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Start / Alzabo Soup
Alzabo Soup
Alzabo Soup is a literary analysis podcast where we literally become our favorite authors by devouring portions of their brains.
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Om podden
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.
The podcast Alzabo Soup is created by Philip Armstrong and Andrew Metzroth. The podcast and the artwork on this page are embedded on this page using the public podcast feed (RSS).
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Chapter 14, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
4 april 2025 |
61 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz how he liked the Stardust Crusaders arc of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Content (10:15) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 14 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Stations of the Tide, by Michael Swanwick. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 14, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
28 mars 2025 |
40 min
Intro - Metz and Phil listen to MD Foodie Boyz Content (7:56) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 14 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Sirius, by Olaf Stapledon Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 13, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
21 mars 2025 |
47 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss "A Solitare Mystery." Content (11:29) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 13 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Sirius, by Olaf Stapledon Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 13, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
14 mars 2025 |
42 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss "A Solitare Mystery." Content (7:00) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 13 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Sirius, by Olaf Stapledon Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 12 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
7 mars 2025 |
46 min
Intro - Metz talks about his daughter's obsession with Murder, She Wrote. Content (9:01) - Discussion of Chapter 12 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Sirius, by Olaf Stapledon Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 11 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
28 februari 2025 |
44 min
Intro - Phil tells Metz about his experience reading Dickens, and the idea of a serial read. Content (9:20) - Discussion of Chapter 11 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Riddley Walker, by Russell Hoban Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 10, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
21 februari 2025 |
58 min
Intro - Phil tells Metz about an amazing spice-dispensing invention. Content (8:40) - Discussion of Part 2 Chapter 10 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Riddley Walker, by Russell Hoban Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 10, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
14 februari 2025 |
53 min
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about the practice of buying toys as an adult. Content (8:48) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 10 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Riddley Walker, by Russell Hoban Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 9, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
7 februari 2025 |
64 min
Intro - Metz and Phil marvel at Progresso Soup Drops. Content (8:53) - Discussion of Part 2 Chapter 9 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Riddley Walker, by Russell Hoban Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 9, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
31 januari 2025 |
57 min
Intro - Phil and Metz remember David Lynch Content (11:00) - Discussion of Part 1 Chapter 9 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Player of Games, by Iain M. Banks. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 8 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
24 januari 2025 |
63 min
Intro - Phil tells Metz about some of the top toys of 2024. Content (5:05) - Discussion of Chapter 8 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Player of Games, by Iain M. Banks. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 7 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
17 januari 2025 |
48 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz to describe a perfect board game. Content (8:23) - Discussion of Chapter 7 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Player of Games, by Iain M. Banks. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 6 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
10 januari 2025 |
49 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss Hundreds of Beavers. Content (8:53) - Discussion of Chapter 6 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Player of Games, by Iain M. Banks. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 5, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
3 januari 2025 |
59 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil how Sonic got a 3-movie franchise. Content (8:33) - Discussion of Part 3 of Chapter 5 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Player of Games, by Iain M. Banks. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 5, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
27 december 2024 |
45 min
Intro - Phil informs Metz about new developments surrounding the game Palworld. Content (8:42) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 5 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Alchemist, by Ben Jonson Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 5, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
20 december 2024 |
74 min
Intro - Phil makes Metz try some Japanese candy. Content (11:26) - Discussion of Part 1 Chapter 5 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Tempest, by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 4 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
13 december 2024 |
73 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the complexities of novelty popcorn buckets. Content (5:49) - Discussion of Chapter 4 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Witch of Edmonton, by John Ford, Thomas Dekker, and William Rowley Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 3 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
6 december 2024 |
53 min
Intro - We announce our 2025 read-along list of 12 titles picked by our patrons. Content (9:35) - Discussion of Chapter 3 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Hamlet, by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
29 november 2024 |
59 min
Intro - Metz and his family return to a bankrupt Red Lobster. Content (9:02) - Discussion of Chapter 2 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Winter's Tale, by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 1, Part 2- Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
22 november 2024 |
46 min
Intro - Phil and Metz are disturbed that they can summon the spirit of Samuel Adams. Content (5:50) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 1 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Much Ado About Nothing, by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 1, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
15 november 2024 |
71 min
Intro - Phil explains why he's trying to read 100 books this year Content (8:03) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 1 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Duchess of Malfi, by John Webster. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Introduction, Character List, and Letter - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
8 november 2024 |
53 min
Intro - Phil talks about the UFO 50 series of games. Content (11:14) - Discussion of the Character list and Letter in In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Taming of the Shrew, by William Shakespeare. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
The Increased Difficulty of Concentration, by Václav Havel
1 november 2024 |
60 min
Intro - Phil and Metz taste Coke Oreos and Oreo Coke. Content (5:13) - Discussion of part 2 of The Dragon Masters by Jack Vance This Week's Play - The Spanish Tragedy, by Thomas Kyd Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Part 3 - Jack Vance's The Dragon Masters
25 oktober 2024 |
62 min
Intro - Metz talks about his daughter's latest obsession. Content (7:55) - Discussion of part 3 of The Dragon Masters by Jack Vance This Week's Play - Othello, by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Part 2 - Jack Vance's The Dragon Masters
18 oktober 2024 |
57 min
Intro - We announce our 2025 book club plans for patron read-alongs. Content (5:13) - Discussion of part 2 of The Dragon Masters by Jack Vance This Week's Play - The Puritan, or the Widow of Watling Street, by Anonymous Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Part 1 - Jack Vance's The Dragon Masters
11 oktober 2024 |
59 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil about his favorite Dinosaur toylines Content (8:06) - Discussion of part 1 of The Dragon Masters by Jack Vance This Week's Play - The Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Gene Wolfe's How the Whip Came Back and R. A. Lafferty's Camels and Dromedaries, Clem
4 oktober 2024 |
82 min
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about seeing Elizabethan plays live this summer. Content (14:31) - Discussion of How the Whip Came Back by Gene Wolfe and Camels and Dromedaries, Clem by R. A. Lafferty. This Week's Play - The Jew of Malta, by Christopher Marlowe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
27 september 2024 |
74 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the challenge of avoiding spoilers while podcasting. Content (9:09) - General discussion of chapter 16 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Measure for Measure, by William Shakespeare. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 16 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
20 september 2024 |
76 min
Intro - Metz and Phil extol the virtues of Skelly the giant skeleton. Content (13:15) - Discussion of chapter 16 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Witch, by Thomas Middleton Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 15 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
13 september 2024 |
68 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the New York Times list of the 100 best books of the 21st century. Content (10:43) - Discussion of chapter 15 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Pericles, Prince of Tyre Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 14, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
6 september 2024 |
50 min
Intro - Metz and Phil take a look at the Emmy Awards Content (13:15) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 14 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Love's Labour's Lost, by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 14, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
30 augusti 2024 |
56 min
Intro - Phil and Metz celebrate their eigth anniversary. Content (3:44) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 14 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Antony and Cleopatra, by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 13, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
23 augusti 2024 |
51 min
Intro - Phil and Metz are fascinated by Funko Fusion. Content (7:57) - Discussion of part 3 of chapter 13 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Blind Beggar of Alexandria, by George Chapman Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 13, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
16 augusti 2024 |
63 min
Intro - Phil tries to explain the value of Elden Ring DLC to Metz. Content (8:21) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 13 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Two Noble Kinsmen by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 13, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
9 augusti 2024 |
77 min
Intro - After finishing all of Shakespeare's histories in chronological order, Metz and Phil discuss the overaching experience. Content (16:29) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 13 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Arden of Faversham by Anonymous Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 12, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
2 augusti 2024 |
67 min
Intro - Phil tells Metz about seeing the musical Company. Content (8:46) - Discussion of part 3 of chapter 12 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - All's Well that Ends Well by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 12, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
26 juli 2024 |
60 min
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. Content (9:24) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 12 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 12, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
19 juli 2024 |
69 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the Pharrel Williams Lego biopic trailer. Content (7:50) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 12 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Shoemaker's Holiday by Thomas Dekker Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 11, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
12 juli 2024 |
51 min
Intro - We announce the books and stories we'll be reading between On Blue's Waters and In Green's Jungles Content (5:11) - Discussion of part 3 of chapter 11 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 11, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
5 juli 2024 |
67 min
Intro - Phil explains to Metz the wonder of Another Crab's Treasure Content (5:55) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 11 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 11, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
28 juni 2024 |
50 min
Intro - Metz and Phil join The Simpsons in mourning Larry the Barfly. Content (7:28) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 11 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Coriolanus by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 10, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
21 juni 2024 |
76 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz to rate Eiyuden Chronicle as a JRPG. Content (10:09) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 10 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - As You Like It by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 10, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
14 juni 2024 |
74 min
Intro - Phil and Metz compare and contrast the anime Protocol Rain with Jerry Seinfeld's Unfrosted. Content (10:59) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 10 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Henry VIII by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 9, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
7 juni 2024 |
68 min
Intro - Metz and Phil do a progress report on the Shakespeare readalong. Content (10:52) - Discussion of part 3 of chapter 9 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Richard III, by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 9, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
31 maj 2024 |
55 min
Intro - Metz and Phil examine the thin line between Fantasy and Sci Fi. Content (7:52) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 9 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Henry VI, Part 3 by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 8 and Chapter 9, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
24 maj 2024 |
64 min
Intro - Phil is excited for Metz to play Mega Man 2. Content (14:25) - Discussion of chapter 8 and part 1 of chapter 9 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Henry VI, Part 2 by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 7, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
17 maj 2024 |
54 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss Irish Wish and Unfrosted. Content (11:38) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 7 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Henry VI, Part 1 by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 7, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
10 maj 2024 |
41 min
Intro - Phil and Metz watch an animated classical music concert. Content (11:!4) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 7 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 6, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
3 maj 2024 |
51 min
Intro - Metz and Phil attend a classical violin concert. Content (9:33) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 6 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Henry V by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 6, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
26 april 2024 |
61 min
Intro - For their 400th episode, Phil and Metz discuss the show Scooby Doo and Guess Who? Content (7:45) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 6 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Henry IV, Part 2 by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 5, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
19 april 2024 |
42 min
Intro - Metz describes his experience watching Finding Nemo, Jr. Content (6:51) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 5 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 5, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
12 april 2024 |
50 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz about his experience playing Pentiment. Content (8:40) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 5 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Richard II by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 4, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
5 april 2024 |
47 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss Phil's opinion of Dune. Content (6:45) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 4 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - King John by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 4, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
29 mars 2024 |
51 min
Intro - Metz and Phil use their pure imaginations to discuss a Willy Wonka AI Experience. Content (8:33) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 4 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Edward III by William Shakespeare and Anonymous Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 3, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
22 mars 2024 |
65 min
Intro - Metz and Phil are horrified by Puffy Bear. Content (6:48) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 3 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Edward II by Christopher Marlowe Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 3, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
15 mars 2024 |
50 min
Intro - Phil explains Pal World to Metz. Content (9:08) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 3 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Timon of Athens Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 2, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
8 mars 2024 |
45 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discover the wonder of Coke powered by AI. Content (6:15) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 2 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Julius Caesar Check out more at alzabosoup.com.https://www.alzabosoup.com/
Chapter 2, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
1 mars 2024 |
60 min
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about the game Sethian, where you have to learn a pictographic language. Content (8:02) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 2 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Volpone by Ben Johnson Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 1, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
23 februari 2024 |
60 min
Intro - Phil and Metz share the highlights of their Christmas gifts in 2023. Content (10:59) - Discussion of part 3 of chapter 1 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - King Lear Check out more at alzabosoup.com.https://www.alzabosoup.com/
Chapter 1, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
16 februari 2024 |
60 min
Intro - Phil is super-excited about Steamboat Willie entering the public domain. Content (4:57) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 1 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Trolus and Cressida Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 1, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
9 februari 2024 |
61 min
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.
