Best Magnus Apollo Podcasts (2025)

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Grover Underwood 1:23:07

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6d ago1:23:07

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This week Ava Pirie leads a discussion on the GOAT himself Seeker, Protector, Council Member Grover Underwood and all of his heroism, altruism, and massive power! returntocamp.com @returntocamp

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Hazel Levesque: Justice for the Witch 53:59

17d ago53:59

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This week Niamh breaks down the witch daughter of the underworld and how she deserves so much better from the narrative she's provided! This as Ava, Brayden, and Niamh disect the characters of The Riordanverse. @returntocamp returntocamp.com

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Leo Valdez: Overcompensating & Undervaluing 1:00:24

1M ago1:00:24

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This week Brayden leads a discussion on Leo Valdez, bad boy supreme, and with Ava and Niamh the team discusses the ways Leo overcompensates for a low self esteem, how that affects the way he interacts with women, and how that changes throughout the course of two book series! returntocamp.com @returntocamp…

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Clarisse La Rue: The Modern Achilles 1:02:56

1M ago1:02:56

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Welcome to the Return to Camp Half-Blood Character Files! For our 20th season we're returning to camp and analyzing the characters that bring this story to life! This week Ava leads a discussion on Ares' favorite daughter: Clarisse La Rue! returntocamp.com @returntocamp

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Wrap Up: Magnus and the Gods of Asgard 59:07

2M ago59:07

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This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh wrap up their final thoughts on all three books of Magnus and the Gods of Asgard! returntocamp.com @returntocamp

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Spooky Season Listener Stories - Fae Folk, Ghosts, and monsters in the trees 21:46

2M ago21:46

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The Spooky Season is upon us, and I'm sharing all the amazingly haunted tales sent in from the listeners! We get a Fae creature story from Finland, monsters in the trees, and possible lady in white! ----- Do you have a cool factoid or creepy halloween themed tale to share on the air? Do you have a unique story of the strange that you just need to g…

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Bureaucracy at the End: The Ship of the Dead, Ch. 45 - 48 59:10

3M ago59:10

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This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh give their thoughts on all the themes of the Ship of the Dead and look at the final few chapters of the book examining how the character arcs all tie together! returntocamp.com

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Spooky Season Listener Stories Week 1 26:21

3M ago26:21

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The Spooky Season is upon us, and I'm sharing all the amazingly haunted tales sent in my listeners! From UFOs, Shadow People, Black Eyed Kids, and more, we are starting off the Spooky Season with listeners stories! ----- Do you have a cool factoid or creepy halloween themed tale to share on the air? Do you have a unique story of the strange that yo…

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Credit Where Credit is Due: The Ship of the Dead, Ch 41 - 44 40:34

3M ago40:34

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This week its the power of friendship, what it means to be recognized and receive credit and trying not to be CANCELLED!. As Brayden, Ava, and Niamh dissect and discuss Magnus Chase and the Ship of the Dead Chapters 41 - 44. returntocamp.com

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Walnut Best Prepare: The Ship of the Dead, Ch. 37 - 40 57:26

3M ago57:26

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This week its A KISS finally a KISS and also some rumination on faith and religion. Niamh, Ava, and Brayden discuss Magnus Chase and the Ship of the Dead Chapters 37 - 40. returntocamp.com

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Factoid Friday - Listener's Fact about Flying Electric Spiders! 15:08

3M ago15:08

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A quick #FactoidFriday for the week. Listener Lea sent in a factoid on flying spiders! Plenty of thank yous to all you folks, and only a few coughs. ------------------------ Do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Do you have a unique story of the strange that you just need to get off your chest? Write us at [email protected] Send a me…

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We Have the Mead!: Ship of the Dead, Ch, 33 - 36 59:40

4M ago59:40

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This week we discuss the embracing simple joys in life, the politics of killing thralls, and how poorly we understand fantasy football. Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss this and dive into the deeper themes of Magnus Chase and the Ship of the Dead Chapters 33 - 36! returntocamp.com

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The IRA Episode: The Ship of the Dead, Ch. 29 - 32 54:24

4M ago54:24

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It's a deep dive on the history and politics in Ireland, Irish American identity, Mallory Keene, Palestinian Liberation, and the provisional Irish Republican Army as we dive deep into what her narrative means and how the themes of the IRA play out in this book. Ava, Brayden, and Niamh take an expansive look this week at Magnus Chase and the Ship of…

