Episode #130 – Poplar Tree Directions

Prophecy Radio episode #130 sees Karen and Kristen discussing the next two chapters of Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods. They also discuss Walker Scobell’s comments about the upcoming Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:09:14)

• We kick off the episode talking about our anticipation (or lack thereof) for the Super Bowl, plus our excitement for Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros.
• Have you ever listened to a graphic audio before?
• Do you have a spreadsheet for all the books you’re reading this year?
• Happy belated birthday to Walker Scobell!
• Filming for season 2 has officially wrapped, and we speculate about the possible release date.
• Walker won the Rising Star Award at the 2025 SCAD TVfest!
• Speaking with TV Insider, Walker says the beginning of Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 will start in a slightly different place from the book—but we’re not worried.
• We’re so ready for more action in season 2, and we’re excited to see what more they add to the show that isn’t in the books.
• Sometimes we forget how long it takes for Annabeth and Percy to actually get together. They have a looooong road ahead of them.
• Tyson is SO important to this series, and it sounds like Daniel Diemer has impressed Diehard Percy Jackson Fan Walker Scobell.
• We’re also excited there will be more practical sets, and we’re curious how the Volume will come into play this season.
• Could we see Director Walker Scobell some day!?
• Rick answered some questions on Goodreads recently, and he’s said Clarisse will have a sizeable role in season 2 and that Dior is bringing her A game!

Chalice of the Gods discussion (00:22:05)

• Okay, let’s jump into Chalice of the Gods chapter 30.
• Where did we last leave Percy and where is he headed now?
• Percy takes in the sights as he heads toward the kitchen.
• Did we see the street-cleaning rhinoceros in the TV show?
• We’re obsessed with the fact that satyrs give botanical directions.
• Percy is smart to question why the gods have kitchens full of staff, and the reason makes SO MUCH SENSE.
• Did you catch the Ghostbusters reference!?
• It must be so uncomfortable to sweat Greek Fire.
• There was A LOT of detailed description in this chapter.
• How many of you knew what a conversation pit was?
• We play a pretty easy game of Two Truths and a Lie.
• It’s time to talk about our favorite lines and favorite moments from this chapter!
• Next up, Chalice of the Gods chapter 31.
• It might be cliché, but hiding under the pastry cart as his new BFF Barbara wheels him into the banquet hall works wonders.
• And in exchange, all Percy has to do is provide Barbara with an Annabeth Chase meet-and-greet opportunity.
• Do nymphs and dryads see demigods as celebrities?
• What’s scarier—facing down a lion or Percy’s future mother-in-law?
• Really, Athena spotting him is best-case scenario because any of the others might’ve caused trouble for Percy.
• We appreciate that Rick doesn’t shy away from how gross Zeus actually is.
• Imagine what TOO MUCH praise would mean to Ganymede?
• Did you figure out what a demi-bag was?
• Did we want more of a scene in the banquet? Would it have worked out for Percy if there was more of a confrontation?
• Sometimes Percy is a little lucky!
• Time for our favorite lines and