Alzabo Soup
399 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 167 ratingsAlzabo Soup is a literary analysis podcast where we literally become our favorite authors by devouring portions of their brains. We do chapter-by-chapter analysis of our favorite speculative fiction, researching the details and discussing the implications.
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Chapter 4, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
April 05, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes - 71.4 MBIntro - 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
March 29, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutes - 78.4 MBIntro - 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
March 22, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBIntro - 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
March 15, 2024 05:00 - 49 minutes - 75.5 MBIntro - 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
March 08, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes - 67.3 MBIntro - 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
March 01, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBIntro - 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
February 23, 2024 05:00 - 59 minutes - 91.1 MBIntro - 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
February 16, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBIntro - 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
February 09, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBIntro - 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
February 02, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBIntro - 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
January 26, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBIntro - 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
January 19, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIntro - 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
January 12, 2024 05:00 - 59 minutes - 91.1 MBIntro - 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
January 05, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIntro - 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
December 29, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBIntro - 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
December 22, 2023 05:20 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBIntro - 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
December 15, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 91 MBIntro - 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
December 08, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 58.8 MBIntro - 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
December 01, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 68 MBIntro - 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
November 24, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 82.9 MBIntro - 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
November 17, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 66.7 MBIntro - 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
November 10, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 70.7 MBIntro - 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
November 03, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 67.4 MBIntro - 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
October 27, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 69.6 MBIntro - 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
October 20, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 87.1 MBIntro - 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
October 13, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 75.9 MBIntro - 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
October 06, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 75.9 MBIntro - 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
September 29, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 64 MBIntro - 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
September 22, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 82.2 MBIntro - 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
September 15, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 81.6 MBIntro - 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
September 08, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIntro - 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
September 01, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 66.8 MBIntro - 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
August 25, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 77.8 MBIntro - 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
August 18, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 79.7 MBIntro - 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
August 11, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 60.5 MBIntro - 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
August 04, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 56.8 MBIntro - 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
July 28, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 87.9 MBIntro - 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
July 21, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 73 MBIntro - 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
July 14, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 83.8 MBIntro - 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
July 07, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 57.6 MBIntro - 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
June 30, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 83.2 MBIntro - 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
June 23, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBIntro - 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
June 16, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 73.7 MBIntro - 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
June 09, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutes - 88.4 MBIntro - 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
June 02, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 85.7 MBIntro - 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
May 26, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 86.7 MBIntro - 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
May 19, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 74.6 MBIntro - 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
May 12, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBIntro - 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
May 05, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIntro - 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
April 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBIntro - 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.