Best Riordanverse Podcasts (2025)

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BONUS | Aryan Simhadri, Leah Sava Jeffries, Dan Shotz, and More on S2E1–2! 28:40

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In this bonus episode, Mike shares footage from (and the story behind) the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Press Junket he did the night before the World Premiere in Los Angeles! — Find The Newest Olympian Online — • Website: www.thenewestolympian.com • Patreon: www.thenewestolympian.com/patreon • Instagram: www.instagram.com/newestolympia…

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63: Phoebe Gets Canceled | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians 2.01 (I Play Dodgeball With Cannibals) feat. Interviews w/ Daniel Diemer, Rick Riordan, Walker Scobell, and Leah Sava Jeffries 1:37:12

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This week, we're deep diving into the first episode of season 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians, I Play Dodgeball With Cannibals, featuring interviews with Daniel Diemer, Rick Riordan, Walker Scobell, and Leah Sava Jeffries! Discussion topics may include: our set visit, Percy's artistic side, the wild, Camp Rock parallels, getting lost, …

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204 | Percy Jackson and the Olympians S2E2 w/ Johnny Frohlichstein 1:28:33

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Johnny is back and we're here to talk about the second ep of the second season of Percy Jackson! Topics include: Ms. Dimple, Timothy Simons, audiobook, On Top of Spaghetti, New Jersey, Lincoln-Douglass debates, Lorem Ipsum, Encyclopedia Brown, Hades boons, 12 Ways to Deflect a Conversation and Not Actually Give an Answer to Anybody, Holes, See Gee …

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203 | Percy Jackson and the Olympians S2E1 w/ Kelly Schubert 1:06:56

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Fresh off of attending the WORLD PREMIERE of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 in Los Angeles, Mike and Kelly hop on the mic to break down the first episode of the Sea of Monsters SEAson of the PJO TV show! Topics include: premiere pastries, Jason Mantzoukas, changed things, gross teenage boys, cereal, coin metaphor, Daniel Diemer, New York …

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62: We Begin Our Homecoming | The Odyssey 55:09

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This week, we're rereading The Odyssey in preparation for season 2 of Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians! Discussion topics may include: homecoming in The Sea of Monsters, Telemachus parallels, Helen's role in The Odyssey, Calypso's island, guest rights, and metamorphosis. Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and …

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202 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 49–52 w/ Dr. Steven Parra & Sequoia Simone (LIVE in Providence!) 2:00:18

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It's the final book episode about The Mark of Athena, AND I LIVE READ THAT PART ON STAGE! It was a true party, with Steven and Sequoia joining me as guests and Sherry and Robert running the Q&A! Topics include: predictions, Rhode Island, New York Systems, Hades II, Roman numerals, knees, Spider-Man, dinosaurs, improv brain, Katie Ledecky, cringe, W…

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BONUS | Rick Riordan on Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2! 5:27

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WELL, FOLKS! IT FINALLY HAPPENED! We got Uncle Rick on the pod! Please enjoy this bonus episode which features a few “if I ever get Uncle Rick on the podcast…” questions! Full video version available on Spotify and YouTube, and stay tuned for more Season 2 interviews. — Find The Newest Olympian Online — • Website: www.thenewestolympian.com • Patreo…

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201 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 46–48 w/ Phoebe Corde & Emily Garber 1:20:49

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Did you honestly think I could do an episode about a set of chapters where Percy CAN SEE WHY LUKE REBELLED and NOT get the folks from Monster Donut on as guests? The choice was obvious, and the result was a lovely episode! Topics include: Nightcrawler, hydra math, Futarama, bards, Alan Menken, New Game+, Munchkins from Hell, Monster Donuts, cereal,…

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200 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 43–45 w/ Niharika Bhattacharya 1:19:55