Introduction and Character List - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
2 februari 2024 |
61 min
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.
Jack London's The Red One
26 januari 2024 |
74 min
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.
Jack Vance's Big Planet
19 januari 2024 |
70 min
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.
Adrian Tchaikovsky's Elder Race
12 januari 2024 |
59 min
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.
Gene Wolfe's Trip, Trap
5 januari 2024 |
67 min
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.
General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
29 december 2023 |
61 min
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.
Chapter 25 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
22 december 2023 |
62 min
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.
Chapter 24 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
15 december 2023 |
60 min
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.
Chapter 23 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
8 december 2023 |
37 min
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.
Chapter 22 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
1 december 2023 |
44 min
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.
Chapter 21 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
24 november 2023 |
53 min
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.
Chapter 20 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
17 november 2023 |
44 min
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.
Chapter 19 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
10 november 2023 |
46 min
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.
Chapter 18 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
3 november 2023 |
44 min
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.
Chapter 17, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
27 oktober 2023 |
45 min
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.
Chapter 17, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
20 oktober 2023 |
56 min
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.
Chapter 16 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
13 oktober 2023 |
49 min
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.
Chapter 15 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
6 oktober 2023 |
49 min
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.
Chapter 14 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
29 september 2023 |
41 min
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.
Chapter 13 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
22 september 2023 |
53 min
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.
Chapter 12 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
15 september 2023 |
53 min
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.
Chapter 11 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
8 september 2023 |
65 min
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.
Chapter 10 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
1 september 2023 |
44 min
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.
Chapter 9 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
25 augusti 2023 |
51 min
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.
Chapter 8 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
18 augusti 2023 |
51 min
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.
Chapter 7 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
11 augusti 2023 |
38 min
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.
Chapter 6 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
4 augusti 2023 |
37 min
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.
Chapter 5 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
28 juli 2023 |
56 min
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.
Chapter 4 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
21 juli 2023 |
45 min
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.
Chapter 3 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
14 juli 2023 |
53 min
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.
Chapter 2 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
7 juli 2023 |
37 min
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.
Chapter 1 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
30 juni 2023 |
55 min
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.
Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Memorare
23 juni 2023 |
78 min
Intro - Phil introduces Metz to the SCP wiki. Content (9:06) - Part 3 of Gene Wolfe's Memorare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Memorare
16 juni 2023 |
49 min
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.
Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Memorare
9 juni 2023 |
59 min
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.
Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's The Tree is My Hat
2 juni 2023 |
56 min
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.
Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's The Tree is My Hat
26 maj 2023 |
56 min
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.
Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's The Tree is My Hat
19 maj 2023 |
50 min
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.
Part 2 - Jack Vance's The Moon Moth
12 maj 2023 |
70 min
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.
Part 1 - Jack Vance's The Moon Moth
5 maj 2023 |
66 min
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.
Part 2 - R. A. Lafferty's Snuffles
28 april 2023 |
69 min
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.
Part 1 - R. A. Lafferty's Snuffles
21 april 2023 |
51 min
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.
Robert W. Chambers' The Repairer of Reputations.
14 april 2023 |
61 min
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.
Part 3 - Kai Ashante Wilson's A Taste of Honey
7 april 2023 |
68 min
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.
Part 2 - Kai Ashante Wilson's A Taste of Honey
31 mars 2023 |
58 min
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.
Part 1 - Kai Ashante Wilson's A Taste of Honey
24 mars 2023 |
60 min
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.
General Discussion Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's The Book of the Long Sun
17 mars 2023 |
69 min
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.
General Discussion Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's The Book of the Long Sun
10 mars 2023 |
67 min
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.
General Discussion Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's The Book of the Long Sun
3 mars 2023 |
74 min
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.
My Defense, Part 2 and Afterward - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
24 februari 2023 |
63 min
Intro - We announce the short stories we will cover after Kai Ashante Wilson's "A Taste of Honey," including "The Repairer of Reputations" by Robert Chambers, "Snuffles" by R.A. Lafferty, and "The Moon Moth" by Jack Vance. Content (6:54) - Discussion of Part 2 of My Defense and Afterward of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
My Defense, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
17 februari 2023 |
71 min
Intro - Metz and Phil envision a fragrance line for Alzabo Soup. Content (2:57) - Discussion of Part 1 of My Defense of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 16, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
10 februari 2023 |
50 min
Intro - Phil and Metz review the greatest horror novel of a literary generation, Garth Marenghi’s TerrorTome. Content (9:19) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 16 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 16, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
3 februari 2023 |
51 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the new holiday classic, Adult Swim Yule Log. Content (8:50) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 16 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 15, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
27 januari 2023 |
92 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the Ryan Reynolds and Will Farrel film, Spirited. Content (15:15) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 15 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 15, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
20 januari 2023 |
49 min
Intro - We announce our upcoming coverage once we complete The Book of the Long Sun. Content (5:17) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 15 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 14, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
13 januari 2023 |
53 min
Intro - Phil describes his latest D&D character, the Herald of Coherence Content (4:46) - Discussion of Part 3 of Chapter 14 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 14, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
6 januari 2023 |
64 min
Intro - Metz tells Phil about teaching a college class about having a podcast. Content (7:38) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 14 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 14, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
30 december 2022 |
56 min
Intro - In celebration of the season, Metz and Phil discuss Halloween costumes. Content (7:15) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 14 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 13, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
23 december 2022 |
54 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the difference between cereal and soup. Content (5:10) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 13 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 13, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
16 december 2022 |
48 min
Intro - Phil fills Metz in on the Colorado Pinball Showdown. Content (12:12) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 13 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 12, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
9 december 2022 |
61 min
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about a video about a bad math question. Content (12:12) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 12 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 12, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
2 december 2022 |
47 min
Intro - Metz and Phil visit a sci-fi themed brewery Content (6:08) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 12 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 11, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
25 november 2022 |
69 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss their reaction to reading books that aren't their usual fare. Content (13:26) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 11 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 11, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
18 november 2022 |
72 min
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about what they do on the weekends, including an eventful soccer game. Content (9:04) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 11 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 10, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
11 november 2022 |
53 min
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about Sierra AGI adventures. Content (8:02) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 10 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 10, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
4 november 2022 |
54 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the Keytar Bear of Boston Content (6:51) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 10 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 9, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
28 oktober 2022 |
80 min
Intro - Phil explains how to get the Sword of Kings in Earthbound. Content (8:11) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 9 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 9, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
21 oktober 2022 |
57 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil how he feels about his son flying a plane. Content (6:51) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 9 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 8, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
14 oktober 2022 |
49 min
Intro - Phil checks up on Metz's progress in Live-a-Live Content (8:41) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 8 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 8, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
7 oktober 2022 |
55 min
Intro - Metz0 describes his vacation to Las Vegas and all the shows they saw. Content (10:42) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 8 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 7, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
30 september 2022 |
65 min
Intro - Phil describes his vacation to Wisconsin and his wife's ultra-marathon. Content (9:51) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 7 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 7, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
23 september 2022 |
53 min
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about the Gentleminions phenomenon. Content (11:39) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 7 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 6, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
16 september 2022 |
78 min
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about other authors they'd like to cover in the style of Alzabo Soup. Content (8:53) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 6 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 6, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
9 september 2022 |
60 min
Intro - Phil and Metz swap stories about their children's gross injuries. Content (8:28) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 6 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 5 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
2 september 2022 |
