The Half-Blood Report

We talk to Tehlor Kay Mejia about the new Rick Riordan Presents sequel, Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares. Order Forest of Nightmares (affiliate link): https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368049344  Tehlor's website: https://www.tehlorkaymejia.com/  Tehlor's twitter and instagram: @tehlorkay Our Website: thehalfbloodreport.com   

We talk to Graci Kim about The Last Fallen Star! Make sure to order The Last Fallen Star if you haven't already: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368059633  Graci's website (where you can find her mailbag): https://www.gracikim.com/  Graci's Twitter: @gracikim Graci's Instagram: @gracikimwrites Our Website: thehalfbloodreport.com  

In this episode we interview Kristin Stokes who played Annabeth in the Lightning Thief musical. You can follow Kristin on Instagram @chitty_balone, on twitter @K_Stoked, and check out Kristin's Class: https://twusa.org/academy/mtaudition/ Our website is thehalfbloodreport.com and you can buy our new merch at https://half-blood-report.creator-spring.com/ (use code OUTRO at checkout)

In this episode we interview Jalynn Steele, who played Sally and others in the Lightning Thief Musical on Broadway! You can follow Jalynn on instagram @jalynn_the_entertainer and check out her class: https://twusa.org/academy/lightningthiefexperience/ Our website is thehalfbloodreport.com and you can buy our new merch at https://half-blood-report.creator-spring.com/ (use code OUTRO at checkout)

In this episode we review the fourth book in the Pandava series! Make sure to order Aru Shah and the City of Gold if you haven't already: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368013864  Demigod News Links: Catching up with Aru And Aiden: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/04/06/aru-shah-and-the-city-of-gold-catching-up-with-aru-and-aiden/ Favorite Scenes from City of Gold: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/04/16/favorite-scenes-from-aru-shah-and-the-city-of-gold/ The Cursed Carnival Anthology Cover Reveal: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/04/07/cover-reveal-the-cursed-carnival-and-other-calamities/ Pahua and the Soul Stealer Cover Reveal: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/04/14/cover-reveal-pahua-and-the-soul-stealer/ Upcoming classes taught by the cast of the Lightning Thief Musical: https://twusa.org/academy/lightningthiefexperience/ & https://twusa.org/academy/mtaudition/ Readriordan published the Last Fallen Star sneak peek: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/04/09/the-last-fallen-star-sneak-peek/   Our website is thehalfbloodreport.com and you can buy our new merch at https://half-blood-report.creator-spring.com/ (use code OUTRO at checkout)

This week Roshani Chokshi joins us to discuss her fourth book in the Aru Shah series! Make sure to order Aru Shah and the City of Gold: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368013864  You can follow Roshani on Instagram @roshanichokshi, on Twitter @Roshani_Chokshi, and her website is https://www.roshanichokshi.com/  Our website is thehalfbloodreport.com and you can buy our new merch at https://half-blood-report.creator-spring.com/ (use code OUTRO at checkout)

In this episode we make our last predictions on Aru Shah and the City of Gold. (Recorded before the book's release.) Make sure to buy Aru Shah and the City of Gold from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368013864  Links: Rosh Visits the Carlos Museum: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/03/26/video-rosh-visits-the-carlos-museum/ Roshani on Tour: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/04/01/aru-shah-and-the-city-of-gold-rosh-on-tour/ Our Video w/ Rick Riordan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsXI4qJwuk0  Rick Riordan's Newest Update Blog: https://rickriordan.com/2021/03/updates-for-march-27/ Aru Shah Book 4 Preview Chapters: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/03/11/aru-shah-and-the-city-of-gold-sneak-peek/  4 Things We Know About Aru's New "Sister": https://www.readriordan.com/2021/03/19/4-things-we-know-about-aru-shahs-new-sister/  Meet Kubera: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/03/25/aru-shah-and-the-city-of-gold-meet-kubera/  Catching Up w/ Mini & Brynne: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/03/31/aru-shah-and-the-city-of-gold-catching-up-with-mini-and-brynne/  Our website is thehalfbloodreport.com and you can buy our new merch at https://half-blood-report.creator-spring.com/ (use code OUTRO at checkout)

