Fellow nerdy podcaster, Talia Franks, makes her TNO to discuss the beginning of Percy saving Manhattan and, more importantly, take us on some lovely tangents. Topics include: biblically accurate angels, Yankees/Red Sox, Dylan’s Candy Bar, appearances, coffee costs, NJ highways, Leah’s casting, fancy brands, purses, Blackberry, Thalia/Talia origins, falconry, Burger Joint, sweet potato fries, Hebe, scary ponds, geese, tactical trash talk, pollution, and more!   WATCH SUNDAY'S TLT MOVIE WATCH-ALONG STREAM: www.thenewestolympian.com/patreon   Thanks to our sponsor, Tab For a Cause! Raise money for charity simply by opening browser tabs at www.tabforacause.org/tno   — Find The Newest Olympian Online — • Website: www.thenewestolympian.com • Patreon: www.thenewestolympian.com/patreon • Twitter: www.twitter.com/newestolympian • Instagram: www.instagram.com/newestolympian • Facebook: www.facebook.com/newestolympian • Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/thenewestolympian • Merch: www.thenewestolympian.com/merch   — Production — • Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert • Editor: Sherry Guo • Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle • Art: Jessica E. Boyd   — About The Show — Is Percy Jackson the book series we should’ve been reading all along? Join Mike Schubert as he reads through the books for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over Greek mythology. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!