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 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.
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.
