Alzabo Soup
Philip Armstrong and Andrew Metzroth
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Dec 19, 2025 • 49min
Chapter 6 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
We're conducting a listener feedback survey! Let us know what you think at https://forms.gle/yeHQLgKsCF9ENrzy7 Intro - Phil and Metz go to a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. Content (6:36) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 6 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Dragon Waiting, by John M. Ford Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Dec 12, 2025 • 53min
Chapter 6 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
Intro - We announce the Alzabo Soup 10th anniversary party at MileHi Con 58. Content (3:12) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 6 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Dragon Waiting, by John M. Ford Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Dec 5, 2025 • 44min
Chapter 5 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
Intro - Phil complains about Magic: the Gathering selling out. Content (8:58) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 5 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Dragon Waiting, by John M. Ford Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Nov 28, 2025 • 46min
Chapter 5 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss a helpful mouse pad Content (4:29) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 5 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters by Julian Barnes Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Nov 21, 2025 • 49min
Chapter 4 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
Intro - Phil tells Metz about Hades II Content (6:15) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 4 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters by Julian Barnes Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Nov 14, 2025 • 50min
Chapter 4 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
Intro - Metz and Phil announce their 2026 Patreon read-along plans Content (7:21) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 4 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters by Julian Barnes Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Nov 7, 2025 • 56min
Chapter 3 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about Silksong. Content (11:17) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 3 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters by Julian Barnes Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Oct 31, 2025 • 49min
Chapter 3 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
Intro - Phil and Metz reflect on the appearance of Mr. Beast in Tron 3. Content (3:36) - Discussion of the Part 1 of Chapter 3 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Bloody Chamber, by Angela Carter Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Oct 24, 2025 • 1h 3min
Chapter 2 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
Intro - Metz and Phil stan for Kpop Demon Hunters. Content (8:43) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 2 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Bloody Chamber, by Angela Carter Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Oct 17, 2025 • 54min
Chapter 2 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
Intro - Metz and Phil consider the practical and semiotic implications of the Cracker Barrel logo change. Content (8:51) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 1 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Bloody Chamber, by Angela Carter Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