66 min
Intro - Phil poses a philosophical question about the mechanics of a Rickroll. Content (9:48) - Discussion of Chapter 5 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 4 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
26 augusti 2022 |
70 min
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about King's Field 4. Content (10:58) - Discussion of Chapter 4 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 3 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
19 augusti 2022 |
64 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the history and concept of a fictional canon. Content (15:29) - Discussion of Chapter 3 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 2, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
12 augusti 2022 |
56 min
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about playing Shredder's Revenge. Content (9:17) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 2 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 2, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
5 augusti 2022 |
64 min
Intro - Metz and Phil go to a Shakespeare play. Content (14:51) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 2 Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 1, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
29 juli 2022 |
55 min
Intro - Phil is getting confused by the prevalence of multiverses. Content (9:28) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 1 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 1, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
22 juli 2022 |
56 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the recent Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers Film. Content (9:42) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 1 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Character List - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun
15 juli 2022 |
46 min
Intro - Phil and Metz examine a line from The Simpsons. Content (9:42) - Discussion of the Character List in Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Golden City Far
8 juli 2022 |
73 min
Intro - Metz gets to talk to Phil about a video game called Tunic. Content (9:01) - Discussion of Part 3 of Golden City Far by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com
Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Golden City Far
1 juli 2022 |
47 min
Intro - Phil and Metz finally talk about the weirdness of NFTs. Content (10:08) - Discussion of Part 2 of Golden City Far by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com
Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Golden City Far
24 juni 2022 |
76 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz what he liked about watching the movie Jaws. Content (12:56) - Discussion of Part 1 of Golden City Far by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com
Jorge Luis Borges' The Garden of Forking Paths and Funes the Memorious
17 juni 2022 |
71 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the reality show Domino Masters. Content (13:59) - Discussion of The Garden of Forking Paths and Funes the Memorious by Jorge Luis Borges. Check out more at Alzabosoup.com
Jorge Luis Borges' The Library of Babel
10 juni 2022 |
74 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz if it's cake. Content (15:01) - Discussion of The Library of Babel by Jorge Luis Borges. Check out more at alzabosoup.com
General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
3 juni 2022 |
77 min
We are conducting a listener feedback survey and would love your thoughts: please visit alzabosoup.com before June 10th to fill out a short survey! Intro - Metz and Phil go to a tiki bar. Content (6:55) - General discussion of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 10, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
27 maj 2022 |
73 min
Intro - We celebrate our 300th episode by trying to remember what we've been doing for so long. Content (4:57) - Discussion of Part 3 of Chapter 10 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 10, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
20 maj 2022 |
66 min
Intro - Metz and Phil reminisce about sleepovers. Content (8:01) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 10 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 10, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
13 maj 2022 |
55 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss Brandon Sanderson's wildly successful Kickstarter. Content (8:01) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 10 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 9, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
6 maj 2022 |
49 min
Intro - Phil and Metz reflect on their recent appearance in Youtube videos. Content (6:56) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 9 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Join our Patreon: . Check out .
Chapter 9, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
29 april 2022 |
53 min
Intro - We announce the authors we'll be covering between Caldé and Exodus from the Long Sun. Content (3:05) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 9 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 8, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
22 april 2022 |
61 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz what he got his wife for Valentines day. Content (6:31) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 8 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 8, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
15 april 2022 |
52 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil about an upcoming gritty remake project. Content (8:28) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 8 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 7, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
8 april 2022 |
58 min
Intro - Phil talks about the upcoming remake of Live-a-Live. Content (5:49) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 7 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 7, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
1 april 2022 |
54 min
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about their recent trip to Meow Wolf Denver. Content (10:50) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 7 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 6, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
25 mars 2022 |
71 min
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about their recent experience completing Curse of Strahd. Content (10:15) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 6 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 6, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
18 mars 2022 |
55 min
Intro - Phil and Metz gush about the Mysterious Benedict Society. Content (7:15) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 6 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 5, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
11 mars 2022 |
53 min
Intro - Phil finally opens up about his love affair with Star Wars. Content (10:31) - Discussion of Part 3 of Chapter 5 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 5, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
4 mars 2022 |
57 min
Intro - Phil makes Metz do the Wordle. Content (6:10) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 5 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 5, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
25 februari 2022 |
71 min
Intro - Metz Reminds Phil of a terrible bit of culture they've failed to address. Content (8:50) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 5 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 4, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
18 februari 2022 |
70 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss Kirby and the Forgotten Land Content (5:50) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 4 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 4, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
11 februari 2022 |
64 min
Intro - Phil finds a disturbing new breed of Funko Pop Content (5:41) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 4 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 3, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
4 februari 2022 |
59 min
Intro - Metz describes his trip to an immersive Van Gogh exhibit. Content (8:41) - Discussion of Part 3 of Chapter 3 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 3, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
28 januari 2022 |
64 min
Intro - Phil and Metz record on Metz's birthday. Content (6:01) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 3 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 3, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
21 januari 2022 |
69 min
Intro -Metz and Phil review the Thanksgiving their families spent together. Content (5:34) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 3 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 2, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
14 januari 2022 |
48 min
Intro - Metz discusses Marvel movies and Infinity War. Phil tries not to roll his eyes. Content (9:51) - Discussion of Part 3 of Chapter 2 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 2, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
7 januari 2022 |
51 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz how to deal with Black Friday Content (5:30) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 2 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 2, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
31 december 2021 |
61 min
Intro - Metz talks about a curious trend on his Facebook feed. Content (6:30) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 2 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 1, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
24 december 2021 |
43 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil what it's like to be 40. Content (4:42) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 1 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 1, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
17 december 2021 |
56 min
Intro - Phil admits that he loves carrying around multiple copies of the same book. Content (9:13) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 1 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
The Sorcerer of the Wildeeps, by Kai Ashante Wilson
10 december 2021 |
66 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the value of a thank you note. Content (9:50) - Discussion of The Sorcerer of the Wildeeps, by Kai Ashante Wilson. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
RUR, by Karel Capeck
3 december 2021 |
65 min
Intro - Phil and Metz have a no bones day Content (6:47) - Discussion of RUR by Karel Capek. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
26 november 2021 |
70 min
Intro - Phil admits that his son has become a fan of Cookie Clicker. Content (12:58) - General discussion of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 13, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
19 november 2021 |
68 min
Intro - Phil talks about cooking using meal kits. Content (8:22) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 13 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 13, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
12 november 2021 |
51 min
Intro - Metz talks about his mother-in-law reading the Wizard-Knight Content (6:11) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 13 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 12, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
5 november 2021 |
61 min
Intro - Phil and Metz sample a variety of root beers. Content (14:04) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 12 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 12, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
29 oktober 2021 |
57 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the Netflix series Centaurworld. Content (10:18) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 12 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 11, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
22 oktober 2021 |
57 min
Intro - Metz explains to Phil why you need to pick the right type of theatrical fog for the right effect at your wedding. Content (8:20) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 11 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 11, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
15 oktober 2021 |
61 min
Intro - Phil tries to sell Metz on CRPGs Content (9:14) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 11 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 10, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
8 oktober 2021 |
57 min
Intro - Phil feels the inevitable onslaught of Halloween. Content (6:29) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 10 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 10, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
1 oktober 2021 |
53 min
Intro - We announce the stories we'll be covering between Lake of the Long Sun and Calde of the Long Sun Content (4:18) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 10 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 9, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
24 september 2021 |
72 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the drama surrounding the new Jeopardy hosts. Content (6:04) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 9 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 9, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
17 september 2021 |
75 min
Intro - Phil discusses a very special play he attended earlier this year. Content (7:11) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 9 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 8, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
10 september 2021 |
55 min
Intro - Metz talks about remodeling his house. Content (8:44) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 8 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 8, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
3 september 2021 |
54 min