In this episode we interview Crystal Bobb-Semple, founder of the Camp Half-Blood Brooklyn branch. Check out Camp Half-Blood Brooklyn: https://camphalfbloodbklyn.com/ https://www.instagram.com/camphalfbloodbk/?hl=en  Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport  

In this episode we make predictions on the upcoming anthology from Rick Riordan Presents, The Cursed Carnival and other Calamities: New Stories about Mythic Heroes. Links: Resources on Anti-Asian Violence: https://www.napaba.org/page/HateCrimeResources  https://stopaapihate.org/resources/ https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/  https://deadline.com/2021/03/daniel-dae-kim-anti-asian-violence-house-hearing-1234717344/ Pre-order The Cursed Carnival: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781368070836  Aru Shah 4 Sneak Peek: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/03/11/aru-shah-and-the-city-of-gold-sneak-peek/  Aru Shah 4 Character Spotlight on Kara: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/03/19/4-things-we-know-about-aru-shahs-new-sister/  Aru Shah 4 Book Tour: https://www.roshanichokshi.com/  Read Riordan's Article about Women's History Month: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/03/16/a-womens-history-month-chat-with-graci-kim-and-roshani-chokshi/ 2020 Read Riordan Women's History Month Article: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/03/06/celebrating-international-womens-day-with-rick-riordan-presents/  Rick Riordan Graduates from University College Cork: https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2021/0315/1204045-ucc-conferring/ Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport

In this episode we make predictions on the upcoming Rick Riordan Presents book inspired by Hmong mythology, Pahua and the Soul Stealer by Lori M Lee. Make sure to pre-order Pahua and the Soul Stealer: https://lorimlee.com/pahuaandthesoulstealer/  Demigod News Links: Winston Chu Versus the Whimsies by Stacey Lee was announced for RRP: https://twitter.com/SOLurie/status/1366895638647087105  Readriordan Released A List of 5 reasons Percy Should've Ended Up W/ RED: https://twitter.com/readriordan/status/1367565558179393538  Readriordan released a list of Leo Valdez's Top 5 Enchanted Tools: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/03/05/leo-valdezs-top-5-enchanted-tools/  Rick Riordan Presents Hired a New Senior Editor: https://twitter.com/reebsthereader/status/1367944240798568452  Greensboro Library of North Carolina is doing a zoom production of the Lightning Thief Musical (March 25, 5pm EST): https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwudu6rrzguHNNTS3L5evU77jbrPBBLqA2X Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport

We discuss the announcements of two new books, one from Rick Riordan himself, and then make predictions on the upcoming Paola Santiago sequel. Make sure to order Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368049344  Reference Links: Rick's New Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/announcing-the-newest-release-from-rick-riordan-daughter-of-the-deep/ / https://rickriordan.com/2021/02/daughter-of-the-deep/  Daniel Jose Older's RRP will be YA: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/85608-rick-riordan-imprint-moves-into-ya-fiction-with-daniel-jos-older.html  Read Riordan Posted an Interview w/ Kwame Mbalia: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/02/24/5-questions-for-kwame-mbalia/  Rick's Update about TV & RRP: https://rickriordan.com/2021/02/a-quick-february-update/  Interview w/ Tehlor Kay Mejia: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/07/21/rick-tehlor-and-paola-santiago-exclusive-interview/ Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport

Nia is 11 years old and already on her book review account Page2Page she's interviewed Rick Riordan Presents authors and has received many ARCs (advanced readers copies). Make sure to follow Page2Page: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niaspage2page/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/niaspage2page  Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/niaspage2page/    Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport

We make predictions on the upcoming fourth book in the Pandava (Aru Shah) Series by Roshani Chokshi. Make sure to order Aru Shah and The City of Gold: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368013864  Demigod News Links: Becky Confirmed That Whoever Is Cast As Percy Will Be 12: https://twitter.com/camphalfblood/status/1359511315224657922  We Got A Spotlight On Drew Tanaka: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/02/09/spotlight-on-drew-tanaka/ We Got A readriordan.com List Of “5 Favorite Percy Crushes”: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/02/11/5-favorite-percy-crushes/ Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport

