The Newest Olympian, hosted by Mike Schubert, is a fan podcast that works through Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson books and Riordanverse with longtime fans, covering plot, predictions and Greek mythology. It has 273 episodes released weekly, typically 70 to 90 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Loyal Percy Jackson fandom with 273 weekly episodes and a 4.8 Apple rating
- 946 Apple ratings with a 4.8 average signal an engaged, committed listener base.
- Weekly episodes of 70 to 90 minutes give sponsors repeated mid-roll placements.
- Guests include authors, scholars and cast members, which adds credibility for book and fandom brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, guest interview, bonus interview
- Tone
- nerdy, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit and episode titles cover book chapters and author interviews with no adult content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/the-newest-olympian |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1583114801 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/the-newest-olympian |
Benchmark score: 99 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 244 | The Blood of Olympus Ch. 5–6 w/ Kelly Schubert (LIVE in Boston!) | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 42 min |
| 243 | The Wild Zone w/ Phoebe Corde & Emily Garber | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 22 min |
| BONUS | Rick Riordan & Annabelle Oh Discuss The Wild Zone! | 2026-09-30 | 26 min |
| 242 | The Blood of Olympus Ch. 3–4 w/ Genna Buck | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 22 min |
| 241 | The Blood of Olympus Ch. 1–2 w/ Beth Eyre | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 27 min |
| 240 | Mythology in The House of Hades w/ Dr. Moiya McTier | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 4 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse 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 the Greek mythology throughout. 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,…
About The Newest Olympian
The Newest Olympian is a weekly fan podcast hosted by Mike Schubert, who walks through Rick Riordan's Riordanverse with longtime Percy Jackson fans. The show, hosted on Art19, has 273 episodes, and the feed describes new episodes releasing on Mondays. Episodes usually run 70 to 90 minutes and mix chapter-by-chapter discussion, Greek mythology analysis and guest interviews with authors and cast members.
The show has 946 ratings on Apple Podcasts with a 4.8 average, which suggests an engaged following, though the figures are indirect signals rather than measured downloads. Audience estimates for the show are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the listener base appears to be fans of the books and TV adaptation. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show is not currently carrying paid placements.
A host-read mid-roll at estimated audience levels would sit roughly between $90 and $625 per episode, based on the platform's standard range of $18 to $25 per thousand downloads. The show suits book publishers, fantasy merchandise makers and reading apps looking to reach committed fans of the series, according to the feed and Apple Podcasts data.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Newest Olympian can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Newest Olympian
How much does The Newest Olympian charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own rate card and the agreed placement.
What is The Newest Olympian about?
The Newest Olympian is a weekly fan podcast by Mike Schubert that covers Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson books chapter by chapter, with Greek mythology analysis and guest interviews.
How do I contact The Newest Olympian about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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