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TNO? More like "TEENAGE, YO!" with the return of Niharika to the podcast! We cover some captivating chapters towards the end of the third Heroes of Olympus book, while also going on some tangents that truly make me (Mike) feel like a fossil. Topics include: YA formulas, Tim Burton, Noah, dogs, Norway, Field of Dreams, niches, lifeguard tips, brooch…

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61: Season 2 Predictions! | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians feat. Gillian Blum 1:00:55

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This week, we're theorizing our way through season 2, joined by our friend, entertainment reporter Gillian Blum! Discussion topics may include: episode titles, flashbacks, fatal flaws, building out Clarisse, Grover, & Luke's storylines, Triumvirate Holdings, the siren scene, and where Monster Donut fits into all of this. Find Gillian on Twitter her…

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199 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 40–42 w/ J'Neia Stewart 1:17:59

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J'Neia makes her glorious return to cover the final Leo chapter and the start of the last Piper chapter set from The Mark of Athena! Topics include: horoscopes, tattoos, petty Nemesis, outlet plugs, Casper the Friendly Ghost, dances, Soulja Boy, hazing, Twilight, Kpop Demon Hunters, death predictions, Nico being shadowy, Spirit Airlines, New Girl, …

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198 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 37–39 w/ Morgan Danielle 1:17:10

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Mike is joined by Morgan aka Imaginmatrix once again, this time to cover the Leo chapters that immediately follow the recent, dramatic Annabeth chapters, THAT ARE STILL SO CAPTIVATING. Topics include: Dafne Keen, Houston drivers, idk my BFF Jill, funy commercials, people acting off, Pizza Zizza, The Lizzie McGuire Movie, The Parthenon, All Da Ladie…

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197 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 34–36 w/ Michael Hollis (LIVE in Kansas City!) 1:20:10

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The Michael tag-team is back in action, this time for my first ever performance in Kansas City, MO! These chapters of MoA cover Annabeth’s build up to her big battle, and thankfully we have sadness expert, Michael Hollis, for the wallowing in despair chapter. Topics include: Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, missing train prats, DEADalus, Arachne & Ariad…

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BONUS | TNO Live in LA 12/2/25, Charity Update, and Patreon Bonus Ep. Preview! 16:39

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Hello! This is an off-week for TNO, but I didn't want to leave you with NOTHING, so here's a little bonus episode that has info about our upcoming live show in Sant Monica, the charity we're supporting this break, and what the podcast will look like when the TV show returns in December. Finally, I end this episode with a preview of a recent Patreon…

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196 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 31B–33 w/ Johnny Frohlichstein (LIVE in St. Louis!) 1:51:41

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You know I couldn’t do a show in St. Louis without bringing Kirkwood’s own, Johnny Frohlichstein! We break down 2.5 chapters of the third Heroes of Olympus book, dive deep into the local cuisine, and get Johnny’s mom involved in the show as well. Topics include: Imo’s, Lord of the Rings, turbulence, Imposter Syndrome, being a kid, The Trolley Probl…

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195 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 29–31A w/ Sherry Guo 1:10:53

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[Ch. 31 stopping point is after an unexpected liquid fills the boat] Sherry is back with the some Mark of Athena chapters she called dibs on many moons ago (a-Guo?), and I can clearly see why! Topics include: scheduling chaos, multi-hyphenates, Halloween costume ideas, multitasking, Webkins & Neopets, gin, 12-season athlete, Mrs. Woodman, spilt vs.…

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194 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 27–28 w/ Sequoia Simone 1:16:40

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Sequoia Simone AKA the co-creator of our new podcast, Professional Talkers, makes her glorious return to TNO to discuss our heroes meeting THE HERO in Heroes of Olympus Book 3! Topics include: Jeremy Bearemy, podcast logistics, Salt Lake City, Coney Island, Snakes by the Ocean, Mayor of Tangent Town, tromping, The Avril Lavigne Theory, Canadian Tha…

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60: We Take The Authors To Court | The Court of the Dead (Live Reaction!) (feat. Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro) 1:32:10