In celebration of 20K downloads, we do our winter mailbag! We read through all our new apple reviews, a bunch of emails, and messages through our website. Also we apologize for the background noise. Demigod News: Graci Kim Gave Us Some News About Emmett: https://twitter.com/gracikim/status/1357088179883397120  Tristan Strong Destroys the World made it on Today's picks for Black History Month: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/02/04/tristan-strong-destroys-the-world-on-today-for-black-history-month/ Other places to leave us reviews besides apple: https://ratethispodcast.com/guides/where-can-people-leave-podcast-reviews  Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport

We analyze the preview chapters of The Last Fallen Star, the upcoming Korean-mythology inspired book by Graci Kim. We also discuss the idea of guns as alternate weapons in the Riordanverse. To Read the Preview Chapters: https://www.amazon.com/Buzz-Books-2021-Spring-Summer-ebook/dp/B08RF1B4SC/ref  To Pre-Order The Last Fallen Star from Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368059633  Demigod News Links: Rick's news update: https://rickriordan.com/2021/01/rick-riordan-presents-chases-away-those-winter-blues/ Read Riordan news update: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/01/28/rick-riordan-presents-updates-new-awards-honors-and-covers/ The Lightning Thief can now be licenced: https://www.playbill.com/article/the-lightning-thief-the-percy-jackson-musical-licensing-rights-acquired-by-concord-theatricals We got more information on Pahua and the Soul Stealer: https://twitter.com/LoriMLee/status/1354920914119512072 Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport

After making our first predictions on this book 13 months ago, Izzy joins us to finally review the newest book from Rick Riordan Presents, City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda! Make sure to order City of the Plague God from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368051507  Demigod News Links: The newest anthology link already has a pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Cursed-Carnival-Other-Calamities-Stories/dp/1368070833/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=rick+riordan+presents&qid=1610577527&sr=8-1&pldnSite=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=samuelbachman-20&linkId=60310b36ac5a883622de732bec920c42&language=en_US  The first two chapters of The Last Fallen Star are available to read for free on kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Buzz-Books-2021-Spring-Summer-ebook/dp/B08RF1B4SC/ref Read Riordan Mentioned Our Newest Interview: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/01/22/the-half-blood-report-interviews-sarwat-chadda/  Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport

This week Sarwat Chadda joins us to discuss his new Rick Riordan Presents book about Mesopotamian mythology, City of the Plague God. Make sure to order City of the Plague God from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368051507  You  can follow Sarwat on twitter @sarwatchadda : https://twitter.com/sarwatchadda  Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport  

Izzy joins us to help make our final predictions on City of the Plague God. Make sure to order City of the Plague God from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368051507  Demigod News Links: The PJO TV Show got a mock-intro: https://rickriordan.com/2020/12/the-latest-from-athena-house/  Rick's 1st report of 2021: https://rickriordan.com/2021/01/the-first-2021-report/  Rick Riordan's review of the City of the Plague God: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/01/07/uncle-rick-says-you-wont-want-to-leave-city-of-the-plague-god/   Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport

Four special guests join Samuel to discuss whether or not Diego should finally see the Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters film. But how much good can really be found in this horrid adaptation? Thanks so much to everyone who joined us, make sure to check them all out: Brayden and Ava from Return To Camp Half-Blood: https://anchor.fm/return-to-camp-half-blood  Robert from Into the RiordanVerse: https://anchor.fm/robbypodsalot  Natalie from Floor 600: https://floor600.podbean.com/  Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport

Wow we are back from our hiatus with a fun episode! And by fun I mean four people talk trash about the Lightning Thief movie. I mean review, review the Lightning Thief movie. Make sure to check out Seaweed Brain!  https://open.spotify.com/show/1J4YAdz0Ai4vAG1x1ojKF9  Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport

Topher Bradfield, founder of Camp Half-Blood Austin Branch, comes onto the podcast to give us an update on all the fun happening there. You can learn more about CHBA and sign up for the summer at https://camphalfbloodaustin.org You can follow CHBA @CHBAustin and follow Topher @BradfieldTopher Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport

