Best Return To Camp Half Blood Podcasts (2025)

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Top 5 Best Riordanverse Characters 1:14:21

13h ago1:14:21

1:14:21

Offeringpalooza!!! Part ONE!! To celebrate 5 years of Percy Jackson podcasting Brayden, Ava, and Niamh count down their Top 5 Favorite Riordan-Verse characters!! returntocamp.com

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ReMyth Unlocked: EPIC The Musical - The Trojan Saga 57:49

8d ago57:49

57:49

Thank you to everyone who came to see us Gem State Comic Con! Our next episode into Egyptian mythology isn't ready yet, so please enjoy this recent ReMyth bonus episode about the first entry in EPIC the Musical. Thunderbolts* is Good and You Should See It bonus episode available NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythology About Us Muse…

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Killah!: The Hammer of Thor Wrap-Up 1:15:32

15d ago1:15:32

1:15:32

And with that we've finished Magnus Chase and The Hammer of Thor! Thanks for sticking around! Today we dive deep into the last set of chapters and give our thoughts on the themes of the book! returntocamp.com

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Only Owen Wilson: The Hammer of Thor, Ch. 43 - 48 45:04

22d ago45:04

45:04

Only the gags we've clocked today as Ava, Niamh, and Brayden prepare for Sam's wedding and what that means for the relationships of the Norse gang. This week we dive deep into Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor Chapters 43 - 48! returntocamp.com

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Story 103: The Serpent’s Shadow, or We Swear We Liked This Book 1:24:47

22d ago1:24:47

1:24:47

“Riordan, will you just commit harder?!” And we close out the Kane Chronicles with Darien and DJ complaining about a book they claimed to have enjoyed. Other topics include a real underwhelming “cost” for beating the big bad, DJ having two nickels, still waiting for a pay off for Ruby Kane’s “other gods” drop, wanting to see Riordan commit harder t…

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Really Goopy Today: The Hammer of Thor, Ch. 37 - 42 1:07:45

1M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Don't worry this episode is REAL and totally NOT an illusion made by a Norse Giant! Brayden, Ava, and Niamh discuss the lines between what is real and what isnt looking at Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor Chapters 37 - 42. returntocamp.com

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Story 102: The Throne of Fire, or Sadie Seriously Overshares 1:37:20

1M ago1:37:20

1:37:20

“Your toys look funner than mine!” It’s book two of the Kane Chronicles! Was DJ right about Apophis taking over the Oracle of Delphi? No, of course not. Other topics include both host being bested by the book description, the framing device breaking down again, dreaming of the day when Riordan will finally tear down the walls, Sadie seriously over …

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The Cows Don't have A Curfew: The Hammer of Thor, Ch. 32 - 27 1:08:39

2M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

And with all the drama and politics, we're here again to bring the silly and smart as Ava, Niamh, and Brayden dissect Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor Chapters 32 - 37. returntocamp.com

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Story 101: The Red Pyramid, or The Egyptian One! 1:25:22

2M ago1:25:22

1:25:22

“All major snakes in mythology are just the same fucking snake.” Time to enter the land of the pharaohs! Join Darien (she/they) and DJ (he/him) as they start their journey through Rick Riordan’s The Kane Chronicles. Other topics include a sort of muddy lore, DJ trying to uncover the mystery of why the Kane Chronicles audiobooks aren’t readily avail…

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Oh We're Stressed: The Hammer of Thor, Ch. 25 - 30 55:16

2M ago55:16

55:16

This week its time to wake the f*ck up Amir as Ava, Niamh, and Brayden discuss The Hammer of Thor Chapter 25 - 30. returntocamp.com

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We Get DARK: The Hammer of Thor. Ch. 18 - 24 48:32

2M ago48:32

48:32

This week Ava, Niamh, and Brayden deal with the terrifying reality that is Alfhiem as they discuss the themes in Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor Chapters 18 - 24 returntocamp.com

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Bunker 9 (UNLOCKED): Return to The Camp Half-Blood Region 26:32

