About this episode

In this episode, Ryan and Jackie discuss the first four chapters of Jane Eyre, highlighting their differing expectations and reactions to the book.

(1/11; Ch 1-4) Jackie's *favorite* book. She has 9 copies (and counting)! Ryan thought this was going to be a quaint, sweet old timey romp...he's not going to get less mad as they keep reading.... 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 & Jackie Eckert 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 (07:32) Chapter 1 (20:15) Chapter 2 (36:45) Chapter 3 (49:26) Chapter 4

People in this episode

Hosts: Ryan Carter, Jackie Eckert

Topics covered

• literature
• book discussion
• Jane Eyre
• reading
• podcast

Keywords

• Jane Eyre
• book discussion
• Ryan Carter
• Jackie Eckert
• literature podcast
• reading
• chapters 1-4

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vidwest Studios

Books & works: Jane Eyre

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