This week we review The Tower Of Nero. Make sure to order the book if you haven't already: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781484746455    Demigod News Links: Aru Shah Short Story: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/10/22/all-by-mah-selllf-an-aru-shah-halloween-special/  We Got Mentioned on Readriordan.com: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/10/28/the-half-blood-report-interviews-rick-and-kwame/  Goodreads choice awards: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/10/29/3-reasons-to-follow-the-goodreads-choice-awards/    Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport

We talk with Kwame Mbalia, author of the Tristan Strong series from Rick Riordan Presents. Make sure to order Tristan Strong Destroys the World: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368042383  Kwame Mbalia's website is https://kwamembalia.com/, his twitter is @KSekouM and his Instagram is @mbalia1 Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport 

We got to sit down with Rick Riordan to talk about The Tower of Nero and his 15+ book journey to get there! If you haven't already make sure to order The Tower of Nero: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781484746455  Uncle Rick's website is https://rickriordan.com/  and his twitter and instagram are @rickriordan Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ , our twitter is @halfreport and our instagram is @thehalfbloodreport . Our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport 

This week on the podcast we talk about the new Rick Riordan Presents book announced on Rick's tour and do our seasonal mailbag. If you want to message us for the mailbag you can email us at thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com or through our website thehalfbloodreport.com Demigod News Links: Rick and Becky have created a new production company called Mythomagic Inc: https://rickriordan.com/mythomagic/ Cover Reveals for The Last Fallen Star and Paola Santiago 2: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/10/08/rick-riordan-presents-cover-reveals-the-last-fallen-star-and-more-paola/ 

In our final episode in the lead up to The Tower of Nero, we make our final predictions on the end of The Camp Half-Blood Chronicles, as well as Tristan Strong Destroys the World. Order The Tower of Nero from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781484746455  Order Tristan Strong Destroys the World from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368042383  Demigod News Links: Our Demigod Map video w/ Rick Riordan: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/09/29/video-mapping-out-the-tower-of-nero/  Our Haiku video w/ Rick Riordan: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/10/02/video-haiku-hints-for-nero/  Tristan Strong Destroys the World Sneak Peak: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/09/23/tristan-strong-destroys-the-world-sneak-peek/   

In this  (highly delayed) episode we review The Shadow Crosser, the conclusion to the Storm Runner trilogy by J.C. Cervantes. Make sure to order the Shadow Crosser from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368052771    Demigod News Link: Timeline of trials of Apollo based on food: https://twitter.com/readriordan/status/1306280458565701633  Arrow of Dodona Quotes: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/09/16/all-caps-with-the-arrow-of-dodona/ 

This week on the podcast we talk about how THE KANE CHRONICLES ARE BEING ADAPTED FOR A MOVIE SERIES!!! If you are able please consider donating to helping Tehlor Kay Mejia's father rebuild after the Almeda Fire: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-our-dad-rebuild-after-almeda-fire?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1  Demigod News Links: Rick Riordan's Tour Dates: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/09/04/rick-set-for-virtual-nero-tour/  Kane Chronicles TV Show: https://rickriordan.com/2020/09/news-from-rick-for-sept-12/   

The conclusion to the Storm Runner series by J.C. Cervantes just came out, so we invited Jen on the podcast to talk about it and the series as a whole! Make sure to order The Shadow Crosser from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368052771    You can follow Jen on Twitter @jencerv and on Instagram @authorjcervantes Her website is https://www.jennifercervantes.com/ 

This week on the podcast we celebrate our 50th episode and bring on some special guests to compete against Diego in PJO Trivia! Make sure to check out all the guests and their respective projects! You can email the show at thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com, and please leave an apple review!  

In this episode we make predictions for The Shadow Crosser based off of the new sneak peak we got. Order The Shadow Crosser from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368052771  Demigod News Links: The Shadow Crosser Sneak Peak came out: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/08/21/the-shadow-crosser-sneak-peek/  Tour dates for Jen Cervantes: https://twitter.com/jencerv/status/1297950789122498561  Tristan Strong was Nominated for 2020 Chesley awards: https://asfa-art.com/news/2020-chesley-nominees/  You can follow the show on twitter @halfreport and on instagram @thehalfbloodreport