Intro - Phil talks about the last baseball game he attended. Content (5:14) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 8 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 7, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
27 augusti 2021 |
52 min
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about Bo Burnham's new special, Inside. Content (11:33) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 7 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 7, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
20 augusti 2021 |
51 min
Intro - Phil and Metz celebrate five years of Alzabo Soup. Content (5:15) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 7 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 6, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
13 augusti 2021 |
87 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss adventure games. Content (8:00) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 6 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 6, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
6 augusti 2021 |
74 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil about 101 Dalmatians. Content (9:00) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 6 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 5, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
30 juli 2021 |
57 min
Intro - Phil and Metz celebrate the 20th anniversary of America's favorite Scottish Ogre Content (8:08) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 5 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 5, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
23 juli 2021 |
69 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz about the value of a Japanese Yen in 1908 Content (7:58) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 5 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 4, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
16 juli 2021 |
75 min
Intro - Phil Tells Metz about a long-lost Muppet cereal. Content (3:50) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 4 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 4, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
9 juli 2021 |
64 min
Intro - Phil and Metz opine about the value of a chicken nugget. Content (4:03) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 4 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 3, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
2 juli 2021 |
50 min
Intro - Phil wants Metz to talk about his experience with Zelda: Breath of the Wild Content (11:40) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 3 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 3, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
25 juni 2021 |
48 min
Intro - Phil tries to explain SaGa Content (7:07) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 3 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 2, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
18 juni 2021 |
49 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil about gender reveal parties. Content (4:50) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 2 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 2, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
11 juni 2021 |
65 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss what they're looking forward to doing once they're fully vaccinated. Content (5:45) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 2 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 1, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
4 juni 2021 |
57 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discussed the blocked Suez Canal meme. Content (6:42) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 1 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 1, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun
28 maj 2021 |
61 min
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about the updated Alzabo Soup website. Content (4:26) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 1 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
The Binti Trilogy by Nnedi Okorafor
21 maj 2021 |
61 min
Intro - Metz introduces a self-destructive performance artist. Content (5:37) - Discussion of Binti, Binti: Home, and Binti: The Night Masquerade by Nnedi Okorafor. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
14 maj 2021 |
61 min
Intro - Phil talks about reading aloud Content (9:48) - Discussion of Piranesi by Susanna Clarke. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
7 maj 2021 |
53 min
Intro - Phil talks about his son's transition into Boy Scouts. Content (6:18) - General discussion of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 13, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
30 april 2021 |
59 min
Intro - Metz and Phil examine an emoji poem. Content (6:18) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 13 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 13, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
23 april 2021 |
53 min
Intro - Phil wants to eat a Bowser sandwich. Content (5:08) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 13 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 12, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
16 april 2021 |
49 min
Intro - Phil tells Metz about the top Funko Pops of 2020. Content (5:31) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 12 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 12, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
9 april 2021 |
48 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil how much he personally invests in tweets. Content (3:23) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 12 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 11, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
2 april 2021 |
67 min
Intro - Phil and Metz announce the books they'll cover between Nightside and Lake. Content (3:36) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 11 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 11, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
26 mars 2021 |
44 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the Spongebob Squarepants musical. Content (10:35) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 11 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 10, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
19 mars 2021 |
57 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the mechanics of the universe in Disney's Soul. Content (13:56) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 10 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 10, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
12 mars 2021 |
57 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil about the time between Christmas and New Years. Content (7:32) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 10 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 9, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
5 mars 2021 |
55 min
Intro - Metz gets to talk about a video game Phil has never played Content (11:22) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 9 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 9, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
26 februari 2021 |
46 min
Intro - Phil attempts to sell Metz on the advantages of a big blanket. Content (8:17) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 9 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 8, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
19 februari 2021 |
54 min
Intro - Phil is excited about the new Smash Bros. Character Content (5:02) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 8 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 8, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
12 februari 2021 |
60 min
Intro - Metz talks about reading The Hobbit aloud to his daughter Content (7:48) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 8 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 7, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
5 februari 2021 |
56 min
Intro - Metz and Phil share how they organize their planners. Content (10:06) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 7 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 7, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
29 januari 2021 |
79 min
Intro - Phil tells Metz about his new puppy. Content (7:05) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 7 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 6, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
22 januari 2021 |
70 min
Intro - Phil reminisces about Final Fantasy 7 now that he can play it again. Content (12:56) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 6 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 6, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
15 januari 2021 |
66 min
Intro - Phil talks about Neil Cicirega and his musical talents. Content (7:56) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 6 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 5, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
8 januari 2021 |
54 min
Intro - Phil tries to explain Blaseball to Metz. Content (9:24) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 5 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 5, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
1 januari 2021 |
50 min
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about whether or not office supplies deserve their own spotlight. Content (7:51) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 5 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 4, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
25 december 2020 |
69 min
Intro - Phil fills us in on his home improvement activities Content (9:15) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 4 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 4, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
18 december 2020 |
54 min
Intro - Metz and Phil argue the merits of Chili's over IHOP. Content (6:39) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 4 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 3, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
11 december 2020 |
70 min
Intro - Phil tries to explain Gaslands to Metz. Content (6:50) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 3 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 3, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
4 december 2020 |
70 min
Intro - Phil tells Metz about his favorite novelty shoes. Content (7:26) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 3 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 2, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
27 november 2020 |
85 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz why he hates the sound of his own voice. Content (9:00) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 2 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 2, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
20 november 2020 |
49 min
Intro - Metz and Phil opine about the legacy of Hannah Montana. Content (5:44) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 2 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 1, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
13 november 2020 |
86 min
Intro - Metz congratulates Phil on his imminent return to the office. Content (10:21) - Discussion of Part 3 of Chapter 1 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 1, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
6 november 2020 |
58 min
Intro - Phil throws a 35th birthday party for Mario. Content (8:05) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 1 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 1, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
30 oktober 2020 |
59 min
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about the 2017 reboot of Ducktales. Content (10:42) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 1 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut
23 oktober 2020 |
81 min
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about their favorite island vacations. Content (8:28) - Discussion of Galapagos, by Kurt Vonnegut. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Tracking Song, Part 4
16 oktober 2020 |
95 min
Intro - Phil and Metz remember the simple joys of ice cream. Content (5:58) - Part 3 of Tracking Song, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Tracking Song, Part 3
9 oktober 2020 |
63 min
Intro - Metz shows Phil a surprising product delivery method. Content (3:48) - Part 3 of Tracking Song, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Tracking Song, Part 2
2 oktober 2020 |
87 min
Intro - Phil explains the history of FMV (full-motion video) video games. Content (12:59) - Part 2 of Tracking Song, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Tracking Song, Part 1
25 september 2020 |
79 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss a preview of Star Trek: The Lower Decks. Content (9:17) - Part 1 of Tracking Song, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
The Doctor of Death Island, Part 3
18 september 2020 |
100 min
Intro - Phil explains why Dracula comes back every hundred years. Content (9:26) - Part 3 of The Doctor of Death Island, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
The Doctor of Death Island, Part 2
11 september 2020 |
77 min
Intro - Metz and Phil reveal their favorite pandemic-induced purchases. Content (5:57) - Part 2 of The Doctor of Death Island, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
The Doctor of Death Island, Part 1
4 september 2020 |
85 min
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about Disney+'s purchase and release of Hamilton. Content (8:55) - Part 1 of The Doctor of Death Island, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
The Death of Dr. Island, Part 5
28 augusti 2020 |
67 min
Intro - Phil talks about one of his student films. Content (7:21) - Part 5 of The Death of Doctor Island, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
The Death of Dr. Island, Part 4
21 augusti 2020 |
75 min
Intro - Metz talks about the witch's curse recently cast upon him. Content (8:39) - Part 4 of The Death of Doctor Island, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
