It's a book club! Join Ryan and his friends every other Tuesday as they discuss books in a relaxed and casual atmosphere (and also tell you all about businesses 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: Le Morte d'Arthur The Obelisk Gate (Broken Earth, Book 2)
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episode 3: The Obelisk Gate | Chapters 4-6
(2/7) Boilbugs are gross. Hoa tries to explain stone eaters. Nassun discovers how to manipulate her father. We discover Magic!
Read along with us! You can buy the book here. Come see Julia and Ryan perform Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap at the Maplewood Barn Community Theatre, May 16th-19th, and May 23rd-26th, 2024. The address is 2900 E Nifong Blvd, Columbia, MO 65201. Box office opens at 7 PM, show begins at 8 PM. Concessions at the box office...
episode 2: The Obelisk Gate | Chapters 1-3
(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...
episode 1: Le Morte d'Arthur | Book 3, Chapters 8-15
(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...
episode 28: [Bonus] Interlude 1
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).
episode 27: Le Morte d'Arthur | Book 3, Chapters 1-7
(1/2) Zach returns to book club to talk to Ryan about the story of King Arthur's wedding to Lady Guinevere and the three adventures that resulted therein.
(00:00) Introduction
(02:00) Chapter 1
(09:39) Chapter 2
(16:06) Chapter 3
(28:57) Chapter 4
(32:43) Chapter 5
(39:53) Chapter 6
(43:50) Chapter 7
Read along with us! Zach is reading a version of the text adapted into modern idiom...
episode 26: The Fifth Season | Chapters 21-23
(8/8) We find an old friend. Syenite's world comes crashing down. Alabaster has an important question.
Read along with us! You can buy the book here.
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Produced, directed, and edited by: Ryan Carter
Hosted by: Ryan Carter & Julia Carney
Theme music by Jake Weller. Listen to Jake's album, Wasting Time...
episode 25: The Fifth Season | Chapters 18-20
(7/8) Essun discovers an underground crystal city. Syenite and Alabaster get settled in Meov and take a lover.
Link dump:
The Hunger Games
Stranger Things
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episode 24: The Fifth Season | Chapters 15-17
(6/8) We discover a comm like no other. Syenite wakes on an island. Damaya makes a discovery that will impact the rest of her life.
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episode 23: The Fifth Season | Chapters 12-14
(5/8) Syenite discovers a new toy, then breaks it. Hoa is having a hard time tracking our daughter as easily as he used to. Read along with us! You can buy the book here.
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...
episode 22: The Fifth Season | Chapters 9-11
(4/8) Something is missing! Do you know what it is? Also, what is up with those obelisks and stone eaters? These mysteries are so enticing. Read along with us! You can buy the book here.
Support us on Patreon for a dollar! 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...