2M ago26:32

26:32

We're off for a while, so we're unlocking some favorites from the Patreon! Here's something from January 2023: Darien's Take Two Check out Standby Line's fabulous episode that inspired this accidental series: https://open.spotify.com/episode/56XCIkpuSMkDXX4jrMNo3n?si=sVv_tqWYR0qFuOggNusRYw About Us Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Da…

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Anxiety (Not To Be Confused With God): The Hammer of Thor, Ch. 13 - 18 36:52

2M ago36:52

36:52

We had some techincal difficulties but back to our regularly scheduled programming! This week its death, anxiety, and the realities of religion as Niamh, Ava, and Brayden discuss the Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor Chapters 13 - 18. returntocamp.com

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Bunker 9 (UNLOCKED): The Camp Half-Blood Region 39:26

3M ago39:26

39:26

We're off for a while, so we're unlocking some favorites from the Patreon! Here's something from January 2023: Darien and DJ create Pokemon regions inspired by Camp Half-Blood and Camp Jupiter. Only one of the siblings actually plays Pokemon. Can you guess which one? Shout out to Standby Line Podcast for inspiring this episode! Listen here: https:/…

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Lithium Ion Battery: The Hammer of Thor, Ch. 1 - 6 1:01:34

3M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Another season of mischief god, mayhem music, and masterful discussion desection and dissemination of the Riordanverse by Niamh Sherlock, Ava Pirie, and Brayden Stallman as they begin Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor, Chapters 1 - 6 returntocamp.com

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Bunker 9 (UNLOCKED): Let's Talk About Hades 2 Early Access 44:38

3M ago44:38

44:38

We're off for a while, so we're unlocking some favorites from the Patreon! Here's something from May 2024: DJ is playing the Hades 2 early access. Darien has watched DJ play the Hades 2 early access. So let's talk about it! Spoilers for the first five-ish hours of Hades 2 About Us Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt…

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Adapting The Iliad: A Return To Camp Half-Blood Special Report 1:17:12

3M ago1:17:12

1:17:12

Time to Sing The Rage of Achilles! This week Next Life Theatre Company takes over Return to Camp Half-Blood as Niamh Sherlock turns the interview on Brayden Stallman and Ava Pirie as they discuss their brand new adaptation of Homer's Iliad, Achilles: The Next Iliad a Next Life Theatre Production at The Rat NYC on June 20th & 21st, 2025. find out mo…

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Gathering Wisdom: The Sword of Summer Finale 1:17:12

3M ago1:17:12

1:17:12

Not only do we wrap up our final thoughts on Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer, this week the team discusses what the practice of this podcast means in 2025 and the importance of critical literary analysis. The Sword of Summer is a young-adult fantasy novel based on Norse mythology written by American author Rick Riordan. It was published on Oct…

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Bunker 9 (UNLOCKED): We Speculate Wildly About Hades 2 w/ Of The Eldest Gods 1:32:33

4M ago1:32:33

1:32:33

We're off for a while, so we're unlocking some favorites from the Patreon! Here's something from 2023! Charlie (they/them) and Raye (they/them) from Of The Eldest Gods podcast swing by Bunker 9 for Darien's birthday bonus episode! We all lose our minds over Hades and Hades 2. Enjoy! NOTE: This episode was recorded after the first Hades 2 trailer dr…

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Pacifism Is Cool: The Sword of Summer, Ch. 61 - 66 54:07

4M ago54:07

54:07

Wolves and swans and fire giants oh my! Join Ava, Brayden, and Niamh as they tackle Chapters 61 - 66 of Magnus Chase and The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan, analyzing the themes like a socratic seminar! The Sword of Summer is a young-adult fantasy novel based on Norse mythology written by American author Rick Riordan. It was published on October 6…

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Ava Loves Death: The Sword of Summer, Ch. 55 - 60 1:02:23

4M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

This week its escaping tiktok, the state of the union, and how mental health, politics, and Magnus Chase combine! Join Ava, Brayden, and Niamh as they tackle Chapters 55 - 60 of Magnus Chase and The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan, analyzing the themes like a socratic seminar! The Sword of Summer is a young-adult fantasy novel based on Norse mythol…