The Death of Dr. Island, Part 3
14 augusti 2020 |
96 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz to discuss poetic meter Content (9:33) - Part 3 of The Death of Doctor Island, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
The Death of Dr. Island, Part 2
7 augusti 2020 |
77 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil to explain the Playstation 5. Content (8:43) - Part 2 of The Death of Doctor Island, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
The Death of Dr. Island, Part 1
31 juli 2020 |
72 min
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about the release of their hit 90s single, All Sun. Content (16:33) - Part 1 of The Death of Doctor Island, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Gene Wolfe's The Island of Doctor Death and Other Stories and Death of the Island Doctor
24 juli 2020 |
100 min
Intro - Metz confronts Phil about his new Youtube channel. Content (8:55) - Discussion of The Island of Doctor Death and Other Stories and Death of the Island Doctor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Catherynne M. Valente's Palimpsest
17 juli 2020 |
64 min
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about hosting a podcast. Content (9:04) - Discussion of Palimpsest, by Catherynne M. Valente. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Severian's Journey, Part 3
10 juli 2020 |
74 min
Intro - Metz isn't done telling bad jokes. Content (3:25) - Part 3 of Severian's Journey, where we trace the hero's path through The Urth of the New Sun. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Severian's Journey, Part 2
3 juli 2020 |
97 min
Intro - Metz tells a bad joke. Content (:14) - Part 2 of Severian's Journey, where we trace the hero's path through The Sword of the Lictor and The Citadel of the Autarch. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Severian's Journey, Part 1
26 juni 2020 |
108 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz about his experience with a peculiar legal mind. Content (9:51) - Part 1 of Severian's Journey, where we trace the hero's path through The Shadow of the Torturer and the Claw of the Conciliator. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
19 juni 2020 |
69 min
Intro - Phil and Metz try to predict the future of media as a result of the coronavirus. Content (9:57) - General Discussion of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 51 and Appendix - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
12 juni 2020 |
94 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss their favorite candies. Content (10:38) - Discussion of Chapter 51 and the Appendix of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 50, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
5 juni 2020 |
85 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil to explain the popularity of Animal Crossing. Content (7:06) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 50 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 50, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
29 maj 2020 |
68 min
Intro - Metz and Phil have a spirited disagreement about Frozen 2 Content (13:04) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 50 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 49 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
22 maj 2020 |
57 min
Intro - We talk about Games You Can Play In Your Head, By Yourself Content (12:46) - Discussion of Chapter 49 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 48 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
15 maj 2020 |
79 min
Intro - Metz and Phil are podcasting socially distanced for the first time! Content (4:19) - Discussion of Chapter 48 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 47 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
8 maj 2020 |
56 min
Intro - Phil tells Metz about an awful combination of breakfast foods. Content (8:12) - Discussion of Chapter 47 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 46 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
1 maj 2020 |
53 min
Intro - We announce the stories we'll be covering once we finish Urth of the New Sun! Content (6:14) - Discussion of Chapter 46 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 45 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
24 april 2020 |
64 min
Intro - Metz shows Phil a series of interesting pictures. Content (11:17) - Discussion of Chapter 45 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 44 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
17 april 2020 |
53 min
Intro - Phil admits his unabashed love for Disney's Descendants. Content (10:55) - Discussion of Chapter 44 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 43 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
10 april 2020 |
56 min
Intro - Phil gets Metz to admit he plays Magic: The Gathering Content (11:20) - Discussion of Chapter 43 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 42 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
3 april 2020 |
54 min
Intro - Phil tells Metz about a unique experience at Universal Studios Content (14:32) - Discussion of Chapter 42 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 41 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
27 mars 2020 |
46 min
Intro - Phil discusses his recent obsession with Sayonara Wild Hearts Content (13:24) - Discussion of Chapter 41 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 40 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
20 mars 2020 |
65 min
Intro - Metz talks to Phil about his ritual pilgrimage to AGDQ Content (12:26) - Discussion of Chapter 40 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 39 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
13 mars 2020 |
79 min
Intro - Metz makes Phil taste test foreign junk food. Content (10:43) - Discussion of Chapter 39 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 38 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
6 mars 2020 |
52 min
Intro - Metz and Phil try out a bottle of Conciliator Cream Ale. Content (4:40) - Discussion of Chapter 38 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 37 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
28 februari 2020 |
68 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz about a few mythological creatures of his own. Content (11:32) - Discussion of Chapter 37 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 36 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
21 februari 2020 |
61 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil to explain The Trusty Servant Content (7:52) - Discussion of Chapter 36 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 35 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
14 februari 2020 |
66 min
Intro - Phil and Metz check in on Disney+ now that it's been out for a bit. Content (8:27) - Discussion of Chapter 35 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 34 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
7 februari 2020 |
55 min
Intro - Phil defends the value of the Ernest movies. Content (6:59) - Discussion of Chapter 34 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 33 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
31 januari 2020 |
53 min
Intro - Metz explains how his daughter's birthday ended up overflowing with cake. Content (8:55) - Discussion of Chapter 33 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 32 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
24 januari 2020 |
58 min
Intro - Metz makes Phil explain a frightening new children's game. Content (7:32) - Discussion of Chapter 32 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 31 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
17 januari 2020 |
58 min
Intro - Phil talks about a new Christmas movie he discovered this past holiday season. Content (10:15) - Discussion of Chapter 31 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 30 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
10 januari 2020 |
61 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz what it's like to do the same Christmas show for ten years straight. Content (12:13) - Discussion of Chapter 30 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 29 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
3 januari 2020 |
71 min
Intro - Phil talks about his recent night at the Denver Zoo. Content (11:03) - Discussion of Chapter 29 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 28 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
27 december 2019 |
56 min
Intro - Metz tells a tale of tragedy from his summer vacation. Content (10:54) - Discussion of Chapter 28 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 27 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
20 december 2019 |
61 min
Intro - Phil talks to Metz about Hocus Pocus. Content (10:32) - Discussion of Chapter 27 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 26 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
13 december 2019 |
60 min
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about the release of Disney+ but it airs over a month after the service launches. Content (8:03) - Discussion of Chapter 26 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 25 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
6 december 2019 |
57 min
Intro - Metz introduces Phil to the horrendous world of leadership writing. Content (10:26) - Discussion of Chapter 25 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 23 and 24 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
29 november 2019 |
64 min
Intro - Phil complains about his son's reading habits. Content (8:16) - Discussion of Chapters 23 and 24 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 22 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
22 november 2019 |
55 min
Intro - Phil talks about his most recent thrift store find, John Barnes' One For the Morning Glory Content (10:32) - Discussion of Chapter 22 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 21 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
15 november 2019 |
62 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the intricate nature of nautical insurance. Content (9:11) - Discussion of Chapter 21 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 20 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
8 november 2019 |
69 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz about his latest play. Content 10:17) - Discussion of Chapter 20 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 18 and 19 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
1 november 2019 |
70 min
Intro - Metz apologizes to Phil for beating him at chess. Content (8:12) - Discussion of Chapters 18 and 19 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 16 and 17- Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
25 oktober 2019 |
70 min
Intro - Phil and Metz go through the history of Looney Tunes at a slapstick pace. Content (14:29) - Discussion of Chapters 16 and 17 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 14 and 15 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
18 oktober 2019 |
61 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil why slimes are sometimes made out of metal. Content (9:01) - Discussion of Chapters 14 and 15 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 12 and 13- Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
11 oktober 2019 |
72 min
Intro - Metz talks about his family's summer vacation. Content (10:40) - Discussion of Chapters 12 and 13 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 10 and 11 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
4 oktober 2019 |
66 min
Intro - Phil talks about the joys of raising a nerd. Content (8:12) - Discussion of Chapters 10 and 11 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 8 and 9 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
27 september 2019 |
70 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz to help him appreciate classical music. Content (10:32) - Discussion of Chapters 8 and 9 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 6 and 7 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
20 september 2019 |
66 min
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about the newest rendition of The Lion King. Content (10:32) - Discussion of Chapters 6 and 7 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 4 and 5 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
13 september 2019 |
69 min
Intro - Metz and Phil react to the trailer for the musical CATS. Content (11:08) - Discussion of Chapters 4 and 5 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 2 and 3 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
6 september 2019 |
75 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss a New York Times article about podcasting. Content (13:29) - Discussion of Chapters 2 and 3 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 1 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
30 augusti 2019 |
76 min
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about their favorite sequels. Content (7:42) - Discussion of Chapter 1 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Empires of Foliage and Flower
23 augusti 2019 |
73 min
Intro - Phil and Metz share some of their favorite Science Fiction films. Content (10:24) - Discussion of Part 2 of Empires of Foliage and Flower, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Empires of Foliage and Flower
16 augusti 2019 |
67 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil to explain a hip new trend with the kids these days. Content (9:10) - Discussion of Part 1 of Empires of Foliage and Flower, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Gene Wolfe's The Old Woman Whose Rolling Pin is the Sun and The Boy Who Hooked the Sun
9 augusti 2019 |
73 min
Intro - Phil shares his experiences on his family vacation. Content (8:55) - Discussion of The Old Woman Whose Rolling Pin is the Sun and The Boy Who Hooked the Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Gene Wolfe's The Map
2 augusti 2019 |
87 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss an awkward cartoon episode. Content (8:41) - Discussion of The Map, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Gene Wolfe's The Cat
