Percy Jackson experts, best friends, and co-hosts of the Seaweed Brain podcast, Erica and Carter, join to discuss the incredible children's series, Percy Jackson and The Olympians. 

We discuss how Erica and Carter bonded over the books growing up, the groundbreaking ways Rick Riordan represented mental health and family dynamics, and the most important lessons they took away from the series. Tangents include banned books, the importance of yielding, and the true definition of a hero. 

Next week, Mike Schubert from The Newest Olympian returns for his take on the books! 

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Percy Jackson experts, best friends, and co-hosts of the Seaweed Brain podcast, Erica and Carter, join to discuss the incredible children's series, Percy Jackson and The Olympians. 
We discuss how Erica and Carter bonded over the books growing up, the groundbreaking ways Rick Riordan represented mental health and family dynamics, and the most important lessons they took away from the series. Tangents include banned books, the importance of yielding, and the true definition of a hero. 
Next week, Mike Schubert from The Newest Olympian returns for his take on the books! 
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Interested in being a guest on You Are What You Love? <a href="https://tandonproductions.com/you-are-what-you-love/">Submit a request via the form on this page. </a>
Join our Discord server to connect with other listeners, chat with Marissa, and find out about watch parties! <a href="https://discord.gg/VNtVCMDxEK">https://discord.gg/VNtVCMDxEK</a> 
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Every Wednesday, Host Marissa Tandon sits down with a new guest to answer one question:  what piece of media changed who you are as a person forever?  each guest brings a new answer, and over the course of the conversation, tries to do something we forget how to do as adults.  Be honest and passionate about the one deeply nerdy thing at the core of themselves.  Whether it's a billionaire trapped in a cave building a suit of armor, or a teenage girl who finds out she's supposed to stake the undead after class, everyone has a character that made them feel seen for the first time.  Each conversation, we try to get to the heart of the piece of media you love so much, because ultimately, you are what you love.

New episodes every Wednesday.  You can follow us on social media at tandonshows, and visit our website at tandonproductions.com

Every Wednesday, Host Marissa Tandon sits down with a new guest to answer one question:  what piece of media changed who you are as a person forever?  each guest brings a new answer, and over the course of the conversation, tries to do something we forget how to do as adults.  Be honest and passionate about the one deeply nerdy thing at the core of themselves.  Whether it's a billionaire trapped in a cave building a suit of armor, or a teenage girl who finds out she's supposed to stake the undead after class, everyone has a character that made them feel seen for the first time.  Each conversation, we try to get to the heart of the piece of media you love so much, because ultimately, you are what you love.
New episodes every Wednesday.  You can follow us on social media at tandonshows, and visit our website at <a href="https://www.tandonproductions.com">tandonproductions.com</a>

You Are What You Love

Every Wednesday, Host Marissa Tandon sits down with a new guest to answer one question:  what piece of media changed who you are as a person forever?  each guest brings a new answer, and over the course of the conversation, tries to do something we forget how to do as adults.  Be honest and passionate about the one deeply nerdy thing at the core of themselves.  Whether it's a billionaire trapped in a cave building a suit of armor, or a teenage girl who finds out she's supposed to stake the undead after class, everyone has a character that made them feel seen for the first time.  Each conversation, we try to get to the heart of the piece of media you love so much, because ultimately, you are what you love.
New episodes every Wednesday.  You can follow us on social media at tandonshows, and visit our website at <a href="https://www.tandonproductions.com">tandonproductions.com</a>

Percy Jackson with Erica & Carter

Sarah Ullrich, co-host of Post Book Depression, joins to discuss the romance book duet from author Pepper Winters.

We discuss how the book was outside of her comfort zone, and how that helped Sarah understand herself, the expectations readers have of the romance genre as a whole, and how the long journey with these characters helped Sarah open herself up to the people around her. Tangents include fluff versus angst, how books teach us a unique type of empathy, and the possibility of travel through fiction.

Be sure to catch me on Post Book Depression discussing Emily Henry!

We'll be off next week for the holiday. You Are What You Love will return on 11/29! 

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For the best listening experience and to get personalized podcast recommendations, find You Are What You Love on Heard.FM.  Download Heard.FM on iOS and Android now!