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Story 100: Let’s Punch Pop Culture Odin! (w/ Standby Line Podcast) 2:03:40

4M ago2:03:40

2:03:40

“Odin is a Horse Girl, confirmed.” It’s episode 100!!! Tim (he/him) and AJ (he/they) from The Standby Line Podcast join the show to talk about (read: aggressively dunk on) Odin! Other topics include the deal with runes, the Eye of Odin often being more prominent in media than Odin himself, Mimir being the “head guy,” Odin’s obsession with Undercove…

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PeeWee and Sherman: The Sword of Summer, Ch. 49 - 54 52:42

4M ago52:42

52:42

Its time to slay some giants, debate magic systems, and travel through history and cartoons! Join Ava, Brayden, and Niamh as they tackle Chapters 49 - 54 of Magnus Chase and The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan, analyzing the themes like a socratic seminar! The Sword of Summer is a young-adult fantasy novel based on Norse mythology written by Americ…

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Queening Out With Jack The Sword: The Sword of Summer, Ch. 43 - 48 1:07:08

4M ago1:07:08

1:07:08

Back for the new year and in between queening out with Jack the Sword, the team tackles disability politics in the Riordanverse! Join Ava, Brayden, and Niamh as they tackle Chapters 43 - 48 of Magnus Chase and The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan, analyzing the themes like a socratic seminar! The Sword of Summer is a young-adult fantasy novel based …

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Story 99: Loki, A “Silly” Lil Guy (w/ TheDamMemePage) 1:27:52

4M ago1:27:52

1:27:52

“I cast fall into an open chasm!” Robert (they/them) from TheDamMemePage is Finally!! One silly lil guy here to talk about another silly lil guy, Loki.* *Citation needed. Other topics include a group mourning session for Uncle Randolph, the lack of agreement regarding the meaning of Loki’s name, the lack of agreement regarding the role of Loki’s pa…

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Story 98: It's Hammer Time 1:03:45

5M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

"The fact that Thor didn't solve this problem by hitting him with Mjolnir is shocking." It's a big one! Perhaps THE biggest topic of Norse mythology. Other topics include the trend of naming kids after Thor during the Viking Age, all the things Snorri (probably) invented, Thor's strategy for dealing with unwanted potential-in-laws, Darien not likin…

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Ava is Psychic: The Sword of Summer, Ch. 37 - 42 1:06:42

5M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

This week we interrogate the relationship between original myth and adaptation while discussing Freya, plus Ava is psychic maybe actually! Join Ava, Brayden, and Niamh as they tackle Chapters 37 - 42 of Magnus Chase and The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan, analyzing the themes like a socratic seminar! The Sword of Summer is a young-adult fantasy no…

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Oopps; All Transitions: The Sword of Summer, Ch. 31 - 36 49:30

5M ago49:30

49:30

Its time to talk about cosmology, the fabric of the universe stacked on top of each other, and what it means to hold space for multiple religious views in a fantasy world! Join Ava, Brayden, and Niamh as they tackle Chapters 31 - 3 6 of Magnus Chase and The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan, analyzing the themes like a socratic seminar! The Sword of …

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Story 97: Fenrir’s A Good Boy (Til He Turns…) 1:04:32

5M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

“This hand is mine now.” It's time to tackle the original Big, Bad Wolf, Fenrir! Other topics include the under-examined tragedy of Fenrir's backstory, a collection of no longer perplexing paradoxes, the foot guy, super cool natural phenomena that may have inspired the legend of Fenrir's sons, and a satisfying conclusion of the DJ Interrupts the Sh…

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her (dead) body tea: The Sword of Summer, Ch. 25 - 30 56:40

5M ago56:40

56:40

A bird, a severed head, and Annabeth Chase walk into a funeral and all we got is considerations of what honor and justice means! Join Ava, Brayden, and Niamh as they tackle Chapters 25 - 30 of Magnus Chase and The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan, analyzing the themes like a socratic seminar! Sorry for the delay we were experienceing techninal diffu…