In this episode we review Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia. Make sure to order Paola Santiago from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368049177  Demigod News Links: Readriordan released the second edition of their “Demigod Relations Map”, now updated for The Tyrant's Tomb: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/08/10/demigod-map-2-0-the-tyrants-tomb-edition/ We got the name of the series The Last Fallen Star will belong to: https://twitter.com/gracikim/status/1294044449677275136 

In this episode we talk about how we expect Paola Santiago to be adapted for TV. Order Paola Santiago and the River of Tears from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368049177  Demigod News Links: Paola Santiago has just come out, and already got picked up for a TV Show: https://twitter.com/tehlorkay/status/1291497997306458113  Kwame Mbalia announced that there would be a third book of Tristan Strong, a conclusion to the trilogy: https://twitter.com/KSekouM/status/1291806969305726981  Rick Riordan gave an update on the Percy Jackson TV Show: https://rickriordan.com/2020/08/update-from-rick-aug-8/ 

In this episode, we discuss the newly announced Rick Riordan Presents book and make our last predictions on Paola Santiago. Diego makes a bet he is sure to regret. (That rhymed!) Demigod News Links: We got a New Rick Riordan Presents Book Announced!: https://rickriordan.com/2020/07/news-for-the-week-of-july-27/  We got character art for Ondina: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/07/28/paola-santiago-and-the-river-of-tears-meet-ondina/  We got Tehlor's Paola Santiago and Rick Riordan's Tower of Nero tour dates: https://rickriordan.com/2020/08/tour-dates-and-other-news-for-august-1/  Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @half report Email the show at thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com  

Yup it's finally here! In this episode we discuss Iris mythology and guess how it might play out in Rick Riordan's next series. Demigod News Links: Readriordan released an interview between Rick Riordan and Tehlor Kay Mejia: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/07/21/rick-tehlor-and-paola-santiago-exclusive-interview/  We learned a bit more about The Last Fallen Star: https://twitter.com/gracikim/status/1285713992372158465 On the B&N youtube channel, Wednesday 4pm est Carlos will be talking with Rick Riordan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY01DeftKO8  Make sure to email the show: thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com We would really appreciate an apple review! Our Twitter: @halfreport Instagram: @thehalfbloodreport Website: thehalfbloodreport.com Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport Our Teespring Shop (merch): https://teespring.com/stores/the-half-blood-report Sign up for our Newsletter: https://thehalfbloodreport.wixsite.com/thbr/newsletter  Our Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/thehalfbloodreport  

In this episode we talk about the great time we had at our one week of Camp Half-Blood Austin Online! We also have the important discussion about criticism regarding Rick Riordan's diversity. It's Still Possible to Sign Up For CHB Austin Online! https://online.camphalfbloodaustin.org/ Demigod News Links: Rick's thoughts on harmful stereotypes in Piper McClean ( https://rickriordan.com/2020/07/feathers-why-feathers/ ) and Samirah Al-Abbas ( https://rickriordan.com/2020/07/samirah-al-abbas-and-other-thoughts/ ) Bruto character art from Paola Santiago: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/07/17/paola-santiago-and-the-river-of-tears-meet-bruto/  Make sure to email the show: thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com We would really appreciate an apple review! Our Twitter: @halfreport Instagram: @thehalfbloodreport Website: thehalfbloodreport.com Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport Our Teespring Shop (merch): https://teespring.com/stores/the-half-blood-report Sign up for our Newsletter: https://thehalfbloodreport.wixsite.com/thbr/newsletter  Our Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/thehalfbloodreport      

Exactly one year ago, the first episode of HBR came out. Today, Samuel and Diego celebrate that, and do some fan appreciation, with this episode. Make sure to email the show: thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com We would really appreciate an apple review! Our Twitter: @halfreport Instagram: @thehalfbloodreport Website: thehalfbloodreport.com Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport Our Teespring Shop (merch): https://teespring.com/stores/the-half-blood-report Sign up for our Newsletter: https://thehalfbloodreport.wixsite.com/thbr/newsletter  Our Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/thehalfbloodreport  

