Alzabo Soup
Alzabo Soup is a literary analysis podcast where we literally become our favorite authors by devouring portions of their brains. We do chapter-by-chapter analysis of our favorite speculative fiction, researching the details and discussing the implications.
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Chapter 1, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about Carol and the End of the World Content (9:32) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 1 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - 'Tis Pity She's a Whore Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2024-02-09Länk till avsnitt
Introduction and Character List - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss The Boy and the Heron Content (16:12) - An introduction to On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe, and discussion of the character list. This Week's Play - Romeo and Juliet Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2024-02-02Länk till avsnitt
Jack London's The Red One
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss how they track their reading. Content (13:36) - Discussion of The Red One by Jack London This Week's Play - Cymbeline Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2024-01-26Länk till avsnitt
Jack Vance's Big Planet
Intro - Metz asks Phil about Panera's Charged Lemonade Content (6:00) - Discussion of Big Planet by Jack Vance This Week's Play - Doctor Faustus, by Christopher Marlowe Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2024-01-19Länk till avsnitt
Adrian Tchaikovsky's Elder Race
Intro - Phil talks about what it's like to choose a high school for his son. Content (8:27) - Discussion of Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky This Week's Play - Macbeth Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2024-01-12Länk till avsnitt
Gene Wolfe's Trip, Trap
Intro - Metz and Phil eat at The Juicy Seafood Content (6:30) - Discussion of Trip, Trap by Gene Wolfe This Week's Play - The Two Gentlemen of Verona Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2024-01-05Länk till avsnitt
General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Phil explains Super Mario Wonder to Metz Content (8:47) - Discussion of An Evil Guest by Gene Wolfe This Week's Play - The Taming of the Shrew Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-12-29Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 25 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Metz gives Phil Goosebumps - The Musical! Content (14:14) - Discussion of Chapter 25 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-12-22Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 24 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about getting to read and handle some old books. Content (12:51) - Discussion of Chapter 24 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-12-15Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 23 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Metz congratulates Phil on his crystal anniversary. Content (5:20) - Discussion of Chapter 23 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-12-08Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 22 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Phil offers Metz some plum candy. Content (5:35) - Discussion of Chapter 22 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-12-01Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 21 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Phil forces Metz to do a Jigsaw puzzle. Content (9:23) - Discussion of Chapter 21 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-11-24Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 20 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Metz and Phil announce their Shakespeare readalong project for 2024. Content (4:11) - Discussion of Chapter 20 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-11-17Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 19 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Phil mourns the death of his travel mug. Content (5:31) - Discussion of Chapter 19 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-11-10Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 18 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Metz and Phil explore the world of Bakeneering. Content (9:17) - Discussion of Chapter 18 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-11-03Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 17, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Phil talks about playing Sea of Stars. Content (9:29) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 17 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-10-27Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 17, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - We announce the titles we'll be covering after we finish An Evil Guest. Content (6:07) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 17 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-10-20Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 16 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Metz asks Phil about his latest reading project - Westerns. Content (11:41) - Discussion of Chapter 16 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-10-13Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 15 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about their summer vacations. Content (10:08) - Discussion of Chapter 15 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-10-06Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 14 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Phil wants to talk about intertextuality. Content (9:34) - Discussion of Chapter 14 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-09-29Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 13 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about Barbie Content (12:12) - Discussion of Chapter 13 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-09-22Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 12 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Phil explains his experience of learning French throuhg Jack Vance. Content (12:10) - Discussion of Chapter 12 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-09-15Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 11 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the state of video game preservation. Content (14:30) - Discussion of Chapter 11 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-09-08Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 10 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Phil and Metz probe the depths of Gertrude's Secrets. Content (10:05) - Discussion of Chapter 10 