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'A Christmas Carol' (1971) - 12 Days of Musemas 44:31

6M ago44:31

44:31

Is A Christmas Carol still the best Christmas tale ever told? Yes, and we will continue to not take feedback at this time. MUSEMAS RETURNS!! We start with an Academy Award-winning animated short that does A LOT in 28 minutes. Enjoy the rest of our holiday event over the next 11 days!! Patreon.com/c/musesofmythology Spoilers for A Christmas Carol by…

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Story 96: Do the Norn Believe in Fate? 1:08:49

6M ago1:08:49

1:08:49

“Were the Norse a fatalistic people?” Is this episode Fates 2.0? Not exactly… Other topics include the Norn as caretakers of the World Tree, which Norn is working two jobs, a more nuisance interpretation of name meanings, and examining Riordan's choice to use the Norn the same way the Fates were used in PJO (we don't love it). Spoilers for Kingdoms…

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The Blitzstone Episode: The Sword of Summer, Ch. 19 - 24 48:16

6M ago48:16

48:16

Elves and dwarves, the glory and honor of Gladiator/Wicked, and what it means to depict the Aesir vs Vanir! Join Ava, Brayden, and Niamh as they tackle Chapters 19 - 24 of Magnus Chase and The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan, analyzing the themes like a socratic seminar! The Sword of Summer is a young-adult fantasy novel based on Norse mythology wr…

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Story 95: Storm Einherjar and Bloody Valkyries 1:14:50

6M ago1:14:50

1:14:50

“There’s always a prose section in these poems.” We’ve come full circle to the topic that almost broke the podcast! Other topics include Darien spending way too long trying to figure out why Gunilla turned into a swan, Rick Riordan skipping over a very important detail in the Helgi/Hunding “rivalry,” poetic devices that may be responsible for the r…

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Poof!: The Sword of Summer (Ch. 13 - 18) 36:34

7M ago36:34

36:34

When did the IRA get here? Skincare! And appropriateness politics! All this fun with Ava, Brayden, and Nimah as they tackle Chapters 13 - 18 of Magnus Chase and The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan, analyzing the themes like a socratic seminar! The Sword of Summer is a young-adult fantasy novel based on Norse mythology written by American author Ric…

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Don't Fall Into The GAP: The Sword of Summer (Ch. 7 - 12) 33:26

7M ago33:26

33:26

Brayden, Ava, and Niamh bemoan calculus, discuss death, and appreciate the tone of this book as they continue their dive into Magnus Chase and The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan, analyzing the themes like a socratic seminar! The Sword of Summer is a young-adult fantasy novel based on Norse mythology written by American author Rick Riordan. It was …

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Story 94: The Bifrost is Burning (This is Fine) 1:27:28

7M ago1:27:28

1:27:28

“Hymir, Gam Gam’s not doing so hot.” Did you know the Bifrost is ON FIRE? We certainly didn’t. Other topics include the lack of time spent beyond the walls of Hotel Valhalla, Asgard definitely not being Troy, scholarly speculation on the long lost legacy of Tyr, the true classes of humanity, Heimdall being weird (not for the reasons you think), and…

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Nemo Could Never Be Sinister: The Sword of Summer (Ch. 1 - 6) 46:08

7M ago46:08

46:08

A new era!!! Brayden, Ava, and Niamh Return to Valhalla (for the first time actually) and dive into Magnus Chase and The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan, analyzing the themes like a socratic seminar! The Sword of Summer is a young-adult fantasy novel based on Norse mythology written by American author Rick Riordan. It was published on October 6, 20…

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Story 93: It’s Always Sunny in Alfheim (w/ Elliot from The Demigod Pod) 1:35:07

7M ago1:35:07

1:35:07

“That’s quite the glow up.” It’s a brand new guest! Elliot (any) from The Demigod Pod joins the show to expound on their observations about the gnomes in Medusa’s garden. What better time to do so than in an episode about dwarves and elves in Norse mythology? Other topics include tricky homophones, some sweet dwarven crafts, casual homicide, the di…

