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: The 5th story of Le Morte d'Arthur
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Episodes
  • 14 | Chapters 7-13

    14 | Chapters 7-13
    Feb 18 2025

    (2/12) Nate keeps discovering strange things about his apartment building, and acquires a confidant.


    Read along with us! We recommend you listen to the⁠audiobook⁠, but you can get a paper copy⁠here⁠.

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    Produced, directed, recorded and edited by: Ryan Carter

    Hosted by: Ryan Carter & Jake Weller.

    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

    (04:03) Chapter 7

    (14:48) Chapter 8

    (27:50) Chapter 9

    (39:41) Chapter 10

    (50:07) Chapter 11

    (01:00:03) Chapter 12

    (01:04:11) Chapter 13
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 14 | Chapters 0-6

    14 | Chapters 0-6
    Feb 4 2025

    (1/12) Nate moves into an unusually cheap apartment near Hollywood and then...weird stuff happens. This has been one of Ryan's favorite novels since high school. This is Jake's first time joining us on the podcast.


    Read along with us! We recommend you listen to the audiobook, but you can get a paper copy here.

    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 & Jake Weller.

    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

    (07:32) Chapter 0

    (11:14) Chapter 1

    (19:24) Chapter 2

    (25:14) Chapter 3

    (41:34) Chapter 4

    (47:22) Chapter 5

    (56:29) Chapter 6
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • In Broad Daylight

    In Broad Daylight
    Jan 28 2025

    What pushes someone to the point that they feel they have no choice but to commit murder in broad daylight? Today, Ryan and Natalie discuss Harry N. MacLean's In Broad Daylight: A Murder in Skidmore, Missouri.


    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 & Natalie McNeeley

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

    Special thanks to ⁠⁠Vidwest Studios⁠⁠ for providing equipment and a recording space.
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    2 hrs and 2 mins

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