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This week, we're journeying through The Court of the Dead by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro, featuring a short interview with Rick and Mark, predictions, reactions, and a debrief after it all. Discussion topics may include: Hazel Levesque, facing the truth, The Oresteia, Circus Gothica, post-Trials of Apollo existence, and what justice looks like. Ge…

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193 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 25–26 w/ Dr. Steven Parra 1:03:22

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The doctor is back in and we've got more of the third Heroes of Olympus book to cover! Also, being on brand as Dr. Steven Parra, we go on a doctor tangent this episode! Topics include: dream messages, Goblet of Fire, the Athena Parthenos, relationship overanalyzing, scrubs, Mediterranean landscapes, Barcelona, Duane Reade, softball optimism, Tyson’…

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192 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 23–24 w/ Wil Williams 1:20:39

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We've got another TNO guesting debut for you, this time it's Wil Williams of Hug House Productions! Wil and Mike share their thoughts on two chapters from Mark of Athena, as well as some Old People takes. Topics include: washing linens, the Arizona heat, Nest, European rules, crawfish, SHRIMPZILLA, The Wu-Tang Clan, Old Man Takes, Super Smash Bros.…

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59: Talking The Court of the Dead with Rick Riordan & Mark Oshiro! 30:38

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This week, we've got Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro here to discuss their upcoming novel, The Court of the Dead! Discussion topics may include: finding the right story for Nico & Hazel, writing Percy from Nico's perspective, crafting Will Solace, justice, choice, and choosing Westport for Luke's hometown. You can find more info on Rick and Mark's Cou…

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191 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 21–22 w/ Paul Caiola 1:22:17

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We've got a new guest for a new episode of The Newest Olympian! Paul Cailoa from the That Aged Well podcast makes his TNO debut to discuss 2 chapters of Mark of Athena and go down many delight tangents with the Mayor of Tangent Town, Mike Schubert. Topics include: Escapism, Civil War, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, whipped cream, trains, ghost-writing b…

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58: Things Get Wicked | Greco-Roman Riordanverse Wrap-Up 1:08:26

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This week, we're finally wrapping up everything we've covered so far in the Greco-Roman Riordanverse. Discussion topics may include: a final consensus on Percy's fatal flaw, the Curse of Achilles, the storytellers of the Riordanverse, a ranking of the adaptations, Steve Rogers, and a long detour into Wicked. Listen to Phoebe's PJO/HOO/TOA playlist …

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190 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 18–20 w/ Kelly Schubert 1:17:30

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Kelly sits down with Mike in the Auxiliary Schubio to cover these three chapters that they covered live in Salt Lake City at a live show where the audio was unable to be recorded! Topics include: audio recording struggles, local nerds, gray streaks, ATPT, Taylor Swift, blonde jokes, tea time, display desserts, My Cousin Vinny, The Bachelor, Luke ha…

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BONUS | Professional Talkers Ep. 1 (Mike & Sequoia's New Podcast) 59:49

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Hello! We're off this week for the Labor Day + 5-Monday month combo, but I've still got a fun bonus ep headed your way! In the intro, I'll discuss TNO's upcoming show in Manchester, UK on September 19, 2025 and the charity we're supporting this time before diving into our feed drop for the first ep of me and Sequoia's new podcast, Professional Talk…

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189 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 16–17 w/ Mal from Demigod Debut 1:15:57

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Mal from Demigod Debut makes her TNO debut to cover some Mark of Athena chapters, but more importantly to yell about the New York Yankees and New York Metro Transit Authority. Topics include: ankees vs. Astros, The Savannah Bananas, fish tubes, the Houston Zoo, Zuckerberg, koi & goldfish, Chuck Norris, The Market of Athena, the C in Schubert, step-…

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57: Graphic Novelist Orpheus Collar on Adapting the Riordanverse 51:04

