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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... more
FAQs about Functionally Literate:How many episodes does Functionally Literate have?The podcast currently has 67 episodes available.
June 13, 2023Egyptian MythsRyan 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.Support us on Patreon and get ad-free episodes! Or make a one-time donation on PayPal.Produced, directed and edited by: Ryan CarterHosted by: Ryan Carter & Zach IgnotzAudio Recordist: Chris D. MooneyTheme music by Jake Weller. Listen to Jake's album, Wasting Time.Special thanks to Vidwest Studios for providing most equipment and a recording space....more1h 14minPlay
May 30, 2023Irish Celtic MythsZach 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.Produced, directed and edited by: Ryan CarterHosted by: Ryan Carter & Zach IgnotzAudio Recordist: Chris D. MooneyTheme music by Jake Weller. Listen to Jake's album, Wasting Time.Special thanks to Vidwest Studios for providing some equipment and a recording space....more1h 12minPlay
May 16, 2023Norse 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.Produced, directed, and edited by: Ryan CarterHosted by: Ryan Carter & Zach IgnotzAudio Recordist: Chris D. MooneyTheme music by Jake Weller. Listen to Jake's album, Wasting Time.Special thanks to Vidwest Studios for providing some equipment and a recording space....more1h 3minPlay
May 02, 2023Norse 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. Support us on Patreon and get ad-free episodes! Or make a one-time donation on PayPal.Produced, directed and edited by: Ryan CarterHosted by: Ryan Carter & Zach IgnotzAudio Recordist: Chris D. MooneyTheme music by Jake Weller. Listen to Jake's album, Wasting Time.Special thanks to Vidwest Studios for providing some equipment and a recording space....more1h 9minPlay
April 18, 2023Greek 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.Support us on Patreon and get ad-free episodes! Or make a one-time donation on PayPal.Produced, directed and edited by: Ryan CarterHosts: Ryan Carter & Zach IgnotzAudio Recordist: Chris D. MooneyTheme music by Jake Weller. Listen to Jake's album, Wasting Time.Special thanks to Vidwest Studios for providing some equipment and a recording space....more55minPlay
April 04, 2023Greek 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.Support us on Patreon and get ad-free episodes! Or make a one-time donation on PayPal.Produced, directed and edited by: Ryan CarterHosted by: Ryan Carter & Zach IgnotzAudio Recordist: Chris D. MooneyTheme music by Jake Weller. Listen to Jake's album, Wasting Time.Special thanks to Vidwest Studios for providing most of our equipment and a recording space....more51minPlay
April 04, 2023IntroductionRyan and Zach introduce themselves and figure out what this podcast is going to be all about.Producer: Ryan CarterDirector: Ryan CarterHosted by: Ryan Carter & Zach IgnotzAudio Recordist: Chris D. MooneyEditor: Ryan CarterTheme 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(00:37) What are we doing?(03:45) Why are we doing this?(20:09) How are we going to do this?...more36minPlay
FAQs about Functionally Literate:How many episodes does Functionally Literate have?The podcast currently has 67 episodes available.