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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 7 hours 46 minutes
Introduction
Ryan and Zach introduce themselves and figure out what this podcast is going to be all about. Producer: Ryan Carter Director: Ryan Carter Host: Ryan Carter Co-host: Zach Ignotz Audio Recordist: Chris D. Mooney, DigiStory Productions Editor: Ryan Carter 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.
episode 1: Greek Myths | The Wedding of the Gods
(1/2) Ryan talks about the Birth of Hephaestus, his betrothal to Persephone, the first ever (double) wedding, the Origin of Bees, and the Birth of Athena. Zach talks about the Origin of Turtles. Ryan is reading Mythos, by Stephen Fry. Zach is reading Metamorphoses, by Ovid, Homer, Hesiod.
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episode 2: Greek Myths | Pandora's Box
(2/2) This episode the boys talk about Prometheus and his brother Epimetheus, the creation of humanity, and the worst portrayal of women. Ryan is reading from Mythos, by Stephen Fry. Zach is reading from Metamorphoses, by Ovid and The Poems of Hesiod: Theogony, Works and Days, and the Shield of Herakles, by Barry B. Powell.
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episode 3: Norse Myths | Odin's Eye and the Treasure's of the Gods
(1/2) Ryan & Zach talk about how Odin lost his eye, and how Thor obtained his hammer. Ryan's sources are Across the Rainbow Bridge, by Kevin Crossley-Holland, and Norse Mythology, by Neil Gaiman. Zach's sources are the Prose Edda and the Poetic Edda.
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episode 4: Norse Myths | The Master Builder & Thor's Wedding
(2/2) Ryan tells the story of the Master Builder (we got giants!) and a short story called Blue of Blue. Zach tells the story of Thor's (fake) wedding. Ryan's sources are Across the Rainbow Bridge, by Kevin Crossley-Holland, and Norse Mythology, by Neil Gaiman. Zach's sources are the Prose Edda and the Poetic Edda. Support us on Patreon and get ad-free episodes! Or make a one-time donation on PayPal...
episode 5: Irish Celtic Myths
Zach tells the story of the coming of the Tuatha Dé Danann, and the origins of Cú Chulainn. Ryan reveals a personal discovery, and talks about the murder of Bridget Cleary. Zach's source is Lady Gregory's Complete Irish Mythology. Ryan's source is Celtic Myths and Legends by Charles Squire. Support us on Patreon and get ad-free episodes! Or make a one-time donation on PayPal...
episode 6: Egyptian Myths
Ryan discusses the family tree of the Egyptian gods. Zach tells the story of the god Osiris. Ryan's source is Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends, by Garry J. Shaw. Zach's source is Gods and Myths of Ancient Egypt, by Robert A. Armour.
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Producer: Ryan Carter
Director: Ryan Carter
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Audio Recordist: Chris D...
episode 7: Le Morte d'Arthur | Book 1, Chapters 1-7
(1/3) The boys begin their foray into Arthurian Legend. In this episode, we learn about the events leading to the birth of Arthur, the Sword in the Stone, and his coronation as King of England. 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...
episode 8: Le Morte d'Arthur | Book 1, Chapters 8-17
(2/3) The boys continue book 1 of 21 of the Arthurian Legends. Arthur goes to war with 11 kings (well, 10 kings and a duke, but who's counting?). Zach is reading a physical copy of the book. Ryan is reading a free ebook that you can download here. (Note: not for the faint of heart, as this version is in Ye Olde English.) Support us on Patreon and get ad-free episodes! Or make a one-time donation on PayPal...
episode 9: Le Morte d'Arthur | Book 1, Chapters 18 - 27
(3/3) The conclusion of King Arthur's origin story. Arthur battles with King Pellinore, begats Mordred, and obtains Excalibur. Zach is reading a physical copy of the book. Ryan is reading a free ebook that you can download 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 & Zach Ignotz
Audio Recordist: Chris D...