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This week, we're joined by graphic novelist Orpheus Collar to discuss his work adapting the Riordanverse! Discussion topics may include: the design process, illustrating Tartarus, creating detailed environments, archeology, favorite scenes, the act of adaptation, and looking to the fans. You can find Orpheus on Instagram here: https://www.instagram…

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188 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 13B–15 w/ Robert Gaymer 1:17:11

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Robert from The Dam Meme Page is back to cover more Mark of Athena, and he uses his expertise to explain a scene that caused many heated discussions in the PJO fandom! Topics include: Teething, categorized reels, glass floors, CN Tower, Chicago Ferris Bueler stuff, BBC Sherlock, Mission Impossible, fanning, Love & Basketball, prom, Legolas & Gimli,…

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187 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 11–13A w/ Lada & Vero Bartova (LIVE in Zürich!) 1:44:03

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After juuuust missing the cut to be a part of Tourope in 2023, Zürich finally has its day in the TNO sun, as it was the host of this live show cover more of the Mark of Athena! Schubes is joined by The Menace Sisters, making their debut as guests on The Newest Olympian! Topics include: Swiss food, Horse Girls, Yzma, concussion protocols, team medic…

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Monster Donut: A Percy Jackson Podcast

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BONUS | Aryan Simhadri, Leah Sava Jeffries, Dan Shotz, and More on S2E1–2! 28:40

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63: Phoebe Gets Canceled | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians 2.01 (I Play Dodgeball With Cannibals) feat. Interviews w/ Daniel Diemer, Rick Riordan, Walker Scobell, and Leah Sava Jeffries 1:37:12

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204 | Percy Jackson and the Olympians S2E2 w/ Johnny Frohlichstein 1:28:33

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203 | Percy Jackson and the Olympians S2E1 w/ Kelly Schubert 1:06:56

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62: We Begin Our Homecoming | The Odyssey 55:09

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202 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 49–52 w/ Dr. Steven Parra & Sequoia Simone (LIVE in Providence!) 2:00:18

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BONUS | Rick Riordan on Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2! 5:27

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201 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 46–48 w/ Phoebe Corde & Emily Garber 1:20:49

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200 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 43–45 w/ Niharika Bhattacharya 1:19:55

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61: Season 2 Predictions! | Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians feat. Gillian Blum 1:00:55

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199 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 40–42 w/ J'Neia Stewart 1:17:59

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198 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 37–39 w/ Morgan Danielle 1:17:10

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197 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 34–36 w/ Michael Hollis (LIVE in Kansas City!) 1:20:10

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BONUS | TNO Live in LA 12/2/25, Charity Update, and Patreon Bonus Ep. Preview! 16:39

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196 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 31B–33 w/ Johnny Frohlichstein (LIVE in St. Louis!) 1:51:41

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195 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 29–31A w/ Sherry Guo 1:10:53

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194 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 27–28 w/ Sequoia Simone 1:16:40

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60: We Take The Authors To Court | The Court of the Dead (Live Reaction!) (feat. Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro) 1:32:10

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193 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 25–26 w/ Dr. Steven Parra 1:03:22

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192 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 23–24 w/ Wil Williams 1:20:39

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59: Talking The Court of the Dead with Rick Riordan & Mark Oshiro! 30:38

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191 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 21–22 w/ Paul Caiola 1:22:17

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58: Things Get Wicked | Greco-Roman Riordanverse Wrap-Up 1:08:26

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190 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 18–20 w/ Kelly Schubert 1:17:30

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BONUS | Professional Talkers Ep. 1 (Mike & Sequoia's New Podcast) 59:49

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189 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 16–17 w/ Mal from Demigod Debut 1:15:57

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57: Graphic Novelist Orpheus Collar on Adapting the Riordanverse 51:04

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188 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 13B–15 w/ Robert Gaymer 1:17:11

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187 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 11–13A w/ Lada & Vero Bartova (LIVE in Zürich!) 1:44:03