26 juli 2019 |
73 min
Intro - Phil talks about his new video game! Content (8:55) - Discussion of The Cat, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
General Discussion Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
19 juli 2019 |
100 min
Intro - Phil describes the thankless job of moderating a forum. Content (9:30) - Part two of our general discussion of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
General Discussion Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
12 juli 2019 |
83 min
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about some unfinished business. Content (6:41) - Part one of our general discussion of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 38 and Appendix - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
5 juli 2019 |
90 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss a famous children's author. Content (12:13) - Discussion of Chapter 38 and the Appendix of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 37 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
28 juni 2019 |
92 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the most important movie trailer of 2019. Content (12:12) - Discussion of Chapter 37 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 36 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
21 juni 2019 |
71 min
Intro - Phil attempts to explain the Zelda timeline to Metz. Content (12:33) - Discussion of Chapter 36 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 35 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
14 juni 2019 |
66 min
Intro - Phil celebrates avoiding one of his vices. Content (11:29) - Discussion of Chapter 35 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 34, part 2 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
7 juni 2019 |
71 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil about his favorite sports team. Content (6:48) - Discussion of part 2 of Chapter 34 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 34, part 1 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
31 maj 2019 |
69 min
Intro - Phil tries to explain what's so bodacious about San Dimas. Content (8:27) - Discussion of part 1 of Chapter 34 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 32 and 33 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
24 maj 2019 |
78 min
Intro - Metz tries to explain why he can't just listen to pop songs. Content (11:20) - Discussion of Chapters 32 and 33 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 31, part 2 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
17 maj 2019 |
112 min
Intro - Phil talks about how fun it is to walk around an anachronistic mall. Content (11:39) - Discussion of part 2 of Chapter 31 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 31, part 1 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
10 maj 2019 |
81 min
Intro - Phil waxes poetic about a uniquely American food. Content (9:49) - Discussion of part 1 of Chapter 31 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 30 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
3 maj 2019 |
70 min
Intro - We announce the stories we'll read after Citadel of the Autarch Content (4:04) - Discussion of Chapter 30 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 28 and 29 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
26 april 2019 |
75 min
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about the worst ways to write fan fiction. Content (8:01) - Discussion of Chapters 28 and 29 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
An Appreciation of Gene Wolfe
21 april 2019 |
43 min
In this special episode, Metz and Phil talk about the life and works of Gene Wolfe, and say thanks to the man who made their podcast possible. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 26 and 27 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
19 april 2019 |
76 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz what he has against patronuses. Content (9:07) - Discussion of Chapters 26 and 27 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 25 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
12 april 2019 |
73 min
Intro - Metz tells Phil about a musical trend he finds disturbing. Content (10:18) - Discussion of Chapter 25 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 23 and 24 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
5 april 2019 |
83 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz about one of his favorite and most pathetic computer games. Content (7:14) - Discussion of Chapters 23 and 24 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 21 and 22 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
29 mars 2019 |
70 min
Intro - Phil gets to talk about one of his favorite types of cards. Content (9:13) - Discussion of Chapters 21 and 22 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 19 and 20 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
22 mars 2019 |
77 min
Intro - Metz tells Phil one simple trick that will change his life in the kitchen. Content (8:01) - Discussion of Chapters 19 and 20 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 18 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
15 mars 2019 |
65 min
Intro - Metz and Phil update one another on their New Year's Resolutions. Content (9:13) - Discussion of Chapter 18 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 17 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
8 mars 2019 |
61 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz why it's so hard to make a movie about the internet. Content (10:55) - Discussion of Chapter 17 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 15 and 16 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
1 mars 2019 |
70 min
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about their taxes. Content (10:22) - Discussion of Chapters 15 and 16 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 13 and 14 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
22 februari 2019 |
65 min
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about their favorite numbers. Content (6:24) - Discussion of Chapters 13 and 14 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 11 and 12- Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
15 februari 2019 |
78 min
Intro - Phil questions one of Metz's post-holiday shopping endavours. Content (9:08) - Discussion of Chapters 11 and 12 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 9 and 10 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
8 februari 2019 |
77 min
Intro - Phil forces Metz to make a New Year's resolution. Content (7:16) - Discussion of Chapters 9 and 10 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 7 and 8 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
1 februari 2019 |
75 min
Intro - Metz makes Phil explain one of his unique family traditions at Christmas. Content (7:14) - Discussion of Chapters 7 and 8 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 5 and 6 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
25 januari 2019 |
59 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz a question he should have asked back when we were covering Mr. Burns. Content (6:20) - Discussion of Chapters 5 and 6 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 3 and 4 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
18 januari 2019 |
62 min
Intro - Metz forces Phil to talk about a video game against his will. Content (9:22) - Discussion of Chapters 3 and 4 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 1 and 2 - Gene Wolfe's The Citadel of the Autarch
11 januari 2019 |
65 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz about a recent trend in Disney films. Content (10:51) - Discussion of Chapters 1 and 2 of The Citadel of the Autarch, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Anne Washburn's Mr. Burns
4 januari 2019 |
91 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil to talk about one of his parents' favorite television shows. Content (5:46) - Discussion of Mr. Burns by Anne Washburn Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Walter Wangerin Jr.'s The Book of the Dun Cow
28 december 2018 |
85 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz about one of his favorite Holiday treats Content (7:59) - Discussion of The Book of the Dun Cow, by Walter Wangerin Jr. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
21 december 2018 |
77 min
Intro - Phil quizzes Metz on his least favorite pop culture figurines. Content (8:48) - General discussion of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 36, 37, 38 and Appendix - Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
14 december 2018 |
60 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the critical reaction to the new series Disenchanted. Content (9:07) - Discussion of Chapters 36, 37, 38 and Appendix of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 34 and 35 - Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
7 december 2018 |
72 min
Intro - We announce the titles we'll be covering between The Sword of the Lictor and the Citadel of the Autarch Content (5:21) - Discussion of Chapters 34 and 35 of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 33 - Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
30 november 2018 |
68 min
Intro - Phil tells Metz about some amazing advances in high fidelity video games. Content (11:57) - Discussion of Chapter 33 of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 31 and 32 - Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
23 november 2018 |
66 min
Intro - Metz and Phil reminisce about their Magic: The Gathering game at MileHiCon. Content (10:16) - Discussion of Chapters 31 and 32 of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 28, 29 and 30 - Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
16 november 2018 |
60 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil about his decision to build a second home. Content (5:39) - Discussion of Chapters 28, 29 and 30 of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 26 and 27- Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
9 november 2018 |
75 min
Intro - Phil forces Metz to remember that one time in middle school when he read an Archie Digest comic. Content (8:21) - Discussion of Chapters 26 and 27 of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 24 and 25- Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
2 november 2018 |
77 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz to participate in his son's fundraiser. Content (9:19) - Discussion of Chapters 24 and 25 of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 22 and 23- Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
26 oktober 2018 |
63 min
Intro - Metz makes Phil watch an uncomfortable video Content (10:30) - Discussion of Chapters 22 and 23 of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 20 and 21- Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
19 oktober 2018 |
69 min
Intro - Phil has his first experience with Texas Roadhouse. Content (11:57) - Discussion of Chapters 20 and 21 of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 19 - Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
12 oktober 2018 |
72 min
Intro - Metz tells Phil about an exciting flight. Content (9:18) - Discussion of Chapter 19 of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 17 and 18 - Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
5 oktober 2018 |
69 min
Intro - Metz exposes Phil to a new movie trailer Content (9:15) - Discussion of Chapters 17 and 18 of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 15 and 16 - Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
28 september 2018 |
74 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz his opinion of Agricola. Content (8:46) - Discussion of Chapters 15 and 16 of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 13 and 14 - Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
21 september 2018 |
60 min
Intro - Phil teaches Metz about the history of a popular Italian bread. Content (8:01) - Discussion of Chapters 13 and 14 of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 12 - Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
14 september 2018 |
82 min
Intro - Metz talks about his week being tantalizingly close to Disney World without actually being on a Disney vacation. Content (11:05) - Discussion of Chapters 8 and 9 of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 10 and 11 - Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
7 september 2018 |
93 min
Intro - Phil talks about his recent vacation. Content (9:16) - Discussion of Chapters 10 and 11 of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 8 and 9 - Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
31 augusti 2018 |
64 min
Intro - Phil waxes poetic about America's favorite cartoon cat. Content (10:41) - Discussion of Chapters 8 and 9 of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 6 and 7 - Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
24 augusti 2018 |
72 min
Intro - Phil gets Metz to describe Absurdism in theatre. Content (13:10) - Discussion of Chapters 6 and 7 of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 4 and 5 - Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
17 augusti 2018 |
57 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil about his deepest life philosophy. Content (11:58) - Discussion of Chapters 4 and 5 of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 2 and 3 - Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
10 augusti 2018 |
80 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz about a huge name in Speculative Fiction Content (12:21) - Discussion of Chapters 2 and 3 of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 1 - Gene Wolfe's The Sword of the Lictor
3 augusti 2018 |
78 min
Intro - Metz challenges Phil to explain why he hates free verse poetry. Content (13:40) - Discussion of Chapter 1 of The Sword of the Lictor, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Ursula K Le Guin's The Word for World is Forest
27 juli 2018 |
88 min
Intro - Phil tries to explain the adrenaline rush of being faster at a JRPG than any of your friends. Content - Discussion of The Word for World is Forest by Ursula K Le Guin Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
