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Functionally Literate

By: Ryan Carter
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  • Summary

  • It's a book club! Join Ryan and his friends every other Tuesday as they discuss books in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. 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: Le Morte d'Arthur The Obelisk Gate (Broken Earth, Book 2)
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Episodes
  • The Obelisk Gate | Chapters 1-3

    The Obelisk Gate | Chapters 1-3
    Apr 30 2024

    (1/7) Nassun catches her father red-handed. We summon a couple of obelisks. Schaffa survives Meov.


    Link dump:

    • Liquid Breathing
    • David Hasselhoff in The Spongebob Squarepants Movie


    Read along with us! You can buy the book ⁠here⁠. This episode is brought to you by Gregg Bush. Please support his campaign for MO House District 50 by donating to his ⁠ActBlue.⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ and get ad-free episodes! Or make a one-time donation on ⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠.

    Produced, directed, and edited by: Ryan Carter

    Hosted by: Ryan Carter & Julia Carney

    Audio Recordist: Chris D. Mooney 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

    (02:56) Chapter 1: Nassun, on the rocks

    (14:45) Chapter 2: you, continued

    (37:44) Chapter 3: Schaffa, forgotten
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    57 mins
  • Le Morte d'Arthur | Book 3, Chapters 8-15

    Le Morte d'Arthur | Book 3, Chapters 8-15
    Apr 16 2024

    (2/2) The boys finish recounting the exploits of Sir Gawaine, then tell of the adventures of Sir Tor and King Pellinore.


    Read along with us! Zach is reading ⁠a version of the text⁠ adapted into modern idiom. Ryan is reading a more archaic version of the text that you can ⁠download digitally⁠ for free.


    This episode is brought to you by Gregg Bush. Please support his campaign for MO House District 50 by donating to his ⁠⁠ActBlue.⁠


    Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ and get ad-free episodes! Or make a one-time donation on ⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠.


    Produced, directed, and edited by: Ryan Carter

    Hosted by: Ryan Carter & Zach Ignotz

    The Voice of Camelot: Callum Bowen

    Audio Recordist: Chris D. Mooney

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

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


    (00:00) Introduction

    (03:35) Chapter 8

    (09:52) Chapter 9

    (14:20) Chapter 10

    (19:00) Chapter 11

    (30:42) Chapter 12

    (38:16) Chapter 13

    (42:10) Chapter 14

    (46:10) Chapter 15
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    59 mins
  • [Bonus] Interlude 1

    [Bonus] Interlude 1
    Apr 4 2024

    Ryan, Julia, and Zach all get together for the first time to discuss the podcast on its 1st anniversary. They play a game, discuss their favorite episodes, and chat about the Fifth Season (heavy spoilers).
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    1 hr and 42 mins
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