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
Feb 26, 2021 • 46min
Chapter 9, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
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.
Feb 19, 2021 • 54min
Chapter 8, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
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.
Feb 12, 2021 • 1h
Chapter 8, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
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.
Feb 5, 2021 • 56min
Chapter 7, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
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.
Jan 29, 2021 • 1h 19min
Chapter 7, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
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.
Jan 22, 2021 • 1h 10min
Chapter 6, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
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.
Jan 15, 2021 • 1h 6min
Chapter 6, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
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.
Jan 8, 2021 • 54min
Chapter 5, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
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.
Jan 1, 2021 • 50min
Chapter 5, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
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.
Dec 25, 2020 • 1h 9min
Chapter 4, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
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.