In this episode we make predictions on Paola Santiago and talk about how crazy the origins of the Chupacabra are. To Order Paola Santiago from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368049177  Demigod News Links: Rick Riordan and 5 RRP authors will be playing D&D on July 18th: https://twitter.com/rickriordan/status/1282129011225907200  A spin-off series to The Storm Runner trilogy has been announced, focusing on Ren Santiago: https://twitter.com/jencerv/status/1280621386856198144  A Sneak Peak to Paola Santiago has been released: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/07/08/paola-santiago-and-the-river-of-tears-sneak-peek/  Paola Santiago character art has been released for Dante: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/07/09/paola-santiago-and-the-river-of-tears-meet-dante/ Make sure to email the show: thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com Our Twitter: @halfreport Instagram: @thehalfbloodreport Website: thehalfbloodreport.com Sign up for our Newsletter: https://thehalfbloodreport.wixsite.com/thbr/newsletter  Our Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/thehalfbloodreport  

This week we have a great interview with Topher Bradfield, the Founder of the Camp Half-Blood Austin Branch; which has been around since 2006! CHB Austin is still taking enrollment! Check out camphalfbloodaustin.org/quest  Make sure to email the show: thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com Our Twitter: @halfreport Instagram: @thehalfbloodreport Website: thehalfbloodreport.com Sign up for our Newsletter: https://thehalfbloodreport.wixsite.com/thbr/newsletter  Our Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/thehalfbloodreport  

This week on the podcast we make predictions on The Shadow Crosser, the upcoming conclusion to the Storm Runner Trilogy. Order The Shadow Crosser from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368052771  Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=26609238 Demigod News Links: Sarwatt Chadda told us not all his tweets are true: https://twitter.com/sarwatchadda/status/1275127069521973248 The Tower of Nero tour will be virtual: https://twitter.com/rickriordan/status/1276262775967363073 Kwame Mbalia and Carlos Hernandez gave speeches on Sunday for receiving their respective awards: http://www.ala.org/news/book-award-celebration The Lightning Thief turns 15: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/06/26/the-lightning-thief-turns-15/ Our Twitter: @halfreport Instagram: @thehalfbloodreport Website: thehalfbloodreport.com Sign up for our Newsletter: https://thehalfbloodreport.wixsite.com/thbr/newsletter  Email: thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com  Our Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/thehalfbloodreport 

In this episode Izzy joins us as we make predictions on City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda. We also talk about Camp Half-Blood Austin going virtual and the cover reveal of Aru Shah 4. Demigod News Links: Camp Half-Blood Austin has a free online Quest - and an awesome looking one if you pay: https://camphalfbloodaustin.org/ Cover Reveal For Aru Shah and the City of Gold: https://twitter.com/Roshani_Chokshi/status/1273782268570611713 Another Rick Riordan Article highlighting great books by Black authors: https://rickriordan.com/2020/06/some-great-books-by-black-authors-collected-from-my-previous-reviews/ Our Twitter: @halfreport Instagram: @thehalfbloodreport Website: thehalfbloodreport.com Sign up for our Newsletter: https://thehalfbloodreport.wixsite.com/thbr/newsletter  Email: thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com  Our Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/thehalfbloodreport  Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=26609238

We make predictions on Tristan Strong Destroys the World. And for some reason, whenever Tristan Strong is on the agenda, Samuel feels the need to complain about Warriors. Also, sorry for the audio quality of this episode. Order Tristan Strong Destroys the World from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368042383  Demigod News links: Some #OwnVoices Reads For Pride Month (by Rick Riordan): https://rickriordan.com/2020/06/some-ownvoices-reads-for-pride-month/ "The Art of Balance With Nemesis" from Read Riordan: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/06/11/the-art-of-balance-with-nemesis/ Our Twitter: @halfreport Instagram: @thehalfbloodreport Website: thehalfbloodreport.com Sign up for our Newsletter: https://thehalfbloodreport.wixsite.com/thbr/newsletter  Email: thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com  Our Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/thehalfbloodreport  Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=26609238  

