Alzabo Soup
409 episodes - English - Latest episode: 30 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 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.
Part 1 - R. A. Lafferty's Snuffles
April 21, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 77 MBIntro - 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.
April 14, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBIntro - 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
April 07, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIntro - 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
March 31, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutes - 92.6 MBIntro - 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
March 24, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 59.2 MBIntro - 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
March 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBIntro - 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
March 10, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBIntro - 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
March 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBIntro - 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
February 24, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIntro - 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
February 17, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBIntro - 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
February 10, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 79.5 MBIntro - 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
February 03, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 80.4 MBIntro - 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
January 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBIntro - 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
January 20, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 84.3 MBIntro - 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
January 13, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 83 MBIntro - 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
January 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBIntro - 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
December 30, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 91.7 MBIntro - 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
December 23, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 88.3 MBIntro - 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
December 16, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 78.1 MBIntro - 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
December 09, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBIntro - 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
December 02, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 77.3 MBIntro - 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
November 25, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBIntro - 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
November 18, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBIntro - 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
November 11, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 86.3 MBIntro - 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
November 04, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 88.2 MBIntro - 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
October 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBIntro - 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
October 21, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 90.9 MBIntro - 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
October 14, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 80.9 MBIntro - 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
October 07, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 88.9 MBIntro - 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
September 30, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBIntro - 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
September 23, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 79.4 MBIntro - 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
September 16, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBIntro - 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
September 09, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBIntro - 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
September 02, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIntro - 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
August 26, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBIntro - 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
August 19, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIntro - 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
August 12, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 92.1 MBIntro - 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
August 05, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBIntro - 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
July 29, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 88.8 MBIntro - 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
July 22, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 88.7 MBIntro - 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.