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Eat Your Heart Out: The Ship of the Dead, Ch. 25 - 28 51:48

4M ago51:48

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This week we are BACK and its time to kill Hearth's dad and discuss the generational trauma within. Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss Magnus Chase and the Ship of the Dead Chapters 25 through 28. returntocamp.com

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FactoidFriday: Peacocks with Frickin Lasers! 14:28

5M ago14:28

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We are wrapping up season 8 and moving onto season 9 of the Mind of Magnus! And we couldn't have done it without you! Listner factoid, Peacocks emit lasers from their tails!?! https://tinyurl.com/ycmysmvh bonus factoid: Why doesn't the wildfire smoke filling the city smell like campfire? ---------- Do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Do…

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Imagine Dragons: The Ship of the Dead, Ch. 21 - 24 45:24

5M ago45:24

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What do Imagine Dragons and Magnus Chase have in common? Suspiciously more than you'd think! Rock golems, mormons, and dead characters as Brayden, Ava, and Niamh discuss Magnus Chase and the Ship of the Dead Chapters 21 - 24! returntocamp.com

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FactoidFriday with John Michael Godier 5:28

5M ago5:28

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My guest and factoid sharer for this episode is the host of the show Event Horizon found on Youtube, and is an American science fiction author, science communicator and futurist who produces documentary videos centered on future technology and the potential for advanced extraterrestrial life. If you haven't listened to his 2 part interview, definit…

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TJ Fan Club: The Ship of the Dead, Ch. 17 - 20 44:36

5M ago44:36

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This week the team deabtes Ireland and England, how much they like TJ, and who might die! As Brayden, Niamh, and Ava read and discuss Magnus Chase and the Ship of the Dead Chapters 17 - 20.

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John Michael Godier - Part 2 37:49

5M ago37:49

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My guest for the show is the host of the show Event Horizon found on Youtube, and is an American science fiction author, science communicator and futurist who produces documentary videos centered on future technology and the potential for advanced extraterrestrial life. We chat about all sorts of awesome topics that went long into the night, enough…

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John Michael Godier - Part 1 1:01:33

6M ago1:01:33

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My guest for the show is the host of the show Event Horizon found on Youtube, and is an American science fiction author, science communicator and futurist who produces documentary videos centered on future technology and the potential for advanced extraterrestrial life. We chat about all sorts of awesome topics that went long into the night, enough…

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Don't mess with Maui: The Ship of The Dead, Ch. 12 - 16 58:59

6M ago58:59

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This week Ava sings Moana, we're subject to more feet shenanigans, and we predict who Rick will kill as Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss Magnus Chase and the Ship of the Dead Chapters 12 - 16. returntocamp.com

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NO FEET: Ship of The Dead, Ch. 9 - 12 46:51

6M ago46:51

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This week we must deal with the feet, a whole lot of mead, and the most iconic group of women since the spice girls. This week Brayden, Ava, and Niamh tackle Magnus Chase and the Ship of the Dead analyzing it through a varitey of themes. returntocamp.com

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So This Is Love: The Ship of the Dead, Ch. 5-8 1:19:34

6M ago1:19:34

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We're really thinking about writing romance archs this week and also that goddam banana submarine. This week Brayden, Ava, and Nimah discuss the Ship of the Dead Chapters 5 - 8. returntocamp.com

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Pauly Guglielmo Show Crossover Episode 1:16:55

6M ago1:16:55

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Honored to jump on the mic with the larger than life sauce master, @googs0105, of the Pauly Guglielmo Show, another of the @LunchadorPodcasts Network. Pauly is one of the radio guys I heard on the air for years, armed with entrepreneurial curious mind, he makes positive ripples in the Rochester area. Check out this cross over episode, and I can't w…

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FactoidFriday: Friday the 13th Fears and Factoid Show! 18:39

7M ago18:39

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Tune in for a spooky mix of Friday the 13th facts, fears, and folklore, straight from our listeners! From strange histories to quirky phobias, this episode is packed with eerie insights you won’t want to miss. Holly's Article from Atlas Obscura on the Thirteen Club can be found here: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/thirteen-club-superstition-…

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Percabeth Meet "Beatrice": Ship of the Dead, Ch. 1 - 4 53:37

7M ago53:37

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Its time for a new voyage on a new book! This week happy pride month its time to talk about falling in love and finding yourself able to be loved as Ava, Brayden, and Niamh discuss Magnus Chase and the Ship of the Dead Chapters 1 - 4. returntocamp.com

