This week, we have the wonderfully talented composer and lyricist behind The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, Rob Rokicki, with us! Discussion topics may include: musical world-building, the inner workings of Good Kid, The Oresteia, motifs, the power of an acoustic guitar, cut songs, philosophies on reprises, and updating the show for its upcoming London production.

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THEME SONG:

"The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

Guitars - Dan Corde

Bass - Quinten Metke

Drums - Todd Cummings

Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings

OUTRO MUSIC:

"Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

Guitars - Dan Corde

Bass - Quinten Metke

Drums - Todd Cummings

Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings

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New book!! This week, we're breaking down our predictions, reacting to the entire book with mic in hand, and coming back together to debrief Wrath of the Triple Goddess by Rick Riordan. Discussion topics may include: free will versus fate, crossroads, Alice in Wonderland, physical place, human connections, rage, womanhood, LISA, meddling pets, saving Castiel, and which god might write Percy's third letter.

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Questions? Thoughts? Arguments? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com.

Come say hi and check out the sketches Phoebe made this episode on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok! @PJOPod on all platforms.

Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore.

More information on the show can be found at https://monsterdonut.wixsite.com/podcast.

THEME SONG:

"The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

Guitars - Dan Corde

Bass - Quinten Metke

Drums - Todd Cummings

Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings

OUTRO MUSIC:

"Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

Guitars - Dan Corde

Bass - Quinten Metke

Drums - Todd Cummings

Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings

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This week, we're joined by Brendon from Wait in the Wings to break down our beloved The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Discussion topics may include: Greek choruses, being seen, reprises, behind-the-scenes stories, adapting PJO for the stage, Dionysus' role as the god of theater, Love Never Dies, and our dream production of TLTM.

Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews, and to get early episodes, season 1 reactions, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcast

Questions? Thoughts? Arguments? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com.

Come say hi and check out the sketches Phoebe made this episode on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok! @PJOPod on all platforms.

Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore.

More information on the show can be found at https://monsterdonut.wixsite.com/podcast.

Check out Brendon's channel, Wait in the Wings, on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@WaitintheWings

THEME SONG:

"The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

Guitars - Dan Corde

Bass - Quinten Metke

Drums - Todd Cummings

Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings

OUTRO MUSIC:

"Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

Guitars - Dan Corde

Bass - Quinten Metke

Drums - Todd Cummings

Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.