229. THE BURNING MAZE - Duct-Taped To A Rat Suitcase

TBM. We Found Squirrel Grenades To Blow Up.Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN20 Episode 2, where we discuss chapters 5-8 of The Burning Maze! We’re talking about the art of schlepping; why Horses should never have any power; and how many explosives is too many explosives. Jo also has an issue with strangling vines. We hope you’ll join us next week with Chapters (9-12) of The Burning Maze.xx Kate & Jo ::SOCIALS:: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damsnackbarpod/ (@damsnackbarpod) Send us an IrisMessage to join our community. Email us at [email protected] Personals: Insta: @katiemackk @katiemackwrites @joey.mcd33 TikTok: @katie.damsnackbarpod Episode Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ias3T7SOBIJe-_RDgau-po_7BQqJYS0aZbZ096BKk4g/edit?usp=sharing

TBM. Duct-Taped To A Rat Suitcase.Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN20 Episode 1, where we discuss chapters 1-4 of The Burning Maze! We’re talking about cannibals and vampires; what our favourite book tropes are; and we educate all of our listeners on the intricacies of Rugby (because obviously we know everything there is to know ;) ). We hope you’ll join us next week with Chapters (5-8) of The Burning Maze.xx Kate & Jo ::SOCIALS:: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damsnackbarpod/ (@damsnackbarpod) Send us an IrisMessage to join our community. Email us at [email protected] Personals: Insta: @katiemackk @katiemackwrites @joey.mcd33 TikTok: @katie.damsnackbarpod Episode Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ias3T7SOBIJe-_RDgau-po_7BQqJYS0aZbZ096BKk4g/edit?usp=sharing

TDP. Commodus And Shakespeare Flash Their Biscuits.Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN19 Episode 11, where we discuss the final chapters (38-42) of The Dark Prophecy! We’re talking about our childhood film and tv crushes; what to do when you find yourself with frosted tips; and the horrors of iambic pentameter. We hope you’ll join us next week with the opening Chapters (1-4) of The Burning Maze.xx Kate & Jo ::SOCIALS:: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damsnackbarpod/ (@damsnackbarpod) Send us an IrisMessage to join our community. Email us at [email protected] Personals: Insta: @katiemackk @katiemackwrites @joey.mcd33 TikTok: @katie.damsnackbarpod Episode Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ias3T7SOBIJe-_RDgau-po_7BQqJYS0aZbZ096BKk4g/edit?usp=sharing

TDP. Jerkwad Son Arms Bombs With Your Favourite Grapes.Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN19 Episode 10, where we discuss chapters 34-37 of The Dark Prophecy! We’re talking about everyday tasks that feel cringey and humiliating for no reason; the concept of asking for forgiveness instead of wisdom; and the proper extraction methods of snot. We hope you’ll join us next week with the final Chapters (38-41) of The Dark Prophecy.xx Kate & Jo ::SOCIALS:: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damsnackbarpod/ (@damsnackbarpod) Send us an IrisMessage to join our community. Email us at [email protected] Personals: Insta: @katiemackk @katiemackwrites @joey.mcd33 TikTok: @katie.damsnackbarpod Episode Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ias3T7SOBIJe-_RDgau-po_7BQqJYS0aZbZ096BKk4g/edit?usp=sharing

TDP. Lester Slaps The Fuzzy Chaos Cows.Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN19 Episode 9, where we discuss chapters 30-33 of The Dark Prophecy! We’re talking about ‘accountants’ and what accountants do… we also discuss how to give proper directions; why Leo sucks (once again); and the deliciousness of hot honey puffs! (Spoiler, we’d walk into a prophecy death cave for them!) We hope you’ll join us next week with Chapters 34-37 of The Dark Prophecy.xx Kate & Jo ::SOCIALS:: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damsnackbarpod/ (@damsnackbarpod) Send us an IrisMessage to join our community. Email us at [email protected] Personals: Insta: @katiemackk @katiemackwrites @joey.mcd33 TikTok: @katie.damsnackbarpod Episode Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ias3T7SOBIJe-_RDgau-po_7BQqJYS0aZbZ096BKk4g/edit?usp=sharing