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Top 5 Worst Riordanverse Villains 48:52

7M ago48:52

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Offeringpalooza continues with our Vote Off Edition!! This week Ava, Brayden, and Niamh ranks the absolute worst villains in the entire Riordanverse! returntocamp.com

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FactoidFriday: Boötes Void, the Hole In Space. 14:34

7M ago14:34

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Thanks to Dan, Ben, and Shannon for sending in facts to the Factoid Hotline! Their facts were all about The Boötes Void, a vast, roughly spherical region of space, 330 Million Light years wide that has almost nothing inside it. What could cause it, and is it from an angry ancient god? BBC Article: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/bo…

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Top 5 Best Riordanverse Characters 1:14:21

7M ago1:14:21

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Offeringpalooza!!! Part ONE!! To celebrate 5 years of Percy Jackson podcasting Brayden, Ava, and Niamh count down their Top 5 Favorite Riordan-Verse characters!! returntocamp.com

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Killah!: The Hammer of Thor Wrap-Up 1:15:32

8M ago1:15:32

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And with that we've finished Magnus Chase and The Hammer of Thor! Thanks for sticking around! Today we dive deep into the last set of chapters and give our thoughts on the themes of the book! returntocamp.com

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Just Can't Not - Magnus Photo Hunt at the Lilac Festival - Just Can't Not 27:27

8M ago27:27

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This episode of Just Can't Not features Chris Lindstrom (@stromie) chatting with Magnus (@magnusapollo) to learn about the interactive art he created for the 2025 Lilac Festival (@rochesterlilacfestival)! This project has everything - a photo scavenger hunt of animal art around the park, a giant Magnus along the entrance, laser artwork on rocks, an…

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Only Owen Wilson: The Hammer of Thor, Ch. 43 - 48 45:04

8M ago45:04

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Only the gags we've clocked today as Ava, Niamh, and Brayden prepare for Sam's wedding and what that means for the relationships of the Norse gang. This week we dive deep into Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor Chapters 43 - 48! returntocamp.com

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Really Goopy Today: The Hammer of Thor, Ch. 37 - 42 1:07:45

8M ago1:07:45

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Don't worry this episode is REAL and totally NOT an illusion made by a Norse Giant! Brayden, Ava, and Niamh discuss the lines between what is real and what isnt looking at Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor Chapters 37 - 42. returntocamp.com

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FactoidFriday - Dolphin Communications with AI 19:06

8M ago19:06

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Thanks to listeners who sent in the Factoids about the DolphinGemma project and the hope to talk to other animals using AI Large Language Models: Blog mentioned can be found here: https://blog.google/technology/ai/dolphingemma Learn about Alex the African Grey Parrot: @TheAlexFoundation Follow Apollo the African Grey: @apolloandfrens Hector D. Byrd…

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FactoidFriday - A Ramble about Dire Wolves 23:51

9M ago23:51

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Thanks to those that wrote in sharing the facts about Dire Wolves and De-extinction. Took some time for a 20 minute ramble on the topic of What a Dire Wolf is, What Early Man Might have Met, and also how crazy Man's Control of DNA is. ------------------ Do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Do you have a unique story of the strange that y…

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The Cows Don't have A Curfew: The Hammer of Thor, Ch. 32 - 27 1:08:39

9M ago1:08:39

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And with all the drama and politics, we're here again to bring the silly and smart as Ava, Niamh, and Brayden dissect Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor Chapters 32 - 37. returntocamp.com

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Oh We're Stressed: The Hammer of Thor, Ch. 25 - 30 55:16

9M ago55:16

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This week its time to wake the f*ck up Amir as Ava, Niamh, and Brayden discuss The Hammer of Thor Chapter 25 - 30. returntocamp.com

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March Factoid Friday - Oak Trees and Villains 18:38

9M ago18:38

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Do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Do you have a unique story of the strange that you just need to get off your chest? Write us at [email protected] Send a message on BlueSky or X: @magnusapollo Or call and leave a voice mail at: 585-310-2473 The Mind of Magnus is a Proud Member of the Lunchador Podcast Network. To join the Patreo…

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We Get DARK: The Hammer of Thor. Ch. 18 - 24 48:32

9M ago48:32

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This week Ava, Niamh, and Brayden deal with the terrifying reality that is Alfhiem as they discuss the themes in Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor Chapters 18 - 24 returntocamp.com

