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 23, 2018 • 1h 31min
Kelly Link's "The Faery Handbag" and "Magic for Beginners"
Intro - Metz makes Phil defend one of his tweets about a property recently acquired by Disney Content - Discussion of "The Faery Handbag" and "Magic for Beginners" by Kelly Link. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Feb 16, 2018 • 1h 8min
General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
Intro - Phil asks Metz about his favorite Christmas movie, but as usual Metz can't stop talking about theatre instead. Content - General discussion of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Feb 9, 2018 • 1h 11min
Chapters 34 and 35 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
Intro - Phil asks Metz about the unique nature of Star Wars fandom. Content - Discussion of Chapters 34 and 35 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Feb 2, 2018 • 1h 2min
Chapters 32 and 33- Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
Intro - We announce the topics of our interim episodes between Shadow of the Torturer and Claw of the Conciliator. Content - Discussion of Chapters 32 and 33 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Jan 26, 2018 • 1h 23min
Chapters 30 and 31 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
Gene Wolfe joins the discussion on chapters 30 and 31 of The Shadow of the Torturer, exploring themes of identity, adoration, relationships, symbolism, justice, revenge, and transition. The podcast delves into Severian's conflicted feelings, intricate character dynamics, and deep symbolism within the novel.
Jan 19, 2018 • 1h 20min
Chapters 28 and 29 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
Intro - Metz asks Phil about one of the most life-changing events in the 21st century. Content - Discussion of Chapters 28 and 29 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Jan 12, 2018 • 1h 15min
Chapters 26 and 27 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
Intro - Metz asks Phil about one of the most life-changing events in the 21st century. Content - Discussion of Chapters 26 and 27 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Jan 5, 2018 • 1h 12min
Chapters 24 and 25 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
Intro - Phil makes Metz defend one of his tweets about the show American Vandal Content - Discussion of Chapters 24 and 25 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Dec 29, 2017 • 1h 6min
Chapters 22 and 23 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
Intro - Phil complains about the video of Peter Pan that Metz made him watch. Content - Discussion of Chapters 22 and 23 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
10 snips
Dec 22, 2017 • 1h 26min
Chapters 20 and 21 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
Intro - Metz tries to get Phil to talk about Super Mario Odyssey, but accidentally ends up segueing into another critique of contemporary television. Content - Discussion of Chapters 20 and 21 of The Shadow of the Torturer, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
