf House Winery, Ken Jennings, dueling Eartha Kitt, imbecile, curse words, CATS, Messica, LeBron James, frostbite, Heated Rivalry, X-Men, high school sweethearts, Van Leeuwen’s, Levain bakery, Broadway, The Pitt, puns, and more!

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— Production —

• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert

• Editor: Sherry Guo

• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle

• Art: Jessica E. Boyd

— About The Show —

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227 | The House of Hades Ch. 40–42 w/ Kevin McKain (LIVE in Raleigh!) Jun 08, 2026

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Kevin returns to TNO in front of a lively crowd in North Carolina to discuss three stellar chapters of Heroes of Olympus Book 4 that lead up to the return of one of our favorite baddies! Topics include: last name misspelling, Shoulder Buddies, Patrick Warburton, The Guestion, Tammy the Security Guard, Go Dog Go, Small Bob’s bag, time loops, Shrek, the ocean, The Ultimate Showdown (of Ultimate Destiny), Neil Cicierega, sleeping in meetings, VOOWAH, Axe Body Spray, Texas water, Nightcrawler, BLAM!, Stranger Things, the NY Sirens, Deer Park, Chuck Norris, Jak II, the Oxford comma, the Gilmore Girls, Zhu Zhu Pets, children’s books, food combos, babysitting, Sharkboy and Lavagirl, theater roles, space travel, Hades II romance, Duke/UNC, the PWHL, sports, and more!

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