Sarah Ullrich, co-host of Post Book Depression, joins to discuss the romance book duet from author Pepper Winters.
We discuss how the book was outside of her comfort zone, and how that helped Sarah understand herself, the expectations readers have of the romance genre as a whole, and how the long journey with these characters helped Sarah open herself up to the people around her. Tangents include fluff versus angst, how books teach us a unique type of empathy, and the possibility of travel through fiction.
Be sure to catch me on Post Book Depression discussing Emily Henry!
We'll be off next week for the holiday. You Are What You Love will return on 11/29! 
<a href="https://marissatandon.substack.com">Sign up for my newsletter</a> at our website, <a href="https://tandonproductions.com/you-are-what-you-love/">tandonproductions.com</a>, and let me know what you thought of the episode by finding me on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok @marissakumari. 
Interested in being a guest on You Are What You Love? <a href="https://tandonproductions.com/you-are-what-you-love/">Submit a request via the form on this page. </a>
For the best listening experience and to get personalized podcast recommendations, find You Are What You Love on <a href="https://heard.fm/">Heard.FM</a>.  Download <a href="https://heard.fm/">Heard.FM</a> on <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/heard-fm/id1630111304">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.heardfm.android&amp;pcampaignid=web_share">Android</a> now!

The Ribbon Duet with Sarah Ullrich

Amy Watson, co-host of Post Book Depression, joins to discuss the romance thriller duet from author Mia Sheridan. 

We discuss how Sheridan's writing made Amy reframe her view of characters she wasn't sure she should care for, open up discussion with her friend and future co-host Sarah, and how suspense and romance can meet. Tangents include Amy's preference for an unhappy ending, whether life ends once you find love, and how romance is in every story, and should be taken more seriously. 

Be sure to catch me on Post Book Depression, and join us next week with Amy's co-host, Sarah! 

Sign up for my newsletter at our website, tandonproductions.com, and let me know what you thought of the episode by finding me on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok @marissakumari. 

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For the best listening experience and to get personalized podcast recommendations, find You Are What You Love on Heard.FM.  Download Heard.FM on iOS and Android now!

Amy Watson, co-host of Post Book Depression, joins to discuss the romance thriller duet from author Mia Sheridan. 
We discuss how Sheridan's writing made Amy reframe her view of characters she wasn't sure she should care for, open up discussion with her friend and future co-host Sarah, and how suspense and romance can meet. Tangents include Amy's preference for an unhappy ending, whether life ends once you find love, and how romance is in every story, and should be taken more seriously. 
Be sure to catch me on Post Book Depression, and join us next week with Amy's co-host, Sarah! 
<a href="https://marissatandon.substack.com">Sign up for my newsletter</a> at our website, <a href="https://tandonproductions.com/you-are-what-you-love/">tandonproductions.com</a>, and let me know what you thought of the episode by finding me on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok @marissakumari. 
Interested in being a guest on You Are What You Love? <a href="https://tandonproductions.com/you-are-what-you-love/">Submit a request via the form on this page. </a>
For the best listening experience and to get personalized podcast recommendations, find You Are What You Love on <a href="https://heard.fm/">Heard.FM</a>.  Download <a href="https://heard.fm/">Heard.FM</a> on <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/heard-fm/id1630111304">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.heardfm.android&amp;pcampaignid=web_share">Android</a> now!

The Where Duet with Amy Watson

Mallory, immersive theatre creator, joins to discuss K.A. Applegate's book series, Animorphs. 

We discuss how the books focused on family and friendship rather than centering on romantic endings, Mallory's childhood dream of being a vet and how that helped her connect with one of the characters, and discovering the books at the Scholastic Book Fair. Tangents include how darker themes helped Mallory form her own view of the world and art, whether fandom should be a part of the creator's writing process, and whether an unsatisfying ending is actually the right answer. 

Sign up for my newsletter at our website, tandonproductions.com, and let me know what you thought of the episode by finding me on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok @marissakumari. 

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For the best listening experience and to get personalized podcast recommendations, find You Are What You Love on Heard.FM.  Download Heard.FM on iOS and Android now!

Mallory, immersive theatre creator, joins to discuss K.A. Applegate's book series, Animorphs. 
We discuss how the books focused on family and friendship rather than centering on romantic endings, Mallory's childhood dream of being a vet and how that helped her connect with one of the characters, and discovering the books at the Scholastic Book Fair. Tangents include how darker themes helped Mallory form her own view of the world and art, whether fandom should be a part of the creator's writing process, and whether an unsatisfying ending is actually the right answer. 
<a href="https://marissatandon.substack.com">Sign up for my newsletter</a> at our website, <a href="https://tandonproductions.com/you-are-what-you-love/">tandonproductions.com</a>, and let me know what you thought of the episode by finding me on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok @marissakumari. 
Interested in being a guest on You Are What You Love? <a href="https://tandonproductions.com/you-are-what-you-love/">Submit a request via the form on this page. </a>
For the best listening experience and to get personalized podcast recommendations, find You Are What You Love on <a href="https://heard.fm/">Heard.FM</a>.  Download <a href="https://heard.fm/">Heard.FM</a> on <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/heard-fm/id1630111304">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.heardfm.android&amp;pcampaignid=web_share">Android</a> now!

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