TDP. Let’s Be Besties With Carrot Peeling Wenches.Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN19 Episode 8, where we discuss chapters 26-29 of The Dark Prophecy! We’re talking about all things Formula 1 (including Commodus’ beehive), everyone is getting Lit (on moonshine), and Jo discovers her tone deaf version of our theme (abysmal). We hope you’ll join us next week with Chapters 30-33 of The Dark Prophecy.xx Kate & Jo ::SOCIALS:: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damsnackbarpod/ (@damsnackbarpod) Send us an IrisMessage to join our community. Email us at [email protected] Personals: Insta: @katiemackk @katiemackwrites @joey.mcd33 TikTok: @katie.damsnackbarpod Episode Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ias3T7SOBIJe-_RDgau-po_7BQqJYS0aZbZ096BKk4g/edit?usp=sharing

TDP. BONUS. SDCC, S2 Trailer Breakdowns, Casting, & More Godly Quizzes.Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN19 Episode 7, where we discuss every little detail of the S2 Trailer, and a bunch of new drops from the cast’s appearance at SD Comic Con 2025! We’ll be back with our regular Dark Prophecy episodes next week with Chapters 26-29.xx Kate & Jo ::SOCIALS:: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damsnackbarpod/ (@damsnackbarpod) Send us an IrisMessage to join our community. Email us at [email protected] Personals: Insta: @katiemackk @katiemackwrites @joey.mcd33 TikTok: @katie.damsnackbarpod Episode Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ias3T7SOBIJe-_RDgau-po_7BQqJYS0aZbZ096BKk4g/edit?usp=sharing

TDP. Toxic Chemicals Can Be Fun In Sewers.Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN19 Episode 6, where we discuss Chapters 22-25 of The Dark Prophecy. We discuss long walks for little gain; how insensitive or clueless Leo continues to be when it comes to managing a relationship; and Apollo does his best to become the fifth Ninja Turtle. We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 26-29 of The Dark Prophecy. xx Kate & Jo ::SOCIALS:: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damsnackbarpod/ (@damsnackbarpod) Send us an IrisMessage to join our community. Email us at [email protected] Personals: Insta: @katiemackk @katiemackwrites @joey.mcd33 TikTok: @katie.damsnackbarpod Episode Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ias3T7SOBIJe-_RDgau-po_7BQqJYS0aZbZ096BKk4g/edit?usp=sharing

TDP. Toilet Caesar Eats A Snake. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN19 Episode 5, where we discuss Chapters 17-21of The Dark Prophecy. We discuss Apollo’s sad sad salad opinions; Princess Bride references; Apollo embodies a 20 something party girl and hugs a toilet in despair for so much of these chapters (relatable); and we witness Apollo become a nurse as a griffin is born. We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 22-25 of The Dark Prophecy. xx Kate & Jo ::SOCIALS:: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damsnackbarpod/ (@damsnackbarpod) Send us an IrisMessage to join our community. Email us at [email protected] Personals: Insta: @katiemackk @katiemackwrites @joey.mcd33 TikTok: @katie.damsnackbarpod Episode Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ias3T7SOBIJe-_RDgau-po_7BQqJYS0aZbZ096BKk4g/edit?usp=sharing

TDP. Ostrich Hexes On The Choo-Choo. Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN19 Episode 4, where we discuss Chapters 13-16 of The Dark Prophecy. We discuss giant combat birds and how even in the animal kingdom, chivalry is dead; we might be switching over to Commodus’ side, because he also hates Leo as much as we do; and our favourite crotch-kicker is back! We hope you'll join us next week for chapters 17-20 of The Dark Prophecy.xx Kate & Jo::SOCIALS::Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damsnackbarpod/ (@damsnackbarpod) Send us an IrisMessage to join our community. Email us at [email protected] All of our other social media is linked here: https://linktr.ee/damsnackbarpod Episode Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ias3T7SOBIJe-_RDgau-po_7BQqJYS0aZbZ096BKk4g/edit?usp=sharing