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

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’s 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’s cameo, other Jon Steinbergs, kids aging, timelessness, Joe Tracz, and more! Thanks to our sponsor, Green Chef! Get 60% off + 20% off two months at www.greenchef.com/60olympian w/ code "60olympian" — Find The Newest Olympian Online —  • Website: www.thenewestolympian.com • Patreon: www.thenewestolympian.com/patreon • Twitter: www.twitter.com/newestolympian • Instagram: www.instagram.com/newestolympian • Facebook: www.facebook.com/newestolympian • Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/thenewestolympian • Merch: www.thenewestolympian.com/merch — Production —  • Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design, Editor of this ep: Mike Schubert • Editor: Sherry Guo • Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle • Art: Jessica E. Boyd — About The Show —  Is Percy Jackson the book series we should’ve 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices