BOO. Panic Attack? No, It’s Called A Love Surge. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN17 Episode 5, where we discuss chapters 17-20 (XVII-XX) of Blood of Olympus. We’re discussing Jason’s continued uselessness in the wake of Piper not really mentioning it, because we wouldn’t be us unless we shit on him. We’re also discussing feelings, oh so many feelings!! We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 21-24 (XXI-XXIV) of Blood of Olympus. xx Kate...

BOO. It’s Giving ‘Goob’. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN17 Episode 4, where we discuss chapters 13-16 (XIII-XVI) of Blood of Olympus. We’re discussing the first ever Nico POV and giving our little emo death boy all the love he deserves. We also discuss land mines and Clarisse being unreasonable, and we get Nico’s breakdown of Will Solace!! We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 17-20 (XVII-XX) of Blood of Olympus. xx Kate &...

BOO. Death To All Participation Trophies. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN17 Episode 3, where we discuss chapters 9-12 (IX-XII) of Blood of Olympus. We’re discussing bones and curses and jaws unhinging – feels very on brand leading up to Halloween tbh. We debate whether Leo’s bottom half is suspended in mid air while he’s in the crawlspace, and we yap a whole lot about our own trip to Olympia because why wouldn’t we?! We hope you'll join us...

BOO. Booby Traps For Senior Citizens. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN17 Episode 2, where we discuss chapters 5-8(V-VIII) of Blood of Olympus. We’re discussing Octavian’s rise to power and his general audacity; we get lost in the favouritism of Camp Jupiter and its logistics compared to CHB; and in general we froth over Reyna’s continuing amazingness because she’s always been a full slay. We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 9-12...

BOO. Old Man Jason Wants All The Tea. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN17 Episode 1, where we discuss chapters 1-4 (I-IV) of Blood of Olympus. We’re discussing all the dos and don’ts of Ithaca, and how to properly act like a stinky old man. We also talk about all the off page things that we learn that most definitely should have been on the dam page! We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 5-8 (V-VIII) of Blood of Olympus. xx Kate &...

BONUS. Kate & Jo’s Shenanigans Across Europe! Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN16 Episode 22 , where we discuss our recent stomp across Greece and Italy! We saw so much old stuff and so much pjo stuff, we were full to bursting! We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 1-4 (I-IV) of Blood of Olympus. xx Kate & Jo ::SOCIALS:: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damsnackbarpod/ (@damsnackbarpod) Send us an IrisMessage to...

HOH. We Drag This Out As Long As Possible. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN16 Episode 21, where we discuss chapters 77-78 (LXXVII-LXXVIII) of House of Hades. We’re discussing Percy’s final chapters (and also coincidentally the book’s final chapters) in House of Hades. Nico is being emo and avoidant; Hazel is the only one contributing ideas that aren’t completely crazy out of context; and Reyna is sick of being the game-plan-girl and demands to...

HOH. Did We Miss The Butt-Whoopin’?. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN16 Episode 20, where we discuss chapters 73-76 (LXXIII-LXXVI) of House of Hades. We’re discussing Clytius’ nonplussed attitude and once again the flaws in the elevator system; we’re talking about our dislike of Jason and Piper’s uselessness once again; and we’re discussing booby traps. We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 77-78 (LXXVII-LXXVIII) of House of Hades. xx...

HOH. Pina Coladas For 12 Minutes Straight Actually Would Make Me Destructive. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN16 Episode 19, where we discuss chapters 69-72 (LXIX-LXII) of House of Hades. We’re discussing Tartarus’ hotness once again (he might even be Handsome-Squidward levels of hot), Bob’s dream to say hello to the sun and the stars (cries), and what songs would be absolute nightmares to hear for twelve minutes trapped in an elevator. We hope...

HOH. Mystery Inc. Goes Catacomb Exploring. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN16 Episode 18, where we discuss chapters 65-68 (LXV-LXVIII) of House of Hades. We’re discussing once again Nico’s ability to be the most dramatic character ever put on a page; Frank shows Jason what a real leader looks like; and Leo learns empathy? We also mention Shrek wayyyyyy too many times in this episode and I do apologise also for all the Horrible Histories...

HOH. We Meet Grimace’s (Hot) Buff Cousin. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN16 Episode 17, where we discuss chapters 61-64 (LXI-LXIV) of House of Hades. We’re discussing Percy’s ability to simp at any and all hours of the day, the boy is honestly in permanent heart-eyes-for-Annabeth mode (and who could blame him). I (Kate) would also like to take this opportunity to get right back up on my soap box and say that I WAS RIGHT and no one can ever try...

HOH. Jason Blesses The Rains Down In Africa. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN16 Episode 16, where we discuss chapters 57-60 (LVII-LX) of House of Hades. We’re discussing Jason’s many head traumas and his resulting ability to count cracks in walls without boredom; we get caught up on X-Men; and we once again admire Leo’s ability to force his friends to do physical labour. We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 57-60 (LXI-LXIV) of House of...