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how do you really feel?: The Sun and The Star Finale 1:06:19

7M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

This week as Ava, Niamh, and Brayden finish the Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro, we get into how we and Nico and Will and Nyx really feel. returntocamp.com

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nooooo don't change!: The Sun and the Star, Ch. 41 - 44 40:07

8M ago40:07

40:07

And what does Nyx have to say about change? Is it that you can't change but Nico thinks you can? Should we call Luke? Niamh, Brayden, and Ava tackle the climax of The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro looking at chapters 41 - 44. returntocamp.com

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The Sun and the Star (ReMyth Episode UNLOCKED) 1:34:01

8M ago1:34:01

1:34:01

To celebrate Wrath of the Triple Goddess releasing (and because Darien was on vacation this past week), we're sharing our May 2023 ReMyth episode about another recent Riordanverse release: From the World of Percy Jackson: The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro. (Wow, that's a mouthful, huh?) Spoilers for Th…

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The Mother Problem: The Sun and the Star, 37 - 40 56:56

8M ago56:56

56:56

The Riordanverse has a mother problem and this week the RTCHB team discuss the way Greek Mythology and the Percy Jackson universe depict mothers and how female villains are defined by motherhood by looking and Nyx, Medea, and Gaia. Dive deep into these portrayals this week as Ava, Brayden, and Niamh read The Sun and The Star Chapters 37 - 40. retur…

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Story 92: Adventures in Jötunheimr 1:01:15

8M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

“That’s some Road Runner/Wile E. Coyote sh*t.” DJ (he/him) takes over the episode, guiding Darien (she/they) through a land of adventure: Jötunheimr. Other topics include Darien learning Frost Giants aren’t a Norse Mythology thing, another round up of Thor Adventures, comparing an Icelandic pagan poem to the Book of Genesis, DJ’s challenges to reme…

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Tartarus (Ska Version): The Sun and the Star, Ch. 33 - 36 37:59

8M ago37:59

37:59

How did Percy and Annabeth experience Tartarus different than Nico and Will? Dive deep into perspective and more this week as Ava, Brayden, and Niamh read The Sun and The Star Chapters 33 - 36. returntocamp.com

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Let Nico Say F*ck: The Sun and The Star, Ch. 29 - 32 45:18

9M ago45:18

45:18

In a world in which kids can see anything there hearts desire on the internet, why can't Nico say f*ck once? This and more this week on a slightly late episode of RTCHB. returntocamp.com

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Story 91: Midgard in the Middle (w/ Fran McMahon) 1:34:07

9M ago1:34:07

1:34:07

“I would die for these ducks.” Queer author of queer stories Fran McMahon (they/them) returns to the pod to muse about the most mid place in all the realms: Midgard. Other topics include the unfortunate optics of the “Vikings reached the United States” theory, lore behind a duckling statue that helped ease US-Soviet tensions during the end of the C…

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You Think Bob Just Fell Out of A Coconut Tree?: The Sun and the Star, Ch. 25 - 28 42:04

9M ago42:04

42:04

Ava, Brayden, and Niamh talk Bob the Titan, existing in the context, and the power of stories as they discuss The Sun and the Star Chapters 25 - 28 by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro. Find out more at returntocamp.com

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Nico Hates Ex-Gay Christians: The Sun at The Star, Ch. 21 - 24 53:27

9M ago53:27

53:27

Ava, Brayden, and Niamh talk women in STEM, persephone, and ex-gay christians as they discuss The Sun and the Star Chapters 21 - 24 by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro. Find out more at returntocamp.com

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MoM Live: Myth Madness - Battle of the (Comic) Gods at BCAF 2024 41:40

9M ago41:40

41:40

It's the very first live episode of Muses of Mythology! Recorded at Boise Comic Arts Festival on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Huge shout out to our co-host of the panel, Leo the Geek Scorpio!! Get more Gaming Theater Presents: https://www.instagram.com/gamingtheaterpresents/ Slide Show Visual Aid: https://tinyurl.com/bdz7y3mz Battle Bracket: https://…

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