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
Aug 8, 2025 • 1h 22min
General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
Intro - Phil introduces Metz to the world of reading accessories. Content (10:44) - General Discussion of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Radiance by Catherynne M. Valente. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Aug 1, 2025 • 1h 6min
Chapter 25 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
Intro - Metz and Phil explore the implications of the biannual Garfield Gathering. Content (5:41) - Discussion of Chapter 25 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Radiance by Catherynne M. Valente. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Jul 25, 2025 • 46min
Chapter 24, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
Intro - Phil and Metz finally get to talking about Blue Prince. Content (11:36) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 24 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Stars My Destination, by Alfred Bester Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Jul 18, 2025 • 54min
Chapter 24, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss what it's like to re-record an entire episode of the podcast. Content (7:08) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 24 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Stars My Destination, by Alfred Bester Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Jul 11, 2025 • 1h 4min
Chapter 23, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
Intro - Metz and Phil examine the job aspirations of Gen Alpha. Content (8:18) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 23 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Stars My Destination, by Alfred Bester Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Jul 4, 2025 • 1h 5min
Chapter 23, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
Intro - Phil tells Metz about the experience of shopping for bookends. Content (7:08) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 23 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Stars My Destination, by Alfred Bester Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Jun 27, 2025 • 50min
Chapter 22, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
Intro - Metz asks Phil to tell him about Expedition 33. Content (7:51) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 22 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Neuromancer, by William Gibson Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Jun 20, 2025 • 43min
Chapter 22, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
Intro - Phil updates Metz on new Palworld developments Content (6:59) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 22 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Neuromancer, by William Gibson Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Jun 13, 2025 • 52min
Chapter 21 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
Intro - Phil tells Metz about some prominent Star Wars litigation. Content (6:58) - Discussion of Chapter 21 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Neuromancer, by William Gibson Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Jun 6, 2025 • 50min
Chapter 20, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the productivity game Ithya Magic Studies Content (11:19) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 20 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Neuromancer, by William Gibson Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