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Behind the Studio Door crossover episode! 49:35

9M ago49:35

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I was asked to jump on the mic to chat with Molly (@thedarlingrevolution) and Christian (@letsgocnote) from Behind the Studio Door podcast! A great chat was had, that could have easily gone on for hours. Like and follow @behindthestudiodoor to learn more about the amazing artists in the #Roc! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Do you have a cool factoid to …

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Anxiety (Not To Be Confused With God): The Hammer of Thor, Ch. 13 - 18 36:52

10M ago36:52

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We had some techincal difficulties but back to our regularly scheduled programming! This week its death, anxiety, and the realities of religion as Niamh, Ava, and Brayden discuss the Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor Chapters 13 - 18. returntocamp.com

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Fatigued Brains dealing with Bad News 4:20

10M ago4:20

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Hi Folks, I felt like I need to send out a little something for the podcast feed. Lots of folks are feeling Mutual Aid Fatigue, Compassion Burnout, all while dealing with Collective Impoverishment... Take a moment to rest, and take care of yourself. Thanks, Magnus ------------- Do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Do you have a unique st…

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Magnus India Recap 1:11:57

10M ago1:11:57

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Thank you to Stromie from the @FoodAboutTown podcast for playing host to interview me for to share the stories about my time in India and the wonderful experiences. Links from the show: Kala Ghoda Art Festival: https://kalaghodaassociation.com/ Elephanta Caves: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephanta_Caves A hotel I can't recommend enough: https://…

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Lithium Ion Battery: The Hammer of Thor, Ch. 1 - 6 1:01:34

10M ago1:01:34

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Another season of mischief god, mayhem music, and masterful discussion desection and dissemination of the Riordanverse by Niamh Sherlock, Ava Pirie, and Brayden Stallman as they begin Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor, Chapters 1 - 6 returntocamp.com

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Adapting The Iliad: A Return To Camp Half-Blood Special Report 1:17:12

10M ago1:17:12

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Time to Sing The Rage of Achilles! This week Next Life Theatre Company takes over Return to Camp Half-Blood as Niamh Sherlock turns the interview on Brayden Stallman and Ava Pirie as they discuss their brand new adaptation of Homer's Iliad, Achilles: The Next Iliad a Next Life Theatre Production at The Rat NYC on June 20th & 21st, 2025. find out mo…

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Gathering Wisdom: The Sword of Summer Finale 1:17:12

11M ago1:17:12

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Not only do we wrap up our final thoughts on Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer, this week the team discusses what the practice of this podcast means in 2025 and the importance of critical literary analysis. The Sword of Summer is a young-adult fantasy novel based on Norse mythology written by American author Rick Riordan. It was published on Oct…

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Pacifism Is Cool: The Sword of Summer, Ch. 61 - 66 54:07

11M ago54:07

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Wolves and swans and fire giants oh my! Join Ava, Brayden, and Niamh as they tackle Chapters 61 - 66 of Magnus Chase and The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan, analyzing the themes like a socratic seminar! The Sword of Summer is a young-adult fantasy novel based on Norse mythology written by American author Rick Riordan. It was published on October 6…

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Ava Loves Death: The Sword of Summer, Ch. 55 - 60 1:02:23

11M ago1:02:23

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This week its escaping tiktok, the state of the union, and how mental health, politics, and Magnus Chase combine! Join Ava, Brayden, and Niamh as they tackle Chapters 55 - 60 of Magnus Chase and The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan, analyzing the themes like a socratic seminar! The Sword of Summer is a young-adult fantasy novel based on Norse mythol…

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Phoning it in... from India! 4:58

11M ago4:58

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I'm really phoning this one in guys.... from Mumbai India! A short special #FactoidFriday for you from the Capital of India! Do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Do you have a unique story of the strange that you just need to get off your chest? Write us at [email protected] Send a message on BlueSky or X: @magnusapollo Or call and …

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PeeWee and Sherman: The Sword of Summer, Ch. 49 - 54 52:42

11M ago52:42

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Its time to slay some giants, debate magic systems, and travel through history and cartoons! Join Ava, Brayden, and Niamh as they tackle Chapters 49 - 54 of Magnus Chase and The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan, analyzing the themes like a socratic seminar! The Sword of Summer is a young-adult fantasy novel based on Norse mythology written by Americ…