About this episode

The hosts discuss chapters 29 to 32 of a literary work, expressing frustration over abrupt narrative shifts.

(8/12; 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! 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 (04:37) Chapter 29 (15:49) Chapter 30 (27:17) Chapter 31 (34:15) Chapter 32

People in this episode

Hosts: Ryan Carter, Aaron Howard

Topics covered

• literature
• book discussion
• chapter analysis
• reading
• podcast

Keywords

• literary analysis
• book podcast
• chapter discussion
• Ryan Carter
• Aaron Howard

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vidwest Studios

Books & works: Wasting Time

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