Notes from the Oracle

Podcast by Connor Stacey

Notes from the Oracle

"Notes from the Oracle" is a chapter-by-chapter read-through and breakdown of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and the rest of the Riordanverse that kickstarted our love of reading and mythology. In each episode, Connor and Jack recap and discuss that week's chapter before deep diving into the mythology and real-world history that inspired the gods, monsters, and other details from the chapter. Sources referenced during the myth section will always, always be listed in the show notes. New episodes of "Notes from the Oracle" will release bi-weekly on Sundays at 6 pm EST. If you're enjoying our show, share your favorite episode with a friend. It's the best way to support us, and it's totally free!

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29 June 2025

Chapter 12: We Get Advice from a Poodle | The Lightning Thief

Join Connor and Jack as they discuss the death of Pan in this smaller chapter.

The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)

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15 June 2025

Chapter 11: We Visit the Garden Gnome Emporium | The Lightning Thief

This week, Connor and Jack talk about one of the best chapters in the novel. Chapter 11 features Percy Jackson entering the lair of Medusa in a horror-mystery style encounter that creates some amazing character interaction and allows this classic monster to shine before Connor breaks down everything you need to know about Medusa in this week's myth section!

The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-the-oracle/id1792459969

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGNB8zoWnCGh6eVLMv1ah

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03 June 2025

Chapter 10: I Ruin a Perfectly Good Bus | The Lightning Thief

Join in as Connor and Jack talk about Percy Jackson officially starting his quest in this chapter! They're discussing a really dumb quote from Chiron, fun character moments for our questing trio, and some great action during the chapter breakdown before jumping into whopping FIVE separate myths including the surprisingly comedic contest for the patronage of Athens!

The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-the-oracle/id1792459969

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGNB8zoWnCGh6eVLMv1ah

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/80e263d0-d879-4a42-9e33-4dfc0ce4b96c/notes-from-the-oracle

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20 May 2025

Chapter 9: I Am Offered a Quest | The Lightning Thief

Please note: we had some technical issues causing Connor and Jack's audio to overlap as you get toward the end of the episode. Apologies for any sections that sound like we're starting a sentence while the other person is still talking!

Percy Jackson is getting a quest! Join Connor and Jack as they talk about the prophecy for Percy's first quest, create new headcanon about demigods at Woodstock and of course, chastise Chiron. All of that is followed up by a myth section featuring the history and mythology of the Oracle of Delphi.

The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-the-oracle/id1792459969

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGNB8zoWnCGh6eVLMv1ah

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06 May 2025

Chapter 8: We Capture a Flag | The Lightning Thief

It's time for capture the flag. That's right everyone! It's time for Connor and Jack's most anticipated chapter of Percy Jackson and the Olympians so far! Join in the excitement as they talk about the incredibly well written tragedy of Luke's setup as an antagonist, Camp Half-blood shenanigans, and an important conversation with Grover, and of course, don't forget that this all leads up to capture the flag! And after all that, Connor does his most in depth myth breakdown yet as this week's entire myth section is dedicated to the history and mythology surrounding the fearsome hellhound...

The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-the-oracle/id1792459969

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGNB8zoWnCGh6eVLMv1ah

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22 April 2025

Chapter 7: My Dinner Goes Up in Smoke | The Lightning Thief

Join Connor and Jack as they discuss Percy Jackson's first week at Camp Half-blood before sitting down to talk some history and some myths. This week, Connor details the historical precedent for celebration of the winter solstice in the ancient Greek world, where the term "demigod" originates, and introduces the Garden of Hesperides.

The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-the-oracle/id1792459969

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGNB8zoWnCGh6eVLMv1ah

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/80e263d0-d879-4a42-9e33-4dfc0ce4b96c/notes-from-the-oracle

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotesfromtheOracle

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