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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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  • Delayed Literary Gratification | Twelve Months

    Delayed Literary Gratification | Twelve Months
    Apr 7 2026

    (8/14; Ch 29-32) Really, Jim?! You're going to show us all that and then just pivot to something else entirely with no explanation? Rude!

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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

    (04:37) Chapter 29

    (15:49) Chapter 30

    (27:17) Chapter 31

    (34:15) Chapter 32
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    50 mins
  • Interlude III

    Interlude III
    Apr 4 2026

    Ryan, Jackie and Zach celebrate the third anniversary of book club. They discuss the top 10 episodes, whether or not to change up the format, and several literary classics and modern favorites.
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Lore Drop | Twelve Months

    Lore Drop | Twelve Months
    Mar 17 2026

    (7/14; Ch 25-28) Did anyone else notice that chapter 25 was right before Christmas?

    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

    (02:11) Chapter 25

    (14:28) Chapter 26

    (28:04) Chapter 27

    (35:43) Chapter 28
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    46 mins
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