Mike Schubert had never seen a single minute of a Fast and Furious film before. Eric Schneider is a Fast and Furious fanatic that has loved the series for decades. While Mike was on tour for TNO & Potterless with Eric in 2023, they watched the first four films together, immediately recording the...
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2022-03-14 16:37:12 +0000 UTC View PostHello to all of you, but especially to those of you in the "Oh, I just want the Potterless stuff..." tier! I've gone through and adjusted the settings for the last chunk of Potterless-era Patreon posts so you should now have access to all the bonus eps, livestreams, director's commentary, and mor...
2022-01-08 20:45:12 +0000 UTC View PostOne of Mike's groomsmen, a huge nerd, and a passionate PJO fan, Steven Parra, grabs. the guest torch and heads towards the House of Hades with us in The Lightning Thief! Topics include: Hades gaming pals, Texas hurricanes, mafia, spirit improv troupes, stalactites, indistinct radio chatter, impro...
2021-12-27 01:55:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe Bright Session's Lauren Shippen (@laurenshippen) returns to talk about the next chapter in Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief! Since we didn't talk about Hades the video game last week and the team goes to the underworld in this episode, YOU BETCHA WE TALK ABOUT HADES. Topics include: titl...
2021-12-18 20:51:08 +0000 UTC View PostPodcaster, author, and all-around A+ human, Lauren Shippen joins the pod to continue the discussion of The Lightning Thief, lending her expertise on writing, Los Angeles, and beyond! Topics include: Clickbait YouTube titles, infinity signs, Santa Monica pollution, shark scariness, Persassy, fanta...
2021-12-13 01:23:40 +0000 UTC View PostAlyssa Esteban, creator of Breakfast in Beauclair, joins the pod and brings loads of notes to the table! If you were craving a nerdy episode, prepare to be satisfied. Topics include: accessible design, Papyrus, Foursquare, audiobook narrators, Denver, Newark, It’s Always Sunny, Italian manneris...
2021-12-06 03:44:19 +0000 UTC View PostAlison Lührs (@alisontheperson), an improv pal of Mike's, joins to cover two chapters of Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief. We meet Ares in this one, who is A LOT. Topics include: confetti canons, Dan Brown, et cetera, LA traffic, shoe trustworthiness, Floating McDonald's, maximum hip hop, The ...
2021-11-22 09:34:23 +0000 UTC View PostTHE BOYS ARE BACK AND THE GOOFS ARE HERE. Johnny Frohlichstein (@johnnyfrohl) returns as he and Schubes make their way through more of Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief. Topics include: Architectural Correspondent Kelly Schubert, G.O.A.T. Boy, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, curved elevators, Lew...
2021-11-15 02:42:40 +0000 UTC View PostMike's best man, Johnny Frohlichstein, makes his TNO debut after calling dibs to cover Ch. 13 long ago. Hear the obnoxious reason why toward the end! Topics include: Marathoning the books, beach reads, snoring, Interviewing 101, #JusticeForSatyrs, Mozart, Mufasa, YA dreams, sleepovers, #AdoptDont...
2021-11-07 21:55:16 +0000 UTC View PostAuthor of The Kissing Booth, Beth Reekles, joins Schubes to discuss our heroes' trip to the Garden Gnome Emporium in Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief! Topics include: Overachieving in school, translations, Halloween costumes, Lizzie McGuire, regional fast food, “yes and”, thematic insult...
2021-11-01 00:47:24 +0000 UTC View PostBobby Wagner (@bwags) is back for another episode as we continue our quest through Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief! Topics include: Latvia, NYC MTA, Girl Scout Cookies, Yankees vs Mets, Jay Z vs Babe Ruth, Papa Roach, Jordans, Ted Lasso, healthy male friendships, Oprah, pen preference...
2021-10-25 05:30:39 +0000 UTC View PostBobby Wagner (The Ringer, Tipping Pitches) enters the fray to continue the TNO run of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief episodes! Topics include: Jaded existences, Holden Caulfield, Notes App apology, The New York Post, name generators, predictions, BTS, disapparation, TLT predictions, LimeWi...
2021-10-18 05:34:15 +0000 UTC View PostDr. Moiya McTier (@GoAStroMo) is back as we continue through The Lightning Thief, learning whether or not Mike's first big swing prediction is correct! Topics include: Capture the Flag, Manhunt, god of toilets, underwater basket weaving, Hot Topic, Hadestown, page-time, being canonically hot, imp...
2021-10-11 06:21:23 +0000 UTC View PostExolore host and mythological scholar Dr. Moiya McTier joins to lend her expertise and charm as Schubes continues to make his way through the Lightning Thief! Topics include: myth nerds, wall sandwiches, becoming one with the plumbing, genie questions, naiads, Misery Business, Destiny’s C...
2021-10-04 03:29:27 +0000 UTC View PostDelia Gallegos (@deliaistyping) is back to conclude our coverage of Ch. 6 of Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief! Topics include: 13 year olds, mythological basketball, Giannis Antentokounmpo, Gildan 3XL, horse-themed sports teams, teaching, triangles, curious kids, cool scars, w...