In this episode we try to break down the prophecy of The Tower of Nero, and hopefully make some predictions based off of it. Order The Tower of Nero from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781484746455 Demigod News: Tristan Strong is back on the NYT bestseller list: https://twitter.com/rickriordan/status/1268294885481885697 Rick Riordan's birthday wish: https://twitter.com/rickriordan/status/1268862239479599104 In Lack of Demigod News, we recommend you check out other Riordan content: Radio Camp Half Blood (podcast), Floor 600 (podcast), The Best Dam Camp Podcast, ahealthydoseoffran (youtube), areadersworld (youtube), Through The Mist (new podcast), Demipod (podcast), Into The Riordanverse (new podcast; formerly Consult The Oracle) Our Twitter: @halfreport Instagram: @thehalfbloodreport Website: thehalfbloodreport.com Sign up for our Newsletter: https://thehalfbloodreport.wixsite.com/thbr/newsletter  Email: thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com  Our Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/thehalfbloodreport  Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=26609238

In this episode we take the new "What Monster Are You?" Quiz from Read Riordan. And because a listener asked us to, we also talked about demigod ships. Links Mentioned in Episode: Rick Riordan Book Recommendations: https://rickriordan.com/2020/05/a-round-up-of-recommendations/ Our Percy Jackson Trivia Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQWik_pFhfk "What Monster Are You?" Quiz: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/05/28/quiz-what-monster-are-you/ Top 5 Demigod Couples (readriordan article): https://www.readriordan.com/2019/02/13/5-favorite-demigod-couples/ Our Twitter: @halfreport Instagram: @thehalfbloodreport Website: thehalfbloodreport.com Sign up for our Newsletter: https://thehalfbloodreport.wixsite.com/thbr/newsletter  Email: thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com  Our Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/thehalfbloodreport  Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=26609238

In this episode we review Camp Jupiter Classified, a new official Rick Riordan companion book. And we also figure out who "helped" write the book? Helped as in google says this person is a ghostwriter... To avoid spoilers for Camp Jupiter Classified: After we tell you to skip to avoid spoilers, skip to time stamp 25:34 Order Camp Jupiter Classified from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368024051 Order Percy Jackson & The Olympians the Ultimate Guide from out online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781423121718  Demigod News in this episode: Paola Santiago Chapter Title: https://twitter.com/tehlorkay/status/1257851605040287746 Mitochondria in Aru Shah: https://twitter.com/Roshani_Chokshi/status/1258408719240609794 The Tower of Nero has a new release date: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/05/22/the-tower-of-nero-on-book-riot/ Rick Riordan Presents Readathon: https://twitter.com/demigodathon Our Twitter: @halfreport Instagram: @thehalfbloodreport Website: thehalfbloodreport.com Sign up for our Newsletter: https://thehalfbloodreport.wixsite.com/thbr/newsletter  Email: thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com  Our Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/thehalfbloodreport  Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=26609238

In this episode we talk about Percy Jackson going to Disney+ and review Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe. We do a spoiler and spoiler free review, so don't worry! To avoid spoilers for Sal and Gabi go to 30:32 after we give you our spoiler warnings. Order Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368022835  Please complete our survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6heIsx3uNp_dolceoz3bV3x28fnEnJEFFBFfMfK16XwbOJA/viewform?usp=sf_link  Readriordan articles mentioned: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/05/01/sal-gabi-an-acclaimed-duo/ https://www.readriordan.com/2020/05/05/sal-gabi-fix-the-universe-day-principal-torres-and-fix-gabi/ https://www.readriordan.com/2020/05/08/sal-gabi-fix-the-universe-aventura-american-stepmom-and-papi/ https://www.readriordan.com/2020/05/13/irish-mythology-next-for-rick-riordan/ Our Twitter: @halfreport Instagram: @thehalfbloodreport Website: thehalfbloodreport.com Sign up for our Newsletter: https://thehalfbloodreport.wixsite.com/thbr/newsletter  Email: thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com  Our Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/thehalfbloodreport  Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=26609238

Another interview with Carlos Hernandez, in which we discuss radio tours, Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe, and artificial intelligence. Also, Carlos tell us about his upcoming projects like Negocios Infernales and his new novel! Follow Carlos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WriteTeachPlay Follow Carlos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writeteachplay/ Order Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368022835  Please complete this online survey (mentioned towards end of episode): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6heIsx3uNp_dolceoz3bV3x28fnEnJEFFBFfMfK16XwbOJA/viewform?usp=sf_link  Our Twitter: @halfreport Instagram: @thehalfbloodreport Website: thehalfbloodreport.com Sign up for our Newsletter: https://thehalfbloodreport.wixsite.com/thbr/newsletter  Email: thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com  Our Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/thehalfbloodreport  Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=26609238

