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 18, 2020 • 54min
Chapter 4, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
Gene Wolfe, renowned author of 'Nightside the Long Sun', discusses the dynamics of Silk, Aak, and Blood in Chapter 4. The hosts also share their experiences at IHOP versus Chili's and introduce a new patron who plays competitive ultimate frisbee.
Dec 11, 2020 • 1h 10min
Chapter 3, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
Intro - Phil tries to explain Gaslands to Metz. Content (6:50) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 3 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Dec 4, 2020 • 1h 10min
Chapter 3, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
Intro - Phil tells Metz about his favorite novelty shoes. Content (7:26) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 3 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Nov 27, 2020 • 1h 25min
Chapter 2, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
Intro - Phil asks Metz why he hates the sound of his own voice. Content (9:00) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 2 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Nov 20, 2020 • 49min
Chapter 2, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
Intro - Metz and Phil opine about the legacy of Hannah Montana. Content (5:44) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 2 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Nov 13, 2020 • 1h 26min
Chapter 1, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
Intro - Metz congratulates Phil on his imminent return to the office. Content (10:21) - Discussion of Part 3 of Chapter 1 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Nov 6, 2020 • 58min
Chapter 1, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
Intro - Phil throws a 35th birthday party for Mario. Content (8:05) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 1 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Oct 30, 2020 • 59min
Chapter 1, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about the 2017 reboot of Ducktales. Content (10:42) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 1 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Oct 23, 2020 • 1h 21min
Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about their favorite island vacations. Content (8:28) - Discussion of Galapagos, by Kurt Vonnegut. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Oct 16, 2020 • 1h 35min
Tracking Song, Part 4
Intro - Phil and Metz remember the simple joys of ice cream. Content (5:58) - Part 3 of Tracking Song, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