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-09-01Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 9 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Phil tells Metz about the value of fables. Content (12:08) - Discussion of Chapter 9 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-08-25Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 8 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss Fall Out Boy's cover of "We Didn't Start the Fire" Content (13:09) - Discussion of Chapter 8 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-08-18Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 7 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Metz tries to convince Phil to enjoy Jury Duty. Content (6:13) - Discussion of Chapter 7 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-08-11Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 6 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem Content (7:12) - Discussion of Chapter 6 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-08-04Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 5 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Phil admits that Brandon Sanderson is an amazing author. Content (13:29) - Discussion of Chapter 5 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-07-28Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 4 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - A Tribute to the weirdness of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles villains Bebop and Rocksteady. Content (9:31) - Discussion of Chapter 4 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-07-21Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 3 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about the great Miller moth migration. Content (5:14) - Discussion of Chapter 3 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-07-14Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 2 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Metz describes his experience being takent through Stellaris by a seasoned player Content (7:07) - Discussion of Chapter 2 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-07-07Länk till avsnitt
Chapter 1 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Phil discusses his day-of-launch experience with Tears of the Kingdom Content (6:30) - Discussion of Chapter 1 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-06-30Länk till avsnitt
Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Memorare
Intro - Phil introduces Metz to the SCP wiki. Content (9:06) - Part 3 of Gene Wolfe's Memorare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-06-23Länk till avsnitt
Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Memorare
Intro - Phil tries to get Metz to understand the value of the hit single, "Peaches." Content (7:06) - Part 2 of Gene Wolfe's Memorare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-06-16Länk till avsnitt
Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Memorare
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about the range of science fiction, from the rock hard to the silky soft. Content (9:06) - Part 1 of Gene Wolfe's Memorare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-06-09Länk till avsnitt
Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's The Tree is My Hat
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the foibles of using AI. Content (12:47) - Part 3 of Gene Wolfe's The Tree is My Hat Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-06-02Länk till avsnitt
Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's The Tree is My Hat
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the trailer for Tears of the Kingdom Content (6:55) - Part 2 of Gene Wolfe's The Tree is My Hat Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-05-26Länk till avsnitt
Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's The Tree is My Hat
Intro - Metz tells Phil about a frightening birthday party. Content (7:45) - Part 1 of Gene Wolfe's The Tree is My Hat Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-05-19Länk till avsnitt
Part 2 - Jack Vance's The Moon Moth
Intro - Phil asks Metz about testifying before the state legislature. Content (8:20) - Part 2 of Jack Vance's The Moon Moth Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-05-12Länk till avsnitt
Part 1 - Jack Vance's The Moon Moth
Intro - Metz asks Phil about his favorite masks. Content (9:32) - Part 1 of Jack Vance's The Moon Moth. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-05-05Länk till avsnitt
Part 2 - R. A. Lafferty's Snuffles
Intro - Metz talks to Phil about seeing Shrek Jr. Content (11:04) - Part 1 of R. A. Lafferty's Snuffles Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-04-28Länk till avsnitt
Part 1 - R. A. Lafferty's Snuffles
Intro - Phil talks to Metz about another famous bear in the news. Content (8:52) - Part 1 of R. A. Lafferty's Snuffles Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-04-21Länk till avsnitt
Robert W. Chambers' The Repairer of Reputations.
Intro - Phil wants to talk about Gallavants Content (8:52) - Discussion of Robert W. Chambers' The Repairer of Reputations. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-04-14Länk till avsnitt
Part 3 - Kai Ashante Wilson's A Taste of Honey
Intro - Metz tells Phil about a unique pseudo-restaurant experience. Content (8:10) - Part 3 of Kai Ahsante Wilson's A Taste of Honey Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-04-07Länk till avsnitt
Part 2 - Kai Ashante Wilson's A Taste of Honey
Intro - Phil explains his son's amazing insult prowess. Content (5:48) - Part 2 of Kai Ahsante Wilson's A Taste of Honey Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-03-31Länk till avsnitt
Part 1 - Kai Ashante Wilson's A Taste of Honey
Intro - Metz asks for rhetoric help. Content (8:49) - Part 1 of Kai Ahsante Wilson's A Taste of Honey Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-03-24Länk till avsnitt
General Discussion Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's The Book of the Long Sun
Intro - Phil and Metz struggle to define the term "Adventure Film." Content (8:57) - General discussion of The Book the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-03-17Länk till avsnitt
General Discussion Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's The Book of the Long Sun
Intro - Phil talks to Metz about his new hobby. Content (10:07) - General discussion of The Book the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-03-10Länk till avsnitt
General Discussion Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's The Book of the Long Sun
Intro - We celebrate our completion of Long Sun with a very special cocktail. Content (6:12) - General discussion of The Book the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
2023-03-03Länk till avsnitt