In this episode we discuss Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe, Camp Jupiter Classified, and whether or not Mallory Keen would appear in an Irish Mythology series. Order Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368022835  Order Camp Jupiter Classified from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368024051  Please complete this online survey (mentioned towards end of episode: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6heIsx3uNp_dolceoz3bV3x28fnEnJEFFBFfMfK16XwbOJA/viewform?usp=sf_link  Rick's update on #DisneyAdaptPercyJackson: https://rickriordan.com/2020/04/no-news-is-no-news-but-we-keep-trying/ Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe Sneak Peek: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/04/21/sal-gabi-fix-the-universe-sneak-peek/ Camp Jupiter Classified Sneak Peek: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/04/28/camp-jupiter-classified-sneak-peek/ Rick's blog on Irish mythology books: https://rickriordan.com/2020/04/irish-mythology-and-me/ Our Twitter: @halfreport Instagram: @thehalfbloodreport Website: thehalfbloodreport.com Sign up for our Newsletter: https://thehalfbloodreport.wixsite.com/thbr/newsletter Email: thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com  Our Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/thehalfbloodreport Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=26609238

Natalie and Quinn, co-hosts of the Floor 600 podcast, come on to talk about their favorite scenes from PJO, the podcasting process, and take a Read Riordan quiz. This episode is sponsored by Hey It's Jali Entertainment. Make sure to check out The Veiled Monarch on amazon, kindle, or heyitsjali.com! To take the same quiz along with us: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/04/24/quiz-dream-about-your-next-vacation-and-find-out-which-rick-riordan-series-to-pack/ Make sure to listen to Floor 600 wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Floor 600 on twitter: @floor_600 Follow Floor 600 on instagram: @floor_600 Our Twitter: @halfreport Instagram: @thehalfbloodreport Website: thehalfbloodreport.com Sign up for our Newsletter: https://thehalfbloodreport.wixsite.com/thbr/newsletter Email: thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com  Our Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/thehalfbloodreport Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=26609238

Samuel and Diego talk about the new series announcement and review Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes. (There is a spoiler-free & a spoiler filled review, so something for everyone.) This episode is sponsored by Hey It's Jali Entertainment. Make sure to check out The Veiled Monarch on amazon, kindle, or heyitsjali.com! To Skip Spoilers For Aru Shah 3, go to 29:00 after our last spoiler warning. Order Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes from our bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368013857 Some things mentioned in the episode: Irish  Radiostation Interview w/ Rick Riordan: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GQ10FYM2PPrnyme3gGCOH?si=D7xMg0eISpOlwzl_vTSY1g Rick's Blog on the new series: http://rickriordan.com/2020/04/irish-mythology-and-me/ Readriordan Spotlight on Iris: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/04/17/spotlight-on-iris/ Readriordan Character Highlights from Aru Shah 3: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/04/07/its-aru-shah-and-the-tree-of-wishes-day/ Our Twitter: @halfreport Instagram: @thehalfbloodreport Website: thehalfbloodreport.com Sign up for our Newsletter: https://thehalfbloodreport.wixsite.com/thbr/newsletter Email: thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com  Our Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/thehalfbloodreport Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=26609238

A fun interview with Roshani Chokshi, author of the Aru Shah series from Rick Riordan Presents. We talk about writing, myths that are incorporated in the books, and overall themes in Aru Shah. This episode is sponsored by Hey It's Jali Entertainment. Make sure to check out The Veiled Monarch on amazon, kindle, or heyitsjali.com! Order Aru Shah & The Tree of Wishes from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368013857 Rosh's Website: https://www.roshanichokshi.com/ Rosh's Twitter: @RoshaniChokshi Rosh's Instagram: @roshanichokshi Contact Us: Our Twitter: @halfreport Instagram: @thehalfbloodreport Website: thehalfbloodreport.com Sign up for our Newsletter: https://thehalfbloodreport.wixsite.com/thbr/newsletter Email: thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com  Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=26609238