20 juli 2018 |
90 min
Intro - Metz and Phil hold a business meeting on-air and announce their upcoming Reddit AMA! Content - General discussion of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 31 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
13 juli 2018 |
65 min
Intro - Metz forces Phil to defend a tweet and makes an ill-advised search on Etsy. Content - Discussion of Chapter 31 of The Claw of the Conciliator by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 29 and 30 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
6 juli 2018 |
54 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the questionable merits of a specialized Kickstarter. Content - Discussion of Chapters 29 and 30 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 27 and 28 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
29 juni 2018 |
75 min
Intro - Phil and Metz bond over old British Television Content - Discussion of Chapters 27 and 28 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 25 and 26 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
22 juni 2018 |
85 min
Intro - Metz talks about his recent brush with death. Content - Discussion of Chapters 25 and 26 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 24 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
15 juni 2018 |
76 min
Intro - Metz and Phil announce the novella they'll cover between Claw and Sword Content - Discussion of part two of Chapter 24 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 24 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
8 juni 2018 |
80 min
Intro - Phil explains speed runs to Metz. Content - Discussion of part one of Chapter 24 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Introduction to Chapter 24 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
1 juni 2018 |
76 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil to talk about an unforgettable luncheon. Content - A Dramaturgical introduction to Chapter 24 of Gene Wolfe's "The Claw of the Conciliator," Eschatology and Genesis. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 22 and 23 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
25 maj 2018 |
81 min
Intro - Metz takes Phil to a new restaurant. Content - Discussion of Chapters 22 and 23 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 20 and 21 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
18 maj 2018 |
80 min
Intro - Phil talks about the book he's reading now. Content - Discussion of Chapters 20 and 21 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 18 and 19 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
11 maj 2018 |
71 min
Intro - Metz talks to Phil about one of the best tools ever made. Content - Discussion of Chapters 18 and 19 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 16 and 17 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
4 maj 2018 |
74 min
Intro - Phil and Metz attempt to defend someone else's Tweet Content - Discussion of Chapters 16 and 17 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 14 and 15 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
27 april 2018 |
55 min
Intro - Phil talks to Metz about his cats. Content - Discussion of Chapters 14 and 15 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 12 and 13 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
20 april 2018 |
70 min
Intro - Metz makes Phil describe his humdrum life. Content - Discussion of Chapters 12 and 13 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 11 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
13 april 2018 |
92 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz about his interest in Role Playing Games. Content - Discussion of Chapter 11 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 9 and 10 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
6 april 2018 |
72 min
Intro - Metz makes Phil defend a tweet about his shelf of video games. Content - Discussion of Chapters 9 and 10 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 7 and 8 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
30 mars 2018 |
81 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss their family's unique holiday traditions. Content - Discussion of Chapters 7 and 8 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 5 and 6 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
23 mars 2018 |
59 min
Intro - Phil talks about his foray into video game development. Content - Discussion of Chapters 5 and 6 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 3 and 4 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
16 mars 2018 |
90 min
Intro - Phil talks about his recent move and the wonders of Ikea. Content - Discussion of chapters 3 and 4 of The Claw of the Conciliator by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 1 and 2 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
9 mars 2018 |
81 min
Intro - Metz and Phil will be at this year's MileHiCon in Denver! Content - Discussion of Chapters 1 and 2 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Caryl Churchill's A Number
2 mars 2018 |
84 min
Into - Phil asks Metz to react to his favorite version of Peter Pan. Content - Discussion of A Number, by Caryl Churchill Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Kelly Link's "The Faery Handbag" and "Magic for Beginners"
23 februari 2018 |
91 min
Intro - Metz makes Phil defend one of his tweets about a property recently acquired by Disney Content - Discussion of "The Faery Handbag" and "Magic for Beginners" by Kelly Link. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
16 februari 2018 |
68 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz about his favorite Christmas movie, but as usual Metz can't stop talking about theatre instead. Content - General discussion of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 34 and 35 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
9 februari 2018 |
71 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz about the unique nature of Star Wars fandom. Content - Discussion of Chapters 34 and 35 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 32 and 33- Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
2 februari 2018 |
62 min
Intro - We announce the topics of our interim episodes between Shadow of the Torturer and Claw of the Conciliator. Content - Discussion of Chapters 32 and 33 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 30 and 31 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
26 januari 2018 |
83 min
Intro - Phil tries to interest Metz in the exciting world of digital agriculture. Content - Discussion of Chapters 30 and 31 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 28 and 29 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
19 januari 2018 |
80 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil about one of the most life-changing events in the 21st century. Content - Discussion of Chapters 28 and 29 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 26 and 27 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
12 januari 2018 |
75 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil about one of the most life-changing events in the 21st century. Content - Discussion of Chapters 26 and 27 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 24 and 25 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
5 januari 2018 |
72 min
Intro - Phil makes Metz defend one of his tweets about the show American Vandal Content - Discussion of Chapters 24 and 25 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 22 and 23 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
29 december 2017 |
66 min
Intro - Phil complains about the video of Peter Pan that Metz made him watch. Content - Discussion of Chapters 22 and 23 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 20 and 21 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
22 december 2017 |
86 min
Intro - Metz tries to get Phil to talk about Super Mario Odyssey, but accidentally ends up segueing into another critique of contemporary television. Content - Discussion of Chapters 20 and 21 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 18 and 19 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
15 december 2017 |
69 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz about the history of Gelatin. Content - Discussion of Chapters 18 and 19 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 16 and 17 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
8 december 2017 |
63 min
Intro - Metz introduces a new feature called "Defend Your Tweet." Content - Discussion of Chapters 16 and 17 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 15 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
1 december 2017 |
68 min
Content - General discussion and discussion of Chapter 15 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 13 and 14 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
24 november 2017 |
75 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss waiting in line for the SNES Mini. Content - Discussion of Chapters 13 and 14 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 11 and 12 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
17 november 2017 |
89 min
Intro - Metz grills Phil on his knowledge of architecture. Content - Discussion of Chapters 11 and 12 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 9 and 10 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
10 november 2017 |
81 min
Intro - Phil talks about his love of National parks. Content - Discussion of Chapters 9 and 10 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 7 and 8 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
3 november 2017 |
72 min
Intro - Phil recommends a new book Content - Discussion of Chapters 7 and 8 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 6 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
27 oktober 2017 |
65 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the signature dishes they're known for cooking at home. Content - Discussion of Chapter 6 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 4 and 5 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
20 oktober 2017 |
82 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz for advice on his singing. Content - Discussion of chapters 4 and 5 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 2 and 3 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
13 oktober 2017 |
77 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil about the experience of going on a cruise. Content - Discussion of Chapters 2 and 3 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Introduction and Chapter 1 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
6 oktober 2017 |
75 min
Intro - Phil asks Metz to describe his ideal adaptation of The Shadow of the Torturer. Content - Introduction to our approach and discussion of Chapter 1 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles
29 september 2017 |
82 min
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss one of their fondly remembered childhood fads. Content - Discussion of The Martian, The Long Years, There Will Come Soft Rains, and The Million Year Picnic from The Martian Chronicles, by Ray Bradbury. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Jack Vance
22 september 2017 |
80 min
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about the low-brow popular culture they each love. Content - Discussion of Liane the Wayfarer and Guyal of Sfere from The Dying Earth, and The Sorcerer Pharesm from The Eyes of the Overworld, all by Jack Vance. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
H.G. Wells' The Time Machine and Rudyard Kipling's With the Night Mail
15 september 2017 |
74 min
Intro - Phil follows up with Metz after having read Nine Princes in Amber. Content - Discussion of The Time Machine by H.G. Wells and With the Night Mail by Rudyard Kipling. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
G.K Chesterton's The Man Who Was Thursday
8 september 2017 |
78 min
Intro - Phil grills Metz on the games announced for the SNES Mini. Content - Discussion of The Man Who Was Thursday, by G.K. Chesterton. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Lord Dunsany
1 september 2017 |
76 min
Intro - Metz grills Phil on his experience at the Denver Comic-Con Content - Discussion of The Probable Adventure of the Three Literary Men, Chu-Bu and Sheemish, and The Three Sailors' Gambit by Lord Dunsany Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Discussion - Gene Wolfe's V.R.T.
25 augusti 2017 |
84 min
Intro - Phil talks about his crazy college parties, and Boondock Saints. Content - Discussion of V.R.T. and the entirety of The Fifth Head of Cerberus, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Pages 231-252 - Gene Wolfe's V.R.T.
18 augusti 2017 |
77 min
Intro - Metz tells Phil a joke that doesn't work on radio. Content - Discussion of pages 231-252 of the First Orb Edition of The Fifth Head of Cerberus, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Pages 215-231 - Gene Wolfe's V.R.T.
11 augusti 2017 |
75 min
Intro - Phil tries to get Metz to talk about La La Land, but all he really wants to talk about are the works of Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Content - Discussion of pages 215-231 of the First Orb Edition of The Fifth Head of Cerberus, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Pages 192-214 - Gene Wolfe's V.R.T.
4 augusti 2017 |
66 min
Intro - Metz and Phil examine the perils of middle school Content - Discussion of pages 192-214 of the First Orb Edition of The Fifth Head of Cerberus, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Pages 176-192 - Gene Wolfe's V.R.T.
28 juli 2017 |
58 min
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the upcoming Emoji Movie. Content - Discussion of pages 176-192 of the First Orb Edition of The Fifth Head of Cerberus, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Pages 161-176 - Gene Wolfe's V.R.T.
21 juli 2017 |
70 min
Intro - Metz asks Phil about his favorite Road Trip. Content - Discussion of pages 161-176 of the First Orb Edition of The Fifth Head of Cerberus, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Pages 145-161 - Gene Wolfe's V.R.T.