HOH. I Was Born In The Darkness. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN16 Episode 15, where we discuss chapters 53-56 (LIII-LVI) of House of Hades. We’re discussing tourist traps and the Volturi; Percabeth complete the easiest escape room ever imo; and we get muddled up on the logistics of the Arai curses. We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 57-60 (LVII-LX) of House of Hades. xx Kate & Jo   Find a family to support in Palestine:...

HOH. When Your Love Language Is Acts Of Service w/ Darien from Muses of Mythology. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN16 Episode 14, where we discuss chapters 49-52 (XLIX-LII) of House of Hades. And we have a guest, the lovely Darien from Muses of Mythology fame!! We’re discussing the enemies-to-lovers trope; Bing Bong from Pixar’s Inside Out; why Odysseus sucks and why the gods are actually scared of Calypso. We hope you'll join us next week for...

HOH. BONUS. We Fall Into The Multiverse Of Madness. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN16 Episode 13, where we recap the first half of House of Hades and discuss our multiverse headcanons! We’re discussing the controversial opinion that Percabeth could possibly have been written out of the series; how Nico could benefit from some scream therapy; and alternate realities where Jason might actually be interesting. We hope you'll join us next week for...

HOH. He’s Only *Nearly* Dead. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN16 Episode 12, where we discuss chapters 45-48 (XLV-XLVIII) of House of Hades! We’re discussing The Princess Bride; evolution of powers; and Jo once again demonstrates that three years is not enough time to learn anything about The Iliad. We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 45-48 (XLIX-LII) of House of Hades. xx Kate & Jo   GUEST ON THE PODCAST: DSB Heroes Collabs...

HOH. That Charmspeak Is Snow Joke. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN16 Episode 11, where we discuss chapters 41-44 (XLI-XLIV) of House of Hades! We’re discussing how terrible people often find friendship in eachother; and how sarcasm brings everyone together. We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 45-48 (XLV-XLVIII) of House of Hades. xx Kate & Jo   GUEST ON THE PODCAST: DSB Heroes Collabs Form Find a family to support in...

HOH. Drakon Soup For The Soul. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN16 Episode 10, where we discuss chapters 37-40 (XXXVII-XL) of House of Hades! We’re discussing good giants and bad giants, as well as anything that comes to Jo’s mind really hahahahahahahahhahaaaaaaaa. We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 41-44 (XLI-XLIV) of House of Hades. xx Kate & Jo   GUEST ON THE PODCAST: DSB Heroes Collabs Form   ::SOCIALS:: Follow us on...

HOH. What Did Psyche See In This Guy?!! w/ Darien from Muses of Mythology. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN16 Episode 9, where we discuss chapters 33-36 (XXXIII-XXXVI) of House of Hades! And we have a guest, the lovely Darien from Muses of Mythology fame!! We’re discussing that Nico and Jason scene and standing on so many soap boxes!!! We also are taking every opportunity to shit on Octavian, as is expected of us (it’s practically law at this...

HOH. A Plague On Both Your Houses. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN16 Episode 8, where we discuss chapters 29-32 (XXIX-XXXII) of House of Hades! We’re discussing Katés least favourite topic and (semi) rehashing the debate from two weeks ago that left us divided. We’re also talking about Lego Batman so you should listen just for that 3 We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 33-36 (XXXIII-XXXVI) of House of Hades. xx Kate &...

HOH. Putting His Best Foot Forward. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN16 Episode 7, where we discuss chapters 25-28 (XXV-XXVIII) of House of Hades! We’re discussing Jo’s level of dweeb, majorly offensive smells, and Hazel is once again being an absolute queen. We love her so much and will never stop, she can do no wrong. We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 29-32 (XXIX-XXXII) of House of Hades. xx Kate & Jo   GUEST ON THE PODCAST:...

HOH. Sorry To Burst Bubble. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN16 Episode 6, where we discuss chapters 21-24 (XXI-XXIV) of House of Hades! Kate’s on a soapbox and she’s not sleeping tonight because Jo doesn’t agree with her. And Bob is also back and that’s making everything amazing for everyone. Annabeth is also in disaster brain mode and that’s the most on brand Annabeth has been so far this series. We hope you'll join us next week for chapters...

HOH. Dishonour On You, Dishonour On Your Cow. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN16 Episode 5, where we discuss chapters 17-20 (XVII-XX) of House of Hades! IT’S FRANK, OUR HUMBLE KING!!! Frank is back and we’ve missed him so much and he is literally being the best thing to grace our pages this week. We’re talking about gherkins, we’re talking about General Shang, and we’re talking about the Fields of Punishment. We hope you'll join us next week for...

HOH. Welcome To Your Nightmare, Hahahaha. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN16 Episode 4, where we discuss chapters 13-16 (XIII-XVI) of House of Hades! Percy is back and he’s simping as hard as ever. He’s also very hungry and we can’t blame him because honestly that’s our main priority most days. Then they’re marching along, they’ve got confidence (see: delusion), they’re (not) cooler than a pack of peppermints, and Kate can’t stop quoting the...