BONUS | Jon Steinberg on Season 2 Confirmation & Season 1 Behind the Scenes

Published: Feb. 19, 2024, 8:47 a.m.

SURPRISE! BONUS EP! I was fortunate enough to speak with Percy Jackson and the Olympians showrunner, Jon Steinberg, about the show being picked up for Season 2 and all things Season 1! Most importantly, we talk about him establishing the Knicks being in the NBA Finals in this universe. Topics include: Season 2 announcement, Tyson, Becky\u2019s involvement, global feedback, keeping fans on their toes, Percy Jackson cover band, flashbacks, the pancake flip, The New York Knickerbockers, The Wut Tang Clan, Rick\u2019s cameo, other Jon Steinbergs, kids aging, timelessness, Joe Tracz, and more!\n\nThanks to our sponsor, Green Chef! Get 60% off + 20% off two months at www.greenchef.com/60olympian w/ code "60olympian"\n\n\u2014 Find The Newest Olympian Online \u2014\xa0\n\u2022 Website: www.thenewestolympian.com\n\u2022 Patreon: www.thenewestolympian.com/patreon\n\u2022 Twitter: www.twitter.com/newestolympian\n\u2022 Instagram: www.instagram.com/newestolympian\n\u2022 Facebook: www.facebook.com/newestolympian\n\u2022 Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/thenewestolympian\n\u2022 Merch: www.thenewestolympian.com/merch\n\n\u2014 Production \u2014\xa0\n\u2022 Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design, Editor of this ep: Mike Schubert\n\u2022 Editor: Sherry Guo\n\u2022 Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle\n\u2022 Art: Jessica E. Boyd\n\n\u2014 About The Show \u2014\xa0\nIs Percy Jackson the book series we should\u2019ve 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!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices