*Please be aware this episode and the chapters it discusses contain mention of sexual assault. This week we welcome back Jac and Sam to the pod for some real quality #CompLit (positive) Medea time! Evil, madness vs monstrosity as the sole escapes for women, the loss of innocence, nymphs, and more. Jac and Sam are both equally highly qualified to be on the podcast, thank you both Jac and Sam for being on the podcast.More on Christa Wolf: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christa_WolfCirce Reading Schedule: Part 4: Ch. 15-17 Odysseus Part 5: Ch. 18-20 Motherhood, Trygon, Telegonus leaves Part 6: Ch. 21-END Penelope, Telemachus, FinaleSUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, behind the scenes outlines, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV Season 1! patreon.com/seaweedbrainFollow our show on Instagram @SeaweedBrainPodcast, on Twitter @SeaweedBrainPod, and on TikTok @EricaSeaweedBrainCheck out our merch shop! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/seaweed-brain-podcast?ref_id=21682
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Circe Part 2: The Devil Wears Prada
CHAPTERS 7-11 FEATURING OLA AND LIV! Who we forgot to mention on air... got MARRIED since the last time you saw them!!! This week is all about making monsters, pursuing your desires, and second boyfriends. Tell us in the comments what you think of Hermes and Daedalus!!! External Reading Mentioned In The Episode:Trans creation quote: “As my friend Julian puts it, only half winkingly: “God blessed me by making me transsexual for the same reason God made wheat but not bread and fruit but not wine, so that humanity might share in the act of creation.”― Daniel Mallory Ortberg, Something That May Shock and Discredit YouMadeline Miller’s photo essay: https://madelinemiller.com/circe/circe-photo-essay/Circe Reading Schedule: Part 3: Ch. 12-14 Medea and Jason *CONTENT WARNING: Ch. 14 depicts Sexual Assault*Part 4: Ch. 15-17 Odysseus Part 5: Ch. 18-20 Motherhood, Trygon, Telegonus leaves Part 6: Ch. 21-END Penelope, Telemachus, FinaleSUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, behind the scenes outlines, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV Season 1! patreon.com/seaweedbrainFollow our show on Instagram @SeaweedBrainPodcast, on Twitter @SeaweedBrainPod, and on TikTok @EricaSeaweedBrainCheck out our merch shop! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/seaweed-brain-podcast?ref_id=21682
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Circe Part 1: Pure Heroine
WELCOME TO ODYSSEY ADAPTATION SUMMER! We are officially setting sail on our quest to best prepare ourselves for Season 2 of Percy Jackson & The Olympians AKA The Sea of Monsters by reading and analyzing various modern adaptations of The Odyssey, beginning with Madeline Miller’s 2018 best selling novel Circe.This week we are discussing chapters 1-6 with special guest Emily Garber from the Monster Donut Podcast, establishing themes, exploring girlhood (no matter how painful), and making. some. monsters. Stick around!Circe Reading Schedule: Part 2: Ch. 7-11 Exile, Hermes, Crete Part 3: Ch. 12-14 Medea and Jason *CONTENT WARNING: Ch. 14 depicts Sexual Assault*Part 4: Ch. 15-17 Odysseus Part 5: Ch. 18-20 Motherhood, Trygon, Telegonus leaves Part 6: Ch. 21-END Penelope, Telemachus, Finale External Reading Mentioned In The Episode:Women and Other Monsters by Jess Zimmerman Natural Beauty by Ling Ling HuangPure Heroine by LordeSUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for exclusive Discord access, monthly special episodes, behind the scenes outlines, and On-Demand Watch-Alongs of PJOTV Season 1! patreon.com/seaweedbrainFollow our show on Instagram @SeaweedBrainPodcast, on Twitter @SeaweedBrainPod, and on TikTok @EricaSeaweedBrainCheck out our merch shop! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/seaweed-brain-podcast?ref_id=21682
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Graci Kim Discusses Dreamslinger!
What do Pokémon, X-men, The Korean Royal family, and the mystery of dreams have in common? They are all excellent ingredients for a brand new middle grade novel about magic school, international relations, and big big feelings. We could not be more thrilled to welcome Graci Kim back to the pod for her FOURTH guest appearance! This time Graci joins us on the cafetorium stage of Seaweed Brain Middle School to #talkstory about her latest book and all it’s brilliant inspirations. Order Dreamslinger and The Gifted Clans Trilogy from your local bookstore, and check out Graci's website here: https://www.gracikim.com/Follow Graci on Instagram @GraciKimWrites and Twitter @GraciKimDon't forget to check out all the Rick Riordan Presents novels here: https://rickriordan.com/rick-riordan-presents/More on Patreon.com/seaweedbrainFollow our show on Instagram @SeaweedBrainPodcast, on Twitter @SeaweedBrainPod, and on TikTok @EricaSeaweedBrain
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The Acolyte (Patreon Vault Encore)
Welcome to week two of our two week vacation before Circe officially begins June 11th with chapters 1-6! Bringing you this July 2024 Patreon exclusive episode on The Acolyte streaming on Disney+ featuring guest host Sophia Raines. More on Patreon.com/seaweedbrainFollow our show on Instagram @SeaweedBrainPodcast, on Twitter @SeaweedBrainPod, and on TikTok @EricaSeaweedBrain
Discuss, overanalyze, and generally fangirl about each Percy Jackson book *AND TELEVISION EPISODE* whilst applying a critical fandom studies lens and seeking to answer the question, is Percabeth the greatest love story ever told?
Warning: This Podcast contains ⚠️Spoilers⚠️ for the Riordanverse through Trials of Apollo!
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