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Functionally Literate

Functionally Literate

By: Ryan Carter
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 It's a book club! Join Ryan and his friends every other Tuesday as they chat about books (and also tell you all about things they aren't sponsored by). From Mythology and Swords & Sorcery to Urban Fantasy or History, this book club is all about having a good time while exploring diverse literary genres. Currently, the club is making its way through: 14, by Peter ClinesRyan Carter Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • A Boy and his Gunslinger at the End of the World

    A Boy and his Gunslinger at the End of the World
    Sep 16 2025

    (2/3; Chapters 2 & 3) The Gunslinger discovers a boy at an abandoned waystation and they travel together.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Gunslinger | Chapter 1

    The Gunslinger | Chapter 1
    Sep 2 2025

    (1/3) The Man in Black fled through the desert, the Gunslinger followed, and Ryan and Jacques talked about it.
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • The Many Silly Adventures of Sir Lancelot | Le Morte d'Arthur VI

    The Many Silly Adventures of Sir Lancelot | Le Morte d'Arthur VI
    Aug 19 2025

    (3/3; Chapters 13-18) 🎶So just say thanks a lot / And try romance, it's hot! / Let's find out who's really you 🎶


    Link dump:

    ⁠Le Morte d'Arthur: Ye Olde English edition⁠ (physical)

    ⁠Le Morte d'Arthur: Modern English edition (digital)


    Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ and get ad-free episodes! Or make a one-time donation on ⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠.Produced, directed, recorded and edited by: Ryan Carter

    Hosted by: Ryan Carter & Zach Ignotz

    Theme music by Jake Weller. Listen to Jake's album, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wasting Time⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Special thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vidwest Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠ for providing equipment and a recording space.


    (00:00) Introduction

    (03:35) Chapter 13

    (14:25) Chapter 14

    (21:33) Chapter 15

    (33:03) Chapter 16

    (48:33) Chapter 17

    (01:08:05) Chapter 18
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    1 hr and 19 mins
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