2021-09-27 09:07:33 +0000 UTC View PostHello, team!
So I am making my way through the old Potterless Patreon posts so that anyone in the "I just want the Potterless stuff" tier or any TNO tier gets access to the old posts. So far, all of the bonus episodes and a good chunk of the livestreams are good to go. Apologies for it taki...
2021-09-25 17:36:08 +0000 UTC View PostBlack Girls Create's Delia Gallegos joins Schubes to continue covering Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief! Topics include: English class, New York Grover, magical food, new icebreakers, baklava, Hershey’s milkshakes, Taqueria Ruby, Dooky Chase, boy/girl scouts, Rogue One, scantron art, Danny de...
2021-09-20 08:35:28 +0000 UTC View PostJackson Bird (Sorted, Kottke Ride Home) returns to chat more with Schubes about the beginning of The Lightning Thief! Topics include: Percy Jackson and the Pension Plan, Santa Claus, smelly cigars, George Costanza, fancy NY friends, The Little Mermaid, Greekseltongue, Mr. Tumnus, channelling ange...
2021-09-13 06:06:08 +0000 UTC View PostWelcome to the first episode of Mike Schubert's new Percy Jackson podcast, The Newest Olympian! Jackson Bird (author of Sorted, host of Kottke Ride Home) joins to break down the first two chapter of The Lightning Thief. Topics include: Name pronunciation, Chris Columbus, Rick Riordan: The Anti-JK...
2021-09-06 02:31:45 +0000 UTC View PostAs a thank you for supporting TNO before a single episode has even dropped, enjoy early access to Episode 0! Here, I lay out everything I know about the PJO series (which is basically nothing) and the Olympic gods (which is basically just from Hades the video game). I also discuss logistics of th...
2021-09-02 05:42:38 +0000 UTC View PostNOT CHARGING BECAUSE 5TH MONDAY!
Schubes chats with some of the most important folks in Potterless' history as we take one last look back before stopping weekly episodes of Potterless and starting his new journey covering Percy Jackson on The Newest Olympian! Topics include love,...
2021-08-30 06:42:44 +0000 UTC View PostHELLO, EVERYONE! As mentioned in this week's episode, the Potterless Patreon will transition over to the Patreon for my new podcast covering the Percy Jackson series, The Newest Olympian. Next Monday will be the final weekly episode of Potterless (I'll still post live show and convention audio oc...
2021-08-24 18:18:41 +0000 UTC View PostTikTok's resident queen of the McGonagall impression, Chanel Williams, joins Schubes to discuss more fan theories from Potterless listeners! Topics include: Cringey TikToks, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Hermione’s parents, horse handedness, Ben Simmons, Ted Lasso, McG’s motivations, Leo McG...
2021-08-23 00:50:18 +0000 UTC View PostThe Super Carlin Brothers, masters of HP fan theories, discuss with Mike fan theories submitted by Potterless listeners! Topics include: drawing JK’s ire, Harold Potter, SCB’s greatest hits, Filch & Mrs. Norris, Santa, Book of Admittance and Quill of Acceptance, Cornelius Fudge’s crush,...
2021-08-16 15:30:50 +0000 UTC View PostDelia (@deliaistyping) and Michael (@Lupinpatronus) return to continue our discussion about elements of diversity that fell flat in Harry Potter! Topics include: being beautiful, white voice, Bart Simpson, Lupin, vampires, Fenrir, “You’re welcome, GAYS.” queercoding, pink pants, queerbaitin...
2021-08-09 06:29:44 +0000 UTC View PostDelia Gallegos (@deliaistyping) & Michael Harle (@Lupinpatronus) explain some of the areas in which the Harry Potter series fells short in terms of representation through the use of stereotypes and imperfect metaphors. Topics include: secret conventions, Dean’s absentee father, redlining, C...
2021-08-02 07:40:39 +0000 UTC View PostThe Goblet of Wine x Potterless crossover is finally here as we discuss the main series of Harry Potter video games, plus one surprising addition! Topics include: wimpy gamers, Spyro, PS1 Hagrid, hammer throwing gnomes, Flipendo, bonus bean room, evil washing machines, Stephen Fry, Eye Toy, Ninte...
2021-07-26 06:50:00 +0000 UTC View PostHarry Potter and the Sacred Text co-host Vanessa Zoltan returns to talk about the most famous/infamous Harry Potter fan theories! Topics include: Disney villain prequels, Beowulf, the terrible Dursleys, Dumbledore’s affair, The Bottlecap Game, Pet Watch 2021, The TJ Maxx of souls, Macklemore, S...
2021-07-19 05:08:21 +0000 UTC View PostMicah is back and joins Schubes to close the book on our Lego Harry Potter episodes of Potterless! Topics include: Bob Ogden cosplay, chugging milkshakes, Cormac’s love language, trial by fire, LEGO three stooges, Ocean’s 11, the evil hand, The Exorcist, Book Ginny, Monster’s Inc., improved...
2021-07-12 06:16:42 +0000 UTC View Post