14 juli 2017 |
72 min
Intro: We announce the upcoming titles that we will discuss on the podcast once we complete Fifth Head. Content: Discussion of Pages 145-161 of the First Orb Edition of The Fifth Head of Cerberus, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Discussion - Gene Wolfe's "A Story," by John V. Marsch
7 juli 2017 |
72 min
Content: Discussion of "A Story," by John V. Marsch and what we know so far in the First Orb Edition of The Fifth Head of Cerberus, by Gene Wolfe Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Pages 131-141 - Gene Wolfe's "A Story," by John V. Marsch
30 juni 2017 |
62 min
Intro: Phil tries to get Metz to explain the bad cinematography in Magical Beasts and Where to Find Them. Content: Discussion of Pages 131-141 of the First Orb Edition of The Fifth Head of Cerberus, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Pages 115-131 - Gene Wolfe's "A Story," by John V. Marsch"
23 juni 2017 |
68 min
Intro: Metz and Phil talk about some of their favorite painters. Content: Discussion of Pages 115-131 of the First Orb Edition of The Fifth Head of Cerberus, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Pages 100-115 - Gene Wolfe's "A Story," by John V. Marsch"
16 juni 2017 |
59 min
Intro: Phil gets Metz to discuss his favorite board game. Content: Discussion of Pages 100-115 of the First Orb Edition of The Fifth Head of Cerberus, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Pgs 85-100 - Gene Wolfe's "A Story," by John V. Marsch
9 juni 2017 |
75 min
Intro: Phil talks about reading Redwall to his son. Content (8:17): Discussion of Pages 85 - 100 of the First Orb Edition of The Fifth Head of Cerberus, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Title Novella Discussion - Gene Wolfe's The Fifth Head of Cerberus
2 juni 2017 |
65 min
Intro: Metz regales Phil with the time that his wife took their house cat to a cat show. Content (3:12): Post-read discussion of the title novella in The Fifth Head of Cerberus, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Pages 66-81 - Gene Wolfe's The Fifth Head of Cerberus
26 maj 2017 |
63 min
Intro: Phil explains why he hates the term "World Building." Content (6:30): Discussion of Pages 66-81 of the First Orb Edition of The Fifth Head of Cerberus, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Pages 51-66 - Gene Wolfe's The Fifth Head of Cerberus
19 maj 2017 |
64 min
Intro: Metz tries to entice Phil into reading Roger Zelazny's Chronicles of Amber. Content (9:18): Discussion of Pages 51-66 of the First Orb Edition of The Fifth Head of Cerberus, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Pages 36-50 - Gene Wolfe's The Fifth Head of Cerberus
12 maj 2017 |
74 min
Intro: Phil tells Metz about The Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster Bujold. Content (7:42): Discussion of Pages 36-50 of the First Orb Edition of The Fifth Head of Cerberus, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Pages 22-36 - Gene Wolfe's The Fifth Head of Cerberus
5 maj 2017 |
56 min
Intro: Metz asks Phil to describe the merits of interactive fiction. Content (10:30): Discussion of Pages 22-36 of the First Orb Edition of The Fifth Head of Cerberus, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Pages 11-22 - Gene Wolfe's The Fifth Head of Cerberus
28 april 2017 |
81 min
Intro: Phil asks Metz to go more in-depth about his interests in pattern-based comedy. Content (8:28): Discussion of Pages 11-22 of the First Orb Edition of The Fifth Head of Cerberus, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Scene II.vii - Tom Stoppard's Arcadia
21 april 2017 |
71 min
Intro: Metz gets Phil to discuss the decline of political cartooning in the US. Content (6:35): Discussion of Act II, scene vii of Arcadia, by Tom Stoppard. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Scenes II.v. and II.vi. - Tom Stoppard's Arcadia
14 april 2017 |
59 min
Intro: Metz and Phil argue about the value of the Muppets to society. Content (8:40): Discussion of Scenes II.v. and II.vi. from "Arcadia" by Tom Stoppard. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Scenes I.iii. and I.iv. - Tom Stoppard's Arcadia
7 april 2017 |
57 min
Intro: Phil and Metz discuss the videogame "Undertale." Content (8:54): Discussions of Scenes I.iii. and I.iv. of "Arcadia" by Tom Stoppard. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Scene I.ii. - Tom Stoppard's Arcadia
31 mars 2017 |
65 min
Intro: Metz forces Phil to play Jonathan Blow's "The Witness" at gunpoint. Content (8:11): Discussion of scene I.ii. from "Arcadia" by Tom Stoppard. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Scene I.i - Tom Stoppard's Arcadia
24 mars 2017 |
62 min
Intro: Phil teases Metz's opinions on Star Trek out of him. Content (6:01): Discussion of Act I, Scene i of "Arcadia" by Tom Stoppard. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Introduction - Tom Stoppard's Arcadia
17 mars 2017 |
60 min
Intro: Metz and Phil discuss Tom Stoppard's 1998 film, "Shakespeare in Love." Content (5:22): Historical, philosophical, and dramaturgical background on "Arcadia" by Tom Stoppard. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Forlesen
10 mars 2017 |
84 min
Introduction: Discussion of the Terry Gilliam movie "Brazil." Content (6:15): Discussion of the second half of the short story "Forlesen" by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Forlesen
3 mars 2017 |
84 min
Content: Discussion of the first half of the short story "Forlesen" by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Gene Wolfe's The Hero as Werwolf
24 februari 2017 |
67 min
Intro: Metz and Phil talk about their favorite styles of comedy, and the differences between them. Content (6:44): Discussion of the short story "The Hero as Werwolf" by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Gene Wolfe's Under Hill
17 februari 2017 |
65 min
Intro: Phil and Metz discuss the upcoming relaunch of Disney's "DuckTales." Content (9:00): Discussion of the short story "Under Hill" by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Numbers 42, 43, and 44, Compiler's Note, and Discussion - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
10 februari 2017 |
70 min
Intro: Phil gives some practical drawing advice. Content (7:45): Discussion of letters 42 through 44 and the Compiler's Note of Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House." Afterward, a discussion of the novel as a whole. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Numbers 40 and 41 - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
3 februari 2017 |
59 min
Intro: Phil and Metz discuss the origin of their friendship. Content (9:55): Discussion of letters 40 and 41 of Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House." Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Numbers 38 and 39 - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
27 januari 2017 |
55 min
Intro: The inktober artwork of Erik He and his interpretation of "Book of the New Sun." Content (10:43): Discussion of letters 38 and 39 of Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House." Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Numbers 35, 36, and 37 - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
20 januari 2017 |
53 min
Intro: Phil probes Metz on the musical Cats, and gets more musical theatre history than he bargained for. Content (14:20): Discussion of letters 35, 36, and 37 of Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House." Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Numbers 32, 33, and 34 - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
13 januari 2017 |
55 min
Intro: Phil gets quizzed on his Shakespeare knowledge. Content (11:18): Discussion of letters 32, 33, and 34 of Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House." Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Number 31 - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
6 januari 2017 |
62 min
Intro: Phil and Metz try and convince adult fans of literary speculative fiction that they should be watching Steven Universe, a cartoon show geared at tweens. Content (11:15): Discussion of letter 31 of Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House." Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Numbers 27, 28, 29, and 30 - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
30 december 2016 |
50 min
Intro: Phil thanks Metz for a lovely side of corned beef. Content (1:16): Discussion of letters 27, 28, 29, and 30 of Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House." Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Numbers 24, 25, and 26 - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
23 december 2016 |
56 min
Intro: Phil talks about Dark Souls and their Wolfeian methods of storytelling. Content (11:56): Discussion of letters 24, 25, and 26 of Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House." Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Number 23 (Part 2) - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
16 december 2016 |
56 min
Intro: Phil tries to understand the hype behind Hamilton. Content (10:06): Discussion of the second half of letter 23 from Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House." Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Number 23 (Part 1) - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
9 december 2016 |
62 min
Intro: Phil and Metz discuss the classic cartoons of Hanna Barbera. Content (2:59): Discussion of the first half of letter 23 from Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House." Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Numbers 21 and 22 - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
2 december 2016 |
57 min
Intro: Metz and Phil discuss minority casting of traditionally white male superheroes in comics. Content (6:15): Discussion of letters 21 and 22 of Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House." Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Halfway Discussion - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
25 november 2016 |
78 min
Intro: Metz and Phil explore the concept of word mashups (and come up with a terrible patent) Content (3:15): What we know and don't know so far at the halfway point of The Sorcerer's House. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Numbers 19 and 20 - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
18 november 2016 |
46 min
Intro: Phil discusses the state of newspaper comic strips Content (5:30): Discussion of Letters 19 and 20 of Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House." Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Number 18 - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
11 november 2016 |
64 min
Intro: Metz talks about his recent trip to Meow Wolf and the House of Eternal Return. Content (6:45): Discussion of Letter 18 of Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House." Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Numbers 16 and 17 - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
4 november 2016 |
57 min
Intro: Metz and Phil talk about the musicals they acted in during high school. Content (7:41): Discussion of Letters 16 and 17 of Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House." Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Numbers 14 and 15 - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
28 oktober 2016 |
61 min
Intro: Metz reveals his opinion of Dr. Who. Content (5:30): Discussion of Letters 14 and 15 of Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House." Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Numbers 12 and 13 - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
14 oktober 2016 |
55 min
Intro: Phil talks about the magic of the SNES game Earthbound. Content (7:25): Discussion of letters 12 and 13 of "The Sorcerer's House." Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Number 11 - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
30 september 2016 |
48 min
Intro: Metz suggests a couple of graphic novels for those looking to enter the art form. Content (13:00): Discussion of Letter 11 of Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House." Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Numbers 9 and 10 - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
16 september 2016 |
61 min
Intro: Metz and Phil talk about their favorite books in childhood that did not age well with their tastes. Content (5:40): Discussion of Letters 9 and 10 of Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House." Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Number 8 - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
7 september 2016 |
54 min
Intro: Metz talks about his experience seeing Finding Dory. Content (4:45): Discussion of letter number 8 of Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House" Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Numbers 6 and 7 - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
2 september 2016 |
48 min
Intro: Phil attempts to crystallize the three act structure in film for our listeners. Content (3:34): Letters numbers 6 and 7 of Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House." Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Numbers 4 and 5 - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
2 september 2016 |
59 min
Intro: Metz Talks about Jim Butcher Content (1:45): Discussion of letters number 4 and 5 of Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House." Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Numbers 2 and 3 - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
2 september 2016 |
60 min
Intro: Phil talks about his turn as Ebeneezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. Content (2:40): In this episode we make our way into The Sorcerer's House in letters number 2 and 3, plus some book recommendations because why not? Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Introduction and Letter 1 - Gene Wolfe's The Sorcerer's House
2 september 2016 |
46 min
Welcome to the first episode of Alzabo Soup, a podcast about speculative fiction. Here begins our in-depth discussion of Gene Wolfe's "The Sorcerer's House." We introduce ourselves, the author, and the book in general, then dive right into Letter Number 1. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
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