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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
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  • This costume party feels familiar... | Twelve Months

    This costume party feels familiar... | Twelve Months
    Feb 24 2026

    (4/14; Ch 13-16) I was under the impression there was going to be a Ghost Adventure, not a Ghoul Adventure. I feel misled.


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    Produced, directed, recorded and edited by: Ryan Carter

    Hosted by: Ryan Carter & Aaron Howard

    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

    (00:58) Chapter 13

    (10:49) Chapter 14

    (12:54) Chapter 15

    (20:07) Call to action

    (22:20) Chapter 16
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    41 mins
  • IDGAF about the WoJ | Twelve Months

    IDGAF about the WoJ | Twelve Months
    Feb 17 2026

    (3/14) Hot take, I know. Anyway, HBGB is Heebie Jeebies? Wild.


    (00:00) Introduction

    (01:18) Chapter 9

    (10:28) Chapter 10

    (31:34) Chapter 11

    (42:48) Chapter 12
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    53 mins
  • Butters deserves his Glow-Up | Twelve Months

    Butters deserves his Glow-Up | Twelve Months
    Feb 10 2026

    (2/14; Ch 5-8) What's that title got to do with these chapters? Well, nothing, really, but it does come up when we're talking about chapter 8.


    Read along with us! Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a buck ($1) 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 & Aaron Howard

    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

    (01:20) Chapter 5

    (09:28) Chapter 6

    (18:55) Chapter 7

    (34:39) Chapter 8
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    50 mins
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